Pink
Shivers rock her feeble frame gently, forcing her to exhale sharply as her lungs are jostled by the constant tremors. Holding the binoculars as close to her eyes as humanly possible, Laura feels her breath being knocked out of her by awe, rather than convulsions caused by her relentless shivering. Sensing Bill's gaze upon her, Laura lowers the binoculars and turns her eyes away from the beautiful creatures grazing before her. Warmth fills her shivery body as she realises that her people are safe, and will live in peace without fear or harm. Tranquillity rolls over her mind, calming its previously-troubled recesses. In the sun's rosy glow, all she has to care about is Bill, and she worries not for him – for she knows that he can continue without her until the time comes for them to meet again. Feverish, a pink haze has painted itself across her cheekbones – so prominent now after months of battling cancer – yet she looks more alive than ever. Catching Bill's gaze, she knows what he's thinking, and also knows how grateful she is that they found each other, fleeting though their time together has been. A warm current passes between them once more, and though Laura is startled and amazed by the beauty that is the newly christened "Earth", she would be content to just sit with Bill until the end of time.
Having said goodbye to Lee and Kara, Laura is happy to continue staring out of the window of the raptor, drinking in the spectacular vista beneath her, whilst being lulled by Bill's soothing tones. Looking down, she catches sight of these amazing, pink (!), bird-like creatures, and finds herself completely transfixed. Staring at the moving masses, she doesn't notice her eyes sliding shut, nor the breath leaving her rapidly cooling body. Beside her, Bill is still speaking, but she can't make out the words, content instead to join the pink birds on their flight to Elysium.
Thus, Laura departed from the Earth, feeling whole, fulfilled and utterly completed thanks to Bill, and the life he gave her through his unwavering, pink, love.
Since "White" and "Pink" are complementary chapters, I decided to post both today at the same time! And on that note, thank you for reading this series, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it. This is the FINAL chapter, so thanks to everybody who reviewed, but especially Guest and Tel Nok shock for reviewing each chapter - you guys made my day!
CMEmLovr :) x
