Epilogue
It was a dark and disastrous night. Albus couldn't believe how many years had passed since he had last saw—or even talked to—Gellert. He let out a small sigh of disdain. He really didn't want to do this. His heart felt like it was breaking at the mere thought of it. After several moments of silence, Albus can feel his opponent coming. Looking up, the two make eye contact with one another. Both still feeling that same spark they had felt the first time they met.
"Gellert."
He acknowledges,
"So you found the wand. May I ask where?"
"The wand maker from my land, Gregorovitch."
"You stole it, I assume?"
"Of course. Remember, my friend, you must take what you want in life—for the greater good."
Albus smiles at the phrase, reminiscing back to better times.
"So Albus, have you come here to join me?"
"No, Gellert, no I have not."
Pulling his wand out from his robes, he gives Gellert one last sad smile. His twinkling eyes full of remorse.
"That's a shame."
Gellert pulls the Elder wand out as well.
The duel begins, the two pulling out their strongest and most powerful spells. Each trying to over power the other, neither wanting to use deadly force.
Finally after what feels like an eternity, the duel comes to an end. A crowd has appeared due to the sounds of the duel; they begin to cheer once they see the menace Grindelwald has fallen. Albus has the Elder wand in his wand had now, his old wand in the other. With the Elder wand pointing at Gellert, he remains perfectly still. Albus bends down to him, noticing that Gellert wishes to say something to him.
"Why, Albus, why? We could have had everything. I thought you loved me."
"Gellert, I do love you. Truly!"
Albus knows they only have mere moments left together before Aurors come to fetch the fallen criminal. Reaching down to stroke Gellert's cheek inconspicuously, Albus continues to speak.
"I love you Gellert, no matter how one sided that love may be, but I—I just couldn't let you continue on hurting other people. I hope, I hope one day you'll understand."
The Aurors arrive and begin placing magical enchantments around the area and Gellert. One of them casts a spell to bind his hands together. They begin dragging their captive away, passing Albus on their way. Pausing as they pass, Gellert whispers something low enough for only Albus to hear.
"It wasn't one sided."
With those last words Gellert disapparates with the Aurors, leaving Albus alone in a sea of unfamiliar faces and a tormented heart.
A/N: Wow, bout time I finished this one. I only meant for it to be five chapters so yeah. Um, I hope everyone who continued to read this enjoyed it and liked how I ended it. Your thoughts would be appreciated.