Epilogue - Many Years Later...
Although Mystic Falls had been the place where my family and I have been created into the beings we are today. Of course, I was the hybrid. We have been running for centuries from our father Mikael. Both he and our mother, Esther have had intentions on killing us all. To them we were abominations. It is because of us, more vampires from our lines have been created. I'm sure there are hundreds, thousands of them scattered all over the world. Some of them were our friends, and others were our enemies. I do know one thing for sure. My family and I will always be together, no matter the person that tries to get in between us. Every so often, I would visit the small town of Mystic Falls. Something about it brings about a calmness. As much as I would love to watch all the people die, I can't fathom taking over their home. I have found a new home, here in New Orleans. My family and I have a house here. We live together in harmony with some of the people in the city. Some of them know of who we are because we have made a name for ourselves here.
I have the house here to myself while my siblings are away. Simply they enjoy traveling, but they always come back. I look at the artwork that I have created. Painting is quite relaxing in a way. "Do you ever think about starting an art gallery Nik?" Her voice rang out. Of course, I was busily painting in the living room. I set my brush down and turned towards the voice. Alexa stood with her arms crossed over her chest. She was looking radiant as ever. Her light blue eyes contrasted with her dark black hair and porcelain skin. Every single day I have grown to love this woman, more than any other I have been with. I walked over and greeted her with a loving kiss. "My artwork isn't—"
"I love it Nik. You are truly such a talented artist. I'm sure people would love to see it on display." Alexa and I had the entire place to ourselves for once. We have been living in New Orleans for over a hundred years. Time to us is nothing because to us, it is eternity. The scope of New Orleans has definitely changed. Now we are dealing with a new generation who have yet to discover the history of this city and its secrets. "We'll see Alexa." I smiled. "First, I have something I want to give to you since it is your birthday." Alexa had always refused my gifts to her. That, or she would lie directly to my face and say that she despises them. Later on, I find that she actually keeps the gifts that I give to her. This girl was unpredictable. Yet, I would fall more in love with her each an every day. I told her to close her eyes. When she did, I took out the painting I had painted for her months ago and waited until the right time to give it to her. "If it's another painting Nik-"
"Trust me, you'll like this one." I interrupted with a smile. I held it in front of her and told her to open her eyes. The reaction on her face was what I had anticipated. I could instantly tell that she had fallen in love with it. She took the portrait from me and admired it. "My god, I don't know what to say. Nik, it's beautiful." Her bright blue eyes sparkled when her smile widened. Seeing her happy was what I've always wanted for her. It was the same exact smile I had fallen in love with since the day we had first met. I don't think I'll ever forget about that night. "Just like you love." I smiled. Alexa leaned the painting against the wall before she wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me into a kiss. I wrapped my arms around her waist and held her close to me. I pulled away, "There's something I've been meaning to get off my chest for a long time. I haven't felt this way about any woman before that I've ever met in my life. Before meeting you, I didn't think I could've felt any more lonely. I thought I had everything I ever wanted: being able to live forever and having my family by my side, at times. Though, I was wrong. There have been a few times when I have fallen in love with a girl, but none like you.
"When we met, you mainly kept to yourself about a lot of things. There was something about you that I just had to know more. I had to know about this beautiful woman that I have laid eyes on. The feeling was instant, but I never thought you'd fall for someone like me. I was a monster. I was just a name that everyone seemed to run away from in fear. Yet, I didn't care for many. When you walked into my life, everything changed. You gave me hope that there's a possibility I could change my ways. You were the only person that I know who probably didn't care about whether or not I was a monster. You saw past the harsh exterior, but when you left, I felt that I wasn't worthy of your love. Without you, I am not myself. I am lost. I don't think I can ever live without you. These past hundred years that we have lived together, I see the world differently now and it's all thanks to you. You are the one person I want to spend eternity with. Although we may not be able to grow old or have kids, I want to let you know that you are a part of my life and I want to be a part of yours." I had gotten down on one knee and took her hand. I watched her reaction carefully. It was as if she had been waiting for this moment for a long time, but of course, I wanted to be sure of when the right moment would come. I took out the ring and held out to her. "Alexandria, will you marry me?"
She answered, "Yes."
The End