Dreamer
Chapter 3:
If I don't say this now I will surely break
As I'm leaving the one I want to take
Forgive the urgency but hurry up and wait
My heart has started to separate
There now, steady love, so few come and don't go
Will you, won't you, be the one I always know
When I'm losing my control, the city spins around
You're the only one who knows, you slow it down
Be my baby
I'll look after you,
It's always have and never hold
You've begun to feel like home
What's mine is yours to leave or take
What's mine is yours to make your own- Look After You-The Fray
Four Years Ago…
The late evening settled over the Canadian coast; the Pacific Ocean whispered in the darkness. Stars sparkled in the sky; the moon shone down on the crashing waves. The silver capped water slammed into the beach with all the fury of nature. There was no howling wind; but the wild, raging seas.
A lone woman stood on the shore; her skirt sat low on her hips. Her sweater sat off her shoulder; the sleeves covered her hands. She faced the wild, angry waves with a calm, peaceful face. The water stopped just short of hitting her and crashed around her; she was in a sphere of perfect safety. The waves slammed down on the beach; pounding the sand and washing it away. Monster wave after monster wave ravaged the beach around her. The water never touched her despite standing in the middle of it.
"How is this helping?" A gentle voice called from the shoreline; a few feet to her left.
She turned her head, "It's an outlet for my emotions."
She turned and walked on the surface of the water. Her feet stayed dry and her skirt never touched the water. She walked to the beach; her back to the waves. The young man gently cupped her face; drawing her in for a kiss. He had soft lips and was careful with her. He was always careful with her. Gently he released her; she put her arms around him. His wide shoulders were strong under hands. She rested her head against his skin; she closed her eyes. Her fingertips could feel the impression of the tattoos in his skin. The skin was just slightly raised where the ink was inside his flesh.
"Relax my love," He smoothed her hair back from her face. "Relax."
She let out a deep sigh; the ocean calmed. Gradually returning to it's natural state of being. The usual waves lapped quietly at the sand; skittering away like shy children.
"You can't leave me," She whispered, "You won't live if you go that city."
He kissed her hair, "My time is near; whether I stay here or not."
"I need you to stay," She kissed his chest; hugging him tightly. "I need you."
"If only I could express what you have given me." He whispered, "If only I had words to say what you have shown me."
She lifted her head. "Is this my fault? Did I hurt you somehow?"
He shook his head, capturing her face in his hands. "Persephone, you have shown me the good of this world. You brought the sun into my darkness. Your face, is the angelic light that I hope to see when I die."
"I don't want you to die." She whispered, "We can leave, go somewhere. We'll go to Eric. He'll protect you."
"I simply cannot run," Godric told her softly, "I will not turn away from my people. I am vampire, Persephone. They have called me to a duty; and I will answer them."
She sighed, looking up at him, she held his face in her hands. "You will not live."
"I am ready to end it. It is my time." Godric leaned down and kissed her softly. "You need never fear for your life, my love. I have sworn Eric to protect you; he will do as I ask. He will safeguard you and your son."
"I wish I could make you understand," She said gently, "There will be no other love for me. I cannot replace you. I am permanently yours. I wish that was enough."
"My love, now that I have met you, and now that I have loved. I can release myself from this existence. I have experienced the joy of the human soul with you. I have seen the sun shine through your eyes. You have given me the ability to feel human; and that is not something I have experienced in over two thousand years."
Persephone was crying; he kissed her tears away.
"Let's walk; enjoy the moonlight." Godric took her hand and led her down the beach. "Promise me you'll let Eric protect you should you ever need it."
"Of course, I will." She put her head on his shoulder. "I would give anything I am to have you stay."
He smiled softly, "For all our power, we are powerless still."
She squeezed his hand. "I will see you again."
"Yes, and I will welcome you home." He kissed the top of her head. "Do you think God will welcome me?"
"Yes, I do. You are good, Godric."
"Only because I've known you; you restored me to grace, Persephone."
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