Ok so I changed my mind and wanted to make more one shots about soul mate couples during the holidays. HAPPY HOLIDAYS :]

Disclaimer: I don't own the night world series

I was walking through the graveyard, kicking leaves and snow out of my way. I was a cold snowy, depressing night. For most people, today's a day of love, family, gifts, and drinking eggnog while sitting near a beautifully decorated tree. Although for me today's isn't only Christmas eve, but the one year anniversary of my soul mate Dionne's death.

I remember it as if it were only yesterday. Dionne and I were walking home from the mall to buy some last minute Christmas gifts.

"So are you gonna tell me what's in the pretty box?"

"I would but then it wouldn't be any fun. I love seeing you get all begging and curious George."

"That's not fair. You made us split up at the mall to buy each other secret gifts, and now that you bought it you're not telling me what took you so long in one store?"

"Life's not fair love." I couldn't help but smiling at the look on her face.

"Sure it is. If it weren't I wouldn't have you now wouldn't I?" she said while grabbing my hand and kissed my cheek.

"Fine when we get home."

"No! Now please? The house is sooo far away. Its like form here to Africa, and back. We'll never get there in time." she shot me her famous Dionne Johns puppy dog eyes.

"Did I ever tell you how stubborn you can get sometimes?" while taking out her gift

"Yes you did, but you also said it was cute."

"Ok here's your gift, but where's mines?"

"At home under the tree."

"Then what's in that bag you got there?"

"Potions and herbs of course. I can't do spells with salt and vinegar now can I?" Maybe I can she said under her breath, putting on her thinking look.

"Ok Di here's your gift."

"Ohh gimmie gimmie!" she looked just like a 7 year old child on Christmas morning, despite the fact she's 22 years old.

"Oh my Aaron this is the most beautiful necklace I've ever seen!" she held up the necklace into the air to get a better look at it. It was a amethyst crystal heart on long gold chain, and stared at the purple crystal. While she was twirling the necklace around she stopped and tear began to fall down her face.

"You engraved my name into it?" she held it up to me to put it around her neck.

"Thank you Aaron. I love you." She hugged me tightly and kissed my lips fiercely. I could feel the electricity between us, and saw the pink haze. Dionne began shaking from the cold Seattle weather.

"Lets go home Di."

On the drive home, she talked about having a family one day, and about her family. I knew she wasn't comfortable talking about her family, but when she opened up to me, I was full of love.

We got home to find our front door kicked down and all out windows broken.

"Dionne stay in the car."

"Are you kidding what if someone's in there and they're night people? Your only human Aaron they'll kill you. I'm coming"

"Dionne I can't loose you again. Dionne you might get killed. Killed! Not kidnapped, and you'll be gone forever. I can't loose you Dionne."

"Aaron it's okay. I'll be okay."

"Ok fine, but don't be afraid to use your orange fire."

We walked in to find all of belongings broken, or stolen. I heard Dionne whisper "it's all gone." under her breath with sadness. We were headed up stairs with Dionne behind me, when all of a sudden I saw Eli Redfern at the top the stairs. She stood there with that evil smirk of hers.

"Hello Dionne how's life loving vermin?" Eli said

"Lily what are you doing here?" ask Dionne I could tell she was beginning to get scared.

"Simple." Eli retorted "I'm here to kill you for breaking the laws."

"Wh..What? Kill me? You really think you can kill me? Eli you're my best friend. How could you put the Night World over your best friend?"

"Simple like this." she appeared behind Dionne with her quick vampire speed and snapped Dionne's neck.

"NOOOOO! DIONNE!!!" I ran to her still body, and looked for a pulse.

"Pathetic. Love makes you weak. That's why I never fell in love." Eli said laughing.

I could feel red hot rage forming inside of me. "NO THE REASON WHY YOU NEVER FELL IN LOVE, IS BECAUSE YOU ARE A CARELESS CRUEL SNAKE!!!!"

"You're lucky you're even alive."

"Really? Why am I alive anyways?"

"Because your misery is a crueler punishment than death." And like that Eli Redfern disappeared.

There it was. Her tombstone. As I walked up closer I could read the engraving. Here lies Dionne Johns. A daughter, wife, lover. May your soul rest in peace. I laid a bouquet of red roses and a single black dahlia. I also laid an elegantly wrapped gift for her.

"I'm so Dionne. I'm sorry I didn't protect you that night.". I could feel tears rolling down my check. It doesn't matter to me who sees me crying anymore.

"If you're listening please send me a sign." I know it's a lot to ask for, but please send me a sign. Anything."

I heard leaves ruffling, and noticed a bright white light. The light then took form of a woman, no not a woman. It was Dionne! I couldn't believe it, she was here right in front of me.

"Aaron don't succumb into sadness anymore. I forgive you. It was my fault I should've attacked Eli when I had the chance. Go and live your life. I love you." I couldn't help but cry. Hearing my soul mate's beautiful soothing voice was amazing.

"I love you to Di."

"I'll soon return to you my love. Merry Christmas."

She bent down and kissed my cheek, but I felt nothing. She began to fade and then disappeared.

"Merry Christmas Dionne." I whispered.

For the first time since a year ago I feel good. My love will soon return to me.

So what'd you think??