The Last Goddess

Disclaimer: Unbeta'd, so all mistakes are my own. All copyrights belong to Ms. Harris and Mr. Ball

Fading Light

KRISTINA'S POV

"Don't cry for me Vlad. I will happily meet my death to end this pain." I truthfully tell Vlad, with a smile on my face.

"Why didn't you tell me something was wrong? My blood could have healed you. I would have given it to you freely. Why didn't you tell someone you were in pain?" Some vampires have a hard time believing that their blood won't fix everything. Besides, I knew he would have given me his blood if he knew I had been in pain. Even if I had refused, he would have slipped it into my drink or something.

"Don't worry, I will be fine. I love you, Vlad. You are the best vampire I have ever known. Did you call Papa? I can't die without seeing him." Dr. Ludwig 'pops' in before he can answer me.

"Healer, what is wrong with her? You checked on her less than two weeks ago and said she was FINE." He growls the last part while staring down the Healer.

"No Vampire, I said she would be fine and needed rest. I never said she wouldn't die." Dr. Ludwig just glares at him. He knows to pay attention to wording.

"I should end you where you stand. Do something. Fix this. My blood is very old, maybe it will help. What is wrong with her?" He started off his tirade angry, but by the end his anger had been replaced with desperation.

I look into Vlad's eyes so that he can see the truth in my words. "There is nothing you can do for me. Your blood won't help and I can't be turned." There is an audible 'POP'. Papa rushes to my side, drops to his knees, and starts crying.

He picks my hand up before asking, "My daughter, why is your light fading? What is wrong? Please talk to me." My father begs of me.

"Papa, I waited for you. It is my time. I must leave. I welcome death with open arms. I love you Far" I only call him Far when I am emotional, to show my love and respect for him.

Papa can see the resignation in my eyes and must hear it in my voice, because he instantly starts yelling to everyone else in the room. "WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME SHE WAS SICK? WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME HER LIGHT WAS FADING? SOMEONE MUST HAVE SENSED SOMETHING!"

Vlad, being one of the few who isn't afraid of my father besides to answer for the room, "I thought something was wrong after you left, but Kristina promised she was fine. She made me promise that I wouldn't say anything to you. I only agreed after Ludwig said she would be fine. However, I failed to ask if she would die." He finishes by glaring at Ludwig, who just rolls her eyes at him.

Ludwig states very clearly and calmly to them both, "I don't answer to either of you. It was not only My Lady's wish, but my patient's wish as well."

KRISTINA'S POV:

(INNER MUSINGS)

The darkness is now taking over; I can fight it no longer. I long to be reunited with my spirit's family and for my spirit and body to truly merge, I know this is the only way.

NO ONE'S POV:

That was Kristina's last thought before the clock struck 12:00 AM on May 18, 2011. As her heart took its last beat, the three men that loved her unconditionally (Niall, Michael, and Vlad) all stood there weeping.

KRISTINA'S POV:

(OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE)

I can see my body lying on the bed lifeless, while the three men that have loved me my entire mortal life surround me with tears streaking their faces. What a sight; three of the most powerful men in all the realms, weeping. I am so glad that she will be making an appearance soon to explain what is happening to my boys. There she is; I knew she would come, I have missed her so. I know she knows I am watching because she looks to where I am and smiles. That is my cue to leave.