AN: I don't own Deryn, Alek, or any other part of Leviathan unfortunately. Inspired by Run by Snow Patrol
"I have to go."
"No." My grip around her tiny, fragile waist tightens. She used to be as strong as me but not anymore. Neither of us is who we were and there is no way she is leaving me now. I just got her, I mean really got her. Yesterday was the first time we went on a real date and it was amazing. I mean sure we've been together for years but she only just came out as being a girl. She only just got to hold my hand in public. We aren't even married yet. I haven't even asked her yet. No one is taking her away from me.
"I have to, do you honestly think I want to go?"
"Liebe, all I know is our missions are never safe. You aren't even allowed to tell me where you are going, which is only making me more afraid. I just don't want anything to happen to you." I kiss her forehead holding back tears. I can't count all the times we almost died, and her doing that alone? "Please don't go."
"I tried to talk them into letting you come too but they said the only opening was as a maid, and you can't clean anything for your life." She is smiling, looking at me with those big beautiful eyes. I close the tiny between us, pressing my lips against hers. I stop to breathe and place my forehead against hers.
"Please, liebe, Deryn, I can't live without you."
"You daft prince, I will always be with you, even if you can't see or hear me." She kisses me lightly with her warm, sweet lips. "I'm always in the sky remember? All you have to do is look up and there I am."
"I don't know…"
"Yes you do. It is only a few days, the shortest mission we have ever had. I will be back before you know it. Remember all those times we ran together? We are going to run together just as many times as soon as I'm back. I promise." She gives me another soft kiss and a squeeze. "I love you."
"I love you too liebe."