Subject: [NNPack] The Aftermath 1/2 Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 22:26:52 -0800 (PST) From: Kristen Fife Reply-To: NNPack@yahoogroups.com To: Forever Knight Fan Fiction , NNList Permission given to archive at the FTP site. Time frame: directly after Be My Valentine (Spoilers) The Aftermath As Nick sobbed at Natalie’s side, he realized that the stereo was playing, and that it must have been set for “repeat.” He listened to the words of a Celine Dion song, knowing how much that Natalie liked the popular singer. Finally, he sat up and took Natalie’s hand in his own. “Nat, I’ve tried for the last two hours to figure out how to make this disaster of an evening better. And I have come to a decision that is going to require your forgiveness in the future. Please, please know that I would never hurt you or take away from you; but you MUST not remember this night. It is for your own safety.” The blood tears were streaming down his cheeks again, but the wracking sobs had ceased. He again thought back to the previous night. Things had seemed so perfect, so right… A million stars light This beautiful night This is not a night to die Let me sing and dance Beneath the sky I have such love to give To give I want a chance to live Holding Natalie in his arms. Their first true kiss. Admitting his feelings for her. Live For the one I love Love As no one has loved Give Asking nothing in return And then LaCroix. His controlling, manipulative, unforgiving master. The one that had given him the “gift” of immortality. Nick had not known at the time the cost that LaCroix would exact…possession. Nick wanted to be free from his ancient master. He wanted to be able to love Natalie, see the sun rise and set. Free Free to find my way Free to have my say Free to see the day Be Live like I used to be Like wild bird free With all of life in me __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark Printer at MyInks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/mOAaAA/3exGAA/qnsNAA/LRMolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: [NNPack] The Aftermath 2/2 Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 22:29:53 -0800 (PST) From: Kristen Fife Reply-To: NNPack@yahoogroups.com To: Forever Knight Fan Fiction , NNList Nick looked down again at Natalie, a wave of tenderness and despair washing through him again. He realized he would give anything in his power to keep her safe. Even the knowledge of their feelings for one another. He knew it was the only way to keep her safe and alive, and of no interest to LaCroix. The knowledge was tearing him apart, and he knew that he would have years ahead of him of loneliness and hiding. Hiding his feelings, his hurt, his anguish. His love. The other half of his soul. Oh this world tears us apart We're still together in my heart And even if I have to die I want the world to hear my cry Love will not die Love will change the world I'll love until love wears me away I'll die and I know my love will stay And I know my love will stay He gathered Natalie to him, lifting her in his arms and burying his face in her hair, inhaling her scent. “Oh my love. I cannot tell you what you mean to me. You are the only thing that makes this life worth living. NEVER in my years walking this earth have I ever imagined a woman as amazing as you. I can already feel my soul torn in half. Please, please forgive me. It truly is the only way. I do love you. I would leave right now if I thought it would save you, but I fear I need to look over you and protect you. LaCroix may still suspect. I promise you, I WILL protect you.” He gently lowered her back to the pillows and covered her tenderly with a blanket. He moved around the apartment erasing any signs of the previous 24 hours together, hoping that the drugs in her system would be strong enough to reinforce the erasure of her memory. With one final kiss on her forehead and a brush of his fingers through her hair, Nick left her apartment and flew back to his loft, his mind in turmoil, his heart aching, his soul torn apart. Several hours later, Natalie awoke with a raging headache. Her vision was blurry. As she got up and staggered around her apartment, she tried to erase the nagging feeling that something was missing. It was as if she was sick, but it wasn’t a physical illness. She couldn’t identify it. As she stumbled around the apartment, the poignant music of Celine Dion played softly. Natalie didn’t notice the music, but her subconscious did. Later that night as she fell back into a fitful sleep, the music twined with memories of love to start the haunting dreams that left her lashes dewed with tears every night for months to come, combined with the aching feeling of emptiness and the sense of something missing. Live For the one I love Love As no one has loved Give Asking nothing in return The End (?) ============== Standard disclaimers: The Forever Knights belong to Sony and Tristar. Lyrics belong to Celine Dion. This is an original work of fiction. Contact me if you have any questions at fenix23fyre@yahoo.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark Printer at MyInks.com. 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