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Post by Elena on Apr 19, 2008 18:42:48 GMT -5
Alex looked at Ewan and managed a small smile. "It looks like it's just up to you and me. But please promise me something," She said softly. She had been listening to what Kris had said and everything Hunter had said. She wanted to make sure the town would be looked after if anything went wrong. She didn't want another Hunter running loose.
It didn't take long for Kris to get what she needed, expecially since Satan was being busy on earth. She had amazing tracking skills because she was death and was able to find Hunter easily. He wouldn't get away with what he said. She would make sure of that. He could leave, but she needed someone to get through to him before he left.
She found Hunter flipping through a magazine in the lobby, waiting for his plane. She snatched the magazine out of his hand and glared at him. "What you said to Ewan was completely uncalled for. You want to leave? Fine with me, you're doing shit here. But I will get something through to you. Maybe I won't be able to do it, but she will." She pointed to the side of her where Emma appeared. She wasn't really back from the dead, it was just her spirit. She was transparent and Hunter couldn't touch her but she could be heard and seen, by Hunter anyway.
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Post by hunter on Apr 19, 2008 18:51:03 GMT -5
Ewan raised an eyebrow and leaned forward, listening to her soft voice. "Of course, whatever you'd like...." he responded quietly.
Hunter was about to lunge at Kris for bothering him when he saw the ghostly figure of Emma. His jaw dropped and he felt numb. After a few moments, he got up slowly and cautiously, took a step toward her. He looked at Kris, a shocked expression on his face. "Ill admit.....what I did was wrong, but it had to be done...." He turned back toward Emma and smiled. He felt the sudden urge to cry, but fought back his tears and emmotions. "Hey......ive missed you. Its been almost impossible without you."
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Post by Elena on Apr 19, 2008 18:57:25 GMT -5
"Promise me that if something happens to me and I do die, that would won't become like Hunter. Don't ask Kris to kill you, don't tried to kill yourself. Stay here and fight. I want to know that if I'm not around you won't just give up and try to run away. I would be very disappointed if you did." Alex stared at Ewan, waiting for his promise. She could bet that the slayers that Hunter had loved would hate to see him like that, and would be disappointed in him.
"I'll come back in ten minutes." Kris warned and walked off.
Emma nodded to Kris and turned back to Hunter. "I can tell. I've missed you too. Hunter...Kris has been filling me in on everything that's been going on. This isn't you..." She spoke calmly, knowing that yelling would do nothing. She wanted Hunter to see what he had been doing was hurting those around him. She wanted him to get rid of the anger.
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Post by hunter on Apr 19, 2008 19:04:23 GMT -5
Ewan shook his head in disbelief and looked a little hurt. "Alex.....I dont know. Life wouldnt be worth living without you. Can you really expect me to just keep fighting? I'd avenge you....no doubt. But I dont think I could continue. I wouldnt have to pump silver into my veins. Just the thought of losing you could probably kill me." He didnt want to argue, but how could he promise her that he'd just move on? "I promise.....I wont be like Hunter."
Hunter, finally feeling comfortable, walked right up to his ghostly love. "I dont know what im doing Emma. I cant take this life anymore. Without you, there's no reason to be alive. Its the same old thing, everyday. Kill creatures of darkness. How much longer? I dont want to do this anymore. I want to be with you."
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Post by Elena on Apr 19, 2008 19:27:05 GMT -5
Alex tried to sit up but it was pulling on her stitches so she laid back down. "I do expect you to keep fighting. There is going to be a risk I'm not going to live to see another day. I'm not asking you to forget about me if I die. I just want to know that when I go, someone will be keeping this town as safe as they can."
Emma looked up at Hunter and placed a hand on his cheek. Part of her hand went into Hunter, making him feel cold. "Don't say that Hunter, don't give up. Just because I'm gone, doesn't mean you don't have a reason to live. You knew the risk that came with me. I didn't expect to live that long. I've excepted my fate, and if I could redo it I would do the same thing. I don't want you moping around, expecially if that means snapping at other people. You're not angry with them Hunter, you angry at Abby. Don't take it out on them."
"You will be with me some day, but not now. It's not your time. Do some good while you're still alive. I don't expect you to go back to Sleepy Hollow but wherever you are, try to help people in some way. You have a gift, don't waste it."
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Post by hunter on Apr 19, 2008 19:39:42 GMT -5
Ewan wanted to get off of the subject as quick as possible. "Look, I already promised. Can we not talk about your death? Sure, if you die before me, Ill keep fighting. That doesnt mean ill last long. I wouldnt go down without a fight, Alex," he said smiling. He examined her wounds and nodded to himself. "You seem to be doing a little better."
Hunter shivered at her touch and a wave of sadness flew through him. He placed a hand on his cheek, hoping to feel something more than a temperature drop. "When......when will it be my time? How much longer Emma?" he pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration and sighed. "I wish she would bring you back. Its difficult.....wandering this earth without you. Where should I go? I just cant stay in Sleepy Hollow. The boy'll do fine without me."
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Post by Elena on Apr 19, 2008 20:00:17 GMT -5
Alex looked down and nodded. "That's not good." She said. She loved that she was getting better quickly and that she didn't feel the pain as much, but she would rather heal like a human at least at the moment. She was in a hospital. The slayer was just a rumor to everyone, a myth. The doctors wouldn't believe that she was the slayer. They would think she was a monster.
"Kris is death Hunter. She doesn't have the power to bring me back. Besides, my body is in no condition to have me alive again. I was mutilated, literally. I'm glad you weren't there when it happened. You would probably be in worse shape then you are now." Emma dropped her hand to her side, her urge to be alive again growing stronger. She knew that the choice she had made to continue fighting Abby was the right decision but she wished the result had gone differently.
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Post by hunter on Apr 19, 2008 20:13:48 GMT -5
Ewan chuckled, noticing the look on Alex's face. "The doctors aren't going to spear you to death. Ill be here. They cant kick me out. As soon as you are well, we will celebrate. Alright? Just tell me when you're feeling better. I'll get you out of here before the doctors find out what you are. Before they find out that they have a slayer AND a werewolf," he whispered.
"Abby......hmph.....is she even still alive? She's long forgotten. Look, Emma, I dont think I can last much longer without you, but I will stay in Sleepy Hollow and do my best. Is that what you want?" Hunter wanted more time with Emma. He wanted her to be alive and well. 'Impossible....' he thought. 'She probably wouldnt want to come back anyway'
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Post by Elena on Apr 19, 2008 20:21:06 GMT -5
"I'll probably be well enough to go home tomorrow. I shouldn't be fully healed by then though." Alex was tired. She hadn't gotten sleep and she needed it if they were going to get her out of there. "We'll leave early so not many doctors will be here to check on me." She added.
"No she's not alive. I took her out with me." Emma replied proudly. She thought that was her biggest accomplishment when she was alive. She got rid of the biggest threat to Sleepy Hollow. "I want you to keep fighting. If you really don't want to go back to Sleepy Hollow then don't, but there are monsters everywhere. I don't want you to forget how much you can still accomplish while you're alive. One day we can be together, be strong while you wait."
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Post by hunter on Apr 19, 2008 20:33:55 GMT -5
Ewan leaned forward, kissed her forehead gently and stroked her hair. "Sleep well. Ill be here if you need anything." Ewan figured he'd just read a book or something. Fighting sleep was going to be difficult.
Hunter nodded and fell into a nearby chair. He was about to lose Emma again. Living was going to be difficult, but he'd made a promise. "Emma, I will keep my promise and I will see you again. I think i'll travel around for a bit and then come back to check on the boy. Im sure he can handle Sleepy Hollow. Will you do me a favor? If you can....i'd like you to keep an eye on the new slayer. I'd hate for something bad to happen. The boy would be devastated." He got up and stood only a few inches from her. "I love you."
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Post by Elena on Apr 19, 2008 20:47:51 GMT -5
Alex nodded and started to doze off. Within minutes she was asleep. She looked like a normal fifteen year old who had gotten into an accident. She looked innocent. She acted older then she was a lot due to her responsibilities.
"I will, and I'll check up on you again. When you want to talk to me again, just ask Kris. And please be nice to her, she really is a good person. She's had it harder then anyone I've ever met. I love you and I'll miss you. Try and be good," Emma said and she turned her head to the side to look at Kris who was walking towards them.
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Post by hunter on Apr 19, 2008 20:57:55 GMT -5
Ewan ran his fingertips gently against her skin, trying not to wake her. She looked so peaceful and small. So innocent and so fragile. How could a girl like this be the slayer? SHe deserved better. So much better. "I promise.....i'll find a way to get you out of this, someday...." he whispered.
Hunter didnt take his eyes off of her, even when Kris had arrived. He wanted to remember this. The way she looked. 'I will see you again' he thought. He knew what he had to do and nothing would stop him. Abby was gone, but something else had taken her place. After a few rounds in Europe, he'd return to help Ewan. "I love you," he mumbled, one last time.
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Post by Elena on Apr 19, 2008 21:15:27 GMT -5
"I love you too," Emma said and slowly she faded until she was gone completely.
Kris looked at Hunter, wondering if Emma had gotten anything through to him. "It's easier to get her then Ellie. Ellie is in hell, Emma you'll be happy to know went to heaven. God is a bit more understanding then Satan." She said simply. She wasn't shouting, she didn't even had anger in her voice.
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Post by hunter on Apr 21, 2008 13:29:13 GMT -5
Hunter nodded and did something he wouldnt normally do. He wrapped his arms around Kris, careful not to touch her hands and gave her a warm hug. After a few seconds he pulled away and took a step back. He was smiling from ear to ear. "Thank you. I really needed that. Just to see her again. Hear her voice......it helped. Alot. Now, I need your advice. What do you think I should do?"
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Post by Elena on Apr 21, 2008 15:06:23 GMT -5
"That was easier than I thought." Kris told herself. She patted Hunter's back gently as he hugged her then fixed her gloves. She had never seen Hunter smile since she got there. It was shocking. He looked more welcoming and friendly when he smiled. "I'm glad, if I had known this was how you were going to react I would've brought her here sooner. But seriously I think you should take some time off. I understand that Sleepy Hollow must be a nightmare for you and the best thing right now is for you to get away. Take a little while and do something you'll enjoy. In a couple of weeks if you feel that you need to come back then we'll still be here. If not, then we'll understand."
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