Forever


By: Michelle

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  They belong to 20th Century Fox, Joss Whedon, and Mutant Enemy.  I am using them without permission, however I am not making any money off them so please do not sue me.  Truly, Madly, Deeply belongs to Savage Garden, The writer, and the recording company.  I do not own it, nor am I making any money off using it.  So please do not sue me.

Author's Notes: This takes place in an alternate universe.  Buffy is not the slayer, you’ll be surprised by who is.  This is not a Buffy/Angel story.  This is Angel/someone else.  It’s interesting.  Enjoy.  Oh, and a little bit of angst.

Feedback: Please!  Send feedback but no flames.

Cold wind blew in the trees, as the slayer knelt on the grave of her beloved.  The moon shone, the only light in the dark sky.

I'll be your dream, I'll be your wish I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope, I'll be your love be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath truly madly deeply do..
I will be strong I will be faithful 'cos I'm counting on A new beginning.
A reason for living.
A deeper meaning.

The slayer wiped tears from her eyes and began to speak.

“You told me that I shouldn’t love you, because I’d only get hurt.  You were right, boy were you right.  But I don’t regret it, how could I regret loving the most wonderful person I ever met?  You were a person, you had a heart, a soul.  Yes you were a vampire, but you weren’t a demon.”

I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...

She smiled at the memory of the man who she had loved.  From the moment they met at The Bronze, to the day he took a stake meant for her.

She spoke again.

“I shouldn’t have loved you.  I’m the slayer, you were a vampire.  But it didn’t matter.  You loved me, and I loved you.  Nothing changed that.  Nothing ever will.”

And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish send it to heaven then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy for all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of..
The highest power. In lonely hours. The tears devour you..
I want to stand with you on a mountain,
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever,
Until the sky falls down on me...

She ran a finger through her hair, remembering how he used to do that.  She continued what she was saying.

“Angel, I love you.  I know I should move on, let go, but I can’t.  How can I when you’re not in my life?  I’ll love you until the moment we’re together again.  Never doubt that.”

Oh can't you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes 'cos it's standing right before you.
All that you need will surely come...

She kissed the headstone softly, and then she stood up.  “I love you Angel. Forever.  That’s the whole point.  You told me that.”

I'll be your dream I'll be your wish I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope I'll be your love be everything that you need.
I'll love you more with every breath truly madly deeply do...

She smiled at the memory of the day he told her that.  He had taken her on a midnight picnic, and held her in his arms until just before sunup.

I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...

She blinked away the tears that threatened to come.  “Forever.” She whispered softly, then she stood up.

I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...

With one last look at her beloved’s grave Cordelia Chase walked out of the cemetery.

THE END

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