Subject: I Hope You Are My Angel- complete- Laura Anne Kincaid- PG Date: 11 Nov 1999 From: "Phoenix" Hi all! This is an Apollo/Sheba story told from Apollo's point of view. Phoenix *** I HOPE YOU ARE MY ANGEL I remember, you looked so beautiful the day you became my wife. You were so alive, it was hard to believe that only a few days before, I thought I'd lost you forever. I sat beside you as you slept and prayed to God to save your life. Something I, alone, could not do. My prayers were answered and you came back to me, only to be ripped away a short time later. You knew what I was thinking the moment you woke up. You could barely speak, you were so tired, yet you still found the strength to tell me. It wasn't my fault; I wasn't to blame, but if I had acted faster, you would never have been hurt. And I would not be alone, now. I remember, you asked me to stay by your bedside; said you felt better having me near. I promised you that I would always be there. Forever, whenever you needed me. Only the next day, you were standing in front of me, listening to my father speak the words that would seal us for all eternity. Your eyes sparkled up at me and I swear I could see in to your soul. But, I love you, and so I could see what others couldn't. You were tired, weak, and I knew that no matter how much you wanted not to hurt me, soon, you would have to leave. When we were alone, it took all of my strength not to beg you to stay. I remember, I held you in my arms all night, not wanting you to die alone. You would always have me, no matter how long forever might last. It seemed to me, that in that night, God had given us the forever we had always hoped for. Morning was a long time coming, and in that time, it took me 'till then to tell you how much I loved you. You understood; you always have. It was our goodbye, the last thing you wanted to hear, and the last thing I wanted to say. You were everything that mattered to me, and now I have nothing left. All through the night, we stayed close. Able to listen to each other's heartbeats... until yours began to slow. We talked about everything, whispered our dreams and pretended that nothing was wrong... until your eyes began to close. You said you were tired, and I pulled you closer, letting you know that you wouldn't go through it alone. I remember, I asked you if you were afraid. You said that as long as I was with you, the tears wouldn't fall and you couldn't be scared. Now, I'm alone, sitting here without you, not strong enough to go on. I feel as cold as you were when you left, and I know that I'll be with you again soon. Time passes, and it gets darker. You were my soul mate and we'll be together again. I no longer want to stay; we can't live, one without the other, and,in moments, I won't have to. The cold surrounds me, but the pain doesn't go away. It won't be long, I think, as I feel my eyes begin to close. I know you're waiting for me, and I won't be long, I promise. I remember, you said that I was your angel. I hope that you are mine. - The End -