Immortal Stranger

Diary Entry #25

DIARY ENTRY #25

Let's start this off by saying I'm an idiot. Yes, Tia, you are.

I could see how much Danny and Luke were hurting and I wanted to send them one sign and I mess that up! Man, I take for granted when spirits send a written note. I can barely control a piece of paper.

I grunted as I thought this. I was still getting used to the fact I was dead. To think that what seemed like seconds ago I was swimming in crystal clear water with two of my favourite boys and now I was floating aimlessly in this black abyss?

I could still remember feeling the fear and the hopelessness as I crashed into the water. Then suddenly a sharp pain pierced my throat and my neck and I couldn't breathe any more. I barely had enough time to register that scary thought then I was ended up here, alone and wistful in this darkness.

I just wanted to look at Danny and Luke's face one more time, I had thought moments before. Suddenly, the floor, walls, and ceiling became screens of the Danny and Luke, as if they were surrounding me.

"Danny! Luke!" I cried, and rushed forward to meet them. But no matter how fast I ran, they just seemed to be getting farther and farther away. I finally stopped, frustrated they couldn't hear or see me. But maybe I could see and hear them for a reason.

"It's all my fault Tia died," Luke started. I listened carefully as he explained his story and watched with tears as both Danny and him cried. I wanted to comfort them so bad, to let them know that I was happy here, and especially that I loved them.

"It's not your fault Luke!" I screamed and felt to my knees. It wasn't anybody's fault except Sam. But even knowing he killed me didn't make me angry, it just made me feel peaceful. Now that everything had been revealed and that Sam had gotten what he wanted, maybe he would leave Danny and Luke alone.

As I thought this, I looked up in time to see Luke storm off. I didn't even have to know what he was thinking; he blamed Danny for my death. Even though he had clearly seen Sam, he blamed Danny.

I shook my head and watched as tears slid down Danny's face. He fell on his knees and cried, "

Tia, if you can hear me, send me a sign. Tell me that you love me and that you forgive me and that you are happy. Please Tia, tell me!" Suddenly, a lightening crack sounded over his head and I jumped in surprise. Did I do that? Did all my grief and sadness translate into a lightening bolt?

I narrowed my eyes in determination and decided I would let Danny know it was alright. I focused the screen back on his car and gently lifted the picture up. Suddenly anguish blew through me and the picture lifted up and flew towards the trees.

I screamed and ran after it, calming myself as I went. Finally when I got my emotions under control I was able to tug it out of the tree, but not before I saw some shreds of the picture fall to the ground.

I winced but kept going. I shut my eyes and channelled all my love and energy into geting the picture to Danny.

Suddenly I felt a wind blow it and it landed gently under Danny's foot. I sighed with relief and prayed Danny would understand.

He looked at it in surprise and bent down to pick it up. I held my breath, hoping he would see that I still loved him and was watching over him.

But instead his face pinched in confusion and sadness. I craned my neck to try and get a better look at the picture when I gasped.

Just my luck the tree had ripped out my face. So now it looked as if I hated him because I wouldn't even let him see my face. Ugh, this was so upsetting.

I took a deep breath and realized I would have to visit him in a dream or something. I couldn't move on until he knew that we were good.

I waited for what seemed like minutes until I felt his conscious self slip away. Slowly I got up and padded after his dream self and only paused to breath as I realized I was out of my little black bubble.

"Danny!" I called and ran after him. Instantly he turned around and the second he saw me his face lit up.

"Tia!" He yelled and ran to me. We both met halfway and I jumped into his arms. He held me for what seemed like forever until he finally pulled away.

"I thought you were mad at me because of the picture you sent," He mumbled, still holding my hand. I blushed and mentally scolded myself.

"It wasn't you, it was my bad control.It's much harder guiding a picture using just the wind, especially keeping it away from trees," I cringed which caused Danny to laugh. I smiled, happy to hear that one thing I never thought I would hear again.

"Oh Tia, I miss you so much. Are you happy here? Are you mad? Do you miss me?" He asked and held me close. I felt tears rush to my eyes and realized this wasn't easy for me either.

"Oh Danny, I miss you so much. I love you so much too but I am happy here. I'm not mad at all because it wasn't anybody's fault. It was my time to die and that's okay. I just don't want you to live blaming yourself. Danny, the one thing I ask before I go is that you be happy. Don't ruin your life missing me," I said quietly as I stroked his cheek. I felt a single tear land on my finger and I knew this was just as hard for him too.

"Oh Tia, I will always miss you. I just don't know how I am going to live without you. I mean, my whole life I spent for you, and now that you are gone. I just-I can't- I won't do it without you. Don't ever let me wake up," He pleaded and took my hand. My hand trembled and I realized what he was asking me to do.

"Danny, I'm not going to let you die. I love you too much. But I promise the when your time comes NATURALLY I will be waiting for you," I replied, pulling him close. I could feel him shaking and I understood what he was feeling. Heck, I never wanted to leave him but I knew that was the only way for both of us to move on.

"I have to go," I said as I felt a strong tug on my soul. I knew that my time was almost here but I would never forget him.

"Oh Tia, I love you. Please never leave me. I'm so sorry for causing you so much hurt and I will forever miss you. I love you, mate," He whispered. The tug was getting stronger and I knew I only had a few seconds before I had to go.

"I love you too Danny. Never forget that. I will always be watching over you and I do forgive you. You were never a stranger to my heart Danny and our love will always be immmortal. Good bye Danny," I said, my voice ringing with strength and sincerity.

He pulled me in for one last kiss. Our lips met in a harmony of electricity and unbounded love. Our unbounded love.

Then he started to disappear. He just stared at me with sad yet loving eyes and I watched as he left. Finally he disappeared utterly and I turned around.

A bright light was ahead of me and I started to walk towards it when a figure stepped out. It was an old man, dressed in all white.

"God?" I asked, staring at him. Whoa.

"Child. Come, it is your time," I smiled and the second I took his outstretched hand I felt safe and protected.

"Danny will be alright for this is not the end," God said as we walked towards the light. I didn't care because I was too happy to know Danny would be alright without me.

Then with that last thought, The Divine Figure and child walked into the blinding light and out of the impending darkness forever.