The Closer to Love

Chapter 2: Because of You

Cadet Tally Craven had always looked up to General Sarah Alder. She admired her strength, her dedication to the Salem military, and her unwavering commitment to protecting their people against the Camarilla. Tally had trained tirelessly honing her skills and learning everything she could to gain the esteemed general's approval and praise.

But one fateful day, everything changed. Tally made a decision that she thought was for the greater good, but it ultimately led to betrayal of General Alder. In the aftermath, Alder was demoted from her position of power, and the biddy program that kept her alive to be retire. After finding out about that information, Tally's guilt weighed heavily on her heart. She just wanted some answers and for Alder to tell her the truth, she never meant for it to lead to her death. As if things couldn't get any worse, the Camarilla launched a surprise attack on Fort Salem, while it was at it's most vulnerable - change of leadership. Tally and her unit fought bravely, but the enemy forces were overwhelming. In the chaos of the battle, General Alder was forced to step in to protect her soldiers, sacrificing herself in the process.

Devastated by the loss of her mentor and friend, Tally was consumed by grief. She never meant for her actions to lead to Alder's death, and the guilt of it all weighed heavily on her shoulders. Tally and her sisters were forced to flee, on the run from the Camarilla.

Tally had been on the run with her sisters for what seemed like an eternity. The guilt of betraying General Sarah Alder weighed heavily on her heart. She never meant for things to go this far, for her actions to lead to Alder's demotion and eventual death. Tally was lost in her thoughts, consumed by grief and self-doubt.

Meanwhile, the Mother had been watching from afar, witnessing the turmoil and upheaval caused by Tally's betrayal. She knew that there was still hope for redemption, for a chance to set things right. The Mother decided to intervene, to bring Alder back to life for one last mission - to find the First Song and bring peace to the world once and for all.

Tally's sisters were worried about her, seeing how her grief had consumed her. But Tally couldn't shake the pain of losing General Alder. As Tally and her sisters continued to evade the Camarilla, they stumbled upon General Alder, alive and well. Tally couldn't believe her eyes - Sarah was alive! Sarah saved them from a group of Camarilla soldiers, but not without sustaining a wound herself in the process. Tally was devastated, realizing that once again, Sarah was hurt because of her. She begged for forgiveness, for not being strong enough and betraying the woman she admired so much.  But Sarah, ever the stoic warrior, simply smiled and told Tally that she forgave the world for all it had taken from her and all the suffering it put her through, because it had given her Tally in return.

That night, as they sought refuge in an abandoned cabin, Tally and Sarah finally confessed their feelings for each other. They found solace in each other's arms, finally letting go of the pain and guilt that had been weighing them down. They made love under the stars, their souls finally connecting in a way they had never experienced before.

Together, they returned to Fort Salem for one last battle against the Camarilla. After a gruelling battle the Mother called Sarah back to her, but Tally couldn't bear the thought of losing her again. When she found out she was carrying Sarah's child, she pleaded with the Mother to give Sarah a chance at happiness.

Moved by their love and sacrifice, the Mother decided to grant Tally's her wish. She returned Sarah back to life as a normal witch, allowing her to live a life of happiness with Tally and their child. Sarah returned just in time for the birth of their child, a beautiful baby girl named Aurora, a symbol of their love and the hope for a better future. Tally and Sarah were finally reunited, their love stronger than ever. They knew that their journey was far from over, but as long as they had each other, they could face anything that came their way. And so, Tally, Sarah, and baby Aurora lived happily ever after, a family bonded by love and magic.