The Slenderman has a heart, after all

Kidnapping and a confession

As my eyes flutter open, my head begins to throb along with my arm.

"Ah, you're awake..." I see a woman with black hair and eyes, wearing a black dress that left little to the imagination. I attempt to stand up, only to notice that I was tied down to a chair. I growl at her.

"Who are you? And why am I here?!" She laughs.

"The name's Jane. Jane the Killer. As for why you're here...you belong to the group that has the man responsible for my ex-boyfriend's insanity, along with the death of my family and countless others...you know him as Slenderman. As for the ex-boyfriend..." she snarls, "...that would be Jeffrey Woods. He goes by Jeff the Killer now and I want both him AND Slenderman dead." I glare at her.

"You think that by kidnapping me and killing those two, your little family's death will be avenged? You are not only a slut for dressing the way you do, but a stupid slut! They will kill you as soon as they find you!" I sneer, earning a punch to the face.

"Shut up, you little bitch! You know what, for that, I think I will let the Rake have a little fun with you..." She snaps her fingers and a ghastly creature with long, razor-like claws comes out of the shadows. The creature then proceeds to slice my arms and legs up, along with a slightly deep wound in my side, making me screech in pain with each slice the thing made. After about five minutes, Jane orders the Rake to stop as a loud slam was heard, along with a familiar voice screaming out angrily, "JAAAAAAAAANE!" I feel my head spinning and spots enter my vision as my blood spills out more and more.

"It seems that your friends are here...too bad for them that you're going to die of blood loss...tootles!" Jane giggles as she and the Rake exits the room. As I start to pass out, I see a tall, slim figure before being lifted into their arms, saying, "Celeste! Stay with me! Please, just stay awake for a little while longer!" Someone else's voice could be heard as my vision leaves me.

"She's losing too much blood, Slender...we won't make it back home in time...the only way to save her is to do the ritual. And you know that there's a high possibility she won't make it..."

"I couldn't bear the thought of her dying...I love her."

"I'll...ritual..." I then black out as the voices fade into muffled whispers, then nothing.

~♥Slender's POV♥~

Two weeks. It has been two excruciatingly long weeks since we killed Jane and the Rake. We had also completed the ritual. She pulled through it, but she went into a coma seconds after the ritual finished. Eyeless Jack said the reason being was she needed time to heal her body. I haven't left her side since that day.

"Slender, why don't you go get something to eat? Jeff and I can stay here while you go out hunting, if you want...You will be the first to know if anything happens, I promise." I look up from my chair to see Amelia and Jeff standing in the doorway with a concerned look on both their faces. I nod hesitantly before standing from the chair I was sitting in and walking out of the infirmary after letting go of Celeste's hand.

~♥Amelia's POV♥~

"Poor guy's been in here for 2 weeks now...I hope Celeste wakes-" a low groan was heard. I shush Jeff while walking quickly over to Celeste to see her stirring.

"Jeff, go get Slender and E.J." I state, not taking my eyes off of her.

"What's-" I snap my head to him.

"Go! She's waking up!" He nods once and sprints out of the room. I turn back to Celeste, who was slowly opening her eyes.

"Celeste, can you hear me?" I ask.

~♥Celeste's POV♥~

Darkness. That was all I could see in front of me. I look all around me and stop at a small speck of light that was in the distance. Curious, I start to walk towards it. Soon, my legs gained a mind of their own and the walking turned into a full-on sprint.

"Celeste, can...hear...me?" I hear from the quickly approaching light. Suddenly, the light surrounds me, making me shut my eyes at the brightness. When I open my eyes again, I see Slender, Amelia , E.J and Jeff all standing around me. I blink slowly.

"Hey..." I mutter weakly as I begin to regain my senses. Eyeless Jack whispers something to Amelia and Jeff before exiting the room with them, leaving me alone with Slender. He sighs in relief before gently grabbing my hand, saying, "I'm so glad you're alright..." I smile.

"So am I...How long was I out?"

"Two weeks." He replies. I attempt to sit up slowly, only to hiss in pain from my still healing arm and side.

"Take it easy, Celeste. You're still recovering..." He says worriedly while helping me sit up. We sit there in silence.

"I heard what you said before I blacked out..." I mutter, breaking the silence. His head turns in my direction.

"You did?" I chuckle softly and nod. He blushes slightly while looking away, embarrassed. I place my hand on his cheek and gently turn his head back towards me.

"Slender, there's nothing to be ashamed of because...well...Ich liebe dich, wie gut.*I love you, as well.*" He smiles, then plants his soft lips against my own, making me smile as well and kiss back.

"I'm glad to know that you feel the same way." He whispers while cupping my face with his hand as we separate from the kiss and lean our foreheads against each others, "You know, before you and I met, I have always wondered what could make my life be worth living for, and I have finally found the answer...you know what that answer is?" I shake my head.

"You, Celeste. You make my life worth living for. You are my everything. The very thought of losing you would crush me. I couldn't bear the thought of not being with you...will you be mine?" I feel tears well up in my eyes from happiness.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." I say as I place a small, sweet kiss on his silken lips.

"Celeste...there's something you should know..." He says as he pulls away from the kiss.

"What's that?" He sighs slightly.

"When we found you, we had almost lost you. We had only one choice in order to save your life...Celeste...you're immortal. That's why your side is almost done healing, along with your arm. Also, your face has markings on it now and your nails can turn into long claws. See?" He hands me a small mirror and immediately, I see two stripes on each side of my face and on my forehead. I look back at Slender.

"So...I can't die?" He shakes his head 'no'. I smile.

"That just means I get to spend eternity with the man I love..." I say, pulling him towards me by the tie into another kiss.