Underworld: Retribution

Part 6 - Selene & Michael

The flickering of lights silhouetted Selene's leather-clad body as she raced through the Coven's hallways to figure out where Michael went; she had been doing this for almost an hour.

The sound of her heavy, high-heeled, under-knee length combat boots echoed around the stone hallways, her long trench coat whipped every time she turned around a corner, her brown eyes searched for Michael while her nose tried to catch his scent.

She knew that Michael felt guilty for what he did, this kind of reaction wasn't normal for him, he never had this kind of outbursts; he was usually calm and thoughtful.

However, what really hurt him was that his own family feared him, "We were afraid of him".

Selene never thought she would actually be scared of Michael but the way he managed to beat Thomas to the point of death made Selene realize that Michael was more powerful than he realized.

Suddenly, Selene managed to catch Michael's scent, it was small but enough for her to follow.

She rushed through the hallways once more and quickly head through the manhole entrance, she continued following the scent until it leads her to the top of the hydroelectric dam.

As soon as she noticed a dark silhouette, sitting on the edge of the dam, her senses stopped hunting and she allowed her eyes to enjoy the view.

It was dark, but she could see perfectly the shadow of her lover, his chest bare to the breeze of the night, she would grin at the sight if it weren't for the circumstances.

Michael sensed her approach, but didn't move, he had been sobbing here for almost an hour, feeling angry with himself because he hurt the two people that meant the world to him.

He wasn't sure if Selene would understand him, even though she was the only one that would, and he didn't even want to think about Eve, he was too afraid that she would reject him.

He heard and smelled the woman he loved and his heart almost fluttered in anticipation, he wanted to turn around and look at her, but he was too ashamed to do so.

As Selene stopped at the edge of the dam and remained there silent, he suddenly felt insecure, "Is she mad at me? Does she resent me for what I did?", these and more questions whirled around Michael's head.

Selene knew what was happening in Michael's head and she recognized that Michael was now insecure and didn't want to make the first move.

For a few minutes, Selene just watched him before finally turning towards Michael to face him, as soon as her eyes fell on him, they widen in shock.

There were traces of tears on his cheeks and she almost subconsciously reached for them with her hand, the moment her fingers touched his face, he turned abruptly to her.

She could now look into his blue eyes, gazing at her with sadness.

- Is something wrong, Michael? - Selene asked worried, she definitely didn't expect to find him crying, she expected to find him slightly angry.

Selene crouched down at Michael's level while his soft eyes looked at her with sorrow and her question caused his guilt to grow.

- I'm sorry, Selene. I shouldn't have done what I did. I was in a blind rage; I didn't know what I was doing. But as soon as I saw your eyes, eyes filled with fright, I just collapsed. - Michael answered; his voice was soft, almost like a whisper and filled with sadness.

Selene wiped Michael's dried tears while her fingers traced his handsome face, the sight of him broke her heart; she couldn't imagine finding Michael like this.

- I understand perfectly. I know what it is to be in a blind rage. But what I don't understand is why you have been crying? - Selene said whispering.

Her eyes questioningly gazed his, Michael hesitated for a second before replying.

- I'm afraid that Eve will resent me for what I had done. And I was afraid that you were scared of me. - Michael replied gently.

Selene then laid her lips on his and kissed him gently, giving him the only answer and all the reassurance that he needed.

- Eve loves you too much to be angry with you. And as for me, you know that I would never be afraid of you. I know you will never hurt us. We both know how much you love us. - Selene whispered

Michael smiled at her tentatively while slowly reaching for her face to cup it in his hands, just like she still held his.

- I promise I'll never do that again. - Michael said more sure of himself.

- Even if you do, it's normal. They've hunted and treated us like outcasts, more like scums. As long as we know that we love and respect each other, we can fight them. Together. - Selene said as Michael's smile grew bigger. - You could never do anything to make me feel afraid of you. Unless you die on me again. - Selene said

Michael now straightened up and pulled Selene with him, still holding her face gently.

- I won't die on you again, Selene. I tell you now and more times in the future, I'll never leave you. - Michael said before laying his lips on hers again.

Selene responded tenderly as Michael placed her on his lap; there was no full moon tonight so the numerous stars in the black sky silhouetted the two lovers.

After a few minutes of passion, they reluctantly pulled away and Michael's smile turned into a frown as he thought of Eve.

- I guess now I have to confront Eve of what I've done. - Michael said nervously.

- Eve will hear you out and will understand. Just like I did. Don't worry about it. - Selene whispered in his ear while caressing his bare chest.

Selene's voice soothed Michael as he moved his hand up and down her thigh, Selene then handed her leather coat so Michael wouldn't get cold.

Michael accepted it despite knowing it won't fit him, he placed it over his shoulders as Selene cuddled into him to give him warmth.

Their silence was disturbed by the sound of footsteps, they both turned around only to find David at the end of the dam.

- I hate to break this up but Selene, I think you need to see this. - David explained

Selene was confused as to what David wanted to show her but she knew better than to refuse, she stood up while Michael continued staring at the darkened sky.

- Are you coming, Michael? - Selene asked

Michael still felt unprepared to face his young daughter, "Will she be as forgiving? Or will she see me as a monster?", then Selene's words came back to him giving the courage he needed.

He stood up and handed back Selene her leather coat, Selene smiled at Michael glad he was taking up the courage to talk to their daughter.

"I'm surprised that he's more afraid of Eve than me. But that's how parenthood works I guess." Selene thought as she put back on her coat.

They both then turned toward David to discoverwhat he had to show.