The Space Between

They grew up together, separated by the political ties of royalty and war.

They were on different sides but fighting the same war, fighting to be together.

"Swear right now, that no matter what..no matter what keeps us apart you'll fight for us."

The poor adolescent teens knew nothing of what their future held, only that it ended with them being together no matter the cost.

"Swear to me Leo! No matter what!" The boy ushered, they had very little time.

The poor girl pushed through strangling sobs as she meekly nodded at her best friend. Hands trembling as she gripped his own that were oh so steady. Was this the last time they'd see each other?

"Elias! Time to go!" A military officer yelled from the dirt path. Elias frowning deeply at the interruption, his hands leaving her own.

Don't go. Please.

Leo finally found the words to utter her end of the promise.

"I swear! I'll fight for us! Elias!"

She ran after the rickety cart that was taking the only person who ever cared for her away.

"I'll find you, wait for me." Elias told her decreasing form.

And she did. She waited.