My Fallen Angel

I whimpered, squeezing my eyes shut immediately as the bright light blinded me. I pressed my face down onto my arm as I heard Seraphine scream, releasing me instantly. I swallowed hard, trying not to sob as pain swept up my torso, knowing she'd quite possibly accomplished what Iriel had wanted.
I curled my knees close to my chest, the movement slick and easy. I wept into my arm, a buzzing in my ears.
My baby.
My baby.
Ashlandil ---.
Where was Ashlandil!?
Was he hurt?
Had I let him get hurt again?
I needed him!
"Ashlandil," I whimpered, forcing myself to open my eyes.
Ah!
I squeezed them shut instantly, a light so bright it made them burn. I tried to stop crying, but I continued to dribble anyway.
Okay, just breathe, find Ash!
And Andy!
Oh, he had been here too, how could I have forgotten?
Ow!
I tried to rise up, but I collapsed instantly with a cry, gasping as pain wrenched through my stomach. I wasn't get up any time soon, and I felt despair roll through me.
Ashlandil....
Kenali.
What?
Who was that?
Kenali, hold still.
.... Andiel?
I tried to open my eyes again, but that light was just unbearable, I couldn't stand it!
Let me heal you.
Heal me?
Was I hearing things?
Was I dying?
The baby ---!
"Ashlan ---."
He's fine, Kenali, he's fine. Let me heal you.
I felt something cold press against my hand where it clutched at my stomach, and I couldn't help but wail as I was forced to move, my entire body being lifted from the ground.
I have you, please don't cry. Let me fix this.
Andiel!
It had to be him!
But what was he doing here?
Why couldn't I stand to open my eyes?
Where was Ashlandil ---?
Oh god it hurt ---!
Shhh, shh. Open your lips for me. Let me heal you.
What?
Why ---?
I felt cold fingers against my forehead, running through my hair gently before caressing my cheek. They moved down to my lips, gently parting them, and then I felt something cool against my tongue. Immediately it was like my body chilled, my veins turning to ice as the liquid continued to seep into my mouth.
Was this --- was he feeding me blood?
I was so confused!
How could Andiel be here? It was impossible unless ---.
Oh god!
Was Andy dead!? Had I failed!?
I felt grief and failure ricochet through my chest, my knees trying to curl again, my breathing become shaky ---.
No, Kenali! You must relax! Drink from me!
No!
I'd killed him!
This was all my fault, I ---!
I started to choke, the icy cold becoming too much for me, and I felt that hand caressing my face again, breath like feathers against my skin.
Shh, shh! I don't have much time, please let me help you!
Ashlandil ---!
Where was Ashlandil!?
He's safe, Kenali. He's safe. But you are not. Drink from me! For our child, please drink from me!
Our child?
Andiel ---!
Drink!
I felt the coolness against my lips, seeping between them onto my tongue again, my body cooling off, and I sighed, just giving in.
I had failed Andiel, but perhaps not our child ---?
You haven't failed me, Kenali. You've brought me such happiness, more then I deserve. More then I will ever experience again.
Andiel....
I can't come back anymore, I'm so sorry. This is all I have left in me to do. I'm burning through my essence, this human body will no longer be able to hold my presence, I'll have to sleep. But I knew you were in danger, I'm so sorry I was so late.
So Andiel....
It was him.
Had he --- he'd gone full angel while in Andys body!?
That should be impossible!
Oh how I wanted to open my eyes to see his face!
Was this true?
Was I dreaming?
I wasn't hurting anymore.
I felt.... Blissful.
Like I was floating.
Andiel....
But Ashlandil ---.
I love you, Kenali. I always have, and I'll come for you when I can ---.
NO!
No, don't you ever do that! I thought, tensing. Don't come here, please, I beg you! Don't ever come here!
Kenali ---!
No! Don't! Stay safe! I would never wish for you to be here! Don't come here, not ever! Stay where it's safe, where you're in His grace ---!
I felt his fingers brush through the tears seeping down my cheeks.
I will fight for you. When I return home I will fight for you to come home!
I didn't want it to just be me though. I couldn't leave Ashlandil, even if I was allowed home I would never leave him behind.
Andiels fingers caressed my face again.
But why couldn't I look at him?? I wanted to see his face, even if it was just for a moment.
Kenali....
Please, I want to see you. Andiel....
I heard him sigh, and then his fingers passed over my eyes.
Open.
I hesitated, and then let my eyes flutter open, almost afraid.
Andiel!
My eyes went to his instantly, the deep blue of the ocean, sparkling --- it was like looking at the midnight sky. His long, inky hair was flowing down on either side of us, grazing my waist as I laid in his arms, him cradling me so tightly.
"Andiel," I whispered, my free hand rising to his face. I hesitated as I saw the blood staining it, and I recoiled, not about to stain his perfect pale skin. My eyes slimmed down to my stomach, seeing the tears in my clothing, covered in crimson, holes eaten through it thanks to my blood.
Kenali.
His lips didn't move, but I heard his voice perfectly in my mind.
I love you.
He pressed his forehead against mine, his eyes saddening; he was full angel, holding me to him and caressing my face. The blinding light was the pure white of his wings, which were glowing brilliantly, curled around us and giving off a faint light even still.
I am sorry I never told you before, I thought we'd have more time. I never imagined you would fall to protect me.
I wanted to keep you safe, I thought, biting my tender lip. I never thought it would end up like this, Andiel, I'm so sorry. Ashlandil ---.
You love him too.
Yes. I didn't have to hesitate. I loved him completely.
Andiel smiled slightly, his black hair sweeping down his shoulders, hanging on either side of our faces.
I am glad. He loves you as well. I hope I will see you again one day. I'll fight to get you home, Ashlandil as well. I swear it to you upon my wings.
Oh, Andiel....
Andiel hesitated, his fingers caressing my face steadily. After a moment, they cautiously dropped down to my tender stomach, his eyes following to the curve of my small baby swell. His fingers brushed down my skin, his palm eventually flat against it.
Our baby, he marveled. Something we created together, albeit unknowingly. This could never have been possible above....
I covered his hand with my own, swallowing hard.
This would be the only time he could ever touch it.
I'll watch over you. For eternity. Know that I'm above and I'll always be looking out for you and Ashlandil. And our child, our son.
Son?
It was a boy?
My eyes flicked up to his in surprise, and he gave me a gentle smile.
But then it fell, his gaze wavering from mine.
I have to go.
He sounded so mournful.
I'm so sorry. I love you!
I love you too!
Andiel leaned down quickly, and I felt his lips press coolly against my own.
Our first real kiss.
And our last.
His hand was still on my stomach, and my hand rose to curl into his soft waves, his kiss deepening. I wished the moment would last forever, but I knew it wouldn't, so I hoped I at least could always remember.
Because a memory would be all that I had left of him.

Notes

I actually posted on time ! Ha!