Well, I've been thinking for a while if I should post this or not. It's not an amazing death, she wasn't a well-known character. But, in the end, I think I owe this to her. R.I.P. Gabrielle Blake, who died from a broken heart, accused and blamed of a betrayal that never happened, replaced in just a few days
: this must be a bit... too "romantic" for some people. Please, if you are one of those, refrain yourself from reading it)
Indigo wrote: 3086-4: You say: "*She leans her back on the wall, looking at Trent
once again. She brings a hand to her chest, and shuts her eyes*"
3086-4: You say to Jane: "Jane... If you happen to meet a man called
Milamber, a member of the DoUrden.... please, tell him that he was right
about Trent. Tell him that I'm sorry for what I did, that I'm really,
really sorry for the hurt I caused to him *sighs, shutting her eyes* "
3086-4: Trent says: "*he steps back outside and moves to sit down
beside Chasity, quietly helping once again with the clothing*"
3086-4: You see Trent entering Naron Forest, coming from Home Of
Peace.
3086-4: You enter Naron Forest, where you see 22 people, leaving Home
Of Peace.
3086-4: You say: "If you want to leave, do it, but not for me...
because there will be no need *she offers a sad smile, and, standing on
her tiptoes, presses a very soft kiss on his lips, just grazing them,
following that kiss with her thumb brushing them, and then her fingers
caressing his face, and the scar on it. Then, she takes a few steps
backwards towards the door, leaning her hand on the handle behind her* I
love you *she opens the door, and leaves the room*"
3086-4: Trent says: "*he continues to hold her* I know you do not see
things the way I do, but I am telling you, she isn't replacing you.
Nobody can ever replace you, or what we had. This is about me moving on,
about letting go of the past. What her and I have is different than what
you and I had. It is just...*he gives a soft sigh* I cannot explain it,
it is too complicated for me to put into words. *he pulls away a little,
although his arms remain loosely wrapped around her* Do you want me to
leave Gabrielle...if me being here is too much for you...I am willing to
leave...to give you your space."
3086-4: You say: "*She shuts her eyes, a sob escaping her throat as
he pulls her into the hug, her body trembling with his touch* But I
can't see you... with her... I can't see you kissing her, or... wanting
her... I can't see that, and think it's not me who is in your arms. I
can't see that, and not.... die of sadness... being replaced so, so
soon... *she falls silent for a moment, and when she speaks again, her
voice is barely audible* I'm sorry, Trent.... I'm so sorry...."
3086-4: Trent says: "Gabrielle...*he moves forward and pulls her into
a hug, speaking in a near whisper* Listen to me. I will never forget,
and the problem isn't about love. A part of me will -always- love you.
And it isn't about staying away from you either, I just cannot be in a
relationship with you...not with what has happened. "
3086-4: You say: "I don't blame you... *shakes her head* I can't
force you to love me, Trent, and, even if I could, I'd -never- do such
thing. I just want you... to be happy. If you can only be happy staying
away from me... I'll accept it *looks deeply into his eyes, her own
glazed with non-cried tears* But never forget that I love you. Never
forget that I always will. Just... promise me you won't forget that."
3086-4: Trent says: "It isn't just about forgiveness Gabrielle *his
voice drops and he falls silent for a long while* And I blame myself for
this, for not being able to move passed it. I know it is my fault, that
a normal person could find a way to let it go, to move passed it, but I
am not normal in that regard, and you know this. For that, I am to
blame, yes...and you have every right to hate me for it, but you also
knew this."
3086-4: You say: "You can't forgive me... *sighs, a very deep sadness
on her eyes* It's... okay...."
3086-4: Trent says: "Gabrielle, I think that maybe you are also not
understanding where I am coming from, making it sound as if this is
occurring over a little mistake. The woman back there, Poma..your
"friend" had threatened my life repeatedly, had attacked me both
physically and verbally relentlessly, had attempted breaking into a home
that we had built...and to me, your reaction to it all felt like nothing
less than betrayal. That is where -I- see things, adn that is what I
cannot get over."
3086-3: You say: "You don't understand it, do you? I'm not trying to
justify anything *takes a deep breath, a sincere look in her eyes* I'm
sorry if I have hurt you, Trent. I'm sorry you think that, being by my
side, you would turn... bad. I'm sorry if I have caused you anger and
bitterness *she falls silent for a long while* I have always loved you,
Trent. I still do *her voice, now quieter, sounds true* I hope you'll
be... happy, with your new life. From the bottom of my heart."
3086-3: Trent says: "That is hardly the truth Gabrielle, but as I
said, you may justify it however you please. And no, my love has not
faded *he shakes his head* I can not be with you any longer because of
what I would turn into, what the anger and bitterness would make me. I
can easily make the same argument about empty words with you as well so
let us not go down that path."
3086-3: You say: "Betrayal...? Betrayal??!!! *shakes her head* I'm
not going to argue with you anymore, Trent. My time is... almost over. I
only hope you'll find your happiness. And I hope that, at anytime, you
will realize how empty your words sound... and how your love fades so
quickly. I didn't stay by Poma's side. What you can't bare is that, even
standing by -your- side, I thought in a different way. Anyone who
doesn't think like you, is betraying you. If you want to believe that,
it's okay. But I know, in my heart, that I -never- betrayed you. I know,
deep here inside *taps her chest* that I've loved you more than
anything, but that your love was only..... words. With words it was
born, and by words it dies."
3086-3: Trent says: "It was not a mistake Gabrielle, it was betrayal.
And the sad thing is, this all happened because of my feelings for you.
Poma could not stand the fact that I did not feel the need to prove
myself to her, because I made it clear the only woman I had to prove
myself to, was you. So that was yet another slap in the face, I guess I
should be thanking you for the lesson as well, Gabrielle."
3086-3: You say: "*He smiles bitterly* Dramatics... that was a good
one. Anytime I open my heart, telling you what I feel, or think, I'm
"dramatic" *shakes her head* You want to spread words about forgiveness,
but you yourself can't forgive. You won't allow me to try to show you
how much I.... *sighs* A single mistake at your eyes, can erase all the
things I left behind for you, all the time I spent by your side, waiting
for you to awake. A single mistake, and I lose... everything. Thanks for
the lesson, Trent."
3086-3: Trent says: "Gabrielle, giving you the chance would have been
a cruel thing to do as there was no going back, not in my mind, not in
my heart. You made this decision yourself. And do not try these
dramatics with me, I did not find someone "better" than you, and you are
hardly "no one". You will always be in my heart, that will never change,
but a relationship between us is not possible. *he shakes his head* I
told you everything about myself when we met, including how I would
react to a situation as we faced there...and you told me that you had no
problem with that, that you would stand with me. When we were put into
that situation however, with me is not where you stood, and you can try
to justify that however you please."
3086-3: You say: "*She nods slowly* Nothing really matters, Trent.
I've learnt that. *Looks up at him* You... didn't even give me the
chance to make things work. Don't... don't hide that behind your nice
words. Don't hide that you've found someone else you like more than me
behind your sweet talking... Don't try to justify yourself, because
there's no need. I'm no one, now I know.... and maybe it's better this
way *shakes slightly her head* It makes things.... easier.... *murmurs*"
3086-3: Trent says: "Gabrielle *he is silent for a long moment* I am
sorry but this is the way it has to be. I am filled with too much anger
and hurt over how things had occurred back in the last town. I needed to
step up and face reality, and that was that I needed to let go, to
realize that we cannot have what we once had."
3086-3: You enter Home Of Peace, where you see 1 people, leaving the
central area of Naron Forest.
3086-3: Jane says: "It's up to you Gabrielle."
3086-3: You see Trent leaving the central area of Naron Forest,
entering Home Of Peace.
3086-3: You say: "*She leans her back on the wall, seemingly losing
her strength. As she hears Trent's voice, she looks up at him, but no
word comes out from her mouth*"
3086-3: Trent says: "Gabrielle. *he stands and gives a sigh* Lets go
inside and talk."
3086-3: Jane says: "*she holds her gently*"
3086-3: You say: "It's okay... I should have known, anyway. I
should.... have... known... *a sob doesn't allow her to go on talking*"
3086-3: Jane says: "*she puts an arm around Gabrielle.* i wanted to
sy something, but it's not my place and... Well, it's no excuse really."
3086-3: Chasity says: "*she sits there, not working, not sure what to
do* I...didn't know you were out here or I would have used
more...discretion until Trent talked to you. *she averts her eyes a
bit* I.....am sorry."
3086-3: You say: "*She nods slowly again, remaining silent, her eyes
moving from Chasity to Trent, and then back to her. She trembles, as a
shiver seems to run all her body, and tightens the grip on her own
arms*"
3086-3: Chasity says: "*she looks a bit uncomfortable* O...oh...I
see. *she clears her throat and rubs the back of her neck*"
3086-3: You say: "*She looks at Chasity, nodding slowly* Yeah..."
3086-3: Jane says: "*she nods* Yes, I think I understand. *she
glances at Arthur* Love is beyond reason."
3086-3: Chasity says: "*she looks up from her work quickly, a look of
shock on her face* Are you....Gabrielle?"
3086-3: You say: "It's okay, Jane... *she looks strangely quiet, and
holds her own arms, shrugging a little, while her gaze moves to focus on
Trent again. A soft and sad smile appears on her face* I love him, you
know? I love him more than anything in this world. I love him to the
point of losing my sanity... *turns her head to look at her* If he's
happy that way... I won't disturb him anymore. After all.... I've been
feeling it's time for me to go, for a long time by now.
3086-3: Jane says to you: "Gabrielle, I'm really sorry. *she walks
over to her* I don't know what to say, except you're better off without
him and good luck to her. "
3086-3: You say: "*She listens quietly to Trent and Chasity's talk*
So... I guess this what you wanted to talk about.... *she slowly stands
up*"