The Guardian's Mark

I knew I was dreaming once it began but I didn’t care. I was just so content.

Myles stood before me, smiling. Beside him, my parents. And beside them, my friends. Everyone was happy and conversing, unaware of my presence. We all stood in the middle of a field, the sun beaming down on the dewy grass. It was truly a wonderful moment.

A hand touched my waist, causing me to look over and see Gavin’s face.

“You did it,” he said, smiling.

I returned the smile. “I did. I saved them...” A realization hit me then. “You said once before that you could influence my dreams. Are you really here now?”

He nodded. “I am.”

“Then you’re alright.”

He didn’t answer, instead turning his gaze out to look at everyone.

Panic filled me immediately. “Gavin...Tell me you’re alright.”

“What matters is that you succeeded. And you delivered the world from evil.”

Silent tears began to pour down my cheeks. “You can’t leave me.”

He slowly returned his gaze to me, his beautiful green eyes shimmering in the sun. “I never will.”

And then I woke up.

THE END