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Christopher Steel, being a man of the past and now living in the future thought it would be best to bring his fashion up to date as well as a new do.
He became the perfect housemate. He took over the cooking duties from Elena and cooked everyone's favourite meal.
Pandora loved him so much and on the rare occasions when they could leave the house to be alone they did. They went to secluded area's to be sure that they weren't seen. Crystal Springs on the outskirts of town was a perfect place for them to be themselves.
They would laugh and dance together.
Life was prefect for them.
One early morning they had Old Pier Beach to themselves. Chris held Pandora close.
Chris: Pandora my love, I never thought that I would find someone like you.
Pandora: Chris I know how you feel. To me it wasn't long ago when I was told that I could never have what we have now. Everytime I see you, touch you, smell you my heart swells.
Chris: You should probably see a doctor about that
*chuckles*Pandora:
*laughs* Cheeky. You know what I mean. You're the only one who knows how hard this transition has been for me. To break myself free from the rules and working towards immortality. To think that I didn't,
don't have to do that anymore.
Chris: I know. We have the rest of our lives together. I'm glad you decided to come into the past and that day when you called me up to Summer Hill Springs to tell me of your plan to bring me here, I was so happy. Even though we both though Grim would take us. What were you doing up there? Were you not afraid that you would be seen by your Grandmother?
Pandora: No my love. I was leaving Elena a present.
Chris: What kind of present.
Pandora: Oh, erm, just a book.
*she had a wistful look on her face and remembered the conversation that she had had with her Grandmother when she was just a teen*Chris: A book? Doesn't sound to interesting to me.
Pandora: It will be.
Pandora smiled at him and her breath caught in her chest.
Chris: My love, I know what you are thinking.
Pandora: You do?
Chris: Yes, I have been here for months now and that ring on your finger is starting to look pretty lonely. Why don't we do it today?
Pandora: Really?! Oh Chris, I love you.
Chris: And I you Pandora.
They quickly made their way back to the house. Pandora changed into her wedding dress and Chris into his Groom's outfit. They exchanged their vows.
Pandora: Chris my darling, I never thought in a million years I would of found you. I love you with all my heart and will continue to do so through all of time.
Chris: Pandora, my love. The day I met you was the first day of the rest of my life. It honors me that you agreed to be my wife and I promise to love you always and forever.
The pair exchanged rings and sealed their eternal love with a kiss. My I present Mr and Mrs Steel
Tesla and Aurora congratulated the happy couple.
Aurora: Pandora, my child, you have given me something today that I never thought possible. You have given me hope. I know you say that I don't feel like your mother but in my heart, as I'm sure in yours, I know I am. I love you child and Tesla and I would like to give you a gift.
Pandora: A gift?
Aurora: Yes, do not get upset now. But we have though about this and we are going to call Grim.
Pandora: What?! Why?!
Aurora: Because, I know there will be a day when you want to have a child and there are eight of us under this roof, no space for a nooboo.
Pandora: But me and Chris can move out. Please don't do this.
Aurora: Pandora, my little girl. I want you to bring your child up on the same foundation as we have all been brought up on. Tesla and I have discussed this. I want this. I want to be able to do something for you. I forced you into this life. I want to give you something back.
Tesla: We both do. We have lived a long time, and as Grandmother Elena said you do start to grow weary after a time.
With tears beginning Pandora was speechless, she had never felt part of this family until now.
Pandora: Mother, I love you and thank you. I understand why you are both doing this.
*tears began to stream down Pandora's face*Tesla and Aurora hugged eachother for the last time.
Then they called for Grim.
Grim answered as the family looked on.
Grim: Tesla and Aurora, I have answered your call. I have been waiting for you both for a long time.
Tesla: I have made my peace with the world and will go with you without a fight.
With a swipe of his scythe Tesla was gone
Aurora: I too have made peace and I am ready to go with you.
Grim: Yes I know, I watch this family closely and you never cease to amaze me.
*he looks at Pandora and Chris*With another swipe of his scythe Aurora was gone and in a puff of black smoke so was he.
Pandora, could no longer contain her tears and they flooded freely from her.
The Penultimate Chapter
