| Fan Fiction |
by mushroom_banana
Hours later
“Ella!”
“Easy there Chun. Doctor says everything's alright now, you suffered a mild concussion, so you need to stay in bed and rest. They want to monitor you a bit just to be safe.” Alan reassured me as he pushed me back into bed.
“Where’s Ella? Where is she?!” I demanded as I sat back up. I didn't care what anybody else said right now.
"Who?" he asked confusedly.
"Ella! I saw her. Where is she?" I didn't want to waste another second, I've already lost a whole year already.
"The missing partner? Where'd you see her?"
"Right before I passed out. She was in front of me, I'm positive it's really her this time."
"Okay, just calm down. You were probably hallucinating. When I found you, only the EMTs were with you. I didn't see her or anyone."
"I know what I saw, she was real. I wasn't dreaming and definitely not hallucinating, and I'm going to find her." With that, I got up and yanked the IV tubes off my arm despite Alan's protests. No one could stop me until I find her.
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"Inspector Wu, I thought you were admitted into the hospital. Is it okay for you to be here?" The local sheriff asked me as I entered the office.
"I'm fine. Can you help me look up someone in the records?"
"Sure. You have a name?"
"Ella Chen."
He looked at me hesitantly as if wondering whether or not to follow my request. I knew what he was thinking with my head still in bandages, but he must have seen the determination on my face because a moment later, he turned to the computer screen and started typing. "Okay, it'll take a minute."
I waited as he typed into the database.
"Are you sure that's correct? Because there's no one registered under that name."
I expected it, I was never lucky anyway. The only lucky thing in my life was when Ella became my partner. I had hoped she'd kept her identity and registered under this name, but knowing Ella, she would have been very careful and changed her name. She'd make it hard for me to find her. That was my partner alright. But because she's my partner, I'm familiar with her patterns. Working with her for years, I know the way her mind works like the back of my hand. She may be smart, but I wasn't dumb either.
"Print me two lists. One with anyone whose first name is Ella. And the other one of anyone with the last name Chen. Address included."
"That'll be two very long lists. Though it's a small population around here, there's still going to be a lot. Besides, you just got hurt, why don't you rest for a bit. It's already three AM in the morning," he suggested.
"It's fine. Don't need to worry about me, just give me the lists."
"If you say so," he answered reluctantly as if not believing my words. What sane person would name such an odd request in the middle of the night, they probably all thought I'd gone insane.
A few minutes later, he handed me a stack of papers. "Here you go." I smiled at him gratefully as I took the pile.
An hour later, I still made no progress and the words were starting to get blurry. Maybe it was from the accident but my head was starting to hurt like hell. Then something caught my eye like a billboard with bright flashing lights. I suddenly felt my energy level surge up infinitely.
"Bingo! Ella Lu."
[Her POV]
I took one last look at the apartment I've called home for the past year. I'm leaving my life again. I suppose there's no such thing as being too cautious, I rather be safe than sorry. I know some people might think of me as foolish. It sounds ludicrous even to me; to sacrifice so much just because of a silly premonition that may or may not even come true. It just didn't match with Ella Chen's personality. It's made me into an insecure person. But if someone you knew could get hurt because you, you wouldn't risk it. Maybe I was being cowardly by not facing the truth, but I could never live with the guilt.
Is it worth it? Is there no other choice? Such a life altering event all for the sake of this one person? To start from scratch again? I know in my mind that Chun is a worthy person, I don't think of it as sacrifice. It's more like protecting, which is what I've do as my life motto.
Even if it was someone else and not Chun, I'd do everything in my power to protect them. So in the end, it is worth it to change my whole life. It's okay because I'm Ella Chen. I won't get insecure at the thought of changes, in fact, I welcome the challenge.
I'm going to miss this place - the place where I was able to build a new life and meet new friends and find a job that I enjoy. Though it has been in my heart that law enforcement will always be what I love doing, but journaling has become something I found solace in. It's a bittersweet feeling. To leave something I worked so hard to establish and then to suddenly leave it. However, I knew I'd be able to do it all over again. I have the confidence.
People were going to be shocked at my sudden departure. I'm sorry for causing trouble to everyone who has been good to me. It's irresponsible, I know, which is why I'm trying to end things as neat as I can. My resignation letter that I typed earlier is now lying on my manager's desk along with all of my completed assignments. I also personally wrote a letter to Rainie, apologizing for my sudden departure without saying anything. I hope they'll understand. Picking up the backup bag I packed when I first moved here, I shut the door behind me firmly.
It was dark, so dark I couldn't even see the street signs were it not for the weak streetlight. As I walked along the empty street, I couldn't help the lump of sorrow that kept growing. I was running away from Chun again and like the first time, he had no clue. I knew it was unfair to him, I owed him an explanation.
Though it was my second time running away, it wasn't any easier if not harder. I realized it the moment I saw him lying on the ground earlier. It was still there. The feelings that I safely kept buried all this time broke lose and resurfaced. The feelings for him did not fade at all. It hurt knowing I couldn't do anything for him. The only thing I hope is that Chun didn't see me. If he did, havoc was going to break loose.
Pat, pat, pat.
I turned back at the sound, but it was pitch black. Silence. I smiled sadly, I guess Chun's paranoia rubbed off on me and made me overly suspicious, just like him. My watch read 4 AM, which meant the first bus would be arriving very soon.
Pat, pat, pat.
There. I heard it again, this time, I was sure it wasn't my imagination. It was a definite solid sound. The goosebumps on my neck raised as I looked around. Then I felt it. An ominous presence sprang up and before I even had a chance to utter a sound, I felt a single harsh blow to my head and only the darkness engulfed me.
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[His POV]
I left the car running in the driveway. I wasn't going to waste more time. I was so close, so close to finally finding Ella. I read the brief profile report on this Ella Lu, it had to be her. The age and timetable of her appearance matches Ella perfectly. She would be at work at this time of the day, magazine companies start out early. It was 4:30AM. I raced up the stairs to her workplace, this time, I'd have the right person.
"I'm looking for Ella Lu."
"I's you again Sir. How can I help you this time?" The same receptionist greeted me.
"Ella Lu. Is she here?" I asked impatiently.
"Oh Ella? One moment please."
I waited for what seemed like an eternity before she finally answered me. I would've charged into the office, prepared to abuse my powers but I realized my rashness has never been helpful. This was way too important for me to blow it.
"Sir, it seems that Ella has resigned without notice. She's gone. Is there anything else I can help you with?" the receptionist delivered the message courteously, not understanding the impact those few words had on me.
Again?? I could not believe it. Impossible. She's left without saying a word to me. Why is she doing this? Why is she avoiding me? What could possibly be the reason for her to keep running away, I really could not understand.
"Sir? Sir, are you alright?"
I took out my wallet out pulled out a picture. "Is this the Ella who's worked here this past year?"
"Yes. Yes, that's her. Is there a problem? Ella's such a nice person, if there's anything we can help out with…"
She's not going anywhere. I wasn't going to let her run away again. Not this time. I'm going to find her and make sure she answers me herself. Ella Chen was not going to get away from Chun Wu again. Not in this lifetime she won't. This would be my absolute resolution.
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Hello! Happy Belated New Years to everyone. I'm sure most CE fans have heard the latest news regarding Ella's announcement. Though I expected it, I was still a bit shocked. However, I want to wish her happiness, I'm happy for her even if it shakes the CE fandom. CE will always be a special pair I've enjoyed shipping. I wanted to post this chapter, I hope everyone continue to enjoy it and find resolution. Thanks!
1/30/2012