Hello!

I discovered Violet Evergarden on Netflix and I loved all in this anime. I cried for each episode.

I can't think that Gilbert died in the anime, so I wrote this fanfiction. I've read the light novel so I know what happen to Gilbert, but I wanted to write something different.

The chapters are short and will be 8 or 9.

I hope you'll enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Violet Evergarden nor her universe.

"You have to live… Violet you have to live. Be free."

A tear rolled down Major Gilbert Bougainvillea's cheek. His right eye was only pain and his stomach was making him terribly suffering. However, his lips stretched into a smile.

"From the bottom of my heart… I love you."

Finally, he had said those words that were haunting him for a long time. How did he manage to fall in love with a girl used as a mass destruction weapon on the battlefield? He saw her as a human. He didn't care about what could have said his compatriots. Violet was a human being.

"Love? What is it? I don't know! I don't understand! What does it mean? Explain me! Major!"

Gilbert winced. Violet asked for his help, but he wasn't able to answer her. Not now. His words were a beacon, the final signal to transmit his feelings to her before his life ended. He knew his injuries were fatal. He was going to die.

Suddenly a huge burst shook Intense city. The ceiling of the stairs that were their shelter collapsed. With a last protective will, Gilbert rushed toward Violet. He became her shield against the stones falling on them. She had protected him too often. It was his turn to protect her. She had to live.

He wished he could have seen her out of the military. See her grow, discover the world, socialize, smile, laugh, learn what love was and in turn love. She would love him or another, but he would see her love and live freely.

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