At A Standoff

If things had been different, they might not have been fighting on opposite sides of the war between life and death.

If things had been different, they might not have been sworn enemies because of their so called 'gifts' and they might even have been able to be friends.

If things had been different, they might not have ended up face to face, at a standoff: his life or hers to be taken.

As it was, there was no other option.

One or the other would die before the end of the day.

If things had been different, they might have had a tomorrow.

fin.