Hahaha! :o) That's funny. I also ignore the ending of 'Nemesis' so completely that when I read a fic where people mourn for Data or meet his ghost or something like that, I always think: "Why? Where did he go?" Then again, I tend to ignore everything that happens in the movies, including the emotion chip...

I've been reading one of my favorite German poets again these last few days... I came across one that reminded me very much of Data and Lore in a similar end-of-the-world scenario, though it's a bit more romantic than your fic. I've given a shot at translating it.


I cry -
My dreams fall into the world.

Into my darkness
No shepherd dares to tread.

My eyes don't guide the way
As do the stars.

Always I pray for your soul;
Do you know that?

If only I were blind -
I'd lie in thought within your body.

All blossoms I'd add
To your blood.

I am so rich,
No one can pick me;

Or carry my gifts
Home.

I want to teach you of me, very gently;
Already you know what to call me.

See my colours,
Black and star

And dislike the cool day
With its glass eye.

Everything is dead,
But you and me.