Part XV
Once More


As Robin continued to watch the screen a thundering explosion signaled the beginning of the fight. Sarah stepped close to the large window of the war room and looked out over the battlefield. She knew that today would be the last that some of these soldiers drew breath. She fought back the urge to cry and slowly started to turn towards her lover.

"Sarah…this day will not be in vain…"

A small voice echoed in her head as her heart swelled with emotion.

"Commander Sword…something is happening…"

Robin waited for the officer to continue.

"I'm receiving strange atmospheric readings on the radar."

"Sarah…they know not what is to come…but they will see…as will you…"

The familiar voice rang inside the blonde's mind. Her body tensed as she called out to her lover.

"Robin…The portal…it's about to open…"

All eyes were quickly on the blonde. They watched helplessly as she sank to her knees and cried out. Robin ran to her lover but could not reach her in time. A bright swirling mass of energy had engulfed the blonde and in the blink of an eye she was gone.

"Sarah….."

Robin yelled for her soulmate but it was too late. The tall woman did not have time to process what had just happened as a voice shouted from behind her.

"Commander…Silos is pulling away from the Altis…"

Robin barked at the small man.

"Get on him...don't let him move another inch…"

"Aye Commander."

Robin turned to make her way to the security door.

"Robin…where are you going?"

The commander turned on her heel, her black hair flying around her face giving her the appearance of a wild animal gone mad. The general swallowed hard as ice blue eyes pinned him where he stood.

"To find Sarah…"



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Slowly, the blonde opened her eyes. As she regained focus her body tensed. Though she knew in her heart she was not in danger.

"Where am I…Robin…?"

Green eyes lifted to behold a sight like none she had seen before. The air around her was thick log fog. And she found herself in the midst of several winged creatures. They had the body of a man though they stood taller and much broader.

Sarah noticed the hilt of a sword on each creature's back resting safely between two giant wings. Their white unruly hair made the gold of their eyes stand out. And though their eyes were gentle and warm, they were dressed for battle.

"Who are you?"

She watched as one of the creatures stepped closer and bowed on one knee. He lowered his head and spoke softly.

"You know who we are Lady Sarah…"

The blonde felt the tears welling up in her eyes.

"Yes…yes I do…"

The creature slowly looked up and smiled at the teary eyed woman.

"And you know who I am…"

Sarah studied the creature carefully. His golden eyes twinkled with familiarity. She had never seen anything like him…except…

"It can't be…"

The creature nodded his head, assuring her of who he was.

"Otis…"

Sarah launched herself into the former spec's arms.

"But how…you…how…?"

Otis smiled as he embraced the young woman. She had changed so much and he could feel the energy she possessed. He held onto her until he felt her loosen her hold. Slowly, he stepped back.

"This was my destiny Sarah…"

The blonde smiled as tears slid down her face.

"And Abigail?"

Sarah felt her heart over-flowing with love as she heard the familiar voice echo around her.

"I am here child…"

Green eyes scanned her surroundings trying to find the spec.

"Where are we…are we inside the portal…where is Angel?"

Abigail smiled before answering. It felt good to be in the blonde's presence again.

"Sarah…you are not in the portal, but you are standing outside the gate. You are in the realm of the warriors…the protectors of the gate. When the portal opens there will be many who will try to enter. Their lust for immortality will blind them to the fate that awaits them."

"Why am I here Abigail?"

"Sarah…the chosen one must wait for the portal to open before she can enter."

The blonde listened as Abigail continued to explain.

"There will be a brief moment once the portal opens that the chosen one will be transfigured back to a child like form. She will not be aware of what is going on…she will however, know who her mother is…"

Understanding dawned on the petite blonde.

"You want me to lead her into the portal?"

"The innocence of a child is the key that opens the gate Sarah. It will be up to you to make sure she crosses over safely."

Otis watched as a range of emotions washed over the blonde's face. He could feel her inner turmoil and it saddened him that he could not ease her heart.

"And what if I fail?"

Otis quickly spoke up.

"You will not fail…we will be here to protect both you and the child…and make sure you reach the portal…"

"The child…" Sarah whispered.

Quickly, she reminded herself that Angel was the chosen one and not a child any longer. She didn't understand why it had to be this way, but she accepted it nonetheless. She nodded towards Otis and he watched as a look of determination erased the confusion once written on the blonde's face.

"I will do it…"

Otis smiled as he nodded.

"Very well then…" Quickly, he stepped back into place with the other creatures. "We wait for your command…"

Sarah took a deep breath.

It's now or never…

The blonde nodded her head. Otis and the other protectors drew their swords as a low hum filled the air. Sarah listened as a deep chant filled her ears. A warm breeze caressed her skin. She tried hard to commit every second to memory. She never wanted to forget this.




Within seconds, the space around her began to change. Giant walls of water rose around her. Swirling and crashing but she felt no mist…no water kissed her skin. It was beautiful and the waves seemed to reach on forever…higher and higher until she could no longer seem them.

Slowly, the wall of water began to part and the sights and sounds of combat filled her senses. Her green eyes peered out across the battlefield. It seemed odd to her. Amongst all the bombs and gunfire and the screams of war, she heard a tiny voice calling out to her.

"Mommy…"


Continued...

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