This particular entry deals with rape and its aftermath. If you are uncomfortable with those topics you may want to skip this one…..
Part 3
Seeing is Believing
"Are you sure these are the two?"
The tiny winged specs hovered over the sleeping women, watching them closely. The soft fluttering of little wings filling the silence.
"Of course I'm sure. Do you think I'm stupid or something?"
Abigail refused to answer her partner. Instead she purposely ignored him as she continued to inspect the sleeping women. Otis smirked at her silence.
"Just so you know I'm taking that as a no."
Abigail narrowed her golden eyes as she pinned her assigned partner with a glare. "Take it however you want…I'm not the one that got us lost…"
"I didn't get us lost"
"Did too."
"Did not."
"Did….Ohhhh just forget it."
Abigail smacked Otis in the stomach, causing a puff of star dust to fill the air around them, which in turn caused Otis to cough. Rookies thought Abigail I'm either gonna train him or kill him….
Movement from below caught Abigail's attention. She watched as Robin tightened her hold on Sarah. With a soft moan the blonde instantly snuggled closer to her lover. Abigail leaned over to whisper to Otis.
"Lower your voice or you'll wake them up."
"I can't help it if I have a powerful voice."
A bright spark of light darted across the room as the two specs began another verbal battle. The more heated the conversation got the brighter the sparks became. Suddenly both specs were silenced by the sound of a loud buzzer.
"What in the name of Orion is that?" Otis cried out, his hands instantly covering his pointed little ears. Before Abigail could answer, Robin was leaping out of bed and grabbing her commander's jump suit. The air from her body sent the tiny, floating specs rolling out of control across the room. Robin never noticed the tiny little yelps of surprise. She did however notice the sleepy voice of her lover.
"Robin..."
Both specs, somewhat dazed and confused, watched as the tall woman dressed and leaned down to the blonde.
"Don't worry Sarah…it's not the main alarm." Robin placed a gentle kiss on her soul mate's cheek.
"I'll be back in no time. Go back to sleep." For a second Robin became lost in the vision before her, amazed at the love she felt for Sarah. "When I get back we'll pick up where we left off…..I promise." Robin quickly exited their chamber before passion got the better of her. The specs observed the exchange between the soul mates and realized what an honor it was to be assigned to these two women.
Sarah snuggled under the covers, while wrapping her arms around the pillow that held Robin's scent. She returned to the land of dreams and the specs smiled at the peaceful look on the woman's face.
"Ahhh…the look of love." Abigail melted as her little eyes took in the sight of the young woman. She felt her tiny heart flutter as thoughts of someday finding her own true love crossed her mind. However, her happy thoughts were interrupted by the most obnoxious voice she had ever heard.
"Love…shnove….she's probably thrilled to have the bed to herself."
"I can't believe you Otis. You don't have one ounce of romance in your entire body." She quickly gave him the once over before adding. "And that ain't saying much."
Abigail huffed as she flew off, leaving a trail of star dust behind her. She hovered above the little blonde and wondered how she was going to introduce herself. Her worry would soon be over.
"You know…just because you've had your wings longer than me, doesn't mean I'm not as good as you are."
Abigail rolled her eyes as she contemplated the pros and con's on killing her partner. She was sure Luna would not be happy, and truth be known Abigail didn't have a mean bone in her little spec body.
"Otis…why don't we just agree to be equals while on this assignment…then when we get back to Orion you can go back to being your usual over-bearing, all-knowing,
no-one-can-do-it-as-good-as-I-can-self…Okay?"
Abigail had just about all she could take from Otis. He was a rookie spec and she already felt his young know-it-all attitude giving her a major spark-ache and that was not good news.
"Fine. I know when I'm out ranked…but remember this..little miss I'm-older-and-wiser-so-follow-my-orders-spec, you're gonna need me sooner or later and I just might not be there for you.""
Otis crossed his arms and ruffled his little wings as if he had just declared peace throughout the known universe. Star dust fell down on the sleeping blonde.
Abigail shook her head. "Whatever."
Sarah felt something tickle her nose. For a moment she thought it was Robin, but she didn't feel the bed move. Voices. Sarah's brow knotted together as she tried to identify the voices in her dream. They didn't sound familiar; as a matter of fact they didn't sound human.
As Sarah started to slip out of her dream, she could see little flashes of light beyond her closed eyes. Slowly green eyes fluttered awake. Sarah blinked rapidly trying to clear her eyes of the two little sparkling lights in front of her. Finally she realized she wasn't seeing things. Two tiny winged creatures were floating before her very eyes.
"Here goes nothing," thought Abigail.
"Hello Sarah, my name is Abigail and this is…Otis. We've been sent to help you."
Sarah stared in shocked silence, at the tiny sparkling creatures in front of her. Their eyes were golden and their wings shimmered. They both had pointy little ears and quite unruly white hair. They were beautiful and even though she couldn't believe what she was seeing, she didn't fear them.
"Sarah…..Sarah….." Abigail waved her hands in front of the speechless blonde. She was starting to get concerned.
"Well…well…..well….Oh great wise one. You've scared her mute."
"Otis..would you shut up!" Star dust scattered all around as Abigail hissed at her companion. Her little wings were beginning to frazzle from having to endure Otis' smart mouth. She crossed her arms and tapped her foot against the cool air of the commander's chambers. "Come on….one more word….Otis…one more word…and I'll …..I'll"
"You'll what?"
Sarah blinked as the tiny little specs twinkled brighter as their voices grew louder and more agitated.
"Who….what…..are you?" Sarah finally spoke up.
Both specs froze as Sarah's voice filled the large chamber.
Otis bowed and then stood as tall as he could for a spec, puffing his little chest out. "We are specs from Orion. We have been sent to guide you and protect you while you journey towards Inca."
"Oh brother…"
Abigail rolled her eyes as she listened to the 'great one' speak. She tried to muffle her giggles when Otis lowered his voice. The tiny spec looked over at his giggling partner and wondered what his punishment would be if he ripped her wings off.
Sarah shook her head as she looked between the two little specs. "Specs? From Orion?"
Otis smiled until he realized Sarah was not in awe but instead seemed somewhat confused. He would try again.
"Some call us fairies of the star dust…" Sarah stared on. Still showing no signs of recognition. Otis continued on, a bit miffed at not being recognized. "Keepers of Orion?" Finally recognition sparked on the blondes face. "We prefer to be called specs."
"I thought you were just a myth…a story for children."
Otis smiled evilly. "Nope. We're the real deal see….."
He quickly reached over and grabbed Abigail by her wings and began shaking her furiously. Star dust filled the air in front of Sarah until the golden haze surrounding them hid both specs. Sarah tried not to laugh at the shrill scream coming from Abigail's mouth.
Otis quickly released his partner and went flying across the room. Abigail hot on his wings.
Sarah's eyes widened in amazement as she watched the tiny specs flying around the large chamber, star dust flying everywhere. Her blond hair whipped around her face as she tried to keep up with the tiny specs. They were just to fast. Finally she just gave up.
"Stop." Her voice immediately registered with the specs.
Otis put on the breaks and skidded to a stop right in front of Sarah's eyes. He opened his mouth to speak just as Abigail slammed into him. Sending him tumbling through the air with a grunt.
"Yes dear?"
Sarah covered her mouth trying to hide the grin that spread across her face. Abigail adjusted her wings and ran her hands down the front of the toga like gown she had on. Sarah couldn't help but giggle at the specs' behavior. Her eyes widened with surprise then quickly narrowed as her curiosity took over.
"Why are you here?"
"Like Otis said, we are here to guide you and protect you."
Sarah nodded her head. Wondering why she would need any protection with Robin around.
Otis waited until the room stopped spinning then made his way over to Abigail and Sarah. He would get revenge later. Right now it was time to earn his wings.
"Sweet Sarah, we are on a mission."
Sarah smiled at Otis as Abigail smiled in satisfaction at the tiny feet prints in the front of Otis' clothes. The red sash he wore, marking him as a rookie, was wrapped around his neck and he looked a little out of breath. Teach you to grab my wings.
"We must accompany you to Inca then back to Thrace."
"Why?"
"It is our duty…"
"You are in danger…"
Sarah looked confused as the two specs spoke at the same time. Abigail frowned at Otis for mentioning possible danger.
"I see…I think." Sarah shook her head trying to clear it.
"My dear, forgive Otis for his.."
"Forgive me for nothing…I"
Abigail clamped her hand down over the little spec's mouth that was still moving. She thought she heard something that sounded on the verge of rude and obscene.
"Could you excuse us for a moment Sarah?"
"Of course."
Abigail made a dash for the farthest corner away from Sarah…hoping that Luna would give her strength not to kill Otis before this mission was over.
"May I remind you Otis, that you are still working to keep those wings permanently. You are under my authority and this IS the mother of the chosen one, or is your ROOKIE sash wrapped to tight around your neck?
Otis wanted to come back with a snappy remark but he knew Abigail was right. He straightened his sash and tried to smooth back his hair no to know avail.
"I'm sorry."
Abigail studied her partner closely. Otis tried very hard…sometimes too hard, but she had to keep him focused. This was his last chance to earn his wings permanently. And deep down inside she kind of had a soft spot for the infuriating little spec. Abigail took a deep breath and continued.
"We have a very important mission here Otis. Let's put our differences aside and get down to business. The chosen one will need us and if we are at odds we won't be able to help her. Do I make myself clear?"
Otis hung his head in defeat. "Yes Abigail."
Sarah watched as one light faded while the other grew brighter. She could only guess that Otis was being reprimanded. "Poor thing" she thought. "They're so cute."
Finally Abigail and Otis returned to Sarah.
"Sarah…we must speak to you and your mate."
"Robin" Sarah stated quietly.
Abigail could feel the gentle vibes coming off the small woman as thoughts of her mate brought a smile to the blonde's face. Quickly Sarah swung her legs off the side of the bed.
"Oh no."
"What is it child?" asked Abigail.
"The alarm. Something must have happened."
Just as Sarah reached for her robe, she heard the familiar click of the chamber door. Abigail and Otis quickly hid beneath the large bed.
"Robin…"
The tall commander stepped into their sleeping chamber, surprised to hear her lover's voice.
"Sweetheart…are you okay? Why are you awake…and why is there glowing sand in our room?
Robin's eyes quickly scanned their sleeping chamber. There were piles of the glowing sand all over the room and in the sheets. Surely she would have noticed that before she left.
"Well first thing first…" Sarah thought. "Is everything okay out there?"
Robin nodded her head.
"I just had to verify some coordinates and a deck attendant was ill. I had to wait until a replacement came…are you okay?"
Robin began to unzip her flight suit as she walked toward the bed.
"I've had company."
Robin stopped in her tracks.
"Did someone interrupt your sleep?"
Sarah was momentarily stunned as the zipper of Robin's jump suit stopped mid way down, exposing the sexiest flesh Sarah had ever seen. But that had to wait.
"Actually two someones…well….I guess I should say some things…"
Robin eyed her lover carefully, feeling a familiar tingle at the look she received from the small blonde. Still, Robin knew Sarah had undergone some traumatic flashbacks the day before. She only hoped they had not caused serious damaged.
"What kind of company did you have love?"
Sarah smiled at her lover who was approaching the bed slowly.
"Have you ever heard of the "fairies of the star dust?"
"Nooo…"
"Keepers of Orion?"
"That's a children's story."
Sarah patted the spot next to her, motioning for Robin to sit down. She just knew her lover would take this better sitting down….
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Thanks…..loubug