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Part 5
The Sound of Goodbye
Sarah looked through the large window of the healing chamber that was currently home to her daughter. She closed her eyes to fight off the tears so eager to fall as she mentally corrected herself. The person inside this chamber was the chosen one, no longer her daughter Angel.
She swallowed hard before opening her eyes again. The light that filled the sleeping unit blinded her from seeing the miraculous speed at which the chosen one was growing. Sarah thought about all the things she would miss out on. Angel's first crush, first date. She wondered what Angel would have become, had she not been the chosen one. Without a doubt she would have been great no matter what path she followed.
"It's never easy."
Sarah didn't have to turn around to see who was speaking to her. She would recognize Monroe's voice anywhere.
"What's that Monroe?"
The dark haired man stepped closer to his friend and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Saying goodbye."
Sarah lowered her head quickly, fighting desperately to hold back the tears that longed to fall. She placed her trembling hand over Monroe's.
"I feel such a sense of loss….and yet at the same time…..I feel content. Knowing that she is my daughter….I gave birth to her Monroe. How can I not look at her and think of her as my daughter?"
"I don't know what to tell you Sarah. Other than your daughter will always live inside your heart. You will always have the memories of Angel and you will always love her. This" Monroe motioned to the healing chamber, "doesn't change that fact."
Sarah looked at the bright tank before her. Wishing she could find some remedy to heal the hurt in her heart.
"I just wish it were easier."
"I know Sarah….I know."
Monroe squeezed the shoulder underneath his hand. He wished that he could say something magical to help his friend, but he knew words were not what Sarah needed. She needed to see her little girl.
"Robin has set a course to Inca and we should be arriving there tomorrow. It will be a short stay, but try to get some rest okay?"
Sarah turned and smiled at the concern in Monroe's voice.
"Thank you Monroe. You have been a good friend to me. Say hello to Tom for me. We should have dinner some time soon."
Monroed nodded his head. "If you need anything…."
"Thank you."
Monroe stood at attention before turning and making his way back to the command deck. He knew Sarah's heart was heavy. He would try to get Robin to coax her out of their chamber. Maybe give Sarah a night out at the rink, or even a night out while on Inca. He would mention it to his commander. He knew Robin would do anything if she believed it would bring a smile to her soul mate's face. With that thought he doubled his steps.
"She is growing so quickly isn't she?"
Sarah jumped at the voice in her ear.
"Yes Abigail she is."
"It was almost a full day, after she was placed in the chamber before sleep fell upon her. She will definitely be a fierce and powerful leader Sarah."
Sarah continued to stare inside the large room, allowing Abigail's words to sink into her mind.
"How do you know that Abigail?"
The tiny spec perched on Sarah's shoulder contemplated how to answer.
"I am given insight to the things I need to know."
Sarah wiped a lone tear from her eye as she swallowed hard.
"And why would you need to know that Abigail….why were you sent here….why my daughter?"
Sarah felt guilty for acting so selfishly, but there were so many questions that seemed to be left unanswered. She wondered why all these things had happened to her. Before her thoughts could drift any further, or Abigail could answer her questions, a voice interrupted them.
"Lady Sarah…please come in."
Sarah looked to the small medical assistant who had spoken. The young nurse had opened the door to the large chamber and motioned for Sarah to enter. The blonde gave a weak smile and walked toward the open door. Abigail hid behind a long strand of blonde hair.
As soon as Sarah stepped into the large chamber she could feel the energy in the room. There was a low rumble that continuously filled the air and the smell of something sweet drifted across the room to tickle her nose.
"My lady…the child asked me to give these things to you."
Sarah's eyes widened in surprise as the nurse handed her a small bundle of papers that had been wrapped and tied together. Sarah reached out and took them in her trembling hands.
"They are no more than a few drawings and jumbled words of a small child my lady…but she insisted we give them to you."
Sarah instantly felt a jolt of energy pass through her. She looked to the large chamber and then back to the nurse.
"Of course…thank you. Was there anything else?"
The nurse shook her head no. "I'm sorry my lady…that was all."
Sarah took one last look at the unit that her daughter had fallen asleep in so many days ago. She turned to walk out the door when a soft voice made her freeze in her tracks.
"Mother…"
Abigail heard it too. She waited to see what Sarah would do.
The young blonde turned toward the nurse. "Could you give me a few moments alone with my daughter….to say goodbye."
The nurse bowed her head and quickly made her way out of the chamber, leaving a very nervous Sarah behind. Abigail just sat back and waited.
"Angel?"
Sarah watched as the light around the unit began to swirl and rise above the chamber in a funnel like shape. Slowly she took a step back, not in fear but total amazement at what was happening before her very eyes.
She looked closer and inside the funnel she saw the outline of a woman. She watched as the shadowed sillouhette came into view. There was no mistaking the figure.
"Angel…."
Sarah wanted to run to her daughter, but she couldn't move. She stood frozen in place, trying to memorize the face before her.
Angel held her arms out to her side. The brilliant light that swirled around her reached out and protectively wrapped around the woman who had given birth to her. Sarah closed her eyes as she felt the arms of her little girl envelop her.
"Don't weep for me dear Mother. I will always be with you."
Sarah couldn't stop the tears now. They streaked down her face and she was unaware of Abigail drying them with her wings as the spec cried with the blonde woman.
Sarah, overtaken with emotion, could barely choke out her words. "I've lost you."
"You will never lose me Mother, but there is danger waiting for us."
Sarah thought her body should tense at the mention of danger, but the strong sensation of love and safety surrounding her made it impossible.
"Danger?"
"Yes mother. As you know, Robin is my protector. I will be very vulnerable until I learn to harness my powers. You will need to guide Robin. Abigail and Otis will help you."
Sarah stood listening. Her eyes had now closed as if she were in a trance. Hypnotized by the sound of Angel's voice. If she listened close enough, it almost sounded like water: soothing and tranquil yet, powerful and mighty.
"Mother is Abigail with you?"
Sarah nodded her head and felt the spec move outside of her hiding place.
"I am here your highness."
"Good. Abigail, you must seek out the priestess of the temple of the three moons. Her name is Trinity. I will need her wisdom and guidance."
Abigail knelt on one knee and bowed her head in a show of honor. "It will be done."
"Make sure Otis stays with Robin…she will need him before we leave Inca."
"I will see to it your highness."
Abigail waited for further instructions, but none were forthcoming.
Sarah opened her eyes and smiled at the vision before her. It was her little girl….but it wasn't. She couldn't describe it. Yes I can. She is the Chosen One. Her mind and heart finally connected and she realized the importance of what had to be done.
Sarah felt her eyes becoming heavy. And as hard as she tried to fight it, they softly closed and the vision of her daughter faded as childish laughter echoed in her ears. Suddenly a strong gust of wind swirled around Sarah, almost knocking her down. When she opened her eyes she was sitting inside her chamber. The small bundle of papers the nurse had given her, were now lying spread out in front of her.
Sarah looked at the scribbled lines. For a moment she felt herself slipping back into the sadness she had felt earlier. But then something happened. Her eyes raked over the papers in front of her, studying them with interest.
"Abigail….do you see that?'
"What dear?"
"It looks like a map of some kind."
Sarah pushed the papers together. Slowly, the lines took shape and sure enough a map appeared.
Abigail's golden eyes widened in surprise. She knew the road to the gateway would be shown to them. She just didn't know how. This had to be it.
"Sarah, Robin and Otis need to see this."
"Of course….I will call up to the command deck and…"
The front door opened and the object of Sarah's affection walked in. Grinning from ear to ear.
"You were about to call…?"
Sarah stood with her mouth moving, but a sentence would just not form.
"How did you…..you knew I….did you…"
Robin wrapped her arms around the small blonde and pulled her into a warm embrace.
"Never doubt the power of love Sarah."
Before the blonde could respond, warm lips fell upon her making her speechless. However, she was not complaining one bit. She melted into the kiss and was soon giving back as much as she was taking.
"Never" she whispered breathlessly.
Robin continued to place tiny kisses along Sarah's jaw line. Soon she made her way to Sarah's neck. Causing a tremor of passion to shake the young blonde's body to the core. The map could wait.
"We're never gonna get anything accomplished if they keep this up."
Otis just smiled as he watched the tall commander pick the blonde up and sling her over her shoulder. He couldn't decide who the luckier of the two was, as Robin and Sarah disappeared around the corner to their sleeping chambers.
His eyes glanced to the papers on the floor then to Abigail.
"The map?"
"Yes. The chosen one has shown us the path to the gateway."
Otis smiled at his superior as Abigail studied the map in detail.
"You know you really should tell Sarah that we can communicate telepathically. She may need to know that." Otis tried not to sound to condescending.
"I will. I can only assume you've already told Robin?" Abigail knew that the minute the two of them walked in.
"Of course. She is the commander of this ship…and the chosen one's protector. I felt she needed to know. And when you informed me of the map…well….I knew it would be a matter of time…"
Abigail just shook her head and grinned. He was doing pretty good.
"Let's take a look at the map….I think they'll be a while."
Both specs agreed and smiled at the vibes of energy pulsating through the chamber. Slowly they started to shuffle through the papers and set a course for the gateway.
The gateway would take them back to Orion when the time came. The portal was never in the same place for fear of attack. As soon as they found Trinity and departed from Inca they would head back to Thrace to complete their mission. From there they would enter the gateway and return to Orion.
Papers continued to shuffle as soft moans carried through the chamber…
Sarah's body fell forward as Robin's fingers thrust inside her one last time. Sarah loved straddling her lover like this. Looking down into Robin's blue eyes at the intense look of love and desire as she rode out the pleasure those long fingers so easily brought forth in her.
Robin wrapped her arms around the trembling woman on top of her. All the while, loving the feisty way Sarah pinned her to the bed, touching herself then begging for Robin to take her to the edge and back: which the commander did so willingly.
"I've never known love like this."
Robin kissed the top of Sarah's blonde head. "Neither have I Sarah."
Sarah felt desire stirring inside her. Her hunger for Robin never fulfilled. She raised herself up on her hands to look down at blue eyes glowing with passion. She let her tongue glide across Robin's lips slowly. Just barely grazing Robin's tongue.
"I want more."
The tone in Sarah's voice made Robin's heart pound in her chest.
"Everything…I will give you everything I've got."
And so Robin proceeded to make good on her word. She took Sarah to heights the young woman had never experienced. And cried whenTbc….. Sarah did the same for her.
Their chamber filled with the glow of love. Inca was still a day away and the night was young….
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