"I want to know how in the hell the Borealis were able to get this close and bomb my home?" King Lakewood yelled as he walked into the room that was now his study. "Do you know how many people have been killed or captured?"

"No, your Highness." A General bowed. "We are doing everything we can to get those figures for you and getting a retaliation attack plan formed."

"This war must stop. Some how we need to figure out a way that stops them damn lizards from taking over our world." King Lakewood stated as he looked at maps that adorn the wall. He noticed how everything in blue seemed to have shrunk and everything in green grew from the last time he saw these maps. "We are losing."

"It looks like that sir, but we will come back and win." The General replied. "We have a new machine we call the Whisper."

"The Whisper?" The king asked as he turned away from the depressing maps and looked at the General.

"Yes, that is what we call it. It is a magnificent machine. It fits one fighter in a long tub like cockpit. The pilot lies on his stomach and uses their feet to press on pedals that control their turns and amount of speed. Their hands are free to fire an assortment of weapons that are specifically designed for this machine."

"Does this thing called a Whisper have any trouble skimming through water?" King Lakewood asked knowing this was their one big major hurdle in this war. The Borealis lived in the water, but could come up onto land and reek havoc then return to the water knowing they would not be followed.

"That is what it was designed for. It is so fast we have trouble clocking it." The General smiled as he rubbed his hand together. "I think these little fighting machines will be the deciding factor in this war. The Borealis can't hide in the water any more."

"It's that good?" The King questioned feeling a bit better than he did when he walked in.

"Better," The General bowed.

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"How are you doing Dear?" Victoria asked her daughter as she sat down on the couch by Parker's head.

"I can't believe this is happening." Parker mumbled as she turned to look up at her mom. "What are we going to do now that the Borealis have the Palace."

"We will go on and fight to get back what is ours." Victoria stated. "They will not win, we won't let them."

"Well it looks like they won today, Mom." Parker closed her eyes as the sensation of her mom running her fingers through her hair calmed her insides.

"They just won this battle, we will win the war." Victoria acknowledged with conviction. "We will, we won't let those slimy green bastards win."

Parker and Victoria both looked up when the door opened and Bailey walked in. "Your Highnesses," she bowed slightly. "I was asked to let you know that your rooms where you will be spending the night are all set up."

"Thank you, Captain Cooper." Victoria smiled as she stood up. "I am very tired and will be heading off to bed. See you both tomorrow." She bent down and kissed her daughter cheek. "Goodnight."

"Goodnight Mom," Parker kissed her Mom back as she sat up.

Bailey bowed again, "goodnight, my Queen."

Parker and Bailey each tried not to look at each other after Victoria left. The sounds of the evening trickled in from the open window, as did a small breeze that held the different fragrances for the night.

"Thank you," Parker said softly.

Bailey turned her head. "Why are you thanking me?"

"Cause you saved my Grandmother and me." Parker replied as her nervous hands played with the end of her shirt.

"It is my job to keep you safe. So no need to thank me." Bailey bowed. "I will just be outside if you need me for anything."

"Please don't leave me alone." Parker whispered as she wiped a tear off her face. "I don't think I can be alone right now."

Bailey took in a deep breath and walked over to the couch Parker was sitting on. She noticed several wet spots on Parker's pant legs and the tall woman's shoulders shook. Not really knowing what to do she did what her mother would do for her when she would be sitting there crying. She sat down and wrapped her strong arms around Parker and held her tight against her body.

Parker grabbed a hold of Bailey's uniform. She held on and let her body cry out for what had almost happened. Never in her life had she come that close to getting killed. She prayed that she would never get that close again, but she knew that since the war was still going on that is was likely to happen again.

"You are okay and your Grandmother is okay." Bailey ran her fingers through the long dark hair. She liked the silky feeling of it as it fell through her fingers.

"We could have been taken prisoner or worse killed." Parker cried.

Bailey nodded her head. "I know, but you weren't. You are safe."

"I thought I was safe there, but I wasn't." Parker mumbled.

Bailey held on to Parker not knowing what to say. She rested her cheek against the top of Parker's head and waited until the Princess calm down.

Several minutes later Parker tried to move but the arms around her wouldn't let her up. "Bailey?" Not getting an answer she carefully moved her body so she could look up at the Guardian. The sight of Bailey sound asleep brought a smile to Parker's face. She couldn't stop herself even if she wanted to as she leaned up and placed a soft kiss on Bailey's slightly parted lips. "Thank you for saving my life and that of my Grandmothers." She whispered before she rested her head on the sleeping woman's shoulders and fell asleep feeling safe and protected.

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Bailey laid still as her mind woke up. She felt someone watching her. Knowing deep inside that the person meant no harm to her or the woman who was sleeping in her arms she opened her eyes.

"You two look very comfortable," Rose smiled down at the Guardian. "She always did like to snuggle."

"It's not what it looks like." Bailey tried to move, but the arms around her tightened. "Princess, I….you need to let go." She stuttered as she tried to wiggle free.

Rose stood back and tried not to laugh. The look on Bailey's face was priceless. The content look on her still sleeping granddaughter's face made her heart smile. "Now why don't you just stay where you are."

"No," Bailey practically yelled.

Parker's mind began to register that the bed she was lying on was moving. She opened her eyes to see Bailey in a near panic. "Would you please stop moving. I was asleep."

"Move," Bailey ordered as she finally got her other arm free of the Princess's grasp. "I need…you shouldn't….damn it." She rolled herself between Parker and the couch and landed on her butt on the floor.

"Are you okay?" Rose stepped closer to Bailey.

Bailey quickly stood up and stepped back. "I'm fine." She scooted around to the back of the couch knowing that two sets of eyes followed her every move. "If you will excuse me. I have things I need to attend to."

Parker and Rose watched Bailey run from the room. Then they both looked at each other and started to laugh.

"That was mean." Rose stated as she sat down next to her Granddaughter.

Parker nodded, "I know, but it was funny to watch her scramble out of here like her pants were on fire."

"I think they were with the way she was holding on to you as you two slept." Rose winked at Parker.

"Grandmother, why would you say something like that?" Parker stretched her arms over her head. "We just happened to fall asleep here."

"Well, that maybe true about you two falling asleep here, but trust your Grandmother when I say that Bailey is wound for sound and you got her that way with the way you were snuggling up to her." Rose patted Parker on her knee.

"I doubt that Grandma." Parker kissed her Grandmother. "I am going to get cleaned up and get some breakfast."

"I'll be right behind you dear." Rose kissed Parker back. "Go get cleaned up."

"Love you Grandma." Parker stood up and walked out of the room.

Rose closed her eyes and remembered the two very content smiles on the faces of the young women who had shared the couch she was sitting on just a few minutes before. "I bet myself that we won't run out of hot water this morning."

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"I want to go too." Parker said as she walked into her father's office.

King Aaron stood up to greet his daughter. "I don't think that is such a god idea dear. We still aren't certain if the Borealis are still around."

Parker kissed her father and sat next to the General who bowed slightly. "Your Father is right. I think it is to dangerous for you to come."

"Well, I don't. I want to see for myself the damage they caused." Parker stated as she crossed her arms across her chest.

Aaron stared down at his daughter. He knew that no matter what they said it wouldn't change her mind. "Okay, we will be leaving in an hour."

"Thank you," Parker smiled at her father and the frowning General. "I will be ready."

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Bailey watched the princess as they walked through the once majestic palace. It was now nothing more than a pile of ruble. She shook her head at the needless destruction. "I hope one day those assholes get theirs." She mumbled as she picked up pieces of a shattered vase.

"You and me both." Parker turned with a picture of her family in her hands. "Looks like they missed one."

Bailey only nodded at the lost look in Parker's eyes.

Parker took in a deep breath and squared her shoulders. "We have to stop them."

"We will." Bailey dropped the glass pieces and walked over to Parker. "We won't let them take over our world. Sure we invited them to come, but not take over. They said that they were peaceful, and they lied." She stopped walking right in front of the princess. "I won't let them get that close to you again."

Parker saw the truth staring straight into her heart. She reached up and ran a finger across Bailey's eyebrow down her check and to her mouth.

Bailey's insides jumped at the sensation the Princess's simple touch caused deep inside her. Not knowing what to do she closed her eyes and cherished the feeling.

"Captain Bailey?" The General yelled as he rounded a still standing pillar.

Bailey snapped her eyes open as she stepped back away from Parker. Her skin still tingled from the simple touch. "Yes, General?"

"Oh, there you are. I have been looking for you." The General replied. "Hello, Princess."

"General," Parker nodded slightly.

Bailey gulped in a few short breaths to calm her down.

"Would you excuse us Princess?" The General asked as he looked over to Bailey.

"I am sorry Sir, but I cannot leave the Princess unattended." Bailey stated looking at Parker.

The General nodded. "Yes, of course."

"I will be fine. You can go." Parker smiled softly. "I will be just fine."

Bailey shook her head. "No, I am to keep you within my sights at all times while we are here. Whatever you need to talk to me about General will have to wait until we get back or now."

"Okay, I have done some thinking and you would be a perfect candidate to become one of the new pilots for the new military machine called the Whisper." The General patted Bailey on the shoulder. "You know everything there is to know about flying the SL-52. The only difference between the two is that the Whisper can enter the water and follow the Borealis and defeat them in their own terrain."

"Wow, that is so great Bailey." Parker smiled at the stunned blonde.

Bailey looked from the smiling General to the smiling Parker. She never expected this kind of offer to be handed to her just like that. "Are you sure, Sir?"

"Yes, I am. You and eleven others will be trained under General Denon. We have figured that two months of training should be enough of a time period for the trainees to learn the differences between the SL-52 and the Whisper. Then we will send you out in sets of two and when they hit we will follow and destroy them." The General slapped his fist into his open palm. "So what do you say?"

Bailey thought for a few seconds. "General, as much as I would like to I have other obligations to attend to."

"Like what?" Parker asked before the General could. "This is a perfect opportunity to get those asshole back for what they did here and for what they did to you."

"I have been assigned to keep you safe." Bailey glared at Parker. "I will not leave my post."

"We will get a new Guardian to keep watch over the Princess." The General replied. "I would think you would jump at this."

"Why? Cause they nearly killed me and several of my friends?" Bailey asked getting madder by the minute. "Sure I would like nothing better than to shove my fist down their ugly green throats, but I won't cause I am not leaving."

"You will if I order you too." Parker shot back.

"No I won't." Bailey replied angrily stepping up Parker. "You know as much as I do that you cannot order me away from you no matter what. I feel that your life is in danger so you will just have to deal with me being around."

The General looked at the two. He could see the sparks flying from each set of eyes. He knew at that moment no matter what he said he couldn't change Bailey's mind at all. "I will be going now. If you happen to change your mind you know where to find General Denon."

"Yes, Sir I do." Bailey saluted, but never took her eyes off of Parker.

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"I don't understand her." Parker yelled when she closed the door to her room. "Why in the world would she miss a great opportunity like that to stay and watch over me?" She asked the silent room as she paced. "I just don't understand it."

A soft knock on the door stopped Parker in her tracks. "What?" She asked as she opened the door. Her Grandmother stood there with a bemused smile on her face.

"What has you in such a fuss?" Rose asked as she stepped into the room and closed the door.

"Bailey, has a great opportunity to drive or fly this new fighter thing and she won't do it. She wants to stay here and watch over me." Parker slumped on her bed. "Why would she want to waste her time doing that when she could be out there fighting those creepy creatures?"

Rose nodded slightly knowing why those questions ran through her Granddaughter's head. "Why would someone who had the chance to get even with the enemy that caused her so much pain and torment?"

"Exactly, why?" Parker ran her hands through her long dark hair. "Why?"

"Why don't you ask her. The answer might surprise you." Rose replied. "I think the answer will surprise Bailey as well."

"No, she won't even talk to me about it right now. I tried when we were on our way back here. She just sat there. Ignoring me." Parker sighed.

Rose sat next to the confused woman. She scratched her fingernails up and down Parker's slouched back. "Why don't you go and talk with her." She held up her hands when Parker was about to say something. "I mean talk to her not at her. She might surprise you and open up."

"Doubtful," Parker shook her head. "We don't talk. We either argue or we don't say a word."

"If you go in and be her friend and not her Princess I bet she will." The older woman stated softly.

"I will try." Parker hugged her Grandmother before she stood up and walked out of the room.

"I know the next time I see those two they will have bought a clue." Rose laughed to herself.

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Bailey sat under the starry night. Staring at the orange half moon as ships flew by. The smells of the flowers that surrounded her filtered around her creating a serene place where Bailey could get her thoughts in order.

"Why didn't I take that new assignment? Ever since I was captured and rescued I have dreamt of going after those lizards. They have ruined our once quiet world and turned it into a war zone." Bailey closed her eyes and listen to the various sounds of the night. "What was I thinking?"

"This spot taken?" A voice asked from the darkness.

Bailey smiled. "Nope."

Parker stepped forward and sat cross legged on the grass next to Bailey. She looked up at all the stars then turned slightly to look at Bailey. "Can I ask you a question?"

"You just did." Bailey replied back. "But you can ask another if you like."

"You are so funny." Parker nudged the small woman with her elbow.

"I do my best." Bailey laughed as she turned to look at Parker. "This is why I am staying. I have to protect her. She holds my heart."

"What?" Parker questioned as Bailey continued to look at her. "Do I have something on my face?"

Shocked by what she thought Bailey shook her head and stared off into the darkness.

"Why didn't you go?" Parker asked after a few seconds of silence.

Bailey sighed and lowered her head. "Cause."

"Do you think you could be a little bit more informative?" Parker elbowed Bailey once again. "I would really like to know."

"You want me to be honest or make something up?" Bailey mumbled already knowing the answer to her question.

"Honesty is always best." Parker answered.

Bailey stood up and walked to a bush that had several little yellow flowers growing on it. She picked a small bud off and twirled it in her fingers. "Most people would think that someone who lived through what I did would want to jump on board and get revenge. Well, sometimes there is something more important than that."

"What is more important then you getting your revenge?" Parker leaned back on her hand crossing her ankles.

Bailey brought the flower up to her nose and sniffed it. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "You." She whispered into the night.

Parker wasn't sure if she heard the small blonde right. "Me?"

Bailey could only nod.

Parker's heart jumped a beat as she watched Bailey's head move. "I don't understand. Why me?"

"I just figured it out as I was sitting here. You drive me crazy and get me so mad, but when you walk into a room my heart stops." Bailey dropped the flower bud she had in her hand. "You have become the most important thing to me. More important than anything." She turned to look straight at the sitting brunette. "No clue how it happened, but I think..no I know I love you."

"I am speechless." Parker muttered as she tried to breathe.

Bailey tried to lighten the mood. "I guess that is better than storming out of here screaming."

Parker didn't make a sound. The rushing of all the blood out of her head kept her quiet.

Bailey felt like her world had crashed around her as the silence continued. She knew that deep down there was no chance that Parker could or would even return the new feelings she had just discovered having herself.

"I am such an idiot for saying anything. I should have kept my big mouth shut." Bailey berated herself. "I'm getting kind of cold so I am going to head on in." She mumbled as she walked past Parker.

"Did I just hear that right? Did she just say she loved me?" Parker thought as her mind wrapped around the idea that the blonde Guardian loved her. "What do I feel for her?" She asked herself as memories of Bailey's protective presence at the club that first night and the way she felt when she went to fight those guys all by herself. Then the way she felt when the Borealis attacked and the relief of running into Bailey, knowing that she was protected. "I just feel this way cause she has been there to protect me."

Then the memories of the first time she saw Bailey. Her insides jumped with excitement. The way she felt when she thought Lynne had hurt her when she slapped her. The way her heart broke when she came back that day before they went to have dinner with her parents. "Do I love her?"

The slight smile she would see on Bailey's face when she found something funny. The way bailey always was near her just to let her know that she wasn't alone. The way she had kissed her after she had fallen asleep and the intense happiness she felt when Bailey's arms held her through the night. "I do."

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Bailey laid on her bed with her hands folded on her stomach. "What should I do now?" She asked herself as she remembered the look of shock on Parker's face. "I guess I can just pretend that I didn't say anything."

A soft knock broke Bailey from her thoughts. "Go away." She yelled as she turned on her side.

"Bailey, may I please come in?" Parker's soft voice filtered through the door.

Bailey closed her eyes and hoped that the tall Princess would jus t leave.

"Please?" Parker begged as she rested her head against the cold steel door.

Knowing that Parker wasn't going to do as she hoped she crawled off the bed and hit the button to open the door. "Yes, Princess?" Bailey took one look into soft blue eyes and was totally lost. The love that shone back at her made her heart soar.

Parker did what her body and heart told her to do. She stepped closer to Bailey and bent her head down and placed a soft kiss on waiting lips. "I love you too."

Bailey couldn't believe it. "No way." She whispered after her mind registered what Parker had said and done.

"Yes way." Parker leaned in for another kiss.

Bailey's body shivered as she felt hands softly caress her arms and neck.

"You're good at that." Parker mumbled before she kissed Bailey again, but this time asking for entrance to the smaller woman's mouth with her tongue.

Bailey groaned when Parker's tongue swiped against her own.

Parker grinned to herself as she moved inside the room and closed the door. She cupped Bailey's face as she deepened the kiss.

Bailey wrapped her arms around the tall woman who was giving her the best kiss she had ever gotten in her life. She loved the way Parker's tongue tasted and felt deep in her mouth.

Parker moaned as she felt Bailey reach down and grab her butt bringing her body even closer. She broke the kiss. "We need to sit down." She gasped as her body yelled for more.

"Yes," Bailey agreed. She took a seat on the edge of the bed and guided the Princess onto her lap. "Much better."

Parker lost her breath as Bailey attacked her neck. The small nips and licks made Parker's body grow with excitement. She felt the wetness of her center increase and soak her underwear. "Oh Bailey. This feels wonderful."

"It gets better." Bailey stated as she sucked on Parker's neck leaving a small red mark. "This is just the beginning."

"I can't wait." Parker pushed Bailey back onto the bed and unbuttoned her shirt.

Bailey raised her hands to help Parker with her shirt. She didn't like the slow process of button by button so she grabbed the material and yanked. Buttons flew everywhere. "Much better." She smiled as she spotted Parker's perfect round breasts being held by Parker's white bra.

Parker tossed her shirt onto the floor. "I take it you like what you see?"

"I love what I see. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on." Bailey caressed Parker's exposed stomach. "I want to touch every single part of your body. I want to taste every essence you have to offer me."

"You will get the chance, but I want to touch you and taste you first." Parker grinned as she pulled Bailey's t-shirt out of her pants and tugged it up over her head. "No bra, I like that."

"Me too." Bailey closed her eyes as Parker squeezed her breast and pinched her nipples. "I like it a lot." She moaned with pleasure.

Parker leaned down and traced a now pert nipple with her tongue. Then she sucked it in letting the taste of Bailey's skin fill her mouth. She flicked the nipple in her mouth with her tongue causing the woman below her to arch her back. She slid her hands down Bailey's taut stomach. Her finger made short work of the snap and zipper of the pants. The tall Princess detached her mouth from her treat as she moved off the highly aroused Guardian.

"What…where are you going?" Bailey asked as she tried to get her breathing under control.

"Need to get your pants off you." Parker tugged on the mentioned material and tossed them on the floor with the shirts. "No underwear either."

"What can I say. Sometimes I like to live dangerously." Bailey winked up at Parker who noticed for the first time the many scars on Bailey's body.

Parker ran the tips of her finger over several of the larger scars that ran up along side Bailey's stomach. "Do they bother you at all?"

"No." Bailey answered as she closed her eyes. "Just sensitive."

"Really?" Parker whispered as a small smile formed on her face. "So if I do this," she asked as she bent over and traced a scar with her tongue. "What does it do to you?"

Bailey's body shivered. "It sends millions of lightening bolts to my center."

"Nice," Parker used her legs to spread Bailey's thighs apart. She could feel the small blonde's excitement on her stomach as she slid down. "You are so wet."

When Bailey felt Parker's body slide across her already enlarged clit she moaned out loud. "You have no idea how much I want you to fuck me right now."

"I bet I do." Parker sucked one of Bailey's nipples into her mouth as her other hand trailed down the flat stomach under her. Her fingers met wet curly hair at Bailey's center.

Bailey arched her back as she was filled with Parker's fingers. The friction of those long strong fingers caused her body to shake. "OH MY."

Parker kissed her way down Bailey's stomach. When she reached the quivering woman's belly button she circled it with her tongue. Then she trailed nips down to where her fingers were plunging in and out at a steady pace.

Bailey grabbed a hold of Parker's long black hair as she felt her clit get sucked into a warm mouth. "Yes, Parker."

Parker smiled when she heard her name being called by her lover. She flicked around the clit in her mouth enjoying the texture of the small organ. She quickened her pace of her fingers to that of her tongue.

"OH GOD," Bailey moaned as her body stiffened and million of stars shot out from behind her closed eyelids.

Parker stopped her tongue's movements but not her fingers. She looked up and watched the body under her still with pleasure. "I have never seen anything more beautiful in my whole life."

Bailey's body softened as she felt the orgasm leave her body. Small quakes ran through her body as she lay there with a content smile on her face.

"How do you feel?" Parker asked softly as she removed her fingers from their warm nest.

Bailey's smile grew. "I have never felt that good."

Parker leaned down and kissed Bailey with all the love she had in her. "I love you."

"And I love you and it is time I show you just how much." Bailey grabbed a hold of Parker's waist and turned so they both were on their sides. "We need to get these off." Bailey unbuttoned Parker's pant button and slid her hand in between the soft material of the pants and the silky underwear. She slid her fingers inside the underwear to feel the soft skin of Parker's butt.

""You are driving me insane." Parker gasped as she felt Bailey fondle her butt.

Bailey removed her hand and with the help from Parker the clothes were soon on the floor. The sight of Parker totally naked laying in bed next to her made Bailey's heart cry out with joy. "You are breath taking." She stated as she ran a finger down the middle of Parker's breast.

Parker replied by grabbing Bailey by the back of the head and bringing her closer for a kiss.

Bailey groaned as the kiss continued. She cupped one of the hand sized breasts. She pinched the nipple in between her thumb and pointer finger making it stand at attention. Her other hand found the very wet center of the Princess. She circled the enlarged clit a few times enjoying the body next to her jerk when a certain spot was touched.

"I am going to make you see all the stars." Bailey whispered after they broke from the kiss. "Just like you made me." With that said Bailey entered her lover.

Parker tossed her head back and closed her eyes.

Bailey moved her fingers deep inside her lover as she kissed the long neck in front of her. She nipped the sensitive skin and left little red marks.

Parker held Bailey's head so she would continue to feast on her neck. "Yes that's it."

"You feel so wonderful." Bailey mumbled as she moved their entwined bodies so she was on top. "I can feel your juices coating my fingers."

"Oh, yes." Parker moaned.

"I want a taste." Bailey said before she gave Parker a kiss and started down the quivering body under her.

"Yes, taste." Parker's replied, lost in the feelings her body was going through.

Bailey reached her goal and didn't hesitate. She used her free hand and spread open Parker's wet lips and licked away the moisture. Humming as she enjoyed every tangy taste.

The friction of Bailey's tongue and the ever moving fingers sent Parker over the edge into oblivion.

"OH GOD BAILEY! YES…YES…YES!" Parker's screamed out.

Bailey's finger slowed, but she continued to lick around her finger not wanting to waste any of her lovers special treat for her.

"Please, Bailey. I can't take anymore. Please stop." Parker begged as her hands gripped at the bed sheets.

Bailey stopped and moved up along side Parker who was still trying to catch her breath. She kissed the shoulder before she laid her head down and snuggled as close as she could get to Parker. "I love you."

"I love you too." Parker smiled. "I think we should do that again as soon as possible."

"I totally agree, but right now I am really tired." Bailey yawned loudly.

"Me too." Parker entwined her fingers with the hand that laid on her stomach. "Let's get some sleep and we can continue this in the morning."

"Sounds like a great plan." Bailey muttered quietly as sleep was taking its hold on her.

Parker watched as Bailey succumbed to their activities and fell asleep. "I cannot believe that I fell in love with this awesome creature. I am the luckiest woman in the world."

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Bailey smiled as she woke up. The light caresses on her back made her shiver. "Good morning."

"Morning. How did you sleep?" Parker kissed the top of the head that rested under her chin.

"Haven't slept that good in ages." Bailey replied softly. "How about you?"

"Same as you." Parker agreed. "How about we go get some breakfast and then go find something to do."

Bailey didn't want to move from her spot but the loud gurgle of her stomach changed her mind. "I guess I should feed the beast."

"Sounds like it. What do you have in there a small animal?" Parker teased as she poked at the noisy stomach.

"Very funny," Bailey faked laughed as she sat up and stretched.

Parker grabbed Bailey around the waist and tugged her to lay on top of her. "First how about a proper morning kiss?"

"Shame on me." Bailey leaned down and gave Parker a kiss that she would not soon forget.

"Wow. You know how to knock a girls socks off." Parker sighed contently.

Bailey looked down at the bare feet of the Princess. "I guess I do." She leaned down for another kiss but her stomach made itself known again. "How about we finish this after we eat breakfast."

"Yes, we will." Parker swatted at the naked butt on top of her. "Lets go."

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Just as the two were about to walk out the door Bailey's communicator went off. "Why don't you go on ahead and I will join you."

"Okay, I will get your plate ready." Parker kissed Bailey softly and headed to the make shift dinning room.

"Thank, love you." Bailey waited until the door before she answered the device in her hand. "Hello."

"Bailey honey how are you?" The rough voice asked.

Bailey smiled as she heard her fathers voice. "I am doing good Dad. How is everyone there?"

"Everyone here is fine. Just haven't heard from you in awhile so I thought I'd give you a buzz." Barry Cooper replied. "You know how your Mom gets."

Bailey nodded her head. "Yes, I do and I am sorry for not calling sooner. I have a new assignment and I have been busy."

"New assignment? What new assignment?" The elder Cooper asked with concern. "You aren't going to go fight again are you?"

"No, I am the new Guardian for Princess Parker." Bailey informed her Dad. "It's been a whole new experience for me."

"Wait a minute. Were you at the Palace when it was attacked by the Borealis?" Bailey's Dad asked.

Bailey knew she would get into a little bit of trouble for not informing her parents that she was there the night the Palace was attacked. "Yes, Dad. I was there."

"Oh my, why didn't you call us? Do you have idea what could have happened if they got a hold of you again? They would kill you." Barry stated as his emotions built up at the thought of loosing his daughter. "It nearly killed your mother and me the last time we watched them parade you around all beat up."

"I know Dad, but I had no clue they were going to be there. My new assignment calls for me to be in the situation where I might be caught, but that is better than having Parker being caught by them. It is my job and you and Mom know how much my job means to me." Bailey leaned up against the wall and covered her eyes with her free hand. "Please Dad, I really don't want to go through this with you now."

After a few minutes of silence Barry sighed. "You are right. Nothing we can do about it, but accept your decision. We just worry about you. We almost lost you once."

"I know Dad, and I love you and Mom. I just have to do what I am meant to do and right now it is to protect Parker and keep her safe." Bailey stated knowing it was hard on her parents. "I need to get going. How about I call you tomorrow?"

"Okay, sounds good. You can talk with your Mom. Maybe soon you can get some time off and come for a visit?" Barry asked hoping his daughter would come and see him and his wife.

"I would like that very much." Bailey smiled at the though of being home with all the familiar smells and sounds. "I will talk to you tomorrow. Bye Dad tell Mom I love her."

"I will and I love you." Barry acknowledged before he hung up.

Bailey closed the communicator and took a deep breath. She looked down at the small machine before she dropped it on the small table by the door. Then she hurried out the door and down the hallway to the dinning area.

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"That was good." Bailey groaned as she sat back and patted her stomach. "I haven't eaten that good since I left home."

"Glad you enjoyed it." Rose smiled over at the happy blonde. "So what do you two have planned?"

Parker noticed the glimmer in her Grandmother's eyes. "What do you mean?"

"Well, your Mom and Dad left early this morning to see about better accommodation for us since we cannot stay here." Rose took a sip of her coffee. "And I was just wondering what you two would be doing?"

"Why can't we stay here? It is far safer than anyplace you could go." Bailey asked a little confused as to why the Royal family would want to leave.

"Cause we will not hide from those bastards." Parker growled as she sat her fork down on her plate. "We have to show the people that we will not hide and run even if we are in danger."

The hairs on the back of Bailey's head stood on end. The thought of Parker deliberately putting herself in danger scared the crap out of her. "I don't like it."

"Doesn't mater what you like." Parker tossed her napkin onto the table. "Do you think the Guardian's are the only ones who can stand in front of danger?"

"No, but why put yourself in needless danger? The people of this world would understand." Bailey stated getting madder by the second.

Parker clenched her fingers together. "You have no idea what you are talking about. The people out there." She pointed to an open window that held a perfect view of the city in which the Royal family has lived in for centuries. "Would rather see a leader standing up and not running than cowering and being scared."

"Well I don't care what they want. I want you to stay here where it is relatively safe." Bailey stood up sending the chair back against the wall.

"Oh, don't you start pulling this crap on me. We may have spent the night together making love, but that doesn't mean you rule my life." Parker stood up as well and glared at Bailey. "Maybe we should just forget about what happened last night."

"Maybe we should." Jumped out of Bailey's mouth before she could stop it.

Parker looked at Bailey for several seconds before she stormed out of the room.

Bailey watched the person she loved walk out of the room as she tried to replay what just happened. "Damn it."

Rose couldn't believe what she had just witnessed. One minute they were laughing and joking and then the next yelling and storming off. She looked at the lost look Bailey wore as she stood there staring at the door Parker used to leave the room. "Damn I wish this war was over with."

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"I cannot believe she would do that." Parker mumbled as she walked down the hallway not even noticing her friend heading towards her. "She will not tell me what to."

"Who are you talking too?" Lynne asked as Parker got closer.

Parker stopped and looked at her friend. "Hey, Lynne what are you doing?"

"Just came over to see how you are since you haven't called me." Lynne replied.

Parker put her hands on her hips. "If I remember correctly we had a disagreement and you left."

"True, but aren't best friends suppose to forgive each other?" Lynne asked with a fake pout on her face. "You know I am a snob."

Parker tried not to laugh but the look on Lynne's face and the comment hit the right spot and she double over with laughter. "Oh, man I needed that."

Lynne walked up and wrapped her arm around Parker shaking shoulders. "So what have you been up too? I mean besides the almost getting killed during the attack on the Palace and all."

"Well, not too much more has been going on." Parker lied as her face turned a lovely shade of red.

"Now that color is new. What brought that on?" Lynne questioned as she walked with Parker to the sitting room across the hall.

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"Bailey?" Rose stood up and walked over to the silent woman. "Honey are you okay?"

Bailey shook her head. "I think I just made the biggest mistake of my life."

Rose wrapped an arm around Bailey's waist. "No, you two just had a disagreement that is all. Let her cool down and everything will be fine."

"I hope you are right." Bailey mumbled. "I just don't want her to be put in danger."

"Understandable, since you love her." Rose peeked up at the now smiling face.

"Yes, I do. With everything that I am. I do." Bailey acknowledged with a growing smile. "She makes my heart sing when ever I see her look at me."

"That is wonderful. I felt the same way when I met Parker's Grandfather. He was the most charming man I had ever seen. I fell for him hook line and sinker." Rose rubbed a necklace she had on.

"That is beautiful." Bailey gestured towards the piece of jewelry. "Did your husband give that to you?"

A single tear fell down Rose's face. She simply wiped it off with the back of her hand. "Yes, he did. The day before he died. It will always be my last memory of him and the love we shared."

"I don't think it will be your last memory." Bailey grabbed her seat and had the Queen mother sit. "Look at the King and Queen and the love they have. Plus look at Parker and her sister. If not for your love for the late King they would not be here. So the love you two have goes on and on. From one generation to the next."

"I think you are right." Rose nodded. She cupped the younger woman's face in front of her. "I think enough time has passed and you should go find your love."

"Yes, I agree. Will you be okay?" Bailey asked as she stood up.

Rose smiled at the caring woman. "Yes, I will be just fine." She patted the leg next to her. "Go on now."

"Yes, your Highness." Bailey slightly bowed before she rushed out of the room.

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"So what have you been up to?" Parker asked Lynne when the sat down.

Lynne shook her head. "Oh no you don't. Tell me what made you turn bright red."

"I can't." Parker stated looking everywhere but into her friends eyes

Lynne watched Parker for a few seconds. Then it hit her. "You slept with her didn't you?" She asked as she started to bounce up and down on the couch.

Parker covered her face with her hands and nodded her head.

"Damn girl, I guess you won the bet." Lynne sat back. "What do you want?"

Bailey walked into the room just as Lynne spoke, but the two seated woman didn't see her.

"What do you mean what do I want?" Parker slapped Lynne on the arm.

"You got Bailey to sleep with you and that was the bet." Lynne refreshed her friends memory. "What was it like?"

Parker laughed and shook her head. "You are such a bitch."

"Yes," Lynne agreed.

Bailey felt her heart break and her soul drown in misery. The only reason Parker had slept with her was cause of a petty bet, not love like she had said. She slowly walked out of the room and towards her bedroom. She knew from this minute on she couldn't stay here and be a joke to the Princess and her snobby friends.

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"You know if you don't believe me, then that is fine. I know what Bailey and I have is real and not just a fling." Parker stood up and looked down at Lynne. "I need to get going."

"Spend to much time away from your little love slave she will find someone new?" Lynne asked sarcastically .

Parker pinned Lynne with one hand on her shoulder. "I better never hear you say anything about Bailey again or you will be very sorry."

Lynne had never seen Parker react that way towards anyone but someone in her family. She knew at that moment that Parker's feelings for Bailey were true of heart and it made her mad. "Do you understand that by being with her it will bring down the entire structure that has been built."

"What in the hell does that mean?" Parker glared at Lynne.

Lynne shoved Parker's hand off her shoulder. "Like I said the other night. She is below you and by being with her she lowers your standing." Lynne stood up. "The people of this planet will not like the fact that the Princess is in love with a Guardian."

"Why would you even say that. Never has there been a standard of higher or lower class people. Each one of us is not more important than the other. We are equal."

"That is why you lived in a well furnished apartment while some live in a run down room with five other people." Lynne stated as she began to pace. "You just don't wish to see it."

"I agree that there are some people that live like that, but there are programs out there that are set up to help those people. My mother makes sure that they are run right and no one is turned down. No matter the situation." Parker stepped in front of her friend. "So the help is there and we do what we can. Shit we have people that go around to make sure that everyone is taken care of."

"This is a pretty big world. Don't you think some could be missed if they don't want to be found?" Lynne stepped even closer to Parker.

"Then that there is the problem. They don't want to be found then we can not help them." The Princess growled. "Now if you would excuse me I have to go and talk with the woman I love." She turned quickly and left the room.

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"Is General Denon in?" Bailey asked the receptionist sitting behind a metal brown desk.

"Yes, Captain he is. Do you have an appointment?" She asked as she looked at her little appointment book.

"No, ma'am. But I need to see him about something important." Bailey stated calmly even though her insides were jumping around.

The receptionist nodded and pressed a button on the intercom. "General, there is a Captain…." She looked at Bailey.

"Cooper." Bailey answered the silent question.

"Cooper here to see you." She smiled.

"Let her in." General Denon replied.

"Yes, sir." The receptionist pointed to the door. "You may go in."

"Thank you." Bailey grabbed her duffel bag and walked to the closed door. She knocked before she entered.

"Well Captain Cooper what brings you down here?" The General asked as he shuffled papers around on his desk.

"I am here to sign up for the new pilot position." Bailey stood straight as she saluted the older man.

General Denon looked up at her and frowned. "Did you not refuse this assignment yesterday? What has changed in such a short amount of time?"

"Well sir, I figure that I will be a great addition to the team. Plus my view from yesterday has drastically changed." Bailey answered trying not to let the feeling of her broken heart break through. "I want to go out there and fight."

"Well I would love to have you on our team." The General tossed the papers he had in his hand down on his messy desk. "Can you tell me what the drastic change is?"

Bailey took in a deep breath before she answered. "I thought my presence here was more important, but I was wrong." She pinched the bridge of her noise to stop the tears. "I let my heart make the decision yesterday. I shouldn't have done that."

"So you are telling me that your heart has come up with a different answer today? General Denon asked softly. "Can you tell me who and what happened?"

"Sir, I would like to keep that to myself if you please. She doesn't even realize what she has done to me. So I think it is best that I just leave." Bailey explained truthfully.

"If you're absolutely sure?" The General watched the slight nod from Bailey. "Okay then. We leave tomorrow at dawn to an undisclosed training facility. You will not have any contact with the outside world until after the training is finished. So I suggest you make whatever you need to get done get it done tonight."

"Yes, Sir." Bailey saluted the man.

"Have my receptionist give you all the details of where to be at tomorrow morning." General Denon ordered. "Now get going."

Thank you Sir," Bailey saluted the man again before she turned around and walked out of the office.

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Parker walked into the silent room and looked around. Seeing no sign of her lover she walked into the bedroom. The first thing she noticed was that the bed was made and an envelope sat on top of the pillows.

She walked over and sat down grabbing the off white envelope that had her name written across the front. She flipped it open wondering who it was from. "Guess I won't find out unless I open it."

Slowly she pulled back the tucked in flap and pulled out the single piece of paper.

Princess Parker,

I over heard your conversation with Lynne this morning. I didn't mean to, but I am glad I did. I thought you loved me, but instead I was made a fool of. Never in my life have I ever felt more used and abused. Did you and you dear friend Lynne had a good laugh at my expense since it will be the last. I just hope that someday you will come around and figure out what love is and not how to use it to win a bet.

I want to thank you for one thing. I will never trust anyone again and I owe that all to you. My heart was crushed and my soul is drowning and you're the cause of it.

So now you better go and gather what winnings you have accumulated from your win.

Bailey

"Oh my god," Parker gasped as tears fell down her face. She carefully held the note in between her finger looking it over and over again hoping that the words written would change. Yet they didn't change. They stayed the same broken words that ripped out her heart and tore her soul in two.

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"Good morning Captain." A soldier saluted Bailey as she walked into the waiting area.

"Morning, Corporal." Bailey saluted him back. She didn't feel like talking to anyone so she found a seat in the corner of the room and sat down. She looked out at the dark sky as it waited for the sun to pop up and brighten everything up, but one thing wasn't going to be bright for a long time. Her insides felt like some sort of darkness had settled where her heart once was and an empty shell where her soul once lived.

Several minutes passed and several other military personnel entered the room. Bailey watched as the nine men and two women talked amongst themselves quietly. Every so often one of her new team members would glance over at her then quickly look away when they would see that intense green eyes staring back at them.

Finally General Denon arrived. He gave each member a small packet that contained their secret training grounds. Bailey was happy to see that it would take her further away from the Princess. In fact it would take her to a new planet so that they could train without fear of the Borealis some how finding them.

"We leave in twenty minutes. If you need to make a call do so now. It will be your absolute last chance." General Denon stated as he looked from one person to the next.

Bailey went and sat back down in her chair. The room grew silent as all the other quickly made their way to the communication area.

"Captain Cooper, may I sit?" General Denon asked as he pointed to the empty chair across from Bailey.

"Please, sir." Bailey gestured for the man to sit. "What can I do for you?"

"Well, I had a late night visitor last night." The man looked over at Bailey.

Bailey shrugged her shoulders. "And that concerns me how?"

"It was Princess Parker." Denon answered softly. "She wanted to know if you had come by to see me."

Bailey's grip on the chairs armrest tightened. "Did you tell her?"

"No," The General shook his head. "Let me tell you why she tried."

Bailey closed her eyes. "Why?"

"She said that you and her had a very big misunderstanding." The General reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a white envelope. "She asked me to give this to you."

Bailey opened her eyes and stared at the object in the General's hand. Thousands of reason's passed through her head as to why she should just have the General toss it into the garbage, but only one thought as to why she should read it. "Cause I do love her no matter what she did."

"Than you, Sir." She held onto the envelope like it would dissolve from the sweaty touch of her fingers.

"Do what you have to do Captain." The general said as he stood up and walked out of the room.

"What should I do?" Bailey asked herself out loud before she opened the letter.

My Dearest Bailey,

I know you don't want to hear from me now, but I need to explain.

Yes, Lynne and I had a bet going, but that was before I fell in love with you. No I am not lying when I tell you that. You own my heart and soul. My body has never known love like you before.

I have told Lynne that you were not a bet. She disagrees and thinks I will come around. I told her to leave and to never come back. I don't want friends like her around me. She doesn't see the love I have for you as a strength but only a weakness.

How can love be a weakness? It is the strongest emotion we feel.

I know I am rambling and all, but my mind is so muddled. All I think of is you and your touch. The way you smelled after we made love. I just want to never forget.

If you believe on thing I say in this letter, please let it be this.

I met you and you Conquered my heart and made it yours…your love for me captured my soul and it will never let go.

Parker

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Parker paced in front of her father's desk. "I need to know where she is."

King Aaron nodded his head. "I know you do. You have said that several times in two minutes." He stood up and walked over to his daughter. "Like I said. I have no clue where they are at."

"You are the King and you could find out." Parker yelled as she grabbed a hold of her father's shoulders. "I have to talk with Bailey. I love her and she needs to know that."

Aaron stepped closer to Parker and wrapped his arms around Parker. "I know you do, but you know I cannot find this out just because I am the king. Some things are just better left to a few people to know."

"But you are the King." Parker mumbled into her father's shoulder as fresh tears ran down her checks. "You're the King." She repeated.

A small woman opened the door and knocked softly. "Excuse me, Your Highnesses, but Princess Parker you have a transmission coming."

"I really don't want to talk with anyone. Could you please take a message?" Parker asked as she wiped the tears off her face.

"I tried to tell the person that you asked not to be disturbed, but she said it was urgent and this was her last chance to be able to talk to you." The secretary stated.

"Maybe you better find out who it is." King Aaron suggested. "Would you please have it transferred into here, Ezra."

"Yes, your Highness." Ezra bowed slightly and backed out of the room.

"Now come over here and see whoever this is. I am not going to promise anything, but I might be able to find out if you can write to Bailey." Aaron kissed the top of his daughter's head. "I will leave you be."

"Thank Dad. If I can just write to her again and let her know how much she means to me she may one day believe me again." Parker smiled up at her Dad. "I will never stop until she believes me."

"I have no doubt that you will succeed. After all you are my daughter." Aaron squeezed Parker's shoulder. "Now get to whoever wants to talk with you."

"Yes, Dad." Parker took in a deep breath and let it out slowly. Then she reached over at activated the screen and waited for the figure to become clearer.

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Bailey stood there waiting. General Denon had informed everyone that it was about time to load up and head out. She had tried every single number she had on the Princess and none had brought her the face she wanted to see. She figured that she would try the King's number as a long shot.

"Please hold as your transmission is being redirected to the King." The voice said before the screen went black

Bailey sighed and closed her eyes. Knowing she would have to leave and could only leave a message she lowered her head in defeat. "Damn it."

"Bailey?" Parker whispered as her face materialized on the screen and she saw Bailey sitting there with her eyes closed.

Bailey's head snapped up and she looked into the blue eye she loved. "I got your note."

Parker smiled as fresh tears ran down her face. "I am so sorry. Lynne is a bitch and I should have never even made a stupid bet like that." She ran a shaky hand through her hair. "Please forgive me?"

Bailey placed her hand flat on the screen. "I do forgive you and I am sorry I didn't stick around and confront you face to face, but I was so mad and hurt that I couldn't face you."

Parker held her hand up to her screen and placed it over Bailey's. "I understand and will forever hate myself for hurting you so. Please come back."

Bailey shook her head. "I can't, because you were right. I need to finish this fight with the Borealis. They need to be stopped and I am going to be on the team that will do just that."

Parker understood what Bailey was saying. She didn't really like it, but she wasn't going to try and stop the small blonde from doing what she felt she had to do. "You follow your heart and do what you must."

"My heart will always lead to you." Bailey stated matter of fact.

Parker covered her mouth and cried. "I love you and will be here waiting for you when you return."

"I love you too." Bailey replied softly.

"Captain Cooper? We need to leave." General Denon yelled into the now empty room.

"Coming sir," Bailey answered. "Time for me to go."

"Looks like it." Parker nodded. "Come home soon."

"I will, I promise." Bailey stood up and bowed. "You are my Princess after all and I must follow your orders."

"It's not an order from your Princess, but one from the woman who's heart you hold." Parker kissed the screen. "Love you."

Bailey kissed her fingers and placed them on her heart and walked out of the room knowing Parker was watching her every step of the way.

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Concluded in Part Three…

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