Lehet
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Post by Lehet on Jul 6, 2012 22:12:48 GMT -6
He'd been asleep, little else to do as he waited, when the gentle and persistent nudge kept pressing against him.
As he grew more alert, he felt her. The gentle peace that pervaded his body told him it was only her. ~~Nerise~~ he sent softly to her,
He felt her gasp of relief, her voice seeming to melt against his mind, in and through him. Where she was, the beacon, Mera, the stranger woman, all relayed to him as he listened.
He'd made his way back to Jali and checked the readouts. Same, always the same.
~I will come Nerise, soon....I promise~~
Neri smiled, feeling his reassurance and promises. She knew him within and without, knew his promise was as binding as any oath given on Earth. Even more binding, she thought.
Gradually, she ushered Mera from the ship, through the water and to the shore. Something, kept tugging her from within. Her hand quickly grasped by Mera as they walked along the beach. The insistent tugging of her hand by Mera drew her along. Whatever it was, Mera seemed to know where to go.
Nhali grew suddenly still, her hands still resting upon Jason's waist as he leaned forward across his arms. She shook her head, not knowing what or where, after all, she was ten when she last walked outside the hospital.
~Come, we must find her, . . hurry, Neri...hurry!!~ the voice she had begun to know so well spoke inside her mind. She glanced around, searching....
Searching for what, or who, she didn't know.
"Drive....drive..." she whispered, reaching out across his shoulder to point in an southeast direction.
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moadeep
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Post by moadeep on Jul 6, 2012 22:19:53 GMT -6
He was a little surprised to receive a response, much less something solid. He hesitated for a moment, then shrugged. He'd already been monumentally stupid, why stop now? "Alright, that direction is as good as any." He swept back into motion, driving in the indicated direction. This was a weird, weird day, hopefully he'd survive it! He chuckled, then stopped. Okay, considering the upside down way the day had gone, maybe joking about survival wasn't the wisest. He settled in for the drive, alert for any directions from his passenger.
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Nhali
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Post by Nhali on Jul 7, 2012 12:03:35 GMT -6
They rolled up to the shoreline road. As they crested the hill, the ocean spread out before them. The road, dusted with sand, meandered down and parallel to the water. In the distance, they could see two figures moving from the surf and to the shore.
She gasped, tensing against his back.
Mera, tugging hard at Neri's hand, suddenly stopped. Neri felt her tense and draw in a sharp breath as she looked towards the hill that rose slightly at a distance.
"Sister?" Neri asked Mera as she shielded her eyes to look at the people on the motor scooter.
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Post by Neri on Jul 16, 2012 1:12:59 GMT -6
As she and Mera stood on the shoreline, a deep sadness swept through them. An ache unable to be assuaged drew breath from lungs and deep sorrow pierced hearts.
"Mother..." they whispered to each other before casting a frantic look to the couple upon the road.
As one, they gripped their hands tightly together and ran for the road.
Neri was determined, if she had to....no, there was no had to.... she would, she decided. She would.
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moadeep
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Post by moadeep on Jul 16, 2012 14:34:47 GMT -6
The slight figure tensing at his back had Jason looking around frantically. When he didn't see any big, burly men running to tackle him, he relaxed. He glanced around again, then squinted at the beach and the two figures headed towards them. He peered back over his shoulder, "Friends of yours? Or should we be running?"
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Nhali
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Post by Nhali on Jul 17, 2012 2:34:30 GMT -6
Shaking her head, she slowly slipped from the scooter. Her hand rested upon his shoulder as she watched the two women running towards them.
Her words were as slow as her hand moving from his shoulder as she replied, "No, I...I..." He felt the weight of her hand removed from his shoulder as she took a step towards the women and hesitated just in front of the scooter.
"I ..think..." her slow and slightly confused, "I think I know....them"
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moadeep
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Post by moadeep on Jul 17, 2012 2:47:25 GMT -6
"Well then..." He got off the scooter and gently removed her helmet, setting his beside it on the seat, "Perhaps we should go meet them?"
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Nhali
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Post by Nhali on Jul 17, 2012 13:41:42 GMT -6
She turned slightly to look at him as the helmet was taken from her. Her tremulous smile was brief, however, as she glanced back to the women.
She took a step towards their direction, then hesitated and looked back at Jason. "I...." it was clear she wasn't sure where to go, what to do. He felt her hand gripping his tightly as the two women moved up the rise and came into clear view.
"Hello, please, don't be afraid" Neri said as they finally saw the other couple clearly. Seeing the woman step behind the man brought a sadness to her eyes. "please, I'm Neri...and this is,.."
Nhali peered around Jason's shoulder and replied, "Mera".
Mera drew to a halt, her motion stopping Neri. Their eyes met, then looked at the woman. "Yes, Mera..." Mera dropped hold of Neri's hand and walked to the couple.
"I'm Mera....." An armslength away from the scooter, she stopped and waited. "I'm Mera," she repeated softly.
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moadeep
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Post by moadeep on Jul 17, 2012 16:17:02 GMT -6
He peered at the girl hiding behind him, then the girl standing in front. "Umm...Hello Mera," he hesitated, "Pleased to meet you?" He shook his head and peered over at the other woman who'd called herself Neri, "I'm Jason. This is Nhali. Only...I suppose you might already know that, since she knows you I think?" He felt silly that all of his statements were turning into questions, but it had been an odd day. He'd not woken up thinking he was going to stage a breakout and end up surrounded by women at the beach. He sighed unconsciously, of course, this wasn't quite the preferred scenario of beach beauties.
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Post by Neri on Jul 17, 2012 16:30:58 GMT -6
((hehe...poor Jason...))
Neri smiled at him as she replied, "Yes, of a sort I think. It is very kind of you to look after Nhali." Neri stepped closer, canting a quick glance at Mera as Nhali stepped even further behind Jason.
~~Sister...~~ she mentally encouraged Mera before taking a step back. It seemed clear Nhali didn't want anyone close to her. But perhaps Mera..
Mera nodded, holding her hand out to Nhali. "Please, I have been looking for you. I need your help." She glanced back at Neri briefly before continuing, "We both need your help."
Nhali looked down at Mera's hand, half moving to her but still lingering behind Jason.
"Please, I will not hurt you. No one will ever hurt you again," Mera said earnestly. She met Jason's eyes, speaking to him. "Please"
Neri watched the trio, waiting, her very being on edge.
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Post by moadeep on Jul 17, 2012 16:44:10 GMT -6
Jason was confused, but that was par for the course today. He bowed his head and ran his fingers through his hair, then glanced up at this 'Mera'. He examined her face, intent. Looking at her face he thought he detected a hint of the confusion that was Nhali's state of being thus far. He glanced back at Nhali. "Nhali," He reached back, carefully, slowly, gently, and put his arm around her shoulder, pulling her forward, "Nhali, you're the only person who can answer her. It's your help they want, and it's your decision to make." He looked inside himself and was puzzled by the depth of the protectiveness he felt for this poor mite he barely knew.
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Post by Neri on Jul 17, 2012 17:14:14 GMT -6
Neri nearly held her breath as Jason pulled Nhali towads Mera. She did hold her breath as he gave Nhali the decision.
Mera continued to stand still, hand outstretched to the couple.
Nhali looked into Mera's eyes, then nodded slowly. "I'm not crazy. I didn't ..I...." she continued to hold tightly to Jason as she raised a tentative arm, reaching to Mera.
Neri drew in a slight breath, holding it as the women's fingers touched. A sharp spark emitted from their fingertips, sending both stepping back.
"I did not; I am sorry." Mera said even as Nhali spoke, "I didn't, I'm sorry."
"oh dear," Neri whispered as she moved between the two of them. She met Jason's eyes, quickly asking, "Do you wish to come with her?" her gaze flicking to Nhali as she gave him his own choice. Mera and Nhali gripped their hand into a fist, looking at it then each other with the same expression.
"Do you wish to go," Neri asked again as a piercing alarm sounded from the direction of the hospital. The sound drew their attention and Neri knew it had to be now.
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Post by moadeep on Jul 17, 2012 17:30:27 GMT -6
((poor poor Jason indeed. Does not know what he's being asked )) Jason's eyes widened at the spark, his eyes bouncing between the two women like a ping-pong ball. He felt entirely out of his depth. He barely registered Neri's question, then looked up to meet her eyes. His head jerked as he heard the alarm and profanities fell from his lips like water. "We need to go NOW. Quickly!" He said with a slight hint of panic.
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Post by Neri on Jul 17, 2012 17:41:02 GMT -6
Neri smiled at his words. Her right hand gripped Mera's, her left grabbing Jason as Nhali clung to his other arm.
"sister..." she whispered before looking to Jason. "Do not be afraid", she said quickly as Mera told Nhali not to be afraid.
A breath of a moment later they were surrounded by an ocean blue light. The light brightened, causing them to close their eyes. A moment beyond that, Neri felt the firm metal plating of the ship beneath her feet. She dropped her hand from Mera's as Mera moved to catch Nhali.
"It is ok. Do not be afraid," Mera said to Nhali as she grabbed the womans sleeved arms. Gently leading her to one of the seats, she kept repeating. "Do not be afraid."
Neri stood watching them for a second, then looked back at Jason.
"They won't find us here." she said with a slight smile. "Welcome to our...little ship" she said with a half gesture.
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Post by moadeep on Jul 17, 2012 17:48:39 GMT -6
Jason's eyes widened, then rolled back in his head as he fell to the floor.
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