Days Gone By
A Master and Commander Fanfic
Young Katrina Aubrey learns about her history, and takes an unexpected journey into the past.
Introduction
Staring up at the cloud-streaked summer sky, I contemplated my problem. A problem it was. I had never been a stellar student, but this was a bit too far. I had failed, and would have to repeat tenth grade. I looked at the envelope in my hand, addressed to Samuel and Charlotte Aubrey, my parents. I could see their reaction now. Dad would shake his head, and say in that knowing tone, "Katrina Louise Aubrey..." And Mum would put her hands on her face and glide out of the room. And I would have to go to summer school. My feet scuffed the gravel on our long, windy driveway. I just couldn't focus on school. My eyes would always turn to the window, longing to be out there, free. And it had been the worst this year. Our house came into view around the bend. How I wished that I could just disappear, or melt into the ground beneath my feet.
And, strangely enough, that's what I did.
