No Beta! All mistakes are mine, but just the mistakes. All characters and the series sadly are not.
After Sanctuary ended I was in the mood to create my own "end". This is my first FF. I will post it in German and English. So please review and let me know what you think about it!
Why now?
Will was speechless and that really happens rarely. The new Sanctuary looks and magnificently. He would have expected a lot, but not that! How could she build a new underground Sanctuary without telling him, without him noticing anything? Overwhelming! Although we are talking about Helen Magnus after all, it should not surprise him.
"Come on Will, I show you around." Said Magnus with her sly, my knees are getting wobbly smile.
"I would be pleased." Was the only think he could say. His thoughts were still processing that she is still alive. She is all right and looks sexy as ever. God how much he had missed her!
"Do we want to start at the living area or at the Sanctuary itself?" She asks with a questioned face.
"Ahm maybe the living area first, I don`t feel up to the rest right now. I still try to get myself to think, that this is not just a dream." He said and saw a knowingly smile on her face.
"I am sorry Will, if there would have been the possibility to let you know earlier, I would have done.
But his all is way too important and the risk was too big." She looked at him apologetically.
Right now he would forgive her everything. He was so happy that she is well and alive.
He smiled and said: "It is ok Magnus, but we need have to find a better solution for the future. I want to be your equal partner and not just the protégé. But we can talk about that later, now I would like to know were my room is. The last few weeks were exhausting and long and I guess I have a lot to process."
"I think you are right, we have to discuss a lot. But some of it can`t wait. We should go to my office first. I promise to make it short. My dear friend will bring us a little snack and some tee."
"Is the Big Guy ok? I thought he didn`t make it!" Now the usual excitement was back in his face.
"Yes he is all right. He had to take a lot, but he's a tough one." She said a bit wistfully. It gets increasingly more difficult to accept that other people get into danger, because of her. She is so sick of burying her family and friends.
Will could see the dark thoughts in her eyes. He turned serious and looked her straight in the eye as he answered her: "Don`t blame yourself! It is not your fault, every one of us knows the risks and is willing to take it. Because what we are doing is important!"
Her gaze become soft and more cheerful again. "Thank you Will, I think that was what I needed tight now." Said Magnus when she stopped in front of a door.
Will had not noticed that they had entered the building, until they were now standing in front of her office door. She must have seen his confused look, because she said: "We will do a detailed tour tomorrow, when you have slept properly."
"Do I look that bad?" asked Will with smile on his lips.
"Let`s say, you look like you could use a good night sleep." She answered smiling herself.
They entered her office. Will stayed at the entrance and overlooked the room. It looked completely different to the old one. Much more modern, but not less chic. It was still very cozy and familar. But differently. They sit on the couch and at the same moment Biggy came in.
"Big Guy!" Will jumped on his feet and greeted him happily. "I`m so happy that you`re ok."
"Thanks." Grunted Biggy laconic as ever.
Magnus smiled at the familiar and well-missed banter. "Thank you for bringing the snack, Old Friend." She said and the Big Guy left without a word, just with his usual grunts, the room.
Magnus took her tea and sipped at the cup. Thereby she saw Will in the eyes and thought about how to start this conversation. It wasn`t an easy one and an important topic.
"I think it is the best if I say right away what I need to discuss with you. Now that the Sanctuary is working from underground, is a complete secrecy important. I mean more consequent than so far. We need to be more careful with whom we share or secret and live. Just the people who a directly involved in our work, are allowed to know about this place and that i`m still alive. This place must be concealed from public at any price." Will looked at her aghast. "You mean that I have to hide that all from Abby, right?"
"Yes." After it was out, she stopped breathing. She was so curious about his reaction.
Will got furious. "But you do realize that this makes the relationship with her not easier, right? Or are you trying to say that I have to decide between a life down here or up there?"
"Of course not Will, even if that would simplify it. The situation with Abby is the most delicate, if you think of where and with whom she works. If you tell her, you not only bring our entire existence in danger, but also her live. It must be obvious to you!" Magnus tried to appease him.
But Will was not to appease. "So here we are again, you still don`t trust me! You doubt me and my knowledge of human. What else do I have to give up to make you happy? Huh? I bet your old friend Tesla is inaugurated and he curses a lot more trouble than Abby or anybody else! Or do you have a problem with me having a private live? Just because you don't have a live outside of work, doesn't mean nobody else should have one." He shouted at her. What he just said was unfair and wrong. Will recognized that as so as he looked in her eyes. Dear God, not again! Why do I do keep doing that? He thought when he realized how much he did hurt her again. He was immediately sorry for what he said but couldn`t take it back. He just could hope that she will forgive him once again. For real he would give up everything for her, even Abby. Why does he act like a total arse?
Instead of blaming him, she just said in a calm tone. "You are right Will, I demand a lot from you. I do trust you, but I don`t trust Abby and this is something I can`t ignore. This all is way too important. This is my live and my patients and my work have top priority. You are also right with Nikola. He will be inaugurated, but just because this is also his home, like for every other abnormal. I think it is time to show you your room, so that you can get some rest. We can talk tomorrow again." And with that she stood up and walked to the door.
Will just wanted to start to apologize, but Magnus shook his head almost imperceptibly and continued walking.
Will followed her, noticeably uncomfortable in his own skin. This woman has been through a lot, and instead of being her friend he keep upsetting her. When they arrived at his room, it just got worse. When he saw with how much work she had decorated his new home. So many details showed him how much she knows and care about him.
"I hope you like it and will feel home like in the old one. Good night Will." With that she just left and let him alone with his thoughts.
I somehow need to make up for this, he thought. But how? ...
Ok, that was the first chapter. Hope my spelling and grammar wasn`t too bad… Try to post the next chapter soon! Please review! Hanna xoxo