Long Shadows and Forgotten Memories

by jd009

Who was I? That's what their all asking me, the answer, I don't know... I was born to be a weapon to destroy my captors enemies, especially the great Helen Magnus. A women who had walked the face of the Earth for more than a century. Except I was on the run, but now it seems the only person who can help me figure out my past is a guy who supposed to be dead...Nikola Tesla.

1. Chapter 1

Prologue

1994

It had never meant to happen the way it did. She was never supposed to have ended up like this. One lousy mistake and this was how she ended up. Nearly over 100 years ago she had vowed to stay out of the spotlight, not to interfere, so now she had no choice but to turn to him again for help. That was how she ended up in front of the UK Sanctuary door 1995. James, he was the only person alive who knew that she was from the future that a future Helen Magnus existed. She snuck in late one night after disabling the security. She needed James's help. She went to his study first, where she found him up late working on his latest theories and stacks of paperwork that still had to be filed. She snuck into the room and knocked gently. James was startled and dropped the notebook he was holding.

"Amos I told you unless it was an emergency please don't bother me." He said turning around only to be surprised by Helen Magnus standing there. His eyes opened and he walked slowly towards her.

"Helen…" James trailed off.

"James, I'm sorry to disturb you this late, I need some help with this problem I have and I was wondering if you could help me?" Helen tried to sound like it was official business. James came forward and hugged her.

"So you decided to come all the way over to England in the middle of the night. Somehow I think it's more than simple help Helen, what's really going on?" He asked. Helen couldn't help it all the emotional turmoil she had felt since she had found came out and she started to sob onto his shoulder. Obviously he looked surprised but held her.

"I-it was a m-mistake… I-I never meant for it to happen. I lost control and I am so stupid." She choked out between sobs.

"What Helen, what happened?" James asked more firmly.

"James, I'm pregnant." Helen whispered. This shocked James he jumped back slightly.

"What can I do to help Helen?" He asked gently as possible as Helen dried her eyes.

"I need you freeze the embryo, like you did with Ashley. Please James you're my last chance. I can't carry this baby to term and no one may ever find out, especially not Nikola." Helen pleaded stepping back from him. James was silent for a moment taking in what she had said and Helen had a feeling she had said too much.

"Nikola, what's this got to do with him?" James asked then from Helen's stifled gasp he continued. "You slept with him didn't you. So that would make this foetus half-vampire. Oh Helen…" James trailed off.

"Bloody hell James, so what, it's not like it's a crime! Besides it was a mistake and no one is ever going to find out about this, so please will you help me or not?" Helen shouted. James nodded.

"It's not my place to judge. But do you not think that Nikola should have some say in this? Please Helen think about this." James urged, but Helen had already made up her mind.

"No, I'm sorry." She replied.

"Fine let me see what I can do." James said as he and Helen walked down to the medical bay.

"Thank you James you don't know what this means to me old friend." Helen said solemnly. James nodded but could only wonder about the consequences of her decision one day in the future.