Hello there ! Me again, for Sanctuary, again xD Strangely, it's the only fandom where I translate my story o.o I don't know why. Maybe it's because for me, translating it's a really difficult work. Especially when the correction arrive after three days or more and there is so many words in red -_-. It's discouraging me xD I hope that my english will improve with this story.
So, I will try to respect characther's personnalities of all my best.
Title: When the past strikes back.
Genre: Family, Romance, Dark Romance, Friendship, Adventure.
Rating: for the moment K+ and I don't think it will be more than that.
Characters: Ashley, Will, Helen, Henry, Big Guy.
N.B: I like to know what you think of my story, but I don't want insults or others xD It's useless to be irrespectful with author xD
N.B. 2: I want to say that I don't follow the original time base of the serie. I create some and some I keep it, but don't try to find the element in chronological order or you will lost yourself in xD
N.B 3: Verry Important: I'm so sorry for my english writing, but I hope that the correction and the story will be enough for forgiveness.
Good reading.
Thanks to DZR who corrected this chapter.
Chapter 1: Family Atmosphere
Ashley looked over at her mother from where she was comfortably seated, sipping a glass of water. It had been a long time since it had been just the two of them together, alone. She raised her glass, as though about to toast.
-So, satisfied?
-As always Ashley, there were never any doubts.
The two women were sitting in Helen Magnus' office. Earlier that morning, Helen had asked Ashley to join her. She wanted to discuss details of the mission undertaken by Ashley the day before. As usual, she had nothing negative to tell her about it. Ashley had done her job well and besides which, she had returned uninjured. Each time she got hurt during a mission, Helen felt guilty. As if she sent her own daughter to the slaughter, especially since the incident a few weeks ago.
-It's expected Mom, perfection is our particular expertise, said Ashley smiling.
It had been three weeks since Ashley had become aware of her real father. Helen would have preferred it if she had never met him. He came back in their lives so brutally and suddenly: kidnapping his own daughter to achieve his goals. It was not the best way to tell Ashley that her father was not really dead.
At least, now, she no longer had to fear John. The poison that he had injected into himself was too powerful for him to survive. It was a load off her shoulders now that Ashley was safe. Even if, deep in her soul, Helen hoped he was still alive.
-Who mentioned anything about perfection? Helen joked, smiling. The material damages are quite high considering you call it a perfect mission.
Ashley feigned a sulk.
-Mom! What could I do? It was a reptilian with explosive glands. It's not my fault if they like to blow up moving targets.
Helen raised an eyebrow. Her plea was rather pathetic but, she had to admit that the explosive property of the creature was very interesting
-I actually noticed fuel fluid properties inside its mouth.
Ashley raised her eyebrows, sceptical.
-So why it didn't explode? asked Ashley, who wished that it had.
-The liquid was protected by an airtight membrane attached to the tongue. That is how the explosive process should exit the mouth. That would prevent the reptile itself from being affected by the combustion.
Ashley grimaced with disgust.
-Charming.
-It's for protection. Like venom for snakes, added Helen.
-Yes, but snakes use it for killing their prey too, observed Ashley, relaxing into the comfortable seat in front of her mother.
-We still know nothing about the eating habits of our new resident, it's a good thing you didn't kill it.
-Wasn't 'cause the will was lacking, whispered Ashley. Her mother heard, but only smiled.
-I didn't have time to check but did you bring me all the stuff I asked for?
-Yes Mom. Nest and eggs, and Henry has collected some fluid from this thing, Ashley assured her with a disgusted look on her face.
-Good, thank you, said Helen smiling. We have to know if there are any more of this species roaming free. They're too dangerous to be around human beings.
-American abnormals?
-No, imported.
The two women exchanged a look for a moment, knowing what that might mean, especially if there were eggs. They must have found the baby and either the mother or the father. So, logically, there must be another of these creatures loose in the streets of their city.
-Oh crap...this means I have to go out again...
They burst out laughing. This little moment of joy relaxed them. Helen had never thought that her relationship with Ashley could be so close. Since John, they had become distanced from each other. This laugh had the effect of a soothing balm to her heart.
-Oh yes, my girl!
Silence fell comfortably. Helen began to type on her keyboard. She wanted to finish the research she had been doing before the arrival of her daughter in her office. Ashley was checking the condition of her nails, saying that a good shower would do her a lot of good. She would have taken it the day before if she had not had to control the creature, give it a sedative and lock it in a cage. Not to mention the nest, eggs and other horrors that she had to bring back to her mother. At the end of it all, she had only one desire, sleep. It didn't take much time to close her eyes last night.
Three knocks at the door, broke the comfortable quiet.
-Come in!
Will Zimmerman came in, apologizing for disturbing them. Helen assured him there was no problem. Ashley smiled, amused.
-You've come to congratulate me on my work? She asked, smugly. The profiler just smiled and took the seat offered to him by Magnus.
-You don't need it, he answered with smile, amused. He turned his head towards Helen. Magnus? I came for the sewage Croal (1) record. London insists on having it.
Helen Magnus smiled as she clicked on the button "enter" on her keyboard.
-London will soon stop bothering you Will. I've just send it. There were some details I had to check, but I admit that London likes immediate attention, Helen assured, shaking her head and smiling.
-The leader of London's Sanctuary likes your attention Mom, Ashley corrected, amused.
Not understanding the inside joke, Will preferred to make no comment.
-It's no bother at all, Magnus. I just didn't want to disturb your work because of me or Henry.
-Ooooh, he's such a good boy, Ashley pointed out, mockingly.
-Thank you for paying attention Will, but it's not necessary. Helen gave him a smile.
Will returned the smile and turned towards Ashley.
-So, your mission was good, he queried.
-Dr. Zimmerman, what insight! I never thought that you could solve such a riddle! Honestly, you've surprised me. We should hire you ... oops! True that you're already at our service.
Helen cannot help but smile. Since John, those moments of lightness made her feel better.
-At your service? Will asked, unsure about the comment.
-Of course! We needed someone to do the worst and most boring jobs.
-I thought they were yours.
She sent him a sullen look.
-No, too late! We saved them for you!
Cutting short their discussion, Big Guy came into the room carrying a tray with three steaming cups of tea. He served Helen and Ashley first, then served Will who gave him a grateful smile in response. When Magnus thanked him, he left the room without saying a word.
Will didn't know why, but he was still not very comfortable when he was in the same room as Helen's faithful servant. Despite this, he trusted him, and knew if ever the Sanctuary came to be attacked, he was sure that the Big Guy would protect him. At least, he thought so.
-Are you okay Will? Ashley asked, bringing him back to reality.
-Hum...yes... he answered, a little bit lost in his thoughts, sipping his tea.
-Are you in love with Big Guy?
Will jumped up and spat out what he had been about to swallow. Ashley laughed and Helen just smiled. The profiler looked towards her, without knowing how to react.
-Now we know you're back with us and that maybe I'm right, Ashley joked, even if her gaze was serious.
Nobody had ever managed to surprise him as much Ashley had done. His entry into this strange world had been a shock to many of the habits gained in his old life.
-Magnus? The voice of Henry came from Helen's walkie-talkie.
-Yes Henry? Helen responded, worried. When Henry called her this way, it was usually something important, so he didn't have to waste time coming to the office.
-First, I wanted to tell you that there was a problem with the fuses in the basement. I sent the Big Guy to check it.
Helen nodded. Obviously, she suspected that this was not the real problem. He normally wouldn't have even mentioned it. In fact, she suspected him of wanting to gain time.
-Did I mention that the appliances you gave me didn't yield the best results I've ever seen? Have you taken a look at the list I made you?
She smiled. This man was adorable. Just like her daughter. In fact, her relationship with Henry was certainly more than a boss and his employee. She had such an instinct to protect him, no matter what.
-Yes, I've analyzed it Henry, but I am certain this is not the reason you called me. Get to the point please.
-Well. The detectors are recordingsome strange energy readings. Fluctuations of energy, I've never seen before. The energy just disappears, comes back and disappears again.
-Can you send me the results?
-Already done, you should receive it ... now
An alert informed Helen that a message had just arrived in her computer. She opened the file and watched carefully what Henry had pretty well described. The curves of the fluctuations were completely irregular.
-What the...said Ashley and Will with one voice.
-Henry, said Helen, suddenly worried. Where did the sensors record this fluctuation?
-Wait a few seconds, I'll take a look ... There was a short silence. Uh ... I don't understand why, but it seems that the energy is moving.
-Yes, but from where to where Henry? she asked, getting increasingly worried. She tried not to show panic in front of the others, but these facts sounded familiar.
-The energy is located ... They heard Henry swear. It's coming from your office Magnus. But why haven't I seen it before! He complained to himself. Energy particles are collecting together and moving towards the entrance of the Sanctuary. He swore again. It's teleportation! I don't know why I didn't see this before, but it's clear now. It has the same characteristics as the fluctuations we recorded three weeks ago. Someone, or something, is trying to teleport near the Sanctuary, but can't enter. It must be said that the shield is active and ...
Helen was not listening anymore, her eyes were fixed on her daughter. Did she understand it too? Did she guess who it was? The look of horror on Ashley's face proved her right. Both of them knew very well who was behind the fluctuations now. Helen hid her reaction, vainly hoping she was mistaken ...
-Magnus, are you listening to me? ...
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So what will hapen next ? Stay tuned xD
Maybe my chapter will be a long time between each other. It's the time I need for translating them xD Sorry xD