Light to Darkness, Darkness to Light

Light to Darkness, Darkness to Light

Part Two: Stormy

Chapter One

            Stormy looked down at Rainbow and brushed through the girl's golden hair. She was asleep in a few minutes so Stormy laid her down and pulled the covers up over her. As she watched her, she thought over what she had said, and put her hand on her flat belly. Was it possible?

             She sighed deeply. How could she become a mother? She was so tomboyish and her patience was seriously lacking. She could see Rainbow as a mother. She could see MoonGlo a mother and pretty much any of the other girls as mother. Buddy she could see as a father and Brian too. But not her.

            But then, she remembered what had happened that fall. She had a few months before winter in which she and SkyDancer wondered around the universe, determining which places needed more snow or rain.  She and SkyDancer had been getting ready to leave when Lady Brite appeared to her. Her message was brief and swift.

            "Pass the generation on Stormy."

            She had touched Stormy's belly and then vanished.

            Stormy sighed and laid back against Rainbow's headboard as she remembered that event about four months ago.

* * *

            "faster SkyDancer!"

            Stormy let her long violet hair fly behind her as she rode through the clouds. She and her stallion were searching through the universe, surveying. Winter was in a little less than a month so they decided to decide where to make snow and rain or where to simply lower the temperature. They were in space now, headed towards the other planets. They had never before been interrupted so Stormy nearly fell off when SkyDancer halted.

            "SkyDancer! What's-"

            She stopped immediately. She now saw what her horse had seen first.

            The voice came to her then,

            "What are you doing in my territory, female?"

            Stormy's anger boiled and her horse whimpered, as he knew his mistress was pretty miffed now.

            The voice answered,

            "This is my land and what right do you have barging in, like you were invited!"

            Stormy narrowed her eyes at her rival.

            He was not particularly tall but was still a good five inches taller than her. His hair was midnight black and fixed in a swept back style, revealing a high brow. His eyes were bigger than hers and deep violet, nearly black. He wore tight leather black pants and a white shirt with a black vest. He had a black belt, complete with a silver lightning belt buckle.

            He rode a black mare, with white mane and tail. She had her eye on SkyDancer while the stallion tried to hide his blush. Their two occupiers however could not have been angrier.

            Stormy tossed her hair back,

            "Who are you and who do you think you are, ordering me around?"

            He grinned, arrogantly.

            "My name is Thunder, my mare's Typhoon. As to my right, I rule that very planet." He pointed to large planet beneath them. Stormy remembered Brian calling it Jupiter.

            "Oooo, you rule a big planet…I'm SO scared." Stormy intoned sardonically. Her nemesis narrowed his eyes and with a clap summoned up a sword of lightning. He pointed it at her. In answer, she stepped off SkyDancer and summoned up a spear of lightning for herself. The two faced off while their two steeds exchanged worried glances.

            Typhoon worried for her master. She did not know this young woman but it was very obvious that she was a spitfire and could fend for herself. She also had the eyes of one that was anything but an amateur. In fact, she looked like she was seasoned in combat. Typhoon watched her master, worry in her bright eyes.

            SkyDancer was worried himself. He knew how Stormy was but despite her skills he was worried. This Thunder seemed older by a few years and stronger. He could see the muscles on his arms. And he saw the determination in his eyes. SkyDancer looked at Stormy, biting his lower lip.

            The two opponents charged at one another. There was a flash of lightning as Stormy's spear met his blade. The two glared at each other jerked their weapons back. He swung out at her but she blocked it with her spear. She smiled and then with a single movement, gave him a neat slice up the arm. He growled and struck back, making her left shoulder sprout blood. She swung back, her eyes shining.

            The two circled around each other, striking every so often. But the battle, like all, ended eventually with one victor:

            Thunder.

            Stormy, for all her strength and agility was physically weaker and a blow to her right temple had sent her into unconsciousness. SkyDancer's first response was to attack but instead of finishing Stormy as he had expected, Thunder scooped her up over his shoulder and mounted Typhoon. He gestured for SkyDancer to follow. Not about to leave his mistress alone, the stallion followed them down into the depths of Jupiter.

* * *

            Stormy stirred and sat up slowly. Her head was pounding and her heart felt heavy. More than that, she felt well rested strangely enough. But she didn't know where she was. She took a glance around. The sun was filtering in through the window onto her bed. The bed was a canopy, with black silk sheets and a dark violet comforter.

            Stormy took a look at herself. Her clothing was gone, replaced by a black nightdress. It was a dress that fell to her knees with spaghetti straps. It was low cut, to the very tops of her breasts. She fingered the material. It was silk. She looked up as she got out of bed.

            There on the couch was an outfit laid out. It was a black skirt with silver lightning bolts down the sides. Knee high boots were sitting on the floor. These had the same lightning bolts down the side. A black leather belt had a silver lightning bolt buckle. The top was solid black with short sleeves.

            Stormy walked into the far chamber. There was a hot bath, complete with bubbles, just waiting for her. She normally would turn it down but every muscle ached. She stripped off the nightdress and laid down into the warm water. She held her breath and slipped beneath the bubbles. It felt good.

            The girl sat up and shoved her hair back. She removed the bar of soap and scrubbed her body down. It helped immensely. She must have laid there at least an hour. When she finally stood, she felt new and refreshed. She took a dark violet towel that was waiting for her and dried off. Having no clothes with her, she donned the clothes laid out for her.

            She sat down at the desk and fought to get the tangles out of her long violet hair. A voice called into the room,

            "May I assist you, M'Lady?"

            Stormy turned. Standing by the doorway was a small girl, about fourteen. She walked up to Stormy, took the brush and applied some cream to Stormy's hair. She took the brush and sorted through Stormy's hair with it. The tangles had vanished. Stormy liked the feeling so she smiled and asked,

            "Who are you and why are you helping me?"

            The girl smiled and answered,

            "My name is Europa. I was told to watch over you, to help you get accustomed to their palace. My master, Thunder is quite fascinated with you."

            "Fascinated?" Stormy's voice rose. "He tried to kill me!"

            "Oh no, M'Lady!" Europa protested, wringing her bright green hair. Her short green dress seemed insignificant when compared with Stormy's. The girl went on, "He rarely lets anyone into his palace. He respects you."

            "Where is he?"

            "The dining hall. Would you like me to show you the way?"

            Stormy smiled at the girl. Mainly just to humor her, said, "Sure."

            After pulling on her boots, Stormy followed the girl into the main hall and then into an elaborate dining room. Sure enough, sitting at the far end was Thunder. He smiled at Stormy.

            "I hope you found your accommodations…appropriate?"

            Stormy pulled a chair up. "Answers please."

            He smiled. "With pleasure. Europa obviously told you I normally do not allow people into my palace. I do not. However, you are a fine fighter. A spitfire as well. Able to look after yourself. I respect that."

            "Fine, now where's my horse?"

            "In the stables with Typhoon. I think they've taken a liking to one another."

            "Well that's surprise. I saw he liked that mare."

            "As I saw that she liked your stallion."

            The two fell silent.

            Thunder spoke again,

            "Now what were you doing wandering about space?"

            "It's my job. I do winter. I survey first."

            Thunder listened, awed. Stormy went on about this RainbowLand and he listened.

            Then, Stormy listened to his talk about Jupiter.

            From that moment on, they were inseparable.

* * *

            "Thunder?"

            He turned to Stormy, riding by his side.

            "Yes?"

            "I have enjoyed it here and I don't say that for anyone. Ask any of my friends. I'm blunt. But I did like it here with your company. But…my duty calls. I have to leave. Winter is already a week late. My friends will be wondering."

            Thunder's face fell. He had grown to thoroughly enjoy this woman. He put his hand on her shoulder. She turned, her violet hair flowing into her eyes. He swallowed. He loved her.

            "I..I understand, Stormy. But…one more night? Just one?"

            She smiled. He didn't understand her duty. But to her shock, she found herself agreeing. Not just agreeing but fighting tears at the thought of leaving. She should not have cared so. She had been here several weeks but…still, even when neither of them said anything, she felt comfortable. So she nodded.

            The two turned to ride their horses back. Stormy took ahead, trying to escape her emotions.

            Thunder, no longer able to hide it, screamed at her,

            "Don't go, Stormy! I love you!"

            Stormy was stunned but she made no reply.

* * *

            Thunder walked into Stormy's bedchamber. She was turned over, on her side. He watched her sleep, watched her chest rise and fall. He had never thought he would find a woman he loved. But he had and now he was not sure that she loved him back.

            Stormy meanwhile was fully awake and aware. She heard Thunder's gentle breathing on her neck. It made her heart pound when he was near. What was this feeling? She wasn't accustomed to it. Was this love? Was it? Did it always hurt so? Did it always make your heart pound, your eyes water?

            Thunder whispered into her ear, "Stormy, I love you. Please say you feel the same."

            Stormy remained silent.

            Thunder's heart shattered and he turned to go.

            Stormy's heart felt heavy, her emotions were raging. She was leaving. Would she…

            She whirled around, grabbed Thunder by the neck and forced her lips against his and then deeper, pushed her tongue into his mouth. She slowly pulled away, her head against his chest. "Thunder, I do love you. I thought it was just me but now I know that this is love. I do. You're the only person who was able to win my heart."

            He sat down by her.

            "And you mine."

            She was tracing her fingers over his chest, feeling his muscles. He started to massage her shoulders. She leaned against him and he kissed her neck. She felt no shame and didn't try to pull away.

            Thunder felt hot. He was sweating. He took his shirt off, to cool his body a bit. Stormy leaned against his bare chest, kissed it once. His hands traveled down her back, to the arch in her back. She stirred, just a bit and her straps slipped off, baring her developed chest. Thunder immediately turned his face away.

            Stormy instead turned his face back around, kissed his lips once and then slipped her dress off the rest of the way. She tackled him, kissing him. She didn't understand this. She didn't like the saying that love made you weak. She'd never felt stronger.

            Thunder was stunned. He kissed her head, in the hair.

            Then his clothes fell atop hers.

* * *

            Stormy shook herself from her memories. She hadn't told anyone what had happened. She liked to keep it her own. She gazed down at her belly. Had that one night given her some of Thunder inside of her? Did she carry his child? Tears filled her eyes. She whispered,

            "Tell me, tiny one."

            In answer, she received a small kick from inside her belly.