Transcended Chapter 1, a mcleod’s daughters fanfic

This chapter was inspired by my good friend Liz.

Dedicated to penny – she knows why.

DISCLAIMER: South Devons = GOOD. Assuming I own McLeod's Daughters = BAD.

Tess sat down in front of the television. She switched it on, watching the screen blankly. She felt hollow after her sister's death. A man standing next to a grand piano began to sing. His voice broke Tess' reverie. She listened intently.

You float, you float across the sea
They say you're guaranteed
To transcended
And you fly, you fly across the sky
Your arms are open wide
You've transcended
You've transcended

Alex walked into the room, opening his mouth as he began to say something. Tess held up a finger to her lips and gestured for him to sit beside her.

Go, child
Go and find the arms that warm you
You know, child
Know no one will ever harm you
You've run wild
Finally found the thoughts that calm you
So stretch out, stretch out in the air

Jodi and Meg silently joined the pair on the couch, each remembering Claire.

In space, you can barely breathe
I tell you what you'll need
To transcend it
If you hold to a broken soul
And if they let you go
Transcended
Transcended

Go, child
Go and find the arms that warm you
You know, child
Know no one will ever harm you
You've run miles
And finally found the thoughts that calm you
So stretch out, stretch out in the air, at peace

A soundless tear ran down Tess' face. Alex silently took her into his arms.

With fear, the stars still burn
The world still turns
And breaks my heart
And hear the seasons turn
The world still burns
And breaks my heart

And hear the earth still turns
The world still burns
And breaks my heart
And hear the world still burns
The earth still turns
And break my heart

The four people blinked simultaneously. Their shared love for Claire ensured that she would never be forgotten.

Song: "Transcended" by Paul McDermott.

And you're thinking "oh noes, another song fic!" Well, this one has plenty of feeling for me. More to come soon.