When secrets can't be secrets no more
Disclaimer: I own nothing except the plot… though I really wish I own Andros.
A.N: Please R&R thank you…
Summary: Every one has secrets… but what if your secrets just can't be secrets any more and you have to reveal it… The problem? It can cost you your life… Read how a ranger struggle with this secret not knowing that it's destroying her from the inside…
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Chapter I:
"No!" a gasp was heard in the dark room. Ashley sat up suddenly in her bed, beads of sweat could be seen on her forehead.
Breathing heavily, Ashley got out of bed and looked towards the camera in her room while wearing her robe, "Deca, what time is it?"
"It's half past 3 in the morning Ashley."
"Thanks Deca."
Ashley slowly made her way towards her door and walked through it when it slid opened.
Pulling her robe closer to her, she made her way to the bridge, careful not to make any noise that might wake the others.
Once reaching the bridge, she went to the consoles and punched the coordinates of her house. Just as she suspected, her brother, Jeff, was wide awake in his bed.
"Jeff.." Ashley whispered softly to the image on the viewing screen.
Jeff looked up towards the mirror in his room and was not surprised when he saw his sister in the mirror.
Jeff walked towards the mirror, "Hey… you got one to huh?"
Ashley just nodded her head, forcing herself not to let any tears fall.
"Ash… it'll be okay… nothing's gonna happen,"
"How many times have you said that Jeff? I've been telling myself that all these dreams weren't true for the last 10 years, but that doesn't change the fact that it won't happen. I don't know if I can hold on any longer. It hurts not being able to tell my friends, especially Andros about this…"
Ashley said as tears began rolling down her flushed cheeks. Jeff went to the mirror and placed his hands on the mirror where his sister's cheeks supposed to be, wishing that he could wipe those tears away.
Ashley, seeing her brother's gesture, slowly wiped away the tears.
"Ash… I really dunno what to do, honestly I don't … but we have to be strong… And you know the reason why we can't reveal this to anyone…"
"But… if we coul-" Ashley started speaking when Jeff interrupted her.
"A.J!" Jeff snapped
Ashley gasps. Ashley bit her bottom lip. Jeff only called her 'A.J' when he was really serious.
Jeff's eyes softened as he saw the scared look on his sister's face.
"A.J., listen to me… I really wish we could tell someone about this… about us… about our past… but I don't want to risk losing the life we have now… I don't want to risk you getting hurt like mom did… Please understand… I love you too much…"
Ashley could only nod… " I love you too, Jeff…"
Jeff smiled. He opened his mouth about to say something when distant footsteps caught Ashley and Jeff's sharp ears.
"I better go…" Ashley whispered.
Jeff nodded and the image was gone…
Just then the door to the bridge opened.
Andros awoke from his sleep after another restless night. He decided he might as well continue to search for his sister since he couldn't go back to sleep.
Andros changed into his uniform and walked towards the bridge. The door slid opened and to his pleasant surprise he saw Ashley dressed in her sleeping robes staring into space…literally.
Ashley quickly wiped away her remaining tears before turning to face the person who just entered.
"Ashley?"
"Andros?"
They both said at the same time.
"What are you doing here?" There they go again…
Ashley smiled. "You first…"
"I'm going to search for Karone… like I always do… You?" Andros replied as he walked towards Ashley.
"I-I umm… I-I couldn't sleep…" She answered looking down, suddenly finding some interest in her bedroom slippers.
Andros took another step closer and lifted up her chin to look her in the eyes and was shocked to see that they were red and swollen.
"Ash… you've been crying… What's wrong?"
"Noth-nothing I just had a nightmare… that's all… a silly thing…"
"You want to talk about it?" Andros asked, concerned.
Ashley shooked her head and smilled at his concern. She suddenly shivered because of the cold. She tried to cover it up but it didn't go unnoticed by Andros.
He quickly held her arms and rubbed them, trying to warm them up.
"You're cold…"
Andros then took her in his embrace, surprising Ashley, but she soon wrapped her arms around him for warmth.
Andros, with Ashley still in his arms, walked to the nearest chair and sat down pulling Ashley on to his lap. She snuggled against him as he pulled her closer. Andros kissed the top of Ashley's head and lost himself in the scent of her hair.
Without both of them knowing, they were both asleep.
A.N: so? how was it? like it? hate it? love it? you tell me... please...