Stealth 2 - Flight to home

Again together

2. Same old days

It was day like all other ones. There was morning, work and lonely evening with more work. But... When I remember on some events, what really could change my life, and I think they even changed, I'm thankful for this calm life. It is one thing what I am completely sure about.

I'll never try to create another artificial intelligence for army. I just sighed because of these thoughts and threw my heavy bag on the couch. Once again sitting in my favorite chair, and giving away my glasses, I returned to the past. Just wishing it all could go away.

Eddie... Since he left, it all feel strange. I know it was just machine what I created, but for me it was him, not it. When I heard what they were telling me, that he's gone. I felt empty in that moment. Last time I saw him, was on Alaska. He was strong then, and flew away, away from me. But I totally realized what he was for me, when I discovered he's gone.

Its two years now. I still feel him here. Like only his body was away, but his mind and soul still here. Yeah, Eddie had soul, small innocent soul of small child, curious child. I regret now, I wasn't with him more. He could feel. And now I really realized I almost didn't know him.

But I still can't forget about him, like he was here with me, his soul, watching over me. Maybe I 'm just freak after all of it. But sometimes I really think he's with me. I didn't create anything what could be even a bit similar to him, since that time. There wasn't reason.

I raised an eyebrow when I saw my computer is on. I didn't turn it on. I just moved with mouse, and my confused face returned when I saw some programs are on too. It wanted something what will calm me down, so I went for some tea.

I returned after some minutes, now with nice warm cup of tea. And my previous confuse just grew. I sat quickly into chair, and looked at screen. Eyes widened, with hands on the keyboard.

"Could it be..."

Ben yawned and switched with TV controller another program on TV. It was morning, but he still felt tired. Last time he didn't sleep well. There wasn't any reason, but it was true. It was so boring on ship in these days. World was calm, and they didn't have to fly far away to save someone. But on ship was boredom, because everyone was gone. Kara was on visit of her parents. Tim was gone for the whole two years, since he was moved from their ship. Ben was receiving mail from him, and he was fine. Ben was glad for it. But it would be better if he was here on carrier. And Henry with Eddie was gone.

Ben sighed, when he realized it were already two years. From the beginning it hurt, and it became boring here without them. Even without Eddie. Ben had to admit he missed a little "Tin man". How they were calling him. And Henry was there too. It was always nostalgic moments, when he remembered on times they spent together.

Ben stranded up, for little walk. He left his room and walked thought long corridors of ship. Too much people were there, but everyone had work, so nobody could even go with him on little drink. Or leave everything work, just for little talk.

"Hi Ben." "Hey Ben." "How are you pal?" Everyone was saying hello to him. And Ben just always said he's fine, or something like this, or just replied with simply hi. Then he realized they had anniversary today. Today it was clearly two years when they joined to this ship, and when Eddie joined to them.

"I should celebrate it." He whispered to himself, and headed to dinner room.

"Wine?" Cooker asked surprised, and Ben with smile nodded. "Yup." Cooker grinned and his brown eyes shined. "For what?" Ben smiled once again and went to his memory for reason. "Celebrate anniversary." Cooker nodded with contented grin, and went for bottle of wine.

"Thanks." Said Ben with happy smirk and took the bottle.

"So...For what? Oh yeah. On old days and friends." Said Ben and drank a glass of wine. "Maybe you will be back one day." He said and looked at shining sea, in the moonlight.

That night was really similar to that what was then. Just clouds were missing. And he wasn't waiting for someone who will join to them. And nobody will have fun with him tonight, like then. Even Kara wasn't here. Memories were sometimes so beautiful. But they too hurt.

Ben just hoped Henry and Eddie have peace now. Henry was great. Sometimes he was just too much joking, but he was true friend. Ben giggled when he realized he's maybe looking at him from somewhere. And Eddie...

Ben hoped he has peace too. World wasn't prepared for him. He was small child. But nobody realized it in time. Maybe just Henry, when he was defending him from others at the beginning. Eddie was after getting hit by lighting so confused, and didn't know what to do. It wasn't his fault. And in the end, he wanted to make things again right. And even gave his young life.

There was something what Henry and Eddie had similar, that they both died for their friends. They deserved rest.

He missed it all so much. And it was like it happened just yesterday. But it were two years already.

Ben blinked when he saw small airplane what was heading to their ship. "Eddie..." He said in small hope, and when he saw it wasn't the same one what he saw then, he was a bit disappointed. It wasn't even plane with Kara.

He looked back at water, and came back into his thoughts.

Glad you still remember me.

Ben shook with his head on sides, when he heard similar voice in his head. But there was nobody. It was just voice in his head. It was gentle and nice voice. But Ben felt he knew him. It was like someone was there with him. But he didn't see anyone. He just sensed it.

"Eddie..."

He said. Realizing it was Eddie's voice in his head. It wasn't possible. He was gone. But he heard it.

Ben smiled into moonlight and said calmly and gently. "Yeah. I didn't forget you. You both." He said and drank a wine again. Skies were so beautiful today, and waters were so calm. It was sleeping beauty for his eyes.