I like putting what Helen is doing on the surface, so we can get a sense of time.

There are 2 main entrances they 3 underground cities use for new arrivals. Some that arrive at one entrance may stay in that city or move to another. It depends on the needs of that abnormal.

Old City

It was very early in the morning and Helen sat down at her desk for a quiet moment before the rest of the Sanctuary team woke. She pulled out a photo from the bottom of her desk. It was a photo of the twins her had with James Watson. It had been taken at the Grand Canyon, the summer they had turned 12. Her friend Jessica, who was the granddaughter of an old friend. Had been raising them since they were 8 years old. Helen needed them to be safe as she needed to concentrate on finishing the new underground sanctuary and then rejoin her timeline. It wasn't easy but she knew it was the right thing to do. She traced the photo lovingly with her hand. The kids had just turned 19, now living in the new sanctuary. With Jessica who they call their Auntie and Jessica's very handsome husband Christopher.

She had moved them there after SCIU people showed up hunting the Sasquatches that lived to the woods north of the farm. Helen was quite surprise when she checked up on her friends farm a week later. To find that the house and barn had been burned to the ground. It was ruled arson, but Helen guessed Jess had burned it down. Rather than let SCIU set one foot in her house.

Helen put the photo back in the drawer and took a sip of her tea. Her old friend had been used by the Crixorum, to lead a terror cell. As far as anyone knew the Sanctuary was hemorrhaging money. She had already closed a few Sanctuaries with little suspicion. She did have 3 Sanctuaries on the surface, she had planned to leave open. To help any abnormals still on the surface. They would have to operate independently and eventually have to find their own funding. She just wanted to start her new life. She wanted to get back to her children all 3 of them.

-Underground-

Pili was busy with a new group of intakes. At least this batch came with Van, another Head of House. He would be permanently at City 1 and as his people were primarily nocturnal. He would be taking over the running of the Sanctuary at night and take the pressure of Pili. Van's people were called Emules including Van there were 27 of them. They had dark skin and instead of hair they grew downlike feathers. They didn't grow feather on the side of their heads, just the top and back of the skull. The males however grew beards (which most didn't) unless they shaved. The other intakes included a jungle cat people there true form was that of a Jaguar that walked its back legs. It could change into human form but it was difficult to maintain for then a few hours. The one family group was comprised of a Female as the leader, a mated pair and 6 children. They were thought to be the last of their kind. There were also 3 different large flying abnormals.

Gina (Helen's daughter) was a natural at medicine and the use of herbs. She had offered to help with the new intakes. Gregory (her brother) and Chris were helping to move the flying abnormals. Jess had been working with Ashley twice every day. It was beginning to take its toll on her. She had decided to take the day of to rest. After lunch she decide to visit the merfolk pond. The kids were very happy to see her. They were starting to feel ignored as Jess was the only person who could understand them.

After a day of rest Jess was ready for the new treatment she was going to try on Ashley. Jess with the help of Gina convince Pili to only give Ashley 1 sedative. Which would keep her under from midnight to about 10am. Instead of the normal midnight until 8pm of sedation she had been under.

Jess arrived at the 3 ward. She wanted everything set before Ashley woke up. Lang the daytime floorwalker was worried about Jess' safety. He had arranged for Bromley a strong but gentle abnormal. At 7 ft tall with 4 arms, which had 3 fingers on each hand, and a heart of gold. To watch Jess from outside of Ashley's room. Ashley's brackets would keep her anchored to her bed. But just in case something went wrong, Bromley would be ready to protect Jess. Lang had put a comfortable chair and a tiny table in Ashley's room.

Jess entered with her tablet and a wireless speaker. She set the speaker down and started the music.

Ashley could hear music. She liked that music, because she was stronger when she heard it. She also felt a warm peaceful strength. She tried to take control first, before the beast.

Ashley opened her eyes, they were blue. Jess smiled at the blue eye, "There you are, good morning Ashley. We are going to try something new this week." Jess walked over to Ashley. Ashley special restraints held her place. Jess raised the head of Ashely's hospital like bed. When her eyes turned red and her claws grew. She hissed and struggled against the restraints. Jess looked at her with steely eyes, "Is that supposed to scar me? I'm not scared of you." Jess moved the chair closer to Ashley's bed. She pulled it up to the foot and a little to the side so she could easily look Ashley in the eye.

"Well now, first thing I do is normal give my rescues a pet name. It was hard to come up with one for you. Finally it was your blond hair that helped me. I've decide that you will be my Honey Bunny." Ashley was still hissing and growling. "Ashley, my Honey Bunny, come on. Come back to me, we need to talk." Ashley's eyes turn blue, "There you are. Now try not to talk. You seem to be able to hold on longer if you don't try to talk." Jess stood and fixed Ashley's hair, "There that's better. Now my Bunny, you are a brave and strong. I want you to push everything a side." Ashley started struggling and her eyes turn red again. Jess sighed this conversation was going to take quite a long time. Jess repeated herself over and over. Trying to get through to Ashley.

'Ashley my Bunny, you are a brave and strong girl. I want you to push everything a side, just listen to my voice and focus. Your mother is Helen Magnus. Your Godfather is James Watson. You live with your mother, her old friend you call Big Guy, and your kind of Brother Henry. You help abnormals. You protect abnormals and people. You are a good girl.'

Every time Jess said she helped people or was a good girl. Ashley's eyes turned red and she fought the restraints. After 2 hours Jess way completely drained. She took the speaker and tablet before exiting Ashley's room. Lang was amazed at how well Ashley had done. Jess left the speaker on the floor just outside the room, and programmed it to continue to play for the next few hours. Lang went and remove the chair and table. Jess said to keep Ashley restrained until 8 pm, when they normally released her. Jess thanked Bromley for watching over her and asked if he wanted to come tomorrow. She would be thankful, for the added protection. After all she was 17 weeks pregnant. If Ashley did get loose, her baby could be in grave danger.

Jess way in the elevator on her way to her housing unit, when it stopped and Pili entered. "I hate to admit it but I was watching your session with Ashley live. I was worried if she broke free, what might happen." Jess smile at her with very tired eyes. "I think she did well, don't you." "Yes, I am encourage by the progress you are making. I can't wait to see how she progresses after 3 weeks, of this new experiment." "Me too," Jess yawned. Pili took Jess' wrist and took her pulse. "I am worried about, how tired you seem to get after each session thought. I want to check you over after this week. You might have to cut your session back to once a day or every other day. We don't your health to suffer because you are trying to help Ashley. Dr Magnus would surely have something to say, if I did look after you properly."

Ashley looked forward to waking up. Now she had an ally, she finally had help. Ashley was remembering somethings better than others. She was remembering playing with Henry. She remember helping the Big Guy in the kitchen. She still couldn't remember her godfather James. She didn't even know what a motorcycle was. Or how to ride one. But she like this woman who came to her daily. Telling her she was good and strong. For some reason she didn't feel good or strong.

It was the last day of this experiment Pili had agreed to. Jess sat with Ashley for the normal 2 hours. All the first 2 weeks Jess had told Ashley to try not to speak. Today Jess asked "Bunny, can you tell me your name?" Ashely looked scared and shook her head no. Jess brushed the back of her hand against Ashley's cheek. "You are strong and you can do it. Your name is Ashley, now try it, say Ashley." Ashley started to rock as much as her restrains would let her. "Ashley, my little Honey Bunny. I know you can do it. Try... for me" "Ash... Ashley." Jess wanted to cry. It was the first time Ashley had said any word other than mom or help. "Oh baby, that way so good." Ashley was still rocking, but was staying in control.

'I did it' Ashley thought. 'I did it!' I said my name. 'I am Ashley Magnus and I am strong. I am good and a honey bunny.' Ashley was rocking herself. She realized, she didn't see that beast she'd been fighting. She could feel it was still nearby. But she was in control, she was winning.

Bromley was a foreman that helped build the underground sanctuary. He is 7' tall and has 4 hands/arms with 3 fingers on each hand. He talks with a slow deep voice, but he is just as intelligent as the average human.

The Jungle Cat people can from South America and speak both Spanish and English. They looked like jaguars walking on their back legs. Willow was actually a black jaguar.

The leader was Willow, both her sister and their mate had died. The clan was left with Willows son and his mate and 6 kids