Title: Sanctuary – Beneath The Dark
Summary: Doctor Helen Magnus and her team discover more than an Abnormal and things that go bump in the night when on the hunt in Seattle. A/U.
Pairings: H. Magnus & OFC, A. Magnus & W. Zimmerman.
Rating: M for Mature readers.
Disclaimer: No profit or copyright infringement intended during the writing of this story. All characters other than original remain the property of creator Damian Kindler, Sanctuary 1 Productions and Stage 3 Media. Please note that this tale features a relationship between two women and if that is not your cup of tea, then go make a coffee elsewhere.
A/N: Cheers to my splendid proof reader Wendy Woo and please remember this all takes place in an alternative universe, so I do not follow the story line of the actual series to the letter. It's called creative licence and I use it to bring back to life characters who may have fallen to the wayside on television. Now if I could only use it to inject a bucket load of cash to SyFy so the fifth season of Sanctuary could actually see the light of day!
Chapter 4
Madison slowly lifted her eyelids and took in her environment. She smiled when she recognised Bobby and his brunette wife Ellen standing by her bed. "Hi there," she whispered.
"Hey Sarge," said Bobby with tears in his eyes. "You are going to be just fine."
Grabbing onto Madison's right hand, Ellen cried, "I can't believe you are actually alive. The hospital called Bobby after contacting the Precinct. They discovered your Police identification in your bag. What happened, Bobby said you were in Canada all this time?"
"I was, but I needed to leave."
With furrowed brow, Bobbie quipped, "You want to explain that one a little more Partner?"
"Let's just say I would have gotten myself into terrible trouble had I stayed."
Ellen looked down at Madison and grinned, "Translated that means woman trouble."
Rolling her eyes, Madison agreed, "Yeah, Doctor Magnus got to me and I'm so not in her league. I would have made a complete and utter fool of myself."
A short balding middle-aged man entered the room, "Hello, I'm Doctor Walters. How are you feeling Madison?"
"Like I have been run over by a truck then it reversed and hit me again."
"Well that's a fair description. You lost a lot of blood because you were bleeding internally. You obviously over stretched yourself and ended up rupturing several internal sutures. Your friends here said you were in a private clinic, why did you leave?"
"It's a long story Doctor, but thank you for your help. Will I be all right now?"
"Yes, I repaired the damage during surgery, but you will need to stay here for at least ten days. You received two blood transfusions during the procedure and will be fairly tired and weak for a day or two. Needless to say, you have to remain still for several days to give your liver and lung time to heal."
"Thank you again Doctor," responded Madison quietly while reflecting upon the words of warning from Helen that she had stubbornly rejected.
After the doctor left, Bobby inquired, "Is there anything you need for us to bring in for you?"
"No Bobby, I've got most of what I need in my bag."
"You sure?" checked Ellen.
"Actually, you could bring in my laptop. I'd like to do a little research when I'm feeling better."
"I'll drop it in on Sunday when we visit. That will give you two days of total rest," suggested Bobby.
"Thanks and it's really good to see you both again."
Wiping away a lone tear, Bobby replied, "Likewise Madi and Captain O'Reily and Lieutenant Jacobs will be dropping by later to visit."
"We will get going now and see you Sunday," added Ellen before leaning over and kissing Madison's forehead.
"Okay guys, love you."
"Right back at you, now get some sleep Sarge, goodnight."
Madison gave into her medication and was sound asleep moments after her two best friends departed.
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Bobby withdrew the cell phone from his coat pocket while waiting for the lift to arrive.
"You calling Doctor Magnus?" queried Ellen.
"Yes, I think she should know what has happened with Madison."
Cuddling into her husband's side, Ellen admitted, "I totally agree."
"Hello Officer Spillane," answered Helen. "I'm afraid Madison is no longer here."
"I know Doctor and that is why I'm calling. Madi is currently in Virginia Mason Hospital."
The audible gasp on the other end spoke volumes, "What happened?"
Bobby took several minutes to recount the details while riding the lift to the ground floor.
"I was afraid something like this would happen," bemoaned Helen. "She wouldn't listen to me."
"Madison doesn't know I'm calling you," confessed Bobby. "And I know she left under dubious circumstances."
"I appreciate the call and will try to visit her Monday if possible."
"I won't mention it in case you don't make it, goodbye."
Helen placed her phone on the table and looked to the four sets of inquiring eyes, "Okay ... okay. Madison is in hospital after rupturing internally but will be fine. I swear you people need to worry more about your own love lives instead of fawning over mine."
"Admit it Magnus," said Will. "You want to go see her right now."
"That may well be true Will, but she needs to recuperate with rest. Henry, are all the security systems back on line?"
"Yes Doc, I fixed the little glitch over an hour ago."
"Well done as always Henry. Now, if you will all excuse me I'll be in my room if you need me."
Helen stood and made her way to her research laboratory then concentrated on her notes pertaining to the feline-human hybrid. It was past two o'clock in the morning before she retired to her living quarters then prepared for bed. Minutes passed before she made herself comfortable with a novel and an hour later, the doctor turned off the bedside lamp and fell into a restless sleep filled with visions of a naked Madison in the Lab.
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