Chapter 6: Truth

"So why did you freak out about your reflection?"

I whinced as all eyes turned on me. It was the first time since Scotty and Echo had joind up that we all had time for a Hydra meeting.

I only wished Scotty hadn't asked.

It's a long story." I mumbled into my water.

Well we've got time." Echo smiled and force bless him he managed to make me smile.

Ok here I go. I'm from the future, I have no idea just how I got back but I did die so that might be a factor. Truth is the future ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It started when Fives died, it got worse when the Jedi turnd on us. In the end I was the only one leftt and when I looked in the mirror I guess I just snapped." I blurted out in one breath.

"I carn't speak for the others but I believe you." Slick nodded. I was so relieved when Meds, Scotty and especially Echo agreed.

"So what was future me like?" Echo asked later in the privacy of my quarters.

"He was wonderful, he was an amazing fighter, had the best hacking skills..." I trailed off.

"Wer you close?"

"Yes."

He nodded and fell silent for a minute.

"How close because you keep giving me this longing look?" He asked.

In for a penny, in for a pound

"He was the love of my life. At firstI couldn't see past that but spending time with you has made me realise you're not him. That hasn't stopped me from falling for you." I blurted.

"I see." He nodded before seeming to think over something.

"Echo?" I hesitated.

All I got was a smile before his lips pressed against mine.

Kissing Echo was amazing, his lips tasted of treakle and his touch featherlight. I broke the the kiss and smiled down at him.

Everything would be ok, I just knew it.