Serene Relations

A.N: Woo! Chapter number eight! Thanks to all the people who have reviewed so far, constantly. It's made writing this fic just that much more enjoyable. Thanks and kudos to you all! Now, if everyone who read this chapter, if you will kindly please leave a review, with your opinion on what was good, what was bad, or just a few words! Thanks!

Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers.


"Congratulations, Dr. Manx. You've been promoted to Galaxy Command."

The words rang in her mind, as she numbly accepted the envelope.

Cruger, seeing her shocked, leant forward slightly. "I'm sorry it had to be so soon, Kat. Your shuttle arrives by tomorrow morning. You'll have the rest of the night off. Enjoy yourself. Dismissed," he said, possibly for the last time to her.

Kat nodded numbly, and walked out, the envelope clutched to her chest.

Cruger sighed as he watched her leave. It devastated him to have to deliver that to his friend, not to mention the effects her leaving would have, namely, Bridge and Boom, the two closest people to her.

She didn't feel like going to the lab. She didn't feel like going anywhere. Instead, she entered her room, and sunk down on the bed where she and Bridge had slept together the night before.

Ripping open the envelope, Kat scanned through it one more time to make sure that it was real, and not her eyes deceiving her. No matter how many times she read it, it didn't change. Birdie wanted her as Chief of Technology at Galaxy Command, and now she was. Her brief stay there had not been to her tastes. Now it would be even less to her liking, without any of the people she had made friends with here at Earth, people like Jake, her first friend, Therntia, her first friendly rival. Cruger, who she had pulled out of the wreckage on her homeworld, having bonded under fire, and who she clashed with, but always made amends. Felix, always there with a medical kit to bandage her wounds, even her emotional ones. Michelle, who was a thorn in her side, and always there to lend some advice, and dependable, at times. Boom, always there to give her trouble, but there to help her experience that life wasn't just about the lab and the experiments going on in there. B-Squad, whose distinct personalities caused conflicts with each other, many of which Kat had seen, B-Squad, to who she was sometimes like a maternal figure, helping, listening, and occasionally snapping out at an ridiculous fight that to her seemed redundant. And then of course, Bridge, her latest, and most likely her most memorable lover. Even before that, she was close to him, a friend, from the moment she had met him.

All of them had an impact in one way or another in her life. Some she felt like she had worked and been with forever. It was hard to imagine life without any of them--a life where she had to start all over again, making new friends, new enemies, and a new environment. Kat couldn't resign herself to tell them. It was part of why she didn't like goodbyes-- they were too final, too devastating. She had left without a goodbye last time because she didn't want to look back. If she had, she wouldn't be able to leave. She couldn't bear to see the suffering her leaving would cause, sometimes false promises of seeing them again. She couldn't stand it at all.

Kat threw the letter on her bedside table, and let the tears flow. A choking sob, half anger, half sadness, escaped her throat. What was she going to tell them? B-Squad, Felix, Boom, Michelle. How were they going to take it?

"Kat? Kat, are you there?" Boom's voice came out of her communicator. It was currently only one-way, until she activated her end of the communicator, so Boom couldn't hear her sobs.

Taking a deep, shuddering breath, Kat managed to compose herself long enough to sound like she wasn't in any sort of trouble.

"Kat here," she said, without a sob.

"Kat, where are you?" Boom asked, concern evident.

She tried not to think about it too much- everyone here was concerned with each other's safety. It was one of the reasons she had enjoyed her life-- the sense of camaraderie that everyone had for each other.

"I'm fine Boom," she lied. She couldn't bear to tell him, anyone, yet. "I'll be down in a minute."

"Okay Kat."

The channel was cut, and silence again filled her room, until the sobs threatened to break out again. Kat, stopping another stricken sob from rising with difficulty, rose off the bed, and walked into her bathroom. It occurred to her that every second she spent in her quarters would be the last ones she would ever spend.

Her heels clicking on the tiles of the bathroom, Kat turned on the cold tap, and splashed the cold liquid onto her face, shaking her head, and repeating the same actions once, twice, three times. She turned off the tap, and stared at her soaked image on the mirror. It wasn't like her at all, her eyes red from even a few minutes of crying, and a few matted strands of dark hair against her forehead.

Wiping her face off, Kat, feeling slightly better now that she had calmed down a little, and walked slowly back into her room with the letter. Re-reading through it again, Kat tossed it onto her bed, and walked out; trying to find a way out of the mess that she was now mixed up in.

Dear Doctor Katherine Manx,

We are pleased to announce that you have been chosen out of many potential applicants to be S.P.D. Galaxy Command's Chief of Technology, and as a result, Chief of Technology for all of S.P.D.

We understand that you have not filed a form to apply for this position, and are sorry if this sudden notice has caused any inconvenience. We look forward greatly to seeing you here, and the potential for the advancement of S.P.D A shuttle has been sent, and will escort you to S.P.D Galaxy Command by the next day. At a later date, your remaining belongings that you are not capable of carrying will be sent to you at S.P.D. Galaxy Command.

Best wishes,

S.P.D. Galaxy Command, Scientific Branch.


"You're what?" demanded Boom.

Kat sighed. "Boom, I'm sorry and don't want to go myself, but I have to."

"Why now? Why just after telling me you're with Bridge, seeing your sister, and having fun?" Boom asked.

"You know how inconvenient these things are," Kat said. "The letter even said that they were sorry for any inconveniences."

"But that doesn't help anything-…"

"I know Boom!" Kat cried out. "I told you, I don't want to go as well! If I had a choice, I would prefer staying here!"

They both quietened down, with Kat burying her face in her hands as Boom awkwardly patted her back.

"What are you going to tell Bridge?" asked Boom.

Kat looked up finally, and had a single tear running down her cheek. No more followed, as she steadied herself emotionally.

"I don't know," she admitted. "How do I tell him?"

"I think telling him directly would work out the best," Boom said.

Kat shrugged. "Thanks for the help," she said as she got up out of her seat.

"Where are you going?" asked Boom.

"Finding Bridge."

"Good luck," Boom called out.

"Thanks, for the advice and taking it so well," Kat responded as the door closed shut behind her.


The first thing Kat noticed as she walked in was that the room was quite busy, unlike the other time, namely the night Bridge had taught her piano, with cadets shouting at each other while a glowing sphere of light whizzed around the room, bouncing off walls, tables and in one unfortunate case, off a cadet. More were scattered around the room, at the replicator, at the bar, playing on the arcade games around or simply just lounging around, doing nothing.

Sky and Z were at the other end of the room, looking through a window at the darkening Newtech Sky. The lowering sun caused the sky to turn a deep shade of red, as the moon started to make itself visible. They caught a glimpse of Kat's reflection off the glass, and turned around, smiling.

"Hey Kat," they greeted as she walked over.

"Bridge isn't here, in case you were wondering," Z added.

"What makes you think I'm here for Bridge?" asked Kat as she reached the two.

Z shrugged. "Maybe because you really nowadays only come to find him?"

"And you're his girlfriend," Sky added.

"So he's not here?"

"Nope."

"Thanks. Any idea where he might be?"

"Not sure, really."

Kat nodded. "Thank you. And I might was well tell you now; tomorrow, I'm leaving for Galaxy Command."

"Really? What time, and until when?" Sky asked.

"Tomorrow morning, and as far as I know, permanently," Kat said softly.

She quickly walked out before she could hear or see their responses. Both had already jumped up and onto their feet, but Kat was already out the door, it closing behind her.

Z looked at Sky. "Was she joking?"

"You, I, we all better hope she is," Sky remarked.

"Should we find out more?" Z asked.

"From who?"

"Cruger, or maybe Boom. Who do you think would be better to ask?"

Sky thought, while Z waited patiently.

"Boom, I guess. The Commander's probably too busy, and we would look like fools confirming a lie," Sky said.

"Since when did Kat lie?"

"Good point."


"Bridge?" Kat called out.

No answer, and she sighed, before moving on. Where Bridge was continued to be a mystery to her. She could have just simply called his morpher, but Kat preferred to find him. And the walk she was taking around the Delta Base was her last one, if she didn't take one tomorrow. Everything she would do this evening would comprise her last memories of Earth, Newtech City, and the S.P.D. division of Earth, the one she had grown to love, the place where her friends all existed and worked, bonded and fought.

The Infirmary seemed to be the least likely place for Bridge to be, but Kat checked in there anyway. All the Rangers had a knack of getting injured at inopportune times.

Inside, apart from a few patients, most of who were still sleeping, there was no one, or more specifically, no Bridge. Kat walked around a little, greeting the injured who were still awake, until she reached Dr. Felix's office.

"Felix?" she called out, knocking on the door.

He came out, holding a clipboard.

"Hello Kat," Felix greeted.

"Doctor," replied Kat, knowing he didn't like her to call him by his formal title.

"Didn't I tell you close to a century ago to call me Felix?" he asked.

"I'm sorry- I thought that was when you were always hovering above me with a bandage."

Felix chuckled. "You always did end up getting into trouble of some sort."

They walked back into his office, and sat down.

"Is there a purpose to this visit Kat? Or are you just here to relive memories?"

"Both, really. Have you seen Bridge around?" Kat asked.

"No. He hasn't been here yet," Felix replied, looking through a report. "Any reason why?"

"I just needed to see him. You remember the first time we met?" Kat asked, leaning back in the chair.

He looked up from the report. "How could I forget?"

Kat shrugged. "I don't think I've said thanks for all the times you've pulled out a miracle, and those times when you were there, generally," Kat said.

"Don't mention it; I was just doing my job," Felix responded. "We were pretty much inseparable, weren't we?"

"It helped that you were the Company's medic," Kat said.

"Good times, except that we were in the middle of a war. But why are you bringing that up now?" asked Felix.

"Bridge got curious. He found out a bit of my past when he touched me, so I ended telling him most of the past we had together," Kat said.

"He can see other people's past?" asked a surprised Felix.

"That's what he told me. It's not really surprising, given the extent of his powers," Kat said.

"When did he touch you?"

"A few days ago. I suppose you haven't heard that we were dating?"

"You were with Bridge?"

"Yes, ever since the start of the week."

"And you didn't tell your younger brother?"

Kat leaned over, and slightly slapped Felix's cheek. "Your older sister can do what she wants, where she wants, when she wants and with whom she wants," Kat said, grinning as she fell back into the chair. Felix always had a way of getting the best out of her when they were alone.

Felix grunted slightly as Kat's palm left his cheek. "And is there anything else?"

"A rather not-so-good piece of information is that I'm being re-assigned to Galaxy Command," Kat said, leaning forward and crossing both arms on his desk. "Permanently."

"Galaxy Command? But how we all of us here do without you?" asked Felix.

"That's what I'm trying to figure out. But, I'm sure you'll do fine without me," Kat said, her voice cracking slightly.

Felix caught it.

"Let me guess, you don't want to go?"

Kat just nodded, not trusting herself to speak without tears threatening to break loose just seconds after laughing with Felix.

"Don't think of it that way; rather, think about it as in that you can great help S.P.D. Your knowledge of the S.W.A.T. technology will be invaluable to the rest of S.P.D., not just us here at Earth. And maybe you can persuade Birdie into giving you a break off sometime- you can visit us again."

Kat stood up, as did Felix. She wrapped her 'brother' in an embrace.

"Thanks Felix. That helped a lot," she said, as they hugged.

"I know. Try not to miss us too much- we'll definitely miss you."

They broke apart, and left with an affectionate brother-sister kiss to each other.

"See you sometime, tomorrow maybe," Felix said as Kat left his office with a wave.

"Goodbye Felix," Kat said as she left the Infirmary.


She searched the Base again, and having not found Bridge, Kat headed back to her lab, and started to work again, this time on completing as much of the plans for the destroyed Delta Runners as fast as possible. Boom too was there, helping her when needed. She had to get the Delta Runners up and running soon- if not, she at least had to get a majority of the plans and blueprints done, so the next Chief of Technology at S.P.D. Earth, whoever it was going to be, would have a slightly easier time to finish what she had started.

She had a large majority of the plans completed when Boom looked up from his work at his friend.

"You know Kat, I think you really should take a more positive side to this," he carefully began.

Kat looked up from her work. "How can there be a positive side to this?"

Boom shrugged.

"I'm not really saying that you leaving is a good thing- look at what happened when you left earlier," he said. "Just saying that you probably could do a lot for the benefit of all of S.P.D, not just us here at Earth."

"What do you mean?" Kat asked, intrigued.

"All of us here know that you deserve better than simply being a Chief of Technology of a Base. While none of us here want you to leave, maybe it is for the best if you do."

"Why is that?"

"You can expand on the technology we have developed here- make it standard across all of S.P.D. Just imagine S.P.D. Rangers across the galaxy outfitted with S.W.A.T. gear!" Boom exclaimed.

Kat paused in what little was left of her work remaining, thinking.

"You make it sound as if you really want me to leave," Kat said finally.

"You're going to leave, no matter what we do anyway," Boom said. "I'm just trying to give you a reason why so it won't hurt as much."

"You have a way of doing that," Kat smiled as went over Boom's words. They were somewhat comforting, in some strange way.

"Doing what?"

"Making people feel better. I'll miss you - almost as much as I'll miss Bridge, and the rest of the Base," Kat said as she got up. She decided that she had done enough, and she needed the rest of the night to pack as well. She walked around to Boom.

She wrapped a surprised Boom in a hug, and he returned it after a moment's hesitation. Kat stepped away from Boom, and tousled his hair lightly.

"Thanks Boom."

"For what?"

"Nearly everything you've done. Except blowing up the lab," Kat answered.

"Yeah, I'll try not to do that," he said, running a hand through his hair with a nervous chuckle.

"I can't exactly stop you from blowing up the lab anymore," Kat said. "Just try to do it less often."

"I'll try. Goodnight Kat," Boom said.

"Goodnight Boom. And Boom?"

"Yeah?"

"About the whole me and Bridge thing. I know you had a crush on me and I'm sorry if you were hurt by our relationship."

"It's cool," Boom said. "I know. I don't think it would have worked out all that well anyway."

"Maybe next time Boom," Kat said. 'You've got plenty of people out there. You're a good person, and don't forget that. Goodnight," Kat said, heading towards the lab's door.

"Do you want me to finish up your work?" Boom asked.

"No thanks Boom. Just leave it. I just hope that it's enough for the next Chief of Technology. And if you won't mind turning it off for me?"

"No problem. Goodnight Kat," Boom called after her. He got a fleeting glimpse of Kat waving to him as she finally left the lab.


In the end, after leaving the lab, Kat ended up going to the Rec Room once more instead of her quarters. She knew she had to pack. Or rather, pack what possessions she really needed. But there weren't that many, and Kat thought that she had time. No, she knew she had time. It wouldn't take her that long to pack what she needed until the rest could be sent to her anyway.

The Rec Room was empty, mainly due to the fact that it was fairly late at night, a time when most cadets, save for the unlucky few who were delegated to night shift duty, were sleeping, preparing for the next day ahead, the first day without Kat.

The piano sat in the corner, unused, untouched and inviting. The pale moonlight that was starting to seep in through the windows, reflecting off the hard, polished covers and surfaces of the instrument, causing it to look more inviting. Her fingers, used to typing and tapping on a keyboard, now longed to touch and tap on an entirely different keyboard, one that produced far different result.

Opening the protective cover that kept the keys in the same perfect condition that they were in now, Kat sat herself down on the stool, looking at the keys, the very same keys which she and Bridge had touched and played together almost two long nights before.

Just like Bridge when he had played alone, she hesitatingly tapped out a few notes, hoping that no one, perhaps only one person, would hear the sound of the piano being played. Even though she doubted it (human hearing after all, was significantly less capable and sensitive than hers), she still wanted to make sure.

Slightly more reassured when no cadets came bursting in through the doors a full minute after touching the first key, Kat turned away from the door, and focused on her playing. Less than a minute into it, and she had already ran into a deep obstacle.

It wasn't that she had forgotten how to play it, what notes were which, no, far from that. She could still remember the names of the notes, the way the tunes went, the way they had to be played with crystal clear memory. No, it wasn't that. Rather, it was that to her, playing the piano alone on a night like this, without Bridge sitting next to her, sharing the mutual warmth, it was different.

Different as in that she felt cold, and lonely. The Rec Room, which looked so alive, full of movement and youth during the day, and up to a point at night. Now, the room seemed so daunting, causing Kat to feel very small in the room by herself.

Within minutes, Kat had thrown in the towel, and simply gave up trying to play on the piano. She closed it, and sat on a chair, staring out at the moonlit night sky, contemplating her future.

Soon realising that she would have no future if she didn't get packing, Kat rose, taking one last look at the Newtech sky, before leaving the room.


"You're what?" Bridge exclaimed as Kat hurried around her room, packing what was necessary.

His reaction was nearly identical to Boom's, Kat thought.

"I'm being permanently assigned as the Chief of Technology, at Galaxy Command," Kat patiently explained.

"But, what about us? The Base?"

And me, Bridge silently thought. He didn't add it in- after all, he didn't want to sound selfish.

"And yourself," Kat said, still walking around, carrying items of clothing and packing them into duffel bags.

"And myself too," he agreed reluctantly.

"Bridge," Kat sighed, stopping her activities to look at him. "I need you to think clearly about this."

"Okay…" he said, giving her a confused stare.

"First, if I don't go, wouldn't that be a little selfish of me? To deprive other Bases of the opportunity to enhance their technology, and possibly their own survivability?" Kat asked.

"Kinda, I guess."

"Second Bridge, an order is an order. We all follow orders, you, me, Sky, Cruger, we all do. This is essentially an order for me to go and pack my bags, and head off to Galaxy Command."

Kat was neatly folding clothes, and packing them into her bags. She occasionally grabbed a book or two, and placed it in there as well.

Bridge sighed. "So, just barely a week after we get together, and you're already leaving."

She stopped in her work, and looked over at Bridge, before walking over.

"Hey, we had some fun times, did we not?" Kat asked, lifting up his chin. "If we were on my homeworld, then by now, our relationship would have went through everything, would have been complete. There wouldn't have been much reason for us to be together anymore."

Bridge forced a smile. "So maybe I'm glad that we're not on your planet."

Kat laughed softly. "You better be," she said, as she leant down to kiss him.

When they broke apart, Bridge sat down on her bed, next to one of the bags Kat was packing.

"Where were you before?" Kat asked as she hurried from closet to her bed, and back again. "I looked all over the Delta Base for you."

"Really?" Bridge asked.

"Not all of us have psychic powers Bridge," Kat said.

"Sorry about that. I was just in the Zord bay."

"What for?"

"Thinking. It's a very nice place to think, in my opinion. Mostly quiet, no cadets running around and not letting you think," Bridge answered. "And it was the place that all this started."

"That is true," Kat said.

She closed the closet, and walked over to the bookshelf. The first things Kat took out were the framed pictures, and placed them onto the bed, Bridge moving aside slightly so she had room. He picked up one of the pictures.

"So, this is all from your past?" he asked as Kat stood at the shelf, mulling over her choice of literature to bring.

"Yes. A bit unfortunate, as they were taken a long time ago," Kat said, finally pulling three novels out, and placing them onto the bed.

As soon as she had started placing the items into her bags, Bridge handing the next one to her, a chime sounded at her door.

"Bridge, can you help me pack the rest? Just the other books and pictures on the bed," Kat asked.

"Sure."

With Bridge packing the rest of her things that she needed away, Kat crossed the room to her door, and opened it.

"Yes?" she said impatiently, before seeing that it was Z standing at the door. "Oh. Sorry Z."

"No problem. The photos that we took today," Z started. She was holding a package in her hands, which she gave to Kat. "They were printed out. With you going and all, we all though it would be good for you to have some last memories."

"Thanks Z," Kat said, offering her a smile. "It means a lot."

"You mean a lot to us as well," Z said.

"Thank you."

"What time are you leaving tomorrow?"

"Morning. About nine o' clock."

"Okay. Goodnight Kat. Everyone says 'goodnight' as well," Z said, waving as she left.

"Goodnight."

"What was that about?" Bridge asked as Kat returned, holding a curious package.

"It was just Z. She gave me this," Kat said, handing the package to Bridge, who opened it and took out the photos within.

"Whoa, check that out," Bridge said as he went through the photos. "You look beautiful."

"Thanks," Kat said as she sat down. "And thanks for packing the rest up."

"No problem," Bridge said as he moved over to make room for Kat, who took a few of the photos out. "You going to bring these with you?"

"Can't think of anything else to do with them," Kat answered.

"And you're finished packing?"

"Just about."

Bridge fell silent as they both realised that Kat's time was nearly up, leaving him and everyone else on the Base.

"Do you mind if I stay here for the night?" Bridge asked.

"No. I'd prefer it, actually," Kat said, shifting the packed bags onto the floor.


Night came and left quickly, as Bridge and Kat slept together in the same bed for the last time. Bridge, no longer affected by his psychic powers with Kat, had his arms fully wrapped around her as the sun rose, heralding the arrival of the sun.

Light streamed through the windows, which started to automatically filter open, allowing the intense light to shine unopposed in the room. The two occupants of the bed slept still, with one tossing and turning slightly.

Kat lifted her head off her impromptu pillow, looking at the time through sleep ridden eyes, to see that it was two hours before her shuttle arrived. Maybe it was a dream, Kat thought as she fell back, inadvertently waking up Bridge in the process.

"Kat?"

"Morning Bridge. Was I dreaming?" Kat asked him.

"Dreaming? Of what?"

"That I had to go to Galaxy Command."

"I would pinch you to make sure, but I don't think I would be able to," Bridge said. "So if I remember it, then you must remember it as well, which means that it wasn't a dream," Bridge finished as Kat got up out of bed.

She stripped, and stepped into the shower, Bridge pulling on his clothes.

"Hey Kat, where are you leaving?"

"In the Shuttle Bay," she responded.

"What time?"

"About nine. Why?"

"I'll be there," he said. "Just going to take a shower first."

He thought he heard hurt in Kat's voice as she replied, "See you in the shuttle bay."


At 8:50am, in the Shuttle Bay was gathered a congregation of people. B-Squad, which included Sky, Bridge, Syd and Z. Jack and Ally were present, with Boom, Cruger, Felixand even Michelle, and a few old faces.

All of them stayed silent as Kat finally arrived. Much to her shock, seeing all the people who had made a significant difference in her life.

"Morning Kat," they all chorused.

"Hey, what are all of you doing here?" Kat asked as she placed her bags down.

"Saying one last goodbye to our favourite cat," Jack replied.

"We'll miss you here," Sky said.

"And you're not leaving without saying goodbye, like you did last time," Syd added.

Jake stepped forward, to Kat's shock. "We're old friends. What kind of friend would I be to let you go without saying goodbye?"

"Jake? What are you doing here?"

"Someone got into contact with me," he said, with a look at Bridge, who shrugged.

"Well, it's great to see you again."

The bay opened suddenly, allowing a medium sized shuttle to fly in with a gust of wind, before settling down. A ramp opened up, and waited.

"There's your shuttle," Z said sadly.

They all stepped back as Kat got aboard with her bags, placed them in the hold, and stepped back out again.

Kat simply stood facing them, unsure of what to say. Syd gave in first, and hugged Kat. Following her example, the rest of them moved forward to embrace her, even Cruger, who quietly told her, "We'll miss you Kat," before stepping back.

"Have fun Kat," Boom said as she hugged him.

"You too. Don't blow the lab up too many times."

"I won't."

"Make sure you visit us," Michelle said as Kat hugged her, before ruffling her hair.

"I'll try. You stay out of trouble," Kat tried to smile.

"Fat chance," Michelle responded, eliciting a small laugh out of Kat.

Felix, taking the time out of the Infirmary, was up next.

"Take care Kat. I won't be there to bandage your wounds when you get hurt," he warned.

"Thanks for the warning, brother. You take care of Michelle for me, alright?"

Felix stepped back with a nod, and stood next to Michelle.

When Bridge stepped up, Jack stepped forward.

"Hey, how 'bout you two take your conversation into the shuttle? We'll let you have your privacy," he said.

"Thanks Jack," Kat said as they walked onto the shuttle.

Once inside, Kat turned to face Bridge.

"So, this is it, huh?" she said.

Bridge simply hugged her, at a loss of what to say.

"Take care of Michelle for me. Make sure she stays out of trouble."

"I love you," he said as they kissed once more.

"I love you as well," Kat replied.

Bridge stepped out of the shuttle, down the ramp and back into the crowd.

Kat stood at the top of the ramp, as the pilot asked if she was ready.

A simple reply, and the ramp started to close. Kat waved, the others returned it as the ramp finally shut itself. There was a window there, which Kat looked through, as they watched the shuttle leave.

When Kat had first came to Earth, she barely understood it, humans and their society. Given four years later, Kat understood the basics of it, humans, and nearly everything—save for human relationships, and love.

Now, much, much later, Kat had found herself understanding what the words 'I love you' truly meant. Bridge had shown it to her, as miracle after miracle occurred.

She sat down, her legs feeling heavy along with her heart.

"We'll be arriving at Galaxy Command in just under five hours. Please make yourself comfortable, Doctor," the pilot said over the intercom.

The shuttle was unusually luxurious as Kat sat down on a bed, and pulled out the recent photos Z had given to her.

A single tear made its way down her cheek, as the shuttle flew onwards, never stopping.


A.N: Okay….rather anti-climatic if I do say so myself.

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