Journeys Of Life

by Sabrina Lonewalker

This is an AU. Peter had a twin sister, Laura. She is separated from them when the Temple is destroyed and must find a way to survive on her own. This is her journal, her life and struggles as seen through her eyes. She mourns the loss of father and brother but determines that no one will change what she must become. Join her on her journey.

10. Chapter 10

JOURNEYS OF LIFE

PART TEN

by

BlackFury

June 1981

The past few months have been very full as I work the shop and take the herbalism courses at the local junior college. I haven't seen much of Marilyn or David, not since the night they invited me to dinner to meet their older brother, Kermit.

It turned out to be an interesting night since, somehow, Marilyn had found out that the day Kermit came home was also my birthday. It was hard for me to celebrate birthdays without my twin brother, I always, instinctively, looked around for him and found nothing, no spark, no trace of his essence, nothing.

That night, David came by the house to pick me up, having gotten his blue mustang back. He was quiet as I climbed into the car. There was a continued silence as we drove to his sister's home. I then asked him if Kermit had been to the hospital and David smiled. "Yeah, as soon as he got off the plane, he took a taxi to the hospital to see Dad and Mom... He didn't even change out of his battle fatigues. Dad was so glad to see him. I find myself hoping that now..." His voice trailed off as we pulled up in Marilyn's driveway.

I looked at David as we got out. "I know, my friend, I know but, he can't last much longer, can he?" David shook his head. We were silent as we went up the front walk, I knew exactly how David felt about losing his father. It was a feeling I was all too familiar with.

Marilyn opened the front door and smiled on seeing me. David went upstairs to get Kermit as Marilyn and I moved into the living room. She looked at me. "You look like you have something on your mind." I nodded. "Yes, I have decided to tell both David and Kermit the truth about myself, especially considering today." Marilyn nodded. "You mean the fact that, legally, you turn sixteen today?" I looked at her and then smiled. "Yes, I'm legal age now, at least, in Missouri. They deserve to know, David especially."

Marilyn looked at me for a moment then, her smile softened. "You're in love with David, aren't you?" I nodded, not wanting to hide it any longer. "Yes, I have been for awhile now but, with everything that has been going on, I thought it best to keep it to myself. Does Kermit know about David being in rehab?"

Marilyn nodded, "Yes, he and David had a long talk once Kermit came in from the hospital and I think they reached an understanding, at least, they didn't yell at each other. That's an improvement." I nodded and soon, we heard the two brothers come down the stairs.

My first impression of Kermit Griffin was good, overall. He was dressed casually, in jeans and a pullover. The green sunglasses seemed out of place but also seemed to be a part of him. The dark hair, cropped short in a military fashion, showed a small spot of white over his left eye. He was quiet, taciturn and overall Kermit. He said hello after Marilyn introduced me to him and we walked to the dining table.

I was suprised to see that Marilyn's husband and young Jason weren't there. Marilyn smiled, "Robert thought it would be best to let us have this time to ourselves. He took Jason to see Mom and Dad in the hospice." Kermit managed a small smile. I looked at him, "Has David or Marilyn written to you about me?"

He nodded, "Yeah, they have. Mind telling me about yourself?" I was slightly caught by suprise but, the Tao had given me the opening I needed. I grinned, "Yes, I would but, you may find it a little confusing."

I took a deep breath and slowly let it out. Then, I began my story, from the time my family and I had moved to the Temple up until now.

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