A/N: Here is the chapter as promised. Happy Reading. Let me know what you think.
Inside the gym Evan was holding Danielle's lifeless body in his arms. He couldn't believe that she was gone. He brought her forehead to his lips and kissed it ever to gently. She still felt so warm. He didn't want to let her go but he knew he had to. As he was placing Danielle's body down Evan heard a voice behind him.
"Major?"
"Major?"
Evan sat up in his chair and was startled when he felt someone touch his shoulder. It took him a second to realize that he was sitting in the infirmary. He looked over next to him and saw a figure in bed. They were hooked up to a monitor and he could hear the beeps indicating they were alive.
"Major, I'm sorry I startled you. I heard you talking in your sleep." Carson said.
Carson could see that Major still looked shaken up by whatever he was dreaming. He figured it must have been about Danielle and what ever it was was bad. He knew he need to reassure the Major that everything was alright.
"It's alright lad. She's right next to you. She's fine. It was touch and go for a second but we got her back. She hasn't woken up since we retrieved her from the gym. She's got a strong heart Major. Don't worry. She'll wake up soon." Carson said.
Evan stood up from his chair and looked over in the bed to see a sleeping Danielle. He had never been so relieved before in his life. That dream he had was so real. The last thing he remembered was Carson and his team working on Danielle in the gym and Ronon trying to get him to leave th gym. Everything else was a blur.
She looked so peaceful sleeping. Evan touched Danielle's face to make sure she was still alive and that this was still not the dream. Evan placed his hand on Danielle's face. He need that extra reassurance that she was in deed alive and wth him. It was so warm and soft. Then as if on cue, she turned into his touch and sighed in her sleep. Evan felt relief wash over him when she moved.
Carson noticed the look on Evan's face when Danielle moved.
"That must have been one hell of dream Major." Carson said.
Evan let a small laugh then looked at Carson.
"Doc, you have no idea. How's Teyla?" Evan asked.
"She's awake. She woke a few moments ago. She keeps trying to get out of bed to come check on Danielle." Carson said.
"I'm sure the Colonel has his hands full trying to keep her down." Evan smirked.
"Aye, he does. She finally stopped trying when he threatened to have her restrained if she didn't stop. She didn't believe him until he gave me the order to go get them. When Teylasaw me come back with the restraints she finally backed down but begged me to please go and see if Danielle was awake yet. That was after she was somehow able to cause one of the IV bags to break. It was quite a shock for all of us, especially Teyla at her loss of control like that." Carson said.
Danielle was trying to come out of the fog she was in. She kept trying to focus on the voices she was hearing. They sounded familiar but very far way and muffled. She opened her eyes but shut them back quickly because the light was so bright wherever she was. Danielle tried again but this time, she opened them slowly. Things were still a little fuzzy when she opened her eyes and tried to focus them. When things finally came in to focus that's when she felt the pain in her head.
"Shhhhhit...th....at h....urt." Danielle said.
Evan and Carson looked over at Danielle who finally came to.
"Welcome back to world of the living love. How are you feeling?" Carson asked.
"M...head..hurts." Danielle said. She tried to turn her head to see where she was but that made her head hurt even more from the movement.
"W..h..ere?" Danielle said softly.
"You're in the infirmary." Evan said.
Danielle saw Evan and smiled but her smile left her face when he said the infirmary.
"Infirmary? Again?" Danielle said.
"Yes, love. Again. I'm going to start charging you and Teyla rent. Now, how do you feel?" Carson asked.
"Like a Mac truck hit me then kept rolling over me."Danielle said.
"Well, at least her sense of humor wasn't affected." Evan said.
"What's the last thing you remember?" Carson asked.
"Why?" Danielle asked.
"Humor me Major. Tell me what you remember?" Carson asked.
"Can't this wait? My head is killing me." Danielle said.
"No Dani, it can't. Please tell Carson what you remember?" Evan asked.
"Ok. I remember leaving here with Teyla. Then we went to the gym and sparred for a little bit and then I woke up here. Now someone tell me what's going on? Where is Teyla? Is she ok?" Danielle asked.
"She's fine. She's right across the hall asking the same questions as you." Carson said.
Danielle tried to sit up in bed but the movement sent her right back down.
"Take it easy Major. You still need some rest." Carson said.
"I don't need rest. I need to find out what is going on. I'm not cool with this whole not remembering thing. I want answers and I want them NOW!" Danielle said.
Just as Danielle finished her sentence the glass that was on her side table started to shake and then break.
Danielle gasped when she heard the glass break.
"I did that did that didn't I? What is going on with me? What happened in the gym? Please I need to know. Did I hurt anyone while I was blacked out?" Danielle asked trying to hold back her tears.
"No. No! You didn't. I just think that we should wait until your feeling up to it." Evan said sitting on the bed next to Danielle.
"Evan, my head feels like it's going to explode and I just made a glass explode. I promise you, that nothing you are going to tell me is going to surprise me at this point. So spill while I can keep my eyes open." Danielle said.
"Carson?" Evan asked.
"I think she can handle it but hold off for a second. I'll be right back." Carson said.
Danielle looked at Evan's face and could see that something was bothering him.
"What's wrong?" Danielle said grabbing his near by hand.
"Hmm....nothing." Evan said giving his best smile.
"You're lying." Danielle said,
"No I'm not." Evan said trying to blow her off.
"Yes, you are. I can tell." Danielle said.
"What female intuition?"Evan asked.
"And you call me a smart ass. C'mon you're dodging the question?" Danielle asked.
"I just was really worried about you. You and Teyla gave us a pretty good scare in the gym. We came pretty close to losing you and it scared the hell out of me." Evan said softly.
"I'm sorry." Danielle said.
"It's not your fault. Just promise me one thing." Evan said.
"Name it." Danielle said.
Evan leaned in close to Danielle almost touching his face to hers.
"No. More. Sparring." Evan said.
Danielle laughed out loud despite the pain it was causing her head.
"Ok, I promise." Danielle said.
Evan pressed his lips to Danielle and kissed her. It was a hot and feverish kiss. He poured all the feelings he had bottled up in him since the gym into that one kiss. Evan felt Danielle's hands in his hair and she started to caress his neck. She was pulling him down closer to her. They were so into what they were doing they never heard someone clearing there throat several times.
"My god! Get a room you two!"Rodney said.
Evan pulled away quickly from Danielle and turned his head to find Sheppard,Ronon, and Carson all trying hard not laugh at the now blushing Majors.
Danielle broke to the silence.
"This is my room." Danielle said.
Rodney was thrown off by the comment because Danielle was right. It was her room. Once Carson saw Rodney was speechless he took the opportunity to speak.
"Sorry about that that. I did try get your attention." Carson said.
"Several times." Ronon said smiling.
"Uh...umm... sorry." Evan said.
"No problem. What Carson was trying to tell you is that he brought you a roommate." John said.
"A roommate?" Danielle asked.
They all moved out of the way as Teyla's bed was being rolled in by one of the med techs.
"Teyla!" Danielle said trying to sit up but went back down again when her head started to throb.
"Danielle. It is good to see you. Carson came over and suggested that since we are both awake and anxious to see each other that we should be in the same recover area." Teyla said as they placed her bed next to Danielle.
"It also prevents a certain someone from trying to sneak over. I was very close to ordering those restraints again." Sheppard said.
Teyla rolled her eyes at John.
"Anyway, are you well?" Teyla asked.
"I'm fine. Just a killer headache. Oh.. and I made a glass break." Danielle said.
"Oh. How did you do that?" Teyla asked.
"I have no clue. I just got angry and then it broke. How are you doing?" Danielle asked.
"Much better now that I know you are alright. I also caused someting to break by getting upset. An IV bag." Teyla said.
Carson walked back in the room with something for Danielle's headache. Danielle thanked Carson and took her meds.
"Now that the weird sisters are all awake and medicated. Can we discuss what happened in the gym?" Rodney asked.
"I think we're missing someone right?" Ronon asked.
"Who?" Teyla asked.
"Tollara." John said.
"Who?" Danielle said.
"He's a councilman from Naharra. He seems to know what is going on with both of you." John said.
"Where is he?" Teyla asked.
"He's with Carter in her office. He's been there since we brought you both in from the gym." John said.
"Sheppard to Carter."
"Carter here. Go ahead Colonel."
"Yes ma'am, you said to advise you when both Teylaand Danielle were awake. They are both awake and ready to talk."
"Very good Colonel we are on our way. Carter out."
Five minutes later Colonel Carter entered the infirmary with Tollara.
Tollara walked in the room and looked around and greeted every in the room. Then his eyes fell upon Teyla and Danielle. Tollara still couldn't believe how much they looked like the sisters. A renewed sense of hope for his people crept in to his heart. He only hoped what he was about to tell them would not scare them off.
"Teyla, Major Campbell, may I introduce you to the man who you have been waiting for since this whole roller coaster ride started. This is Councilman Tollara of Naharra." Sam said.
Tollara nodded and walked over to Teyla and Danielle. He grabbed Teyla's hand and bowed.
"It is a great honor to meet you Teyla, daughter of Tagan. Leader of the Athosian people. Ancestor of Maihari leader of Naharra. Honor and Glory to you." Tollara said.
"The honor is mine Councilman. My people have their own greeting I would be honored to show you." Teyla reached out to Tollara and they touched foreheads in the Athosian greeting.
Tollara then walked over to Danielle and bowed to her.
"Honor and Glory to you Major Danielle Campbell, daughter of Edward and Theresa. Leader of SGA 6. Ancestor of Niya, our greatest female warrior." Tollara said.
Danielle shook Tollara's hand and felt here cheeks were red from the hear of embarrassment.
"The honor is mine sir but, I think you are making me sound more important that I am." Danielle said.
Tollara laughed. "You have a firm hand shake Major. I like that. It means you have great strength inside of you. You are also modest. Another good trait. Do not down play your role in the universe Major. I believe there is more than one person in this room who will tell that you they are glad the ancestors have blessed them with your presence." Tollara said.
Tollara looked around the room and his eyes fell upon Lorne and saw his face light up when he looked towards Danielle. He also saw Sheppard standing close to Teyla and looking very protective of her. Tollara took mental note of this and decided to ask about this later when things were not so formal.
"Now. I understand that you both have many questions and I will give you the answers you desire but first, you need to know the beginning of how and why things are the way they are on Naharra.
Thousand of years ago Naharra was made up of many tribes spread across the planet. Many were peaceful, while others lusted for power. Over time, many of the tribes banded together until there were only three left. The Oni,the Shunta,and the Arcadi. The Oni and the Arcadiwere both large in number but the Shuntawere large then both tribes put together.
Each was tribe different. The Oni were a tribe of warriors. While the Arcadi were thinkers,scholars and farmers. The Oni would train many of the Arcadi the art of fighting in exchange for the Arcadi teaching them to read, write and farm. The Shunta,kept to themselves and barely had any dealing with the Oni or the Arcadi. The Shunta were able to do much for themelseves. What also set the Shunta apart was the fact that they were Wraithworshipers. They believed the Wraith were gods and that in order for them to survive sacrifices were to be made to the gods. But not from their people, they believed that the Oni or the Arcadi would do.
Things started to escalate when the Shunta attacked an Arcadivillage and used the village as food for the Wraith. When word of this spread the Arcadijoined forces with the Oniand declared war on the Shunta but, even with those numbers the Shuntastill out numbered both tribes. When the tribes met on the battlefield, it was the Oni and the Arcadi who were victorious.
"They won? But how?" Rodney asked.
"Shhh. Let the man finish." John said.
"It's alright Colonel. I know you all have many questions. They won Dr. McKay, due to the power of the one." Tollara said.
"The one?" Teyla asked.
"Was his name Neo?" John asked.
"Who?" Tollara asked.
"Pay him no attention. Please continue." Carter said glaring at Sheppard.
"During the battle, the Oni and Arcadi were losing and starting to lose all hope that the battle could be won. There was one warrior named Hena, well known among the Oni for his courage that helped turn the tide of the battle . Hena was awarrior who would not give up. He would not let his people die or become slaves to be food for the Wraith. No one knows how this happened but he was able to channel the energy of all around him and use it against the Shunta. The stories say that a light came from his body makingall his enemies fell in it's wake. All who saw this bowed at his feet. The Shunta immediately surrenderred because they were fearful of Hena this new power he displayed. Once the Shunta were defeated the Oni and Arcadi came into power. Hena became leader of the people. Through him peace reigned for many years.
"What happened to the Wraith?" Teyla asked.
"They did return but only sporadically. They were too afraid of Hena and his new power to come as often as they used to. The Wraith still had the advantage of being undetectable to us. Even with the sporadic attacks our people were able to grow and flourish as one united group. We were no longer Oni, Aracdia,or Shunta. We were all Naharans. During the time of Hena was when the Lanteans first arrived. They arrived through the gate." Tollara said.
"Had your people ever used the gate?" Carter asked.
"No Colonel. It was never used. It was believed that the gods placed it there for themselves and that it was not for meant for the use of man. When the Lanteans arrived, they were at first believed to be gods by some. It didn't help that the ones that arrived first did not explain that they were not gods. When it was discovered that they were not gods our people were not happy. They felt they had been lied to by people they had come to trust. An uneasy trade agreement was made with them. Where we would provide food and they would provide technology. It served us both well for many centuries." Tollara said.
"What happened to the Shunta?" Ronon asked.
"Most left the planet through the gate never to be seen again and the others that decided to stay lived a life of peace under Hena and his rule. Now that I have given you a background of our people, I will move on to the story of the sisters. Much of what we know of them comes from both truth and legend. So here is the truth we know.
Maihairi was born first to Korii and Sinora. Korii was leader of our people and Sinora was his beloved wife. They were both of Arcadi decent. Korii and Sinora had longed for child and had tried many times but were not successful. Then Sinora had learned she was going to have a child. During the birthing process Sinora suffered complications and almost died but, she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl who they named, Maihairi." Tollara said
"You mentioned before that you were all one people but you said that Korii and Sinora were of Arcadi descent. Do your people still separate themselves into different groups?" Carter asked.
"No. All though we are all proud to be Naharran, it is just as important for us to know our heritage. To know ones past is to know ones future. Would you not agree Colonel?" Tollara said.
"Whole heartily." Carter said.
"Does Maihairi have any special meaning?" John asked.
"Yes it does Colonel. It means Child of the Morning Sun." Tollara said.
John looked at Teyla and smiled.
"You do like mornings." John whispered in Teyla's ear causing her to smile.
"That is because I always look forward to waking next to you." Teyla whispered back making John grin.
"You see, Maihairi was born just as the sun was rising. She was much loved by her parents and her people. When Maihairi was three years of age Korii and Sinora wanted to have another child but because of the complications from Maihairi's birth, she could no longer have any children. So Korii married his second wife, Annari, to produce another child. She was of Oni descent and an outstanding warrior. Although she was the second wife of Korii, Annari managed to have a good relationship with Sinora and Maihairi. Annari treated Maihairi like she was her own. Annari became pregnant shortly after the marriage began. Unfortunately, she too suffered from complications during the pregnancy. Annari lived just long enough to bring her child, a daughter in the world, and name her Niya. It is said Annari called Maihari over to her and spoke to the little girl. She showed her the baby and Maihairi smiled down at the child." Tollara said.
"Maihairi, this is your little sister. See how small she is? She is going to need your help. Can you do something for me? Will watch out for her?" Annari asked.
"Where are you going? Are you leaving?" Maihairi asked.
"I do not wish to leave but the ancestors are calling me home. So I need you to be a good girl and promise to watch over her for me. Can you do that?" Annari said.
Maihairi nodded yes through her small tears.
Before Annari died she whispered her final words into her daughter's ear.
"My child, I wish you but nothing happiness and know that I will always watch over. May the moon watch over and protect you my little Niya." Annari said.
"Niya's full name is Niya Annari." Tollara said.
"What does Niya's name mean?" Evan asked.
"It means Major, Little Warrior of the Moon." Tollara said.
"I like that. Little Warrior." Evan said to Danielle.
"Little Warrior of the Moon." Danielle corrected.
"Excuse me, Little Warrior of the Moon. Now I know why you're such a night owl. Did it mention if she happen to have a temper?" Evan asked.
Danielle looked at Evan and wiped her eye with her middle finger towards Evan.
"Love you too dear." Evan said kissing her head.
"As a matter of fact Major she did. Like any other siblings they had there differences but Niya was famous for her temper and Maihairi for her gentleness. She earned the nickname Kalani while Maihairi was called Malani." Tollara said.
Rodney laughed when he heard Tollara say the name while Danielle felt sick at just hearing the name. Teyla let out a little giggle. She had never heard the words before but something in her knew it was familiar and funny.
"What's so funny Rodney?" John asked.
"Yeah, what do they mean?" Evan asked.
"I'll let Dr. McKay tell you." Tollara said.
"It's has a lot of meanings but I believe the most common in Ancient is spitfire for Kalani and Malani means cool breeze." Rodney said laughing.
"Sounds like a bad 70's B movie. Spitfire and Cool Breeze." John said.
It wasn't long before the whole room was laughing. All except Danielle who had her face hidden in her hands. Danielle felt an old embarrassment creep up her spine at the mere mention of the name. Teyla looked over at Danielle and saw she was feeling embarrassed. That protective instinct kicked in and she decided enough was enough.
"All right. I believe we all have had a good laugh. Please continue the story." Teyla said.
The laughter died down and Danielle removed her face from her hands. She turned to Teyla and mouthed the words thank you to her to which Teyla bowed her head.
"Now, where was I? I remember now. For much of the sisters life there was a little bit of rivalry. Mostly from Niya. She always thought she was treated second best because she had a different mother even though Sinora loved her as if she were her own child. So to settle things down with his daughters Korii sent them to two different schools. Niya a military school and Maihairia leadership school. Each did well and when they returned home they became closer. It was when they returned home form school they started to discover the power inside of them. It started out as random incidents like when one of them got mad a glass would break or when they sparred with each other their powers would grow out of control. They once almost blew up their training facility." Tollara looked around the room when he said this and saw Teyla and Danielle turn to each other when Tollara said this.
"Korii called for Namora. Naharra's spiritual leader to help the sisters learn how to control their powers. She taught them to control their powers through concentration and the power of thought. Namora told them that their powers were somewhat different from Hena's. They needed not only the power of all living things but they also need each other. They drew strength from each other.
One morning while walking in the market out side the capital city there was a Wraith attack. During the attack, Korii and Sinora were both taken away by the Wraith. In there grief, the sisters unleashed their power and destroyed the Wraith darts in the air and on the Wraith on the ground. When word spread of what happened they were treated like goddesses by the people. There lives where never the same after that day. Maihairi became leader of our people and Niya continued to serve in the military as one of Maihairi's personnel guards.
One day after the Wraith attack in the market the Lanteans arrived through the Stargate. They advised that they had ships in the area that were tracking the Wraith and saw what the energy did to the Wraith ships in orbit. When it was explained to them that it was the sisters they were intrigued and asked if they would work with their scientist to try and amplify their powers. They agreed as long as any thing they discovered would be used to benefit not only the Lanteans but Naharra as well.
It took many years before the Lanteans were able to come up with the technology to amplify the sisters powers but the discovery came to late. The war with Wrath had taken it's toll on both people's. The Lanteans had very little of there people left and decided they were going to leave the galaxy and go to there ancestral home." Tollara said.
"Earth." John said.
"Yes. Earth. The last thing we have recorded is that the sisters would not leave with the Lanteans because the Wraith had landed on our world in order to destroy the weapon and kill the sisters and their families." Tollara said.
"You mentioned families? Who were they married to?" Danielle asked.
"They were married to two Lantean males. Brothers actually. There names were Targus and Lennox. When it was time to leave, the sisters had their children leave with their husbands when the Wraith attacked. Their families almost did not make it out alive. So the sisters not only gave their lives to save all Naharrans but, they also gave their lives to save their families. Before I go on I wish to stop here to give you a chance to take in what I just told you. It is a lot of information." Tollara said.
"It is a lot to soak up all at once but we need answers so I'm just going to jump right in here. What happened to us in the gym, was just the power in our bodies going berserk because we have no mental control over it? Is that right?" Danielle asked.
"Yes." Tollara said.
"So it could happen again?" Danielle asked.
"Yes it very well could if you do not gain control of it." Tollara said.
"What must we do to prevent this from happening again?" Teyla asked.
"You must learn how to control your powers through mental discipline. I can teach you but it will be difficult. The both of you will only have three weeks to learn what took both sisters years to learn. There is a way to help speed the process along." Tollara said.
"The stones." John said.
"That is correct Colonel. The stones will give you two the memories needed to help control your powers. The stones along with training is the only answer to your problem." Tollara said.
"Councilman, what about their dreams and the visits from the sisters? Why are Teyla and Danielle having them if the sisters essences are still in the stones?" Carter asked.
"I believe that you both share a deep bond with the sisters. Your similarities to them are truly uncanny. Teyla, you are a leader of your people like Maihairi. Danielle you are a member of your nation's military like Niya,not to mention that the both of you have found each other after living thousands of light years apart." Tollara said.
"I still have my reservations about the use of these stones. They are very different from the stones we have dealt with in the past. Rodney have you found anything about them in the Ancient database?" Carter asked.
"Yes. It seems like these stones were specifically made for the purpose of storing the consciousness or essence as you call it Councilman of a person." Rodney said.
John looked at Rodney and saw that it looked like he had more to say on the subject.
"There is something else isn't there?" John asked.
"Yeah. The stones were still in there experimental stages. They hadn't gone through final testing before they were used. So the day they were used was the field test." Rodney said.
"Is it safe for them to use?" Carter asked.
Rodney shrugged.
"I don't know. I know the Councilman says they are safe but there is really no data proving that. There are gasps in the data that look they have been lost over time. So there is no way for me to say that it's going to be safe or not." Rodney said.
Carter mulled over everything she had just heard from Tollara and Rodney. So far nothing she heard had convinced her that this was going to be safe for her people like Tollara had said. She still had plenty of reservations about the procedure. There was so much to think about. Not only did she have to think of Teyla and Danielle's safety but also of the safety of everyone stationed on Atlantis. If there powers were not maintained and controlled they could destroy the city unintentionally. Hurting not only themselves but hundreds of others. In the end, no matter what she decided, the choice was up to Teyla and Danielle if they wanted to go through this. All they could was support what every decision they make and hope for the best.
"Before I give my final recommendation I need to know how you both feel about this?" Carter asked.
"I need some time to think on this before I make my final decision. There is much to consider." Teyla said.
"Me too." Danielle said.
"Very well, I will return in an hour. I know it's only a short time to make such a life altering choice but whatever you decide will impact my people and I must know what to tell them. So I will take my leave. Colonel I would most appreciate if you please take me to Colar." Tollara said. Then bowed his good-byes.
"Of course please follow me." Carter said showing him out.
As soon as Carter and Tollara left the room it went silent. No one was wanting to talk first. After about five minutes of no one saying anything Ronon broke the silence.
"So, what are you two going to do?" Ronon asked.
Teyla looked at Danielle and sighed. She looked into Danielle eyes and could see that she had come to a decision as well. Teyla thoughts drifted to her son and his smile. She now more then ever wanted to see Torrin and hold him in her arms. No matter what her decision was in the next few minutes she was going to ask John to take her to the mainland to spend sometime with Torrin. A smile crossed Teyla's lips. Everything became clear to her. She knew what she was going to do.
"Before I make my decision I need to speak to John alone. Carson is it possible for me to leave?" Teyla asked.
"Sure love. I'll be back with a wheel chair." Carson said.
A moment later Carson came back with the wheel chair. He helped Teyla into the chair and noticed that her legs were still a bit wobbly but she was looking much better than when she first came in. Carson gave Teyla a quick check then turned the wheel chair over to a waiting John.
"Now, I'll let you go but you must promise to take it easy and no sparring." Carson said.
"You don't have to worry about that Doc. No funny stuff while she is my care." John said.
"Good. Don't keep her out too long Colonel. She still needs her rest." Carson said.
"Got it." John said and then started to roll Teyla out of the infirmary.
Once they were outside the infirmary John stopped the wheelchair and stepped in front of Teyla and knelt down. "East pier?" John asked.
"You know me so well. Yes, East pier." Teyla said.
"East pier it is my lady. Just sit back and relax. Let me do all the driving." John said as he headed towards the East pier.
Back in the infirmary Rodney and Ronon were still with Danielle and Evan. Carson walked back in the room to see the two men still standing there.
"C'mon lads. I think they need some time alone." Carson said.
"Right. I have some more research to do. I'll be in the lab. See you in an hour." Rodney said then turned and left.
Ronon watched Rodney leave and then turned back to Danielle and Evan.
"Look, what ever you and Teyladecide, I'm with you." Ronon said.
"Thank you Ronon." Danielle said.
Ronon grunted and then turned and left the room.
"I'm going to leave as well. I have some paperwork and patients to catch up on. Now, just like I said to the Colonel, Major..."Carson said.
"Say no more Doc. No stress." Evan said.
"Thank you Major." Carson said then left the room.
Evan looked over to Danielle and smiled. She looked so tired he thought. He watched her as she yawned and snuggled into her blankets more. Evan noticed that her eyes looked more heavy from worry than from not getting enough rest. She looked like she had the weight of the world on her shoulders. He saw Danielle looking up at him and she smiled that smile that always melted his heart.
"Come lay with me." Danielle said.
Evan waited until Danielle made room for him on the bed before he climbed up and laid next to her. She waited for Evan to get comfortable before she leaned back into him putting her head to his chest. Danielle could hear the steady beat of Evan's heart and the sound made her relax.
"Can we just stay like this for a little while? I wanna stay in this moment for as long I can." Danielle said.
Evan kissed Danielle's head and pulled her closer to him. He could feel the warmth of her body through his uniform shirt and it felt so good. It was a feeling that he knew he wanted with him always.
"Yeah. We can stay in this moment for as long as you want." Evan said.
He knew Danielle was not ready to talk about what Tollara had told them and frankly he wasn't either. So he decided to wait on her to bring up what needed to be said. Evan right now wanted to do nothing more then to just enjoy the moment with his girl.
A/N: Sorry for letting you think Danielle was going to die. My friend on here charlie murphy forbid me to kill her off and I couldn't just leave it the way it was so I thought dream sequence will save the day. Please forgive me. All I kept thinking was great I just did a Dallas dream season dying move. lol . It will never happen again.
P.S. There will be J/T moments in the next chapter. Take care all