His voice seemed so far in Lexa's mind until he told her everyone was safe. The electricity subsided while she let go of the bares and started falling, landing on something soft before fainting. The shield dissipated into Lexa as she fell on Harper. Holo-Andromeda appeared in front of him, who was struggling to keep Lexa into his arms.

"What happened?" Andromeda prompted.

"She's fainted, I think she OK. Trance, prep Med-Deck!" Harper urged on the intercom. "And, Rommie, send some androids. She's too heavy for me." He struggled to raise her limp body enough to shift his legs under her.

"Don't worry, I'll carry her." Tyr's emotionless voice could be heard as he reached for Lexa.

"Tyr…" Harper looked at the Nietzschean with a mix of gratitude, for helping him with Lexa, and regret, for knowing that Lexa's secret was out of the bag. "Thanks." He said in a small voice, almost running to keep Tyr's pace.

"So, will you tell me what was THAT all about?" Beka and Dylan were hurrying to Med-Deck. "I'm still confused. No, scratch that, make that freaked out!" Beka tried to make sense of everything she just saw, with no luck.

"I'm sorry, Beka, I can't tell you anything… I promised her I'd keep it a secret. If she wants to tell you, it will be her choice." Dylan really didn't know what else to answer his second officer. Beka pouted, but accepted Dylan's answer.

Tyr placed Lexa's limp body gently on the table and looked at a worried Harper.

"She has some explaining to do." Tyr crossed his arms.

"Let's just leave her to rest for a while." Harper couldn't keep her eyes off Lexa, who was peacefully sleeping. "Trance, how is she?" He asked the purple girl, seeing her scanning Lexa's body and taking some blood samples.

"You got to her just in time. Her body isn't strong enough to produce and control that kind of power. She almost died…" Trance said in a whispered voice. "She's not injured in any way, her body only used every ounce of energy it had. She just has to get that energy back." Trance tried to comfort Harper, seeing him struggle to keep his tears.

"How long?" Harper said in a strained voice.

"I don't know… She's in a coma-like sleep…" Trance put a hand on Harper's shoulder for comfort.

"Could I…stay for a while?" Harper swallowed hard as he fought his tears back. Trance looked torn, wanting Lexa get as much rest as possible.

"Okay, but don't take too long." Trance ushered Tyr out of the room and left Harper to his thoughts. She stopped Dylan and Beka at the door, making them understand Harper needed some time with Lexa.

"Coma..." A single tear rolled on Harper's cheek before being wiped away. He took a chair and moved next to Lexa's bed, taking her hand.

Lexa opened her eyes and had to clear her view a couple of times before realizing where she was. She tried to lift up her hand, but something was tugging on it. She looked at it and saw a sleeping Harper holding her hand. He looked so peaceful, so she decided not to disturb him. She closed her eyes again, smiling, when she felt Harper tremble next to her. Another nightmare… She though bitterly. Lexa released her hand to connect with Harper's unconscious, to see what he was dreaming about.

The ship was gaining altitude, but it was still in danger. He wanted so much to keep watching her as the door closed and she peeked through the window. She was visibly screaming for him, but it was too high to reach it anymore. His heart shattered, seeing her lips forming Don't leave me! and her desperate tears drowning her eyes. He had to protect the ship. If the ship left the Earth's atmosphere, they would win.

"All right, let's keep these Uber busy! Shoot to kill!" Harper took his shriller and put it in his mouth, getting ready for the offensive. He started running through the thick forest and blew as hard as he could, shooting one Nietzschean after another.

"Protect the ship! If it leaves Earth, we win!" Harper ordered his army of humans, determined for a victory.

Lexa came back suddenly as Harper jumped into reality with a confused look on his face.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you…" Lexa apologized in a hushed voice, caressing his forehead.

"No, it's OK." Harper stretched his stiff arms and ruffled his blonde spikes. "I should probably get back to work… Dylan would want the ship at full power by morning…" He stood up and was getting ready to leave, when Lexa's hand stopped him, making him turn around.

"Don't go… Stay with me for a while…" Lexa's eyes pleaded for company. She got off the table gently, when Holo-Andromeda appeared in front of them, startling both.

"You should be resting." Andromeda crossed her arms.

"It's OK, I'm going to a more comfortable place." Lexa smiled as she teleported both her and Harper to Machine Shop 7. Holo-Andromeda quickly followed them, looking rather stern.

"I'll let Trance know where you are." Andromeda finally gave up. "But I'll keep monitoring you, just in case." She jabbed a pixel finger under Lexa's nose before disappearing. Lexa smiled and tugged Harper to the bed, where she lied down. Harper gently sat next to her, putting his arm around her waist and resting his chin on her shoulder. He inhaled deeply and smiled.

"Hmmm… Better?" He closed his eyes as he sat more comfortably.

"Yeah, thanks." Lexa smiled pleased.

"I was planning to keep the bed all tidy for Rom-doll, but I can't seem to convince her." Harper whispered playfully.

"Well, you just have to settle with me." Lexa played along, butterflies tickling her inside.

"You're the best I could get in my bed." Harper said in a husky voice.

"Aren't you awful sweet?" Lexa turned to see a blushing Harper.

"What can I say, it's a curse." A crooked smile played on his lips, his eyes burning.

"Hahaha, now I remember why I kept loving you all these years!" Lexa laughed, but stopped, seeing the ice of Harper's eyes melting as he made up his mind.

"That's all I needed to hear." Harper purred, grabbing Lexa's head and kissing her fiercely. He tasted her lips and tugged at their softness while his hands felt her body's lines. Harper pulled Lexa on top of him, kissing her passionately, then tumbled her over, frantically searching for some bare skin. He stopped himself to breathe, his lungs struggling for air.

"Sorry… I couldn't help it anymore… I tried to hold myself, but…" Harper huffed heavily, trying to calm himself. "I thought you weren't going to wake up… Trance said you were in a coma-like sleep…" Harper shuddered at the bad memories.

"Hey…" Lexa put a hand on his face for comfort. "It's OK, I'm fine now. We all are." She smiled kindly.

"Promise me you won't do it again." Harper looked abruptly into Lexa's eyes. "Promise me you won't endanger your life like you did today." His eyes pleaded desperately. Lexa looked away, thinking about what she could say that would honor his plea.

"I promise I will become stronger so I can keep all of you safe." Lexa peeked hopeful at a frowning Harper. "Is that good enough?"

"For now…" Harper cupped her face in his hands, watching her like it was the last time he would ever see her and kissed gently.

Lexa responded, the passion quickly rising. She felt her way down his back to the brim of his t-shirt and put her hands under it, feeling her way up on his bare back. Harper stopped to look at her in wonder, but seeing the acceptance in her smile made him want more than just kisses. He reached tentatively to her shirt, touching her belly and lifting her clothes to show her bellybutton. He lifted her shirt with both of his hands and, when Lexa raised her arms, he unconsciously took it off, revealing her bra. Lexa blushed furiously as Harper took her beauty in. He reached for her ribs and started kissing her, his hands searching for the back of her bra to open it while Lexa tried to get his t-shirt off. He obliged and continued, opening the bra after another second. She swiftly threw the bra away and searched for his pants, kissing him fiercely. Harper hugged her bare body, feeling her soft breasts on his chest. He felt his way down her hands and took off his jeans, throwing them with one hand and with the other pushing Lexa gently on the bed. Harper lowered his lips to her neck and started kissing it while they both tried to get Lexa's pants off. He kissed her shoulder, making Lexa purr. He stopped to look at her.

"Is it OK?" He asked tentatively. Lexa smiled, pushing him on the bed and getting on top of him.

"Don't tell me you're gonna chicken out!" She laughed as Harper relaxed, smiling in anticipation.

"Oh… Now you're on!" Harper wrestled her down and put his hands on her wrists, holding her in place. He kissed her lips, then started caressing his way down to her neck, her shoulder, feeling with the tip of his tongue her soft skin.

At that point, Andromeda lowered the light and engaged privacy mode.

TBC

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