For the first time, one of Seamus Harper's dreams was coming true. That is, if you are one of those people who count nightmares as dreams. Harper was in the office of Captian Dylan Hunt, trying to explain his crazy idea of freeing Earth. Just like in the nightmares, Dylan didn't appear to be very impressed.
"So let me get this straight, Mr. Harper"
Harper took a deep breath. Well, at least he didn't scream!
"You want to take a permanent leave of absense to, and I quote, free Earth from the evil Magog and restore it to it's rightful glory as the Human homeworld."
"Well, you see Dylan, I sorta had this vision..."
"Dammit Harper!" screamed first officer Beka Valentine, who was standing next to Dylan. "What the hell has gotten into you? Ever since we freed you from that dream machine, you've been acting all weird. At the very least you could explain why you want to go through with this insane plan of yours."
Harper rolled his eyes. He had expected Beka to act like this.
"That machine opened my eyes. It made me realize that I could be somebody. I mean sure, engineering is a great job and all, but I didn't expect to be doing it for my entire life! And now I know my potential. I want to be remembered as the god-like figure that brought freedom to Earth." Harper smirked after he made that last commment.
Dylan gave a long sigh. "If you really want to do this, Harper, I can't stop you. But I strongly suggest that you think this over. You could end up seriously injured or worse if you go through with this. And we won't be there to help you. Don't think that you're the only one with hopes and dreams, every day I dream of finding Tarn-Vedra, my homeworld. As much as I would love to take the time to find it, my duties lie here with the Commonwealth."
Harper's face lit up. "Thank you, Dylan. You don't know how much this means to me. And I will come back one day. I promise." Harper ran out of the room, giving the infamous I told you so look to Beka on the way out.
Beka's eyes widened and she turned to face Dylan. "Are you insane? If you're actually considering letting him go..."
Dylan gave another sigh. "He's not a High Guard officer. I have no jurisdiction over him, over any of you. But I have faith in him. Mabye the little professor will actually do something and end up famous."
Beka gave her Yeah Right look and left the room.
"Yeeeees!"
Harper danced throughout the Andromeda's corridors. He couldn't believe that Dylan had actually allowed him to go to Earth. Now he just had to get Rev and Trance to come along with him...and find a means of getting there.
"Hey Harper!"
"Wha-" Harper, distracted by his thoughts, stumbled and flew - right into Trance.
"Watch the tail!"
"Sorry!" Harper got up and brushed himself off. "Actually, I've been looking for you. Remember when I said way back that I wanted to take back Earth and free it from the Magog?"
"Yeah, you didn't stop talking about it! You still don't, silly!"
"Oh...sorry about that too. Anyways, Dylan agreed! Sure, he said that I should think about it and he was worried about me, but he didn't put up an argument! In fact, it seemed like he was proud of what I'm doing! Pretty weird of him if you ask me..."
Trance had to cover her mouth for a moment to hide her smirkish smile. "That's great news, Harper! Can I still come?"
"Of course! That's what I wanted to ask you!"
"Great! I'm gonna start packing then. See you later!" Trance skipped down the corridor, obviously happy that she would have the chance to see Harper's birthplace - and possibly make a difference in the world. Or possibly she had another intention...with Trance you could never be too sure thought Harper to himself.
Harper smiled. He was glad that Trance wanted to come with him - one step closer to making his dream come true. Next was Rev. Harper didn't expect him to be quite as easy.
Harper took a deep breath, and pressed the small button next to Rev's quarters. It crackled for a minute, then Rev's voice filled the corridor.
"Come in."
The door slid open and Harper entered Rev's quarters. Rev was sitting cross legged on a small pillow in the center of the room. In each corner of the room there was a speaker making realistic nature sounds. He was obviously meditating.
"Umm, Rev?"
"Greetings, Harper. Please sit down. I have been expecting your visit for a while now."
"Yeah - I've kinda been meaning to talk to you about something."
"It's allright, Harper. I already know what you have come to talk to me about. Like wildfire, news of your mission has spread around the ship."
"That quickly, eh?"
"As you probably already know, the crew has mixed feelings regarding this mission. Beka, Tyr, and Rommie think of you as insane. Dylan does not approve, but he understands how important this is to you and does not wish to stop you from following your dreams. Trance is absolutely estatic, but I don't think that she realizes the dangers that you will face by going to Earth.
"How about you, Rev?"
"I..." "I..." "I..." Rev stuttered for a minute. "I am unsure. Beka is right that it is not a good idea to leave the Andromeda, however, we both dream of the day that my people will no longer cause suffering to your people. Perhaps it is time that we make that day come."
"We? So you want to come and help us?"
"I will do anything, Harper, to repair the damage caused to your homeworld by my people."
The sound of a waterfall played through the room's speakers.
"Thanks, Rev. And I promise that you'll get to hear the sound of a real waterfall."
"Thank you, Harper. Thank you for helping me follow my dream."
Harper got up and left the room. It was time to go pack.
End of Chapter Two
Author's note: Sorry this took so long to get out =( Unlike my first
story, this one will have several weeks in between each chapter. But the chapters
will be longer ones =) This isn't the schedule I intended to use but please
bear with me because I don't have as much time to write as I would like. I will
not leave the story unfinished, but I will leave readers in suspense =)
- ~Thissa~