Series: Friends & Enemies
Title: The Reaper Knocks
Author: Melanie M./Shai/Misty AKA SailorFireStarr@aol.com/SSailorUranuss@aol.com
Archive: please ASK if you want to archive it.
Pairing: J/K, G/S
Rating: R. Mild sexual content, bad language, possible violence & definite affection between beautiful females.
Disclaimers: I don't own Once & Again or anything attached to the show/characters and I'm making absolutely nothing off of this fic. Well, accept for maybe feedback.
Warning: ANGST! ANGST! ANGST! Did I mention ANGST! Ok, I'm done now.
Comments: I need feedback. Remember, FEED ME! Shout out to May (rinoaheartilly_88), David (DavedeShark), Todd (Tms) and all my other ppl. You know who you are! Enjoy!
The Reaper Knocks
"Mom?"
"Grace? Thank god you called! What's wrong?
"Rick strikes again," the teen growled into the phone.
"What do you mean honey?"
"He. . .the fucker hit Sarah!" Grace nearly screamed, barely controlling her rage.
"He. . .WHAT?" Lily raised her voice slightly, anger swelling in her throat.
"She's. . .they don't know if she's gonna make it mom. I'm calling the cops. He's gonna get his."
"I. . .I'll be there as soon as I can."
"Ok."
About an hour later the police were questioning May as Grace sat with her mom, Judy, Karen, Jessie and Katie. May bowed her head and sat away from the crowd, worried sick about her friend. Grace raised her head, then beckoned for May to join them. The girl sat beside Grace silently.
Katie was crying. She'd known Sarah for what seemed like forever and one slip up could take it all away. Clinging to Jessie, she nuzzled to her softly.
Karen's gaze landed on May. "Did he mean to do it?"
May shifted uncomfortably. "I think he did. He saw her when he turned the corner but he didn't stop," she answered.
The short red haired officer approached. "We have Mr. Sammler in custody. He's already pled guilty to hit and run charges as well as attempted vehicular manslaughter. We'll assign him a lawyer in the morning and notify all of you when his court date is decided."
"Thank you," Judy whispered.
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A week before Rick's trial. . .
Grace sat beside Sarah's bed. Sarah had been in a coma for weeks now but Grace almost never left her side. She had her schoolwork sent to her and she'd even gotten permission to stay at the hospital at night so long as she was quiet. She lived at the hospital six days a week. She'd only go home for showers & more clothes.
Katie had come by after school. She was still shaken and disturbed at her ex's condition but she knew Grace would take care of Sarah. Jessie had come as well. They'd brought food and homework. After a brief chat they left to meet Karen for a shopping date.
She sat in silence, watching her angel sleep. Then an alarming sound blared through her mind. BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP! Doctors and nurses rushed in, guiding Grace away from her love. She fought. She knew what was happening. This couldn't happen, it just couldn't!
A moment passed when silence set in. The medical staff bowed their heads, muttering the time of death as they slowly retreated from the room to let the trembling blonde say her goodbyes.
Grace was in shock. Sitting beside the still form of her only true love, the tears began to fall. Laying her head on Sarah's chest she cried and clung to her. Memories flooded her. The still warm skin took her back to all of the times she spent with the other girl. The first time they kissed. So sweet, so passionate, so delicate and so loving. Kissing her had been a taste of heaven, a gift from those above. Nuzzling to the girls neck, she felt no beating heart. Sobbing, she remembered laying in bliss, tangled in Sarah's limbs and scent as she memorized the easing pulse flowing through her lover. She always smelled like vanilla, felt like silk, tasted like ripe, sweet strawberries. Sarah's love was life to the other teen. It was her will, her passion, her devotion, her existence. But that was now gone.
Closing her eyes, she found breathing was quite a task. She wanted to go with Sarah, wherever she was going. She couldn't let go. Not now, not ever.
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Lily found her heart racing, her eyes filling with tears. She looked at the others but they too were consumed by sorrow. Jessie held Katie tightly as the both cried. Karen, Judy and herself sat there in tears. They had arrived at the hospital when Dr. David Sutera had called to inform them of what had happened. Grace still lay with Sarah, trembling in denial and anguish. How would life resume as usual? If wouldn't for they had all changed. They had all seen such a beautiful young girl taken from this world by one man's animosity. One man's madness.
Grace stumbled out of the room, steadying herself on the wall. She hadn't let go, nor forgotten but she stood there to see justice done. "That. . ." she paused, "that mother fucker's gonna pay," she growled quietly.
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The DA, Todd Simmons, briskly walked toward the standing group of women. Meeting Lily's eyes, he spoke, "we got him."
Lily nodded. "His sentence?"
Grace slipped away from the crowd while the others weren't looking. "The hearing for his sentencing will be in about a month but I can guarantee he'll get no less than life. The charges have very strict penalties, especially vehicular manslaughter."
"He plead guilty?" Judy asked.
"Yes. The charges we originally pressed against him were partially void after Sarah's death. We informed the judge of the actions following the hit and run. He allowed the defense a moment to converse but they still plead guilty."
"Thank you," Karen whispered as Sarah's parents left. Looking around she did a double take. "Where's Grace?" she asked, not seeing the teen with her daughter and Katie.
Jessie looked around. "I. . .she was right here. . ."
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Grace stood atop the tall building. Whispering to the sky, she smiled. Standing, she headed home. Arriving there she knew she didn't have much time. They would be looking for her soon. She hurried into the bathroom, running sweltering hot water in the sink. Taking Sarah's obsidian jeweled dagger from her pocket, she took a breath. She pressed the hard metal into her left wrist, making a big gash as she brought it down her skin. She winced, her grip on the dagger more stern now. Slicing her other wrist open she pushed her bleeding wrists into the water. Pulling back, her wrists bled more. Her veins were open and blood was flowing smoothly as she passed out.
About an hour later. . .
Jessie giggled as she opened the bathroom door. Suddenly she froze. A shriek of pure horror echoed throughout the house.
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Karen approached Lily as Judy left. "All the kids are in bed," she whispered.
Lily trembled as she heard the other woman's words cut through her numb mind. Raising her eyes she whispered, "why?"
Karen shook her head. "I don't know." She took the bawling woman in her arms, comforting her softly. Lily looked into Karen's eyes and kissed her softly. Laying her head on the other woman's shoulder, her tears subsided. "She's with Sarah now," Karen whispered.
"I know."
"We have to tell them eventually Lil."
"When the time is right. We all need to mourn right now."
Karen smiled, leading Lily upstairs.
A few months later, after graduation. . .
Jessie walked silently, her footsteps light on the hot summer Earth. She knelt beside a grave, her lady love doing the same beside her. Katie nodded. They placed the blood red roses on the graves before them, whispering in unison, "Like a falcon you did fly. Far away and into the sky. We see you dance, we see you play, we see you every single day. We hear your voices loud and clear, just know that we still hold you dear."
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We smile as we look down at them. They've come so far since we left. Mom and Karen finally came out but nobody really cared. Jessie and Katie are living together at Karen's house with Eli. They come to visit every week or so. I wonder if they can hear us think. Jessie, if you can hear me, Sarah and I are happy and we can hear you.
Jessie looked up to the sky, smiling brightly. Taking Katie's hand she whispered, still watching the sky, "they can hear us."
~~ The End ~~
Title: The Reaper Knocks
Author: Melanie M./Shai/Misty AKA SailorFireStarr@aol.com/SSailorUranuss@aol.com
Archive: please ASK if you want to archive it.
Pairing: J/K, G/S
Rating: R. Mild sexual content, bad language, possible violence & definite affection between beautiful females.
Disclaimers: I don't own Once & Again or anything attached to the show/characters and I'm making absolutely nothing off of this fic. Well, accept for maybe feedback.
Warning: ANGST! ANGST! ANGST! Did I mention ANGST! Ok, I'm done now.
Comments: I need feedback. Remember, FEED ME! Shout out to May (rinoaheartilly_88), David (DavedeShark), Todd (Tms) and all my other ppl. You know who you are! Enjoy!
The Reaper Knocks
"Mom?"
"Grace? Thank god you called! What's wrong?
"Rick strikes again," the teen growled into the phone.
"What do you mean honey?"
"He. . .the fucker hit Sarah!" Grace nearly screamed, barely controlling her rage.
"He. . .WHAT?" Lily raised her voice slightly, anger swelling in her throat.
"She's. . .they don't know if she's gonna make it mom. I'm calling the cops. He's gonna get his."
"I. . .I'll be there as soon as I can."
"Ok."
About an hour later the police were questioning May as Grace sat with her mom, Judy, Karen, Jessie and Katie. May bowed her head and sat away from the crowd, worried sick about her friend. Grace raised her head, then beckoned for May to join them. The girl sat beside Grace silently.
Katie was crying. She'd known Sarah for what seemed like forever and one slip up could take it all away. Clinging to Jessie, she nuzzled to her softly.
Karen's gaze landed on May. "Did he mean to do it?"
May shifted uncomfortably. "I think he did. He saw her when he turned the corner but he didn't stop," she answered.
The short red haired officer approached. "We have Mr. Sammler in custody. He's already pled guilty to hit and run charges as well as attempted vehicular manslaughter. We'll assign him a lawyer in the morning and notify all of you when his court date is decided."
"Thank you," Judy whispered.
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A week before Rick's trial. . .
Grace sat beside Sarah's bed. Sarah had been in a coma for weeks now but Grace almost never left her side. She had her schoolwork sent to her and she'd even gotten permission to stay at the hospital at night so long as she was quiet. She lived at the hospital six days a week. She'd only go home for showers & more clothes.
Katie had come by after school. She was still shaken and disturbed at her ex's condition but she knew Grace would take care of Sarah. Jessie had come as well. They'd brought food and homework. After a brief chat they left to meet Karen for a shopping date.
She sat in silence, watching her angel sleep. Then an alarming sound blared through her mind. BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP! Doctors and nurses rushed in, guiding Grace away from her love. She fought. She knew what was happening. This couldn't happen, it just couldn't!
A moment passed when silence set in. The medical staff bowed their heads, muttering the time of death as they slowly retreated from the room to let the trembling blonde say her goodbyes.
Grace was in shock. Sitting beside the still form of her only true love, the tears began to fall. Laying her head on Sarah's chest she cried and clung to her. Memories flooded her. The still warm skin took her back to all of the times she spent with the other girl. The first time they kissed. So sweet, so passionate, so delicate and so loving. Kissing her had been a taste of heaven, a gift from those above. Nuzzling to the girls neck, she felt no beating heart. Sobbing, she remembered laying in bliss, tangled in Sarah's limbs and scent as she memorized the easing pulse flowing through her lover. She always smelled like vanilla, felt like silk, tasted like ripe, sweet strawberries. Sarah's love was life to the other teen. It was her will, her passion, her devotion, her existence. But that was now gone.
Closing her eyes, she found breathing was quite a task. She wanted to go with Sarah, wherever she was going. She couldn't let go. Not now, not ever.
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Lily found her heart racing, her eyes filling with tears. She looked at the others but they too were consumed by sorrow. Jessie held Katie tightly as the both cried. Karen, Judy and herself sat there in tears. They had arrived at the hospital when Dr. David Sutera had called to inform them of what had happened. Grace still lay with Sarah, trembling in denial and anguish. How would life resume as usual? If wouldn't for they had all changed. They had all seen such a beautiful young girl taken from this world by one man's animosity. One man's madness.
Grace stumbled out of the room, steadying herself on the wall. She hadn't let go, nor forgotten but she stood there to see justice done. "That. . ." she paused, "that mother fucker's gonna pay," she growled quietly.
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The DA, Todd Simmons, briskly walked toward the standing group of women. Meeting Lily's eyes, he spoke, "we got him."
Lily nodded. "His sentence?"
Grace slipped away from the crowd while the others weren't looking. "The hearing for his sentencing will be in about a month but I can guarantee he'll get no less than life. The charges have very strict penalties, especially vehicular manslaughter."
"He plead guilty?" Judy asked.
"Yes. The charges we originally pressed against him were partially void after Sarah's death. We informed the judge of the actions following the hit and run. He allowed the defense a moment to converse but they still plead guilty."
"Thank you," Karen whispered as Sarah's parents left. Looking around she did a double take. "Where's Grace?" she asked, not seeing the teen with her daughter and Katie.
Jessie looked around. "I. . .she was right here. . ."
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Grace stood atop the tall building. Whispering to the sky, she smiled. Standing, she headed home. Arriving there she knew she didn't have much time. They would be looking for her soon. She hurried into the bathroom, running sweltering hot water in the sink. Taking Sarah's obsidian jeweled dagger from her pocket, she took a breath. She pressed the hard metal into her left wrist, making a big gash as she brought it down her skin. She winced, her grip on the dagger more stern now. Slicing her other wrist open she pushed her bleeding wrists into the water. Pulling back, her wrists bled more. Her veins were open and blood was flowing smoothly as she passed out.
About an hour later. . .
Jessie giggled as she opened the bathroom door. Suddenly she froze. A shriek of pure horror echoed throughout the house.
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Karen approached Lily as Judy left. "All the kids are in bed," she whispered.
Lily trembled as she heard the other woman's words cut through her numb mind. Raising her eyes she whispered, "why?"
Karen shook her head. "I don't know." She took the bawling woman in her arms, comforting her softly. Lily looked into Karen's eyes and kissed her softly. Laying her head on the other woman's shoulder, her tears subsided. "She's with Sarah now," Karen whispered.
"I know."
"We have to tell them eventually Lil."
"When the time is right. We all need to mourn right now."
Karen smiled, leading Lily upstairs.
A few months later, after graduation. . .
Jessie walked silently, her footsteps light on the hot summer Earth. She knelt beside a grave, her lady love doing the same beside her. Katie nodded. They placed the blood red roses on the graves before them, whispering in unison, "Like a falcon you did fly. Far away and into the sky. We see you dance, we see you play, we see you every single day. We hear your voices loud and clear, just know that we still hold you dear."
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We smile as we look down at them. They've come so far since we left. Mom and Karen finally came out but nobody really cared. Jessie and Katie are living together at Karen's house with Eli. They come to visit every week or so. I wonder if they can hear us think. Jessie, if you can hear me, Sarah and I are happy and we can hear you.
Jessie looked up to the sky, smiling brightly. Taking Katie's hand she whispered, still watching the sky, "they can hear us."
~~ The End ~~
