The channel was cut and Angel turned to face her father. She walked over to
him and looked at him. The annoying sound that she thought she heard in the
back of her head became louder. It hit her that her father died while she
was talking to the Chancellor.
"NO!!!!!" she cried as she fell to the floor. Trance came running in after
being informed by Andromeda that his life signs were gone. Trance looked at
the screen then sat in front of Angel.
"I can't believe it. He finally is gone. Why now?" Angel mumbled between
sobs. This was the time she wished she had Shay's power. It would have
helped her to keep her father alive. The crew came in at a time leaving a
flower on his bed. They each whispered a silent prayer then left. They each
were crying by the time they left. Harper and Shay stayed in medical with
Angel and Trance. After all they were all family now. Shay stood in front
of his family holding back his tears. He wanted to show the rest of the
crew he was strong. It was Tyr's turn to come in. he was second to last and
had no choice but to come in. He had a flower that somewhat resembled a
rose, but it wasn't a rose. He walked over to the corpse and laid the multi-
colored flower on Daniel's chest.
"Although I didn't like you nor your people in the beginning I have come to
accept your daughter as if they were part of my own family and pride. This
flower has been growing since I was young. I planted it after my pride and
family was killed. I did not know then nor now what kind of flower this is.
I would like it to be buried with you for I can tell that you have had a
very colorful and difficult life. Maybe worse than mine." Tyr said then
left. As he left a single tear fell down his cheek. He didn't wipe it away
until he was a few feet from the door. He exited and Rev entered. Rev
walked over to Daniel's body and began praying. He didn't offer a flower or
any other offering, he just prayed for a few minutes. That's when Shay
broke down into tears and went over to Rev, he held one of Rev's hands and
began praying with him. Rev stopped and looked at Shay.
"Thank you son, you have given me some added strength to pray today and
remember not to give up." Rev said then went back to reciting a prayer with
Shay. Angel and Harper smiled through their tears. Trance and Harper left
with Shay leaving Angel alone with her father once more.
"Father I know I haven't been the easiest or the best daughter to you over
the years. Please I didn't want you to die just yet." She whispered. It
hung in the air over them for a moment then disappeared. She didn't leave
medical for two days. She finally left to go talk to Rommie and Beka. They
met her in obs. deck like they were asked to. She was leaning on the ledge
of the window.
"Whats up Angel?" Beka asked quietly.
"We have been asked to give birth on my planet. The reason is because I am
the first one on any of the planets to ever give birth to twins. The
Chancellor of the government would be honored if you two gave birth down
there too." Angel said still looking out at the stars. "But the catch is we
spend the last weeks of our pregnancies on the planet, beginning next
week."
Rommie walked over and put a hand on Angel's shoulder. "Do they know I'm an
android?" Rommie asked. Angel shook her head no.
"Ok. I would love to deliver on your planet." Rommie said after a moment.
They both looked at Beka.
"What? You want me to deliver down there too?" Beka asked. Angel and Rommie
both nodded. "Fine I will."
"Beka you don't have to if you don't want too. It is your choice." Angel
said.
"I know. I know. But I can't let you and Rommie have all the honor around
here now can I?" Beka said, "I would feel privileged too." Beka said.
"Ok when should we tell the boys'?" Angel asked.
Harper walked in right after she asked that.
"Ask the boys' what?" he asked. Angel jumped and growled loudly. Harper put
his hands up and Angel calmed down. She hated being scared like that.
"That we are going planet side on my planet again." Angel said.
"Well I knew that we were because Beka was due for a check-up but why all
of us?" He said.
"Angel the rest of the crew is on their way here now." Andromeda said
blinking in. "And Trance is eager to talk to you about your birth."
"I figured she would, I might as well explain to all of you at once if she
brings the topic up." Angel said. The crew entered, except for Shay who was
already asleep. He picked up traits and habits from everyone onboard the
ship. You could call him the biggest mutt around if you wanted to but if it
ever got back to the crew or Andromeda you would be hunted down, questioned
and then killed.
"So whats up?" Trance asked.
"Pisces planet side again." Beka said smiling. "The three of us are going
to give birth on the planet but we are expected the beginning of next
week."
"Angel can I talk to you about your pregnancy?" Trance asked.
"It might as well get discussed here and now Trance. There is a small
chance that the twins and I will survive the delivery. But a mother can
dream can't she?" Angel said walking out. Harper followed.
"And when were you planning on telling me this?" Harper asked.
"Never. I was hoping I could deliver and the twins and I live and Trance
wouldn't bring the subject up. While this was going on the rest of the crew
were talking about the details about the trip.
"Angel there's a reason I brought the subject up." Trance said from behind
them. Angel didn't snap into her defensive wolf state nor turn around when
she and Harper jumped.
"Don't do that Trance!" Angel hissed between gritted teeth.
"Sorry cous. I didn't mean to. I want to tell you something privately."
Trance said.
"Shay. Something's not right with Shay." Angel said running to his room.
Harper and Trance followed her.
