The stars of night (Part 1)
Jared
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Disclaimer:
The characters in the story belong to CLAMP and are only borrowed for this fanfic. However, Philip Lynton, The Himoto family and the Lynton family are my creation.
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Author's note:
Hey all. Sorry I took so long to update. But I had a little problem trying to think of Philip's origins. I couldn't decide if it would be better if Philip came from a dysfunctional family or if he was adopted. In the end, I settled for the one you see below. ^_^. Oh, by the way, for those of you who do not know, I probably would not be updating for the next couple of weeks, cause I have to prepare for my A levels. They're coming up in a couple of weeks, and I would be busy with the preparations, so I probably won't be updating. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Anyway, thank you all for all the reviews, and hope you guys enjoy the story. ^_^.
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Sarah Lynton smiled down at her month old baby. [ He has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen…] She thought proudly. [ They are so…special. Like he is. ]
Sarah hugged her child closer, fearful of the attack she knew would be coming. [ He'll be here. I know he will. But I won't let him take you away. Not now, not ever. ] She thought fiercely.
Looking down at the sleeping baby, she found it almost hard to believe that the danger was so very close at hand.
* * * * * *
The fire crackled as a bit of log broke off with a thud. Sarah awoke with a start, and immediately looked down at the child she still held protectively in her grasp. [ Thank God he's still here. ] She breathed, her expression soft.
The baby had fine wisps of sand-coloured hair. Its closely shut lids masked the beautiful bottle green eyes within. The eyes were perhaps Philip's most prominent feature. Other than being unusual in colouring, the eyes were able to instil a sense of peace and tranquillity in all who searched deep in their depths. It was evident that the child was special. That was something that all have agreed upon. And that was one of the reasons why Sarah had fled with her child- to escape from HIM.
Tears stung at her eyes. Try as she might, she was unable to keep her emotions in check. She had only been married to Will Lynton for a mere year, and yet in that short space of time, she had been battered by the man who was her husband in the eyes of the law. That is, she had been battered every so often until she was diagnosed pregnant. Then, he suddenly became sugary sweet towards her, giving in to all of her requests.
Initially, Sarah had tried to believe that things were going to change for the better. She tried her very best to tell herself that things were going to be different now that she had a child. His child. However, this conviction she had was smashed that day when she had a house guest.
It had been none other than a beautiful woman with vivid blued eyes and coal-coloured hair. She had spoken hurriedly, clearly afraid of running into Will.
"I know you are going to have a baby. If you know what's good for you, if you want what's best for the baby, take him away from here. Now, while you still can." She had warned.
Sarah knew who that woman was. Her name was Crystal. She had been Will's first wife. She had seen it in an old album that had been kept hidden in a cupboard. When she had confronted Will, he had beaten her up. Unwilling to invoke Will's wrath once again by asking, Sarah had employed a private detective to check up on the woman. What she had found out had shocked her beyond belief.
Will had beat up his first wife almost as regularly as he had her. She too had borne him a child- Gloria. However, the child had died mysteriously when she was one. She had apparently been playing when a pile of old junk had fallen on top of her. She was rushed to the hospital, only to be found dead. At least, that was what had been stated at the inquest.
Yet the detective had uncovered some evidence that the child had a record of being treated for burns and several other injuries prior to her death. Sarah had always suspected that Gloria had been abused by Will. Yet there was no real evidence to prove her theory. Until Crystal had come forward upon knowing of Sarah's check on her past, as well as Will's. And she had left behind that ominous warning, telling her that Gloria had died as a result of Will's cruelty.
Sarah had been sceptical at first. However, the nightmares of Will hurting both her and her child persisted. She tried to quell those fears, but repression had made the fears become even stronger.
After Philip had been born, the battering had continued. Sarah knew then that there was no hiding from the truth. She needed to feel safe, protected from this madman who had the power to hurt both her and her child. Divorce seemed to be the only key. Strangely enough, he agreed to the divorce. However, he had other things in mind, of which he had assumed would be given to him upon the separation.
He had wanted the custody of the child. Yet Sarah had not wanted to give up her custody of the child because she knew of his cruel nature. Philip would not be happy with him. That she knew. [ How could anyone expect Philip to be happy living with … that…that monster? ] She thought fiercely. [ He would only ill-treat the boy, the way he ill-treated me. After all he's done, they are actually considering giving him the custody?! They must be blind! ]
Hence, having lost faith in the judicial system, Sarah had fled into the night, taking with her the most precious thing she possessed – the green-eyed child she now held close in her arms.
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The next chapter Stars of night Part 2 will continue with Sarah's new life with Philip. Will Sarah's fears come true? Will she be separated from Philip? What about Philip and his prophesized role? Find out in the next chapter: Stars of night part 2.
Jared
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Disclaimer:
The characters in the story belong to CLAMP and are only borrowed for this fanfic. However, Philip Lynton, The Himoto family and the Lynton family are my creation.
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Author's note:
Hey all. Sorry I took so long to update. But I had a little problem trying to think of Philip's origins. I couldn't decide if it would be better if Philip came from a dysfunctional family or if he was adopted. In the end, I settled for the one you see below. ^_^. Oh, by the way, for those of you who do not know, I probably would not be updating for the next couple of weeks, cause I have to prepare for my A levels. They're coming up in a couple of weeks, and I would be busy with the preparations, so I probably won't be updating. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Anyway, thank you all for all the reviews, and hope you guys enjoy the story. ^_^.
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Sarah Lynton smiled down at her month old baby. [ He has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen…] She thought proudly. [ They are so…special. Like he is. ]
Sarah hugged her child closer, fearful of the attack she knew would be coming. [ He'll be here. I know he will. But I won't let him take you away. Not now, not ever. ] She thought fiercely.
Looking down at the sleeping baby, she found it almost hard to believe that the danger was so very close at hand.
* * * * * *
The fire crackled as a bit of log broke off with a thud. Sarah awoke with a start, and immediately looked down at the child she still held protectively in her grasp. [ Thank God he's still here. ] She breathed, her expression soft.
The baby had fine wisps of sand-coloured hair. Its closely shut lids masked the beautiful bottle green eyes within. The eyes were perhaps Philip's most prominent feature. Other than being unusual in colouring, the eyes were able to instil a sense of peace and tranquillity in all who searched deep in their depths. It was evident that the child was special. That was something that all have agreed upon. And that was one of the reasons why Sarah had fled with her child- to escape from HIM.
Tears stung at her eyes. Try as she might, she was unable to keep her emotions in check. She had only been married to Will Lynton for a mere year, and yet in that short space of time, she had been battered by the man who was her husband in the eyes of the law. That is, she had been battered every so often until she was diagnosed pregnant. Then, he suddenly became sugary sweet towards her, giving in to all of her requests.
Initially, Sarah had tried to believe that things were going to change for the better. She tried her very best to tell herself that things were going to be different now that she had a child. His child. However, this conviction she had was smashed that day when she had a house guest.
It had been none other than a beautiful woman with vivid blued eyes and coal-coloured hair. She had spoken hurriedly, clearly afraid of running into Will.
"I know you are going to have a baby. If you know what's good for you, if you want what's best for the baby, take him away from here. Now, while you still can." She had warned.
Sarah knew who that woman was. Her name was Crystal. She had been Will's first wife. She had seen it in an old album that had been kept hidden in a cupboard. When she had confronted Will, he had beaten her up. Unwilling to invoke Will's wrath once again by asking, Sarah had employed a private detective to check up on the woman. What she had found out had shocked her beyond belief.
Will had beat up his first wife almost as regularly as he had her. She too had borne him a child- Gloria. However, the child had died mysteriously when she was one. She had apparently been playing when a pile of old junk had fallen on top of her. She was rushed to the hospital, only to be found dead. At least, that was what had been stated at the inquest.
Yet the detective had uncovered some evidence that the child had a record of being treated for burns and several other injuries prior to her death. Sarah had always suspected that Gloria had been abused by Will. Yet there was no real evidence to prove her theory. Until Crystal had come forward upon knowing of Sarah's check on her past, as well as Will's. And she had left behind that ominous warning, telling her that Gloria had died as a result of Will's cruelty.
Sarah had been sceptical at first. However, the nightmares of Will hurting both her and her child persisted. She tried to quell those fears, but repression had made the fears become even stronger.
After Philip had been born, the battering had continued. Sarah knew then that there was no hiding from the truth. She needed to feel safe, protected from this madman who had the power to hurt both her and her child. Divorce seemed to be the only key. Strangely enough, he agreed to the divorce. However, he had other things in mind, of which he had assumed would be given to him upon the separation.
He had wanted the custody of the child. Yet Sarah had not wanted to give up her custody of the child because she knew of his cruel nature. Philip would not be happy with him. That she knew. [ How could anyone expect Philip to be happy living with … that…that monster? ] She thought fiercely. [ He would only ill-treat the boy, the way he ill-treated me. After all he's done, they are actually considering giving him the custody?! They must be blind! ]
Hence, having lost faith in the judicial system, Sarah had fled into the night, taking with her the most precious thing she possessed – the green-eyed child she now held close in her arms.
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The next chapter Stars of night Part 2 will continue with Sarah's new life with Philip. Will Sarah's fears come true? Will she be separated from Philip? What about Philip and his prophesized role? Find out in the next chapter: Stars of night part 2.