Chapter 27 - several days later
Joe's Bar
Methos sat at the bar, a glass of beer in his hand, Joe was busy at the other end of the bar with orders for the waitresses, when he was finished serving he joined Methos "So has MacLeod been in recently?" Methos asked "he drops by from time to time.to see if I've any news on Dani.he hasn't stopped looking for her you know" Joe replied "why do you think he's trying so hard?.it's not the first time a pupil left a teacher.or is there more to it?" Methos asked handing Joe his empty glass "I don't know about his personal feelings but.not many students leave without their sword" Joe said as he handed Methos the refilled glass, Joe noticed the look of horror on Methos's face "where is Hamilton?" Methos asked "he left right after Mac left for the island". "Do you know where he went?"
"Why are you so interested in Hamilton? Do you know something about all this?" Joe waited for an answer but he saw the faraway look come into Methos eyes and knew for the moment the question would go unanswered. Methos tensed up as he turned towards the door, he only relaxed when he realised that it was Duncan.
Duncan headed straight over to Joe and Methos "Hi guys" they could both see that from the look on his face he hadn't had much sleep, "you look like hell, MacLeod" Methos commented "any news Joe?" Duncan asked leaning on the bar as Joe poured him a beer "not really.but I'm waiting on a phone call from a watcher who was in the area when Dani left" Joe replied. Duncan took a sip of the beer Joe had given him "I don't understand it Joe.except for the headaches everything seemed fine.it's driving me mad.I've looked everywhere I can think of.I even went out to the island in case she had gone there.she's just disappeared into thin air" Duncan said as he looked into his beer. The phone rang at the other end of the bar but before Joe could get to it his barman Lou had picked it up "Joe.someone for you.they won't give me a name.but they say it's important" Joe started to walk towards the office "Thanks.I'll take it in the office" Joe said he then noticed that Duncan had start to follow him, he raised his hand "No Mac. wait here.I'll be back shortly" Duncan stopped, he didn't like having to wait but he knew Joe meant what he said.
The fact that Methos now knew that Dani had left unarmed, he knew he couldn't hold back any longer, he had to tell Duncan what he knew about Dani's disappearance, he also knew it wasn't going to be easy, he took a deep breath "answer me a question Mac.did you tell Dani who I really was" Methos could tell by Duncan's surprised expression that he hadn't and this confirmed that what he had found was a possible answer. Methos sighed heavily "Mac.she had her reasons for going".
Duncan's head snapped round to look at Methos "are you telling me that you talked to her about leaving?" Duncan's eyes seem to darken as he moved closer to Methos. Methos held up his hands "she came to me MacLeod.the night she left.she asked for my help.why my help I hear you ask.because I'm Methos that was why".
"But how would she know that.I never told her" Duncan replied "I know Mac.that's why I think I might have a possible answer to all this.I did some digging and found some papers telling of something similar happening to an Immortal about 3000 years ago" Methos explained "but Dani isn't 3000 years old.it can't be her.otherwise we would sensed her from the start" Duncan said "No.she isn't that person but I think it's the same thing.I think Dani is a Seer of sort" Methos held out his glass to Lou who refilled it, Duncan waited until the bartender was far enough away not to over hear "What is a Seer?" Methos motioned for Duncan to sit down on the next stool.
"You know what a Hayoka is don't you" Duncan nodded "They take evil from the world.but what has this got to do with Dani?" Duncan asked "Dani can see your thoughts.your memories.a properly trained Seer is supposed to sooth minds.dull the painful memories and bring back happy ones that seemed lost.you said yourself.as soon as you met Dani you had the feeling that she knew more about you than you could understand.am I right" Duncan took a drink of his beer "yes it was like she could see into my soul.but what about the headaches.they only started after she became Immortal".
"For what I've read so far most of the time Seer are normally mortals.they have to be in contact with a person.to read their thoughts.but being an Immortal has increased her range so to speak.she only has to be in the same place. I believe the headaches are because Dani is being flooded with thoughts..she can't control it.she can't separate or filter the things she is seeing" Methos explained all he had learned from the papers he found "she needs to find someone to help her control it.and the other problem is.other Immortals who can sense the power in her will be drawn to her if she can not control it.that's the reason she left.she thought that by leaving she was protecting you" Methos finished the beer. "There something your not telling me Methos.what happened to the other Immortal 3000 years ago and I want to know all of it" Duncan said pushing away his beer "Well.there is no easy way of saying this.he turned evil or mad take your pick.there are stories to fit both" Methos took sighed heavily had before continuing "There's only one person I can think of that might be able to help her.Cassandra"
"So you sent her to Cassandra?" Duncan asked "No.all I did was put her onto a flight, she wanted to go somewhere.so I sent her somewhere.she want to be alone to try to control it herself.but from what I've managed to learn since she left.she's in a lot more trouble than she realised and she really will need help" Methos could see that Duncan's face cloud with anger "Look MacLeod.sending her to Cassandra with a letter of recommendation from me.wouldn't do her much good now would it.and she wouldn't wait.if I hadn't helped her she would have left on her own.and with." Joe coming back into the bar interrupting Methos.
"Well?" Duncan said getting off his stool to greet Joe "Oh Mac.I don't think your going to like this" Joe said as he walked up to Methos and Duncan "Not like what Joe?" Duncan asked as he watched Joe pour three whiskeys "Hamilton.he went to the dojo the day Dani disappeared.
"I told him to drop by.why won't I like that?" Duncan looked from Joe to Methos "that's not all Mac.according to his chronicle he was the guy who killed Li Tse.and they and been friends for a long time" Duncan drank the whisky in one go "do they know why they fought?" Joe played with his glass before drinking it down "No, it didn't say.all it mention was that as the quickening started a young girl ran out of the house" explained Joe.
"Where is Hamilton now Joe?" Duncan waited he knew that Joe was fighting an inner battle between their friendship and his oath "he left town.well the country.the day you left for the island.and I really don't know where Mac.he gave his watcher the slip at the airport.but we think he's gone to Europe somewhere".
"Oh no" Methos said half to himself they both turned to face him "What?" Joe asked. Methos pinched the top of his nose, as he took his hand away he said, "London.Dani's flight was to London" Duncan wiped his eyes "how long were you going to keep that piece of information to yourself?" Duncan said glaring at Methos, both Joe and Methos watched as Duncan's face lightened "didn't you say that she wanted to go somewhere she could be alone." Duncan replied "Yeah.that's what she said.less minds.less pain.hey where are you going?" Methos asked as Duncan headed for the door "I think I know where she's gone.and when I get back you a me are going to have a little talk".
Joe's Bar
Methos sat at the bar, a glass of beer in his hand, Joe was busy at the other end of the bar with orders for the waitresses, when he was finished serving he joined Methos "So has MacLeod been in recently?" Methos asked "he drops by from time to time.to see if I've any news on Dani.he hasn't stopped looking for her you know" Joe replied "why do you think he's trying so hard?.it's not the first time a pupil left a teacher.or is there more to it?" Methos asked handing Joe his empty glass "I don't know about his personal feelings but.not many students leave without their sword" Joe said as he handed Methos the refilled glass, Joe noticed the look of horror on Methos's face "where is Hamilton?" Methos asked "he left right after Mac left for the island". "Do you know where he went?"
"Why are you so interested in Hamilton? Do you know something about all this?" Joe waited for an answer but he saw the faraway look come into Methos eyes and knew for the moment the question would go unanswered. Methos tensed up as he turned towards the door, he only relaxed when he realised that it was Duncan.
Duncan headed straight over to Joe and Methos "Hi guys" they could both see that from the look on his face he hadn't had much sleep, "you look like hell, MacLeod" Methos commented "any news Joe?" Duncan asked leaning on the bar as Joe poured him a beer "not really.but I'm waiting on a phone call from a watcher who was in the area when Dani left" Joe replied. Duncan took a sip of the beer Joe had given him "I don't understand it Joe.except for the headaches everything seemed fine.it's driving me mad.I've looked everywhere I can think of.I even went out to the island in case she had gone there.she's just disappeared into thin air" Duncan said as he looked into his beer. The phone rang at the other end of the bar but before Joe could get to it his barman Lou had picked it up "Joe.someone for you.they won't give me a name.but they say it's important" Joe started to walk towards the office "Thanks.I'll take it in the office" Joe said he then noticed that Duncan had start to follow him, he raised his hand "No Mac. wait here.I'll be back shortly" Duncan stopped, he didn't like having to wait but he knew Joe meant what he said.
The fact that Methos now knew that Dani had left unarmed, he knew he couldn't hold back any longer, he had to tell Duncan what he knew about Dani's disappearance, he also knew it wasn't going to be easy, he took a deep breath "answer me a question Mac.did you tell Dani who I really was" Methos could tell by Duncan's surprised expression that he hadn't and this confirmed that what he had found was a possible answer. Methos sighed heavily "Mac.she had her reasons for going".
Duncan's head snapped round to look at Methos "are you telling me that you talked to her about leaving?" Duncan's eyes seem to darken as he moved closer to Methos. Methos held up his hands "she came to me MacLeod.the night she left.she asked for my help.why my help I hear you ask.because I'm Methos that was why".
"But how would she know that.I never told her" Duncan replied "I know Mac.that's why I think I might have a possible answer to all this.I did some digging and found some papers telling of something similar happening to an Immortal about 3000 years ago" Methos explained "but Dani isn't 3000 years old.it can't be her.otherwise we would sensed her from the start" Duncan said "No.she isn't that person but I think it's the same thing.I think Dani is a Seer of sort" Methos held out his glass to Lou who refilled it, Duncan waited until the bartender was far enough away not to over hear "What is a Seer?" Methos motioned for Duncan to sit down on the next stool.
"You know what a Hayoka is don't you" Duncan nodded "They take evil from the world.but what has this got to do with Dani?" Duncan asked "Dani can see your thoughts.your memories.a properly trained Seer is supposed to sooth minds.dull the painful memories and bring back happy ones that seemed lost.you said yourself.as soon as you met Dani you had the feeling that she knew more about you than you could understand.am I right" Duncan took a drink of his beer "yes it was like she could see into my soul.but what about the headaches.they only started after she became Immortal".
"For what I've read so far most of the time Seer are normally mortals.they have to be in contact with a person.to read their thoughts.but being an Immortal has increased her range so to speak.she only has to be in the same place. I believe the headaches are because Dani is being flooded with thoughts..she can't control it.she can't separate or filter the things she is seeing" Methos explained all he had learned from the papers he found "she needs to find someone to help her control it.and the other problem is.other Immortals who can sense the power in her will be drawn to her if she can not control it.that's the reason she left.she thought that by leaving she was protecting you" Methos finished the beer. "There something your not telling me Methos.what happened to the other Immortal 3000 years ago and I want to know all of it" Duncan said pushing away his beer "Well.there is no easy way of saying this.he turned evil or mad take your pick.there are stories to fit both" Methos took sighed heavily had before continuing "There's only one person I can think of that might be able to help her.Cassandra"
"So you sent her to Cassandra?" Duncan asked "No.all I did was put her onto a flight, she wanted to go somewhere.so I sent her somewhere.she want to be alone to try to control it herself.but from what I've managed to learn since she left.she's in a lot more trouble than she realised and she really will need help" Methos could see that Duncan's face cloud with anger "Look MacLeod.sending her to Cassandra with a letter of recommendation from me.wouldn't do her much good now would it.and she wouldn't wait.if I hadn't helped her she would have left on her own.and with." Joe coming back into the bar interrupting Methos.
"Well?" Duncan said getting off his stool to greet Joe "Oh Mac.I don't think your going to like this" Joe said as he walked up to Methos and Duncan "Not like what Joe?" Duncan asked as he watched Joe pour three whiskeys "Hamilton.he went to the dojo the day Dani disappeared.
"I told him to drop by.why won't I like that?" Duncan looked from Joe to Methos "that's not all Mac.according to his chronicle he was the guy who killed Li Tse.and they and been friends for a long time" Duncan drank the whisky in one go "do they know why they fought?" Joe played with his glass before drinking it down "No, it didn't say.all it mention was that as the quickening started a young girl ran out of the house" explained Joe.
"Where is Hamilton now Joe?" Duncan waited he knew that Joe was fighting an inner battle between their friendship and his oath "he left town.well the country.the day you left for the island.and I really don't know where Mac.he gave his watcher the slip at the airport.but we think he's gone to Europe somewhere".
"Oh no" Methos said half to himself they both turned to face him "What?" Joe asked. Methos pinched the top of his nose, as he took his hand away he said, "London.Dani's flight was to London" Duncan wiped his eyes "how long were you going to keep that piece of information to yourself?" Duncan said glaring at Methos, both Joe and Methos watched as Duncan's face lightened "didn't you say that she wanted to go somewhere she could be alone." Duncan replied "Yeah.that's what she said.less minds.less pain.hey where are you going?" Methos asked as Duncan headed for the door "I think I know where she's gone.and when I get back you a me are going to have a little talk".