Disclaimer: Borrowed form Henson for fun, not profit. That rightfully belongs to them as well.

Periapt

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DEPARTURE
(Series Epilog)
By Periapt

In the darkening sky, Orion could be seen, rising over the transport pod.

"John," said Aeryn, fingering the locket about her neck, "I know I promised never to leave you, but I can't stay any longer. I don't belong on Earth; my place is out there."

Aeryn brushed the dark, gray-streaked hair from her face and reached out to gently caress the stone, which bore the inscription:

JOHN CRICHTON
BELOVED HUSBAND
AND FATHER

"Good bye, my Love." she whispered.

Aeryn stood and walked towards the waiting pod... and the beckoning stars.