Don't own them, never did.
...Yes there is more, DEFINITELY more! And I promise (and this time I'll keep it) it will come in a timely fashion.
Nathan walked from the Bridge with a slight slump in his shoulders it had been two days since his talk with Kristen and he was trying to follow he advice. However, his attempts so far had been futile. He was beginning to think he was being too subtle, but then again from the look Tim had given him earlier, maybe not.
Walking through the corridors with a purposeful gait the clunk of boots on the floor resounded like the beat to a march. Nathan passed crew members without any of his usual acknowledgment; finally coming to a stop in front of the door to Lucas' quarters. Nathan lifted his hand to rap on Lucas' door, but stopped short. There was something that was making the tiring Captain feel uneasy. From inside not a sound could be heard, no quiet taps indicating Lucas hurried typing pace, no deafening music. Nothing.
The soft uncertain knocking woke Lucas from his reverie. Slowly untangling his form from the chair where he had been uncomfortably sitting Lucas stood and stretched first one way, then the other.
"Come in"
The creak of the door indicated that the visitor had heard. The door swung slowly open revealing Nathan's figure.
"Lucas"
Lucas couldn't help but let out a sigh of slight annoyance and irritation. "Would you like to join me for something to eat in the mess?"
Shoving both hands in his pockets Lucas shrugged, "I'm sort of in the middle of something"
Looking past Lucas, Nathan saw that there was nothing on his computer. In fact the slight sheen of dust over its surface indicated to him that it probably hadn't been turned on for quite some time. "Are you sure? I could do with the company"
Lucas hadn't missed the look or note of suspicion in his friend's voice. "Yeah, I'm sure."
"Well, okay then", Nathan turned to leave the slightly messy room, clearing a pathway with his feet as he made his way to the door.
"Thanks Captain," Nathan turned with a quizzical look, "For the invite."
"Anytime Kiddo, open invitation." With that said Nathan left Lucas to his own troubled thoughts. Not knowing what else to say or do Nathan went to eat.
Nathan woke with a jolt, something was wrong, he was sure of it. But what? He pulled on his uniform and with a hastening pace made his way to the bridge. Everything looked fine; Jonathan was aptly in control. The crew was intent but calm looking. Everything was as it should be. Nathan walked onto the bridge, gave everything and everyone the once over and then left again. Not used to having his instincts be wrong, Nathan made his way through the corridor, finding himself finally facing Lucas' door again. Knocking firmly three times Nathan waited for a reply. Nothing, not a sound. Nathan opened the door slowly, "Lucas, are you awake?" Nathan walked into the teens quarters, looking around cautiously. Lucas was no where in sight. "Now where could you be?"
Lucas looking into the moonpool saw Darwin swimming contently. Talking in his usual chipper way, "Darwin missed Lucas".
Lucas let his hand drop into the water to touch his friend; "You missed me?"
"Lucas not come to Darwin"
"I've come to see you lots of times buddy."
"Missed Lucas"
Nathan slowed his pace as his eyes came to rest on a slightly gangly teen, not wanting to interrupt the only 'person' who seemed to be able to talk to Lucas nowadays Nathan stood back.
Darwin not missing a moment to cheer up his friend splashed Lucas with his tail. "Hey that's not fair Darwin," turning to grab a towel Lucas saw Nathan watching him.
"Are you ready to talk to me now?" Nathan asked handing a clean towel to Lucas. "Thanks", Lucas took the towel and then left the room, leaving Nathan left to talk only to Darwin.
"Do you know what's wrong with him Darwin?"
"Darwin miss Lucas"
"Me too, me too Darwin"