A Defied Fate
Chapter 1: The Morning of the Ferry Accident
Hey! I've had this idea on my mind for a few months, and I wanted to finish In the Stars before I began this story. But, last night, it entered my head again and wouldn't leave me alone. So I'm starting it now. Sorry if it's awhile between updates. I'd still like to finish In the Stars before I focus on this story, but I just want it on the site. Okay, the basic premise- the story is based on Night's Child, and Hunter isn't pulled into the bith dearc during the ferry accident- he makes it back to shore. So will Iona come after him and Morgan? Also, will they really begin their new life together? I wish I owned Sweep, but since I don't, please don't sue. Just wanted to get that out there. I'm going to try not to repeat dialogue from Night's Child. This story will probably be cut between Hunter's POV and Morgan's POV. Maybe more characters will be added later. Anyway, enjoy the story!
JadeMoon**
~Hunter's POV~
I checked my watch as I left the teashop. It was 7:58. I needed to get on the ferry to Wexford in seven minutes. I made my way to the harbor, sipping my tea and looking up at the sky. I frowned as I saw dark clouds moving in. It was so sunny just a few minutes ago. I shrugged and stepped onto the ferry. I pulled a book out from under my arm, found a seat, and tried to begin reading.
But I couldn't. My mind was on Morgan. There were two things that I couldn't get over- the fact that she wanted to break up with me (again), and the fact that we were going to start a new life together. I gave a small smile and sat back in the chair. I was upset that she wanted us to break up, but I guess her decision made sense. We never saw each other. Now we could settle down in Cobh together. I was making good money from my work with the New Charter, so maybe we could buy a house, get some luxuries. I knew Morgan was thinking of becoming a healer, but for now she was working as a secretary at a doctor's office. (AN: I just made that up) Not any ordinary doctor- a Wiccan doctor.
I sighed and checked my watch again. 8:04. I picked up my book and began reading again. A minute later, the ferry took off, moving slowly on the now churning water. I looked up at the sky again and saw that the clouds were still. A drop of water landed in my eye. I blinked and rubbed my eye, silently cursing the clouds. People around me were talking among themselves and casting worried looks at the sky. A crack of thunder sounded from up above, and I heard a child scream. Great, just what I needed. A storm. I saw a bolt of lightning flash in the dark sky. Oh no.
All of a sudden, some more people were screaming. The waves were getting bigger, and heavy rain fell from the sky. The storm didn't feel natural. Someone made it. Claps of thunder shook the ferry, and people were clutching each other's arms in fear. A man ran throughout the ferry, shouting, "The captain is turning back. This storm looks too dangerous." People sighed with relief, and I felt the air around me calm a little.
I looked to my left in time to see a huge wave forming in the ocean. My mouth fell opened, and I watched it rise in the air. I tried to form a spell that would cause the wave to back down, but nothing came to me. I was shocked at what I was seeing. The wave fell on top of the ferry, covering all of the passengers. I struggled to the top of the water, gasping for breath. Another wave fell on the ferry, and I felt the ferry sinking. (AN: I don't know how long it would take a ferry to sink.) I jumped off and into the water. I could see the shoreline. Luckily, I had always been a good swimmer, and I began to swim toward shore. I could see others swimming back, as well.
I was pulled under the water and kicked my legs furiously, trying to surface again. I finally did, spitting water out of my mouth and rubbing my eyes. I tried to swim again, this time making it quite far before being pulled under. When I resurfaced, terrified screams caused me to turn around. There was a bith dearc.
AN: Sorry it was so short, but it gets better. Read and review, please!