A LOVE LIKE NO OTHER
by Blue Dreamer

Chapter 01 : Learning and trusting

Yes, I decided to go along with him . . . I was scared but the thought that I was not alone in this world made me happy.

Other people survived... I would not be alone...

Alone ... well ... I lost all the people I loved and cared for...

I'm still alone in a way...

As I left my house, I saw two other men. I could not help but cling onto the man who helped me out.

As I was observing everyone, the silence was broken.

-"My name is Stephen. I've been looking all over the country in order to find survivors," the blue-eyed man said.

I now know his name... Stephen... why does he seem so distant... he seems to be worried... his eyes tell me so.

So mysterious and at the same time so beautiful... You seem to be hiding something, Stephen.

-"What is your name little one?" he asked me cautiously

-"My name is Pan Son," I answered feeling a little awkward to be called little one.

-"Come with us Pan," he said before adding "now let us join the rest of the group"

I nodded and followed the men. I got introduced to them along the way.

Mike's probably the strongest of the three. Muscular and well built, he was carrying a gun and had a huge bag which probably contained whatever these people may have found useful to take. Before the attack from the aliens he was in the army... that was not difficult to imagine at all!

John looks older than the other two. He is about fifty-five years old. With a sad look on his face he told me that when the accident occurred, he was with his wife and daughter. His daughter is at the shelter where all the survivors seem to be heading, but his wife was in such bad shape that it was better to kill her than to let her suffer. John's a mechanic.

From the little I could gather, I had a vague idea of who Stephen seems to be. It seems that he does not talk much because neither Mike nor John could give details about him.

Somehow, I believe for a strange reason that Stephen is probably the person who suffered the most from the attack.

Why? Well just look into his eyes... I can see and feel so much agony.

We walked for another two hours before getting into this place.

I never felt so happy to see so many people... what I am telling? Many? There must have been all together 10 people, including Stephen, John and Mike.

Stephen, the mysterious person hardly anyone seems to really know, who seems to be the chief of our group of people. Stephen seems to be about thirty-five years.

Mike's the former military guy is always training the younger ones. Mike was about 40 years old.

John is a mechanic of fifty-five years. He's been using his skills in order to make useful tools for everyday life.

Sandy is John's daughter. She's twenty-six years old and her father seems to be having quite a time in preventing the young males from approaching her. Sandy did not much like my arrival since she was no longer the center of attention which she misses (AN: when you have something, you never appreciate it until you lose it ;)

Alan is thirty-six years old. He used to be the owner of a restaurant until this accident occurred. He's in charge of the kitchen. He is fun and all the time joking, he can put a smile on anyone's face (Trunks is the exception)

Tony is twenty-seven years old. He loves to train with Mike and loves to play around Sandy. Now with me on the scene and because of Sandy's refusal to date him ... He's been hanging around me much to Sandy's disapproval.

Ben is twenty-three years old. He used to be in competition with Tony in order to get to Sandy ... and now, they are fighting in order to get Pan's attention.

Jeremy is forty years old. He's a doctor and he seems a little reserved and cold. I'm sure he knows Stephen better than any of us. I wander if he knows why Stephen behaves in that manner.

Frank is thirty years old. He's the artist of the group; with no other instrument than his voice he will sing you any kind of song. He seems to be the most romantic over here.

Pan is sixteen years old. That's me! I find everyone so strange. I guess we are all in a state of shock from what has happened.

All the people had a story to tell... only Stephen seemed not wanting to talk about it.

From what I understand Stephen seems to be the head of this little community of people. I've realized that people already love him and respect him...

I decided somehow not to ask him anything. He must have his reasons.

Somehow, he caught me looking at him. As he looked back at me... I saw sharp eyes observing me.

I blushed and he came towards me... as he got close to me he stopped.

I did not know what to do or say to him so I remained silent for a while.

-"Mr. Stephen?" I started.

-"What is it?" he answered

-"Thank you for..." she got interrupted

-"... Someone has to do it," he said before adding "Little one, just remember to call me Captain here." "Do you understand?"

I was a little shocked by his attitude but acknowledged.

He then turned and headed towards a door and locked himself in it.

John came up to me and said

-"Don't take his remarks personally... he's probably even suffered more than me"

-"Thank you" I simply answered

I somehow felt more attracted to this man, felt safer with this man who just ignored me. After all, all these people seem to be respecting him as well.

In order to be accepted by him, I understood that I would have to trust him fully and not question him in any manner...

My life went on with the group of people... I quickly got to know everyone. Somehow, getting to trust them and them trusting you was to take a longer time...

4 years later...

You might find it silly but I'm actually in love with Captain Stephen. I do call him like that as well. How could I not love him... he's always been very protective with me whenever I get into trouble. He never intervenes directly though.

From the very start I was attracted to him...

I denied my feelings and dated Tony and Ben much to his disapproval and Sandy's. Of course not for long as my feelings for the captain were way stronger.

I went out with Tony on the day the captain scolded me. I was so upset that I ran into Tony's arms to cry.

As for Ben, it was something similar. The captain had been ignoring me for a while and because I couldn't take it too long, Ben was there for comfort.

Everyone knows about it... but no one seems to be judging you openly... or at least no one seems to want to create conflicts.

I now understand that it isn't necessary to do so... I have to tell him soon or else I might just explode.

As I decided to do so, I went toward the captain's door. I realized he was not alone but talking to Jeremy.

-"Trunks, you have to tell them," Jeremy started.

-"They will be so angry at me," Stephen started.

-"Don't you believe they have a right to know Sir?" Jeremy continued.

Sir? Did I hear it right? Was Stephen supposed to be a king or something?

"I haven't heard anyone call me that for a long time," Stephen sighed before adding "How do you expect me to tell them?" "Tell them that it is my fault that all their family and friends have died in such a manner?"

-"I've known you Sir Trunks for a long time you know that! I can tell you that what you did you did it for the sake and love of your country."

My face was covered with tears. I had put my hand to my mouth in order not to sob.

Trunks? What the hell is going on here? Why is Captain Stephen being called Trunks? What has he done?

: Edited by Deny on 13th August 2003 :