Chapter 6 – Flashing Before His Eyes
Danny!
Its ok Sam, see? What?...
Sam's eyes had been shut, so he hadn't seen anything superimposed on the brightness around him, but now he was seeing flashing visions of events, some he recognized, and some he didn't. As the scenes rolled by, he realized that it was all happening from Sam's perspective.
There were many of the adventures that they had together. There were many of the sorrows they shared too. Much heartache, most caused by him.
He was mesmerized by the visual passage of time in her life. In her life! OH NO!
Sam!
I'm dying. I know I am. I love you Danny.
NO!
He phased back…
…his eyes flicked open, he looked at the clock: eight o'clock! Going ghost!
He flew to Sam's bedroom in seconds. The number on her clock just changed to 8:01 as he scooped her limp body in his arms.
"SAM!"
Lavender flickered between long lashes. "Danny?" she said weakly.
"Oh Sam!" He hugged her close, crying. "I am so sorry Sam, I didn't know…"
"I TOLD you it was dangerous, you are so clueless…" She managed to lift a hand against his jaw in a weak slap as her head turned toward his chest.
He smiled at her, tears running down his face.
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The clock showed 4:30 AM. Danny decided to forget school. He had been up all night, holding Sam. Her breathing was slow and steady, as she slept. She had recovered after a few coughs and some weakness, but was exhausted. They had stayed up all night talking about The Mountain, and her life flashing before her eyes. He had apologized to her for all the heartache he had caused her, and she had forgiven him. Their bond was strong before, it was permanent now. There was no way either of them could come to know another person that deep in the whole world. He didn't want to leave her side, the protective instinct was strong. He had time to think.
The light had nearly been fatal. And there was some connection to Plasmius in the same dimension. But even if there wasn't, a connection formed in the real world could still be dragged into the light. A plan was forming in his mind…
