Lucy was the last into the lifeboat as Rufus was pushing the necessary buttons and Wyatt was looking agitated. She swung her leg over the entrance. She wouldn't ever get used to this, "These goddamn costumes. Thank god for Levi's" she huffed and took a seat opposite Wyatt, who still seemed to be in his own world.
However when she went for her seat-belt, he instantly coming out of his daze and leaned over grabbing the seat belt from her hand. Wyatt strapping her in before himself was their ritual. She always felt safer afterwards. She couldn't explain it. Rufus did it once for her and for some reason, she felt like at any minute during the launch she would fly upwards out of the seat. Which was stupid, Rufus knew this machine like the back of his hand. He would never let Lucy be in any danger. But she never had that feeling after Wyatt did it.
"It's going to be ok you know" she told him quietly. Watching his face as he buckled her seatbelt. She saw the worry in his eyes, but she wanted to give him some comfort.
He gave his signature side smile, but it was tinged with saddness, "Sure"
"I mean it" she told him forcefully, "we've stopped him before. We can stop him again" Flynn was ruining their chances at normal lives, and had completely changed the timeline that her sister was no longer around. Whenever she saw Flynn for some reason she never thought to bring that up to him, throw it in his face. But now she realised it could cause more problems. He was unhinged, she didn't know what reaction he would have one time up to the next.
"So you do think he could be going after my family?" Wyatt asked, finally finishing and leaning back in his seat, strapping himself in. The seriousness on his face had never left. She wanted to get rid of it.
She sighed, after keeping the journal from him, she told herself she wouldn't lie to him again, "Maybe. Yeah" she stated, and noticed it register with him, "but think about this, you may even get to meet this famous man. Another reason you joined the army" she tried to make this situation a bit better for him in some way.
"Yeah," he agreed as the lifeboat doors shut, "while at the same time potentially saving his life"
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South Africa was incredible. Lucy had never been in the present day. But she now didn't care. Seeing it in the 1800's was enough for her. It was beautiful. Untouched by modern society. The lifeboat had landed in a few miles radius of where the Mother-ship had landed 2 hours ago and they surprisingly found themselves at docks. Ships surrounded them, and old taverns. Market stools and people milling about, mainly army men.
"Ok what are we looking out for? Besides Flynn of course" Rufus asked, adjusting his uniform.
Lucy had reccomended that both Wyatt and Rufus be in miltary attire. It could mean access to buildings and social situations. However blending Lucy into this environment was going to be harder, so they would have to think on their feet when the time came.
Wyatt pulled out a small black and white photo, clearly of a man in military dress, his helmet low, but just enough that you could see his eyes. Straight, looking forward at the camera. Strong features, good looking and well built. He had a smirk and she had seen it before in his 4 times great grandson. Genetics were incredible.
"Handsome fella" Rufus commented, "another thing that runs in the family"
"So this is Alexander?" Lucy asked, taking it from Wyatt. Studying it. He had two stripes on the arm of his uniform, "he was injured in action" she stated.
Wyatt nodded, "Zulu War and Boer War," and pointed at the photo still in Lucy's hand, "this was taken at Kensington Palace in London in 1882, he had just been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal by Queen Victoria for his actions in Hlobane"
"That's the next medal down from the Victoria Cross" Lucy stated in amazement, her mouth widening in awe.
"He risked his life to save a bible" Wyatt responded simply.
Lucy's eyes widened and she looked back at Wyatt, "Excuse me?" he wasn't looking at her or Rufus.
"A bible? Are you serious? Why would he do that?" Rufus asked quickly, not understanding. But there was no answer, "Wyatt?"
Lucy's eyes drifted over to where Wyatt was looking, a young man and a shorter older gentlemen walked across the dock, next to them was a women in perfect dress, flanked by 2 women who looked like maids. She looked down at the picture and back at the young man coming closer and closer to them.
"It's him" she breathed with a smile and looked to Wyatt. Complete awe was on his face. He was seeing his direct ancestor in the flesh. She couldn't imagine what that was like, "Wyatt?"
"We need to follow them" Wyatt instantly said moving fast to catch up behind them.
"This is going to be interesting" Rufus stated and gave a side look to Lucy.
"Come on. Lets go" She stated moving after Wyatt. She really hoped this wouldnt end badly. It couldnt.