Summary: 'You're the only truth I know, you're the road back home.' After years apart, Andros and Ashley can finally start building their life together with their children. Sequel to Secrets Untold.
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Living Truth
Chapter 8: Separating Ways
"Mom!" Chyler called excitedly as she ran into the house.
"Keep it down, Chyler, your brother is sleeping." Ashley cursed softly as she immersed from the kitchen.
"No I'm not." Chris commented, walking appearing behind Chyler with Danne right behind him.
"You know what I mean, Chris." Ashley sighed. "Now what was all that yelling about?"
"Well, school is arranging a field trip of some kind for every student in our year taking Karovan. We're going to spend a whole month on KO-35. That is if you give permission." Chyler replied jumping up and down on her spot.
Ashley looked at Andros who just appeared through the door, having followed the kids at a much slower pace."
"Did they tell you?" She asked and he nodded. "What do you think?"
"They have failed to mention that month is April." He shrugged. "I'm sure Zhane and Karone wouldn't mind them staying over. That and it means two hellions less for your parents to watch."
"Where are those permission slips I need to sign?" Ashley asked with a smile, only to be attacked into a hug by her two eldest.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you." Chyler chanted happily.
Ashley smiled as she returned the hug and winked at Andros who smiled back.
April 1st
"Bye mom." Chyler hugged her mother goodbye. "Remember, have a nice honeymoon."
"Thanks, sweetheart, but I don't think you'll have to worry about that, after all, it's your father I'm going on a honeymoon with. You two just be good to your aunt and uncle, okay?"
"We will." Chris promised as he caught his mother in a hug when Chyler released her.
"Don't dare to trust Zhane for even one second." Andros warned his children as he hugged them.
"No dad." Chris laughed.
The twin stepped back and picked up their bags. They took off towards the shuttle taking them to KO-35, waving one last time to their parents and Danne, before boarding. The three left behind watched until the shuttle took off and wasn't more than that a speck in the sky.
"Well, we should get going if we want to pick your parents up from the airport." Andros commented, wrapping an arm around Ashley's shoulders.
"Yeah." She sighed. "I've just never been separated from them over this distance… or time period." Ashley sighed.
"Better start getting used to it. They'll have to move out eventually." Andros laughed, steering Ashley to the car. "Come on, Danne."
Danne quickly skipped ahead and opened the door for Ashley to get in. When they arrived at the airport Ashley's parents were already waiting patiently for them. They were greeted with warm hugs and their luggage was quickly loaded into the car.
"I hope you've got all your stuff packed already." Ashley's mother said as she got into the car.
"Yeah, everything's packed and ready to leave." Ashley smiled. "We have an early plane tomorrow. You don't have to get up for us."
"Sure, sweetheart, we'll just see about that." Her father replied.
Early the next morning
Ashley yawned faintly and placed her head on Andros's shoulder, her eyes slipping shut.
"Is this how you're going to start our honeymoon?" Andros asked teasingly, catching her left hand in his right and twining their fingers together.
Ashley smiled as Andros kissed her hair and she nuzzled her face closer to his shoulder.
"We've got four hours until we get to Colorado airport, that's including the transfer. I think I've got some time to sleep. And look at it this way. If I sleep now, I'll be awake longer tonight." She yawned softly.
"Sounds like a good compromise to me." Andros grinned against her hair, before laying his head down on hers.
"Just married?" A sweet voice asked from the isle and they looked up.
"Yeah." Ashley smiled in reply to the stewardess. "Finally."
"Would you like something to eat or drink?" The stewardess asked with a friendly smile.
Andros looked at Ashley for a moment and shook his head.
"No, we're fine, thank you." He replied politely.
"Well then, enjoy your flight and honeymoon and don't hesitate to call if you need anything."
Ashley looked back at Andros as the stewardess left and smiled. She leaned in and gently placed a sweet kiss on his lips. Andros smiled into the kiss and claimed her lips again for a moment when she tried to pull back.
"I love you." He told her, tugging some stray locks behind her ear.
Ashley smiled and leaned into his touch when he laid his hand along her face. Her eyes slipped shot contently and her smile grew.
"I love you too." She whispered. "Eight months of marriage and I still can't believe it."
"Maybe after there three weeks it will be more real to you." Andros grinned, kissing her softly. "I remember you once said your wedding wouldn't be complete without a honeymoon somewhere far from civilisation; a few weeks of just you, me, a bed and candlelight dinners."
"I don't remember mentioning that bed." Ashley commented, cracking one eye open and looking at him sceptically.
"You didn't." Andros told her truthfully. "I just added it to the list for you, unvoiced words can still be heard you know."
Ashley smiled at him and shook her head.
"Silly."
"You wouldn't have me any other way." He reminded gently, stroking her cheek.
"Never." Ashley agreed. "You're perfect just the way you are."
A/N: Hope you liked it. Review.
And I owe you all an apology. No more threats of no updates from now on. I've realised I expected too much of this story being SU's sequel and all. Expect updates every few days.
