Avatar - The Hidden Story

by boydea

When Miles first meets Eve, a professor forced into the Military by the government, he is disgusted. She is nothing like any soldier he has met before and feels certain she will fail. To his surprise, Miles realises that she is far stronger and more resourceful than he could have imagined. Find out why Miles so hated the Na'vi and what happens after the uprising.

16. Chapter 16

Was she insane? Was her decision to carry on with the mission the wisest one? Standing at the entrance to what had been her and her husbands quarters, Evelyn hoped like hell she was right. That coming to the aid of those who Miles had despised so much was the wisest one. She carefully raised her hand and pressed the small green button that opened the door. Now or never Evelyn, she thought as the metal door slid open. The lights inside flickered on and a wave of emotions swept over her as she saw those familiar surroundings.

Everything remained as she had left it and Evelyn was grateful that none of those who stayed on at Pandora had touched her belongings. She walked cautiously into the room, her eyes drifting over every square inch as she moved. Evelyn took in a deep breath and swore she could smell a hint of the aftershave that Miles had always worn. She moved over to their bed and slumped down, running her hand over what had once been her beloveds side table. Their wedding photo still sat there, a gentle layer of dust now covering the once vibrant wooden frame.

Evelyn felt warm tears running down her cheeks, her emotions now spilling out to the surface. "You left me Miles", she cried, "You said you'd always be here and now you're gone". She picked up his pillow and clung it tightly against her body, "YOU"RE GONE!", she screamed angrily. "Miles, you're gone. What am I supposed to do?!".

"Evelyn". The small woman leapt up from the bed, her heart now racing at the sound of that voice. "Evelyn", it repeated and this time Evelyn knew what was to blame. On the opposite side of the room sat the camera and computer that Miles had recorded his daily log onto and right now, that computer was on. Miles' face stared out at her, his blue eyes staring towards some unseen point before him. "I set this up to play in response to your voice", he moved closer to the screen, "And I guess that means that I've really let you down".

Evelyn moved towards the computer, still clinging onto the pillow. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry I've left you behind. I let my belief in getting the job done no matter what blind me. Blind me to what was so much more important". He smiled and placed his finger tips on the screen, "But you have to know something Evelyn. You have to know why I hated them so damn much". Miles closed his eyes and sighed deeply, "My wonderful wife, I have kept a secret from you. One that I shouldn't have kept".