Title: Sanctuary – Beneath The Dark
Summary: Doctor Helen Magnus and her team discover more than an Abnormal and things that go bump in the night when on the hunt in Seattle. A/U.
Pairings: H. Magnus & OFC, A. Magnus & W. Zimmerman.
Rating: M for Mature readers.
Disclaimer: No profit or copyright infringement intended during the writing of this story. All characters other than original remain the property of creator Damian Kindler, Sanctuary 1 Productions and Stage 3 Media. Please note that this tale features a relationship between two women and if that is not your cup of tea, then go make a coffee elsewhere.
A/N: Cheers to my splendid proof reader Wendy Woo and please remember this all takes place in an alternative universe, so I do not follow the story line of the actual series to the letter. It's called creative licence and I use it to bring back to life characters who may have fallen to the wayside on television. Now if I could only use it to inject a bucket load of cash to SyFy so the fifth season of Sanctuary could actually see the light of day!
Chapter 27
Helen leaned back from the microscope and made a notation in her journal. She had been working in her Lab for the past four hours without interruption and required a break. Going over to the sink, she poured herself a fresh cup of tea and was leaning up against the counter when Ashley walked in moments later.
"Hey mom, have you seen Madi?"
The reply was flippant, "Uhm no, I haven't as a matter of fact."
"What's going on with you two?"
"Why do you ask?"
"When was the last time you saw her?"
"Yesterday before she went to Sylvio's?"
"Don't you think that's a little strange?"
"Yes, but I just assumed she wanted some privacy after having to deal with everything that's happened."
"Shit mom, you can be so fucking dense some times."
Light brown eyebrows instantly rose, "I beg your pardon Ashley?"
"You heard me. We've been away for four days while Madison has been recovering from her ordeal on her own. Didn't you notice how upset she was to find me in your bedroom yesterday? She was expecting to be with you and if I'm not mistaken by the crestfallen expression on her face, you and Madi haven't had sex for nearly two weeks."
Putting down the china cup, Helen glared at her daughter, "Damn it Ashley, that's none of your concern."
"You're wrong. Your happiness is my business and if you don't wake the fuck up and realise your wife has basically been missing for the past two days, you'll lose her."
Helen's face contorted with pain, "Oh dear god, what have I done?"
"You've pulled back from her and my guess is you're afraid of getting close because you don't want to feel the agony of losing her again. Now is not the time to immerse yourself in work. Mom, Madison is alive and you need to fix this now."
"Thank you for the wakeup call."
"Don't thank me, just make it right."
Helen gripped her daughter's forearm, "You are absolutely correct; I've been haunted by how scared I am of losing Madison."
"You're the most logical person I know, but don't you think your behaviour is hurting Madison?"
"I know it is, but I've just been too tired to think straight."
The Big Guy entered the Lab carrying an enormous floral arrangement, "Ack, ack, these were delivered at the front gate for you Doctor Magnus and I don't think you'd care to hear my opinion on the matter."
"See mom, I rest my case," barked Ashley before leaving with the Big Guy.
Helen picked up the attached card and cried as she read Madison's handwriting.
My darling Helen,
I know you are frightened, so am I, but nothing except my love for you is guaranteed. I'm not planning on going anywhere without you. I have loved you from the moment you turned around in your medical room and smiled at me. How I feel will never change.
Forever yours,
Heart and soul,
Madison xxxx
"Pray tell, what is wrong with me?" muttered Helen as she rushed from the Lab.
Entering her bedroom moments later, she placed the flowers on the fireplace mantle then reached for her phone.
"Hello Mrs Magnus-Cross," answered Madison after two rings.
"Hello darling, I am frightfully sorry."
"I don't want your apology."
Helen gasped, "You don't?"
"No, but I do want you to do something."
"Anything darling, just name it."
"I want you to step away from the duties of Sanctuary for two hours. Take Will with you and go somewhere to talk. I thought we were past this, but obviously I was wrong."
"I can do that for you."
"Honey, you aren't doing it for me, it's for you."
"Agreed Madison, I'll go find Will immediately."
"Good and I love you Helen."
"I love you and the flowers are magnificent."
"I'm glad you like them."
"We will just be fine baby."
Madison growled softly, "I know we will honey and I'll see you soon."
"Be safe and come home to me."
"Sweetheart, you are my home."
"As you are mine."
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Helen tracked down Will and they drove to the partially demolished city bridge know as Dead Bridge. Helen poured out her feelings and fears and Will offered his thoughts at the appropriate intervals. Helen sobbed on his shoulder at times and felt better once he explained it was natural to react the way she did.
When the pair returned home, Helen was relieved to spot Madison's motorbike parked alongside Ashley's.
"Thank you Will," she said while racing to the lift.
"Think nothing of it Magnus, now go make amends."
"I will see you in the morning."
"Goodnight."
Will headed in the opposite direction while Helen took the lift to the living quarters level.
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Madison stepped out of the shower and reached for the fluffy bath sheet. Quickly drying off, she walked into the bedroom and lit all the candles strategically placed throughout the room. Satisfied with the flickering soft glow, she turned on the stereo and pressed the play button. Soft classical strains emitted from the speakers as Madison posted a note on the bedroom door.
Settling on the recliner positioned on the bedroom terrace, she shivered slightly as the fall coldness touched her naked skin. Once she was acclimatised, she stretched out on the soft cushion and waited for Helen's arrival.
Helen opened the door to darkness. She saw a dim light under the bedroom door and headed straight for it. At eye level was a memo sticker. Snatching it, Helen entered the room and read the note.
Welcome home honey,
Pour yourself a glass of champagne & go into the bathroom.
A bath is waiting for you.
Relax my love then I will join you shortly.
Love Madison xxxx
Smiling, Helen followed the instructions and sighed as the warm, scented water submerged her tired muscles. She relaxed as she made herself comfortable and sipped her drink.
Madison made a cheeky grin as she heard her wife go inside the ensuite. She crossed her legs and tried not to envision her dark haired beauty in the bath. Her attempt failed miserably. The heat permeating from her centre was bordering on excruciating as she craved her lover's touch. Her need for her wife was evident by the collection of moisture between the folds of her labia and she was tempted to abandon her carefully thought out plan and rush into the bathroom, but common sense held her back.
After two weeks of no intimacy, her wife needed to be romanced and the squirming blonde knew that Helen had been plagued by doubts and fears and her only hope was that Will had gotten through to Helen and alleviated those feelings, if not, Madison was prepared to fight for her no matter what it took.
Raising the glass goblet to her mouth, Madison slowly drank and her heart raced when she heard the bathroom door open.
Helen spied the yellow note on the mirror as she dried off.
My beautiful wife,
Refill your glass and meet me on the balcony.
Clothing is optional, but I happen to be butt naked.
Love Madison xxxx
The smile spread across Helen's face as she opened the ensuite door. After topping up her glass, she approached the French door and pushed it outwards. Her breath hitched when she eyed her companion's wonderful body. "Dear lord Madison, I am so sorry for ignoring you," she cried.
Madison looked up, "No apologises remember. Come sit down next to me please."
Helen manoeuvred herself until her back was pressed onto Madison's chest and her head resting on the blonde's shoulder.
"Comfortable?" inquired Madison while wrapping her left arm around her significant other.
"Very much so and thank you for all this, it is divine."
Planting a gentle kiss on Helen's forehead, Madison's voice croaked when she uttered, "There is nothing I won't do to make you feel better sweetie. How did your talk with Will go?"
"It went well and I managed to vent all my concerns. I feel much better. I should never have turned away from you and I see your sutures have been removed."
Caressing a strong shoulder, Madison replied, "Ssh, it's done now, but I want you to know how much you hurt me and I had Biggie take them out."
"I know my darling and it was wrong of me to do so."
"I also want you to know I understand why you acted that way."
"You do realise that most people wouldn't have been so understanding."
"Helen, I'd like to think I know you fairly well and I realised you were not over dealing with what happened on that rooftop."
Tears fell heavily form Helen's eyes, "I thought I had, but I couldn't get the look on your face out of my mind." Her body shook with the memory, "I thought you were saying goodbye."
"I was my love. I really thought I would never see you again. I tried to convey all my feelings for you and my sorrow at the loss."
"Oh Madison, I was too afraid to touch you in case you left me again. I didn't want to feel that agony and emptiness again."
Kissing her wife's temple again, Madison's tears mingled with the dark strands of hair, "We've been given a second chance, so let's not waste it worrying about what could happen. I love you so much, but I can't bear you not touching me."
Turning her head to the right, Helen nipped at Madison's pulse point, "I love you with all I am and I have some catching up to do."
"Yes you do honey, but not right now. I need to talk first."
"What is it darling?"
"I've spent the last two weeks pondering my own wants and desires."
Helen's body stiffened and Madison pulled her closer, "Relax sweetie, you and I are just fine, but I've realised I'm missing something."
"You miss being a cop?"
"Yes I do. I didn't think I would and I believe I've come to feel that way because I had all that spare time to think."
"Do you want to go back?"
"I'm not sure. If I do, it means you and I will be separated while you are off doing your job, not to mention the extra travel for me. Look at how we struggled in the beginning of our relationship."
"How could I forget, but I want you to be happy."
"I am Helen; I love being part of your team."
"But you miss police work?"
"Yes, I miss the Precinct and being out on patrol."
Helen tittered, "And I miss the uniform."
"You're hopeless Magnus."
"Only for you darling and whatever you decide to do is fine by me."
"There is one solution."
"There is?"
"I could go back part-time. Three days every two weeks and still be available for most ops."
"It sounds like a good compromise and on a selfish note, I love having you by my side."
"To tell you the truth honey, I'll probably feel differently after the first pursuit I go on."
"Madison, there is no rush and you have my full support."
"Thank you and I'm so glad all this is out in the open."
"I am too."
Helen lifted her head upwards and seized her lover's lips. The kiss lasted several minutes as each woman savoured the touch and taste they'd both longed for.
"I've missed you so much," panted Madison.
In reply, Helen rose up and straddled the blonde's hips.
Madison groaned when her wife's moist mons pressed into her. Reaching out, she cradled the full breasts in front of her and slowly traced the taut nipples with her thumbs.
Helen's eyes rolled back, "That feels so good my love."
"So do you sweetie."
Madison softly kneaded the pliant mounds and nearly came undone when Helen moaned deeply. She parted her legs and started to shake when Helen's centre made contact with her engorged clitoris.
"Oh god Helen," she whimpered.
Helen locked onto blue eyes and smiled, "It looks and feels like someone is close." She emphasised the point by slowly pressing in and rotating her hips.
"Yes ... oh ... sweetie," mumbled Madison as her orgasm built and carried her to the edge of fulfilment. "Missed ... you so much." Her caresses of Helen's bosom deepened and her wife shivered in response.
"Ride it with me baby," coaxed Helen huskily, her own release nearing.
"Yes."
Madison's muscles tightened and she held still as liberation hit her, "Aww Helen."
Helen increased her rhythm and erupted with bright white lights behind her eyelids. She leaned forward and hungrily attacked Madison's mouth.
The blonde ran her hands down Helen's toned back and pushed her hips up. She wasn't done, neither was Helen. Within minutes, both women were rushing towards a second climax.
Once their bodies stilled, Madison kissed her wife tenderly then said throatily, "I love you."
In response Helen pecked Madison on the chin, "I love you Madison. How about we go inside and utilise the wonderful ambience you created?"
"Yes please."
Helen led her lover to bed and their lovemaking resumed.
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Madison tried to stretch her aching muscles without disturbing Helen's sleep. It was still early morning and after their rigorous night, both were overtired.
"Where are you going?" murmured Helen.
"Toilet sweetie, I plan on coming back to bed."
"Good because I was hoping to make love to you again."
Madison shot out of bed, forgot about her tiredness, used the facilities and pounced on her wife, "You were saying?"
Helen giggled softly, "First, I need to pee then your arse is all mine."
"Oh honey, are you getting kinky on me?"
Climbing out of bed gracefully, Helen beamed, "You never know."
An hour later, Madison was snuggled into Helen's chest and sound asleep. Helen was smiling broadly and thinking about how amazing her wife was. She reminded herself to ask Madison how she learnt to do that trick with her little finger. Her body was still tingling from the experience and she couldn't stop grinning. Her life was full of love, contentment and the best family anyone could ever wish for.
Suddenly Madison stirred in her arms, moved her head and latched onto Helen's right breast.
"Oh dear lord Madison, you are insatiable."
The blonde head lifted and dilated blue eyes bore into Helen's, "I take after my wife."
"And that makes us a perfect union forever my darling."
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