As Brianne and Jenkins slowly stroll down the long hallway leading back to the workroom where the others should have been she takes in the scenery of the fine woodwork of the library. Feeling the strength of the power the library as it pulsed throughout she stops and reaches out her hand touching the mahogany woodwork with filigree brought a smiling to Brianne's face. Her friend was strong and doing well.
Jenkins couldn't help but be intrigued by her interest in The Library, "Beautiful isn't it?" He moves closer to her to gazes upon the intricate filigree work with her.
"Yes, it is," she sighs.
"Brianna! Brianna!"
Hearing her name being yelled by Galahad pulled her from her thoughts as Jenkins moves from her side. Galahad and the Librarians came into view.
Brianna notices the sword in her husband's hand as he raises it to Jenkins. "I know you have a sword on you…so draw."
"This is ridiculous."
"Draw!"
"No."
"I'm calling you out Knight!"
Jenkins drew his sword knowing the younger man would not back down. His anger came from a place of love as his came from self-hate. Seeing his younger self drove him mad.
Cassandra froze in fear as she witnesses Jenkins pulling his sword out lifting it hearing the slight ping as the swords tapped each other.
They watch as each man lift the swords over their heads as Brianne walks into the middle of the dueling men yelling, "Enough!"
"Enough of this! I will not stand here and watch you kill yourself. This is madness and I refuse to be apart of it!"
Jenkins and Galahad stopped their swords just inches from Brianna.
"Lay the swords down…down on the ground!" Turning her attention to the Librarians focusing on Flynn. "Take the swords away." Flynn nudges Jake stepping forward they each pick up a heavy sword.
Her eyes searches between the two men as anger climbs up her spine faster then the speed of light watching them fight over something so trivial such as her infuriated her. Seeing all the eyes focusing on her made her realize she couldn't stand there any longer. She storms off to the workroom in the annex.
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Jenkins and Galahad lower their heads ready to be chastised by the woman they both loved; lifting their heads only when they heard her foots fading away.
Colonel Baird was confused about something Brianna said. When Brianne left she took a step closer not able to keep her curiosity to herself.
"What did she mean that you were going to kill yourself, Jenkins, Galahad?"
"Both men look up at each other staring a hold through the other man. Never taking his eyes off of Jenkins 2.0, "We are the same. We can be put safely back together, but if one dies before we both die."
Cassandra speaks softly, "Why do you want to kill yourself Jenkins, Galahad?"
Hearing her soft voice Jenkins wants to answer her, but pride kept him silent. Both men turn their heads to Cassandra just as one small tear escapes the entrapment of her eye. Her small painted fingers wipe away the tear that was trapped under gravitational pull.
"Suicide…Mr. Jenkins?"
Hearing her say 'Mr' in front of his name put a grip on his pride and ripped it right out of his chest. He wanted to scoop her up in his arms to help her feel better; to gently wipe the tears from her beautiful incredible blue eyes and kiss her soft kissable lips and confess his feelings for her.
"Cassandra, No…I'm not suicidal. I'm prideful…stubborn…and full of self doubt and most of all self hate."
Feeling at odds of his recent admission he could help to avoid looking at her or his colleagues…if he was honest with himself his friends.
"What you all seem to forget is…I'm semi-immortal. I've already lived a thousand years. I've made mistakes and seen things that…I'll never forget. Good people died because…you know what it doesn't matter."
They all heard loud banging then lights in the hallway started to flicker; the hollowing sounds of wind could be heard as they all felt a cold burst of hurricane force winds.
Galahad and Jenkins spoke at the same time, "Brianna."
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Brianna almost reaches the room when she hears the double doors banging as if someone was trying to escape from the doors across from the workroom doors. She could feel the energy pulsating from the doors. She stood there knowing she had to open the doors to let him out, but she was scared of what he would be like after all these years. She froze only for a moment due to fear, but her love got the best of her; she couldn't let him continue to act in such a manner; she walks over to the door and softy murmurs, "Stop this…now."
Right after she spoke the lights started to flicker; the sounds of wind began to howl thought out the hallways; the doors leading into the infinite room of The Library began to bang even harder.
Jenkins and Galahad were the first to arrive to Brianna's side.
Galahad was the first to speak, "What the hell is going on?!"
"I don't know," replies Jenkins.
"Is something is trying to come into the annex from the library," inquires Cassandra.
Flynn notices Brianna's sad expression on her face.
"Who…Who are you," questions Flynn.
Brianna lowers her head, "I am no one."
The doors of the library opens with Barry standing in the doorway, "Don't lie about who you are Brianna."
With tears in her eyes cries his name, "Barry."
"I don't have much time as you know. My friend, my creator you look the same beautiful as ever." Barry smiles as he sees her blush he moves closer wrapping his arms around her giving her a tight squeeze, "Oh my friend how I missed you," he sighs.
Feeling his arms wrap around her she wraps her arms around him then melts into her trusted friend.
"Please forgive me Brie, I'm the one the split Jenkins in half. I'm the one that wrote the notes to Judson and Charlene. I also made sure Galahad knew where to find you."
Tears rolls down her smooth porcelain cheeks in a harsh whisper she replies, "Why? Why would you do such a thing?"
Jenkins and Galahad glance at one another only for a moment. Galahad was apart of Jenkins, but he felt as his own person with memories he cherishes of a woman he couldn't imagine his life without.
"I wanted you to have some kind of hope in your world of disappointments; I've seen what you did to yourself after you bonded me with The Library. It hurt me to see you in so much pain and seeing you with Jenkins; seeing how happy he made you," Barry released Brianna staring into her tear filled eyes with his hands gentle holding her soft face, "I wanted you to be happy…to have the love you deserve."
Barry takes a few steps back then glances at Flynn, "Hello, Flynn."
Flynn smiles, "Hello." He couldn't believe he was with Barry again even if it was for a little while at least he another chance to see him again and tell him hello. He still had so many questions to ask so much information to gain from him, but Barry was not there for him.
"One last thing, Brie, your life is fascinating and it needs to be told. Tell Jenkins…in fact tell," Barry motions to the others in the room, "them everything Brie. You can trust these The Librarians."
Flynn tries to remember everything he has ever read on The Library; he didn't recall ever reading about a Brianna or a name that would translate to Brianna, and that fact bothered him. He read how The Library was created the Librarians at that time was mention, but nothing was ever written about someone else helping.
Brie could see the sincerity in Barry's eyes. She couldn't tell them everything…that her magic…her gift…her curse prevented her from doing so.
"I have to go now my friend…my creator. I'm needed here just as you intended."
She watched through tear filled eyes as Barry dissipated into iridescent gold flakes floated up and disappeared into the darkness of the library. The Librarians watches as Brie wrapped her arms around herself sobbing uncontrollably as she slowly sank onto the floor. Jenkins moves to her side places his large hand upon her trembling back trying to give her some kind of comfort. The library was silent the only sound was the crying whimpers of a woman they all felt compelled to care for. They all waited quietly and patiently as Brie cried.