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A New Life for the Broken Bird - Broken Wings - 02-13-2023
Sonja Sneaked through the Wilds of Erie as the Sun got up on the Horizon. She hated that she was forced to do this but Officially she wasn't alive anymore and died on Planet Spraque. She felt that her Litle Cat was nearby and that she Missed her. Sonja knew that Doc had a Property on Erie, but she had no idea where it was. And so she had spent the last 3 Days on the Planet and Asked Around the Local Zoner Comunitys where she could Find a Certain Southern Gentleman called Doctor John Holiday. She wanted to Give up already as she came across an old Junker Merchant called Gilbert, the old Junker was a Friend of John and after a while, he told her where she could find him. Now she was on the way to his House and a bit nervous. Officially she was Dead and anyone believed that she was the Poor Victim of the Angry Ex-Husband of one of her Patients. She hated that she was forced to do this, but it was the right thing to Protect Doc, MFE, and her Patients from the Harm that would come upon them should she have been Discovered. And she Lived by the Oath of Hippocrates after all and would do anything to keep harm from those who were under her care.
Now she was Walking Trough the Night and sees the Building in the Distance, she didn't want to Suprise her Friend, but she was Scared that a Message over the Neural Net could be Intercepted by those that Hunted her like she was a Feral Beast. She lets her eyes Wander over the Land that Doc Owned and enjoyed how Wild and Natural it was, she loved that he hadn't changed much and left most of it in its Original Natural State. She couldn't help but chuckle as she sees the old Style of Wooden House that could be straight from the Time that Doc came from. Soon she Reached the Front Porch and looked around, she was actually a bit Insecure about what she should do next. This was the First time that she stood at someone's door when she should actually be Dead. She didn't want to Break in, as she Liked and Respected Doc and thought this was pretty Rude. After about 20 Minutes of simply Staring at the Door, she Turned around and Spotted a Nice Rocking chair on the Porch. Yea this would go, she walked over and keep one eye on the door and the other on the Beautifull Landscape and simply Waited.
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Doc Holliday - 02-13-2023
He had been tending his horses in the stable and never heard anyone approach. Why would he worry? No one ever did here unless Gilbert escorted them in or the odd Zoner freedom fighter passed by, the latter asked not to stay around. His state of mind was very withdrawn as recent events had him on edge. This was his secret place and he purposely kept it that way. He hadn't shaved in a few days but he did at least keep his his hair groomed.
"George," he said kindly to his horse as he rubbed it's shoulder, "I'm calling it a night. Look after Gracie until morning."
Looking around for Niki, he noticed she wasn't about.
"Probably caught another mouse," he stated to himself. Taking up his old double barreled shot gun, he quietly headed for the house.
He walked softly out here. Not because he didn't want someone to hear him but he made it a point not to disturb nature and he was good at it so when he saw someone in a chair on his porch, he kept quiet behind a corner. It wasn't quite dark yet but dusk was setting in making details of a face hard to make out. Slowly, he took a long way around, quietly setting the hammers of his shotgun. Out here, he was the hunter. Quietly, he found his way to the porch, taking a step onto the deck, the barrels of his weapon fixed at the head of the chair's occupant. That's when he finally spoke.
"Turn around slowly," instructed softly, "and keep your hands where I can see them."
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Broken Wings - 02-13-2023
Sonja Smiled as she hears Doc´s Voice, but then she Listened to his Words and Raised her hands. But before she could even say a thing there was a Cat that Jumped onto her Lap. Niki had finally found her Twinsoul again. The Litle Cat was Incredible Happy and Purred and Cuddles at Sonja as if she never ever wanted to let her go again. She even had a Present for her and laid a Dead Mouse on Sonja´s Lap. Sonja Looked down as she felt the Weight and made a Litle squeaking sound as she sees the mouse that Niki gave her as a present.
Sonja: ahm I'm well...thank you sweety I have missed you too. And you John do you really want to shoot us? It would be really Sad if that Idiot Caliban would Win after all the Hoops I have jumped through. And it was Realy hard to find you here by the way.
Sonja Turned now fully at him and had her hands where he could see them as she pets Niki and Gave her little Friend a warm welcome and all the Love that she had Missed the last time and all the pets and Belly Rubbs that she Desired. Even with the Double Barrel that was Pointed at her, she was now even more Happy than she was in the last Weeks as she was on the Run. Sonja had Used the Help of other Agents of the Light and brought her Story about her Fake Death into the Local Newspaper and had Stolen a Dead Body from the Mourge. She hated that she had to do this but she knew that it was Necessary.
Sonja: So John do you take that thing down? Or do you want to make my Fake Death into a Reality?
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Doc Holliday - 02-15-2023
Seeing who it was, he lowered his weapon with a big sigh of relief and slumped forward a bit only to catch himself. He reset the hammers and saftied the weapon before resting it on the wall of the house standing up. He was still in disbelief but Niki loving her Mother was all the proof he needed. Still, he had a look of shock on his face.
The death notice in the paper, the coroner's report from Sprague and the remains shot into the Baffin sun left him in wonder. Pulling up a chair to face her, he had to sit a moment.
"The reports," he said in total confusion as he shook his head, "Who..........wait." He then looked at her, "Whose body was shot into the Baffin sun on my order?"
He shook his head again, "How the Hell did you find this place?" With a final head shake, he got back to his feet and stood before her.
Catching his breath, he finally started to collect himself. "Sonja, never mind all that for now, it is just good to see you alive."
He then motioned for her to stand so that he could hug her. When they did, tears of relief went down his face.
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Broken Wings - 02-15-2023
Sonja Smiled and Hugged him back as she rubs his back and simply let him Cry and hug her. She had missed him too and hugged him back like an old friend that she had not seen for a way to long Time. She smiled as Niki Jumps Back on her Shoulder and Laid Down on her Shoulders as she always did. The Litle Cat enjoyed this cuddle time as she Rubbed her Head onto Sonja´s and Doc´s Faces while she Purrs Loud and happily.
Sonja: yes it is me, John, I am alive. I am sorry for Deceiving you about my death, But it was the only way to Protect you and MFE from those Fanatics like Caliban. If they had Scanned me and Found Admete they would have done everything they could to Destroy MFE, and MFE is way too important for the people of the Borderworlds as I could ever let that happen.
She smiled at him as the hug ended and took his hand as she sits down again and looked deep into his eyes and Gave her little Kitty some pets as she had really missed this little Furrball full of joy, fun, and Trouble. And it looked like that Niki had missed her as well as the cat was really Cuddle Hungry and wanted to be touched by Sonja all the time.
Sonja: The Body that you have Launched in the Sun of Baffin was one that I had Stolen from the mortuary. I am not Proud of this John, but at least I made sure that she had no family that would miss her. The is in Niki´s Collar haves all the Real Information about her. All I have done was to make sure that a Fake Story would be Publicized and that someone Realy Bad got what he deserved.Sighs And to find you weren't easy, all I knew was that you have a Property on this Planet, it took me 3 Days to ask at a lot of Zoner Settlements till I found someone that knew where you lived.
She smiled and cuddled Niki some more. And now he could also see that her eyes had turned Purple as well so he could see that even Admete had Missed the Litle Furball and was happy that she could Cuddle with her again. Both halves of Sonja were happy to have Niki around her again and enjoyed petting her.
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Doc Holliday - 02-16-2023
What little of the daylight was quickly fading. The crickets were singing around them as were some frogs in the water. Having heard her explanation of what she did, he excused himself long enough to go in for beverages. He settled into his chair with a glass scotch over the rocks and offered Sonja her beverage of choice. For Niki a saucer of milk. For a moment, nothing else mattered as the sounds of night soothed him. Finally, he turned to Sonja.
"No one in the Zoner communities knows of this place," he explained. "One man, an old, very trusted friend, does know so I am guessing you somehow earned his confidence. He is a rugged old guy who is good at reading people." He took in the night sounds for a moment. "Sonja, Admete, we can stay here awhile as needed. No one knows we are here but ultimately, we will have to get back to work."
He sipped his Scotch. "I cannot think this late in the day so tomorrow we will figure out something. Caliban is still out there and ready to wreck what I have built. He will not be easy to ward off."
He had a thought. "By the way, someone sent me a message, a Minna-Dietlande Wilcke. She claim to be your mother and wanted to see your remains. As of yet, I have not replied. I mean, I should tell her something."
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Broken Wings - 02-17-2023
Sonja Sits Next to him and smiled as she took a Glas of Sweet Red Wine and watched Niki as she took a Sip. She was happy with how Doc Treated her Litle Furrball and how much Niki seemed to be happy with him. She could now Finally Relax and lay back after she was on the Run for a long time. She knew that he Spoiled her little Furrball with the Milk but she was fine with this as she knew that the last time where also hard for Niki as well.
Sonja: Aye it was a nice older man that told me where I could find you. I only knew that you have some Property on the planet, but he showed me where to go to.
She smiled and nodds as she listend to him and gave niki some more pets after she had Finished her bowl of Milk and Purred loud and happy at her. Sonja thought about the Situation with Caliban and Worried about him nad the things he might do as well. She wanted to do anything she could to Protect John and MedForce Enterprise as much as she wanted to Protect the Light. Her Eyes became Wide as she heard the name "Minna-Dietlande Wilcke".
Sonja: Yes we should get some....ahm yes i know her, she kinda Adopted me. It was after my Amnesia, i was a bit lost back then and she noticed that as i meet her. She was kind and i liked her a lot so i Accepted her Offer to Addopt me, Even when i Write my Last Name a bit diferent, thats because i have undestood it wrong back then and simply keept it. I have not talked with her for a while, sadly we have lost each other a bit. I dont know if she would Accept me as i am Right now, but it also makes me sad that she thinks that i am Dead. But i Fear we have no other Choice than to Stick with our Story. Maybe i can Reveal the Fact that i am still Alive one day, i just hope she can Forgive me that Lie.
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Doc Holliday - 02-17-2023
For the moment, Doc was relaxed as he sat back in his chair with a light smile. For some reason, things seemed right. He just listened about her mother. He just nodded his understanding.
"Your Mother I will leave you to handle in your own way in your own time," he replied. It was all he said of it.
He looked at Niki. "She missed you. She was nice to have for the short time I had her alone. I think she likes it here as there are plenty of mice to chase. My two horses do not mind her catching those."
He then sighed. "I am going to be honest, I think you need to stay here awhile. Whatever you need I will have Gilbert bring you. Once the dust settles, Baffin will be your next stop. For the next couple of days anyway, I will remain here with you."
He then remembered that someone else was present. He simply asked her, "How are you holding up through this, Admete?"
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Broken Wings - 02-19-2023
Sonja Sighs and simply Sips a bit more Wine as the Conversation Continues. It was clear that she was Tired from the Time on the Run and that she was now a bit exhausted as she finally could Rest a bit. She laid back in the armchair and made a Relaxed sigh as she pets Niki.
Sonja: Well I hate that she believes I am dead and that she has so much pain right now because of me. But Right now it is better to Keep the Number of people that know that I am still alive as low as possible.
She smiled as Niki starts to Cuddle her back and enjoyed the way that Niki Returned the Affection and Love to her. Sonja was a bit sad that she took Niki back, she was sure that the Litle Furrball had Stolen his Heart the same way that she had hers.
Sonja: Thank you John I really Missed her too. This little Furrball haves my Heart like Noone else in this World. All I need right now is a Place to Rest and some time with this Furrball, well, and maybe some Time in a Comfy Bed.
She smiled and said it with a Chuckle before her eyes Turned Purple. It was clear that Admete was now in Charge and Sonja would Rest a bit. But even though there was a Different Person in Charge now the love that Niki received stayed the same.
Admete: To be honest I am Angry as hell, but I try not to make her Feel it. She Worries enough already and shouldn't be Scared by my Murder Plans for that Son of a Bitch. All that Sonja wants to do is to be a Good Doctor and help the People, but a Fanatic Like this tries to Ruin it. But I try not to let her feel all of my anger as she worries for MFE and her Friends enough already.
RE: A New Life for the Broken Bird - Doc Holliday - 02-20-2023
He was still enjoying the outside air with his drink as he nodded his understanding towards Admete.
"You know," he told Admete, "you may not totally agree but we are proving that man and nomad can co-exist. My encounters with Nomads have been largely pleasant. I seek knowledge, not war and they know that. Whatever your plans are for Caliban are your business alone."
"Sonja, he is a hunter and will not quit until he finds you." He thought a moment and quipped at the thought of Admete's abilities and what she could do with him. "I should probably pity him!"
"Just take the time you need."