An odd, yet exciting feeling was overcoming her. It was the first time in ages since she last saw her family. The girl never admitted it, but something made her miss her family all the time. Probably natural, she thought. After all, she was on her own, most of the time.
She thought back to when she landed on Rochester and how she got cut off from her parents. It wasn't happening with the agreement of her own head, after all. Christina Ross. That was the name how she used to be called by her friends and family. During the time on Rochester however, that name got lost and just became Christina. Hell, she didn't even know if her family knew she was still alive. It all was becoming more and more exciting as her mind traveled through these old memories.
But today everything should become better. At least the weather on Los Angeles was nice. Sunshine with just a few clouds on the sky. But most importantly, not as hot as on Curacao, she thought to herself with a small smile. She could see the land on which her family would live. Christina could see the house with people being outside, either working or enjoying their free time. Deciding to land her ship a bit away from the house, on a landing pad not many clicks away, the girl paid the parking fee and eventually headed to her destination. She was somewhat excited the more steps she took towards that house of her family. The young woman changed her clothes before however, finding a flight suit rather odd to wear in a situation like this.
Once more she was looking back into her past. She could recall she had a little brother. 'Mark was his name, wasn't it?' Were the girl's thoughts as also trying to get the names of her father and mother into her head again. 'Martin...and..Lexine..?' She peeked on her PDA once more to fully recall their names. Christina nodded to herself. Not that hard to remember, after all. However, the time had come as she was only a few steps away from her parents'.
A man around the older 40's was seemingly doing some work outside as he shifted in- and outside a couple of times. It didn't take her long to recognize who it was. The man, however, noticed the young woman closing in, greeting her with a wave of his hand. "Good day, Miss. You searching for something?""Y-yeah..I am here to see my...my family.." The man frowned at the girl and went a bit closer to her. "Here? You must be mista-..." The man's eyes widened as he slowly seemed to recognize her. "Chris..Christina..?" She started to smile softly and nodded slowly. "I'm back home...Dad.."
"I thought we lost you.." The man couldn't believe his eyes as he saw his daughter in front of him, alive. After all the trouble the family had, Christina returned. Things couldn't get better. He finally had his girl back. An event they never expected to happen, for it probably was the most wonderful thing that could happen since her disappearance. The father stepped forward and took the girl into his arms, embracing her firmly.
For some reason this moment somewhat touched the young woman like never before, which made her feel all emotional while replying the hug. "I've missed you..." Could be heard as a mumble by the almost crying girl, the father looking at her with a smile. "Hang on, I'll tell your mother and brother. This must be celebrated.." Dad was saying with a cheerful voice, rushing into the house. The curiosity led her into the house as well, unable to wait to see them all. She wiped her eyes from the first encounter, feeling somewhat happy already she had done this step this time. After no longer than a few seconds Dad was back, together with two more people. The woman standing next to him showed almost the same reaction as the father did before, outside. Holding her hand in front of her mouth as she really saw her daughter standing before them, it didn't take her long to take Christina into her arms. Tears of joy were flowing, as nobody of them expected this to happen, ever. Only the boy nearby looked a little confused as he probably couldn't fully recognize who the younger woman was, therefore standing back for the moment being. "I can't believe this is happening..our lost child returning home. It's like...an old dream becoming true..." Mom said softly, Christina just overwhelmed with all this. "..missed you, too.."
As the hug had been released, the young pilot wiped her eyes and looked at the youngest family member, walking a bit into his direction, kneeling down in front of him. "Hey, Mark..do you remember who I am..?" A moment of silence as mother and father were looking at the two trying to converse. "You're my sister? Mom and Dad called you their child..so..you are?" Christina could only nod and hug her little brother, who now had to be around the age of twelve. A clever one for his age, as it seemed, she thought. "I'll quickly prepare something to eat and drink. There is so much to talk about." Mom smiled at Christina as she left her with her brother. "I'll help you, so it's going faster." Dad said after his wife, following her into the kitchen where mother already had something in mind.
While her brother was showing her around the house, the girl's parents prepared something to eat and drink for their more than uncommon guest. It had been as unexpected as it could be. Since everyone realized Christina never actually died in the incident, the atmosphere was truly filled with euphoria. And as significant should the meal be, which would round up the beginning of the family's reunion. It was something Christina loved to eat as a child. Something she will probably remember as soon as she would try it. It hadn't been baked for eight years. However, this should change by now.
In the meanwhile the racer girl had found several things of her childhood. They never put away anything from her. The items she found included her doll she always took with her into the bed as well as a special toy. The girl remembered how she already was a fan of space traveling back in her young years. The toy basically symbolized that interest, as it was a little spacecraft. Now she also knew why she could never ever sleep as well as at her parents' without all that. She missed it all so much and until 30 minutes ago, she kept doubting that. It was as if she was back in her childhood for good. If there was anything missing in her mind, then this, her family, was one of the lost pieces.
