fanfic_name = Ricks Rain
chapter = 12
author = Adam Scott
Rating = AP
Type = Alternative Universe
fanfic = Chapter 12
It was three wonderful days, sun, sand, surf and my beautiful bride by my side. No one calling us in the middle of the night; alerts to respond to or reports to fill out; we would have stayed there the rest of our lives. However we both had duties to attend to and that reality set in as we flew home. It was a cloudy day and the normal heat of the sun wasn't present in the cockpit so Lisa had decided to sit the front with me on the way home. It was a little cramped but I didn't mind. She laid her head on my shoulder and slept. Her arms wrapped around me and her legs curled up into her chest. Only the sound of the wind and the dull roar of the engine could be heard.
Flying had always been my escape from the world but there had always been that still quite voice reminding me of what was below and what I had to face when I returned to earth, never allowing me to escape completely. Now, as we soar across the sky, Lisa snuggled into my lap, that still small voice is silent, content in the knowledge that my soul has found peace. This is what I have always wanted, what I have searched for all my life. My soul had yearned to be complete, a part of it had been missing and through the grace of God we found each other. Now we are whole, never again to part.
I could continue flying like this for the rest of my life; however my fuel is running low and so I change course to land in Monument City to refuel. Lisa awakens just before touchdown and kisses me on the cheek. Rain drops begin to hit the windshield as we taxi to the terminal. This would be a quick stop; New Macross is only another hour by air, then we would be home, ready to start our new life and a new mission. Lisa sleepily crawled off of my lap and out of the plane and I followed. Lisa wasn't heavy but it felt good to get out and stretch. As soon as I had hooked up the fuel lines Lisa grabbed my hand and we walked to the cafeteria. It was small and not very well lit but we were both starved. I ordered a couple of burgers and a large soda. Lisa picked a secluded corner booth. She obviously wasn't ready for the honeymoon to end yet either. I brought over the piles of fried grease that they called burgers and set them down on the table. Lisa just sat there and looked at me with her big green eyes and smiled. I knew why she smiled; I knew what she was trying to say with out her speaking it. I could almost read her thoughts "toss the burgers Hunter" was the message I received. So I threw them out and we sat and sipped our soda together while we waited. We didn't say a word, none had to be spoken; we knew what the other was thinking and we would giggle with every look or touch.
After about half and hour the Mockingbird 2 was refueled and ready to go. I climbed in and Lisa resumed her spot in my lap. It was raining harder now and so I would have to be extra careful during take off. We taxied to the runway, got clearance and I slammed the throttle forward, pinning Lisa to me and me to the seat. The plane lurched and skidded on the wet pavement and then it slowly began to rise from the earth. Once we were clear I pulled the nose straight up and we shot like a rocket through the clouds. I was tired of the clouds and rain and I was determined to find the sun again. Our last hour of peace needed to be perfect. It took a few minutes but we broke through the clouds into the bright sun and blue sky. Below us the clouds looked like big cotton balls laced with silver and blue. Then I turned towards home, back towards reality.
State = Continuará/To Be Continue
feedback = Sí/Yes
email = jscott_73ATyahoo.com