The TIMELINE
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Return to Home: For You I Will
When you're feeling lost in the night,
When you feel your world just ain't right,
Call on me I will be waiting.
Count on me I will be there.
This is so hard. Nyre glanced up at the sky as she sat on the roof. The stars were shining bright even if the lights from the city were doing just the same. I can't remember anything. None of the memories come to mind. She buried her face in her hands and felt the tears come. I feel so lost. I don't know what to do. Oh Wing .
He stood there in the shadows, watching as she cried. I know
I miss her. But
what do I do
she can't remember anything
for all I know the feeling has changed for her. For all I know
she doesn't love me anymore.
But are you going to quit? He winced. His conscience nowadays
seemed to have Nosedive's voice. That never stopped you before.
"When?" He asked the wind softly.
When else? When things got rough
when she distanced the
time Castel arrived into the family. And how about those other
times. Are you going to give up on her when she never did on
you?
"No." And he approached the figure crying softly.
Anytime the times get too tough,
Anytime your best ain't enough,
I'll be the one to make it better.
What can I do? Can someone tell me? Nyre hugged herself, shutting her eyes.
I'll be there to protect you,
See you through.
I'll be there and there is nothing,
I won't do.
"N-nyre
?" She glanced up as two white-feathered
hands wrapped around her. Chestnut eyes gazed lovingly down at
her. A finger wiped away her tears. "Enough angel."
He whispered, his beak brushing her forehead lightly. "Enough
crying. I don't want you to cry anymore." She hiccuped,
"please."
"Okay." She whispered in return, hugging him tight.
I will cross the ocean for you,
I will go and bring you the moon,
I will be your hero, your strength,
Anything you need.
"I don't know about this Wing
"
He touched her cheek gently, "don't worry about it angel
it's only a press conference. Just be a smart alec like Dive."
She frowned and narrowed her eyes mockingly, "are you sure?"
"Yes
" He paused, "but not too much like Dive
okay? I get enough of that from Cas."
"Affirmative." She replied, mimicking Mallory. Seconds
later she got a playful punch on her shoulder, she blushed when
she saw it was Mal.
"Let's go."
"A question for Nyre." She nodded at the reporter
who smiled, "Ms. Leviste, there have been rumors that you
have a slight amnesia?" She glanced to Wing and the others
before she nodded. "Yes I have."
"Is it causing any difficulty for you and the team?"
"No." she replied softly, "it isn't. Things are
fine."
"Is there any chance of you returning to the music business?
Before your
disappearance
you made several commitments,
do you intend to push through with these?"
"Well, I still sing, I still play. All that is lost to me
right now are memories, but my abilities are in full. I assure
you that in due time I will push through with these commitments."
She leaned back on her chair and felt Wing give her hand a gentle
squeeze.
I will be the sun in your sky,
I will light your way for all time.
Promise you,
For you I will.
Nyre walked the hallways late that night when she was pulled
into the comforting warmth of Wildwing's arms. "You're awake
angel?" He kissed her tenderly. She smiled, "Yes baby.
Got a problem with that?" She gentle rubbed his neck and
kissed him back.
"Actually, yes. Considering that you have a busy day tomorrow."
He brushed away a few strands that fell into her eyes. Things
are at least
better now. We can do this.
"Wing
" She hugged him and hummed a tuned softly.
"He pulled back and gazed into her eyes. "Did you
?"
"What?" She asked. "Was it something
?"
"You were humming our song." He touched her cheek.
"It's been bugging me the whole day
I've been waiting
for someone to tell me what it means. Do you think
?"
"Yes." He hugged her again, "now," he ran
a hand through her hair, "let's get you to bed angel."
"Yes sir." And she kissed his cheek lightly before heading
to her room.
I will shield your heart from the rain,
I will let no harm come your way.
Oh, these arms will be your shelter.
No these arms won't let you down.
"Ms. Leviste! Ms. Leviste!" Nyre's eyes widened as
a mob of reporters began to chase her out of the studio. God.
No. Not now. She sprinted off, but some had cars and they tailed
her, asking questions. She caught sight of Duke as he got off
his duckcycle, Wing, Dive and Drake with him.
"Wing!" She screamed and flew into his arms.
"Ms. Leviste! Just one question!" A reporter came close.
"NO!" Wing boomed, causing the smaller man to back up
several steps. "Can't you stop this! You're hounding her!
Go away!" He quickly put Nyre in front of him on the cycles
and sped away after giving Duke and the other two a nod.
"It's okay now " He tried to comfort the girl before him. The situation he was faced with now was so different from those before. Nyre before used to stand tall and yell at those reporters. He recalled a fond memory of her calling Captain Klegghorn at one time which made all the reporters to flee at the mention of the word 'sue'.
If there is a mountain to move,
I will move that mountain for you.
I'm here for you,
I'm here forever.
Nyre sat in the Ready Room, a cup of hot chocolate in her hands,
the tv set on and on HBO. "Hey," She glanced up to
see Wildwing leaning on the doorframe and eyeing her with one
of those
looks. "It's three in the morning. We have
practice at seven, get some sleep."
"How about you?" She asked, a tinge of mockery in her
voice, "it's not as if you're sleeping."
He sighed and made his way to sit beside her. "Phil called.
Couldn't sleep after." She made a face, "awww, he wants
you to do another thing I assume?" He nodded, "can't
you talk him out of it?"
"That's usually your special skill."
"Oh." She stared into her cup and stayed quiet.
She's thinking again. She's trying to remember.
"And you're trying to analyze the situation again."
She commented, cocking her left eyebrow. "I know when you're
thinking it Wing, call it a seventh sense."
"Wait
seventh?"
"Uh-hm. My sixth sense tells me the team is eavesdropping
as we speak."
"Dive!" the two smiled as they heard several swatting
sounds. "What did I tell you?" the couple stood and
turned to the group of ten who smiled at them sheepishly.
"It was their idea." They all said at once. Mal was
pointing to Dive and Castel. Castel was pointing to Dee and Dive,
Dive was pointing to Grin and Duke, who were in turn pointing
to Tanya. Ace and Hacker were pointing to Mal, Dee and Dive,
and Drake who simply shrugged.
I will be your fortress, tall and strong.
I'll keep you safe,
I'll stand beside you,
All along.
Nyre opened her door a few seconds after she heard a knock. Glancing to the right then her left she shrugged, but a rectangular box caught her eye as she looked down. Picking it up she began to read the card place underneath.
I know you can't remember anything. But I hope this will
help at least a little.
Here's a home video we fixed up once, the whole team, I mean.
It's one of
your performances, the biggest one you had. And here's the necklace
you
left for me when you decided to sacrifice yourself for the sake
of everyone else.
I remember the words you told me then when I beeped you on the
comm and told
you to come back:
"I can't. I'm doing what I have to for the team's sake.
One life isn't worth
sacrificing the whole of Anaheim. You can carry on without me.
Stop
Dragaunus. I'm doing this for the family I want to deserve.
For those I
now call brothers and sisters. For my daughter who still needs
to live life
and make up for what she's missed. For the one person who'll
forever
keep my heart in his hands. Keep the necklace Wing. Until I
return home."
You left this necklace for me.
To explain where it's from since you don't remember, your mother
gave it to you.
It's the last thing she left when she
died. Wear it again
Nyre. I love you.
~Wing
I will cross the ocean for you,
I will go and bring you the moon,
I will be your hero, your strength,
Anything you need.
Nyre switched on the VHS player and started watching the video.
A scene came before her. The date read Feb. 13. A girl had her
back to the camera. She was dressed in a long blue dress with
her hair tied in a half-pony. She turned to the camera and stuck
her tongue out.
That's me.
"Okay, here goes nothing!" She winked. And stepped
out on the stage.
The next scenes seemed so familiar to Nyre. Of course
you
lived this. She knew what songs were about to be sung or what
dance move came next. If only I could remember more. She thought
as the video came to a close.
I will be the sun in your sky,
I will light your way for all time.
I promise you,
For you I will.
Drake one's alarm suddenly went off as they started to gather
in the Ready Room. "Lizard face is attacking a major corporation
downtown!" And the whole field team raced to the Aerowing.
"I'm coming with you!" Nyre grabbed Wildwing's arm to
catch his attention. She had donned her battle gear and her in
her eyes was the determination to go with them.
"No!" Wildwing swatted her hand away. Her eyes widened
in shock. Realizing his harsh actions Wing pulled her close and
whispered tenderly, "I can't allow you to put your life on
the line. Not this time. You haven't finished re-training yourself.
I won't lose you." He stared into her eyes and she knew
he meant it. "I love you, don't worry." He kissed her
and left her standing.
As the engines began to sound she narrowed her eyes. I'm sorry
Wing. I'm going too.
For you I will lay my life on the line.
For you I will follow, for you I will die.
"Die wretched human!" Wraith began forming a fireball.
"Dee watch out!"
The human smiled at Nosedive. "Thanks Dive!" He eyes
widened as a hunter drone came from behind. "Dive! Duck!"
She called out and shot an explosive puck at the robot. Dive
gave her a thumbs-up sign and ran off to help the others.
"You okay baby bro?"
"Fine Wing."
"Let's kick some scale."
"Hey! That's my line!"
"Whatever baby bro."
Inside the Aerowing the door to one of the larger compartments flew open and Nyre crawled out. Now or never. She grabbed her pucklauncher and headed out the door.
With every breath, with all my soul,
I'll give my world,
I'll give it all.
Put your faith in me and I'll do anything.
Dragaunus sneered and appeared from behind Wildwing and slashed
his tail at the drake's back. Wildwing stumbled forwards taken
by surprise. "You accursed duck." His eyes blazed with
fury. "Now you die!"
"WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!" Someone jumped Dragaunus from
behind and dug a switchblade into the Saurian's shoulder.
I will cross the ocean for you,
I will go and bring you the moon,
I will be your hero, your strength,
Anything you need.
Nyre?! Wing's eyes widened in recognition. "Momma!" Castel's voice rang out in shock.
I will be the sun in your sky,
I will light your way for all time.
I promise you,
For you I will.
I will, I Will, I WILL.
Nyre clung onto the lizard as he lashed about, trying to get
the petite figure off. She dug her blade deeper. "Easy
now, let me con
cen
trate!" She screamed as Dragaunus
flung her halfway across the room, the blade slipping from where
it had been inserted.
"NO!"
I will cross the ocean for you,
I will go and bring you the moon,
Dee, Mal and Tanya cried out. Grin pushed Seige off but was taken on by several hunter drones. He called out to Duke and Drake who nodded understanding his message.
I will be your hero, your strength,
Anything you need.
Duke and Drake each tried to catch her
they failed.
Castel immediately lashed out at the Chameleon who was taken by
utter surprise and tackled him, her hands wringing his scaly neck
in her fit of rage.
I will be the sun in your sky,
I will light your way for all time.
I promise you,
For you I will.
Dive shot at Wraith who immediately vanished from sight and
returned in a different location while Hacker and Ace were trying
to keep Seige's damaging warpath to a minimum.
"Retreat!" Dragaunus bellowed as he clutched his wound,
and suddenly
they did, in a flash of green light.
Promise you,
For you I will.
"NYRE!" Wing shouted as they all ran to where she
lay, a pool of blood forming around her.
"The nail
" Tanya gasped and paled at the sight
of a five inch-long nail impaled on Nyre's shoulder. She began
to shake and Duke steadied her. "Easy now sweetheart."
"Get her back to the Aerowing!" Wildwing and Drake both
commanded at the same time.
I promise you,
For you I will
.
Hold on angel. Wing thought to himself as they launched into the air, on their way home. Hang on. He touched her cheek as Tanya was wrapping a bandage on the wound when the nail had been extracted. Hang on.
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To be continued