Post by LucianG on Mar 29, 2007 6:08:45 GMT -6
Kellyn
"Well atleast you have a man to have on your mind"Kellyn replied."I don't know what's up with the men around here.What are you working on anyway?"she asked.
"A note for Nat"Kris said."He kinda told me some stuff recently and I guess I didn't take it very well,but I don't want him to think I am going on this mission to avoid him or anything"Kris explained.
"I'm sure he will understand that.No one is going becuase they want too.Well except for me probably"Kellyn laughed.
"You want to go?"Kris asked.
"Yeah,I have nothing better to do."Kellyn said."So do you love this guy?"she asked.
"I do,but things just never seem to work out"Kris sighed heavily.
"Well then tell him just that.Maybe when you get back things will be better for the two of you."Kellyn told her.
* * *
MedievalSong
I sat there and thought on what Kellyn had said about after this mission if things will work out better for me and Nat. I picked back up my pen and paper and thought again.
"Why are you using the old written way?" Kellyn asked.
"Its more personal I think." I blushed as I thought of him seeing this note.
"What do you have so far?" I showed her a blank piece of paper except the words "My dearest Nat,". She laughed at me and sat down with me.
"OK Kris let's get to work on this master piece." So together we worked on the note. It seemed like forever passed and we finally finished it. I took off down the hall to the training room, where knew it would be seen by Nat. I placed it there on his desk in his chair, and looked around. I guess I hoped to see him before I headed out again, but I headed back to the locker room again. I came in out of breath.
"Well?"
"I (gasp) put it on his chair (gasp) and ran back like a chicken!" Kellyn thru a towel at me after I flopped on the bench.
"She's out for the count!" I took the towel off my face and laughed.
"Yeah Yeah, I will say if that woman he was in love with was alive, I would probably be out for the count. Have you ever been jealous of a memory?" I looked at Kellyn and wondered if I was just being silly.
* * *
Kellyn
"Oh I can understand that.I am definitely the jealous type.You think maybe thats why I don't have a guy?"Kellyn asked.
Kris laughed."Maybe you don't have a guy because you keep to yourself too much"
"Could be that too but this isn't about me it's about you and Nat.Wouldn't you love to be there when he finds the note?"Kellyn asked.
"I would love to see his reaction if thats what you mean."Kris said.
"I would go crazy if I had to wait until the end of this msiion to find out.Maybe you will have time to uhh,run into him before we go"Kellyn suggested.
Kris smiled....
* * *
LucianG
It was getting late in the afternoon, and Lazant had been ranting (Lazant...rant? Hmmm, this could be fun, he thought) about finishing this series of exercises before the end of first shift. Already, some Warriors would be planning their missions that would begin at the start of First Shift tomorrow, and he was still trying to trip up this group of trainees. Two of the three groups of Frodarian pilots had been checked out on the Vipers, and so far the third group was looking good, too. Although their old pod ships were strikingly different, the basic flight operation appeared to be similar (minus speed, maneuverability, take-off, landing, firing...well, maybe not that similar) so the Frodarians had picked it right up from the start. They'd learned Vipers inside and out in the first two cycles, and so far, they'd shown they could fly in the Sims. Adjusting a panel, he returned to the desk in the Control Center. Just before sliding into the chair, he noticed an envelope with his name. Picking it up from the chair, he smiled on recognizing the handwriting, but winced again immediately on realizing that this could be the letter he had been dreading. His revelations of the other night could have been the last straw that would break the sandtrotter's back.
"Flight Control, all is ready," came the call from the Sim Viper leader. He tucked the envelope in his shirt, with plans to read it later. Maybe he'd even get to see her later that cycle.
"Vipers," he called, "launch when ready."
* * *
A couple of centars later, Commander Sheba read the reports and issued the order to assign the Frodarians to Silver Spar Squadron on a temporary basis. Captain Buellah would assign several of them to the short range escort mission that would begin at the start of the next cycle.
* * *
LucianG
Nat had passed the Frodarians on their Viper Sim training. Launch and landing had been a little different for them, but they seemed to adjust easily, and really excel in out flying and blasting the computer simulated Cylons. Most of the Frodarians would be getting short range flights over the next cycle or two to allow them to complete their certifications.
He planned to hit the turbowash and then find Kris. Since they’d had their heart to heart talk a few cycles ago, he’d barely seen her. If it wasn’t for the fact that they were both extremely busy, he would have suspected that his news had hardened her heart against him, and that they’d never see each other romantically again. Thinking of this, he glanced around to be sure no one was watching him, and then pulled the note from his pocket, and straightened it carefully. Opening it, he hoped against hope that Kris wasn’t just giving him the old heave-ho. He leaned against the corridor wall as he read.
My dearest Nat,
I know that you felt you could trust me with the things you revealed the other night. I just wish I could have been better about it. I should have been more understanding and I wasn't. Nat, I am sorry. It wasn't knowing you were in love that hurt, but how you looked as you talked about her, as if she was still alive to you. I felt as if I was competing with a ghost. You spoke of how strong she was, I found myself comparing to her and I fell very short of being strong. You know it, and I know it. But one thing I can tell you is that I love you and if needed be I would fight for you. I wish I could redo that evening and take things better, but I can't change that. I hope you don't think rash of me over this and well I want things to work out for us Nat. I hope you want the same thing.
There is some bad news. I found out I am flying second in the upcoming mission and well that is why you have this note instead of me. Right now I am in the locker room getting ready, and it hit me. I don't want you to think I am avoiding you. It just seems we never get much time together that's all. I want you to know I will be thinking of you as I head out. Maybe when I get back if you want, we can try that dinner again that was planned so long ago for us in your room. The choice is yours.
Yours Always,
Kris
The “L” word!
She’d used the “L” word, and surprisingly, he hadn’t felt panic. In fact, he thought, it felt right. He’d known for some time that he loved her, but he could not bear the thought of saying it, out of fear that she would not be ready to hear the words or face the reality of it.
Frustrated and exhausted, Nat slowly sank to the floor. He put his head in his hands in disbelief that they would be kept apart again. He thought, for only an instant, that he could go to Major Lucian and ask to have her taken off the mission. Of course, when Lucian asked why and Nat responded that he just wanted to spend time with her, Lucian would probably laugh hysterically at him even as he busted him back down to Cadet, or even worse, Enlistee. No, she needed the mission to continue to build her skills and her confidence. She should go and Nat would do nothing to stop her or screw up her life.
He read the note again before rising to continue on his way. He was now sharing his room with three of the Frodarian Warriors, including Captain Jorlan, so he had no desire to return to it. He swung by the Black Squadron barracks to see if he could see Kris for just a moment, but he was informed by one of the Warriors that the primary and backup teams for the upcoming mission were currently being briefed. Knowing that it would take a while and that they would need their rest when it was over, Nat thanked her and left. He went to the O-Club for another semi-tasteless meal, and while sitting there, wrote her a short note:
Dearest Kris,
She is long gone. I realized and accepted that long ago. Today, you compete not with her, but with my own doubts and uncertainty. My foremost desire is to never hurt you, yet it seems that every time I turn around, I’ve done it again. Please forgive me frequently as I try to do better and learn to accept the fact that you do love me despite my stupid streak.
Go with the Lords of Kobol. Accomplish your mission like the true Warrior that you are, and then return home safely. I look forward to seeing you then.
All my love,
Nat
With some real coaxing topped off with the promise of a centar of personal Viper Sim training, he was finally able to talk Lieutenant Starwing into leaving it on her bunk. A tired Lieutenant Nat returned to his quarters and promptly fell asleep, despite the noise.
"Well atleast you have a man to have on your mind"Kellyn replied."I don't know what's up with the men around here.What are you working on anyway?"she asked.
"A note for Nat"Kris said."He kinda told me some stuff recently and I guess I didn't take it very well,but I don't want him to think I am going on this mission to avoid him or anything"Kris explained.
"I'm sure he will understand that.No one is going becuase they want too.Well except for me probably"Kellyn laughed.
"You want to go?"Kris asked.
"Yeah,I have nothing better to do."Kellyn said."So do you love this guy?"she asked.
"I do,but things just never seem to work out"Kris sighed heavily.
"Well then tell him just that.Maybe when you get back things will be better for the two of you."Kellyn told her.
* * *
MedievalSong
I sat there and thought on what Kellyn had said about after this mission if things will work out better for me and Nat. I picked back up my pen and paper and thought again.
"Why are you using the old written way?" Kellyn asked.
"Its more personal I think." I blushed as I thought of him seeing this note.
"What do you have so far?" I showed her a blank piece of paper except the words "My dearest Nat,". She laughed at me and sat down with me.
"OK Kris let's get to work on this master piece." So together we worked on the note. It seemed like forever passed and we finally finished it. I took off down the hall to the training room, where knew it would be seen by Nat. I placed it there on his desk in his chair, and looked around. I guess I hoped to see him before I headed out again, but I headed back to the locker room again. I came in out of breath.
"Well?"
"I (gasp) put it on his chair (gasp) and ran back like a chicken!" Kellyn thru a towel at me after I flopped on the bench.
"She's out for the count!" I took the towel off my face and laughed.
"Yeah Yeah, I will say if that woman he was in love with was alive, I would probably be out for the count. Have you ever been jealous of a memory?" I looked at Kellyn and wondered if I was just being silly.
* * *
Kellyn
"Oh I can understand that.I am definitely the jealous type.You think maybe thats why I don't have a guy?"Kellyn asked.
Kris laughed."Maybe you don't have a guy because you keep to yourself too much"
"Could be that too but this isn't about me it's about you and Nat.Wouldn't you love to be there when he finds the note?"Kellyn asked.
"I would love to see his reaction if thats what you mean."Kris said.
"I would go crazy if I had to wait until the end of this msiion to find out.Maybe you will have time to uhh,run into him before we go"Kellyn suggested.
Kris smiled....
* * *
LucianG
It was getting late in the afternoon, and Lazant had been ranting (Lazant...rant? Hmmm, this could be fun, he thought) about finishing this series of exercises before the end of first shift. Already, some Warriors would be planning their missions that would begin at the start of First Shift tomorrow, and he was still trying to trip up this group of trainees. Two of the three groups of Frodarian pilots had been checked out on the Vipers, and so far the third group was looking good, too. Although their old pod ships were strikingly different, the basic flight operation appeared to be similar (minus speed, maneuverability, take-off, landing, firing...well, maybe not that similar) so the Frodarians had picked it right up from the start. They'd learned Vipers inside and out in the first two cycles, and so far, they'd shown they could fly in the Sims. Adjusting a panel, he returned to the desk in the Control Center. Just before sliding into the chair, he noticed an envelope with his name. Picking it up from the chair, he smiled on recognizing the handwriting, but winced again immediately on realizing that this could be the letter he had been dreading. His revelations of the other night could have been the last straw that would break the sandtrotter's back.
"Flight Control, all is ready," came the call from the Sim Viper leader. He tucked the envelope in his shirt, with plans to read it later. Maybe he'd even get to see her later that cycle.
"Vipers," he called, "launch when ready."
* * *
A couple of centars later, Commander Sheba read the reports and issued the order to assign the Frodarians to Silver Spar Squadron on a temporary basis. Captain Buellah would assign several of them to the short range escort mission that would begin at the start of the next cycle.
* * *
LucianG
Nat had passed the Frodarians on their Viper Sim training. Launch and landing had been a little different for them, but they seemed to adjust easily, and really excel in out flying and blasting the computer simulated Cylons. Most of the Frodarians would be getting short range flights over the next cycle or two to allow them to complete their certifications.
He planned to hit the turbowash and then find Kris. Since they’d had their heart to heart talk a few cycles ago, he’d barely seen her. If it wasn’t for the fact that they were both extremely busy, he would have suspected that his news had hardened her heart against him, and that they’d never see each other romantically again. Thinking of this, he glanced around to be sure no one was watching him, and then pulled the note from his pocket, and straightened it carefully. Opening it, he hoped against hope that Kris wasn’t just giving him the old heave-ho. He leaned against the corridor wall as he read.
My dearest Nat,
I know that you felt you could trust me with the things you revealed the other night. I just wish I could have been better about it. I should have been more understanding and I wasn't. Nat, I am sorry. It wasn't knowing you were in love that hurt, but how you looked as you talked about her, as if she was still alive to you. I felt as if I was competing with a ghost. You spoke of how strong she was, I found myself comparing to her and I fell very short of being strong. You know it, and I know it. But one thing I can tell you is that I love you and if needed be I would fight for you. I wish I could redo that evening and take things better, but I can't change that. I hope you don't think rash of me over this and well I want things to work out for us Nat. I hope you want the same thing.
There is some bad news. I found out I am flying second in the upcoming mission and well that is why you have this note instead of me. Right now I am in the locker room getting ready, and it hit me. I don't want you to think I am avoiding you. It just seems we never get much time together that's all. I want you to know I will be thinking of you as I head out. Maybe when I get back if you want, we can try that dinner again that was planned so long ago for us in your room. The choice is yours.
Yours Always,
Kris
The “L” word!
She’d used the “L” word, and surprisingly, he hadn’t felt panic. In fact, he thought, it felt right. He’d known for some time that he loved her, but he could not bear the thought of saying it, out of fear that she would not be ready to hear the words or face the reality of it.
Frustrated and exhausted, Nat slowly sank to the floor. He put his head in his hands in disbelief that they would be kept apart again. He thought, for only an instant, that he could go to Major Lucian and ask to have her taken off the mission. Of course, when Lucian asked why and Nat responded that he just wanted to spend time with her, Lucian would probably laugh hysterically at him even as he busted him back down to Cadet, or even worse, Enlistee. No, she needed the mission to continue to build her skills and her confidence. She should go and Nat would do nothing to stop her or screw up her life.
He read the note again before rising to continue on his way. He was now sharing his room with three of the Frodarian Warriors, including Captain Jorlan, so he had no desire to return to it. He swung by the Black Squadron barracks to see if he could see Kris for just a moment, but he was informed by one of the Warriors that the primary and backup teams for the upcoming mission were currently being briefed. Knowing that it would take a while and that they would need their rest when it was over, Nat thanked her and left. He went to the O-Club for another semi-tasteless meal, and while sitting there, wrote her a short note:
Dearest Kris,
She is long gone. I realized and accepted that long ago. Today, you compete not with her, but with my own doubts and uncertainty. My foremost desire is to never hurt you, yet it seems that every time I turn around, I’ve done it again. Please forgive me frequently as I try to do better and learn to accept the fact that you do love me despite my stupid streak.
Go with the Lords of Kobol. Accomplish your mission like the true Warrior that you are, and then return home safely. I look forward to seeing you then.
All my love,
Nat
With some real coaxing topped off with the promise of a centar of personal Viper Sim training, he was finally able to talk Lieutenant Starwing into leaving it on her bunk. A tired Lieutenant Nat returned to his quarters and promptly fell asleep, despite the noise.