Unexpected Deja Vu

by Lyta


Disclaimer:  Earth: Final Conflict and its characters are copyrighted by Tribune Entertainment Company.  All rights reserved.



Note from Author:       Sequel to "Unforeseen Consequences".



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They transported Liam to Augur's place in the back seat of a sedan. After three weeks the checkpoints near St. Michael's church had been removed or lessened in favor of concentrating on other areas.

Augur had kept most of the medical equipment, he was eccentric but practical and you never know when such things might be necessary. The equipment at his place was far superior than that at the temporary HQ and the sight of the liberation leader so ill could damage the already fragile morale of the Resistance, so Augur suggested Liam be moved. He'd be more comfortable in familiar surroundings.

It was strange though, to think that he might loose Liam in the very place where he had been born, not even two years ago.

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Da'an remembered the location of Augur's home and hoped that Liam's friend was still there. He was lucky it was dark enough to camofage his features, any more time in the city and he would easily be recognised.

Augur was surprised to see him and informed himof Liam's condition. Da'an quickly went to Liam's bedside, shocked to see his friend and protector so gravely ill. "Shki garni mae!" Liam called out in his restless sleep, startling Da'an. "He's been doing that ever since he collapsed." Augur explained.

"Do you know what it means?" Dr. Park asked.

Da'an blushed. "I am not as familiar with the dialect of the Kimera as I should be, but I believe Liam is calling out to Lt. Beckett." Da'an looked at Liam sadly. "From his tone and word choice, I surmise that he expects to join her soon."

"Liam, you can't die now buddy." Augur pleaded. "Da'an is there anything...?"

"Perhaps if Liam were fully Kimera he might be able to purge himself of the virus with his shaquarava, but I am not aware how this was accomplished."

"Would Ha'gel?" Dr. Park asked. "Liam was born with his memories."

"Yes, he would have." Suddenly Da'an had an idea. "I might be able to share with Liam and help him find the pertanent memory."  Da'an pressed his palm to Liam's and immediately dropped his human facade.

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Liam became aware of Da'an's presence the instant the sharing began. He felt Da'an guide him through the labyrinth of his inherited memories until the found Ha'gel.

Liam opened his eyes and found himself on a world with an ocean that appeared almost lavender from the species of algae that lived in the water. It was an odd feeling because he felt like an observer in another's body.

"Ha'gel." A voice behind him said in Kimeran. "Lai'sat, it is good to see you again my friend." Ha'gel said, his skin acquiring a blue tinge to show his pleasure at his friend's presence.

"It is good to see you as well. I have heard much of your work with the Taelons." Lai'sat said.

Liam struggled a minute: he wanted to remain for a time in this memory, but he also knew his body was weak and desparately needed to be healed of the virus. His alien father's memories lay before him like a string of pearls, Liam connected with one that seemed might help him.

Ha'gel sat on the thin meditation mat. He focused on his shaquarava and felt the triffling virus removed from his system. Free of the virus, Ha'gel considered the Taelons. Ever since the Kimera had aided in the creation of their Commonality, the Taelons had become hostile toward his people. It was as if they feared the Kimeran power to influence the Commonality and individuals who were a part of it. An intriguing concept, Ha'gel thought.

He was abrptly pulled from his ponderings by Lori'ah who burst into the room. He was about to reprimand is young relation when words he would never forget burst from her in a fiery wave.

"The Taelons have attacked Mori'as! They slaughtered all!"

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Liam pulled himself away with Da'an's help. He focused in the same way his father had done and felt a tingle of energy envelope him. When he opened his eyes he felt better, but tired.

"The virus," Dr. Park said in an amazed tone, "is gone."

Liam smiled and then promptly fell asleep to everyone's amusement.