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Watch Over Me
by Seven
Disclaimer:
Earth: Final Conflict and its characters are
copyrighted by Tribune Entertainment Company. All rights reserved.
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Zo'or's chambers were darkened, except for the faint pulsing of his energy
stream. His seat was reclined, and the pale face that rested on it
was peaceful, as if the dreams gave him an escape that he had never
known in reality.
A second figure emerged from the shadows. Da'an slowly approached his sleeping child, and dismissed the energy stream. Zo'or did not stir as it dissolved around him.
Da'an leaned on the arm of the chair, careful not to wake Zo'or. The younger Taelon's face convulsed suddenly, and his hand clenched at his side. Da'an quickly brushed Zo'or's face, and the fear seemed to subside, as if Zo'or were a tiny child who could be soothed by nothing more than a loving touch.
Sadness welled in Da'an's eyes. He slipped his hand into Zo'or's, and stared down as the fingers tightened around his. A small smile crossed Zo'or's lips. He shifted and murmured something.
Da'an's sadness was overwhelmed by delight. For hours he sat at Zo'or's side, watching over him as he slept.
