A bit of nonsense from the mind of the Dark Pink Ninja who actually watched "Last Knight" again last evening and cried her
eyes out when Tracy said, "You could have trusted me." Needless to say I was a tad miffed at 'ol Nicky when it was over and
took out my frustrations by writing this. 

 

Usual disclaimers apply, I do not own any of the "Forever Knight" characters who appear in the following story. My permission
is granted to whoever would like to archive it just let me know so that I may brag. 

 

About Last Knight

Renee Miller

Part 1 of 1

3/98 

 

Natalie sat on the couch seething in anger pressing an antiseptic drenched cloth to her still tender throat. The object of her
irritation sat on the floor crying. 

 

"For Christ sake Nick," she snarled, "would you cut that out. I can't stand it any more!" 

 

Wiping his nose on his shirt sleeve Nick looked up at her with puffy eyes, "But Nat," he whined, "I failed again! I almost killed
you, I took too much then I couldn't bring myself to bring you across. If, if, if it weren't for LaCroix..." Breaking off he dissolved
into a sobbing heap again. 

 

LaCroix covered his face in embarrassment and shook his head sadly. "Nicholas, please beg of you, compose yourself. You
are making a fool of yourself and shaming me!" 

 

This was met by another wail of dismay from Nicholas who appeared to be in the midst of a crying jag. LaCroix turned away in
disgust and Natalie rolled her eyes, cursed and covered her ears. 

 

Suddenly a sharp whack across the head with a tightly rolled up magazine and a loud "NO!" silenced Nick's caterwauling.
Nick, LaCroix and Natalie all turned amazed eyes to the administrator of the blow. 

 

"TRACY!!!" They all said in unison. 

 

Standing defiantly before them, rolled up magazine still in her hand, stood Tracy Vetter. 

 

She gave them all a sultry half smile, tossed the magazine on the coffee table and announced, "That's my name, don't wear it
out." 

 

Nick and Natalie began questioning her at once their voices running together. Tracy held up her hand requesting their silence.
"Jody heard about the incident at the station and she and Perry flew," she smiled at her own pun, " right over to the hospital.
When they realized there was no hope, Jody brought me across. I came by here because I figured something like this would be
going on." She turned accusing eyes toward Nick who offered a half hearted embarrassed smile. "What did he do?" Tracy
directed this question to Natalie. 

 

With an angry glance at Nick, Natalie answered, "He screwed it up. I have the General here to thank for saving my life." 

 

LaCroix shrugged and modestly murmured, "CERK had first aid awareness week and I was forced to take a class. I suppose
some of it must have sunk in." 

 

"Well, Jody, Perry and I are taking off, blowing this town." Tracy leaned against the wall and crossed her arms. She directed
her gaze at Nick, "You should have told me Nick, you could have trusted me." 

 

Nick looked down and started crying again. "Oh Shit!" Three voices announced. 

 

"Natalie," Tracy walked over and sat down next to her "how can you stand this crap?" 

 

"He has always been this way during times of great stress." LaCroix crossed the room and sat next to them. Leaning toward
them and lowering his voice he added, "A weakness in the genes I suppose." 

 

"Shut up!" Nicholas yelled, sniffling. 

 

"Well, it's true isn't it? Oh yes, I remember the time that he..." LaCroix was cut off by a loud wail from Nick. He turned again to
the women and said, "Some other time perhaps." 

 

"Where will you go Tracy?" Natalie asked. 

 

"Don't know yet. Somewhere warm and tropical sounds really good to me." Tracy leaned her head against the back of the
couch and stared thoughtfully at the ceiling. 

 

LaCroix's interest was peaked, "Tropical?" He asked, "I believe I would enjoy a bit of 'Island Magic' myself. Would you and
your friends mind a bit of company my dear?" 

 

Tracy considered this for a moment. Giving LaCroix a quick 'once over' she decided that she liked what she saw, "Not at all
General, the more the merrier!" 

 

Tracy and LaCroix stood and linked arms. As they moved toward the center of the room Natalie took one glance at Nicholas
who remained on the floor crying then jumped up and exclaimed, "You'll need someone to help during the day and take care of
things and....well, can I come too? Please?" 

 

Tracy reached out her hand and Natalie ran over and took it. They smiled at each other and all three turned to Nick who was
staring up at them in astonishment. 

 

"Where are you all going?" He whined. 

 

LaCroix smiled "Why my dear boy, I should think that it would be painfully obvious, we're getting away from you!" With that
LaCroix picked Natalie up in his arms, smiled at Tracy and the three of them left through the skylight and took to the night sky. 

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What 'cha think DP's? Gently worded comments, tropical drinks and suntan lotion gladly accepted at: renee_miller@cmi.com 

 

Auntie Ren

The Dark Pink Ninja, Protector of the Dark Perk Arsenal