Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 19:48:13 -0700 Reply-To: riodawn@REDSHIFT.COM Sender: Highlander TV show stories From: Kelly Gibson Subject: Resurrection-Part 5 Includes part 6 that has a moderately graphic love scene. Be forwarned. Arriving just as promised, Duncan felt his heart being ripped from his chest as he drank in the sight of Reya. He always thought of her as beautiful, but as his eyes stared at the vision before him, he was at a loss for words. He had nothing to compare her too. She was stunning, yet that didn't even do her justice. The dress they had purchased earlier, clung to her every curve, and the daring decolletage taunted him with what was hidden. And those eyes. They mesmerized him. Framed by her golden ringlets, they were the clearest green he had ever seen. They reminded him of a secluded montain lake untouched except by the sun's golden rays. Yes, he could drown in those eyes. He wanted to do nothing more than that, but Reya broke the magical silence. *Well, are we through ogling each other? I have this feeling that if we don't leave this room now, we never will!* Duncan smiled and extended his arm for her. *Well, if you insist...although I could certainly think of better things to do.* *Yes, I'm sure you could Mr. MaCleod. Let me guess, Mcleod's are a lot of things and *horny* is always one of them!* *Reya!* Where did you learn your manners? Before I know it, you'll have me butt naked in the halls!* *Oh, come, come. Don't you like your women a little risque?* Reya bats her eyelashes at him and flashes him a million dollar smile. *As a matter of fact, I do, just not on an empty stomach.* As they are finishing their dinner, Reya becomes quiet. She struggles with the burden she is about to unload. She believes in Duncan, however, and has fallen very much in love with him during their time together. Not since Nicholas, has she felt this way. Yet, she won't pay that price again, or rather have Duncan pay it. Love is a wonderful, glorious feeling, yet sometimes having the greatest love for someone means walking away from them. As her head and her heart battle, she feels herself being torn apart. She would do anything for Duncan; she loves him that much. But can she do the only thing that will save him? Can she walk away from him forever? ...Reya? Reya? REYA?..* Duncan is staring at her in confusion. *I'm sorry, Duncan, I was somewhere else.* *I could tell. You know Reya, sometimes the best way to go swimming is to just jump in, no matter how cold the water.* She smiles at him, making his heart pump even faster. *You're right Duncan. It's just so hard, but here goes. When I was a young immortal, I fell in love. Jason was an immortal as well. He was almost 400 years old when I met him and he just oozed charm. I fell for him like a rock thrown into a lake...that fast and that hard. Being the naive person I was, and still can be, I thought I'd found my soul mate. We were a perfect match. Things went quite well for a while.* She giggles slightly as she continues, *I mean we were young, rich, in love, and could live forever. Who could ask for more?* She pauses to take a drink of wine, then continues. *I'm not quite sure when I began to notice things weren't going well, but there were major changes. He became so obsessive, he reached the point to where I could do nothing without him. He was a total madman. So one day, when he left the house on an errand, I did too.* She paused there and Duncan took his opportunity. *Reya* he says taking her hand, *I know this type of obsession can be terrifying, but I can't say that I blame a man for being madly in love with you.* Smiling, *After all, I am too.* She squeezes his hand and smiles slightly, sadly. *Duncan, you don't understand what I'm saying. Let me put it this way. I left Jason almost 200 years ago. I've never been able to stop running. He's still after me, Duncan. Part 6 Neither spoke as they returned to their room. In the deafening silence, Reya made her decision. She had to leave Duncan. She couldn't live with his blood on her hands. She turned to face him. His pensive look only enhanced his considerable attributes. She felt a stab in her heart as she realized she would never make love to this man. Never would she feel his arms locked around her in a lover's sweet embrace. Catching a tear before it could burn a path down her face, she spoke at last. *Duncan, I'm leaving.* The words sounded harsh and seemed magnified in the dominating silence. *No*. The force of Duncan's reply startled her. *Excuse me?* was all she could manage. *No. You're not leaving me.* Duncan's whole body went rigid. He was practically shouting as he continued. *Damn it Reya, you have a lot of nerve sometimes. How dare you allow me to get close enough to fall in love with you and then suddenly you're leaving me? How can you say such a thing?* *Duncan, it's because I love you that...* *Oh, that's good. It's because you love me that you're going to break my heart. That's very original.* The tension between them was tangible. Reya was stumbling over her words as she tried to make Duncan realize the severity of her situation. *I can't allow it Duncan! For God's sake, you're a child compared to Jason! He would have your head Duncan!* *A child it is!* Duncan grabs Reya and kisses her passionately causing her momentarily to lose her focus. Alternating between kissing her neck and whispering softly to her, Duncan continues *Really Reya, could a child do this?* He gently begins massaging her breasts. *Would a child do this?* He lifts her into his arms and carries her to the bed. Reya knows she should stop him now, but her body is drawn to his touch. Her passion for Duncan defeats her. In a matter of moments, skin is upon skin. Reya moans in ectasy as Duncan suckles first at her breasts, and then slowly makes his way to the fire down below. Their lovemaking continues into the wee hours of morning. Emotions kept in check for so long, now flow unbridled. Months of lusting for the touch of the other is unfurled. Finally, as they lie in each others arms, spent from their union, they realize what they have found. Love. Companionship. Eternity. Part 7 coming to a mail server near you soon. =========================================================================