Up Through the Darkness

She doesn't feel anything.

Spoilers: All the Sarah Corvus episodes
Rating: PG13
Characters: Sarah/Jae

Disclaimer: Bionic Woman and all its characters do not belong to me. They belong to David Eick and NBC.
Notes: Em wanted Sarah and Jae on the run. (but only after I said no to pilot!fic.) Clr helped with title, Eman helped with betaing. My first (and probably last) attempt at Bionic Woman fic.

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She doesn't feel anything. Not desire or happiness or anger or hate, just a dull emptiness. It makes what she needs to do easier. It makes it bearable.

(She denies what her shaking hand means as she writes the note.)

Her seduction is cold and calculated, a carefully executed plan devised to make him help her. She feels no emotion as he cups her cheek, runs his hands down her sides, kisses her deeply. She can't; she's a machine, not a woman. She simply needs him to love her so that he'll do what she asks.

(She falls to pieces in his embrace and has to close her eyes to block out the sight of his exquisite face.)

The first time she asks him to help her, he refuses; he has obligations to Jonas. The second time, she can tell his resolve is wavering; he hesitates too long before answering. By the third time, she knows she has him right where she wants him. There's no doubt he'll help her track down a cure; he'll do anything for her now, including kill.

(It's a cliché, but they leave in the dead of night. The darkness hides the worry on her face.)

At night, she watches him sleep, peaceful and dreamless, doubtless imagining a future where they can live happily-ever-after together. She thinks she should feel guilt for giving him false hope, but she doesn’t.

(The tear coursing down her cheek says otherwise.)

~ End~

Posted by Cassie on 01:03 PM