ForevaXena's FanFic . . .
Knyte's
Refrain
(Knyte's Song
Sequel)
by Mikala D'Amour
© 2002, September
DISCLAIMERS
Standard Disclaimer: The characters of Xena, Gabrielle, etc. are owned by
MCA/Universal and no copyright infringement is intended.
The characters in this story belong solely to me though.
Uber:
This
story is Uber-esque and any likeness to certain characters of Xena follows
standard uber story lines.
Violence
Warning: This
story depicts scenes of violence and their aftermath
Language
Warning: Yes,
some, but not much.
Subtext:
This story depicts sexual relations between two women who are in love. If
that offends you there are plenty of other stories you might want to read. If
you are under 18 or it is illegal where you live, look elsewhere.
If the idea of two women in love and acting on said love offends you…
Do not pass GO, do not collect $200.
If not, please enjoy my musings….
Joana
Skylar Knyte = Xena
Emily
Danielle Arbor = Gabrielle
Erin
Michaels = Ephiny
Krystal
Anark = Kestra
Sarah
Hawk = Solari
Erika
Rozwel = Eponin
Colleen
Caliss = Callisto
Song/Music:
“The
Rose”, by Bette Midler is copyrighted and no infringement is intended.
© .
“I Am Whole”
is the sole property of Iwalani M. Alama ©.
Part
5
*ring
*ring
“Hello?”
“Hey Liza, I got your e-mail and fax.
I think it would be best to get protection for your friends.
This woman seems to be moving more toward her ultimate goal of violence
and death for Jo and Erika. I fear
the next time, people will be hurt and bad.”
Mike stated.
“Thanks hon.” Liza hung up and called Jo’s office.
The machine picked up almost immediately. Sighing, she decided to go on a hunt.
************
One
Week Later…
“Honey, I’m fine. I
swear. Not my idea to put the damn
table there anyhow.” Rik
grumbled as she stood up. She had
run into the table on her way into the room.
“I know, but it looks best there.”
Rah teased her lover. Rik
grumbled again and decided to go in search of Em and Jo.
Emily was at the bar getting a couple of drinks.
Rik went over and asked her where Jo was and Em pointed backstage.
Turning, she walked back stage. Jo
was sitting in the dressing room with only her pants and bra on. Rik had to laugh as she watched her friend look around the
room frantically.
“Hey Jo, whatcha lookin’ for?”
Rik chuckled.
“I can’t find my shirt. I’m
on in ten and I can’t even find my damn shirt.”
Jo growled as she continued her search.
Rik laughed as she reached behind the dressing curtain and extracted said
shirt. Handing it to Jo she spoke: “You
okay? This is your first
performance in a very long time. I
still can’t believe you got us all back here.
Granted this is a small time gig, but still.”
“I’m okay. Just a
little nervous is all. I guess I
decided to play here cause it didn’t require travel and it gives me a chance
to become comfortable with performing again.”
Jo slipped the shirt on and started to lace up her boots.
Rik stared in awe at her tall friend.
Jo stood to her full height of 6’2”, tight black jeans, a blue silk
shirt open to just above her ample bosom, and biker boots.
Her black hair had recently been cut to an almost crew cut: it was about
an inch long on top and spiky, but the sides and back were shaved close (not to
the skin). She looked every bit
butch.
“Okay, I was just checking on you.”
Rik left the room and went in search of her lover.
Emily entered the room after her and just stood and stared at her love.
She was still getting used to the extremely short hair cut, but it looked
good on Jo.
“Hey baby, you ready?” She
smiled and walked over to give her a kiss.
Jo eagerly accepted the offering and became lost in the kiss.
A knock on the dressing room door interrupted the lovers.
“Hey. Jo, you’re on
in five. I gotta go get my seat
though.” Joce said as she was
leaving the room.
“Joce, heard you got a date tonight for the concert.” Jo chuckled. She
watched as her best friend turned crimson at her statement. Joce turned away and left very quickly.
“You are so bad my love. I’ll
see you in a bit.” Giving her
lover a quick kiss, she turned to leave. She
paused before disappearing. “I
love you. Happy birthday.”
She smiled, and then left. Jo
shook her head and began making her way to the stage.
Erin, Emily, Rah, and Rik were already on stage.
Her back-up singers were poised and ready.
Jo took a deep breath and stood at the edge of the stage looking out at
the crowd.
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Knyte’s Domain.
Now without further ado, our star: the
Mistress of the Night herself… Joana Knyte!!!”
Came Joce’s voice over the speakers.
The crowd erupted into boisterous applause and shouting as Jo walked out
on stage. Everyone began playing as
Jo adjusted her head mike. Her
contralto voice soon filled the auditorium.
After a few songs, Jo paused.
“Thank you all for coming tonight.
My album is filled with songs that inspired me in my career. This next one is in dedication to the person whom I consider
my idol. So to the “Divine Miss
M.”
Some
say love, it is a river
that drowns the tender reed.
Some say love, it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed.
Some say love, it is a hunger,
an endless aching need.
I say love, it is a flower,
and you its only seed.
It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance.
It's the dream afraid of waking
that never takes the chance.
It's the one who won't be taken,
who cannot seem to give,
and the soul afraid of dyin'
that never learns to live.
When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been to long,
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong,
just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed that with the sun's love
in the spring becomes the rose.
Jo’s voice rang out over the crowd as the song ended.
The crowd cheered and screamed for more.
Looking back at her band, she nodded her head.
Just as she was beginning her next song a two loud bangs were heard. Jo suddenly fell to the stage.
Emily and Rik rushed to her side and two more bangs rang out.
Rik flew back onto the stage. Sarah
came running down to her side. Joce
made an apology over the intercom and the police began clearing out the
building.
Liza and Joce came running up onto the stage to see what had happened.
Jo and Rik lay in rapidly growing pools of blood.
Digging out her cell phone, Liza hurriedly dialed for an ambulance and
back up. Rah held Rik in her lap,
crying. Emily sat the same way with
Jo. Rik coughed.
“Hey baby, get the number of that truck huh.”
She coughed again and passed out. Jo
was out cold. The ambulance arrived
and the two were rushed to the hospital. Liza
grabbed Joce and ran to her car. They
followed the ambulances.
A dark figure looked on the scene from the shadows and smiled.
************
“Excellent work.”
“I’m the best.”
“That was only a warning.
Now to further my plan of getting Emily back.
Sam, don’t forget the date. I
want it over then. No mistakes.”
“No problem Cole. Consider
the job done.” Sam replied. The call was ended and Cole sat at her table looking over her
calendar. Reaching into her case,
she pulled out a folder. Opening
it, she read through some papers and looked at the picture. She smiled and left the room.
The folder lay open on the table. From
the top of the papers, two brown eyes stared into the silent room unmoving.
The name on the folder: Erin Michaels.
*************
Emily and Sarah held each other in the waiting room.
Jo and Rik had been in surgery for the last four hours and still nothing
came forth from the doctors. Liza
held Jocelyn as she cried. Erin
still had yet to arrive at the hospital. Everyone
wondered why she wasn’t there. Liza
was more than suspicious. Everyone
turned as the doctor walked into the room.
“Ms. Regent and Ms. Hawk.”
“Yes.” Joce and
Rah rose and looked at him.
“I was told you are family of the patients Joana Knyte and Erika
Rozwel. I have news for you if
you’d please have a seat. Both
are in recovery now. Ms. Rozwel
sustained two gunshots; one to her lower leg and one to her shoulder.
Ms. Knyte was shot in the side and arm.
Both women lost a lot of blood, but are in good condition now.
If you will give us a few more minutes, you can go back to see them.
No more than two at a time though.”
Everyone said thank you as he left.
Emily paused for a moment before speaking.
“Joce, he said that you were Jo’s family.
I must have missed something, but I thought Jo and you were just
friends?” She asked somewhat
puzzled.
“Jo and I are half sisters. We
share the same father, but different mothers.
I’m sorry we never told you before.”
Joce conceded. Emily nodded
and hugged her friend. A nurse came
in moments later and escorted everyone to see the two women.
Emily went with Joce to see Jo, while Liza followed Rah to check on Rik.
Emily gasped at the sight of her love once more covered in tubes and
wires. She went immediately to her
side. Joce stood behind her and
together they held Jo’s hand and cried. In
the other room, Rah held on tight to Rik’s hand.
After only a short while, Joce and Liza said goodbye and that they would
return in the morning.
Liza gave Joce a ride home. As
she was getting out of the car, Joce turned to Liza: “Um, can I interest
you in a cup of coffee or something?”
She offered hesitantly.
“No. Thanks though. I got a lot of work to do tomorrow.”
Liza replied. Waving goodbye, she pulled away.
Joce went inside and went to the kitchen to find something to drink.
She was too awake and shaken by the day’s events to sleep.
She was searching through the fridge when her doorbell rang.
It startled her and she jumped. She
rubbed her head as she went to answer the door.
Opening it, she found Liza standing on the front porch.
She motioned her inside.
“Uh, I wasn’t expecting you back till tomorrow.” Joce fumbled.
“Yeah, but I couldn’t stand thinking of you having to face this
alone.” Liza offered and
noticed Joce rubbing her head. “What
happened?” She asked,
somewhat worried.
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