Of Brothers and Sisters (Kirlov/Missy)

[Kirlov]

When she turned away from him Sergei smiled. “Then think. If the the xenos is below us then how is it that is manages to defeat the Imperium on multiple occasions? How is it then that we have allied with them before, in times of dire need? They still hold knowledge that the Mechanicus has forgotten. I'm glad we have no vox, other wise you might call your Sisters on us. That would be a sad day when two allies fight over such a small thing.”

He squirmed a bit to get a better position. His breathing soon calmed and became deeper. Again the voices of the dead returned to Sergei. This time he welcomed them. Was there truth behind it. Was there a different path to tread. "Sister. You remind me of someone I used to know. You remind me of a girl who lived in the village my caravan always stopped in. Back before I chose the path I tread now. You remind me of her a lot."

Sergei soon drifted into half-sleep, enjoying her song. It was very nice. Perhaps in the morning he would teach her a song from his home world.

[Missy]

The morning sun rise over the horizon Odessa still awake knocks on her brother as she gives him a pice of bread. She takes a clunk of water
''How do you suggest that we move? On foot..Or try our luck with the buggy again..'' She had lightly fixed the problem but it was very very temporary. Soon however she realized a bigger problem
''Sorry if my song kept you up...Or if the enemy spotted us...'' She dint mean to start singing even if she sang good....It was dangerous here
She knew that...however she wouldn’t have been up all night if she dint.. She took a bit of bread to compensate for the lack of sleep. Even so she couldn't hide how tired she really was. She now remembers what he told her about this girl in the village
''Who was this...Love interest of yours?'' She did of course try to joke but in her tired state it was dull and quite boring even by a sister of battle standard.

[Kirlov]

“Hmm?” Sergei awakens slowly at the knock on his armor. After standing up he shakes of his stiffness quickly. He looks at the sun as it rises, before nodding and turning to the buggy. “Well we don't have much of a choice. The faster we get there the better. We should take the buggy as far as it can go and then walk the rest.”

He grabs a bottle of the water and takes a few sips. He tore himself a piece of the bread and talked between mouthfuls. “I doubt the enemy has spotted us. We didn't show a light and heat signatures are only visible from so far. But they may miss that spawn I killed. So it's best if we move soon. You look tired. Try to get some rest on the ride. The roads should be clear now. As for that girl.”

He thought back to those days. The memories were fuzzy now, much forgotten in the rigors of training and service. “She was like you, same eyes and almost the same hair. She was like anyone who's lived in a settlement tough but a bit of a romantic. More like I was her love interest. I myself was a quiet, cynical boy with an eccentric streak.” Sergei popped the hood and checked the engine. After a few tweaks he shut it and moved for the driver's side. “We hardly saw each other except maybe on important dates through the year. She loved to get me into awkward situations. Yet she was kind and a nice person to be with. But then I took the Burning Walk and became a space marine.”

[Missy]

''I assume the burning walk is your chapters initiation rites?' She piled in to the front seat as she said these words. Well in the car she went on.
''Don’t know if i wanna sleep right now...'' She puts weight in to her words once more. The clear voices wasn’t a good indication or encouragement to sleep even for short times...And even if she got any sleep she would just wake up screaming...She changed the subject as they started driving
''Brother...What do you know of the traitor chapters?'' They needed to pool there knowledge together in chase of a traitor attack. With there ships in orbit this wasn’t such a far fetched idea. Odessa started look rather pail as she stared slowly slipping backwards in her seat
''I..cant keep my eyes open...zzzz'' Odessa body stops working as she falls asleep with thoughts of ruination as her last conscious thoughts...

She looks rather peaceful when sleeping...Her body resting and her breaths light as slik even when you hit a bump she doesn’t wake up...

[Kirlov]

“In a way. You see it's actually the journey all hopeful aspirants must ta...” A soft snore interrupted him. Looking over Sergei saw that the Sister had fallen asleep. He stopped talking and remained quiet. He felt almost a brotherly urge to protect her. Which was strange as he had been an only child. Shaking his head he continued to drive.

They had been driving for well onto seven hours when the engine began to die. Sergei pulled over and jumped out to check the engine. Waving away clouds of smoke and steam he could see the engine was burnt out. Looked like they would have to go on foot now. In a way he was glad, he needed a stretch. Quietly he gathered up their meager provisions and placed them in Odessa's arms. Then he carefully picked her up to cradle her.

Slowly he began walking along the road careful not to wake Odessa. He began whistling a marching song as he strode along. He didn't stop for a lunch, instead slurping the nutrition paste his suit pumped out. It was a fine day despite their situation.

[Missy]

It was as she feared...It was stronger den before...She was in the center of it all...On the giant table of the gods...She was naked surrounded by a horde of screaming demons...And on top of them 4 greater demons of each god...all looking at her with hungry eyes...
''Have thy finally come for me...For i will not yield i will not bend i will not fall to you demons of the warp Her voice was more confident den one might except for a sister surrounded in darkness...Soon the voices echoed though her mind
''Tis is a foolish mortal...I shall enjoy your decline to the lord of pleasure... The demon took a step forward and pick Odessa up looking degenerate and lustful. However another one soon rushed and slammed him to the ground with a blood-boiling scream
FOOL ITS MY MASTER WHO WILL GET HER! She knew it was Khorne and Slaanesh demons that where fighting...However they where soon joined by every single demon in the horde all rushing in to one giant pile. She thought it was over..Until a claw grabs her and draws her in to center of the madness...

She opens her eyes softly...Her eye color changed to the most pleasant color you had ever seen...It was so beautiful and clear that it was hypnotizing. Odessa looked around and calmly said
''Car broke down?''

[Kirlov]

Sergei looked down at her. Her eyes captivated him. Even with all his will he barely was able to break eye contact. He stopped and set her down. “Yes it did. I carried you all this way. Figured you needed the rest. You slept a long time. We skipped lunch since you were sleeping. Otherwise thats been how most the day has been.” Reaching out he brushed a stray lock of hair from her face.

“It was a nightmare wasn't it? That woke you up. You started moaning and twitching in your sleep. I wanted to wake you up but I felt it best that you fight your personal battles.” Sergei pulled off his helmet, and tousled his hair. He looked into the sun and stood so for a moment. Then he clipped his helmet to his belt. “How do you feel for walking? If you wish I can keep carrying you. Or perhaps you could carry me. But that might hurt you more than it would help.” He laughed at his absurd idea.

[Missy]

She nodded as he asked her.
''Just a nightmare...'' Soon however she sounded happier when he joked.
''Yea and next i carry a tank on my shoulders too huh? I think i walk instead She stood up checked her gear and started walking next to her brother. Kinda cute that he carried her all this way. However she needed to get up and stretch out.

Soon she asked him quite a decent question when they had been moving for about a hour
''Where are we going?'' They had rushed so fast out of that demonic building that she had forgotten where they where going. She took a clunk of water afterwords and started reflecting on her nightmare... Why would the demons fight over her? What could a normal mortal in power armor be worth to them... She looked rather troubled at this thought. She however remembered Sergei's words of wisdom...She wasn’t beyond redemption..She just need to strive for it harder. Hungry she took a bit of bread once more eating it like a space wolf ripping her bit to shreds.

[Kirlov]

When she joked back he laughed. Despite the looming invasion he felt some what at peace. Which was strange. He had his duty and so did Odessa, yet there they were chatting and walking along.

“I must say I'm surprised that you don't remember. We are heading for the space port. There should be a vox there strong enough to communicate system wide.” He was indeed surprised that she didn't remember. But then the past 24 hours had been hectic. He took a sip from his supply of nutrient paste, grimacing as he did. Nasty stuff, but it did it's job.

Sergei looked at the smaller Sister. Yep, there was that brotherly feeling again. He just couldn't shake it. “At least you still have your appetite, that's good. We'll probably have to stop soon for the night. Maybe in about an hour or so. What do you say?”

[Missy]

She felt a bit of shame...So much ells been going though her mind latley that she had actuality forgotten where they where going. Still could be worse she could have forgotten her name or something
''I do not believe that’s a dum idea my brother'' They had been going for quite vile and even if she was couldn’t she wouldn’t say no to a resting place

About 10 meters later she spot something...She sees a camp fire...
''Go low!'' She hits the ground and pulls Sergei with her as she makes a hushing sound and den wipers
''There is a camp in front us....'' She sounded optimistic...a camp perhaps meant a place to stay for the night