When Choices Are Lost
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Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
12
Views:
1,400
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Tundra Station
A/N 1: Okay folks, we’re down to the wire. Three chapters left. (Two of the last three will up tonight.)
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Chapter 9 (Sayid POV)
Cornelia Marie: On Deck ~ Latitude 70 and Longitude 180: 45 Minutes Later
The sight the meets us once were on deck is breath taking. Snow for as far as the eye can see. In the distance I can see mountain ranges cover in snow. It’s beautiful here but I know that’s not why the Dharma Initiative built a station in this location.
After the speed boats were loaded and lowered down to the ocean; it only took us about thirty minutes to reach the ice. Two snow cats are waiting for us onshore and should take about four hours to reach the ‘Tundra Station’. Our belongings are transferred quickly and our trip to the station begins.
For the most part the ride is done in silence but for the occasional comment about our surroundings. It’s now become apparent that we are headed for the mountain ranges we observed from the ship. After driving for anther twenty minutes, a small building comes into sight. As we drive closer, I notice it was built directly into the mountain.
Once everyone is inside, Ben turns on the generator and the lights turn on one by one. The station looks like a giant underground fortress. It looks as though only the outer building was built and the mountain was carved out to complete the station, like they were one now.
There two long corridors; heading in both directions. Ben starts out down the right corridor and we all follow.
“It should take about a day, to get all the machines up and running,” Ben tells us.
“Is there anything I can do to help?”
“Yes Sayid that would help speed up the process.” I hear a collectively sigh from the group. It seems no one else wanted to spend an extra day here either.
We stop in front of a set of double doors. “This is one of the large dorm rooms.” Ben opens the door and we see that the room can accommodate around 20 people. “You can rest here while Sayid and I prepare the machines for the jump.”
Leaving everyone to get settle in, we continue our walk down the corridor. After about a hundred yards or so we come to a glass room, filled with computers and other equipment.
“This is the control room for the ‘Nightcrawler’. From here, we’re able to teleport to the island.”
“You going to teleport us back to the island, with only this equipment?” I ask, looking around the room.
Ben points to a catwalk, that I hadn’t notice at first. “Go take a look.” He tells me in his smuggest voice.
Reaching the end of the catwalk, I have my first glimpse of ‘Nightcrawler’. It looks like a giant glass cylinder that reaches from floor to ceiling and has to be at least a half-a-football field large. Looking down, the platform has seven large rings made of several small circles with a large one in the middle. The sight is breath-taking.
“I felt the same way, the first time I stood where you’re standing,” Ben says walking out onto the catwalk.
“How does it work?”
“With ‘Nightcrawler’, we have the ability to locate the island no matter where or when it might be. We can take anywhere from four to ten people per trip.” A dark look crosses Ben’s face before he starts talking again. “In order to make the jump, we need an anchor; a person connected to the island.”
“What will I need to do?”
“It’s simple really,” Ben points to the platform. “You’ll stand in the middle of the platform with each of us standing in one of the circles in the last ring. You’ll need to focus on the island, once the jump countdown starts. And ‘Nightcrawler’ will do the rest.”
“Let’s get started then.” I take one last look before heading back towards the control room.
LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST
‘Nightcrawler’ ~ Control Room: 12 Hours Later
Once ‘Nightcrawler’ was operational; we asked the other’s weather they still wanted to make the jump tonight or wait until tomorrow. The decision was made quickly; everyone wanted to make the jump tonight.
After changing and meeting back in the Control room, Ben takes about ten minutes to explain the process to everyone. “Any questions?”
“Will, I be able to hold Aaron during the jump?” Kate asks quietly.
“No, he’ll have to stand on his own.” Setting the computers for the finally count down, “Once we’re on the platform; we’ll have five minutes to get into position before the countdown starts.”
As we head down to the platform, I wonder what tomorrow holds for us all. The computer announces the start of the countdown.
Five minutes until teleportation countdown…
After taking my position; I look around at the others to see how there holding up. Kate and Jack are both trying to convince Aaron, that there’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s just like a ride at the Amusement Park.
Four minutes until teleportation countdown…
Hurley and Sun are standing next to each other talking about, Ji Yeon. When she arrive in America, I asked Sun why she didn’t bring Ji Yeon with her? She simply stated, “Jin told me to leave her in Korea, with my mother. I didn’t question him.” I know it has to be hard leaving your child behind, not knowing when you will see them again.
Three minutes until teleportation countdown…
Desmond and Penny are once again arguing with her father about something.
Two minutes until teleportation countdown…
Ben’s making his way over to me; I can only image what he has to say.
One minute until teleportation countdown…
“Thank you, for everything, Sayid.” Looking down, I see Ben’s holding out his hand for me to shake. Shaking it, “After we return to the island, I’ll make sure that you have a way to get your people home safely.” He goes to take his place with the others.
“Teleportation sequence has commenced. One minute until jump.” As the final countdown begins, light starts coming from the platform; surrounding each person.
“59, 58, 57…”
When I start focusing on the island, my thoughts go directly to Shannon.
“46, 45, 44…” The light that surrounds us becomes brighter as the countdown continues.
Meeting and getting to know her. The misunderstandings, the silence and the grief.
“33, 32, 31…”
Falling in love and our one night of passion.
“25, 24, 23…” The light continues to intensify.
Dying in my arms.
“17, 16, 15…”
Leaving her behind.
“10, 9, 8…” A bright light from the ceiling starts to shines down on me.
“3, 2, 1…” There’s a flash and then darkness.
TBC…………Enter Lost Music
LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST
Chapter 9 (Sayid POV)
Cornelia Marie: On Deck ~ Latitude 70 and Longitude 180: 45 Minutes Later
The sight the meets us once were on deck is breath taking. Snow for as far as the eye can see. In the distance I can see mountain ranges cover in snow. It’s beautiful here but I know that’s not why the Dharma Initiative built a station in this location.
After the speed boats were loaded and lowered down to the ocean; it only took us about thirty minutes to reach the ice. Two snow cats are waiting for us onshore and should take about four hours to reach the ‘Tundra Station’. Our belongings are transferred quickly and our trip to the station begins.
For the most part the ride is done in silence but for the occasional comment about our surroundings. It’s now become apparent that we are headed for the mountain ranges we observed from the ship. After driving for anther twenty minutes, a small building comes into sight. As we drive closer, I notice it was built directly into the mountain.
Once everyone is inside, Ben turns on the generator and the lights turn on one by one. The station looks like a giant underground fortress. It looks as though only the outer building was built and the mountain was carved out to complete the station, like they were one now.
There two long corridors; heading in both directions. Ben starts out down the right corridor and we all follow.
“It should take about a day, to get all the machines up and running,” Ben tells us.
“Is there anything I can do to help?”
“Yes Sayid that would help speed up the process.” I hear a collectively sigh from the group. It seems no one else wanted to spend an extra day here either.
We stop in front of a set of double doors. “This is one of the large dorm rooms.” Ben opens the door and we see that the room can accommodate around 20 people. “You can rest here while Sayid and I prepare the machines for the jump.”
Leaving everyone to get settle in, we continue our walk down the corridor. After about a hundred yards or so we come to a glass room, filled with computers and other equipment.
“This is the control room for the ‘Nightcrawler’. From here, we’re able to teleport to the island.”
“You going to teleport us back to the island, with only this equipment?” I ask, looking around the room.
Ben points to a catwalk, that I hadn’t notice at first. “Go take a look.” He tells me in his smuggest voice.
Reaching the end of the catwalk, I have my first glimpse of ‘Nightcrawler’. It looks like a giant glass cylinder that reaches from floor to ceiling and has to be at least a half-a-football field large. Looking down, the platform has seven large rings made of several small circles with a large one in the middle. The sight is breath-taking.
“I felt the same way, the first time I stood where you’re standing,” Ben says walking out onto the catwalk.
“How does it work?”
“With ‘Nightcrawler’, we have the ability to locate the island no matter where or when it might be. We can take anywhere from four to ten people per trip.” A dark look crosses Ben’s face before he starts talking again. “In order to make the jump, we need an anchor; a person connected to the island.”
“What will I need to do?”
“It’s simple really,” Ben points to the platform. “You’ll stand in the middle of the platform with each of us standing in one of the circles in the last ring. You’ll need to focus on the island, once the jump countdown starts. And ‘Nightcrawler’ will do the rest.”
“Let’s get started then.” I take one last look before heading back towards the control room.
LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST ~ LOST
‘Nightcrawler’ ~ Control Room: 12 Hours Later
Once ‘Nightcrawler’ was operational; we asked the other’s weather they still wanted to make the jump tonight or wait until tomorrow. The decision was made quickly; everyone wanted to make the jump tonight.
After changing and meeting back in the Control room, Ben takes about ten minutes to explain the process to everyone. “Any questions?”
“Will, I be able to hold Aaron during the jump?” Kate asks quietly.
“No, he’ll have to stand on his own.” Setting the computers for the finally count down, “Once we’re on the platform; we’ll have five minutes to get into position before the countdown starts.”
As we head down to the platform, I wonder what tomorrow holds for us all. The computer announces the start of the countdown.
Five minutes until teleportation countdown…
After taking my position; I look around at the others to see how there holding up. Kate and Jack are both trying to convince Aaron, that there’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s just like a ride at the Amusement Park.
Four minutes until teleportation countdown…
Hurley and Sun are standing next to each other talking about, Ji Yeon. When she arrive in America, I asked Sun why she didn’t bring Ji Yeon with her? She simply stated, “Jin told me to leave her in Korea, with my mother. I didn’t question him.” I know it has to be hard leaving your child behind, not knowing when you will see them again.
Three minutes until teleportation countdown…
Desmond and Penny are once again arguing with her father about something.
Two minutes until teleportation countdown…
Ben’s making his way over to me; I can only image what he has to say.
One minute until teleportation countdown…
“Thank you, for everything, Sayid.” Looking down, I see Ben’s holding out his hand for me to shake. Shaking it, “After we return to the island, I’ll make sure that you have a way to get your people home safely.” He goes to take his place with the others.
“Teleportation sequence has commenced. One minute until jump.” As the final countdown begins, light starts coming from the platform; surrounding each person.
“59, 58, 57…”
When I start focusing on the island, my thoughts go directly to Shannon.
“46, 45, 44…” The light that surrounds us becomes brighter as the countdown continues.
Meeting and getting to know her. The misunderstandings, the silence and the grief.
“33, 32, 31…”
Falling in love and our one night of passion.
“25, 24, 23…” The light continues to intensify.
Dying in my arms.
“17, 16, 15…”
Leaving her behind.
“10, 9, 8…” A bright light from the ceiling starts to shines down on me.
“3, 2, 1…” There’s a flash and then darkness.
TBC…………Enter Lost Music