Chapter 33

Shocked Alan had stopped but the energy drain had taken its toll on him as he looked up seeing that the mass was far more human looking. “I’m sorry I failed you.” Alan said then concentrated. “Mother I think I did it ag...” Was all Alan got out as the world began to spin and he was falling. Expecting to feel the floor he was surprised his head was laying on something soft. (God, ) Alan thought. (So soft!) Hearing a soft giggle he let the darkness take him.

It was several hours later when Alan jerked awake disturbing the soft pillow he was laying on. Trying to sit up too quickly the room slightly spun again as he grabbed the first thing he could. There was a gasp as his hand met very soft clothed flesh. Without looking Alan knew it was Angelika, “Sorry mother but I still say that they are so soft.”

Angelika got a huge smile on her face. “I thank you son, though you can let go now. Your grip is a little intense!”

Alan quickly released Angelika’s breast his face reddening. “Sorry again Angelika, I grabbed the first thing I could. I am obviously still not completely recovered.”

Angelika’s face was suddenly serious as she told Alan, “I thought I warned you about extending yourself so far? You know you can only do so much before your body gives out. Though you are a lot stronger you aren’t invincible!”

Alan was nodding as his mind ran through everything that he’d done. Suddenly a raspy voice behind Angelika said. “I agree. This is the first time in ages that I have had any hope.” (I am sorry Alan, talking is still difficult.)

(It’s alright Helga, I am sorry that I failed to finish you.) Alan told her the regret heavy in his thoughts.

(As I said Alan, just that fact that I now have any type of hope after so long is encouraging.) Helga’s thoughts said.

“Really Alan,” Angelika spoke up. “You are far too hard on yourself.” Shaking her head she continued on. “I wish I had been there to instill more confidence in you. That bastard will pay if it’s the last thing I do!”

There was a gasp then Helga’s thoughts said, (You mean to tell me that sadistic mad scientist is still alive?) Looking at Alan her thoughts almost screamed. (You have found me! It is only a matter of time before he does also. He will destroy me and my children!)

Angelika turned to Helga, “No, he will not. Not if all of us have anything to say about it! Alan is as strong if not stronger than him. He has already destroyed the Doctor’s assistant that also survived. It shouldn’t be too long before the Doctor is next.”

Helga had been starting to get worked up ‘til Angelika told her the last part. (Just how many of those sadistic bastards survived? I don’t want to have to look over my shoulder the rest of my life.)

“Til he found out about you, we thought only six had survived. Though I have to ask Helga how you did.” Angelika asked.

(I had just, finished with one of the guards. I was recovering but needed something for pain. I thought the Doctor might help as he often did. I had just opened the door when the whole lab seemed to explode. I was propelled backwards through the wall into a back store room. As I explained to Alan I awoke alone thinking that everyone was dead. Feeling I needed to get out of there I was suddenly beside the river.) Helga told them.

“I am so sorry Helga,” Angelika told her. “All of us have lost so many memories because of what both of those two did to us. Had we known we would have tried to help you. For now we need to have Alan recover so he can finish you. I have to say you are looking more and more human by the hour.”

(Yes, I can feel my body starting to shift more and more. The changes are so slow but I can still feel them.) Turning her now more human looking head toward Alan her thoughts continued. (I can almost see again! Many things are starting to feel normal again, I thank you so much Alan. It has been so long, when you are ready I will be ready. The short wait will be nothing compared to how long I have been like this.)

Suddenly there was a commotion at the door as a multitude of children burst through. (Mother!) came a multitude of mental shouts. All of them stopped short when they saw Angelika with Alan laying on her lap. (Hey mister? Is that your mommy?)

Alan could only smile wide, (Why yes, she is.) He replied.

(She is very beautiful, like mother was before she was hurt bad.) the multitude of minds said as one. (Are you fixing mother up? Will she be beautiful again?) the minds asked.

Angelika’s eyes went wide then she blushed. She was so unused to being called much of anything let alone beautiful.

(I am trying, I tried to do too much and got really tired. I am sorry if I hurt some of you earlier.) Alan apologized.

(No, it was a lot like the hunting and hiding game we play. Though we don’t usually take naps this early.) Alan heard the minds chuckle.

(I understand, I will try again soon to as you say, continue fixing up your mother.) Alan responded.

(I hope that soon I will be able to hold each of you my children.) Helga told them.

Many of the children had tears falling from their eyes, (that would be so nice mother.)