by Don P. Bick
Chapter 43
Camran sat and watched the Vulcan ship with the others that evening. The rain had started to fall once more. They had only received a few hours break from the wet weather during the time they had been waiting for the ship to arrive. The night was so dark they couldn't really see much. A long time after darkness had set in Twil said he thought he saw a light, even though he said it was very faint and he wasn't positive that it was even there. No one else saw anything, including the ship leaving. One minute it was there, barely visible through the darkness and rain, and then it wasn't there any longer. No one actually saw it leave the docks.
They were all concerned for Druc's safety but they also realized he was sent here for a purpose. He would be okay. He had to be, Druc was their dear friend. Besides, as Gena pointed out, he had Eagle with him. What Vulcan would mess with Druc when Eagle was around, she questioned. Even though Gena was joking they did all feel better knowing that Eagle would indeed be with him in the event of trouble. They knew the young bird would give his life for the man.
The next morning they saw that the ship was indeed gone. And the waiting started all over again. They recalled how much they hated the last time they had to sit around and wait for Druc's return. It hadn't been pleasant. As it would turn out, this one would be no different. But they didn't have any choice but to wait in their camp under the gloomy skies.
