Avalance One shots

Sara's back! (Ava's pov)

From: Season 6 Episode 7

Sara has just returned to the Waverider after being kidnapped. 

Ava's pov

I gulped down my sixth glass of Sara's favorite whisky, desperately trying to drown my emotions. I cherished the warmness in my chest from the alcohol, knowing I am almost reaching the bottom of the bottle. I have been watching the video recording of Sara for god knows how long and I am continuously feeling the urge to watch it again and again. I was feeling all sorts of emotions: anger, fear, sadness, frustration, heartbreak... Love. When the recording started to glitch, my heart was pounding furiously in my throat. How will I survive not watching the only thing left of Sara? Knowing what the response will be, I called out, "Gideon, what's happening?"

"My apologies, Captain Sharpe. It appears the file has been corrupted."

I could have sworn Gideon's voice was gentler; almost as if she felt my sorrow.

"No, no. Come one. This can't be happening!" I threw the useless remote control in frustration as I felt my heart sink to the bottom of my chest. I lost the only thing left of Sara. The woman who I love with my entire heart. I tried to take deep breaths but I couldn't. I just couldn't. I couldn't do anything without Sara.

"Ava?"

No. No way. Sara is gone. My mouth opened and closed and opened and closed. I can't seem to find the words!

"Is it really you?" I pathetically asked.

"Yeah, babe. It's me"

I can't believe it. It's not possible but it's happening. Maybe I had one too many drinks.

"I don't want to turn around because I'm afraid if I do, you'll disappear," I whispered. My heart clenched tightly, praying, hoping it was really Sara behind me. I don't think I can handle losing Sara again.

I felt her gentle warm hand (oh how I've missed her) tuck my hair behind my ear, just like what she does every time before she comforts me. Tears threatened to fall but I really couldn't be bothered. If I hadn't cried so much just now, I'm pretty sure I would have a stream of tears running down my cheeks by now. She wrapped her arm around my neck while her head rested on mine.

"I'm not going anywhere ever again. I promise."

I HAD to turn around now. This can't not be Sara. I would recognize her voice, her love, her touch anywhere even though I am currently far, far from sober.

I prepared myself for the worst and turned around. "Oh my god." It really is Sara! A wave of relief rushed past me as I got up and engulfed her into a tight hug. There is no way I am letting this woman run off by herself ever again. I inhaled a deep breath of Sara - my home.