We must rest just for a little while and I will tell you why this replica knocker is of no importance. Sue now told Alec that the knocker was just a symbol to the gateway which lay beyond, the five knocks would open that gateway to the dimension slip for this building is such a spiritual place and it guards it well. The fifth knock will allow me to pass beyond and join my companions for I feel them near and they need me.
Claire could feel the impatience of Sue, her burning desire was that she should go immediately to help the other gatherers, they needed her urgently, but Sue was within Claire she had never felt the presence of being a solid form it was intriguing her and her thoughts were not of other beings that she had encountered. Sue had never felt emotions before and they were powerful within Claire especially the love that she had for Alec. Sue was exploring Claire’s mind rapidly she knew she did not have that much time before she had to leave her, so complex she thought why have we not had contact with these creatures before she wondered. It was Claire who now was beginning to feel the effects of Sue’s exploration and finally snapped her mind into action, you must leave me and complete your task before you are too imprinted on me that you won’t leave. Sue had a sudden realisation of what was happening I’m sorry Claire it’s just that you are so different to anything that I have encountered, but you are right I have stayed with you too long my dear it is time to do what I’m here for, go to the knocker.
Sue now spoke to Alec you remembered the camera? yes he replied, as we knock the fifth time you must ensure that it makes light to disguise my entry into the gateway. Claire took hold of the knocker and started the knocks, Alec stood ready camera in hand. One, two, three Claire spoke to Sue quickly will we ever see you again, four, I will try my dearest for part of me will remain with you. The fifth knock and Alec pressed the shutter button the camera flashed and Claire stood rooted to the spot still grasping the knocker tightly. It wasn’t until one of the tour guides came out of the cathedral to find out what was going on that Claire released her grip, we can’t have you doing this said the guide you’ll wear it out he said smiling to her. I’m sorry she replied I just had to, I know everybody does it but we want this one to last a while yet. Alec then took hold of Claire’s hand and started to walk away with her as the guide reminded the other people around “please do not use the knocker” you are safe here you do not need to call for sanctuary, there was a ripple of laughter around them.
Has she gone asked Alec feeling that Claire was shaking yes she has but let’s find somewhere to sit come on then said Alec let’s grab a drink. They got themselves two teas and found a remote table in a coffee shop and sat down. Are you okay? Yes I think so Claire replied but before Sue left me I asked her if we would see her again, and? Well Claire continued she said that she would try as she had left part of her with me. Bloody Hell!! I knew it! Alec exclaimed causing one or two people to turn and look at them, he continued much quieter this time having noticed the reaction from those around them, are you sure you’re okay? What did she leave behind? I don’t know that’s the problem, I’m just not sure what it is, I have a sort of memory of her that I’ll never forget but stupid as it seems I can’t remember what it is, does that make sense? Well yes but no if you know what I mean, all that matters is that you are okay. I just need a few minutes that’s all Claire said then I’ve no doubt I’ll be fine.
