*dated Monday the 28*

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That Monday, Sonya never thought she'd be so glad to wake up. Actually, her first few nights on the island and way from the dungeon came close, but nowhere near this experience. After spending several days in a body that really just wanted to be worshipped and pampered , she wanted to experience 'life' again, and no longer sweat the little things-not that she ever did really, but being in the body definitely made her feel like it.

Then there was Scorpion. Because of her schedule, she was only able to meet him that early afternoon, after ITF and before her class, but the visit was long enough to know that he was back to normal-for him anyway. Sonya didn't think it was a bad idea, and spent the day to see of she could catch anything herself.

That evening, Sonya had to bounce at the jazz club, but that didn't seem bad either, because now she could actually 'appear' like a bouncer as well as behave like one. It also meant that with wasn't until around mid night she was able to go over to Scorpion's hut-which thankfully was a shorter distance from the club than from her own hut: the less tim it took the more time she would get to spend with him.

And this time, she planned on spending the night.

She practically ran over to his hut, still wearing the black cargo pants and tanktop, and knocked on the door.
"Scorpion, you there?" For all she knew he could still be outside.

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His tossing woke her up. She was a light sleeper so that wasn't hard to do, and usually on nights like that she would try to ignore them, but this was the first night (to her knowledge) that he actually spoke in his sleep.

Sonya sat up and gently shook his shoulder. "Scorpion, wake up. Scorpion, it's me, Sonya."

She wondered just how bad it had to be for him to start muttering in his sleep.

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He bolted up and stared at Sonya for an uncomprehending moment. He still had a clear picture of the two of them. They had been alive. A dream? A dream.

Then he realized Sonya was still looking at him.

"Only a dream. We can go back to sleep."

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Sonya nearly got into a defensive position when he sat up, but relaxed when he didn't attack her from being half asleep. She frowned without being able to stop herself.

"You were talking in your sleep. You've never done that before."

They had gone to sleep naked, and Sonya handed him back the shorts he wore earlier before putting back her underwear on. She had no intention of leaving him that night, but she also had a feeling that it might be better for them to be somewhat covered before and if they discussed anything.

Sonya looked back at him after she 'dressed'. "I heard the name 'Masao'. That's a boy's, right?"

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He didn't answer at first, and put on his shorts instead. He had been having similar dreams the past few nights, but they had been clouded and vague.

Then, finally, "Yes. That was my son's name."

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Sonya didn't know what to think. On the one hand, it was good that he was starting to remember such details, but nightmares were never fun to deal with-though maybe such things could only be learned from nightmares.

She rested her elbows on her knees.

"Do you remember what happened in the dream?" Talking usually helped her sort things out: either to Joe or her therapist, both were gone now, but writing also helped.

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It was only because Sonya had grown so close that he spoke of what had awakened him.

"It's still very vague. I think this dream was just before they died. I was trying to warn them, but again, powerless to protect them."

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Sonya could relate to that: she had had similar nightmares about her brother, fiance..hell, everyone she had lost, she had nightmares of the events. What made it worse though, what that Scorpion wasn't around at the time of his families death, so he couldn't even prevent it that way.

"I wish I could tell you that they go away in time-but I'd be lying." They don't go away, you just learn to bear them easier.

"I'm sorry. I know it's inevitable that you start to remember more details, but that doesn't make the memories pleasant." Especially having to relive them.

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"It would feel a lot better if I could return the favor to whoever caused it to happen. Much better. Maybe I should be stopping by the bookshelf more often. It might decide to help me find out one day."

Not knowing infuriated Scorpion. Vengeance was much more difficult without a target.

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"Or maybe the island will send you another clue of some sort-if it's feeling that generous." Though she was doubtful-the island was fickle.

Sonya looked up at him. "Do you remember your wife's name? Since you recalled your son's name in the dream." Maybe focusing more on family and less on vengence will ease his mind. Not that Sonya had any qualms about letting scorpion settle his score with whoever was responsible, just now there wasn't much either of them could do.

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"Sakura. Her name was Sakura. I've started remembering brief images of her when I'm with you. Now that we're closer. She was a good wife, and a good mother."

He thought she would approve of him being with Sonya. Marriage ended with their deaths. If the island had not brought Sonya to him instead of her, then perhaps it was the will of the Elder Gods.

He turned to look at Sonya, then turned back to gaze at his folded hands and the floor.

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She found herself smiling a little.

"I'm flattered, though I never thought I'd be a suitable canidate to raise a kid." That was putting it mildly: the thought of being responsible for a tiny, dependant human scared her. "I also think that if our relationship if of any indication, you must made her very happy-career choice not withstanding." Sonya couldn't help but wonder what it may've been like to have an assasin as a husband, knowing his line of work and that their family was always at risk in a way: it took a special sort of woman to accept that way of life.

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Sonya's comment put a small trace of a smile on Scorpion's face.

"It's only natural that I think more of her when I am with you. In some ways you are similar, and some ways very different. But, then again, you could say that about any two people."

He stood up and turned to her.

"How about a few minutes of fresh air?"

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She let out a slight chuckle. "Could you be any more vague."

At the suggestion, Sonya nodded and stood up with him, stretching from being on her back for so long.

"Yeah, I think we could both use some fresh air."

It felt strange walking outside in only her underwear, but then Sonya, on a whim, once went swimming in her underwear, so it wasn't that much of a stretch. The night was humid, but not nearly as hot as during the day, and with the location and sounds of night creatures-it was like it was really just them.

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The truth was, Scorpion had felt awkward when directly comparing Sonya and Sakura. There were some conflicting feelings, but he knew being with Sonya felt right. Stepping outside for a bit was good. He felt a gentle breeze pass across them, and relaxed.

"Sonya. I'm glad we're having this short time together like this. This island is strange, but I think it is a good thing."

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She walked over and rested her hands on his shoulders, gently squeezing them.

"I'm glad too. Not sure if I would call it 'strange'." Fucked-up would be more appropriate. "But this is definitely one of the bright points."

Even if they did spend only a short time together, Sonya felt it was even more of a reason to make the most of it.

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He grinned.

"Who back home would ever believe this?"

He liked the feel of Sonya's hands on him. Perhaps he could use a dose of the relaxation he had just given her before bed.

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Sonya heard more than saw the grin on his face: she grinned back.

"Raiden maybe, if he understood the dynamics of this place. Everyone else, doubt it. Johnny might actually have a heart attack, and have to be resuscitated before we could explain."

She started rubbing his shoulders, not so much that he felt especially tense, she just liked the feel of him and wanted to do something nice.

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"Johnny. What a loss that would be for all of Earthrealm."

He let out an amused huff. Yes, he would fight with him, but he found the movie star a bit too obnoxious for his personal taste. Sonya, on the other hand, fit his tastes very, very well.

He could feel the soreness of his forehead a bit more now. He made a mental note to take a few more of the painkillers Polly had obtained at the clinic. But, for now, he enjoyed what Sonya was doing, and wondered if she had more in mind.

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"Cut him some slack. Sure he has an ego the size of texas, but he's still a great fighter and back home we need all the help we can get."

At night, his hut seemed even more isolated, with no one save the usually noctural animals: to her, it made this night seem even more intimate.

After awhile, her hands slid down his arms and to his sides, feeling his strength against her, before wrapping her arms around his waist. She closed her eyes and gently kissed his neck.

Scorpion could be right, and they could only have a short time together, but like hell was she going to take it for granted.

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"Sorry, I've developed very specific preferences in Earthrealm fighters."

He leaned into Sonya's kisses. He wanted her to continue.

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Sonya didn't have have time for, or even the need, to ask what his preferences where-from his tone she could easily guess.

She also took his reactions as permission, moving her lips from his neck to his shoulder, before moving around so she was now in front of him. Sonya resumed kissing his neck, between them her hands felt his chest as they slid lower down his torso.

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Scorpion's hut was far from any other hut, plus it was the middle of the night. But still, Scorpion appreciated the Sonya's boldness of starting things outdoors with no walls around them.

He put his hands on her shoulders and lightly pushed down to encourage her.

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She smiled when she felt his press on her shoulders, wondering if he was able to read her mind (impossible as it was on the island).

She kissed him down his chest and stomach, encouraged by his reactions, occasionally running her tongue along his skin just to note his reactions-she couldn't see his face, but she could tell from the rest of him. While her mouth made its journey, her hand slid lower to his crotch, rubbing it with the heel of her palm.

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Sonya was doing a very good job arousing him. He slid down his shorts, exposing himself to her.

It was a good feeling. He felt alive and whole. He stretched and took a glance at the moon and clouds and hoped the island would grant he and Sonya a long time together.

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She smirked when he revealed himself to her, already stiff from her hand. Sonya kneeled down, pausing to pull off her sports bra, and slowly started to suck on his shaft, sliding her tongue along his underside. She held onto his hips for leverage, pressing herself against his legs.