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Amy and Jim were waiting just outside the airlock for Betsy, Erica and Connie. The facilities had not progressed sufficiently to have an automatic airlock for the shuttle. As soon as they stepped through they were hugged, even before they could remove their pressurized suits. This had been the longest they had been separated in a very long time. Amy and Jim assisted them, as they removed their suits.

Once the suits were off, they tightly embraced each other again, letting all the pent-up emotions flow between them.

"It is so good to have you close enough to touch," said Amy, and Jim nodded.

Betsy looked carefully at Amy, and then said, "So when is the baby due?"

"What?" said Amy. "I'm not pregnant!"

"I'm not so sure about that. We can check it out later. How is everything else?"

"Things have been going so smoothly, we have been concerned we're missing something, or that we were going to run into a 'brick wall'. Let's show you around, then we can go relax before dinner. When they reached their quarters, they sat so that they were touching each other."

"Jim, I noticed the structures haven't made much use of the natural cave yet," said Erica.

"The cave is a puzzle. The ceiling doesn't have some of the characteristics you would expect to find in a natural cave, which is rough and rugged with deep fissures. Besides, the walls and ceiling have the characteristics of being quarried, although there are some rough spots. The floor is nearly perfectly flat, with a slight slope toward the valley outside. So we are not sure what to make of it, we are currently evaluating its stability."

"So, do you think someone was here before us?"

"Considering the inside that would explain what we are seeing. However, we haven't any other evidence to support that idea."

"Have you talked to Sarah's Clan or the Dóchas Engineering department about this yet?" asked Connie.

"No. We have been holding off, as we see the issues they are dealing with as having long-term significance for all of us. The new AI for the settlement should help us examine the geology in greater detail, which should give us some clues."

"Did you hear about the experience Maeve, Aoife and Sarah had?"

"Yes. At first we were very concerned, so we went and looked at what they have found of old Celtic writings on Earth. They are correct; our old spoken language is very similar to ancient Celtic. The differences are not as great as those between the Irish and Scottish forms of the Celtic language."

"Wow, I wonder what that means for all of us?"

"They are with us. There are some hints of similar messages being given to our race a long, long time ago. This was a significantly before we fully developed our telepathic communication."

"Amy and I have discussed this a bit," said Jim, "and we don't see them as a God-like entity and they don't either, although, to a primitive culture, they would seem God-like, well actually so would we. Whatever, it is good that our paths crossed when they did. We shouldn't over analyze what we've observed, even if it is tempting to do so." They each had a sense that the concept was correct.

"I think those on Dóchas will be really pleased, when they see how far this has progressed," said Connie.

"We hope so," said Amy. "We are building the settlement structures along the face of the cave. That way, we can spread in either direction as it grows. If it turns out we can use the cave, then we can expand quite rapidly into it, and for quite some time."

"Let's go to the clinic, curiosity is nagging at me," said Connie.

"Okay, but I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed."

When they arrived at the clinic, Betsy ran diagnostics on the autodoc, and then placed Amy so that it could evaluate her. The autodoc took a long time to do the scan. It was so long that Betsy thought it had malfunctioned, which, in itself, was unusual.

They all gathered around the console, when the report began to scroll across the display.

"You may want to verify this," said the autodoc, "but it appears that Amy is two months pregnant, with twins. We ran the tests three times, and the probability of error is less than 1 in ten thousand." Amy's eyes filled with tears of happiness.

"Betsy," said the autodoc, "I have advised the Medical-AI on Dóchas, and she wants all of you evaluated. The initial analysis indicates that all of you maybe fertile again. This is most likely due to the genetic treatments you received."

"Can you evaluate us now?" asked Connie.

"Yes. Just step up on the platform."

"Amy, have the settlement's AI ask the original crew members stop by here on the way to dinner," said Betsy. "There should be enough time to do almost everyone before then."

The first to arrive after the announcement were worried. They trusted the autodoc, and knew that if it was very serious it would have been handled differently.

When everyone was there, Betsy said, "The autodoc just made an unusual find when she did an update on Amy's physical. It is nothing serious, as you have guessed. Based on our initial observations, we think it would be best to give everyone a physical. In part because it has been a longer than it should for some of you."

The physical evaluations were completed just as the chime sounded for dinner. "Why don't those of you that are done go get ready for dinner. We will finish up here before we join you in the dining room." Everyone indicated they liked Betsy's proposal, and left to freshen up.

Once all the evaluations were complete, the autodoc began the analysis, as it did so it shared the information with the Medical-AI on the Dóchas. The results the autodoc was finding were surprising, and would please many of the original crew.

They had just sat down to dinner, when the autodoc contacted Betsy. "Betsy, our evaluation indicates that Connie, Erica and you can again have babies, whenever you initiate the release of the eggs."

"How?"

"Indications are that the genetic material you received from Sarah's Clan, healed your bodies' reproductive organs. Our analysis indicates that the original crew members can probably have children again, if they receive the genetic treatments based on the same material."

"Are you sure enough that we can announce it?"

"Yes. The probabilities are around 1 in a hundred thousand of the analysis being significantly in error. So, if an error was made, it just diminishes the likelihood, not the possibility."

"Amy, I asked the AI to open a dynamic link with both Dóchas and Comrie, as I think you have an announcement to make," said Betsy rather loudly, causing the room to quiet.

Amy stood, with Jim supporting her, "Fellow crew members," her voice cracked, as tears ran down her face, "we are very happy to tell you that I am pregnant with twins." Each of the locations went wild in applause and cheering. When it quieted, she started to speak again, but couldn't continue.

Betsy stood, "What I think Amy wanted to say, is that she is about 2 months pregnant." Amy nodded. "Today, when the autodocs found she was pregnant, they were surprised, and we were shocked. Further analysis, after doing several more updates on physicals, indicates that all the original crew can, very likely, have children again if they receive the genetic treatment we received. The autodocs told Connie, Erica and me that we are fertile again." Betsy had tears rolling down her face as she finished.

"Betsy, Connie, Erica," said Judy, "take your time coming back to the ship. I sense that the five of you would like to spend some time together. On behalf of all of us here on Dóchas, we extend our congratulations."

"Amy's Clan," said Briana's group in unison with Adam, "on behalf of us here at Comrie, we also extend our congratulations."

"Oh, thank you all. Today is one of the happiest days we have had in a very long time. It would be even better if more of our family was still with us. But, in many ways, you are our family, and seeing your happiness in hearing our news is wonderful."

"Amy, I think they are with you," said Aoife, in a soft voice that seemed to echo among them, bringing tears to several eyes.

Zoe, Melody and Belinda watched Lorraine's expression as the limo pulled away from the townhouse she had been renting. Over the last ten days or so they along with Lana, Trina and June had taken turns staying with Lorraine after she returned to the Grand View area.

The Monday following the raid on her employer, she went to work as usual. This meant that she was nearly the first employee to be interviewed by the District Attorney's investigators. She told of trying to update forwarding information for former employes and the difficulties she encountered. As they had decided earlier she didn't mention that she had confronted Larry on Friday or the subsequent events. She was interviewed several times that week. It was mostly to clarify what she had told them or to comment on over discoveries. She called the DA's office the next Monday and asked if they any objections on her moving out of the area. During her conversation she told of the job offer and provided them with the relevant information. They had no objections to her moving but wanted her to stay in contact with them until the case was closed. With that step behind her, she began making arrangement to return to the Enclave or Comrie as they now called it.

"Anxious," said Zoe.

"Yes but not about going there. In some ways it now feels like I am going home and I just want to be there now. In some respects, I am glad this happened. I mean meeting you all not the evil those two caused. How soon will we be there?"

"In a little less than 2 hours. We will meet our transportation in about 45 minutes. So what are your plans once we get there?"

"First I want to talk to the doctors about my choices then I think I will ask Nancy if she needs assistance with staffing. Well I think it is Nancy I want to talk to. She is leading the group seeking more candidates to work with you all."

"Yes. It's Nancy, Alice, Susan and several others. We thought we would head for Dóchas first then to Comrie in a couple of days."

"That is fine with me. I have a favor to ask."

"Yes."

"Could we share a suite for a while?" asked Lorraine then quickly added, "I've really enjoyed the time we've spent together and would like to continue it for a while."

All three chuckled then Belinda responded, "You can stay with us as long as you are comfortable with us. Even though we haven't been intimate with you, we have no objections to it occurring. It is a choice that you will need to initiate. Just because we are sharing a suite, does not in any way infer that you have to be."

Lorraine leaned over and kissed Belinda, then Zoe and Melody. "I think I would like that, but I feel I should get my bearings first."

"Smart girl," responded Zoe then gave her a quick kiss on the lips. Before Zoe could pull back Lorraine placed a hand behind her head lengthening their kiss.

Melody said, "I think you will like working with Nancy's group. We knew them from before we came to Comrie. They are a neat group of people."

It wasn't long until the limo was pulling entered the business airport and Allen said, "Your jet is here so I will take you out to it." A few moments later, he stopped next to the jet. After they got out, Allen removed their bags from the limo and was going to carry them over to the plane.

"Wait," said Lorraine. "I would like to do that." With that she picked up her suit case and took it to the baggage door and set it down. Then watched as Mórag placed it inside.

Lorraine walked back over to the limo and said, "Allen, my apologies for the way I sounded."

"Not a problem. Ladies it was good to be of service to you all again. Please call me if you need my assistance again."

"We will," replied the four then went to the steps to enter the jet.

Once they were seated in the cabin Lorraine said, "You all are probably wondering why I did that?"

"Yes and no," responded Belinda. "Curious would likely be a better description."

"Due to my bumbling, I almost forfeited making any choices for me. This was one of those opportunities to visually make that statement. I've done it a few other times as I've prepared to join you all."

"Ah..." said Zoe. "We've noticed and wondered."

"Actually," added Melody, "at time we were concerned that maybe you felt forced or seduced into this choice."

Lorraine looked at the three for several moments as she thought back over her actions before saying, "I have never felt that joining you all was my only choice. From as soon as I arrived on Dóchas, I knew joining you all was my future path. It took me a short while to understand what I felt and may have not expressed myself very well. Another way to look at those odd statements is that it was a nice way of telling Larry to go jump."

"Okay."

Lorraine looked out the window then asked, "When are we leaving?"

"We've left," responded Renée from the flight deck. "We will be over the ocean in a few minutes then begin our climb. It will be about 30 minutes before we arrive at Dóchas."

"Thank you. The ride in these ships is amazing."

"Yes, it is," replied Belinda with the others nodding.

When they exited the shuttle on Dóchas, June, Lana and Trina were waiting to greet them. As they were walking to their suite Lana said, "Lorraine, Muireann in Intelligence would like to talk to you when you have a chance."

"Okay," she responded with a puzzled expression.

Seeing her expression Lana added, "I think they want to know how your interviews with the DA's investigators went. Since you were there and participated, your perspective is different than the other information they received."

"That makes sense. Some one will need to show me how to get there."

"We will and we will get you a communicator to carry with you. It has a map function that is very useful even after you've been here for a while."

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Adam, along with the women in Briana's group, spent much of the next week exploring Comrie. Together, they found several locations like the glen, or canyon area, that Sarah's Clan had found. Each was different, but, at the same time, very similar. Briana and Adam were playing under a waterfall with the others in their group at the one they liked best. During this, Cass leaned against the rock wall, behind the waterfall. When it began to move she screamed and ran back under the water away from it. The rest of the group turned to look at her.

"The rock wall moved," exclaimed Cass. Adam and Briana came over to her, and together they explored the wall behind the waterfall, each pressing on different spots and looking for seams.

After a bit Briana just pressed on it then gasped as the rock wall began to move. As she watched, it swung open, creating a door in what had seemed to be solid rock. They gathered under the waterfall and looked at the now visible path leading toward a light.

"Come," said Cass, "I think we need to see where this goes." She took Briana's and Adam's hands, as she headed into the open door. The others followed them, as did one of the lions. When they were a short distance from the opening, the door began to quietly close. Sensing the door move, they turned around and gasped. They could now see how massive it was, especially given the ease with which it was opened.

"It will open again when we return," said Cass, firmly. Her assessment met with ready acceptance by the others. They turned and continued on down the path and soon reached a small valley, looking a bit like a box canyon. It was surrounded by steep rock walls some 50 or more feet high. A small stream exited the rock wall, flowing around the edge of the canyon, before disappearing into the ground. The ground was covered in fine, soft, grass, which reached almost to their knees.

Together, they followed the dirt path as it led them toward the middle of the canyon where they could see a group of rocks arranged in a circle. Once they reached the circle, they looked around, noticing that they now stood at the top of a slight rise. The area seemed to glow from the sunlight bouncing off the cliffs.

"Did you notice that we have been holding hands ever since we came through the door?" asked Adam.

"Come, let's sit," said Abaigeal. They each took a seat on the rocks, facing one another. As Charlotte sat down, she took the other hand of the person next to her, to close the circle. The connection joined them together in a way new to them.

The lion sat watching from a short distance away. She watched, as the group slid their hands up each other's arms without breaking contact, until they held each other's elbows. The look on their faces changed to an expression that conveyed extreme happiness. They looked at each other in turn, each time they saw their happiness radiated back to them, until the group began to glow.

A mist began to form around the group, and grew to cover the knoll enclosing them and the lion, in a translucent fog that sparkled like a rainbow.

Briana, Cass, Adam, Ellie, Charlotte, Anita, Abaigeal, and Cindy were in awe, as they felt themselves flow together into one. At first, they were hesitant, but the warmth and love they felt from each other quickly erased any concern. As they flowed further into each other, their love for one another progressed to a new level, a much more intimate level. As they worked to fit their minds together, organize their combined thoughts, and understand each other's senses, they came to realize that they were now one. Their memories and knowledge had fully merged into a shared repository. With that realization they floated to another plateau in their bond, to be even more closely intertwined with each other.

"Briana's Clan, it is a pleasure to see a group like yours come together," said a soft feminine voice, drawing their attention. "It is not often I see a clan bind this tightly in such a short time. As to why, I am sure it will be known in time. I see that all of you are rich in Celtic links. The group you have joined has a very strong Celtic link, as members of your crew are beginning to learn."

"We feel great pleasure with the addition of your company," they said as one. "Our bond is something we knew clans shared, but we did not know how exquisite it would feel. We now have a better understanding of the bond Sarah's Clan shares. Do they know you? How do you know us, or relate to us?"

"Yes, I know Sarah's Clan."

"It was you that spoke to them and us."

"In a way that is true, as it was one of my sisters. As to how I relate to your clan, think of me as a coach or mentor. I am not a God, but some may consider me to be God's messenger. That concept is not correct either. It may be easier just to consider me as an older more experienced friend."

"We would like that. How do we address you?"

"Just point a thought toward my object that you see in your mind. It has a slightly different appearance than any other."

"Okay. I see it," they said, as one.

"Good. When you are in your individual persona, it will still appear much the same as it does now."

"So, each of us are a facet of our clan?"

"Yes. Each physical unit or person is a facet of the clan that normally functions independently, but, even then, everyone is aware of each facet's needs and actions, because of your bond."

"We sense it will take us some time to understand this."

"Some time, yes, but only a little. We anticipate that your understanding will grow very quickly now that you have reached this point. Now, I have several things to suggest, but first, Cathan's, Darcy's, Edana's and Caoilinn's Clans are going through the same bonding process as you are."

"All of us?"

"Yes, my sisters are with them now."

"We sense this is unusual but why did you refer to us as clans? We weren't sure we had reached that point."

"In some respects, your groups are unusual in a good way. As we see it the foundation for your clan bond was laid a long time ago. It began to mature when you met a few days ago and solidified the last few days."

"So our dreams played a role."

"Yes. They often do but many over analyze when they remember them. When they are over analyzed, you can come to the wrong conclusion which can result in disappointment."

"We are very happy that we have found each other. By you being here we sense that our bond will be very important before long."

"Whether your bond will be tested before long is not clear, as our crystal ball is no better than yours." The feminine voice chuckled. "It is your sense of your surroundings that gives the impression of a crystal ball."

"So that's where the idea of a crystal ball comes from," said Briana's Clan.

"That is our impression. All of you have some psionic abilities that you haven't recognized yet, however you should explore them before Adam leaves for his next assignment. Sarah's Clan can show you what they have learned. Aoife is especially astute at sorting them out. Perhaps your clan, along with your friends, should go to an isolated spot to evaluate these attributes. Speak to Sarah, Rusty, and Aoife, they will understand your need. Yes, they know of your new relationship, and the rest of the crew will recognize it when they see you."

"Thank you."

"I will now slip back into the background. You might want to stay here a while longer so you can explore these new aspects of your bond. Oh, I almost forgot, the nearby lion has a bond with your clan. Although not as a facet, but she is a very important extension of your clan."

When they felt her presence lessen, they continued to sit in the circle, exploring their mind-link and the bond between them. They carefully evaluated each of the areas they didn't understand. In doing so they thought they had found the locations of some unknown psionic abilities. Their first inclination was to investigate more closely, but remembering her comment that Sarah's Clan would assist them caused them to pause. Even so, they were somewhat surprised that while they knew the importance of these locations they did not fully understand the benefits. They were also surprised, and very happy, to discover that the personal closets containing the demons some had were no longer there. Without their presence, their mental processes seemed to flow more smoothly.

"You can have the demon closet back, if you miss it," came the soft voice, with a hint of a smile.

"No, thanks, we think we can do better without it."

"We thought so, too."

When they stirred, the mist covering the knoll began to drift away. The lion stood and stretched, as she surveyed their surroundings. As they stood, they realized it was approaching dusk as there was hardly any sunlight remaining in the canyon. They had been there all afternoon, and it would be well after dinner before they reached the dining room. Thoughts of eating made them realized that they were hungry now.

Together, they walked back down the path to leave this secluded canyon; it seemed to be their friend's home and they didn't want to disturb it. Anita said, "Do you realize that we never asked her any of the normal questions?"

All of them laughed then Cass said, "Would you ask someone you've known all your life those questions?"

"So you've known her that long."

"I think we all felt like we did. In some ways it is how I felt about each of you when we connected."

"She phrased it well," said Briana. "She and her sisters are our older siblings and they've come to coach our growth. That probably could be worded better but..."

"We understand," replied the others as they neared the rock door. When they were close, it swung open. Once they had passed through it, they continued on through the waterfall and out into the stream. No one looked back, but they knew the door had closed behind them. As they reached the stream's bank a shuttle settled down nearby on the grass. When the door opened, Maureen said, "Would you all like a lift? That way you won't miss dinner."

"That would be lovely," they chimed, as they scrambled to board the shuttle.

As the shuttle lifted off, Maureen said, "Congratulations. You all fit very well together."

"Thank you," they said as one, with their harmony having a new richer tone.

"As for tomorrow, we will leave right after breakfast, each group in its own shuttle." They were surprised at first that she knew, but then decided that it made sense. "It should be a very interesting day or two."

"We don't fully understand what happened, or what we are to do," said Briana's Clan.

"Your understanding about what happened will come in time. As to what we are to do, well, Aoife, Rusty and Sarah have done a little exploring of our additional abilities. It is my understanding that you are going to practice what they've learned. You should have an interesting time."

The shuttle settled down on the landing area near the residences. As they stepped out, other shuttles began arriving. They greeted their friends with hugs, before walking over to their rooms so they could quickly freshen up for dinner.

At dinner that night, as each of the five groups entered the dining hall, the room would quiet down for a few moments before conversation would resume. Everyone sensed a change in the group's relationship and was pleased for them, even though they didn't quite understand the full significance of the change.

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After breakfast the five clans walked out to the shuttles where Sarah's Clan was waiting for them. "Today," said Sarah, "will be an interesting day for all of us. Our goal is to share with you what we have learned about our unique abilities. It is also an opportunity for you to learn about those you have been blessed with. We will meet you on the island."

Sarah's Clan watched as each clan entered their shuttle, then waved as they lifted off and turned to the west. When the shuttles were out of sight, they turned to face each other, putting their arms around their adjacent spouse. "Let's do it."

If someone had been on the island, they would have been amazed to see a circle of 14 people suddenly appear in the meadow, near the beach. The group stood holding one another, as together they evaluated their surroundings, and focused on their impressions of what they had just experienced. This was the first time they had moved as a group, and it was the furthest any of them had projected themselves.

"Aoife," said Sarah, "it feels the same as it does when moving short distances."

"Yes, it does," said a soft feminine voice. They looked around, startled, as they did not sense anyone else near them. "Relax, you have been aware us before. We are similar to your friend on the ship, but at the same time, we are quite different. We are aware of how you regard him. It would be correct to regard us in the same way, for now."

"There is more than one of you?"

"Yes, there are six of us. We are here to assist each clan, as they explore their abilities. They are just becoming aware of them. It is our mentor's desire that these clans understand their capabilities and their limits."

"We sense a purpose behind you meeting us here, but we do not fully understand it. Why now? Why here? Please, don't take my words the wrong way; we are thankful that you are here, and feel blessed by your interest in us."

"First, we have several things to share with you before the others arrive. A key reason we are here is due to the formation of your clan and its evolution to where you are today. There are inherently a multitude of talents among you. The formation of your group has had a ripple effect, and has brought many talented people together in this time line. It has been a very long time since there was a gathering with so much psionic potential, this is both individually, as clans and as family. A long time ago our presence would not have been needed, as in the past there were elders to show you the fundamentals of managing your abilities and assist you in learning to control them."

"We have seen," said a slightly different voice, "your experimentation. Sarah, Rusty and Aoife have the strongest natural psionic sense of what they can do with their abilities. This sense is not in strength, but an ability to parse out the skill then intuitively sorting out how to implement it. It is an exceptional talent. In strength, you are all equal. When you act together, your strength multiplies rather than adds."

"For example, remember the darts on the bridge? If you did that today, with the same intensity, you would probably melt a hole in Dóchas, which would create a whole host of other problems for the crew."

"That would destroy the ship," said Sarah, with a worried look on her face.

"Yes, it could."

"Why now?"

"The other five clans have psionic capabilities very similar to yours. Additionally, there are other clans forming in your family that will likely have similar capabilities. They do not yet have the experience, or understanding of themselves, that your clan did when you first utilized these abilities. These five new clans came together sooner and quicker than any of us expected, or even anticipated. They were not expected to form for another year or so. Circumstances, or probabilities, have changed that; much as our projections for your clan have always been short of what you have achieved."