To Be Love

To Be Love is the fourth story in the Chateau Aensland saga. Having not yet found her final daughter, Lilith is nevertheless forced to awaken her children from their eternal slumber because of Danny's nightmare. She then comes to terms with the realization that the only way for Danny to be happy is to take his memories from him. She must do this before Danny surrenders to the despair of his past life and dies.

The story is named for a verse from a poem Maria claims Danny wrote for her in the distant past.

Warning: If you have yet to read the stories, the following would be considered spoilers.

Sunset Strip

named for: Cake, "Sheep Go to Heaven", about the banality of daily life and modern religion.

Sandy awakens painfully, feeling an ache in her left arm. She sees Julie up as well, receiving directions from Mommy, and then sends Julie to the shower with her other sisters. She then tells Sandy what's going on; she's had to wake her children up early, because of the nightmare Danny created. She then gives Sandy a direction; she touches her nether regions, and says the sensation will continue to grow and only Danny can relive it. She says Sandy must care for Danny, particularly in lovemaking; that she must allow him to make love to her whenever he wishes. Sandy agrees and Mommy reminds her that when she cums, she will be cumming for her Mommy. Sandy falls asleep, overwhelmed by the ache.

Elsewhere, we seem to see Vera handling her last Puzzle Fighter tournament. Then, Lilith awakens Danny. Danny wakes up next to Sandy, and they shower together, snuggled up close. As if in a dream, they slip from the shower to bed together, and Danny falls asleep once more. Vera's head aches, but she is approached after the tournament by its winner, Alex Valle, who thanks her for the tournament. She ponders giving him a job. Danny awakens, still inside Sandy, and sees Julie, who he doesn't remember at first. Julie tells Danny it's important that he try not to do too much for the next week or so. He needs to get better quickly so she can beat him at Puzzle Fighter again. Danny thinks he can look forward to games as long as it's with her. Julie leaves quietly, feeling a bit envious of Sandy and Danny. Then Sandy stirs, and they make love dream-like once more.

Up in the Air

named for: Lisa Loeb, "I Do", about finally being able to separate yourself from a dysfunctional relationship.

Memories are Forever

named for: Tiffany, "All This Time", a song about an amicable "goodbye" between two lovers.

Captives Own the Masters

named for: Black Star, "Thieves in the Night", about the illusion of masculine strength.

In Cautious Tones

named for: Billy Joel, "And So It Goes", a song about a man's search for companionship in a never-changing life.

Surrender Without a Prayer

named for: Rush, "Resist", a song inspired by Oscar Wilde.