When There is Nothing to Live for

AAAAH!! I'm only half way through and I have to go!! NOOO!!! OMG!! Oh well, it sounds great so far!!! I'll be back to finish and edit this post!

Ok, well, I came back and I read it, and I think it was a great chapter!! And I have to agree with Alias Elle and btVaughn, but really, that was good!
 
Alias Elle said:
That's some very good emotion you're bringing out, however, you jump around a lot and you made it too easy, it seemed. I don't know, maybe that was just me.

~Me :angel2:
I agree with you... Although I think you're doing an incredible job writing this (considering how awkward it is to see Alias charaters being drafted), some of the events aren't that logical. Like randomly hearing the draft on t.v. or Vaughn and Weiss getting out of service only a week or so after the "draft." But really, you have a great start! :D
 
This is a wonderful fic! I really can't wait to read more! This has to be one of my favorite fics here, please continue soon!
 
btvaughn said:
considering how awkward it is to see Alias charaters being drafted
LOL I know. It's an interesting idea, that's what makes this story so original! That was me complimenting your story FYI. I love it, please post more soon.
 
Oh, I have a question. Is Sydney going to go take care of the nuke in Iraq? Or did the team take care of that? It would be cool if you did a continuation/sequel where Sydney had to go to Iraq to diffuse the bomb, then it would be Vaughn's turn to worry about her! Please don't just end it there though...
 
great story. from the way that you were describing it, it seemed like it was more than a week. lol. i love the emotion that you used and i think you are doing a great job. was it just me or was that the same chapter. was there a difference? just wondering.
 
Alias Fan Gillian said:
I just read this it's really good. Please post more. Can I get a pm when you update.
Ditto!!!
It's really good that u took a page out of real life to show the emotions that people would go through!!
 
CHAPTER 2



May 25, 2002

Hey,

Sorry I have been busy here lately. You know, with work. So how are things over there? I heard it gets bad when there are sandstorms. I watch the news every chance I get. I miss you so much, I feel, tired without you here. Actually, two army personal came to the door. At first I was scared because I thought something had happened to you, but then I found out that the CIA counselor also has a husband that is in special forces. His name was Chris Sanders. I was wondering if you knew anything about him. Anyway, write me back. Stay safe. I love you.

Yours Forever,
Syd

She folded the paper and put it into an envelope and mailed it. She turned on the news and started to watch it.

-2 weeks later-

Sydney read Vaughn’s letter.

Hey sweetie,

I know I have been busy too, but not busy enough not to write you. Things are getting bad over here. The bomb sirens go off every 30 minutes and we have to be careful when we drive around because of all the explosives. The sandstorms suck! The sand gets every where. My eyes are burning as we speak.
And I miss you too, I cant stop thinking about you. Weiss kids me about it. About Sanders. Yes, I knew him. He was a…he was close to me. He died a few weeks ago in a firefight. He told me to tell his wife something for him and I promised him that I would. So you can bet I’m coming home. On a lighter note the General said we should only be here for a few more months, maybe to August. I know it’s a long time, but I will be home soon. I’ll promise to stay safe as long as you promise to stay safe. I love you too and I will see you soon.

Love, Vaughn.

Sydney fold up the paper and placed it in her drawer.

-Another 2 weeks later-
-Vaughn’s letter-

Syd,

I thought I should tell you that Weiss will be back home in a few days. He broke his leg when we parachutes out of a plane. He landed on a rock. Take care of him. I should be home sometime in the next few months. I have to go I have another mission. I cant write you for a while, we are transferring somewhere else. I’m sorry. Take care. I Love you.

Love, Vaughn.

-August 23, 2003-

Sydney walked into the Ops Center and up to Weiss who was still in a cast.
“Hey.” Syd said.
“Hey.” Weiss said.
“Have you heard from Vaughn?” Syd asked. Weiss gave her a huge smile.
“What?” Syd asked.
“His plane comes in at midnight.” Weiss said.
“What?” Syd asked.
“The missions are done over there. He isn’t needed for clean up so they sent him home.” Weiss said.
“If your joking I will break your neck.” Syd said.
“I’m not joking.” Weiss said.
“He said to pick him up a LAX at 12:05am.” Weiss said.
“You talked to him?” Syd asked.
“No, he sent a message.” Weiss said.
“So he’s okay?” Syd asked.
“He’s okay.” Weiss said.
“Thank god.” Syd said.
“I can’t wait to see him.” Syd said.
“Yeah well you still have 6 hours.” Weiss said.
“This is so great.” Syd said.

-LAX 12:00-
‘5 more minutes.” Syd said. Weiss laughed. Five minutes late4r the first couple of people came out of the terminal. Sydney saw a shadow in the hallway and then saw Vaughn appear from out of the corner. Sydney cried and ran to him. Vaughn dropped his bags as she jumped in his arms. He hugged her.
“I missed you so much Vaughn.” Syd said.
“I’ve missed you too.” Vaughn said. He kissed her neck.
“I love you.” Vaughn said. Sydney broke away a little and kissed him. They started to make out right in the middle of the airport.
“Hey guys, we are in public.” Weiss said.
“So what, SD-6 is gone. We can do whatever we want.” Syd said. She kissed Vaughn again. Weiss laughed and limped away.
“Okay, we really shouldn’t do this here.” Vaughn said pulling away.
“Fine.” Syd said. Vaughn picked his bags up and they walked to the car. Sydney drove since Weiss couldn’t.
“So you are back for good, right?” Syd asked.
“For good.” Vaughn said. He took her hand as they drove to Weiss’s place. They dropped him off and drove to Syds.
(Back at Syd’s place)
Vaughn and Syd walked into her house, Will and Francie were sitting on the couch playing scrabble.
“Hey Syd.” Will said. He was surprised to see Vaughn but he couldn’t say anything because Francie had no clue who he was, so Will played dumb.
“Who’s your friend?” Will asked. Francie looked up.
“Oh, Francie, Will, this is Michael.” Syd said
“Hey,” Francie said getting up and shaking his hand “It’s finally nice to meet you.”
“Yes, you too.” Vaughn said
“Hey, do you two want to play scrabble?” Francie asked
“Um, Francie, Michael is kind of tired…”
“No, it sounds like fun.” Vaughn said “Let me just take a shower.”
“Cool.” Francie said. Vaughn walked into the bathroom and took a quick shower. When he came out Syd will and Francie were all sitting and talking.
“Well its about time.” Syd said jokingly.
“Sorry.” Vaughn said. He sat down across from Syd.
“Okay lets start.” Will said. All through the game Syd and Vaughn glanced lovingly at eachother, which didn’t go unnoticed by Francie.
“I think I’m going to get more drinks.” Francie said she gave Syd a glance.
“Oh I’ll help you.” Syd said. They walked into the kitchen.
“Oh my gosh, he is so hot.” Francie said
“Fran!” Syd said hitting her on the arm.
“Okay there is no way that you two are just friends.” Fran said
“Well, no,” Syd said
“I knew it, so how long have you two been going out? And why didn’t you tell me?” fran asked.
“Only about 4 months.” Syd said
“ONLY!” Fran said
“Shhhhhhh!!!” Syd said. Vaughn and Will looked at them like they were weird.
“Tell me everything.” Fran said
“Uh, it’s such a long story, I don’t even know where to begin.” Syd said “I’ll tell you what, meet me for lunch tomorrow and I will tell you everything.” Syd said
“Okay. So, have you slept with him?” Fran asked
“FRAN!!!” Syd said hitting her again.
“Oh come on, I tell you about me and Will.” Fran said
Syd sighed “Once.” Syd said
“OH MY GOSH!!!” Fran said smiling.
“Hey how are those drinks coming?” Will asked
“Shut up!” Fran yelled from the kitchen.
“Do you think they are really getting drinks?” Vaughn asked
“I don’t know man, their women.” Will said laughing
“We heard that.” Fran called out from the kitchen.
Will and Vaughn shook there heads.
A few minutes later Syd and Francie came back into the room and sat down.
“You two have better not have cheated.” Fran said
“Who me?” Will said
“Yes you, mister sit with a dictionary in his lap.” Everyone laughed. A song came on the radio.
(Sorry I love this song by 3 Doors Down)
There’s another world inside
Of me that you may never see.
There’s secrets in this life that I can’t hide.
Somewhere in this darkness there’s a light that I can’t find.
Maybe it’s to far away or maybe I’m just blind.
Or maybe I’m just blind.
So hold me when I’m here
Love me when I’m wrong
Hold me when I’m scared
And love me when I’m gone.
Everything I am and everything you need
Also be the one you wanted me to be.
I’ll never let you down, even if I could.
I’d give up everything if only for your good.
So hold me when I’m here
Love me when I’m wrong,
Hold me when I’m scared
You won’t always be there
So love me when I’m gone.
Love me when I’m gone.
When education x-ray cannot see under my skin.
I won’t tell you a damn thing that I could not tell my fans.
And all through this darkness
I’m alive but I’m alone
Part of me is fighting this, but part of me is gone.
So hold me when I’m here
Love me when I’m wrong
Hold me when I’m scared
And love me when I’m gone
Everything I am and everything you need
Also be the one you wanted me to be.
I’ll never let you down even if I could.
I’d give up everything if only for your good
So hold me when I’m here
Love me when I’m wrong,
Hold me when I’m scared
You won’t always be there.
So love me when I’m gone.
Maybe I’m just blind.
So hold me when I’m here
Love me when I’m wrong,
Hold me when I’m scared,
And love me when I’m gone.
Everything I am everything you need
Also be the one you wanted me to be.
I’ll never let you down even if I could.
I’d give up everything if only for your good.
So hold me when I’m here
Love me when I’m wrong,
Hold me when I’m scared
You won’t always be there
So love me when I’m gone.
Love me when I’m gone,
When I’m gone,
When I’m gone,
When I’m gone,
When I’m gone.
When the song finished Syd and Vaughn were starring at each other. Syd had tears in her eyes, the words somehow reminded her of her life of lies and death. But somehow Vaughn was always there for her when she ran into the never-ending path of lies. Know one had ever helped Sydney like Vaughn has. He would always shield her from the things that would hurt her. Just then a slow song came on the radio and Vaughn grabbed Syd’s hand and started to dance with her. Francie and Will watched them dance.
“Now why can’t you be that romantic?” Fran asked Will as she swatted him with the dictionary.
“Oww!” Will said. Sydney and Vaughn laughed at them. After the song was over they decided to go to “bed”. Sanders Memorial service was tomorrow.
 
CHAPTER 3




(Next day)

Vaughn was lay wrapped up in Syd’s sheets. Syd was already up getting ready for the funeral.
“Vaughn.” She whispered in his ear trying to wake him up. “I know you can hear me.” she said. He surprised her by pulling her down on the bed.
“Ahhhhhh!” she screamed playfully. He opened his eyes and smiled.
“Why are you already dressed.” He asked. She stopped smiling.
“Funeral, remember?” She said
“Oh felgercarb, how could I forget.” He said getting up and heading toward the bathroom.
“Maybe because of last night.” She said smiling. He turned around and smiled. He came back out wearing some Black sweat pants.
“My suit is in the car.” he said running out the door. He ran outside and grabbed his suit from the back seat and ran back in. Syd was putting on her makeup. They finished getting ready and they headed out the door.
(MEMORIAL)
Vaughn, Weiss and Syd sat and listened to the priest speak in front of the grave stone. For Vaughn this was all too familiar. The man hands the folded flag to the widow. Th child sits there not being able to understand why his daddy isn’t coming home. People gave their useless condolences and left. Syd and Vaughn walked over to Kelly and her son.
“Are you okay?” Syd asked
“Mommy when is daddy coming home?” The boy asked. Kelly broke out in tears.
“Sweetie, I told you before, daddy isn’t coming home.” Kelly said. The boy looked heartbroken. To hear those words felt like your heart was ripped from your chest, Vaughn knew what he was going through. The boy started to run.
“Jake!” Kelly yelled
“It’s okay I’ll get him.” Vaughn said running after the boy. Vaughn finally caught up with the boy and stopped him. Syd sat next to Kelly rubbing her back trying to comfort her.
“What’s your name?” Vaughn asked
“Jake” the boy said
“My name is Michael.” Vaughn said
“Jake, you may not understand this now, but you will when you get older. Jake, your daddy was a brave man, he fought for what he believed in. He loved you very much and he wanted you to know that no matter what he will always be with you.” Vaughn’s eyes got a little teary. “You have to hold onto the memories that you have with him. When life seems to tuff and there are so many questions in life that you cant find an answer too, think of what your daddy would do. Jake your daddy is proud of you and you are very brave.” Vaughn said
“Why did he leave?” the boy asked.
“He left because he loves you and your mommy.” Vaughn said “Remember what I told you today, okay?” Vaughn said
“Okay, thank you Michael, sir.” Jake said
“Now go back to your mommy.” Vaughn said
Vaughn still knelt on the grass he put his head in his hands. Sydney had seen everything. Vaughn looked around and saw where he was. He read the inscription on the grave stone.
“Beloved father
And husband
A loyal patron to this country.
William Vaughn Sr.”
Tears began to fall from Vaughns eyes. He looked down at the ground. Sydney walked towards Vaughn but stopped about ten feet away. It hurt her inside to see him this way, so vulnerable. He pulled himself together and stood up. He turned around and saw Sydney standing there watching him.
“How long have you been there?” He asked. She didn’t say anything, she just walked up to him and hugged him.
“I’m so sorry.” Syd said
“Don’t be.” Vaughn said, “Can you give be a lift to the ops center?”
“Yeah sure.” She said. They walked back to her car and she drove him to the ops center. He was silent the whole time. He looked like a zombie just staring out the window. She stopped in the front of the building. He got out.
“I love you.” She said
“I love you too.” He said, he said it different, not like he used to, there was no passion in his voice. She knew it was probably just because of what happened. She didn’t want to hassle him about it.
“Do you need me to pick you up later?” Syd asked in a soft voice
“No, I’ll get Weiss to give me a lift.” Vaughn said
“Hey, you’re coming over later right? We were going to go out with Francie and Will.” Syd said
“Yeah, I’ll be there.” He said he closed the door and walked into the building. She drove away to meet Francie for lunch. She walked into the French restaurant and found Francie sitting at a corner table. She walked over.
“Hey.” Syd said smiling.
“Hey, you are late.” Fran said smiling, “Why are you so dressed up?” She asked looking at Syd’s clothes.
“Um, I had to go to a memorial.” Syd said
“Oh my gosh, for who?” Fran said shocked
“One of Michael’s friends died 2 months ago.” Syd said
“Oh I’m so sorry.” Fran said “Is he okay?”
“Well, he was really close to him.” Syd said
“How did it happen?” Fran asked
“He was killed in the war.” Syd said
“Does he have a family?” Fran asked now interested
“Yes he has a wife and a 7 year old son.” Syd said
“Oh man it’s got to be hard for the boy.” Fran said “Not having a dad in the growing years of his life.” Syd couldn’t help but think of Vaughn.
“Yeah.” Syd said
“So what’s going on with you and Will?” Syd asked changing the subject.
“No, you’re not getting out of my interrogation that easily.” Fran said laughing
“I want to know about you and Michael.” She said
“Oh gosh.” Syd said rolling her eyes and smiling.
“Oh come on.” Fran said
“Fine what do you want to know?” Syd asked
“Well, how did you two first meet?” Fran asked. Syd put down her coffee cup.
“Well, one day I got back from a mi…long trip,” Fran looked at her weird. “And I was supposed to meet with him to go over a clients files.” Syd said
“So did you instantly fall in love with him?” Fran said
“I don’t know, I think for a while I just had a big crush on him. Until…” She stopped
“Until what Francie asked.
“Well, he got really sick one time and he almost died.” Syd said not wanting to relive the experience of almost losing Vaughn.
“Oh my gosh your kidding.” Fran said worried
“Don’t worry he is fine now, it was just some virus.” Syd said putting he friend at ease, “But when I saw him sitting in the hospital bed.” She shook her head. “It made me realize how much he meant to me.” She said
“What about his girlfriend?” Fran asked
“Oh, um well one day we kind of made out, and the next day he broke up with her. He told me that they had been over a long time ago.” Syd took another sip of coffee. Then her phone rang. She looked at the number and smiled.
“It’s him isn’t it?” Fran asked. Syd shook her head yes.
“Hello?” Syd answered. There was no one on the other end.
“Vaughn?” Syd said. Still nothing. Then the line went dead.
“Hello?” Syd said again. She hung up wondering what that was all about.
“Who is Vaughn?” Fran asked
“Oh, that’s Michael’s last name. I’m just used to calling him that.” Syd said
“That’s kind of sexy.” Fran said smiling. Syd smiled too.
“Yeah I guess it is.” She said.
“Hey how about we go shopping?” Fran asked
“Sure.” Syd said. She paid the bill after her and Fran fought over it. They pulled into the parking lot of the mall and went to a few stores.
“Man what should I get him?” Syd asked
“Get him a shirt or something, guy’s don’t care.” Fran said. Syd walked up to the jewelry counter while Fran was looking at some clothes. She spotted a silver chain. (You know one of those guy chains. lol) she asked to see it. Fran walked over.
“120 bucks are you serious?” Fran asked
“What to expensive?” Syd asked
“I don’t know, Michael doesn’t seem the type that would care. Just get him a $20 dollar one and say it was like 130 bucks he’ll never know the difference.” Fran said
“Fran you’re so bad.” Syd said laughing. She handed the chain back to the lady. They walked out of the store. Syd and Francie bought a lot of clothes. They walked out to the car.
“I had so much fun today.” Fran said
“Yeah me too.” Syd said smiling at Fran.
“I’ve missed you lately, you haven’t been around a lot.” Fran said frowning
“I’m sorry, believe me I’ll be around more.” Syd said
“Promise?” Fran said
“I promise.” Syd said they opened the trunk of the car and through their bags in. Just as Syd closed the trunk a car screeched toward them. Two husky men jumped out with guns. Fran was terrified.
“Syd, what the hell is going on.” Fran said panicking. Syd starred at the men.
“Ms. Bristow, Mr. Sark would like to see you.” One man said
“Yeah well tell him to bring his scrawny British butt out here and then I’ll think about it.” Syd said.
“I’m afraid that cannot be arraigned.” He said
“Well then tell that sorry son of a b**** no.” Syd said
“Well then we have no choice but to kill you.” He said. They both raised their guns. Just then shoots rang out and Syd tackled Fran to the ground trying to cover her. Two large puddles of blood now surrounded the two men. People walking in the parking lot started screaming and running like mad men. Syd looked down at Francie, she had been hit in the stomach and was bleeding pretty bad.
“Oh no, Francie!” Syd screamed
“Syd!” Fran said now crying.
“It’s okay, you’re going to be okay.” Syd said. Just then someone touched Syd from behind. But she turned and saw who it was.
“Vaughn, oh my gosh not you too.” Syd said. Vaughn face was cut pretty badly and he was bleeding from a large gash in his head.
“Come on we have to get her to a hospital.” Vaughn said picking her up and running over to his car. He placed her in the back seat, Syd sat with her and tried to stop the bleeding.
“Hold on!” Vaughn said as he took off. He speeds in and out of traffic. Not noticing that he had just passed a police officer. The officer turned on his lights and followed Vaughn, there was no way Vaughn was stopping.
“Vaughn, there’s a cop behind us.” Syd said
“I know.” Vaughn said. He kept his speed up to about 90 on the freeway. Soon there were about 4 cop cars trailing him. He finally reached the hospital and got out. The cops pulled their guns on him. Vaughn didn’t care he grabbed Francie and carried her inside. Syd followed close behind. The cops followed him. They lowered there guns, they knew he had an emergency.
“Please, this woman has been shot and she’s losing blood fast.” Vaughn said holding Francie. Blood was dripping all over the floor. The nurse called the doctors and soon they took Francie down to the ICU. Syd sat outside the door while Vaughn explained to the cops what happened. He told them they were CIA, and also about the two men in the parking lot. Vaughn went and sat down next to Syd.
“She is going to be okay.” Vaughn said
“I know.” Syd said, “How did you find us?”
“They jumped me and started to hit me. I fought back, but one of them hit me with a steel chair. I followed them to the parking lot and found you two there.” Vaughn said. Just then a nurse walked by.
“Sir, you need to get that looked at.” The nurse said. Vaughn forgot about his wound.
“Will you be alright?” Vaughn asked before following the nurse.
“Yeah, go.” She said. Vaughn nodded and followed the nurse. She cleaned his cut and gave him stitches.
“You’re all set.” She said
“Thanks.” Vaughn said walking out of the room. He walked back to Sydney.
“Anything?” He asked
“No. She is still in surgery.” She said. Vaughn sat down next to her and put an arm around her. She leaned her head against his shoulder.
 
CHAPTER 4


“Anything?” Vaughn asked.
“No. She is still in surgery.” She said. Vaughn sat down next to her and put an arm around her. She leaned her head against his shoulder.

“I have to tell her now.” Syd said, “She deserves to know why she was shot.”
“I think you should wait until she is back home.” Vaughn said
“I swear, I’m going to kill that sorry son of a b****.” Syd said
“Yeah, well you’re not the only one.” Vaughn said
“Hey, are you okay?” She asked
“I’m fine why?” He asked
“Well, it’s just when I dropped you off you seemed kind of distant.” She said
“I’m sorry, its just been a long day.” Vaughn said, “I love you.” He said. He had that passion back in his voice and she was so relieved. Will came running into the hospital.
“Where is she? Is she okay?” Will asked out of breath.
“Will calm down, she’s still in surgery.” Syd said standing up in front of Will.
“What the hell happened?” Will asked
“Not here.” Syd said looking around at all the doctors. Syd and Will walked outside and sat on a bench.
“Sark sent two of his men to get me. They started shooting, Vaughn came and took them out. I looked down at Francie and realized she had been shot. I’m so sorry Will this is all my fault.” Syd said
“No, it’s not, you couldn’t do anything about it.” Will said
“Yes I could have, They wanted me to come with them but I refused this wouldn’t have happened if I would have cooperated.” Syd said
“Maybe but what says that they wouldn’t have killed you?” Will asked
“Well better me than the people I love.” Syd said. Just then Vaughn walked out.
“What’s wrong?” Syd asked
“The doctor said she is going to be okay, a few days in the hospital, but otherwise she’ll live.” Vaughn said smiling slightly.
“Thank God, can we see her?” Will asked
“Yeah.” Vaughn said. Will ran inside to Francie’s room.
“Don’t you want too see her?” Vaughn asked
“Of course, but she’s in there because of me. She’s not going to want to talk to me.” Syd said.
“Yes she will, you’re her best friend, she loves you. Yes she might me a little mad at first, but Syd, she’ll get over it.” Vaughn said putting an arm around her.
“I have lied to her for so long, how could she.” Syd asked now almost crying.
“Syd you did it to protect her.” Vaughn said
“Yes, but look what happened to her because I didn’t tell her.” Syd said
“And if you did something worse could have happened.” Vaughn said, “Trust me, she’ll forgive you.” Vaughn said kissing her forehead.
“Come on, I’m sure she wants to see you.” Vaughn took her hand and led her inside. She stood in the doorway. Francie looked up.
“Will can I talk to Francie for a minute?” Syd asked. Will got up.
“Sure, tell me when you’re done.” Will said. Syd closed the door. And walked over to Francie.
“Francie, I know you have a lot of questions.” Syd said
“Yes, I do.” Fran said, “Like why you are wearing my sweater.” Fran said smiling a little. Syd didn’t smile. She had no clue how she as going to brake this to Francie.
“Fran, I don’t work for a bank.”

“What are you talking about?” Fran said now confused
“Fran I work… I work for the CIA.” Syd said waiting for her friend’s reply.
“Funny!” Fran said laughing a little. She looked at Syd who had a serious look on her face.
“Oh my God, you’re not kidding are you?” Fran said
“It’s a very long story, I’ll tell you the whole thing when we get home.” Syd said
“Tell me now!” Fran said
“Fran it’s not safe to tell you here.” Syd said, “I’m sorry for everything.” Syd said she was teary eyed. She walked out of the room. Will walked back into the room.
“Things didn’t go so well?” Will asked
“Did you know about this?” Fran asked
“What?” Will asked
“About her job?” Fran said. Will hesitated for a moment.
“Yes, but Fran…”
“You knew too, am I the only one that didn’t know?” She asked
“Fran! The reason Sydney didn’t tell you was to protect you.” Will said
“Do I look protected?” Fran said, “Two men walked up too us and shot me.”
“Fran, remember when I went missing? Well I was abducted.” Will said
“WHAT?” Fran said shocked
“I was abducted because I knew too much and because someone wanted to get to Sydney. I’m not a heroin addict I never was. The only way that SD-6 would let me live, is if I destroyed my life. Sydney didn’t want what happened to me too happen to you.” Will said.
“Wait, that SD-6 article was real? There really is a organization called SD-6?” Fran asked shocked
“Yes, well there was, the CIA took them down about 4 months ago.” Will said, “She was afraid that the head of SD-6 would get to you like he did Danny.”
“What? What are you talking about? Danny was murdered.” Fran said
“Yes, when the head of SD-6 found out Sydney told Danny about SD-6,” He paused “He murdered him.”
“Oh, oh my God.” Fran eyes got big. “Why did she still work for them then?”
“Because she is going to kill that sorry son of a b****.” Will said. Francie saw the anger in Will’s eyes.
“Wait, what about this Vaughn character?” Fran asked
“Vaughn is Sydney’s handler, he helps her on missions and used to help her keep her cover with SD-6.” Will said. Fran was so confused right now. She didn’t know who to believe, just like Syd.
(A few days later)
“Oh my gosh it’s so good to be home!” Fran said walking in the door. She plopped down on the couch.
“Hey you want something to drink?” Will asked walking into the kitchen.
“Sure.” Fran said
“What do you want?” Will asked
“Anything!” Fran said. Will came and handed her a coke.
“Thanks” Fran said. Will plopped down next to her. Just then Syd walked in the door. She put her things down and walked into the living room.
“Hey.” Syd said
“Hi.” Will said. Fran just sat there.
“I think it’s time you start explaining.” Fran said.
“Yeah, I guess it is.” Syd said. She sat down across from Fran and Will.
“Where do I start?” Syd asked
“From the beginning.” Fran said
Syd sighed.
“8 years ago SD-6, the people impersonating the CIA, recruited me. At the time I didn’t have a life, you remember, I didn’t feel like I had a purpose in life. So I started to train, so I could become an agent. Well after the first 6 weeks, Sloane the head of SD-6, decided I was ready to go on missions. At first I was accompanied by my former partner Dixon. After a while I was ready to go on my own. I thought SD-6 was a part of the CIA, until Danny’s death. After Danny asked me to marry him I told him about SD-6, and how I was a spy. Sloane had him killed. When I became an agent Sloane told me I couldn’t tell anyone about what I did. Even though it was my fault that Danny died, I still want revenge on Sloane. Anyway I came home from a mission after I had told Danny, I found him in the bath tub, he had been murdered and shot repedidly. So I started to piece things together. On my next mission I was caught and tortured, I finally got free and I went to the real CIA. That’s when I became a double agent, I was helping the CIA bring down SD-6. That’s also when I meet Vaughn, he helped me through the paper work and my missions. After that they took him off my case, I guess he wasn’t experienced enough. Well I didn’t trust anyone else but him, so being me I told them that I wouldn’t work unless Vaughn was my permanent handler. We went through many missions. Then I found out that my mother, Irena Derevko, worked for the KGB and that she may not have been dead. She killed 12 CIA operatives.” Syd stopped to look at Francie’s shocked face. “One of the agents she savagely murdered was Vaughn’s father.” She stopped again.
“Oh my God, your mother did all of this?” Fran asked amazed
“Yes, anyway we went on more missions, we kept giving SD-6 fake Intelligence. Finally about 4 months ago, we acquired codes that helped us take down SD-6 and the other Cells. Finally I thought that my life was normal. But it turns out that Sloane and Sark, another agent that worked with my mother, were working together to gather info about Rambaldi. Rambaldi was a scientist who lived centuries ago, he has made inventions that, well I can’t explain they are so guineas.” Syd stopped to let Francie catch up and take everything in.
“What about your mother?” Fran asked.
“Well she turned herself in a while ago, but she recently escaped. She is now working with Sark and Sloane.” Syd finished answering Francies questions then all three of them sat in silence. A few minutes later Sydney broke the silence.
“Um, I have to go by vaughn’s I’ll see you later.” Syd grabbed her things and walked out the door. Francie just sat in amazement. She couldn’t say anything. Sydney traveled to Vaughns house and knocked on the door. He opened it.
“Hey.” He said smiling at her.
“Hey, can I come in?” She asked. He moved aside to let her in.
“So how did it go?” he asked her
“Not well, I wouldn’t be surprised if she never wants to talk to me again.” She said plopping down on the couch. He sat next to her. She leaned her head against his shoulder.
(Will and Francie)
Fran was still staring into space. Will was just sitting there starring at her.
“Fran you okay?” Will asked. Fran looked at him.
“How could I have been so selfish? Her mother is a murderer, her father programmed her to be a spy, her former boss killed Danny?” Fran shook her head. “And I just let my best friend walk out the door. She probably thinks I hate her.” Fran said.
“You don’t?” Will asked
“Of course not, yes I am disappointed that she lied to me this whole time, but she was only protecting me.” Fran started to cry.
“Hey it’s okay, I have an idea.” Will said and he picked up the phone.
(Syd and Vaughn)
They were sitting on the couch. She was safe in his arms. Them her phone rang.
“Hello?” Syd answered
“Hey, Syd.” Will said from the other end.
“Hey, what’s up?” She asked
“Can you meet me and Fran for dinner later?” Will asked
“Will I think Francie needs some time away from me.” Syd said
“Please Syd just meet us?” Will asked
“Fine, but where?” She asked
“Francie’s place.” Will said. Syd hung up the phone after saying good-bye.
“Will wants me to meet him and Francie for dinner.” She said, “You’re coming with right?” She asked
“If you want me too I will.” He said
They got ready and headed out the door. She wore a short red dress and he wore a dark blue dress shirt with black dress pants. He drove down to Francie’s restaurant. It was the first time he had been in Fran’s restaurant. They walked in. There tons of people there, but they weren’t surprised it was a Friday night. Vaughn and Syd walked over to the corner table that Will was sitting at.
“Hey Will.” Syd said walking up to him and hugging him.
“Hey Syd, Hey Vaughn.” Will said shaking Vaughn’s hand. Vaughn took off Sydney’s coat for her. They all sat down.
“So where is Fran?” Syd asked
“Oh she is in the back, she had to do something, I told her she wasn’t going to work tonight but you know Francie.” Will said smiling.
“Yeah, I know Francie.” Syd whispered under her breath. A few minutes later Fran walked out and walked over to the table.
“Hey.” She said to everyone. Syd just smiled. She sat down. There was an awkward silence between them.
“Fran,” Syd began
“Syd,” Fran began. They said it at exactly the same time.
“Go ahead.” Fran said. Syd didn’t hesitate she took the opportunity.
“Fran, I’m sorry if I hurt you, but I was only trying to protect you and I couldn’t think of losing you like I did Danny. I understand if you never forgive me but Fran, I am truly sorry.” Syd said. Fran looked at her smiling.
“Syd, I forgive you.” Fran said
“But how?” Syd asked
“Syd, you are my best friend. I know you were just trying to protect me. I should be the sorry one. I always hassle you about how you work too much and how you are never there for me. But then I found out that your out there saving the world.” Fran was almost crying.
“So we’re friends again?” Syd asked
“Girl we have never not been friends. Now get over here and give me a hug.” Fran said standing up. Syd jumped up and hugged Francie. Vaughn and Will smiled. They sat back down and ordered dinner. Afterward they all started to talk.
“Hey Syd, do you remember that guy for from Baxter’s pool party.” Fran asked almost laughing.
“You mean Ol’ Blue?” Syd said laughing. Everyone laughed.
“Oh I have to hear this one.” Vaughn said
“Okay, this guy Luke, he was a very funny-stupid guy, I mean he made everyone smile. Anyway me and Syd are standing in the door watching some guys and this Luke guy comes up to Syd and asks her to dance. He was cute by the way, he had these sexy blue eyes and…” Fran was cut off by Will.
“Okay Fran we get the picture.” Will said. Fran looked at Will and then Vaughn.
“Right, anyway he asks her to dance and of course I make her go. She’s dancing with him and all of a sudden he grabs her a**.” Fran said
“What?” Vaughn said
“Hey relax listen to the rest of the story.” Syd said holding his hand
“Like I was saying, Syd was totally disgusted so she grabs a hold of his shirt and throws him in the lake. Everyone started laughing.” Fran said
“So why was he named Ol’ Blue?” Will asked
“Well the lake had blue dye in it just to make it look, well, blue. So he climbs out and his whole body is blue I mean his face his hair everything, everyone was laughing at him. Syd just stood there and gave him the evil eye.” Fran finished
“I felt so good after I did that.” Syd said smiling.
“Sometimes I wish my life were like that again, just hanging out and having fun.” Fran said
“Yeah, me too.” Syd said her smile diminished.
“How about we go see a movie?” Vaughn asked.
“Good idea, I’ve been waiting to see SWAT.” Will said.
“No you don’t, we are not going to see a guy movie. Today is chick flick.” Francie said.
“Come on! No fair!” Will said. Vaughn laughed.
“We are going to see HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS.” Francie said.
“This sucks.” Will said.
“Hey, you don’t like it go home.” Fran said.
“Fine me and Vaughn will go somewhere else.” Will said.
“Right?” Will asked. Vaughn looked at Will then Syd.
“Um.” Vaughn said. Francie and Syd laughed.
“Yeah go ahead and laugh, we’ll just go to a strip club.” Will said. They stopped laughing. Will was in for it now.
“You will not go to a w**** house and see naked girls, if you do then I am so going to kick you a**!” Francie said. She looked at Vaughn.
“Hey, I was going to go to the movie.” Vaughn said.
“Will I think you need to hang out with Vaughn a little more.” Fran said.
“I thought you said you were coming with me?” Will asked.
“He’s coming with us.” Fran said.
“No he’s not. I’m not going by myself!” Will said.
“HEY!” Vaughn yelled. Everyone was quite.
“Did it ever occur to you maybe I want to be with Sydney. I don’t care if we see the YA YA sister hood, if she’s goin’ I’m goin’.” Vaughn said. Sydney smiled.
“Fine, I’ll go clubbing by myself.” Will said he got up and walked out the door.
“Lets go see the movie.” Fran said. They all got up and walked to the Movie Theater that was 3 blocks down.
 
CHAPTER 5



-AFTER THE MOVIE-

Sydney walked out on Vaughn’s arm.
“That wasn’t bad.” Syd said.
“No it was actually really funny.” Fran said.
“What did you think?” Fran asked Vaughn.
“Um, yeah it was good.” Vaughn said.
“You weren’t paying attention were you?” Syd asked.
“I was kind of distracted.” Vaughn said blushing. They all laughed.
“Lets go home, maybe Will is back by now.” Fran said. Vaughn drove to Syd’s place and they all walked inside. Will wasn’t home.
“Where could he be?” Fran asked.
“Probably drinking.” Syd said.
“Will drinks?” Vaughn asked.
“Yeah, sometimes, when he gets mad.” Fran said.
“Has he ever come home drunk?” Vaughn asked.
“Yeah almost every time he goes he comes home drunk.” Fran said.
“He hasn’t hurt either of you has he?” Vaughn asked.
“No, no, no! He never touches us he just passes out on the couch.” Fran said.
“Just checking.” Vaughn said.
“What do you guys want to do?” Syd asked.
“I have to go and feed Donnie.” Vaughn said.
“I’m tired, I’ll just go to bed.” Fran said.
“Then I’ll just go with you Vaughn.” Syd said.
“Okay.” Vaughn said.
“Night.” Fran said walking to her room.
“Night.” Syd and Vaughn both said. Vaughn hugged her.
“Bring your bathing suit.” Vaughn whispered in her ear. She smiled and ran into her room. Vaughn waited in the car for her. She came out and jumped in.
“Ready?” Vaughn asked.
“Yep.” Syd said. They drove off.

-Vaughn’s Place-
Sydney was amazed when they pulled up to a modern looking house. It was brick and looked very expensive.
“This is your house?” Syd asked. Vaughn took her hand.
“Yep.” Vaughn said.
“Man I want to stay here all the time.” Syd said. Vaughn laughed and they walked up the stairs. He opened the door and turned on the lights. They gave the room a soft orange glow. It looked really cozy.
“Vaughn, this place is great.” Syd said.
“I thought you’d like it.” Vaughn said.
“I love it.” Syd said. She walked around and looked at his fireplace. Vaughn feed Donavan.
“Do you have a pool?” Syd asked.
“No, a Jacuzzi.” Vaughn said.
“Really?” Syd asked.
“So where ah, where is your bathroom?” Syd asked smiling.
“Down the hall.” Vaughn said. Sydney took her bag and changed into her bathing suit. She came out and Vaughn just starred at her. Sydney blushed a little.
“You like it?” She asked.
“Syd, I, you. You look absolutely beautiful.” Vaughn said. She smiled.
“Go ahead and turn it on, I’ll go change.” Vaughn walked into his bedroom. Syd walked out onto the patio and turned on the hot tub. She got in and waited for Vaughn. Vaughn came out a few minutes later. Sydney starred at his body. He had defiantly gotten more buff since she had last seen him. He smiled and got in. HE sat across from her and she got up and sat in between his legs. Vaughn put his arms around her and they both looked up at the stars.
“This is nice, not worrying about anything.” Syd said.
“Yeah.” Vaughn said. HE kissed her cheek. She sighed and leaned farther into him.
“So when do you think you’ll be back at work?” Syd asked.
“Probably on Monday.” Vaughn said. (IT’S SATURDAY)
“Why?” Vaughn asked.
“Because I don’t like my new handler.” Syd said. Vaughn laughed.
“Why?” HE asked.
“Because he’s not you.” Syd said simply. Vaughn kissed the back of her head.
“Can I ask you something?” Vaughn asked.
“Of course.” Syd said.
“Why me? I mean, you can have any guy you want. But you choose me, why?” Vaughn asked. Sydney turned around so she could see him.
“Why would you have to ask that? Vaughn, there is no other man in the world I would rather be with. I didn’t choose to fall in love with you, I just did. Vaughn you have no idea how amazing you are. You are one in a million, other guys go out drinking and clubbing with their friends. And you, you decide to go to a girl movie just because you want to be with me? Other guys forget it’s their anniversary or their girlfriends birthday. You, you buy me flowers on my birthday, you take me out, and sometimes you buy me flowers for no reason other than it’s Wednesday. You have NO idea, how much that means to me.” Syd said. Vaughn just starred at her with the wrinkles in his forehead already visible. He looked down at his hands. Sydney raised his chin so he was looking at her.
“And just the way you look at me, it makes me melt.” Syd said. She leaned up and kissed his forehead. They just starred at each other.
“I love you.” Vaughn said.
“I love you too.” Syd said. Syd leaned down and kissed him. They pulled away.
“It’s getting late, we should probably go to bed.” Syd said.
“Yeah.” Vaughn said. The both got out and headed inside. Let’s just say they didn’t exactly go to bed.
 
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