Hey guys, hope you enjoy! This is a one-shot, but I might compile it into a collection of one-shots. I think Ressler/Liz (friend)ship needs more attention :)
When Donald Ressler hears Elizabeth Keen shout his name from the other room, he doesn't bother to notice the peculiarity of the scene before him. It only takes seconds for him to storm into the room. When he catches sight on the man straddling his partner, his forefinger reacts. Bang!
Damn, he still couldn't see her.
"Keen, talk to me!" he shouts as he slowly approaches her. As he walks past the two lying on the ground, he doesn't see Liz on the bottom. Instead, he sees Peter Kotsiopulos. The bastard daringly smiles smugly towards the agent, muttering a thanks.
For what? muses Ressler, when finally he flips the body on top of Peter. There. It was Liz, bleeding with all her might.
"Shit, Keen!"
As the director of the Cabal walks away, he lunges forward to cradle Liz in his arms. Reddington appears beside Peter, watching their exchange.
"You can't save her," says Peter, "Don't even try."
"I'm going to get her killed?" Red asks as he laughs.
"You got her killed."
And you did, when you let go of her.