License to Kill

Summary: AU. The Cahills and the Kabras are the two most powerful families in the world. After the Kabras steal important blueprints, Arthur Cahill sends his two children to London to retrieve them. Let the games begin.

Chapter One: Arthur Cahill

Something had to be done.

Those Kabras had gone too far this time. The things I would and could do to them...but I wouldn't resort to such violent methods. The Cahills would never be anything like them.

It was a simple blueprint for an advanced nuclear weapon that took me years to develop. The President often relied on us to engineer new weapons for the "coming war." People feared that the third World War would begin very soon, and all signs pointed to it becoming a reality. The United States of America and England were feuding lately. If England got the blueprints and figured out how to build it first, we would be in trouble.

I stormed throughout the house until I found myself in the spacious living room. My 17-year-old daughter, Amy, was curled up on the couch with a novel. That was typical. Now that it was summer break, she did nothing but study college-level academics and widening her horizons. I wondered at times if her knowledge could surpass mine any day now. Since this was Amy we were talking about, it was very much possible.

"Dad, what's wrong?" Amy asked, setting her book aside, something she rarely did.

I slumped into one of the couches next to her and sighed, rubbing my temples. "It's those Kabras,"

"What?" Amy sat up straighter, suddenly interested. I knew that she disliked them as much as I did, possibly even more-especially for that Ian kid. I would have to talk to her about that sometime. Whenever Amy saw that boy on TV, her face would take on a light pink shade.

"They stole the blueprints."

She gaped. "How?"

"I'm not quite sure." I sighed again. "You and I both know those Kabras are crafty. Something must be done."

"Dad, you can't go to London and get them back yourself. They'll probably be expecting you," Amy pointed out.

A slight smile slowly began to form on my face as an idea began to grow. "That's why I'm not going,"

"Then how are you getting the blueprints back?"

I wondered why she didn't get it yet. "Amy, you've studied about London, haven't you?"

"Of course I have." she replied instantly. "I'm pretty sure I could navigate the entire city. I've studied the architecture of the buildings, which I have to say is completely fascinating and I know the histor-" It dawned on her at that moment. She paled slightly. "Dad, you don't mean-"

"I believe in you, Amy," I said firmly. "Dan, too. Perhaps he would like to go, as well."

"Dan's still young!" Amy protested. At times, I was glad she was protective of Dan like this. But this was a time-sensitive mission. The country-no-the world's fate was sealed in those very blueprints.

"He's fourteen." I said calmly. This was the perfect plan. Those Kabras would expect Amy and Dan.

Amy opened her mouth to say something, but Dan entered the room. "What's going on?" he asked, munching on a potato chip.

"Stay out of this, Dan," Amy ordered.

"I don't listen to ugly people." Dan grinned childishly after receiving Amy's signature glare. "What are we talking about?"

"Dan, I need you and Amy to go on an important mission." I said very slowly with my eyes locked on Dan.

"I'll do it!" he cheered enthusiastically.

"You don't even know what you have to do yet!" Amy retorted, exasperated with her brother's sudden willingness to throw himself into an unknown mission. "What if Dad was asking you to jump out of a window?"

"Why would Dad ask us to jump out of a window?" Dan blinked. "And why the heck would that be an important mission?"

Amy sighed in defeat. "There isn't much of a choice, is there?" she asked, looking at me.

I shook my head once. "You know how important this is, Amy."

She nodded reluctantly. "I guess it's settled... "

"Yes, a mission!" Dan pumped his fist in the air. "Where are we going? What do we have to do? I hope it's Japan-!"

"London," I interrupted. "You'll be paying a visit to some old friends."

The next morning was hectic. Hope was incredibly worried for Amy and Dan. I told her over and over that they would be fine because they were Cahills. They were our children, making them capable of great things. She didn't seem to feel any better after I told her that. She just seemed to get paler.

The ride to the airport seemed to take centuries, eons, maybe. Amy looked slightly nervous to meet the Kabras for the first time. She had seen pictures in magazines and interviews on TV, but never in person. Dan just looked uninterested while he stared out the tinted windows. I didn't blame him; I was sure he thought that the mission would be something like exploring the Amazon Rainforest or the Great Pyramids of Giza.

"I know I've said this many times," Hope said suddenly. "But be careful, both of you. Amy, make sure to watch out for Dan."

Dan made a face of disgust. Amy rolled her eyes and nodded. "Don't worry, Mom."

"When you say that, I can't help but worry," she muttered.

The car pulled to a slow stop. The driver, Andy, came around and opened both doors. We exited and almost immediately got swarmed by reporters and people we didn't know.

Our bodyguard, Nellie Gomez, seemed to appear out of nowhere. "Step away from the Cahill family!" she made a protective shield around us as Andy carried the luggage inside. Amy and Dan both grinned at Nellie and she grinned back. Nellie was pretty popular with the kids.

After they went to the bathroom-Dan went twice-we arrived at the security check.

"Well, this is it." Amy frowned sadly.

"Please, promise me you'll both be careful." Hope murmured with fresh tears brimming in her eyes.

"I promise, Mom." Amy said, also beginning to get emotional. Dan rolled his eyes.

"I promise, too." said Dan.

Hope and I hugged our children together.

Nellie whispered something to them and they laughed.

Before Amy and Dan got in line, I nodded at them and smiled proudly. Amy managed to smile back and Dan grinned confidently. They could do this. I knew they could.

Once they got through the security check, they hurried to Gate 13B for the 8:00 flight to London.

Soon, they were out of our sight. The three of us stared out of the windows intently. Nellie pointed out Amy and Dan's plane, getting ready to take to the skies. Hope dabbed at her eyes with a tissue. I put a comforting arm around her and told her over and over that they would be fine. I don't think she believed me.

A few minutes later, the plane flew up into the clouds. Nellie frowned to herself; Hope couldn't bear to look.

We all made our way back to the car.

I knew that they would make me proud.

This is probably a really stupid thing for me to do. I'm posting a new story even though I have other stories that haven't been updated in centuries.

Well, consider this a Halloween present from me. Or, a treat, I guess, since it's Halloween. :)

Honestly tell me what you guys think. Chocolate bars will be given out for reviews! (Psych.)

Happy Halloween, guys. Hope nobody got too scared. x)

-Sky