Background: Taking it back slightly. Patrick and Sam are married. Sorry but I cannot with that Scrubs reunion so I am cancelling it. Jason and Robin are together. This is my first attempt at an umbrella story that features multiple characters but know Jordan is my main. I feel that there is a lot that is unexplored with her. I will be forming friendships. Some things will be told in flashback. Hell, I have so many. I have created one or two. Feedback makes me better so please leave some and help me out :D
Law and Disorder
Chapter 1 Welcome to Port Charles
Small towns he hated them, he had been stuck in the town for months while his partner made plans to join him. Dock towns were especially annoying, the smell of fish from the fisherman's catch mixed with the smell of the bay. Still, dock towns were lucrative, especially small towns where it was easy to slip in and out.
Port Charles had seemed like a relatively dark town, fog or smog filled and a bit gloomy. It reminded him a little bit of his home town in London. He faded into the shadows as he heard a couple approaching.
"Listen, I know that Nikolas is your friend, good friend. I have always been well aware of that." Jason deadpanned and she playfully punched him in the arm. "I am just saying I think that you should be at the will reading as a supportive friend. He will be vulnerable." She shook her head.
"I am angry with him Jason but I do not use my friends that way. I am livid for what he could have done to you. I still cannot believe it. I think it had to do something with Helena." Robin said defiantly. She refused to believe the worst in Nikolas despite everything they had gone through with Helena. Still she had to admit that Jason had a point.
"This is what I need you to find out. You are too kind hearted for your own good. I trust you and I trust you to do the right thing. Sam said the will reading was soon. She isn't coming." She looked at him, it still felt odd at times that they had basically switched spouses but during their captivity things happened. During their rescue things got complicated and during the aftermath, they could only truly lean on one another. He knew what she was thinking and instinctively, simultaneously they each reached up one hand to caress the other's cheek. Brown eyes holding the blue gaze he leaned in then kissed her.
"But don't think you are getting on that launch alone." She moved away from him.
"Uhhhhhh yes I am. You have a meeting with Curtis. I should get going if it is starting soon and all. Don't worry, Dante will be there. I will be fine." She smirked, he knew that there would be no arguing with her so he would have to catch the one after to make sure things were indeed fine.
He waited a good bit before following her. The man emerged from the shadows then walked to his car to make a call. People had way too many open conversations on the docks.
"There is something you should know mate." He spoke in a British Accent explaining what he overheard. "Let me know what you want to do. Are you here yet?"
"Yes, the market has been ripe for the picking. I have funneled enough money into my holdings and we have rejuvenated. I need my hands clean." Another accented man echoed back at him. "Somewhat anyway. It is time for me to get out of the arms business but I am looking forward to other business ventures we may have. I must go, I have a will reading to attend. I will keep in touch. I am not going to really make that god awful castle my home. I will linger but you know me." His partner laughed.
"You could always redecorate. You will have company soon so talk later." His partner hung up.
Not long after his call ended the man was boarding the launch and felt a hit to his stomach. Irritated and ready to take off the person's head he looked down to find a pair of big brown eyes looking up at him apologetically.
"I am so sorry. I was a bit distracted and I did not see you. I thought I had missed it. I don't really remember the schedule since I don't come out as often as I used to." She rambled and he smirked down at her then extended his hand to help her onto the launch. She gratefully accepted his help.
He stood about 6'3 looked to be athletic build, dark hair and brown eyes. "It is okay, really. Alek." He offered his name.
"Robin Scorpio." She extended her hand and he took it as he rolled her name around in his head.
"Now why would a Scorpio be heading into the Lion's Den?" He raised an eyebrow cutting to the chase. She had come to have one step ahead but he wanted to know if he could rattle her. He was surprised to find intrigue instead.
"The vampire has been slain finally. I am actually pretty fond of lions. Nothing for me to worry about." She smirked turning away from him. He smiled, undoubtedly she was likely going through mental images of his face trying to place him, he figured. He knew all about her but wasn't ready to play all of his cards.
Not many people gathered to watch the will reading. Nikolas because his annoying mother had insisted, Hayden because opportunity knocked, Laura and Lulu out of curiosity. Nikolas was shocked to see Robin. He had no idea what to say to her. He figured he wanted confirmation of his grandmother's death and he didn't blame her. A video of Helena having a martini played.
"If you are seeing this I must be gone this time or it is my most elaborate ruse." She smiled at the camera.
"I know many of you to do not want to hear what I have to say. I have nothing for Natasha and her inbred children. They are not true Cassidines. To Laura, I leave you two pieces of art, a painting and that one awful piece Luke had done of you. It has been returned." She paused for effect.
"Lulu I have left you with the embryo. It is in a safe place. There is a condition, it cannot be destroyed. Should you choose to carry the child or have a surrogate carry for you, it is yours. If not, it stays." She smiled then sipped her drink.
"To my dearest Spencer, you have always been so great to me. I will miss our talks. I leave to you 25 million dollars and the insight of a great mentor to help you manage it." She smiled.
"Nikolas, I have tried for so long to mold you. To shape you into the prince you were to become but it never happened. I leave to you ten million dollars only because you are my favorite. You can also keep the house, it will be maintained but it must be shared. Cassidine holdings shall be run Aleksander Cassidine. He is just a couple months older than you. He has renounced the crown. No, we need you to remain the crown prince. He will however manage the estate until Spencer is of age to take the reins. I am sure he shall do a much better job because unlike you he embraces his heritage. I will give you credit, you managed to make it so those pesky ELQ shares were not part of the estate. You funneled into it where needed. Smart move but this is the checkmate. I am waiting for Aleksander to make his presence known. Pause it until he gets there." Nikolas stunned did as asked.
"Sir Aleksander Cassidine." Alfred introduced. He walked in smiling at the guest. He had told Robin he was going to get air before going inside. She looked at him as though she wanted to spew venom at him. He winked at her then smiled.
"Oh come on love. You cannot be all that surprised. I could not give you details and have you ruin it for everyone else." He said to Robin. "I suppose you have all heard the fantastic news. Shall we continue?" He took a seat.
"Who the hell are you?" Nikolas barked and Alek laughed.
"I will tell you a story, it is quite interesting really. My mother is a Brit who met my father in Paris. They had a fling of sorts from which I am a result. Mother told him but later received notice that he wanted her to go away. Us to go away." Nikolas shook his head.
"He thought you were dead." Alek nodded.
"I know, it is brilliant. Grandmother orchestrated the whole thing because she thought he was soft. She later introduced herself into our lives as the concerned grandparent. She took care of us. I got the best education. Etc. etc. I didn't cry when he died." Nikolas clenched his jaw.
"He wasn't a monster. That would be her favorite, my father. Stefan was a good man. He mourned you." Alek pinned him with a cold stare.
"How about we continue with the video." He took a seat in one of the chairs. Nikolas hit play.
Aleksander, I take you have joined. Well, darling, you do know that you are not my first choice but I feel that you are the right choice to make Cassidine what it needs to be. I trust that you will carry on the legacy your grandfather intended.
"Yeah freezing the world and being insane. Some legacy." Robin spat.
"I have one last request. I want you to ensure that Dr. Scorpio has what she needs to further her research." Helena paused for dramatic effect.
"Robin, I know that you are among my guest. You were always very smart, very logical. I understand your need to know if this is indeed real. Don't be so dour little bird, you are so much prettier when you smile. Our time together wasn't all bad and though you failed me, we made several strides which I trust that you have destroyed. The mind is a powerful thing Ms. Scorpio, it is locked inside. I want you to relaunch the project. You will be compensated." She smiled.
"Remember me in fondness." The video cut off.
"Unbelievable." Robin stood. She looked at Alek. "Nikolas is right. Stefan wasn't a monster. You are merely a piece on her chess board. Even in death she manages to pull strings."
"Life happens. I do not waste time on emotions regarding things cannot do anything about. You have been sleeping on the job and we lost money. Thankfully, I am smart enough and ruthless enough to turn this around. Have the staff bring my things in would you? I need to pick out an appropriate spot." He stood then walked away with a smirk. Nikolas looked at Alexis.
"I will get right on it." She squeezed his shoulder.
"Hayden shouldn't you be running now?" Laura taunted.
"You would think so but you don't know anything about me, so there is not surprise that you are wrong yet again." She hugged Nikolas.
"I did not marry him for money." Hayden said, she was telling the truth. She married him for one reason, revenge.
"Did you find the right spot?" Robin had followed Alek. He had known that she had and he smirked then turned to face her. He spread his arms out. "This place is huge. Finding a right spot can take time."
"Your father often got a bad rap." She said offhandedly. "Your grandmother is the whack job who played two siblings off one another. She is sick. There are only a few Cassadines left. Do not burn bridges in her name, build them to reinvent yours. Spencer shouldn't have to grow up with that stigma. I am guessing you never really used that name growing up. Always remaining in the shadows being fed a pack of lies and entertaining stories by dear ole granny." He watched her trying to hold back his amusement. She was a passionate speaker. Nikolas gently grabbed Robin's elbow.
"I need to talk to you." She stared at Alek.
"Don't be a vampire Alek." She walked away with Nikolas who had walked her up to the garden.
"Stay away from him and stay away from me." He said firmly. She stared at him trying to figure out his angle. "You have been back for a couple of months now and you have not once darkened my door. Jason is back and doing PI work, do you really think that I am that stupid?" She crossed her arms.
"Not in the slightest. First, I couldn't come here. This was a challenge in how far I've come. Second, I knew Helena with her narcissistic tendencies would have a video will. Again, challenge to how far I've come. Did I have questions for you? Yes but I can see that you have a lot of weight on your shoulders old friend and I did not want to add to it." She admitted truthfully.
"You are looking for humanity in me Robin. It is how you justify your friendship with Sonny and whatever the hell this is with Jason round what is it?" Nikolas spat. "I have not been brainwashed, there is no chip in my brain. I did this. I did it because I was tired. It was time to at the very least, accept part of my heritage." She stared at him her eyes brimming with tears as her worst fear looked to be true. She looked at him as though she had been slapped then she was ready to fight. He put his head down for a moment.
"You may be an asshole and I don't know why. Maybe it is loss, we have all suffered some of that a time or few. One thing I know for certain is that we have been through too much for you to take me away from my family." Her tears fell as he fought his own.
"That has always been your problem. Your fierce loyalty and devotion to those who do not deserve it. I have done unimaginable things Robin. The man you knew no longer exists. The man you just met is not someone you want to know. Please leave and never come back." He collected himself then looked at her.
"I knew about Jason and I did nothing about you. I don't have friends. Take that back to him, or not. I don't really care." She straightened her spine then held her head high.
"Liz is your friend. You are lying to my face. I wouldn't manipulate my friend. Obviously I have been deluded all these years. I thought I mattered to you but I guess Lisa should have been my first clue. Maybe I should be more like you. I lost Stone…"
"I know your history." He shouted.
"It is not nice to shout at a lady." Alek reminded his cousin earning a glare from Robin.
"Go to hell and for the record Nikolas, I still think that you are full of shit." Robin walked off in a huff. She wasn't letting it go. She didn't see his eyes follow her until she was out of site.
"You do not go near her. Do you understand me?" Alek smiled, it was an amused smile.
"So we have feelings for the little bird? Oh my, I thought that you were married or is it in name only?" Nikolas just laughed.
"Like I said. You leave her alone." Nikolas said slowly annunciating each word.
"I think I like her. She is a bit sweet but feisty. I love em feisty." The man chuckled then walked away.
Nikolas was a changed man but he loved the friends that he did have left, Liz and Robin, his oldest and closest. Still, considering the things his grandmother had done to her, he blamed himself. He had no idea but because of his greed he wouldn't find out until it was too late. He had lost a good friend due to greed not to mention a brother because of it. He had no idea how to get out of the hole he had dug himself into.