TOW The Invasion

By Vellaa

Chapter 1

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Somewhere unknown

"Sir, I've lost all communication with the space shuttle. I can't seem to identify its oncoming speed. We're losing time."

"There's no need to panic. By now, the shuttle would have crash landed. Could someone get me the co-ordinates? I need numbers people!"

"Right away, sir."

"I've got them here. It's located at '38:54:18N 77:00:58W'. It's Washington DC, sir."

"God damnit."

...

New York City, New York

"This just in, there has been an informed crash landing of space shuttle Patriot in the premises of Washington DC. If you can see on its remains, there appears to be some kind of foreign substance, very much like a fungus or spore. We have no recognition of how it got here but here is what Prof. Richard Burke has to say …"

"Okay honey, time for bed," switching off the television, Monica tapped her husband on the knee and effortlessly pulled herself off the couch. It had been yet another long rough day for her at the office, and sleep decided to take over for the night.

"Aw, no fair," Chandler remarked playfully and soon followed, placing his hands restlessly on her shoulders from behind, allowing her to lead him through their dark living room of apartment 20. They walked into the bedroom they shared and wordlessly got ready for bed, until Chandler, being one who dislikes any silent moments, decided to break it.

"I really don't see what the problem was," he brought up as an after-thought, whilst undressing. "I mean, if that shuttle thing was in space for such a long time, there's bound to be something growing on it. Though, if it's anything serious I'm sure Prof. Richard Burke could handle it and rescue the day. Dumb old big true who thinks he knows everything. That's all I ever hear these days is Richard, Richard, Richard." He stated with sarcasm, making a face of disgust whenever he mentioned his name.

Monica ignored his comment, simply because she was too weary to argue over something out of her concern. Slipping under the covers, and getting herself comfortable, she let out a long yawn and looked up at her dear husband. Chandler, wearing nothing but his boxer shorts, looked down at his wife, and smiled warmly.

"You okay, babe?" he asked, concerned about his wife's slumber state.

Monica let out a sigh, "I'm fine, sweetie. Just waiting for you to get into bed so I can snuggle up to you," she stated happily, almost at the brink of falling asleep.

Chandler climbed into bed and wrapped his arms around her petite waist as she closed the gap between them, wresting her head on his shoulder. He kissed her head lightly, enjoying the warm feel of his wife so close to him.

"Goodnight Mon. I love you."

"Mmmm, I love you too, Chandler."

...

Meanwhile, back at Washington DC

The finest biologists were placed into the one room, standing around the broken space shuttle as it sat respectively atop the lab table. As each of the 12 studied logically as to what this green-like substance was, covering almost all of the remains of the shuttle, none of them knew of such a foreign organism. Fortunately, their facial masks covered the looks of distress written upon their faces.

The door suddenly opened, breaking their thoughts, as America's top Professor entered with such dignity.

"Okay, so what do we have here?" Prof. Richard Burke inquired.

"Professor, I've laid out some of its contents under the microscope," said Dr. Ross Geller, head of the science department, walking over towards a separate area. "I've looked over these cells and it appears to be none of what would normally be found on earth. But, I did find out that it is some form of living bacteria."

"So I presume this organism latched onto the shuttle while it was still in space," stated Prof. Burke, not taking his eyes away from the green goo wrapped around the space shuttle. Fascinated, Prof. Burke stepped up to it and reached out, but before he could get any closer, he was interrupted, and awoken out of his trance.

"Professor, I wouldn't touch it. We don't know how affective this bacterium may be," said Andrew Ryan, one the younger few biologists in the lab.

Prof. Burke cleared his throat, "Thank you…uhh."

"Ryan, Andrew Ryan," he politely stated, reaching out for a handshake. Upon receiving none, he enthusiastically continued with his intro. "I've just recently graduated with a degree in biomedical science. I've read all your work and love the one where you…"

The buzzing of a ring tone interrupted him when Prof. Burke retrieved the phone from his coat pocket.

"Yes, hello?" he made his way out of the lab, making his voice just barely audible.

"Don't worry about him. He's like that with everyone. Just don't try too hard, he will like you eventually," said Ross, sensing the uncomfortable position his associate was in.

"Eventually? How long have you been working for him?" Andrew inquired casually.

"Hmm, it's been almost, four years, I think," Ross answered, leaving his task at hand and faced Andrew.

"Wow, he obviously likes you well enough. So, how long did it take to earn his respects?" Andrew asked sarcastically, not prepared for the answer he received.

"Just last Thursday, actually."

"What?!" he asked, shocked. "That long?"

Ross grinned at the reaction he received. "I'm kidding," he said, shaking his head when Andrew let out a breath of relief. "But, seriously, don't worry so much. You don't want to seem too much of a kiss-ass."

Before Andrew could reply, Prof. Burke hastily marched back into the lab.

"That was Barbara, my wife, on the phone. I need to get home, so, gentlemen I'm sorry, but if you discover anything new let me know. I've got my phone with me." said Richard, and gently, with caution, took a small sample of the bacterium into a small glass container.

"I'm going to work on this at my own lab back home. That is, if my wife allows me," Prof. Burke chuckled and headed towards the exit. "It was nice meeting you, André," he directed at Andrew, and with that he was gone, before Andrew had a chance to even correct him.

"It's okay, I'm sure he'll get it right the next time," Ross said almost as a joke. Little did they know that there probably will not be a 'next time'.

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To be continued

AN:

Hi. I've had this idea for a while and finally had the guts to write it myself. It's my first ever fic and it's actually pretty fun writing it :)

This story will be very very long, and I hope you don't mind, since I often ramble on and on with my writing, although this chapter seemed short, more will be coming soon.

There will of course be lots of Mondler with romance, action, drama and lots more, but all the other characters will be in it too. Um, I don't own them obviously, nor do I own the TV show or the movie "The Invasion", which is really good, but if you haven't seen it then that's okay. You would still be able to follow the story.

So, whether you liked it or not or want me to continue, which I will, please review. Any feedback is accepted. Oh, and I don't live in the US, nor am I a scientist, so if I make any mistakes or if you guys have any advice, let me know now before I embarrass myself further. Thankyouuu :)

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