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Chuck vs. The Realization
Sarah held Chuck's hand as they walked down the beach in the sunset. They said nothing, just basked in each other's presence. This was what he always wanted and more. "Chuck," she said. "Chuuuuuuuuuck." And then she slapped him. Wait, what?
"Chuck, oh my God, Chuck, wake up!" Sarah was shouting at him. Great, he thought, it was just a dream. As he came to slowly, he realized he was lying on a cot in Castle and Sarah was bent over him. "Sarah, what is going on," he asked. "Chuck, you uploaded the new Intersect, don't you remember?" Now it was all rushing back to him. Bryce lying dead on the floor, all of the new images, the Kung Fu. "I'm the Intersect again," he said, not sounding as sure as felt when he had uploaded it. Sarah looked very angry for some reason. "Why so grumpy?" he said in a teasing voice while sitting up. But she was in no mood to play. "Why do you think? You could have just walked away and had your life, but you couldn't do that," said Sarah. "You said I was a hero, and without the Intersect I didn't feel like one. And I knew I wouldn't be able to help you guys fight those Ring baddies without it. I didn't know about the Kung Fu," he replied.
Sarah had to turn away from him at this point. She had been willing to give up everything she had worked for in her life so that she could be with him and finally be happy, but he had just gone and thrown that all away. She didn't want him to see the pain and hurt in her eyes. She had to get it together. "You never listen, Chuck. I was going to tell you something back at the reception." She was on the brink of tears, barely able to hold them back. Then Chuck remembered what Bryce had said: "She wasn't going to come." Sarah had wanted to stay with him. She wanted to live a normal life with the normal Chuck Bartowski. "Bryce... Bryce told me before he... You weren't going to leave with him, were you?" She shook her head 'no'. "Sarah, I'm so sorry I screwed this all up. I just didn't realize what Bryce was saying at the time. I wanted to be a hero, for you. I thought you would want that." "You will always be a hero to me, whether you have a super computer brain or not. That is why I was going to stay. But Chuck, this does put a dent in my plans."
Everything was different now. "Where do we go from here," he asked her. "I don't even know," she replied," but we do need to contact the General. You obviously have something very powerful in your head. You took out five Ring agents, who knows what kind of damage you could do." Now he was worried. He never thought he could hurt someone. "Sarah," he said in that sweet little voice of his,"may I sleep while you talk to the General. I'm still feeling a tad worn out." She couldn't resist that voice or the adorable puppy dog voice. "Sure."
While he went back to sleep, she went out to talk to the General. "General, we have some new developments." "I already head from Colonel Casey at the Intersect building where he is cleaning up. Walker, you and Bartowski have some serious explaining to do," she growled back at the agent. "General, Chuck has uploaded the new Intersect and seems to know Kung Fu as well. General, he did this without permission from anyone, and is quite remorseful. He has destroyed the computer as well, but he is now back in as much danger or more than before. What kind of changes were made to the new Intersect," asked Sarah, slightly scared to hear the answer. "This new Intersect is extremely powerful. It creates a super agent, someone stronger and more ruthless than anyone. But it has some side effects. It is affected by emotions. Because it was built for Agent Larkin, who is trained to not let emotions dictate his actions, we weren't really worried about that. But now, Chuck's emotional side could make the new Intersect and Chuck very dangerous. I will send you a file containing pertinent information. In the meantime, watch Chuck. See in what ways the Intersect manifests itself. And at all costs, protect others from him. He may strike at any moment. Good day and good luck, Walker." And with that her picture disappeared from the screen.
Sarah let Chuck sleep another two hours. When she woke him it was just after midnight. "Chuck, I want you to stay at my place tonight. I know you were going to stay with Morgan, but with the new developments I think it would be best if you came with me." He didn't protest. They left the Castle and got Chuck's bag from the Herder and Sarah took them back to her hotel.
"Sarah, what does this new Intersect do exactly," Chuck asked as they walked into her room. "I don't much yet, but the General said it is very dangerous. We'll know more tomorrow when we get the file on it. For now, you should just relax," she replied. He looked around the room uncomfortably and clutched his bag with both hands. "Ummm, there is only one bed." "Chuck, we've been over this. I don't mind sharing a bed with you." She was a little bit embarrassed to be so forward, but she wanted to get her way at least once today. "I just wanted to give you the option, you know, if you changed your mind," he said, still slightly red in the face. She loved how chivalrous he was. "Why don't you get ready for bed in the bathroom. I already showered back at Castle, so take as long as you need. I'll talk to you in the morning." He turned and walked into the bathroom with his things very obediently, but not before walking over to her and planting a gentle kiss on her cheek. "Thanks... for everything." She smiled as she watched him walk away.
While he was in the shower, she had some time to think. Did this mean that they would never be together? Will he be an agent or an asset? Would it matter which one? She didn't think it was okay to get involved with an agent, but she did with Bryce. She would just have to sleep on it. Too much had happened today. About 30 minutes later, he slipped into bed beside her. She was still awake; her mind wouldn't shut off, but he didn't know that. "'Night, Sarah. I'm so sorry. I love you, and I didn't mean to hurt you." Then he kissed the back of her neck, cuddled up next to her and fell into a deep sleep. With him beside her, she was able to as well.