DISCLAIMER:
Kate and Castle would've kissed already without any mundane excuses. Ppl there is so much chemistry between them, soon there will be a new photon, or neuron placed in the periodic table, called KC.
Ryan and Esposito would be a really sexy slash pair, which would satisfy my dreams forever.
If CASTLE was mine, Demming and Josh, would both be either dead, or severely handicapped, after I'd tortured them painfully.
If slash is frowned on, and I think it is in the US, at least. Kevin and Alexis would be the 'it' pair, after Castle and Kate and Esposito and Lanie.
If I owned Castle, the above points would be moot, and I wouldn't be posting a story on this or any site, I'd be on a ship in the Caribbean, having hot steamy sex, with my two favorite detectives (Ryan and Esposito, in case u were wondering). Moving on,
SUMMARY: Alexis and Ryan, fall in love with each other, it's a gradual slow beginning to what I consider a beautiful relationship, between two sexy individuals…. Oh and the many trials and sufferings they follow through it. This may be a tad OOC, but I really like exploring the horizons. I'm not sure how old Kevin Ryan is, but I'd wager 25-27. Feel free to correct me. I'm pretty sure Alexis is 17 in the 3rd Season. I just placed her age somewhere, around 17, almost 18 in three months; I'm putting her birthday, in the month of March, the date being: 20-03-93. Not sure when her birthday is, either. I read a story of friendship between Alexis and Ryan, which had me begging for more. The starting, that is, chapter one, might sound familiar, it's because it belongs to Ms. Cindy Ryan (well not belongs, exactly the setting is just hers the plot's mine). She ended it as a brother sister thing-a-majing, that left a foul, taste in my mouth. I loved her writing, but frankly speaking the story was a dead end. You should read it; it's one of my favorites. NOW THE PLOT IS ALL MINE; EXCEPT FOR THE STARTING-SETTING OF THIS STORY AND THE CHARACTERS BELONG TO ABC STUDIOS, BEACON PICTURES, EXPERIMENTAL PICTURES AND ANDREW W. MARLOWE. THE REST OF THE STORY AND CHAPTERS BELONG SOLELY TO ME 'SAHIBA'. This story is rated M. Please Enjoy.
Chapter oneFirst Ray of Love
Det. Kevin Ryan stood staring at the menu in front of him without really taking it in. The restaurant was your average take away place. The queue was long and allowed Kevin to think about the case they had literally stumbled across.
Detective Kate Bekket and Castle, after a long day, went to The Ridge, a pub, down south of the precinct. Castle had found a rock snake slithering across the sand, at the pseudo beach café, and had pulled Bekket back before she stepped onto it. They had the area cleared off in all of ten minutes, that's when Castle, who couldn't resist waiting, decided to follow said snake, and came across the Vic.2. After that, a chain reaction of events began, with which they ended up locating Vic. 1. Ryan was the first detective on the scene, Det. Esposito, was chatting up Lanie, and Ryan came across Victim 1.
Ryan was struck dumb, the woman was the least damaged of all the victims, till date, but that was not what had surprised him, it was the sheer beauty she radiated, and she had the most flawless skin of all the four women, they had located thus far. They had her found in the east of the State of New York. They identified her as, Maiya Takahashi, from Japan, aged 25. She had died 5 weeks prior to the second victim.
Each woman had been killed within 5 weeks of each other. Their recent Vic., put them at week 20.
Castle was the first to point out the connection of the No. 5, with each Victim
Victim 1: Maiya Takahashi, age 25. Loc: Japan. Holder of five degrees (ranging from Arts and creative science, from NYU). History of dating: 5 boyfriends, engaged to the 5th.
Victim 2: Kayla Lin-Lee, age 25, Loc: China. Holder of Five degrees (in Astrophysics and Metadata Research, from NYU), History of Dating: 5 boyfriends, engaged to the 5th.
Victim 3: Liana Treyavonetta, age 25, Loc: Italy. Holder of 5 national awards, in Swimming, from NYU. Siblings: 4. Youngest in the family of five children.
Victim 4: Maria Ahmed, age 25, Loc: Dubai. Holder of 5 national awards in Classical music. Piano from NYU. (Ironically an instrument that has, five letters). Youngest of five sisters.
The most common factor that they'd managed to put together other than the psychopath, being interested in the number 5, was every one of the girls graduated from NYU with honors.
The case they were currently working on had left him, completely exhausted. Not to mention the loss of appetite.
If he had to find another dead body of a woman, in a pit, covered with 5 different species of Snakes, five of each specie and a number etched onto their hearts with a bejeweled dagger, that lay in her hands, in a pose of a lying down "Namaste", he was going to kill the serial killer himself, even if that tagged him the nickname, as Esposito, had jokingly said, when Ryan mentioned it to him after Vic No. 4, as Dexter Jr.
The serial killer had killed all four women after kidnapping, torturing them, brutally raping them, and after killing them slowly, as their resident ME Dr. Lanie Parish, mentioned, dumping their bodies in pit, and tossing five different species of snakes in the pit, along with the body, strategically placed, in a Namaste position. Each woman was dressed in a Red Sari, decked in wedding jewellery, Castle mentioned, if it weren't for the scars, the women would have made beautiful Brides.
Ryan had thrown up his Lunch as soon as he saw Vic. 4 on Monday Afternoon dated 12/12/2011. She was the worst of the group.
Trying to distract himself, Ryan looked around the simple Mac D., Restaurant. It was surprisingly warm. A welcome change, it had been two days since then, fresh out of new leads. Ryan was exhausted..
"May I take your order, sir", a voice asked him. Turning Ryan came face to face with a short brunette, with a chirpy smile. "I'm sorry?" Ryan asked. "Your order Sir?" "Oh. Right, One double cheeseburger, two cokes and two double fries". "Would you like to eat it here, or to go" ? "To Go",.
Ryan paid and turned away, staying by the counter, he took in the various customers, until his eyes came to rest on an old couple, unconsciously smiling Ryan looked away. In the far corner on his right, his eyes caught on a pretty redhead, chewing the end of a pencil. Ryan recognized her almost immediately, her green eyes sparkled as the rays of sunshine, reflected in her orbs. Ryan looked back and noticed a few college jocks, jeering to his left, edging one of the young boys to walk up to the young woman. Ryan scowled. Irritation coursed through Kevin. Not comfortable, with the way they were leering at her.
Why Not?
That's right, why on earth should it bother me that guys her age, are looking at her like that.
It's not any of my business. But then why does that thought hurt, even more?
Man I'm being an idiot.
Smiling, Ryan turned back to the waitress, "Excuse me, could you instead have my order sent to that table", he instructed pointing his index finger to the redhead. Intercepting the youth, Ryan glared at him. The youth stopped and watched in shock as Ryan walked up t the young woman."May I join you, Alexis", Ryan asked. The young redhead looked up, a smile graced her features, and cheerfully she shifted, "Detective Ryan"! She exclaimed happily. "Please, have a seat". Chuckling at her exuberance, to seeing him, he settled down near her, thanking the young waitress, as she brought him his order. Smiling the waitress bowed and walked away.
"So, hungry much"? Alexis smirked at Ryan, eyeing his plateful. Laughing Ryan shrugged, "I didn't have breakfast or lunch". Nodding Alexis smiled in understanding, "The Case, right. I can't imagine witnessing that four times in a row". Ryan winced as unwanted memories began to resurface. "Please talk about something else, anything else", he pleaded weakly. Alexis grabbed his hand, "I'm sorry. So, I have a school project coming up, it's about renaissance music. I plan on adding a violin piece of Ava Maria", "by Schubert". Ryan continued. Surprised Alexis grinned, "You know your classical music". Grinning, Ryan replied, "I'm Irish; we know how to throw parties and we love good music". Laughing Alexis continued to describe how she was going to portray her project. "So, do you play any instruments"? Alexis asked. "Two", Ryan admitted. "Two? Oh, please tell me", Alexis pouted. "Guitar", grinned Ryan, "And?" Alexis persisted. Blushing Ryan looked away. "Oh, come on please. I won't tell anyone", Alexis pleaded. "Okay. But if you tell anyone, I will vehemently deny it". "Agreed". "I play the Piano, classical and self compositions", Ryan mumbled, somewhat embarrassed. "Why are you embarrassed, I wish I could play the piano", Alexis sighed. "I could teach you", Ryan said.
What?
Idiot!
Why did you go off and do that?
"Really? You'd do that for me?" Shrugging Ryan smiled at her, "For you, anything, if you called me Kevin that is", he winked at her in wicked humor.
What is wrong with me?
Alexis blushed, "thank you, I really appreciate it". "Then, how about this Saturday?"
Are you mental Ryan? Seriously what is wrong with you?
Surprised Alexis looked up. "Sorry, but Saturday, I'm heading in to the village. I have to buy a few Christmas presents" (A/N: Takes place months after "After Season 3"). Ryan looked up, "Really", swallowing Ryan continued, "then let me come with you", rushing on he quickly added, "I need to buy my sister a birthday gift, her birthday falls on Christmas eve, and I really want to get her something special, but well, I'm a guy, shopping's not really my thing, and well Jenny she's visiting her mother, so would you, if you don't mind that is, accompany an old man, to town, and help him". Silence greeted his words, looking up, he noticed Alexis, looking away, as if contemplating something.
Yep, Idiot's the word mate.
God, I'm such a moron.
I guess she's trying to find away to let me down easily. Better ease her conscience. I'd hate to make her feel guilty.
"I'm sorry. That was presumptuous of me, Never mind, I'll just mail order it in, like I've always done. Though if I do that, I'm pretty sure Ariannahha will kill me, I'm useless as a gifter, Is that even a word?". "You're not old you know", Alexis interrupted Ryan's monologue. "Huh?" Ryan asked perplexed. "You're not old. And I would love to accompany you to the village, and help pick out a gift for your sister". Ryan grinned; heaving a sigh of relief he pronounced dramatically, "You're a life saver. My Hero! Thanks, its date!"
"Aw. Don't they make a beautiful couple", the brunette waitress cooed. "They do, indeed, Fiona. Did you see the way that quarterback moved back, it's like someone shoved elephant shit in front of his face", remarked a short blonde with violet streaks. "That's probably due to the way her smile brightened as soon, as he walked up to her", Fiona all but sang. "You really are such a hopeless romantic", grinned the blonde. "Yes I am Anna". Giggling they continued waiting on their tables.
Suddenly Ryan's cell phone rang, "one second". "Ryan". "Oh hey Esposito" 'where the hell are you?' "I stopped to have a late lunch, I felt dizzy". 'Whatever get me a double of whatever you ordered, and get to the Cemetery on the ninth, ASAP'. Ryan cringed. "Not another one?" 'No. Thank God. It's just a new lead'. Ryan heaved a sigh of relief. "Ryan", Alexis began. "One sec, bro". "Yeah?" "Dad debriefed me, on the case last night. It's just that someone seems to miss the main point, all four women were from NYU, correct?" At Ryan's nod, she continued, "Don't you think that each women knew each other at college, it's possible they drifted away and that's why their family may not recognize the other victims, but every single one of these women were Honors. If we can find the rest, hang on one sec", pausing Alexis turned back to her laptop, which lay open before, logging on to the wireless, she typed in honor students, graduated in the year 2008. 'You there dude?' Esposito's voice came over the phone. "Yeah, Hang on, I'll call you back", 'W-Wait Ry-!' hanging up Detective Kevin Ryan took in Alexis' expression; she looked exceptionally adorable, biting on her lower lip.
"Voila!" Alexis turned the screen to Ryan, "Sonya Kapoor. India. She went to same parties, same college. Took the same, Honors exams and took almost all the same classes. Oh and look, I always did like group photos", grinning a Cheshire grin, Alexis practically gloated as Ryan came across a photo of all five girls in a college farewell party. "Alexis. You're a bloody genius!" Kissing her square on the mouth, ignoring the tingle, that spread through him, at the taste of her lips, and pulled back crowing in delight, and mumbling to himself, "We might just end up saving the final victim".
Alexis flushed as the feel of his lips, crashed on hers; before she could savor it, he pulled away, and distractedly began clearing up their table.
"You and I need to get this to the rest". Ryan practically shouted. Taking the data in a USB-drive, and saving Sonya's Picture, he quickly got up and cleared up the area. "Where are we going?" Alexis asked. "To the cemetery, on Ninth". "Yes Sir", Alexis grinned, mock saluting him. Walking up to the blonde waitress he asked, "Anna right? Could you get me a double, of everything I ordered fast? I'll tip you extra". "Yes sir." "That was nice of you", Alexis remarked. Ryan grinned sheepishly, "I worked in a pub, and I know how hard it is waiting tables". Alexis smiled.
Spying a green envelope slipping from Alexis' bag, Kevin Reached out to grab it, "What's this?" Alexis looked up from her cell phone, "Hey, give that back", Alexis's reached out to grab it. "Oh, now I'm intrigued". Ryan grinned wickedly, placing it high above his head. Alexis tried to reach up for it, raising herself on the balls of her feet. Chuckling Ryan stepped back, and winked at her, "Come on you can tell me, what's so special about this envelope?" Refusing to answer, Alexis tried to reach out for it again. Frustration clawed through her, as she felt her eyes sting. Knowing she was about to cry, she bit her lip, concentrating on avoiding a scene.
Oh No! I really don't want to cry in front of him.
He'll think I'm weak.
Gathering her strength, Alexis refused to let her tears fall, looking up at Ryan, unaware, of the unshed tears glistening in her green orbs. "Please give it back", Alexis pleaded. "Here", Ryan hated to see the tears form in her eyes. "What's wrong? I'm really sorry; I had no idea, that it meant so much to you". "It's an invite", Alexis said. Ryan picked up on the unspoken need, to not elaborate. "Sir, your order", Anna came back with his order. "Thank you", tipping the young blonde, Kevin guided the slightly distraught redhead to his car, and buckled her in. "I'm sorry", he said again. Alexis shook her head, "it's alright".
They travelled to the cemetery in relative silence.
I am a royal jackass! You just had to go and upset her.
Ryan looked at Alexis from the corner of his eye.
There has to be something I can do to make it up to her, God. I hate to see her upset.
Not that I understand why, but it hurts to see her cry.
Ryan stopped the car outside the cemetery. He looked at the angel statue. And then back at Alexis. Her head was bowed, her long red hair curtained around her face, shielding his view from her face."Alexis, I'm really sorry. I just, I never meant to hurt you. Please there has to be something I can do, to make it up to you", Kevin pleaded. "You can stop trying to apologize", Alexis smiled sheepishly. "Let's just get the data to the rest of the team", she whispered. Nodding Kevin got out of the car. They walked in silence. Kevin fidgeted in helplessness, a part of him wanted to reach out and comfort her, the other screamed at him a warning to let things be.
"It's an invite to a luncheon. I was planning on going with Ashley", Alexis suddenly began. Ryan paused. Pain clenched in his stomach muscles, and his heart skipped a beat. Clutching his chest, Ryan stopped at her side.
Why does that hurt?
She should be going out the boys her age. It'll help her grow. Ryan scoffed internally,
'Grow?' definitely have gone mental!
"Past tense?" Smirking Alexis looked away, "he dumped me for Lauren. Apparently I'm not beautiful enough to go to Madison's Luncheon, It's a coming of age thing, her parents have put together. Maddy and I have been friends since kindergarten, but now, Lauren asked Ashley and he agreed. They've stopped spending time with me. I'm still invited, but that's just to humiliate me. Because I'll have no choice but to go stag, and if I don't go, I'll be considered chicken, and there's no one I can ask last minute. No cousins. I most definitely can't ask dad. And I'm rambling I should stop", coming to a halt Alexis cursed violently and stepped away from Ryan, however as she did so, she tripped on a sharp jagged rock, swaying, she fell backwards, bracing herself for the impact, she closed her eyes.
Kevin reached out for her, his hand grasping her right hand. Pulling her towards him, he steadied her against him. Alexis sighed in relief. "Let me accompany you then", he stated suddenly. Pushing her hair behind her left ear, he cupped her face. "Consider it returning a favor, for helping me find a gift for my sister".
Liar!
Oh shut up.
It's the truth, you know.
Great now, I'm arguing with myself.
Kevin groaned internally. "You're being kind, you really don't have to take me", Alexis mumbled. "If you think I pity you, you're wrong. Well actually half right", surprised Alexis looked up, a quizzical expression on her face, "I pity Ashley for dumping, a beautiful woman, like you", Ryan finished. Wiping away the tears Alexis had unconsciously shed.
Woman?
He doesn't think of me as a kid, then.
Oh thank God!
"I accept", Alexis grinned. Ryan chuckled, "Atta girl". Alexis smiled, as Kevin's blue orbs danced with mirth. "You have beautiful eyes", she whispered unconsciously leaning impossibly closer to Kevin. Her breath ghosted over his lips. Ryan swallowed. "They're only blue", he murmured. "No. they're Sapphires'. They're incredibly blue, like the Caribbean. Clear Ocean Blue eyes", she murmured. Ryan caressed her face. "That's only because your Emeralds' sparkle with purity", he answered her softly. Alexis blushed. They stood together in silence, neither aware of Esposito, approaching them.
Clearing his throat Esposito spoke slowly, "hem-hem, we're waiting for you bro". Ryan stepped away from Alexis. "Yeah". Swallowing he picked up Alexis's bag and handed it to her. Blushing Alexis took it from him. "I'll just go find my father", nodding to Esposito, she smiled once and walked past him. Ryan watched her go, in silence. "Let's go".
Alexis reached her father in record speed, having an internal whining contest the whole way through.
Was he going to kiss me?
No!
Right. He was just being kind. That is what I like about him. He's the youngest between all three detectives. The kindest, most debonair, and oh so gorgeous.
Alexis Stop.
Yeah, I really have to stop, I wanted to kiss him, but he is already taken isn't he?
You can always just have him as a friend.
Yeah, I don't want to lose that. Enough. I don't have to crush on him. That'll just complicate things.
Good girl.
Wow, I just agreed with my conscience, in third person.
Shaking her head, Alexis looked up to see everyone giving her a quizzical look. "Sorry", she blushed. "Had a weird day". Nodding Lanie, looked at her toe, "You're bleeding". "WHAT!" Castle asked. "I stubbed my toe, Dad. No need to take it out on, Dr. Parish", looking up Alexis looked for Ryan only to see him arguing with Esposito a few feet away. She couldn't make out what they were arguing about, but she knew what they were discussing. Kate looked in the direction she was staring at.
"What are those two arguing about now?" Castle and Lanie looked up to where Esposito and Ryan were arguing heatedly. Ryan scowled at Esposito. While Detective Javier Esposito, seemingly shook his head. "Detective Ryan kind of caught me as I fell, when Esposito walked on the scene, we were in a kind of compromising position". "Explain", growled Richard Castle. "Down Papa Bear. Let her speak", Kate mumbled. "What do you mean compromising position?" Lanie asked. "He caught me as I fell, and well, it's kinda embarrassing. To an outsider I reckon it would look like we were hugging", shaking her hands in the air in front of her face. "It wasn't what it looked like. He kinda saved me, if he hadn't caught me, I would have fallen on the sharp edge of the rock, and injured my spleen or something". "Are you okay", Castle asked worriedly. "Yeah dad, don't worry about it", Alexis smiled. Guiltily she grimaced internally. Oh I really don't like lying to dad.
"What the hell was that all about, bro"? Esposito demanded. Detective Kevin Ryan ignored him. "Hey hang on a second", Esposito grabbed his arm. "That's the second time you've blown me off. So start talking, what the hell was that back there bro?" Ryan shook himself free. "I'm not entirely sure, okay". "So? What is it? Are you crushing on Castle's kid? What about Jenny? I like Jenny, okay. So you better not be breaking her heart now". "Shut up. Okay. Just shut it. You have no idea what you're talking about. She was crying, okay. I can't watch Alexis cry. It hurts too damn much. Don't ask me why. I just, I couldn't watch her cry". Ryan yelled. Esposito blinked, shaking his head he looked back at Ryan. "Why was she crying?" Javier was protective of Alexis. She was like his little sister. He hated to see her upset, just as much as Kevin hated it.
Only Javier has no idea how painful it is to watch her cry. I can't stand it. I really don't know why. But tears in those emerald orbs, pulsate a throbbing pain through me, of the likes I've never felt, before. What the hell is wrong with me?
"Kevin? Why was she crying?" Javier asked again. "Ashley and she broke up". "I'm going to kill him", Javier growled. "You'll have to stand in line; I'm planning on killing him, myself. He said she wasn't beautiful, in words more or less similar to that. She was quite upset", Ryan cursed. Javier growled. "Why don't I just go arrest him, and then leave the killing to you", he smirked. Chuckling Ryan heaved a sigh of relief.
"Thanks bro, for not lying to me. For a second there, I thought you were really crushing on Alexis there", Javier sniggered. Ryan smiled tightly. "I love Jenny", he said. Ryan could feel the throbbing pain, resurface. "Let's just get to the rest. What lead did we find?" Javier grinned, and smacked him on the back, "A shrine". "A shrine? How is a shrine connected to psycho snake man?" Kevin stared at Javier in confusion. "Yep. Apparently our psycho left a shrine for us to find, for every single victim". "That's' sick", Ryan paled. "Tell me about it". "Did you find out about the fifth person?" "How could I have bro, in case you don't remember you hung up on me", Javier scowled. "That was my fault", a voice said from behind them. Pivoting both detectives came face to face with the younger Castle. Ryan winced. "Hang on, one sec. You guys were together at lunch", Esposito all but yelled. "Shut up", Ryan and Alexis motioned hurriedly.
"Before you jump the gun again, we just kind of met up. It was purely accidental", Kevin began, "Yeah, It was purely coincidental", Alexis finished. "Then why are you both shushing me", Javier asked. "I just stubbed my toe", Alexis mumbled, and dad threw a tiny fit, when I told him Kevin caught me". Alexis answered unconsciously calling Detective Ryan by his catholic name. Kevin looked at her and cringed. Confused Alexis asked him silently what was wrong. Shaking his head, he mouthed, 'I'll tell you later'. Nodding Alexis just barely caught Javier scowling at them. "He caught you? What do you mean by that? He just said he was comforting you, because that moron Ashley dumped you!" Alexis and Kevin winced simultaneously.
"Dude! Where's your tact? She told me, pulled away to run away, tripped over a rock, would've stumbled and gone splat on the ground, with nice rock as side decoration, caught her, comforted her, you came, saw us in compromising situation. She told Castle the half truth, so as not to worry him. SAVVY?" Ryan hissed in aggravation. "Come on Alexis. It's best if we just show Bekket what you found", Leading the redhead away, Ryan glared one last time at Esposito, and walked away. Javier cursed, and watched the two walk away sheepishly. Me and my big mouth.
"Well Ry, what the heck was that look for? I know I screwed up by not telling the crew, the whole truth", Alexis began slightly hysterically. "Hush", Ryan whispered into her ear. Alexis shivered, as his breath ghosted over her. "You called me by my catholic name", Kevin said. "You asked me to", she began. "I know, it's just in front of 'the crew'", he winked at her; "you've always called me Detective Ryan". "Oh". "I'm sorry", Alexis mumbled. "Don't be, it made me happy", he smirked at her. Alexis smiled.
"Okay so, can you lot quit gossiping and tell me what you unearthed", Captain Montgomery (A/N: What's the spelling?) barked. Castle and Ryan quit talking immediately. Esposito got off the telephone, and Lanie and Bekket, smirked at each other. Alexis put down the list of inventory she had been checking. They had cleaned up the Shrine, and had it photographed, on the white board, back at the precinct, along with the Picture of Sonya Kapoor.
Bekket sighed, "Well Sir, it starts with finding Victim No. 2, Kayla Lin-Lee, age 25. She was the second, in this gruesome, for lack of a better term, 'Serpent's Kiss'", at the captain's quizzical expression, she elaborated, "Castle's dubbed the case, Serpent's Kiss, it's kind of fitting", she simply shrugged. "Anyway, the time of each death was recorded as 5 weeks. Ryan and Alexis found out that every single one of the woman, we found, were connected to each other. They were in the same classes, same house, same parties, everything". Kate ended, somewhat turning to Ryan.
"Sonya Kapoor. Youngest of the four women, all aged 25. She's younger by 5minutes, ironically. Victim 1: Maiya Takahashi, age 25 Five months older than the rest. Victim 2: Kayla Lin-Lee, age 25 Five weeks older than the other three. Victim 3: Liana Treyavonetta, age 25 Five days older than the other two. Victim 4: Maria Ahmed, age 25 Five hours older than last", "and Sonya Kapoor, age 25 Five minutes to having the same birthday. They were all born on May 5, 1985. And if you put that in number format", Ryan took a breath. "It becomes 05/05/85", Alexis continued. All eyes turned to her; Ryan mouthed a 'thank you', and took a sip of water. "Each women is from 5 different nations across the globe. Japan, China, Italy, Dubai and India", pausing he sighed heavily, rubbing his eyes.
"Five of the most important countries, in the world, except to our psychopath it makes no difference on the trade route, or economic route, it's just, they all have 5 letters. All five, different angles, North, East, West, South and Center. I'm guessing the guy is basing, Ms. Kapoor at the center. It's like Castle, said. This psycho is incredibly obsessed with the number 5. There's an APB, out for Sonya Kapoor. We haven't located her yet, but we will find her". Heaving a sigh of relief he silently asked Esposito to continue, but before the Javier could say a thing. Alexis mumbled something, "What?" Ryan asked her. "No one said anything, bro", Javier muttered. "Alexis, what was your idea?" ignoring Javier, he walked to the tall redhead. "I'm surprised you heard me say anything. I was just mumbling to myself", she muttered, unconsciously. "Yeah but it made sense. You are a genius!" he crowed, lifting her up and twirling her around. Alexis laughed. "You really know how to exaggerate, must be an Irish trait", she giggled.
"Could somebody please explain, to me, what the hell is so 'delightful'?" Castle growled sarcastically. Kate grabbed the ends of his coat, mumbling; 'down papa bear'. Ryan put Alexis down, and stepped away from her. "Your daughter's a genius that's what's so fucking delightful", he grinned. "Pardon the French, Captain". "Her idea is that Sonya Kapoor can easily be found. These girls were all about tradition, right? Honor students, Kappa students. Again, 5 letters in Kappa. Anyway the point is, in three days it's their three year reunion thing. Thank God, not another number 5", he smirked. "The point is, Sir. If we go to her reunion thing, we might just be able to find her". Captain Montgomery grinned. "Great work Alexis, Ryan". "The two of you", he indicated at Kate and Castle, "Find her, three days from now, find her, bring her in. Let's not lose another woman, to this mad-man. Dismissed".
"Shit!" Alexis cursed heavily.
Ugh, another shelf, but if I do this then I can go home, and not come in for another week, that means more time for my project.
Can't quite decide which is worse. Grime covered evidence shelves or a group project I'm doing on my own to avoid a fail grade….
It's been a weird day. All I want is a nice hot bubble bath, with a lot of bathing salts. Is that too much to ask?
Absentmindedly, recalling the events of the cemetery. That was creepy, who in any kind of mind, would create a shrine to the women he murdered.
Poor Kevin, I really hated seeing him that way, to even wince, in both shame and silent apology. Helpless. But it was something else; no one should have to suffer that kind of sickness!
"Right, enough thinking, it's driving me crazy, where's the stupid ladder", muttering indescribably Alexis spied, the old rickety wooden ladder in the corner, "Ah, there", going over towards the ladder, Alexis placed the step ladder against the last shelf and climbed up it, "Rats!". Too short to reach the top, Alexis stood on tip toes and reached up again. As she stood precariously on top of the last wrung, she felt the ladder shift. Oh NO!Before she could get a grip on one of the shelves, to steady herself, Alexis felt herself fall. She screamed "Aaaaaaaaah!"
Kevin was walking out of the station, as he passed the evidence room, he heard an odd sound, the clutter of something falling, stopping he opened the door, only to feel his heart stop, as he saw Alexis fall, her scream, an arrow, piercing his very essence. "Alexis!" instincts kicking he, vaulted over the chair, which stood in the way, and caught the red-head.
"Alexis, please say something", Ryan pleaded as he placed Alexis in the chair, gently. "I was pretty sure, I was either going to crack my skull, or just end up with a good old fashioned concussion", she whispered. Kevin tightened his grip on her waist. "Not the words I was looking for, but you're fine at least. You wouldn't be coherent otherwise". He mumbled mostly to himself. Alexis laughed nervously, clutching Kevin's collar, she pulled him into a hug, "Thank you", she repeated over and over, crying into his shirt. "Ssshhh", Kevin comforted, "You're okay, you're okay", not entirely sure who he was comforting in this scenario, he held her closer. Time passed as they held each other. Alexis pulled away slowly, "I'm fine", not completely letting go of Kevin's shirt, "I'm fine. I guess I was in a little shock". "Justifiable", Kevin whispered. Silence descended again. Alexis wiped her eyes, and Kevin straightened his clothes.
"I should go. It's getting late", Alexis murmured. "I'll take you home", Kevin stood up, and reached out for her. Alexis grabbed his hand, and heaved herself up. "Thanks I appreciate it".
Kevin drove in silence, turning his head he smiled softly as he saw, Alexis asleep on his shoulder. As he reached Castle's apartment complex, he tried to shake Alexis awake, but she snuggled impossibly closer. Chuckling softly, Kevin parked his car, and ran to the passenger side of his car, unbuckling Alexis, he lifted her, bridal style and carried her in, nodding to the doorman, and he took the elevator. Ringing the doorbell, he came face to face with Richard Castle, "W-w-what! What's wrong?" motioning Castle shut up, Ryan hissed, "She fell asleep, I reckon she was exhausted, due to everything that happened today". "But how did she end up, being with you?" Castle hissed. "Shut up Castle, if you don't trust me, at least trust your own kid. Anyway she fell in the evidence room; she's not badly injured 'or at all, really', just in shock she fell asleep on the ride here. So where's her room, the sooner I put her to bed, the sooner I leave you alone", Ryan intoned climbing the stairs, at the landing he looked back at Castle, "Well?" "Third door to your right", Castle grumbled heading into the kitchenette.
Ryan grinned, pivoting he walked into Alexis room. "Wow", The Castle's sure know how to decorate. Her room was decked in princess Jasmine's style, from Aladdin. Kevin placed Alexis on her bed, taking off her coat and jacket, he pulled the quilts back and tucked her in. stepping back he smiled at Alexis. Heading for the door, Kevin murmured a quiet, "Goodnight. Sleep-well, Alexis". Opening the door, he paused as he heard Alexis' voice.
"Kevin", Alexis mumbled in her sleep. Turning Kevin made a quick decision; cupping her cheek, and pushing her hair behind her ear. He kissed her on the corner of her lips and placed a piece of paper in her right hand. Walking back to the door, he mumbled, "Sweet Dreams, Emerald".