A/N This is my first attempt at writing anything of this nature, I'm studying journalism, so I'm not new to writing (but it's still hard not writing facts). This story takes place after the season 3 finale, but with two changes, Ellie did not make Chuck quit the CIA and Orion did not send Chuck the information at the end of the episode. So this takes place, with the final scene of season three being where Alex meets everyone. The short description of this story is Chuck and Sarah are going to Rome to take up the mission Beckman eluded in Chuck versus the American Hero.

Chuck versus Rome

Chapter one – Beckman the cow

2 June 2010 – Castle

"Agent Bartowski, Walker, Colonel, with the destruction of the Buymore and the damage to castle, we're shutting down operation Bartowski with immediate effect".

"What does this mean General", Sarah said with clear concern in her voice.

"I'm giving the entire team a month off before you'll get your new mission, I'll expect to see you all in Washington in three weeks time".

With that the monitors went blank and the room felled empty with everyone just staring at each other contemplating what they just heard.

2 June 2010 - Casa Bartowski, Walker, Grimes

"Sarah, what does this mean for us, I can't lose you now, not with everything that happened." Chuck said while starring into Sarah inviting eyes; dreading that he could lose her over Beckman. Why couldn't they just rebuild castle, after all they did save her ass and take down the ring.

"Chuck I will never leave you, you're my home and I love you, that will never change."

"Beckman will send us on different assignments Sarah; we will probably not see much of each other." Chuck said when he saw Sarah smile. "Why are you smiling, do you want to get away from me?"

The smile disappeared from her face "No, of course not, Beckman knows that she has to keep us together or lose us both."

Chuck stared at Sarah for what seemed like hours. "You would do that for me, quit the spy life?"

"Of course I would" Sarah leaned into Chuck and whispered "I love you Chuck." before kissing him. Chuck wrapped his arms around Sarah before they felled asleep.

23 June 2010 – Langley, Virginia

General Beckman walked into the room facing Chuck and Sarah before sitting down at opposite end of the large table, "Agent Walker, Bartowski, since I'm briefing you two together you can relax."

With that all the stress and sleepless nights dropped the tension building up in Chuck's shoulders when he heard Sarah "General what about Casey?"

"Colonel Casey got his orders this morning; he is waiting for further information before we send him off.", "If there's no further questions", taping the table waiting for a response, "Good, Walker, Bartowski we are sending you to Rome, you're cover will be as a married couple that just moved to Italy, the Carmichaels will life in a villa or mansion with all the needed accessories." The picture of the mansion appeared on the monitor, "Bartowski your cover will be as the new CEO of Hamilton Industries, a front company for the CIA, with Walker being your CFO, the rest..."

"Sorry" Chuck interrupted, "This is great but I can't leave my family, not now at least."

"Sorry Bartowski you don't have a choice in this matter."

The hell I don't."

"Mr. Bartowski, the government did not spend three years and millions of dollars on you to waste the intersect running around Burbank taking down small threats."

Sarah being quiet the entire meeting suddenly spoke up, "Chuck deserves some courtesy for what he did for his country, taking down the ring, he needs to spend time with his family after what happened with his father."

"Duly noted Walker but as I have said, Chuck has no choice this is coming from above my head. You will fly out to Rome on the third of August that gives us enough time to set up the operation. You will be able to pick your own team for this assignment, and no civilians, I don't need Grimes messing things up." With that the general left the room.

24 June 2010 – Casa Woodcomb

"Are you ready" Sarah said with her hands on Chuck's shoulder.

"Who knew talking to your sister could be this hard."

"Chuck you have every right to be nervous, this is Ellie after all."

"You're not helping" Chuck contemplated knocking, "Sarah you're coming with me, I'm not going in there without backup."

"Are you sure Chuck, maybe you need to do this alone?"

"Don't chicken out", Chuck took a hold of Sarah hand before knocking.

"You're what!" Ellie yelled.

Chuck took a deep breath before continuing; "I'm leaving Ellie. But I'll be back in a couple of years, this time for good. Sarah and I will quit the spy life after this assignment".

A/N I know it is short but the chapters will get longer if I continue this story, I usually don't follow through on things. So if the interest there I'll continue. With the main thing being, when you look at your own work, you can't see if it sucks. If there's a next chapter it will be the formulation of the new team Bartowski, and I will not be able to resist the Brunette jokes (Like Chuck they're my type but I dated a blond for a couple of years). So I'll need at least 10 continues, so review. And tell me if there's another story like this already published.