A/N FIRST FANFICTION BE GENTLE PLEASE! And no flames also but advise is welcome and loved and appreciated :)
This will follow series 4 and most likely 5 as well BUT I will be going off on tangents and changing things so keep that in mind. English may be my first language but that doesn't mean I'm any good at writing it so if there are any major mistakes let me know...
Disclaimer: I don't own primeval so no copyright intended :)
So enjoy...
Chapter 1- Lieutenant Bianco
No matter how well the team were dealing with the anomalies James Lester couldn't shake the feeling that the team needed something or someone. Just having Matt Anderson, Captain Becker and the military support as the field team just didn't feel right, being used to having four or five as well as the support at least as the core field. Since the disappearance of Danny, Abby and Connor and the death of Sarah so much had changed. Looking down at the file on his desk again, James couldn't help but feel that this Lieutenant was what they needed, the only problem being that everyone had finally settled and he was now throwing someone else into the works. Looking at the computer screen to see the time, sighing he noted that he'd have to talk to the team now. Luckily they were all in the main room of the ARC. Looking at the file for the last time before closing it James stood from his desk and walked towards the door of his office to summon the core trio.
"Anderson, Captain, Parker? A word please." James called turing back into his office without waiting for a response. The trio looked at each other before compling to the request.
"Sir?" Matt questioned once they were seated waiting for their boss to start.
"I can already picture some of your responses, but here it goes, your going to be getting a new team member-" James started before being cut off by Becker.
"With all due respect sir the team is just fine how it is."
"Be that as it may Captain, Lieutentant Bianco has been hired for mulitiple reasons, one of which being to increase safety out in the field."
"They've already been hired?" Matt questioned.
"Yes, they are to start tomorrow."
"And we're only just finding now." Matt stated with an eyebrow raised. He was team leader this is something he should of been informed about earlier.
"What do you mean they are hired to increase safety in the field?" Jess inquired after thinking about what Lester had just said, how could one person do that.
"At the present moment Matt is the only one who is able to identify most of the creatures and give valuable information concerning the creatures that will benefit the mission. This isn't very helpful if you have to split up and some of the soldiers find the creature find. More than one person is needed so the team is at it's most efficient. We were very lucky to find Lieutenant Bianco as it's extremely difficult to find someone with military background who also has an extensive knowledge on prehistoric creatures. This person has been chosen with careful consideration and I feel will benefit you greatly." James announced with a tone that ended any arguements on the subject.
"I expect you not to scare them off. That is all so you can get back to whatever it was that you were previously doing." James said turning back to his computer signaling the end of the discussion. As the trio slowly went back to what they were originally doing they each had different thoughts on the matter.
Jessica Parker just hoped above all else that their new team mate was female so she wasn't stuck being the only one for much longer. Working with a team that was made up completely of men wasn't very easy most of the time and some of them looked down at her due to her gender and being the youngest there, well most of them except Becker, Matt and Lester.
Captain Becker just hoped the new Lieutenant knew how to take care of themselves. He was suspicious and would be until the newbie proved themselves trustworthy. He'd lost to many friends and if this newbie wasn't up to scratch they were gone he'd make sure of it, no one was going to be put at risk.
Matt, on the other hand was thinking about how this will affect his misson, different scenario's already running through his head, this could be the person he was after. There was no use in jumping to conclusions though he'd have to wait until he met the new Lieutenant. He'd have to ring Gideon once he got home to inform him of the change. Bidding everyone farewell he headed down to the garage. The drive home consisted of the mindless babble of the radio in the background whilst Matt's thoughts were focused on his mission.
The first thing Matt did upon entering his flat was phone Gideon.
"Matthew, is everything OK?" Gideon answered after picking up on the third ring.
"Yes, just thought I'd inform you that the ARC is gaining a new employee tomorrow. The only information I have on them so far is that their called Lieutenant Bianco I won't be able to tell you anything else until tomorrow when I meet them."
"OK I expect you to watch them closely Matthew. Your views on Captain Becker and Miss Parker, are they still the same?" Gideon pushed.
"Yes I still feel the same. I strongly believe they aren't what we're looking for."
"I trust your judgement. Keep an eye on this new Lieutenant and keep me informed." Gideon ordered followed by him hanging up before giving Matt a chance to respond. Running his hands through his hair Matt retreated to his room to go over the ARC personnel files once again to see if there was anything that could help with his mission, the new Lieutenant constantly on his mind, this could be what he was looking for.
Matt Anderson pulled up into the ARC's underground garage at the same time as Captain Becker, both thoughts were consumed by the new Lieutenant who was about to become part of the team, whether they were going to be a welcome part was still to be decided.
"what are you thinking?" The Captain asked once they were in the lift on the way to the Opps room of the ARC.
"I'm thinking that if this new Lieutenant can look after themselves and will be beneficial to the team I will have no problem with them." Matt replied.
"Agreed." Becker responded just as the lift doors opened showing Jess sat in her usual seat in front of the ADD.
"Moring Jess, heard or seen anything about our new Lieutenant?" Becker greeted
"Good morning Becker, Matt." Jess greeted cheerfully turing to face them.
"Good morning Jess." Matt replied
"Well I haven't seen anyone but I have heard the new Lieutenant is a women. Thank god! Do you have any idea what it is like being the only women here, I mean I know we have female researchers but I don't personally work with them. I was starting to suffer with all the testosterone around here. I'm not saying I don't like working with you guys your great people to work with it's just...oh that sounded like the lift that should be the new Lieutenant now." Jess quickly finished turning towards the lift without looking at Becker or Matt who were laughing at her making her feel more embarrassed than she already was about her rant. Matt and Becker followed Jess's lead and turned towards the lift as it had indeed sounded that tell-tale 'ding' that showed it was stopping on this floor. The person that stepped off the lift with James Lester definately didn't match what any of them thought the new Lieutenant would look like. But then again until just now when Jess told them the new Lieutenant was a women both Matt and Becker had thought that it would have been a man. She was very angelic looking with her long blond hair, which was currently pulled up into a high pony tail, and big blue-green eyes, which had a fierce glint whilst somehow still keeping a childish look. She was also quite short the men thought, she looked no taller than 5ft. She was wearing black combat pants and combat boots along with a top similar to Becker's except it was white. Matt and Becker couldn't help but find her very attractive, they were men after all, she had this natural beauty to her and she did have curves in all the right places.
"Good your all here. This is Lieutenant Sofia Bianco your new team mate, try not to scare her off. Miss Bianco, good luck your going to need it." Lester introduced quickly before retreating to his office. Matt decided to break the silence that had just over come the group.
"Hello Lieutenant it's nice to finally meet you, I'm Matt the team leader." Matt announced stepping towards her holding out his hand.
"Hello Matt, Sofia or Sofi is just fine and it's nice to meet you too." Sofia greeted stepping forward and taking his hand. Matt was taken aback by how beautiful she was especially when she smiled, he couldn't help but smile back. Releasing hands, she turned towards Becker.
"It's nice to meet you also Sofia, I'm Captain Becker head of security." Becker greeted having to look down due to the height difference. He couldn't help the smirk that graced his face when she had to look up to make eye contact.
"It's nice to meet you also, oh and don't let my height fool you." She replied with a cheeky grin. Matt couldn't believe the reaction he was having to this women, yes he was a man and it was normal to find a women attractive but this was beyond ridiculous. Finally she turned to Jess who looked ready to leap from her seat.
"I'm Jess the field coordinator it's great to finally meet you, you can't begin to imagine how good it feels to no longer be the only female on this team." Jess greeted with a wide grin. Sofia couldn't help but laugh at Jess's enthusiasm.
"It's lovely to meet you too Jess. And I'm glad I could be of assistance already. So what do you guys do while theres no alert as Lester put it? I've only really been told the basics."
"Normally paper work, but other than that Becker's usually doing target practise, Jess works with the computers and I just help around, usually with the menagerie. Have you been given a tour yet?" Matt answered finally placing the slight accent she had as italian. Sofia's eyes seemed to light up at the word menagerie, thats when Matt remembered she was also hired for her knowledge on prehistoric creatures as well as military experience.
"No I haven't had a tour yet, all I've seen is the room where the interview was held, the garage and this room, which I have to say is extremely impressive." Sofia responded once again looking around the room at all the equipment.
"Well how about I give you a tour so you can get your bearings and get settled quicker." Matt offered giving her a smile, which she returned.
"Sounds like a plan. I'll see you later Captain, Jess it was nice meeting you." Sofia said turing towards Becker and Jess giving then a smile before following Matt down a corridor.
"So Becker, what do you think?" Jess inquired once they were out of sight.
"Well I haven't spoke to her enough yet but first impression is it seems she will fit in quite well, Matt appears to have taken a definate liking to her." Which Becker could understand for she was very attractive, but he had to see how she worked first.
"Just have to see how she is in the field now." Becker repiled doubt suddenly entering his mind thinking how she will be on the field. He knew from experience how looks can be decieving but it was something no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop doing. In his eyes she looked to innocent to have been in the military.
"Stop it! I can see you scrutinizing her, she did say not to let her height fool you, and her file is quite impressive." Jess scolded him lightly with a smile.
"Why am I not the slightest bit surprised you've already read her file." Becker said, amusement clear in his voice.
"What can I say I'm a curious person." Jess grinned.
"OK so what does it say?"
"So her mum is a palaeontologist which explains her knowledge on prehistoric creatures and her dad is a general. Sofia herself was in Special forces, which I think is impressive in itself, she has key skills in tactical thinking and coordination, she is also a qualified field medic. Like I said impressive." Jess told him with the same enthusiasm as always. Becker couldn't deny he was impressed.
"Well if she is as good as her file says were lucky to have her."
Sofia was beyond excited it was ridiculous. Even after being in the Special Forces for over six years she was still a child at heart and she was proud of it. After all that time in the military she needed to do something different and then this opportunity presented itself. She was still skeptical about the dinosaurs but this was the Government and they may be liars half the time but she doubted they would spend all this money on the research centre for it to be a hoax. She knew she was their as military support during incursions but as soon as dinosaurs were mentioned she was hooked. She'd be the first to admit she was a dino geek at heart. Growing up it was all about guns and dinosaurs thanks to her parents. Many judged her due to her height and looks but she overly enjoyed proving them wrong. Even though on the inside she was practically vibrating with excitement she managed to keep a calm facade whilst talking to her new team mates. She took an instant liking to Jess who reminded her of herself when she wasn't acting all military. There was also an instant attraction to both Becker and Matt, although she had a feeling her relationship with Becker was going to be more brother and sister love, just the look he gave her when she had to look up at him reminded her of a teasing older brother. But Matt was a whole other story. She had a weakness for Irish men. He was currently taking her on a tour of the ARC which had to be the most impressive building she had ever seen.
"And fianlly this is the menagerie." Matt announced, he'd saved this until last, as it'd probably impress her the most. And if the way her eyes lit up was anything to go by he was right.
"Oh my. This is amazing." Sofia exclaimed completely in awe of it all.
"Is that a Columbian Mammoth? She's beautiful!" Sofia claimed.
"Yeah, she's also one of the longest residents of the ARC." Matt answered standing next to her in front of the glass. He couldn't help but enjoy watching her. He kept running Gideon's words through his head, 'there are to be no distractions' no matter what attraction he felt towrds her she was still a suspect until proven otherwise. Sofia put her hand to the glass just as Rex the Coelurosauravus landed on it, her eyes lit up once again and he couldn't help but smile.
"Welcome to the ARC Lieutenant Sofia Bianco."
Hoped you liked it :) Won't be able to update until Monday though but I definately will then. At least one review would be MUCH LOVED! THANK YOU XXXX