Special Agent Dean Ambrose rolled over and shut off his alarm clock. Groaning, he got out of bed and grabbed his clothes. After showering he headed downstairs for his morning coffee and to make breakfast for himself and his only daughter. Lily was life; it was just the two of them since her mother abandoned her as a baby.
After Lily's breakfast was made, he went upstairs to wake her up for school. He quietly entered her room, smiling at the serene image of Lily sound asleep hugging the small teddy bear he got for her a couple of years ago.
"Lily, sweetie," Dean said softly, as he stroked her hair.
His daughter squirmed a little.
"Time to wake up, honey,"
"Morning daddy". Lily said sleepy.
"Good morning baby". Dean said.
"Is it time to get up?" Lily asked.
"Yes baby girl. Get ready and come downstairs. Your breakfast is waiting." Dean said.
"Ok daddy". Lily said.
As her father taught her, Lily neatly made her bed before heading into the shower and getting herself ready for school.
Lily came downstairs and sat down next to her father. A plate of scrambled eggs with bacon was already on the table for her as promised.
"Thanks dad". Lily said.
Dean affectionately tugged her ponytail. "You're welcome, sweetie.'
"Dad, where am I gonna go after school?" Lily asked as she ate.
Dean got up as he finished his coffee and placed his mug in the sink. "I'll see if you can come to HQ," he replied before handing her a lunch bag. "Turkey sandwich light mayo, carrot sticks and one soda."
"Thanks daddy". Lily said.
"No problem Lily". Dean said.
Dean glanced at the clock. "It's almost time to go, sweetie,"
Lily helped her father load the dishwasher before picking up her schoolbag and heading outside to her father's car. Lily attended Cincinnati Middle School.
Lily kissed her father's cheek. "Bye, daddy,"
Dean kissed her forehead. "See you, baby. Have a good day."
He watched her walk safely into the school building before driving away to work.
Dean then drives to the FBI headquarters and mentally prepares for the day. He shows his ID to security and goes to his desk and sees his partner Special agent Roman Reigns.
"Morning Ambrose". Roman said to his partner.
"Morning Reigns". Ambrose said.
The two then start to do paperwork then Director Cena comes to the two men.
"Ambrose, Reigns, my office now". Director Cena said.
They make there way to his office, they go in and close the door. their
"What's up director?" Ambrose asked.
"Do you both remember the gang lord Triple H?" Cena asked.
"Yes we busted 3 of his crew members but he was in the wind. Why what's up". Dean replied.
"The three crew members escaped. And they're targeting you Dean." Cena paused. "You and your daughter."
"WHAT? She has nothing to do with this". Dean said.
"They want to target her to get back at you for putting them in jail. Until they are caught I have no choice but to take you off the case and put both you and Lily in protective custody as of now". Cena said.
"Director, with all due respect I brought these guys and they made a threat towards me and my daughter. It's right if I bring them in please keep me on the case". Dean said.
"Fine, but you do not tell Lily about this or that will put her in more danger". Cena said.
"Right". Dean said.
Roman left the room to track down some leads for the case while Dean stays.
"Something I can help you with Ambrose?" Cena asked.
"I was wondering if Lily can come here after school? With what has happened now I don't feel comfortable leaving her by herself". Dean said.
"Sure". Cena said.
Dean then returns to his desk and does his work and he glances at a picture of his daughter every now and then.
Meanwhile
The three convicts, Randy Orton, Kane, and Seth Rollins returned to the old hideout.
"Man, it finally feels good to be out of that place". Randy said.
"So good, so is this where were suppose to meet the boss?" Seth replied.
"He said to meet him here". Kane said.
"And i'm right here boys. Welcome back boys". Triple H said.
"Hey Hunter". Randy said.
"What's up boss man". Seth said.
"Well since were here what are we gonna do?" Kane asked getting straight to the point.
"We get our revenge on Dean Ambrose and i have the perfect plan". Triple H said.
"How?" Randy asked.
"What will a father do to protect his little girl?" Triple H asked.
"We're going to go after his daughter?" Seth said.
"Yeah". Triple H said.
Dean sees the time and knows he has to go pick up Lily from school.
"Reigns i'll be back in 15 got to pick up Lily from school". Dean said.
Dean got up and slipped on his jacket. "I'm going to pick up Lily and bring her to HQ."
"Right I'll let the director know if he asks". Reigns replied.
"Thanks". Dean replied.
Dean then drives to Cincinnati middle school to pick up his daughter. He gets out of his Dodge Charger and leans on it waiting for his daughter he then sees his daughter with a group of her friends she says bye to her friends and runs to her dad tackling him in a hug and kissing his cheek.
"Hi daddy". Lily said.
"Hi baby. Had a good day today?" Dean said kissing her forehead and taking her backpack.
"Yea". Lily said.
"Got any homework?" Dean asked.
"Yea. So am i going home or with you?" Lily asked.
"With me till i get off my shift". Dean said.
Dean then takes his daughter to the FBI headquarters. They arrive at HQ Dean and Lily make there way inside, Dean takes Lily to the lounge they have made up for her in case she stays there. Dean makes his way back to his desk and there is a letter addressed to him.
"What's this Reigns?" Dean asked.
"It was delivered a few minutes after you left". Roman replied.
Dean opens it and a letter falls out with a few pictures of him and Lily or just Lily, he then picks the note up.
-Were coming Ambrose, were coming for you and Lily. Watch out. Triple H.
Dean then crumpled it up and tossed it in the angrily as he put the pictures away slamming his drawer.
"Everything alright Ambrose?" Reigns asked.
"No, they're stalking me and Lily". Dean said.
"Don't worry they won't hurt her man alright not with us around". Roman said.
"I hope so". Dean muttered.
Once Dean was done for the day, he went to get Lily from the lounge. He found her fast asleep; her hair covering her face as she laid her head or arms. The sight swelled Dean's heart.
Dean gently shook his daughter awake. "Lily, sweetheart, we're going home now."
Lily then stirred awake to see her dad through her sleepy eyes.
"Dad? What's going on?" Lily asked.
"Time to go home sweetheart come on". Dean said.
Dean then helped Lily get up and they went out to the parking garage to get to the car Lily got in the passenger seat while Dean threw his and his daughter stuff in the back before getting in the driver seat. As a special agent, being highly perceptive of his surroundings was second nature to Dean Ambrose. But today, he was on high alert, seeing as his own daughter was a target this time.
Dean had locked the house up then took his gun and badge up to his room putting it in his safe, once those items are put away he could seriously go for a drink but he doesn't drink while Lily is awake or around he is then pulled from his thoughts by hearing his daughter.
"Dad, are you ok?" Lily asked.
"I'm fine sweetheart just a long day at the office". Dean lied.
"I know that voice, you only use that voice when you're lying about something". Lily said.
Dean knew he was screwed and he didn't wanna put his daughter in any kind of danger by telling her about the escaped convicts and he'd be disobeying orders if he told her the truth.
"Dad what's wrong you can tell me". Lily said.
"I can't sweetie i just can't, you know i don't like bringing my work home with me plus it's classified information". Dean said.
"Alright fair enough, i'm gonna go to bed now. Good night dad". Lily said.
"Good night sweetheart". Dean said.
Dean got up hugging his daughter then kissing the top of her head then letting her go to her room, once Lily was gone Dean had shut his door quickly changed into some boxers and a t shirt then pulled out the case file on the gang lord Triple H and his crew. He read the file over and over for 2 hours straight till he gave for the night he put it back in the safe then got in bed turning on his side. He then looks at the picture on his nightstand it was of him and Lily, she couldn't have been older than 6 or 7 they both had huge smiles on their faces he looks at that then sighs. He is going to do whatever it takes to protect his daughter no matter what the cost is.
Seth was watching the house just waiting to get his revenge on Dean, he continues to watch it for another couple of hours till he pulls away.
A/N: I am modifying the story with the help of my awesome beta, Princess Aquilia.