Author: Hi guys, thanks for reading this and embarking on an awesome journey with Finn, Rachel and I. Since this is an 'alternate universe', I will probably only stick to Rachel and Finn as the main characters and add the occasional new character. But other than that, I hope you enjoy! Sit back, relax and read
CHAPTER ONE
Hiram Berry gripped the bridge of his nose in annoyance, frustration and anger. It has taken him eight months but he finally outsmarted them. Pushing his team to their limits, Central Intelligence have been working tirelessly and endlessly to locate the arsenal sent to an extreme group called the Talisman. After blood, sweat and tears, Hiram Berry and his team of CIA agents have finally hosed in on the location: Ten kilometres from Long Beach on a cargo ship named the "Royale."
Hiram slammed his fist on the table and pointed viciously at the large screen.
"Boom. We got it."
"A team has been dispatched and is 200 metres and closing from the 'Royale." A man informed Hiram.
Hiram took a much-needed breath and watched the screen intently, all he could do was pray and hope that the boat will be stopped, otherwise the results would be catastrophic. If the Talisman manages to obtain the arsenal on board the ship, America would be in ruins. Failure was definitely not an option.
"The team is on the ship."
Hiram's heartbeat quickened, it protruded out of his chest violently and painfully. 'Stressful' was not a word capable of describing the torrent of emotions felt daily in his line of work. But he was good at his job as the director of the CIA and he knew it.
Shouts and gunshots could be heard echoing through the microphone in the agency. Hiram's whole team stopped work and listened to the recording, some closed their eyes with two index fingers tapping on their lips and some shook with nervousness.
"We have the arsenal in our possession. I repeat, we have the arsenal in our possession."
The entire agency cheered and Hiram Berry jumped up and screamed. His whole team clapped and celebrated the news. He had done it. The mission was a success and Hiram couldn't have been happier. He punched the air multiple times and hugged his colleagues joyously.
"We did it team. We fucking did it."
Two months later ~
Hiram sat in his penthouse with his lifelong partner LeRoy and enjoyed a nice chicken roast for dinner.
"This came in the mail today by the way." LeRoy said and handed over an envelope to Hiram. He opened it and immediately stood up in rage. Shocked and worried, LeRoy stood up and walked over to his partner to read the note but it wasn't a note: it was a coloured photo of their daughter Rachel Berry walking home from NYADA with a large red cross drawn on her face. The words "Rachel Berry will die" had been etched into the photo.
Hiram placed a hand over his mouth and noticed a small 'T' written the bottom right corner of the photo. He realised it was the Talisman, this must be the revenge they were plotting. They were going to harm his baby girl because he stopped them and he needed to prevent this.
"LeRoy call Central Intelligence, I need to speak with them urgently."
"I want one of your best men to protect my daughter Rachel Berry. I've been receiving death threats from the Talisman and I need to make sure she is safe and well-protected from those men while I search for them. So, I am asking you to help me recruit a bodyguard for my daughter." Hiram spoke with one of the CIA's trainer with urgency in his voice.
"Alright, I'll see who I have."
Kevin Clarke led Hiram Berry into his office and laid down twelve images of his recruits on the table. After observing their faces, Clarke eliminated seven from the table and was left with five possible candidates.
"I got Wolfe Coven, Mitch Sully, Todd Heller, Dewey Andreas and lastly Finn Hudson. I strongly believe that these five men are one of the most elite and capable men I've seen and I do think they are capable and trained to protect your daughter, Mr Berry."
"Can I see them in action?"
Hiram followed Clarke into the obstacle course outside headquarters and observed from a distance. Clarke proceeded down the stairs towards his chosen men and conducted many drills. Each drill increased in difficulty and one by one, he studied each of them. Clarke wanted to find a kid with power, strength and speed but also charisma and wit. He finally narrowed it down to two men: best buds Finn Hudson and Dewey Andreas. He remembered when the two first arrived. Clarke knew from the get-go that Hudson and Andreas had potential, they weren't only 'brawns' like the others but they also had brains…and looks too.
Clarke called Hiram from the stairs and presented Dewey and Finn. Hiram inspected carefully, he knew he gave the impression of a picky chooser but he was willing to have that reputation if it meant protecting his one and only daughter. He looked at Dewey: he was at least six feet with dark brown hair and a structured jawline body and face but his most prominent features were his two striking blue eyes. Finn on the other hand had a mysterious vibe to him. He had short brown hair, brown eyes but he had a more natural and calmer face. Like Dewey, Finn was at least six feet with a ripped body and sharp jawline but there was something about him that he couldn't put his finger on and he liked it.
"Congratulations, Mr Hudson. You have been chosen to protect the director's daughter." Clarke said and shook Finn's hand.
"It will be an honour sir." Finn nodded and marched away with Dewey to his room to pack for New York. He was excited but nervous at the same time. He stared at the picture of Rachel Berry for a while and studied her features. She was surprisingly beautiful with her wavy brown hair and eyes, she looked delicate but strong and Finn smiled.
After finding out Dewey would be his right hand man, the duo travelled to New York on a train and thought about what the mission would be like and how it will turn out. Finn had been on many tours to the middle east, been caught in the middle of a gunfire and served his country on many dangerous and life-threatening missions but something about protecting one Rachel Berry made him uneasy and nervous even. It was something about her that made him feel more alive then running through a cascade of bullets.
He was excited to get to New York. He was excited to meet this Rachel Berry.