AN: Hey guys, this is my second CHERUB story, I'm using it as a side project for my other story Junior's Return. Anyway this is mainly about Danny, a new character who's had a really traumatic childhood who James befriends. Tell me what you think

-Laser Slayer

Chapter 1: Get up Here

James Adams hauled himself out of bed. It was nearly 12 o'clock but he'd been up all night. It would be lunch pretty soon so he figured he would have a shower and head to lunch. But before he could do so his phone rang. James, still groggy reluctantly answered it.

"Hello."

"James, its Mac. You better get up here now!" The call on the other line went dead.

'I guess I can forget about lunch and a shower.' James thought as he hopped into his closet for some new clothes.

Although James was sure he hadn't done anything wrong recently, there was every chance Mac would bring up something that had happened months ago. If you wanted to impress Mac, every CHERUB would wear a clean CHERUB t-shirt, combat boots and trousers. James hurried up to Mac's office on the top floor and knocked.

"Come in."

James entered, wearing his navy t-shirt, combat boots and pants.

"You wanted to see me?"

"Come in." Mac gestured James to one of the chairs in front of his desk. James sat down as Mac began to speak.

"Are you hungry James?"

James nodded. Mac took out a ham, cheese and vegetable sandwich and handed it to James. As James began to eat, Mac started to explain.

"I suppose you're wondering why I've called you up here. You must have thought you were in big trouble."

James swallowed a bite of the sandwich. "It may have crossed my mind."

"Well, the good news is, you're not. But I do need your help with something. How old are you James?"

"Thirteen."

Mac nodded. "Do you know Danny Watkins?"

James racked his brain for a Danny Watkins. He remembered Kyle and Bruce talk about a grey shirt named Danny and he might have seen him at the dojo once. James had only seen him briefly but from what he could remember if this guy even was Danny, he was an average height and dark brown .

"I've heard of him." James finally said. "But I don't really know him personally."

"He's a rather silent boy." Mac said. "Doesn't seem to reach out to anyone. He passed basic training two summers ago but he's hardly gone on any missions. Only one actually."

"Has he said why?" James asked. He, himself had never turned down a mission.

Mac shook his head. "I understand he's gone through, what some of us would call a traumatic childhood, but all our other CHERUB's who've been through hardships have eventually come around. He's- he's something else."

"So what do you need me for?" James asked finishing the sandwich.

"We're not completely sure, but there's a new mission that only Danny's skills could truly pull off. But he probably would turn it down. If you could possibly befriend him he might reconsider and become a more active part of CHERUB."

"I wish I could help." James said. "But I need to know about this guy before that and like you said. He doesn't talk much."

"Fair enough." Mac said. He bit his lip and made his way over to a nearby filing cabinet and took out a file. "I really shouldn't be showing you the personal profile of another CHERUB. But I suppose it might work better." Mac handed James the file. It was many things ranging from pictures and report cards but on top was Danny's profile. James began to look through it.

BACKGROUND

NAME: Daniel Watkins

BORN: 1991, Rome Italy

BIRTH NAME: Daniel Lombardo

APPEARANCE: Average height, green eyes, brown eyes

FAMILY: Parents- Javier Lombardo and Maria Lombardo; died in a boating accident. Siblings- Angelo, Rocco, Giovanni, Carmella; all died in a boating accident with their parents

FAMILY BACKGROUND: When Danny was eight, his parents and siblings were all killed in a boating accident while he was at school. Until the age of twelve he was raised by his grandfather, who died of a heart attack. He suffered great trauma from these incidents.

JOINED CHERUB: 2004

CURRENT SHIRT RANK: Grey

PROFILE:

PHYSICAL: Danny is not particularly big but is good in individual sports, technical skills and running. He is also in good health.

COMBAT: Very talented in karate and judo, also possibly studied taekwondo

ACADEMIC: Danny excels in almost all areas of studies except any group work or social skills. He is always silent in class, which is liked by many teachers.

LIKES: Being alone, rock music, comic books, tennis, eating junk food, darts, golf, Start Wars

DISLIKES: People who don't mind their own business, group work, team sports, The Godfather movies

James put down the file and shuffled through some pictures of Danny in basic training. "I'll help you." he told Mac. "I just feel so damn sorry for this guy."

Mac smiled. "Let's get to work then."

AN: Thanks for reading please review