Chuck vs. The Death of Daniel Shaw

Well, this is story will be the last for the Daniel Shaw arc and I promise he will never show up in any story ever again. I took a break from Chuck vs. The Bedtime Story in order to get this story started because I needed to get my creative juices flowing once again. It took me a while but I think I was able to get the introduction to Sarah finding out the truth of who she actually took out just fine. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this story because the end will be satisfying for those who really despise Shaw.

Again, if you enjoyed reading my stories and left a comment please leave a comment for this this one as well. Tell me what you think and I hope you enjoy the read.

I don't own Chuck but I do own the 3rd season on DVD and hope to own season 4. Season 5 is alive!

A Plan For Revenge

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Undisclosed C.I.A. Medical Facility
Undisclosed Location
September 16th, 2010 7:30 a.m.

A stream of hot water steadily comes out of the faucet down into the aluminum sink into the drain below until two hands cupped together reach in disturbing the flow as the steam rises. The steam from the hot water not only blankets the mirror in fog, but conceals the person's identity as well. The water fills up causing the overflow to spill over on either side of the two hands as they rise up to give some much needed relief.

Two hands return once again but instead of retrieving water they are placed on the side essentially gripping it. The person looks into the foggy mirror and then wipes away the build up of condensation revealing the reflection of Daniel Shaw. He bends down once again to splash his face with water and then returns looking back into the mirror once again as the water slides down his face dripping off from both his nose, as well as chin.

Get it together Shaw. He leans in staring deeply into the mirror narrowing his eyes at his own reflection. He shakes his head at finally knowing the truth of his wife's death. The image of his wife being gunned down by the person responsible in killing her…Agent Sarah Walker. The video continues to replay over and over in his mind that it becomes a haunting memory that will never go away.

He made a promise to his late wife that the person who murdered her would pay dearly. It took him 5 years to finally have the truth answered but he never imagined that murderer would be on his team. The same woman who confronted and threatened him in his apartment to back off her husband. A man who she truly loves with all her heart and if he got hurt or worse died because of him she would hold him personally responsible.

Now, he is holding her personally responsible for taking the life of someone he loved with all his heart. When he found himself confronted with a video of Evelyn's murder it was like being shot himself. There was his wife on screen just as he remembered her last looking absolutely beautiful. The sight of her was so powerful that it nearly made him fall to his knees upon seeing the image of her on video.

In that moment, he felt as if he could most reach out and touch her. He remembered thinking he would give anything possibly his own soul to have her with him back in his arms again. Yet, in an instant she was suddenly gunned down. The black-and-white footage he witnessed for the very first time couldn't hide the horrible scene of seeing her drop to the ground and dying alone on that Paris sidewalk.

The brief instance he was able to see her alive, she would be stolen again in a heartbeat. So many emotions were and are still running through him from disbelief to shock. However, the one main emotion he's consumed with is anger and he will not rest until he has fulfilled a promise he made to her as he stood in front of her grave on that cold rainy day at the Paris Cemetery.

His respect for Agent Walker as a fellow agent for the C.I.A was obliterated and the trust, if any, he was able to establish with her has most definitely been shattered into a million peices. As he thinks that, something kicked inside causing him to become awakened totally erasing any remnant of the man who he used to be. Instead, he would be replaced by a man with only one sole purpose that truly mattered to him…revenge.

True, he was always been an honorable man but nevertheless he would kill if was absolutely necessary. When it comes to the demise of Agent Sarah Walker it is considered very necessary, especially knowing he has the help of The Ring Director on his side. Yet, a part of him knows that it really isn't her fault because she was basically following the orders of their late boss Langston Graham.

In his mind, he wouldn't be able to exact his own morbid and devious attempt at revenge on the man who ordered her death. Fortunately for him though, his sense of sweet justice would not only be exacted on Agent Walker, but the CIA who he sees is being responsible for killing his wife Eve. For the vengeful man, he needs to send a message making sure it never happens again, to anyone.

As he continues to stare in the mirror, he truly considers himself an honorable man. He doesn't he's causing a tragedy but rather preventing one to happen ever again. Shaw doesn't know her personally and quite frankly wouldn't want to at this point. Eve Shaw has been the only woman he has ever loved and it's because of her that he'll make sure her death with be justified.

The one thing he knows he wants to do before taking her life is talk to her. He would want to ask her if she'd do the same thing if the situation were reversed and he was responsible for her husband's death. What if I killed her Chuck without knowing who he was? What if I killed her Chuck? She would certainly kill him without even thinking about it and it wouldn't matter to her if she was order to or not.

Shaw bends down to splash his face with hot water again. Turns off the faucet, and then grabs a towel to wipe his face. As he leans in staring into the mirror one more time, he knows revenge is best served ice cold and it's not going to be a swift one. You see, he truly wants to savor the mental, emotional, and not to mention the physical pain she's going to endure. It's all for you Eve he thinks to himself.

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Westside Medical Center - Dr. Woodcomb's Hospital Room
Echo Park, CA
September 16th, 2010 7:45 a.m.

"Congratulations Bartowski." gruffly stated Casey extending his hand to the proud new uncle as they step out of Ellie's room.

The grizzled veteran government agent would be the last person to see Clara DeAnna Woodcomb and unlike the other visitors he opted not to hold the newborn. Chuck, expected as much and fortunately the parents of his niece were very understanding. Instead, he congratulated his neighbors and then gave the proud new papa a cigar. His visit would be short because the nurse informed them that they needed their rest and he complied.

Chuck shakes his hand and then responds to his burly teammate. "Thanks Casey." he said as the two stand outside the hallway. "I appreciate you being here big guy. It means a lot." he added.

For the past 3 years, the NSA agent has been living as his neighbor carefully keeping tabs on him but now he's been keeping tabs on the Woodcombs. To Chuck, Colonel John Casey has been considered for quite some time part of the Bartowski family. As much as he may deny it, he knows the proud marine has a soft spot for his sister in a non romantic capacity of course.

Casey had been invited over several times by Ellie to their family dinners and he obliged knowing that in the beginning it was for the sake of being seen as a good neighbor. Granted, he could have declined the offers to join them and continue listening in on the conversations when he lived there, cleaning his guns, trimming his bonsai tree, or whatever else he does in his apartment but didn't.

In Chuck's mind, he became more and more comfortable around them to the point where he didn't see the couple as merely two individuals that closely associated with the asset. He would eventually see them as Ellie Bartowski and Devon Woodcomb who he would not only grow to care about, but be protective of them as well especially now that there is a new addition to the family.

"Save your lady feelings." the proud marine grumbled holding his right hand up. "One emotional woman is enough for one morning, I don't need another one crying on me in the hallway." he stated.

A grin appears on Chuck's face as he shakes his head in response. He stands in front of a man who he not only considers a fellow teammate, but trusted friend as well. "Listen, thanks for keeping an eye on her while Sarah and I were away on our honeymoon." he stated.

As Casey stands there, he can clearly tell how grateful Chuck is for being there for his sister during her last month of pregnancy even though she didn't know it. Truth be told, he'll never know how it meant to him to not only meet his new little neighbor, but would be getting the chance to see her grow up right before his eyes. Unfortunately, he didn't get that chance when it came to his own daughter Alex he thinks to himself.

The chance to get to hold her when she was born and every other missed opportunity that he wasn't able to personally experience as Alex Coburn. Unfortunately, he gave up a life that potentially would have given him absolute happiness in order to serve his country and become John Casey. The United States needed him and he accepted for the greater good of his country.

However, now that he's established a relationship with his now grown daughter they have been able to grow closer to each other. She shared with him pictures and videos of her childhood while he shared with her certain parts of his past. True, it was considered awkward for both of them in the beginning but that awkwardness would gradually change to the point where they became comfortable around on another thanks partly to his partner Sarah who encouraged him to take that step forward.

In any case, as much as he's busted Chuck's chops he has been loyal to his friends, family, and loves them with every fiber of his being. He's been loyal even to him when he's been an utter jackass on purpose. In his mind, he has infiltrated and integrated into his life whether he liked it or not. There have been times in the past where's he's badgered, joked around with him when he's been in no mood, and picked on him about being emotionally constipated.

A lesser men than him would fear for his life and in the past that would be considered absolutely gratifying knowing his reputation for being a cold school killer. However, it's not the case with Chuck as he's gotten so used to the verbal threats thrown at him that it has just become their shtick between the two of them. A shtick that he actually enjoys having with him but he wouldn't ever admit that to the kid.

It's because of him that he no longer considers the assignment in Burbank as just merely a job but rather a place to call home and set down roots. To him, it's something he would have never seen himself doing as he lived like a nomad going from one assignment to another but after meeting Chuck things have changed for the better. He has essentially given him the closest thing to a normal life and to be perfectly honest it's feels awesome.

"Even though you're not living there anymore doesn't mean that my priorities have changed." he answered giving a slight nod his way. "Always remember that Bartowski." the NSA agent added walking off.

"I will." responded Chuck nodding back and then turns around heading back into his sister's room.

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Westside Medical Center - Cafeteria
Echo Park, CA
September 16th, 2010 7:55 a.m.

The adrenaline rush of the past several hours gradually wore off causing fatigue to set in, which showed in both Chuck and Sarah's faces. The rescue mission involving Shaw combined with Ellie going into labor most definitely wore them out so much so they ended up sitting at a table in the Westside Medical Center cafeteria drinking coffee. As the new uncle sits side by side at a table with his wife, he peers down at his cup of coffee expressing a hint of smile that his wife clearly notices.

Mrs. Bartowski removes the chewed swizzle stick from between her teeth and then leans over gently bumping her husband with her right shoulder. "What are you thinking about?" she softly asked.

Chuck is momentarily silent but then he slightly turns his head giving her a sideways glance. "You holding Clara in your arms." he responded leaning over to his left to gently bump her back with his left shoulder.

When it came to holding his niece Clara for the very first time in his arms, it was considered a very special moment for him. However, when he gently handed over the newborn over to his wife and then stood back watching the interaction between the two of them he couldn't help but smile. Of course, his better half freaked out at first but once she held the precious bundle of joy in her arms it would be a sight to behold.

In his mind, Sarah would most definitely be considered a natural when it comes motherhood. Granted, she may not only doubt her abilities in becoming a mother, but be fearful as well because it's considered an absolute unknown to her. He knows she's used to facing the unknown in the realm of the spy world without any fear whatsoever on her part but when it comes to world of parenthood she has her reservations and not to mention fears as well.

"Yeah about that…" replied Sarah. "…you could have given me fair warning instead of suddenly handing Clara over to me." she added reaching up to take a sip of coffee. "What if I dropped her?"

As a professional spy, she has been trained to expect the unexpected. To be ready at a moments notice to deal with any type of situation while keeping your wits about you knowing that fear will only cause more problems. Unfortunately for her, she was never trained or even ready for that matter when a newborn baby was placed in her arms causing her entire body to tense up.

In her mind, it felt like she was handed a thermonuclear bomb and if she dared move in any direction Clara would detonate. For her, it was the first time she felt absolutely scared and helpless. She wanted nothing more than to have Chuck save her before something truly terrible happened. Yet, after a few minutes pass by the fear and helplessness subsided once she focused on the baby cradled in her arms.

When she did, the tense feeling that took hold of her body subsequently went away to the point where she felt relaxed. She felt an overwhelming sense of calm as she gently caressed Clara's cheek and then touched her tiny little fingers. Its those fingers that would suddenly wrap around her finger causing her heart to suddenly skip a beat because it was considered one of the most memorable things she's ever experienced that she will never forget.

"But you didn't." he responded back leaning over to kiss the side of her head. "Whether you know it or not you're going to be an awesome mom one day." added the successful business owner.

"And you're going to be an awesome father." retorted Sarah leaning her head forward touching her forehead with his. "All I'm saying is that I'm looking forward to holding a baby...our baby in my arms someday but when you handed Clara over to me…" she softly answered back raising both eyebrows. "…you freaked me out doing that."

"I'm sorry about that." he replied leaning back expressing an apologetic grin shaking his head a bit. Chuck knows he can be overly excited about certain things and sharing the experience of holding Clara is considered on of them he thinks to himself. He was in the moment and merely acted on a whim when he turned to see his wife standing right beside him while he was holding her. "I guess I just wanted you to experience what it would be like to hold a baby in your arms. Hey, it's never too early to get some pre-motherhood training in you know." nodded Chuck briefly shrugging his shoulders.

"I know babe." The blonde goddess intertwines her right hand with his left gently squeezing it. While sitting there, she know the one thing she certainly wants to have is kids with Chuck but in her mind now wouldn't be the right time. Thankfully, her husband is a very understanding man who is not pressuring her into making a life altering decision because he knows they have all the time in the world once things settle down for the two of them. "Listen…" she said reaching up with her right hand to caress her husband's right cheek. "…thank you for being so patient and once I'm ready I let you know. Ok?" added the veteran C.I.A. agent gazing deeply into his big brown eyes.

"Ok." replied Chuck with a smile. He leans forward pressing his lips against hers. The kiss lasts for a brief moment and then their lips part ways. The two continue to sit at the table drinking their coffee in silence and after a few more minutes go by he returns his attention to his wife sitting next to him. "Well Mrs. Bartowski, are you ready to head home and get some sleep?" he asked extending his left hand towards her as he stands up.

"Yeah, let's go. It's been a long day." she stated peering up at him as her husband takes her hand. Once she stands up, the two turn around and get ready to head out but as they do the sound of a cell phone vibrating causing the two of them to simultaneously reach into their pockets to retrieve it. "It's mine and it's a text message." said Sarah clicking on the message in order to read it.

"From who?" asked Chuck.

"Beckman…" Sarah replied. "…she wants us back at Castle ASAP." she adds looking her husband in the eyes.

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Castle
Santa Monica, CA
September 16th, 2010 8:30 a.m.

Team Chuck reconvene back at Castle after spending much of the morning at Westside Medical Center. All 4 looked absolutely fatigued and haggard but they are not going to show it in front of General Beckman. Each person has a cup of coffee in their hand in order to wake up. After a few minutes of waiting, she appears on Castle's main computer expressing a look of absolute concern on her face.

"What's going on General?" inquired Sarah standing in front of the conference table along side the rest of her teammates.

"We have an urgent situation and it concerns you Agent Walker." replied Beckman. "Our forensic team was able to recover a video from the wreckage of the Ring's bunker."

"What's wrong?" responded a concerned Chuck glancing at his wife then back to General Beckman.

"Instead of telling you all..." she retorted looking directly at Sarah. "...I'll show you"

In that instance, she presses a button pulling up a video for all 4 member of Team Chuck to view. They immediately see a woman on screen and a few seconds later a familiar scene that causes Sarah's eye's to widen causing her to not only step forward but drop the coffee she's drinking that she was holding in her right hand. A look of concern appears on not only her husband's face but her teammates faces as well.

"Walker?" grunted Casey.

"Sarah, you okay?" asked Travis.

"Honey?" he said stepping forward noticing the disbelief in her eyes.

Sarah doesn't even respond as her eyes are locked on the video footage on the screen in front of her. The blonde agent thought she would never relive that moment ever again but unfortunately she is for the second time. She sees herself whirling around gracefully with her gun already loaded and aimed with the silencer fit snugly at the edge of the barrel. It doesn't take long as she spared no hesitation to pull the trigger.

The moment she did, the woman's body fell in an instant hitting the ground with a sickening thud and thus her life ceased to exist. Sarah vividly recalls the moments after what happened how her right hand shook violently as she gripped it. The feeling of her lip quivering and how she felt the urge to throw up but restrained herself from doing so because it was her first kill.

Afterwards, she remembered whispering to herself trying to go over the mission plan in her head but it was all jumbled up causing her to not clearly remember what came after she accomplished her objective. What was it she thought to herself. Discard the body? Or leave it there? In that moment, tears began to form in her eyes but she wouldn't have time to shed them as fear and absolute panic set in.

She had reason to feel fear and panic as the sound sirens were heard in the distance causing her to immediately pull herself together. Once she did, she finally realized that she had to make a quit exit before Paris police arrive and captured her. When she turned around to run, she briefly glanced back behind her for just a mere moment seeing her first mission objective completed, which she thought would be for the last time.

"Why would The Ring have my red test?" Sarah breathed out shaking her head. "It was the worst day of my life." she added as tears began forming in her eyes turning to look her husband in the eyes.

"It was mine too." a voice said causing all 4 team members to turn quickly around. Once they do, they see Shaw standing there in front of the corridor that leads to his office.

"Why?" asked Chuck shaking his head. "Who is that woman?"

Shaw's attention never wavers as he's focused on the woman responsible for his wife's death. "My wife…" replied Shaw causing everyone's eyes to widen. "…Eve Shaw." he added stepping forward making his way towards his subordinates.

As he makes his way towards them Casey notices a gun in Shaw's right hand causing him to immediately act. "Shaw!" hollered Casey dropping his cup of coffee quickly retrieving his weapon from behind him. He aims it directly at their team leader causing Travis to do the same as well. "Don't move!" he emphatically stated as he and Travis slowly approach him. In that moment, Chuck stands in front of an absolute shocked Sarah placing himself between her and an armed Shaw.

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