Just me again with another Kate-centric fic. The rating is not for sexual content although it is mentioned. The graphic was made by my best friend Cyn (TeslaTwin/Goofynubbin). Have fun reading.

She was alone when she woke up again, her body aching. She didn't remember how she had gotten here, where she was or why. Her head was buzzing and she was completely disoriented for a while, blinking a couple of times before seeing clearly again. She heard the door open and looked up, screwing her eyes shut against the sudden light before instinctively crawling back until her back hit the wall behind her.

"I see you are awake. Good."

"Who are you? Why the hell am I here?" Kate asked, voice steadier than she actually felt like.

"I'm the one asking questions here. You answer them and you won't get hurt."

"Screw you. I'm not gonna tell you anything."

The man chuckled, stepping closer. He had thought as much; expected as much. This was going to be a lot of fun for him then. He kneeled down in front of her, his expression hardening as he grabbed her face roughly, leaving her wincing.

"You don't want to find out what happens once my patience ran out."

She stared up at him until he painfully released her face again.

"Now, answer my questions."

"What do you want.." She asked quietly, giving in for now.

"Your insight on the Sanctuary."

"You won't get it. I'm not gonna betray them."

"Then pay for it. You'll change your mind, eventually." He grinned, getting up again and leaving without another word, shutting the door close behind him loudly.

Kate relaxed a couple of minutes later, her shivering stopping slowly. There was something about that guy and the whole situation that scared the crap out of her. And the fact that she was alone didn't help. At least she thought she was alone; she really couldn't tell. She took a long glance around before trying to get up, failing the first attempts before shakily standing and walking around. Her head was still leaving her dizzy and she guessed she had at leats been knocked out, perhaps even drugged. She didn't remember.

From what she could see, there were no cameras in the room. She spotted a turned off light, wondering if it would be working if she tried. There was also a bed, or rather, just a mattress but that was about eerything. She found a tiny bathroom attached, including a toilet and a sink but both rooms had no windows. Great. She slumped down on the mattress, sighing heavily and trying to relax further and calm down. She hoped the pain would stop soon. That and she was getting hungry.

She must have fallen asleep or onconscious because when she opened her eyes the next time, she wasn't alone anymore. Kate jumped in surprise, nearly hitting her head in the process.

"Are we feeling more cooperative now?"

"No. Not going to change my mind about it. You're not getting anything from me."

He sighed, shaking his head. Too bad.

"I hate what you're forcing me to do, dear. It'll be a shame to damage that pretty face of yours..."

Helen was starting to run up walls. Henry was in the infirmary and Kate was missing. They lacked any lead where she might be and Henry couldn't remember much. Will was currently trying to get a hold on any video-footage that might help locate the young woman. Helen went back to Henry, hoping he might recall anything.

"Henry? Are you feeling better?"

"Yeah... Sorry, Doc. I should have-"

"It's not your fault, Henry. We'll find her. Is there anything you can tell me about them?"

"Not more than what I already said. Couple of guys, male, clever and pretty strong. And they're fast. We couldn't even react." He sighed, frustrated. He was blaming himself.

"Alright... Will is working on getting more leads. Try to rest some more, okay?"

Henry nodded sadly, tilting his head to the side. Helen patted his shoulder, smiling sadly before leaving to go to Will. She had to do something. Once Will would find anything, she'd be the first out on the streets, looking for Kate.

"Magnus, hey. Did Henry remember anything else?" Will asked when he heard her heels clicking right behind him.

"Not much, no. You? Anything?"

"I might have. I found the last spot they were at and there was this... Look at that." Will replied, pointning at the screen before letting it play for a long couple of seconds.

Helen watched carefully and wordlessly what had happened. Henry hadn't been kidding. They were extremely fast and organized. Once quick hit and Henry was out, Kate hitting the street a second later. The faces of the men were impossible to see; they were very careful. They knew exactly whar they were doing. When they left Henry laying there and only taking Kate with them, it was sure to Helen that the young woman had been the target. The only question was why her? She wondered if perhaps they were old contacts of Kate's but there was no telling unless she got to ask anyone inolved. Helen took a deep breath in, briefly closing her eyes.

"Keep me updated, Will. I'll be going now."

"What, where?"

"Out. You got this here. I'm going to try my luck on the streets."

"Alright."

"Next check in is in an hour. Let me know if you find anything right away."

Helen left when Will nodded, getting ready and grabbing her things and a good half hour later, she left the Sanctuary, on her way to the street where Henry and Kate had been attacked. She arrived there a while later, taking a long and throughout look around, keeping her eyes open for possible witnesses. It had been a couple of hours already since they had been attacked but perhaps she'd get lucky. One never knew.

She checked in with Will as she had promised but none of them had found out anything new. There simply was no lead whatsoeer on Kate and it was frustrating. Those guys were really good, she had to admit as much; sadly. She gave up for the day another few hours later, night long having settled upon the city. She wouldn't get anywhere anymore now. Damn.