A Leopard Cannot Change Her Spots.
Author: dela26
Rating: PG-13 for language, sexual content, and the dark, psychotic mind that is Elle Bishop
Summary: Or, The Lost Bishop Files… Elle-centric. Prequel to Electric Firefly and Just Another Day on the Job, though you don't necessarily need to read them to enjoy this particular fic (though I hope you do read them!).
Author's Note: This storyline has been stuck in my head all freaking summer long. I tried to get this up in time for the Heroes Big Boom Challenge, but am only half way done and real life got in the way. Experimental piece of mine, trying out different writing styles and this is the perfect opportunity to play around. Un-betaed. Reviews=love.
Two figures stand overlooking the city landscape on the roof balcony of the old Deveaux penthouse.
After an unconformable length of silence, the smaller man sighs loudly and pulls out a large manila envelop from his brief case.
"This is what you requested, sir." He shifts his weight nervously, "Most of the information is lost."
His companion raises an eyebrow.
"It was like searching for a ghost, they nearly wiped out all evidence of her existence. But we were able to gather material from various sources…videos, assignment notes, e-mails, from that tech guy. And then the rest are, well, ah, memories."
The other man keeps his eyes fixated on the New York skyline. "Memories?"
"Yeah, gathered by precogs, telepaths, dream walkers, clairvoyance. Memories not only of hers but others who interacted with her. It's unclear what is the truth and what is…fabricated. And even more confusing with the disjointed timeline, point of views, alternative realities, and….the psychosis, all makes it hard to interpret."
"I'll take whatever I can get. I need to know, need to understand."
"Why now?"
"I have my reasons…."
The sun begins to set, a strange dance of yellow, orange, and red fill the sky.
"You know, this isn't going to change anything." The smaller man hands over the package and disappears into the night.
The man stares at the package, holding it gently, almost reverently.
In large black letters, the file is labeled:
THE LOST BISHOP FILES.
Author's note: Um, yeah. A little teaser. Shall I continue posting? ;) Reviews=LOVE!