A/N: I wrote this story before season 3 began. So it doesn't really follow with recent Nikita events at all.
I have a tendency of writing in script format so that's what you'll see.
Also, this is just a story that came to mind sometime after season 2. I don't really care what anyone thinks of it.
Gogol has killed Ari in my story by the way- and Amanda's not happy with that.
[Amanda rings a doorbell. Young woman opens it looking a bit shocked.]
Serena:
Amanda?!
Amanda:
I could use your help.
[Serena briefly looks around]
Serena:
Come in.
[As Amanda walks in Serena surveys the area. Once the door is shut and locked, she walks into the front room where Amanda is looking at some photos on a shelf]
Serena:
Anyone know you're here?
Amanda:
I've gone underground.
Serena:
Am I in danger?
Amanda:
As far as Division knows, Rowena Ivy is dead. They still have no idea that your real name is Serena Ryan. And even if they were to find out you're still alive. They won't find you. You don't match your former profile. They will be looking in the wrong direction.
[Serena wants to question more, but leaves it]
Serena:
What do you need help with?
Amanda:
Nikita left Division. And she's been trying to get back at everyone involved since.
Serena:
And why-how does this require my help?
[Amanda gives her a look of 'well listen.']
Amanda:
Let's just say she betrayed me. Deeply.
[Serena contemplates the meaning]
Amanda:
I need to find her more now than we ever did before.
Serena:
Why do you need me?
Amanda:
You are amazingly skilled in tracking down others who don't want to be found. Better than anyone else at Division. If it wasn't for keeping your secret, I would've come to you when Nikita first became a problem.[pause] now she's made it more personal. I wouldn't be here if I could find someone else.
Serena:
I would help you, but like you said, I don't match my former profile. I'm not Rowena anymore.
Amanda:
Don't forget. I can read you like a book Serena. I see it in your face. You want to help me. There's a part of you that misses the thrill that Rowena's life brought to you.
Serena:
Even so, I can't.
Amanda:
I can keep you safe, Serena. Protected. You don't have to worry.
Serena:
I know you can. And will. But if helping you requires leaving. Moving to another place. . .Then what, Amanda? I have a pretty good life here, how do I explain to Mara why we're just leaving suddenly? No warning?
Amanda:
You were always good at making up stories, Serena. It wouldn't be much different.
Serena:
I won't lie to her.
Amanda:
Really? What do you call keeping those three years of your life quiet? And who her father is?
Serena:
She already knows who her father was?
[Amanda's eyes widen]
Serena:
The mild version.
Amanda:
You don't have to lie to her, Serena. Just tell her the mild version. But why are we jumping ahead of ourselves. At the moment you are in no danger. Personally, I'm not sure it will ever reach that point.
Serena:
OK.
Amanda:
By the way what are you doing for work these days?
Serena:
I'm a teacher. Seventh grade history.
Amanda:
Shouldn't you be in school right now?
Serena:
Eighth grade exams.
Amanda:
I see. And when does Mara get home?
Serena:
Her bus'll be here a little after 3.
Amanda:
Let's get to work.
[pulls out a laptop]