Hi everyone, this is my first Fanfiction ever, and I just came up with this idea and went with it, it took me a few hours to write this up and I really wanted to see what you guys thought of it. I don't see my writing as wonderful as I have read some great stories on here that leave me feeling inferior… :P but anways I hope you guys review and like it, I'm not sure how I want to progress the story or how I want to integrate the story with the episodes if I want to do that. There are going to be spoilers and I hope you guys like it, tell me if I should update it or not! I am going to be pretty busy soon as well if you do want updates. I'm starting school pretty soon and am joining the military. Doesn't give me much time for myself sadly. Well enough rambling and again I'll say hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I don't own flashpoint, or there would be more seasons…
Ashlynn Pierce had a small grin playing on her face as she walked towards the front doors of the Police Strategic Response Unit's headquarters. She watched as her teammates Lewis or "Lou" for short and Julianna or "Jules" rappelled down the building, Lou being bested by the agile woman. Ashlynn joined Eddie, Wordy and Rolie as they walked towards the two. Ed nodded towards Ashlynn which she returned, she hadn't caught the conversation he was having with the other two men standing beside him, when he turned his attention to Jules "It's all sass and no class." He said to her a smile growing on his face.
Jules looked back and smiled "Well that's a good match for you"; she made her voice a bit manlier "All brawn and no brain." They all laughed lightly as they passed between the two and Greg came out with a cup of coffee in his hand. Ashlynn smiled to her boss and patted him on the back as she passes him. She waits with Ed who in turn is waiting for Greg. When Greg walked back in they headed down the hallway.
"Who won?" Greg asks looking at the two. Ashlynn can't help but laugh.
"You're kidding right?" She asks sarcastically.
"Who do you think?" Ed adds in.
Ashlynn tunes out the rest of the conversation Ed and Greg have with each other as she catches a look at Michelangelo or "Spike" whose working with his favorite mechanical girlfriend, Team One's bomb robot "Babycakes". Her grin grows a bit as they get closer to Spike. Something about him that ever since she joined the team she can't help but smile around him, his always happy radiant mood that gave life to the team, she always enjoyed being around him.
"Frickin' shag carpet" Spike's voice brings Ashlynn from her thoughts as she pauses with Greg and Ed, "been picking it out of her treads all morning".He finishes as he makes room for the three to get by.
"Price of love Spike" Ed said jokingly.
"Yeah, and she didn't even make me breakfast" Spike replied and then looked at Ashlynn. "Hey Ash, you coming with me, Lou, and Jules tonight after the retirement party?" He asked her.
"Yeah I should make it, see you at ten?" She asks she has a smile on her face as she looks at him and she can feel her face getting red hot.
He nods to her "Yeah see you there." He returns the smile, a dimple revealing smile that makes Ashlynn melt as she turns around to catch up to Ed and Greg. She's lost in thought as she heads her separate way from Ed and Greg to get ready for their brief in a few minutes. She makes it into the girls' locker room and plops down on the bench. All these years working with Spike and she still can't get over the fact she still acts like a teenage girl around him sometimes. She changes quickly and stands in front of the mirror; she puts her long blonde hair up in a pony tail and looks herself in the eye. "Control yourself Pierce" She mutters as she puts the palm of her hands on the counter and sighs lightly. She hears the door opens and quickly recollects herself. Jules makes her way to her locker to grab a few folders and looks to Ashlynn. "You okay?" She asks giving her a quizzical look.
Ashlynn smiles and looks over to Jules, she nods slightly "Yeah, I'm good." She pauses "So are you going to make it tonight?" She asked
Jules nods and moves to be standing next to Ashlynn they're both the same height so they're looking into each other's eyes. Jules' brown while Ashlynns' a sky blue. "You gonna tell me what's on your mind or am I going to have to pry?" Jules said nudging her friend in the arm
Ashlynn rolls her eyes, "Well you can't pry because we have a briefing". She smiles and starts walking backwards with her hands up in mock defeat as she slowly turns around and heads out of the locker room with Jules close behind.
The day went by as usual till the team got a hot call at First York Plaza, Ed had to take the fatal shot to kill a Croatian who killed one and took another woman hostage. The shot was close and a TPI was almost fatally killed. The team returned back to the barn to debrief with Dr. Luria and give their statements to SIU. The day passed pretty quickly after the incident in the plaza and Ash was glad as she just wanted to hang out with the Team at the retirement party and then her closer group of friends, the young ones of Team one.
Every year since Ashlynn and Spike joined the team they would head out to Grenadier Pond and have a few drinks and laugh. It became tradition, Lou and Spike became best friends pretty quickly and Ashlynn easily bonded with Jules being the only other girl in the SRU. After the first year it was pretty obvious to Ashlynn that this wasn't just a SWAT team with ultimate negotiating skills. But a family and they respected and protected each other through each tough call. And these nights out with just the few she connected to the most was definitely one of the better nights of the year. One of the nights she forgets everything and is just living in the moment. She forgets her rough child hood and days in the military, ones she will always bear the burden of. She forgets some of the horrifying things she's seen on the job. Nothing that can break her but things that shake her and remain with her for a long time.
At the retirement party they met the new guy, the guy they pulled their weapons on after the incident this morning because he was reaching in his coat for a picture, former JTF-2 Operator Sam Braddock. After the retirement party everyone said their goodbyes and headed out. Ashlynn headed to her apartment and set her bag down with her used SRU uniform and some gym clothes. She walked into the bedroom turned on the lights and looked at the clock, 8:45 pm. "I've got some time". She thought as she headed into her bathroom to take a quick shower. She cleaned up, put on a green blouse and some blue jeans and headed out the door. She made it to the pond at around 9:50 and looked around the parking lot. She saw Spike's car and started heading towards the water. She saw Spike and Lou drinking a beer each when they noticed her. "Hey! Pierce!" Spike said holding his bottle in the air. She couldn't help but laugh at his antics.
"Hey guys." She said shyly as she waved and made her way closer to them. "Where's Jules?" She asked looking around noticing her brunette friend wasn't there.
"Said she'd be here in a few minutes" Lou answered her as he handed her a beer from the six pack lying on the ground next to his feet. She took it and opened it taking a small sip. All three of them were quiet; it was like this usually when they first got to the pond, taking in the scenery of the serene pond at night time.
"Man that looks beautiful." Spike muttered as he looked at the water and sat down, his knees up, with his body hunched over them, he was smiling to himself as he took a gulp from his bottle.
Lou and Ashlynn sat down on either side of him and took in the sight as well, the nice sounds of the crickets around them, so quiet yet so loud with the sounds of nature. Then out of nowhere "You guys look comfortable!" Jules exclaimed as she walked up behind them.
"Hey Jules is here!" Spike said loudly a little embarrassed as he looked around "Sorry." He said louder apologizing to anyone around them. Everyone just laughed at Spike and Jules came up and hugged him from behind. "Took you long enough."
"I got tempted by my dry wall." Jules told him.
Lou scoffed "Again?"
"What? I just want it done."
"You know we would help you if you would let us." Ashlynn added in.
"I don't need help, plus its fun for me." Jules said as she grabbed a beer and sat down next to Ashlynn.
"Renovating is fun?" Spike asked humorously.
"Yea! Anyways, let's forget that I was late and have some fun, plus its a beautiful tonight" She said as she smiled out at the lake.
"Yeah, yeah you're right." Spike nodded to her, "So, how's everyone doing tonight." Spike said only slightly slurring his words.
Ashlynn couldn't help but laugh at Spike, he looks so calm, in blue jeans and a white button up shirt with a beer in his hand. He looked like he hadn't had a care in the world for a long time. That's what Ashlynn liked about these nights, so carefree and enjoyable. Everyone replied with the same good, doing fines. Ashlynn sighed and looked at Jules, "How's Ed?" she asked. Ashlynn noticed how Ed went to the bathroom in the middle of the retirement party looking a bit sick.
Jules shrugged "He seems okay, I mean we all cope with these things differently."
Ashlynn nodded and understood completely. It was true everyone seemed to handle the job differently but together normally. They'd go to the Goose after a long day and have a few beers, Sarge always said it was good for the team to go out and be together but always said let yourself feel what you feel and not turn to alcohol. Everyone on the team new Greg used to be and alcoholic, that's why he only drinks diet coke when they go to the Goose or have a small party in HQ.
After a few hours or so of friendly banter Lou and Spike headed home, saying their goodbyes to the two girls still sitting down. Ashlynn couldn't help herself stare at Spike as he was leaving with this small grin on her face. Jules looked at her and took advantage of this moment and gave a devilish grin to her friend. Ashlynn looked at her confused "What?" She asked laughing a bit at the look on her face.
"So, you going to tell me what was bothering you this morning or am I going to have to guess." Jules stated
"Oh my god Jules, you're so nosey!" Ashlynn said sarcastically as she smiled.
"Just tell me and let's get it over with."
"It's nothing!"
"It has something to do with Spike doesn't it." She said poking at her friends shoulder playfully.
Ashlynn's face got so red but it was hard to tell at this time of night, she simply looked away for a second. "And if it does?" She asked as she turned back to look at Jules.
Jules couldn't help but have a full blown smile now. "Look Ashlynn, we all get the rules, Priority of life and all that. But really, you look so happy when you're around Spike its ridiculous." Jules paused and tried to gauge Ashlynn's reaction. "I'm just saying, try. If it works out good for you just don't tell boss or Ed, if it doesn't just move on."
Ashlynn sighed and turned her head forward looking out at the lake. "But what if I do something wrong, we get caught, one of gets transferred or even fired. Even worse, what if he just says no, how awkward will that be at work. Having to sit with him in the truck, or cover Greg during negotiation basically hugging spike. I mean, it would make the whole situation awkward." She replied letting out a long sigh.
Jules understood her completely, working with someone who turned you down had to be really awkward but she also understood about taking the chance to do something. "Ash, just tell him how you feel, that's all I'm going to say to you. You'll never know unless you try." Jules stood up and helped Ashlynn stand up and they walked to the parking lot.
Ashlynn was thinking, how to say it, when and where. "Thanks Jules." She hugged her friend.
"Always, I'll always be here for you." Jules said, smiling as she let go and headed towards her car. Ashlynn sighed as she got into hers and just leaned back in her chair and just stared at the interior of her car. Wondering about what Jules said, she agreed but she doesn't just want to go into it right away, she'd have to give it a bit of time to settle in and just wonder how she wants things to go.
Spike is lying in his bed staring at his ceiling, he looks at the clock and it read 3:32 am. "Work in two hours… great" He thought as he sighed and tried to force himself to sleep. He was thinking about Ashlynn the way she looked at him today at the pond, something he hasn't noticed before. The want and lust in her eyes. He sighed and pushed the thoughts from his head once again and rolled onto his side. He closed his eyes and did what he could to fall asleep.
