CHUCK AU where Bryce successfully downloads Intersect 2.0 and Chuck is now Intersect-less. Sarah leaves with Bryce

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October 13, 2008, 11:30 PM. Location: Castle

Chuck still couldn't get the taste of disgust out of his mouth from seeing his old "friend", Bryce Larkin, all up close and personal with his Sarah. Just thinking about that traitorous asshole made him cringe, much less having to actually see the blue-eyed, brown hair, super spy standing in front of him.

Three hours earlier

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome! As you all know, today is yours truly's birthday..." Chuck had completely zoned out from Von Hayes' self-appraisal after sighting Bryce and Sarah - or in this case Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, totally enamored with one another.

"How could she look at him like that?" Chuck thought, "After all he's done to me". He just stared, wishing it was him feeding Sarah that strawberry and Bryce having to wait around for the snotty host and his guests.

"Hey! Bartowski! Von Hayes is at table 8, grab a bottle of wine and see if you can flash on anything." Casey commanded, as he watched from the car. The team continued on with the mission and it went off without a hitch. Other than getting fired on the spot and shot at, Chuck and the rest of the team successfully completed the mission, acquired the chip, and headed back to Castle for a debriefing.

11:31 PM

"Good work agents, and Mr. Bartowski. And before I leave, I have some news you would be happy to hear, Mr. Bartowski." Sarah furrowed her brows. General Beckman continued, "the team the NSA and CIA had put together on the Intersect project has successfully completed the Intersect 2.0 and in doing so, has also come up with a method to taking the Intersect out of your head without any permanent damage or side effects."

Chuck smiled from ear to ear with that ever-glowing Bartowski grin of his. "That's great! But how exactly are they going to accomplish that?"

"Quite simply, actually. Tomorrow, report back to Castle at 2200 hours and I will debrief you all more about the situation. That is all." With that General Beckman disappeared and went black along with the screen.

Sarah slowly turned and faced Chuck, "This is great Chuck." She said with a stoic expression. Sarah knew that this moment would inevitably come. The moment where she would have to say goodbye to Chuck and never see his face or hear his voice again. "You'll finally be free from the government's grasp and live the normal life you've always wanted."

Chuck gave out a small smile, "you're right", he chuckled, then realized, "but wait..." Sarah knew, "w-w-wait no, there must be a way I can still see you guys?" Sarah, Casey and Bryce just stood there. "Right guys? There has to be a way."

Casey finally broke the silence "Humph, don't worry Moron" He handed Chuck a card with his personal number on it. "Dial this number if you ever catch yourself getting your toes cut off, and ONLY if you find yourself in that situation." He winked at Chuck then continued on out to the Orange Orange.

"Look on the bright side, Chuck, you won't have to lie to your sister anymore, or worry about whether who's gonna shoot you today. You'll finally get a shot at that normal life you've always wanted."

"She's right Bud, and I apologize, it was because of me you got yourself into this mess in the first place." Bryce added. Chuck rolled his eyes and focused them back onto Sarah's. Brown meeting blue, the two both thought about a life without one another, only Sarah had already expected this and was prepared. But nothing could prepare the Spy enough for a life without Chuck. Over the past months, she's developed feelings for her asset. And for that reason, she knew she had to leave, as the life of a spy would never permit to falling in love with someone, much less her asset.

"Chuck, it's getting late. You should go home, get some rest, and think about all the positives getting the Intersect removed will do to your life." Sarah gave a forced smile, knowing Chuck will do just the opposite.

October 14, 2008, 9:30 AM. Location: Casa Bartowski/Woodcomb

*beep beep beep beep be-e. Chuck slammed his hand over his alarm, *BANG, all while face down in his pillow. Today was his day off, but his mind was hectic. He could barely get any sleep. The thought of Sarah leaving forever worked his mind all night. And not just Sarah, but Casey as well. Although the two didn't get along at first, Casey still saved Chuck's life more times than he could remember.

Ellie knocked the door open, "CHUCK?!" "Is everything alright? I heard a loud noise" Ellie obviously looked worried.

"yeah, sorry to worry you, El, everything's fine" in a muffled voice. Finally lifting his head, "sorry, just couldn't get any sleep last night" he said along with a sigh.

"aww, Chuck, are you sure? You know I'm always here for you, right?" Chuck knew. His sister was always his support system. And he was grateful, but this information wasn't the kind one would go sharing around.

He nodded his head and gave Ellie a warm smile, "yeah, positive."

"Alright, well, my shift starts in 30 minutes so I'll see you later tonight?" She waited for his approval... "love you, Chuck"

"Love you too, Sis", he said, nodding once again.

10:00 PM. Location: Castle

As instructed, Chuck along with Casey, Bryce and Sarah reported to Castle at exactly 2200 hours. The moniter suddenly turned on. "Agents, Mr. Bartowski. As I said yesterday, I will now inform you all on the Intersect situation. There should be two boxes laid out in front of you. They are labeled 'One' and 'Two', Agent Larkin, you will open the box labeled 'Two' and the other is for Mr. Bartowski."

"genius" Chuck whispered under his breath. Casey chuckled... or growled. "Agent Larkin, your box contains glasses which will give you access and make you into the Intersect 2.0. You will simply put them on and process the images. As for you, Mr. Bartowski, you will also wear the glasses, but un-process the images. The images will disappear and so will the Intersect from your head. Any questions?" No one said a thing.

Chuck gave one last look at Sarah, the two locked eyes, but Sarah soon shifted her gaze. "Before I put these on, I just want to thank you all of you for what you've done for me. Thank you, General Beckman, for not killing me off or storing me in some kind of ominous bunker.

"Humph" Casey smirked.

Thank you, Casey, for protecting me even after I left the car and for always looking out for me. I even wanna thank you, Bryce, for giving me this opportunity in the first place, without you, I wouldn't have met these amazing heroes who saves American lives daily, and going unnoticed for their actions. And lastly, I want to Thank you, Sarah Walker, for everything. For bringing joy to my life again after Jill made me feel completely and utterly pathetic, for showing me that my life could get better, and for making me realize that I'm made for so much more than just the basic normal life I've been living for the past 5 years."

Sarah's eyes were beginning to moisten, but she quickly pulled herself together. She couldn't show any signs of weakness, especially after the night before, where all she could do was cry and think about Chuck.

10:19 PM Location: Castle

"Any pain, Chuck?"

"Nope, I feel fine. Thanks, Sarah" Chuck grinned at her one last time - the grin that always melted Sarah's heart. She handed Chuck a card, similar to the one Casey had given him the previous night. Chuck reached out to grab it and was pulled in by Sarah for one last hug. One last time to be embraced and held by Chuck. Sarah savored this moment as she knew she'd never get this chance again.

11:20 PM. Location: Some street in Burbank

An hour had passed since Chuck said his goodbyes. He still couldn't shake the feeling that Sarah left with Bryce to continue her badass spy life with some badass sort of good looking spy. He had been walking around trying to clear his head when he heard his phone go off. It was Ellie.

"Hey, Chuck, where are you? It's getting pretty late now."

"Sorry, El. I must've lost track of time, I went out for a walk. Had to get some stuff off my mind. Don't worry I'll be home in about 20 minutes, tops."

"Alright. Be careful, I'll see you then. Love you, Chuck"

"Love you too, El" he hung up, and heard a click. A familiar sound, but not from him. Chuck looked up.

"Give me your wallet!" A person with a gun demanded. "Give it to me now and no one has to get hurt!" Chuck reached to his back pocket, phone still in hand. "Hey!" The robber shouted.

"h-h-hey, i-i-I'm just reaching for my wallet, please, no need to shoot" in the process of reaching for his wallet, Chuck pressed his finger against his iPhone, praying it'd call someone. He clicked on Sarah's name.

11:27 PM. Location: LAX

Sarah was already situated and her flight was about to take off, with Bryce sitting next to her. Her phone had gone off and saw that it was Chuck's name and face on her screen. "If at this time, all passengers could please turn off any electronic devices or turn on airplane mode". Thinking it was just another call to convince her to stay, she ignored the call and was put it to airplane mode.

11:27 PM. Location: Some street in Burbank

Sarah's phone went to voicemail, "at the tone please record your message, when you have finis-"

"I'm not gonna ask again! Give me your wallet!"

"Beeeep"

"Okay! Okay! Please don't sho-"

"Too late."

*BANG BANG