A/N: This is completely unrelated to my current AU stories. It has been rolling around in my head since I've been reading the works of tmtcltb and Scousedancer. It's just a short fic for now but I could be convinced to take it further...

It takes place in 2x13 when they are spreading the contagious cure in St Louis. So enjoy and know that I own nothing but the OC's personality. ;-D

Chapter 1

Senior Chief Wolf Taylor smiled as he hugged the 80 year old woman before him. He tried to ignore the fact that she was grabbing his ass and reminded himself that they were spreading a cure. That and the old woman was short so it was probably just a mistake she grabbed his ass as he was a tall guy.

"Thank you for your service." The old woman told him with a soft smile.

"It's my pleasure Ma'am." He told her with a warm smile. He watched her walk away and took a breather from all the hugging and sharing water to look around him. Today was a day they could all be proud of.

They had a cure that could easily be distributed, the Americans were on their side again and the crew was finally being acknowledged for their hard work and sac. It felt amazing, so much so he wished Ravit had survived. She would have loved today, it would have made her believe in good side of humanity again.

All around him people were smiling and embracing. The crew were all around enjoying sun and smiles. He looked to Miller and smiled as the man was getting all the good action. Here he was getting groped by the geriatrics while he scored himself the younger crowd. So far Miller had been kissed by at least two very good looking women and probably hugged more girls in the past 3 hours than he had his whole life.

But right now, Miller was holding the hand of a woman with long and loose brown almost black hair that wore boyfriend jeans with what looked to be a lightweight mocha brown jumper and tan scarf. Wolf couldn't see her face but he could tell she was another beauty just by the blush gracing Miller's face and the goofy smile he was wearing.

He had to admit that Miller was putting him to shame as he was definitely getting all the beautiful women. It didn't seem fair but Wolf knew later on in his dress uniform would balance the scales especially given by then the geriatrics would be in bed.

He chuckled to himself for being a little jealous of the man when the woman turned her head to look at him. He froze and the humour he felt fled him as shock and fear that he was possibly dream smacked into him like a bus.

It couldn't be her? he thought as he drank in the sight of her. Her dark brown almost black hair was longer than he remembered. But there was no mistaking it was her. Those same hazel eyes and smile. The woman Miller was flirting with was his little sister Larrin.

"Larrin?" He asked, he knew she couldn't hear him but she saw him and had let go of Miller's hand and pushed through the crowds towards him.

"Wolf? Oh my god!" Larrin said as Wolf pulled her into a tight hug. Tears ran down her face as she couldn't believe he was alive let alone here with her. He pulled back from her and grasped her face with his hands looking her over.

Her clothes look ragged and dirty but otherwise she looked healthy. He had to bite his tongue about her choice of footwear as he remembered her commenting about never being seen alive in birkenstock sandals. But here she was alive and well. He'd make fun of her later.

"You're alive" He said, relief washed over him but then it dawned on him that she was supposed to be in Australia. "What the hell are you doing here?!" He asked her incredulously. He was a little disgusted at checking his own sister out by accident just a few moment's ago was over-rided by the relief and joy at seeing her alive.

"I heard there was a cure." She said as she punched him in the chest playfully. She was trying to get a grip of herself as it was so good to see him. She pushed out his hold and wiped her eyes with her hand.

"No, I mean here in St Louis. You're supposed to be back home in Australia." He told her, drinking in the sight of her as he thought he would never see any of his family ever again.

"I took a left at albuquerque?" She offered jokingly with an awkward smile. She ran a hand through her hair shaking it out. It was something she did whenever she was trying to cover her ass for doing something wrong.

"No, when I left Australia you were neck deep in work finishing your PhD." He corrected as he was trying to connect the dots in head.

"Mmmm yeah about that" she drawled awkwardly she pulled on the strap of her cross body saddle bag. "I got kicked out of my program about 2 days after you left for your training exercises. I got a stimulus package from the government and my taxes came back. So I figured, I got nothing on so I jumped on a plane to come and surprise you. Then the pandemic happened and I – well you know stuff happened and I heard there was a contagious cure. So here I am." Larrin explained with a shrug.

"Surprise?" she added in a light and careful manner as she waited for him to blow a gasket. He was the one who pushed her to get an education, sure she had a scholarship but he had helped support her with sending money home and with his letters of encouragement.

She knew the world had literally ended but she hated the shame she felt at what happened in Australia and her cowardice for running away. For some reason she wanted Wolf to know she hadn't dipped into her savings or the money he had sent home. But seeing him after all the months of surviving by herself was amazing and a relief.

"I don't care about the money and to be honest I'm not sure where to start. But I have to know have you been able to get through to home?" He asked her. She shook her head looking as pained as he felt.

"No, and none of the Australian Embassies I've been to are open or staffed with living people let alone Australians. Actually you're the only Australian I've encountered in the past 6 months." Larrin told him. Wolf nodded in sorrow as they were left in the dark about the fate of their family.

"It's good to see you." Wolf said trying to make good of the bad in their situation. He felt movement to his left and saw Miller standing there. He had obviously followed Larrin over but kept a safe distance from them. He obviously was misreading the situation as Wolf could see Miller looked a little put out. "Miller, this is my little sister Larrin." Wolf said making the introductions, he hated having to introduce her but he liked Miller.

"We've met. He cured or vaccinated me." Larrin said with a smile, her eyes twinkling with amusement as she looked to Miller who looked stunned at the turn of events. He obviously thought that Larrin was not his sister. Wolf frowned as he remembered Miller took well over the designated time Dr Scott recommended to spread the cure to individuals.

"He's your brother?" Miller stuttered in surprise, his eyes wide and he was finally seeing the family resemblance between them.

"Yeah. My big annoying brother." Larrin answered. Wolf looked between the two distinctly not liking what he was seeing as he could see the two were clearly interested in one another as they were just a little too friendly. It was like watching two puppies meet but instead of sniffing each other out they were smiling goofily at one another and blushing. It was just embarrassing but no way was he helping them out.

"Wow, I've heard very little about you but all of it good." Miller said to her, his face lighting up as Wolf knew the man realised was not poaching in Wolf's territory.

"Well, I'm sure we can change that. I mean you did offer to get me some water though a cold beer later would be even better. I'm assuming you'll be free unless you're already taken." Larrin said awkwardly as she felt stupid for asking. Of course the sailors from the Nathan James would have a full social calendar. What chance did a girl like her have?

"No-" Miller cleared his throat and shook his head. "No I'm single- I mean free later. Just got to wait until we're finished here and given the official order for shore leave." Miller told her inwardly kicking himself as he wished he was smooth like Wolf and the other sailors.

But Larrin had him nervous and making an idiot of himself from the get go but it was worth it as she was beautiful. He was just surprised out of the sailors around she had picked him and better yet he had managed to keep her attention. So the idea of sharing a beer with her even if Wolf killed him was totally worth it just to enjoy her smile and company.

"Yeah, well we'll all go out for beers." Taylor said insinuating himself between the two and stressing that he'd be there to chaperone. He looked to Larrin and gave her a smile. "So why don't you go take a walk, find yourself water. Oh-" He pulled the radio from his back pocket and handed it to her. "Here, I'll call you when we're free and we'll find a meeting place. Don't lose it." Wolf told her pointing at the radio.

She gave him a look that was a mix of 'Really? I'm not an idiot' and 'get stuffed, big brother' as she stuffed the radio into her bag.

"Ok, I'll see you both later." Larrin said to them. She turned and threw a smile over her shoulder and walked away, disappearing into the crowd. Wolf would have preferred her to stay in his line of sight but he like the rest of the crew were needed.

"That's your little sister?" Miller asked him in disbelief when Larrin was out of hearing range.

"Yeah, so you're going to keep your pants zipped and respect her." Wolf warned him, he knew it was unnecessary given how innocent and green Miller was when it came to women in general but still he felt the need to protect his sister.

"Of course, Wolfman. She's not how you described dude." Miller said to him. Wolf raised his eyebrows at him as he had spoken about Larrin but in very basic terms and never showed them a picture because he knew the guys would see how beautiful she was and well he knew how the male mind worked.

"What do you mean?" Wolf asked him out of curiosity.