NOTE: I'm slightly embarassed to admit that I watched all five seasons of the show in like two weeks. I know I'm late to the game but the local electronics store was closing and they had a lot of TV series sets on sale. When I saw Yvonne on the cover (yep) I decided it looked good. But I was hooked after the first few episodes and just could not stop. Anyways, this little snippet happens right at the end of season 2. Much of season 3 didn't sit well with me. This was my attempt to nudge it in the direction of my liking. Is it better? Nope. It's just something that I would have liked to have seen happen. Also, be warned that this probably sucks major butt as ironically enough... I hate writing.

Chuck Versus The Next Episode

"Guys... I know Kung-Fu." Chuck couldn't help but let out a sheepish grin.

It was then that he saw Sarah snap out of her shocked state and run towards him. "Ooph!" He gasped as he was enveloped in a fierce hug by the the blonde beauty. His body was a bit sore from the tremendous ass kicking he'd given the five Ring agents just a minute ago, but he wasn't going to mention it and risk ending the physical contact with his dream girl. At least not any sooner than he had to.

"I'll have to start searching for more spies to beat up if this is what I can look forward to," he joked, holding her tight. He was rewarded with a soft chuckle from her, a sound he hoped to be hearing a lot more often from now on.

Sarah eased out of their embrace and he saw a sad smile on her face when she gazed up at him. She looked like she was about to say something when Casey beat her to the punch.

"Impressive, Bartowski." The Colonel was going from body to body making sure the Ring agents were out cold and collecting their weapons. "These traitors won't be up for a while," he grunted approvingly.

"Guess I don't know my own strength," Chuck let out a nervous laugh as he glanced around the room at the bodies, still not believing exactly how much whoop-ass he had unleashed. Oh man, that was awesome!

"Chuck..." Sarah's voice brought him out of his thoughts. "You were so close to having your life back, but now that you have the Intersect again..."

Chuck suddenly understood what was bothering her. "They aren't going to let me go, are they?"

Sarah shook her head. Of course not. He sighed knowing full well that the CIA and NSA wouldn't just let him walk away with all these secrets in his head. Especially now that it had practically turned him into Bruce Lee. He briefly wondered if the new Intersect also gave him Jedi powers when he heard the sound of spitting.

Looking behind him Chuck saw Casey standing over the man who was leading the Ring spies looking really pissed. "This one is gonna wish you killed him."

The last time he saw Casey look that scary was when he found out his former Sensei had gone rogue. He almost felt sorry for the guy. Almost.

Casey was now walking towards Sarah and him, pulling out his cell phone. "You two look like you just got dumped." The big man was smirking and shaking his head like he knew something that they didn't.

As Casey was dialing in what Chuck presumed to be the General's number he was going to say something when Sarah spoke up first. "Casey, wait..."

He dismissed her, "Relax, Walker. I got this." And into his phone he said, "General?... It's Casey... Yes... We apprehended the Ring agents... No... Larkin destroyed the Intersect..."

Chuck looked at the Colonel in disbelief and then to Sarah who had a similar slack-jawed expression on her face. Is it really going to be over? He had his arms stretched out, just about ready to hug the awesome oaf when Casey glared at him, gun aimed at his groin. That stopped any further thoughts Chuck had of hugging him.

Sarah and Chuck continued to listen tentatively as Casey carried on with his side of the situation to Beckman. The gist of it was that Bryce, knowing he was going to die, decided to destroy the Intersect rather than let it fall into enemy hands. Then Sarah and himself had arrived and handled the Ring goons. No mention was made of Chuck other than him helping them to get to the location faster.

Sometime during this conversation Chuck noticed Sarah had gone from his side. He left Casey to it and went in search of her. He had a good idea where she was and proved himself right when he found her kneeling beside Bryce's lifeless body just outside the Intersect room. The Ring agents had just tossed his body out there like it was trash. Chuck clenched his fists at the memory before setting his focus back on Sarah.

There was no jealously in him this time as he looked at the two in close proximity of one another. Bryce himself had said that Sarah had decided not to go with him. And that could only mean that she was staying. With me. The realization hadn't hit him until then due to everything that was happening at the time. He smiled but it faded as quickly it came. He didn't like how Bryce did things but he was still a good spy and was once a really good friend.

Chuck was silent so it surprised him when Sarah spoke to him without even turning around. "Did he say anything... before he...?" Her voice was a little shaky.

Chuck knelt beside her and took her hand in his. "Yeah, he did." Sarah looked at him trying her best to keep a straight face but wasn't successful in hiding her pain from him. He could see the wetness around her normally radiant blue eyes and never wanted her to feel this way again if he could help it.

"He asked me to take care of you," Chuck spoke cautiously, unsure of how Sarah would feel about it. He saw the surprised look on her face.

"Bryce said that?"

Chuck nodded, giving her hand a squeeze. "He also said..." he hesitated.

"What is it, Chuck? It's OK," she quickly wiped a single stray tear that was beginning to form on her face.

"He said that you weren't going to go with him," Chuck managed to keep from smiling just in case Bryce hadn't told the truth. He didn't know why Bryce would lie about it, but it was hard for him to believe that a woman like Sarah friggin' Walker would choose Chuck Bartowski over Bryce Larkin.

Sarah quickly dispelled his doubts when she squeezed his hand and smiled that wonderful smile of hers. The smile he hoped he would always be able to put on her gorgeous face.

"I was going to tell you just before your dad warned us about the fake agent." Sarah stood and Chuck followed, hands still entwined. He was on cloud nine, grinning like a fool and didn't care who knew it. Sarah Walker had chosen him and nothing else mattered.

Chuck embraced Sarah in a firm hug and asked a question he had already asked but hadn't really gotten an answer for. "Does this mean you've decided to go on vacation with me?"

Sarah tilted her head up and kissed him softly. Surprised, Chuck barely had time to return the kiss when she stopped and smiled at him. "Yes, Chuck. I want nothing more than take a vacation with you!"

Chuck's grin got wider if that was possible. That's when Casey showed up and Chuck didn't hesitate to tackle the life saving Colonel with a hug this time. "You are awesome, Casey!"

"What did we say about man parts, Bartowski?"

. . .

Everything started to happen really fast after that. First the CIA and NSA clean-up crews arrived on scene. Then Chuck, Sarah and Casey were back in Castle having an official debriefing. General Beckman went over everything that the Colonel had reported earlier several times, but had no reason to suspect that Chuck had downloaded the Intersect again. Even so he had a hard time relaxing while the head on the monitor kept needling them for answers. Sarah stayed in Castle alone afterward to talk personally with General Beckman.

Chuck and Casey were leaving through the Orange Orange and after surviving that ordeal he just had to ask the Colonel why he was sticking his neck out for him like he did. Casey's answer was simple. "You've served your country well, Bartowski. I know if the time comes you'll decide for yourself to serve again. Plus, and do not ever repeat this again... we might have died if you weren't around." That was enough for Chuck and he would always be grateful for the favor.

Sarah showed up just about then and Chuck's face lit up as it always did at the sight of the amazing spy. Casey was kind enough to know when to make his exit."It's been an honor serving with you, Walker," he shook her hand. "Make sure he doesn't do too much damage with that new toy in his head."

"Hey!" Chuck protested. "It's not like it'll corrupt me into the dark side."

Casey grunted with what sounded like annoyance and Sarah smiled. "Don't worry Casey, I'll look after him." She gave Chuck a wink that made his heart stop but only made Casey grunt again, this time with a hint of disgust. The Colonel was shaking his head as he made a quick retreat, leaving the couple alone at last.

Chuck wasted no time as he rushed over to Sarah and was just about to grab her when she stopped him. "Wait, Chuck. I want to tell you something first."

This can't be good. Chuck's face fell as he prepared for the worst. "Don't tell me..." he sighed. "They're sending you on another assignment?"

Sarah grinned mischievously. "I do have a new assignment, but it's not an official one." Chuck could swear he saw her eyes twinkle.

"What do you mean? What is it?" He asked, backing up slowly, a little weirded out by the hungry look she had as she stalked towards him. He bumped into the counter. Nowhere else to run.

"I'm not a spy anymore, Chuck." Sarah said as she grabbed a hold of his shirt collar and pulled his face right against hers.

Chuck couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Y..you're not?" He stuttered as he was drawn into the sapphire vortex that was her eyes.

"Nope." Sarah shook her head and being as close as she was to him, the tip of her nose kept bumping his.

He gulped, "What's the assignment then?"

"Guess you'll just have to come to my apartment and find out." Sarah gave him a quick kiss and yanked him by the arm.

"Who's your mama!" Was all Chuck could say as he was pretty much dragged away.