I followed Q to Q-Branch, after a brief scolding from the lady, who I learnt was called M. Strangely she let me off with a warning and muttering something under her breath. John and Sherlock had to go on a short mission to receive a stolen drive containing some prototype weapons from the branch. "So your like my baby sitter right?'' I asked as we entered a big office, there was a big screen at the front and in rows of two people were typing away at their stations, he grunted and sat in front of the big screen. I looked around and walked up to him "Is there a kitchen here I'm quite famished.'' he stopped typing and looked at me "Turn left then go straight, left, right then left again.''
I walked outside and muttered "That's the exit.'' after wandering around I found that the kitchen was in reverse order he said it. I walked in and saw no one "That's good.'' I walked up to the drawers and opened it, examining the contents inside. I got the things I needed to make truffles, I put my earphones in and played some songs, then I washed my hands.
After two hours the truffles were done, I picked up one and popped it in my mouth sighing on content. I span around, the bowl in my hands as I heard someone enter the room. I was a pretty dark skinned woman, I looked at her with wide eyes and automatically said "It was Sam's idea I swear.'' I went rigid as she walked up to me with out a trace of emotion on her face, she paused when she was right in front of me and stared me down(even though I was a good inch or two taller than her). "I'll pay you guys back. Honest.'' She picked up a truffle from the bowl without braking eye contact and ate it, she froze "What? Does it taste bad?'' she snapped out of it and looked at me "This is the best thing I ever tasted.''
I smiled relaxing "I'm Eve MoneyPenny by the way.'' she said offering her hand "Cynthia Winchester.''
"What are you doing in the kitchen, your supposed to be in Q-Branch.''
"I got lost.'' I lied "Follow me then.'' As we walked she talked to me about her adventures as a double-0 agent and I found her adventures quite remarkable, from fighting people to near death experiences it was quite amazing. When we reached the lab she walked up to Q "Found her in the kitchen. You ought to have her back.'' she walked pass me and grabbed a handful of truffles and walked out. I stood there silently eating my truffles while looking over his shoulder, I heard his stomach rumble and I held out the bowl to his side. He looked up at me then at the chocolate "Go on, its not poisoned.''
He took a bite and momentarily froze "That was the best truffle I've ever had.'' he mutters. I smirked "Sorry, did you say something?'' he looked at me then at the bowl, "I'll take the rest.'' he said reaching for the bowl, I sighed and put it down to the right of his laptop. I walked towards the door "Where are you going?''
"I'm going to MoneyPenny. I'll be back when John gets here.'' I replied without looking back, soon I found Eve carrying around papers "Do you need help with that?'' she turned to me "Not really but I could go for more truffles.'' I laughed "Q stole the rest.''
"He took all of them?'' I nodded.
"The whole bowl was basically full and we had 10 in total.''
"There was 50 in that batch.'' she looked at me with wide eyes "That's the most he's eaten in a week.'' I grabbed some papers out of her hands "If you think my truffles are good, you should try my pie. It's my specialty. And puns.''
"Can I hear one?'' I nodded and thought for a moment "A Mexican magician tells the audience he will disappear on the count of three. He says "Uno, dos...'' ...he disappeared without a tres.'' she laughed "He disappeared without a tres, wow that's hilarious.'' she put a stack of papers on a desk and we were moving again "Do you mind if I keep that.''
"Yea sure, share my lame jokes 'round. Let it be heard.'' John and Sherlock walked towards us, well it was just John really, Sherlock just trailed behind looking bored "There you are.'' John stated once he reached us, ''I've been looking for you. And if you made truffles why did you not save me some?'' he asked "Sorry John, but Q stole it from me.'' Eve took the papers out my hands "I've got to go give these out ok? I'll be back.''
Sherlock looked me over then took a huge intake of breath, John muttered "Oh dear.'' I raised a brow and looked at Sherlock " Cynthia Marry Winchester, judging from the old middle name it belongs to your mother, and the slight flinch every time someone mentions this name indicates that she is dead. The roughness of your hands and how short your nails are indicate that you work hard, but what?'' I opened my mouth, but he continued "Military.'' he stated ''You knew John and when you saw him your hand twitched, meaning you were going to do something. You couldn't have punched him, no instead you were going to salute him. And the obvious accent and the tan states that you are from a sunny origin, the accent gives it away you are form Ohio. You have other members in your family, whom are all alive. And you have no relationship status. There are tiny furs surrounding your sleeves indicate you have a pet of some sort.'' He paused looked me over "Its too short for a cat, so hamster.'' I saw John turn redder and redder every second "How did I do.''
I could feel everyone look at me, some people even peeked out the doors to see what was happening. I stared at him trying to find the right words to say "You got some things wrong.'' he cursed "Well what was it.'' I took a deep breath and said "Well I was born in Lawrence Kansas and my father is dead, and I don't own a pet, my brother's boyfriend does and its a guinea pig called pizza man.'' I paused "The rest is the truth.'' John looked at Sherlock like he could beat the shit out of him at any second. I cleared my throat "It's fine John, people would have known sooner.''
He sighed "I know but it was so tragic.'' I nodded swallowing drily, John turned to Sherlock and stared at him with a clam face "Oh shit. Calm face not good, not good." Sherlock looked at me "Run dude, run while you can.'' he looked at me then at John then ran off, John ran off after him "Do I help?'' I asked a random person next to me, he shrugged "Might as well the last person who crossed John's wrath ended up in the hospital for a week.'' I ran after John, I noticed that everyone stopped what they are doing and decided to watch us, even Eve.
I was much closer to John now, I crouched down then sprang up, my arms wrapped around his legs, he gasps in surprise and we fall to the floor. Sherlock gives me a thankful look and puts his hands on his knees "Let me go Cynthia.'' John said struggling to get out my grasp "No.''
"Why not."
"The last person who you gave that look to ended up in the hospital for a month.'' he scoffed "He should have been there longer.'' He is standing now but I still somehow have a firm grip on his legs "John stop.'' he staggered forwards "No.''
"What the bloody hell is going on here?" I turned to see M standing behind me "Sherlock deducted me and John wanted to go apeshit on him but I tackled him now he's like this.'' she looked at the boys "Is this true?'' they nodded "Well get up we have something to discuss.'' I sighed and let go of John's legs, instantly he ran to Sherlock "Well I did try.'' I mumbled standing up and followed M to her office, "So, what did you want me here for?" I asked looking at the odd bulldog "We were discussing some things with John, he thinks you would be a great addition to our organization,'' I nodded "but we don't know if you should be a double agent or just an office worker.''
I pursed my lips "How bout I just become your bodyguard?'' she stayed silent for a moment "I suppose we could do that. Yes, but you will be put through some tests.'' I nodded ''When do I start the tests?'' she smirked "It's random, it tests your skills on surprise attacks and all the other necessary things you need to have to be in this agency.'' I nodded "Where will I be staying?''
"You can stay with John, he has offered his house.'' I nodded "Thank you.'' I walked out her office and saw John and Sherlock waiting for me. My eyes wandered over to the bruise on Sherlock's cheekbone "I apologize for deducing you earlier.'' laughing I replied "It's quite alright,'' I turned to John "M said I'd be living with you.''
"Yes you are, come lets go now. You can meet my wife.'' we walked to his house in silence. When we reached his house he turned to face me "She's pregnant so don't be alarmed.'' I scoffed "It was one time and I was only 14, I'm 20 now John. Jeez.'' he just laughed and opened the door "I'm home dear.'' he shouted into the house "And I brought company.'' heavy footsteps walked towards us "If its Sherlock again tell him to go home I'm not ready for his antics.'' a petite blonde woman walked in with her hands holding the back of her hips, she stopped and looked at me
"You must be Cynthia Winchester. John can't stop talking about you, he said that he wanted to keep you as a sister.'' I laughed and looked at a flustered John "I'm Mary by the way.''
My laugh stopped instantly, instead I smiled sadly "John and Mary Watson. Nice ring to it eh?'' she looked at John "Did I say something wrong?'' I shook my head "No, you just have my parents name.'' she nodded "I was just going to make dinner before you lot came in. What would you like.'' I ran to the kitchen "No you guys sit, I'll make dinner. Think of it as a thank you for taking me in'' she looked at me hesitantly, then nodded "Alright.'' and hobbled away "Can you make pie too? John said you make good pie.'' I laughed and said "Sure.''
Its been 3 days and I've gone shopping because I barely brought any clothes over form Kansas, plus they were for warm places. M's called me over because she's going to a political meeting about her organization. I walked behind M and Tanner into the building "I want you to stand by the wall and look for anything suspicious.'' I nodded and turned on the earpiece and headed over to the wall beside Mallory and nodded at him.
The lady at the head of the table cleared her throat "Can everyone settle down please.'' they quieted down "Now...'' she droned on and on about re-placing the organization "It's as if you insist on pretending we still live in a golden age of espionage where human intelligence was the only resource available. Well, I find this rather old-fashioned belief demonstrates a reckless disregard for...'' Mallory looked done with her shit ''Excuse me, Minister, I don't mean to interrupt, but just for the sake of variety, might we actually hear from the witness?'' The minister paused '' Of course.''
''Thank you.'' She cleared her throat ''Chairman, Ministers. Today I've repeatedly heard how irrelevant my department has become. Why do we need agents? The Double-O section? Isn't it all rather quaint? Well, I suppose I see a different world than you do. And the truth is that what I see frightens me. I'm frightened because our enemies are no longer known to do not exist on a map. They're not nations. They are individuals. Look around you. Who do you fear? Can you see a face? A uniform? A flag? No.'' she paused "Winchester.'' Q called, I coughed letting him know I heard him "Silva's escaped. I alerted Tanner.'' I hummed quietly ''Our world is not more transparent now. It's more opaque. It's in the shadows.'' she looked towards Mallory when she said that.
"That's where we must do battle. So, before you declare us irrelevant, ask yourselves, how safe do you feel? I've just one more thing to say. My late husband was a great lover of poetry. And, um... I suppose some of it sunk in, despite my best intentions. And here today I remember this, I think from Tennyson: "We are not now that strength, which in old days Moved earth and heaven; That which we are, we are. One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will. To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield." as soon as she finished the door burst open and the guards were shot, I pulled out my gun as Mallory yelled '' Go, go, go, go!'' Silva aimed at M.
I ran towards her and pushed her down, taking the bullet to my shoulder. I hissed and muttered "Bond,'' he looked towards me "At the third shot I want you to shoot the fire hydrants ok?'' he looked to both of it and nodded at me. I took a deep breath and aimed a few inches in front of Silva and fired, he ducked. I took two more quick shots one behind him and one towards his heart. At the third bullet Bond shot the fire hydrants and I heard a shout from Silva "Take M outside.'' I told Tanner while clutching my shoulder.