CHUCK VS THE NEW PARTNER
– Conflict –
So who's excited Chuck got picked up for a fourth season huh? huh? Hopefully there will be a good supply of fics around to keep going me after season three ends, we only have three more episodes left after all and I promise to do my part.
So as I said I would, I managed to get the third chapter up this weekend although I had hoped to get it posted a little earlier than this. I tried to incorporate multiple pov's this chapter but im not sure how I did depending on feedback I may change things, but I would like to continue like this for any more chapters.
Thanks again for everyone who read and reviewed the last two chapters and I only hope I have your continued support as I fumble my way through this in an attempt to keep it interesting. I'm sorry for those I haven't replied to yet but with the volume of reviews its difficult to keep track of who i've responded to and who I haven't, but I do read them all and appreciate the time you've taken to write them.
Thank You! You guys are awesome!
20:31 Langley, Virginia 2007 -Director Arthur Graham's office-
Graham finally kicking off his amusement and returning to comfortable professionalism he hoped the two super spies were paying attention so that he could get them out of his office and he could go home to his wife, "First off, Agent Carmichael, Agent Walker, I'm afraid I can't give you two much time to get used to each other and the way you operate, but your both professional so I'm sure you can work through it. You have tomorrow and after that I'm sending you on an easy international assignment in Italy, mission details are in a file that Denise will hand to you once you leave...consider it practice.
He leant down behind his desk and returned with a briefcase in hand, opening it up he quickly began to stuff various papers from his desk inside, "Any questions you both have my number, you'll be communicating with me directly from now on no one else but for tonight this meeting is over and I expect the both of you out of my office in the next thirty seconds." Graham was determined to get these agents out of his office before they could argue with their about their new partnership or hassle him on a mission that was defiantly far below their talents, but he knew from firsthand experience that even the best agents needed time to adjust to a new partner, they would both have to compromise on how they did things and for two people as stubborn as these two he knew it would take more time than just one mission.
Chuck knew when he was dismissed but all the same he wasn't sure if he could get his legs to work as he had trained them to, silent, strong, and without detection, right now he was likely to fall down on any attempt at motion and at the very best it would be a wobbly trip out of the office. The only time the Agency had forced him to take a partner was when he was fresh out of the 'Spy Factory' and after that was over in the first year he had never kept a partner for more than 6 months, they'd never called him on it before so either she or himself had done something monumental to screw things up or whatever Graham had planned for them was huge.
He knew there was little point in arguing with the director about this and once he was confident the feelings in his legs had returned Carmichael stood up and made his way to the door not even sparing a glance towards his new partner unable to look into those azure blue eyes again, afraid they would see too much of him. Although Carmichael was unable to look at the blonde goddess and all around nemesis enough of Chuck managed to slip through the mask that once he got the suspicious office door open he stood firmly at the doorway holding the door open for her, but working up the nerve to look back he found she was still sitting in the same chair he left her in. Unsure what to do Carmichael cleared his throat and spoke out thanking god for small mercies as his voice kept the normal business tone he used when dealing with work, "Agent Walker are you coming?"
She was still in the middle of forming an argument for her...their current assignment when the distant voice of Carmichael broke her out of her thoughts, looking around she realised he was across the room holding the door open for her. What the hell when did he get over to the door this; guy was starting to piss her off, as a matter of fact a lot of things about Carmichael pissed Walker off not only was he the biggest obstacle in her growing career but now he was going to be a burden to her on the actual missions and not just in the back of her mind, Sarah Walker never worked well with partners even when she wasn't snapping their wrists in two for trying to cop a feel and it didn't matter that Carmichael was the best male agent in the CIA he was still going to get in the way of how she did things and that did not sit well with Walker, control was key in any situation.
With that in mind Walker rose out of the chair deliberately taking her time by straightening out her suit before following him out to the door, "Agent Carmichael were going to be stuck together for a very long time Its probably best if you learn some patience" Smirking to herself she strode past him careful to stand as far from him in the door frame as possible as she strode through to the reception area barring any chance for him to make a comeback and placing the control firmly in her court.
Denise quickly stepped up to Sarah before she'd even taken more than a few steps out of the Director's office, "Agent Walker the files for your and agent Carmichael's mission have been sent with the other equipment you'll be needing by secure freight to your apartment tomorrow morning at 7:25am, everything you'll need will be inside the package" Fantastic like this day couldn't get any worse, after Graham told them that they would had tomorrow before being sent on assignment Sarah assumed she could spend the day reviewing the information and enjoying her last day of freedom but now Carmichael would have to be there so he could review the mission, ugh they were practically being forced to spend the day together.
A kind voice spoke from behind her back a direct contrast to his earlier business tone and jolting her from her quiet fuming....again, "Thank you Denise it's good to know you have everything in hand" The brunette smiled sweetly, "It's no problem Charles...."She gave a seductive gaze, "You have my number if you need Anything else" The woman exaggerated her anything and Sarah thought it was a very real possibility she was going to be sick, ugh is there no professionalism in the CIA anymore? This partnership was going to be hell on earth.
Sarah gave the woman a nod to let her understand and she continued down the hall to the elevator determined to get to her car, home and have a glass of wine before she killed someone, looking back behind her shoulder but keeping her eyes firmly rooted to the ceiling instead of at her partner, "Agent Carmichael, you can meet me at my apartment tomorrow morning don't be late I'd rather you didn't set a trend so soon in the partnership" Sarah knew she was being unnecessarily cold and that trying to make things more bearable between them would be the easiest thing to do if they were being forced to work together, but still she was angry about the way things turned out, he had been a pain in her ass for a long-time now even if he hadn't known it and god dammit he was the easiest target for her to take her frustration out on until she could find herself a terrorist or her trusty punching bag.
Ignoring her comment as she strode past him and out of the office he followed her silently simply putting it down to the legends of Sarah Walker 'Ice Queen' he followed her wordlessly amused by her overly obvious tricks to frustrate him, luckily he managed to overhear Denise mention the package drop to be honest he wasn't sure Walker would've told him, "Thank you Denise it's good to know you have everything in hand" Chuck decided to thank her sincerely feeling just a little guilty about ignoring her before, of course he quickly wished he hadn't as the woman returned to her typical and frankly horrible flirting.
Walker had already began setting a brisk pace towards the elevator and he followed her matching her in strides but keeping slightly back hoping that the lead would thaw her out a little more, it was clear that she like most agents had a thing for control, "Agent Carmichael, you can meet me at my apartment tomorrow morning don't be late I'd rather you didn't set a trend so soon in the partnership" Fantastic it seems she has no intention to relax anytime soon, fine it just means I've got to work my way around her and hope she doesn't interfere with my operations too much.
"Excuse me agent Walker but could I have your address unless you intend for me to drive around the greater Virginia area looking for you?" Not that it mattered much he was a spy finding her couldn't be too difficult but the less effort he had to waste finding her the more energy he had to put up with Walker's personality when they were together, "Certainly but as a spy I assumed you'd already know, maybe the rumours about you were false" Walker just confirmed his suspicions that she had looked up information on him just as he had her during their joint time at the Spy Factory and in the agency, "Oh I do but I thought you'd appreciate it more if I asked ," He had no idea where she live operative barely spent more than three weeks a year off assignments it meant tracking any permanent residences difficult, not to mention all the safe houses they are bound to have set up, then again what she didn't need to know wouldn't kill her....unfortunately.
As they both climbed into the elevator she seemed to push excessively hard on the floor button with her right hand whilst wordlessly handing over a card with her left which he assumed had her address on it, she also seemed to be muttering curses under her breath some of them quite creative if he hearing correctly. In no time at all they reached the garage floor and headed over in the direction of their cars, after a few moments of tense silence she spun swiftly on her heel in a blur of blond hair only to level him with a cold stare, "I was under the impression we were finished tonight Agent Carmichael why exactly are you still following me?"
Her tone of voice equally matched the glare she was giving him and despite his agency training he couldn't quite tell if she had forced him to gulp out of nerves, "Agent Walker I'm parked just over there, I'm sure it's just a coincidence were heading in the same direction" he displayed one of his trademark grins in a hope of placating Walker's sudden and irrational anger. It seemed to hit its mark as Walker noticeably blushed and had the decency to look a little sheepish after the outburst, at the same time her eyes searched out for his car its direction he had signalled out with his own eyes and they narrowed in confusion slightly as it seemed she found his silver Aston Martin, "That's your car?" Now it was his turn to feel confused, was it so surprising? Many agents went for the typical James Bond type car in fact it could almost be considered a rule, unless they were one of those Army nuts who couldn't let go of their precious Crown Victoria's, he'd met a few of those since he started his career and it was no surprise those same men were well on their way to becoming burnouts.
As a matter of fact the only other car in the lot aside from his was the black Porsche Boxster, if that was Walker's then why did she have a problem with his car, "Yes it is, is there a problem with the car Agent Walker?" Finally looking back to him for the first time Chuck noticed how beautiful the woman was, even in the dim lights of the parking garage and the deathly glare which seemed to be a permanent feature of her face she shone with a radiance that didn't really seem to be fair for normal humans. Walker's voice betrayed no sign of her confusion and held a strong tone when she finally replied, "It was there when I pulled in, if you arrived first why I ask was I meeting Graham before you? Where were you Carmichael? Although her tone denied any signs of confusing it defiantly held more than a hint of accusation.
Chuck stared at her in disbelief having to restrain himself physically from bellowing out to her in anger by digging his nails into the palm of his left hand, anger had never been a problem for Chuck Bartowski and even less so after becoming Charles Carmichael and the training he received to restrain his emotions but he was truly insulted that after just meeting him Walker was accusing him of suspicious actions towards a company, and Country he had spent five years of his life fighting to protect. Carmichael came to the surface and his voice took the deadliest tone he usually reserved for intimidation or interrogation, "Agent Walker are you seriously accusing me only five minutes after being assigned as my partner of treason?" He looked her dead in the eye and Walker held her ground with an equally dangerous stare, Carmichael could see her slowly come around to reason as she mostly likely realised how ridiculous she truly sounded.
The muscles that had tightened in his rage loosened slightly as he began to make his way to the car hitting the lock on the keys once he was within range of the receiver, "Go home agent I'll be there 7:30 sharp with fresh coffee, and we'll pretend this didn't just happen" Without another word he swung his door shut and switched on the ignition calming slightly at the sound of a highly tuned engine and after fastening the seatbelt and briefly checking the mirrors he sped out of the lot in a fashion only suitable to a trained agent, leaving the rage inducing blonde where he had left her in the middle of the lot shock clear over her face. He'd imagined meeting Sarah Walker many times in the past but in all his speculating things had never quite turned out like that, things had certainly not gotten off to a good start.
Well that was chapter three 'Conflict' I'd love to know what you think now that the introduction period is over and we are now starting to move into character interaction. Chapter four will start at Sarah's point of view in the parking Garage and end at the start of the italian mission which in honour of im naming the next chapter 'The Italian Job' Yes the movie I couldnt resist I'm only human.
