Chapter Four - Interesting Conversations

Authors Note: So I have finally got a first draft done for my bigbang takers/ff fic, and was so happy this was the result! Enjoy x

Vince took one look at the new company and decided it was a better idea to take off for parts new. After all, even he wasn't stupid enough to piss of the Alpha Prime couple of America by slagging off one of their Sentinels. He was stupid but did have some self-preservation instincts. It was a sensible decision as Brian wasn't just a random Sentinel he was one with a close association to the couple.

Mia had invited them in, but Alpha couple or not. She'd be damned if they would interfere with her brothers bonding. Sandburg smiled, and wondered if the sister would ever come online as a Sentinel - she would definitely be fierce. Sandburg wanted to reassure her, least the couple upstairs get upset as a result. It was kept quiet but the unassuming blonde upstairs was a very special Sentinel. Blair would go as far to say he was treated like an adopted son by Ellison and him as an extension.

Sandburg could still remember the angry teen that had come to them at the centre; when he'd come online at the end of his juvie term. The warden understanding what had happened had shipped him straight to the Centre in cascade. Jim and Blair had run the centre for nearly five years, having educated the masses, and were quietly proud of what they'd achieved. Still, neither of them had expected this young man to be probably the second most powerful Sentinel, but what had been more amazing was the fact that he'd been able to balance his senses well enough without a guide.

Sandburg had on more than occasion had to go and send his spirit guide to track the wayward pair down. It wouldn't be unfair to say that Brian was a favourite of theirs, one that they were especially close to, as he was someone who had seen too little affection in his life.

"Relax Ms Toretto, your brother and his Sentinel are about to go through some rapid changes once they've nested." If Blair put a little bit of Guide voice into the statement, well, that was between him and his Sentinel.

Mia frowned and sensed that they were no threat so she did what she did best - played the annoying sister. If there was one thing that Dom had taught her was that information was power, "What will happen?"

Sandburg smiled serenely but sensing his own Sentinel's agitation touched his neck, giving him the necessary anchor. He rolled his eyes, honestly, Brian was just nesting and it wasn't like neither of them couldn't sense how powerful the bond forming was. It was quite stunning, the way that they had meshed upon meeting. Sandburg if he was nosey would actually have a look at the bond, but at the moment during the critical stage all he'd get is a brick wall. "With their bonding they will have just become the leaders of the LA pride."

Mia sat down, needing more information, "Prides are talked about but never explained."

Ellison huffed, "It is because people are uncomfortable with the idea."

Mia can understand why people would be intimidated by Sentinel Ellison. He was mid 50's but exuded a not too subtle danger and natural masculinity that most people would have been. She was not most people, "I'm not most people, but I want to be able to help my brother. He hates change."

Sandburg snorted, "Well at least that is something that he and Bri' have in common."

Mia heard the affection and seized up on it, she wanted to know more about her brother's Sentinel. It would also serve as a good distraction from the noises from above. As if to prove a point there was a particularly loud moan form above, followed by, "Right there guide." Had all in the room blushing, but it was harder for Blair and Jim. They could hear and sense more, and it was their favourite up there.

Blair sensing the air of comfortableness that was settling decided to be his exuberant best. "Well Sentinels and Guides are built in pairs. Your brother is very lucky to have found his guide. We were fearful that Brian's Guide had died."

Leon who hadn't run away was curious, "The way I understood it, they need each other to function, but Brian and Dom have functioned just fine."

Ellison smacked his head, knowing that his Guide would not be able to resist his next comment. He waited until a particularly loud moan, "Oh they are functioning just fine."

Leon blushed, but said, "You are being obtuse."

Blair shrugged, "No I'm whimsical and in a good mood, with the pheromones that the happy couple are putting out."

Mia rolled her eyes, "Prides?"

Ellison knew that Blair was gonna be a little high for a while, "We operate in Prides or a better analogy - wolf packs. It is based on power and our boy upstairs has just become Alpha of this area. Sentinels' tend to work in services that help them protect the people. Sadly though, sometimes we're used like attack dogs but much to my amusement it has backfired." He didn't even bother to hide the smug satisfaction in his voice.

Mia frowned and wanted to sigh, it sounded like Dom's Sentinel was some type of law man, which was an added complication, "What is going on? Will there be a backlash?"

"Brian's a cop and he disliked his assignment and lodged a protest with the Centre, which is why we're in LA. His superior is about to have a really bad day."

Leon asked pragmatically, "Why?"

Jim smirked, "As a bonded pair, Brian can't be forced to do anything that could harm his guide. As Pride Leader he has more authority, oh and Bilkins pissed off my son."

Mia sensed that it was the last part was the important side. Who knew the pretty Sentinel had such powerful friends. She wasn't sure whether this was a good thing or a bad thing yet. She would have to wait and see how the cards fell. It was a sad but true fact but sometimes you just have to wait and see.

Sandburg shivered playfully, "Oh I do love it when you get over-protective Sentinel but first let's help the happy couple. Then we can go hunting together."

Mia had had doubts about the new side of the family, but it looked like they'd fit in just fine. Someone was trying to screw with her family and tried to use her brothers Sentinel to do it. She leaned forward, "How can I help?"

Sandburg grinned; he always enjoyed having new conspirators. "Well ..."

Authors Note: Well I had a stolen snow day in the UK and this is the result :) Hope you enjoyed!