The Rookie: Assignment 2
Time: 1967
Place: New York, San Francisco
Rating: T (Just to be on the safe side)
Pairing: ?
Synopsis: Just because she's too good to be true, does that make her a problem?
Round 4b
Angel Island was breathtakingly beautiful. Still largely woodland with a few interspersed big houses, an INS station and the remains of the World War II staging reservation, the cove side of the island was idyllic with pale sand beaches and blue water. Caleb expertly guided the boat around to the rockier shore side and tied up at the private quay serving the house. The climb to the house was steep, but not dauntingly so. Caleb advised them to leave their bags to be collected by one of his servants.
He paused with a slight smile. "One of the House's people, actually. They all came with the place and will probably remain with it when we go."
Napoleon's ears pricked up at that. "You're leaving?"
Caleb turned back to face him. "You're aware of my connection to the Legacy. It's tenuous at best. Their reasons and mine are not identical. They want the house back. I'm expecting a visit from their representative to negotiate the price." He could read the surprise on Napoleon's face at his apparent willingness to give up this place. Should he tell them about the gateway to hell locked beneath the foundations? No. "It's not much farther."
There was a Mercedes sitting in the gravel drive in front of the mansion. Caleb glared at the car. At least his Cheri didn't always flinch from his glares these days. They walked into the house
