Disclaimer- I own nothing involving the A-team. I just like writing stories about them.
Title- Recesses of the Mind
Summery- Pike is mad that the A-team is always stealing his jobs. So he decides to get back at them and hurting Murdock is his way of doing it. Rape/Torture
Final Chapter, which means Murdock and his friends all finally connect, and Pike gets his well deserved punishment.
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Murdock's POV
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Murdock woke up lying on the couch. Several days had passed, and things were just starting to smooth out between everyone. Hannibal had been mad at Face because he had caused Murdock to be upset a few days earlier and the Cornel's anger was obvious. He made Face do more of the chores and restricted his time around Murdock glaring at him when he made too much contact. BA was still nervous around him and was avoiding contact with him, upsetting him greatly. He always made excuses to leave, most involving his van. That van had to the nicest and most efficient van around. If something was wrong it would be a miracle because BA had spent far too much time around it the last few days. Hannibal and Face seemed to notice because they would make light suggestions to BA. Simple things like getting Murdock small things, like some water to drink, and he would get nervous and distant. It upset him the most that BA wasn't around because he didn't know if it was because he was still unsure how to react, or if it was because he was disgusted with him. He hoped that the latter wasn't the case, but was beginning to doubt himself. BA was working on his van, again. Hannibal was sitting at his planning table deep in thought with a few strange supplies laid out around him. He also had some small papers that he was writing on. Face was coming in the tent, and Hannibal had finally gotten over the incident and allowed Face near Murdock again.
He watched Face walk in and look around. "Where's BA? Is he gone again." Face asked sighing and sitting at the table with Hannibal. Hannibal nodded and continued what he was doing. Face peered down at Hannibal's work and a wicked smile crossed his face.
Murdock raised an eyebrow curiously and asked "Something I'm missing?"
"Don't worry about it Captain." Hannibal told him with a wink. His eyebrows raised again and he tilted his head studying Hannibal carefully. Not being able to distinguish anything he laid his head back down and closed his eyes.
They all sat silently and Murdock was happy that some of the tension was removed from the atmosphere. The extra stress was getting to him and wasn't helping his recovery any. "So what are we going to do about BA?" Face asked out of the blue. Murdock opened his eyes to watch him, and shifted a bit when they both looked at him, but regretted it because he was still sore.
"Now Face, I don't think what BA does is any of our business." Hannibal seemed a bit uneasy about the subject and glanced toward the tent entrance quickly.
"Come on Hannibal. You know he isn't being fair. I understand that this is hard on all of us, but this is bullshit!" He glared at Hannibal who took a deep breath and looked back down at what he was doing.
Murdock knew that they were finally not avoiding the topic and wasn't about to let it go. "He is just having a hard time right now. Maybe I can talk to him if I ever get a minute alone with him."
They both turned surprised at the suggestion. "I don't know Captain. I mean you're still recovering and I don't want you to get upset about something you don't need too." Hannibal looked concerned and kept looking back between him and Face as if he were awaiting an answer.
"Look we've been avoiding the topic since this happened and I'm tired of it. It's about time we at least tried to resolve it." Murdock stated firmly to get his point across.
They both looked down sadly. "I didn't know it was bothering you that much. I'll talk to BA and have him apologize for his behavior." Hannibal said and was beginning to stand up.
Murdock groaned and laid his head back down. They had been so careful with him, always making sure he was comfortable and that nothing upset him. It was getting old. BA hadn't even been talking to him. He hadn't been insulted or criticized in days and it was starting to get to him. He understood that everyone had their way of coping though. Hannibal and Face had a similar way. They wanted to protect him and make sure nothing hurt him, which he was grateful for, but they were taking it a bit too the extreme. BA's way was different. He avoided him because he couldn't handle it. Murdock had seen all kinds of coping techniques people used. Some people even treated him like shit after what happened. "Hannibal the only way that this is going to get better is if you let me talk to him. There are different ways of coping with situations and this is his way. This is a big thing to take in. When it happened before everyone was different. Some people couldn't handle it." His voice was beginning to tremble and he was breathing shaky. They must have noticed because Face came over to try to comfort him. He sat down next to him and gently put his hand on his shoulder rubbing softly. "After it happened people treated me differently. Some better, but a lot of them worse. Some were disgusted by it and avoided me at all costs. Some were just plain mean. They called me all kind of derogatory things, and made stupid comments. They especially like to call me a whore, and some whistled when I walked by and laughed. It made it that much harder. That's why I need to talk to BA. So that I can make sure he understands and so we can finally try to move on here." After his little speech Murdock was very close to tears and had his head laying on Face's lap. He was gently running his fingers through his hair and rubbing his back. Hannibal was looking down sadly.
"Who are they!" Face said dangerously.
"Face there isn't anything you can about it." Seeing the look his friend gave him he quickly changes his words. "Alright there is, but don't. It's all in the past so just let it go." Murdock closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Face sighed and said "Only because you told me to." Face gently brushed the shell of his ear and he shivered slightly.
"Alright Captain how about later me and Face let you and BA talk alone." Hannibal stated sadly.
"Mhmmm" Murdock nodded and felt himself drifting back to sleep.
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BA's POV
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BA entered the tent around 4 in the afternoon. His van was perfect. He had spent the majority of the past week working on it and he was sure that nothing was wrong with it and that it was the best looking vehicle in the world. He had been using it as a distraction from his problems, but it wasn't working. They continued to plague him endlessly.
Upon entering the tent he noticed that Murdock was still asleep and sighed in relief. He was doing much better around him when he was asleep than when he was awake. It was easier, but it was also suffocating. Hannibal and Face looked at him funny and he quickly looked them over. They walked up to him quietly. Hannibal whispered to him "BA me and Face need to go talk to Morrison. You can watch Murdock until we get back right?" BA's eyes widened. "Don't worry he sleeps most of the time. Just make sure he wakes up to eat and give him some water so he doesn't get dehydrated." With that Hannibal clapped him on the back and walked out with Face.
BA was extremely nervous about being alone with Murdock. He didn't know what to do and hoped they would be back soon. It was almost 6 and so far nothing. Murdock was still asleep and if they didn't come back soon he would have to wake him up to feed him. He didn't even know what they had to eat. He had been so busy the last few days he had just eaten at the Mess Hall. He didn't even know if they had anything to feed him, but no Hannibal and Face wouldn't just leave him to watch Murdock without food. They knew better. He knew he should be hungry too, but nervousness was making him feel sick instead. He decided to get up and try to find some food and water for Murdock.
As he was looking movement from the couch caught his eye and a yawn confirmed his suspicions that Murdock, was in fact, waking up. He was filled with a sense of dread and turned away to continue his search. After a moment he heard a soft "Hi." and turned around to look at Murdock. He looked uncertain and confused. It seemed out of place for him and BA felt bad for making him like this.
"Hi." It came in a voice that sounded very unlike his own and was surprised it came from his mouth. It wasn't gruff but rather nervous and confused. "Hungry?" he asked quickly trying to create some kind of distraction. He received a small nod in reply and looked a bit harder for food.
After a small silence Murdock spoke to him softly "I know this hard for you. Its hard on all of us. Everyone copes differently, but with you always gone, well it kind of upsets us, especially me. You see BA last time this happened everyone treated me differently." BA had been frozen and turned when he began to hear Murdock's voice waver and the undeniable sounds of someone close to tears. "Some of my friends were disgusted with me and called me terrible things with their favorite being 'whore'. I just- I just, don't w-want y-you to avoid me. I'm s-sorry if this af-affects the w-way things were before."
Murdock was really crying now and BA felt like shit for making him think any of those things. He walked over carefully and quietly, and then gave him a hug rubbing his back softly. He felt Murdock hug back and cling tightly to him. He gently rocked him back and forth and said "Shhh. No I'm just confused and don't know what to say. I'm sorry. I never felt like that and never will. I'm so sorry for all the stress I've caused you. Shhhh. It's okay, I promise." Murdock continued to cry and he continued to 'Shhh' him hoping to calm him down. He was new to all the comforting, but didn't think he was doing a bad job. Murdock soon cried himself to sleep, but BA still held him and gently wiped the tear tracks off his face wondering what to do now.
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Hannibal and Face's POV
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"Well the DNA test came back and it was confirmed Pike's, but Black Forest isn't subject to military jurisdiction." Morrison was telling them the news and discussion options with them.
"So what he just gets away with it then! This Is bullshit! What if he tries to hurt Murdock again? Then what?" Face was pissed and this news wasn't lightening his mood. He wanted to punish Pike and protect his friend.
"Well, yes, he does. I'm sorry there isn't anything I can do about it." Morrison was at least sincere about it, but it wasn't helping any.
Hannibal was absorbing the news too. "Can't you send Pike to another base, request a transfer."
"No, I tried. They won't do it. It looks like you boys will just have to watch out for Murdock." Morrison bowed his head and took a sip of his drink.
"Alright, thanks Russ, come on Face, let's go tell BA." Hannibal stood up to leave.
Morrison wasn't done though. "Hannibal remember, If something, was to say, happen to Pike, well I'm sure that the case wouldn't be very well looked into." Morrison flashed him a smile and Hannibal returned it leaving the tent.
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Hannibal, Face, and BA's POV
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"What do you mean there isn't anything you can do!" BA was yelling at Hannibal who was trying to quiet him. He didn't want Murdock to wake up after all.
"You know that Black Forest isn't subject to military jurisdiction. However, Morrison did clear us for revenge." Hannibal saw BA's look shift to determined and saw the perfect time to pitch his plan to them.
"You got a plan boss?" Face knew it was a stupid question since he always did, but best to get things moving along.
Hannibal handed them both a paper with their instructions written on it. They both scanned it over and thought 'Yes'. "This is the best, damn." BA told Hannibal thinking that he had really outdone himself this time.
"Perfect. Simply Perfect." Face said with one of his winning smiles.
Hannibal was smoking a cigar with the smoke building around him. "It gets better." He was smirking and they all knew Pike had it coming.
The next morning they sitting around seemingly innocent, but waiting. Murdock was eyeing them carefully like he knew they were up to something. A loud scream echoed through the area causing a smile to encompass each of their faces, except Murdock who looked startled. Face was next to him to calm him if he jumped to much.
Outside the tent a ruckus was going on and Hannibal stepped out to see what was happening. Pike was screaming and someone was yelling for a medic. They appeared shortly after with a stretcher and carried Pike's screaming and bleeding away to the medical tent. Satisfied Hannibal returned to the tent with a smile and a cigar. He looked at Face and BA while he lit his cigar, and then said "I love it when a plan comes together."
"What plan would that be?" Murdock asked eyeing him curiously. Hannibal looked at Face and BA, and then started to explain.
Pike was in the hospital for three days, while he recovered from his injuries. The culprit or culprits responsible were still questionable and not likely to be found. All that was found was a super powered mouse trap along with some other supplies proving it to be a setup. Pike was pissed and took the term 'dickless' back to its original meaning. Safe to say, the team didn't have to worry about the incident repeating ever again.
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Well that's the end. I hope you like it, and Pike's punishment too.
