I'm sorry for the looooong delay. But I really hope there are still some people interested in this story.
Disclaimer: They're mine...*_*...just kidding…please don't sue me.
Pairing: Emma/Shalimar
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"I don't want to calm down!" Shalimar said breathing hard. "I just want her back Adam! Now!" She finished almost choking and looked to the ground. The blond couldn't trust herself right now, knowing it would be best not to look directly at Adam, afraid to break down in front of him. God! Shalimar you're a feral! Act like one. Don't cry, just don't cry!
Adam carefully eyed her. His expression filled with sympathy. "Shalimar, I know how you are feeling and I…" Instantly the blond glared at him interrupting his speech. "No you don't! You have no idea how I'm feeling! And don't look at me like that, I don't need you to be sorry for me."
Adam stared at her for a moment, thinking if it would be best to let it go and end this argument. Scratching his head, he decided to go on. "Is there something you wanna tell me, or are you just acting crazy, jumping on me for no reason?"
Again, Shalimar looked away, eyes wide due to the man's statement. "I'm sorry." Her voice came out softly. "You are right. I'm just acting crazy. I'll stop." Neither of them spoke for a few seconds. The feral, too ashamed to say something and Adam, obviously not knowing what to say.
After the torturous long time with no talking, Shalimar asked looking through the glass, straight to the med lab above her and Adam. "So, are they going to be ok? I mean…"
"Yes." The scientist responded following the blonds gaze. "Brennan recovers fast and Jesse only had some minor injuries." He sighed deeply. "They'll be ok." Still with her eyes adverted Shalimar nodded and said. "At least we have some good news right?"
"Right." He added simply.
"What about Emma?" She whispered "Do you think she's ok?" Hearing the sudden brought of the psionic`s name, Adam turned to her. Just as he did, what he saw made his heart ache. Shalimar had tears in her eyes. Her mouth was visibly trembling as she tried desperately to hold back a single tear threatening to fall. The figure she saw as a father gently reached for her shoulders, embracing the blond in a soothing, but also, secure way. "I don't know." He answered honestly and regretted instantly as he heard a low sob coming from the feral. "O God Adam! What if he is hurting her?" She said loosening their hold and looking into his eyes.
"Emma is tough. You know she is." Adam touched her cheek gently. "We'll find where she is, and when we do…"
"I'll kill him!" Shalimar interrupted angrily. "And if he hurt her, I'll make sure he suffers. I swear to God Adam." She said suddenly, whipping her eyes and slowly letting go of Adam's embrace. "Thank you Adam." She thanked him with a sweet and low voice. "And sorry for being a pain. You don't deserve this."
"It's alright. Just promise me you'll get some rest."
"Sure." The feral gave him a small smile before heading back to the med lab and check on her friends.
Emma woke up suddenly. Her eyes felt like she was crying, but her face was dry. Her head, though, seemed dull. As she tried to move she felt a throbbing pain in her back and decided to stay still. What the hell happened? Where am I? The redhead looked around and realized she was lying in someone else's bed. The room was small and looked kind of old. She inhaled and coughed instantly, as a great amount of dust filled her lungs. What's up with me and dirty places. They are everywhere. She waited a couple more seconds before she made it to a sitting position and just as she did it came to her. Oh shit! Now I remember! I was captured! Hello there, lazy girl.
"Ms. DeLauro. I see you are finally awake." The psionic looked up fast, alarmed as she heard the same voice from earlier.
Emma quickly stood up, giving a few steps back. Jonathan crossed the room and stood in front of her, his arms clearly relaxed and his gaze still cold.
"What do you want?" Emma's voice came out hoarse. There was a pause before she inquired again. "What do you want with me? The man slowly made his way over a round table in the corner of the room and leaned back in it. Crossing his arms on his chest he finally said. "Does it matter? You'll die in the end anyway."
Emma's eyebrows knitted in confusion "What do you mean?" she asked and waited, receiving only an indifferent smile as an answer. "Answer me! I want to know! She yelled demanding an answer, but got nothing. In an access of rage she threw herself at him, trying desperately to knock him out. Promptly he grabbed one of her wrists, twisted it and shoved her violently against the bed. Just as she tried to get up, Jonathan kicked her in the crotch and punched her in the face, making her stumble and fall against the bed again.
"You're pathetic! You know you can't hurt me. Your mind controlling thing has no effect on me." He laughed. Emma reached her jaw and winced in pain. "Don't you see Emma? I was created specially to fight people like you. There's nothing you can do against me. So just stay quiet and wait!" He finished giving her one last look and then heading for the door.
"If I can't stop you, my friends will. They won't let you go through with whatever GSA is planning." The redhead said full of conviction. Jonathan stopped abruptly and stood still, his body straight and rigid. He spun around and said in a cool and low voice. "We'll see." And then he left.
"So, have you done everything I demanded?
"Yes. I already took her to the abandoned deposit." Jonathan responded standing next to Eckhart's desk. "A few men are guarding her door right now sir." Mason Eckhart stared at his new assistant and laughed lightly. "And do you believe a few men are capable of handling a psionic of her level Mr. Campbell?"
Jonathan shifted nervously. "As long as she thinks I'm there, I'm sure she won't try anything, she knows she can't hurt me."
"But, you are not there. Are you? You are right here talking to me. How's that?" Eckhart said visibly irritated. Noticing the angry tone of Eckhart's voice, Jonathan hesitated for a moment but then answered him. "But sir, you told me to come. You said there was some…"
"It doesn't matter what I said you moron." He interrupted the new mutant. "I'm assuming that at least some of these men whom are guarding the basement are new mutants?" he eyed the other men both angrily and sarcastically.
"Yes. A molecular and a feral." He said simply.
"Finally you got something right. I was beginning to think I would have to "fire" you already and arrange me a new assistant." He pointed coolly. "Trust me, that would be very unpleasant, especially for you." Eckhart glared icily at Jonathan. "You are only here because of me Mr. Campbell. Everything you have, everything you are, is also because of me. Remember that before screwing things up like you seem to be constantly doing. Otherwise you'll be joining the others that were in this position before you!" Scared at the higher tone of Eckhart's voice, Jonathan only nodded.
"Good. Now tell me, is she awake?" The pale man asked from his chair.
"Yes sir." Jonathan answered in a reflex, looking down at his superior.
"How's her condition? Is she ready for the ritual?" He asked again, getting up. "She's ready Sir. And so am I." The feral/elemental mutant confirmed.
"Very well. Tell the men to prepare everything. I want all of it ready when I get there. It won't take me more then a couple of hours." Eckhart waved his hand signing for him to leave. Jonathan nodded and urged himself out of the room.
"Ms. DeLauro" Eckhart whispered right after hearing the door close. "Soon, you'll grant me something unforgettable. Too bad you won't last long to see it." He said grinning to himself and headed for the mirror to replace his synthetic skin. "I just hope your disgusting friends will enjoy it for you."
"Shalimar. I've got great news. According to Proxy Blue, GSA is working on a new project. It seems that something big is happening today and she also gave me some clues about where it will happen." He said excited. "And, she affirmed that whatever is happening today, involves a psionic."
"Emma." Shalimar said filled with hope. Adam confirmed with a smile.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go to this place then!" She finished and passed by Adam quickly.
"Wait Shalimar!" He grabbed her arm. "First we have to come up with a strategy. We can't go to this place blind. Besides, Jesse and Brennan are hurt, and there's no way I'll let you go there alone."
"Wait." The feral said angry. "You come here jumping with happiness, saying that we finally have some clues about where Emma might be, and then you have the guts to tell me I can't go there to rescue her?" She stated incredulously.
"It's not what I'm saying Shalimar. Just listen to me ok?" Adam came closer to her, touching both of her shoulders. "We are very short-handed here and besides you are not in your best condition. If we are going there for Emma it will be to bring her back, not to join her."
Tears started to fill Shalimar's eyes. "I understand that. But I can't just stay here and do nothing. Only God knows what they'll do to her! It hurts me only to think about it." The blonde said stepping back from Adam. "She means too much to me." She whispered and turned around, avoiding the older man's gaze.
"How much?" He inquired.
"What do you mean how much?" She said as she felt his eyes on her and the color in her cheeks deepened.
"How much does she mean to you?" He asked again.
"She's my friend Adam, what kind of question is that?" The feral said irritated, turning around and facing him again. "You know what I mean Shalimar. I'm not stupid and I know there's something going on between you two. I never said anything because I assumed that eventually you would come to me. I know it's not even my place to ask you this, but I'm worried about you."
The blonde lapsed into silence. Adam has always been a mentor to her. She'd wanted to tell him but she knew she wasn't ready yet. She also needed to talk to Emma first, so both of them should decide when and how to tell Adam and her friends.
"Adam, I want to talk to you about that and I will. But not now ok?" She said quietly.
"Alright. I understand." He said as he pressed his fingers to his temple. "So, let's come up with a strategy and them we'll see what we can do." Instantly Shalimar sighed frustrated. "I'm sorry Adam but I'm going now. Even if I have to go alone."
"You`re not alone. I'm going with you" Both Shalimar and Adam turned to the sound of the new voice. "Jesse." The only woman in the room started. "What are you doing? You should be resting."
"I feel great. I just had a few bruises, nothing else. I'm definitely going with you." He said with blind determination. "Thank you Jess." Shalimar said with a shaky breath and gently embraced her friend.
"Well, I guess I don't have a choice. I'll fill you guys in with more details and then you can prepare the Helix to go. But I need you to stay together all the time and please stay in contact ok?"
"No problem." The two of them said simultaneously.
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