Whoop, sorry I haven't written in a while, it was my grandmother's birthday today and I've been working on a Star Trek fanfic (movie not TV series though I am a massive sad fan of DS9 and Next Gen) Thank you to Jean25 for the reminder about Catherine and the Coast Guard, I meant to include it last chapter but I will make sure to explain in this one.
Also thanks to FlamMabel, Rainey, JuNa-001,LeilaniMolakai, Goldnugget9045, HonoluluGal, mone6890, Aloha Nui Loa, Rebecca, francis2, CindyBeesWax, kimber1461 (and anyone else who I accidently missed out, if I did make sure to review again and tell me so I can add you next Chapter) for reviewing last chapter-they were all amazing and I was seriously so glad to retrieve all of them!
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Steve.
Chin sighed deeply as he looked out over the over lapping rocks willing himself to spot some kind of something upon the grey jagged stone. There was a deep wariness in how close they came to the shore; though Chin wanted to get as close as possible so he could see best, he didn't want to put both himself and Duke at risk by making them an easy target if the pirates spotted him. The Governor would not be pleased if not only Steve was missing-presumed-dead but Chin and a highly respected officer in HPD being ransomed off to the State; especially with the whole 'we-don't-negotiate-with-terrorists' rule. Last thing Kono and Danny needed to worry about now was Chin being a damsel in distress.
A cold breeze made the sea waves pick up slightly and Chin felt a shiver run down his back despite the sunshine and he saw that Duke seemed just as on edge. Having both been to the island before and left with many losses and nightmares to haunt their dreams, it wasn't surprising to say they both dreaded even being in such proximity to the deadly island. The rocks cropped up jaggedly and Chin put the binoculars back to his eyes as Duke swooped as close as he dared to the shoreline for what must have been the fourth time in a row. Suddenly there was a dinging sound and Duke pulled the satellite phone from the front and handed it over his shoulder to Chin's already extended hand. Lowering the binoculars, Chin glanced down at the caller before answering as professionally as possible.
"Catherine, is everything okay?"
"Yes, everything is fine…have you found any sign of Steve yet?" the familiar female voice asked, her voice rushed by nerves and anticipation.
Chin sighed deeply and scanned the shoreline for the hundredth time "Nothing yet, I haven't even seen any wreckage from the ship. I'm beginning to think we may have been wrong…"
"Don't give up hope, Chin." Catherine hesitated slightly, her voice thick even down the phone "Please Chin, Steve needs you…Danny has to be right. Has anyone else called in yet?"
"Five minutes till everyone is supposed to check in and if someone had found any sign of Steve they should have called by now." Chin responded calmly, checking his gun was still firmly in its holster as Duke headed out of the shallower water for them to come back around.
Catherine took a second before questioning "Could he be further inland?"
"Perhaps," Chin shrugged slightly, sitting down as the boat bounced on the larger waves "But its unlikely, Steve would probably want to stay on shore and see if he could draw attention; but if he recognises where he is, he could try heading toward the village."
"What about the coast guard? Surely you could use the extra manpower?"
"No," Chin's voice became firmer as endless scenarios played in his head "They would have no idea what they were getting into. We have no Intel on the island and even the Navy satellites won't do much good if they're underground. I'm not going to risk innocent lives like that…no one else is going to die on that island under my orders."
Catherine's voice became quieter, as if she was ashamed for even suggesting such a thing "I understand, I'm sorry…what about Danny?"
"What do you mean: what about Danny?" Chin frowned curiously, tilting his head to Duke who had turned his head at the statement.
"I mean that he has the stretch of coast safe enough to land on; do you not think he's going to get onto that beach to look for his partner? Catherine replied, seemingly surprised by Chin's reaction "Steve means a lot to all of us but especially to Danny; he would do anything to get him back in particularly if he believes that Steve's hurt."
Hearing their conversation, Duke added "He's with one of my officers."
"Mai?" Chin raised his eyebrows and looked at his friend "She's a good cop but she follows her heart rather than her head a lot of the time. I don't think Danny would have to push too hard to get her to help him out. Plus Danny has been spending way too much time with McGarrett; I think he's actually starting to think Steve's SuperSEAL invincibility is rubbing off on him. "
"Exactly. Chin you'll probably have more luck following him. If there's one thing Danny knows how to do it's finding Steve and if there's one thing that Steve has the natural ability of doing it's finding trouble."
Chin gave a frustrated groan as he realised the truthfulness of her words "Any ideas?"
"I'll trace Danny's satellite phone..."There was tapping sound mixed with the crackle of the connection "I can't find it…hmmm…bringing up aerial images of the island…there's Danny's boat…no one's there…I think I read some thermal in the entrance of a cave…three signs."
Chin and Duke looked at one another and a knowing look crossed between them as Duke throttled the engine and they tore off back towards Danny's side of the beach. Fear flared in Chin's heart as they sped over the bumpy waves.
"Thanks Cath, we'll get back to you when we find them."
"Find them, Chin. Bring them back." Catherine whispered in goodbye before the line cut and Chin let the phone drop to his side.
So I had massive writer's block for this chapter but I have been planning two more H50 fics (Steve and Danny whump of course) so I'll let you guys know when I post those. Please review xxx
