Her Guardian Angel
Author's Note: Hey everybody! I'm back! Good God! As a kid who grew up near Toronto and has watched the Toronto Raptors since I was a kid, I am so happy that the team is moving onto the Eastern Conference Finals and gonna take on the Cleveland Cavaliers! Back to business, another chapter has arrived! The after math of the Home Invasion STARTS...NOW!
Disclaimer: I obviously don't own Girl Meets World. I'm not getting paid by the writers to write stuff like this (but I wish I was) Sadly they wouldn't let stuff like this air because it's Disney!
Last time on Her Guardian Angel: Lucas for the first time reveals Punisher Lucas to Riley and Charlie. After the home invasion, Lucas unloaded another 10 shots on Nico Pereira a member of California's Chapter of The Reapers of The Innocent. Nico previously slashed Lucas with some broken glass and Jasmine ended up killing Nico to prevent any more damage coming from Nico! After Lucas shot Nico another 10 more times, Punisher Lucas was out on full display, Riley couldn't believe what she saw and was afraid of Lucas. What happens next?
It was the morning after the Home Invasion and hours after Riley saw Lucas' dark side, her first look at Punisher Lucas. Police were everywhere taking photos of the crime scene, reporters were swarming all over the place asking Police and members of Lion's Den that were on scene question after question. Riley knew she would have to face the press about this sooner or later. But the sight of the dead Reapers of The Innocent still played a number on her mind seeing death in front of her. She was clutching onto Charlie closely wanting to stay away from Lucas. When news broke out of this event, celebrities were all checking up on Riley to see if she's ok, she received texts from Farkle, Vanessa, Zay, Josh, Smackle, Maya and, her parents among others checking in if she's ok. She just wanted to go back to New York that moment and spend time with her loved ones on her birthday, instead she's answering questions about people trying to invade her house potentially trying to come after her.
"Riley, did you have an relation to the Reapers of The Innocent?" An ABC reporter asked.
"I've only been speaking out against groups like them doing terrible things! People that traffic kids and use them for whatever sick things they do." Riley answered speaking out against crimes against children and human trafficking eventually the sex trades.
"What do you plan to do moving forward?" Another reporter but this time who worked for NBC asked Riley.
"I just need to clear my head for now. I just wanna spend time with those I love and care about." Riley answered.
"Charlie, I know this is a very sensitive time for you and Riley, but can you comment on what happened?" A reporter from The Guardian asked the chef.
"Well, the power got cut and we had friends over who thankfully have Military backgrounds so we were told to go downstairs while they go fight. Turned out the Reapers were the ones who showed up and when the dust settled, our friends were alive and in good health." Charlie said still keeping the secret of Riley's bodyguards.
"Are you sure they're not just bodyguards?" The NBC reporter asked.
"They're not!" Riley got defensive as she exclaimed at the reporter. "One of these guys I went to Middle School and High School with, we've just spend the last little while catching up and then this happens!" Riley raised her voice as Charlie rubbed her back trying to calm her down.
"Look guys, all we ask for is some privacy for awhile ok? Thanks guys and so you guys later." Charlie told the reporters getting himself and Riley away from the scrum. Charlie took Riley inside to the master bedroom where Riley's phone was ringing. It was Liz who was calling.
"I'll take it babe." Charlie told Riley getting her phone and picking up the call.
"Hey Liz." Charlie answered Liz.
"Hey Charlie, are you guys ok? I just heard what happened on the news!" Liz exclaimed looking at the TV sounding very worried.
"Yeah Liz, we're fine. Thanks for checking up on us. We'll call you soon ok? We just want some privacy and some quiet time. Riley will talk to you later." Charlie told Liz hanging up on her rather quickly not wanting to talk to her. Riley couldn't believe what Charlie did treating her agent like that giving him a look of shock mixed with disgust.
"What was that for?" Riley exclaimed.
"Look Riley, I know it's Liz and you love Liz but, after everything that's happened since last night, we really need this time off and we need to get to New York maybe even tonight!" Charlie told Riley beginning to pack up.
"What about the bodyguards? What about Odin, What about Maya and Uncle Josh?" Riley asked concerned about the others in her life.
"Of course they're coming!" Charlie raised his voice at Riley becoming annoyed at Charlie's questioning. Riley backed down having not seen this side of Riley before.
"Charlie, there's no need to raise your voice at me." Riley said shyly feeling intimidated.
"Babe, listen…If the Reapers of The Innocent know where we live, we need to get out of here before they can come back!" Charlie raised his voice as Riley could see his point.
"I understand, I'll call mom and dad and tell them I'm heading to New York now." Riley said picking up cellphone from Charlie.
While Riley and Charlie made the proper phone calls, Team SHIELD was called to a meeting with the founder of Lion's Den Protection: Captain Chase Hutcherson code name: Big Boss.
"Ok guys, tell me. What the hell happened last night?" Chase asked Team SHIELD.
"We fought against members of the Reapers of The Innocent. We were attacked sir. Power from the house was cut next thing we know, we're in a gun fight." Garrett answered calmly on behalf of his team.
"That part I get, but Lucas, what happened back there with Nico? All of the Gun Stain Residue was from your gun, the bullets have your fingerprints!" Chase exclaimed talking to the youngest member of the team.
"I'm sorry sir…I lost it! I never wanna see any child used for the sick stuff from what they've done." Lucas apologized to his boss keeping his head down.
"Yeah, but, c'mon Lucas! We're not US Army Rangers anymore! We're the only ones in the state with this sort of authority! We're the only ones that can be armed with Military Grade weapons based on our proven track record!" Chase told Lucas as Chase sighed feeling stressed on what to do with Lucas.
"Lucas, you still plan on going to New York with Riley right?" Garrett asked taking a sip of his coffee sitting in an office chair in Chase's office.
"Yes sir." Lucas said calm and collected.
"And why should you Lucas?" Chase asked Lucas.
"Because it's my duty and my way to make up for some stuff we had long ago." Lucas said bringing up his history with Riley.
"Lucas, this is why I like you man. You make a mistake, you wanna correct it and make amends. But this is our jobs now, not just history. I won't fire you Lucas. But I think you need a brake." Chase said not firing Lucas.
"But I can still go to New York right?" Lucas asked wanting to with Riley to celebrate her birthday.
"No. Effective immediately, you are suspended without pay until Riley, Charlie and, Team SHIELD return to Los Angeles." Chase declared as Lucas understood Chase' decision due to the reveal of Punisher Lucas. "You need this brake kid, go out and have some fun." Chase told Lucas wanting Lucas to have some fun in life and not just be focused on his job.
"We best be getting back." Garrett told his team.
"Yeah, I think so too." Chase agreed seeing that it's been a tough day suspending one of his top guys. Lucas kept his head down the entire way accepting the punishment. Team SHIELD arrived back at the Matthews/Gardner house where Police were still on scene collecting evidence, taking photos and, questioned Riley.
"Bout time you guys got back!" Charlie said as Team SHIELD got out of the Mobile Command Center.
"Where's Riley, I need to talk to her." Lucas said as Charlie got in front of him and shoved him.
"Like hell I'm letting you talk to her after what you did last night!" Charlie said angry at Lucas.
"Charlie, please." Lucas asked showing sincerity showing the old Lucas.
"No! Stay away from her!" Charlie yelled in defiance. Riley overheard their conversation wanting a break from her questioning with the Police Officer. Riley walked up to Charlie.
"What's going on here?" Riley asked Charlie interlocking her hands with Charlie.
"Lucas wants to talk to you, are you gonna talk to him?" Charlie asked staring down Lucas. Riley was still a little shaky from the events of the night before. She doesn't know if the Lucas looking at her is the Lucas she once loved, or is it the infamous Punisher Lucas who showed no mercy. She looked into his eyes, tried to see which Lucas she was talking to.
"Riley, will you let him talk to you or no?" Charlie asked again. Riley took another few seconds to see which Lucas she was talking to, she always has a good judgement of character.
"I'll talk to him, can you guys leave us alone for a moment." Riley requested as if she has stared into Lucas' soul. She sees a hurt and defeated Lucas.
"Whatever!" Charlie scoffed throwing his arms out by his side not believing what he heard.
"Charlie, please!" Riley begged.
"C'mon Mr. Gardner, let's head inside." Garrett said escorting Charlie with his team. Riley took Lucas' hand and began to walk to the backyard. This sensation is all too familiar for them. A feeling they have long since forgotten, for Lucas, Riley's touch still feels very warm and still full of life as for Riley, Lucas's hand feels cold as ice, she doesn't know if Lucas is barely alive or is his soul dying? She lead him by the pool as the two sat down as Riley took her seat on the edge of the pool in her pink dress dipping her feet in the water.
Lucas could only sit beside her crossing his legs. "So, what do you want to talk to me about Lucas?" Riley asked starting the conversation as she stared off into the distance. Lucas inhaled and exhaled.
"Riley, you still plan on going to New York for your birthday?" Lucas asked looking into her brown eyes.
"Yeah, of course I am." Riley answered letting out a soft chuckle. "Why?" Riley asked another question.
"I won't be joining you." Lucas told her playing with his thumbs putting his head down.
"What?! Why?" Riley exclaimed in disbelief. Lucas knew she deserved the truth about him being suspended, but wasn't sure if he could tell her.
"I…I just think that, it's best that you take a breather from me. I think it's best that you celebrate without me, I don't want you to see Punisher Lucas." Lucas told her not telling the complete truth.
"What happened to you Lucas? When we saw Captain America: Civil War together with Farkle, Maya, Zay and, Smackle, you said you would always protect me." Riley asked remembering her memory of watching the blockbuster movie.
"And I am protecting you, even now!" Lucas raised his voice looking into her eyes and grabbing onto her shoulders. "I'm protecting you, from me." Lucas told her.
"Lucas, no matter what you do I will always be here for you. I have always cared about you Lucas and still do. We know each other very well. And I know there's something more that you aren't telling me. Be fully honest with me Lucas." Riley said taking his hands and demanded to know the whole truth. He sighed. He knew as much as he tried, Riley would get the truth out of him, she just had that sort of power over him.
"Because of what happened last night, I have been suspended without pay until you guys come back." Lucas told Riley shamefully.
"I'm sorry Lucas." Riley said putting her arms around him engulfing him in a comforting embrace.
"What are you sorry for? I should be sorry to you, you had to see that side of me. The Punisher Lucas." Lucas exclaimed pulling away from the actress.
"Lucas, I'm sorry that you got suspended. But I have no idea if I can forgive you for all those shots on Nice." Riley said slowly backing away.
"If you're scared of me, I'm not surprised if you wanna keep away from me." Lucas said feeling he was some sort of monster.
"I'm not scared of THIS Lucas, it's the Punisher Lucas I'm scared of. I want my Captain America back! The one that Mark Cuban called: Ms. America." Riley demanded remembering meeting Mark Cuban with Maya and Farkle.
"Riley, ever since I was discharged from the Army I now see the world in a darker point of view. I'm very thankful you haven't been exposed to the stuff I've seen, but I can't promise if Captain America can come back." Lucas told Riley uncertain about which Lucas comes out. Riley was disappointed in what she was hearing as she quickly closed her eyes and taking a quick breather.
"Then I really have lost you, have I?" Riley said as she got up and began to walk back inside the house. Lucas could only watch her leave before starring out into the distance, it was time to do some soul searching while the others go back to New York and celebrate Riley's birthday. Charlie already finished packing up for himself and Riley while the others packed up. Odin, Lucas' loyal dog ran up beside Lucas and sat down right next to him.
"So I guess it's you two staying behind?" Angel asked in his suit ready to leave.
"I guess so, where's Wolverine and Sniper Wolf?" Lucas asked picking himself up and facing Angel.
"They're loading Riley's and Charlie's stuff. Sucks you got suspended man, will you be ok?" Angel asked wanting to make sure Lucas was fine due to the amount of alone time.
"Yeah. Thanks for checking up on me buddy." Lucas said appreciating Angel's concern.
"Hey, we're all here if anything, just give us a call if ever ok?" Angel offered any support.
"Will do. You guys go enjoy New York ok?" Lucas said giving Angel a bro hug before Jasmine and Garrett joined him.
"Mad Dog, come with to the front of the house." Garrett ordered his youngest coworker. Lucas and Angel hustled up and joined Garrett who was watching from the backyard door before they made it to the front yard where Jasmine was loading up the last of Charlie's and Riley's belongings on the Cadillac.
"Take care of the house ok?" Garrett told Lucas.
"Will do sir." Lucas said petting Odin's head. Jasmine saw Lucas and Garrett together and began to join them.
"You better from time to time huh Lucas?" Jasmine said hugging Lucas who was always like a little brother to him.
"Will do, just save me some good food ok?" Lucas told Jasmine.
"Man, we'll be gone for a few days! Relax, you still got Krispy Kreme nearby and Denny's." Jasmine winked at Lucas knowing how heavy Lucas usually eats during breakfast.
"Yeah man, don't gain a few pounds while we're gone." Angel teased as Lucas playfully raised his middle finger at Angel before Jasmine hugged Lucas.
"You be a good boy Odin! Take care of Lucas for us!" Riley told the German Sheppard getting down on her knees. She has developed a good bond with the dog as Lucas noticed their interaction as she saw Riley kiss Odin on the top of his head.
"Bye Lucas, I'll see you whenever we get back." Riley said to Lucas as the team felt the tension between them and moved away.
"You go have fun in New York Riley, forget about me. I'll take care of the house for you." Lucas told Riley.
"And you will still train me right?' Riley asked still wanting to learn more for her potential roles in This I Swear or Underdog.
"Of course I'll still train you." Lucas told Riley breaking a small smile.
"Riley, time to go!" Charlie called Riley who was ready to go for New York.
"Look, we'll train when you get back, for now. Take your time off. You deserve after what you saw last night." Lucas told Riley wanting what's best for her.
Riley and Lucas hugged it out before pulling away from each other and leaving for the airport as she got into the Armored Cadillac Escalade leaving Lucas and his dog Odin alone to take care of the house.
Author's Note: And there's another Chapter down! Man of man, what was that between Riley and Lucas? And what was that between Riley and Charlie in the beginning? One thing is for sure, Charlie is CLEARLY upset with Lucas after what happened and wants him and Riley to head to New York asap, And do you guys think Lucas just lost Riley? Next Time on Her Guardian Angel: Lucas is left behind, the others are off to New York and that Empire State of Mind (Alicia Keys reference) Cory and Topanga will welcome back their baby girl and also, head to the cemetery to visit Eric and Auggie's graves. Riley's birthday is in a few days, will this visit allow her to heal or break her down even more? Find out next time on Her Guardian Angel! Now I know there has been an issue with the reviews right now because for some reason they are not showing the reviews but fear not good people, this is what emails are good for!
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ArabellaRoseD: Thank you so much and I hope you liked this chapter too! Great to hear from you again! Hope all is well and I'm looking forward to read what you thought of this chapter :)
Mimi: Well that's my inner Wrestling fan coming from within. Oh trust me, I have a sick twisted sense of humor and I wanan thank my profs for that who taught me in College. I really hope I meet him one day, it would be awesome to say I met The Rock and had a conversation with him.
KillEmWithKindness02: Who knows, maybe you're right or wrong. Time will tell. Rucas is on some shaky ground right now and we'll see if Riarlie is gonna get better footing here. Thanks again for the continuous support and I hope all is well :)
Jrules19: Thank you so much! I hope I wasn't too specific and who knows MAYBE I can keep it at a T rating if there is one graphic chapter. I hope you liked this chapter and I really wanna hear from you and the others sooner than later.
Guest101: You're welcome and I hope you enjoyed this chapter as well. As for as Rucas moments go, I have no clue if they had a moment here but clearly they're on thin ice after what happened during the Home Invasion.
Rucas4Life: Hey, you got lots of life left within you kiddoh, with Lucas out for awhile, how will Charlie's and Riley's relationship go from here? Take a good guess. Hope you liked the chapter and I can't wait for the next chapter of Yeah Whatever.
LucayaGuest: I have no idea if M Rated fanfics are turned on specific days and to be honest, I am inconsistent on when I update because of time at work, my social life, and time to write and even that, I sometimes get writer's block. I think I can keep this at Rated T for now though.
James Stryker: Hey man, you're an awesome writer! Punisher Lucas really has been an obstacle for Rucas so hopefully Lucas can bring back Captain America Lucas. Lucas is kinda like Ryu from Street Fighter he has both a good and bad side of him when he fights. I can't wait for the next chapters for both: Her Protector and Juliet's World. Keep up the awesome work and oh man! Riley and Lucas gonna be alone in Her Protector while Charlie performs a Heart Transplant, can't wait to see what you write with those 2 alone.
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