Her Guardian Angel
Author's Note: Hey guys! I'm here with another chapter of Her Guardian Angel! This is gonna be a chapter where we learn a lot about what happened behind Riley's back while she was in Philadelphia filming, "Dream, Try, Do Good." The intel that Jasmine learned is going to be critical to the plot. Also Rucas gets stronger! How that happens you ask? Well, I'm just gonna shut the hell up and let you find out! See you at the bottom! :)
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: Jasmine has found out some critical intel about Liz and Charlie being in on a deal together with the Reapers of The Innocent. With the intel in hand Garrett has ordered an arrest on Liz Harper and fortunately, she was inside the house, Lucas and Angel returned to the house after Lucas brought his car to the chop shop to modify his car to prepare for their attack. The arrest was made to the surprise of Riley who has now felt betrayed by her own agent. The aftermath, begins NOW!
December 27, 2024, 8:22pm
After Liz Harper who was arrested moments ago by: Garrett, Angel and, Lucas, Jasmine told them to go to the Mobile Command Center after Liz was handed over to the LAPD for questioning. After exchanging numbers and, reports, the LAPD left Riley's house with the media soon following. Angel took the liberty in talking to the media while Lucas and Garrett went inside to talk with Jasmine.
Upon arrival, Lucas and Garrett found Jasmine with headphones on listening to something they couldn't hear.
"What's up Wolf?" Garrett asked taking the seat beside her.
"Got phone calls for you that I'm looking through." Jasmine said handing Lucas and Garrett earphones.
"Ok, this first one was recorded a year and a half ago, dated June 14, 2023." Jasmine said playing the first suspicious audio recording.
Charlie: Hey, I hope you enjoyed your birthday tonight!
Liz: Thanks Charlie, thanks for inviting me to the restaurant to celebrate it.
Charlie: Anytime! You've done so much for Riley and I since we moved to LA, so I didn't mind picking up the tab on this one.
Liz: Riley didn't mind did she?
Charlie: Nope, she understood why. Are we still on for Thursday?
Liz: Yeah, Riley should still be on set and she won't notice a thing.
Charlie: Good, listen it's getting late, I have to open in the morning. Have a good night Liz.
Liz: Thanks Charlie, and thank you for tonight, I really enjoyed my birthday party.
Charlie: You're welcome.
"Ok, I guess thats strike one." Lucas said.
"Oh and trust me, that's just the beginning, I'll play strike two." Jasmine said as she played a recording from June 22, 2023.
Liz: Hey, I just got home, how are you doing?
Charlie: I'm doing good, Riley is asleep right now. She's tired from another day of shooting.
Liz: Well, she's still got another couple of months of filming in Philly.
Charlie: Yeah, you're right. We still get to Skype everyday, even if it's just for a bit.
Liz: Does she know anything?
Charlie: About us?
Liz: Yeah
Charlie: No, she doesn't suspect a thing! She's always seen the good in people, she's one of those people that would never suspect of us having an affair.
Liz: Yeah, it was a good thing that we got together today.
Charlie: Yeah and thank you for a good time.
Liz: Oh anything for you baby!
Charle: You were great! And you looked sexy in black!
Liz: Well, I felt like I was a bad girl.
Charlie: You damn right you are. You're a bad bitch! And that's just the way I like it!
Liz: Maybe you can punish me?
Charlie: Like bandage?
Liz: Yes!
Charlie: Well babe, you've been a bad girl lately, maybe we need to do something about it.
Liz: Next time, I'll get the stuff we need.
Charlie: Mmm, for now, I guess you're in detention.
Liz: I've been a bad girl!
"So you guys pretty much get the idea there right?" Jasmine asked the two as Angel finally made his way to the command center.
"What'd I miss guys?" Angel asked.
"Charlie and Liz were having an affair behind Riley's back." Lucas said confirming his suspicions about Charlie.
"Oh and that's just the beginning!" Jasmine told Lucas.
"How far does this go?" Angel asked taking another head set.
"As deep as the ocean. I'll just summarize it like this, the plan was in motion starting this past April, Charlie and Riley were already engaged, that was part of the plan. The plan was to kill Riley after their wedding, by that time, Charlie and Riley would have shared bank accounts, life insurance udner their name and all the money would go to Charlie after Riley was to be killed by the Reapers of The Innocent." Jasmine smmarized.
"So, was everything Charlie and I had a lie?" Riley asked in her pink robe from the doorway of the Mobile Command Center.
"I'm sorry hun." Jasmine said after discovering the truth.
"Riley, I'm one who believes that things happen for a reason, maybe Lucas coming back into your life, was a sign of that." Garrett told Riley wanting to calm her down as she seemed shaky.
"That my former fiancee was gonna try to kill me?!" Riley exclaimed raising her voice at the Sergeant about the lie that was her engagement.
"Riley." Lucas simply called to her to calm down as she looked at him before looking back at Garrett.
"I'm sorry Sergeant Thompson, I guess I'm still trying to take everything in." Riley apologized to Garrett as he responded with a simple head nod.
"It's ok. But I believe you two were supposed to find each other again!" Garrett told Riley and Lucas as Lucas walked beside Riley and placed his arm around her waist.
"Why?" Riley asked.
"Because you two need each other. Lucas is here to protect you and fight off any dangers for you, and you're in his life again to put his mind and soul at ease." Garrett believed.
"Riley, I've known Lucas for a few years and of all the time I've known him, you're the one that gives him the most life." Jasmine explained.
"She's right, I've never seen him this happy, now look at you guys!" Angel agree with Jasmine as he saw the engagement rings on them.
"Remember Riley, behind every great man, is not a woman. She's beside him, never behind him." Garrett told Riley.
"Look, things went to shit between you and Charlie, but you know how Lucas operates, he'd never hurt you, he'd defend you until his dying breath. You've witnessed that first hand a few weeks ago!" Angel told Riley as Lucas held her tighter not wanting to let her go.
"Angel, don't bring up that incident, please." Lucas asked Angel.
"I'm sorry dude, but what she saw that night is the real truth as to how real gun fights can get." Angel replied.
"Ok look, the media is off our backs, let's take this time to rest, we'll work on this tomorrow. Besides, Lucas still has to train Riley some more tomorrow." Jasmine said wanting the arguement to stop.
"I agree, Lucas, you and Riley are dismissed. Ghost Rider, Sniper Wolf and I will stay here to work out plans and, we'll send this to Big Boss." Garrett ordered as Lucas and Riley left together.
Once in bed no words were exchange, Riley was emotionally and mentally drained as Lucas held onto her. He kissed her on her forehead as Riley drifted to sleep.
December 28, 2024, 10:30am
Lucas and Riley just finished going through a kickboxing practice where Riley has become more comfortable in striking against him as the two had a sparring match against each other for 5 3 minute rounds. Riley's flexibility has been serving her well as she has landed multiple kicks against Lucas using kicks he taught her yet still didn't see it coming. However, since Riley's balance still needs plenty of work, Lucas was able to knock Riley down 3 times in the match. Lucas needed Riley to move onto the next step in her training for the Reaper's attack in 3 night, it was time for Riley, to learn how to use a gun.
The couple made the walk to the shooting range as a target was placed up for them. Lucas gave Riley a pair of ear muffs to protect Riley's hearing and goggles to protect her eyes. Lucas saw the target come on sight about 100 yards away as he inserted a magazine filled with 15 live bullets in the Tac-45 pistol. Lucas gave a look to Riley wanting her to remain calm as she saw him fire the pistol with Lucas in a good and well-balanced stance as the little amount of recoil from the pistol went throughhis wrist then travelled throguh his elbows and shoulders. Lucas reloaded the weapon as he inserted an new magazine into the gun as he cocked the gun back with the safety off and handed the gun to Riley. Riley looked at the weapon coming face to face with a live weapon, not a gun filled with blanks, but actual live rounds where any mistake can prove fatal.
"You can do this RIley." Lucas said trying to encourage Riley to take the weapon from him.
"No, I can't!" Riley said tremblling in fear.
"Riley, there's only so much I can do. What if i'm killed? You need to learn how to do this!" Lucas exclaimed wanting to prepare for the worst case scenario.
"No! Don't say that! You're gonna make it through this! We're gonna get married in the summer, have kids and, we'll live our lives together!" Riley raised her voice as she refused not wanting to face the possibility of Lucas being killed in a few days.
"Riley, you know I'd never leave you, but if I die. It would put my mind at ease that you know how to protect yourself. I'd do everything I can for you, but if my time runs out. You're ready to fight back and defend yourself." Lucas told Riley as the fear began to creep in more and more. It was the last thing Riley needed to see, the chance of him dying as she rushed him and embraced him as her tears began to stain his white v-neck shirt.
"Don't go! Please! You can't die yet! We just got engaged!" Riley sobbed deeper as Lucas placed the safety on the gun and carried her to a bench nearby as the gun was placed on the table near his station. He let her cry even more as he knows that death was something Riley has rare seen or faced, although the thought of death is numb to Lucas, he should've realized that the fear of death is still strong in Riley. He sat Riley down on his lap as he held her so she could cry on his chest.
Riley continued to cry for a few more minutes until the tears had dried up. She eventually stopped crying as she got off Lucas' lap.
"Riley, it's time. No more crying, no more hiding, it's time you learn this." Lucas told Riley as he walked up to the bench where the gun was and handed the gun to Riley.
They walked up to the range where the target stood 100 yards away as Riley pointed the gun down range. Lucas adjusted Riley's body as he saw that Riley was in the incorrect shooting stance. "Riley, I need you to slightly bend your elbows for me." Lucas told Riley as he adjusted Riley's arms.
"Next I need you to spread your legs a bit and slightly bend your knees." Lucas said as he used his feet to adjust Riley's feet to the right form as Riley slightly bent her knees complying with Lucas.
"Ok, safety is off Riley. Go for it." Lucas said as he stood back and waited for Riley's first shot.
She looked down range at the target and it felt surreal she was holding a gun especially with her views on violence and gun violence. Riley has been a strong advocate for Gun Control for years now and feels like a complete hypocrite having to use a gun. But if it meant that it can help keep Lucas alive, then she'll do it. She fired her first shot and afterwards the adrenaline began to pump through her veins and her brain. She fired again as both times, she hit the target in the center of the chest, she was able to empty the round a couple of minutes later until she heard the sound of dry fire. Lucas walked up to her as he took the gun from her and emptied the magazine from the gun and pressed a button that brought the target close to them as Lucas took the target down and saw how she did.
"First of all, how did that feel?" Lucas asked Riley.
"It felt, weird." Riley said trying to recall her using a gun for the first time.
"Don't worry, it gets easier." Lucas said studying the grouping of Riley's shots. He counted seven shots to the center of the chest, two in the forehead area, a few misses and three in the lower abdomen. She did good.
"Lucas, what does it feel like?" Riley began to ask nervously.
"What do you mean?" Lucas asked wanting clarification.
"Killing someone?" Riley asked knowing that Lucas has seen death and has seen him kill someone.
"It feels terrible at first, but you become more numb and eventually, you feel nothing when you pull the trigger and see the person you shoot, die." Lucas said recalling his first kills and his most recent kills. Riley got an even deeper look into a once shattered soul that was now her fiancee, she has seen what combat has done for the former soldier. Lucas is only 25 and still decided to leave after a couple of tours of duty. But within that time frame, she has seen that the Lucas she once knew was broken but only now is starting to get him back. She knows that Lucas is still trying to work on himself but she could never help herself in supporting him in his journey.
"Riley, I know you're very sensitive about this topic about guns. But what happens on New Year's Eve, our lives are riding on this. One mess up, could mean someone dying a dog's death. I know I'm dark with this sort of stuf, but it is the truth. If someone is hunting you down and trying to kill you, you can beg all you want, but they'll kill you. You need to fight back." Lucas said channeling a darker side of him.
"I'm sorry Lucas, I just can't bring myself to kill somone! I have no idea you can, but I can't!" Riley told Lucas truthfully as Lucas sighed knowing Riley still has a very peaceful side of her as she walked away from the gun range taking her gym bag with her. Lucas could only take his gym bag, return the gun and follow her.
Riley was waiting for Lucas crossing her arms standing beside his car, he unarmed the Escalade as he took his bag and Riley's bag and placed it in the trunk. He opened the door for Riley as he waited for her to be inside the car until he closed the door. He joined her as he got in the driver's seat and started the Escalade. As Lucas began to drive, he saw how tense Riley is about their conversation last night. She didn't want to hear it.
"Look Riley." Lucas said before he was cut off.
"Lucas, I love you, but I don't wanna hear it." Riley told him as she began to look outside the window.
"Is this about Auggie?" Lucas asked hitting a very sensitive area.
"Lucas, don't bring that up. Ever again!" Lucas barked annoyed not wanting to relive that haunting memory.
"Riley, I know how it feels losing someone taken by a bullet!" Lucas told her understanding her.
"Oh yeah! Try to explain it to me Lucas! Auggie was a 17 year old kid that was sniped! He was innocent in all of this! He didn't deserve to die, Lucas! But he's gone!" Riley told him as she begn to lose herself. Lucas pulled over to the side over at a local Starbucks. Lucas knew what she felt, but now was ready to put out some dirty secrets from his past.
"We were on a Black Ops mission, we were hunting down an arms dealer that was selling to mercenaries in South America. Where abouts in South America, is classified. The mission, was to hunt down the arms dealer, bring him back to the Hague in The Netherlands to face Justice. And go home. Angel and I were doing recon together dressing up as backpackers, we had the roles played perfectly. We went back to Big Boss with our report and we went for it the next day." Lucas began to dive down to that dark memory of his past.
"Lucas, I don't wanna hear it!" Riley said beginning to become frusterated.
"Just let me finish, there's a point in this." Lucas told her wanting her to respect his story. She sighed and allowed him to continue.
"Anyway, it was myself, Angel, Garrett, Kratos, Big Boss and two of the younger guys on the team: Private Vince Dunn and Private Brandon Frasor. We made the attack at a compound and got through the front door with ease, I was leading the group upstairs to where little did I know it, our target was there. We breached the door, and I see the target with his gun leveled at me, I ducked out of the line of fire and took cover behind a table. I heard one shot, two, then three. I shot him a couple of times but he squeezed off two more until the target went down. He died. But so did Frasor and Dunn. As we inspected the compound, we found many illegal weapons without serial numbers, gun attachments, body armor, etc. All in the basement, but when I got upstairs to the main floor...I saw a dead kid. I didn't how how it happened, but when I calmed down and tried to recollect what happened, I shot the kid. He was about 7 years old. I screwed up Riley, he was a kid. I killed him by accident and his father, I killed him too! Two targets that I thought were hostile, turned out to be, one hostile, one innocent." Lucas said as the memory of seeing the dead bodies.
"After the battle was over, Kratos took me aside to calm me down, but I lost my cool, Riley. I killed an innocent kid. He was surrounded with bad people, but he didn't deserve to die!" Lucas exclaimed as he began to tear up as the image of the dead boy started to become more crystal clear.
"I've been trying to heal ever since that day, Riley. I hope and pray to God that I can be forgiven for the mistake I made in the field, but ever since then, I've been numb. It lead to a darker version of me. The so called: Punisher Lucas. Riley, I get how you feel, if anything, I don't want Auggie's death to allow you to form a darker version of you, don't make my mistake Riles. I love you too much to allow that to happen." Lucas rambled to Riley finally able to let out what happened on a Black Ops mission he was involved in. Lucas finally looked at Riley as he saw that she was looking at him. They could only hug as the silence allowed peace to come in between the two.
"Thank you Lucas, I know you don't want me to go down the dark road you went down, but whenever I hold a gun, I still remember seeing Auggie die. I can't erase that from my mind, I don't think I ever can. But, what I do know, is that, we can be there for each other and help each other heal." Riley said trying to build momentum and ease the tension.
"It's gonna take time, but I know we can do this." Lucas said as he was released from Riley's embrace as the two shared a sweet kiss and forgetting about their arguement. Lucas treated Riley as the two went inside the Starbucks. Riley left with a slice Chocolate Marble Cake and Caramel Frappuccino while Lucas left with an Egg and Cheddar Breakfast Sandwhich.
Lucas drove Riley back to the house so they can rest as the two finished breakfast and went to bed as Lucas took off his shirt and shorts while Riley quickly shanged into more comfortable clothes as the two slept in bed for a few hours.
At 5:00pm, Lucas woke up and finds Riley not in bed as he looked for her only to find her in the backyard in the pool swimming laps in a white bathing suit. Lucas found this very good for her since this would improve Riley's cardio and endurance but also works her legs and shoulders. As Riley finished a lap she came up to the surface as Lucas was starring at her in his black nike shorts crossing his arms as Riley only saw his toned chest and abs.
"Hey babe! What do you think?" Riley asked seeking Lucas approval.
"I'm disapointed." Lucas bluntly told her.
"But you said for me to pick it up in training, so I thoguht it would be good to take the inniciative." Riley explained herself.
"Oh trust me, I'm not disappointed in that!" Lucas told her as his eyes got a little bigger.
"Then why are you disappointed in me?" Riley asked as she threw her arms up before splashing them on the water.
"I'm disappointed that...YOU DIDN'T INVITE ME TOO!" Lucas said in a cheerful voice before jumping in with her.
The two chased each other for some time as Lucas backed up Riley to a corner and splashed water on her face as their laughter filled the air as their lips crashed into each other before Lucas wrapped his hands around Riley's waist and lifted her up as the two continued to make out in the pool. Their moment of romance was becoming quite intimate as Riley stroked Lucas' wet hair as he held Riley by her butt as he brought her closer body closer to him. They made out for approxiamately 5 more minutes until a shadown appeared over them, Lucas and Riley broke their kiss and looked over towards the shadow's direction, it was Odin sitting down, panting.
"Hey boy!" Lucas greeted his loyal companion as he brushed Odin's head and scratched behind his ear.
"Hey there you guys are!" Angel said as he brought out chicken, different fish and bell peppers with a pair of tongs in his hands.
"What is this a BBQ?" Riley asked.
"Hell yeah it is!" Garrett answered with a glass of water in one hand and fresh baked Mac n' Cheese.
"Of course you'd make mac n' cheese!" Lucas commented laughing as he got out of the water as he pulled Riley up as he bridal carried her to the table as Riley laughed the entire way.
"C'mon Lucas, lighten up!" Jasmine told him lightly as she brought out salad and also garlic bread.
It was a very relaxing day for everyone as everyone had dinner together and enjoyed the rest of the day. It was time to ease the anxiety and for everyone to have fun. The night was satisfying and peaceful as everyone was able to sleep comfortably.
Author's Note: Well everyone! No bad news today! But only good news for our friends in the story! Rucas has gotten stronger trying to become stronger not only as a couple, but as individuals trying to heal from their respective pasts. 3 days until the game begins and lives are at stake. Next time on Her Guardian Angel: Kratos and his strike team go into the pier and investigate the status of the status of Farkle and Isadora Minkus and Katy Hunter. Will Riley's loved ones be found in good health, or will he find them dead? Find out next time on Her Guardian Angel...NOT! I'm gonna be doing a Q and A for you guys because you guys have been so supportive and have keeping it really cool with me from start to finish. So I wanna show you how much I appreciate it by doing a Q and A with you guys Michael Jacobs style. So send in your questions for me about this story either via reviews or private message, whatever makes you happy! Either way, your name will be appearing next time. But now...
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James Stryker: Surprise, surprise! You are right good sir! Virtual cookie for you and if you want, dip it in a virtual glass of virtual milk. I am pumped for the next chapter of Her Protector and I wonder what the surprise is, I really hope nothing bad happens to Joshaya and Mallory. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and keep up the awesome work in your stories. Thank you for keeping it real dude!
Mimi: Hopefully you had a good meal. Hope to hear from you soon and have questions about this story waiting for me. Have a great day and thank you for your support! :)
KillEmWithKindness02: Well you got your answer why and hopefully if your name still serves you well, are not wishing death upon Charlie and Liz. We will let time determine what happens. As for the Happy ending...Wait and see, it's either a happy ending or a tragedy someway. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I hope to hear from you soon! Thank you for your support and I hope you have a great day! :)
Jrules19: Well, you got your answer my friend! I hope you are satisfied with the Rucas moments to make up for the answer with why Liz stabbed Riley in the back. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and thank your for your support and keeping it real with me.
NicoleLovesMusic: First of all, I hope you enjoy your vacation and by the time this chapter was released (August 17, 2016) You are enjoying your vacation and relaxing. You got your answer as to why Liz was betraying Riley and how long this plan was in motion, thank you for your continuous support and thank you for keeping it real!
Sabcarpenterfan: Well now, Riley is sure of the people she can trust, the cards are on the table now and the battle lines have been drawn. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I wanna say thank you for the support. I also hope to hear from you soon and that you have a great day! :)