Mulder went to Skinner's place. Took him by total surprise, of course. The man wasn't ready for such shock both from seeing Mulder back and because of what he asked him to do. But Skinner was reluctant to arrange the meeting, but he ended up giving in, because he knew how Mulder was, besides, he wasn't going to let Mulder go alone, that's just who he was, and after so many years, he appreciated both Mulder and Scully.
She called Doggett and of course him and Reyes came rushing over to her apartment, she was so upset, they called Skinner, who told them that Mulder had contacted him, they were going to act.
He forbade Skinner to tell them anything else, because he didn't want Scully getting into it. Skinner drove them to this fine place, where they were meeting, it was a Casino actually, in one if the nicest areas of the city.
Scully was so afraid the whole time, and terribly upset, Monica was really worried about her, she was just so quiet, she was shaking the whole time, she just couldn't relax, she was so afraid as to what the hell Mulder was getting himself into, and she really had no idea what damage had been done to their relationship.
Mulder walked inside the casino and was scolded by security, up to the fifteenth floor. He met the board then, men he's never seen before, men who had the fate of the world in their hands, men whose purposes were darker than Mulder could imagine, men who would always leave in the shadows. He was scared, but he'd never let the see that, he needed to remain strong and focused.
He asked them why they wanted William, they told him he had no idea of what the kid was capable of, and all the power inside of him, they told him the kid had a purpose and there was nothing he could do to stop them from getting to the baby. Except.. Giving them another baby. But he didn't have another baby, that's when the men started laughing, and asked him to be their donor, and Scully, of course, because they did that baby together, with less than cero possibilities of succeeding, they created William. Mulder shook his head, there was no ways she'd ever agree to that, besides, William was a miracle, he was their one in a billion chance. If he didn't collaborate, they were going to take her, and the baby, she was the key, and the baby, was everything.
Mulder knew they couldn't run away, and they knew too. He needed to know what would happen if it didn't work, if they couldn't make another baby, they told him they have been trying for years, they had taken many women, tried everything, so he and Scully better succeed again, because there was no other choice. It was nothing personal, they didn't care if he or Scully died, they wanted William, or the second best option, but that was it. As soon as she got pregnant, they were going to take it from her and grow it inside someone else, to be modified or experimented with to their preference, they didn't say that last part, but as Mulder walked out of the casino, back to Skinner's car, he knew what their plan was, he knew they were really, truly, evil men.
William eventually went to sleep, but Scully was unable to do anything, not until she heard from Mulder and Skinner that they were ok, and safe. Monica and John were on the couch, quiet, ready for anything.
Skinner drove him to Scully's place, and went up with him, because he was pale, he actually said in the car he felt sick. Mulder didn't knock on the door, he used his own key to unlock, but the chain was on, of course.
As soon as she heard the door, she gasped and stood up, her heart was pounding so hard.
Doggett and Reyes told her to stay back, and they got their weapons out as John edged forward and opened it up, then there he was, pale as a sheet, but alive. "Mulder?" Scully gasped and hurried to him, when she saw him, her heart going out to him. She was relieved of course, but so concerned when she saw him, she didn't care about how they argued before. She wrapped her arms around him, "oh god Mulder!" She breathed, so emotional.
He again didn't say anything, but he did wrap a weak arm around her, he was glad she was okay "Where's William, is he okay?" He asked, concerned as he stepped inside with her, and Mulder followed them, closing the door behind him.
She nodded and placed a hand on his chest, guiding him inside, "yeah he's asleep" she said softly.
He nodded, relieved that they were okay, but he wasn't feeling any better, he still felt sick, nauseous. "I'm.. I need the bathroom" he said letting go of her as he hurried inside, as soon as he got to the toilet, he threw up, everything he was told had made him sick, he didn't even know how he was going to tell her.
She watched him go and heard him throw up, she looked at that direction, so terribly worried, about what he must have gone through. She swallowed anxiously and looked at Doggett and Reyes, who felt out of place, "you gonna be ok?" Monica asked gently, concerned. Scully nodded and let out a nervous breath. "Yeah, I think so, thank you, for doing this, being here for us"
Doggett moved over to Skinner and asked him what had happened, but Skinner knew nothing, he had just waited in the car, he had no idea of what had been going on inside the casino.
She looked at Skinner and gave him a little nod, he gave her one back and then she went to the bedroom, then the bathroom to check on Mulder.
Mulder was trying to pull himself together, he was trying to reorganize it all in his head as he brushed his teeth, he still felt sick, but there was nothing else in his stomach that he could throw up.
She frowned heavily and was thinking that they may be did something to him, he seemed so sick, "Mulder.." she said very softly , clearly concerned, she placed a hand on his back gently.
He hummed a little and bent to rinse, then reached for a towel and looked at her, properly for the first time since he walked inside the apartment.
She didn't know what to say, but she saw it in his eyes. He was in such an awful place, she looked up at him with great concern. "I was so worried.." she said very softly, eventually, though that look in his eyes, it was awful.
He cupped her cheek and tried to relax a little, he was so tense, his neck hurt "We need to talk" he said softly.
She nodded and felt really scared then, because of what happened before, and what he must have gone through, "you want me to ask them to leave?" She asked quietly
He nodded a little and moved his hand back down, he didn't want anybody but her around him at the moment.
She nodded a little again and moved away, to go tell them to leave, which she did.
He walked out to the living-room after they left, he went to open the window, just a little, he needed some fresh air.
She walked slowly back towards him, concerned and nervous, "you want some water?"
He looked up at her, feeling a little lost "Hm?" He asked then nodded "Yeah" he said then.
She nodded and walked to the kitchen to get him a glass of water then walked back over to him, and placed a hand on his back again gently "Mulder you need to sit down" she said softly.
He nodded a little, then shook his head, he was okay by the window, he needed the fresh air "In a minute" he said softly.
She examined him with her eyes, and put the water down on the window sill, she was really worried, "did they do something to you? Give you something?" She asked softly, worried, trying to work out what might be wrong, it kind of upset her that it wasn't obvious to her doctor's mind.
He looked up at her and shook his head "No, no" he said softly "I would've preferred that actually" he said honestly. "They just.. Told me what they wanted" he said softly.
She frowned heavily then, because that was worrying. She waited for him to tell her, she was trying not to freak out this time, now it was done, thank god, he wasn't hurt.
He cleared his voice, but his voice wouldn't come out, so he took a sip of water and put the glass back down, then he spoke "They want William. But since that's not gonna happen, they want the second best option" he started "They.. They want us to make another baby, and give it to them. They want it as soon as you get pregnant, they..." He trailed off then, and placed a hand on his stomach because it was making him nauseous again, he turned to the window and took a deep breath, calming down a little "I don't know what we're supposed to do"
She listened and then she was horrified, she raised her eyebrows in disbelief, and horror, as it sunk in, no wonder he felt sick, it was disgusting. It was awful. She blinked a few times, unable to speak. She was just horrified.
He leaned more against the window frame and closed his eyes, he didn't think he could throw up again, but the awful feeling was there. He coughed a little and sipped from the glass again, making a face, because even water tasted like crap.
She placed a hand on her belly and shook her head, tears threatening to fall. She was so angry, so, so angry, "we can't let them" she said simply, any of it. She didn't want to let them do any of it.
He turned to look at her then, lost, he didn't think they could escape, they were too powerful "How are we going to stop them?" He asked then, he hoped she had an idea, because he had nothing.
She shrugged a little and looked away, she really didn't know. She just couldn't bear it. "They're not going to take my babies" she whispered, and closed her eyes, "Mulder... I know that you were upset before, I know I upset you, I wasn't thinking straight, but I really didn't know what other option we have.. I can't let them take our unborn child.. I can't and I won't "
He frowned a little and shook his head "Unborn child? Scully.. We're not even sure you can get pregnant again, wh.. What are we supposed to give them, what are we supposed to do?" He asked then, lost.
She nodded and looked at him, upset "I know" she said quietly, it was awful. It really was. She was quiet then, trying hard to find a solution. But the only one she was thinking of was the one she never wanted to make real, but it was becoming more and more likely, and it broke her heart.
He kept his eyes on her for a moment, then he looked away, back outside, taking deep breaths. He just didn't know what to do, he felt trapped.
She covered her face with her hand and really didn't want to say it, but she had to throw it out there "you know.. I considered something when you were away, if it got worse, if I couldn't protect him.." she said softly, yet her voice was coated with tears.
He closed his eyes again as she spoke "What's that" he asked her then, quietly.
She swallowed and lowered her hand, but looked down "I .. I thought that.. may be if I gave him up, for adoption.." she started, clearly very upset, saying it out loud, "completely private and closed, so he could live a normal life with a normal family and be safe" she said, pain evident in her voice, "but I really don't know if I can do that, its not fair Mulder, its not fair.."
He turned to look at her, he was living a nightmare, everything just started to get worse and worse "Scully, Scully.. Stop, stop" he begged, he couldn't take it, he really couldn't, it was too much, he didn't know if he could live like that.
She looked at him with sad eyes and felt so much worse than ever before then, because he made her feel guilty, for even thinking it. She moved away then, really upset again, because everything was going to hell.
He sniffed a little and felt a few tears rolling down his cheek, it was a lot, too much.
She didn't know how to fix it, it was awful, and she was so angry, so terribly angry. She just wanted to run away.
He was starting to consider running away, even if they had nothing, even if they got caught eventually, it was better to die trying than to just let them get away with it, those bastards.
She moved to the kitchen and just stood there, staring at nothing.
He walked into the kitchen there, his eyes wide as he was focused again "Grab your things, Scully, we're leaving, grab your stuff and the baby's and let's just get the hell out of here.."
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