Title: Fantaisie Tordue

Author: David William Cooper

E-Mail: Doctor_Hannibal_Lector@Hotmail.com

Rating: R

Category: Angst, X-File, Novel

Keywords: DRR, Skinner/Other, Mulder/Other

Detication: Well...I don't really know who this is for...I don't think anyone I know would really want to have a story like this deticated to them...maybe...have to ask around...it is kinda...weird and out there...be warned!

Summary: When a series of bizzare murders happen, Monica starts to get vivid images and starts to worry, but is she going to far when she has Mulder to come and help, she may be opening some wounds too tender to be re- opened...

Feedback: Please...I love it.

Archive: Just ask.

Disclaimer: Nothing that is X-Files related is mine, it is the wonderful creations of Chris Carter and Ten Thirteen Productions, anything outside that, is mine, and before you use my characters, please ask. Thank you, and thank you Carter for your wonderful characters to use.

***Author's Note: Please, before reading this, know what you are getting yourself into. I don't want to be held responsible for your problems, as I will warn you now, this will be very graphic and intense. It will cross the lines of normal writing and powerful writing. I will take you on a thrill ride that if you can take it, you won't soon forget. I hope to have you hooked, and that you will keep craving more and more, as I write chapter after chapter until I reach the climax and its all done. I promise you, you won't know what the real story is until then, it will keep you guessing. I don't like stories that are obvious right off. That is part of the reason I am writing this. That and I like the upper hand that I have, as a writer, that you can't jump to the end and see how it all ends. Be warned...if you are weak of stomach, this isn't recomended...faint of heart, same thing. If you like this type of story, read on, but be forthwarned...once you enter this, you won't want to leave. It'll keep you hooked and craving for the next chapter, which will prolly be about every two weeks. I don't want to be the writer that lets you know everything right away, but you will get little clues along the way that you will need to put together to solve this X-File. So go on and read...but don't do it with the lights out and alone...you may very seriously regret it...***

Chapter Four

Out On A Limb

Scully's Appartment

Georgetown, Virginia

12:00 AM

The wind blew lightly and scratched on Dana's window, keeping her awake. Sometimes she would just lay there and think all night and when morning came and she had to get up, feed Willaim, get Doc his food and stay home and work on her Pyschology report for the class that night she would forget things and sometimes even fall asleep then. She knew that he was gone, but she didn't want to accept it. She even bought a dog to fill in the gaps that she had from the many years ago when Mulder had left her. She didn't really know why he did, except he said that he had important business and never came back, which still bothered her, even after three freakin years, but she coped the best she could.

She never wanted him to leave, no, but he did it of his own accord. She begged him to stay, and she did her best to keep him, but he was set. It seemed like it wasn't really Mulder to start with, it was so very unlike him to just get up and walk out on her. He wouldn't, he cared for her too much. And the only reason he would leave would be to keep her safe, and that is what she kept telling herself, but that was quickly starting to sound like an excuse to her, one that she wasn't used to nor would he say to get away from her. He loved her with all his heart and soul, as did she...still.

As she lay awake, she gazed at her roof, thinking of the wonderful times that she had shared with him. The medallion he'd gotten her on her birthday, which he actually remembered that time, the kiss that rocked her world on New Years Day a few years back, and of course, the last kiss and romantic evening before he set out, leaving no note or number to call. Just the fact that he was gone, and wasn't comming back ever again. Her thoughts, however, were quickly shattered when she heard the loud ringing of her phone. She sighed and rolled over to pick it up and see who the hell was calling at 12:05 in the fucking morning, and what importance it could have to "wake" her up, as she would call it when the caller asked if they had, indeed, wakened her.

It was the familer voice of Walter Skinner on the other end of the line, someone she was still close to and owed her life, after he saved her a few years back. She owed him big time, and she had told him that if he'd ever needed anything, to just call, and she would be there as soon as she could and do her best to help him out and not cheat him like she had been by Mulder years before. She knew it wasn't his fault, but she still felt like she was left out of some big secret and she wouldn't get to know. Ever.

"Dana, this is Skinner."

"Yes, I know."

"We need your help. Sorry to wake you, did I wake you?"

"No...I'm awake...I havn't been sleeping too much lately."

"You okay?"

"Yes, I think."

"Need anything, just say so."

"I know, and I thank you, so what do you need?" she asked rubbing her eyes and sighing lightly.

"I need your help on a case. I know I am going out on a limb, but I need you to do an autopsy for Doggett and Reyes...they say you may hold the key in this case...that they think you've seen this before...and believe me, I was blown away, so be ready...it is kinda...gross...okay?"

"Sure. Tell them I will be there in an hour. Thanks for the heads up."

"Your welcome, good luck."

"Thanks..." said Scully hanging up and walking over to her closet to get dressed...it was gonna be one hell of a night.

FBI Training Academy Autopsy Bay #2

Quantico, Virginia

1:21 AM

Dana walked in and stared. Doggett and Reyes were there, looming over a body. The lighting seemed to be dim, which helped Dana alot with her slight insomia problem and recent eye condtion. Reyes tried to make things easier when she entered by walking over and putting her arm around her.

"I know this is outta the blue...but..."

"You don't need to thank me, we are all on good terms, I think, right?" said Dana, gettin a mask and gloves. She walked over to the Stiff and lift the cover. She retracted and almost threw up. Doggett rushed to her side.

"You okay Dana?"

"Yeah, I think so...who...what....how could anyone do this?"

"I don't know, I was hoping you could answer that..." said Doggett with much concern as he stared at what looked like a obourus on the forehead...carved in...what did it mean? Who put it there? Those were questions that now raced through Scullys mind. As well as Doggett and Reyes who had no leads, no MO, and no suspects...it was one hell of a case...which looked like it would lead to a dead end...