Ch.2 ~ Let's take a little trip~

I awake in a field of tulips. I feel like a ray of sunshine has been born in my chest, both my body and spirits are being cleansed by the warm peace as it flows throughout my veins. I think I am dead, so this must be heaven. The fields spread out as far as I can see, with the exception of a distant waterfall. I breathe in deeply, the aroma of bliss tingles my senses. Then it hits me. Where's my doll??? I jump to my feet, the adrenaline of panic shoots throughout my body. My breathing hastens and my eyes tear. I run as fast as I can But I see nothing miles of pastel flowers that blend together in a lake of color in the distance. I collapse to the ground helplessly. I realize I'm in hell.

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Doctor Baldeon entered the room. He was a younger doctor, tall, fit, with dark tired, deep set eyes, slick brown hair and a well defined jaw covered in unshaven stubble.

"Hi, Doctor Baldeon." He smiled as he held out his hand to Scully.

"Dana Scully, I'm Mulder's partner." She shook his hand.

"Well, we found traces of gamma-hydroxybutyrate, better know as GHB and Ketamine. GHB is what is called a 'rave drug' but it has also been used in date rape. There is nothing we can give to your partner that will counteract it. It just has to wear off, which typically takes about 12 hours. Side effects include unconsciousness, drowsiness, seizures and respiratory problems. Death and coma can result, but luckily for your partner there isn't enough in his system to lead to such damage. What concerns me is the Ketamine. Ketamine is a dissociative general anesthetic used by doctors and hospitals. It is similar to PCP and if there is too much in a person's system, which there is in your partner's, will cause hallucinations very similar to those brought on by LSD." The doctor had his eyes locked with Scully sympathetically.

"Is he in pain?" Skinner spoke up.

"No. Quite the contrary. He's probably feeling very good right now." He reassured.

"Now, both GHB and Ketamine are colorless and odorless. They could have been easily slipped into his drink without his knowledge."

A frightening realization fell over Scully as she leaped from her chair and rushed for the door.

"Agent Scully!" Skinner yelled out.

She stopped and turned to him, sheer panic in her face.

"I need you stay here with Mulder!" She responded as she flew through the door.

***More to come*** ~Natalie~ Icesparklesz@hotmail.com