GONE FOREVER

Rating:  PG 13 for violence, language, and some sexual stuff (nothing major).  This story may turn R later, but for right now it's PG 13.

Genre: Action/ romance

Pairings:  Shalimar/Brennan, and Shalimar/original character

Summary: Shalimar joins up with the F.B.I. once again, but this time it's a matter of national security.  When she is assigned to help an elite force of mutants against a group of mutant terrorist, she has to make a decision on whether or not she wants to leave and go back to Mutant X or stay.  Will Shalimar's feelings for a man on each side make her choice more difficult?  AFTER A Breed Apart!!!

AUTHOR'S NOTES: This story is very complicated, but here is goes.  This takes place after A Breed Apart, and is a little bit of a sequel to the story Agent Fox.  Ok this is where it gets complicated, in this story Shalimar and Brennan were not involved in Agent Fox.   Also I used a name of a girl from my other story, but it's not the girl from that story.  I just like the name, but it's a totally different character.

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Mutant X. Tribune Entertainment Co. owns the rights to these characters. But I do own any other characters.  Agent Doug Kenna belongs to Hardyzandlitarule, and I got the story idea from the ending of Agent Fox.

Distribution: I don't mind if anyone wants to put any of my stories on their site, just email me first and tell me you would like to put it on your site! Thanks!

Notes: Italics with [ ]  indicate thought. Stars indicate time change or place.

Story by: Quest - shadowfox_fuse@yahoo.com, feel free to email me on any questions or well anything!

Chapter 1:  Called Back

            Shalimar was blindfolded standing in the center of the dojo.  She stood casually just listening to the sounds around her.  She quickly dodged fists coming behind her; her feral instincts had started increasing allowing her to anticipate her opponent's next move.  Shalimar whipped her body around in a circle, wrapping her arm around someone's waist, throwing her opponent to the floor.

            "Jesus Christ Shal!  Are you trying to kill me?"  Brennan asked lying flat on his back. 

Shalimar took off her blindfold off and smiled sweetly at Brennan.  "ME never!"

They had been getting closer and closer ever since Gabriel had taken Shalimar.  Brennan had blamed himself for her capture and still couldn't admit to her that he had feelings for her. They had almost kissed twice but were interrupted by Gabriel and his group The Strand, and then by Emma.

"I hate your new ability, I never win," Brennan explained still on the floor.

"You never won even before my new ability," Shalimar told him as she stuck her hand out to help him up.

"True," Brennan said with a grin as he accepted Shalimar's hand.

Shalimar pulled him up hard and Brennan came up too fast, his body slammed into Shalimar's.  She started falling backwards, but was caught quickly by Brennan's strong arms and brought up close to his body.  A shudder rushed through Shalimar's body as she looked up at Brennan who was smiling down at her.

He brushed a piece of her hair away from her face.  There was a long pause where they just stared at each other.  Brennan leaned down slow, he was afraid to touch her lips knowing they would probably get interrupted or that she wouldn't kiss him back.  Without warning Shalimar wrapped her hand around his neck and brought him into a passionate kiss.

Shalimar broke from the kiss as she heard footsteps coming closer.  Adam soon came down the stairs and the two moved away from each other.  "Hey Adam," they both said with a smile.

"Hello.  Shalimar can I see you for a moment?"  Adam asked, motioning for her to follow him.

"Sure Adam," Shalimar said wondering why she was the one being called.  Adam turned around and headed back to the lab.  Shalimar followed behind Adam leaving Brennan standing alone in the dojo.  She turned around and gave Brennan a big puppy face, mouthing 'I'm sorry' before leaving, but not without blowing him a kiss.  Brennan grinned watching her go, then left to go take a shower.

Shalimar entered the lab and took a seat on one of the lab chairs.  Adam turned around to face her.  "I got a call from Agent McKenna from the F.B.I. a few minutes ago."

"Really!"  Shalimar said with a little excitement, she enjoyed the last job he had her do.

"Don't get too excited until you hear what's involved," Adam replied. 

"Ok," Shalimar said with a sigh.

"He wanted me to tell you that if you agree to take this job then you'll have to leave right without saying goodbye to the others.  You're not allowed to bring anything with you, and you might be gone for a long time," Adam explained.

"How long is long?"  Shalimar asked.

"It could be weeks, months, or even years," he answered.

Shalimar looked down at her hands that she started playing with at the beginning of the conversation.  "Do you know why he wants me?"

"All I know is that is a matter of National Security, and the rest is classified," Adam told her.  "You can think about it if you want."

Shalimar sat in silence for a minute.  "I'll do it."

"Are you sure about this?"  Adam asked a little surprised.

"Yes I want to do it Adam!"  Shalimar said with a strong tone.

"Ok then lets get going," Adam, replied heading for the Helix.

Shalimar got up and followed him, "We're leaving right now?"

"Yes, I told you no goodbyes," Adam answered as they both boarded the Helix.

"I know, but I didn't think you were serious," Shalimar said sitting down in the cockpit with Adam.

Adam just smiled and punched in a destination, then leaned back in his chair and just stared at Shalimar.  Shalimar couldn't help but notice.  "What?"  She asked with wonder.

"Oh, nothing," Adam replied.

"No tell me, what is it?"  Shalimar asked again.

"I just hope you're not going to get yourself into big trouble," Adam explained.

"Don't worry I will," She said sarcastically.

Adam couldn't help but laugh as her comment.  Shalimar turned around and stared at the controls.  She couldn't help but think about Brennan and their kiss they had right before she left, she was going to miss him a lot.  She hoped that he wouldn't be mad at her for leaving without saying goodbye.

Adam landed the Helix on top of the F.B.I. building; Agent Doug McKenna was standing near the door leading into the building.  Shalimar exited the Helix first, Adam only came down off the ramp and stopped.  Shalimar turned around noticing Adam wasn't following her.

"Adam why aren't you coming?" she asked him.

"This is as far as I go Shal, it's all up to you now," Adam explained to her.  "Just don't get yourself into to much trouble," he said pulling her into a big hug.

"You know I will," Shalimar replied with a small chuckle.  "Tell them I'm sorry for not saying goodbye."

            "I will," Adam replied.

            Shalimar broke from the hug, "Especially Brennan."

            "Ok," Adam said not wanting to get into Shalimar's feelings towards Brennan.

            "Thanks," Shalimar replied with a small smile.

"We'll be waiting for your return," Adam said before turning around and leaving her all alone.

Shalimar headed over to Doug, she could hear the Helix take off but didn't turn around to watch him leave.

"Hello Shalimar," Doug greeted her with a smile.

"Hello," Shalimar replied.

"This way," Doug said then headed to the door with Shalimar right on his heels.

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            Brennan searched the whole Sanctuary for Shalimar, but he couldn't find her.  He saw Adam coming out of the landing deck.  "Adam have you seen Shalimar?"

            "She's gone," Adam answered in a serious tone.

            "Ya sure whatever, so where is she for real?" Brennan asked not taking Adam seriously.

            "No Brennan I'm serious she's gone, and she might be gone for a long time," Adam said again.

            "NO Adam you can't be serious," Brennan said angrily.

            "I'm serious Brennan, trust me she's gone for awhile," Adam said placing a sturdy hand on Brennan shoulder trying to get his point across.

            "Then where'd she go?"  Brennan asked.

            "It's classified Brennan," Adam stated walking back to the lab.

            Brennan grabbed Adam's arm viscously making him look into his eyes.  "It's classified!"

            "Brennan I can't talk to you about it, all I can say is that Shalimar said she was sorry she couldn't say goodbye herself," Adam explained.

            "AND YOU LET HER GO!"  Brennan said furiously gripping Adam's arm tighter.

            "It was her decision to go," Adam explained.

            Emma and Jesse heard the commotion as the rounded the corner and saw Brennan gripping Adam, yelling at him.  "What's going on?"  Emma asked with a strong tone.

            "I'LL TELL YOU WHAT'S GOING ON!"  Brennan said once again yelling at the top of his lungs.

            "Brennan calm down, you need to take a deep breath," Jesse said walking closer to Adam and Brennan.

            Brennan listened to his friend and took a deep breath, then let go of Adam.  "Shalimar's gone."

            "Where'd she go?"  Emma asked.

            "Good question," Brennan replied turning to Adam.  "That's what I'd like to know."

            "I'm not allowed to say, but I can tell you that she's on assignment for the F.B.I. again," Adam told them.

            "The F.B.I. again, she almost got killed the last time.  Why did you let her go?"  Brennan said angrily.

            "It was her choice to go, she knows the risks and that she could be gone for quite awhile," Adam explained with a sigh.

            Brennan was pissed off; he turned around and stormed off in fury to his bedroom.

            "He just loves her, he'll get over it," Emma said out loud not thinking about what she just said.  The other two looked at her confused, Emma's eyes opened wide, "Did I say that out loud?"

            "Ya," Jesse said rolling his eyes at the thought of his two friends as a couple.

            "But I sure he'll calm down and be more level headed in the morning," Emma explained before walking out with Jesse.

            "I hope your right," Adam softly to himself as he watched them leave, he hoped that Brennan would be more likely to talk without getting angry in the morning.

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            Brennan sat in his room at the edge of his bed.  He ran his hands through his hair before lying back on his bed.  He could only think about Shalimar and how he wanted to hold and kiss her again.  Brennan wasn't sure if he could handle her not being around; to talk to or spar with.  He was going to miss her.

TBC

A/N:  Hope you like the beginning; I'll have the next chapter up sometime.  PLEASE LOTS OF REVIEWS, I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!