For disclaimer and other information, see chapter one.

This chapter is dedicated to Kat27 and JoAnn13, for majorly rocking my socks and reviewing every chapter with relatively long prose.

Author's Note: Okay, every other chapter is longer. lol

Chapter Five – Rude Awakenings (Vaughn)

Someone was watching him.

Lying nearly prone on top of his father's grave, Vaughn stiffens. SD-6 and Sloane may be finished, but the risk is still there. Will always be there.

They have your name now, Mr. Vaughn.

Who, sir?

All those that stand to gain now that Sydney has destroyed The Alliance.

What are you saying?

Be careful. They know they're our next targets, and they know that Agent Bristow, both Agent Bristows, are dangerous. Our enemies will try to cover themselves in any way they can. And if that means using you against us, against her, they will not hesitate to do so.

Sir, I'm hardly that important and I can take care of myself. I would think they'd be more concerned with Sydney.

She's the obvious target, Mr. Vaughn. That makes your danger more likely.

Without blinking, without giving any indication that he's aware of his observer, his hands inch toward his shoulder holster. No one will ruin this day

"Not exactly a wise idea, Mr. Vaughn."

At the sound of the voice he whirls instantly, leaping to his feet in one smooth motion, his gun a seeming extension of his hand, his aim for that of his observer's heart.

Only to fall into a neat, parallel aiming stance with Jack Bristow, who holds a gun targeted toward his heart.

- to be continued -

Reviewer Responses

Kat27: Alright, I have a confession to make. I tried to read it, really I did. But the last little part of that certain ep didn't actually happen, ya know?

Lady Rex: I'm a paying member of FF.net, so I have stats and such. According to my stats, 835 people as of 2:08 pm EST 6/30/03 have dropped by. Which means that for folks like Kat, the hits she has as opposed to her actual reviews have to be insane.

Egyption Kat: Thank goodness! I was worried! LOL

JoAnn13: I really like how you leave reviews! ;) The least I can do is show my gratitude by answering, ay? Oh no! The fic'll be here when you get back!

D – nise: Thank you very much for your answers and kind words! Most fics use Charles, ay? Maybe I should go with that, then. Vaughn going to law school isn't canon? Wow! lol

J and Moni: Thanks. :)

Mrs. Swearingen: Wow, thank you very much! So he was recruited as one? Because transcripts have him saying stuff like "I know I'm not a field agent" when he wants to rescue Syd. Ah, well. Christopher was my first guess, too, it flows really nicely with his name. My only question is that both Christopher and Charles are English names... but then, so is Michael. Go figure.

Jaryn: LOL, I must confess that Sydney's forgetfulness was inspired by yours truly, I at first intended to write Michael, but my hands have a mind of their own and would always write Vaughn instead,