Disclaimer:  I do not own any of the Alias characters that are portrayed in this story, so please don't sue me!!!!!!!

Summary:  Five years have passed since the fall of SD-6, and Sydney has gone missing for the last 3 years.  Vaughn is in for the shock of his life when he finally finds Sydney…with a family. S/S; some S/V.

While She Was Missing

            "Good morning, precious," Sydney cooed to her daughter, Annabelle, as she hugged her.

            "Mommy, we go to beach?" the little girl asked excitedly.

            "We can do whatever you want.  Is Daddy up yet?"

            "Yup, yup," chirped Annabelle happily.

            As Sydney carried Annabelle to the kitchen for some breakfast, she saw a note attached to the refrigerator.  'I'm at the store.  I'll be back in a little while. I love you. Andrew,' was written on the little piece of paper.  Sydney smiled as she thought about her husband.  Four years ago, Sydney had never imagined that she would ever marry her worst adversary: Mr. Sark.  As it turned out, Sark had surprisingly taken Sydney captive because he wanted her to work for him.  The longer they worked together, the more they seemed to appreciate each other's company, and that's how they ended up the way they were.  Even though Sark, whom she now called Andrew since it was his real name, did not always show bountiful amounts of emotion, Sydney knew that he loved her because he had his own aloof ways of showing it.  Also, he was a great father to Annabelle.  When they had first learned that Sydney was pregnant, Sark had immediately started making preparations, and he always made sure that Sydney was not overworked and that she ate correctly.  In the beginning, Sydney was not sure whether or not she loved Sark, but now felt that he had rightfully earned a place in her heart.

            Sydney put on a light windbreaker-jacket, as well as a little jacket on Annabelle, and she carried Annabelle to the beach.  Annabelle loved to collect little shells and rocks, so Sydney made sure to bring a pail for the collections.  As Annabelle ran along the beach, Sydney marveled at her child.  She loved taking photographs of her beautiful baby girl.  Annabelle had Sydney's mouth, nose, and ears, while she had Sark's blue eyes and light blonde hair.  All of those features put together make a perfect child, Sydney thought. 

            Sydney turned around as she heard her name being called.  Sark jogged up to her and engulfed her into his arms.  Then, he picked up Annabelle and twirled her around.

            "What have you two been doing out here this early?" Sark asked.

            "We've been having lots of fun," said Sydney with a smile.

            "Is that so?" Sark queried as he leaned in for a kiss.

            Sydney froze when she heard someone behind them.

            "What the hell do you think you're doing?  Get away from her, Sark," demanded an angry, yet confused voice.

            Sydney spun around and looked into a pair of green eyes that she thought she would never see again.

            "Hello, Vaughn.  Long time no see," she managed to say.