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Part One: Vacation
"I can't take this anymore; I just want some time to relax. We've been going non-stop for two months!"
"I know Shal, it's been tough on us all." Brennan tried to sooth his new fiancée. They had been together for six months and he had just proposed a week ago before they were sent on yet another fruitless mission. It was just Gabriel and his minions stirring trouble for no reason at all.
"Bren, we didn't even get to celebrate Christmas and we just missed New Year's too. Do you realize what that means? It's 2004 and I spent December 31 chasing those stupid idiots from The Strand instead of celebrating the New Year with my 'new' fiancé."
Seeing how upset Shalimar was Brennan started to intervene when Adam interrupted over the COM rings, "Shal, Brennan I need you both in the lab."
"Coming," they both replied in unison.
"I have some great news for all of you," Adam beamed as Brennan and Shalimar entered the lab followed closely by Jesse and Emma. "Because it's been quiet around here for the first time in two months I'm letting you all go on a vacation."
"But Adam we can't leave Gabriel here while we all just run off. Who knows what he could do with control of the city," Emma interrupted not quite understanding what Adam was doing.
"He won't be here to run the city. You'll go on vacation in groups of two, you can figure out the groups. While you're gone, some new mutants in the underground volunteered to help out and temporarily cover your positions while you're gone. They know how much you need this vacation." Adam left them to consider who would go with whom and where and simply smiled as he left the room.
"I think we should let the love birds go first together. That and Shalimar's been awfully cranky these last few days and I think she needs a break before she breaks something around here," Jesse said before ducking to avoid Shalimar's hand attacking the back of his head.
"Hey Shal, be gentle to the moron. He has a point and I wouldn't mind a week with you all to myself."
"Fine, I'll lay off him but where do you want to go? I'll let you choose but I have two requirements: 1. It has to have snow and 2. It needs to be out of the way. I don't want Gabriel trailing us."
Bending down, Brennan gave Shalimar a quick kiss before laughing. "I have the perfect place. I went there once as a kid and I've always wanted to go back. It has great skiing and plenty of winter activities but it's not anywhere you'd expect to go."
Jesse and Emma just rolled their eyes at the couple before walking out of the room. "Where is it that you've got in mind Mr. Mulwray?" Shalimar asked putting her hands around Brennan's neck and kissing him on the lips.
"That's my surprise so just go get packed and don't forget your skis. I'll go tell Adam and help him get everything set up; then I'll come and find you so we can get going." He gave Shalimar a kiss before removing her arms from his neck and walking out the door. He could feel the frown on her face; she didn't like surprises, but she'd like this one.
AN: What do you guys think? This is my first story and I'm not sure if it is any good. I'm warning you that it might take a few chapters to get into the story but I intend to post quickly and it will get going fast, I promise.
Part One: Vacation
"I can't take this anymore; I just want some time to relax. We've been going non-stop for two months!"
"I know Shal, it's been tough on us all." Brennan tried to sooth his new fiancée. They had been together for six months and he had just proposed a week ago before they were sent on yet another fruitless mission. It was just Gabriel and his minions stirring trouble for no reason at all.
"Bren, we didn't even get to celebrate Christmas and we just missed New Year's too. Do you realize what that means? It's 2004 and I spent December 31 chasing those stupid idiots from The Strand instead of celebrating the New Year with my 'new' fiancé."
Seeing how upset Shalimar was Brennan started to intervene when Adam interrupted over the COM rings, "Shal, Brennan I need you both in the lab."
"Coming," they both replied in unison.
"I have some great news for all of you," Adam beamed as Brennan and Shalimar entered the lab followed closely by Jesse and Emma. "Because it's been quiet around here for the first time in two months I'm letting you all go on a vacation."
"But Adam we can't leave Gabriel here while we all just run off. Who knows what he could do with control of the city," Emma interrupted not quite understanding what Adam was doing.
"He won't be here to run the city. You'll go on vacation in groups of two, you can figure out the groups. While you're gone, some new mutants in the underground volunteered to help out and temporarily cover your positions while you're gone. They know how much you need this vacation." Adam left them to consider who would go with whom and where and simply smiled as he left the room.
"I think we should let the love birds go first together. That and Shalimar's been awfully cranky these last few days and I think she needs a break before she breaks something around here," Jesse said before ducking to avoid Shalimar's hand attacking the back of his head.
"Hey Shal, be gentle to the moron. He has a point and I wouldn't mind a week with you all to myself."
"Fine, I'll lay off him but where do you want to go? I'll let you choose but I have two requirements: 1. It has to have snow and 2. It needs to be out of the way. I don't want Gabriel trailing us."
Bending down, Brennan gave Shalimar a quick kiss before laughing. "I have the perfect place. I went there once as a kid and I've always wanted to go back. It has great skiing and plenty of winter activities but it's not anywhere you'd expect to go."
Jesse and Emma just rolled their eyes at the couple before walking out of the room. "Where is it that you've got in mind Mr. Mulwray?" Shalimar asked putting her hands around Brennan's neck and kissing him on the lips.
"That's my surprise so just go get packed and don't forget your skis. I'll go tell Adam and help him get everything set up; then I'll come and find you so we can get going." He gave Shalimar a kiss before removing her arms from his neck and walking out the door. He could feel the frown on her face; she didn't like surprises, but she'd like this one.
AN: What do you guys think? This is my first story and I'm not sure if it is any good. I'm warning you that it might take a few chapters to get into the story but I intend to post quickly and it will get going fast, I promise.