Sorry for the long update. I've been a bit busy and I admit, a little lazy, but nonetheless, I got it finished. This will be the last chapter. Thank you for all the support! I really appreciate it. I will also be sending a little something to the reviewers (that have e-mail addresses) of this story. Enjoy and look forward to more MSR fics from me!
Five's A Crowd
Chapter Five
Lady Sanna
SCULLY'S APARTMENT
12:21 PM
GEORGETOWN, MD
Mulder kicked the door open, almost knocking it off its hinges. His gun was drawn and he aimed it out in front of him, making sure that the three women that were after him weren't still there. Everything seemed as it was supposed to be. There was nothing broken and no signs of any struggle.
"Scully?" he called out.
No reply.
Hoping that she was still alive and okay, he checked the family room, dining room, and kitchen. He then went into the bedroom. Still no sign of her. He put his gun down and returned it into his holster. He called out her name again. A sound came from behind her closet door.
Quickly, he opened it and Scully's tied up body fell out with a small thud.
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MEANWHILE
SOMEWHERE IN THE AMAZON
Phoebe drove the jeep through the insect infested jungle at a rapid speed while, at the same, trying to follow the map and directions that Krycek had given them. It had been extremely difficult trying to locate the building he had described and Diana and Angela were of no help either. They had already gotten off track three times and she was blamed every single time. She was already sick of it and she just wanted to go back home.
The scent of herbal tea and the taste of it lingered in her mind. All she wanted to do was to curl up in front of the fire and read a good book, but no, she was somewhere in the middle of South America's largest jungle- cold, wet, and homesick. But the thought of having Mulder again rekindled all her passion that agreed to this whole thing in the first place.
"We should be there soon," Phoebe reported. "I'm pretty sure that this is the right way this time."
Angela, who was wearing a huge sun hat, looked at the surroundings that were whizzing past her in a blur. "Are you sure? Everything looks the same. It's like we've just been going around in circles for the past two and a half hours."
Diana checked her GPS locator. "Actually, I think Phoebe's right. Our coordinates are the same as the ones that Krycek gave us, according to the GPS."
"What!" Phoebe shouted in shock. "Since when did you have a GPS locator?" She asked, looking at her with scrutiny through the rearview mirror.
She shrugged innocently. "Since we got on the plane to come here... Why?"
Phoebe rolled her eyes and puffed out a breath of air. "Nevermind."
They traveled a few more miles. Suddenly, Phoebe's eyes caught tire tracks indented in the mud heading in the same direction they were. The others noticed this also and they all felt a new sense of hope returning to them.
A few minutes later, they spotted a gray building that looked like it had been abandoned for many years. There was also a wire fence surrounding the grounds with signs that said they would be electrocuted if they were to touch the fence. The small windows were all broken in and they could spot a few rodents running in and out of the holes in the building. Overall, it looked very similar to a prison.
Phoebe stopped the car in front of the entrance and they all got out, looking at the building in astonishment. They had never heard of a building that was in the middle of the Amazon before. Who knew how many people were left there to rot and die.
"So this is it?" Angela asked, unimpressed.
Diana nodded, "I guess so." She took out her cell phone and was luckily able to get a hold of Krycek. "We're here."
Krycek smiled an evil grin as he watched them from one of the monitors that was hooked up to a camera not far from where they were. They had no idea what was up his sleeve.
"Okay, I'll let you in." He pushed a button and instantly, the gates opened giving them safe passage into the deserted grounds.
They all walked toward the heavy doors and pushed on one using all their strength. It slowly creaked open and they walked inside the somewhat dark hall. It now looked more like an insane asylum once they saw the chipped, green walls, the empty gurneys that had straps to hold down arms and legs, and the syringes that were scattered across the floor. Everything gave off an eerie vibe and they wanted to get out as soon as possible, but they had to get Mulder first. That was the only thing that was pushing them forward.
"Where are you?" Diana asked into her cell phone.
"Behind you," Krycek responded, appearing behind them.
They jumped and turned around quickly, their hearts beating twice as fast.
"Don't do that!" Angela blared at him. "You could've given all of us a heart attack!"
"Now where is he?" Diana demanded to know.
He smirked. "Right through that door over there." He pointed to the door ahead of them. It was just a plain door with no windows to look through. "I had to knock him out, but he should be coming to in a few minutes," he assured them.
They all hesitated, wondering if he was actually in there.
"Well? Are you going to keep him waiting or what?" Krycek asked with a smirk still on his lips.
They all exchanged quick glances before Angela finally took the first step and headed confidently toward the door.
"Are you two coming or do I get to keep him all to myself?"
The two were pretty sure that that wasn't ever going to happen, so they followed. They had gotten this far and they weren't going to give up now, especially of what they had been through.
Angela turned the rusty knob and opened it. Walking inside, they only noticed that it was just another dark room with a small opening at the top of one of the walls. They couldn't see a thing and they were walking around cautiously with arms outstretched trying to find Mulder.
Once they were far inside, the door slammed shut. Their eyes widened and all three ran to the door, trying to open it. It had been locked and they were now trapped inside a room with no other exit. They pounded on the door, yelling for Krycek to open it. Angela cursed repeatedly as she tried everything in her power to get out of the room. There was no way that Detective Angela White was going to stay in a dark, filthy room in the middle of the Amazon.
"We've been tricked!" Phoebe exclaimed. "Krycek never had Mulder in the first place! Ugh, I knew I should have stayed in England!"
"This can't be happening!" Diana panicked, but then she remembered something. She still had her cell phone! When she tried for help, the machine came on and told her the words she never wanted to hear: "No reception." She slammed her fist into one of the walls in frustration.
Krycek smiled in satisfaction. His plan had worked perfectly and he was finally rid of those three women who obviously needed to be gone from the world. He placed the key back in his pocket and exited the building, but before he drove off, he remembered that he forgot to give them something.
"Just in case, they get lonely.." He took out a small, control device and pushed one of the buttons before speeding out of there and going back to his home in the States.
They had given up on the door and sunk down to their knees in anguish. Marita was right. What were they thinking trusting Krycek? Suddenly, they heard what sounded like a different door sliding open. The three got up and tried to figure out what was going on. Low growling sounds could be heard and the sound of paws making its way into the room made the hair on their necks stand on end.
"What is that?" Angela whispered.
Three extremely hungry jaguars entered, ready to pounce on their next meal. They had been deprived of food for at least three days and they were ready to eat anything. Once they spotted Diana, Angela, and Phoebe, their eyes lit up and they bound toward them with great speed.
They screamed once they felt the heavy weight of the cats jump on them. They tried to get away, but they didn't have anywhere to escape to. They were dead meat.
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WASHINGTON DC HOSPITAL
3:08 PM
Mulder cradled his head in his hands, hoping that Scully and their baby was all right. When he saw her body tied up and almost lifeless, he instantly went into a state of shock. He untied her body and checked her pulse. It was almost undetectable. Quickly, he dialed 911 and prayed to God that she wouldn't die before he could get her safely to the hospital.
He had seen her in so many life-threatening situations and this was the worst. The doctors had not yet found anything wrong with her. During her physical examination, they only found a puncture wound at the base of her neck. However, there was no sign of any poison or toxins in her bloodstream. All he could do was wait in the waiting room. He felt so helpless.
A few minutes later the somewhat elderly doctor came out of the room with a relieved expression and greeted Mulder. He stood to his feet and awaited the news about Scully's condition.
"Ms. Scully is going to be just fine," he said with a smile. "There's nothing wrong with her or her child."
"But what about the puncture wound?"
He shook his head. "It was nothing harmful, but it was a powerful anesthetic that we doctors don't even use often," his brow furrowed. "We just don't understand how a normal person could have gotten their hands on it... Anyhow, she's awake, so you can go ahead and see her. Oh, and tell her that she can leave whenever she wants. Just check in with the nurse first."
Mulder smiled and thanked the doctor before he went into Scully's room. He saw her with her back towards him, slipping on her coat ready to leave. When she heard the click of the door open, she looked over her shoulder and smiled slightly, still a little disturbed about what had just happened.
"Hey," he said softly and made his way to her side.
She looked up at him and breathed out a puff of air through her nose. "Hey," she replied.
After a minute of awkward silence, he scratched the back of his head uneasily, unsure of what to say. So, he just took her hand in his and squeezed lightly.
"Mulder... I've been wondering," she began. "Why didn't they just take you?"
He shook his head slightly. "Probably because they knew that you would be able to find me one way or another and that it would only be a matter of time until Special Agent Scully would knock down their door and take care of all of them personally with a gun in her hand."
She smiled at his comment.
"Come on, let's go."
10:13 PM
MULDER'S APARTMENT
All the lights in the apartment were off, except for the blinking light of the VCR's clock and the blue glow of the aquarium. The street lights outside cast shadows upon the furniture as it filtered in through the slightly opened blinds. A few cars could be heard, driving by speedily with the engine roaring loudly and the headlights shining brightly. The bedroom, however, was almost completely undisturbed.
Mulder wrapped his arms around Scully's small frame and drew her close to him. It was comforting, feeling her body heat against his. He had spent so many nights cold and lonely, but now, he had someone to chase all of that away. She was the only one who really made him feel wanted as a whole person and not just for his looks, but for his mind and passions also.
Scully decided to stay at Mulder's for the night. She didn't want to be reminded of what had happened in her own home just a few hours earlier. They certainly had the chance to harm her baby or worse, kill her. She just didn't understand why they didn't.
They had been talking about it for quite some time. It was difficult for them to grasp what had happened. Even the fact that Krycek helped them was somewhat unbelievable. When their conversation subsided, they remained quiet for a moment, but Scully broke the silence shortly after.
"...Mulder, can I ask you something?" her voice barely above a whisper.
"This isn't going to be like playing truth or dare, is it?" he smirked.
She rolled her eyes. It was always like him to be making comments like those. "I'm being serious here."
"Okay, okay," he drew back from her a little. "Shoot, G-Woman."
Scully gave him a look before she proceeded. "...Why didn't you choose Diana or Phoebe or any of the other women that you knew? I mean, why me? I'm curious... And don't even think of hurling clichés at me."
He chuckled knowing that she knew him all too well. At first, he didn't know what to say. For a while he wondered on how to answer her question. It was difficult trying to explain past relationships to the woman he truly loved.
"Honestly, I think it was because they were weak. They didn't have their own opinions and they would believe anything I believed just to make me stay. With you, it's a challenge and I enjoy that," he added. "You have something that I have never found in any other woman that I have met." He placed his hand on the side of her face.
She lightly grasped his hand. "And what's that?"
He looked her straight in the eye. "I found my touchstone."
Mulder lifted her chin slightly and placed his lips on hers. Scully's eyes fluttered shut. The feel of him made her shiver all over and it was almost like a dream. He tilted his head and deepened the kiss, his arms making their way around her body.
She pulled back, their lips still only centimeters away. "And I think I found mine."
CASE CLOSED: SEPTEMBER 8, 2005.