DISCLAIMER: I don't Dark Angel or any of the characters. Just their minds. [Insert evil laugh]

Summary: AU. Things are a little different. There all still in Manticore. Ben is in Alec's unit and has never met Max or the others. This will be Max / Alec.

A/n: It's been what, two years? I apologize to all the poor souls that died of shock. It started with me moving to a new city, first the move then the adjusting part. Eventually my computer crashed and I just didn't give writing much thought. After it was finally fixed I started writing again, not much just ideas and what-not, then surprise surprise my computer crashed again. When it was fixed again I was a little discouraged plus I didn't really have the time. But now I've UPDATED!!!! I dedicate this and (hopefully) future chapters to all the wonderful people that kept sending their reviews and praises despite how much time had past.

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Chapter #11

Interesting.

He hated this. He really hated this. Not just the I-detest-the-world-cause- it-sucks kind of hate. And not even the stupid boss, idiot neighbor, please- eat-dog-shit-you-moron kind. No this was pure hatred, in its truest and ugliest form, and he had just one person to thank.

"Have you understood the proceedings of your mission?" Zack dug deep into his rational side to give Lydecker a nod.

"Yes sir, I am to locate the target and terminate him."

A job any 5 year old could do our favorite CO said to himself.

"Very well. You will leave in one hour."

"Permission to speak, sir" Deck gave him an inpatient look.

"Granted."

"I believe it is not necessary to bring 452 and 494 on this mission sir."

"Is that so?"

"Yes. I am capable of a simple assassination." Zack made a small pause. "sir"

"I have no doubt of that Zack." At the mention of his name coming from the generals lips Zack had to physically restrain himself from not barfing.

"Yet it is vital that 452 be out of this compound for a few days. This brings me to your next assignment."

Max and your next assignment in the same sentence = Not good.

"You are to by no means allow 452 and her partner to copulate during this task."

Well... at least this should be interesting.

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"And then?"

"And then I came here."

"Huh." Ben paused mid way of taking of his clear gray shirt and turned towards his companion. "What do you mean 'huh'?"

Biggs sighed. "You know, huh. As in 'huh, it's gonna feel real lonely around here once you and Alec both are sent to the loony bin'." Throwing the garment on to his bunk, Ben shook his head gently.

"What else was I suppose to do, get her pregnant?"

"Yeah, that's kind of the whole point of a Breeding program."

"You just don't get it."

"Riiight. Cause I just had to play hopscotch with my partner."

Ben directed his soft eyes towards Biggs. "Did you..."

"Yup."

"Is she..." Biggs shrugged. "I'll get back to you in a day or two." Leaning back he closed his dark brown eyes to remember the feel of the warm body he had laid next to a few hours ago. He really didn't want to think about the chances of pregnancy, he just wanted to memorize the feel of her skin, they way his fingers felt elated. Or the sound of her peaceful voice. S

he hadn't yelled at him, Biggs realized for the first time. He expected her to throw a couple of punches and start shouting rape. But she didn't.

"It's not like anyone's going to find out anyway."

"What?"

"About not sleeping with Jondy. Aren't you paying attention!"

"Wow... Wait a sec. She has a name?"

"Yeah. I think they all do."

"Lydeckers kid?" He nodded. Biggs stood up promptly, staring at Ben. "You are serious, right ?"

"What's the big deal, we gave each other names too."

"But we're us and they are, well they're, you know..."

"Lydeckers kids." Ben repeated blandly. The cell door opened abruptly, making both transgenics jump in surprise.

"Jeez" Biggs claimed as he saw the fury in the newcomer's eyes. "What got into your pants? Or should I say who?" Alec didn't even offer him a fierce look. Sensing his brothers mood, Ben motioned Biggs to go keep watch on the door.

"Spill it." he whispered.

"I leave in an hour." For a second, a very very horrifying second, Ben felt like someone had spilled acid all over his internal organs. "Leaving where?"

"Seattle." Biggs, who had listened to the few words oh so discreetly, closed the door quietly and joined the pair."Well doesn't that just suck."

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X5-205 was considered a lethal weapon, as are all X5s. But 205 had a unique approach to his deadly ways. He's definitely not someone you want to mess with.

Especially when he was bored.

Managing to avoid yet another on duty lookout, he resumed his path, pausing briefly to check the hallway for unwanted company. Reaching his destination he confirmed that the room was empty before going in. Carefully he sat down, facing the main computer and so he began to type away.

Seriously, what were they thinking? Putting him in solo's just because he had one tiny little cigarette. He shrugged. His on fault really, for getting caught.

Alas revenge is just so much better then brooding. With that last thought Zane pressed a final button and grinned.

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Alec said his goodbyes and reached the vehicle Manticore had set for them. He found both Max and 599 already seated. "We will expect your report in 24 hours." Said Lydecker. All three nodded as he closed the car door. He looked at Max, who gave him a small-almost unnoticeable smile. Then to 599 who looked like something had just crawled up his pants.

At least this should be interesting.

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