Chapter 2 - Part 1

Previously on Destined : "Things are still a little hazy," he began "but from what we've gathered so far, Rambaldi talks about 'The Icelandic Ghost'. He says that her DNA is buried in Iceland and that she has the power to destroy…'The Chosen One'"

A hushed silence fell over them until Marshall spoke again. "He also wrote that the two would battle and the younger would survive. We have analysts at the moment trying to find the DNA because if this got into the wrong hands, it could be bad - obviously. I mean that's like if someone steals your phone and spend all your money until, well, you're screwed. Actually, have you guys seen my new phone? It's a Motorola razor, it's so cool, like super swank cool."

"Thank you Marshall." Sloane said clearly sick of his ramblings. "Vaughn, Sydney, Jack you leave for Iceland in 3 hours, Marshall will give you your op-tech. We'll contact you there." And with that he stalked out of the room.

Sydney and Vaughn walked over to Marshall's op-tech room.

"Syd, are you okay?" He said gently touching her arm.

She stepped away. "I've just found out I'm going to die! How do you think I feel?" She turned away from Vaughn trying to control all her frustration running through her body. "After all we've been through, this happens. Another ridiculous prophecy about me! Why can't I have a normal life? Why must a 15th century prophet predict that I'm going to die and be the 'Chosen One' of all evil? Why me?"

"Syd…" He stopped unsure of what to say, "Come here." he said as he lead her into a quieter corner of APO.

Sydney stood in front of him on the verge of tears. 'She's been through enough, she doesn't need this too' His thoughts were interrupted by a small sob from Syd.

"I'm sorry" She said barely above a whisper .

He pulled her into a hug letting her know that he was there for her. "It's okay Syd. We'll get through this, just like we always do."

"I love you so much".

"I love you too, it'll be okay". He gently whispered in her ear.

She looked into his eyes and leant in for a kiss, Vaughn instantly responded kissing her sweetly before he noticed that half the office was looking at them.

"Syd, everyone's watching".

"I don't care anymore".

He couldn't help but crack a smile at her comment and took her hand in his as they walked back to op-tech.

Chapter 2 - Part 2

20 minutes later Vaughn and Syd were on their way out of APO to pack when Weiss stopped them.

"Hey man! Can I talk to you a minute?" He asked Vaughn.

"Sure. What is it?"

"Er…guy stuff". Weiss said giving a meaningful glance at Sydney.

"I get the hint. I need to talk to Dad anyway". She turned to Vaughn with a small smile. "I'll see you later".

"Will do". He replied as she walked off down the hall. "Okay Eric, what's so important that Sydney can't hear it?"

"You love her right?"

"Of course I do. Wait… what is this about?"

"You guys have been together for a long time and you love each other very much and have been through pretty much everything, you even live together. Right?"

Vaughn just looked at him confused, trying to see his point. 'Yes, this is all true but where is this leading?'

Weiss continued: "Now normally in a relationship this is where a man, such as yourself, might you know…" He looked around to make sure no-one else was listening before he added in a hushed tone. "Pop the question?"

"Weiss! After Lauren and Danny? Are you sure that's a good idea? I mean, I've thought about it yes but I don't even know if we're ready for that."

Weiss put his hands up as if to surrender "Just saying" and walked off mumbling some unknown words under his breath.

'What was that about? Why does he care? Unless Sydney talked to him. Oh God, what if Sydney talked to him? What if she's waiting for me to propose to her?'

"Vaughn. You ready to go?"

He whirled around to see Syd facing him. "You scared me. You really should stop sneaking up on people, you could give someone a heart attack".

"Ha ha, very funny". She replied sarcastically. "What were you doing anyway, you were just staring into space".

"I was er… thinking."

"O…kay then". Looking at him quizzically. "We better go or we won't catch our flight in time."

"Yeah. Let's go". He said taking her hand again as they walked out of the train station.

"What did Weiss want?"

"Oh, he was having a guy problem."

"A 'guy problem'. You're not going to tell me are you?"

"Nope". He said with a smile.

I hope you enjoyed it!

Katie