Ok, becuase I feel so bad for not updating sooner, you guys get 2 updates! So here's chapter 6, Parts 1 and 2. Thanks for all the reviews.


Chapter 6 - Part 1

Previously on Destined: Jack moved past Vaughn, wishing him good luck as he disappeared into the darkness.

Sydney put her hands on the wall behind her and pulled herself up. Vaughn could see how pale she was and saw the pain in her eyes. He took a few tentative steps towards her before she ran into his arms. Her vanilla scent filled his mind as he held onto her, his arms securely wrapped around her waist.

"It's okay Syd. It's okay."

She could feel Vaughn's voice in her ear calming her as she clung onto him desperately. "I don't want to die."

"I won't let you Sydney." He said simply as all of the memories of those awful two years came flashing back to him. "Not again".

He gently rocked her back and forth until he was sure that they'd both calmed down enough to continue.

They continued further down the tunnels for about an hour until they reached another cave.

"Oh my god" Syd stopped in her tracks, dazed at the sight in front of her.

She heard Vaughn stop behind her "Whoa! Nice place."

The scene was truly beautiful, they had arrived at a grotto covered wall to wall in colourful gems. There was a small gap near the roof of the cave where the moonlight filtered through and reflected off the stones creating a very mystical feel to the underground cavern. The walls were mirrored in the small pool at one side, ripples dancing across it's surface as minute water droplets fell from the roof. The pond merged into a trickle of a stream which led into the next cavern passing my the many crystals of the cave.

"It's so beautiful." Sydney whispered taking in the sight around her.

"Not bad," Vaughn replied "You want one?"

Syd spun around until she was facing him at the entrance to the cave. "Seriously?"

He gave her a half smile "Why not?"

She let out a small chuckle. Everytime she thought she had him figured out he did something as cute as this. "You're amazing".

"Just trying to keep up with you". Vaughn said giving her a full blown grin. Syd couldn't help but go weak in the knees everytime he gave her his beautiful smile and this time was no different.

"I want a red one". Sydney voiced in a childish voice.

Vaughn raised his eyebrows "A ruby, huh? Since when have you liked rubies?"

"Since…I was a little girl actually. I had a ruby necklace which Dad gave to me for my eighth birthday, I took it everywhere with me but one day I wore it to school where I lost it and I never found it again."

"Really? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"It's not important Vaughn, why should I have told you?"

"I just like to know little things like that. "

Sydney smiled and gently dragged him into the centre of the cave before pulling him into a sweet kiss. Vaughn wrapped his arms around her waist as Syd's moved up from his back and into his hair. They stood there, completely immersed in each other surrounded by the beautiful glittering gems on the walls of the tavern until Vaughn gently pulled away.

He gently whispered in her ear "So…which one do you want?"

It took a while for Syd to figure out what Vaughn meant but then it struck her that he was returning to their original conversation. She stepped back and glanced around the magical cave before her eyes settled on a ruby at the side of her. Syd slowly walked towards it, Vaughn following closely.

"This one," She said definitely "It looks easy to get it out".

"That isn't the only reason why you chose it, is it?" Vaughn asked sceptically.

"No," Syd said giving him an innocent look "It's pretty too".

"Okay then. Let's see if it's willing to play." Vaughn went right up to the gem and pried his fingers around it's solid shape trying to remove it from it's crevice. He rocked it from side to side and after five tedious minutes he managed to force it out.

"Wow."

"Yeah. Not bad." Vaughn smiled "Here." he said as he pressed the ruby into Sydney's hands.

She looked down at the beautiful gem in her hand, it was slightly smaller than her palm and although jagged around the edges still retained it's beauty. Syd let out a small grin as she looked up and Vaughn in front of her. "Thank You".

"Anything to see that smile." Vaughn replied looking right into her chocolate eyes . "Turn around and I'll put that in your bag for you".

"Oh…thanks."

Just then they were interrupted by Jack via comms. "Phoenix, Shotgun, I've just made it back to base. We've just required some intel."

Syd and Vaughn exchanged looks "What is it?" she asked.

"We enhanced the image. It turns out that the man that entered the caves before - was Sark."

Chapter 6 - Part 2

Previously on Destined: Just then they were interrupted by Jack via comms. "Phoenix, Shotgun, I've just made it back to base. We've just required some intel."

Syd and Vaughn exchanged looks "What is it?" she asked.

"We enhanced the image. It turns out that the man that entered the caves before - was Sark."

"What!"

"And that's not all. We think that 'The Icelandic Ghost' may already be in existence." Jack replied.

"Oh my God." Syd whispered and Vaughn came to stand beside her.

"Sloane isn't sure though. It looks like the caves don't go on for much further so he wants you to carry on regardless."

A sharp, piercing high-pitched noise burst through their comms, both winced at the sound and struggled to take it out of their ears.

"What was that?" Syd asked

"Looks like we've lost the signal."

"Maybe the aerial's down."

"It's possible. You think it was planned?" Vaughn asked.

"Might be."

"Shall we go see if Jack's alright?"

"He has communication to APO, right? He should be okay. It's too late to turn back now."

Vaughn nodded, Syd was right - they would have to go on.

They carried on down the tunnels, the caves became dimmer and less significant, the tunnels straighter. After about an hour they arrived at yet another cavern.

"Vaughn?"

"Yeah?"

"Can we stop? I'm hungry and tired."

"Of course. I was thinking of stopping soon. Are you happy here?"

Syd looked around the cave "It looks quite dry. It will do."

Vaughn set his backpack down in a corner and sat down offering his hand out to Sydney , she took it and sat next to him.

After eating some food from their bags they huddled together under the blankets as the temperature in the caves dropped.

"Michael…"

He turned towards her, his warm eyes inviting her to continue.

"I'm…I'm scared."

"Shh…Syd. It's okay." Vaughn whispered in her ear and wrapped his loving arms around her. "You'll be okay. Just try and get some sleep, I'll be here."

Sydney, too tired to object, lay her head on his lap, his fingers caressing the side of her face as she slowly closed her eyes. Vaughn leant down to kiss her cheek before lying next to her, his arms wrapped securely around her waist as they both drifted off.


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- Katie xxx