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A/N: My first attempt.
Many Thanks:
Mel11: Hope you're not too disappointed with Sandeman.
Elle6778: She is for her victims. Krit and Syl don't quite know what's going on, glad you saw the humour.
Honey X5-452: Issy was just having fun with Krit because he seemed scared. Alec and Psyche know each other from his days in psy-ops, hence he's not keen on staying around her.
Angelofdarkness78: She tries to remain cool on the surface.
Shygirl1: Glad you found that funny, she was having fun.
EminemIsCool: Glad you enjoyed.
Darkangelgirl262: Hope you're not too disappointed with the Issy/Sandeman/Greg meeting. Glad you like Psyche.
Alec494: Psyche has friends amongst psy-ops, everyone else is a bit scared of her including Alec. Hope the Issy/Sandeman/Greg bit makes sense. If I had your email, I could give more info, I usually let my reviewers know when I've updated, today's will include pictures of some of my characters.
Who Loves The Teacher?
Chapter Forty-six: What to do with Greg
After Issy had taken Krit and Syl to med bay, closely followed by Alec, the others had left the bar to go back to work. In the case of CeCe and the sibs this was back to HQ to finish form filling and get ids, although they were not official ids for out side TC they enabled the residents of TC to move around freely (even those without barcodes).
"So why do we need these ids again?" Zane asked CeCe for the fifth time.
"Does being an '09er mean you can't remember anything," CeCe replied irritably.
"No I just like to hear you explain," he teased.
"Ok the short version," CeCe snapped, "if you don't carry it around you could end up back in the holding cell because you haven't got a barcode."
"Neither have you, so where do you keep yours?" he asked suggestively.
"None of your damn business; now get on with the papers, while I get some coffee," she ordered leaving them alone.
When she had gone Jondy looked at Zane, "so I guess you fancy her?"
"She got spirit and at least she seems available," he replied, "not like you fancying Alec."
"Yeah, well since he's off limits, I'm looking around."
"I don't think that Mole is your type," laughed Seth.
Jondy gave him a playful punch on the arm, "so who have you got your eye on?"
"Since Zane's already making a play for CeCe and I don't want to fight him, I don't know, there aren't many females around without partners," he replied. "The only ones I've noticed are the psy-ops and Candi; since I don't think I want to mess with psy-ops I'll have to find out about Candi."
"Very romantic," sniggered Jondy, "poor girl you're only going to chat her up cuz there's no-one else."
"You could always wait until Max gets back, there might be some females in those units," Zane suggested.
"I could, but Candi seems quite nice, so I think I'll see where that leads first."
"With Zane's technique CeCe might not fall for his charms," Jondy mused.
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As she closed the door behind her she leaned back for a moment, Biggs noticed. "Everything alright," he called.
Moving away from the door towards him CeCe sighed, "This is the worse group I've ever had to process."
"So which one's hitting on you?" he asked knowingly.
She looked at him, "what makes you think that's what's happening?"
"The look in your eyes," he replied. "Which also tells me the feelings mutual," he continued, "so spill which one."
"Zane."
"So why are you out here hiding?" he looked confused.
"We're command team we can't just go off with an 09er as soon as they arrive," she reasoned.
"Why not, I quite fancy that Jondy?" he answered.
"For a start it might comprise my position and …" she couldn't think of an answer. Then something struck her, "you fancy Jondy?" He nodded. "You'll have to get past her thing for Alec then," she said bursting his bubble of hope.
Alec entered HQ behind them, "what's this, my name being taken in vane," he jested. Seeing their serious faces, "what has someone just died?"
"No, CeCe was just complaining that Zane seems to have a thing for her."
"So just tell him you're not interested," Alec suggested. After looking at her for a second he added, "you're not interested are you?"
"That's the problem she is, but is more concerned about her position in TC and him being an 09er."
"Is that true CeCe?" he asked and she nodded. "Him being an 09er shouldn't matter, hey we're all escapees now or haven't you noticed this isn't Manticore. As for your position I prefer being on top but he might let you be on top," he suggested with a laugh.
CeCe hit him hard, "be serious will you, I mean my position on the command team."
"What is it with the Manticore females, hit first ask questions later," he moaned. "I was only trying to get you to lighten up. The way Zane handled himself out there I don't see there being a problem, besides why not live for today who knows how long we've got."
"So is that what you're going to do with Jondy?" asked Biggs.
Alec was shocked, "whoa where did that come from, I've never even thought about her."
"You might not have thought about her, but she fancies you," replied CeCe.
"And you fancy her?" he asked Biggs.
"Mmm," he nodded.
"Well you're welcome to her," Alec replied still feeling a bit shaky, he'd never looked at another woman since Issy came back. It's strange that after chasing women ever since Manticore went down, I really haven't thought of anyone in that way since the day Issy turned up in TC. Alec shook his head.
"You alright buddy?" asked Biggs.
"Yeah, just a strange thought," he replied. "Anyway as I was saying Biggs buddy, as far as I'm concerned the field is open for you," he continued putting his arm around Biggs in a conspiratorial manner. "Just a final thought on the subject, if Krit and Syl are a couple, who gets Seth?"
"I'll talk to Mole, he'll probably want to start a book," laughed Biggs.
"Put me down for Candi," Alec retorted. Then to CeCe, "hadn't you better get back to them."
"Yeah, but I haven't got the coffee yet."
"So that was your excuse to get out," laughed Biggs.
"Lame or what," Alec grinned. "Just tell them I said I'd bring it in."
As CeCe went back into the room Alec turned to Biggs, "she's got it bad, hope you don't succumb that easily."
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As Issy led Greg across the compound she called Mitch over.
"So you are frightened of taking me to Sandeman on your own?" Greg accused.
"No, but when I blindfold you it will be easier if there are two of us guiding you to Sandeman's place," she replied.
"Surprised you don't ask your boyfriend."
Issy was surprised at the accusation but replied calmly, "What do you mean my boyfriend?"
"I was listening to my captors and they said about someone who was helping them and was the partner of one of the leaders," he replied. "It makes sense now that would be you, you know about my past. So how did you make it seem so real."
"Trade secret, but I'm sure you didn't expect an answer," she replied as Mitch joined them. "Mitch I'm taking him to Sandeman can you accompany us."
"Sure Issy, does Alec know?" Mitch asked.
"Yes he knows I'm taking him to Sandeman, but he thinks I'm doing it on my own," she replied. "In fact I only want you to get us to the door, then stay out of sight, please."
"Fine, but Alec will shoot me if anything happens to you."
"I won't tell if you don't," she replied as they blindfolded Greg and led him through the tunnels to the apartment block outside TC where Sandeman lived.
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Krit and Syl joined the others in HQ as Alec brought coffee for them. "Don't think I usually act as the waiter, but I thought we'd better get some things sorted before anyone gets upset."
Everyone helped themselves to coffee, and CeCe was perturbed by the inference of Alec's statement.
"As you are now aware this site is full of all sorts of transgenics, unfortunately we seem to have about two males for every female, so for the females that means there's lots of choice, but for us males there's a bit of fighting off the competition," he stated. "What I'm trying to say is if you do decide you fancy someone, check they haven't already got a partner, I don't want med bay full of injuries caused by relationship problems."
"Well I think we're alright then," said Syl holding on to Krit, "we've been together for ages."
"Yeah, well I'm sure CeCe will sort out your accommodation so that you get some privacy," Alec responded.
"What's this about us getting two apartments in your block for the five of us?" Jondy asked. "I mean do I look like I want to share with Zane and Seth?"
"Actually my original thought was for guys in one and girls in the other, but you sort it as you want," Alec replied not wanting to get into an argument about sleeping arrangements.
There was a knock at the door, "enter," called CeCe, looking at Alec to contradict.
Biggs walked in, "Alec, Psyche wants you in med bay and someone saw Mitch and Issy taking someone out in a blindfold."
Alec looked furious, "women!" he exclaimed.
"What's up?" asked Zane surprised in Alec's demeanour.
"Biggs can you tell Psyche I've been called away," Alec ordered, then to Zane, "take my advice, don't fall in love, women drive you to distraction."
"What's wrong?" CeCe asked perplexed.
"Issy's taking Greg to Sandeman, told me she would be alright on her own, now she's taken Mitch."
"Perhaps she will be alright, there may be another reason," CeCe tried to calm.
"Yeah well I'll find out soon enough," he replied as he turned to leave.
Biggs grabbed his arm, "if she's gone to Sandeman's, she might be worried about you being caught outside, you're the leader and White's around. You go see Psyche and I'll look for Issy, although I'm sure she'll be safe with Mitch." Realising that Alec was still worried, "hey what did Manticore teach us about emotions."
"Quickest way to get killed," Alec replied realising what Biggs was trying to do.
"Yeah and you should know that better than most."
"Ok you look for Issy I'll see Psyche," he replied breathing slowly, "but take care."
"Yeah, you were really going to be doing that if you'd gone," Biggs laughed.
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As they knocked on the door Issy removed Greg's blindfold and Mitch stepped into the shadows.
The door opened and Sandeman looked at them, "I was wondering when you would have the decency to bring Greg here," he accused as he let them in.
"We've been busy on other things," she responded, "besides if you knew it was Greg why haven't you asked to see him?"
"I thought I'd give you the opportunity to explain yourself," he replied as they moved into the living room.
Sitting down Greg asked, "so how long have you known I was being held?"
"Since I saw the broadcast," the old man replied, "the camera work was clever but you seemed to be talking to Melody, so I knew Issy had concocted something with Psyche."
"And you agreed with it?" Greg accused.
"No, but I can understand Issy's position with the timescales involved," he explained. "Since you were captured working with my son, I think you should be happy that they didn't kill you."
"Gee thanks, I thought you would understand why I have to work with him."
"I have no idea but you can tell me over dinner," he turned to Issy, "will you be staying."
"I'd better not, but will you be alright, I can have someone stay for your protection," Issy replied.
"Since I have no idea how to get back into TC, I think I am safe," the old man replied.
"But what if he wants to turn you over to the cult?"
"Between everyone in TC you have all the knowledge and means you need to defeat them, so what would be the point."
"You know of our latest lead?" she asked.
"I guessed that the noise would mean better victims for Psyche, she's quite a girl and a brilliant interrogator," he replied.
"How do you know that?"
"Because we talked when you were on the mission, how are you now after my son's treatment."
"Fine, but I was expecting more complaints about us using Greg," Issy was confused.
"You did what you had to do, I understand that," Sandeman replied, "Even if I did promise his family that he would never be hurt by my family after my son's deception, you carefully kept his presence a secret so I couldn't stop you, now it's history."
"Sometimes I hate it when you're so philosophical," she commented. "I'll be starting the procedures soon, do you want to be there?"
"No, you know what you're doing. I've been in touch with my friends, they will contact TC direct," he alluded to NORBAC.
At that moment Greg looked pale, "where did you come from?"
Biggs was stood in the doorway, "from the kitchen, this is the kitchen door," he replied with a confused look on his face.
"Bu-but you were in TC when we left, weren't you?"
"Yeah, but I thought I'd better make sure you hadn't done anything to Issy."
Sandeman laughed, "and what were you expecting him to do?"
Biggs thought for a second, "I have no idea, but it was a choice of me or a wound up Alec. I think you got the best option."
Sandeman continued to laugh, "I think you're right, after seeing Alec in action the other night."
"That's hardly fair, Alec doesn't usually get like that," Issy asserted.
"I'm sure that's true, but I'd rather not find out."
Greg was looking perplexed, "I thought this was your boyfriend?"
"No Biggs is just one of my many friends."
"494, Alec he's one that White wants dead," Greg looked surprised at his own deduction. "You're his partner; I thought 452 was with him."
"No hopefully Max and Ben will sort themselves out, but Alec's with me."
"So what happens with me now?" Greg asked.
"That depends on you," Issy replied, "you could help Sandeman and get your revenge on White, or you could leave and try to get in with the cult. After the broadcast they might not be too happy, but since they messed-up today they might think you can still help; your choice."
"So I assume you're leaving Greg here?" the old man asked.
"I thought you'd like to catch-up and it's easier if he decides to go," Issy explained. "We can always re-house you; new routes for TC are more difficult."
"But I thought you weren't going to let me leave?" Greg was confused.
"I haven't let you go, I'm leaving you in the care of Sandeman," she replied, "if he allows you to leave then that's between you two."
"We'd better leave before Alec decides we've both been caught by White," Biggs insisted heading for the door.
"Glad we're using the front door, Mitch could still be waiting," Issy laughed as they left.
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