Chapter 9 – Being Recruited

"I'm going out of town for a few days."

"Is this your way of telling me to have my key?"

"Yes."

"Travel safe."

This was a prime example of why she liked their friendship so much. It was always simple with them, there were never any unnecessary questions. Something they both valued. Two days later Sara found herself on top of a roof, Leonard not far from her. Besides a few sideways glances, they said nothing to each other.

"I see your trip's been cut short," he commented once everyone else had left.

"It feels like I can never take a vacation without finding myself stranded somewhere." She looked at the surrounding roof tops. "What do you think?" She was referring to Rips offer of becoming legends.

"I have to talk to Lisa and Mick. You?"

"I need to talk to my sister. I don't think I'm ready to save the world. I'm likely to kill someone first."

"You're not a killer Sara. Try and remember that." He gave her shoulder a squeeze and walked off.

He was at her window early the next morning. Sara let him in, handing him a cup of coffee. She hadn't slept much the night before and by his appearance, neither had he.

"Have you made a decision?" he asked, taking a seat on her couch and enjoying the strong coffee.

She took a seat beside him, their knees almost touching. "My sister says to go for it but I have to be honest, the thought of being on a ship with eight people scares me. What if I lose it and we're stuck on the ship."

He placed a hand on her knee, his eyes on hers. "I wouldn't let you do anything."

Deep down, she trusted that he'd be there to stop her. The thought was comforting.

"We'll have to make sure to take a lot of alcohol. Unless of course we come up with new ways to distract you." He winked.

She smacked his chest. "Not in this century, Crook."

"Well then it's a good thing we'll be traveling through time." He knew he had her in the way she rolled her eyes.

"You're insufferable." She set her coffee mug down before picking up her cell phone.

"Sara, It's Lisa. I got your number from Lenny's phone when he wasn't looking. Can we meet?" Sara read the message several times. It was obvious Lisa didn't want her brother to know she'd contacted her so she sent a quick response with a time and location.

"As fun as this is, I need to run an errand, sooo..."

"I'll see you if I see you," he finished for her.

She nodded, disappearing into her bedroom. He knew the way out.

"Hey," she greeted Lisa, taking a seat across from her.

"Thanks for meeting me."

"What's going on?" She was sure she already knew the answer.

"Lenny said that you were asked to join them on this ridiculous mission."

Sara nodded.

"I don't like it. Mick's heart isn't in it but Leonard is leaning towards going and that worries me."

"You don't want them to go?"

"I want them to do whatever they want. I'm just worried." She sighed, sipping her coffee. She and Mick had stayed up late discussing the trip. "Lenny and Mick can get into it sometimes and they need a neutral party. One that makes them see reason."

Sara was understanding her now. "And you want me to be that person."

Lisa nodded. "It would make me feel better about them going. I'll have peace of mind knowing they're not out there killing each other. Lenny trusts you so I trust you. He's been different lately and I think you have had a hand in that. He'll listen to you and since I won't be around…"

Sara had noticed the changes in Leonard but she'd just chucked them up to them becoming friends. She was sure he was the same with his sister and Mick as he was with her. "Has Mick decided to go?"

"He'll go if Lenny goes. He's had his back since juvie. I won't ask him to stay. My brother needs him more than I do."

Sara knew if Leonard didn't go then she probably wouldn't either. She needed someone there that could help her control her bloodlust and stop her if she lost control. He had already promised to have her back and she would make sure to have his. "I'll watch out for them."

"So you'll go?" she asked, relieved.

"Len's been a good friend to me. He's been there for me during some rough times. I'll do my best to keep them from getting themselves killed." Sara paused. "Or killing each other."

"Thank you Sara. You have no idea how much this means to me. They're all I have and I can't lose them." She was going to miss Mick and her brother but knowing Sara would be there to watch their backs eased her worry. She was sure they'd come back in one piece.

"Hey Blondie," Mick greeted her as she walked up to them.

"Mick," she said in way of greeting before turning her attention to Leonard. "You came."

He smirked. "Imagine how terrible the security was back in the day."

"Always the Crook." Of course this was just another job for him. At least, that's what he let on and she'd let him believe that, for now.

"Says the Assassin."

AN: This is where I leave this story. I am thinking of a sequel to go along with the actual show, I need to watch all the episodes again.