By Shikasta
Spoilers: Anything's fair game in my view although this is an AU
Disclaimer: The characters of Dark Angel are owned by Twentieth Century Fox Television and Cameron Eglee productions. In laymen's terms: Don't own them but by god I wish I did.
A/N: The title of this chapter is a tribute to the X-files.
This story is the third part in the Fable universe and follows on from Alec's War.
Chapter Three – Nothing Important Happened TodayCrouched, catlike, Thaddeus surveyed the city from his high perch. To him Washington DC was the only city in America that had remained untouched by the pulse, and today it was a reminder of how things once were. He cocked his head to the side as he allowed his eyes to magnify the pedestrians below seeking out his target.
After the final confrontation, Thaddeus had gone rogue, disappearing from his peers ever watchful eyes. Freedom had afforded him one luxury, the ability to unravel a lie to know the truth, he needed to stop the nightmares that had haunted him for so long. Going rogue was dangerous as ordinaries emotions were running high and propaganda was being freely tossed around.
Most ordinaries felt an underlying intolerance towards the transgenics and once it was realised that Washington State would be handed over, the American public suddenly found a patriotism that had been lacking for so long. The idea of giving away a portion of America was repulsive to its people and many thought, also treasonous. Transgenics outside of Washington State were persecuted and lynchings were not uncommon in the small towns scattering the country. Those ordinaries suffering from the affects of the pulse had found someone new to blame, giving their government a minor reprieve.
His memories made no sense to him, things he had obviously blocked out as a child had begun, to assault him in his dreams. Now he had enough to piece together some of what he had tried so desperately to forget.
The target was acquired and Thaddeus leaned forward on his perch in anticipation of the hunt. The older man dressed in a black suit marching towards the FBI Building had answers that Thaddeus was determined to get.
Swinging round quickly Thaddeus knocked his potential assailant to the ground.
"Horatio what are you doing here?" He questioned as he removed his knee from the other transgenic's throat.
"Making sure you're not doing anything stupid" Horatio responded as he let Thaddeus pull him up.
"I am being nothing but discreet, I am many things but not stupid."
"Its too dangerous to be rogue" Horatio stated.
"Is that a slight hint of concern I hear" Thaddeus humoured.
"Alec let you go rogue, on one condition, that you check in with me regularly."
"I feel like I'm back at Lammasu!"
"Don't be petulant, a phone call is not that difficult it's been a week."
"How did you find me?"
"Your last three calls were from payphones around here – I simply took a chance."
Thaddeus crouched, His eyes returning to the street below, Horatio joined him. The two remained like that for several hours just watching, Thaddeus waiting for the mystery man to leave the building he had entered and Horatio watched the people hoping it would uncover the mysteries that surrounded them.
"So how's the peace thing going" Thaddeus asked offhandedly, breaking the silence "There's no mention of it in the newspapers" he didn't particularly like awkward silences and somehow silence and Horatio meant awkwardness.
"Their signing on the dotted line today, Alec returns to Seattle tomorrow."
"So it's final then."
"Yes it is, we've finally got our freedom."
"Yes, but what price did Alec agree to."
"I suppose we'll find out soon enough."
TBC
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A/N 2:
Guest Type Person: Clementine's donor sperm was genetically modified and had traits of three other transgenic males. So she would share similar traits with Faith and Hope Alec's genetic contribution was isolated and added, making him one of four males who unknowingly contributed. However, it should be noted that because the Colonel wanted to in a sense recreated Hope and Faith (without resorting to cloning) the majority of Clementine's genetic building blocks are a combination of Max and Alec with the other three males just adding a bit of extra flavour (just like spices in a dish). Hope that answers your question.
Candyabble: Don't worry I always reunite Max and Alec (although I am considering doing something rather heinous that may see my readers want to destroy me).
Sea Fire: Thanks for the "Historical Notes" comment (thanks goes out to everyone whose made that comment),anyway if you liked that wait until chapter five.
Nina: Sorry about the "War Stuff" but in my defence it was kinda unavoidable seeing as I tried to realistically pick up from where the show left off while incorporating my own touch of originality.
Nevanroy: Questions with regards to Clementine's Childhood will be answered in this story.