The guard turned the key and the cuff clicked open. Kay sat up on the bed and rubbed her sore wrist. M stood in the doorway. No words were exchanged as M tossed a cell phone to Kay. Kay caught it and smiled at M.
"No doubt being GPS tracked, I suppose."
"We're not that dumb, you could easily dispose of that. I had something else in mind. You're going to feel a slight pain."
Kay frowned as the guard grabbed her arm. He pulled a gun like object and held it to her arm.
"It would be in your best interest if you don't move." M smiled.
The guard pulled the trigger and Kay bit down a cry of pain. The guard cleaned the small wound and dropped Kay's arm.
"That was not a slight pain." Kay spat.
"Follow me." M's said as she walked out the door.
M led Kay through the hallways; they soon arrived at a gate. M flashed a badge at the guard and he slammed his fist against a red button. A loud buzz indicated the door was open. M pushed through the metal gate and held it open for Kay. Kay paused for a moment before heading through. They walked for a couple more minutes before they reached another door. The two walked through the door. The sun hit Kay and she covered her eyes. It was blinding compared to the harsh, dull lights of the building. It took a moment for her eyes to adjust. When they finally did Kay saw the sleek, black limousine parked along the curb. M yanked the door open.
"After you Miss Gunn."
"That's not the first car I'd pick if I was going undercover M." Kay smiled
"Just get in." M said with the slightest hint of impatience.
Kay held her hands up in a "just saying" motion and slid into the car. M climbed in and sat next to Kay.
"So when do I get to meet my baby sitter?" Kay questioned.
"I suppose that would be me."
Kay turned her head toward the voice. A man sat in the seat across from her, his face was in shadows. He sat casually with his legs crossed, one hand with a drink and the other one resting on the top of the seat. The black tuxedo had almost made him invisible against the leather seats.
"I don't get a name?"
"Bond, James Bond."
"Kay Gunn. Cool let's get this party started then eh?"
Only when the car started moving did Kay see James' face. M was ranting about something and Kay ignored her. He was handsome, Kay didn't deny that. His blue eyes were soft but outlined by the face of a killer. His body motions were smooth and practiced, but Kay knew he was tensed and ready to attack.
"Did you hear anything I said Miss Gunn." M snapped
Kay blinked blankly at her, "Uh not really."
M sighed impatiently and Kay could have sworn she heard James chuckle.
"Listen this time. Your keep your same name. James, we've laid out some circumstances that will lead Gerard to think you're a dirty spy. You two will rob a couple high end places, hopefully Gerard will notice you and recruit you." M finished.
"Easier said than done, robbing a "high end store" is not going to get a guy like Gerard to notice us." Kay snorted.
"Well I'll leave that one up to you. Any more questions?"
"Yeah, um how do James and I know each other?" Kay asked.
"You two are married." M smiled.
Kay started laughing, " Haha very funny M."
M didn't reply, she just sat with the same stone face on.
"Oh, holy crap you aren't kidding."
The car came to a stop and the driver stepped out and opened the door.
"This is as far as I go the rest James knows."
Kay stepped out the car with James right behind her. A man in a red hotel outfit came out to greet them.
"Good afternoon sir." He then ran to go help the driver unload the luggage.
"How'd you guys get my stuff?" Kay frowned.
"They emptied out your apartment. Come on; let's go up to the room." James said.
Kay let James guide her to the elevator. James looked at Kay, she seemed deep in thought. His instincts led him to study her. She wasn't stunning but she was pretty. Her dark brown hair had side swept bangs that covered her right eye. Her blue-gray eyes had a happy glow and a hint of sadness. She had a child-like quality; everything was a game. James knew her kind; Kay tried to hide her emotions by making herself immune to everyone else. He knew because he was the same. Kay looked up at him. James locked eyes with her, and Kay gave him a lopsided grin.
"You're staring." Kay said as the elevator slid open.
"So what if I was?" James replied.
"Dunno, maybe I'll kill you in your sleep." Kay smiled.
"I'd like to see you try." James said as he held the door open.
"You always gotta have the last word."