Siophiefandom/Pailyshark/alaskinder: Yup! He got just a tab bit angry with Paige and wanted her to suffer. We just need to see what Paige has up her sleeve.
EmGarretson22: Why thank you! I hope you like where I take it. I mean this story was mainly about the Paily journey after all right? Thank you for the view!
Warrior29: Thank you so much for reviewing! Hope you like the new update.
Guest1: Hahaha, are you curious to know where Paige learned her moves?
Sofiadc66: It's always a pleasure reading your review's and PMs! You will most definitely find out what Paige decides in the end. Everyone's of interest! They all have their significance for the story. You'll see what happens to the team! I'm pretty emotional about the story ending as well. But hopefully I'll get bored at work and daydream up a new crazy story. I'll always thank you for reviewing!
Guest2: Sorry about that cliffhanger! It had to be done! Hope you like the next update!
DarkBlueMint: Why thank you for your frying pan. I think I might follow you this week and not watch Pretty Little Liars. I mean the last episode seemed like a filler type episode. I don't know how to describe it. I kinda moved onto the 100 now. Aw don't hit Paige just yet! We know she knows better and probably has something up her sleeve. Love makes us do crazy things right? And yeah…Caminiti is kinda crazy when it comes to revenge.
GirlfromGermany: Thank you as always the review! I'm really glad you like the story!
Guest3: Hope the wait wasn't too long!
Thecatfromaliceinwonderland: You didn't get that wrong at all! Caminiti only seeks revenge. It's crazy the story is coming to end but thank you for always reviewing and encouraging me! I DO remember that scene from Star Wars after you pointed it lol. Look at that! I kinda feel honored for it. Hope all is well!
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Paige could still hear the ringing in her ears even after several minutes of being slammed around in the back of a truck she was taken in. With her head completely covered in a thick wool bag, the auburn girl didn't know where she was being taken; she didn't even know if she was being taken to where Emily, Aria or even Commander Fields were. All she knew was that she had to make the most of the situation.
While her sense of sight was obscured in the van, she had her other four senses. Taking in a deep breath, Paige immediately picked up on the musky scent; noting the place Caminiti was probably hiding in was old or possibly underground. Paige could also feel several pair of hands grabbing her arms as they dragged her toward their intended destination; knowing she'd be severely outnumbered once she got to the that destination. Listening carefully to the sounds surrounding her, the auburn girl knew exactly how long it took for the SUV to exit off the highway as the sounds of vehicles began getting fainter the further away they drove. Finally there was taste. Licking the wool bag around her face, Paige tried to figure out what she was tasting. For some reason, there was a hint of wheat hitting her taste buds; as though the bag once held brown rice. But Paige couldn't be sure.
Paige didn't know what any of these pieces meant nor did she know what to expect. Of course she knew she was risking her life as it showed already with several bruises across her face and upper body as the men handling her had made sure she wouldn't have enough energy to fight back. But this was all for Emily. This was her friend and her father.
After estimating about an hour of driving, Paige was quickly forced out of the SUV and brought in to the venue to sit down on what seemed like a cold metal chair as the men finally took off the wool bag; exposing the new territory to the girl. Adjusting her eyes to the bright lights surrounding her, Paige had to blink a few times before finally grasping the situation she was in. Counting about 6 men surrounding her and another 4 outside the double doors of the room, Paige knew she was in what seemed to be an abandoned cafeteria room. With her hands, body and feet tied to the chair; there seemed to be no escape in sight. Paige knew the men already body searched her for any visible weapon on her. Any tool she could use to get out of the situation was out of the question as she now solely depended upon the skills she knew.
"Ms. McCullers" a sturdy voice suddenly greeted happily from behind her. "Pleasure to finally meet you again in person after all this time" the middle aged man continued as he finally came into view. Even though it was a year ago, Paige felt as though he had seen the man just yesterday given the fact that she's been looking at his pictures nonstop over the last few months. "You know, the second I found out your team pieced together that I was the one that kidnapped your friend, I need to admit I could not wait for this moment"
Watching as Caminiti took a seat in front of her, Paige made sure to keep her face neutral. Any sign of emotion would give away her own intentions. "Why didn't you just come after me then? Why did you have to kidnap these people?"
Laughing at such a question, Caminiti replied. "Why? Where's the fun in that?" he asked as he got up to make his way toward the double doors. "You know, I think you should be thanking me actually. I mean…I am the reason why you finally got together with that gorgeous brunette of yours" he revealed. Stopping in his tracks as he heard Paige fighting to get out of her seat, he could help but laugh a bit more before grabbing a blind folded Emily and dragging the feisty brunette to another metal seat across from the auburn girl. "Aww, why are you both so angry?"
"If you touch her-" Paige stated in a husky voice before being interrupted.
"Touch her?" Caminiti asked. "No no no no no no. I mean I have to admit again" he began as he took off the blindfold from the tanned beauty's eyes. "Ever since they brought her in, I have wanted to taste her. But I thought of my daughter" he sternly replied as he firmly held Paige's dark glare. "You remember her right? Claire?" the built man began as he threw the unused blindfold on the floor before making his way to a tray of what seemed to be old rusty hospital instruments. "Even though she found out she was being used, she didn't want to have revenge. She just wanted to be left alone" he bared as he picked up a scalpel. "Of course I know my own daughter. She says she doesn't want anything to do with the family business, but I know better. You shouldn't have brought my daughter into this."
Widening her eyes in fear, everything Paige was taught to do was thrown out the window. It was clear just how important the brunette meant to the girl. "Just let her go. Let them go. You have me"
"Let her go?" the sturdy man asked as he turned to face the two girls. "Let her go? Again, why would I do that? You see that facial expression you have right now?" Caminiti pointed out as he took a seat right between the girls. "That's what was worth all of this. You took everything from me. Not your team. You." Sliding his seat closer to Paige, Caminiti made sure all she was able to focus on was him. "I honestly didn't know how you did it…how you found me. But my guys tell me you're some sort of science geek. They told me you were able to catch me by a single fiber from the lining of my coat. Vicuna. Now that's impressive. Not only were able to narrow down the fact that I was staying in Peru, but down to the precise area. Ergo me leaving you a little gift back at Rosewood" Caminiti revealed as he stood up with the a smile. "You remember the Elymus Virginicus right? You really thought you'd just happen to find it on a boot print? Come on now. If you could figure out my location back then, this should have been cake to you now" the muscular man stated as he went back to the hospital instruments. "You took my financials. My reputation. My family. My life. And now I'm going to take everything of yours. Starting with Emily Fields" he stated as he pointed the scalpel at the brunette. "The fucking light in your eyes"
"Don't you touch her" Paige ordered as she glanced over at the brunette who was seemingly calm during the entire encounter thus far. It was obvious the beauty had her fair share of bruises, but Emily didn't seem phased. The cut on her eyebrow as well as lower lip was obviously brought on by a harsh attack, yet the brunette acted as though she had received worse; a tactic taught to recruits during their first year of training.
Leaning back against his chair, Caminiti placed one arm around the back rest before glaring at the auburn girl. After a few seconds of complete quietness, he continued talking. "When I got out, it took me a year to get my research on you together. A year" he repeated as he made his way back to another table located at the end of the room. Grabbing a vanilla envelope from the top of it, he continued. "I wanted to know everything about you. Your mom, Anna, 52" he stated as he placed a photo of the middle aged woman down next to the tray table by Paige. "Works the Organic Plantation in California. Alongside your father, Peter, 58" he continued as he placed another picture of the auburn girl's dad on the table. "Managing director of JP Morgan. Talk about opposites attract right? Your team. Skylar, David, Dylan and Aiden" he continued to reveal as placed a picture of her entire team for Paige to take a look at. "But that wasn't enough. So I went to your college records. Your friends Eric, Michael, Dana and Terry. But they didn't really seem like a lifetime friendship" Caminiti analyzed as he threw a stack of papers and photos down onto the tray table as well before walking around the auburn girl as he continued looking through the folder. "So I went back to your high school years. And I noticed you left early. And I thought, wow. Here was someone who couldn't wait to start college. But the way you acted in college didn't make sense" he revealed as he bent down to look Paige in the eye. "You acted as though you were forced to do that. I mean after researching your parents, I know for sure your mom wouldn't force you to make that decision. That's when I researched your friends" he continued with a smile before getting up. "Spencer, Hanna, Aria and Emily. Spencer and you had a rival sort of friendship. You guys pushed each other. It was cute. Hanna was your little mascot. And Aria…well she was more of Emily's friend. And there's Emily" the built man stated as he gently grazed the brunette's cheeks as Paige watched in complete disgust. "The gorgeous girl who was not only athletic and beautiful, but was smart as well. You guys had this weird friendship. It was as though you were dating but weren't. And I'm here thinking…why not? I mean, granted you weren't exactly the looker. But I doubt that was the reason. Then again, this was high school. Love is far from people's thoughts when it comes to friendship. You don't realize what it is until it's threatened" he said with a smile before walking back over and placing yet another photo down onto the tray table. "Let's say by a certain blonde…that goes by the name of Alison DiLaurentis. The name of someone who could push a person to feel their insecurities and force them to run away. But we never forget our first love, do we? So here we are" he finally admitted as threw up his hands in complete revelation.
"What do you want?" Paige asked in a low voice.
"Well first, how about a thank you?" Caminiti asked with a smile.
"Excuse me?" Paige asked confused.
"I would like you to thank me" the grotesque man asked again. "For this…revelation between you and Emily. I mean, it's because of me you're finally together. Ish. Aria, was actually a mistake". Watching Paige's eyes widen as his statement, he continued. "I told my men to grab the brunette. I mean, I think even Spencer resembles Emily more than Aria. But it is what it is. I took care of him for his stupidity. However, I couldn't help enjoy watching you all scramble. It was amazing watching you squirm to try to get her back. And then Commander Fields! Now that, that was epic. Then, I wanted you to watch me take the one thing that will break you".
"Wanted?" Paige repeated as a quick movement of Emily's shoulder forced Paige's gaze to shift over to brunette; realizing the girl had been in fact working her way out of the handcuffs holding her to the chair.
Standing up in exhilaration, Caminiti confirmed her response. "Yes! Wanted! After watching you for weeks on end, I realized why I really hated you all this time. It wasn't because you took everything from me."
"Then what was it?" Paige asked.
"Because you were exactly like me when I was your age" the middle aged man answered. "Anxious. Determined. Strong minded. Everything I wanted Claire to be to take over the family business. You were my gift from the heavens. I earned you after all those years in prison"
Letting out a humorous laugh, Paige couldn't help herself from finding the situation hilarious. "You must be joking. Actually I think delusional is a better term. You honestly think I would work for you?"
"Well you do have two choices" the semi-grey hair man stated. "You could work for me and save the life of the woman you love. And maybe she could even be our receptionist or something. Or" he continued as he made his way over the brunette. "You could continue being the honorable ops officer you are right now and watch me show this woman what's she's missing in life" he stated as he grazed his hands down Emily's side before firmly planting his hand between the girl's legs.
The only think keeping Paige calm at the moment was the way Emily was looking at her; as though she knew she would be able to get out. While Caminiti was talking, revealing how and why he was coming after Paige; not only was Emily making her way out of her handcuffs using a small piece of wood she found while staying in the room of the abandoned hospital, but Paige was also making her own way out of the rope holding her against the chair using a thin needle she kept up the sleeve of her shirt. With the simple flinch of her eyebrow, Paige managed to ensure the brunette everything was going to be alright despite being surrounded by armed men.
The auburn girl knew her team was making their way over to them given the tracker in her tooth molding was still there. She only needed a few more moments before the lights would turn off thanks to Skylar's doing. Paige knew when she first told the team of her plan, she sounded like heated girlfriend. But the more she explained herself, the more they knew the plan was going to work. The team was in the perfect position to fool Caminiti. Allowing the mastermind behind all their recent antics believe he had the upper-hand; he was instead falling precisely into their own trap.
"Before I give you my word. I need you to promise me something" Paige stated as it earned her a victorious smile from the middle aged man as he stood up and firmly look at the auburn girl.
"Name it" Caminiti asked.
"Well first, I need you to tell me Aria and Commander Fields are okay" Paige ordered.
Taking in a deep breath as he narrowed his eyes at the auburn girl, Caminiti knew something was up. "There's no need to worry about them anymore"
"What does that mean?" the auburn girl swallowed as she began to think of the worse. Ever since they entered the area, there were no sign of either of them. And given the fear in Emily's eyes, Paige knew the brunette wasn't kept with them either.
Appreciating the slight fear in Paige's eyes, Caminiti figured the auburn girl was in fact making demands before her agreeing to him. "I haven't killed them if that's what you're thinking. I figured I might need them to get you over here but now that I have Emily, there's no need for them"
"There is" Paige blurted out earning her a curious look from both Caminiti and Emily. "If you promise me no harm will come to them and you let them free. I'll promise you both Emily and I would work for you"
"It's that easy huh" Caminiti questioned as he got to his feet and pulled out his phone. "You honestly believe I would just succumb to your so called word if I promise to let those two go? You should know better. You know I can't allow either of them to go. They've seen way too much"
Hearing the slight static on the phone was all Paige needed to hear before replying to the man who was the cause of all the distress in the past few weeks. Looking over to Emily, Paige glared right back at Caminiti. "I will make sure I personally kick your ass after I get out of this chair"
As though it happened right on cue, Paige watch as Caminiti made his way over to Emily right when the lights surrounding the girls suddenly shut off; sending everyone in an uproar. It took Caminiti's men a few seconds to grab their flashlights; but it was too late. By time they focused on the seats the girls were previously occupying, they were both gone sending Caminiti in complete rage. "Find them!" he shouted as he made his way out of the double doors just as the rest of Paige's team came in with their own weaponry taking care of the rest of the men within the room.
Paige immediately came out of hiding from behind one of the cabinets once she heard her team earning Dylan to throw over her machete knives as well as her throwing knives. "You really had us there for a minute" the team coordinator stated. "If I blinked for a split second I would have missed you're the indication you did with your tongue toward that tooth molding back at the house"
"I figured you would have seen that" Paige smiled as she placed the machetes Skylar gave her across her back. "Ms. Montgomery and Commander Fields are within the building. We need to find them before Caminiti's men can reach them" the auburn girl commanded as Emily made her way out from behind Paige. "I'm going after Caminiti" making her way out of the room. "Do not let Emily out of your sight"
It didn't take Paige long to figure out where Caminiti would have went. After doing her own research on the trafficker, the auburn girl knew he wouldn't just leave out of the front door. There was always a second exit. Putting on the ear piece Dylan had given her, the brown eye beauty immediately connected to David.
"Dave, I need to know all the possible exits out of this building without leaving through the obvious exits" Paige ordered.
"Welcome back McCullers. There's a tunnel under us which leads over to Pecan Grove. If he gets there, he could be anywhere Paige" the team coordinator revealed.
Running a bit faster to the basement, Paige confirmed she heard Dave before losing connection. Making her way down the dark metal staircase, the auburn girl steadied her pace before using her other senses to protect herself from any attack Caminiti may have against her.
The first obstacle she began encountering were a few of Caminiti's gun men who started blasting their AK-47 toward the auburn girl; allowing Paige to not only dodge the bullets by jumping over the railing, but heaving her throwing knives over to 3 of the 4 men as the sudden appearance of one of Dylan's arrows pierced the 4th man. Smiling at her team member, the two continued making their way down the hallway as the sudden appearance of a few other men belonging to Caminiti made an appearance forcing not only Dylan to deposit a few of his arrows but for Skylar to draw out her own gun to help take care of the other men.
"Fields and Aria are safe outside with the backup. Aiden and Dave are making their way over to Pecan Grove to make sure one of us gets to Caminiti on time" Skylar revealed as she joined her other two members to try to take care of Caminiti.
"Sounds like a plan" Paige agreed before the three make their way back down the dark tunnel. "Were they hurt?" the auburn asked concerned.
Turning to face the team co-lead, the hazel eyed officer gave Paige a sympathetic smile. "Aria looks pretty bruised and pale. Commander Fields has a stab wound to his side. But they're going to be just fine"
Taking in a deep breath to control her temper, Paige simply nodded before they were able to encounter several more of Caminiti's men before they finally exited the tunnel with no Caminiti in sight.
Gathering in a huddle, Aiden began passing his orders. "Scatter. He needs to be around here somewhere. Dylan stay in the park. Skylar, check all stores. Dave, focus on the corner stores. Paige-" Aiden began before being cut off by the auburn girl.
"I'm grabbing a drink" the brown eye beauty stated earning a confused look from the rest of her team as she made her way over the Grits bar toward their left.
"Whiskey straight" Paige ordered as she sat near one of the customers at the bar.
"I knew you were just as smart as you are gorgeous" the muscular patron stated as he took a sip of his drink.
"And I knew you were just as arrogant as you look" Paige retorted as she took a sip of her own drink.
"And what happens now?" Caminti asked.
"Now, I'm going to make you wish you never left that prison hole I put you in" Paige said with a small smile as she took another sip of her drink.
Paige didn't need her hindsight or a mirror to let her know Caminiti's next move. She was able to use the shadows surrounding the venue as she watched as Caminiti threw his drink toward her; forcing the auburn girl push herself back from the bar stool. Taking out her machetes from behind her back, Paige watched thoroughly as Caminiti took out his own blade ready to defend himself.
"Now you have me" Paige stated she placed herself in a defensive stance. "My team isn't here. And neither are your men. So why don't you come at me like you want too"
The ops officer didn't need to wait long for Caminiti to do just that. Despite the fact that he was in fact a middle aged man, the girl knew the man did have experience with the blade. As the two began battling it out inside the bar, the rest of the customers along with the bartender made their way out of bar; allowing the two to make use of the newly exposed space to their advantage.
As images of Caminiti placing his hands over Emily began appearing in Paige's memory, it cause the auburn girl to be even more determined in making sure the man would not escape this time around. What she didn't count was the middle aged man acting equally as determined to not be put back in jail. With the two fighting for their lives, Paige was able to disarm the sturdy man from his blade just as Caminiti managed to break one of Paige's machetes as the other flew out of reach.
Standing once again at equal stance, Paige didn't hesitate to quickly do a side kick followed by a strong cross punch; forcing Calminiti to lose his balance. Quickly getting back to his feet, the middle aged man suddenly took out his gun that he managed to hide from sight as he pointed it at the auburn girl.
"Unlike you, I'm not afraid to use my gun" Caminiti stated just as an arrow became embedded in his right hand; forcing him to drop his weapon.
"Now you just decided not to play fair" Paige replied with a smile. "You see. If you use your weapons. I need to use mine. I believe you remember my team? You managed to find something on all of them while researching me. You should have done a better job at learning some defensive moves" the brown eye beauty admitted.
Watching as her team surrounded the man, Paige took a step back to control her anger as Aiden came over to her.
"Every time I think you're going rogue, you do something like this steer my conscious back" the leader of the stated as he pointed to his cellphone; indicating Paige had contacted the team the second she found Caminiti.
"Well this one was a bit personal" the auburn girl admitted as she kept her gaze on the man who had it out for her. "He had done so much research on me. And everyone who ever encountered me. He has the ability to basically kill anyone that was close to me"
"He won't" Aiden promised. "Especially since he escaped in the first place. Commander Murphy won't allow that to happen"
Keenly watching as David and Dylan brought the man out in handcuffs as Skylar followed them out with her own weapon on him, Paige simply nodded her head. "I really hope you're right. He's going to torture Emily if he ever does. And I mean in every way possible"
"Hey, we won't let that happen" Aiden tried assuring the girl once again. "Plus Commander Fields will make damn well sure of it. I'm pretty positive he'll be handling the whereabouts of Caminiti after this. I'm sure his team would love him as target practice"
Nodding as she heard her co-lead, Paige returned her glare back to the man who started this entire case. The man who wanted to see everything she ever cherished crumble before her. Taking in a deep breath to calm her nerves, Paige calmly walked over to Caminiti without removing her gaze from the grotesque man. All she needed was that one signature smirk from the man; which he happily obliged. Swiftly performing an elbow strike across the man's face, the jab forced Caminiti unconscious; just as Paige returned his smirk.
The instant Commander Fields, Aria and Emily were freed from Caminiti's hold, they were placed within the protection of Commander Murphy who immediately flew them out to base to make sure they were far from any counter attack. Paige wasn't able to ensure the girl's safety after she left Emily during the raid. However the auburn girl knew she was safe. All she wanted to do was run toward the brunette and just hold her; but Caminiti filled her mind with a different alternative.
Caminiti went through extensive research to find the best person he could hold over the auburn girl; but he started from the recent. If Emily was in her life, she would be the first person anyone would use against her. Caminiti himself had to do his own analysis of their friendship to determine just how in love she was with the girl. Paige couldn't risk placing Emily in that position again. The image of the man putting his hands on the brunette was embedded in Paige's memory. There was no objection to how beautiful Emily was. Caminiti was right. Any man or woman would want to be with someone like her.
As their plane landed on the Navy Lake Site of Georgia, the team was immediately greeted by Commander Murphy along with several of his other commanding forces.
"Congratulations" the well-built man acknowledge as they made their way out of the large Boeing. "Commander Fields and the other four civilians are waiting inside. Plus Commander Mahoney as well Director Adams are both on the line awaiting your arrival"
"Thank you sir" Aiden spoke up as he shuck the commanding officer's hand. "Can't wait to finally close this case"
Paige wasn't sure if she would agree with Aiden. She was more than thankful for finally catching Caminiti, but she didn't know what to do now that everything was over. She couldn't just insert Emily back into her life; it was too dangerous. Making her way into the large office building, the auburn girl was immediately engulfed in a huge hug by the small petite brunette who was the reason of why the case opened in the first place.
"Paige!" Aria exclaimed as she refused to let go of the tall auburn girl. "I have no idea how I could ever thank you. I can't believe after all this time, you were the one to come back to save me"
"Well I was the reason why you got kidnapped in the first place" Paige stated as she couldn't help but gaze her eyes over over the smaller girl. Skylar was right. Aria looked as though she had gone through hell with the amount of bruises over her. But the fact that was still in good spirits gave Paige the luxury of knowing they didn't mentally torture her.
Suddenly drifting her eyes toward a tall figure from behind Aria, Paige clenched her jaw as she found herself watching as Emily slowly approached the pair. About to open her mouth to speak, the brown eyed officer soon heard a familiar voice from behind her.
"Officer McCullers" Immediately turning around, Paige felt herself smile wider than she had in a while as she saw the man who recommended her team to the case; the man who seemingly like her own father.
"Commander Fields" Paige greeted with a warm hug; bringing the commanding officer closer to her. Paige felt as though the imperious officer always had a unique way with her. Despite feeling as though she endangered basically everyone she cared about, Commander Fields always and an aura about him that shielded Paige from any negative thoughts. He always trusted her gut. He respected every decision she had always made. That was something Paige could never thank him enough for.
"It's good to see you Paige. It's been way too long" Commander Fields acknowledged. "I knew you would be the perfect person for this case"
Nodding her head in disbelief, Paige looked up at her the figure from her past. "I'm so sorry Commander Fields. I honestly never meant to put you or Emily or Aria in any danger"
"You're speaking to me here. A commanding officer. I've had years upon years upon years of that self-doubt. Don't think for one second that I blame you. You honestly think you could disappear from me when you decide to go into my line of work?" Emily's dad asked with a smile. "I've been watching you every step of the way. I couldn't have been more proud of you the moment your name came up when you were admitted to the program. But I also respected your decision to stay hidden for all these years"
"Thank you sir" Paige replied as a small tear fell from her eyes. Noticing the certain brunette making her way over to her dad; Paige felt as though the stars had heard her silent plea as the sudden voice of her director and commanding officer from Rosewood appeared on the screen to congratulate the team.
Shifting over to the rest of her team members, Paige could feel the brunette's intense stare on her back as she tried focusing her attention onto the screen before her. Letting her curiosity take the best of her within a few minutes, Paige couldn't help but shift her gaze over toward Emily; only to feel her heart break. Emily was in fact paying attention to the screen as well, but Paige knew she was broken given her stance. Watching the bruises the brunette had to endure while in captivity, Paige couldn't take it; and that was only the physical bruises from what Paige could see. It was clear what Paige needed to do; she had to let Emily go. She couldn't live her life knowing Emily's was in danger.