A/N Thank you to everyone reading, reviewing and adding alerts you all rock.

Sorry this took a little longer than I had hoped, holiday's and children come first. This is a longer one again, which leads me to the massive thank you I have to give Zoda who also had holiday's and kids to deal with and me throwing 2 chapters, over 12,000 words at her to find my silly mistakes.

Anyone reading Once Upon an Awesome Time the update is coming very soon :)

All mistakes are mine and spellcheckers (Zoe's when she lets them sneak past her) but they do escape sometimes so I apologise if they do. I hope you enjoy.

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Chapter 13 - The Weapon of Choice

The living quarters here were a reasonable size and it was a lot more than she had been used to, all this space freaked her out to be honest. She'd been in a small cell for half of her life, and then Bambi's mobile cupboard with its bunk became her temporary home, it hadn't mattered that there was not enough room to swing a cat. She didn't mind the lack of space, it wasn't important. What was important was that she was free, she had her family and she had found Callie. Four days she'd been here now and it was the most space and freedom she had had, yet it had been the safest she'd felt in a while. She knew the coming days would be hard but she knew the task at hand.

Arizona stood in front of the large window looking out at the perimeter of the Resistance base camp. To anyone else, all that could be seen was dust and sand swirling in the mugginess, a wall of yellow and grey with the occasional breakthrough of light. Arizona's trained eye could see the movement of the lookout group posted on the ground to keep the surrounding area free of any threats. They were the size of ants from her position above as they moved through branches of sharp stone. Most people wouldn't be able to see them without a vision aid, yet just another perk of being a walking weapon, she thought to herself. The compound was situated in the middle of the Deadlands and because of this was free from detection from satellites and radar because of the torturous weather that frequented the region. Unfortunately, there was still the threat of Death Walkers as no-one really knew exactly where they were localised.

On the ride over it had been explained to Tim and herself by a rather enthusiastic Denny that their father had picked the old abandoned Alliance Military Training facility or A.M.T as base camp because it was a massive compound and a fortress once inside. The daunting looking building had last been used 10 years before having fallen out of use, the changing weather climates through the years forced The Alliance to pack up and leave to find a better site due to increasing difficulty getting supplies and people to it. It had been a major design flaw that hadn't been discovered until the weather had changed and had put a stop to the ease of flying on to site. The ground around the building had been perfect for its use when it had been built because the surrounding area was a forest of jagged rock miles long making driving vehicles to it completely out of the question. Having air transport the only way in and out of the compound was thought to be to the Alliance's advantage, keeping intruders out. It was a lot easier only having to worry about watching the sky for attackers but it turned quickly to a disadvantage. After a few major fuck ups when sand had gotten into the internal workings of the massive transporter helicopter causing its propellers to grind to a halt mid-flight, the major loss of life made the decision easy and it was finally deemed unsafe to try and fly in the weather…ultimately the building was condemned for use.

Denny continued to explain that the Major had found a way around it or under it had turned out. The advances in technology throughout the years had enabled two ways of access now, to drill underground and to re-design the helicopters. The Major had his men start these projects secretly a year before as well as the modification of a couple of Transporter helicopters that were designed so that the sand could not gain access to its internal workings. Teddy had also designed a system that took human error out of flying them and enhanced the sonar which allowed for proper visibility.

When Tim had brought his suspicions to his father and he had started to get information fed back to him about Arizona, Daniel knew that he would have to break away from Burke's regime and knowing how the man reacted when his authority was questioned he needed a stronghold for his men…some place where he could build the new Resistance. Being at the front line of the last Resistance war, Daniel knew that their major downfall was that they got pushed back into the Deadlands to hide in caves just awaiting their fate. Torres had passion, he led the Resistance as best he could but he wasn't a soldier and his lack of military training had led them to being driven to the caves like rats escaping the sinking ship.

The Major knew he needed help as he was never one to allow pride in the way of what was right for his family and country; he had already let his kids down by not trusting Tim sooner. He had put his trust in his good friend Denny Duquette as the man was insanely intelligent in schemes and strategies. When The Major had told him of his plan for the A.M.T, it had been Denny that came up with the idea of the tunnel. Denny had told them that the Major would speak to them all when they got back to base.

They had helicoptered into an area that just looked to have house caves. As she looked along the base of the rock face she was soon greeted with a wall of swirling sand, the sky ahead light up in flashes as lightening sparked the grey background. As she continued upward Arizona could see just how treacherous the base of the rock formation had been, the high winds mixed with sand had sculpted the colossal rocks into shards of glistening granite. The further her eyes travelled up the rock foundation it just disappeared into the grey, flashes of light just highlighting the spikey rock creations.

On closer inspection of the caves, one of them burrowed into the ground and that was the new entrance into the base. All members entered into a large MPV and continued the rest of the journey down through the tunnel to the enormous basement hold of the building. Denny gave them a very basic run down of rules and regulations when in the base much of which just ran through her head, she was too busy watching the hustle and bustle from soldiers around them as well as what looked like medical staff come and place Callie onto a stretcher. Denny told everyone to follow the doctors, they were going to medical to get checked out before they would all go and speak with the major.

Arizona was brought from her thoughts as she heard the movement on the crumpled sheets behind her. The room was dark as the minimal light that broke through the window only reached the front of the room. There was just the flicker from the few candles that were scattered across various hard surfaces trying to bring some warmth and light to shadowed areas. Arizona looked slowly around her surroundings pulling the bed sheet that was wrapped around her naked body tighter. As she made her way back over to the bed she watched the naked form rise and fall in slumbered comfort, the bed sheet had slipped teasingly from the deliciously curvy figure below her gaze. She slid back on to the bed and settled on to the cushions underneath her before wrapping her arms around the soft skin, placing her body tightly into the curves of her beautiful girlfriend's back as they fit perfectly together.

Kissing the once wounded shoulder, Arizona smiled as Callie's body reacted to her touch, inciting a much desired soft moan of appreciation as Callie sleepily turned to face her. Placing a hand on the sleepy face of the brunette, Arizona took Callie's lips with hers gently pulling her forward, their naked bodies touching once more stirring all sorts of feelings, as their hands began to roam slowly and freely all over every free inch of naked flesh. Leaning forward more Arizona deepened the kiss melting into the brunettes touch as she let the stress of the last 4 days wash off her body. It had been a whirlwind of emotions, hell the last twelve years of her life just seemed to be a never ending revolving door of pain, but these last few days had just been exhausting mentally but enjoyably physical…

Day one at the A.M.T…

"Okay kiddies and Doctor Shepard could you follow me please?" Denny smirked when Tim rolled his eyes.

"Seriously Duquette it's not funny anymore, you're not that much older than me so quit it!" Tim looked at Arizona as she smirked at him, Tim never did like being treated as though he was a kid.

"Just because I'm your Daddies favourite doesn't mean you have to be a bitch baby!" Denny shot back.

"Really mature dip shit…" Tim was cut off by Arizona who watched Callie get wheeled into a room and the door shut over quickly. Denny quickly followed Arizona's panicked stare as she released a shaky mumble.

"Where are they taking her?"

"Oh don't worry little one, they're just checking her out she'll be good as new very soon. Top notch doctors your father has managed to acquire, turns out dear Preston old chap isn't as popular as he likes to believe he is." Denny raised his eyebrows stopping at the next room down from the one Callie disappeared into as he motioned forward for everyone to enter. "Shall we make sure everyone is ticking exactly as they should be, I'll be back to get you shortly I just have to go sort a few things.

The corridor seemed to just go on for ages, step by step by step they continued down the grey concrete passageway, the noise from their footsteps bounced around the enclosed space as they reached the doorway at the end. As the doors opened the siblings were met by an ear piercing squeal as the arm flapping figure of one Teddy Altman came bounding toward them through the white light of the room stopping suddenly in front of them in confusion as her head tried to figure out what Robbins to grab first. As her brain kicked back into gear she grabbed both and squeezed like there was no tomorrow.

"I think I nearly hyperventilated when your father told me that you were alive and what had happened to you, I'm over the moon that you both are fine, but YOU…" Teddy's attention was taken by the appearance of Denny who finally stepped into the room. "Seriously get your smug smarmy ass over here so my steel toed boot can make contact with it - you shit. Denny Duquette why did YOU think it was a good idea to HAVE ME DRUGGED?"

"Oh come on Teddy you know I find you adorable when you're sleeping." Denny watched as Teddy did not seem to be falling for his charm. "Seriously it seemed like the quickest solution, you were just going to ask question after question and we were working against the clock, plus you looked like you needed the sleep…have you been getting your beauty sleep recently your panda eyes are showing!" Denny grinned like a fool and quickly moved out of the way of the flying projectile that Teddy had released from her grasp.

"Excuse me, if you two are done acting like children. Altman, can you get back to work?" Teddy scrunched her face like a petulant child told off for someone else's misbehaviour when she heard the voice of authority reverb around the control room, she flashed a panicked stare at the still smirking man who lowered his head to inspect his shoes, before he burst out laughing at the fizzing facial features of the computer genius.

Teddy turned to face the serious Major Robbins straightened as she nodded and began to move back to her computer screen, not seeing the smirk appear on the Major's face. Daniel had known them all for years and treated them as family, but he still liked to keep them in line.

"Tim, Arizona I'm glad your both okay" The Major stood at the top of the room and Tim could see he was trying to keep his emotions in check; he wasn't going to crack in front of everyone. Coughing, the Major just wanted to get on with things; both wouldn't expect anything else from their father.

"Doctor Shepard thank you very much for all your help, we really couldn't get Burke to believe Arizona's threat was finally gone without you. We have set you up living quarters for you and your wife, who is currently on her way here. The two of you have done so much for us so we are offering you sanctuary and also if you intend in staying I do need a chief for our medical department. When we take back this country we have plans and I would like it if you are part of those plans. I don't need an answer at this moment, discuss with your wife but no matter what you choose you are safe here."

"Thanks to Meredith, we have started our end play as she planted the computer virus in the central belt systems. Burke is going to be dealing with trying to get power back to the city for a while and now that they think Arizona is dead we should have a bit of respite from Hahn…" Daniel was cut off as his son moved forward.

"Sir, we have a slight problem with Hahn it appears she has developed an infatuation with Torres, she's hell bent on making Callie suffer so she could be on us pretty quickly…" Tim stopped as his dad started to laugh slightly.

"Okay well that could be a problem. However, Hahn will be out of the picture for a few days at least." Daniel turned around and pulled a small remote control from his pocket and pointed it to the large screen hanging from the wall. The screen filled with the video image of Burke and Hahn watching the hospital footage. "Apparently Meredith isn't Hahn's biggest fan and decided on a little pay back, so yes you really might want to take up our offer Doctor Shepard." Daniel chuckled as he directed the last comment to Derek. The room was quickly filled with muffled laughter as the group re-watched Hahn bend over at Burke's feet and hurl on his shoes.

"Callie's crew have been in contact, their mission was a success and they are traveling to our co-ordinates, rooms have also been set up for them. This is a massive facility, the living quarters are on decks 2, 3, and 4. Once we are finished Denny will take you to your rooms, get some rest there are some clean uniforms in the wardrobes. I have been told that the nightlife in this place is top notch…It's our own little Utopia within this Dystopia where the men can relax with their families before we set out and start this war again. Here, the men know their families are safe."

The compound was massive, it was a society within protected walls and Daniel Robbins although the face of the Resistance did not have the controlling say, he made sure that he was nothing like Preston Burke. Eleven people, well respected in their fields, conversed over every decision made, no one being had the power. Decisions were voted between the twelve and then put to the people. Everyone's opinion was taken in and no one was forced to follow the decision, it was your right to decline, it was your life and no-one was made to do anything they didn't want to.

"When do we move out sir?" Tim straightened when questioning his father.

"You don't, you and your sister are done, both of you are benched. Come tomorrow your mother will be back with us and I am not losing my family again…" Daniel was cut off by Tim.

"With all due respect Sir, I'm in…I started this and I mean to finish, respectfully!"

"Yes Sir, I'm in this too and you NEED me. I am a weapon; you can use that against him…" Arizona was cut off by her father.

"You were never saved because you are a weapon my darling, you are my daughter. Preston Burke took you from us and he will pay, but I am not letting you get hurt. We have been gathering Intel and we have found that one of the first compounds that got lost in the sand of the Deadlands should house all the information about the testing. The rumours were that it just got swallowed up by the desert, everyone housed in it were never seen again…lost, but we have found it. I was going to send a team in to retrieve the information and we would make our move at the same time drawing Burke's attention."

"Send us in Sir, you need all the soldiers you have, I have been built for this…Tim, Sloan, Teddy and myself we can get the information you need…" Yet again another voice interrupted, but this voice came from behind them at the door.

"Hey you can count us in too, the crew might not be here yet but I know Torres she'll be in this…her father is always at the back of everything she does." Karev quickly looked around everyone, "Eh where is the Capt'n, anyway?"

"Son, Torres is in recovery. Her shoulder injury was a lot worse than was first thought, she has severe nerve damage and she is in a restoration module she'll be released from it at 14:00 tomorrow, she will have full mobility and her strength restored. The boy Avery has been kept for observation there was a few things that didn't add up on his medical. On the taking part? Fine, we will put this to vote when the rest of your crew arrive. If you are indeed serious about this Arizona I need to see what you can do, you will train with my best men, and maybe you can teach them a lesson or two. Now please go to your rooms, rest or go get some food you are free to use the facilities…I need to make final preparations, we will talk more when your mother arrives. Denny could you take them to their rooms please."

Daniel turned his back to the crowd, his heart was breaking all he wanted to do was take his children in his arms but he couldn't show weakness. He couldn't handle the emotion by himself he was a good man in a storm but his wife was ten times the stronger person, she was the glue to the family and he needed her adhesiveness.

Arizona sat in the corner in the room with her back to the wall watching the door with piercing blue eyes as her knuckles went white from clutching the bed sheet around her. It was the first night she had had to sleep without the comfort blanket that Callie had become for her. Watching the red numbers on the bedside clock flick, she sat and counted down the time. Ten minutes, ten minutes until Callie would walk into the room, and she needed her. The night had been difficult, when the darkness came so did the nightmares again but the morning had brought her its own share of nightmares, namely her parents.

When she had been escorted back to her room she showered and changed into the clean combat trousers and vest that had been left for her. She had stayed in the water until it had run cold, the change in temperature didn't effect her, she could feel the difference but her body never gave that knee jerk reaction anyone else would when the temperature quickly dropped. Tim had stopped by with Teddy as they were going down to get some food, her father wasn't joking when he said that this community had everything. There was a food area and more importantly for unwinding soldier reasons a bar, they had really thought of everything as no one knew how long they would be at war.

When they had gotten down there they grabbed some food and then made their way over for some drinks. Arizona didn't want to as her mind had been on Callie, she just wanted to go and see her. An insanely drunk Karev was funny enough to watch for a short period of time keeping her mind from thoughts of her girlfriend. However, though happy for them she just couldn't be around Teddy and Tim. They had tried to not show their affection for each other but Arizona wasn't daft she could see the subtle touches, glances she had done them all before with Callie and she couldn't take it so she excused herself and set off for the medical wing.

She had stayed as long as she could just staring at the statuette form of the brunette, it was funny she remembered her father reading her fairy tales as a child. Pretty sleeping ladies in glass boxes just weren't something you saw every day. Tracing the bright red vein trails across the glass top, Arizona could see how angry they had looked. One of the nurses came over and told her how the restoration module worked, how it used stem cells and that the body had to be kept in the right conditions hence the glass box for regulating the correct temperature, she wasn't that interested and the words just merged all she wanted to know was that Callie would be all right. After a few hours it was hitting midnight and she was asked to leave, the nurse promised her that as soon as Callie was able she would get escorted to her.

When she got back to her room it just felt massive, making herself comfy on the bed she had tried to sleep but it was no use she couldn't switch off so she just stood and watched the sand swirl outside the window. She was tired, there was no escaping her thoughts as she found herself flashing small visions before her eyes, memories would hit her as though happening all over again. Just little bits from the darker recesses of her mind, nothing ever making any sense maybe just a face, once or twice a bloodied face of what she now knew to be Death Walkers. The visions weren't really the thing that bothered her most, it was the screams…agonising screams of pain that she could never figure out if they were someone else's or just her own.

Day two at the A.M.T…

The night was bad but she never thought that being in the presence of her parents again would be so awkward. 6 am hit and Denny had arrived to escort her and Tim to breakfast with their mother and father. The Major's task team had brought their mother in early that morning from the compound where Burke had her hidden, she had refused to rest until she had seen her daughter and had told Daniel to set up the breakfast. Arizona had let her mother hold her but as she felt the tears hit her neck and the sobs at her ear, she just couldn't handle it anymore so she pulled away quickly. She wasn't ready, she didn't want her parents judging her…the thought of having to tell her mother the horrors she had partaken in just chilled her to the bone and she had asked them for time. Barbara Robbins understood but she was nervous and just spoke throughout breakfast, it had left Arizona sitting listening, she was glad as it meant she didn't need to talk if her mother was doing it for her.

The knock at the door brought her from her thoughts.

"Yes, come in."

Arizona's eyes widened when she looked at the time she had been lost in memories and she hadn't realised it was quarter past two. The door opened to reveal a radiant looking Callie who wasn't even able to take one step into the room before she was hit with the lithe body of the blonde, lips crashing on to hers.

"I thought I'd lost you…" Callie had tried to separate her mouth to speak. However, Arizona had other ideas as she continued to keep her mouth on the brunettes.

"We have time for chatting later…too many clothes on I just need to feel that you're really here." Arizona spoke into her girlfriend's mouth almost desperately as she pulled Callie's vest top from her.

Callie smiled into the kiss as it was fevered and full of aggression, want and need. Kicking the door closed Callie returned the favour, removing Arizona's vest top but adding her bra to the growing pile of clothing until both woman stood naked, bodies brushing tantalisingly against each other as they felt the need to show each other that they were really there.

"Mmm, some might say that you missed me…" Callie smirked as Arizona latched on to her neck and began to suck at her pulse point until it stung. When Callie released an approving moan Arizona licked the spot before blowing her cool breath gently on it leaving Callie with a blaze of goose bumps down her back.

"Well I think I may have missed you a tiny bit and the thought of never getting to taste you hurt more than anything!" Arizona smirked back at the brunette as she managed to switch positions with Callie and push her onto the bed.

"Oh is that all I am too you, your flavour of the month." Callie was turned on, she had wanted to talk. The intention when she went into that room was to tell the blonde that she loved her and she never wanted to be apart again, but then Arizona taking control was hot…talking could wait, Callie was hell bent that they would have plenty of time for talking and what better way to tell someone you love them than showing them by becoming one.

Callie tried to slow Arizona down but Arizona was desperate to keep her pace up grabbing the brunette's wrists as she kept them tightly above her head as she hurriedly kissed down the Callie's naked body. Callie noticed the pace but was waiting to see what Arizona was up to, she wanted to let her girlfriend set the pace but something wasn't right. When Callie felt the blonde stop at her navel, everything was rushed and she could feel how tense the other woman had gotten. When Callie heard the sobs and the smaller frame shake, she thought she had a good idea of what had happened.

"Oh baby come here, please it's okay…What is it?" Callie shimmied from under Arizona and as she sat up she pulled the blonde into her embrace. Callie placed her hand gently under Arizona's chin and brought the tearful blue eyes to meet her gaze.

"I can't…I can't…"Arizona sobbed and held on to Callie tightly, borrowing her head into the brunette's chest as she continued to shake with supressed sorrow.

"No don't! Its okay baby you don't have to do anything you don't want to…" Callie spoke after a few moments trying to gather her thoughts and say the right thing but Callie was quickly cut off when blue startled eyes popped into view from the hiding place at Callie's chest.

"Oh god, no that's not the reason…I want that, god I want that. I just can't switch my head off, I'm tired and I've just seen my mother for the first time in twelve years. Oh and I can't sleep without you, when its dark my thoughts mock me…" Arizona continued to sob but relaxed more when Callie kissed her forehead and manoeuvred herself around to fit tightly at the blondes back, Arizona gasped as she felt Callie's arousal at her ass. Arizona held onto Callie's thighs keeping her snug into her back feeling her erect nipples against her shoulder blades.

"Shhh baby, do you need to do anything today. I have been told to rest." Callie finished talking and moved the blonde's hair away from her neck as she left gentle kisses waiting for Arizona to answer.

"My father wants to have me show him what I can do, but he told me to have the rest of the day to myself…mmm God." Callie gently bit down when she heard all she needed as she knew how much Arizona could quickly deviate from the said question.

"Well that's good then, because I have something that will help you keep those pesky thoughts from your head and will tire you out too, we have the rest of the day and night and I intend to make sure you don't have anything to think about other than me filling you."

Callie slowly trailed her finger tips down the front of Arizona's chest taking time to circle and pinch the on display nipples as she continued to kiss and gently nip the pale skin at Arizona's collarbone. Kneeling up, Callie gently continued her hands decent as she whispered for the blonde to kneel up too. Gently cupping Arizona's centre she placed one finger slowly through slick folds and deliberately missed Arizona's now pulsing clit, every so often dipping the digit back to her entrance to gather some more moisture. They had time and Callie was in no rush, she wanted to feel every bit of the blonde.

"Just let go, relax baby. You're holding on to too much, let me help you. It's just us here, let go for me." Callie heard an 'okay' through ragged breath as Arizona pushed her ass into Callie's soaked centre.

Callie continued to kiss the neck on display and as she sucked the skin into her mouth she entered the blonde with two fingers. Arizona let out a euphonious moan as she began to get lost in Callie's rhythmic movements. Before she had no control left, Arizona stilled Callie's hand and removed it from herself. She let out a small chuckle as she turned to see the confused look on her girlfriends face and pushed her forcibly onto the cushions below.

"Now, how did you manage to take control from me…I'm taking it back, I'm taking it back." The words weren't just for Callie's benefit she was telling herself what she needed to hear. She was psyching herself up as she looked at Callie as though she was prey. The look on Arizona's face did nothing but create a new wave of arousal, which Arizona was now running her finger through. This was new to her, to feel this on someone else but looking into Callie's soulful eye's all she saw was support.

"Just do what feels natural for you baby, there's no wrong…except no biting, definitely no biting in that region, I will kick." Callie smiled when Arizona's laughter filled her ears, she wanted to relax the blonde. If she was nervous this maybe wouldn't be that enjoyable for the blonde, Callie was very aware that this was all new for Arizona, she wasn't worried that she didn't love her she just didn't want to make this all about sex…If Arizona couldn't return the physical act it didn't change anything, she was in love with her and that was all that mattered.

Callie's worries were stopped within seconds as the still giggling blonde lowered herself onto the body of the brunette watching her closely as she placed her hand back onto Callie's saturated core and introduced one finger, tentatively at first until she heard the moan of appreciation from the body underneath her. After a few timid thrusts Arizona intensified her movements when she added another finger gaining more verification that she was making her girlfriend feel good by the noises of pleasure that left her mouth. Moving her body with the one underneath, Arizona pushed deep, her own hand rubbing tantalisingly on both cores as she rocked her body.

"Oh God baby, I'm going to come. Please don't stop, don't stop." Callie looked into the bright blue eyes moving above her, Arizona's mouth was opened in euphoria and her breath was jagged she knew that Arizona must be close herself. So as the next thrust came down on her she made sure she had the energy to push up with her hips.

"Call…iope! Fuck" Both women began to shudder into one another as their orgasms sent a shockwave through them like a blinding light.

"Oh my God, that was amazing." Arizona collapsed in a sweaty tired heap onto the brunette underneath.

"Mmm yes, yes it was, and the best thing is we have all night so I would suggest we take this time to get some of that sleep you have been missing. I won't let those nightmares get you, you're safe with me." Callie shimmied herself so she was cuddling behind Arizona again fitting perfectly together. Pulling the sheet up to cover them both Callie kissed Arizona's shoulder as she wrapped her arm protectively around her. Both women closed their eyes smiling as the tiredness won over them.

Day three at the A.M.T…

"WAZZUP, LADIE LUVA'S!" Cristina's voice merrily filled the void the silence had taken, everyone else's breath had been held in wonderment watching the flowing performance in front of them.

The group had been set up in the training arena watching Arizona who was in the process of displaying her acquired abilities to all who wanted to watch, they were all distracted by the shout that came from the small Asian woman that they took their eyes from the display that they had been vigilantly watching for over an hour now. Arizona was momentarily unfocused and took her eyes from the descending six men who had kept theirs better, her mind snapped back into motion as she felt the nip of the blade at her stomach as it cut through her vest top. Swirling out of the way of another attack she effortlessly had her attackers on their asses within seconds much to the amusement of her father, and finished with a playful glare directed toward the insane mechanic.

"Don't look at me like that, you're the one who lost concentration little deterrent, that cuts just a reminder that you're still you!" Yang poked her tongue out in defiance as the group all got up from their seats and greeted each other as a family would.

Arizona hated to admit it but Cristina did have a point, yes she had all these abilities and could push herself more than anyone else, she didn't feel pain the same way but she was still human after all and she could still bleed. She couldn't let herself begin to think she was indestructible, she would protect the things she loved to her last breath but she knew herself that this show was more about learning herself what she was capable of. She was still human, she had free control over her own actions.

"Okay, I think I've seen enough Arizona. You're right you probably are the correct choice to go to the compound. Pick your team and let me know…you will be setting out in two days and you'll need to take transport by ground you're going deep into the Deadlands it has been calculated it will take you at least 3 days to get there. It is a massive compound and God knows how long it will take you to find the information needed. I suggest you take these two days to make the most of the free time because you'll be busy as soon as you take off." Daniel went to leave and then turned back around, giving Callie a sorrowful look as his eyes made contact with hers. Webber noticed and saw the hatred still in Callie's eyes.

"Oh Mr Webber, my wife and I would love it if once you've finished with these juveniles you would come have some lunch with us, but I warn you my wife may be a bit talkative Burke had her locked away and she only had one person to talk to for days." The Major smirked as Webber smiled and nodded in acceptance, he disappeared out of the arena.

While Arizona took Tim, Teddy and Mark away from the banter that started as their reunion exploded into a whirlwind of noise. Arizona knew that the gang would be coming with them she just wanted to give the family some space, they were all family now but she just edged hers out of the picture just now. Her father had basically said go and enjoy and no doubt that's what they would do later. She would fill Callie in with her thoughts later, at this moment she could spare a few moments away from her.

"Torres, my sweet little girl…did you miss me" Richard stood with his arms out stretched waiting for the woman to make her move so he could envelope her in the hug that he really didn't think he'd get to give.

"Hey old man, see your ticker never gave out. I don't do hugs anymore I'm a big girl now!" Callie moved forward with a cocky grin on her face before she made it to Webber's arms and held on tightly.

"Ah yes I had forgotten you're moonlighting as a criminal mastermind now!" Richard whispered into Callie's ear jokingly.

"No, but I am thinking of drawing on one of those big black moustaches…I would like to honour the villains of the past" Callie giggled back into the chest of the man who had taught her right from wrong, the man who honoured the last wishes of his friend and did everything he could to keep her safe.

"I see, there's still a little bit of tension between you and the Major. Things are in the past and he's trying to change the future. I'm not saying forgive him, but he was only following orders…" Callie quickly spoke.

"I know I don't mean anything by it, I told him my thoughts before and to be honest he said his bit and has stayed out my way. I have had no other dealings with him yet…I'm working on it, just give me time." Looking up from her current snug spot at the man's chest. "What you up too, you've got a glint in your eye?"

"Oh nothing much, we were given the tour before we came to find you and I'm just thinking about asking the Major if I could have a space that the families could come and use as a church. It's the only thing missing and I'm a preacher, folks like a man of God." Richard smiled brightly that Callie could actually see the metaphorical light bulb still above the grey man's head.

"No they don't! Men of God make everyone feel guilty and judged…God is God, he's in my heart don't need anyone but him telling me what to do, you're no better than Preston Burke if you think your preaching is right…but yes a place for people to go to feel close to God, then yes…go be Yoda everyone likes Yoda, suggest your wisdom don't tell them that's what they should do…" Callie looked at Webber who looked at her in shock, "Respectfully, Sir! That's my opinion."

"And as always your opinion is treasured." Richard smiled and gave Callie's forehead a kiss. "Now go - I can see Mama O'Malley is about to pounce and might squeeze the life out of you."

After the gang had all reacquainted they had agreed to go back to their rooms and get settled they would meet back for dinner later on that night. The following days were just about getting the fun back for a little while before the shit hit the fan again. They needed to unwind which Callie and Arizona had taken every moment they were alone to be in each other's arms. They weren't the only ones everyone had taken to be in full holiday mode and the room that they had taken their food to was just a bubble of cheerful nonsense, they ate they drank and they joked.

"Hey, Tim did you tire Altman out…actually where's monkey girl too Hunt?" Mark spat out before taking a long drink from his beer.

"The two of them have been away for hours, Teddy had an idea and needed Yang's help. I haven't seen them since this morning." Tim chewed on his food before washing it down with his beer.

Everyone was enjoying themselves as Arizona watched a drunken Karev make his way over and stand behind Callie tapping where here wounded shoulder had been days before. Callie had tried her best to ignore the annoying man but finally snapped when he punched her a little too hard.

"Seriously Dude what is your problem?"

"My name is not Dude…Dude." Karev shot back.

"Oh you're right I know your name, Jackass!" Callie took a swig from her bottle and smugly looked back to the man.

"Come on Torres wanna play some arrow's, I was just seeing if your shoulder was fine."

"Well you coulda just asked douche" Callie looked over to Arizona looking for permission which Arizona gave. After Callie got up Addison who had seen the whole thing sat down next to the blonde and watched as Callie and Karev began their game.

"Sooooo, you and Callie seem to be going well I see." Addison smiled as he bumped shoulders with the blonde.

"I lied…I lied to Callie, I told her that I wasn't afraid of you know…but I am, I'm worried I won't, can't finish the…you know…" Arizona looked into the puzzled eyes of the red head. "The Mason Dixon line, below the belt…"

"Oooooh, you mean…but I thought you've had sex with Callie?" Addison made herself more comfortable in the seat they were now talking her expertise.

"Yeah, we've had sex I just mean, she seems to like…you know…using her tongue and I'm not sure I can return the favour, God I want to I just…I'm scared I choke or something and then, yeah well that would kill the mood."

"Yes well Callie can work wonders with that…I mean…" Addison went slightly red as she shook thoughts of just how talented Callie was with her appendage. "Okay, well some people can't but what you need to do is a taste test, oh it sounds wrong but bear with me. The next time…okay later tonight, coz it's you and Callie and we all know what will happen as soon as that door closes. What you need to do is after you've finished, lick your finger. Simple as that if you don't like it, it's fair enough but I take it you've made her happy?" Addison spoke as though they were talking about anything other than what they were talking about.

"Oh god, I think so…would she just fake it…no I've definitely felt her. Oh god I can't believe I'm talking to you about it, but there's no one else I feel comfortable with, and you know Callie." Arizona started to look very uncomfortable.

"No, it's all good I'm glad you asked but try it but be honest with Callie she won't mind." Addison gave Arizona a friendly hug as the sound of two pairs of footsteps came bounding into the room.

"Ah the pitter patter of tiny feet in huge combat boots!" A drunk Bailey drinking a blue concoction giggled as she watched Yang and Teddy bound through the door together accompanying by their own insane nattering.

"This woman is a genius, we have been working on Bambi all day and we have fitted him with a computer system it can drive itself throughout the night…It's fricken awesome! The woman's a genius." Cristina couldn't contain her excitement.

"No I couldn't of done it without you!"

"Oh god, Tim looks like you have competition now." Mark piped up from his spot keeping score at the bored as he gained a glare from almost everyone in the room before laughter took hold again.

The night continued on for another couple of hours but before everyone got past stupid drunk Arizona and Tim stood up and told everyone that they would be taking on the task of going to the compound if anyone want to go with them the more the merrier. Of course everyone of Callie's crew had agreed and Avery had piped up too, he sat on the outside everyone was still a bit unsure but he had went against Hahn and had chosen to stay…he had been given the choice and he stayed so he deserved to be with them.

"Everyone, tomorrow is our last day it's a day of rest before we move out so use it wisely we'll meet here for dinner tomorrow night. We will eat as a family so until then…Behave!" Tim smirked as there was a cheer from the crowd.

Day four at the A.M.T (back at the beginning of the chapter)…

Kissing the once wounded shoulder, Arizona smiled as Callie's body reacted to her touch, eliciting a much desired soft moan of appreciation as Callie sleepily turned to face her. Placing a hand on the sleepy face of the brunette, Arizona took Callie's lips with hers gently pulling her forward, their naked bodies touching once more stirring all sorts of feelings, as their hands began to roam slowly and freely all over every free inch of naked flesh…

Arizona moved on top of Callie and gently began to trail kisses down her body, this was it they had spent the night making love to one another and she had built up the confidence to do as Addison had suggested. After realising that she had actually really enjoyed the taste from her fingers and that it had turned her own even more so watching Callie watch her do it. She could smell the arousal the closer she had gotten and her stomach felt as though it was on fire from the excitement.

As she got herself comfortable between Callie's legs she tentatively licked her tongue up the entrance of Callie's sex flicking out slightly at her clit which resulted in Callie twitching. The taste was intoxicating and she hungrily lapped up Callie's juices the who time trying not to get to carried away as Callie bucked her hips in time with Arizona's movements.

"Baby, I need more…I'm so close." Callie managed to gasp out in between her pants of euphoria.

Adding two fingers, a few gentle thrusts had Callie begging for more as Arizona continued to work the brunettes throbbing bundle of nerves. Pushing in deep and keeping her fingers pressed onto the spongy wall she found there, Arizona continued to lick and suck as she felt the walls around her fingers squeeze.

Callie could feel that familiar warm feeling that started at the pit of her stomach, she needed to come she was going to explode and the thought of Arizona's mouth down there finally had just about pushed her over the edge.

"Ari…god I'm going to come, baby don't stop…Please" Callie hadn't even realised that she had held Arizona's head in place, Arizona had got lost in the moment she had stilled her fingers while she had continued work her tongue against Callie's centre. When realising that she wasn't moving her fingers she began to slowly move them as she pushed down, Arizona with one final stroke of her tongue sent Callie over the edge. As Callie, continued to twitch in a mass of electricity as her orgasm rocked her body Arizona tasted the extra moisture on her tongue. All fear that she had had, left her as she lapped up every last drop, slowing bringing her girlfriend down. The thought that they still had all day and night to make love before they had to move out made the blonde smile, this was her safe place…anywhere that Callie was.