Note: only that one particular scene from the first chapter was from episode 3. the rest of the story, their character's relationships/allegiances are the same as they were towards the end of season two. This also means that characters not present at the beginning of season 2 but came towards the end will also be present in this story.

Michael was ready, ready to kill Amanda and ready to finally end this war. He could see it, their lives together ,no more running, just him and Nikita on a beach somewhere, together and happy. It was finally ready and prepped, he started for the door, but before going, he decided to check on Nikita first, as he knew the risks that came with this mission and that this may be the last time they see each other, he was not ready to leave without looking at her one last time, she gave him hope, strength and so he made his way to her room, leaving his bag of ammo right next to the door. But as he walked in, he saw that Nikita was finally awake.

He drew in a deep breath, realizing how much harder saying goodbye would be now, To leave her side or even to lie to her. But he was also grateful that she was awake, and alright. "Hey, look who's finally awake, you know you had me scared half to death, how're you feeling?" , Michael asked. "I've been better" Nikita joked. "I'm serious are you OK? Are u in pain? I swear, if anything had happened to you I don't know what I would have done". " shh, I'm here I'm fine, we're fine. You don't have to worry. I'm just a little tired, that's all, you don't have to worry so much. Just promise me you won't leave my side, not tonight Michael." Michael almost stepped out of there, it was already too difficult to leave, and now, with this promise, she made it impossible. but he had to do it and he realized that this was the only way to protect her, even if it meant going through hell himself. "I won't leave you, I promise but you need your rest, and you NEED to get better, so go back to sleep and tell me if you need anything" Michael said, but even in that promise, Nikita felt that something was off , something she couldn't quite explain, like Michael was there with her but a thousand miles away. she didn't care what it was, she just needed Michael tonight by her side. It was harder for Michael , Seeing her there, safe in his arms, he never wanted to leave. But then the condition she was in was what gave him the strength to move on and to carry out his mission. And even tough he hated himself for it, he slipped out as soon as she was asleep again.

As he made his way to his car Michael went over his plan, focusing on only one thing, killing Amanda. He knew it would be difficult but had a way to draw her out of division, minimizing the collateral damage. He thought this was it, after tonight everything would change, it gave him hope. As he unlocked the car door, he heard footsteps, but before he could turn around to look at who it was, there was a sharp pain at the side of his neck and then, darkness.

"Yes, I have him. No we'll make the trade tonight,on my terms, I'll name the place", a woman was saying in a calm tone, probably on the phone with someone. Michael was a little groggy as he woke up, his eyes still adjusting to the darkness. There was a woman at the far off corner of the room, it looked like a basement, with just one yellow bulb hanging over his head. he was also bound with actual ropes to a chair placed in the middle of this big empty room. really confused now, he tried to figure out what he was doing here, and what This trade was and why this woman was going to trade him? he had so many questions and so he called out to his captor who was now approaching him, he heard the same footsteps, he had back in the garage. As she walked towards he could finally see her face in the dim light, but what he saw even shocked him, in that moment all his questions were forgotten and all he could utter was one word, the name of his captor. Alex.