Hey sorry I haven't updated in forvever! I had the play and then school and more school. Then I started working but I'm back and I will try to update more often. But I needed inspiration and Nikita was off the air for so long! Speaking of Nikita did anyone see Friday's episode? OMG! Anyway you don't want to hear about me, here's the next chapter and please enjoy.
"Birkhoff," Michael started, "I want you to let me know once news of Rodgers' murder escalates."
Birkhoff started typing on one of his many computers before replying, "I will but I've been watching the hotel security cameras. I haven't found any trace of Alex leaving the event."
Nikita entered and looked at the monitors also, "She was there with division, and she probably didn't leave through the main entrance. My guess is through one of the side doors."
Michael just watched Nikita, she was a complete wreck last night and now she was strategizing as if nothing was wrong. "My guess is that Amanda had them leave right after the mission had been completed, so they wouldn't be on the security feed."
"No … Michael," Nikita hesitated.
The look on Birkhoff's face terrified Michael, whatever was on that screen wasn't good. He slowly walked over to Birkhoff's desk and looked at the monitor to see Tristan Rodgers' image staring back at him.
Amanda didn't know what to believe, she hadn't heard from Alex since last night and was very surprised when the elevator opened and just Sean stepped out. "What happened, where's Alex?"
Sean looked at the floor as he followed Amanda into her office; once they were alone he began. "I didn't see everything. We followed the plan, I watched her distract Tristan and pull him outside. I waited a few minutes and followed them but once I got out there they were gone."
"What do you mean gone?" Amanda wondered.
Sean slowly looked up at Amanda and released there was real worry on her face. "I mean Tristan wasn't there and neither was Alex. Only one of his body guards were there, he said that if I was looking for Josephine, that Tristan had her now."
Amanda stood there shell shocked, Tristan Rodgers had taken Alex, her look, the one Amanda had picked out herself, was way to close to the outfit Nikita wore. Tristan Rodgers actually believed Alex was Josephine, which meant Alex was in danger. Rodgers was smart, he could easily put two and two together, he had came back to the states to get revenge on the person he believed stopped him from expanding his empire. It was only a matter of time until he found out that Alex wasn't Josephine or worse killed her without an explanation.
How was it possible? Michael had heard the exact plan of how Alex and Sean were going to kill Rodgers, it seemed full proof. A drug deal gone wrong, out Rodgers' drug business and get rid of him all at the same time. Yet he was staring at security footage of Rodgers leaving the event where was he supposed to die. "He must have thought that Alex was Josephine. It makes since, his business hasn't been the greatest since Nikita met with him a few years ago," he added.
"This is my entire fault. I should have just done the job last night; I never should have backed out." Nikita said while walking over to the where they stored the guns.
"Nikita," Michael walked over to her saying, "This is not your fault. You should know that."
"I never intended this life for her and now Alex's life is at stake because of it," Nikita added, "It's all my fault. I've got to save her."
"Fine, at least wait until we think of a plan," Michael told her, "Don't just barge out of here with a gun and make things up as you go." Michael watched as Nikita relentlessly gave in, he smirked while thinking if it had only been that easy five years ago.
The mission had been going great, better than he had expected. Nikita seemed happier than she'd ever been while in division. She played the happy expecting mother part so good he even believed she was excited about being a mom. He wished that it was his kid she was carrying; he'd finally get what he'd been missing and the idea just kind of fit. He knew it was dangerous feeling this way but these past few months reminded him of when his wife was carrying Haley, he was the happiest person in the world. Nikita was now huge and seemed that she could go into labor any second. He was happy for her but he knew that they had to complete the mission so she could return to division before she gave birth. He had only talked to Percy a couple of times, he wanted to have the mission seem as real as possible but of course Percy needed to know what was happening. Michael wanted to know what was going to happen so he could prepare Nikita but Percy was giving him nothing.
Michael was just drifting off to sleep when he heard a loud noise in the living room. Nikita, he thought. He jumped out of bed and grabbed the gun he left on the bedside table. He pointed the gun into the living room not knowing what to expect, he approached and saw Nikita opening a window about to climb out. "Nikita what are you doing?" he wondered.
"Getting out," she replied, "while I still have the chance."
Michael lowered his gun and grabbed her arm. "You don't need to leave, do think you can make a life for yourself out there?"
Nikita grabbed her bag and made her way to the window. "I don't know, but it's better than whatever division has planned for me."
"You don't know that division has a plan for you." Michael said as he closed the window and directed Nikita to the couch.
Nikita rolled her eyes, "Yeah right. We both know that Percy wanted me canceled once he found out I was pregnant. He's probably going to get his way once I deliver."
"There's no way that's going to happen, you're division's best assassin! Besides your child will have a better life with what division has planned for him or her than if you're constantly on the run. How would that work anyway?" Michael commented.
"I would try the best I could. Maybe that is what's best for him anyway, to have a life without me," Nikita answered, "I'm sure I could find a couple who would take care of him in time."
"Nikita you grew up in the foster system, you know what it's like, do you really want that for your child?" Michael asked before realizing something, "wait him?"
Nikita laughed, "I forgot that I hadn't told you with everything that's happened. I told Sabrina and she's excited. I don't think they're not the couple we think they are. Once that information gets to Percy he'll have me back in my little recruit room while I wait for my water to break."
"But Nikita you just can't run away because of something you think might happen," Michael told her, "on the other hand, I haven't found anything on John or Sabrina that would suggest that they are hiding nuclear secrets. But even if they are you know that we would be the ones that would allegedly turn them in."
"I know," Nikita said, "It's just that…." Nikita hunched over in pain before she could say any more.
"What is it?" Michael asked, "Are you having contractions? Or is it Braxton Hicks?"
"I don't know," Nikita answered, "Whatever it is, it hurts…bad!"
Michael watched her and noticed her form. She was clutching her stomach but she was able to stand straight now and not hunch over in pain if she was in labor it wasn't serious, not to metion that it would take awhile since it would be her first time going through the labor process. "You seem fine, it was probably just Braxton Hicks but just to be sure I'll pretend to take off work and tell John and Sabrina and that we think you're in labor."
"Then I'll go back to division and get checked out while you go in and do the final sweep," Nikita added, "I'm going to miss living on the outside."
Michael knew that was true, as soon as Nikita would be deemed fit to carry out a mission she would be picked and who knows what Percy or Amanda would do with her son once she was over seas somewhere. "I will do everything in my power to make sure that you will have final say with what happens to him."
Nikita now had tears in eyes, "Thank you Michael."
Michael was just about to tell her it was no problem when Nikita reached for her stomach and clutched Michael's shoulder, "Just to be safe, you better sleep in my room tonight."
"Michael, I'm sure I'm fine," Nikita hesitated.
Michael shook his head, "You never know, so you can either sleep in my room where I can make sure you don't go into labor in the middle of the night or I'm sleeping on your floor."
Nikita laughed as she let Michael lead her to his room. She was glad that he was there for her but she knew that this must be killing him. The whole reason he was in division was because he wanted revenge for his family, for his wife and daughter who never should have been killed, and living with her as she prepared to have someone else's baby must be a lot for him to handle. The baby started kicking as she laid down next to Michael and she couldn't help but grab his hand and let him feel, she saw a smile spread across his face as he felt the kicks. I hope he doesn't hate me when he knows the truth, she thought as she drifted off to sleep.
Michael could tell by the look on the Nikita's face that she was thinking about that night also. He wasn't sure, but was that guilt on her face? Or was it regret? Did she blame him for not letting her go that night? He wanted to talk to her but he didn't want to bring something up that would upset her. As he started walking toward Birkhoff's desk he heard Nikita say, "Michael I need to talk to you."
"Can it wait Niki; I think we need to figure out what we're going to do to save Alex. I think time is money in this situation," Birkhoff added.
"I know Birkhoff but this can't wait," Nikita said, "Why don't you look up areas Rodgers has been to and figure out if those would be places that he would bring Alex to and we'll go from there."
Birkhoff nodded and went to work. Michael took Nikita's hand and went upstairs wondering what was so important that she needed to tell him.
Ok so I've been hinting at something that will come up later in the story but I've always been afraid that I've given it away. But I think what I want you guys to know is going to come up in the next few chapters. Anyway do you know what will happen? Please review and tell me. The winner will get a chapter dedication! Even if you don't want to guess please review anyway it's lets me know that people are reading this story and really want more!
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