Chuck had called Casey and set him on the trail of the lone survivor. Casey relished the idea he was tracking a known killer. LARA had identified him as Mr. Colt. They have had dealings with him before. Casey knew what rock he would hide under. Casey ran him to ground but he was held up. Before he could move a Predator Drone swooped in and eliminated the building.
"So sorry LARA detected many booby traps Casey you would have lost all your team. It is better this way to collapse the building. Once LAFD puts out the fire then go investigate to see if he was in there." Orion said.
"Yeah thanks for the help Orion." Casey said.
He waited with his team until LAFD was finished putting out the fire. The building was totally destroyed. However, Mr. Colt was identified in the smoldering wreckage. Sarah came out to examine the building too. One of the other victims was Heather Chandler. She was her nemesis during her high school years in San Diego. Sarah wondered what path led her to the Volkoff organization.
Boris in Moscow got the report. 15 dead at one site the entire Volkoff organization in LA was ruined by an attack. There were 4 other personnel dead too. On top of it all HYDRA reported Vivian still alive. He knew she was getting help from Who? There was a rumor that Charles Carmichael was her personal savior. That left a bad taste in his mouth. Charles Carmichael was the CIA golden boy. He had yet lost a mission. Yet he was a ghost nobody knew who he was. His stellar reputation was unfortunately earned. Boris called Riley to enforce the security at the Swiss Lab.
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Chuck got his personnel together. Even Morgan was there. Group we have two new Members. May I introduce Annie Walker and Auggie Anderson both of the CIA. Chuck said.
"We have a new mission. Form HYDRA we have learned that the antidote both Agent Barker and Vivian Volkoff needs is in a low pressure chamber in the middle of the Swiss lab. There's a reinforced concrete barriers which Orion assures me that will be no problem in breeching. Then there is the problem of 100 armed guards in rotation shifts. There is Lasers lined walls which should be no problem for me. And last we have the room itself which is vacuumed sealed. So we are wheels up in 15 any questions?
"Chuck I have a few" Morgan said
"Yes Morgan?" Chuck asked.
"Who is going on this snipe hunt?" Morgan asked.
"That is a good Question…Orion, Sarah, I, Casey, Bryce and Carina are going. You, Alex, Frost, Annie and Auggie are staying here in Castle." Chuck said. "While I am gone either you Morgan or Ellie or Frost is in charge. Is there any other questions?"
Annie spoke up.
"I've been to Switzerland and know the language plus you know how well I shoot I request to be included on this mission." Annie said.
"Chuck I've seen her in action you should reconsider her abilities would be helpful." Bryce said.
"Ok Bryce has convinced me. Annie you are on the team. Again Wheels up in 15." Chuck said.
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They came to the airport and off loaded the equipment. Alex was driving this time. They all boarded as Sarah took her up they streaked across the poles and were landing In Zurich about 5 hours later. The team exited.
Ellie contacted Chuck.
"Both Vivian and Barker are deteriorating I estimate 48 hours and no more." Ellie said. "I am monitoring your vitals Chuck. Please do not flash too much."
Chuck agreed as they got in a stealthy helo and was transported up on the mountain where HYDRA had located the base. Chuck was surprised on how Accurate Hydra was the fortress was impressive. They had come to the concrete barrier. It must have been 30 feet tall and at least 10 ft. thick. As they stood around Orion was handing out ear protection.
"These are to protect you from the ultrasonic vibrations." Orion said.
Orion placed a few small devices on the wall then activated them with his wrist computer. Soon there was a strange event happening within the circle of the devices. The wall was losing molecular cohesion and the concrete was turning to dust. Using a blower the dust was removed and a perfectly circular hole was formed. Orion measured the strength of the remaining wall then spoke.
"The wall is secure we can enter through here in safety." Orion said as he removed his devices.
"Great first obstacle down" Casey said as they infiltrated coming through the wall.
They spread out and took out a few guards then using Orion's device again entered into the building itself. There they surprised the guards in the control room. Chuck expertly shot them with tranks.
Getting control Chuck expertly discovered the fastest and easiest way into the Laser hallway. With Orion staying in the control room the rest fanned out and engaged the other guards. Chuck slipped way with the specialized container Orion built to hold the antidote.
Chuck was surprised that inanimate objects did not attract the lasers attention. So he was able to slide the container to the door and Chuck flashed on his acrobatic skills. He skillfully moved fluidly through the lasers. Getting to the door, he called up LARA to interrogate HYDRA to get the key code. Punching in the code Chuck entered the cold room. He found the locker which contained the three vials of the antidote. Chuck opened the special container and gently placed them in to secure them for transport. Chuck exited by blowing a hole to the outside using Orion's devices. Once the air pressure equalized the word was given to destroy the place.
Charges where set and once everyone was back at the chopper the code was given and the place exploded with a big boom as the helo streaked back to the airport. Sarah got the plane fired up and soon they were landing back in Burbank 12 hours later. Alex again was there with a vehicle but Bryce jumped in it and rushed with the antidote to Castle leaving a very bemused team behind. Bryce stopped and rushed with the antidote to Ellie who was standing by. After administering the drug Bryce sat by her side next to the Ice Bath. Ellie monitored her vitals and saw that she was improving. The antidote had worked. Vivian opened her eyes to see Bryce looking at her.
"You know you gave me quite a scare." Bryce said smiling.
"I would not want to do that Mr. Anderson." Vivian weakly said.
"I was thinking this might not be the most romantic place but Vivian MacArthur Volkoff would you consent to be my bride?" Bryce said on one knee.
Vivian was speechless but managed to place her hand out of the freezing water to caress his face.
"Yes Bryce I consent to become Mrs. Anderson." Vivian said.
"Bryce you have to get out of the way. Vivian has to be warmed now." Ellie said pushing him out of the way.
Chuck and Sarah having been picked up by Morgan watched from the window of the infirmary. Sarah was sitting on the seat outside. Chuck kneeled on one knee.
"Sarah Lisa Walker. I want you to be my bride. Would you consent to marry me?" Chuck asked as he produced for her a ring.
"Yes Charles Bartowski I very much consent to your proposal." Sarah said with tears in their eyes. Chuck managed to place the ring on her finger then they kissed.
Frost and Orion were looking on the scene which was happening before them. They looked at each other.
"We did well." Frost said snuggling against her husband.
Yes we did. Orion responded then they moved away to leave the happy couple to their bliss.
Inside the infirmary Ellie had wrapped Vivian who was not showing signs of hypothermia into warming blankets. Then she gradually increased the heat. Ellie monitored her vitals as the process continued. Bryce paced outside.
You did good Bryce. Vivian is going to recover. So congratulations are in order Mr. Anderson? Chuck asked.
"Yeah old Buddy she said yes!" Bryce said with a big smile on his face.
"Then it is congratulations Bryce that is wonderful news." Chuck said.
So I hear you have some news too? Bryce asked.
"Yeah I guess I finally got over my reluctance and asked Sarah to marry me out here in the hall. I guess it is not the most romantic place but as Casey said. You only need the girl. Sarah of course said yes!" Chuck said.
"Finally you have been carrying that ring around for at least two weeks!" Bryce said. "Good for you Chuck I could tell you have been both in love for a long time."
"So I guess we need to plan for the weddings!" Chuck said.
"We could have a double wedding at Vivian's place." Bryce suggested.
"I suggest you discuss that with Vivian first. I would not want to intrude on her special day." Chuck pointed out.
"Yeah I guess you are right." Bryce said.
Ellie came out in the hall and hugged both of them.
"Congrats to the both of you…I just heard! Both my men are growing up!" Ellie said as she squeezed them both so tight.
"Ellie my ribs…!" Bryce managed to squeak out.
"Oh so sorry I forgot your ribs are still tender, Bryce." Ellie said. "I was just so excited now I can help plan two weddings!"
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Hartley came by and was allowed to enter the infirmary to look at his Daughter.
Vivian woke up and saw Hartley sitting in a chair. She groggily asked.
"Am I in heaven? Did I die?" Vivian asked.
Ellie alerted that Vivian was awake come in and moved Hartley to the side.
"Hey Vivian How are you feeling?" Ellie asked.
"I'm alive?" Vivian asked.
"Yes you are most certainly alive…Why do you ask?" Ellie asked.
"I thought I saw my dead Father looking at me." Vivian said.
"Vivian Your Father is not dead. He is alive. He is standing right there." Ellie said.
"My Father is alive? Chuck told me he was dead I even watched his will." Vivian said.
"Well as far as Chuck was told your Father was dead. However, Volkoff was not able to kill him but kept him in a coma for 15 years. We recovered him and I awoke him." Ellie said.
"So my Father is not dead after all?" Vivian said.
"Yes he is standing next to me. Go on Hartley say hello to your Daughter." Ellie coaxed.
"Hello Vivian what Ellie has said is true. Volkoff kept me in a coma for 15 years. He is gone now and will never come back." Hartley said. "I am so sorry you had to watch that will. But in all intent and purposes they only knew that Volkoff had killed me. That is why Chuck was sent to you on your 21st birthday as was stipulated in my will. I knew my old Friend Stephen would not have let me down."
Vivian cried out and hugged her Father and they both had many tears. Ellie quietly slipped away to give them privacy for their long awaited reunion of Father to Daughter.