After uploading the last chapter I got crazy inspiration...so here is the next chapter. It's much longer. So it should hold you off for a little while. Buckle up and prepare for this chapter! Thank you for all the reviews...

I own this story. Not Inception.


Arthur paced around the room while Ariadne slept. He was getting restless and anxious. Brendan should be arriving soon, how soon he wasn't sure, but he knew it would be too soon.

He decided to pull out his laptop and dig up some dirt on Brendan. He sat comfortable in the chair next to Ariadne's bed and focused his attention on the screen.

He typed in Brendan Sullivan and waited for something to be found. Oddly enough there wasn't any information on him at all. It was as if he were erased off of the face of the earth. Arthur let out a frustrated sigh and decided to use his search engine, he'd never tell anyone, but he created it himself.

Again he typed in Brendan Sullivan and within a few minutes his computer beeped, alerting him to the information. Arthur quickly scrolled through the information, frowning.

It had said that he had died six years ago in a car accident. His only surviving member of the family was his sister. Knowing that this was false Arthur dug deeper. He found that police notes had said that there were only two people in the car, but somehow a third body was found near the crime scene so they assumed it was him.

Arthur remembered that Ariadne had told him that Brendan left her after her parents died. He left without so much as a letter or an explanation. He continued reading on and found that the forensic scientist couldn't say that it was Brendan for sure, but they did find an odd patch near the body. It had three circles and a letter C in the middle of it.

Arthur immediately knew what that meant. Cobol was involved in this. They must have "killed" Brendan in order to use him.

After some much more extended research, Arthur closed his laptop and rubbed his eyes, he was tired and had a headache from looking at the screen for so long, but now he knew more about Brendan, there were still a few things that he was unsure about, but he knew that they would find it out.

Arthur's phone rang and he quickly answered it, not wanting the noise to disturb Ariadne.

"Yeah?"

"Arthur, Brendan wants to come over now. He's insisting." Eames growled.

Arthur clenched his jaw and turned to look at Ariadne.

"She's sleeping. He doesn't need to come right now." Arthur snapped back, anger seeping through his body.

"My point exactly." Eames mumbled. "So did you find anything on him?"

"He was declared dead, but forensic scientists weren't able to confirm his body. There was a patch from Cobol left behind that was found by the body that was claimed to be his. His whole past has been erased. It's rather eerie. There is no evidence of his birth, death, or life. I did find that he has traveled a lot though, through Cobol. He's been all around the world. He's been especially careful to stay away from Ariadne though. Which I don't quite understand, but if he's working for Cobol, it doesn't matter." Arthur informed Eames. He was still puzzled about Brendan's past being erased, and the fact that there is no birth or death certificate for him.

"Wow, seems like Brendan has a lot to tell us." Eames thoughtfully replied.

"Uh huh. And he's not talking now?" Arthur asked.

"Nope. Stupid man is keeping his mouth shut. If he knew what was good for him he'd be talking, looks like we're going to have to go into his mind." Eames said loud enough for Brendan to hear. Brendan scowled at him then frowned.

"That's going to be dangerous. He will be trained and Cobol trains them well." Arthur sighed and rubbed his face, things were getting worse and worse.

"Well we're the best, we'll do it." Eames assured both of them. "How's Ariadne doing?"

"She's not doing to well, she's sleeping right now, but I see the nurses and doctors walk by with worried glances. Something's not right." Arthur answered.

"She's a fighter Arthur, she'll be ok." Eames tried to comfort Arthur.

"I hope so, or so help me I will kill Brendan with my bare hands." Arthur angrily replied.

"Get in line." Eames chuckled. "Alright, Dom is planning something, so I gotta go. Keep me updated, and we'll call when we're on our way."

"Alright." Arthur nodded and ended the call. He sat down again, closed his eyes, and nodded off; getting some much needed rest.

Brendan was sitting in the chair Dom and Eames tied him up to with Saito's bodyguards surrounding him.

"I want to see Ariadne!" He shouted for the thousandth time.

"You will see her when we bloody tell you, you can!" Eames shouted, annoyed with Brendan's nagging.

"I want to see her now!" Brendan retorted.

"Well right now you can't! So do us all a favor and talk! What do you want from us?" Eames snarled.

"I'm not talking until I see her." Brendan defied.

Dom walked into the room and shook his head. "We told you she's in too critical a condition for you to pester her and make her worse. So just talk." Dom pushed him back in the chair and waited for a response. When he got none he stood up and shouted at him.

"Tell us now! What do you want! Who sent you!"

Brendan spit at Dom and Eames got up and punched him. "Just talk, make it easier for yourself will you darling?"

Brendan scowled and spit, blood coming out of his mouth. "Cobol sent me. That's all I'm saying until I see her."

"Maybe we should just take him to her." Yusuf suggested. Dom, Eames, and Saito turned to him and frowned, but Dom sighed and nodded.

"He's right. He's obviously not going to talk, maybe Ariadne can help."

"Arthur's going to be pissed." Eames told Dom.

"I know. But what other choice do we have?" Dom asked and Eames shrugged.

"We'll go into his dreams and find what we need to." Saito answered and Dom looked away, weighing out his options.

"Alright, that will be our Plan B." Dom nodded in consent.

"So what? We're taking him to see Ariadne?" Eames asked.

"Yes. Let's get him into the car." Dom replied and walked out of the room.

"You heard the man, let's go!" Eames shouted and stalked out behind Dom.

Saito's bodyguards carried Brendan into the car outside and the rest of the team trailed in behind them.

"Call Arthur." Eames tossed Dom his cell phone and Dom dialed Arthur's number.

" 'Lo?" Arthur's voice sounded groggy.

"Arthur, we're on our way." Dom told him hastily, knowing this wasn't going to be a pretty conversation.

"What? No!" Arthur immediately sounded alert.

"I'm sorry Arthur. We'll be there soon."

"Fine." Arthur snapped and ended the call. Ariadne had woken up during the short conversation and sat up painfully.

"Arthur? What's going on?" She asked quietly.

"Dom's bringing Brendan. I told him no, but he's just so stubborn." Arthur replied.

"No, it's alright." Ariadne replied and Arthur looked at her shocked.

"What?"

"I need this." Ariadne assured him.

"I don't think it's a good idea. Once you're out of here, we're going to extract information from him."

"You can't do that Arthur."

"We have to."

"I'm coming with you then." Ariadne said.

"No.

"Arthur, he's my brother, I'll be able to break him if I have to." Ariadne reasoned.

"It's too dangerous." Arthur refused.

"Arthur, look at me. I've already been shot, I'd hardly say I'm not in danger right now."

"Fine…but if anything happens…" Arthur trailed off as Dom knocked on the door.

"Hey. Are you ready?" Dom asked Ariadne. Ariadne nodded and Dom walked out. Eames and Dom ushered Brendan in and set his chair by Ariadne's bed.

"Hey Ari." He grinned. Ariadne frowned and glared at him.

"Brendan." She coldly replied.

"What did I do?" Brendan asked defensively.

"Well for one, you shot me. Oh and not to mention you abandoned me after mom and dad died." Ariadne snapped.

"I didn't shoot you. That man there did!" Brendan pointed to Arthur and scowled.

"Don't you dare blame my husband for something you did!" Ariadne raised her voice, ignoring the sharp pain in her stomach.

"Your husband? He's a criminal!" Brendan shouted back.

"Oh, and what are you?" Ariadne retorted.

"I'm the man that puts these criminals away." Brendan justified.

"That's not any different. These men are good men, and I love all of them. They are my new family. You abandoned me Brendan, and you expect me to take you back so easily. You left without a letter, goodbye, nothing! So don't you dare accuse my husband and family if you know nothing about my life." Ariadne snapped, angry tears streaming down her face.

Hearing all the commotion, Dom and Eames came into the room. Ariadne noticed and shook her head. They nodded and walked out, she turned to Arthur and grabbed his hand and squeezed it, seeking comfort. Arthur squeezed it back and continued to glare at Brendan.

"Ari, please be reasonable." Brendan tried again, responding softly.

Ariadne shook her head. " No. I want an explanation. Why did you leave?"

Brendan didn't respond, he just stared at her, his mouth tight.

"What did you get yourself into?" Ariadne whispered suspiciously.

"That's none of your business!" Brendan yelled. Ariadne flinched but straightened up quickly.

"Oh, but it is! It's just as much my business as yours! Tell me Brendan!"

"I can't tell you!"

"Get out!" Ariadne threw the tray at him. Brendan dodged it and stood up, walking to her.

"Ari, no!"

"Do it! Now!" Ariadne said threw clenched teeth.

"Mom and dad wouldn't have wanted this Ari. We're family, we're supposed to stick together." Brendan pleaded.

Ariadne grew angry at this. "Oh yeah! Well you've already proven that family doesn't stick together."

Bredan looked hurt, but stood his ground. Arthur moved to walk towards him, but Ariadne kept her grip on him. Arthur frowned and clenched his fist, he squeezed it so hard his knuckles began to turn white.

"I'm sorry." Brendan replied.

"Well sorry isn't going to cut it Brendan. Tell Cobol to stay the hell away from my family."

"I can't do that. There's a price on all of their heads, yours too…the only way I can save you is if you leave them and come with me. Please Ari."

"I'm not leaving them! And you will make something work out!" Ariadne snapped and flinched, clutching her stomach.

"Ari!" Brendan and Arthur said in unison. Arthur kneeled next to her and stroked her hair.

Ariadne cried out in pain and Arthur pushed the nurse button while calling Dom and Eames in.

"What's going on?" Eames asked, his eyes darting to Ariadne.

"Get him out of here!" Arthur snarled. Dom and Eames grabbed him and pulled him out of the room.

"No! Ari!" Brendan cried from the hallway.

Ariadne was clutching her stomach and crying out in pain.

"Ari! Ari, look at me. Hold my hand, deep breaths." Arthur instructed her. Ariadne looked at him, but knew what was happening. She began crying. The nurses rushed in and looked Ariadne over.

"We need to get her to the emergency room." The nurse told Arthur as they began to rush her into the hallway.

"What? What's happening? Can I come?" Arthur asked, feeling so helpless for once.

"I'm sorry sir, but you're going to have to wait outside." The nurse apologized sympathetically.

Arthur nodded sadly and sunk to the floor after Ariadne was out of sight. He allowed silent sobs to escape him, he knew just as much as she did that she was losing the baby.

Dom's quiet footsteps came up next to Arthur, but Arthur made no move to look up. Dom sat down next to him and placed a hand on Arthur's shoulder.

"I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault." Arthur sighed.

"I shouldn't have insisted that Brendan come to see her, it's my fault." Dom said.

"No. She was already at high risk for miscarriage. I'm surprised the baby made it this far. The nurses and doctors even told me there was a possibility that she would miscarry within the next few days. I didn't want to tell her." Arthur's voiced cracked as he tried to hold in a sob.

"I'm sorry." Dom apologized again. The two sat in silence as they waited for news on Ariadne.

Half an hour later a nurse came out and told Arthur he could go and see Ariadne. He stood up slowly and inhaled deeply, knowing this was going to be difficult.

He walked into the small room, déjà vu hitting him as he took in Ariadne's form and the white walls. He sat down next to her and took her hand in his and kissed it. Squeezing it gently as he sat there crying.

Ariadne woke up an hour later. She looked around and found Arthur's head resting on the bed. He was snoring softly and she raked her fingers through his hair. Arthur stirred and woke up, looking at Ariadne.

Ariadne broke out into tears and Arthur immediately moved to hold her on the bed. She clung to him desperately and sobbed until she couldn't produce any more tears.

"I'm sorry." Arthur repeated over and over. Ariadne shook her head and stayed with her head buried into his chest. They remained like that for a while. Arthur finally decided to speak up.

"Are you alright?" Arthur asked, knowing it was a stupid question. Ariadne shook her head sadly.

"I should've listened to you." Ariadne sniffled and looked at him, her eyes were red and tired.

"No, there's nothing you could have done. Nothing they could have done." Arthur reasoned. "Don't you dare blame yourself."

Ariadne nodded and closed her eyes. "I was so excited for this Arthur. Maybe not at first, but I started to get excited."

"I know." Arthur whispered into her hair. "We can always try again Ari. When things calm down and we get out of this mess."

Ariadne nodded and furrowed her brow. "We need to find out what Brendan is hiding and settle the score. I lost my brother a long time ago, that man that was in here, he's not the man I knew. He's hiding something. I just know it. But after this, I never want to see him again." Ariadne told Arthur.

Arthur gripped her tighter and brought her small, fragile body closer to him, keeping her safe.

"I'm sorry love." Eames' voice broke them out of their thoughts. Ariadne looked at him sadly.

"I'm going to beat the crap out of him." Eames said angrily. Arthur's gaze hardened as he thought about what he wanted to do to him.

"Eames, stay with her will you?" Arthur asked as he carefully pulled himself away from Ariadne, kissed her, and walked out of the room.

"He's going to go do something stupid." Ariadne shook her head and sighed, looking down at her stomach and frowning.

"Darling, you and Arthur are young, you can try again. That's always fun." Eames smirked and nudged her playfully. Ariadne's lips curved up slightly and she shook her head.

"We need to get this settled first. I don't want to raise a family on the run." Ariadne told Eames. Eames nodded.

"Me neither." Eames didn't know what else to say. Ariadne looked at him and burst into laughter. Eames, glad that she wasn't crying anymore, grinned and joined her in her laughter.

Arthur stalked out of the room angrily and searched for Dom and Brendan. He found them in the parking lot and walked up to Brendan and punched him square in the jaw.

"Arthur!" Dom shouted, but Arthur shrugged and punched Brendan again, his anger coming out.

Brendan staggered and fell to the ground at the second hit and struggled to escape Arthur's wrath.

"You're going to pay!" Arthur said as he punched Brendan. Brendan managed to get up and swung at Arthur, punching his eye. Arthur covered his eye and staggered back.

"It's your fault this all happened!" Brendan shouted, punching Arthur in the gut.

Arthur gasped and swung back, cracking Brendan's nose. Brendan clutched his nose and fell down.

"Stay away from my wife and you'll live." Arthur threatened and walked off. Dom stood there, dumbfounded by the whole thing. He finally helped Brendan up and shoved him into the car.

Arthur stumbled into Ariadne room and Ariadne gasped.

"Arthur!"

Eames turned to him and stood up, helping him sit down.

"What happened?" Eames asked.

"Arthur you didn't…" Ariadne said.

Arthur looked at both of them and frowned.

"Eames, get him some ice or something for his eye." Ariadne asked. Eames nodded and left the room.

"Arthur, you shouldn't have done that." Ariadne scolded and sighed.

"He was asking for it." Arthur answered back. Ariadne, knowing that he was angry, decided to drop the subject.

Eames rushed into the room with a bag of ice and Arthur took it gratefully, gently placing it on his swollen eye.

"So give me the details. What happened!" Eames asked, almost too enthusiastically.

"I punched him, he punched me back. There's not much to tell." Arthur shrugged and flinched at the movement.

"Arthur…" Arthur looked at Ariadne and moved to lay down next to her. She carefully traced his quickly bruising eye and kissed him softly.

"I'll leave you two alone." Eames mumbled and closed the door behind him.

Ariadne and Arthur didn't say anything. They didn't need to. They just stayed there, enjoying each other's presence and taking comfort in each other. Soon enough Ariadne and Arthur fell asleep, leaving the horrible events behind them for now.

Ok, I know a lot of you are going to hate me because the baby didn't make it, it took me forever to figure out where I want this story to go, and it killed me to have her miscarry...but trust me on this. This opens up so many doors for me to take this story. And don't worry, they WILL get their happy ending. Things have to get bad before they can get better right? So don't lose faith in me. After much debate I came to the conclusion that this is the best way to take the story. So much can happen now! So leave your reviews and continue reading! Please! :)

P.S. Arthur beat the crap out of Brendan, that's gotta count for something...haha...there will be more of that to come...