Flashback
Chuck walked in the precinct as a newly minted detective. And it felt good. Being a police officer for years, he saw what detectives could do. And that made him yearn for it.
Plus, Detective Bartowski sounds good. Chuck mused.
"Hey, Chuck!" Chuck turned around and saw his friend, Bryce Larkin.
"Woah! Looking sharp there, Chuckles!" Bryce approached him with a grin and handed him a cup of coffee.
Chuck accepted the coffee and rolled his eyes theatrically. "God, you sound just as bad as Awesome."
"Oh yeah, how is mon capitan and his gorgeous lady?" Bryce mused out loud.
Chuck stared at Bryce, not amused. "You mean my sister."
"Of course, buddy! Who else?" Bryce patted him in the back and motioned for him to start walking but was suddenly cut off when a voice interrupted.
"Hey, honey." A voice dripped with venom was heard from behind Bryce and he straightened up.
Bryce smoothly passed his cup to Chuck and promptly turned around and gave the owner of the voice a soft kiss. "Jill, baby. What a sight you are to behold! You are anything but a lady. You, my dear, are a goddess."
Jill shook her head whilst a small smile remained on her lips. She gave him a kiss on the cheeks before making her way past him and faced Chuck. Behind her, Chuck could see Bryce sighing in relief. Jill had a pondering look on her face as she studied him from head to toe with one raised eyebrow. Chuck raised his hands and turned around… allowing Jill to study his whole outfit. He wore a black short-sleeved shirt with a red tie and black slacks to match his shirt. He also wore a brown overcoat just to finish it off. Finishing his quick spin, he stopped and waited for Jill's decision.
Giving a noncommittal shrug, she declared. "Not bad, Chuck." She shook her head and gave him a disbelieving look. "The overcoat, seriously? Chuck… just… no." She waved her hand and took Bryce's cup from him.
Chuck hollered at her. "Hey! Atleast I can now dress myself!" He shared a grin with Bryce who was now standing beside him.
Jill looked back and rested one hand on her hip. "Tell Ellie she did a good job dressing you today! Nice try, though." And with a grin, she disappeared inside her office.
"Man, I can never get away from Ellie and Jill." Chuck sighed as he looked at a gleeful Bryce.
"Right. Isn't she amazing! She knows you can't dress yourself!" Bryce said in a proud voice.
Chuck shook his head as he took a sip from his cup. "Dude, you are so whipped."
"I know, isn't it awesome?" Bryce gave him a wide grin and promptly went about his own business.
~0~0~
Inspector Yagami went inside the shared kitchen where he saw Chuck talking to Carlo. The latter was Chuck's right hand man during operations. Seeing that Chuck has patted the latter's back, pertaining to the end of their conversation, he had decided to interrupt them.
"Bartowski. Or should I say, Detective Bartowski." The inspector called him with a teasing yet proud lilt in his voice. Chuck, upon hearing his voice, broke into a huge grin that threatened to split his face in half.
Carlo shook his head with a smile and walked away. "See you later, Chuck. And congrats!"
"Thanks, dude. Bye!" Their fists collided in a fist bump then Carlo turned around to make himself scarce.
"Sir!" Chuck saluted Yagami with a smile. Yagami and Chuck always had this strange relationship ever since Chuck started. People say that Yagami had always treated him like a son. Actually, he treated everyone as though they were his. But Chuck… Chuck was his favorite. Some say this is because Chuck looks like his son who died in a car crash a couple of years ago. Other policemen didn't really see a need to complain about this because Chuck got the toughest training and they could never really picture Chuck in a bad way seeing as he treats everyone with respect and the inspector acts the same way around everyone. However, only Chuck has the guts to joke around with him… and get away with it. Chuck always salutes the inspector whenever they meet. Although, it is not really necessary but is well received. It's his own way of showing how much respect he holds for him. Yagami also sees to it that he shows Chuck how much it means to him to be held in such a high respect so as to assuage his "moronic ways" as Bryce put it; he gives him a salute back.
After withdrawing his hand from a salute, Yagami instructed Chuck to approach him. Chuck approached him quickly as Yagami gave him a pat in the shoulder. "Before anything else, congratulations. You deserve it." Chuck gave him a grin and nodded. "I couldn't have done it without your training. Thank you, sir."
Inspector Yagami bellowed out a laugh as he ushered Chuck to his office. "Now, on to business." He opened the door and Chuck was surprised to see Bryce, Jill and Carlo inside. With a hand flourish, Yagami looked at Chuck with a smirk.
"Detective Bartowski, meet your new team. From here on out, the four of you will be the lead team for this precinct." Yagami made his way behind his desk and sat down as Chuck approached Jill and gave her a hug and gave the other two a fist bump.
"Really? This is awesome!" Chuck said with a proud smile.
"Better believe it, bro! Call of Duty all night long. Booyah!" Bryce proclaimed with an air fist that was met with an unamused smile from his fiancée. Carlo just sat there and shook his head at Bryce.
Light Yagami, who is known as Inspector Yagami to others, studied the group with a small smile. He is sure that this team will be great and will take down a lot of people and criminal organizations. Realizing that he has given them more than enough time to make themselves comfortable with their team, he cut off Bryce's monologue with a cough.
"Now that you know your teammates, let us get on to the briefing. Chuck and Bryce, you're to proceed to Westside Medical Center to ask a couple of quick questions to a bomb survivor. Carlo and Jill, head to the bombsite and find out anything that you can from the explosion, understood?" Light took out a folder and handed it to Bryce and Chuck. "This is the information we have from the victim, find out everything else. Chuck, I hope your sister helps you get clearance to talk to the victim." Chuck gave a serious nod in reply.
Inspector Yagami straightened in his seat and squared his shoulders. " Now then, Go Go Power Rangers."
The tense situation has now dissolved as four disgusted groans were heard from the office and another voice dared to voice out their ire. "Boss, you suck."
~0~0~
"Doctor Bartowski. Ellie. I cannot stop begin to explain how important it is that we get this man out of here. He is in danger from forces that even I cannot stop." Sarah Walker implored at Ellie whilst they are walking towards her office.
"Look, Sarah. He is in critical condition. If he steps out of this hospital, he will die." Ellie told her as they stopped outside of her office with her hand poised to open the door. "I'm just doing my job. You know that."
Sarah prepared to attack sensing people from the other side of the door. Ellie finally opened the door and was happily surprised to see her brother sitting in a chair.
"Hey, El!" Chuck said, approaching her and taking off her load. He gave her a hug and walked to unload her stuff on the table.
"Hey, Chuck! What brings you by?" Ellie stood by the door, confused. Sarah appraised what happened with a measured gaze. She looked at Chuck Bartowski, Ellie's brother and his companion who, by their clothes and actions, told her that they were police officers.
Chuck looked at her and Ellie then waved away her concern. "Oh, you know. Confidential stuff."
With a sigh, Ellie proceeded to her desk and stopped a few steps away. "Bryce. My seat. Shoo." Bryce stepped away sheepishly and stood beside Chuck. Ellie looked at the three people standing in front of her and remembered.
"Oh right. Sarah, this is Chuck Bartowski, my brother. Chuck, this is Sarah Walker. I work with her for the CIA. And I know you're here to ask, yes. The bomb victim was somehow involved with the CIA." Ellie offered with a smile.
Sarah stood, appalled that Ellie blew her cover to her brother. "Ellie!"
"Sarah, don't worry. My brother is a police officer. There is no one in this world I trust more than him. Besides, he already knew beforehand that I work as a CIA doctor." Ellie calmed the agent down. "And we both know that you need all the help that you can get… and just ignore Bryce."
She turned her attention to Chuck who was wearing a proud smile. "My sister is awesome, eh? Bigshot CIA doctor."
Sarah shook his head in disbelief. Somehow, I don't think he understands the dangers of working for the CIA.
Bryce interrupted everyone by clearing his throat. "I'm Bryce Larkin. Very nice of Ellie to introduce us. Now, on to business, who is this guy?"
Glad for the change in topic, Sarah answered him. "This man is one of our own. He shall remain anonymous to you. All of you." She gave a pointed glare to Ellie who shrugged it off. "He has been being working undercover for Fulcrum and his cover was blown. Fulcrum agents blew up his apartment and he is currently being hunted down. As a precaution, we have stationed CIA agents here but I'm afraid it's not safe anymore." Sarah continued with a serious look.
"What do you mean?" Chuck regarded her curiously.
"Look, I'm sorry. I respect you and all but this is 'CIA level' confidential." Sarah replied apologetically.
"Okay, fine. Are you sure there weren't any other casualties of the blast?" Chuck asked. Doesn't mean that if he couldn't ask, there aren't other ways to acquire information. Sarah nodded and replied tightlipped. "Yes. Pretty sure. He lived alone. Amazingly, no one was home at the moment."
Damn. Chuck cursed to himself. Two phones rang simultaneously and everyone checked their phones. Chuck turned around to answer his phone while Sarah walked out of the room.
"Hello, Jill?" Chuck answered.
"Chuck. Hey. You should come here. Now." Jill said in a measured voice.
"Why?" He inquired.
"There's something you need to know that's best be heard in person." Jill continued. "And Chuck, hurry." Jill dropped the call and Chuck looked at his phone curiously.
Wonder what that was about. No matter, I'm not getting anywhere here. Chuck glanced at Bryce and pointed to his phone. "That was your keeper. Best be going." Bryce nodded and walked out of the door. "I'm heading out first. See you in the car. See you, Ellie!"
Ellie stood up and waved at Bryce. She walked around the table and hugged Chuck. "Be careful, little brother. Dinner tonight?" She raised an eyebrow at him.
"You bet!" Chuck grinned and started towards the door. He turned around and looked at her. "Love yah, sis!"
Ellie gave him a warm smile and waved. "Love you too, baby brother."
Chuck closed the door and turned around… around and barely held back the scream that he would've let out in surprise, as Sarah seemed to have materialized in front of him. Sarah looked at him curiously and asked. "Heading out?"
Chuck took a few calming breaths and stood up. "Erm. Yeah. Somewhere I got to be." Extending his hand to the gorgeous blonde in front of him, he gave her a heart-topping smile. "It was nice meeting you, Sarah Walker. I hope to see you soon."
Sarah regarded the tall, lanky guy in front of her who's causing warm feelings in her stomach with a smile and accepted the handshake. "It was nice meeting you too, Chuck." She held on to the handshake for a few more seconds before slowly releasing his hand.
The hand that was on its way to the doorknob was stopped on its progress when Chuck spoke. "By the way, do you prefer croissants or scones?"
Sarah raised an eyebrow to the man in front of her who was rocking on his heels with an innocent smile on his face. "Croissants. Why?"
"You know. For the next time we meet under the pretence of coffee." Chuck grinned at her and walked away. Sarah stood there, looking at the departing figure of Chuck Bartowski. She shook his head as a smile unwittingly grew on her face. She opened the door and walked inside to see Ellie futilely looking for other things to occupy herself. Waiting for a few more seconds, she acted surprised as she turned around and saw Sarah. "Oh hey, Sarah! I didn't notice you walk in."
Sarah rolled her eyes at her. "Nice try, Ellie." Ellie squealed at her with something sinister shining in her eyes. "I knew I should've introduced you months ago. I should've known that my dreams are messages from the future! You two are too cute! You were blushing the whole time!" Sarah just gave her a small smile but didn't dare to deny anything. Knowing full well that Ellie can see through her.
"Anyway, I've got to go now. I'll se you later." Sarah approached Ellie and gave her a small hug. "Take care of that man." Sarah did not like the glint that brightened in Ellie's eyes.
"Oh, don't worry. I always take care of Chuck." Ellie grinned. Extremely proud of herself. Shaking her head, Sarah gave up trying to talk to Ellie. "Ellie, just because you're engaged to an awesome guy doesn't mean you can marry everyone else off."
"Want to bet?" Sarah gave her a deadpanned look and walked away. "Goodbye, Ellie."
"Bye, Sarah." She replied in a sing song voice.
~0~0~
Jill watched from a distance as her fiancé needled a blushing Chuck about something. As they got progressively nearer, she could hear snippets of their conversation.
"Dude, admit it! You like her!" Bryce teased with a grin. Chuck grew impossibly redder as Bryce continued. "I knew it!" He shouted. He saw Jill and he ran over to her. He gave her a kiss to the cheek and proudly announced. "Our man, Chuckles here, has got a date with a stunning hot blonde."
Jill's eyes widened to saucers as she looked at Chuck with a dropped jaw. He looked at Bryce and looked back to Chuck, who was now politely averting his eyes and covering it. Finally regaining the sense to speak, she spoke out loud. "Chuck Bartowski, you stud. You!" She gave him a hug and was bracing herself to ask an onslaught of questions before Chuck stopped her with a look.
"I don't suppose you called us here to discuss a stunning hot blonde." At that, Jill deflated but gave him a stern look. "This conversation is not over. Don't forget that." Chuck nodded in acquiescence and defeat.
Jill's face turned serious as she steered the two of them towards an isolated spot where no one can hear them. "I got information from the bomb. Some guy who worked with it was someone I knew long ago. This isn't an ordinary bombing."
Chuck and Bryce just nodded but they already knew of this. "This bomb was made by the CIA." Chuck's eyes grew to the size of saucers and before Jill could say anything else, Chuck ran towards his car completely ignoring the shouts from Jill and Bryce to stop.
Ellie. Please be safe. I swear to God, if someone hurts you, there will be hell to pay. Chuck raced through the roads to Westside Medical and he barely made it out of the car when the hospital exploded. He was thrown away from the explosion and he was trying to run inside but a lot of hands stopped him. Giving up, he knelt down and looked at what once was known to be Westside Medical Center, going up in flames and he can hear distant fire truck sounds in the background. He knelt there with his hands in his eyes, head bent down, and tears gloriously flowing from his eyes as his sister and remaining family member died.