AN: HELLO AGAIN I FINALLY GOT CHAPTER 4 DONE... YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARD THAT WAS.
AN: SO THIS CHAPTER BEGINS THE ACTUAL DRIVE TO HER PARENTS HOUSE, YOU'LL SEE SOME TOUCHING ALMOST BONDING MOMENTS IN THIS CHAPTER OR AT LEAST I HOPE YOU'LL SEE IT THAT WAY.
AN: SO ANYTHING CONFUSING OR BOTHERSOME WILL BE ANSWERED IN THE 5TH CHAPTER I PROMISE
The Trip Up North
By CharmingCharles2896
Chapter 4: The Road
September 18th, 2008
A Dark Room Somewhere in Colorado
2:45 P.M.
Craig Reilly was a very powerful man being the economy czar had its perks after all. Being the regional commander of the southwest region of fulcrum was just a bonus. He walked into the room full of fulcrum leaders and sat down with the other regional commanders. A low level agent quickly wheeled in a large monitor and pressed the power button. A black silhouette appeared on the screen and began talking in an obviously disguised voice.
"Hello gentlemen fulcrum has a very serious problem, with Rock no longer alive and more and more agents being captured or killed we have a to come up with a solution." All of the gentlemen in the room nodded and Reilly spoke.
"The CIA is closing in on the bases in the southwest and no matter what I do we can't stop them. There is this team in California that is nearly invincible and has defeated all of the agents we throw at them." There was a slight desperation in his voice that concerned everybody.
"How about we move more agents into California?" everybody nodded in agreement.
"Why don't you actually confront the problem?" said a voice far off in the distance as they quickly approached. Everyone stood and pulled their guns as they stared at the man.
"And I thought my jokes we're bad. I don't understand you people, what happened your balls drop off?" Everyone sat down as he cleared his throat. He wasn't a big man about 5 feet 7 inches tall and not very muscular. He had a massive scar on the left side of his face that went from the corner of his lip all the way up his cheekbone.
"You guys all talk about the CIA closing in when in actuality one person is causing your problems… The human intersect. Yes the human intersect the all-knowing man that can spot one of you at any time. If you take him out of the picture then the scales tip in your favor." The man sitting to Reilly's left spoke up next. "But how? We've tried everything to capture him and nothing has worked." The man just smirked as he cracked his neck. "Well it's easy you kill the human intersect." They all scoffed as they shrugged him off.
"If its so easy why haven't you already done it?" the man smirked again and leaned back in his easy chair.
"If you're good at something never do it for free. When you guys want to have a serious discussion call me." He stood up and placed a card on the table and left. Reilly grabbed the card and looked at it.
Butch (367)-786-9834
September 28th, 2008
12:00 Noon
Maroni's, Denver Colorado
Carlos Peralta was the regional commander for the southern region, which meant that he didn't really have to do much except sleep with tons of women and enjoy some cocaine. He sat at his table with the other commanders as they watched the CIA arrest Craig Reilly outside of the restaurant.
"Looks like the guy was right we can't win with the way this have been going." Everyone nodded in agreement.
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October 6th, 2008
Castle
9:23 P.M.
Chuck, Sarah and Casey sat at the table in castle waiting for the 'urgent' briefing. Sarah gave Chuck a warm smile, she was really glad to see him having stumbled upon the revelation that she loved him. Loved him gosh it feels wonderful to say that she mused to herself just before she spoke.
"Good to see you Chuck." He gave her a small smile just before the monitor came alive and General Beckman appeared. They all straightened up there posture a little as she began to speak.
"Team we have an emergency, at 8:00 o'clock this morning we received a video. The Intersects cover is compromised. Be warned it's pretty graphic." With that she played the video.
The video opens up to a very dark room when suddenly the light turns on.
"Hello everybody my friend and I have something we want to tell you." The camera turned and revealed Bryce Larkin tied to a chair covered in blood; he was a train wreck his whole body trembling.
"So tell everybody your name." Bryce had his head pointed at his lap spoke quietly.
"Bryce Larkin." The guy moved the camera closer.
"Now Bryce I want you to look at me and tell the world what it is you really do for a living." Bryce didn't "LOOK AT ME!" Butch boom in an evil low voice that was a sharp contrast to his generally high-pitched voice; Bryce looked up and spoke in a shaky tone.
"I'm CIA agent Bryce Larkin."
"And who was your last partner? The blonde one." You could visibly see the tears running down his cheeks.
"Sarah Walker." Sarah's hand flew to her mouth in shock as she watched the video.
"And what is her current assignment?" No don't do it Bryce she muses to herself as a tear runs down her cheek.
"The protection of The Human Intersect." Beckman stopped the video and saw the stunned expression on all of their faces.
"I'm sorry Sarah I know that was hard to watch." The fact that Beckman called her Sarah showed how sincere she was.
"Thank you general." The general schooled her expression "Okay team The Intersect is compromises so I've initiated code black." Sarah and Casey went ballistic as Chuck flashed.
CIA MAXIMUM SECURITY FACILITY
CODENAMED PRISM
TOP PRIOITY ASSETS ONLY
NICKNAMED THE PRISON
LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE SUPER CINEMA 20 IN NEW HAVEN CONNETICUT
Casey and Sarah both stood up in shock, everybody knew about code black. It was a prison more or less.
"What!?" yelled an irate Sarah, Beckman just sat there stone cold.
"We have to assume that Agent Larkin compromised the intersects cover, the security of this nation is at risk." Said Beckman in a level almost monotone voice showing no emotion; Sarah was heartbroken they were gonna take him away from her. They can't, not now It wasn't Agent Walker or even Sarah Walker who spoke next, no this was Samantha who was speaking. The Real girl who hadn't had her way in a long time was speaking now.
"No!" it came out as more of a desperate cry. "Please there has to be another way, he won't make it in that prison." General furrowed her brow. "What?" she asked.
"Without his family Chuck will crack wide open, you can't just lock him away." Beckman bristled and stood up a little straighter.
"Agent Walker I do not accept insubordination from my team's I suggest you check your tone. The Intersect will be transported to the facility and that is final."
"No damn it I refuse to let someone as great as Chuck be caged up in that prison I refuse. If you don't like that then you can come pry him from my cold dead hands." boomed Sarah in defiance causing Casey and Chuck to stare at her like deer in the headlights. Beckman smirked in realization of what was happening, Agent Walker was so compromised it was ridiculous.
"Okay Agent Walker do you have a better idea?" Beckman sat back in her chair victoriously; Sarah racked her brain trying to come up with an alternative. She sighed knowing that Beckman had beaten her; that's when it came to her, it was a long shot but she was up for a long shot.
"My Parents!" they all looked at her like she had grown a second head.
"What?" they all asked in unison. "My Parents live in an estate near Glen Arbor Michigan. I know for a fact that Fulcrum has been eliminated from Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Ohio so we wouldn't have to deal with it. I know how to make a security Camera jammer so Butch wouldn't be able to track us; my parents place is very far from here, which would be a good thing. I'm an expert at going off grid so he would be safest with me. Also if you did transport him how can you trust that the people guarding him can handle the job let alone be trusted?" Chuck swallowed slowly in total shock he had no clue where that had come from; Casey simply smirked he knew she loved Chuck but this just blew him away. Beckman just sat there deep in thought.
"Major Casey take the intersect up to the Orange Orange I need to have a word with Agent Walker." Chuck and Casey quickly left castle leaving Sarah and Beckman alone.
"Okay Agent Walker are you seriously so compromised that you'd risk the national security of the whole country for one stupid geek? Are you seriously that selfish? When you entered the CIA you gave up things like love, family, relationships. You have the greater good of this nation and that is all, spies don't need anything else. When you pull shit like this it really makes me question if you're capable of handling this mission let alone any other."
Sarah said nothing she just stood there and seethed, Beckman could see Sarah's jaw clenching.
"How dare you make assumptions about my commitment to this country, how dare you assume I volunteered for this CIA bullshit. Graham gave me two options 25 years in prison or the CIA, now tell me which you'd choose. And you know what he has served this country valiantly and willingly even though he didn't want this life… and for the record he prefers nerd, geek is derogatory." Sarah having finished her speech eyed Beckman trying to gauge her response. Finally after several minutes of eyeing each other Beckman spoke.
"That's how Graham recruited his wild card enforcer? He threatened prison time? If you hate it so much why do you still do it?" Sarah visibly shrugged.
"I stupidly signed a 10 year enlistment contract, I'm done on new years unless I decide to re-enlist with a normal 4 year contract." Beckman seemed to nod and calm down a little bit.
"Wait a minute there is no such thing as a 10 year contract that's not legal." Sarah nodded as if to say exactly, Beckman continued.
"Agent Walker we can't let you take the intersect to your parents if Butch knows your name then he knows of your parents, the Intersect wouldn't be any safer there then at Prism." Sarah smiled thinking of how thankful she was that Graham made her take on a new identity.
"Well General, Graham made me change my identity when I joined so 'their daughter' is dead. But obviously I'm not and I've checked there is absolutely no paper trail leading from me to them so we'd be very safe." Beckman had to admit Agent Walker was making a very good case she just had to clarify something.
"Agent Walker you are obviously compromised am I right?" Sarah smiled to herself she was compromised and she couldn't be happier.
"Yes I am, I love him and I'm not afraid to admit it." Beckman nodded in thought.
"I'll make you a deal, you can take the intersect for the next three weeks while major Casey hunts and kills this bastard; but when you two get back I'm going to reassign you." Sarah went to ask a question a slight look of worry on her face.
"You are compromised Agent Walker and I do not allow that kind of behavior on this team. This team is too important for you to freeze up on a mission and get him killed. You can take the deal and have three weeks of domestic bliss with your boy toy or you can kiss him goodbye and watch as he boards the plan that will take him to Prism it's your choice really." Sarah looked conflicted but only for a split second.
"You have a deal." Beckman nodded and signed off.
Back in the Orange Orange…
Chuck was honestly freaking out a little; the prospect of being thrown into a bunker never to see the light of day again scared him to death. He had been pacing back and forth for several minutes when he heard the freezer door open and saw Sarah walk out. They made eye contact and Sarah gave him a small smile, she waved hi and walked around the counter.
"So good news you aren't going to a bunker. I managed to convince Beckman that my idea was best so you need to pack." He perked up a bit at the good news.
"We'll be leaving tomorrow at 8:30 so get going." He nodded and left to go pack. Sarah turned to Casey as he spoke.
"So you got him out of the bunker huh? Good. How long did she give you?"
"Three weeks, after that she's reassigning me." Casey nodded in understanding.
"If you're gonna do this you have to tell Chuck how you feel, he deserves to know." With that Casey walked out into the parking lot. Sarah knew Casey was right but the prospect of actually telling him was absolutely terrifying to Sarah. She had pushed him away for so long what if he didn't believe her? If he didn't believe her it would totally crush her that would be it she would be destroyed. But all that was for another time now she had the arduous task of getting new plates for her Porsche ready, getting a security camera jammer made. Getting the safe house ready, planning a safe route, getting the burn phones ready and coming up with a suitable cover for Ellie. Yes she had a lot to do.
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23 Minutes Later
Casa Bartowski
Chuck walked into his room and sat down on his bed totally speechless. Three weeks with Sarah and her parents? For a little over a year Sarah had told him that she wanted to keep her past to herself and now all of the sudden this? Now he didn't know what to think, he'd be lying to himself if he said he didn't love her he did with all of his heart but he just couldn't take any more rejection. This changed everything though; if she was willing to show him so much of her past then maybe this was a sign that she was changing her mind. Not to mention how passionately she fought to keep him out of the bunker, if that wasn't a sign that she cared then he didn't know what was. Chuck was startled when he heard a knock on the Morgan door he turned and saw Sarah standing there. He walked over and opened the Morgan door Sarah climbed through and spoke.
"When did you start locking the Morgan door?" she said with a bright smile on her face.
"I figured I'd help you guys a little I mean I know all they'd have to do is shoot me through the window but every little bit helps." She nodded and walked further into the room.
"Chuck can we talk?" he nodded yes and they both sat down on the edge of his bed. Sarah took a deep breath to steady herself and spoke.
"Chuck… we need to find a way to coexist; I'm tired of the fighting and tension between us. I get that I hurt you and I rejected you but I honestly I didn't mean to. I care about you Chuck and I miss our friendship I miss what we had. So what do you say Chuck? We good?" He gave her his mega watt smile as he nodded yes. Her smile grew bigger as she uncharacteristically hugged him. He nervously hugged her back until she broke the embrace and stood up.
"Chuck we need to tell Ellie a cover story and I really don't know how to play this one, what do you think we should tell her?" Chuck seemed to pause before a large smirk appeared on his face.
"I got it."
…
"Oh my gosh that's great!" squealed Ellie as she brought both of them in for a bone crushing hug.
"Ellie… can't breath," said Chuck in a low strained voice; Ellie nodded and let go of them.
"So three weeks huh? I'm so glad you two are gonna try and work things out." They both nodded with big smiles on their faces.
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October 7th 2008
Orange Orange
8:10 A.M.
Done, Sarah was finally finished with all of the preparations it had taken her the whole night but it was all done. Sarah plopped down in one of the chairs and put her head down on the table; she was so close to falling asleep. She was so tired that it was ridiculous; she had just fallen asleep when Chuck came bursting through the door a spring in his step.
"Good morning Sarah!" Sarah's head shot up and she faked a smile.
"Hey, why are you so chipper this morning?" he simply shrugged as they both headed down to Castle. On the main table was a menagerie of different items. Chuck whistled in awe at all of the tech.
"Wow you've been busy." Sarah nodded in exasperation; to Chuck it looked like maybe she was just tired from getting up early when in reality it was because she had pulled an all-nighter after a day full of activity.
"Okay Chuck here is the deal. We have to leave our phones and wallets here; we are going off grid after all." He nodded and gave her his wallet and phone, after that Sarah handed him a new wallet and a burn phone. Chuck looked at the wallet and read his 'new name'
"Charles Webb… hmm interesting choice."
"Now that that's out of the way." Sarah pointed to a small black device no bigger then a Rubik's cube.
"That is a security camera jammer; it's a nifty little thing they teach use how to make in training. It sends out a signal that scrambles all cameras in a 300-foot radius." Chuck nodded in total nerd mode as he looked at the small device. Sarah looked down at the paper bag in his hand. He followed her eyes to the bag and spoke
"Oh I figured you might enjoy some chocolate croissants and coffee before we take off." Sarah's face lit up at the prospect of chocolate croissants, he had to smile at her reaction she was just so cute.
"The coffee is upstairs at the Orange Orange." She quickly grabbed the bag and half walked half sprinted up to the Orange Orange. Once up there she quickly took a seat and pulled out a croissant. Chuck handed her a coffee and saw her face light up when she tasted it.
"You went to my favorite coffee shop? That's so far out of your way." He nodded and took a sip of his own.
"I know but today is a special occasion its not everyday that the most beautiful, smart, funny girl in the world decides to take me on a road trip to meet her parents of all things." Sarah was honestly touched by that statement.
"I'm so glad I have you in my life." Said Sarah with the most sincere look on her face. After a short moment they both returned to their breakfast.
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Once on the road Chuck sat back and relaxed as the wind blew through his hair, Sarah loved driving with the top down and since they had a camera jammer Butch couldn't track them so no biggy.
"Sarah, where are we going first on our trip up north?" Sarah smiled and sighed in contentment. "Hello Sarah, earth to Sarah" Chuck waved a hand in front of her face snapping her out of her daydream.
"What?" she asked slightly embarrassed, which caused Chuck to chuckle.
"I said Where are we going first?" she smiled and replied.
"Well our first stop is my house in Denver, I've got a buddy who got the water and power turned on so hopefully it will all be ready when we get there. Don't worry I just told him My boyfriend and I had some vacation time stored up and decided to take a vacation." Chuck nodded in understanding.
Beaver Utah
3:05 P.M.
7 Hours Later
Chuck heard his stomach growl and turned to Sarah who had heard hers too.
"Lunch?" he asked.
"Absolutely," said Sarah as she took the nearest off ramp and scanned the small town for anything. There was a McDonalds but not much else so Sarah pulled in and parked. Once inside the pair looked at the menu.
"Okay I got this." As they stepped up to the cashier "Hello I need a medium number 5 with extra pickles and two medium drinks." The cashier nods.
"Okay your total is 10.75," after he paid they got their food and went to sit down. Sarah handed him one of her knives before he could even ask causing him to laugh. Sarah spoke just as Chuck opened
"I want a big half." Chuck simply did as she told him and handed her the half. They ate in comfortable silence for a few minutes until Chuck spoke.
"So Sarah after Denver where is our next stopping point?" she held up one finger as if to tell him to wait a moment, Sarah swallowed then spoke.
"St. Louis Missouri, then to Detroit. After that onward to Glen Arbor and my parents." Chuck nodded as Sarah stood up to throw away her trash prompting Chuck to do the same.
The Pair walked out to Sarah's car and Chuck got into the passenger side and they got back onto the highway. Chuck had to admit he was having fun just driving and being with Sarah without big brother watching, it was a nice change of pace. After a couple minutes Chuck looked over at Sarah and noticed her drooping eyes.
"Sarah you okay?" she looked over at him and tried to smile, she was simply to tired to smile. Sarah nodded no.
"How much sleep did you get last night?" Sarah yawned and pulled the car over to the side of the highway.
"I didn't sleep last night, I pulled an all nighter to get everything ready. It's okay though I'm trained to go on little to no sleep." Chuck couldn't believe it how could she still be functioning without sleep for close to 23 hours.
"Chuck, do you know how to drive a stick?" he nodded yes and saw a smile creep onto her face as she unclicked her seatbelt. Chuck unclicked his seatbelt and got out to switch seats. Once Chuck was behind the wheel he nearly screamed as Sarah held the knife to his throat.
"Okay Chuck ground rules," Sarah's voice was low and threatening "Don't go over the speed limit. Do not, I repeat do not get a scratch on this car, the only thing that means more to me then this car in the whole world is you so don't make me hurt you cause you hurt my car. Got it?" he nodded nervously and a smile appeared on her face, Sarah leaned in and kissed Chuck on the cheek and returned to her normal sitting position. Chuck turned a dark shade of crimson and cleared his throat. He's just so cute when he's nervous Sarah mused as she heard the low roar of the Porsche's engine come to life. Chuck merged back onto the highway and they were off once again.
"Sarah so you wanna give me the address to your house so that I can put into my Google Maps apps on my phone?" she nodded yes and gave him the address to her house. Once Chuck had merged onto I-70 East he looked over at Sarah and saw her sound asleep. She looks so beautiful when she's sleeping. Chuck sighed as he sat back and hit the cruise control destined for Denver.
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E 29th Ave.
Denver Colorado
11:45 P.M.
The House was in sight, it was a small very quaint home. Chuck pulled into the drive way and turned off the car. After opening his door he walked up to the front door.
"Oh crap I don't have a key." Chuck looked down at the welcome mat and lifted it up looking for a key. He turned to the plants and began scouring for a key, he found a rock that stuck out from the rest and sure enough there was the key.
"Seriously Sarah?" he said under his breath as he opened the door, Chuck turned back towards the car and a silently sleeping Sarah. Chuck stepped up to her door and opened it; he silently unclicked her seatbelt and scooped her up into his arms. He was surprised how light she was or maybe he was just stronger then he thought. Sarah moaned adorably and wrapped her arms around Chucks neck still sound asleep. Chuck carried Sarah into the house and paused when Sarah moaned something, it sounded like words but he couldn't tell.
"Shh just go back to sleep." She cuddled further into his chest causing Chuck to breath a sigh of relief. Once on the second floor Chuck found the master bedroom and changed Sarah into something more comfortable then placed her under the covers of the bed. He stopped at the door and looked back at her one last time. Chuck walked out the door and took one step when he heard Sarah.
"I love you ,Chuck," murmured Sarah as she slept. Chuck stood there frozen not knowing what to do. Don't kid yourself she's just dreaming.
"Good night Sarah,"Chuck said as he sighed and walked down stairs, as he walked down the stairs he stopped and noticed the numerous pictures on the walls. Family photos?
"Oh my god she grew up here?" He looked around more and noticed all of the pictures and little mementos scattered around the home. A big smile appeared on his face, he couldn't believe she took him to a place she lived in. Chuck walked outside and got the bags from Sarah's Porsche, he placed hers next to her bed then retreated back down to the living room. Chuck entered the living room and lied down on the couch preparing for sleep. He just laid there staring at the ceiling trying to real in his thoughts.
"Who am I kidding I love her and I probably always will." He chuckled and turned over onto his side sleep finally claiming him for the night.
4:00 A.M.
Sarah's eyes opened slowly and looked around at the room. Where am I? she spotted a picture of her parents on the bedside table and sighed, she was at the safe house. She sat up slowly and glanced at her watch 4 A.M. holly crap I've been asleep for 13 hours. Sarah noticed that she was wearing only her boy shorts and her tea shirt; feelings of violation quickly entered her mind. Stop! Chucks a gentleman he would never use that as an opportunity to see you naked. All he'd have to do is ask anyways. Sarah shook her head to clear out the impure thoughts that came to her mind. She stood up and stretched paying extra attention to the crook in her neck. Sarah padded downstairs and saw Chuck snoring on the couch. What a gentleman, he had the chance to sleep in the big bed with me and decided to take the couch instead. He looked so cute sawing logs on the couch. Sarah stood there simply watching him sleep peacefully; it made Sarah's heart melt just thinking of how considerate he was for driving blindly to a place he had never been to for something like 8 hours. She sat down on the floor next to the couch and looked at his peaceful.
"Someday I'm gonna tell you my feelings, I know that you love me Chuck. Someday soon you'll be holding me close after we make love and when we do I'll tell you, I love you Chuck." Sarah whispered softly before she leaned in and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. Sarah got up and walked back upstairs to get some more sleep. She knew that she was plenty rested but she knew that tomorrow as gonna be a long drive to St. Louis. Sarah stopped at the stairs and looked back at Chuck.
"Good night Chuck."
AN: SO WHAT DO YOU THINK? PLEASE REVIEW I REALLY APPRECIATE IT WHEN YOU DO. (I'M NOT ABOVE BEGGING LOL)
AN: JUST SO YA'LL KNOW THAT DUTY'S NOT ENOUGH SNEAK PEEK THING IS STILL VERY VERY VERY MUCH IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE AND IS PROBABLY SUBJECT TO MASSIVE REWRITES SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE.
AN: AND TO THOSE WHO KEEP TALKING ABOUT MY "OBSESSION WITH SARAH AND SEX" THAT IS SO UNCALLED FOR IT'S RIDICULOUS. MY WICKED GAME STORY WAS SCRAPED FOR A REASON AND MY OTHER STORY BLACKSPARROW IS ACTUALLY A VERY WELL THOUGHT STORY IMO BUT THAT'S JUST ME. MAYBE BECAUSE I'M 17 YEARS OLD I HAVE SOME LATENT SUBCONSCIOUS PROPENSITY TO WRITE THAT I DON'T KNOW SO JUST GET OVER IT.
AN: BUT ON A LIGHTER NOT I'M HOPING THAT MY CHAPTERS WILL GET WRITTEN FASTER THEN THIS ONE IN THE FUTURE.
UNTIL NEXT TIME :D