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Title: Future possibilities
author: Cindy Ryan
pairings: Wyatt/Lucy
notes and summary: See part one
Once in 1776 the trio made their way into town. It was hard for Wyatt to think of Philly as a town and not the metropolis it was in his time. The three walked in silence Rufus if sensing his friends's preoccupied moods didn't try to start conversation for which Wyatt was grateful.
After about half a mile Wyatt started to feel better physically. He hoped at some point his body would adjust to being slingshotted through time. The reentry had gotten better the last few missions but it still wasn't pleasant. Wyatt glanced ahead at Lucy she was wearing a light green dress and her dark hair was loose around her shoulders. He wanted to tell her the dress looked nice on her but no words would come. As close as they'd become in the last six hours they were at times still strangers.
Philadelphia was finally on the horizon and Lucy quickened her pace. It was mid-day now and the deadline of the mission was more apparent as the past was now a reality. The closer they got Lucy heard the faint strands of music. A band was playing somewhere perhaps practicing for an upcoming celebration?Twenty minutes later they reached the main area of the city and stopped in front of a store to go over the plan.
"Rufus go check out Independence Hall the debates should be going on."Lucy suggested.
"Right."Carlin replied with a nod. "Where are we meeting up?"
"There's a hotel a few blocks from there on third street called Darlington. Meet there in two hours?"Lucy asked. "Wyatt and I will scout for Flynn."
"Sounds like a plan to me."Rufus said with a grim smile before turning and merging into the crowd.
Lucy and Wyatt walked a couple blocks until they came across a large park. There Lucy found the source of the music they'd heard earlier. A six member band was practicing set up near the park's entrance. As Lucy and Wyatt turned to walk away the band started up again. It was a slow song one Lucy didn't recognize. She started walking again and Wyatt caught Lucy's right arm halting her. When she turned she was surprised to see a smile on his face. Wyatt half bowed towards Lucy still holding her arm. His right hand caught hers and he spun her in time to the music and then drew her towards him. Within minutes they were dancing in the grass out of the way of the foot traffic.
Lucy knew this mission was serious; they all were serious. They really didn't have time for this interlude Flynn was a priority not dancing in the mid-day sun. Still when Lucy met Wyatt's gaze she found she couldn't deny him this moment. It'd been a stressful few hours hearing what had happened to their son and Lucy understood the need for a bit of downtime. Wyatt gallantly swept Lucy into his arms and then spun her away once more. Despite everything Lucy couldn't help but laugh and enjoy it. When she looked back Lucy saw Wyatt smile at her laughter. He did have a nice smile and Lucy hoped that it would appear more often.
The song ended and Lucy and Wyatt came to a stop. His arms still encircled her waist. Wyatt reached up and brushed away a stray brown hair from Lucy's face.
"Thank you."Lucy whispered.
"Thought we could use the break."Wyatt agreed as he twirled her once more to nonexistent music then he dropped her hand and stepped away.
Lucy reached over and touched his left arm briefly before they continued on.
It was late afternoon and Lucy was about to suggest heading to the hotel and securing rooms for the night. She was tired from the walking and the heat of the day. Wyatt of course used to it wasn't showing any sign of strain. They had crossed another block when Lucy felt Wyatt touch the small of her back halting them.
"There."Wyatt pointed out.
Lucy followed Wyatt's gaze and saw Flynn a few blocks ahead on the other side of the street. Unfortunately he saw them at the same time and his eyes narrowed before he turned and melted into the crowd. Wyatt took off at a run with Lucy close behind. By the time Lucy and Wyatt reached where Flynn had been he was nowhere to be seen.
"Damn."Wyatt cursed.
"He couldn't have gotten far."Lucy commented as she began to move through the crowd.
They went six blocks up and there was no sign of Flynn. With a sigh Lucy turned and followed Wyatt back the way they had come. Both were looking in store windows and scanning the crowd. Then a hand latched onto Lucy's left arm yanking her back with a startled scream. Wyatt whirled at her scream and drew his gun. They weren't in an alley but the side of a store that had an small roof jutting out that created an alcove. Flynn had an arm around Lucy's neck holding her tight against him.
"Let her go, Flynn."Wyatt ordered his voice ice cold.
"You two are like a bad penny and I won't have my plans interfered with this time."Flynn stated making sure Wyatt saw the hypodermic needle in his left hand poised above Lucy's neck.
Wyatt's finger tightened on the trigger. Before he could consider risking a shot Flynn plunged the needle into Lucy's neck. Her eyes rolled back into her head and she slumped in Flynn's grasp.
"No!"Wyatt shouted as he raced forward.
Flynn tossed Lucy's limp form at Wyatt forcing Wyatt to stop and catch her.
"Stay out of my way."Flynn warned as he left.
In the shadow of the alcove Wyatt sank to his knees cradling Lucy's still form in his arms. Her skin was already cold and her breathing shallow. Lucy's pulse was strong which gave Wyatt hope that what Flynn used wasn't lethal. With no other option Wyatt gathered Lucy in his arms and stood. He began walking quickly towards the hotel that they were meeting Rufus at. As he went Wyatt prayed that the tech would be there. They had to delay the mission and get Lucy back home. Wyatt knew whatever poison Flynn had used there wouldn't be anything to counteract it in 1776.
"Stay with me."Wyatt whispered to the unconscious woman in his arms.
Wyatt moved quickly through the crowd ignoring the curious stares. The only thing that mattered was saving Lucy.