Cat Scratch Fever
April Dancer was very pleased with the world and herself as she walked towards her office after visiting the commissary. The New York, London, Paris, and Milan offices had worked together to bring down one of the largest THRUSH operations to date. They had accidentally stumbled upon the THRUSH operation. The plan was very ingenious. THRUSH placed several agents, who were extremely successful models. For the right price, and incentives from THRUSH the models smuggled everything from jewels, money, drugs, and anything of small to medium size. It was hidden in their luggage, on their person or almost anywhere imaginable. It was a brilliant idea. No one ever thought to check the models or the small carry on bags. The crates and show material got the attention.
Her friend was a model for Givenchy, and was making a wonderful life for herself. When she showed up at April's apartment at 2 am the whole case started. They accidentally gave her the wrong bag. She opened and found it full of gemstones. The girl whose bag it was quickly realized the mistake. Luckily her friend heard them before they could get her. April had taken her into UNCLE immediately, and after many long nights the case was successfully solved. Her friend was given a very healthy stipend and resettled on the West Coast.
One of the best parts of this case, was when April suddenly became one of the house models for Givenchy. This was true haute cotoure. All four dresses were custom designed and fit for her by the head of the fashion house at Mr Waverly's request. Though dangerous this was still fun. That plus walking the runway in the dresses was amazing. Never in her wildest imagination could she have imagined this. She enjoyed watching Napoleon's jaw drop to the floor. Mark noticed and gazed approvingly. The reaction she enjoyed the most was Illya's. He followed her with his eyes. She could feel his eyes on her all evening. Then he'd asked her to dance. He was a very good dancer as was she. She enjoyed the evening immensely.
Givenchy modeled a series of dresses based on the "little black dress look".It had been incredibly popular from "Breakfast at Tiffany's."Now he was calling it the "little red dress. "April was drop dead gorgeous. Even Givenchy was stunned. He knew he had a winner. Illya and April were great promotion. They were a dazzling young happy couple. They were radiant as they danced together. He made sure the photographer immortalized them in the moment.
He had done this from necessity. His house and all the major designers had been infiltrated. They all agreed to protect their reputation it was needed. He had offered her a job if she ever desired She declined, but thanked him. She joked with the men who escorted her she was the prettiest girl in the room. She couldn't say that here.
He laughed, and insisted on one dance. After a turn around the floor, Givenchy noticed April's colleague was very unhappy with the present situation. He smiled at the look of raw jealousy.
"As your friend is staring daggers at me, I think I'll let him have you back if you agree. " Givenchy smiled at her.
She laughed as he led her back. He handed her to a surprised Illya.
" Mr Kuryakin, I would greatly appreciate if you could continue dancing with the young lady. I find I must cater to my guests. "
Illya nodded graciously and took April's arm and smiled at her. " It would be my pleasure. "
"I am indebted to you sir. " Givenchy left them to mingle.