I don't own New Captain Scarlet or its characters (except my own in this story)

This is my first ever fanfic it was an idea that wouldn't leave me alone so decided to give it a go. I've tried to keep it as close to the animated series of Captain Scarlet as I could but have added my own take on certain things too. Please let me know what you think.

Tech-nically Destructible?

Chapter 1

Colonel White was feeling a little uneasy.

Not because anything had happened, in fact this morning it was the opposite. Nothing had happened. It had been quiet. Quiet enough that White had been able to participate in his weekly fencing session with Captain Scarlet, and it had been a couple of months since they had been able to do that without any interruptions.

Scarlet had been reluctant during their first sparring session – Scarlet preferred projectile weapons. But since his encounter with the Mysteron replicant of Lieutenant Green's father, Scarlet had seemed to develop a new found respect for the discipline. White had noticed an improvement in Scarlet's skill and he found he looked forward to their sessions.

However the uneasy feeling that had by now taken up residence in the pit of White's stomach had been the only thing to have ruined a perfectly good morning. But unbeknown to the Colonel was that a call was about to come in that was going to make his day even worse.

"Yes of course, and you're sure that nothing has been taken?"

"Certain Colonel, everything's accounted for".

As relieved as the Colonel was to hear that, he was a little unsure as to why Spectrum headquarters had been in touch with him about this situation. Especially when there appeared to be nothing wrong, but they had insisted that White send someone to check it out, which was the reason for his call to the facility.

"Okay Doctor, but just to be sure, I would like to send some of my men to take a look around. Under the circumstances, Spectrum can't be too careful, I'm sure you understand that?"

"Yes Colonel, I'll let our security team know so they'll be ready for your arrival". With that the doctor ended the call. Once the screen went black, Colonel White turned to face Lieutenant Green.

"Get me Captains' Scarlet and Blue up here, right away Lieutenant"

"S.I.G Colonel" Green replied as she activated the comm. "Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue please report to Colonel White immediately".

"Captain Scarlet, Captain Blue" Colonel White said addressing each man in turn "I've received a report of a security breach at DragonTech Laboratories. The top brass at Spectrum headquarters want us to investigate"

"DragonTech Laboratories?" Captain Blue looked at the Colonel, confusion clear on his face.

"It's a biotechnology lab. It's known for developing medical equipment and technology. But what is unknown is its link to Spectrum"

"How's that Colonel?" Blue asked the confusion still there

"I have been informed that the lab is being used by Spectrum for top secret research Captain"

"And what is it that you need us to do Colonel?" Captain Scarlet enquired. He could understand Spectrum's concern if they were using the lab for research. But what he didn't understand was why they were being asked to visit a lab that was responsible for the development of medical technology.

"As I have already mentioned, the lab reported a security breach last night. I have just spoken to Doctor Raymond Bishop; he is the head technician at the lab. He said that security alerted him to the breach early this morning. However he assures me that nothing was taken or appears to have been tampered with" White, who had been sat at his desk rose to his feet and walked around it towards his officers. He could not fail to notice the confusion that remained on the faces of both men. "Due to the nature of the research being carried out on behalf of Spectrum, I have been asked to send someone to check out the facility. I am therefore sending the two of you to make sure that this is nothing more than a false alarm and that there is no threat to Spectrum because of this 'breach'"

"Are we allowed to know what it is they are working on Colonel?" Scarlet asked curiously. He was concerned about what it was that was so important about this lab and could it be something that could make it a target for their greatest enemy.

"Unfortunately Captain I can't answer that. Even I am unaware of what research DragonTech is conducting on our behalf. All I have been told is that whatever it is, it is something we should be able to use in our fight against the Mysterons"

"That makes the lab a perfect target" Blue spat, anger in his voice "If they believe that whatever it is that is being created in that lab is a threat..."

"I'm well aware of that Captain" White returned, clearly annoyed at Blue's reaction, although he would admit that he too had felt the same way when he had been told the news himself.

"Do they suspect that the Mysterons are involved?" Scarlet asked the Colonel before Blue could say anything else that might get him into trouble with his commanding officer. After spending a lot of time working together, and because of their close friendship, Scarlet could easily recognise when something had gotten his friend all riled up.

"It is certainly possible if they are developing something we can use which can help us defeat them, which is why I need you to go and check it out. But be discreet. Do you understand?"

"Yes Sir? Scarlet said

"Only those with clearance are aware of the real reason why you and Captain Blue are at the facility. As far as everyone else is concerned, you are there to check out the lab as a potential site for the development of new medical technology to be used by Spectrum. Because of this I have asked Doctor Gold to accompany you both"

"Understood"

"And I want regular updates. Doctor Gold will meet you at the hummingbird. Dismissed gentlemen; and good luck"

"S.I.G" they both replied in unison before they exited central control and made their way to meet up with Doctor Gold in the launch bay.