Author's note: I know I haven't updated in like, a year and apologize for the lack of updates. School has been busy and I haven't had the time to write, so the chapters will be written, just slower than before. Also, in the story Clara didn't die, read for more details. I am keeping Kate in the story because I think it is better with both of them. I will be doing some shipping of characters so don't complain about the pairings. I welcome any advice or critiques on how to improve my writing, if I spell a character's name wrong please tell me. Some characters may be a little OOC so I may edit more later.
I do not own sanctuary, or the characters.
Ashley lay on a bed at the warehouse she was staying at, staring at the ceiling.
How did this happen? I feel like it was just yesterday that…*sigh* mom brought Will to the sanctuary… well maybe not that far back, maybe when we brought in the nubbins… ugh
The nubbins were cute, thought Ashley, but she wouldn't feel bad when some of them finally died.
Still… life has been really crazy recently… like a twisted dream that turns into a nightmare, where you go berserk and try to kill your friends and family because you are a monster… well… I hope that's all I am… monsters can be saved…
Right?
Will walked into the hospital room were sanctuary patients stayed. One bed had the curtains drawn, and Will could smell the wine from where he stood. He made a face and walked in. not surprisingly, Tesla was drinking wine, but at the same time looked really scary, and not in a good way.
Wow, Ashley wasn't lying when she said that she hurt Tesla… he's covered in bandages…
"Well, if it isn't huggy- bear. Did Helen send you to reverse psychology me into telling her what happened? Forget it. Its vampire business." Tesla said
As he was talking Will winced visibly at being called huggy –bear. Tesla didn't have to think hard to figure out why.
"Oh… well, out with it. What happened?"
"We broke up… she said that I looked too deep into things for my own good; that I over-analyze everything." Said Will
"ah… well I don't think I have to tell you that I told you so, you seem smart enough to figure that one out on your own." Tesla said
"Yeah, thanks" replied Will sarcastically
"Well aren't you going to ask me what happened?" Tesla said, and then took a drink of his wine
"No, I already know what happened."
Tesla gagged out of shock. Shock that Will clearly knew, and shock that Will actually kept his mouth shut this long.
So that was why he only seemed half as surprised as he should be… and now I know why Helen liked him enough to make him her protégé… I can't let him tell her though, even if Ashley attacked me, I refuse to sit by and watch her be forced back into her old life before she is ready… I also don't think the cabal is done with her yet…
"did you tell Helen what happened?"
"no, and I don't plan on it for a while." Will said
"good. Does anyone else know?"
"yes, Henry knows, so what's the cover story?" Will replied
"I tried to catch a nemean lion to show off for her?"
"yeah that sounds like something you would do, only the last I know of nemean lions only lived in southern Greece." Will said dubiously
"did I mention Druitt's in town?"
"yes." Will rolled his eyes and walked off to inform Magnus of this latest event.
Henry was in his room after driving Kate to meet Ashley. He thought the meeting went well because Ashley had immediately started talking about weapons with Kate. He, of course was welcomed back to the sanctuary with warm greetings. Oddly enough, he hadn't seen Big Guy around yet and wondered why until he heard someone knock on his door.
"welcome back, Henry!" Big Guy said
"hey, thanks!" Henry said and feigning ignorance continued "uhh, where's Kate I haven't seen her…"
"she left" big guy said bluntly
"oh…"Henry said mildly irritated that his friend wasn't telling him the whole truth, but wasn't going to continue down a line of conversation that might make the Big guy realize he also was hiding something from him.
"so… how was your vacation?"
"good, oh right! I forgot, I have to talk to Magnus about something" Henry said remembering their cover story about Ashley and now Kate too.
Will met up with Henry and big guy at Magnus's office.
"any news from Tesla, Will?" Magnus asked
"yeah, he claims he tried to take down a Nemean lion to impress you, and he claims Druitt is hanging around." Said Will
Magnus sighed and said "Henry please tell me you have better news"
"oh, yeah. While we were in Canada we were contacted anonymously from someone who wanted to help us…"
"anonymous? Hm, I don't like it but let them know any help is appreciated. Let me know if he or she wishes to set up a meeting, we have to be careful with anonymous people." Magnus ordered
"got it"
"also, Henry make sure the E.M shield is at full strength. Nikola and John may have put their differences aside while fighting the cabal, but I doubt a nemean lion caused Nikola's wounds no matter what he says."
"it'll be done in an hour, doc"
Everyone left Magnus's office and at least claimed to be heading different places. Will was heading to his room to unpack and sort out some paperwork, Henry had Magnus's assignments to do, and the Big Guy decided to take a walk.
Why do I feel like everyone is keeping secrets from me? Henry and Magnus have been very… paranoid, Henry in particular, because he doesn't have a reason. I understand Magnus's fears of either having to deal with the cabal, or Druitt again… and why is Tesla here? Both of them must have had major personality changes in the last 150 years because I seriously doubt they are the types of people Magnus would have been attracted to platonically or otherwise… perhaps I should speak to William, he may have noticed something.
Will wasn't in his room. He hadn't even unpacked yet, not mentioning his dreaded paperwork. Big Guy decided that he should look for him… and hopefully get some answers.
Kate had been fairly nervous about meeting Ashley, whom she had shot, but any fears she had were immediately dispelled when Ashley started talking about guns, either forgetting or overlooking the shooting incident. The warehouse was sanctuary property, but henry was the person who maintained it, as it contained only guns and repair materials for the sanctuary. The repair materials were plumbing parts, sheet metal, windows, and the like.
It makes sense, I mean really, you can't just call anybody to the sanctuary when the plumbing stops working. Kate thought.
After their conversation about guns there was an awkward silence.
"so how much do you like Will and Henry on a scale of one- to- ten for each?" Ashley asked after a moment
"umm, as coworkers or…" kate stammered, a little surprised at how upfront Ashley was
"no what do you think of their personalities, 'cause I have some opinions, but I can't really talk to anyone about it… for various reasons." She replied
"well, Will seems like your typical 'good boy', but that isn't a bad thing. Henry, well… he's nice, but he's all over the place, ya'know? I mean-" Kate said
"he's just not your type?" Ashley guessed
"yeah"
"well if life ever goes back to normal, and you stick around I think we'll have an understanding, at least." Ashley replied grinning.
"wait, what? I thought we were talking in hypotheticals!" Kate said as Ashley laughed at her expression.
Neither Kate nor Ashley realized they were being watched, on a moniter over 100,000 miles away by someone they both knew too well.
"director?" said one of the remaining doctors, which, admittedly, were few.
"yes?" Dana replied turning to the doctor. Her left arm had a bandage on it, and she visibly winced at moving it.
Shoot, the painkillers wore off… oh well I'll deal with it. I barely got out of the attack from that lunatic, Druitt, so I cannot let this second chance go to waste.
"we've picked up a signal from shang hai, it's the hybrid" the doctor said
"what? I thought Druitt killed it." Dana said, startled
"so did we… it wants to meet with us, orders?" the doctor said
End of chapter 6!
Ok, so looking back at my old chapters I used to do a coming up next chapter… that rarely said what actually came up next chapter. So I've decided that I won't post a coming up next chapter right away, and instead write some of the next chapter first and see where it's going, then I will post it.
I hope you enjoyed the chapter,
Jerome- russet