Holiday!

Chapter One – The Announcement.

Hello my fellow authors and reader/reviewers! So I came up with this idea ages ago, but wanted to do my 'Time, Love and Illness' story first. I hope you enjoy it!

I've decided that I'm probably better at writing stories than one-shots... my first one kind of failed. Epically. BUT! That just means that I'll think of more stories to write! Yay! :)

Oh, and this is set before Blaise arrives, because I really didn't want her in this story. It's not that I don't like her; I just don't know where she would fit in. It's set after Oscar breaks up with Natara, but before the Lady Killer investigation. It doesn't quite follow the rule of them getting back together. You know how I am ;)

January 25th 2012

You are now Captain Maria Yeong.

You sit at your desk in your newly refurbished office. You have just gotton off the phone with Mayor Gilcomb, at the start of the conversation you were dreading what 'major problem' you would have to deal with next. Now you sit staring at the phone, shock written across your face. Forcing yourself to snap back to reality, you jot down in your notepad a list of candidates you believe have worked extremely well this year, and deserve a reward. You come up with a mountain of names. You know that you have only been allowed to give this reward to five people and manage narrow it down.

Mal Fallon

Natara Williams

Ken Greene

Amy Chen

Kai Kalaba

Pleased with the people you have chosen, you swivel your chair to your computer and begin to sort things out. You consider the things you will have to arrange. Flights, Hotel Rooms, Transfer's, Luggage, Budget and, most importantly, how to cover for them for work. Bringing up 'Google Maps' you type in four places that you've always wanted to visit. Quickly deciding the route that would be best to take, you start to arrange flights. After all what would be better than a well deserved holiday for your co-workers?

Time passes by increasingly quickly, but you have managed to organise yourself. A couple of moments ago, you sent Ken to summon Mal, Natara, Amy and Kai to your office. You wait patiently for their arrival, well all except Kai's... There's a sudden knock on the door and you call them to enter. The door opens slowly and Detective Mal Fallon peeks his head around the door.

"You wanted to see us Captain?"

"Ah, Detective Fallon. Yes, I did. Please come in."

He pushes the door open all the way and gestures to the others to follow. They all quickly enter behind Mal, a look of confusion and worry written across their faces. Mal seems to be the only one who is calm, considering he saunters in and casually relaxes into a chair.

"Well... sit down."

The rest nervously pull up a chair. Natara sits next to Mal, crossing over her legs and keeping good posture.

"Now. To get to the point. I have summoned you all here for a very important reason-"

"It wasn't me! I swear! It was... it was, Ken!" exclaimed Kai.

"Hey! I didn't do anything!" Ken retorted.

The whole room burst into an uproar. Everyone except Mal and Natara were yelling at each other. Amy was defending Ken and Kai while they spat aggressive comments at each other. Glancing over to Mal you see him trying to fight back a laugh, he whispers something to Natara which causes her to giggle.

"Enough!"

You shout, slamming your hands down on the desk as you shoot up. Everyone jumps and the room goes deathly silent. You direct your gaze from Mal, to Natara, to Ken, to Amy and finally rest on Kai. Not one of them meets your gaze and diverts it elsewhere. They all apologise in sync with each other and look at the floor. You let out a heavy sigh.

'What on earth am I thinking...?'

"Anyway, I know that none of you have done anything wrong. The reason your here is because of the complete opposite!"

Everyone exchanges glances, unsure of what to say. You chuckle at their faces before Natara perks up.

"So... we're not in trouble, then why are we here Captain?"

"Allow me to explain."

Everyone nods, indicating for you to continue.

"Earlier today, I got a call from Mayor Gilcomb-"

Mal moans and places his head on your desk. You raise an eyebrow and everyone else turns to look at him.

"Something you'd like to say Detective?"

He straightens up and clears his throat.

"Yes, actually. Whenever Mayor Gilcomb or Seth decides to call, it always means something 'bad' has happened and we have to deal with it... am I right?"

He seems to force the word 'Seth' off of his tongue and scrunches his face up.

"Wrong." Mal looked shocked at your response. "I mean, you'd normally be right, but I was just as shocked as you."

"Oh, I see. What did he want then?"

"Without further interruption, I will gladly tell you all. Mayor Gilcomb was incredibly pleased with the efforts of you all over the past year. Bringing down countless killers and hardly letting the press get a word of it. He was very impressed, as am I. He is giving our precinct a raise in salary, and I have decided that it would be best to reward the people responsible. That's where you all come in. I have decided to send you all to some of the best capital cities in the world."

Everyone's faces immediately light up and they all gasp.

"Really? You're serious?" Natara utters after a short silence.

"Entirely. Here."

You reach over and hand each of them a pamphlet containing information about each capital city and the route they will be taking throughout their journey. Mal looks over Natara's shoulder as her eyes widen when she reads the words 'Paris'. Amy squeals when she looks and see's the word 'London' Ken gasps when he reads 'Rome' and Kai jumps out of his chair and exclaims

"Rio de Janeiro? And in time for 'Carnival' too!"

Mal's face drops as he turns to Kai.

"Wait, isn't that the thing with the parade, and people dancing in the streets wearing shiny, revealing stuff?"

"Hell Yeah! I can't wait!"

"Joy. Well I'm not dressing up."

Natara looks shocked and drags her head out of her pamphlet.

"Mal! You have to! It's part of their culture and will be a great experience."

"No."

She huffs, but doesn't debate further. You can see it in her eyes though, she'll make him. One way or another...

You all sit in your office for about an hour, discussing the flight plans and arrangements. You can see the excitement building inside each of them. It's been so long since all of you have taken a break. You know it's going to be a hard couple of weeks without them, and you will miss them terribly – not that you'd ever admit it – but your determined to pull through it.

"Captain?" Amy speaks up, her normal shy tone returning.

"Yes Amy."

"Aren't you coming too?"

You flash her a small, sad smile.

"Afraid not Amy, I'm needed here. You lot will enjoy yourselves I'm sure. Just do me a favour and take lots of pictures!"

She smiles brightly and writes a note down that says 'Buy Camera – take lots of pictures for Captain Yeong.'

You smile at how sweet she is. Realising you all have work that you need to be catching up on, you dismiss them. They all thank you, and a few of them hug you awkwardly. They leave one by one and return to their work. The last to leave is Mal. He's about to walk out the door when he stops and spins around.

"Oh, Captain?"

You look up from your desk.

"Yes Mal."

He grin's slightly and taps his fingers on the door frame.

"Um... Thanks, really."

He walks away without another word and leaves you smiling to yourself. Mal has always been like an adopted son to you. Sure he has his temper problems, as you remember from arresting him countless times when he was a teenager, but he's a good guy really.

You remember training him personally, how he first reacted when you handed him a gun. He refused to take it, saying 'he would never trust himself, he was too violent'. You found a way to channel his anger and frustration into perfecting his shot. He shoots well the more angry he is. You remember telling him, that whenever he feels angry or hurt to practice shooting or punching a punch bag down in the precinct gym. Before, he would punch a wall or some other hard substance that would break his hand. You've watched him grow into a mature, independent adult and couldn't be more proud. Every year, he would control his temper a little more, and then Natara walked into his life.

Ever since she came over from Quantico to help with the Maskmaker investigation, you've noticed another change in him. He's happier, more serene. He hasn't lashed out at anyone and there is no need for him to release his rage, since he has none. He has a look in his eye that you'd only ever seen once before, when he was around his ex-wife, Sandra, at a precinct party. Love. You could tell he loved Natara, the moment he layed eyes on her.

He tries so hard to make her laugh, or smile every day. She's all he talks about now, all he thinks about. When Oscar first came into Natara's life you noticed Mal withdrew from everyone. His heart broken. Now that Oscar had broken up with Natara, she had turned to Mal for support. You are sure that this holiday would only bring them closer, and take their mind off of everything.

"Oh Mal... what am I going to do with you" you chuckle to yourself.

Then you turn to your desk and continue filling out reports. As if on cue, Seth Holland calls with yet another 'huge problem'. You sigh and send one of your detectives to sort it out.

You are now Data Analyst Amy Chen

You have just exited Captain Yeong's office and now stand in the bullpen with Natara. You both leave in silence, then break into excited screams and jump around together.

"Oh. My. Gosh!" You exclaim.

"I know! We're going to Paris!"

"And London!" you cry

"And Rome!" Ken joins in, to your surprise.

Kai then comes out behind him and jumps around with you and Natara.

"And, to top it all off, we're headed to Rio for 'Carnival'!"

"This is the happiest moment of my entire life..." you state.

After talking about things you've heard about in London, Paris, Rome and Rio – you all bid farewell to each other and head back to work. You and Kai continue to discuss things as you both make your way down to the crime lab.

"So Kai, why are you so excited about 'Carnival'?"

"Are you kidding, Ames? It's amazing!"

"You've been before?"

"Heck yeah! We went in college and it was the wildest, most awesome experience of my life! Plus the women! Oh my days, the women!"

"Okay Kai, Ew. So what happens?"

"Oh, it's like this huge parade that lasts for three days! It's party city!"

"Ooohhh, that sounds fun! Are we going to dress up, like Mal said?"

"Definitely!"

You both laugh and settle down at your desk's to continue analysing data.

You are now Special Agent Natara Williams

You and Ken talk about the upcoming holiday, until Mal steps out of Maria's office. Ken rushes over to him and gives him a 'man hug' before walking casually away, to his office.

Mal strolls over to you and smiles.

"I can't believe it... we're going to Paris. It's like, the city of love Mal! I always wanted to go there!"

He chuckles and takes your hands.

"I thought you said you went on a trip around the world shortly after college?"

"Wow, I'm surprised you remembered! But yeah, we went everywhere except London or Paris. Hey, do you think there will be hot French guys? I hope so!"

He rolls his eyes and wraps an arm around your shoulders in a friendly gesture.

"I'm sure there will be. But, right now we have work to do – when we get to Paris, then you can drool over them as much as you want!"

You laugh and slap his arm playfully. The two of you sit down at your desks and finish the mountain of paper work you find.

'Paris... the city of love. This holiday is going to be perfect...'

That's it for the first chapter! Tell me what you think! I appreciate it! :D Review? THANKS FOR READING!