Fic: A Little Evil Comes A Long Way (Kahlan/Cara) 19/33
Title: A Little Evil Comes A Long Way
Author: raug_moss
Pairings: Kahlan/Cara
Rating: NC-17
A/N: modern AU
A/N2: this one goes out to my ever so faithful readers! thank you guys so much for sticking with me and the story. there is more to come and still quite a way to go. hope you're ready for that. but now, enjoy :D
Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18
Chapter 19
The blond detective clenches her jaw and regards the woman across from her with narrowed eyes. The brunette is fidgeting, her entire posture screams of nervousness and yet she refuses to tell the truth.
The confusing part, however, is that Cara can’t sense any kind of falseness. Those blue eyes are as truthful as can be, and there’s no way that this shy smile is fake.
Of course there is plenty of evidence pointing in the other direction as well. Firstly, the blood Kahlan had been covered with, secondly the metal pole she’d carried as if wanting to beat the living soul out of someone, and lastly the disheveled state Cara had found the other woman in, attest to the fact that something awful must’ve happened.
But Cara has absolutely no idea what. When Kahlan had taken a shower a few minutes ago she’d called her partner Richard. But he had only told her that they’d found a car with more bullet holes than Swiss cheese as well as blood all over the place. No dead bodies, no bullet casings, nothing that would help them trace back the progression of events. After an anonymous tip that something big was going to go down in the industrial district they’d rushed there as soon as they could, but they’d obviously been too late.
She knows Kahlan is involved in whatever happened there but she has no idea how to get the truth out of the brunette.
No corpse, no crime. Easy as that.
A small sigh escapes Cara’s lips. She knows that she should drag Kahlan to the station, throw her into a cell and demand she tell the truth. But the detective has always relied on her instincts, and this time they’re telling her that Kahlan is not a criminal, let alone a murderer.
Furthermore Spike has decided that the brunette is his new favorite human since he’s made a point out of sprawling across Kahlan’s lap instead of hers. That dog is as suspicious an animal as can be and that he seems to trust the other woman after such a short time is a sign that she just can’t ignore.
What she does ignore however, is the feeling that settles in the pit of her stomach whenever she is near Kahlan. A quiet warmth that makes her feel content and at ease.
“Kahlan…” The blonde begins, but when she sees the fear in those icy blue eyes, she can’t help but falter.
Taking a small breath she leans back, trying to loosen the tension that has settled in her body.
“Is there anything you’d like to tell me?” She asks softly after a moment of silence.
“Yes there is.” Kahlan answers with honesty shining in her blue eyes, but the detective’s hopes are crushed a moment later.
“But I can’t.”
“You know I will protect you.” Cara blurts out.
A small smile curves Kahlan’s lips and she inclines her head.
“I’ll keep that in mind, detective.”
There’s no mistaking the gratitude in the brunette’s voice and for the first time that day Cara feels like she’s done something right.
A heavy laziness settles over them, only accompanied by Spike’s snores. Kahlan visibly relaxes and Cara decides not to ask any more questions for the time being. Maybe there are other ways to go about this, maybe Kahlan doesn’t have to be involved. If she can lock up some criminals, and leave the brunette out of everything, it would be just as well.
Suddenly the doorbell rings and Cara is jerked out of her train of thought. Her brows crinkle as she gets up.
“Don’t think I was expecting company…” She mumbles.
Spike’s head jerks up and he jumps off Kahlan’s lap to run to the door before his owner can get there. He wags his tale but there’s also a careful alertness about him.
Cara walks over to the door and rests her hand on the gun that she has put on the little table in the hall. She cracks the door open and peers out.
“Ah crap!” She exclaims and fully opens the door.
Leo is standing in the hallway, a bottle of wine in one hand and a rose in the other.
“You forgot, didn’t you?” He asks with a grin.
“At least you’re home. Last time I had to track you down first…” He trails off and stares past Cara at the brunette beauty who just walked into view.
Spike stalks over to her, with a low growl directed at Leo. That dog had never taken a liking to the ascending young politician.
“Oh, I think I should leave.” Kahlan says quietly, and there’s something in her voice Cara can’t quite place. She turns to the brunette, watching how Spike takes up a protective stance in front of her.
“You don’t have to… it’s alright.”
Cara is more than ready to send Leo away but Kahlan insists on leaving. She grabs her leather jacket from a stool nearby and looks down at herself as if just remembering that she is still wearing Cara’s clothes.
“I will definitely return these…” Her eyes quickly dart over to the pile of her own clothes on the floor.
She is obviously undecided what to do about them, so Cara simply picks the clothes up and stuffs them into the bag before handing them to the brunette. She has already taken a sample of the blood when Kahlan took her shower, so there is no need to keep any of it.
“Thanks.”
Kahlan briefly smiles at Cara and Leo before hastily rushing out of the apartment. Spike whines quietly but Cara silences him with a click of her tongue.
“So, who is your friend?”
Leo hands Cara the wine and rose and closes the door.
“Just a friend.”
Cara answers absent-mindedly. She turns and fills a thin vase with water and places the rose inside. When Spike again begins to growl quietly she sends him over to his basket with a gesture of her hand. The dog whimpers quietly and trudges into the other part of the room.
Even though she is supposed to have a date with Leo, she really can’t focus on him or anything he says. Her thoughts are still with Kahlan and the mystery that is somehow surrounding her.
Why has she not brought her to the station? But to her own home?
Without asking a single relevant question, she’d simply enjoyed the brunette’s company, just sitting there in silence.
Now there is no silence, not with Leo. Somehow he seems to have the need to fill every single moment with talk, as if being quiet is unpleasant.
All Cara wants to do is get up and follow Kahlan. Talk to her about nothing in particular. Just get to know her and learn about her likes and fears.
What a strange thought, Cara realizes. She looks up when Leo calls her name. By his narrowed eyes she can tell that he has tried to get her attention for quite some time.
“Uhm… what?”
“You’re not really with me, are you? A case keeping you distracted?”
Cara sighs quietly.
“I’m sorry Leo. I’m just…”
What can she say to him? She isn’t even sure why she keeps on thinking about Kahlan. She doesn’t even know her and yet is drawn to her like a moth to the flame.
“Is it about the woman that was here when I arrived?”
Without even knowing it Leo has hit the nail on the head. He looks at her with worry creasing his brows. Cara meets his gaze and it’s as if she is seeing him for the first time. There’s really nothing there. She likes him but that’s about as much emotion as she can conjure up. They would be great friends, but lovers? No spark, no tingle racing down her spine. Her stomach doesn’t do funny things and she could do just as well without a kiss goodnight.
“I don’t think this will work out.”
Cara has always been straight forward and with Leo it’s no different. She knows that she has to let Leo down but she would still try to do it as gently as possible. He is a great guy and there are probably dozens of women who’d be more than happy to have such a charming and good-looking man at their side. It’s just not meant to be her.
“Alright well, I could just come back another night…” Leo suggests hopefully.
He has heard the tone in Cara’s voice, but refuses to acknowledge it. When the blonde smiles ruefully he sighs.
“You mean us?”
Cara nods silently. Her eyes give away how determined she is and Leo admits defeat with another sigh.
“Pity. I really like you Cara, but I’m not going to put any pressure on you. I know you need your space but if you should change your mind, don’t hesitate to call. I think we can be friends at some point in time.”
Leo flashes a quick grin.
“But for now I need to nurse my ego back to health.”
“Leo…”
“No it’s alright, really. I do wish you happiness, even if it’s not with me.”
He softly kisses her goodbye on the forehead before leaving.
Spike is still sitting in his basket, waiting for Cara to allow him to leave it. She nods her head and smiles.
“Good boy.”
With a little yelp of happiness he races through the living room and bumps into her legs. She scratches his belly with both hands and smiles at her dog.
The detective knows that she’s done the right thing and yet she is saddened by the fact that she had to shoot Leo down like that. But it’s better now than later, when it hurts even worse.
Alone in her apartment she can’t help but wonder if she would’ve done the same thing if she hadn’t met Kahlan.
Leaving Spike with a toy to occupy him, she opens the bottle of wine Leo has left with her and allows herself a glass. Then another and a third one.
Somewhere between the fourth and fifth Cara suddenly looks up at nothing in particular.
“Shit! What am I going to do about her?” She slurs.
Chapter 20
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A/N3: I know I know, don't say anything, I know. but our girls still need time :O that's life!
Author: raug_moss
Pairings: Kahlan/Cara
Rating: NC-17
A/N: modern AU
A/N2: this one goes out to my ever so faithful readers! thank you guys so much for sticking with me and the story. there is more to come and still quite a way to go. hope you're ready for that. but now, enjoy :D
Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18
Chapter 19
The blond detective clenches her jaw and regards the woman across from her with narrowed eyes. The brunette is fidgeting, her entire posture screams of nervousness and yet she refuses to tell the truth.
The confusing part, however, is that Cara can’t sense any kind of falseness. Those blue eyes are as truthful as can be, and there’s no way that this shy smile is fake.
Of course there is plenty of evidence pointing in the other direction as well. Firstly, the blood Kahlan had been covered with, secondly the metal pole she’d carried as if wanting to beat the living soul out of someone, and lastly the disheveled state Cara had found the other woman in, attest to the fact that something awful must’ve happened.
But Cara has absolutely no idea what. When Kahlan had taken a shower a few minutes ago she’d called her partner Richard. But he had only told her that they’d found a car with more bullet holes than Swiss cheese as well as blood all over the place. No dead bodies, no bullet casings, nothing that would help them trace back the progression of events. After an anonymous tip that something big was going to go down in the industrial district they’d rushed there as soon as they could, but they’d obviously been too late.
She knows Kahlan is involved in whatever happened there but she has no idea how to get the truth out of the brunette.
No corpse, no crime. Easy as that.
A small sigh escapes Cara’s lips. She knows that she should drag Kahlan to the station, throw her into a cell and demand she tell the truth. But the detective has always relied on her instincts, and this time they’re telling her that Kahlan is not a criminal, let alone a murderer.
Furthermore Spike has decided that the brunette is his new favorite human since he’s made a point out of sprawling across Kahlan’s lap instead of hers. That dog is as suspicious an animal as can be and that he seems to trust the other woman after such a short time is a sign that she just can’t ignore.
What she does ignore however, is the feeling that settles in the pit of her stomach whenever she is near Kahlan. A quiet warmth that makes her feel content and at ease.
“Kahlan…” The blonde begins, but when she sees the fear in those icy blue eyes, she can’t help but falter.
Taking a small breath she leans back, trying to loosen the tension that has settled in her body.
“Is there anything you’d like to tell me?” She asks softly after a moment of silence.
“Yes there is.” Kahlan answers with honesty shining in her blue eyes, but the detective’s hopes are crushed a moment later.
“But I can’t.”
“You know I will protect you.” Cara blurts out.
A small smile curves Kahlan’s lips and she inclines her head.
“I’ll keep that in mind, detective.”
There’s no mistaking the gratitude in the brunette’s voice and for the first time that day Cara feels like she’s done something right.
A heavy laziness settles over them, only accompanied by Spike’s snores. Kahlan visibly relaxes and Cara decides not to ask any more questions for the time being. Maybe there are other ways to go about this, maybe Kahlan doesn’t have to be involved. If she can lock up some criminals, and leave the brunette out of everything, it would be just as well.
Suddenly the doorbell rings and Cara is jerked out of her train of thought. Her brows crinkle as she gets up.
“Don’t think I was expecting company…” She mumbles.
Spike’s head jerks up and he jumps off Kahlan’s lap to run to the door before his owner can get there. He wags his tale but there’s also a careful alertness about him.
Cara walks over to the door and rests her hand on the gun that she has put on the little table in the hall. She cracks the door open and peers out.
“Ah crap!” She exclaims and fully opens the door.
Leo is standing in the hallway, a bottle of wine in one hand and a rose in the other.
“You forgot, didn’t you?” He asks with a grin.
“At least you’re home. Last time I had to track you down first…” He trails off and stares past Cara at the brunette beauty who just walked into view.
Spike stalks over to her, with a low growl directed at Leo. That dog had never taken a liking to the ascending young politician.
“Oh, I think I should leave.” Kahlan says quietly, and there’s something in her voice Cara can’t quite place. She turns to the brunette, watching how Spike takes up a protective stance in front of her.
“You don’t have to… it’s alright.”
Cara is more than ready to send Leo away but Kahlan insists on leaving. She grabs her leather jacket from a stool nearby and looks down at herself as if just remembering that she is still wearing Cara’s clothes.
“I will definitely return these…” Her eyes quickly dart over to the pile of her own clothes on the floor.
She is obviously undecided what to do about them, so Cara simply picks the clothes up and stuffs them into the bag before handing them to the brunette. She has already taken a sample of the blood when Kahlan took her shower, so there is no need to keep any of it.
“Thanks.”
Kahlan briefly smiles at Cara and Leo before hastily rushing out of the apartment. Spike whines quietly but Cara silences him with a click of her tongue.
“So, who is your friend?”
Leo hands Cara the wine and rose and closes the door.
“Just a friend.”
Cara answers absent-mindedly. She turns and fills a thin vase with water and places the rose inside. When Spike again begins to growl quietly she sends him over to his basket with a gesture of her hand. The dog whimpers quietly and trudges into the other part of the room.
Even though she is supposed to have a date with Leo, she really can’t focus on him or anything he says. Her thoughts are still with Kahlan and the mystery that is somehow surrounding her.
Why has she not brought her to the station? But to her own home?
Without asking a single relevant question, she’d simply enjoyed the brunette’s company, just sitting there in silence.
Now there is no silence, not with Leo. Somehow he seems to have the need to fill every single moment with talk, as if being quiet is unpleasant.
All Cara wants to do is get up and follow Kahlan. Talk to her about nothing in particular. Just get to know her and learn about her likes and fears.
What a strange thought, Cara realizes. She looks up when Leo calls her name. By his narrowed eyes she can tell that he has tried to get her attention for quite some time.
“Uhm… what?”
“You’re not really with me, are you? A case keeping you distracted?”
Cara sighs quietly.
“I’m sorry Leo. I’m just…”
What can she say to him? She isn’t even sure why she keeps on thinking about Kahlan. She doesn’t even know her and yet is drawn to her like a moth to the flame.
“Is it about the woman that was here when I arrived?”
Without even knowing it Leo has hit the nail on the head. He looks at her with worry creasing his brows. Cara meets his gaze and it’s as if she is seeing him for the first time. There’s really nothing there. She likes him but that’s about as much emotion as she can conjure up. They would be great friends, but lovers? No spark, no tingle racing down her spine. Her stomach doesn’t do funny things and she could do just as well without a kiss goodnight.
“I don’t think this will work out.”
Cara has always been straight forward and with Leo it’s no different. She knows that she has to let Leo down but she would still try to do it as gently as possible. He is a great guy and there are probably dozens of women who’d be more than happy to have such a charming and good-looking man at their side. It’s just not meant to be her.
“Alright well, I could just come back another night…” Leo suggests hopefully.
He has heard the tone in Cara’s voice, but refuses to acknowledge it. When the blonde smiles ruefully he sighs.
“You mean us?”
Cara nods silently. Her eyes give away how determined she is and Leo admits defeat with another sigh.
“Pity. I really like you Cara, but I’m not going to put any pressure on you. I know you need your space but if you should change your mind, don’t hesitate to call. I think we can be friends at some point in time.”
Leo flashes a quick grin.
“But for now I need to nurse my ego back to health.”
“Leo…”
“No it’s alright, really. I do wish you happiness, even if it’s not with me.”
He softly kisses her goodbye on the forehead before leaving.
Spike is still sitting in his basket, waiting for Cara to allow him to leave it. She nods her head and smiles.
“Good boy.”
With a little yelp of happiness he races through the living room and bumps into her legs. She scratches his belly with both hands and smiles at her dog.
The detective knows that she’s done the right thing and yet she is saddened by the fact that she had to shoot Leo down like that. But it’s better now than later, when it hurts even worse.
Alone in her apartment she can’t help but wonder if she would’ve done the same thing if she hadn’t met Kahlan.
Leaving Spike with a toy to occupy him, she opens the bottle of wine Leo has left with her and allows herself a glass. Then another and a third one.
Somewhere between the fourth and fifth Cara suddenly looks up at nothing in particular.
“Shit! What am I going to do about her?” She slurs.
Chapter 20
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A/N3: I know I know, don't say anything, I know. but our girls still need time :O that's life!