Agent J - Part II
Agent J - Part II
Who? R/J (Read Part I first… Assassin!verse and the M/K version if you feel like it).
AU. Special thanks to Chat Mommy for finding the excellent pic of Special Agent J and general story help.
Iron Mouse’s malevolent look was broken when her phone trilled with the tunes of some obnoxious pop song. As the petite woman walked to pick up the ringing device, she asked snidely, “And even if he wasn’t part of this whole set up - just how much you think he will pay to find out where you are? 1 million? 2 million? Do you honestly think he would trade his life for yours?”
Rei had no way of responding. She also had no way of knowing whether Jack had access to those types of funds.
Picking up the handset, the woman abruptly switched tones again and said playfully, “Jack, pet, you’re being very forward.”
While Iron Mouse wandered to some other part of the loft, Rei forced herself to remain calm and kept her breathing even. The woman was clearly a psychopath and panicking wasn’t going to do anything to help the situation. If she was going to find a way out of this mess and see what Jack’s true intentions were, she would first have to survive. With her amethyst eyes darting around the room, Rei sought any means of escape. She was bound tightly, but still had some motion in her legs. It wasn’t much, but the daily morning sessions with yoga gave her hope. If there was only a distraction… Some deity must have been listening to her silent prayer because at that moment, the tiny terrorist walked through and slammed a door behind her, shouting random numbers and cities.
Unsure how much time she would have, Rei instantly began struggling - throwing her weight against the expertly tied bindings. Managing to rock herself onto the floor, the young woman remembered the lighter in her pockets and vainly worked the device out. Rei had the first fluttering of hope when she heard a squeaky voice behind her, “Not so fast, girlie. Where do you think you were going?”
With the gag still in her mouth, Rei did her best to affect a bored expression.
Twirling one of her short blonde pigtails, Iron Mouse said smugly, “Oh, don't ruin my fun. Anyway, I just finished talking to your precious Jack and guess what?"
Rei shrugged, but the woman shouted angrily, "GUESS!"
When Rei failed to respond, Iron Mouse slapped her hard across the face and said giddily, "He's agreed to get back into bed with me!”
Rei gathered her remaining strength and looked defiantly at the woman. Surely, Jack was doing this to help her, wasn’t he? He couldn't actually be working with this psycho?
“What? You still think you’re going to escape?” With a sharply booted foot, the woman took aim and kicked Rei squarely in the stomach, forcing the wind abruptly out of her.
While Rei gasped for oxygen through the gag, Iron Mouse pranced over to the nearby sink and returned with a dangerous looking syringe. Laughing merrily, she said, “Now, you need to go night night until Jack can join us - I’m sick of looking at you.”
Despite her injuries, Rei struggled as much as possible, but was unable to avoid the needle and plunged into darkness.
# # #
Some unknown amount of time later, Rei groggily came awake. She was desperate to swallow and her mouth felt filled with cotton. Effectively blinding her again, her crazed captor had replaced the blindfold, and hadn’t bothered to move her from the ground. The Senator’s daughter remained still. Mentally reviewing her various body parts, she found that while every muscle screamed in agony, she was still alive. Trying to center herself, Rei listened intently to see if anyone else was in the loft.
“Why can’t it be like old times?” Iron Mouse pouted. "I miss you...I miss us."
“It’s a different world now.” She recognized Jack’s voice instantly - it was harder, edgier than the tones he usually used with her, but it was him…there was still a chance she could survive this mess.
“Is it? Or have you changed? Remember - Istanbul - you promised me you would never go soft!”
“I haven’t.”
“Prove it.”
“How?”
Rei heard the woman’s heels click closer to her. Feeling like an animal being inspected for slaughter, Rei attempted to control the shudder that went through her system. Iron Mouse finally said, “The first cut is yours.”
“You know I was never into that.”
“For me?” Rei heard the heels click back and imagined Iron Mouse moving in close to rub herself against Jack in some strange attempt to persuade him.
Rather than answer, Jack changed the topic, “So, you’re going to play her father?”
“Why not? Send him a pinkie? Maybe an ear? Some of that beautiful hair? Get his hopes up.”
“Don’t take this the wrong way, but you are one sick fuck.”
Iron Mouse giggled and answered, “Thanks for the compliment.”
In her still fuzzy head, Rei finally recognized what he was doing - stalling for time or information. She knew the tone - she’d heard him use it before, and it definitely meant he was waiting for something - but what? She heard his heavier footsteps move away from Iron Mouse.
“Istanbul, those were the good times weren’t they?”
“Yeah, killing Karim was like taking candy from a baby.”
Jake inhaled deeply, then said with an unmistakable smile in his voice, “Finally, a confession. Move in, team.”
Rei stilled and listened as a door in the distance busted open and many booted footsteps moved through the door.
“Freeze!”
“Bastard! You’re a double agent?”
"Yes. Furthermore, just so we're clear, she's worth a million of you and I will personally ensure you are locked up for a very long time."
"I'll kill you!"
Rei could only sit and listen as there was a violent scuffle near her space on the ground. She heard skin meet skin, ripping fabric, grunts and shoving and finally the blindfold came off. Rei was safe behind an agent, and Iron Mouse was spitting blood in the faces of the Feds who had her in cuffs. A string of expletives followed the tiny woman as she was led down a darkened hallway.
Jack moved towards Rei, and gently removed the final bindings that held her. Tucking a large blanket around her shoulders, he held her close, and motioned for one of the team members to bring over a cup. Sipping water, forcing her throat to begin functioning normally, Rei waited for an explanation. She watched as Jack ignored the stares from the fellow agents - he didn’t seem intent on letting her go any time soon. Finally, he said, “I’m sorry.”
“For what?" She croaked, "You saved my life.”
“For everything. For almost losing you. I let myself..." His voice cracked, "If you'll let me, I'd like to tell you what I've been wanting to explain since I started being your bodyguard.”
Rei considered. Finally, she asked, "Did you really go to Brown?"
AN: Sorry for the wait… A little rushed, so in penance, Agent J.
Who? R/J (Read Part I first… Assassin!verse and the M/K version if you feel like it).
AU. Special thanks to Chat Mommy for finding the excellent pic of Special Agent J and general story help.
Iron Mouse’s malevolent look was broken when her phone trilled with the tunes of some obnoxious pop song. As the petite woman walked to pick up the ringing device, she asked snidely, “And even if he wasn’t part of this whole set up - just how much you think he will pay to find out where you are? 1 million? 2 million? Do you honestly think he would trade his life for yours?”
Rei had no way of responding. She also had no way of knowing whether Jack had access to those types of funds.
Picking up the handset, the woman abruptly switched tones again and said playfully, “Jack, pet, you’re being very forward.”
While Iron Mouse wandered to some other part of the loft, Rei forced herself to remain calm and kept her breathing even. The woman was clearly a psychopath and panicking wasn’t going to do anything to help the situation. If she was going to find a way out of this mess and see what Jack’s true intentions were, she would first have to survive. With her amethyst eyes darting around the room, Rei sought any means of escape. She was bound tightly, but still had some motion in her legs. It wasn’t much, but the daily morning sessions with yoga gave her hope. If there was only a distraction… Some deity must have been listening to her silent prayer because at that moment, the tiny terrorist walked through and slammed a door behind her, shouting random numbers and cities.
Unsure how much time she would have, Rei instantly began struggling - throwing her weight against the expertly tied bindings. Managing to rock herself onto the floor, the young woman remembered the lighter in her pockets and vainly worked the device out. Rei had the first fluttering of hope when she heard a squeaky voice behind her, “Not so fast, girlie. Where do you think you were going?”
With the gag still in her mouth, Rei did her best to affect a bored expression.
Twirling one of her short blonde pigtails, Iron Mouse said smugly, “Oh, don't ruin my fun. Anyway, I just finished talking to your precious Jack and guess what?"
Rei shrugged, but the woman shouted angrily, "GUESS!"
When Rei failed to respond, Iron Mouse slapped her hard across the face and said giddily, "He's agreed to get back into bed with me!”
Rei gathered her remaining strength and looked defiantly at the woman. Surely, Jack was doing this to help her, wasn’t he? He couldn't actually be working with this psycho?
“What? You still think you’re going to escape?” With a sharply booted foot, the woman took aim and kicked Rei squarely in the stomach, forcing the wind abruptly out of her.
While Rei gasped for oxygen through the gag, Iron Mouse pranced over to the nearby sink and returned with a dangerous looking syringe. Laughing merrily, she said, “Now, you need to go night night until Jack can join us - I’m sick of looking at you.”
Despite her injuries, Rei struggled as much as possible, but was unable to avoid the needle and plunged into darkness.
# # #
Some unknown amount of time later, Rei groggily came awake. She was desperate to swallow and her mouth felt filled with cotton. Effectively blinding her again, her crazed captor had replaced the blindfold, and hadn’t bothered to move her from the ground. The Senator’s daughter remained still. Mentally reviewing her various body parts, she found that while every muscle screamed in agony, she was still alive. Trying to center herself, Rei listened intently to see if anyone else was in the loft.
“Why can’t it be like old times?” Iron Mouse pouted. "I miss you...I miss us."
“It’s a different world now.” She recognized Jack’s voice instantly - it was harder, edgier than the tones he usually used with her, but it was him…there was still a chance she could survive this mess.
“Is it? Or have you changed? Remember - Istanbul - you promised me you would never go soft!”
“I haven’t.”
“Prove it.”
“How?”
Rei heard the woman’s heels click closer to her. Feeling like an animal being inspected for slaughter, Rei attempted to control the shudder that went through her system. Iron Mouse finally said, “The first cut is yours.”
“You know I was never into that.”
“For me?” Rei heard the heels click back and imagined Iron Mouse moving in close to rub herself against Jack in some strange attempt to persuade him.
Rather than answer, Jack changed the topic, “So, you’re going to play her father?”
“Why not? Send him a pinkie? Maybe an ear? Some of that beautiful hair? Get his hopes up.”
“Don’t take this the wrong way, but you are one sick fuck.”
Iron Mouse giggled and answered, “Thanks for the compliment.”
In her still fuzzy head, Rei finally recognized what he was doing - stalling for time or information. She knew the tone - she’d heard him use it before, and it definitely meant he was waiting for something - but what? She heard his heavier footsteps move away from Iron Mouse.
“Istanbul, those were the good times weren’t they?”
“Yeah, killing Karim was like taking candy from a baby.”
Jake inhaled deeply, then said with an unmistakable smile in his voice, “Finally, a confession. Move in, team.”
Rei stilled and listened as a door in the distance busted open and many booted footsteps moved through the door.
“Freeze!”
“Bastard! You’re a double agent?”
"Yes. Furthermore, just so we're clear, she's worth a million of you and I will personally ensure you are locked up for a very long time."
"I'll kill you!"
Rei could only sit and listen as there was a violent scuffle near her space on the ground. She heard skin meet skin, ripping fabric, grunts and shoving and finally the blindfold came off. Rei was safe behind an agent, and Iron Mouse was spitting blood in the faces of the Feds who had her in cuffs. A string of expletives followed the tiny woman as she was led down a darkened hallway.
Jack moved towards Rei, and gently removed the final bindings that held her. Tucking a large blanket around her shoulders, he held her close, and motioned for one of the team members to bring over a cup. Sipping water, forcing her throat to begin functioning normally, Rei waited for an explanation. She watched as Jack ignored the stares from the fellow agents - he didn’t seem intent on letting her go any time soon. Finally, he said, “I’m sorry.”
“For what?" She croaked, "You saved my life.”
“For everything. For almost losing you. I let myself..." His voice cracked, "If you'll let me, I'd like to tell you what I've been wanting to explain since I started being your bodyguard.”
Rei considered. Finally, she asked, "Did you really go to Brown?"
AN: Sorry for the wait… A little rushed, so in penance, Agent J.