FIC: Take No Chances
Title: Take No Chances
Author: Valerie Vancollie (valeriev84 [at] hotmail.com)
Characters: Don
Rating: PG-13
Summary: The simple way is often the best. No elaborate plans, no intricate revenge, no opportunities for escape...
Spoilers: None
Note: This was written for the numb3rs100 word prompt attack as well as the June theme violence and June character villains.
Warning: I hate giving warnings, but I know I'll be yelled at if I don't. This is a character death drabble.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Numb3rs characters, items or situations. I only lay claim to the original aspects of the fic.
"Sir, are you absolutely sure you want to handle the situation in this manner?"
"Yes, of course." A pause, the tone turning dangerous. "You disapprove?"
"No, of course not! I am merely surprised that you want it to be so quick."
"I do not want it to be quick, I want it to succeed."
"Sir?"
"Agent Eppes is a very dangerous and resourceful man."
"Yes, but he's still one man."
"One man who has nearly single handedly taken apart my organization despite every attempt you have made to prevent it."
"There have been other agents-"
"Agents led by Eppes. Without him their investigation will stall. Without him we can survive. As long as he is alive, however..."
"I still don't see why you want it done this way."
"Because it leaves nothing to chance. Agent Eppes' most dangerous weapon is his mind. Other ways may be more satisfying, but they ultimately leave him room to maneuver; room to turn the table on us. This doesn't."
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Don barely had time to register the sudden squeal of tires and turn away from the Craftsman towards the road before the first of several bullets caught him in the chest, killing him instantly.