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Seb We'd been given a case that led us to Tel Aviv, it thankfully going smoothly while Mary and I were scouting the building while John was keeping an eye on the boundary. We'd been given the intelligence that the building was clear but we still had our hands near our weapons anyway.
Mary I move through the building smoothly, glancing around the corners and corridors, searching the deserted offices and becoming more than a little frustrated and snappy with Seb, "We need to make sure that this place is clear. I know intelligence said it was, but they often couldn't find their arse with both hands, a map and a spotter."
Seb "Just calm down Mary, we've searched most of the building and John is round the back if anybody decides to make a run for it… talk about what they saw..." I sigh as I check a few rooms, glad that my association with them was to soon come to an end.
Mary "Calm?" I grit my teeth, watching Seb before letting my anger drain a little, keeping my head clear, "I'm calm. As calm as I can be when there's some kind of mysterious threat that no one even seen fit to brief me on."
Seb "That’s the thing with cases like these... unknown target, very little to go on but it’s nothing to get your knickers in a twist about..." I rolled my eyes and just had to keep calm a little longer until my plan could be put into place.
Mary "My knickers are just fine." I check yet another deserted office, my instincts telling me we're near the heart of the building now. "I'm just going to check in with John." My hand goes to my ear, touching the mic hidden there. "Sweetheart, we're seeing nothing." There's a pause, then John's voice returns over my mic and Seb’s, "Mary, don't call me that." His voice is slightly amused though, bored even, "All clear out here too."
Seb "Let’s just get out of here... there's nothing here so we need to speak to intelligence... see where their heads are, more than likely up their arses..." I sighed tiredly at their sweet little act and chewed on my lip when Mary insisted on searching the last room that was in the heart of the building.
Mary As soon as I step into the room I can sense there's something different, something wrong. A body lies slumped on the floor, dressed in exactly the same armour we're wearing. "John. Get in here, now." The playful fondness is gone from my voice, holding my weapon out to sweep the room as I advance slowly towards the body. "Understood. Getting a lock on your signal and coming in." John cuts off the com, all business.
Seb I follow her slowly and my heart jumps when John explains that he's coming in, my hand grabbing my gun and cocking it. "Ever so sorry Mary..." I said in a casual tone and when she peered over her shoulder, my bullet went through her side and it was just like watching a rag doll fall to the floor.
Mary I hit the floor, gasping and holding my side, already feeling weak. I lift my hand to try and switch on my com but all I hear is static. Jamming device, my still-functioning brain supplies, even as my hand drops limply down to attempt to stem the flow of blood. "Seb...?"
Seb "I’m surprised you hadn't suspected anything but I guess I was just a good enough liar... thank God I don’t have to listen to you and lover boy outside canoodling over the com anymore." I slipped the ear piece out of my ear, reaching down to do the same with Mary's and crushed them both beneath my foot.
Mary "Seb...why?" My voice is husky with pain, reaching in a futile attempt to stop him, even as I hear John's racing footsteps outside. I try to lift my voice to warm John, but it comes out as a panting whisper. John races into the room, skidding to a halt and looking first at the body, then Mary, "What the fuck?"
Seb "And speak of the Devil... you're just in time to see little Miss Mary bleed to death on the floor with my stunt double here." I shoved my hand in my pocket, using the other one for the gun and just gave him a wide, unnerving grin.
Mary John pulls out his gun, holding it steady on Seb, "What the FUCK is going on? Seb? Don't panic, Mary, I'm getting help." His hand goes to his ear, wincing at the shock of static that comes through. I curl up a little, bloody hands attempting to scrabble towards my own gun where I dropped it, "John, don't be a hero. Get out."
Seb "Oh John. John, John Watson... can’t resist the chance to be a hero but you're too late. I know your ear piece is going to be fuck-all use so I might as well explain what's been going on before I shoot you too." I wander over casually to kick Mary's gun out of reach, feeling John's gun following me but I ignored it.
Mary I gasp as my gun goes skidding off, watching Seb with wide eyes, "Why are you doing this Seb? We're on the same side." John hesitates, then lowers his weapon slightly, his doctor's instincts kicking in to try and get to my side to assess my condition. His gun sweeps over Seb though, still ready to fire at will if needs be.
Seb "Funny thing is, all this wasn't just for shits and giggles. A little cutie named Jim Moriarty stole my heart and we needed a little time to get our partnership up and running... time to work out how we're going to expose Meta's for who they really are... give the small group of worthy Meta's the limelight that they deserve." I was waving my gun around and when John lifted his own gun a bit too high for my liking, I shot him this time, in the shoulder.
Mary I gasp as John jerks away from me, hitting the wall and sliding down it, leaving a trail of blood from his shoulder, his gun falling with a clatter to the side. "What are you talking about Seb?" My voice is snappy, even as I grow weaker, "Moriarty?"
Seb "Yes. Jim Moriarty... clever Meta who I met through an underground group, our collective objective being that those with superior powers… accuracy, intelligence... blending in... can rise up and be the dominant species again before the government stepped in... restricting us just because a few humans got hurt." I pace in front of them and see John trying to put pressure on his own wound.
Mary "That's insane." I attempt to drag myself closer to John, retaining my fiery temper though, "The meta aren't the superior species. They're just different. I'm not Meta but we've still worked together all these years." I turn my pleading eyes back on Seb now from John's side, "Please, get us help. You can tell our people all about this Moriarty and we can hunt him down, together. We've been a team too long for you to just leave us here Seb." John closes his eyes, then attempts to nod, his shoulder a ruined mess, "She's right Seb. We have too much history. Just... call our handlers for help."
Seb "Ehhh... I don’t think I want to... Years I've had to put up with your flirting and maybe I just found someone that makes me feel special... that actually listens to me." I scrunch up my face pretending to think about it and continued to pace around where I had a little button on my phone I could press to blow the whole place up.
Mary "Come on, still being a dick." John's voice is weak but snarling, "I only came on this mission as a favour to those up high. I've got a good man waiting for me back home." "What, him?" My voice is filled with disbelief, turning to John and ignoring Seb now. "He's a sociopath. You and him, running around London solving those stupid little crimes. You were always meant for bigger things John, always meant for missions and danger."
Seb "Oh Shut up... both of you, it’s vomit-inducing. At least I accepted his bisexuality Mary, it’s the least you can do before you both die. I’m sure this man waiting back at home is a perfectly decent individual but it’s a shame he'll never to get see our little John again. An unfound bomb that went off before we could get out." I snap at them both as I now stand in the doorway and I knew the timings to get out with only a few injuries. My plan falling into place.
Mary "A bomb?" My head flies around, staring at Seb in horror, "No, you can't just leave us here to die. Please." John lets his head fall back onto the wall with a thunk, swearing under his breath.
Seb "I’m afraid I’m going to have to... can’t risk you surviving and then blabbing to everyone. That would be stupid of me so... toodle-oo!" I playfully pout and shout as I press the button on my way out, my ears ringing as it went off, but I managed to get to safe-ish distance where only small bits of rubble had hit me.
Mary Seb leaves us alone, leaving me immediately to turn to John, speaking quickly, "I know your powers John. No, shut up, don't talk, just listen." My hand comes up to his lips, swallowing, "There's a baby. Well, she's older now. Your daughter. I never told you. I know you'll survive this. Please, look after her..."
John's eyes widen, staring at Mary in horror, then the building explodes, his vision fading to white...then black...