FIC: Gone But Not Forgotten
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Gone But Not Forgotten
by Kara B.
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An Alias Ficlet
Rating: PG
Summary: Weiss/ Vaughn – with the line "I'd lay my life down for you" (Fic for vaughns_spygal)
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Michael Vaughn was mad. No, he was so far beyond that it wasn't funny. For the first time, Sydney had been left out of a mission. For the first time in a long time, he and his actual partner were actually working together. And his partner had been shot, taking a bullet meant for him. How could he do this?
He remembered the confrontation. Sark. Shots being fired. The sudden realization that he was going to be hit... that he couldn't avoid it. And then another body colliding with his and shoving him out of the way. Then Sark had disappeared and he'd been left with a badly injured Weiss in the middle of nowhere.
"Why did you do that?" Those had been the first words out of Vaughn's mouth.
"You're my best friend," Eric had rasped simply. "I'd lay my life down for you."
And he almost had. Vaughn cringed when he thought about just how close to death Eric had been by the time help had arrived. The doctors said it was a miracle he'd survived. But somehow, he had. For that Vaughn was thankful. Sydney had appeared at the hospital some time after their arrival, worried about both of them. He could see in her eyes how much she cared for Eric. Their eyes had locked. "He's everyone's best friend," Sydney responded to the question in his eyes.
A nurse came in a bit later. "How's he doing?" Vaughn asked.
"We won't really know until he wakes up," she responded kindly.
A few hours later, Vaughn was returning with a cup of coffee when a voice slurred. "How can you drink that hospital crap?"
"Eric you're awake!" Vaughn said, then realized what a dummy he sounded like.
"Yup and I'm gonna be fine... don't care what the docs say..." Eric grinned. "Why dontcha go home and get a shower or some rest or somethin'. I'm fine."
"You sure?" Vaughn asked.
Eric nodded. "Yeah. Go ‘head. I'm fine. I love ya man."
Vaughn returned a few hours later to find Eric's room empty. He turned back around to question the nurse when he ran into a very solemn looking Dixon. He noticed Sydney in the hall crying. "What's going on?"
"We tried to call you, but we didn't get an answer. Agent Weiss passed away an hour ago."
"But he was fine...."
"There were complications," Dixon responded simply. "The doctors can give you more details."
Vaughn nodded numbly, moving into the waiting room and also finding Eric's parents there. Sydney immediately approached to hug him, and Vaughn lost it. "He gave his life for mine..." he told Sydney. "Why?"
"Because he loved you like a brother," Sydney said softly. "He told me to tell you that it's not your fault. And that he wants you to just live your life to the fullest."
"This isn't right..." He trailed off. "How are his parents?"
"Holding it together as well can be expected."
"I just... I can't believe he's gone." Vaughn said dumbly.
"Maybe gone from this world," Sydney whispered. "But he'll never be forgotten."
"Never," agreed Vaughn softly.
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Date: 2004-07-23 08:50 pm (UTC)PUPPY!!!! Sheltie puppy! Awwwwwwww! :: melts ::
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Date: 2004-07-23 08:53 pm (UTC)That's our new puppy sandy!
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Date: 2004-07-23 09:08 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-23 08:55 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-23 09:01 pm (UTC)And I'm the one should be complaining about that ending...
*glares at Weiss*
Weiss: No, I'M the one who should be complaining... Geez... I just made a suggestion... Didn't think you'd actually kill me off in something.
Kara: I've done it before!
Weiss: Well I didn't think you'd do it this time...
Kara: So sorry but you better be careful what you suggest to me! Next you'll be wanting a fic where Vaughn dies... or Sydney... or Nadia... or Arica...
Weiss: *begs* NO PLEASE... DON'T KILL ARI!!!!
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Date: 2004-07-24 01:27 pm (UTC)S/W/V: Ooooooo. Pansy Weiss is going to get it now!!
S: That's okay, darling. We're here waiting for you....
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Date: 2004-07-24 07:13 pm (UTC)And he knows that.
Weiss *scowls* I don't like this music you're making me listen to.
Kara: Well, I like it, it's inspiring! And honestly, I'd keep my mouth shut if I were you.
Weiss: *grumbles*
Kara: What was that?
Weiss: Nothing.
Kara: Gosh you're grumpy this morning.
Weiss: I'm tired and well you kept me up all night...
Kara: I know I couldn't sleep dummy... Actually thought you'd like that *naughty grin*
Weiss: Well last night it was fine... this morning it's heck!