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Chapter Twelve





Sawyer didn’t know how long they had been walking, but he wished they would stop. He was tired, sore, and ready to bite the head off the next person who looked at him with concern. He forced himself to keep up, not wanting to show these people how weak he was right now. He doubted he could hold a gun right now, much less aim it.

That’s probably what they want, he thought before he stumbled.

“Damn it,” Sawyer growled as he regained his balance. He glared at Zeke’s back, wishing at the moment that looks really could kill.

“Are you all right?” Jack asked from behind him.

“Just peachy,” Sawyer said, then he whispered. “I don’t think he’s taking us to Kate.”

“How much further?” Jack asked Zeke.

“Not much longer. We’re almost there.”

Sawyer shook his head. He’d believe it when he saw Kate for himself.

They walked in silence for several more minutes. He felt light headed, his vision becoming blurry. He shook his head to clear it and stumbled in the process.

“We need to stop!” Jack shouted to Zeke. “Sawyer’s hurt.”

“We can stop, cause we’re here.”

Sawyer looked up and saw a bright light. His vision cleared and he saw an opened door leading into a long corridor. The rest of the building, if it was a building, was hidden by vegetation.

“It’s about time,” he whispered. “Where is she?”

“All in due time, James,” Zeke said with a smile. “There’s someone you need to meet first.”

Sawyer glared at Zeke as he led them into the corridor. The brightness was nearly unbearable after walking in the darkness for who knew how long. He blinked away the intensity of the lights, his eyes slowly adjusting.

They turned a corner and were led into a room. Unease swept through Sawyer and he tensed for a fight. He wasn’t going to be held captive while they did who knew what to Kate.

“Have a seat,” Zeke said, grinning. “He’ll be in shortly.”

Sawyer decided to stand as Sayid and Jack sat at a small table. It was placed in the center of the room. It looked too much like an interrogation room for him. He didn’t like it.

“Who are we meeting?” Sayid asked.

“You’ll see,” Zeke answered then left the room.

“I don’t like this,” Sawyer said as he stared at the door.

“Neither do I,” Sayid agreed.

Sawyer glanced at Sayid, seeing an ally in finding a way out of here. He wanted to find Kate first, though. He wasn’t going anywhere without her.

The door opened again and Henry stepped in. Sawyer drew his gun, but the man wasn’t alone. Beside Henry was a large man with a rifle.

“Hand the gun over,” Henry said calmly. “This is to be a pleasant conversation.”

The man stepped toward him, cocking the rifle as a warning. Sawyer glared at him as he handed over his gun.

“Where’s Kate?” He asked, turning his gaze to Henry.

Henry smiled. “She’s around. You’ll see her eventually.”

Sawyer glared and took a step forward. The large man aimed the rifle at him.

“I want to see her now.”

“Patience, James. Patience.”

Henry glanced at Sayid and Jack. He nodded to the large man.

“Show these two to their room. I have something to discuss with James.”

Sawyer watched as Sayid and Jack were led out of the room at gun point. The door closed and he sprung at Henry. He shoved the smaller man against a wall.

“Take me to Kate. Now!” He yelled, slamming Henry’s head against the wall.

“Such a temper,” Henry said, smiling. “It won’t help you here or Kate.”

Sawyer glared, his fists wrapped in Henry’s shirt. He wanted to strangle the man instead. Something told him that wouldn’t help either.

“What do you want?”

“That’s better. I just want to talk, James. How do you feel about Kate?”

“Why do you want to know?” Sawyer growled, dread pooling in his stomach.

“Just curious. You seem to be determined to see her. You came all this way for her. What is she to you?”

Sawyer banged Henry against the wall twice then punched him in the face. Henry continued to smile and Sawyer growled.

“Where is she?” Sawyer shouted, wishing he had his gun. He was tempted to beat the man into a pulp, but he knew it would be useless. The man would probably smile through it all.

“She must mean a lot to you to be so violent,” Henry said, calmly. “What would you do for her? How far would you go to rescue her?”

Sawyer glared at Henry. What was this man fishing for? He didn’t like it, whatever it was.

“Come now, James. It is a simple question.”

“Anything,” Sawyer said, his voice rough.

“Good,” Henry said, chuckling. “Good.”

The strange man left the room. Sawyer turned and sat at the table, wondering what he had gotten himself into.


-*-

Kate paced the small room, her mind in a whirl. Was Sawyer coming? Was he here? What did they want with him? She was afraid of the answers. She wanted to see him, but not if it put him in danger.

The door opened and she stopped her pacing. She stared, holding her breath of what she would see.

Henry came through the door, a smile on his face. She tensed as he stepped toward her.

“He’s here,” he said in his calm voice. “We’ll soon see what you mean to him.”

“What are you doing this?” Kate asked.

“We’re observers,” he answered. “We study everything around us. James is our focus now.”

“Don’t hurt him,” Kate said, fear building inside her.

Henry laughed softly. “Nothing is safe, Katherine. Not on this island.”

The door opened and Kate rushed toward it. She flung it out of the hands of a young woman. They stared at each other in shock.

“Stop her!” Henry shouted.

Kate shoved the woman away and raced down the corridor.

“Sawyer!” She called, hoping she found him before they caught her.

She had no idea where she was in comparison to where they held him. Was she even going in the right direction?

“Stop her!”

Two men came around the corridor, heading toward her. She saw them at the same time they saw her. They ran toward her. She turned around only to see Henry and the woman coming the other way.

“Nowhere to go, Katherine,” Henry said as the four closed the gap.

She did have nowhere to go. Frustration built, but she wasn’t about to give up. She charged the men. She tripped one as he tried to grab her. She punched the other in the jaw.

“Get her!” Henry shouted as she fled down the corridor.

“Sawyer!” Kate shouted, hoping he would answer her.

A door opened ahead. It was too late for her to stop. She slammed into it, knocking the wind from her lungs. She fell backward, but was caught before she hit the floor.

“That was good, Katherine,” Henry said as she caught her breath. “He probably heard you. It should make him try anything to get to you now.

“Take her to her room.”

Kate struggled, but it was futile. The man half-carried, half-dragged her back to the room. She feared what she had just done.


TBC

Chapter Thirteen



“Sawyer!”

Jack looked up at the sound of Kate’s voice. He stood and hurried toward the door. He saw her race down the corridor. He called out to her, but she continued on without stopping.

He turned away from the door, wondering how they were going to get out of this. What did the Others want with Sawyer? Did he walk right into a trap?

“We have to get out of here,” he said, heading for the table.

“I agree,” Sayid said, hands on his hips. “How is another matter completely.”

“I’m open for ideas.”

“We wait,” Sayid said calmly. “They will make a mistake and that’s when we attack.”

Jack nodded, but he was worried; worried about Kate, worried about Sawyer. He knew Sawyer would do anything for Kate. At the moment that was what worried him the most. If Sawyer went and got himself killed trying to rescue Kate, there was no telling what the Others would do to her in retaliation.

“What about Sawyer?” Jack asked.

“We need to concentrate on us,” Sayid answered as he sat on the table, his arms folded. “Sawyer will be busy rescuing Kate.”

“Let’s hope he doesn’t screw it up.”

Sayid raised an eyebrow. “He can be very determined when he wants to be.”

Jack knew how pig-headed Sawyer could be. He would have to put his trust in that stubbornness now. For Kate.


-*-

Sawyer glared at the door across from him. He wished he knew what they were planning. It had something to do with Kate, he knew that much. It worried him, but he wasn’t going to let them know that.

He drummed his fingers against the table top, his patience wearing then. He hated waiting, hated wondering what was coming next.

The door opened and he stood. He narrowed his eyes as Henry stepped in. The man had the gall to smile at him.

“It seems Katherine didn’t want to wait for you to rescue her. She attacked two guards and fled.”

“Good for her,” Sawyer said, clinching his hands into fists. He had a feeling that wasn’t all this man wanted to say.

“She has been recaptured, though. She almost made it.”

Sawyer glared at Henry. “What are you playing at?”

Henry’s smile grew into a grin as he stepped closer to Sawyer. Sawyer stared down at the shorter man, not intimidated in the least. What was this man up to? Why didn’t he just spill it instead of dragging it out like this? Did he get some weird enjoyment out of it?

“I wanted to see your reaction to her fleeing without you. She obviously doesn’t care about you as much as you care about her. Why bother with her?”

Sawyer smirked. He knew a con when he heard one.

“You’re lying,” he said softly. “She wouldn’t leave without finding me.”

Henry chuckled and stepped back. “You might be too smart for your own good, James. I believe it is time to start the experiment.”

“What experiment?” Sawyer asked, worry washing over him. This didn’t sound good.

“To see how far you will go to save Kate, James.”

“I want to see her,” Sawyer growled.

“You will, James. Hand him the gun, Tom.”

The door opened and Zeke came into the room, a pistol in his hand. Sawyer itched to have it. He didn’t hesitate as the man handed the gun to him. It felt good in his hand. The sound of the hammer being pulled back was music to his ears.

“If you want to see Kate again, you will kill your friends.”

Sawyer stared at Henry, he didn’t doubt that surprise showed on his face.

“What?”

“You’ve killed people for others before, James. What’s two more? If you do this, you and Kate will go free.”

Sawyer narrowed his eyes. How did he know that? Who were these people? He doubted they would go free. They went through too much trouble to get him and Kate. Something else was up their sleeves.

“Where are they?” Sawyer asked as Henry’s smile turned into a feral grin.


-*-

Jack looked up as the door opened. He stood in surprise as Sawyer entered the room. The door slammed shut behind him, echoing in the silence. He stared at Sawyer, wondering what was going on.

“What did Henry want to talk to you about?” Jack asked as Sawyer took two steps into the room.

Sawyer glanced at him then at the floor. A sense of dread went through Jack at that moment. What had they said to Sawyer? Was Kate all right?

“They will release Kate if I do something for them,” Sawyer said, his voice soft.

“What?” Sayid asked.

Sawyer looked up, his blue eyes like ice. He reached behind him, bringing forth a gun. He aimed it at Jack, his eyes narrowed.

“Sawyer,” Sayid said calmly, stepping toward him. “You don’t have to do this.”

Sawyer glanced at the Iraqi then back to Jack. He cocked the gun and Jack had no doubt the Southerner would pull the trigger. He raised his hands and spoke in a calm voice.

“We can all get out of here, Sawyer. You don’t have to do this.”

Jack saw Sayid step closer to Sawyer, prepared to tackle him.

“I have my own plans,” Sawyer growled and slowly squeezed the trigger.

Sawyer watched as Jack ducked out of the way. He smirked as the doctor stared at him in shock.

“You missed.”

“Obviously,” Sawyer remarked.

He turned his gaze to Sayid, “When the door opens…”

“Jump them.”

Sawyer smiled, excitement flowing through him. The Others wouldn’t know what hit them.

The door opened and Sayid charged the guard coming in. Sawyer fired at the second man before he could stop Sayid. Sayid knocked the first guard out then headed into the corridor. He motioned them on, the coast was clear.

Sawyer took the lead as they moved down the hall. He glanced in the small windows of the cell doors, searching for Kate. His heart pounded with both worry and exhilaration. He wanted to find her, but he was worried of what he would find.

“Here,” Sayid said, getting his attention.

Sawyer went to the door and looked inside. His heart soared at seeing Kate. He flung the door open, surprising her.

“Sawyer!” Kate shouted, rushing toward him.

He wrapped his arms around her and pressed a passionate kiss on her lips. Everything vanished around him, his very being focused on Kate and her wonderful mouth.

“We need to get out of here,” Jack said behind them.

Sawyer reluctantly pulled away, not wanting to part from her. She smiled at him and he wanted to kiss her again.

“Let’s go,” he whispered.

TBC

Chapter Fourteen




Sayid led the way down the corridor. Everything looked the same: white walls, doors on both sides. He vaguely remembered one door with a broken window. It was close to the entrance and the way out. He kept an eye out for that door.

He picked up his pace until Henry stepped in front of them. Sayid stopped suddenly.

“I see James didn’t kill you,” Henry said softly. “Quite a disappointment.”

Sawyer moved forward, his gun raised. Henry barely blinked and Sayid felt the tension building.

“We are leaving here,” Sawyer said. “Move aside or get shot. I don’t care what you do.”

Henry shook his head, smiling. “You won’t get out of here alive if you kill me, James. Is this how far you will go for her?”

Sawyer narrowed his eyes and cocked the gun. He would show this maniac just how far he would go. He would get Kate out of here even if it killed him. She was all that mattered.

“I’ll go as far as it takes,” he growled, taking two more steps closer to Henry.

“I have no doubt you would, but you wouldn’t make it out of here.”

“Watch me.”

Sawyer aimed his gun for Henry’s head. He began to pull the trigger when the sound of guns being cocked caught his attention. Zeke and another man came to stand on either side of Henry. All three men smiled, angering Sawyer more.

“Son of a bitch,” he growled.

“See? You didn’t think I would just let you get away? Give up, James and no one will get hurt.”

Sawyer glanced behind him at Kate. He saw the worry in her eyes, but also he could only call a determination. He knew she wouldn’t let herself be taken again. He didn’t want to see her hurt, but he refused to give in.

In order to escape they would need to do the unexpected. The element of surprise.

He backed up to stand beside Sayid. He lowered his voice so only he could hear.

“When I say go, charge them.”

Sayid blinked in acknowledgement and Sawyer took a deep breath.

“Go!”

Sawyer, Sayid and Jack charged the Others, taking them completely off guard. Sawyer punched Zeke in the face. The man staggered. Sawyer shoved Zeke, sending him to the floor. He kicked him in the head then aimed his gun.

“Sawyer!” Jack’s voice brought him out of his rage.

He stared at the doctor, an unconscious Henry at Jack’s feet. Sawyer glanced at Kate, who strode closer to him.

“We need to go before more show up,” she said calmly, placing her hand on his arm.

He glared at an unconscious Zeke, wanting to end the man’s life. He wanted revenge for everything Zeke had done. He was so close, he could taste it. His heart raced as he fought himself. Was it worth the risk?

Sawyer growled, placing the gun back in his jeans. The tension left the corridor. He glanced at Kate, who smiled softly at him.

“Let’s go,” he said and headed down the hall.


-*-


Kate breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the surrounding jungle. She never thought she would be so glad to see it.

She glanced at Sawyer beside her. A wave of love washed over her. He had risked his life to rescue her. She was also a little wary of what he would do. He would kill for her. She wondered if that was what Henry wanted to know.

The sun hung in the western sky as they made their way back to the beach. Kate stayed near Sawyer, his nearness comforting her after her ordeal in the Others’ hands. She was glad they had escaped. She feared what else Henry had planned for Sawyer or even her. She didn’t want to contemplate it.

She reached out and touched his arm. He looked at her, his blue eyes questioning.

“Thank you,” she whispered.

Sawyer smiled and placed an arm around her, holding her to him.

“I can think of many ways you can thank me, Freckles.”

Kate rolled her eyes, but remained in his embrace. Being near him warmed her insides. She felt safe.

“Is that all you think about?”

Sawyer laughed and kissed her temple. Sparks sent chills down her body and she shivered.

“You know its not,” he whispered in her ear.

Fire built inside her, pooling in her center. She moaned softly and leaned against him.

She glanced over to her right and saw Jack look away. She sighed, wondering what he would say to her now. She shook her head, not wanting to hear his lecture. She could almost hear it and she dreaded it.

Night had fallen as they arrived at the hatch. Sawyer wanted to take Kate to his tent, but Jack wanted to check her over. He would have refused, but Kate’s health was more important.

He leaned against the wall, watching as Jack asked questions, poked and prodded. He did all he could to keep his temper in check. His patience was wearing thin. He gritted his teeth and growled.

“Are you done, yet?” Sawyer asked.

“You can leave,” Jack answered as he took her pulse.

“Not without her.”

“I’ll send her to you when I’m through.”

“I’ll see you later, Sawyer,” Kate said, smiling.

Sawyer didn’t like the idea of leaving her with Jack. He glared at the doctor’s back.

“I’ll be waiting,” he said then left the hatch.

He headed down the beach to his tent. He flung open the flap and stalked inside. He sat on his bed and sighed.

Fatigue set in now that Kate was safe. He had ignored all the aches and pains, knowing Kate needed him. Now everything came back with a vengeance. A dull throb in his chest reminded him he had been shot. His eyes kept drifting closed only to flutter open again.

He wanted to tell Kate how he felt, but he didn’t know if he would be able to stay awake. He ran his hands through his hair and lied down on the bed.

Maybe tomorrow, he thought as sleep claimed him.


“Do you love him?” Jack asked after Sawyer had left.

Kate stared at him, wondering why he even asked. She thought it would have been obvious by now.

“Yes,” she said, daring him to say something.

Jack looked away and sighed. She saw the disappointment in the way he held himself. A pang of guilt went through her, but she pushed it away. This was her life; she wasn’t going to feel guilty for loving Sawyer.

“I doubt anything I saw will change your mind.”

“After all he’s done and been through for me, you still doubt him?”

Jack shook his head and stood. “It doesn’t matter what I think, Kate. You’ll do whatever you want.”

Kate narrowed her eyes, standing. She couldn’t believe him. No matter what Sawyer did, Jack would always be against him.

“I will do what I want, Jack. If you can’t understand that then too bad. I’m through trying to explain things to you.”

Kate began to leave, but Jack grabbed her arm. She glared at him, not caring how sad he looked at her.

“I know he cares about you, but he’s the type who will toss you aside if he sees something better.”

“You think I’m not good enough for him?” Kate asked, stunned.

“No, Kate. I think he’s not good enough for you.”

“He’s been the best so far,” she said, wrenching her arm from his grasp.

She hurried out of the hatch before Jack had a chance to stop her.

TBC

Chapter Fifteen






Kate crept into Sawyer’s tent. She gazed at his sleeping form, a smile curving her lips. She knelt beside him, running her fingers through his hair.

She leaned forward and kissed him. He didn’t respond at first, but after running her tongue across his lips, he stirred. She smiled as she pulled back.

Sawyer opened his eyes. He stared up at her, surprise and growing arousal darkening his eyes.

“Hey,” he whispered as he wrapped his arms around her.

“I wanted to see how you were doing,” she said, loving the feel of his arms around her.

Sawyer smiled, sending liquid fire coursing through her.

“I’m fine, Freckles,” he drawled as his eyes roamed over her. The fire built within her, warming her.

She took his mouth with hers, his tongue dueling with hers. She moaned into his mouth as he deepened the kiss.

He buried his hands in her hair, chills flowing through her.

Kate climbed on top of him without breaking the kiss. She straddled him, her hands unbuttoning his shirt. She spread the garment apart as she placed open mouthed kisses along his jaw line. She ran her hands over his chest, his moan urging her on.

His hands slipped underneath her tank top, causing her to gasp. He took her mouth with his as his hands caressed her breasts. Her moan caused his arousal to grow and the fire to rage inside him.

“Kate,” Sawyer whispered, his heart in his voice.

Kate removed his shirt and set her hands to exploring. Her touch burned his skin. He sucked in a breath as she kissed and licked her way down his body. She undid his jeans and pushed them and his underwear down as she took his mouth once again.

He pulled off her top, tossing it aside. He pulled away and gazed at her in the dim light. He swallowed, not believing what he saw.

“You’re beautiful,” he whispered.

Kate smiled and wrapped her arms around him. She pulled him into a passionate kiss, nearly sending him over the edge. Their tongues danced as she moved to lie down on the ground, pulling him on top of her. Her fingers buried themselves in his hair as she deepened the kiss.

Sawyer left her mouth and trailed kisses down her body, stopping at a breast. He took it into his mouth, causing her to gasp and arch against him. He swirled his tongue around it then turned to her other breast, repeating the process. He smiled as her gasps became low moans of pleasure.

He rose up on his knees and pulled her jeans and underwear down her legs and off. His gaze roamed over her body, taking her in. Her dark hair fanned out around her. Her skin was lit by a nearby camp fire, giving her a golden glow. If this was a dream, he never wanted to wake up.

Kate stared up at Sawyer and her heart raced as she saw the expression in his eyes. She had never seen desire so intense before and it thrilled her, aroused her even more. She reached up and pulled him down into a fierce kiss, wanting him to know she desired him as much as he desired her.

She gasped as he slowly entered her. She closed her eyes and moaned as he filled her. She wrapped her legs around him, driving him deeper inside her.

He began to move, causing her heart to melt at his tenderness. Tears stung her eyes, but they weren’t in pain or sorrow. She hadn’t expected this from him, but he always surprised her.

He increased his pace and she matched his thrusts. The tension coiled within her stomach, tightening its grip. She moaned his name as her fingers dug into his back. Her heart soared as she stood on a cliff. The inferno which had been building between them engulfed her. She cried out his name, taking him with her as she fell off the edge.

Kate felt his feather light kisses as she came back down to earth. She breathed in the scent of him, loving his skin against hers. She played with his hair as he nibbled her earlobe.

He rolled off of her, gathering her in his arms as he lied on his back. Sleep fought to claim her, but she wanted this moment to last forever.

“I love you,” Sawyer whispered, bringing her attention back to him. She stared at him, not believing what he had said.

“What?” Kate asked, pushing herself up into a sitting position.

He glanced at her, his eyes filled with all kinds of emotions. Her heart raced as she felt both joy and uncertainty.

“I love you,” he said again.

She smiled at him, knowing what it took for him to say those words. She doubted he ever said them and meant them before now. Happiness welled up inside her and she could hold back the grin that spread across her face.

“I love you, too,” she whispered and kissed him with all the passion she had.




END

Very nice! You kept the intrigue and the suspense up to the end, with Kate's kidnapping and all. And I knew something ominous was waiting when I read this:

Henry chuckled and stepped back. “You might be too smart for your own good, James. I believe it is time to start the experiment.”

“What experiment?” Sawyer asked, worry washing over him. This didn’t sound good.

“To see how far you will go to save Kate, James.”