Before our departure –

Ness ~ Lol there might be a fiery show down. maybe there wont be. who knows. i sure dont. Oh and the Compliment on your work was a privilege. thank you for writing.

windrider ~ Lol. Awww you think my story is twisted. I comment on yours and jaded’s stuff under the name “Nanger” (aussie slang for red head) Lol. I could set up a showdown. literally. *pictures Dana/Alice in cowboy outfits*

Incendiary ~ Girl, i live in Australia. I dont think we have even had the season one dvd release yet. It is all up to the wonderful programmers at channel 7 as to wether we even get season 2. Lol. ive actually already written the meeting between Dana and Bette. Need to slot it in somewhere I suppose. lol

AliC ~ And a twisted wee mind it shall remain. Thanks for the comment.

JanetMG ~ Damn girl. You better pray you got more words. lol. (meaning that the day you run out of words will be a very dark day)*laughs despite ones self*

adamant eve ~ Well thankyou for reading. dont know why you’d waste your time… lol The madness is sure to continue if that helps. Thanks for commenting. It makes my day when i get comments.

Heidi ~ I’m glad you like it even though its not a ‘BnT’ story. lol

– Here we go

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Dana strode into The Planet her white training gear on. She looked around as if searching for something her eyes gliding over Tina several times before locking her eye to eye. She flashed Tina a smile her white teeth gleaming. The smile wasnt particularly friendly but hey what was life without fun. Dana made her way over carefully weaving through the tables, not choosing the most direct route. Her athleticism was evident and Tina was tempted to roll her eyes. Dana was trying to prove she was in no hurry. That she could take her time with her. Tina had never liked the bullshit power games people played. She had always gone for the most direct approach. Get the ***** done. Go home.

Hi Tina Dana said in a sing song voice. Youre looking a little dark this morning

It was true. Tina was dressed in mostly black, a stark contrast to Dana. Black vs. white, no shades of grey. Goodies and badies.

Oh Dana Tina replied with a similarly false cheerful voice. I dress to match my mood

Tina watched Dana contemplate this. Dana sat slowly and directly across from Tina, allowing the table to be their barrier. Tina wondered just what she was up against. Something inside of her stirred. She half loved and half hated this. The challenge. At the end of this there would be a winner and a looser. Tina wanted to win. After all life was a game and only the winners got to keep playing.

Tina could tell Dana was sizing her up. Mentally and physically. So youre someone the agency actually thinks can handle me? Dana stated bluntly clearly showing confidence in her own ability.

Well it could just be the convenience factor. I mean Dana, look at the situation Ive never heard of such perfect placement Tina said dryly not even allowing herself to contemplate the idea she wasnt Danas equal.

Hmm I wonder if youre using humour because youre strong enough to use it or if youre using it to mask fear. Dana replied coolly

Hmm I wonder if youre using your attempt to analyse me as a cover for ignorance or to just keep the conversation flowing Tina shot back.

Danas small laugh bit into Tina, making her want to wince

Lets keep this friendly T Dana purred

I have no intention of that D Tina purred right back.

This was going nowhere. But then again where was Tina expecting it to go? Tina assumed it was that she needed to see that it really was Dana Fairbanks the cold hearted killer. She couldnt start to hunt Dana only to find out she was wrong.

Tina relaxed back into her chair. If Dana had any intention of attacking her she would not do it here. There was too much to lose.

Where is Marina this morning? Dana asked without breaking eye contact with Tina.

Tina took this in. Clearly Danas casual sweeps during here entrance had observed everything.

She was out earlier Tina replied also maintaining eye contact. I think she might be in her office Tina said in bored tone

Dana picked the lie instantly. It was one of her true talents. The only one who had ever been able to lie to her was Nona.

Whatever you say Tina She replied with a smile. Leaving the final note ringing in the air

Tina felt a minute shiver. The body count was as high as she was willing to let it get.

In reality Dana had no idea where the euro ***** was but she saw something flash in Tina. If Dana was reading her correctly Tina had already contemplated this. Dana thought she could interpret this in two ways. That Tina was instinctual, observant and a lot quicker off the mark than most she had dealt with. Or that the deadwood Tina had put on in her motherly nature created an unnecessary concern that deterred her from her primary objective. An irrational fear of others pain and suffering. Well in the circumstance a rational fear

Dana I know you dont know where Marina is anymore than I do Tina said. She was chancing a guess but her instincts were very good and rarely failed her.

Very clever Agent Kennard Dana said slowly. Looked like option one was a go then. Tina was ***** smart. All the more fun.

7 oclock Dana Tina replied. Dana looked at her watch and saw it was more like quarter to. She mentally slapped herself. Nearly blushing when she saw Tinas small smile. She was talking about direction. Dana could not afford another ***** up like that. She looked over her left shoulder seeing Jenny standing in the door way.

Both Dana and Tina had the same thought. It would be much more convenient if Jenny was not here.

Jenny raised a tiny hand and waved to them, virtually running over to their table. Both Tina and Dana plastered matching smiles on their faces.

Oh Im so sorry, I cant stay for long, I was just wondering, well, do either of you know where marina has gotten to? Jenny stammered she didnt look well. Thought Jenny rarely looked well.

Im sorry I havent seen her Tina said

Neither have I Said Dana

There was an awkward silence for a few moments. Jenny sensed a weird vibe. Damn it werent these women ever going to accept her I mean they were obviously acting weird just because she was there and Jenny found that unnecessarily rude. Oh fine then she spat Be that way.

And with that she turned on her heel and was running out the door. As she did she nearly crashed into Shane. Tina and Dana both groaned inwardly. Now the circus was in town. Jenny was easy to fob off but Shane was actually capable of thinking.

Morning Ladies Shane drawled. It was the first time that Shane had seen Tina for a while. A while being since the night of provocations. Shane had been talking to Bette a bit. A lot actually. Agony Aunt Alice wasnt to be heard from and some how, wonders will never cease, the role had fallen upon Shane. Tina was just the person Shane had wanted to talk to.

Shane wanted to speak to Tina. Ask her why she had pushed Bette away. Pushed her so hard she had to turn to someone else. But she couldnt with Dana here. Damn it.

Uh Tina could I speak with you? Shane asked Keeping her voice soft but insistent.

Oh well Dana and I were Tina began

Oh no Tina we can finish this up anytime Dana cut across I must be off anyway and with that Dana got up to leave. Before she was half way out Tina leapt up to follow her.

Hey Shane called standing up and chasing Tina who was chasing Dana.

There was no way Tina was going to let Dana disappear. Not now that she was sure. Alices killer was going down. The sooner the better.

Dana climbed into her Subaru and Tina ran towards

Tina since when do you drive a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback?! Shane stammered figuring it was one ***** of a way for Tina to try and convince herself she was over Bette

Tina groaned. She had picked it up on her way back from her meeting she figured she needed a decent ride and she could justify it with the fact that the vehicle was bulletproofed.

Tina ran forward and opened the drivers door.

Whoa! Shane yelled standing in front of the hood We need to talk. You cant keep running

Tina could have screamed. Since when had Shane pressured people to talk? Now was not the time to be dawdling. Tina saw Dana pulling out into the morning traffic she made a snap decision Shane if you want to talk, get in the ***** car

Shane heard Tinas biting tone but decided against her better judgment and got in.

As Tina raced after Dana Shane began with Look Tina, I know you are hurting but you need to talk to

Tina wrenched the wheel right driving like a maniac trying to catch Dana.

*****! Shane yelled. Not entirely sure what the ***** was going on. She was just trying to help Tina, not get herself killed. A familiar saying flashed in her mind the road to ***** is paved with good intentions

Tina turned to Shane ever so briefly and said Shane, right now it would be a great idea to shut the ***** up!

As Tina screeched around a corner she saw Danas parked SUV. Dana opened the door and stepped out. Tinas eyes glazed over. Sink or swim. She floored it like a mad woman, pedal to the metal, with Dana set in her sights


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