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Title: Wanting
Author: knitekat
Word Count: 9 x 100
Characters: Matt Anderson, Hilary Becker, Philip Burton, Ethan Dobrowski, James Lester, Abby Maitland, Jess Parker, Danny Quinn, Connor Temple.
Rating: 15
Disclaimer: Primeval belongs to Impossible Pictures. Certainly not me. Writing for fun and will replace.
A/N: For the P100 challenge 250: Past Challenges and the prompts:- Valentine/Anti-Valentine (93), Betrayal (7), Rescue (203), Determination (3), In The News (220), Someone To Lean On (186), Fools Rush In (89), Big Brother (110) and Caged (107). Part of my Making An Impression drabble series and continues from Watching And Waiting. Thanks to the wonderful Fred for the beta, cheers m'dear.




Taunt (Valentine/Anti-Valentine – 93)

Connor sighed as he collapsed into his chair and stared at the calender. He'd had so many plans for tonight. He had hoped to share a romantic meal with James ending in a kiss... maybe even going home with him.

He smiled as he spotted the handwriting on an envelope. James must have posted it before... he swallowed hard. They would find him, they had too.

He opened it... a strangled gasp sounded and he just stared at what someone – Ethan – had written in it.

Blood is red,
Pain is blue,
Lester's hurting
and screaming for you.


****

Offering Comfort (Betrayal – 7)

“Connor?” Burton called out as he knocked on Connor's door. “Is this... Connor, what's wrong?”

Connor shook his head, apparently unable to form the words to explain what had gone wrong, even as he almost crushed the card between his fingers.

“Let me see.” Burton easily plucked the card from Connor's nerveless fingers. “Oh, Connor, I'm so sorry.” He pulled Connor into his arms and rubbed a hand across his back. “There, there, Connor. Everything will be fine”

Burton smiled as Connor wrapped his arms around him, seeking comfort. Everything was going perfectly to plan. Connor would soon be his.

****

Timing Is All (Rescue – 203)

“Conn? Oh.” Abby's voice trailed off as she walked in on Connor and Burton. She smiled as Connor blushed and pulled free, wiping the tears from his face. Her smile died at the annoyed look on Burton's face. It looked to her like Burton was moving in on Connor when his boyfriend was missing, merely confirming her original impression that the man was a bloody bastard.

Right, time to get Connor away from him. “Conn? You're still coming home with me, yeah?”

Connor nodded, blushing slightly as he collected his gear. “Yeah.” He paused on the way out. “Thanks, Philip.”

****

Checking And Re-checking (Determination - 3)

Jess closed her eyes as she savoured the chocolate bar. Just a short break and then she'd run through the CCTV footage again. Now they had a location and time for Ethan, all she had to do was try to track him through the cameras.

She would find Ethan, and once she had him, they would find James. They had to. She couldn't bear the thought of them failing. Not now Connor and James had made a fresh start on their relationship.

Blinking the sleep from her eyes, Jess returned to her search with new determination. She would find James.

****

Gate Crashing (In The News – 220)

The intruder grinned at the shriek of an alarm as he dropped to the floor. It looked like security hadn't been improved in his time away. He turned and raised his hands at the approach of heavy booted feet, there was no point being blasted again – it had bloody hurt.

He grinned cockily at a familiar face. “No welcoming hug, soldier boy?”

Becker sighed and shook his head. “Danny Quinn. What are you doing here?”

Danny's expression sobered. “I heard about Lester. I want to help.”

“You know it's Ethan...”

Danny sighed and dropped his gaze. “I feared it was.”

****

Failed (Someone To Lean On - 186)

Becker sighed as he watched Danny refuse to meet his eyes. He understood how much it... hurt to fail someone you should have protected, someone who relied on you to be there for them. He knew Danny blamed himself for what had happened to his brother, Patrick – Ethan – just as Becker blamed himself for the deaths of Cutter and Sarah.

And now Becker had failed again. He had let Ethan kidnap Lester, he had let a cold-blooded killer hurt him. If it wasn't for Matt's support, Becker knew he would have given up. But Matt believed in him.

****

Planning (Fools Rush In – 89)

Matt ran a hand through his hair and stared at the building plans Jess had found for Ethan's lair. He needed to think, needed to plan – and not just the tactics. He had several members of his team who would charge into this situation without thinking: Danny for his brother, Connor for his lover, Becker for his guilt. Matt needed to make sure he had covered every possible outcome, and he knew he would miss one.

He nodded, finally satisfied with his plan. All he could do was his best, and hope someone looked after fools who rushed in.

****

Maybe Not All Was Lost (Big Brother – 110)

Ethan grinned as he noticed the ARC forces try to sneak up on him. Did they think he was a fool? If they did, he would make sure they regretted it.

His breathing hitched when a familiar face appeared on the screen. So, Danny had tracked him down once more. Still acting like the big brother when he had betrayed that role so many years ago.

He paused and glanced at the battered form of Lester. Was his brother here for him or for Lester?

Ethan crouched down beside Lester and smiled at his groan. Maybe not all was lost.

****

Imprisoned (Caged – 107)

James sighed softly as he lay imprisoned; frustrated that he was being held here against his will but too weak to even think of escape.

He wanted nothing more than to go home to his flat – hopefully cleaned and repaired after his unfortunate encounter with Ethan – and curl up in his own bed.

Preferably with Connor. Not that he was up to doing anything, but just being with Connor would make everything better.

He sighed again and glared at the IV drip attached to his arm. Instead he had to lie here alone in a lonely hospital bed.

Date: 2012-02-18 06:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nietie.livejournal.com
*wibbles*
Connor HAS to make everything better!

Date: 2012-02-18 07:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
*pets*

I'm sure Connor will maybe. It does depend on the prompts ;)

Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-18 06:07 pm (UTC)
ext_27141: (Lester Phone)
From: [identity profile] telperion-15.livejournal.com
Eek! I can't stand the tension!

Date: 2012-02-18 07:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Eek? But Lester's been rescued... and I'm sure the boys just need time *nods* Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-18 06:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lukadreaming.livejournal.com
Eek! I love the way the team pull together in this ...

Date: 2012-02-18 07:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
I'm sure the team would to save one of their own. Once I wrote the first few, I decided to try for one drabble for each of them. Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-18 08:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tay-21.livejournal.com
WOW! THat was great. So, does that last one meant that Lester's been rescued? How did they get him? WHat happened to Ethan? Where's Connor? Why's he not there with Lester? WANT MOAR!!!! :-D

Date: 2012-02-18 08:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Hee, I think tay liked it ;) Yes it does, I thought it was a good time to do so (when I had a choice of prompts *g*) Hee, you might find out the answers to your questions ;) There will be more - depending on the muse depends if for this prompt or the next ;) Glad you liked it and thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-18 10:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] reggietate.livejournal.com
Great drabble series :-)

Date: 2012-02-19 12:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Thanks, glad you liked it. I'm still having fun with the series. Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-18 10:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ebonyfeather.livejournal.com
Excellent continuation! I do love this series.

Date: 2012-02-19 12:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
*blushes* Thank you. Glad you are still loving it and thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-19 12:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freddiejoey.livejournal.com
This is a fabulous series that keeps on getting more fabulouser (Did I just invent a word?)

Date: 2012-02-19 04:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
*blushes* Thank you very much (one more set to come *vbeg*). (Um, possibly, but it is a very good word). Thanks for the lovely comment and for reading.

Date: 2012-02-19 12:52 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaccidduck.livejournal.com
I second the above. Fabulouser indeed.

Date: 2012-02-19 04:27 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Glad you liked it and thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-19 12:53 am (UTC)
clea2011: (Lestersuit)
From: [personal profile] clea2011
Great continuation of the series and yay for the rescue :-)

Date: 2012-02-19 04:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Thanks, it seemed to ideal prompt to rescue James. Glad you liked it.

Date: 2012-02-19 01:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] joshinator.livejournal.com
Fantastic!

Date: 2012-02-19 04:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Thanks, glad you liked it.

Date: 2012-02-19 09:08 am (UTC)
fififolle: (Primeval - Connor  Yes! *squee!*)
From: [personal profile] fififolle
Yay!! They did it! Well done, Matt, keeping everyone on plan. Looks like they needed it, poor souls. You almost had me with the last one. Brilliant.

Date: 2012-02-19 04:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
They did indeed (it was the perfect prompt for the rescue). Matt knows his team *nods* Sorry, I suppose it could look non-rescue. Glad you liked them and thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-19 03:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] phoebezu.livejournal.com
Oh, thanks to the Past Challenges prompts!!! :D
I was so worried!!! It started so bad with that Valentine message!
Brilliant, anyway! Creepy, hurting, but brilliant!

Date: 2012-02-19 04:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Hee, I would have got there (eventually *g*)
I was hoping there was a Valentine prompt in the past prompts once I thought of that idea.
Thanks and glad you liked it, even with the creepy and the hurt.

Date: 2012-02-19 10:17 pm (UTC)
fredbassett: (Default)
From: [personal profile] fredbassett
Oooh, all very sinister, especially the note!

Date: 2012-02-19 11:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Thanks, I was very happy wheh I saw there was a Valentine prompt in the list, so I'm glad the note worked. Thanks for reading and for the beta.

Date: 2012-02-20 12:24 am (UTC)
celeste9: (primeval: jess)
From: [personal profile] celeste9
What a wonderful bunch of drabbles! And Lester has been rescued, hooray! I loved how you showed how the team was affected by it, Connor getting that horrible little rhyme, Jess' protectiveness (that might have been my favorite, go Jess!), Danny coming back (yay!), Becker of course thinking it's his fault, and Matt trying to hold them all together. Oh, and Burton being super creepy! Luckily Abby came in at an opportune time!

Date: 2012-02-20 08:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Glad you liked them and I thought it was a good opportunity to rescue poor Lester. I wanted to do a drabble for each of them, so poor Connor had to suffer the rhyme. Glad you liked them all, hee Burton has to be creepy *nods* Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-20 01:20 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kristen-mara.livejournal.com

Brill lot of drabbles - with the impacts on the team. Glad Lester has been rescued, look forward to seeing if Ethan was captured...

Date: 2012-02-20 08:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Glad you liked them and the look at the team. Lester had to be rescued *nods* That depends on the prompt ;) Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-20 06:21 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] samueljames
Enjoyed all of these. Well worried through quite a few of them. Very worried for James, given Ethan's state of mind. Connor needs a hug and hate Burton. Hopefully it'll be okay.

Date: 2012-02-20 08:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Glad you liked them all. Sorry for the worry. Um, possibly a good idea as James is now in hospital *nods* Connor definitely needs a hug and Burton would like to offer his services (bad Burton). Hopefully - it all depends on the prompts ;) Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-20 09:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] deinonychus-1.livejournal.com
Eeeek! Angst and peril and angst and hurt!Lester, and rescues, and more angst! just the sort of thing I like *evil grin*

Date: 2012-02-20 10:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
*nods* That just about covers it all ;) I think we know that *eg*

Date: 2012-02-21 08:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lsellersfic.livejournal.com
Love all the team working together, but eep! at the end. I hope that means Lester has been rescued.

Date: 2012-02-21 09:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Glad you liked the team, I wanted to do one drabble for each of them. Why eep at the end? Lester's been rescued. Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-23 05:22 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] talliw.livejournal.com
I'm so glad they managed to free Lester from Ethans clutches. If Connor only wouldn't fall for Burton's act.

Date: 2012-02-23 07:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
It seemed a good time to rescue Lester *nods* Sorry, poor Connor hasn't figured that out yet. Thanks for reading.

Date: 2012-02-29 11:56 pm (UTC)
cordeliadelayne: ([primeval] abby maitland)
From: [personal profile] cordeliadelayne
Very exciting stuff!

Date: 2012-03-01 07:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Thanks, glad you are enjoying it.

Date: 2012-03-10 05:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] eriah211.livejournal.com
Very tense, I think I have bit off all my nails already. Great drabbles!

Date: 2012-03-10 07:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knitekat.livejournal.com
Thanks, tense was the idea. Oops over your nails. Glad you liked them and thanks for reading.

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