The ARC, London

[itsananomaly]

It hadn’t taken long for the last few days of their vacation to come to an end and it was time for Cutter and Connor to head back to the ARC. “I can’t believe we’re actually due back at work this morning,” Cutter said as they sat the dining table, finishing up their breakfast before they went back to the ARC. [and the next part of the canon update. Adapted in parts from Series 3 episode 3 'Medical Mayhem'. Preplayed with the amazing anomaly_research_nerd. Major CW for violence and sexual assault. NFB for distance but OOC welcome!]].

Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I know," Connor said as he finished eating and sat back in the chair with his cup of coffee. "It was an amazing vacation and all, but as great as it was I'm glad to be going back in a way. It will be good to see everyone again and get back into a routine again."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Aye it will be nice being back at the ARC, without worrying about breaking any conditions of house arrest terms," Cutter smiled as he took a sip of his coffee, "it will be nice being able to work with everyone again,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Though I am sure Danny has plenty of teasing and jabs to get in" Connor noted with a grin. "And I have to wonder what Lester has for us to do." .
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Knowing Lester he's probably got a lot of work for us to make up for us not being able to help them as much," Cutter grinned, "especially with us going on vacation these past couple of weeks," he added, "I have a feeling we'll be doing nothing but reports for a while,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Ya know, after everything and all this time away, I think I might actually be ok with paperwork for a few days" Connor said with a thoughtful nod. "Make it a little easier to ease into things."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Well if I'm doing paperwork with you, it wouldn't be too bad," Cutter admitted shyly with a smile.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor smiled as he stood and started to gather the plates to take to the kitchen. He paused and leaned over and kissed Cutter's forehead softly. "Aye, anything Lester has waiting for us will be just fine if I'm doing it with you."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled at that kiss, "it will be just fine, I'm sure it won't be long at all until we're back at out in the field," he said, "I'm actually looking forward to being back out there," he admitted.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I cant wait. I miss investigating the anomalies and figuring things out with the team. It will be good to be back there with everyone... with you Nick" Connor said with a smile, knowing what a big step it was that Cutter wanted to be back in the field, even if he wasn't the team leader anymore.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled at Connor, it would feel weird being back not being team leader anymore but Danny had been doing an excellent job and he was content working from the sidelines, "it will be, everything will be fine as long as we're together," he said, "and I'm sure it won't be long before we're going to be busy with investigating the anomalies again,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Wonder what creatures we will see..." Connor mused as he washed up the few dishes so they could head out for the team meeting. "I still really want to see a pachycephalosaurus some day!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Oh that would be amazing," Cutter agreed as he began to get everything organised so they could head out, "I would really like to see a Brachiosaurus," he admitted, "that's always been my favourite dinosaur,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"That would be amazing, though we better hope if one ever does wander through an anomaly that we can get it back through. Lester had a hard enough time with the Mammoth, I don't think we could manage a Brachiosaurus!"Connor admitted with a small chuckle as he got the dishes put away and went to get his jacket and backpack so they could head out. .
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter grinned at that as he grabbed the last of the things he needed for heading back to the ARC, "I don't think Lester would be a fan of the Brachiosaurus, even though it was a herbivore, so Lester wouldn't have anything to worry about there," he added.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor grinned at that and as they left to head over to the meeting he reached over and took Cutter's hand as they went. He gave it an encouraging squeeze as he adjusted his bag on his shoulder and followed him along.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter gratefully returned that hand squeeze as they headed out the door, "it still doesn't feel real that we're actually doing this," he smiled, "that we're about to go back to the team and the ARC,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I know. There was a time I was convinced we would never be able to do this again... it feels really nice to be making this walk again, to Lester's office doesn't it?" Especially when they weren't being called there to get a lecture about something!
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"And we don't have to worry about dealing with Christine and Wilder either," Cutter said cheerfully, even though he had no idea what was going to be in store for them next.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Aye! That is over and done with and we won't have to see either of them again" Connor agreed as he gave Cutter's hand a firm squeeze as they made the turn down the hallway that led to Lester's office.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as they made it to Lester's office, "it is and we can continue working for the ARC and don't have to worry about house arrest," he said as he knocked on the door to Lester's office. "Come in," Lester called as Cutter opened the door, "ready?" he smiled at Connor.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Definitely!" Connor said with a grin as he followed Cutter into the office and the smile got even bigger as he looked around the office. "Hey guys!" he said with a grin and a small wave as they walked in and he closed the door behind him.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter's smile was wide as he looked around the room at his ... no it was Danny's team, he was part of Danny's team, he had to correct himself but he was still happy to be back in team meetings again. "Professor Cutter, Mr. Temple welcome back," Lester nodded and Cutter was almost sure he could see a twitch of a smile as well as they went to find their seats.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor was pretty sure there was a smile on Lester's face too as he sat down next to Cutter. He shifted a little in the chair and grinned over at Lester. "You got new office furniture while we were away," he said as he shifted in the seat a little more than what was necessary and smiled at Lester. .
Lester(thearcfamily)	"Thought it was time to change it up, especially after Christine took over it for a couple of months," Lester remarked as he stood up and moved over to the table with a stack of folders that he started to hand out, "I thought it was time to have a change in here," he told them.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Looks good to me" Connor said giving one playful spin in the chair before getting serious and picking up the papers Lester had handed out. "There any new Anomaly activity going on?"
Connor(thearcfamily)	"There was this weird anomaly alert about a week ago," Cutter's Connor spoke up, "we went out to investigate but there was no actual incursion from what we could tell and the anomaly stayed open for a good while as well," he added. Cutter frowned, "that is strange, do you think this is Christine and Wilder again?" he asked as he looked around the group.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"There's been no movement that we have noticed from Christine or Wilder" Danny interjected. "We kept a security detail at the anomaly the entire time once we got there and there was no sign of them the entire time we were there until it closed on its own."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter frowned, "that is weird and if nothing came through ..." he felt his stomach churning a bit as he thought of a possibility, "was ... was there any sign of Helen?" he knew that she could at least create anomalies now, thanks to him.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor reached out and took hold of Cutter's hand and gave it a tight squeeze. He had been worried about the same thing and he swallowed hard as he thought about that possibility. "We aren't totally sure" Danny said with a shake of his head. "We know it is a possibility that it is connected to Helen in some way..." he said with a glance at Lester. "But we don't know for sure. So far there has been no sign of Helen anywhere either."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter held Connor's hand as he tried to not think about how badly he had screwed up with Helen, that all of his actions with Helen were still haunting him and when Danny said they didn't know for sure, he stared down at the table, he couldn't meet anyone's gaze, "Helen would still keep trying," he said softly, "she wants the future anomaly ... " he took a deep breath, "has there been any weird security incidents these last couple of weeks?" he looked over at Danny.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Nothing too strange... few blips with the feed and the odd off-perimeter alarm but those never turned out to be anything" Danny said. "I know Lester has had to field a few calls from the Minister and Whitehall but even that isn't too out of the ordinary." "I almost would prefer there ti have been something at least" Connor said, still holding onto Cutter's hand. 'It almost feels like the whole 'it's too quiet in the woods' thing right now in a way" he said as he looked at Danny then to Lester. "Has the minister said anything we should be concerned about?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter was grateful to Connor holding his hand, it made it easier knowing that Connor was there with him. "The Minister wasn't too concerned," Lester admitted, "just told us to keep vigilant, we've been running security drills and keeping our systems up to date but the lack of news does seem concerning,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I just don't like it... after everything Christine and Wilder did, trying to get us... trying to get the artifact... trying to take over the ARC..." he looked around at the team and shook his head. "They came at us so hard. Just seems off that they suddenly go quite all of a sudden. I... I hope they have just gotten tired of us and are focusing on something else for a change."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"That's what worries me," Cutter admitted, "I don't like this, its like they're planning something," he said quietly, "they wouldn't just give up on us like this,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"We'll stay on guard and keep our eyes open for any sign of them." Becker looked at Danny with a small nod. He had already met with Danny the day before for an update so he had a general idea of what they were up against. .
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter nodded, taking a deep breath, "I think that's all we can do," he said, "until they make their next move or we know what their end game is,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"We should take the break while we can. Not let our guard down but try and get back to some semblance of normalcy" Danny said with a nod. "The team is back together again. We can start getting back to business as usual, and that is a good thing!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter nodded, "I think that's the best thing for us," he agreed as he looked back down at the folder. "Then we carry on as normal until we know otherwise," Lester said, "but I want security to be on full alert at all times, I don't want to take any chances,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"I got the security detail at max capacity and have them on a rotation 24/7" Danny said. He also held up the radio and gave it a little wave. "And I'm getting regular updates so we will know if anything odd is going on"
Lester(thearcfamily)	"Excellent, then we carry on as normal and make adjustments as we need to," Lester nodded approvingly, "I think for the time being we should all stay in the ARC for safety, I only want security to be handling the incursions," he said.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"More house arrest huh" Connor said with a small uncomfortable chuckle. He knew it was for the best and it was the smartest thing given the situation but he hated the idea of finally being back at the ARC just to be locked inside for all intent and purpose. "I know it is not ideal" Danny said as he looked at the younger man sitting next to him and put a hand on Connor's shoulder. "But it's the best we can do right now. And it shouldn't be too long."
Lester(thearcfamily)	Cutter grimaced at the idea of being locked up again but he knew that at least this time it would be different, he and Connor could still be with the team, "at least we don't have to be banished back to Fandom," Lester nodded, "then I think that settles it and ..." That was when the sirens started blaring and Lester rolled his eyes, "what on Earth is happening now?" he groaned, looking towards Danny and Becker.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Though he had been away for the last two weeks with Cutter and Connor, Beck had fallen back into security mode with no trouble. He was instantly to his feet and going to the door of the office to try and peer out the glass enclosure and see what was going on. "Danny?" he asked as he glanced over at him and then looked back down the hallway. He was about to yell at Danny to get his team on the radio when his heart sank. "Crap... we have company" he said looking down from the office into the main area of the ARC.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter's heard sank, he had not expected a full blown emergency on their first day back and he reached out to grab Connor's hand, "is it Helen?" he asked nervously.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Damn it" Danny said as he heard a commotion on the radio when one of his team tried to radio in. "It's Christine... and Wilder" Becker said as he looked around the room. "Looks like they haven't forgotten about us after all."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter went extremely pale, "they must have known we were back today," he said as he looked over at Connor, "do we have any escape route options this time?" Lester shook his head, "I'm afraid not, I think we're going to be on our own with this one," he said softly.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Alright," Danny said standing and joining Becker by the door. "Everyone get back, stay behind me and Becker" he said as he gave Cutter and Connor in particular a nod. Becker glanced over his shoulder at the group, his eyes meeting Sarah's silently for a moment before he turned his attention back to the scene unfolding outside the office. "Where in the world did she get that many men?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter trembled as he did as they were told, this could not be happening ... Lester made sure Connor and Cutter were at the back of the group as he moved to position himself behind Becker and Danny, "what's the situation?" he asked softly.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Its more than just Christine and Wilder" Becker said softly as he looked over at Lester. "It's not Whitehall or any group I recognize but shes got a mini army with her it seems. It... it won't take them long at all to make it up here." .
Lester(thearcfamily)	"That doesn't sound like Ms. Johnston or Captain Wilder," Lester said worriedly, "they wouldn't put their trust with an outside force, something bigger is at play here,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor clung to Cutter's hand tightly as he stared at the door He hated this so much- they were trapped for sure and he was trying not to panic, trying to be strong for Cutter as he slipped an arm around him. "I'm right here Nick" he whispered softly.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"I love you Connor," Cutter whispered back as he leaned against him, trying to stop shaking, "I will always love you," A few minutes later and the soldiers burst into the room with their weapons drawn and Christine and Wilder followed in, "well, well well its so nice to see the gang all back together," Christine smiled coldly as she looked at them all huddled behind Danny and Becker.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Love you Nick" Connor whispered as he clung to Cutter tightly, trying and failing to not look at Christine as a shiver ran down his spine as her eyes landed on him. "You really are like a bad rash aren't ya? You just keep coming back and making a pain of yourself huh?" Danny said as he stood in the doorway beside Becker trying to keep them from getting any further into the room.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"And I missed you too Mr. Quinn," Christine smiled sweetly, "we've been waiting for this moment, speaking of reunions, we've got a very special reunion planned," her eyes landed on Cutter, who clung tightly to Connor, not able to look Christine in the eyes.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor wrapped his arms around Cutter and held him close as he tried to shrink away from Christine and Wilder. "It's going to be ok Nick" he said trying to convince himself of that as much as everything. "I am right here."
Christine(thearcfamily)	Cutter desperately wanted to believe that it was going to be okay, right now but things were looking so bad as he leaned into Connor's arms, Christine just shook her head, “in fact, we've made this one especially special for you, you see our army wouldn't be possible without a couple of things, one someone who knew their way around cloning and two someone to clone ... well we ended up with a couple of choices with that," she chuckled.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor looked around at the soldiers that were crowding the doorway trying to get in. And it hit him. They were all the same guy... or at least, they all looked exactly identical. And for some reason, Connor could have sworn he had seen the guy somewhere before, but he couldn't quite place where. "Jonesy..." Becker's voice cut through as the realization hit him like a ton of bricks. "How the fuck did you do this Christine?" he demanded as he stared into the face of someone he thought he had watched die during one of the creature incursions.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"It wasn't my doing," Christine said simply, "but I believe our partner needs no introduction, she does like to make an entrance," And that was when Helen walked into the room, her smile wide as her gaze went round and then it fell on Connor and Cutter and her smile widened. It was not a nice smile. "Hello boys," she purred, "did you miss me?" Cutter was grateful that he was clinging on to Connor just then because he was pretty sure he would have collapsed to the floor, as it was he began to feel his grip on Connor starting to loose as he stared fearfully at his ex wife.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor was glad that his back was nearly pressed to the wall where they were standing because he felt his legs start to give out a little when he saw Helen. He tightened his hold on Cutter, especially when he felt his grip loosen slightly. Ths was bad... this was very very bad. Connor glanced around the room quickly and his worst fears were confirmed as he saw the shocked looks on everyone's face. They had been totally caught off guard. "H-Helen....how..." he said finally, his voice cracking as his mouth suddenly went dry.
Helen(itsananomaly)	"Hello Connor, its been a while," Helen smirked as she walked into the room, "its not that hard really, I've been experimenting with the future anomalies and ended up crossing paths with Christine and I heard all about your exploits with her and I decided that I wanted in, so we made a deal ... I gave her my clone army and they let me have a clone that's a little more personal ..." she looked around the room and then to the door, "you can come in now," she commandeered. To Cutter's horror, he saw himself enter the room, it looked like an exact copy ... he felt sick and stared in disbelief at this ... other him.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor stared at Helen as she spoke and his eyes about fell out of his head and his mouth fell open, despite his best efforts, when he saw Cutter... Cutters clone, walk in. "Nick..." he gasped as he tightened his grip on Cutter's arm. "You've lost your bloody mind- both of you have" Danny said as he stared and looked between Christine and Helen, not sure which sight was more terrifying just then.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter couldn't stay anything, he just clung on to Connor's arm tightly. It was unnerving the way his ... clone just stared back at him with a blank expression. "Alright this has gone on far enough, let's talk about this Christine," Lester spoke up then. "Oh no James, the time for talking is done, I gave you ample chances to talk and you refused me and now you're all going to pay for that and no one is coming to help you," Christine smiled as she let the severity of that threat sink in.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"You've tried and failed before Christine. You will fail again now" Danny said trying to sound more confident than he felt as he glanced at Becker and then Lester. "Throwing in with the likes of Helen isn't going to help you any." Though Danny could not deny seeing all the clones of Jonsey, and then Cutter's clone, really had him reeling just then.
Helen(itsananomaly)	"You're wrong there ... Danny was it?" Helen smiled, "I see there's a couple of new faces in the group, I succeeded once in breaking Nick and Connor and this time I'm going to make sure everyone is broken by the time I'm through with them," her gaze flickered to Cutter, "you should have stayed with me Nick and now you're going to pay the price for that," Cutter clung tightly to Connor as he tried to remember how to breathe, this couldn't be happening.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Surely we can just talk this out and figure things out rationally," Becker said, trying to appeal to Chrisitne in a last-ditch effort to avoid the inevitable. But even as he did so the soldier finally pushed through into the room and some fanned out among them all and at that moment Becker knew they well and truly were helpless to fight against them. .
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Sorry Becker, the time for talking is over," Christine smiled, "I'm going to make sure each and everyone of you regret trying to take me and Captain Wilder done, this is your fault James, you brought this on the team, you could have just handed Cutter and Connor over to me and avoided this months ago," Lester bristled a bit at that, "that was never going to happen," he snapped. "Then you can suffer the consequences of your actions," she said simply.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Wilder looked Danny up and down and licked his lips, "I'm going to look forward to this Quinn," he smiled, "the black site is only a taste of what I'm capable of, you're going to regret making an enemy of me,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Go ahead...if you are man enough to do something other than talk" Danny said with a sneer. he knew he was poking a bee hive but he'd rather Wilder's focus be on him than the rest of the team.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"You'd like that wouldn't you Quinn," Wilder growled and then for good measure he punched Danny in the stomach, "don't worry, this is only the beginning of all the things I plan to do with you," Christine rolled her eyes but she knew it would be better for Wilder to have his fun now before they needed everything to follow their plan.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny, to his credit, tried to hold back the cry of pain as he was punched. He doubled over and gasped for breath, but still put his hand out to try and shield Lester and the others though he knew there was basically nothing any of them could do at that point.
Christine(thearcfamily)	Wilder laughed at that as he noticed what Danny was trying to do, "oh don't worry, you're all going to get your turn," he promised, "there's plenty more of this to go round," and then he launched a series of several punches in Danny's stomach.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny heard the shouts from Becker and Lester and he tried his best to keep on his feet... But he remembered all too well how fierce Wilder could be and as the punches landed one after another, Danny sank to his knees, gasping for breath. He hated the show of weakness but despite where he was he glared up at Wilder, arm holding his aching ribs. "Fucking bastard" he said through clenched teeth.
Lester(thearcfamily)	Lester put a hand on Danny's shoulder, "that's enough Ms. Johnston," he snapped, "you've made your point, you can walk away from all of this now, end this charade before it gets messy," "I don't think so James," Christine smiled, "I finally have you right where I need you, at my mercy," She nodded at Wilder and Wilder punched Danny firmly in the jaw before he stepped away.
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny cried out as the punch connected and he sank to his hands and knees, feeling the side of his jaw almost instantly start to sting and swell. "I... I'm fine... Sir" he gasped as he tried to wave off Lester's concern as he tried to push himself up off the floor. "Take care of... the others" he gasped as he wiped the back of his hand across his mouth, not at all surprised to see it streaked with blood.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Well I think we've all made our point," Christine smiled as she watched Lester try and help Danny, "and now I think its time to show we mean business," She nodded at the soldiers and they began to start separating the group, pulling them away from his each other into smaller groups.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor's hold on Cutter tightened as the soldiers approached. "Don't touch him! Nick!" he cried out as one of them reached out towards him and Cutter. At the same time he heard Becker call out to Sarah as he tried to reach her among the chaos of the soldiers trying to get to everyone. "Sarah! I got you..." he said when he managed to reach her and he wrapped his arms around her as he tried to shield her from Christine's goons, all the while glaring at Helen as she laughed.
Helen(itsananomaly)	Sarah let out a terrified whimper as she buried her head in Becker's chest. Helen kept laughed and turned her attention to Cutter, "you can stop this Nick, no one else has to suffer, join me and work with us on the anomalies and no harm will come to them," Cutter bit his lip and hesitated, staring from Helen to Connor and the others.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Don't do it Nick... you can't!" Danny cried out from where he was still on the floor, Wilder leering over him. "You know you can't trust them! Don't give them what they want..." Danny was silenced as Wilder grabbed hold of his hair and pulled him up to his feet roughly. Connor kept his hold tight on Cutter. "He's right Nick... we know they won't keep their end of the deal... they are trying to manipulate us. It's Helen's old tricks like always" he said, trying to keep his voice from trembling as he looked at Helen.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter could not meet anyone's gaze as he stared down at the floor, "I won't help you," he said softly. "So be it," Helen smirked, "I gave you the choice Nick, what happens next is on you," One of the soldiers stood behind Cutter and Connor and began to start shoving them towards the door.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor staggered forward, trying to keep a hold of Cutter's arm so they didn't get separated as they were shoved past everyone and toward the door. "Helen, you don't have to do this! Just go back through the anomaly. Go live however you want to, just leave us alone!" he said, knowing it was pointless, but he had to at least try.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter desperately tried to cling on to Connor as they were pushed toward that door and whatever was in store for them, he was terrified of them being separated again, he knew that he would not be able to get through whatever Helen, Christine and Wilder had planned if they were separated. "Nice try Connor," Helen smirked, "this time I'm making sure that I succeed, I'm going to have a stable link to that future anomaly and it will be Nick who will give it to me, how long takes is up to him,"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Nick! Connor! Don't give them anything they want... we'll find you! I promise" Becker called out as they were forced out of the room and into the hallway. He watched helplessly as he kept his arms around Sarah, feeling her clinging to him tightly.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter took one last look back at the others, his eyes meeting Becker, he couldn't stay anything but he was afraid that this was going to be the last time that they saw each other. Helen smiled as Cutter and Connor were dragged from the room, "I'm afraid that won't be possible Captain," she smiled, "you see you're all going to be separated and I'm making sure this time none of you escape," she added, shooting glares at Jenny, Cutter's Connor and Abby after they had escaped being prisoners of the Menagerie. .
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker tried not to show just how worried and... to his horror... scared he was just then as he held Sarah close. The threat of them being separated sent a shiver down his spine.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"Alright enough chit chat," Christine ordered, indicating to the soldiers to keeping the group separate and there was a lot more shuffling as Abby, Cutter's Connor and Jenny were in one group, Danny and Lester in another and Becker and Sarah in the last group. Sarah was still clinging tightly to Becker, this just couldn't be happening, not after everything in the safe house. She let out a terrified sob.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker watched as Cutter and Connor were herded off and then Danny and Lester followed. He tightened his hold on Sarah as he heard her sob and he kissed the top of her head trying to give her some comfort despite the dire situation they were in. He glared at Wilder as the man walked over, that sadistic gleam in his eyes as he looked at Becker and then Sarah. "Touch her and you are a dead man" he snarled.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah trembled as she eyed Wilder fearfully, she knew exactly what the man was capable of and right then she didn't like the look that he was getting her. Wilder smirked and reached out to stroke her cheek, she shrank back at his touch. "We're all going to have so much together," he smirked.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker glared at Wilder and let go of Sarah with one arm and reached out and shoved Wilder back roughly. "Keep your hands off her Wilder!" he snapped as he glared at his former commanding officer.
Christine(thearcfamily)	"I am going to have so much finishing what I started," Wilder sneered as Becker forced him back and then as he had done earlier with Danny, he aimed a punch directly in Becker's stomach. "Becker no!" Sarah cried out as she saw Wilder throw that punch.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker immediately doubled over at the blow, though he still tried to keep himself between Wilder and Sarah. His mind was reeling as he tried to think of what to do. He knew he couldn't beat Wilder but he also couldn't stand the thought of not standing up to him. He had to protect Sarah! "I'm... I'm ok Sarah" he said through gritted teeth as he struggled to get back upright.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah bent down to help Becker up, "I'm here Becker," she said softly, "I'm sorry Becker," she trembled, hating that she was the reason that Wilder was doing this.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Becker pushed himself up and wrapped an arm around Sarah as they were roughly shoved through the door and into the hallway. He looked around but everyone else had already been sent off to their holding cells. The team had effectively been separated and the thought made him feel sick. It was pretty much the same feeling Connor had as he and Cutter stood in the cell they had been brought to. The armed soldiers guarded the door and Connor had a very bad feeling about who was going to walk through the door next.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter trembled as he stood in the corner of the cell, he was trying to remember his therapy and do the '5, 4, 3, 2, 1' technique but it wasn't working. "Connor," he said quietly, "how are we going to get out of this?"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor kept his arms around Cutter. "We'll figure something our .." he said, the words dying on his lips as he looked up and saw Helen step through the door.
Helen(itsananomaly)	"Well, well, well isn't this sweet?" Helen purred as she looked Cutter and Connor up and down, "I wouldn't get too comfortably boys, this is going to get very messy, unless of course Nick has changed his mind and we can avoid all of this unpleasantness," "Helen please..." Cutter whispered, hating how weak he felt, "Please don't do this,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Just let us go. You aren't going to gain anything from this. Nick and I aren't going to help you. He's staying with me." Connor tried to sound braver than he felt.
Helen(itsananomaly)	"I'm afraid you've got it wrong there Connor," Helen smiled sweetly, "you see I've learned my lesson from last time, I'm keeping you together but you won't be together, Nick will see how much pain he is causing you and then he'll come crawling back to me,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor clung to Cutter's hand just then. He wanted nothing more than to tell Helen she was the one who was wrong. The words "Cutter doesn't love you anymore" were on his lips. But Connor couldn't say them. He knew it wasn't his place- it was something Cuter would have to admit and say.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"I will never go back to you Helen," Cutter trembled as he clung to Connor's hand, "I don't love you anymore," his grip on Connor's hand tightened as it took all of his strength to keep his gaze level at Helen. Helen just shook her head, "you'll change your mind Nick, you always do," was all she said, "especially now that I've got a new and improved version of you to do with as I please, you'll change your mind," she smirked.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor pulled Cutter close, his heart jumping a little, despite the situation they were in, at hearing Cutter reject Helen out loud. "Nick and I are not going to help you Helen. Nick doesn't need you anymore" he said as he met Helen's gaze. He reached up and gave Cutter's shoulder a squeeze, the metal band on his finger catching in the light as he did.
Helen(itsananomaly)	Helen's eyes narrowed as she caught the metal band and moved closer, reaching out to grab Connor's hand, "now what's this?" she said, her voice low and dangerous, "my, my you've certainly been busy,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor tried to pull his hand away but Helen was too quick and held on firmly. Connor's mind went back to the last time he had stood in front of Helen. When she had broken that hand. The way she had gloated that she hoped he'd never be able to wear a ring. He swallowed hard, as he stared at Helen, unable to speak as his mind replayed those memories in far too vivid detail all over again. .
Helen(itsananomaly)	Helen held tightly onto Connor's hand, "I should have broken that hand harder," she growled, anger flashing in her eyes, "you're going to regret saying yes," she spat at Connor and then she brought her hand up to slap him on the cheek.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor let out a cry of pain at the slap though he tried to hold back as much as he could. He didn't want to give Helen the satisfaction. He took a shuddering breath and slowly turned to look at Helen. Connor felt Cutter standing beside him but he kept his eyes locked on Helen. "I will never... join you Helen" he said even as he felt tears stinging his eyes as they started to water.
Helen(itsananomaly)	Cutter wrapped his arms around Connor, "we're together now Helen," he said, trying to not let his voice betray how scared he was for him and Connor right then. "Not for long," Helen growled and then she aimed a punch directly at Cutter's stomach. Cutter couldn't stop the cry escaping from him at that punch as he doubled over.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Nick!" Connor was on his knees beside Cutter in an instant trying to make sure he was ok. He also tried to keep himself between Cutter and Helen as much as he could. “I’m right here Nick... I got you" he said as he tried to help him.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter took a deep breath as he tried to stop the pain from reverberating through him, "Connor," he trembled as he wrapped his arms around him. "This is pathetic," Helen shook her head, "I clearly didn't do enough to mark you the first time," she said coldly, "I'll make sure to fix that ..."
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Your marks mean nothing Helen"Connor said. "They are powerless now! Nick and I are together now and we love each other and that is not going to change!"
Helen(itsananomaly)	Helen smirked, "I have ways of fixing that Connor," she said as she reached over to run a finger down his cheek, "Nick belongs to me, always will," And then she grabbed Cutter and pulled him close before she forced her lips on his. Cutter tried to struggle and push her off but Helen's grip was tight and her fingers dug into skin.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor stared for a moment in shock as Helen started kissing Cutter. Then without even really thinking, because he would have realized what a mistake it was if he had, Connor lunged at Helen and tried to get her off Cutter. "Nick!" he cried out as he struggled to break Helen's grip. "Stop! Let him go!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter let out a muffled cry as Connor dove at Helen and Helen dug into his shoulders even more. Finally after an eternity she finally let go, "that's just a taste of what I'm capable of boys," she taunted. Cutter half sank towards the ground.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Oh Nick..." Connor took a moment to make sure Cutter was ok and then with a cry of anger and perhaps even inspiration he lunged at Helen again. He had no clue what he would have actually done if he had been successful but Connor just couldn't stand there and let her do that to Cutter. "Leave Nick alone!" he yelled as he threw himself at Helen, his emotions definitely getting the better of him just then.
Helen(itsananomaly)	Helen had not been expecting that as Connor threw himself at her and stumbled back slightly, she grabbed Connor by the hair to pull his head back. "Connor!" Cutter cried weakly as she saw Helen grab him.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor tried to struggle against Helen's hold, his hands going back to try and pry her hands away. "Let go of me! Helen, stop it!"
Helen(itsananomaly)	"Absolutely pathetic," Helen snarled and let go of Connor but not before she leaned in and gave him a kiss on the lips, enjoying how much of a struggle Connor was putting up.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor thrashed and struggled against Helen's hold as he tried to break the kiss. He remembered all too well last time, the flashes playing out again. But he wasn't going to just let her do as she wanted. He had too much to lose, too much to fight for this time.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Helen please stop," Cutter begged, "stop this," Helen kept the kiss going and then finally let go of Connor, "I'm going to have so much fun boys, you're going to wish you said yes Nick, everything that happens from here on out is your fault, remember that,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor sank to the ground as Helen finally broke the kiss and shoved him down. He looked up at her and then to Cutter as he tried to catch his breath and pull himself to his feet. "Nick..." he gasped his voice hoarse as he struggled to catch his breath.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"I'm here Connor, I'm here ..." Cutter said as he wrapped his arms around Connor, "I'm so sorry," he sobbed.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor clung to Cutter as he trembled from the adrenaline that was surging through him and he looked up over Cutter's shoulder at Helen, not at all liking the look in her eyes. .
Helen(itsananomaly)	"So pathetic," Helen spat, "well boys, don't get too comfortable, I've got lots of fun plans for you, I'm going to enjoy breaking you all over again," she said and then with one last look of loathing she turned on her heels and left them alone in their cell. Cutter kept clinging to Connor, this couldn't be happening again, it just couldn't.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor was still half laying on he floor as he tried to sit up, arms wrapping around Cutter as he felt his own body tremble as a choked sob escaped him. After everything they had been through, everything they had overcome, they were right back where hey had been before... and that thought absolutely terrified Connor even as he tried to be there to comfort Cutter the best he could.
Helen(itsananomaly)	Cutter sat there, clinging to Connor and crying softly. "I'm so sorry Connor," he managed to gasp out, "I love you, I will always love you,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I love you too Nick... always. No matter what" Connor said as he held Cutte close, trying not to let his mind run off with him even though he couldn't help but worry about what was going on with the others.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter held on to Connor tightly, this was all his fault, he should have just said that he would give Helen and Christine what they wanted, he trembled, "I ... I don't think anyone will rescue us this time," he said softly, the realisation dawning on him that all the others were in the cells, no one could launch a rescue for them.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I know..." Connor said softly as the tears started to fall. "But we can't give them what they want" Connor said, having an idea where Cutter's mind might be going just then. "Even if you did help Helen, give her the future anomaly, it wouldn't help anything. She would still use it to wreak havoc, not just for us but for the entire world. If she gets the anomaly control... she wont ever stop" Connor said with a shiver as he leaned his head against Cutter's shoulder.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter sobbed as he kept holding onto Connor, not wanting to let go, he was so scared they were still going to be separated, "I know but I still think that I should have done something, that I can make things easier for everyone, maybe they'll all go easier on you if .. if I given them what they wanted," he said softly.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"They won't. You know Christine and Helen are lying when they say they'd let us go or go easy on us... we would give them what they wanted, they would still do what they want to us" Connor gave a shiver as he held onto Cutter as if his life depended on it. He hated how hopeless it seemed.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter bit his lip and nodded, "I know," he said softly, "I just ... I just feel so guilty, that this is all my fault," as he kept his arms wrapped around Connor.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"It's not your fault Nick... it is Helen, and Christine, and Wilder's fault. They are the ones doing this, not any of us" he said as he rubbed Cutter's back gently.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter leaned into that touch, "I'm just ... I'm just scared of what's going to happen and now Helen knows we're engaged and ...she's not going to let that go Connor," he trembled.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"I know Nick... but I also know this. I said I was going to marry you and I plan to. I said I wanted to spend my life with you, no matter what happens and I mean that." Connor leaned against Cutter and kept rubbing his back. "I love you Nick and we are going to get through this together. I am not going to leave you." .
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter couldn't stop those tears from falling, "I love you too Connor and we're going to get married, I promise, I'm never going to leave you, I'm not going to let Helen ruin this,"