From: "ttbamare" Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:36:16 -0400 Subject: my fanfiction story Source: direct Title:Evolving Author:Laura Positano Classification:Scully angst/MSR Rating:PG-13,L Feedback:ttabmare@gateway.com Disclaimer: Mulder & Scully,and the X-Files in general, do not belong to me. Spoilers: starts out during Biogenesis,but continues from where it left off. Summary: After discovering possibly the rest of the artifact in Africa, Scully the skeptic becomes a believer,and sets out to understand how it is related to Mulder going crazy. 10;30 A.M. Washington,D.C. F.B.I. Headquarters Agent Scully? Yes sir? Agent Scully as your assistant director, I have a couple of options for the current situations. Current situation? Assistant Director Skinner, are you referring to Agent Mulder's recent ailment? That is another matter. What I'm referring to, Agent Scully, is your repeated insubordination as of late. So what exactly are you trying to tell me? You have two choices Scully-admit that the supposed artifact is a fake, or have an indefinite leave of abscence. I never sent you that report,Skinner. How did you have knowledge of it if I didn't show it to you? Never mind that. It doesn't concern you. No. I will not go against all the work Agent Mulder & myself have done so meticulously over the past six years. You can't expect me to honestly believe what you're saying to be true. I think you've forgotten why you've been teamed with him in the first place. Leave me alone, Skinner. I already know that you have us under surveillance. The artifact is real, and while it's hard for me to admit, Mulder was on the ball, especially about this. Okay then. Give me your badge, gun and everything else having to do with your job here. As of this moment, you are no longer a member of the FBI. Instead, you're a civilian, and don't even entertain the idea of coming back. Those are stinging words Skinner. I want one more thing to say to you before I exit this building. Yes, what is it, Dana? If I find out that you had anything to do with Mulder's condition, you'd better start running because I will hunt you down like a fucking dog you son of a bitch! Is that all? No,it isn't. Call me Dana again and I'll kick your Cancer man loving ass! Say one more thing & I'll call security. That's all I want to say to you bastard. 11:40 AM Dana Scully's house Dana Scully started pigging out on all the snacks she purchased on her way home. In a matter of minutes, her whole floor was covered with Choco Droppings boxes, unfinished Tutti-Frutti nonfat dreamsicles, pizza crusts & spilled yogurt mixed with beeswax. Inevitably, she had a stomache ache fom overeating. Normally, icy words had no effect on Scully. Her father, known lovingly to her as Ahab who in turn called her Starbuck, brought Scully up to be strong. Besides, Mulder would comfort her. But now, her dad was physically gone, and Mulder was in the hospital's psychiatric unit. The only person left to talk to Scully would be her mom. 12:23 PM Braddock Heights,Maryland Mrs.Scully's house Hi Dana. What's wrong? Mom, they fired me, and Mulder's still in the hospital. Oh I'm sorry sweetie. Come in,sit down. Thanks mom. Can we talk? Sure, Dana. I need to find a cure for whatever Mulder is suffering from. I don't know if I can assist you in this case. Mom, I do not expect you to know how to cure him. I figured you might have an idea of who would. How about Albert Hosteen? He's dying of cancer. Well he's the only person which comes to mind. Dana, is there anything else you'd like to talk about? Yes,there is. Mom, have you ever felt as though you were half alive when someone you were close to was suffering, and life doesn't seem worth living without them? Mmm-hmm. That is the way your father & I felt about each other.I hope I am not reading too much between the lines,since it seems like you are referring to Mulder. Mom we're not....we're just partners...partners & friends. I want him to get back to normal . You know what I suspect is the cause of the psychosis? Tell me, Dana. It obviously has to do with the artifact, and Skinner & the Fowley bitch probably are aware of that. So...? So,perhaps Skinner, along with Diana Fowley, are in cahoots with not only Cancer Man, but Alex Krychek as well. They might all be attempting to bury the X Files permanently & get Mulder & myself out of the picture. Oh I see. What are you planning to do? I'm going to, temporarily, be a doctor so that they think that we were defeated, while in reality I'd be racing to find a cure. You suppose that'll work? It has to work. Whatever you do, and whatever happens, Dana, I want you to know that I'm very proud of you,& I wish you the best. I hope this will work out. I hope so too. -------------- the next day --------------- 8:35 AM Roswell Hospital Roswell, New Mexico The receptionist, who kept on staring at Scully,began to read her resume. Impressive. You must be the enigmatic Agent Scully. Yes, I am, though I'm not in the FBI anymore. Is the spot filled? Nope. Let's begin the interview, shall we? Okay. What's your name? I'm Debbie, Dr.Zaroff's receptionist. I'm also one of the nurses & recently one of the doctors as well. Wow. Talk about renaissance woman. Wait-I am supposed to be interviewing you Dana. May I call you Dana? I guess so. Dana tell me about why you want to work here. I..um..I realized that medicine was my calling. I felt stifled in an atmosphere filled with conspiracy. Initially, I trained to become a doctor but eventually became a FBI agent. Why? I believed science could solve cases we were given, which I thought could easily be explained. In the end, I came to the point where I concurred with my partner Mulder that they were paranormal. You mean aliens? Yes. Look, I don't want you to assume that I'm some U.F.O. obsessed weirdo asking for a job. The thought never crossed my mind. Debbie, who is Dr. Zaroff? He's the head doctor here at Roswell Hospital, who's also in charge of hiring new doctors. Will he get my resume? Yes. And can I speak to him? Yeah, but now he's in with a patient. Out of curiousity, what interested you about Roswell Hospital, because according to your resume your former job was in D.C., where you lived. I heard this was one of the best hospitals in the country, & a friend of mine told me about a job opening here. Oh look, here comes the good doctor himself! Hi Debbs! Who's the woman you were chatting with? I'm Dana Scully. She was "chatting" with me for my interview, along with some off-record things as well. Oooh, like what? Like her boyfriend Mulder! Debbie, he's not my boyfriend. That's enough Debbie. We need as many doctors as we can, & we don't want to scare Ms. Scully away. I'm fine, and I don't scare easily. Here's my resume which Debbie read. You have a multitude of credentials. You're hired. Thanks. When do I start? How bout tomorrow morning? Okay. It was nice meeting you both. Ditto. See you tomorrow. -------------------------------- 10:15 AM the next morning Roswell Hospital Roswell, New Mexico Hi again, Ms. Scully. You must be very popular. Why? You received several calls from a group who call themselves the Lone Gunmen, & a FM Ulder. When did they call? Around ten minutes ago. And this FM Ulder-did you trace the location of the call? Was it from another hospital? How is he? You sure are inquisitive. No, it wasn't traced to a hospital. I surmise it to be a call from Martha's Vineyard. Oh my god. Sir, may I make a call? Sure. C'mon Mulder. Answer me. Scully? Oh Mulder, it's so great to hear your voice again. How did you.... Scully we still may be being listened to. How did you know I was here? Your mom, along with the Lone Gunmen, ratted on you to me. Tell them I apologize. How did you-oh yeah, sorry, I forgot. When can I meet you? I dunno. Scully, I heard Skinner fired you. Yeah, he wanted me to go against you & all we've accomplished.How's your head? Horrible, but I can't really tell you how I became sane again until we meet. I want you to know that if you need anything, I'll be more than happy to help you out. Please Scully, come back to Washington DC. my You can live with me. Mulder, already people are confusing us as being boyfriend & girlfriend. You don't wanna add fuel to the fire. I gotta go now Scully. Bye Mulder. Who was that? An old friend. Ms Scully- I mean, Dr Scully -I want to rectify my staff's and my own actions. You see, many people in this neck of the woods lately have been complaining about severe headaches accompanied with a deafening cacophony,& as a result we're understaffed. The vast majority of populus admitted into our hospital have these symptoms, & we don't know whether to put them in the psychiatric ward or the ICU. It's funny that you mentioned it, Dr Zaroff. Not so long ago, when I was in the X Files subdivision of the FBI, Agent Mulder and myself were working on a case which involved an artifact supposedly from aliens that had the blueprints for human life, the human genome. I don't get how the artifact and the cacophony are related. Let me finish, Dr Zaroff. So as I was saying, while we were attempting to decode what it meant, Agent Mulder began getting throbbing headaches & cacophony as well. Just like those patients. Exactly. You know something Dr Scully? What? You must have been really close to this guy. You mean Mulder? Yeah. You're always talking about when you were in the FBI solving X Files, along with Agent Mulder. I think you should go back to what you used to do. Start a new life once again. Apparently this man is still fresh in your mind. Are you firing me? No, in fact I have taken a liking towards you, and I envy this Mulder of yours, who spent six years of his life working with you. I heard through the grapevine that your parents wanted you to be a doctor, but you chose chasing aliens instead. While I have not know you enough to know you, you come across as someone who has strong beliefs, intelligence and at one time skepticism, which has slowly given way to belief in possibilities, and a firm sense of independence. Thank you, Dr Zaroff. I'll never forget these little pep talk conversations we had as long as I live. I'm sad to see you go, however it feels like the right thing to do. Never stop learning & believing, or they've already won. Who's "they"? A tall brunette and an elderly cigarette smoking man every so often spy on you while you perform operations. This is another factor I kept in mind when contemplating talking about this to you. So long, Dr Zaroff. There goes one of the best new doctors that ever set foot in this hospital. Don't worry, I'll visit. 4:00 AM Martha's Vineyard Fox, I hear footsteps out on the porch. Can you see who it is? Ok, mom. Scully is it you? Yes, Mulder. Oh Scully! They hugged as soon as they saw each other, for what seemed like the first time in years. Mulder, I'm not a doctor anymore. What do you mean? They fired you? Not at all. I realized that maybe I should follow your advice. You could come inside, Scully. Don't be shy. Hi Mrs Mulder. Hello Scully. How are you? I'm fine now that I know he's okay. How are you? Feeling wonderful seeing my son with someone who loves him as much as I do. You look exhausted. I am, maybe from jet lag or excitement. You could sleep here tonight, & I don't think Fox will mind. Is it ok Mulder? Yep. It just so happens its raining sleeping bags tonight, Scully. You know what that means. I missed you a lot Mulder, but not tonight. Its good to be Scully again. You always were Scully. Yeah, I know, but over there I was Dr.Scully a.k.a. the former Mulder infatuation junkie. Can you believe that they thought you were my boyfriend? You wouldn't want that now would you? Mulder, it would not be the worst thing we could do. My mind right now is on getting some shut eye. Goodnight Scully. Sweet dreams Mulder. 6:00 AM Oh shit, Mulder! What the hell?! You scared me Scully! Sorry! When are we going to do something about the surveillence of us, the artifact, & Skinner firing me? Let's sleep Scully and we'll take care of it in the morning. This is the morning! Damn! Well, we'd better sleep some more. We've got a long day ahead of us. We do? Yeah. We're gonna take care of all those things you mentioned. I'm pooped. No kidding. 1:35 PM Washington, DC FBI Headquarters I told you not to come back here Scully. You disobeyed me. Agent Mulder, why did you bring her? Skinner, I want you to reinstate Scully as a member of the FBI. I won't do it. She knew of the risks at hand when she was insubordinate. Do it Skinner or I'll go public & let everyone know the conspiracy hasn't ended. Fine. Scully,you're a FBI agent again. Next time, there won't be a next time. Understand? Yes. Do you understand AD Skinner, that the artifact is from aliens, my partner Scully agrees & we know you're trying to hide its real powers? No comment, Agent Mulder. From that day on, the surveillence stopped, at least from Skinner anyway. Trust no one still our philosophy, except one minor allowance: trust no one except your partner.