DCH 16
Defenders Chronicles: Highlander
By AmandaDoE
Chapter Sixteen: Teacher, Teacher
Duncan pulled Amanda out of the water and they laid on the shore together. Richie recorded the incident from a safe distance while Tori's computer recorded the whole area from the whole 180 angle, in case there was anything necessary that would have been needed. The FBI agent Palance shot both Duncan and Amanda during the stand off where Palance was wanting the plates Amanda stole, and now, if Richie and Tori did their part, Palance would take the fall instead of Amanda.
Amanda coughed as she had been revived, "I feel terrible."
"Well, welcome back," Duncan replied before he kissed her forehead.
"It was worth it for the kiss," Amanda replied. Duncan smiled at her as he continued to hold her.
Richie arrived with the camcorder in hand, and Tori arrived a few seconds later.
"Congratulations," Tori told the couple, "everything has worked out in your favor!"
Duncan and Amanda looked at the pair in response.
"Did you get it all?" Duncan asked.
"Every second," Richie answered.
"And my computer recorded anything extra that might be necessary," Tori added as she got out her mini recorder.
"Good," Duncan replied, "Good."
Richie gave his teacher a high five, "Nice going."
"Come on, guys," Tori told the group, "let's get out of here."
The four left the area, and returned home.
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Amanda watched the television with Richie, Tori, and Duncan.
"Even without the unidentified bodies," the announcer on TV spoke, "prosecutors feel the counterfeit plates and the anonymous video would be enough to lay several charges against Special Agent Palance, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and fraud. We'll be back with more details later in the broadcast. Helen?"
"Well, guys, we're out of here," Richie announced as Duncan turned off the TV. Richie and Tori prepared to return to their homes.
"Well, uh," Amanda replied, "you guys take good care of yourselves."
"We shall, Amanda," Tori replied.
"And, uh...what you did, Amanda," Richie added, "it took guts."
"Thanks, Richard," Amanda replied before she kissed his cheek.
"It was good to see you again, Amanda," Tori shook her teacher's hand.
"We'll catch you later," Richie told Duncan.
"Catch you on the flip side," Tori added.
"Bye," Amanda waved them off.
"Bye – bye," Richie and Tori waved their teachers off.
"You know," Amanda looked at Duncan, "this really...this really hurts."
"What, where you got shot?" Duncan asked.
"No," Amanda answered, "giving up the plates."
"They weren't yours to lose in the first place," Duncan replied.
"Oh, I love it when you get angry with me," Amanda said as she held him in a loving embrace, "It makes it more fun to make up. Are you sure, absolutely sure, that you don't want to play house for seventy or eighty years?"
Duncan laughed, "You're impossible."
"Not for you."
"Amanda, it's like I said," Duncan told her, reflecting on Tessa's death for a moment, "it's not the right time."
"I know, I know, I know," Amanda replied, "but it was just one more shot, though. Oh well. We'll always have Paris."
"Yeah," Duncan chimed in, "London, and Rome...and Tulsa."
"Got a bus to catch," Amanda said. She glanced at him, "but before I go."
"Yes?"
"Why don't you give Tori some training?" Amanda suggested.
"Why did you suggest that just now?" Duncan asked, "She has the basic training, or should have when she first became Immortal last year."
"She has," Amanda replied, "I know I'm her first teacher, after she became Immortal, but I personally think Tori will have a lot to enjoy if she were to learn from you."
"I'll look into it," Duncan replied, "Hey, Amanda..."
"What?"
"It'll still be there in the morning."
"True."
They kissed, and Amanda gave something for Duncan to think about regarding her student. Amanda was Tori's first teacher, but she did have a point that she could learn a lot with more than one teacher.
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Tori smirked as she had a robotic cat and a small radio. This was an invention she had been working on for some time now, something she hoped would put a smile on Richie's face after everything that had happened recently.
She walked over to his apartment with the invention in hand. He lived across from where she was living, especially after he became immortal. Tori knocked on the door, "Richie? It's Tori."
The door opened and Richie appeared.
"Hey, Tori," Richie greeted his friend.
"There's something I have been working on recently," Tori told him, "I thought that you might be interested in."
Richie perked up, "Well, come on in."
She complied as she walked into the building. Tori placed the robot cat on the kitchen island.
"A robot cat?" Richie asked, looking confused.
"This is more than a robot cat," Tori answered before she placed the small radio next to the robot, "Allow me to connect this radio to the robot, and you'll see what I am talking about."
"Sure," Richie nodded. She plugged a cord which connected the radio to the robotic cat. Then, she turned on the radio. At first, no music was playing. He looked confused at this.
Then, Tori opened the cat's mouth, and music started playing. Richie looked on in surprise as the music was playing through the cat, as opposed to the actual radio. This was quite interesting. Tori closed the cat's mouth, and the music stopped playing.
Richie looked on in awe as the music played again, and the music was on again. She repeated the segment again until the pair sensed the Buzz, and a knock on the door was heard.
"It's like a blue tooth speaker of some sorts," Richie noted.
"Exactly," Tori nodded.
"Interesting," Richie smiled.
Richie and Tori got their swords out and approached the door slowly. Another knock on the door was heard. Richie opened the door, and it was Duncan.
"Mac?" Richie looked up, surprised.
"What are you doing here?" Tori added.
"I was looking for you, actually," Duncan answered.
"Me?" Tori looked confused.
"When I didn't find you at your apartment, I had a feeling you were here."
"What's going on?" she asked.
"Amanda wants me to continue your training."
"Training?" Tori stared at him, surprised.
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Tori glanced around the empty dojo. It was a day off for Charlie, and the dojo was otherwise closed for the day. Duncan started off his training with knocking her down to the mat, like with what he did with Richie, except she managed to fight back against her.
Tori had no idea why Amanda suggested Duncan to train her. She supposed she wanted her to get more knowledge as an Immortal, especially since she had her first Quickening after taking Annie's head, and she had been Immortal for over a year, and she would need this training in case another immortal was to challenge her.
They finished with that part of the training, and Duncan got out his katana, "Now, I think we should train some with our swords."
"That sounds like a plan," Tori nodded as she got out her tachi.
"Now come at me," Duncan initiated the training.
"I don't wanna hurt you," Tori prepared to make her move.
"You won't," Duncan assured her before he blocked her attack, "Don't hesitate. Now, put the sword in your right hand, just behind the guard."
Tori complied.
"Good," Duncan instructed her, "Feel the rhythm of the blade. Plant your feet and add your left hand to the swing for more power and control."
Tori complied again, following his instructions.
"Good, you're strong." Duncan continued with the training and Tori smiled, "Your strength is in the blade, not in the arms. That's why you'll be able to fight as well as a man. Now when you attack, attack with the weak part of the blade. When you defend, come at me."
He parried Tori's blade, "Change the rhythm of your attack, so that your opponent cannot anticipate your true speed."
Tori continued making her move, and swung the sword.
"That's very good," Duncan noted.
"So, all the knowledge and power are shared by the Immortals," Tori asked, "like myself, you, Amanda, and even, Richie?"
"That's right," Duncan answered, "and as you are aware of, there's some who can't wait to get their hands on it, and you can't tell who the enemy is until it is too late."
After a little more training with the sword, Tori and Duncan finished for the day.
"Thanks for the training, Mac," Tori smiled at her mentor. "Given everything that had happened recently, I was in need of this training."
She grabbed a water bottle and took a sip from it.
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Chapters
Tori Gordon, a teenage operative for the Intergalactic Union Agency, transfers to a branch in Washington State, where she becomes involved in a battle between supernatural forces.
While reflecting on personal matters, Tori witnesses a stunning occurrence.
Richie introduces Tori to his friends, Duncan and Tessa, who detail the secret affairs of immortals.
As Tori begins learning more about her true nature, a teacher offers assistance.
Tori informs the Defenders that she plans to help Duncan and his companions.
Tori and Richie continue bonding as the IUA works with Duncan.
Tori is given a new task by her mother Janet.
Duncan and the group encounter Tori's teacher, Amanda. Tori learns that Duncan and Amanda have history.
9: Two Families, One Adventure
The Defenders arrive in Paris, where they unite with Tori's team.
Tori tends to an ailing Richie.
The group gains allies while investigating a new matter.
The search for Horton begins.
An old friend of Tori's reveals a darker side. Janet becomes involved in the current operation.
Duncan is told to be wary of a dark prophesy.
The team is menaced by Annie Devlin, an old associate of Duncan's.
Duncan begins refining Tori's skills.
Richie and Tori continue bonding.
A new woman comes into Richie's life.
Janet takes steps to make Richie an IUA operative.
Tori and her allies confront a number of enemies in the city.
The teams head out for a day of fun.
Rick's capture leads to a compromising situation as LJ and the others attempt a rescue.
Lucy, a dangerous immortal, targets Richie. Tori intervenes.
The IUA investigates when one of the Phantom's acquaintances is victimized by an immortal.
Richie and Tori return to Paris to assist with the mission, which is complicated by police involvement.
Duncan meets a woman who bears a strong resemblance to Tessa.
27: Can't Help Falling In Love
Kern, a vindictive old associate, returns to challenge Duncan.
Duncan attempts to work with the unstable David Keogh.
Charlie prepares to depart.
The group meet a girl named Michelle, who has just discovered her immortal nature.
Tori and Richie attempt to care for a younger boy named Kenny.
Everyone prepares for a holiday.
A mysterious statue creates chaos.
Joe and the team find others in need of their help.
Jedda and Tori have an intimate conversation.
Kalas haunts Richie and the others.
Duncan prepares for battle with Kalas and finds a surprise.
Kalas searches for Methos.
Tori worries as Richie begins taking chances.
Anne arrives.
41: The Exorcism of Richie Ryan
Richie requires assistance in getting back to normal.
The Defenders step in to assist with Kalas, and to help prevent the truth about Duncan's kind from leaking.
Duncan prepares to confront Kalas.
Duncan embarks on a private journey to Scotland. Jedda and Tori spar before an audience.
45: Walking On Shattered Glass
Duncan tries to intervene as Charlie clashes with Cord.
The current situation reminds Tori of a well-known scenario.
Amanda and Richie follow Duncan on a journey in secret, and end up defending themselves from a horde of ice robots.
The friends see Kenny again. Duncan suspects that a certain immortal is pursuing the child.
Seacouver is targeted by an ambitious supernatural woman named Sierra.
Duncan, Tori, and Richie investigate a matter from Duncan's past alongside the police.
The group is challenged by a charismatic new antagonist, Kamir.
The spellcaster Kristin Gilles arrives and pursues Richie. Mandrake offers assistance in thwarting her.
Duncan and his friends attempt to aid a pianist.
Anne and Jack participate in the latest endeavor.
Duncan falls under a dark influence temporarily.
Methos and the others reflect.
The exploits of Flash and his famed allies from Mongo are chronicled. Meanwhile, Zorelda reemerges.
The team members engage in sparring and storytelling during downtime.
The groups attempt to rescue Joe, who has been lured into a trap.
As tensions rise and truths are revealed, the team bands together in their effort to help Joe.
Richie makes a monumental decision.
As Tori and Richie prepare for the big day, opposing forces on Mongo makes plans of their own.
Katarina and Castra attempt to unite with the Defenders before Zorelda makes her move.
Zorelda arrives on Earth.
65: Setting Up The Rescue Mission
The groups outline their rescue effort.
Zorelda begins enacting her plan for Richie.
67: Mongo Showdown — Part One
Methos and Duncan engage in action on Mongo.
68: Mongo Showdown — Part Two
As the battle continues, Tori confronts Zorelda.
The group deals with the repercussions of their adventure and return to Earth.
Duncan's ally, Cassandra, relays a vision.
Tori and Richie encounter a cult. Duncan pursues Clay.
The Ryans foster a mysterious child who bears a resemblance to Tori.
Amanda and Maurice return as a new enigma arises.
Amanda engages in more questionable activity.
The group tries helping a woman who might be stalked by an old acquaintance of Duncan's.
76: All That Glitters Is Not Golden
Richie seeks to assist a childhood friend who's dealing with legal issues.
The Ryans encounter an apparent impostor, who also approaches Hadea.
An adversary known as Kronos targets Tori, seeking to exploit her intellect.
Richie and Duncan move to counter Kronos.
80: The Ransom of Richard Redstone
The Ryans depart for an undercover mission overseas.
The group make new acquaintances while pursuing a lead tied to a mysterious dancing event.
The enigmatic Keane arrives, wreaking havoc on several people's lives.
Duncan deals with a mischievous adversary named Byron. Jedda and Rick prepare for parenthood. Both Katarina and Jedda sense danger ahead.
Ming and Octon turn to a new ally.
Duncan is haunted.
The shape-shifter initiates a confrontation.
Ming shifts his focus to an isolated girl.
The Defenders unite with Tori's friends in an effort to stop Ahriman.
A climactic battle occurs as the Defenders clash with Ming, while Tori and Richie attempt to aid their friends.
90: Aftermath: The World Changes Forever
Everyone is affected by the recent events, which will have lasting repercussions.
Richie copes. Duncan travels overseas.
Joe, Amanda, and Duncan continue to hunt the enemy.
April locates Richie and provides an update on the current situation.
Richie is confronted by the opponent again.
Joe leads the investigation as everyone bands together.
The final clash begins.
Duncan makes a crucial discovery.
The key element to the plan is obtained.
The team proceeds with their endeavor.
100: The Last Stand — Part One
The group discovers that only one person can assist Duncan.
101: The Last Stand — Part Two
The battle reaches a conclusion.
Series finale.
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