Toy Box Terror (Lara/Cal)

[Lara DunCroft]

Lara hadn't felt like changing in the locker room after she finished her shift. Instead collected her bag from her locker and pulled on her cardigan after she decided she would shower at home and put her PJs and dressing gown straight on. She said goodnight to the nurse manning the nurses station before she headed out of the building. Making her way across the ambulance bays she headed towards the multi-story car park that was under construction. The sun was down and the workmen had always gone home by now, so Lara took the opportunity to take a shortcut through the construction site as she and the other hospital staff often did.       Florescent lights illuminated the ground level of the dreary interior of the structure. Plastic sheets, wooden steaks, mettle bars and the odd power tool decorated the construction site. Lara fished inside of her bag for her phone as she made her way  towards the other side of the ground level, finding it she checked it for texts, seeing there were none she looked at her news feed as she went. Lara Reached the end of the multi-story and came back out onto the open section of hospital parking where her car was sitting in it's usual spot. She fished inside of her bag for her car keys as she walked over to her car, what was now more or less the only one left in the now empty section. Lara smiled at the thought of sitting down with a cup of tea and watching her tv program as she reached out to put the key in the lock. But before she could slip the key into the lock she felt a hand slip round her face as someone grabbed her from behind. Her eyes widened and her gasp was stifled by the hand that pressed firmly against her mouth, stopping her from screaming. She felt herself being pulled back a step from her car and against someone's body, as whoever had her firmly secured their grasp. Her phone and keys dropped to the floor as she tried to pull away, but whoever had hold of her had grabbed her so quickly and so tightly that she had no room to struggle or fight back, though that did not stop her from trying furiously. She was suddenly gripped with fear, as she felt herself being pulled back. Before she knew what was going on she fond herself in a dark space, whether it was the boot of a car or some kind of trunk or crate she didn't know, it had all happened too fast. But she felt the vibration of an engine and then movement as whatever kind of car or van or truck she was in started driving away.  Her mind raced with the terrifying thoughts of what was happening and her heart pounded inside of her chest. She shouted for help at the top of her voice and banged around in the darkness, but she still couldn't tell what she was in. She tried to calm herself, but then the realization that she had dropped her phone caused her to panic. She couldn't call for help, no one would be able to track it and the worst part was that no-one would probably know she was missing until the morning. Tag: @cal (Ooc: I started it tonight after all hehe.) ~*~

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Getting home at a decent hour the night before Cal had used the opportunity to shower, get his things ready for the next day then head to bed super early, reading in bed until he fell asleep. Next morning he was up at 5am to do his exercises and have breakfast before getting ready and arriving at the PD at 7am, backpack over one shoulder and a duffel bag over the other, he was dressed in Just as he arrived at the locker room his cellphone buzzed in his pocket, dumping his stuff on the bench with one hand he pulled out his cellphone with the other, frowning as he didn’t recognise the caller he hit answer and placed it to his ear “Detective Borden?” he said as he started to unzip his backpack.

As he listened to the voice he froze “No, I haven’t seen her this morning” there were a few people at the hospital, mainly her more familiar colleagues who knew that he and Lara were close, he’d left his contact card behind on the notice board at the nurses station which was probably how they had his number. But yesterday he had only been in touch once with Lara, mainly just to say hi, but he'd not really been able to talk to her more due to being so busy with work.

“have you tried calling her?” Cal ran a hand through his hair as he heard the caller’s reply “Her car?” frowning Cal shook his head, he didnt have a good feeling “I’m on my way” maybe it was nothing, maybe it was something but he’d check it out, maybe she just got caught up with friends or something and lost track of time… he let the caller finish then hanging up he put his stuff away, checked his pockets for his ID and checked his belt for his shield then once he was sure he had everything he darted out.

Heading to the front desk he signed out as ‘on duty’ and signing out a car he exited.

Within ten minutes he arrived at the hospital and headed inside to the foyer where showing his ID he was led to and introduced to the nurse who had called him, an older lady with grey hair tied back into a tight bun and a very formal nurse’s uniform, Cal could only surmise she was a head nurse or something.

The woman was hovering by the phone, seemingly concerned as she checked files and so on, when Cal approached she looked up “Detective Borden?” she asked and Cal nodded showing his ID “Yes m’am, you called me about your Intern?” he asked and the woman nodded “Lara Barlow, this is very unlike her” she picked up the phone again but Cal held out a hand to stop her “What time did she sign out last night” he asked calmly and the woman checked the folder in front of her “Just after 11pm, her shift finished at 8pm but she got held up a few extra hours” a beat “Security saw her leave alone” Cal nodded “Alright” the feeling inside him grew “You said her car is still here? Could you show me?” he asked and the woman nodded, stepping around the desk she led the way out.

The staff car park was packed but Cal could see Lara’s car still there, he recognised it easily - as they neared it Cal could see something just sticking out from under the car and frowned, reaching the car he crouched down at a small distance and looking under without much effort he spotted the bag, keys and cellphone plus a few items which had spilled out, rising to his feet he pulled out his cellphone at the same time as he turned to face the woman “Get me security, now” he said firmly, the tone told the woman everything she needed to know as she turned on her heel and ran back the way she had come.

Cal meanwhile hit speed dial and placed the phone to his ear “This is Detective Borden” he reeled off his credentials “We have a potentional kidnapping” he reeled off the location then nodded as the person on the phone answered “I want squad cars and CSU, I want all hands on deck!” he was very concerned.

The woman returned within minutes with a security guard, Cal hit hang up but didn't put his phone away “Cops on their way, I want this area cordoned off and I want security footage! Now!” he barked and the guard nodded, talking into his radio rapidly.

Maybe he should have checked in on her last night but he couldn't have known, he'd been so busy of late - plus they were just friends weren't they? - Cal couldn't shake that feeling inside him.

OUT OF CHARACTER NOTES

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[Lara DunCroft]

Lara felt her chest tighten as she was gripped with terror, it felt like a can that was being compressed by the weight of the ocean as her hands franticly pushed against and felt around in the total darkness of whatever it was she was inside of. Whatever it was there was not enough room for her to sit up, meaning she was forces to stay on her back or side. Her breathing was heavy and laboured and she was about a step away from having a panic attack. As a doctor she knew she had to try and calm herself, but in that moment it seemed impossible as her mined continued to race with all the frightful ways this could end. This is the kind of stuff you read about, it's never supposed to happen to you! After feeling and kicking around trying to find a way out without even the smallest bit of success Lara just stopped, her shaky hands against the 'lid' as she rested on her back, breathing shakily as she tried to calm herself for a moment. But that was not an easy thing to do. Once she managed to steady her breathing she began to feel around more calmly, but there was nothing to grab, nothing to pick or pry loose. Again she tried to kick something, anything so that it would open or come away but nothing budged and she realizing she was totally helpless. Exhaling shakily she rolled onto her side and the tears started to come, though the sobs were light as she prayed. After a while in the darkness with nothing but the faint sound of the engine she started to calm down a little. It was almost like being in a cocoon and while she was in there alone the feelings of terror faded. In fact the dark and quiet was almost enough to allow her to fall asleep, but of course she couldn't nor did she want to. She just stayed on her side praying and keeping herself from getting in her own head as much as she could. Her dad would move heaven and earth to find her one he realises she is missing, her entire family would. That thought served to comfort her as much as anything could right now. But the feelings of terror soon came back as she felt the moving stop and heard the engine shut off. She turned onto her back and tried to refrain from panicking again. She heard the sounds of locks and chains outside, then the footsteps of her abductor as he came over to her. Then a few slivers of light began to break the total darkness as the man began to open the 'lid' Lara got ready to run, fight, or struggle as fight or flight mode kicked in. The lid opened and she tried to bolt up, but the man had her before she even stood a chance. He lifted her out of the crate, holding her by the waist with one arm and carrying her towards an open door inside of a building. “Let go of me!” She exclaimed as she kicked, struggled and writhed like a snake on speed. “Let, me go, let me go!” Her abductor had to hold her with both hands, struggling not to loose her as he carried her towards the door. “Wow, you're a feisty one aren't ya.” He said with a degree of pleasure in his tone. Lara screamed, calling out for help as she continued to struggle with all of her might. The man threw her inside and she landed, sprawling out on her hip and hands. She quickly pushed herself up and turned for the door, but it slid shut concealing her in the darkness once again. Thought this time it wasn't complete darkness, some small shaft of light came in from the ceiling and under the door. Lara banged on the door and cried out for help, unfortunately there was no one around to hear. She had no idea where she was or how long they had been driving for and could have been in the middle of the desert for all she knew.  Tag: @cal ~*~