Hi! It's been almost a week ago since chapter III and since I'm bored I thought to update it with chapter IV. In the last chapter all the trouble began and in this chapter we find out were the story continues. So we're gonna make a little trip to... nope I won't say it, you'll have to find out for yourself . In this chapter we'll meet an old buddy of Mac just like in chapter II and for once he's the one who should help, willing or not and we find out which company he has.
Here goes...

(We fade in with the music of the episode Obsessed where MacGyver goes to court)
Chapter IV
Debriefing at the Phoenix Foundation
Home
Jack Dalton’s Hangar
In the air

They both arrived at the Phoenix Foundation and went to Pete’s office.
‘MacGyver, I haven’t found anything yet about Maria’s and Sally’s kidnappers.’ Pete said.
‘But we do,’ said MacGyver.
‘What do you mean with “we”, MacGyver?’
‘Captain Kiley, Lt. Kate Murphy, Rhome and Sgt. Blake are here.’
‘Send them in.’ They came in. ‘So what is this all about?’
‘Look, Pete. Dr. Zito escaped from the asylum, Deborah is probably behind it too and Murdoc also.’
‘What? Who? Explain it please. I can’t follow you all.’
‘Listen, Pete,’ MacGyver explained. ‘As you know, Maria is kidnapped. So we went to the police.’
‘That’s us,’ Sgt. Blake said.
‘And?’ Pete asked.
‘When we were there, Sgt. Blake brought up the message to Capt. Kiley, that Dr. Zito escaped the asylum again,’ MacGyver continued.
‘What? How is that possible? I thought, he had maximum security and all.’
A silence went through the office.
‘Well?’
‘We don’t know, how he escaped,’ Lt. Murphy said.
‘So what are we gonna do now, then?’ Pete asked.
‘Well, we don’t know that yet, Pete,’ MacGyver said. ‘We’re working with the cops now, maybe they can track them down.’
‘Yeah that’s a possibility,’ Capt. Kiley said. ‘We’ll get right on it.’
‘We’ll call as soon we know something,’ Lt. Murphy said. ‘Are you coming, Rhome?’
‘I think I’ll better stay here with MacGyver.’
‘Suit yourself. Come on Blake.’
The three cops left the building.
‘Why did you want to stay with me?’
‘MacGyver, don’t take this personal, but I’ve noticed your tension. I think it’s better to stay with you as a chaperone.’
‘I don’t need no chaperone.’
‘I think you do.’
‘You know, MacGyver, he’s right,’ Pete said. ‘I assign him to you and that’s my decision.’
‘I don’t need a babysitter.’
‘Don’t look at me like a chaperone or a babysitter, MacGyver,’ Lt. Rhome said. ‘Look at me than like a bodyguard.’
‘Now that’s it! I’m going home and wait for the phone call of Lt. Murphy or Capt. Kiley.’
‘You’re not leaving with me, MacGyver!’
‘Do what you got to do then as long you don’t run in my way.’
(Same music comes up as before)
MacGyver parked his car on his parking space at the Marina.
Lt. Rhome parked his car next to MacGyver’s car.
‘MacGyver, I should put you on the ticket for driving to fast.’
‘Yeah, yeah.’
MacGyver, Lt. Rhome and Sam walked down the stairs to MacGyver’s houseboat. MacGyver sensed something. (Suspenseful music comes up and fades away)
‘Wait a minute!’ MacGyver said.
‘What?’ Sam wondered.
MacGyver ran to his front door and saw every glass window in his door shattered. He got inside and the whole place was a big mess.
‘Oh, hell, no.’
‘They broke in,’ Sam noticed.
‘Good noticed,’ his father said. ‘I’ll call the police.’
‘Don’t bother. I’m already here,’ Lt. Rhome said.
MacGyver sighed.
‘In what the hell did I got myself into?’
‘A big mess,’ Sam answered.
‘From here out,’ the lieutenant said, ‘I can say that person who did this can write.’
‘That’s good detective work, lieutenant,’ Sam said, ‘how do you know that?’
‘Because there’s a note hanging on the stairs,’ MacGyver said.
‘Read it!’ Lt. Rhome said.
“RIP MacGyver,
Yes, that’s right!
I, Murdoc, broke in here, to let you know, what’s gonna happen.
In fact, I intended to but since you went to the Phoenix Foundation you will probably get a call from Pete.”
PS: You got a lovely wife, let us see of what use she is for us.
‘Murdoc, you son of a ***! I got to call Pete.’
MacGyver called Pete.
‘Pete, it’s Mac!’
‘Yeah, go ahead!’
‘Murdoc, broke in with me.’
‘Murdoc?’
‘Yeah, Murdoc.’
‘MacGyver, that’s…’
‘Impossible? I indeed thought also that he died after he drove off into a ravine with that jeep. But I also thought, he died after he fell in that mineshaft. It doesn’t surprise me anymore, you?’
‘No, me neither, actually. But I’m glad you called, I’ve got some info for you.’
‘What’s that?’
‘Capt. Kyle called me, when you were on your way home.’
‘What did he had to say?’
‘They’ve tracked him down.’
‘Who? Zito?’
‘Yeah. It’s also confirmed that he works together with Deborah and Murdoc.’
‘Well, where are they?’
‘They are somewhere in the jungle of South America.’
‘What?’
‘Yeah, in secret hidden compound. From there on they are working together for the past three years.’
‘So they’ve been planning this for all these years and now of course they thought it’s the big time to strike now I’m married?’
‘Yeah, that was probably their plan. But don’t worry, MacGyver, we’ve got a plan too.’
‘We do?’
Yeah. The Phoenix Foundation has also a compound there for endangered species of jungle animals; you can use that as an outpost. Willis, Nikki and Mary Ruth Giordano are there.’
‘How can they be already there?’
‘They had a night flight over there. MacGyver, what are you up to, now you know all this?’
‘I’m going over there.’
‘But how?’
‘By plane. Jack Dalton must help me out on this.’
‘Jack Dalton? You know how I think about him.’
‘Yes, Pete and I don’t care less about how you think of him.’
‘MacGyver, don’t go with out me then.’
‘Pete, what can you do there? The Phoenix Foundation needs you here, more then I need you there.’
‘MacGyver, I hate to tell you this, but I think you’re gonna do something stupid.’
‘Well, thanks for the trust, Pete!’ MacGyver said and hung up the phone. ‘Damn it.’
‘What’s the matter, dad?’
‘We’re going to South America, son.’
‘South America?’
‘Yeah, come on, grab a few stuff with you and I’ll explain it on the way.’
After MacGyver notified Captain Kiley, Lieutenant Murphy and Sgt. Blake, they all went to Jack Dalton’s hangar.
‘Hey, Mac. Que paso hombre? How was the wedding night?’ Jack Dalton asked.
‘Not now, Jack. I need your help!’
‘Whose help?’
‘Your help.’
‘MacGyver needs help from me?’
‘Yes, Jack.’
‘Well, you name it and I’ll see what I can do to help you.’
‘Fly us to South America.’
‘South America? All of you?’
‘Maria and Sally disappeared. Pete told us that they are in South America in a hidden compound somewhere in the jungle.’
‘Who would do such a thing?’
‘Three people for revenge. To get even.’
‘Who?’
‘Murdoc as for one.’
‘Murdoc? But he’s dead, isn’t he?’
‘Nope. Deborah is on it too.’
‘Deborah? The Deborah that blinded you?’
‘Yes, Jack, she’s also the one who fell of Whistler’s Cliff.’
‘And who’s the third one?’
‘Dr. Zito.’
‘Never heard of him.’
‘If you want information, you got to talk to the police. Them!’ MacGyver said pointing his finger to them.
‘OK, Mac, I will. I’ll fill up the plane with gas and we’re on our way.’
‘Thanks, that would be great, Jack.’
MacGyver turned around and saw a black limousine entering Jack’s hangar. It was Pete coming out of the vehicle with his white cane.
‘MacGyver, are you in here?’ Pete asked.
‘Over here, Pete,’ MacGyver replied.
‘Is there somewhere, we can talk private?’
‘Sure. In Jack’s office.’
MacGyver and Pete went to Jack’s office.
‘MacGyver, I’m sorry, what I said before about you doing stupid things, I…’
‘Forget it, Pete!’
‘I’ve got some more information.’
‘Tell me.’
‘The compound is very well secured. They’ve got a small army to protect it.’
‘I guess, we’re gonna play bushmasters again. War games! Fantastic.’
‘MacGyver, you are not thinking about using guns, are you?’
‘No Pete, I’m not. Look by kidnapping Maria, they’ve really hit a nerve with me. I don’t wanna lose her. Already five of the women I had died. Everybody I love died, they just died. Maybe after this is over, I just do what I told you on my birthday in 1987. I resign, get settled, marry and do normal things.’
‘Well, maybe it’s time that you do exactly with you think you should do. If you want this to be your last assignment for the Foundation, then I can’t do nothing else to respect your decision.’
‘I appreciate that. But this is not an assignment for the Foundation. This is personal.’
‘I’ve got some more news about it. It’s a bit like with that dictator four years ago. What’s his name again?’
‘Delasora.’
‘The compound is protected like that army base.’
‘Let me guess. Murdoc’s got the rank of general.’
‘Good guess, but no. That rank is reserved for Dr. Zito. Murdoc is now colonel and Deborah is major and there’s more.’
‘More?’
‘Yeah. They haven’t only kidnapped Maria and Sam’s girl, they also kidnapped Penny Parker.’
‘What has she got to do with this?’
‘Well, it wouldn’t surprise me. He’s probably still upset that he’s plan didn’t work with that musical.’
‘But that’s six or seven years ago.’
‘You see. Mercenaries always keep grudges against people who messed up their plans.’
MacGyver sighed.
‘Why did we ever met, Pete?’
‘You were at the wrong place at the wrong time.’
MacGyver smiled vaguely.
‘I’ve got something for you.’ Pete gave MacGyver a little gismo from the Phoenix Foundation. ‘You remember it.’
‘Yeah, it’s the tracking device, you gave it with me when I went to Kabulstan.’
‘That’s how you can track down the compound when you’re in the jungle.’
‘Is there something else I need to know, Pete?’
‘No, I think I’ve mentioned everything.’
‘Thanks Pete.’
‘Don’t thank me. I was born as a wonderful human being.’
‘Come on, let’s go.’
MacGyver and Pete left Jack’s office.
‘Jack, is the plane ready to fly?’
‘Armed and ready, sir, for immediate take off.’
‘Great, Jack. Open the cargo hold. I’ll drive the jeep in it.’
Jack nodded.
‘Come on, everybody, in the plane,’ MacGyver said, ‘and make sure your seatbelt is tight.’
Everybody got on board.
‘OK, MacGyver, drive it in,’ Jack shouted from out of the cockpit window. MacGyver got in his car and drove it in and went afterwards to the cockpit.
‘This is your captain Jack Dalton in here with my co-pilot, Mr. MacGyver. We would first of all like to thank you all for flying with JDAMAFPFPAD. Our destination is…’
‘South America,’ MacGyver said.
‘South America,’ Jack Dalton replied, ‘somewhere in the jungle in the middle of nowhere. I hope you enjoy your flight.’
‘What’s JDAMAFPFPAD?’ Lt. Murphy asked to Sam.
‘Jack Dalton And MacGyver Airways For Phoenix Foundation Packages And Deliveries,’ Sam replied.
‘Sounds big.’
‘It is but actually it isn’t either.’
‘That’s why I’m thinking to shut it down,’ Pete said.
The plane took off and the gang was on their way to South America where they will work together with Nikki Carpenter, Willis and Mary Ruth to find a way to rescue Maria, Sally and Penny. After a few hours flying they left North America and slowly entered South America flying zone.
‘So Mac,’ Jack started a conversation, ‘will you now tell me what’s going on in detail?'
‘Well, there’s not much to say or explain. Maria, Sally and Penny Parker are kidnapped, held hostage in South America.’
‘But you just got married yesterday.’
‘That’s true,’ MacGyver said looking at his ring. ‘All right, look. For starters, when we got home, we did some of you know what.’
‘Safely, I hope.’
‘Why? We’re married now. Anyway, we talked a little about what we’re going to do now since we’re married. Eventually we fell a sleep. I think someone must have sneaked in the houseboat and took her with them and the same thing must have happened with Sally and Penny. We’re pretty sure that Murdoc is behind it just like Deborah and Dr. Zito.’
‘Lt. Murphy mentioned something about Dr. Zito. It seemed hard for her to explain.’
‘Yeah, she was quite emotionally involved with his cases.’
‘But why did they took them to South America.’
‘I don’t know, Jack. Pete gave me this tracking device I used in Kabulstan. That’s how we’re gonna track them down.’
‘What’s our plan, Mac?’
‘I don’t know that yet. First, we got the find out what the situation is down there. Phoenix has a research lab there too for endangered jungle species, we can use that as an outpost. Willis, Nikki Carpenter and Mary Ruth are there too. They can help us.’
‘But why did we need to take all this people with us?’
‘They thought it was necessary. Since I’m married they think I’ve became so…’ MacGyver couldn’t find the right word.
‘Cynical?’
‘Something like that. I’m not taking any crap anymore. Every time I get too close with someone, she dies.’
‘Mac, don’t worry about this one. We always succeed, so why would this time be different?’
‘I’m not saying this different I just want her back.’
‘And we will get her back, like always.’
‘By the numbers, step by step, getting to work careful and responsible.’
‘Exactly.’
‘So Jack, you know what to do, fly the plane. I’ll take a nap.’
‘All right, Mac. Pleasant dreams!’
‘Hm,’ MacGyver hummed and putted his head against his window and closed his eyes. Soon he was in a deep, deep sleep. Jack didn’t notice that MacGyver was having a bad dream. (Nightmare music comes up)
He dreamed that Maria was tortured to death while he carried her in his arms, an explosion followed. The entire compound was set on fire and MacGyver and Maria became black toast.
MacGyver woke up startled.
‘You okay over there, Mac?’ Jack wondered.
‘Yeah, it was just a bad dream.’
(Uncertain music comes up and fades out here)

Original date of story post: Feb 24 2004, 01:24 AM

I know.  

Okay. Appologies if I annoyed you. I mostly read fanfiction on fanfiction.net where everybody is supposedly an aspiring writer. I assume aspiring writers want to improve their skills and I comment on their stories accordingly. Guess I took that attitude with me when I came to read here.

Two- three years after you wrote this story you probably know very well yourself which are the hick-ups in this story. I should just sit back and enjoy the ride.