Agent in the Dark

Flint set foot down onto the island with trepidation. He didn't want to be here. The chopper powered down behind him, Temple and Maria soon joined him. Flint started up the path that led to the house reluctantly.

The door was open and someone was sweeping dust out of it. This must be her then. She glanced up from her work and studied them as they approached.

"You must be James." She said, as she studied him inquisitively.

Flint nodded, "If you don't mind, call me Flint, instead of James though."

"Oh yes, I forgot about all the secret agent stuff. You would be Maria and I believe you would be Temple?" Both nodded and she stepped back to the side, "Won't you come in. You're a little earlier than we were expecting."

The three stepped into the snug one room house. Flint's eyes were focused sickly on Asia's hand, "You're married?"

She smiled, "Yes, I am."

"I am so sorry! I……"

"To your brother." Asia said, cutting him off her face still wreathed in a peaceful smile.

All three newcomers to the island wore matching expressions of astonishment.

"Can I get you anything?" Asia offered politely.

Temple spoke up, "The Code, were you able to break it?"

Asia gestured to the computers in the corner, "How about I show you."

Temple followed her across the room, "So you broke it?"

"Not exactly, but I think you'll like what I did." Asia said confidently.

Meanwhile, Flint had been looking around at the feminine touches on display throughout the room, "Is Logan here?"

"Oh he's somewhere on the island, not sure where though. Wander around long enough and you'll find him."

Flint nodded and left leaving Maria to stay at the house, while he went out in search of his brother.

He walked down the flagstone paths in search of his brother. He hadn't been expecting at all the situation he had just stepped into. A glint of the sun shining off something reflective caught his eye and he diverged down another path.

It led to an overlook promontory graced by a little grave and a warrior's sword. Flint stopped beside the little grave swallowing down emotion at what the obvious significance of the scene was.

"You're early." I said from behind my brother. He turned quickly to me and it didn't surprise me, when he came up to me and hugged me.

He was a good brother, always had been and I hugged him back for a long moment. We walked along the flagstone pathway to nowhere in particular.

"You've changed!" Flint exclaimed.

I nodded.

"You're married!"

I nodded and added, "I have faith to brother."