Rebels → F.W

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Sometime later, after that case, Charlotte made a decision. A big one. 

First, before her team went home that night, she stopped Rian. 
"Yes, boss?" he asked, frowning. Charlotte thought about what she was going to say, then spoke. 
"I have to leave for a while. I don't know how long but until I come back, you're in charge," she told him. 
"Sorry, what?" Rian asked, partly stumbling over is words. "You're- you're leaving?" 
"Not for long," Charlotte said. "Until this-" she waved her arms- " is all over."
"Does the Big Man know?" They both looked up the balcony, where Whitmore's office was. 
"No. I'm only telling you this because I trust you. And I know you can lead the team. Don't break that trust, understand?" 
"Yes, boss." 
"Goodnight, Rian." 
"Night, Charlotte."

When she got home, she immediately moved to pack stuff in a small bag. More underwear than anything else. Fred arrived a mere two minutes later. 
"Hey, babe..." he paused in the bedroom as he saw her packing. "What are you doing?" 
"I need to leave Fred," she explained to him. "I'm only putting you in danger right now." 
"Hey. Hey." Fred grabbed her shoulders and turned her so that she was facing him. "I'm coming with you. Okay?" 
"Fred-"
"Baby, I won't let you do this alone, alright? Don't stop me. I am coming with you. Because I love you. And that's what people in love do. Things together." Charlotte knew it was pointless to argue with him because he'd have found her anyway. 
"Okay," Charlotte agreed quietly. "Pack your things. Anything important. And dried food." 
"Yes, ma'am," Fred saluted, and even though the situation was serious, it made Charlotte laugh anyway. 

Once they were ready, Charlotte explained a few things to Fred. 
"You can't tell anyone, okay? Rian knows, and so he'll explain it to anyone who needs to know. And you have to listen to me. If I tell you to run, then you run. Don't wait for me. Understood." Fred nodded, though he didn't look so happy about the last part. Charlotte grabbed his hand. 
"Hey. I love you." Fred smiled at her. 
"I love you too." And Charlotte apparated them away.