Rekindling in Hawaii (Closed)

Real name ~ Maylea
Cover name ~ Kalani
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One year to the day and the Kalani deep cover assignment was truly paying off. Maylea found herself the well cared for arm candy of the previously thought second in command of the Moldero Syndicate. Alasdair Moldero had survived for quite some time with people thinking him just some general having always kept his face out of the media and letting his older brother and brother in law find their way to the camera. No one knew what Alasdair Moldero actually looked like. Everyone placed his name on his older brother’s face which was perfect with fine with Dominic as he thrived with the attention and infamy.

Finally she was back in Hawaii. It had been years since she had last been here last seen him. Now… of all places that her assignment would come to an end it had to be here… Her last contact even said that his team would be assisting in the take down… She slipped deeper into thoughts waiting for the private jet to deliver them to limo and the latest property Alasdair had bought to have a location to “vanish” to if he had to. Feeling a hand on her shoulder she roused from her thoughts and smiled to Alasdair as he slipped into the seat next to her pulling her close into an embrace.

The plane will be landing soon. I am glad we could find a property here. You I am sure will love to get back to your mother homeland.

She simply smiled and nodded as she snuggled close tracing his cheek with her hand.

Just promise me I will be able to be free of that overgrown baboon you call a body guard. I want to be able to run along the beach or shop or just get a bite to eat without having to move so slow so that idiot can read and stare at every little person sign or thing around me or whatever all in the name of his job.

Jakob will remain at the Villa or with the car. I have told him that you were in University here and your mothers family is from here so you will be safe and he would stand out a bit too much. Rest now though love we will be landing soon.


A message arrived in the 5 0 office addressed to McGarrett and his team informing them they would be the final contact for the undercover agent in the Moldero Syndicate. Giving only her cover name of Kalani and her attachment to the man presumed to be the second in command finally and their impending arrival in Hawaii. Her having been from Hawaii in her cover and reality as well as her contact point to meet with them or leave information for them at Kamekona's. Explicit orders left after all the other information for none of them to even remotely blow her cover and if a situation arises to just follow her lead.

Once they made it to the property it was the standard one day to relax and enjoy their new home before she would be out shopping and relaxing by the pool or on the beach and he would begin meetings and getting business contacts in perfect order here as well. the massive Russian body guard Jakob insisted on being in the car with her the first day out but after that he accepted Alasdair's decision at her request and remained at the Villa.

Kamekona had been filled in already about her cover and everything so when she arrived he simply nodded called her by her cover name and story offering a hug and quickly preparing her usual.

Kamekona... it has been far too long you are still just running this stand? Well at least there is a better view this time than on campus. SO from here where can I enjoy my meal and have the best view of the island?

Right over there the big table if you don't mind sitting with that couple over there. Aloha spirit my friend.

She glanced over to the table he pointed out and she paused for a moment... Kona.. and... Steve...

Thank you Kamekona... I think I will...

Walking over she smiled glancing to them. Mind if I sit down?

Kona was the first one to look up... Oh... sure.

Kona... Its me... Kalani She smiled to her.

Kona just nodded to both "Kalani" and Steve who simply sat dumbfounded staring into eyes he never thought he would see again. Steve gave a quick hello and taking a slipped paper from her he quickly left Kona and Kalani there.

They sat talking not seeing the men walking over till Jakob and Alasdair walked up. Alasdair leaned down kissing her cheek and then moving to grab Jakob as he moved closer to the woman he did not know. Kalani introduced her as Lana her old college roommate. Alasdair pulled Kalani up into an embrace and a reluctant sigh.

It appears I have meetings all day today... too many loose ends here but I will NOT miss dinner... I promise... when the gardener heard what you told me the cook would be making he said you were true Islander and we would love it and he seems picky eater so I know it must be very good

She acted disappointed quite well and sighed offering him a hug and kiss and a very clearly venom filled glare to Jakob.

Fine Lana and I will catch up and do some shopping or something

Use my card you carry whatever either of you desire I will gladly pay for.

With that Alasdair turned dragging his overprotective bodyguard with him.

Well that worked out great... lets go catch up. Kona laughed as they both took off to find Steve and the others for a quick briefing.

She and Kona arrived at the make shift office in Kona's house so that she could debrief the team and get names and faces of those she would be working with here at the end of her mission. Nodding to Steve as she walked in she was quickly introduced to Danny and Chin. She looked to the display and knowing Steve would lose it she told them the errors they had in their info.

The picture you have for Alisdair is not ALisdair... that is his older brother Dominic. Alisdair is the man that walked up to us earlier Kona telling me he would be in meetings all day. He has survived this long letting the world think his brother was Alisdair Moldero... and him some lowly general.

Glancing around. What questions do you have for me now before Kona and I have to be seen around town to maintain cover?

McGarret looked around and finally couldn't believe it. It was her. His orders were don't blow the cover no matter what. He quickly went over the operational details with the team without getting too specific.

"There aren't any questions that I have right now. I'll do some research with my contacts here and if I need anything we'll talk next time. "

Steve was keeping a professional distance... Good she thought to herself... maybe he has moved on... She was relieved but it didn't feel right... Steve wasn't being the Steve she remembered... Maybe it was because of the rest of the team being there even though Kona and Chin knew about their past.

Danny was studying the pictures and the agent and shook his head.

SO for the past 10 years the entire global anti drug officers and all that have been shooting at the wrong guy and missing and not even once does anyone take out the general on the sheer principle of the matter... Lucky slimeball isn't he. So how is this going to go down... When is this going to go down and how do you get out in time for this to go down.

She looked over to Danny. I am there till the bullets stop and or handcuffs are firmly in place. No exceptions... Plain and simple I have given this case over a year of my blood sweat and soul I will be there in the very end.

Steve looked around at everyone briefly trying to analyze the situation with all his training and try and realize how to use everyone to the best tactical position.

But he was trying so hard to keep his feelings under wraps. When she showed up he internally knew it was going to be hard. You don't just have those deep feelings and they suddenly go away.

Kona and Chin knew that look on his face and Kona spoke up some.

I have an in to get over there to the house from time to time... as I am now to them her Old college roommate. Its a start.

Maylea looked over.

Be careful of Jokob though "Lana" all brawn and paranoia with the Russian military combat skill to back it up. Kamekona is in on the cover as well I will be leaving information with him as I can. The name as you all know that I am using on this is Kalani. Alasdair is far more dangerous that Dominic... But Dominic is willing to sacrifice himself for his little brother to keep the family name and business going. They are meeting someone here in Hawaii that they need to "Fix things up with" Old alliances are not viable any more and need to be upgraded... thats all I have for now but hopefully its enough for you all to start at least looking into things... Right Steve?

She looked over at him her face revealing nothing of the pain of memories she was feeling. She was waiting for him to flip out about the danger of it all like he nearly did when she began working for the organization.

Steve listened on as Kona talked about her old roommate. He knew she could handle herself. She wasn't to be messed with.

As for the meeting he was in and how things were going, he was still distracted by the fact of the whole situation of Maylea working here and in this capacity. He never liked it. He turned away gently and took a moment to think.

"Well, I guess we will talk next meeting. You know how to contact us. Good luck with your assignment and please be careful."

Steve proceeded to end the day after the meeting and work with a intense workout that he hadn't done since the marines. He wanted pain he didn't want to feel. He wanted his body to feel things and distract him. He went for a run that was in the rain then he continued running until his lungs burned. He proceeded to come home and do reps of 30 sit ups and 30 push ups until he just collapsed from fatigue. He woke in the morning with his body on fire. He needed it. Something to feel and think about other than what is actually happening.
He showered and got ready for work. He looked into the mirror and saw a scar on his forehead...he touched it...remembering where he got it from. It was on a date that him and Maleyea went on. He hated it because the stitching didn't heal right and it was prominent. A permanent reminder of what had occurred in past.

Returning "home she enjoyed a wonderful dinner and this retired early being tired from all the running around she and her old college roommate had done. Promising to show Alasdair and Dominic the islands. sealing herself away for a nice relaxing bath she sat there thinking... remembering. The good times and the fight that drove her away from Hawaii in the first place.

Moving from the tub once it registered that the water had grown cold she slipped into her raven gown and into bed. Drifting into a restful sleep till she felt his arm drape over her and instinct kicked in as she curled in close against him a smile gracing her lips. The morning came far too soon waking her from her dreams as Alasdair sat there on the bed brushing her hair back out of her face smiling at her. That face and those eyes so diverse she has seem them looking so lovingly and so brutal and enraged this time there was that love... the love she pretended to return with such convincing act she had him completely at her mercy if she needed.

Quickly getting up and ready for the day she smiled as he helped her to the limo to show them around. A little cultural sightseeing... Shopping and a quick lunch at Kamekona's little food truck. She sat there with them talking and enjoying pointing out various places from the table that looks out over the Islands.

Steve heard Danny honk the horn in the car out front. He ran out and Danny had his coffee for him waiting.
"here ya go...damn man, you look rough. What the hell? You didn't call her last night did you? "
Steve took a sip of coffee listening to what he was saying and just said "No, long workout."Followed by a glare as if to say don't bring that up again.
"So I checked out a few things on this guy she's looking into and he's really serious business. I mean she was talking about how badass he was yesterday but Steve I'm telling you this on the level cop to cop. This guy is serious bad news. All agencies have something on him in terms of a warrant or some kind of file, but he's never been caught at all. he seems to elude them whenever they have come in for a sting op. .....And ok, I know you don't want to talk about it but geez man, come on. She's been gone for how long and I KNOW, just KNOW you two were together and you don't want to talk about it but man, any woman issues....and well .,.." Danny tapped his shoulder "I'm here for you man." He said almost convincingly.
Steve sighed and just drank his coffee while they drove to the office.
"Danno, you never cease to amaze how annoying you are sometimes you know that?"

After lunch it was going to be just the two of them till Jakob interrupted informing him that his meeting tomorrow needed to meet with him today instead due to an unfortunate complication overseas. Alasdair sighed knowing that Dominic could not deal with it on his own and informing her they would have a private dinner anywhere she wanted to go the following night he left for his meeting and she left for a jog to clear her mind.

She found herself down on the beach running not really caring how far she ran just needing to separate her mind from the case and the past. She just wanted some peace and quiet sun and surf. She had been running and walking and relaxing for a couple of hours till her thoughts were interrupted by an unexpected voice calling to her.

"Well hey there. I was wondering when we would get a moment...alone. " McGarrett ran up in his gym wear as he came off a 5 mile run. All sweaty and worn out. Drinking his water.

She turned to look at him her eyes however scanning for Jakob or any of Alasdair's people of his brother.

Steve... Its been a while.

She was not sure how comfortable she was with this feeling sure she knew what he was going to say with the intel she had given them about her being with the real Alasdair Moldero even though his brother was thought to be the real one. She smiled as her eyes finally fell onto him comfortable that no one was around that could be a problem.

Seeing her relax a little he sighed. "FInally. I wondered when you would get a chance to be the real you and shrug everything away. How have you been,....considering?"

Things have been good actually... travel... seeing the world... People who believe I can handle the dangers of my life and job.

She knew it was a snipe but could not stop herself.

What about you?

He felt the words like a shive go into his side. Ouch. But hey, he deserved it.

"I've been busy here on the islands. Not sure if you'd heard in your circles about my dad and what brought me back here. "

He filled her in on what had happened and the whole story.

"These islands are nice. I've missed them...and you."He couldn't helpsay what he was feeling. He was a softie at heart.

She listened having heard about his dad though she had no visual reference to the Wo Fat angle but one case at a time. She brushed her hair back behind her ear tensing faintly at hearing him say he missed her. She could not break down into the past... not now not with as close as she was to busting this case wide open... no distractions no... She had missed him... God how she had missed him.

Good to see you back here in the Islands and to know that you Kona and Chin will be back up for all of this.

Yes. Back to work. Fine. No play.
"Yea the team I've brought together is totally game for this case. You've been working hard and have handled yourself quite well by the way things are progressing."
His meer and poor attempt and an apology or compliment was the best he could muster at this point. It was better than nothing.
"Well I should probably let you get back before anything or anyone gets suspicious."

Steve... I know... you worry... but just like that bar that night... I can take care of myself... you all just be ready.

With that she turned and ran back up the beach home.

Steve ran back to his car and got in and headed to his place when Danno phoned and told him to meet him at his place.

She could not stop thinking now about that night and the fight. Leaving strict orders that she was not to be disturbed she sat out on the patio staring out over the island her mind drifting back into that moment in time that changed it all.

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The little bar frequented by base personnel was packed as usual but leave didn't afford either of them time to go much further out then that. She remembered the drunk young man grabbing her hand trying to demand a dance and Steve standing up "charging to the rescue" as one of his buddies brought a beer bottle down on Steve's forehead. A fight ensued with Steve taking on the buddy while she managed to crack three ribs and break the guy that grabbed her hands jaw. Later in the infirmary she found out when the Col walked up to them that the punk had been a General's son and his college roommates.

She was expecting finding out it was a generals son to lose her shot at International if not a complete disciplinary dismissal. The Col looked strangely pissed and a mused at the same time as he just stood there after telling them who they fought with and held up a finger for them to listen as the arrogant still somewhat drunk young man told his father who attacked him and the General looked over then looked back to him and said he was lucky to be alive but he would not think that when he sobered up and straightened up his act.

The general then walked over and told her she had proven herself and he had sent in the final recommendation letter for her to join International. The verbal fight and tears that plagued she and Steve after that was what she hated the most. International was not unknown to Steve and he did not like the idea that she had tried to get in and now was accepted... He went on and on about it being too dangerous and that was the last time she thought she would ever see him again.

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Now look at her in Hawaii again and they were back in each others lives at least professionally for now.

Steve got home, showered and got dressed and headed out the door. Head still in the game, but trying to not allow it being flooded and distracted with memory.
Focus!!!

He drove over to Danno's house and picked him up.

"Hey buttercup where's my coffee?" Danno complained

Steve just grumbled and hit the gas before Danno buckled in.

"Woooaaa! Someone have a bad dream? Didn't eat your weaties? Maid didn't starch the underwear?" Danno poked here and there unrelenting.

"What did you want anyways?" Steve finally asked.

"Ohhh sure! Now you want to talk all work. ANd you're asking MY help!! Which is NEVER! I never get..."

Steve started to tune out Danno's endless reasons as to why he didn't give him any decent acknowledgments for his efforts. He tuned back in when he did hear what Danno really had to say.

"...so I did some digging on our new friend in town who's undercover and you and her beat up some general's kid back in the day? I mean damn! You two really know how to get into the shit."

Steve slammed on the brakes. If Danno knew about the generals son and that fight which should have been classified..,.what else did he know?
"So, how much digging just did you do Danno? A hole to china?"

When she arrived home Dominic's latest fling told her they were in a meeting with someone and that maybe they should go shopping or something. Since she had been around Alasdair and Dominic longer maybe she could help her find something that Dominic would really like.

Nodding she said she would get cleaned up real quick and they would get going.

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Kona was going through all of the possible big league players in the islands that the Moldero organization would be here dealing with. As always Wo Fat appeared on the screen somehow among all the others that popped up she had a bad feeling he was at least on of the top of the list.

Steve is NOT gonna like this she muttered glancing to her cousin who looked over and nodded.

They pulled into the office and got out and walked into the building.
He saw Kona and her cousin looking somewhat grim...
"What is it?" Steve asked almost with saying "Give it to me straight no bullshit."

Kona looked to her cousin and then pulled back up the intel she had just been reading.

In the past 36 hours 4 major players have arrived in the island. Moldero and... Wo Fat being the two top of the food chain of this little group. Luckily the house Moldero bought is near one of the old beautification farms the prison work program tended back in the late 80s. Most of the cameras are useless for us but one of the camera's shows a side garden off the kitchen and a corner of the back yard of the Moldero property from a distance and you know camera's from back there are pretty much useless for detail.

Kona knew hearing Wo Fat would add to his "concern for a fellow officer". She just hoped that this would not cause him to do something stupid or overly reckless.

~Maylea~

While she was waiting for the latest girlfriend to get her stuff and talk to Dominic she did "casually" yet intentionally catch a glance of at least one arrival. A rather intense yet quiet gentleman she simply nodded with a smile as she waited for her unfortunate shopping companion and Jakob led the man across the grand foyer to the office.

Steve smiled. "This is a perfect time to deploy the FLY."
They all looked at him when he dropped the last word.
"My contact at the D.O.D. weapons and research has asked me to help him test out a new toy the surveillance dept. is working on. The FLY is a version of the predator but it's the size of your hand and is unarmed. The resolution on the cameras is better than anything that cell phones are using. They are looking to test out facial recognition software on it so it's perfect to help us find these people."

Kona was surprised that the mentioning of Who Fat did not get the anger or anything else from Steve. Either he missed it or was doing damn good and was ignoring that particular name.

Chin shrugged it off as well simply tossing in.

Just get me the computer info and we can get it set up to watch the house 24/7.

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After the shopping trip she was glad to be away from that air head and back in the house and their room to think in peace. Though she pondered calling Kona for another meeting later that day.