Summary: Big changes have come to the US Embassy—including a new boss for the DEA. Steve deals with the fallout from his arrest. The agents move to Medellín. Ari and Javi cannot find any time alone, and Javi begins to worry Ari doesn’t want him anymore. Ari makes a monumental decision. A failed raid costs the lives of many and results in the return of a familiar face.
Pairings: Javier Peña x OFC Ariana Morgan—DEA Agent and daughter of Pablo Escobar
Fandom: Narcos
Rating:Explicit 18+ ONLY
Word Count: 6,739
Warnings: language, misogyny, angst, SMUT, PiV sex, unprotected sex, kissing, jealousy, prostitution, violence, death, blood…let me know if I missed anything, and I’ll happily add it here!
A/N: Yay! A new chapter! This one takes us to the end of Season 2 Episode 2. I’m gonna try to speed through some of the plot in the next couple chapters. I want to get to the point I need to be in the main storyline to progress the romance. It’s hard to eliminate certain things though…need them for the story to make sense, so please be patient with me. I’m gonna make the chapters longer to help…it’s all planned out, so it’ll work out eventually. Lol
I included conversations from the episode to help anyone who hasn’t seen it or hasn’t watched it in awhile. Sorry if it feels redundant if you’ve seen the show a million times like me.
As always, feel free to let me know if I need to correct the Spanish translations!
“My title might be ‘ambassador’, but that’s some bullshit politician’s word,” Arthur Crosby, the newly appointed US Ambassador to Colombia addressed the room. He sat at the head of the table. Directly across from him at the other head of the table sat Lou Wysession. On either side of Crosby were Bill Stechner—the new CIA station chief, and Claudia Messina—the new DEA attaché…otherwise known as their new boss. Between Stechner and Wysession sat the two CIA operatives, Owens and Russell. Next to Messina was Edward Jacoby from Centra Spike. Javi was next to Jacoby, Ari sat between Javi and Wysession.
After Escobar escaped from prison, the Colombian government was scrambling to right that wrong. Gaviria went on TV and declared Escobar a narcoterrorist. He also accepted the help offered by US President George Bush. Which meant there were some shake ups at the embassy. Crosby—a tough as nail former Navy guy—had brought everyone in to make sure they were all on the same page.
“I know what it means to be on the front lines,” Crosby continued. “And everybody in this room wants the same thing: to take down Escobar. Now, as a veteran of numerous conflicts, I learned one immutable truth: the only way to succeed is by working together, by communicating, by sharing intelligence, and collaborating.” He gestured to Messina. “Uh, this is Claudia Messina. She is the new DEA attaché. She’ll be taking over all DEA operations in-country. Messina?”
“Thank you, Ambassador,” Messina replied. She turned her head to address the table. “The DEA will be opening field offices in Cali, Cartagena, and Barranquilla. As far as the Medellín team is concerned, they will be housed out of CNP headquarters until further notice.” Javi groaned inwardly. Bunking at headquarters was going to be a pain in the ass.
“But only some personnel changes have been made,” Messina added. Ari shot Javi a worried look. What the hell was she talking about? Before he could think too heavily on it, Crosby was speaking once more.
“Alright, now as far as long-term intelligence is concerned, that’s under the purview of the CIA, the station chief, Bill Stechner. Bill, you have anything you’d like to add?” The surly, balding man sniffed once.
“I’m good,” he replied in a bored tone. Javi’s eyebrows went up. This guy was clearly an asshole.
“Alright,” Crosby continued, “who’s here from Centra Spike?”
“I am, sir, Edward Jacoby,” Jacoby replied, raising his hand slightly.
“Alright,” Crosby acknowledged him, “let’s get Centra Spike back in the air immediately. I want to know every word these assholes say and all information flows through me, and I will disseminate as I see fit.”
“Yes, sir,” Jacoby agreed.
“When Escobar sticks his fucking head out, we’re gonna nail that son of a bitch,” Crosby promised. The meeting wrapped up. Javi and Ari quickly followed Messina out of the embassy. Javi was really concerned what she meant by personnel changes.
Summary: Ari and Javi deal with the aftermath of ‘that night’. The DEA agents go out to La Catedral and meet the new man in charge of the hunt for Escobar. Eduardo and Ari come to an agreement. Ari finally decides how to proceed with Javier.
Pairings: Javier Peña x OFC Ariana Morgan—DEA Agent and daughter of Pablo Escobar
Fandom: Narcos
Rating:Explicit 18+ ONLY
Word Count: 8,650
Warnings: language, angst, talk of sex work, smidge of slut shaming (male), jealousy, kissing, SMUT, PiV sex, unprotected sex, strained father/daughter relationship…let me know if I missed anything, and I’ll happily add it here!
A/N: Ahh! This chapter took me forever and a day! I’m sorry for the long wait, but I hope you enjoy. This takes us through the first 2 episodes of Season 2.
I included conversations from the episode to help anyone who hasn’t seen it or hasn’t watched it in awhile. Sorry if it feels redundant if you’ve seen the show a million times like me.
As always, feel free to let me know if I need to correct the Spanish translations!
The next day Steve and Javier arrived at work before Ari. They didn’t realize it at first, assuming she was off somewhere else in the embassy. When she rushed in about an hour after them, it dawned on them that she had been late to work.
Ari.
Ari had been late to work.
“Jesus, Ari,” Steve said in shock. “You alright? We’ve never beaten you here before.” She placed her gun and badge in her drawer and sat down at her desk.
“Yeah, I’m fine,” she assured him. “Overslept.” She had been so exhausted she had slept through her alarm. While she normally would have hurried to get ready once she realized she was late, her actions were sluggish that morning. She had dreaded the thought of seeing Javier. She dragged out her morning, psyching herself up to face the man who was slowly, unknowingly, breaking her heart. Finally she pulled her head out of her ass and left for work. She wasn’t some weak little girl who hid from her problems.
She now sat at her desk and avoided eye contact with Javier. She just couldn’t look at him right now. She was still too raw from the night before. She willed the day to pass quickly and uneventfully. She could feel Javier watching her closely.
“Don’t get too comfortable, Ari,” Steve told her. “We’re heading to Medellín today. Gonna go through La Catedral.” She groaned.
“I was just there,” she complained.
“Sorry,” Steve said. “But maybe we can get something good.” Ari sighed.
“Alright, when do we leave?” She asked.
“Less than an hour,” Javi answered. She nodded without looking at him.
“Ok,” she responded. The drive to the airport and flight to Medellín was quieter than normal. Steve sensed something was really off with Ari. He kept asking if she was ok.
“I’m fine, Steve,” she assured him for the tenth time. “I’m just tired. Yesterday was a long fucking day.” Steve nodded, understanding completely.
“Alright, Ari,” he responded. “Sorry I’m being a pain in the ass, but I worry about you.”
“Thanks, Stevie,” she said with a smile. “But I promise, I’m fine.”
“Did anything happen last night?” He asked her, wondering if something transpired in the prison she had not shared with them.
“What do you mean?” She countered.
“Did…did any of his men hurt you?” He asked gently. Javier’s gaze snapped to them.
“No,” Ari answered quickly. “Escobar made it very clear that me and Eduardo were safe. He didn’t want to run any unnecessary risks.”
“How was—uh, how was it dealing with Escobar?” Steve asked gently.
“I don’t know,” Ari said with a shrug. “Not something I want to examine or talk about right now.” Steve nodded with understanding and quickly changed the subject.
“What about with Sandoval?” Steve pressed. “Anything happen with him?” Ari scoffed.
“He was a perfect gentleman,” she responded. “He did ask me out again though.” Javi clenched his fists. Steve laughed.
“Oh yeah?” He said with a smile. “I told you he was into you, Ari. I was right.”
“Yeah, yeah, yeah,” she muttered. “Even idiots get lucky sometimes, Murphy.” He laughed again.
“What’d you say?” He asked her, watching Javi from the corner of his eye. Ari considered her answer carefully.
“I told him I’d think about it,” she replied. She had no intention of telling either man that she had turned Eduardo down. Maybe it would be good for Javier to know she had other options.
“Really?” Steve asked, shocked. Javier looked absolutely murderous. “You wanna go on a date with Sandoval?”
“Maybe,” Ari shrugged. “He impressed me last night at the prison. That man has more balls than I thought a politician would when faced with Escobar.” Javi scoffed. Ari had to stop herself from smirking. She knew that comment would bother Javi. After the way that asshole had tossed her out of his place last night, she wanted to get under his skin a bit today.
