When the time came we set off down the corridor to the chiefs office. There we were, two guys who hated each other but were very good at hiding it. But, we found our moments, little sessions where we acted like friends. Listening to and care for one another.

 Charles knocked out the door snapping me out of my daydream. I breathed deeply and followed my fellow agent into the office where Mr. Jarmon was sat before a large map of the United States

"You may be wondering why a British organisation is working in America" he began raising both our eyebrows. Work in other countries was nearly unheard among agents, especially to other continents. As we sat down he continued "to boost good relationships we're sending our best men to 1863 to stop a mole in the civil war. The Yanks are doing the same to an earlier war for even better results. We could save thousands of lives and prematurely end slavery. This is a big mission"

I noticed Charles glance over at me while Jarmon stood up. I could read the former like a book, he was thinking of trying to outdo me on this mission...again. He really was a sly git.

"You will be stationed in Virginia" Jarmon continued pointing at his map "at the battle of Chancellorsville. For two weeks you will live like Civil War soldiers and try to find out who the mole is whilst...trying to stay alive. But never fear you know we can prevent death on a mission by just travelling further back in time. So you'll be leaving tomorrow. See you in 200 years!"  

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Secret agents who solve mysteries in the past

Alexander Byers (Agent 1476) - EmeraldBull
Tall and slightly muscular build. Very intelligent. Short brown hair with a few bristles around the chin and deep green eyes. Likes to follow the rules but can get carried away. Often does missions between 1650-1900

Charles Howard (Agent 1475) - marcuslee
Appearance: nondescript, can blend into almost any English or American population.
His biggest desire as an agent is to "snag" a high profile criminal. He has a friendly rivarly with Alexander Byers; they became agents at the same time. Charles was appointed first because of his slightly higher test scores - Alex missed one extra question. Ouch!

Victoria McAdams - AutumnMay
Age 19. Agent in Training. Never really does any missions, more stays on the computer telling other people what's going on and sometimes helps with background research.
Average height and weight. Brownish-blonde shoulder length hair which is normally quite messy. Bright blue eyes and a few freckles. Doesn't really like socializing and it's better to stay on her good side

Julie Anderson
Age 21. Sarcastic, constantly underestimated because of her age even though she is really smart and has a Ph.D, does background research on missions and sometimes comes along to gives out extra info the agents might need. Like on this one. Straight black hair, green eyes, glasses, short and skinny.

updated Oct 16 '10 by Magnauctor