Man from UNCLE, Equalizer, Tour of Duty, Devlin Conn., Scarecrow/Mrs. King, Rags to Riches (PG-13)

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Title: BLOWIN' IN THE WIND by Maura I. Kelly and Gina Martin
Pairing: gen
Word Count 11,100 words
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Solo Sojourn
Why this must be read:

Napoleon is supposedly in Saigon, recovering from the last mission in New Mexico. Illya is somewhere in Vietnam. During the war. With Americans. On a mission to look for Viet Cong and their Soviet advisers. It's a little awkward for the other men to work with a Soviet under those conditions.

Can the varied forces work together to succeed at this mission?

It helps things that the Soviet they want to capture is the one that nearly killed Illya and Napoleon. Illya is determined this mission will work out and the others know it.


Arms folded, expression grim, the broad shouldered operative surveyed the group with a stern gaze. "I've been in country for months on different missions," he began, his deep voice resonating with disapproval. "I'll give you the same report I gave Goldman. The V.C. in this area are known to have Soviet advisors. I believe two agents familiar to some of us here are supplying North Vietnam with weapons and training."

Sergeant Anderson cast a sidelong glance at Illya. The questioning look was noted by the others.

"I am Russian," Illya admitted, clearing the air. "I am here representing the U.N.C.L.E. I have no allegiance to the Soviet government or the Communist party."

Anderson glanced to Michaels, who nodded his acceptance. The approval seemed enough for the skeptical sergeant, and the briefing continued.

Robert studied Devlin. Brian's manner during the whole meeting was an obvious display of his dislike for the whole assignment.

"You think it's more than the Russians just holding their hands."

Brian nodded. "That's right, McCall. I think they've gotten wind of this little experiment and are here specifically to sabotage it."

"Who?" Illya asked.

Devlin stared at him for a moment. "I have no proof, but I think it's Kobal and Durkin."

McCall grimaced. "KGB likes to send the very best."

Kuryakin explained to the others that these two Soviet agents were involved with the spy operation in New Mexico, nearly destroying Gamma Project several weeks back. Kobal was one of the enemies responsible for nearly killing Solo and himself. It was not something Illya would forget, or forgive.


Blowin' in the Wind