The blaring alarms started to die down. The lights were no longer flashing red in alert. Bodies in military cameo and Cobra suits were being dragged off to clear the landing bay.
General Hawk, still limping from his injury, stormed across the main area to Alpha squad's rec room. The whole team was there. Duke and Ripcord were holding ice packs to their heads. Breaker was tapping away at his laptop, with Heavy Duty and Scarlett standing over him. Snake Eyes was leaning against the wall, looking no worse for wear. All of them lined up as the general entered.
Hawk paced in front of the team with his arms behind his back. He turned to address them. "I would like you to explain to me what just happened."
No one responded.
"Oh, you don't know? Then let me tell you." Hawk returned to pacing, still talking. "Several Cobra soldiers barged into the Pit, again. And broke out Cobra Commander and Destro. While you guys were busy trying to take care of a few of their soldiers, they were flying out of here with two of the most dangerous people we have-or had-locked up. Now do any of you have something to say?"
Duke stepped forward, "We're sorry, sir. We weren't expecting a retaliation attack so soon. We've only had them for a month."
Hawk stopped pacing, "I know. To be honest, I was hoping that we were done with Cobra." He paused to hear voices in the hallway and the words 'clean-up' and 'bodies' were heard. "Though obviously that is not the case."
Breaker picked up his laptop, moving the screen to show the general. "I am working on a new security program now, sir. It will alert us to any-"
"It's not about security anymore," Hawk interrupted. "This has gone beyond me. The governments are getting involved now."
Ripcord raised his hand. "The government is what now? What do you mean they're getting involved? And there is more than one government?"
"Yes, this is an international branch of military, though it is hard to get in, as you know. The general public doesn't know much about us, but we have attracted much more attention since Paris." He sighed. "It seems we're getting a few new recruits. They'll be here at o'800 hours."
"That was fast."
"Apparently this plan has been going on since the nanomite incident." He motioned for someone to enter the room.
A tall, handsome man with auburn hair with only a few streaks of gray and blue eyes stepped in. He was in a dark tee and cargos. He was lax and smiling and seemed only a little younger than the general.
Hawk straightened up, "This is Captain John Green. He is in charge of recruiting the members and will be here for the next few weeks while everything settles."
Green brought his arm up in salute before relaxing again. "Hello Joes. I'm a captain but most of my associates call me Crunch. No pun intended."
"I'll leave; Breaker will lead you to your accommodations. And I will go work on upping security." Hawk briskly turned and left.
Everyone was quiet before Ripcord broke it going and shaking Crunch's hand. "Hey, I'm Ripcord and since no one else is saying anything I'll make the introductions."
Ripcord moved behind everyone, still in line, and hover his hand over each head he could reach. "This is Breaker, my best bud Duke, my best girl Scarlett," he grunted a little when she elbowed him, "Heavy Duty, and Snake Eyes our resident ninja. Then there is Jinx, Snake Eyes' apprentice but she isn't here right now."
Crunch started laughing, "Yeah I've heard about you Snake Eyes. I've always been a fan of the ninjas. I've recruited a ninja; it ought to be interesting to see how you two get along."
Breaker closed his laptop and moved across the room to the door. "I just received your room assignment. Shall we go?"
"Indeed, I'm tired anyway." He walked out the door before pausing, "We meet up in the landing bay at 700 to greet the new recruits."
And without waiting for a response he left.
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A/N: Well...This is my fanfic story so far. I think it's pretty good. Do tell me what you think.
