Not Ready To Make Nice
Chapter 1
It had been just a few short days since Van, Zeke; Fiona had gone off and started their adventure for Zoid Eve. Older sister Maria Flyheight of course worried very much for the safety of the younger Flyheight, considering Van was all of her family that she had left. Van had promised her that he would stay safe and someday come back home. After remembering Van's promise Maria knew that Van wasn't one to disappoint especially when it came to family.
"God he will be fine Maria." She told herself. "I know I will go shopping at the town market that always helps." Said Maria.
The day was beautiful as the sun shined over the Wind Colony; children's laughter filled the air, the market full of villagers hoping to find a bargain. Maria had just stopped to browse at a stand when she heard the owner of the stand and a customer murmuring something a group of republican soldiers were in the area. Maria was curious and wanted to find out if the republicans were really in the colony.
"Excuse me; I couldn't help but hear is it true that the republic are here?" Maria asked.
"Yes Miss they just arrived here this morning." Replied the owner of the stand.
"What do you think they are doing here?" Maria asked.
"Well they came to the colony to question the villagers about the attack from that group of bandits."
"I see thank you." Maria smiled.
"You're welcome Miss." The owner of the stand nodded.
After finishing off at that stand Maria made her way through the market greeting other villagers as she passed them. Just as she made her way around the corner she collided with someone also dropping her purchases.
"Oh my, I'm sorry." Maria apologized.
"Don't worry Ma'm." the man chuckled.
Maria stopped for a moment to take a look at the stranger. He had short blond hair his clothing appeared to be of military status. Maria found him to be very handsome. Just at the thought she felt a blush come to her cheeks. Maria was brought out of her thoughts when the handsome stranger began speaking to her.
"Miss let me help you." Said the stranger as he began picking up the fruits and herbs Maria had purchased for the day.
"Oh thank you, you don't have to." Maria stuttered. "Um I don't mean to be nosy but I noticed you are wearing a military uniform and you wouldn't be part of the republic?"
The man stopped for a moment to look at Maria. "Why yes actually I am the Captain." He replied.
Maria's heart began to beat rapidly as she realized that she did bump into someone form the republic not a soldier but the captain.
"Miss are you ok." He asked.
"Yes, what is your name?" Maria asked.
"My, name is Colonel Rob Herman." Herman smiled. He took a hold of Maria's hand giving it a shake.
"Your name?" he asked.
"Maria Flyheight." She replied.
"Well Maria good day." Herman smiled handing Maria her food.
"You too." Maria whispered as the Colonel went on with his business.
The Next Day
Maria was outside gardening when she noticed a little boy had tripped in front of her dropping what appeared to be a piece of fruit.
"Hey are you ok." She asked the little boy. The boy began to plead.
"Please don't let them catch me." The boy whined.
Maria was about to ask him who when she heard a familiar voice along with a few others.
"Hey kid that's enough." Said Herman.
Maria froze when she saw the Colonel and a few of his soldiers standing nearby. She knew that he was doing his job, but this was just a little a boy. Both soldiers got a hold of the little boy causing him to plead. Maria couldn't stand it much longer she knew she had to do something.
"No Colonel that's enough." Maria spoke. Herman turned to face Maria, but didn't seem to speak so kindly.
"If you know what's good for you, you will stay out of this." Herman yelled.
His response shocked her he indeed wasn't the same man she bumped into yesterday. Maria then felt anger towards the Colonel.
"He is just a boy!' Maria yelled.
"That maybe so don't you realize how much fruit is worth since unknown people have been stealing its very scarce, and he needs to pay like everyone else." Herman replied.
"It's just one measly piece of fruit Colonel, just let him go." Said Maria. "You and your soldiers should be ashamed, can't you see the real danger is out of the colony.
The soldiers released the boy taking in Maria's words. "Go on." Maria said to the boy. The little boy frantically picked up his dropped fruit and ran. This caused Herman to fume making his way over to Maria getting dangerously close to her face.
"Do you realize what you have done?" Herman growled. Maria was scared of the little space between them that she reacted by slapping the Colonel across the face, making her gasp realizing what she did.
Cliffy… I need a few reviews to let me know if this is worth continuing.