Returning to Surprises
He took three steps and looked back, but there was nothing but sea and sky.
Big Brother? He thought, and then…Twins!
While Artemis discovered that he was a big brother, Holly was being briefed on the events since her absence. Opal had managed to anger enough goblins that she had been burned to a crisp. Ark Sool was in Atlantis as a very unsuccessful lawyer. Mulch and Doohdah Day had several detectives working under them, a branch in Atlantis, and were consultants for the LEP. Foaly had created the Neutrino 4000 and 5000, and was working on another upgrade for the LEP jumpsuits.
"I want to make them as better than the Section 8 gear. Of course, Section 8 is going to hang around a little longer until we get the demons settled. The Commander probably already has someone in charge of that. I want to show you all the gadgets I've made, but some of the features are classified. Only the very best know what those features are, but I'm sure the Commander will let you in the know"
Holly interrupted, "Who exactly is the Commander now that Sool's gone?"
"Oh you'll know in good time. There's still a lot to brief both you and Artemis on, but that needs to be done in a secure location. Some things need to be discussed that would panic the civilians. We'll be back in Haven in about two hours. You should probably get some rest." Foaly whinnied.
Holly nodded wearily. She suddenly was overcome by a wave of exhaustion. As she slipped into unconsciousness, she saw Foaly pull a blanket over her.
"Holly, wake up. I know you're tired, you've been awake for three years, but you need to wake up. We're at Haven's shuttleport." Foaly said while shaking her awake.
"Don't. want. To. Get. Up." Holly mumbled. Suddenly she was soaking wet. "I'm going to kill you, Ponyboy!" She now wide awake, thanks to a pail of ice water.
"Sorry, but you really needed to wake up. You can kill me later, the Commander said he'd be waiting for you." Foaly snickered, for reasons unknown to Holly. She resolved to ask him later.
As they exited the shuttle, Holly was met by an amazing site. Two human teenagers, a boy and a girl, were holding a sign reading "WELCOME BACK HOLLY!" No civilians were about, just many LEP officers. When they saw Holly, they let out a cheer. However, instead of leading Holly to an officer, Foaly walked toward the humans. "William and Jazz, I'd like to introduce you to Captain Holly Short. Holly, these two are part of the topics that need to be "briefed about in secure location. Jazz is my assistant. William is training under Ash Vein and at the Academy to join Retrieval One. Where's Commander Kelp?"
Holly's mouth dropped open. "Trouble is the new Commander?!"
Jazz laughed. "Yep. You can call me Jasmine, but most people call me Jazz. William here is usually called Willie, but Foaly doesn't think anyone in the LEP should sound like they're permanently scared."
"And Trouble's with his daughter dealing with some joyriding pixies." Willie put in helpfully.
Holly felt her heart plummet for no reason as Jazz hit Willie on the head. "You'd be so tactless if you were right."
A/N Cliffie! This is my first Fanfic, so constructive criticism is welcome. No Flames please! I'm not going to hold chapters hostage for reviews, but there might not be regular updates since I'll try to get chapters up as soon as I write them.