"Cadets! I'd like you to meet our new cadet. His name is River." said Commander Cruger to a room full of rangers-in-training. By his side was a boy who looked about twenty. He had dark brown hair. Some covered his eyes, but you could see he had dark gray eyes. He hadn't been given a uniform yet, so he wore blue camouflage pants with a matching jacket, a tank top, a glove on his left hand, and a dog-tag necklace. He had very mysterious look for a cadet. It also seemed like he'd been in military school and that he wasn't happy to be there.
"I expect you to treat him with respect. Dismissed. B-Squad may I speak to you?" called Cruger. The four of them walked to Cruger and saluted him. River, who had just picked up his bag, looked at them, wondering what the heck was that. "As you know this is River. I would like you to show him around. River, this is Elizabeth (Z) Delgado, Schuyler (Sky) Tate, Sydney (Syd) Dru, and Bridge Carson." Cruger pointed to each one. They all greeted River and River greeted them just because he thought it was polite.
"Now that you've met, I'll be taking my leave." Cruger finished and then he walked away.
"Well, let's get started, then." said Z.
"After you." River said smugly.
River's first week at the academy had been entertaining in his opinion. After the B-Squad showed him around and taught him the rules and regulations, they gave him his uniform and took him to the lounge. They talked for some time before they were called for duty. River then decided to go outside to where everyone was sparring. He watched for some time before asked if he wanted to spar. He, of course, accepted the offer. He stepped onto the stage with another cadet. The cadet was couple years older than him. He seemed proud.
"I'm not sure you should have taken my offer." said the cadet. He and River were circling the stage.
"Don't worry. A hard head makes for a soft behind." River said. He smirked.
"What's that suppose to mean?"
"I'm about to whoop your butt, son."
"Bring the heat, kid." The boys met in the middle of the stage. They bowed to each other. Then, the battle began.