Author note: Jerrica will not be a door mate in this fic both Synergy and her will be OOC and definitely AU. Please remember I don't own Jem or GI Joe they belong to Hasbro. Plus this is a fanfiction based off of Cartoons reality has nothing to do with it.
Chapter one: Back in the Army again
Jerrica was experiencing déjàvu though no one else would believe it. She was sitting in the interegation room at the police station. The last time she had been in this position she wound up being conscripted into the army all because in the course of protecting herself she caused extreme damage to her attackers. When she was a teen no one believed she acted alone in self-defense, but now she hoped there wouldn't be as much confusion. Jem was not the first "stage name" she had taken. When she was given the choice she went with the army. Where she was given the nickname "Bonebreaker" due to the fact that everyone she ever fought came away with at least one broken or fractured bones a quirk that led to where she currently was.
Before she could reminisce more about her short stint in the army the door admitting a cop and two other men, the new comers were military. Going by the uniforms a general and a captain, then she realized her night was nowhere near done.
"Sergeant." The general greeted.
"It's Miss Benton, sir." She corrected. "I received a discharge, sir."
"No you didn't, you were moved to inactive duty on indefinite leave." He corrected "Due to your unique ability it was decided you were too dangerous to be a civilian."
"What?" she gasped stunned all she could think was 'How am I going to handle a third job?'
"Now then Sergeant Jerrica Bentron aka Bonebreater." He read. "22 years old, served 2 years before being moved to inactive duty and indefinite leave due to family matters and failure to conform." The General recited "Numerous citations for use of excessive force in training, which is in direct conflict with your psych profile, a documented communication and demolitions expert. Currently CEO of Starlight Music and foster mother of 12." He concluded. "Would you like to explain solider why you went looking for a fight."
"I wasn't looking for a fight sir." She replied "I was there for the game."
"Game?" the other officer asked speaking up for the first time.
"I was trying to make a last ditch effort to raise money without having to go crawling."
"Why do you need money?" he asked.
"One of my girls needs eye surgery." Jerrica replied.
"Bonebreaker, my name is General Sharp, I believe that we can help each other."
By the time Jerrica made it back home her head was spinning. The offer was tempting very tempting. In exchange for doing one mission she would be moved back onto the active duty list with full benefits and medical coverage for both her and her girls. Banee could get her surgry at a fraction of the orginal cost and all she had to do is break some one's legs, or arm the General wasn't very picky. And the only thing holding her back was Synergy. She quietly made her way up stairs to Banee's room. She sat in the corner watching the little girl sleep before she quietly got up and made her way down to her study.
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When Kimber woke up the next morning the only thought that was running through her mind was that it was way too early especially since they were going to have to crawl back to the movie set, which was so going to ruin their exit. So it took her a minute to realize that not only was there a man in their kitchen he wasn't Rio and he was in uniform.
"Jerrica," she shrieked clutching her robe at the throat. "What is he doing here?" she added as she took in the solider. He was kind of handsome in a square jawed buzz cut way.
"Handling paperwork." Jerrica replied as she finished signing the papers before handing them to him.
"Breifing will be at 1800." He said as she tucked the papers away and gave Jerrica a salute which she returned. "Welcome to the team Bonebreaker." He added as Jerrica lead him to the door.
"Thank you Duke." She replied as the barely missed getting caught in the morning breakfast stampede. "I will see you this evening." She said drawing his attention back to her. He gave her a nod and made his way out to his vehicle, passing Rio on the way.
"Who was that?" Rio asked as he slid his arm around her.
" I'll tell you later." She said as they headed into the mansion.
"What do you mean you reenlisted?" Aja and Rio both demand later after the girls had been sent off to school.
"Just that I reenlisted." Jerrica replied "Ensureing medical coverage for all of the girls including Banee."
"The surgery." Shana breathed.
"Covered," Jerrica replied.
"What about you know?" Kimber asked
"Took care of that to." She replied.
"Took care of what?" Rio asked.
"Something that you don't need to worry about." Aja answered.
"Excuse me." He demanded.
"Rio," Jerrica replied "There are somethings in our lives that don't concern you. And this is one of them."
"I am sick of these lies and secrets." He snarled. "You guys need to make a decision either I am in your lives or not." He stated before storming out of the house.
"That was kind of harsh." Kimber stated accusingly.
"Kimber I don't have time to massage Rio's ego. He is a great electric eingener and he works cheap. While I do love him I am getting tired of the drama. If I was anyone else I would have dumped for cheating on me with Jem. I fully intend to sit down with him and talk things out but not now." Jerrica said before she collapsed onto a couch. "We have to get things under control and the loose ends tied up in case I wind up out of communication."
"Alright." Aja said as she moved to the chair opposite her, followed by the rest of the holograms as they broke down everything that would have to be done in order to keep starlight running in the case of Jerrica's absence.
When Jerrica got to the office she was surprised not to find a lawyer waiting for her. She was almost positive that Raymond would have sent someone to try and drag them back. "Joanie" she called as she made her way to her desk. "Call the lawyers; I want that movie contract gone over with a fine tooth comb. Also see where we stand with that audit I want to know exactly what Eric did to us."
"Yes, Jerrica." She replied. Jerrica quickly went to her desk and started going through the messages and paperwork scattered across her desk. Jeanie buzzed her a bit later. "Yes,"
"Miss. Benton, Mr. Stern is here."
"Send him in." Jerrica said as she stood up to meet the movie maker. "Howard, how are you?"
"I am good Jerrica." He said as he shook her hand. "I was actually looking for Jem."
"Unfortunately she is going to be out of touch until we figure some things out." Jerrica replied.
"What's happening?" he asked as he took her hand and led her over to the couch.
"I have been recalled into service." Jerrica replied.
"What branch?" he asked.
"Army." She replied.
"I see," Howard said "Do you know when you will be able to focus back on business."
"I don't know." She replied.
"Call me when you get back now matter what time it is." He ordered as he he tightened his grip on her hands.
"I promise." Jerrica said with a smile.
Needless to say by the time Jerrica reported for duty everyone who was anyone and some that weren't knew that Jerrica was back in the army. What she did for them became a topic of heated debate. But very few came close to the truth.
"Your objective is to neutralize this man." General Hawk said as he signaled for mainframe to turn on the projector putting up the picture of a young Hispanic man. "Manuel Ortega, he is a major player for the drug cartels. He also has the ear of several political figures both here and abroad. Which is why this isn't an official operation." The General continued. "Mr. Ortega is about to close a deal with cobra. We know this for a fact, but we just can't prove it to the powers that be." He said with a sigh. "If anything were to happen to him while he is under Cobra's watch." He trailed off.
"The deal would fall through." Jerrica finished.
"Exactly, since this is an unofficial mission we need another reason to justify bringing you back." General Hawk replied. "As such you are to take part in a study of people with unusual abilities that is taking place on base."
"I figured there would be a catch." Jerrica muttered as she pinched the bridge of her nose, she knew she was being unprofessional but she really didn't care. "Alright give me everything you have on both him and any cobra agents seen around him, specifically habits and such so that I can plan how to ambush him effectively."
"Bone Breaker this is entirely voluntary, if you can't do this say so." The General stated.
"I know sir." Jerrica explained "And I can and will do this."
"General I am sorry but just what is it that makes her the woman for the job?" Duke asked.
"Bone Breaker, has a rather unique form of telekinesis. She instinctively reinforces her muscles when her adrenalin starts flowing. The more excited she gets the stronger she gets." The general explained. "Until now that ability has been suppressed via medication. You have gotten the neutralization shot correct?" General Hawk asked.
"Yes, sir" Jerrica replied as she rubbed her arm.
"And you are aware of the personality sifts you are going to go through the drugs disapate right?" he asked.
"Yes, sir according to Life Line it should be no different then what I went through with the blocker only on the reverse side of coin instead of becoming more passive I will have some anger issue."
"If there aren't any more questions? Than dismissed." He ordered as everyone else came to attention and then waited as Jerrica left the room.
"General?" Duke asked "It wasn't just her telepathic ability that brought her to your attention is it?"
"No, it was Spirit actually." The General replied. "They went through training together and he was the one that helped her learn control. The blocker she was one is coming up for review and he had miss givings concerning the doctors running it."
"So by bringing her into the Joes she gains a moderation of protection in exchange for her skills." Duke theorized.
"There is something else but I can't identify it , I want her followed." He ordered turning to face the two Joes that had come to stand by him. One was a ninja dressed completely in black with a visor; the other was a woman with red hair and a yellow leotard worn over a black bodysuit.
"Yes, sir" She said as they both quickly saluted and headed off to get a car.
"Have the gate hold her." He ordered Mainframe.
"Yes, sir." The hacker said as he headed for the nearest phone.
Jerrica headed straight for Starlight Music once she had cleared the gate. She headed there intending to get some more work cleared off of "Jem's" desk. She knew she had to create at least one recording for the new album coming out, and there were some contracts that needed to be signed. Once she got there she headed for her office, never noticing the two Joes that had followed her.
Snake Eyes and Scarlett were stationed outside the door watching just what she was doing. They had already made plans for Scarlett to stay behind in order to get a look at the papers she was working on, whatever loyalty they had to her as a fellow soldier had been undermined by the General. So that when she entered into a small sound studio just off her office, they had no problem sneaking into the office.
'Check the desk' Snake Eyes signaled so he could keep an on the studio.
'There is something off here.' she signaled back. She pulled out a small camera and started to take pictures of the papers on the desk. As she headed back to stand next to Snake Eyes she was displaying obvious anger.
'What's wrong?'
'She is forging her clients' signature on contracts' she signed sharing her outrage but before Snake Eyes could comment. They heard singing through the studio's cracked door. They shared one look before they moved to peek through the crack to see what she was up to. Only to stare in shock as they realized she was the one singing.
Jerrica had just finished up recording the voice track for When It's Only Me and the Music when she became aware of the fact she wasn't alone in the office. It wasn't an odd noise or finding some papers out of place, it was the two intruders falling into the room via the door they had been spying through. There was a moment were the three of them just stared at each other. The moment was broken when the red head breathed "Your Jem". Jerrica lunged, of course since she forgot to take off the head phones so that she didn't get far, giving the two of them a head start. It was a mad dash to the elevator, Scarlett and Snake Eyes made it first. They both released a breath when the doors closed and the car headed downwards.
Jerrica pounded against the elevator doors as she listened to the car make its descent. 'She was so screwed' was the only thought that went through her mind. The two sneaks looked familiar but she couldn't place them. "Synergy"
"Yes, Jerrica." The hologram called as she materialized.
"Were those two familiar to you?" Jerrica asked.
"Yes, they were on the base." Synergy stated as Jerrica was suddenly back o the base the image was frozen at the moment she was leaving. It then zoomed in on a couple standing in a doorway to the General's left, there stood the two intruders.
"So the General had me followed." Jerrica mused. "Let's see just what has him so worried." as she went back to her office and pulled the file towards her.
General Hawk looked up with a start as Scarlett and Snake Eyes entered his office, "What did you find out?" he asked.
"She has another job and identity." Scarlett replied.
"What is it?" the General asked bracing himself for the worst.
"She is the lead singer of the rock band Jem and the Holograms." Scarlett replied.
"Who?"
