Title: Fresh Meat, After Armageddon series

Author: Pinkcat4569

Rating: T

Description: Soldiers from other military organizations arrive at the ARC for anomaly and incursion training. Becker and his men are giddy with joy. They have new recruits to break in. One recruit causes friction between Jess and Becker.

Disclaimer: I write for fun only. I don't own the characters or Primeval itself.

Author's Note: Ah! I can't finish this thing! It's not that I don't know how, it's that I'm distracted I guess. So, I'm posting what I have. Once it's out there and people read it, I know I'll finish it because I can't stand to leave readers hanging. So….read and review. Please. Thanks!

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Fresh Meat, Chapter One

"Alright men, today starts the training with new recruits," said Becker. His men chuckled and hooted. Becker smiled. "Yeah, I know. We all love breaking in the newbies." The men laughed. "However, this bunch is different. In a way, they're on loan. The brass wants to make sure all military, top level security, and other forces are prepared for protecting the populace now that our secret is out."

"Thank you Armageddon," said Lieutenant Royce sarcastically. "That's what we need, competing forces getting in our way."

The men grunted their agreement.

Becker smiled. "That is why we're going to train them." He smiled wickedly, and the men laughed.

"That's the Cap," said Corporal Bern, "always looking on the bright side."

The men and their leader laughed. "Unfortunately, we do need to show some…restraint," said Becker as the men jeered. He laughed and then continued, "These men are temporarily assigned to us, but they and us will eventually have to answer to a whole bunch of top level officers."

"Translation: we can't break them," said Royce.

Becker smiled and nodded. "Not permanently."

The men booed.

"Don't worry, Cap. We'll be gentle as nurse maids," said Sergeant Saunders. Everyone laughed.

"Now, I want all of you on your toes. We're under scrutiny. We are going to set the bar extremely high. I want to prove that ARC forces are the best, period. Understood?"

They all grunted and nodded.

Royce smiled, getting a devilish twinkle in his eyes. "We'll start them off right, Cap. We'll make sure they know the rules: 'Follow the Captain, always. Follow Anderson when the Cap agrees with him…"

The others snickered. Becker chuckled and shook his head.

Royce continued with the 'rules,' saying, "Temple is a genius but maintain a healthy distance just in case something blows up around him."

Becker and the men laughed.

"Never get between Abby Maitland and a creature."

"You'll lose a limb," agreed Bern.

Then Royce smirked as he said, "And never, ever get too close, in a personal way, to Miss Jess Parker."

The men gasped, snickered, and groaned. "You're a dead man, Sir," said Saunders to Royce. "The good news is that I'm likely to be promoted to your job."

Everyone laughed. Becker's smile had dropped, but he had a twinkle in his eyes as he shortened the distance between him and Royce. "Come again, Lieutenant?"

"Oh, do I need to clarify that last one, Cap?"

They heard giggling outside. They turned to see a small, brunette woman wearing a bright pink short skirt with a soft lime top. She had sparkling lemon yellow heels on.

"What are you doing here?" snapped Becker, turning pink.

"Ouch," said Jess, smirking. She sweetly pranced in, greeting Becker with a light kiss. "Someone is grouchy."

"Yes, Miss," said Saunders. "He's about to kill the Lieutenant. You might want to come back later, after we clean up the mess."

Jess giggled. "Nonsense. The captain loves you all. Don't you, honey?"

The men snickered as Becker towered over the young lady. He didn't look happy. "I repeat, what are you doing here?"

She giggled more. "Just checking on my boyfriend. He had a long hospital stay recently and I want to make sure he's doing fine."

The top notch, heavily trained soldiers of the ARC awed and oohed. Becker silenced them all with one death glare. He then turned back to Jess. His frown melted. "I'm fine…sweetheart."

The men snickered.

Jess giggled. "I'll leave you to your job. I'm sorry if I…interfered."

Becker chuckled. "I like your interference." The men coughed. Becker sighed. "Remind me that Lester has me on a strict no-kill policy."

Jess laughed, tip toed to his lips and kissed him. She then looked past him to the men. "Behave," she said.

In unison, like they were school children they answered, "Yes, Miss Parker."

Becker laughed loudly. "You've got us all trained."

"Of course," she said with a smug smile. "Later, honey."

Becker nodded. There was complete silence as the entire ARC security section watched her leave.

"You're thinking I should definitely mention that Parker rule to the newbies, aren't you Sir?"

Becker laughed. "I'm thinking it should be a law Royce." The men all chuckled. "OK, back to your posts," he said, then his eyes narrowed. "Or maybe we should prepare to meet our recruits Royce."

"Prepare? Sir, I hope you don't mean a little hand to hand combat, you and me?"

Becker smiled. The others snickered. "Serves you right," said Bern, "uh, Lieutenant…Sir."

Royce laughed. "I guess it does. Besides, I think we should be in a certain frame of mind to introduce ourselves to the new soldiers, right?"

Becker smiled wickedly and nodded. "Oh, yeah. I want to be…hungry…when we meet them."

The men all snickered.

"Fresh meat," said Saunders. The others agreed and laughed.

End of Chapter One