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Time for Miracles

It was a cold day in North Carolina, normal for December. It was nearly Christmas and although it was usually quiet around this time, this year was different from any other. Throughout the years of anyone's life they hear about "the end of time" but Scarlett never believed it, as far as she was concerned it wasn't going to happen in her lifetime. The year was 2012, in five more days it would be Christmas, and in a little over a week it would be 2013. Still she couldn't help the bit of nervousness within her… she felt it in 1999, but for some reason it was stronger now. Maybe it was because she had more to lose… if it really was the end… and that was a huge IF of course.

Scarlett laughed at herself for being so stupid. She thought about 1999, when everyone was getting gas masks, and stocking up on water… what happened that year…. Nothing. Nothing happened, and nothing was going to happen on December 21st either. She picked up her keys from her kitchen counter, and headed for the door. Scarlett listened to her CD of Shania Twain on her way to work, refusing to listen to the radio. She knew what would be on the radio, a bunch of pastors or priest talking about the next day. Before she entered the PIT she pulled out her cell phone from her back pocket, and checked it. No messages. Which meant Snake-Eyes was not finished with his combat lessons. She entered the base, and made her way to the meeting hall. That's what she was there for after all. Beach Head called an emergency meeting to talk about what was to come the next day. She really didn't want to see Beach Head first; instead she decided to check up on her boyfriend.

She watched from a distance as Snake-Eyes demonstrated the proper way to beat the life out of anyone. He did so without a word, but she knew for a fact that you couldn't find a better teacher when it came to hand to hand combat. She smiled at the thought of him. Snake-Eyes was not like any other man alive. He was different…. he was good. Scarlett didn't want to be with anyone else, she thought about that for a second. What did that mean? She looked up at him again and knew what it meant… she was in love with him. Scarlett caught her breath, and was scared of the thought. They had only been dating for 5 months, and she didn't know how he felt about her. Sure he saved her life, but…

She lost her thought when she seen him formally dismiss the class. She didn't want to face him right then, so she slipped out of the room and went to the meeting.

"Glad you decided to join us, Scarlett."

Beach Head said in his high pitched, and dead serious tone. He was typing something on his laptop, which was being projected on the screen. Scarlett didn't bother to talk back, or read what was on the screen. Instead she took a seat next to Stalker, and waited quietly.

"Alright soon we're all here now, let's begin."

Beach Head said as he stood up from his seat and walked around the room.

"As you all know, tomorrow is the twenty first of December… or the supposed end of the world."

A few people in the room chuckled at that, he ignored it and continued.

"Now I'm not saying I believe in it, but I will say that some people do. In fact we are expecting a lot of riots, and for things to get out of hand. With that being said, you should all know why I called this meeting, and why I called only a few Joes."

Breaker stood up and stated:

"Beach Head just tell us what the point is behind this meeting."

"The point is… we are all flying down to LA in precaution of the supposed riots."

"Are you serious?" asked Stalker. "Look Beach Head, my wife really does believe that it is the end of the world, and she won't let me go. She was scared when I walked out of the house today!"

Beach Head looked at him with stern eyes.

"Whether she wants you to go or not, you are expected to go. Now tell her to loosen up your leash, get some sense, and let you go."

Stalker whispered, "Asshole." Although Beach Head heard it, he ignored it thinking if he doesn't go I'll punish him for calling me that.

Shock Blast shifted in his chair nervously.

"Sir." He cut in.

"What." Beach Head asked annoyed by the fact he was talking… let alone interrupting him. Shock Blast was too young and inexperienced to go on this mission. If it was up to Beach Head, Shock Blast would still be in training.

"I'm not sure that I want to go."

"Look kid, you're going! Everyone in this here room is going and that's final! Be back here in 3 hours, we will be gone for three days, now get your stuff and let's get a move on it!"

Everyone groaned as they exited the room, Scarlett stood until everyone was gone.

"Beach Head…"

"What?" He shouted frustrated that his team gave him such a hard time.

"I wanted to know if Snake-Eyes would be allowed to come."

"No."

Scarlett didn't bother asking why… Beach Head had enough problems. Scarlett checked her phone noticing she had three new messages all from Snake-Eyes. The first read: I'm out, the next: Duke needs me for a control issue. The last read: Turns out Dukes sending a team to San Francisco for riot precaution we will be back in 3 days, see you then? Sorry would have said bye in person, but didn't know where you were. No phone service there so email you a.s.a.p.

Scarlett gave a half smile at his text, went back to her place to pack, then returned to the PIT and waited.

Only eight Joes, including her, were going to Los Angeles and the team consisted of: Beach Head, Stalker, Breaker, Barbeque, Rock N Roll, Zap, and Shock Blast.

She was confident that the team would do well, and didn't even mind that Beach Head was leading. Scarlett wasn't fearful of the next day; instead her mind was on other things.

Hope you enjoyed! Review and tell me your thoughts about 2012!