This is my first story. I'm very nervous and hope that it is well received. I do not own the 2004 film Miracle nor do I own any Miracle characters. Please review with criticism, praise, and advice of any kind. I truly appreciate all of you! Thank you!
She pressed the palms of her hands onto the wall of the shower. The water pressure was weak, offering little physical relief. The only good coming from the near constant drops of water was the rhythm drip from the shower head. Each right after the other.
One, two, three.
With each contact she recited a different feature.
Kelly Jane Peppard, Connecticut, democratic.
Each word was carved in her brain. Each meant to be stated if and when she were questioned. She began to take deep breaths slowly; in through the nose, out through the mouth. Her few precious moments of tranquility were interrupted by one hard knock on the door. Straightening up, she turned the little source of water off , wrapped the small, but sufficient towel around herself and made her way to the door.
Besides the bathroom the building was one room, barely big enough for the small stove, sink, and couch. Bruno stood against the wall facing the bathroom door. He handed her the clothes provided for her and winked with a malicious grin. Though she could easily kill with a few simple moves, her experiences with men were practically nonexistent, save for her instructors. Feeling the blush upon her cheeks, she diverted her eyes to the floor, snatched the clothes, and retreated back into the bathroom. The clothe were fit for the first task: travel. Dark jeans, tight red shirt, white cashmere sweater, and black combat boots. She picked up the comb from the counter and began to run the utensil through her lightly damp black hair. As she proceeded to groom herself, he began to think about the earlier event with Bruno.
Ever since birth, she was chosen to be a "victim." She was trained expertly for combat, but was to otherwise appear to be timid and defeated. Growing up she envied the girls trained to be aggressive and self assured. She was given her mission and though it was not dangerous and required no death, her training was clear by the intense fright of the assignment: get close to the boys. As close as possible.
Maxim confirmed the selection. The "parents" chosen were veteran operatives. He studied the pictures of both operatives and the picture of the young girl. It could be a great possibility that she truly was their daughter. Agent
Валентина had the delicate bone structure and pale complexion while Agent Трофим had the exact same nose and thick, dark hair. All features which were evident in the girl.
She had been chosen not simply for her resemblance between both "parents," but also for her abilities. She had had the highest level of intelligence at the facility since she was seven. Her role as a "victim" came naturally to her. She exceeded all others in combat training. One of the most important reasons for her selection was her beauty. The task at hand was to become acquainted with the young men. Her physical appearance would prove to be a great advantage in this assignment.
There was a short knock and a slim, bald man entered the room. He spoke softly with a thick Russian accent, his voice a mask to hide his physical abilities of strength.
"We have received confirmation."
Maxim barely gave a nod, not letting his eyes leave the photographs. The Peppard family was now en route to Michigan. Though death would not be a necessity for this mission, the possible morale of their home country, was placed into the hands of a twenty year old girl who had never seen a male her own age in her life.
Well that's the first chapter of my story. I know all the authors on here say this, I will try as best as I can to update regularly. They will generally not be short chapters. I hope for them to be longer as the story progresses. If at any time Russian words or names are used I'll put the translations in Italic at the end of the chapters. Again I ask you all to please review. Thank you all again!
Валентина (Valentina)
Трофим (Trofim)