"OLYMPUS 0013!Get ready for ship to ship docking!" X's broklyn accent range through the ships intercom. Kia growled. She hated when X ordered her around. "Stupid AI." She mumbled, strapping herself down.
She truly wished she could be in her armor right now. But, of course, X and Captain Rindler said it would be best for her to meet her new marine "friends" without her armor. So now she was drabbed in a Black tank top, marine fatigue pants, black combat boots, and her marine fatigue jacket was tyed around her waist. She had put her long raven black hair into a tight ponytail, and downed on a pair of shades she had won off a marine during a poker game.
Kia let out an annoyed sigh as she felt the two ships merg. "Finally" She grumbled, unbuckling herself. "Aint got much patience, do ya hun." a familar Texan drawl called from the side. Kia grinned. "Damn right I dont. You should know that by now Private Etron.!" Kia said, turning to the younger marine with rusty hair and green eyes. Etron chuckled, shaking his head, before following the other marines through the back door.
"0013! Report to Captain's office." Kia heard X call over the com. "If he orders me around one more time..." Kia snarled, stomping through the entrance door, to the ships hallway. She passed a few ODSTs on her way though. She shot them a few dirty looks, and grinned as she saw one of them wanted to start a fight, only to have his buddy try and pull him back.
"Go ahead! Let him go" Kia said smuggly. The Helljumper was about to swing, when a voice cut him off. "Stand down Boys!" Kia turned her attention to a large built man with an ODST tatoo, and regulation cut Gray hair, and steely silver eyes.
The ODST goons stepped into a class-a salute. "Sir!" They all said in unison. The man nodded. "At ease boys and move along." The man said, as Kia watched the jumpers walk away stiffly, sending her dark looks. "Sorry about that Ma'am. The boys are always looking for a fight." The man said turning his gaze from there retreating forms, to her. "You must be the OLYMPUS girl. Kia nodded. The man give her a look over before smiling. "Names Sargeant Onix. I've been asked to introduce you to the Sergeant-Major. You'll be working with him and the SPARTAN." Onix said, motioning for him to follow.
Kia growled. She had forgotten about the news that she was to work with the legendary Spartan, Master Chief. Frankly, she would rather be shot by Covenants and eaten by brutes, then work with him, or ANY Spartan! Kia heard Sergeant Onix chuckle as they rounded the corner at the end of the hall. "I'm guessing you dont like the Spartans?" Kia nodded. "Ya think." Sergeant Onix gave a hearty laugh as they entered the males sleeping quarters!
As she entered the room, she nticed the shocked look some of the younger marines gave her, as they tried to cover themselves, and keep themselves from falling off their beds in shock. As Kia neared the end, she heard the familiar tone of an old type of music hardly anyone listened to, called "rock". Surprisingly, she liked and knew the song. "Follow you Home. I believe it's by the old band Nickleback?" Kia said as she entered the room. "Very good. Not many people know about them!" Kia heard a rough voice call from the bathroom. "You busy Sergeant-Major?" Sergeant Onix called to the man. "Naw, I'm done! I'll be right out!" Kia stood by the doorway, glancing around the room. She saw that the mans locker was nicely organized and that his bed was tightly made, with his cloths folded in the corner on his bed for him.
'Great! I got me a tighwad!' Kia thought bitterly. Kias thoughts were enterupted when she saw a man exit from the bathroom. He was a tall well built dark-skined man with dark hair and eyes. He wore only a pair of sweat pants, and had a towl draped over his shoulder. Kia noticed a nasty looking scar on his chest, that rose slightly up his right shoulder. "What can I do for you Onix?" The man asked grabbing his fatigue shirt. Onix jutted his head towards Kia. "I've been ordered to introduce you to the newest member of your suicide group." He said with a grin. "Sergeant-Major, this OLYMPUS 0013. She'll be working with you and the Master Chief from now on." Johnson buttoned up his last button, and picked up his fatigue pants. Kia yawned, and turned to face the wall behind her, giving the Sergeant-Major his privacy.
Kia heard the Sergeant sigh. "Whats your weapon specialty ma'am?" Kia popped her neck, before slightly turning her head to the left, towards the mans voice. "Swords and rocket launchers. And I'm pretty good with any covie tech I can get my hands on"
Kia said, picking up a sharpened pencil on the desk in front of her, and twerling it between her fingers, turning to the two Sergeants. The dark-skinned man nodded, before tying his left boot, and standing up.
Kia was surprised to see, that if the Sergeant-Major wanted to, he could have placed his chin right on the top of her head. 'Dammit! I hate not having my armor on! I'm too freakin short without it.' Kia inwardly foamed. Even though the augmentation was supose to enhance your height, it had only let Kia grow three feet. Her armor, thank god, made her taller.
Kia watched as the Sergeant-major stared at her. It kinda made her uncomfortable. Kia meeped slightly when the Sergeant-Major brought his hand forward, and smiled. "Well. Since me and you are going to be working together, I think its good we know each others names." He said, clasping her hand. "Sergeant Major A.J. Johnson, at your service." Johnson said with a grin
Kia stared at the man. It felt weird shaking someones hand outside her armor. But what surprised her, was the tingling feeling that ran through her body when Sergeant Johnson touched her hand. "OLYMPUS 0013." Kia sputtered, shaking his hand, before pulling it away, trying to get the strange tingling feeling to go away. Johnson furrowed his brow. "OLYMPUS 0013?" He said, slightly amused. "Well, 0013, you got a real name?" He asked with a smile. Kia opened her mouth to respond with a no, but stopped herself.
She WANTED to tell him her name. Never before had she wanted to tell a complete stranger her name. But...she wanted him to know? "Yes. It's Kia." She said softly.
Johnson nodded. "Alright then Kia, Sergeant Onix, why dont we all head up to see the captain! He'll be wanting you to meet with the Chief!" Johnson said jutting his chin toward her, before walking around her, and opening the door. "Ladies first." Johnson said,
ushering for her to go. Kia rolled her eyes. "It seems chivalry isnt completely dead, hmm?" Kia said, earning a grin from Johnson and a chuckle from Sergeant Onix, as she walked through the door, held open by Johnson. And for a moment, she forgot about the tingling sensation. But only for a moment.
Welp! Here it is. Like it or Not, I dont care. I like it, and I'm keeping it.
Next Chapter: Master Chief..Kia...Yikes!