*Ha! Did anyone get pissed off with douchey doctor in the first chapter? I don't get why Soap was so cool with him. I really should give him a name…oh well! If you have any suggestions let me know. Enjoy Chapter 2!*
"Alright…all done! You are now free to go." The doctor said cheerfully while cleaning off the tweezers; which were now stained ruby red with Ash's blood. The twenty something shrapnel pieces-Ash lost count as they were being ripped out of her skin- sat in a messy pile in a metal bowl. The doctor swirled the bowl in small, circular motions and watched the metal bits roll around.
Ash glared at him icily, annoyed he showed no concern and actually seemed like he took joy in operating on her leg. She scratched the bandage, aggravated. She was annoyed at the bastard doctor, annoyed that Soap made her look like a useless princess, and annoyed that the gauze that was tightly wrapped around her leg was itching her skin. Damn it all to hell.
She tried flexing her leg, attempting to stretch the strained muscles, but moving it alone felt like a thousand knives stabbing her. "Great…just great." She mumbled. A determined look flickered on her face. "No! I won't let this stop me! I'm Ashlotte Riley! I've looked death in the face and spat at in it! I'm going to continue training like nothing ever happened at all." She said, throwing a fist up into the air, symbolizing the end of her self-given pep talk. The doctor overheard her little spectacle and stood in front of her menacingly.
"I don't think so Little Miss." He said in a condescending tone. Ash resisted the urge to kick him in his oh-so-private areas. "You aren't doing anything with your leg in that condition. You better take it easy for a while. You know, maybe just sit on the sidelines and watch for a week." Ash couldn't believe what she was hearing. Had the impact of the grenade gone straight to her head and she was merely dreaming what the doctor was explaining to her? Sadly not.
Ash felt her blood boil in her veins; she had not worked her arse off for years just to be scolded and told she couldn't train with a sore ankle. "You've got to be kidding me!" She growled, making the doctor take a few steps back. He held his hands up in defense in case Ash decided to pounce on him like a hungry tiger.
"I'm just trying to keep you safe and prevent permanent damage! How would you feel if you would need a cane just to walk? You wouldn't want that now would you?" He said franticly, trying to get as far away from the infuriated Ash as possible.
She paused and thought about it for a moment. In order to become the Task Force's top soldier, she would need to be in tip-top condition. She couldn't do that while hobbling around on some cane. She sighed in defeat. "No…" The doctor released a held breath and approached her.
"Good. Look on the bright side though." He began with an encouraging smile. Ash shot him a look that made it look like the whole world was ending and that there was and never would be a bright side. His smile immediately faded away and he cleared his throat. "You get a day off for now. So, relax, read a book. Just take it easy." He advised and turned back to cleaning his equipment.
Ash stared helplessly at the ground, a rush of different emotions going through her. Rage because of the doctor's arrogance and for her clumsiness, embarrassment because she would most likely be seen as a weak girl in the eyes of her fellow soldiers, disappointment because she was going to fall behind in training, and confusion as to what was going on between her and Soap. Ash felt her face grow hot. She couldn't just stay in this shabby, makeshift infirmary and sulk all day. She needed fresh air.
She shifted herself on the cot and hopped off, a small plume of dirt forming in the air as her boots hit the ground. Slowly she began to limp towards the exit of the cramped tent. "Hey! Wait, where are you going? Aren't you waiting for MacTavish to come get you?" The doctor asked, turning his attention back towards Ash. She stopped in her tracks for a moment and turned back to look at him, giving him a cold glare that could make any man stop and quiver in fear.
"I do not need HIS help. And if he wants me, he can come find me." She hissed icily and turned on her heels in the other direction, leaving the doctor speechless and shaking. Meanwhile, Soap was making his way back to the infirmary, experiencing similar conflicting feelings. He dragged his feet along the earthy terrain, his hand placed on his sweaty forehead.
"Oh my god…" He began, his face turning a pale shade of red; and he was pretty sure it wasn't because of the intense heat. "She was so adorable when I picked her up, her face was so red. And then when she grabbed my hand before I left, she was so cute." He sighed to himself. He paused for a moment, slapping his forehead in aggravation. Ugh…I sound so odd talking about her like this. He thought to himself. I mean, I've always had extremely strong feelings for her, but she probably can't stand me. She sure does bark at me a lot. He thought sadly and continued on his way; keeping his thoughts quiet the entire time.
Once he entered the infirmary tent, he scanned the rows of cots for Ash. But each one was empty and untouched. "Hey, where's Ashy?" Soap asked in confusion. The doctor turned towards Soap, still clearly a bit shaken from Ash's wrath.
"S-she left about ten minutes ago! I couldn't stop her; she looked like she was about to kill me! If you're going after her I advise you take caution!" He said, his voice shaking. Soap tried to contain a chuckle; Ash always seemed to make other men on the Task Force fear her and this guy was no exception.
"I'll be fine. I know how to deal with her mate." He advised. The doctor stared at him in disbelief. "I know her better then anyone. Don't be fooled by her harmless appearance. When's she's mad, she's like a lioness." He joked; the doctor found that hard to believe but he just nodded at Soap as he turned and dashed off in the other direction in pursuit of the missing Princess Ashlotte.
*Finally done! I'm so sorry that it took so long but I know you all were anticipating it! XD Spring break threw me off course, I'll have chapter 3 up soon!*