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Wings of Destiny

Chapter 2: Ice Princess

Lance groaned as the morning sun smacked him in the face. Keith was just returning from his morning t'ai chi. He was whistling as he opened the door. "Good morning Lance." Keith greeted loudly. "You are up early considering."

"Don't yell," Lance grunted as he held his head. "I got a hangover and you got her number."

"Yes, I did. Are you going to keep trying?"

"You know it. I don't give up that easily. I will get her to go out with me." He vowed.

Keith just chuckled as he headed for the shower.

On the first day of class, Diana needed more calming than normal. She was nervous and edgy. She arose early and was meditating when Keith arrived for their t'ai chi.

Her first class was tactical training. She was seated in the front row with her head bent reading when Keith and Lance entered the room. Keith sat down diagonally from her. Then Major Davis entered the room. Everyone quickly stood at attention. He was not fond of women in his classes.

"Well, well what do we have here?" He drawled, walking arrogantly up to her the only female in this class. "Where did you come from?"

"Arus, Sir." She answered.

"Why, are you here, Lt. Commander?" he emphasized her rank.

"I needed a refresher, Sir."

"You need refresher?" he huffed, "Why?"

"Memory lost due to a head injury that I received in battle, Sir."

As he continued to look her over, she never flinched. She stood stoically regal before him. Noticing the tiny symbol of the Royal House of Arus, he stopped, "I have a call sign for you." He growled, "Ice Princess."

"Thank you, Sir" undaunted she spoke smoothly.

Keith hid his smile as the miffed Major stalked to his desk to begin the day's lesson. Diana listened intently to the lecture. Major Davis finished the class by reminding them of the 500 hours of flight simulator requirement before flying the real air craft. About half of the class groaned.

Finally the class was dismissed. Keith and Diana walked up to his desk as he was sorting his paperwork. "Yes?" he looked up at the two.

"Here is my sim requirement report, Major Davis." Keith handed him the computer printout.

Davis glared at Diana. "I take it that you have yours also."

"I do." She handed him her print out.

"Well, then," he looked over the reports. "I suppose you two will have to work together. Ice Princess will be your wingman, Fire."

Diana squared her shoulders "I would prefer just Ice, Sir"

"Very well, Fire and Ice."

"Thank you" Keith and Diana spoke in unison.

"Dismissed," Keith and Diana saluted then turned on their heels and left the room. Neither spoke until they were well out of his ear shot.

Diana broke out into a fit of laughter. "I guess I have pissed him off."

"Yes you did, but he does not like women in his classes, but you handle yourself quite well."

"Thanks. Maybe we should get some sim time together so we can get acquainted." Diana smiled mischievously.

"That is a great idea. When do you have any free time?"

"Anytime after 4. You know where to find me."

"I am going by the center for my next class. I can reserve a time how does 4:45 sound?"

"That would be great."

"I will call you if I can't get the sim reserved."

"All right."

"And maybe we could grab a bite to eat afterward?" Keith asked shyly.

"I would like that. But I have to run for now I have to get to my next class."

"I will see you later."