I awoke the next morning eager and excited. This was it. The first day of training. I slipped off the pants I slept in and put on my uniform. I looked at my red/blue/grey pin sitting on my desk and smiled, before putting it on. I checked the side of my bed to see the time.

It read 6:53. I had already been up for about 10 minutes. That meant I had awoken before my alarm! That never happens, I almost always sleep in until the last minute. This calls for a treat. I think it's time I made myself breakfast, instead of eating canned or boxed food.

I meandered into the kitchen and found a mix to make a batter with. About halfway into stirring, I felt a tap on my shoulder.

"You're loud. I couldn't complete my morning ritual with you banging the whisk against the bowl," someone behind me stated. I jumped, and a sneer came out of their mouth. I turned around to find Kira behind me, in what she slept in. Which happened to be panties and a sports bra.

I quickly turned around to hide my red face.

Kira laughed and retorted, "What, Fallon? Never seen a woman without much clothes? I could guess so." She giggled her way back to her room, and I sat there dumbfounded.

I recovered enough to put the pancakes on the griddle. Just as I started to flip them, she meandered out again, this time in her uniform, which may or may not make her look hotter, I couldn't decide.

She didn't have any remarks this time, she just strode into the kitchen, poured herself a bowl of flakes, and sat at the dining table. She didn't say a word while she ate.

"You know, I'm kinda making pancakes. For everyone here. You don't have to eat that," I stated nervously.

She smirked at me, "Now why would I do that?" She got up and ventured to where I was standing. She put her hand on my arm, and leaned in. She then whispered, "Keep flipping the pancakes sweetheart, the only thing I'm here for is the education so I can get out and fly a ship, and that's it." She then proceeded to point her finger down to my crotch, "None of that business."

Of course, it was at this moment Amadeus and Zoe decided to waltz in for breakfast. Kira quickly recoiled, but her bowl in the sink, and practically raced to her room.

Zoe and Amadeus gave me a smirk, "Now how the hell have you already gotten her going after you Fal? We ain't even been here a day yet and you already turned the bitch into your new lover. Damn man, I like you," Amadeus marveled.

"Yeah, Fallon, she did not strike me as the type of person to be in someone else's pants this early," Zoe agreed.

I put my hands up, "Nah guys, it's not like that. She was actually threatening me," I defended.

Amadeus laughed, "And she's kinky. Whoo, that chicks got some fire."

I gave up at this point and diverted conversation. "So, you guys want flapjacks? I made plenty," I offered.

Zoe quickly took me up, Grabbing a plate from one of the cupboards. Amadeus did too, with a verbal 'Woowee I loooooove me some flapjacks!'

Needless to say, they were a hit.

After breakfast I retreated to my room. The time was 7:24, meaning I had about 20 minutes before I needed to be down at the training floor. Classes started at 8, but CITs had to be down at 7:45 to hear lesson prep and know what they have to do that day.

I fixed my hair, giving it the style I always wore. It looked fine when I woke up, but it never hurts to be extra.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot.

"S3-6N, awaken," I commanded. Last night before I crashed, I installed sleeper protocols so S3 wouldn't be awake at night. I needed him to do some stuff for me today.

"Ah yes, good morning Master Fallon. How may I assist you?" The droid asked. I was definitely going to have to install a new personality subroutine, this Butler thing won't stick. Even so, I still had commands for him.

"Morning S3. After I leave, I'd like you to clean my room up a bit, do that every day. I'm a slob so if I did it things would end up thrown everywhere, so for now, wait until I leave then clean it up. After that, I'd like you to head into the city and get me a computer. And a few personality chips that I can upload to you. That's all I have for today, the credits are on the table. 500 should be plenty, but if not, I uploaded my account number into your data banks. Do not go over 1000 credits, is that clear?" I asked the droid.

"Yes, sir," he responded.

"Good," I replied, "I'm off now, take care of the place S3."

"Of course sir, I couldn't do it any other way," he replied. Which was funny, cause he really couldn't.

I made off for the elevator after leaving my room. The good thing about having to be there early, is that no one else is leaving yet. All 4 of the training rooms were in the basement, on sublevel one.

The first was used for all cadets. For 8 weeks we trained together, learning each other's strengths and weaknesses, also learning how to play with others. During those 8 weeks, room 2 was used for new special forces recruits, room 3 was used for new foot soldier recruits, and finally, room 4 was used for simulations.

After the first set of 8 weeks, special forces and foot troopers were sent out. Troopers to the battlefield, and no one knows where special forces goes. The cadets, however, move to sublevel 2. These 8 weeks split the cadets into 4 rooms as well. The medics have room 1, pilots have room 2, engineers have room 3, and finally, once again, room 4 is for simulations.

The fun part about the training is, each CIT is assigned a group of 5. After the first 8 weeks, those 5, plus an instructor, take off on their first mission. If they complete it correctly, they get their own ship and a commission for the Empire.

This is what I'm striving to do.

The elevator reached sublevel one, and I moseyed on over to room 1.

"Congratulations Cadet Tryo, you're the first one here," a woman in front of me declared. She was blonde, and about 5'5. "Since you are first, you get the first pick of your special forces trooper that will be assigned to your squad. She pointed over to the wall, where three men in black special forces uniforms were standing, chatting amongst themselves.

I strode over to them, and almost stopped as I recognized one. It was Reed! From the elevator. "Him," I stated, pointing at Reed. "I want him."

"Well then," the woman replied. "Captain Hartley, you've been assigned to Cadet Tryo," she declared loudly. She ditched, however, cause the other two CITs walked through the door.

It was here, I got my first look at my new competition.

The first, a woman. Dark hair, blue eyes.

The next, a man. Blonde hair, blue eyes.

Both a lighter skin, and they both had the look of people who would do anything to get to the top.

Too bad I would too.

The two picked their special forces people. The guy, who's name I learned was Steele, picked the darker skinned special op. The girl, who's name was Grey, picked the last one. A lighter skinned man.

"Okay, now that you're all here, we're gonna talk about today. Today, we'll get your squads together. Cadet Grey, you're assigned Cadets Johnson, Ordo, and Vermeer. Along with you and Captain Fowl. That is your team, understood?" The woman who led us in first demanded. Grey nodded.

"Good. Cadet Steele, you're assigned Cadets Shaw, Thawne, and Nerwon. Along with Captain Prole will make your team of five. Understood?" Steele nodded.

"This is running smooth. Cadet Tryo," I perked up a bit more than I had, "you're assigned Cadets DeVoe, Hart, and Elon. Combined with Captain Hartley, your team is made, understood?"

"Yes ma'am," I responded.

"Adequate. My name is instructor Lynra Simmons. I hope you remember who is with you, cause you're about to announce them," as she told us this, the other cadets rolled into the lecture hall of Room 1. I caught eyes with Amadeus and Zoe and they both gave me thumbs up.

Once everyone was seated, Instructor Simmons got on the stage.

"Congratulations everyone! You've all made it this far! Now, before we get you all into groups, a select few of you will be in a separate team, led by one of the three people up here behind me," She motioned at us to come forward.

First up to the stage was Grey. Her name was blasted on the board behind her, and her first name was Rebecca. "For my elite team, Cadets Harriet Johnson, Bracken Ordo, and Salie Vermeer, along with Captain Dick Fowl. Come up here please," Rebecca spoke to the crowd.

The people that were called hustled to the stage, and Steele began. Steele's first name was Blake, and I decided I liked that one better. "For my team, I'd like Cadets Deryn Shaw, Erik Thawne, and Edward Nerwon to join me and Captain Jaylon Prole." Blake didn't speak to crowds very well, but his point was gotten and the Cadets went to the stage. Now, it was my turn.

"For my team of the strongest Cadets in their field, I'd like to welcome Cadet Zoe TreVoe, Cadet Thaddeus Elon, and Cadet Kira Hart, to join me up here on the stage. Next to me is Captain Reed Hartley of Imperial Special Forces, and he will round off my team of five," I projected, clearly, so everyone could hear.

Zoe gave me a hug when she got on the stage, Amadeus gave me some bro handshake, and Kira shook my hand, which I guess is the best I'm going to get out of her. We followed where Steele and Grey went, off the stage, and stood off to the side while Instructor Simmons finished off the welcome day.

"Behind me you'll find lists with your name. You will be in a squad of six, and you will like it. Your list will have a number above it, 1, 2, or 3. Remember that number, because you will need it today, and for the next 8 weeks," Simmons finished.

She ushered us into the simulation room, where the first part of our training will begin.

"Alright. The first thing we're going to do, is give you all a star destroyer. Tryo, you did the best in the last test, so you're number 1. Grey, you were second, so you're 2. Steele, you were the worst in the last test, so you're 3. We're going to start a simulation, a free for all in the Kashyyk System. Any questions?" Simmons asked.

"Yes ma'am," Steele started, "What test are you talking about? This is our first one."

"Not at all Cadet Steele. The calling of your comrades was your first test. Cadet Tryo handled it the best, with Cadet Grey behind him. Anything else?"

We all shook our heads no, so she motioned for the rest of the Cadets to come in.

"All right Cadets. If you are group 1, form up for Cadet Tryo," Simmons commanded.

A group of about 4 squads headed my way, and they formed ranks behind me and my team.

"Group 2, behind Cadet Grey. And group 3, behind Cadet Steele. Form up, then step in the simulator."

We all took our spots inside the simulator capsules and immediately I was transported to the command deck of a Star destroyer. It was amazing!

"Captain?" A voice behind me asked. It was Kira. "Our orders?"

"Cloaking at 100 percent. I want to watch for the other two before I do anything else." I ordered. It felt good, ordering people around. It made me think that for once, I had a place to belong.

I saw the cloak shields turn on and smirked, this was gonna be fun.

AN: so, we're about to start probably my favorite part of the early book, so stay tuned for more. As always, review and all that jazz.

More castings btw

Simmons- Elizabeth Banks

Rebecca Grey- Alexandra Daddario

Blake Steele- Alexander Ludwig