AN: sorry this is a shorter chapter :(

Chapter 4

Breaker led me to the rec room the general had shown me, explaining it was unofficially the Alpha team's. I walked over to the XBOX and examined the game choices. I noticed Splinter Cell: Blacklist and picked it up. I quickly turned to Breaker who sitting on the couch, setting up the chessboard.

"Breaker-kun, is it alright if I play Splinter Cell? I really love the games, epically Blacklist."

I heard the door open slightly behind me but ignored the sound as Breaker looked up thoughtfully. The game was forcefully taken from my hand a moment later. I spun around in surprise, half expecting Senji. I unconsciously sighed in relief, and looked at Scarlet in confusion.

"That's my game and you can't play it!" Setting the game back with the others she walked over to a treadmill. Scarlet turned it on and began jogging while reading a physics book. Breaker and I looked at each other before he asked me if I wanted to play some chess with him.

"Um, I don't really know how to play. I have a hard enough time with shogi, which is pretty much Japan's version of chess. Do you think you can teach me?"

"Sure. Well, I can at least try. I'll be white, which will make you black. I'll make the first move."

For the next two hours Breaker taught me the basics. We stopped when the clock said it was a quarter past nine.

"Come on, the General wanted to see you before he went to bed. I'm sure you'll stay with Scarlett or Cover Girl for the night. Cover Girl is sort of the General's aid or secretary. I think you'll like her, she's pretty nice."

I began making a mental map as we walked so I could find my way around later. Knocking on the door Breaker opened it for me.

"Sir, you said you wanted to see her again. I'm going to head to bed. Good night everyone."

I smiled and bowed slightly to Breaker as he left. Turning around I noticed a blonde woman standing next to the General. 'She must be Cover Girl. Hmm, she's pretty looking and vaguely familiar. I wonder why.'

"Hi, I'm Cover Girl. It's nice to meet you."

"It's nice to meet you as well. I'm Luna. So, General, have you figured out who'll I'll be sharing a room with for the night?"

"Why is does she need to share a room?"

"She hasn't finished her training. She won't be able to until morning. They got back barely an hour ago. I'm sure they'll want a full night's sleep before training a new recruit. Cover Girl, would you mind sharing your room with Luna for tonight?"

"No, I don't mind at all. Now before I go, I need you to sign here, here, and here. Thank you Sir. Have a good night. Come on Luna, I'll show you where my room is."

"Cool, thanks. Oh, um, General? Do you know where my bag is? I just realized I might have left it on the plane by mistake."

"Oh, yes, thank you for reminding me. Night Fox gave it to me earlier."

The General stood up, opened his safe and handed me my bag. I thanked him before turning to Cover Girl. On the way to her room she asked what TV shows I liked. We found we both loved crime shows like NCIS and Dexter. From NCIS we both loved Gibbs, Abby and Ziva. From NCIS LA we both loved the whole team, especially Heidi. I asked Cover Girl if Heidi reminded her of anybody.

"Not really. Why? Does she remind you of someone you know?"

"Not a living person. But she does remind me of Edna, from The Incredibles."

"Ha-ha, you're right. Heidi is kind of like a real life Edna."

When we reached her room I looked away so she could enter her pass code into a keypad by the door. Upon entering the small room I noticed a bed and dresser. Asking where the bathroom was, I learned the rooms were located around it. Rummaging through my bag I pulled out my toiletries and spare clothes. Cover Girl told me how to get to the showers while she got a pillow and blanket out for me. Making my way to the showers, I quickly got ready for bed. Cover Girl let me back inside when I knocked on her door.

"Um, I thought you were going to change."

"I did. I didn't pack pajamas because I didn't know I was going to be kidnapped and spending the night. This outfit is similar to the other one; is that why you thought I hadn't changed?"

Looking closer, Cover Girl noticed that my outfit was in fact slightly different. She turned back to the blanket and pillow on the floor. "You don't mind sleeping on the floor do you?"

"No, I don't mind at all. What time do you wake up in the morning?"

"I usually wake up around six or so. Do you want me to wake you up when I'm leaving?"

"Go ahead and wake me up at six. Do you happen to know what time my training will start tomorrow?"

"I'm not sure, but you should aim to be at the training area around 8:30 am. Good night."

"Okay, night Cover Girl."

"Hey, wake up. It's almost a quarter past six."

"What?"

As my eyes focused I remembered what had happened to previous day. I closed my eyes as I recalled the man I had killed and meeting the Joes. Shaking myself slightly I crawled over to my bag and began rummaging. I pulled away a minute later with my toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash. I looked at Cover Girl and saw her hair was in a damp ponytail.

Checking the directions, I took a quick shower and got ready for the day. Returning a few minutes later I noticed a set of clothes by the blanket. Reminding myself to thank Cover Girl when I saw her, I changed and headed towards the cafeteria.