Hello my fellow readers. I want to apologize for my late update; however, sadly my computer had finally fried. But no worries, my family got a new one recently. Anyway I am glad that everyone seems to like my story so far and thank you to all my reviewers!
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters from the movie, but I do own my OC.
The rest of the trip to the Interstellar Academy seemed to go by in silence. Although this was starting to get to Jonathan, he tried to restrain himself from speaking to the felinid that sat across from him. To tell the truth, he was rather intimidated by his new "friend". She hadn't taken her eyes off the window for a good two hours or so. He wasn't sure if he should say something to break the silence or to stay quiet. Amelia wasn't one to start up a conversation, but this was becoming ridiculous. She looked at him out the corner of her eye. He shifted in his seat, once he noticed he was being watched.
"So...uh... are you exited to go to the academy?" he began. He wasn't really sure what to say but at least it would end the awkward silence that was filling the room.
"I guess." Amelia shrugged.
Jonathan shifted once again, wondering where to go from here. He cleared his throat and continued. "That's cool. I mean-well- I on the other hand am a little nervous."
"Is that a fact?" Amelia sighed, halfheartedly. "Well, then I must advise you to start putting aside those feelings of yours and start being more confident. A spacer wouldn't let something so trivial get at them."
Her words were cold and sharp. This made Jonathan slightly uneasy. Was she made at him? "Are you okay? You seem slightly... irritated. Did I say something wrong?"
Amelia's ears perked up and she stared at him puzzled. She felt a little guilty that she had been so heartless. But she couldn't help it; that's just who she was. "No Jonathan. I just have my mind on other matters. I didn't mean to come off as rude."
"That's okay." he laughed slightly. Jonathan looked to his left and gazed at the ethorium out the window. In the distance he could see a small planet that he presumed to be their destination.
The planet of Rytro, despite its size, was home to the Terran Empire's largest naval base and to the Interstellar Academy. It resided at the heart of the galaxy, which gave it the name 'The Heart of Terran'. The two teens looked wide-eyed at a great galleon that passed by the ship. It was slightly larger than the Legacy and better decorated. The flag of Her Majesty's Royal Navy waved majestically in the wind and on the side they spotted the name of the vessel: RLS Inferno.
"One day I'll have a ship like that." Amelia murmured to herself, remembering the promise that her father made to her.
"Wouldn't that be something?" Jonathan sighed looking wide eyed at the galleon.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Amelia growled, glaring at him.
"I-I didn't mean it that way I was just saying-" But before he could finish, a voice shouted loudly through the intercom.
"Attention, all personnel. We will be docking soon, so please make sure you are prepared." the voice stated.
Jonathan sighed and picked up his bag. "Well I guess that's my cue to go. Hopefully, those damn reptilians will leave me alone, at least until I get off the ship. It was nice meeting you, Amelia. Hopefully we'll see each other soon." He waved 'goodbye' and proceeded out the glass doors that led into the hallway.
Amelia sat there for the moment and sighed. The silence was a little discomforting but she didn't really care. She took out a pocket watch and looked at the time. "I guess I best be heading out as well." She said to no one in particular. She stood up, grabbed her suitcase, and proceeded out to the main walkway. The middle hallway was filled with new cadets making their way off the ship. She weaved her way through the horde of people, using her small frame to her advantage. She was almost out to the main deck until she ran into someone. She fell to the floor, cursing.
"Watch where you're going, kitten!" The figure shouted.
"WHO THE HELL ARE YOU CALLIING 'KITTEN'?" Amelia hissed, and looked up at the boy who towered over her. He was human, with short blonde hair and was a little heavy set.
The boy looked down and grinned mockingly. "What? Is the wittle kitty gonna cry?" he said teasingly. He looked behind him and beamed at a group of boys that were snickering at the whole ordeal.
Amelia, however, didn't think one bit of this was funny. She pulled herself of the ground and glared at him, ears folded back. This made the boy laugh uncontrollably.
"And what are you going to do? Stare at me to death?" he smirked.
Before Amelia could say anything, however, Jonathan walked up interrupting. "Excuse me dear sir. But could I ask you to lay off." Amelia rolled her eyes *great, the last thing I need.*.
"Oh and look, now the little fox wants to fight." The boy laughed.
Jonathan's eyes grew dark. "What...the...hell...did...you...say?" he growled.
"You heard me, you little runt." The boy said grinned.
"Oh no, Arnold! You better make sure you have your rabies shots." A boy in the group called out. This made even people who had nothing to do with the conflict laugh. Amelia was furious and her eyes narrowed into cat-like slits. It angered her to see such low-lives being excepted into the academy.
"Come on Jonathan. I don't think it's wise for us to stay here any longer." Amelia hissed. "Just their simple presence in making my stomach churn."
"B-but I was just about to kick his ass." Jonathan moaned.
Amelia rolled her eyes and let out a heavy sigh. She yanked him by the arm and dragged him down the gangplank.
"Yeah fox-boy; listen to your girlfriend!" Arnold shouted, making the other's howl with laughter.
"Oh, come on Amelia, you're no fun." Jonathan pouted like a child. "Are you just going to stand back and let them make fun of you like that?"
"Believe me, there are better ways to get back at people then just shear violence. And as much as I would love to rip him apart, limb for limb, it wouldn't be the wisest thing to do at the moment." the felinid informed.
"Yeah but-"
"If you want to fight him, be my guest. But, mind you, there will be a ratio of about 10 to 1 so the odds of you surviving are exceedingly slim."
"You really know how to lighten the mood don't you, Amelia." Jonathan teased.
"Enough talk, we have to get things settled before we can do anything anyway." Amelia said quickly, picking up her pace.
They continued to weave through the stampede of new cadets until they reached their destination. Many new and returning students where gathered at the entrance of the academy. Being literally one of the only girls to be attending the academy, all of these young men made Amelia seem somewhat small in comparison. She was used to it though. During their growth spurt, Noah and Fredrick would constantly tease her about her height. Her mother told her that she shouldn't worry about it, but Amelia was determined to show them that, despite them being taller, she still deserved the proper amount of respect. Jonathan noticed her slight discomfort, and attempted to cheer her up a little.
"Don't worry. Those guys aren't nearly as tough as they look." Jonathan chuckled.
Amelia glared at him. "Not to be rude or anything, but I already knew that. And I don't need you to start thinking that I need you to protect me. I can take care of myself, you know."
Although he knew she didn't mean to be so harsh, Jonathan couldn't help but feel intimidated by her. She had such take charge type of attitude, something that he rarely saw in women. He could see why she was accepted into the academy, and who knew, maybe she could become a formidable captain. "Yeah well that's not what it looked like back there." He mumbled to himself.
Amelia elbowed him in the ribs, making him gasp in pain. "Must I remind you that you where the one who randomly jumped in! I could have easily taken on that idiot by myself, understood?"
Jonathan sighed, and according to the throbbing pain on his right side, she wasn't overreacting. "Okay, okay! I understand!" He groaned.
Amelia smiled slightly, and Jonathan returned a smile as well. Just then, a voice rang through the area, instantly getting everyone's attention. The voice sounded oddly familiar to Amelia, but she couldn't tell who it was. She tried to peer over the people in front of her but failed. "Blast it!" She hissed under her breath.
"Well, there isn't much to see. It's just some admiral welcoming everyone to a new year at the academy." Jonathan explained.
"That sounds like Admiral Garland." Amelia said to no one in particular.
"You know him?" Jonathan asked with surprise.
"I wouldn't say that I know him, but we have indeed met." Amelia explained. "My father's the one who knows him."
"That's cool." Jonathan smiled.
Once the introductions were finally concluded, the cadets were told to proceed to their dorm rooms. The building was ridiculously oversized and almost every corridor looked identical. Amelia groaned with frustration. Her room was somewhere on the fourth floor but somehow it seemed like she was on the seventh. She leaned up against a wall and sighed.
"This is ludicrous. How in bloody hell am I supposed to find a room when every floor looks the same!" she grumbled to herself. Suddenly the sound of feet running through the hallway make her ears perk up. She looked around as the sound became louder, not quite sure where it was coming form. A figure bolted out from the end of the hallway, and darted towards her. Amelia instantly knew who it was.
"Jonathan…" She sighed.
"Here, do me a favor and hold this!" He said, handing her something in a small box and dashed away. About five reptilians were hot on his heels, and according to their expressions, they were not happy.
To be continued…
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