This was just a fun chapter to write...I really enjoyed the playfulness between Scarlet and Jaye in my story, All Quiet...

I wanted to revisit it. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!


Duke called the small team before him. "Unfortunately, it seems Cobra may have been able to use what they learned from Dr. Shakur and complete their own Energy Converter. Our Intel has just uncovered a new gas refinery company owned and operated by Extensive Enterprises. We are going to have to go under cover to find out what they are up to and if this new company has anything to do with the Doctor's Energy converter. "I'm going to need the ladies for this mission." He turned to the girls. "Scarlet, Cover Girl, I wish I could send Jaye with you two but she still hasn't been cleared for active duty. You two will be going in as secretaries." They both nodded. "I'll be leading your back up team with Snake Eyes, Roadblock and Stalker," he added, then he turned to Flint. "Flint, you're in charge here while I am gone…Be on standby to assist in case we need you to back us up with an all out assault. We have no idea what we are walking into. Alright team, let's go. Yo Joe!" Duke yelled.

"Yo Joe!"Scarlet and Cover Girl entered the large Extensive Enterprises building easily in their disguises. As secretaries, they found they had access to the filing rooms and were able to extract the information they needed in just two days time. "A cake mission." Scarlet had said smugly.

The only time she had felt even a hint of trepidation was when she came across the Twins on her first day as they were exiting an elevator. She had gasped as she spotted them and then lowered her head, pretending to study the files in hand, praying they would not notice her. Tomax and Xamot must have been preoccupied because they passed by without even giving her a second glance. Scarlet had then breathed a sigh of relief and hurried back to her work desk. It was the only sighting she had of the Twins.

Cover Girl, in another department, had not encountered them at all. Apparently they tended to stay to themselves in their executive offices on the top floor.

In the girls' hotel room the second evening, Scarlet was seated in front of her lap top opening the files she had copied to her flash drive. Duke, Snake Eyes, Roadblock and Stalker crowded around her staring at the screen. They had already gone over the information copied to Cover Girl's flash drive. Scarlet opened and closed the several files, scanning them quickly and then leaned back with a sigh. "Well, that's it. Nothing here either, " she sighed. "It looks legit to me," she sounded disappointed.

"And no reference whatsoever to Doctor Shakur's Energy Converter?" Duke asked, his hand rested lightly her shoulder.

She smiled softly, resisting the urge to lean in. "No, in fact the opposite. It looks like Extensive enterprises has been quietly buying up refineries from smaller companies and private oil fields," Scarlet explained.

"And all that I found was the same," Cover Girl added. "legal deeds and titles of ownership for oil fields and refineries…"

"Where do you two stand on your job situation?" Duke pondered.

"As you know, we were only hired on as temps. The gal I am covering for returns the day after tomorrow. So, I will be going in for one more day," Scarlet answered.

"And mine returned today," Cover Girl grinned. "So, I am officially unemployed, again." she mock pouted.

"Alright, then, Scarlet, go ahead and report for work tomorrow. See if you can dig up anything else. If you can't, we'll call it a wash and go home. Looks like we're not going to be able to pin anything on those Twins this time but at least we learned that Cobra does not have Doctor Shakur's Energy Converter. You two did a good job," he smiled.

(Back at the Pit)

Jaye was in a black mood as she wandered around the base. She had had to sit out on the last mission, her arm was still in a sling, and she was still on "desk duty." Things couldn't be worse. She kicked at a clump of dirt despondently. She wasn't really paying attention to where she was going when she ran into Scarlet on the practice range. Jaye frowned unhappily and reached over to the still tender spot where the bullet had entered her shoulder.

"Hey Jaye, what's up?" Scarlet smiled.

"Nothing," she mumbled.

"Bored?"

"Yeah."

"Don't worry." she chuckled, "It won't be for much longer. Don't you have an appointment with Doc this afternoon?"

"Yes and I'm hoping to finally get rid of this sling." Jaye spoke longingly. "Your crossbow looks fun. Mind letting me try it some time?"

"Sure, anytime," Scarlet smirked inwardly. It ought to be fun watching Jaye try to shoot my crossbow, she thought. "How about you let me try your javelins?"

"You bet." Jaye smiled. That should to be entertaining.

Scarlet smiled playfully, "Then we agree. When you get that sling off and you are arm is back in shape, let's meet out here on the practice field."

"Ok. You're on." Jaye was feeling better already. Maybe they could even come up with some kind of wager…like who cleans their shared bathroom. She grinned.

(a week later)

The last hour had ticked by painfully slow. It was almost noon. "Finally," she thought happily. Lady Jaye pushed her chair back and stretched casually. She would be meeting Flint for lunch in a few minutes. On the way out, she stopped suddenly and turned around, remembering something. "Hey Scarlet, don't forget. We are scheduled do some javelin practice this afternoon. You still want to, right?

Scarlet grinned, "Are you kidding? Of course I do. I already told you I wanted lesson."

"Great." Jaye smiled. "Meet me on the range at 15:00."

"I'll be there. Have a good lunch. Say "hi" to Flint for me," she grinned and waved absently.

"Thanks, I will." Jaye called over her shoulder. How did Scarlet know she was having lunch with Flint, she wondered. "Oh well," she brushed the thought aside. She marched up to his office and rapped smartly on the door.

"Come in."

Entering, she laughed as she saw Flint sitting wearily in front of his computer next to a trash can full of crumpled paper.

"Having trouble?," she smirked.

"Yeah, " he sighed. "I'm supposed to be writing this letter for Duke. It's not going so well."

"I can see that. Are you still ok for lunch?" she asked a little worriedly.

"Yeah, I'm good. Maybe being away from the office will help. I've got a break until 13:00, then I have to meet with Duke. It doesn't give us much time but…,"

"But…, " she interrupted with a grin, "It will be perfect." She smiled mysteriously. "I don't have a lot of time, anyway. I have to get ready for a date." she smirked.

"Oh? Busy woman aren't you?" His voice was slightly tinged with jealousy.

"Yeah," she laughed, "…with Scarlet on the practice range."

"Scarlet?" he laughed, "Are you serious? I thought you two were just kidding about lessons with each others' weapons."

"Oh no, we're dead serious. Scarlet's practicing with my javelin today. I'll practice with her crossbow next time."

"This I have got to see." Flint thought, grinning. "Mind if I come along?" he asked aloud.

"Sure, why not." she agreed amiably. "We're meeting at 15:00."

Scarlet was already doing warm up stretches when Jaye arrived with her case full of javelins. Her bright smile at the approach of Jaye turned to a frown as she spotted Flint.

The field was already being set up for practice. Several large red and white targets had been attached to bales of hay.

"Hey Flint, what are you doing here?" Shipwreck turned around after placing the the last target. It was his week for duty on the practice range.

Rumor has it Scarlet's going to try Jaye's javelins" Flint grinned.

"Really?" Shipwreck said in surprise, "Scarlet's going to try Jaye's javelins? This I've got to see," he chuckled. "Hey Alpine, get over here," he yelled. "You're not going to want to miss this!"

"Hey, what's going on?" Bazooka and Ace followed Alpine over.

"Scarlet's throwing Jaye's javelin."

"What?" Ace broke in with a grin. "20 says she hits the target in three." Ace was never one to miss an opportunity to throw a few bets around.

"40 says she misses entirely."

"30 says she hits a bullseye." The bets came fast and furious.

"Don't you guys have anything better to do?" Jaye interrupted with an exaggerated sigh.

Ace just grinned saucily and went back to his betting.

"Guys, this is not a contest. Jaye's just giving me a lesson." Scarlet tried unsuccessfully to reason with them.

"Right guys, just practice…for fun." Jaye put in.

Ace just stuck out his tongue at them.

"Real mature," Jaye sighed. "Ready Scarlet?"

"As I'll ever be." she glanced toward Shipwreck, Alpine, Bazooka, Ace and Flint who were all grinning expectantly. "Do you all have to keep watching?" she asked, "It's making me nervous."

"Ah, come on Scarlet. We just want to see you hit a bullseye." Shipwreck cajoled.

"And maybe make a few bucks in the process." Ace grinned wickedly.

Jays sighed. "Ignore them," she consoled Scarlet. "Now watch." She picked up a javelin and tossed it a bit to get the feeling of the weight and shaft. Holding it lightly, it balanced in her hand perfectly. She stepped out, taking her trademark stance and then pulled her arm back. In one fluid motion she stepped and release the javelin. They all watched as it hit a perfect bullseye.

Shouts of "Woo Hoo!" and "Great shot, Jaye!" punctuated with wolf whistles from Alpine and Shipwreck were heard from their cheering section.

"Ok," she smiled, clearly enjoying the attention, "Your turn Scarlet. There are six left for you. " She handed Scarlet the first javelin.

"Um, I don't think I can do that…" she eyed Jaye's bullseye nervously.

"You don't have to," Jaye reassured her. "Just aim anywhere on the target."

Scarlet nodded and swallowed.

"Ok. Now stand like this."

Scarlet watched Jaye and then carefully mimicked her stance.

"Good. Now throw."

Scarlet took a deep breath, pulled her arm back, and threw.

The javelin hit the ground a few meters in front of her and snapped in half.

Jaye froze and stared at it. She had never broken a javelin. "How the heck did you do that?"

"HA, HA, HA," Shipwreck was doubled over laughing. Alpine had pressed his hands over his mouth.

"I don't know…adrenaline or something," Scarlett growled.

"Ok, come on…," Lady Jaye took a deep breath, "Try again."

"See if you can hit a bullseye, Scarlet," Ace yelled.

"Or maybe just the target," Alpine laughed.

Scarlet's face turned red.

"Ha, ha, very funny." Jaye responded sarcastically. "Maybe I should make you the target."

Alpine and Shipwreck clamped their hands quickly over their mouths. Flint, watching them, laughed out loud. Jaye caught his eye and winked.

"Ok, ready," Scarlet said.

"OK..legs wider..turn…your foot in, Scarlet. Good. Arm back…now throw."

Scarlet took an awkward step as she threw. The javelin stuck in the ground a meter from the target.

"Balance, Scarlet, balance. You have to have balance with the javelin." Jaye encouraged.

"I tried. It slipped." she complained.

"Do it again," Jaye commanded.

Scarlet took a step back and threw with all her strength. A cloud of dirt exploded into the air.

Jaye looked at it stunned. Scarlet had buried nearly a third of the shaft. 'Well, I see you have power," she spoke shakily. "Um, Maybe just aim the thing next time."

"Hey guys, what's up?" Cover Girl walked over to the small crowd of onlookers.

"Shhh." Shipwreck whispered, not looking at her.

"She's about to throw again…," Ace added eagerly.

"Who? What?" Cover Girl asked looking around.

"Just watch…," Ace pointed to Scarlet and Jaye.

"Oh…." a grin spread across her face. "This ought to be fun." She took a seat with the cheering squad.

Scarlett picked up another javelin. She balanced it in her hand getting used to the feel and weight. She spread her feet just as Jaye had shown her and waited. "Like this?"

"Yes, perfect."

She pulled back her arm, her brow wrinkled in concentration, and threw.

"Good!," Jaye yelled happily, "You hit it." Scarlet had hit the outermost ring.

"Hey, I think I'm getting a feeling for this," she smiled.

She tried again. It sailed harmlessly just over the target.

"Almost…" Jaye bit her lip to keep from laughing. "Just a little too much that time, Scarlet. Here," she said handing her the final javelin. "Last try."

Scarlet carefully placed her feet apart. She gazed at the target. A bead of perspiration formed on her forehead. She irritably pushed a loose strand of hair from her face. Breathing deeply, she planted her feet, sighted and released.

"Yes!" she cried triumphantly. The shaft stood quivering in the second ring.

"Alright, Scarlet!" Jaye shouted. "I knew you could do it!"

Hoots and yells were heard from the cheering section. Cover Girl was jumping up and down, whistling shrilly as Jaye and Scarlet grinned and waved. Their smiles quickly turned to exasperation as they noticed various hands exchanging money.

"Cover Girl!" Jaye exclaimed in shock.

"What?," she shrugged and smiled as Ace handed her a roll of bills.

Jaye and Scarlet just shook their heads.

"That was great!" Jaye turned her attention back to Scarlet as she threw her arm around her.

Flint came up quietly behind them. "Hey, that was pretty good, Scarlet."

She turned ready to glare at him.

"No, really," he put his hands up in a defensive position. "Jaye had me try them once and I couldn't even hit the target."

"He's right, you know," Jaye laughed. "He was awful."

"Thanks a lot, Jaye," he smirked.

"You know, Scarlet, you really weren't half bad…once you got the hang of it," Jaye admitted.

"Yeah, Scarlet," Flint agreed. "So, are you going to switch to the javelin?" Flint teased.

"No way! No offense, Jaye, but I'll stick with the crossbow…no pun intended." she laughed. She looked at Jaye and smiled. "Soooo, you're next?"

"I know, I know…turnabout is fair play." Lady Jaye grinned nervously, "I guess we're on."