I am warning you now. This chapter is really... well, one of thoses kind of chapters. Kinda taking influence from where we left off last time. I am having some connection time for Marks and his squad. Not the kind he wants. Thd next few chapters are going fof the stupid and funny approach while they wait for Felix and Tucker to return from their mission. It's mostly going to be focused on Marks and His squad. And Marks endless embarrassment.

I feel like Simmons now. I am afraid of my team. Whenever I'm not having them train, or giving them orders in general, they are flirting with me. Thankfully, they are the only girls who have seen my face. If every single damn girl in the army saw me...now that would be high school. Amd middle school. And elementary school. It has happened so much I got used to it. But I'm not saying it was fun, or easy to deal with. If it was one girl, sure I could handle one girl who really liked me. 1 hundred? One thousand? Fuck that.

I'm training with my squad, to make sure they focus on something else than me. Having them disassemble their rifles, then reassemble them. Have them training on the shooting range non stop.

The New Republic is located in this rocky ravine I think? I don't know. We climb it up, and down. We run drills. We do pushups untill we puke. I didn't puke, but Johnson did, and I promised we would not go that far again. We ran miles. And I think after that they were ready to collapse.

"Okay ladies. Good job!" I tell them. "Go hit the showers, and recuperate some." They don't even look at me. Then Johnson collapsed. All eyes go to her. "Ummmmm... Well, I'll talk her to the nurse." I say. I go over to her, and pick her up, straining every muscle in my body. Normally, this would have been easyy, but I'm soar, tired, and she is wearing armor. "She gonna be alright?" Robinson says with worry in her voice. "Yeah. She'll probably be soar as hell like the rest of us tomorrow, but she'll be fine. She just overextended herself. Happened to me before." I tell her. Robinson and Kelly nod, them walk, or maybe limp back to barracks.

Carrying Johnson bridal style, I carry her to the clinic. I walk in, and a doctor by the door intercepts me. "What thd hell happened?" She ashs "To much training." I reply. She takes me to a room, and tells to put her in the bed that layed inside. "I'll handle this. I'll tell you when she is awake."

I head back to barracks, and prepare to take a shower. Through the Locker rooms, is the shower. I'm about to walk in, I notice it. Why is there no sign for Male and Female? A soldier comes out, and I ask him what's up. "Oh. Ummm, the Locker room and showers are unisex." He saw the look I was giving him and said "Well, remember, we are a rebel army. We don't have the most funds for everything. They sometimes reuse medical equipment. And have you seen the cafeteria?" My face is horrified at least. "Is there any..." I didn't want to say the word. "Horseplay? Sometimes." He says. "That does not comfort me." "Why you worried? Is it small?" "What!? No! Its... complicated."

I walk in, and take off all my clothes except my helmet. Thankfully no girls around. But Grif is there. "Hey dude. How was training?" I ask him. "Define training." He replies. "Oh my god..." I look at him , and I'm surprised. He nowhere near my level, but he is not fat. He a a faded 4 pack, and some muscle. If he actually tried, he would get results. I'm amazed he has even that.

"How about you?" He asks. "Killer. I accidentally sent one of my soldiers to the clinic, but I'll go easier tomorrow. And I have apologize a million times over for that." He shudders. Probably at the thought of working out so much, you get hurt.

"Well, see you at the mess. Save you a seat." He tells me, then walks out. I head into the showers. Again, surprisingly empty of girls, or anyone.

I sigh in relief, and start washing myself. "Well, if nobody is here, I can take of my Helmet." I whisper to myself. And I do just that. I hear a ringing in my helmet. Apparently, that's how phone calls are answered.

"Hello?" I ask. "Yes. Marks, your soldier is fine. It was actually dehydration." "What?! I made sure they had water!" I say in shock. "Well, she apparently did not drink. I'm letting her go. Keep and eye on her." Then she hangs up.

Well shit, I did not expect that. I continue washing, then I feel a pair of arms go around my waist, then tighten into a hug. I feel someone's body against my back. Their breathing. God damn it.

"Hey c-captain." I hear a shy voice say. "Johnson?" I hear no reply. "You okay?" "Yeah..." "Listen, sorry for not... you know, staying hydrated, and forcing you to take me to the clinic. Never came across my mind. I was... trying to impress you. Nothing else really mattered."

I chuckle a little and smile. "Consider me impressed. But listen, don't do that again. I like you healthy." She lets go of me, and I turn around. As suspected, she is naked too. Trust me, I do my damndest to keep my eyes on her face. "Don't do anything crazy. I appreciate it when your at your best."

"Well, since we're already here, why don't you tell me about yourself? Where you from? Friends? Family?" I ask, hoping to make the conversation less odd.

"Well... I came from the country. Not really used to being around so many people." I guess that explains her shyness. "Never had many friends growing up. We lived miles apart, and going to school... never really fit in. Not quite sure I fit in anywhere. Even the Army." Socially awkward? Maybe.

"I have a brother, but he is fighting for the feds. And my parents..." She stops. "Got killed?" She nods. "Sorry to here that. War is tough. My family got killed when the covenant invaded earth. I would have too had I not got drafted." Now I'm not sure about any family I may have in this universe, but Texas got completely destroyed. Or, that's what I heard. If they were there...Cassy...

"Well, look, I got to to meet captain Grif. Talk to you later." I wink at her. She nods, then I pick up my helmet and leave.

Once I'm in the locker room, I sigh in relief. I feel as if she may be the one least likely to do something to me. I get dressed, and prepare to head for the Mess hall. I'm about to go around a corner entering into the main locker room area, but I see Robinson and Kelly talking.

Now normally I would have just walked by and left, but there is two problems. One, they have barely any cloths on. Two, I'm wearing regular clothes, so if they made any advances... Damn it. Plus they know what I look like. And they know I always have my helmet on. So best just to keep my head down, and walk really quickly.

I began my walk, hoping they just let me pass. And I thought I would make it too. Too much to hope for I guess... I'm pulled back by the back of my shirt by two people, and I am forcefully sat on a bench. Shit. I'm not an expert, but I think they noticed.

"Hey captain. Kinda rude you didn't stop and say hi." Robinson tells me. I keep my head down, glad for my helmet. But that did not last long, as she takes of my helmet of, and Kelly forces me to look at them. I try my best to keep my face blank, but that's very hard when looking at two more than half naked girls. "Say captain..." Kelly says, sitting right next to me, leaning into me. " how about we try out another form of training?" I was about to get up, and run, but Robinson sat on my lap, and cups my face.

"I like that idea." Robinson says in agreement. I chuckle nervously. "Well...you see... I have this meeting with the other captains and..." Robinson puts he finger on my lip to shush me. "Oh come on captain. What happened to getting to know each other?" Kelly says with a seductive tone.

"Hey Marks!" I look over and there is... Caboose! "Hey buddy!" I tell him. "I was just about leave for the mess hall. What are you doing?" Kelly and Robinson look at me questionably for to anyone else, it was quite obvious what was happening.

"He is kinda of an idiot, and does not understand this kinda stuff." I whisper to them. They nod. "Oh, we were just talking. I think I'll come with you. Need to talk with the other captains." They look at me with disappointment. I really don't care.

I lift Robinson of me and set her to my side. I put my helmet back on, and I walk out with Caboose. "Caboose, I love you man." I tell him. "Why I love you too Marks! You're a good friend!" We fistbump. Yes! I get to keep my virginity for another day! Wait?! Why am I celebrating that? Ahhh, who cares.

What do you think. Not exactly that, but his soldiers we be trying to seduce while Tucker is gone. There will be a lot of bonding, and I want to know which soldier you want to be in the Elite squad! Comment on what you think! Untill next time!