Sorry it took so long. Many people have reviewed saying I should update faster, I know I should, but it gets difficult sometimes. Especially when you lose your laptop for 2 weeks *covers eyes* hope you enjoy nevertheless

The scots man eyes constantly switched from face to face; searching for any sign of anything; a lie, an inside conflict, anything. He wasn't to find anything. Both men had realised their mistake.

In some ways; Eagle and Fox's views were somewhat influenced by the strong willed medics views.

Not to say that he was to blame for the situation; of course he wasn't. Wolf had acted incredibly badly and irresponsibly, Snake, Fox and Eagle had been furiously angry, obviously.

Everyone's stares of expectation were coming down on him, and he felt uncomfortable and pressurised. But he wasn't going to let that effect his answer.

He coughed. "I-"

3 men and a boy stood to attention at their Sergeants desk. Said Sergeant had his usual glare on, but his mind was wandering back to yesterday when his best unit plus one teenager disappeared in the assault course for over half an hour. They claimed they were just tired, he had made them swim 50 laps of the lake at 9pm for that. He had his suspicions as to what they were doing, suspicions he kept to himself for good reason.

"At ease soldiers" he muttered, staring each man down. Snake's eyed darted to the floor, Eagle's held his gaze, a sign of defiance, before looking at the ground as he should. Fox was already looking pointedly at the window, and when he got to Cub, they stared each other down for about 5 seconds before the Sergeant lowered his eyes. Damn that kid! He thought to himself as he paced, hands behind his back like the proud man he was. Although he thought he saw a smile or success on Cubs face for merely seconds before it disappeared.

Wolf was in his barrack. Sergeant Eric thought it better Wolf wasn't there, for the teen might feel pressured, although he highly doubted that.

"You all know why you are here, so I'm not going to bother explaining it to you. Eagle, you first" he commanded, sitting down into his expensive leather office chair. Alex scowled slightly in jealousy; even hospital beds weren't as comfy as that probably was.

"Sir, I think Wolf should stay as leader. His misdeed, as you can put it, wasn't to me, therefore I shouldn't be angry about it. It was to Cub after all, and he's perfectly capable, though not old enough" the last part he muttered under his breath so only Fox could hear "to handle people when they do something bad to him. And if wants to forgive Wolf then why should I stay mad?" Eagle said, staring at the Sergeant coldly the entire time.

"Very moving Eagle, but save the emotion for later. I don't care about that" Sergeant rudely told him. To this Eagle scowled but wisely kept silent, despite how much he wanted to shout at the rude man. It wasn't really worth all that kitchen duty, in the long run. He'd been there before.

Sergeant nodded for Fox to speak.

"I vote Wolf for captain sir. I don't think any of us would be as good leaders as him" Fox said curtly and in barely 10 seconds. He hated speaking to the Sergeant; afraid he would slip up and get kicked out the forces.

Sergeant nodded and looked pointedly at Snake. Silently, he noted, Cub tried to hide a look of slight...anticipation that flashed across his face as quick as lightning.

Snake leant on his right, side, then to his left, swaying slightly. He bit his lip. This was his tell that he was about to do something that would wound his pride.
"Sir. I know you said that we were to keep this unemotional but I need to say it. I know this is being recorded so I don't have to worry about Wolf not hearing, because I want him to see or hear this." the man took a deep breath, done with his intro. He expected the sergeant to be angry but th look on his face hadn't changed.
Taking another deep breath, he began; "Eagle was right sir. It's Cubs decision because it happened to Cub. I got over protective and...I got jealous that Wolf was always in charge. It was wrong of me, and thanks to cub, I know that without Wolf this unit wouldn't last 5 minutes on the field because we need an amazing leader. I was wrong. I shouldn't let jealousy ruin friendship and trust and blame it on some thing like what happened with Cub to hide behind. I vote Wolf as captain" Snake looked anxiously at the floor, so he wouldn't see the looks on his teammates faces, and most of the Sergeants. But if he had, he would've see a firey pride in his normally cold eyes.
Eagle was surprised. Incredibly surprised. He knew that Snake had resolved his differences with Wolf, yesterday at the obstacle course, but he hadn't told them he was jealous. He didn't think of Snake to be the jealous type of man, but come to think of it you wouldn't expect a 14 year old to be the worlds best spy.
Fox's surprise was similar to Eagle's, and he was equally irked by the fact that Snake, the mother hen of the unit, would be the jealous type.

"Very moving private. you're lucky I've decided not to give you kitchen duty. Cub, your vote". Although what he had said was rather sarcastic, it was a cover up of pride that he didn't want them to see. He didn't want to appear weak.

Alex looked up, surprise on his face. He had been thinking about what Snake had said and the mention if his code name brought him back to reality. "Pardon sir?" he asked.

He sighed. "Your vote Cub."

Alex's eyes widened once more. "My vote sir? I'm not an official part of the unit sir. I figured I wasn't going to vote"

"And I'm telling you that you are so hurry up" the sergeant commanded, impatiently.

"Yes sir. I vote Wolf sir" hr quickly said, a slight smile illuminating his handsome features more than the cold look he usually had.

"Alright,Wolf is to stay captain of the team. Now get out of here" he rudely told them, and then they filed out, after saluting.

As they walked back across the muddy field, each thinking on their own, they heard the loud speaker. "Wolf, Sergeants office now" and then they saw, in the distance, Wolf's figure run out of their cabin to the very cabin they had just come out of.

Alex couldn't help but smile, knowing the man was going to get the news that would keep his bright future of a career on track.

A/N right readers. Sorry it took so long, seriously I am. I hope you liked it. Now, do you think I should do another chapter, a finale finish off thing? If so, what do you want to happen? And if not, well tell me :)
Jellie Smiff x