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Chapter 25

"Alright here's the situation." I said looking at my class. Luke had taken Metello and Emidio under his wing for the day giving me some time to test my class without the use of paper and pencil. "Your target is to get the man who kidnaps poor defenseless little girls, but the man is hiding within a trailer." I said pointing to my life-size cutout of the trailer. "The kidnapper refuses to be taken and you have been given clearance to do what you wish. Kill him, catch him it doesn't matter. However he isn't going down without a fight. He starts shooting at you and you can't get close to the trailer. What do you do?"

"Shoot back" One of the said.

"Great idea" I replied sarcastically. "But it's not as easy as it looks."

Passing the six men in my class a BB gun, I motioned to the trailer. "By the way Rohas will be the one shooting back at you." I said.

Rohas who had been hiding the whole time popped up in the window. "Hey guys!" He waved.

"Who's first?" I asked pushing a large piece a wood about twenty feet from the trailer. It was big enough for them to hide behind.

"Wait we're doing it by ourselves?"

"You didn't think I let you gang up on Rohas did you? Besides it won't take to long." I said grabbing my clipboard.

"Leonardo we've agreed you go first."

"What why me?" Leonardo asked.

"Because if you pass then we know we have a chance of passing too."

"Boys," I said glaring at them. "We don't have time for this."

They all nodded and pushed Leonardo towards the large piece of wood. "Before I forget, you have a time limit. Everyone has a minute and a half to find out how to get Rohas."

"How do we know when we pass?" Leonardo asked.

"A bell will go off. So if you hear it you pass. You may start when you're ready."

When the first gun shot went off I started timing him. Leonardo was the best in the class, there was no denying that. With his physical abilities and his heart of gold he was the best soldier I've had in a very long time. Looking down at my watch I counted down the seconds.

"Times up" I said.

Looking down at my clipboard I found his name and wrote fail next to it. I guess he wasn't as great as I thought he was. For the next ten minutes I watched as one after the other failed. It was sad really but I can't really blame them. Not many people passed the first time. Hell, Lieutenant didn't even pass the first time and he's the third highest rank.

"Can she even hear me, kora?"

Clicking my tongue at his voice I look up to see Colonnello looking down at me. Setting my clipboard to the side, I sighed. "I can hear you fine. What do you want?" I asked already irritated by his voice. I was not in the mood to deal with him.

"Good afternoon to you too, kora."

"Colonnello" I warned glaring up at him.

A grin appeared on his face seeing the look on my face. He must find pleasure in making me mad. Probably one of the reasons that Lal beats the hell out of him so much and there's also the fact that he can be an idiot. Wait…no he is an idiot. Period.

"Can I play, kora?" He asked twirling the BB gun on his finger.

"Colonnello this isn't a game." I said.

"I just want to shoot Rohas, kora." Colonnello stated.

Rubbing my head I groaned. "Look we would all like to get a chance to shoot at Rohas but that's not the point. The point it to pass the test, and unless you think you can do it the answer is no. So give me back the damn BB gun." I said reaching to take the gun back but he held it above his head.

"Hey Rohas you better watch out, kora!" He shouted turning his back on me and walking away.

Grabbing my clipboard I wrote his name down and huffed. He pisses me off so damn much. Who the hell is he trying to impress anyway?

"He's just trying to impress you, Aldina." Leonardo said from my side. "He really likes you and I'm sure no one would give up the chance to shoot at Rohas."

"Leonardo…" I started.

He just laughed and lifted his hands up in defense. "I'm sorry it's just sometimes you're just too easy to read."

"I am not!" I scolded.

"Well whenever Colonnello is around you are. Maybe it's just a natural reaction for you to open up to him."

"Leonardo your –."

A loud annoying bell went off stopping me from arguing with Leonardo any further. No he didn't, please tell me he didn't. Turing towards the group they all quickly pointed at Colonnello, who pointed at Rohas who was pointing back at him. Tightening my grip on my clipboard I walked up to the blonde and took a deep breath. "Colonnello"

"Bambina" He said cautious taking a step back.

"You…y-you…" Seeing as I couldn't find the words, or even the ability to say them I decided to use force. I slapped him with my clipboard over and over again wherever I could reach. His chest, arms, legs, hip, even his back. I didn't care where the hell I hit him as long as I did.

Arms wrapped themselves around waist and lifted me off the ground and away from Colonnello. "Yo Aldina you need to breathe." Rohas said walking away from the group.

"Put me down I'm not done yet." I said trying to make him drop me.

When we got close to the doors of the base he set me down. "Why don't you go to your office and take a nice long nap. I'm going to make sure you didn't break him."

Huffing I swung the door upon and stomped to my office. Who the hell does Colonnello think he's messing with? God he's such an idiot! I should have hit him harder. Opening my door I drop into my chair. I could feel the blood rushing through my vains. My heartbeat was pounding in my ears. As I felt my adrenaline and everything else calm down I took a deep breath. "What the hell did I just do?"

"Beat me with a clipboard, kora."

I spin my chair to the direction of my door to see him grinning at me. "You aren't repose to be smiling, Colonnello." I stated sitting up straight.

He just laughed. Closing the door behind him he sauntered over to my desk. "How can I not smile when I see you bambina."

"Normal people don't smile when I beat them. They usually stay out of my way for a day or two, but I obviously hit you too hard for you to understand that."

"You worry so much about me, kora." Leaning against my desk he started to look through my papers. "However, bambina I'm perfectly fine. I might have a few bruises in the morning but nothing I can't live with, kora."

"Of course not." I muttered.

"Now tell me what's wrong. You don't ever explode on someone like that, kora." Colonnello said looking at me straight in the eye.

"It's nothing"

"Apparently it is, kora. To be honest I rather you tell me now then find out you killed someone later for looking at you wrong."

"Colonnello just go away."

"It doesn't work like that Aldina, kora."

I narrowed my eyes at him. He doesn't typically use my name unless he's started to lose his patience or being cautious. I'm going with the former. "Why?"

"Why what, kora?"

"Why do you want to know?"

"I'm honestly concerned, kora." Colonnello stated.

He wasn't going to leave at this rate. "Besides the fact that boot camp is almost over, paperwork is coming in bigger and bigger piles, and that I'm not getting enough sleep. You just embarrassed me in front of my class, Colonnello."

"I don't think I embarrassed you, kora."

"Colonnello you're still in boot camp. These guys have had at least a year maybe even two on you and you somehow pass the test I give them. You made me look like an idiot. What kind of teacher am I if you can pass a test that they can't? A test in which they had time to study and form a plan?" Aldina explained.

"To be honest, kora, you're the only one who's embarrassed. After you left the guys had nothing but good things to say. In the least they blame themselves for not studying correctly. So you have nothing to be embarrassed about, bambina. Stop worrying, kora."

"I hate you, Colonnello"

"I like you too, kora." Colonnello said.

I ran my hands over my face completely worn out. I could use a nap right about now. Leaning against my desk I let my hands drop only to have Colonnello's face in mine. "What do you want now?" I asked.

"Are you busy after boot camp is over, kora?" Colonnello asked.

"I'll be doing the same thing I'm doing now." I said.

"That's not much help, kora."

Sighing I shrugged. "I'm sure things will slow down. What are you thinking?"

"I plan on taking you on a date but I can't do that if you're busy. Then again I could just steal you away from your work, kora."

I think my heart just stopped. Crossing my arms over my chest I looked away from him. "What makes you think I'll go on a date with?"

Colonnello just grinned. "Because you won't say no."

"I-I…ugh!"

"You're blushing, kora."

"I am not!" I shouted at him sending him a glare. He never stopped grinning. Leaning forward he grabbed my chair and pulled it closer. "Colonnello" I warned.

"Where would you like to go, kora?" He asked. "I've been thinking about it but you're so complicated. You can't sing or dance, and you're a bit clumsy at times, kora. Attempting other sports with your bad shoulder would be a bust and you might be too short for certain height limits. You don't eat enough or like a lot of foods so dinner is a no, kora. Do you like animals?"

"No" Feeling slightly offended as he put out my faults.

"Are you serious, kora?"

"Animals and I do not get along. If you bring a dog near me I will kill it." I said.

"Insects?"

"No"

"You aren't much fun, kora." Colonnello whined.

"I guess you'll have to figure it out." I said.

All I got was silence.

"So you're agreeing to go on a date with me, kora?"

That stupid look on his face was back. "Go away Colonnello."

This was probably one of my favorite chapters to write! If you guys have any ideas or input just review or PM me. I'm not picky. I hope you liked the ending as much as I did. :)