Disclaimer: I don't own GIJoe but I did create some oc's for this series

First Mission

Chapter 1

General Hawk was dealing with a question: What does a Joe do with a synthoid? Especially,a synthoid made from one of the more rambunctious members. Since discovering what Xavier was, there has been an argument on what to do with it. There were people who wanted this synthoid tested and dissected. He did have the help of Brigadier General Flagg, otherwise the synthoid would have been shipped off to god knows what. It gave Hawk a chance to build an argument forn the synthoid having human rights. He just had to prove that this synthoid was his own person. So he decided to have Psych-Out run some tests.

Most of the Joes tend to be quirky individuals at best. Psycho-out was very fascinated with Xavier as a subject. The team therapist was able to create some files, supporting their argument that he was a person. The synthoid was able to hold conversations like a normal person. Pointing out the synthoid was able to make his own decisions. He even chose Xavier as his new first name. Xavier seemed to have the full arrange of emotions and could respond to all the Rorschach tests. He answers were different from the person he was based on. All other tests show, he is a stable and self aware individual. Well, as stable as a clone of Shipwreck is going to be. The strongest point was how Xavier reacted to the new of what he was. And how he still helped out take down a Cobra base. Hawk decides to talk to Shipwreck first. If they were going to keep Xavier in the unit, he needed to know if this would cause problems with their local sailor/ So asks Shipwreck to stop by his office.

Shipwreck hurries inside with some cackles. His bird, Polly, flying into the room before Shipwreck closes the door. " Reporting, sir! " And salutes with his left hand, because his right hand was still in a splint. Polly lands on Ship's shoulder and, Hawk swears, the bird is saluting him with a wing, " Reporting for doodie! " Both Hector and Victor were terrible influences on each other and Polly. He might have to keep them separated.

Hawk dryly, " At ease.. " Shipwreck plops into the seat. " How's the hand coming along? "

Shipwreck gives a smirk, " Healing fine. Apparently, I did a number on it during the raid " If Hawk recalls the report, the sailor broken it punching several BATs. " I doubt you wanted to know about my hand. "

Hawk, " Actually, I wanted to talk to you about something. How do you feel about Xavier? "

Shipwreck , " Oh, I guess he's okay. I only know him for a couple weeks. A bit of a pain in the ass... "

Hawk snorted. Pot calling the kettle black, " You been around synthoids before. How is he compared to those? "

Shipwreck loses some of his mirth as he recalls Springfield. " I should tell you, the ones in the town were very much like their originals. They all seem to have feelings and thoughts of their own. Heck, I honestly felt the Doc there did care about me. The big difference... Once their cover was blown, they had no problem trying to kill me. As if a switch was flipped. I only met Xavier and Black Beard after they found out what they were. Doubt they have that switch. At one point, they both clearly thought they were me and they were only upset over the news. It helps they're not made the same way as the synthoids at Springfield. He's a good guy and I would trust him to watch my back."

Hawk, " You would be willing to vouch for him if he stays in GIJoe? "

Shipwreck, " Aye aye, sir! I'll vouch for him if you need it. Heck, Polly and Junkyard taken a liking to him. That's something no other synthoid could get in the past. Ain't that right Polly?"

Polly, " No cheap bootlegs for us! "

Then Scarlet is heard outside the door, asking Hawk's secretary. " I'm looking for Shipwreck. " She also sounds angry.

Polly cackles, " You're Shark bait, sailor! "

Shipwreck calmly asks, " Are we done here, sir? " as if they didn't have an upset Joe outside this office.

Hawk, " For now. " The watches Shipwreck and Polly exit out the window and just shakes his head. Just a few minutes before Scarlet came into his office. " You just missed him. " Gestures at the open window.

Scarlet, " Thank you, sir! " Goes out the open window to give chase. Hears her yelling" Get back here, you damn pirate!" Nope, he doesn't know want to know. So he shuts his window after her.

Shipwreck wasn't the only Joe willing to vouch for him, but it's good knowing where the sailor stands. Tells his secretary that he needs to get some fresh air and is going for a walk. The fresh air really was more an excuse to meet this synthoid. He does ask around for Xavier and, he seems to gone to ground with Shipwreck. So, he decides to go find Covergirl. She was washing her tank and acting nonchalant. Good chance she was hiding him.

Hawk, " Covergirl, have you see Xavier? Just want to chat with him. "

Covergirl bangs on the tank, " Xavier, Hawk is here to see you! "

Xavier slides out from somewhere under the tank, to stand up and give a salute. " Sir! " Just as sloppy as he expects from a navy man. Xavier though is not wearing a uniform, but civilian clothing.

Hawk, " At ease. How have you been doing, son? "

Xavier, " Well, okay I guess. " Awkwardly scratches the back of his head, " I'm still kinda figuring myself out. "

Hawk, " I heard you want to stay with GIJoe. That isn't a safe occupation. "

Xavier, " I don't mind the risks. "

Hawk, " If Cobra realizes what you are, they could kill you with a button? "

Xavier just crosses his arms, " So? They could kill you with one well-aimed bullet. It's a chance I'm willing to take. Listen, even if I didn't take into account of the memories I got from Hector, well... this team's been my home since I first woke up. Though I do have enough of Hector's memories to find a place and settle down, if I really wanted to. He's really gotten around. " Hawk gets the picture. He sometimes forgets that Shipwreck "That said, I rather not be anywhere else. "

Hawk can't help but smile, " We take care of our own and that includes you. You'll need your own code name. "

Xavier didn't even pause, " I been thinking of going with Ghostship. "

Hawk, " Well, no one else has that name. I am curious about something. Can you... change your looks? "

Xavier perks, " Sure! Watch this. " Turns his back to Hawk and turns around to show himself, " I now look like Hector! " Hawk is so caught off guard, he busts out laughing. This one was a bit more of a comedian, " Okay okay... " and makes the beard disappear, " Us without a beard. I think I look better with a beard though. I can also look like other people. " Covergirl whispers into his ear, " Yeah, I can do that one. " And changes himself to look and sound like Duke. " I can also do women. " He even sounds like Duke. Xavier freezes when the door opens

The real Duke comes in, the way he does, he can't see Hawk " I was looking for either Hector or Xavier. Have either of you two seen him? "

Xavier is trying hard not to break into laughter and keep his face serious, " Have to say no, soldier. "

Duke, " Oh... " and is about to leave till it clicks, " Wait a minute! " Covergirl not helping as she is also laughing. Xavier converts back to his true form, as he falls over laughing. " What is going on? "

Hawk clears his throat loudly, " Sorry, Duke, but I asked Xavier for a demonstration of his skills. "

Duke forgets why he originally came there, " Oh... I was unaware he could change his appearance. "

Xavier admits, " It's something I just recently discovered myself. "

Duke thinks about it, " We could use that skill. "

Hawk, " Can't agree with you more. Welcome to G. , Ghostship. " Offering Xavier a handshake.

Xavier shakes the offered hand, " Thank you, sir. I'll try not to make you regret this."

~ TBC