Scarlet follows Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow on a mission. Storm Shadow says, "Keep an eye on the ground. We are going up." The two ninjas jump up the building roofs to look around when Scarlet sees something around the corner. "Who goes there?" A handsome blonde man comes out, "My apologies for startling you. I am in search of a man who is dark, mysterious and take pleasure in swinging on rooftops. Perhaps you have seen him?"
"If you are looking for Batman I think you missed the turn to Gotham City on the Freeway." Scarlet smiles to the handsome blonde. The two ninjas jump down and say, "Evening, Duke. Nothing much up there." Scarlet's eyes are wild open as she shouts, "you are Duke?" Duke nods.
"But I thought Duke is old! I don't know you are young and handsome…" Scarlet stops and she blushes like crazy. Storm Shadow laughs and says, "let's get started. Shall we. Snake Eyes and I will take the top and you two can take the bottom." The 2 ninjas get up to the roof again. Duke smiles to Scarlet, "let's go." They get to the door.
"Stay back." Duke says when Scarlet asks, "Can I do that?" Duke nods and Scarlet kicks the door opens and laughs, "I always wanted to do that." Duke smiles, "Heads up." The mercenaries run up to them. Scarlet and Duke start fighting. Soon, Everyone fall down except the 5 around Duke. Scarlet watches as Duke fights all of them with punches so strong it can get through wall.
Duke kicks the man so far and high away Scarlet can't even see the man anymore. Duke then does a 3-kicks-and-a-punch combo and knocks the rest of the mercenaries out. Storm Shadow claps his hands and says, "I must say I am very impressed." Duke looks at them, "You do realize I was in need of your assistance." Storm Shadow laughs, "and made you miss the chance of impressing your girlfriend? No way. Her eyes almost pop out of her sockets."
"They didn't!" Scarlet blushes. Storm Shadow says, "I will go back to special Ops with Snake Eyes. You go back with Scarlet." The 2 ninjas leave. Scarlet shouts, "wait!" but the 2 ninjas' Jeep speeds off already. Duke opens the car door and invites Scarlet in. Scarlet blushes and get on. Duke sees a wound on Scarlet's arm and says, "you are injured." Scarlet smiles, "no big deal. I am fine."
"Let me tend to the wound." Duke takes out the First Aids kit and holds up Scarlet's arm. Duke hand is warm and strong. Scarlet can feel her hearts beating uncontrollably as Duke puts the medicine on her wound. She grasps as Duke's hand touches her wound. It's too much sensation for Scarlet to handle. Duke looks at her with worry and asks, "The antiseptic must be stinging."
Duke blows gently on the wound. The warm air form the handsome man is making Scarlet dizzy. Scarlet manages to stay clam and smiles to Duke, "thanks. You don't have to do that." Duke smiles, "Do not give me such nonsense. Your well being is my responsibilities." Duke finishes wrapping the wound and gets on the car. Scarlet says, "I never thank you for getting me in the special Ops. I am really happy there."
"No thank is needed." Duke says. Scarlet asks, "Duke, why did you pick me?" Duke smiles and looks into the emerald eyes of his pride operative, "I'm enchanted by your beauty." Scarlet is disappointed, "Oh." Duke laughs and says, "my apologizes for such distasteful joke. Your abilities are unmatched. I will be an imprudent leader if I ignore such exceptional skill."
Scarlet smiles, slowly she drifts off. Duke stops the car and looks at the red hair operative. Scarlet is so pretty. Slowly and silently, not to wake her, Duke puts his finger on the red, charming lips. Scarlet's lips are soft and smooth as silk. Duke smiles and wakes the beautiful girl up, "I believe it is bedtime for the princess." Scarlet hugs him and says, "my dad calls me that. Thank you. Goodnight." Scarlet runs into the building.
Continue on Ch.5