The door eased open, Captain Masterson walked in. He strolled past Dave Clarke's Now Vacant bed, then past Marc, past Eric, past Rugget, past Andy Moins, Past Kris Kapp, And stopped at Mack Hollander.

"Kris, I told you to leave me alone!" Shouted Mack

"Oh, Sorry to disturb you" Said Captain Masterson in a menacing tone

Mack turned his head around in horror and stared at Captain Masterson

"Hollander," He said sitting down on the bed "I could have SWORN I established this as one of the ground rules not but a week ago. Did I not men?"

"Yes sir," Lulled everyone in unison

"Ah, yes, so I did" He said Turning back to Mack "What should we do about this? Give you a detention? Noooo, You're not in the girl scouts anymore, Hollander. You Played with fire. Now, it seems you have a 3rd degree burn. heh heh heh..." there was silence for a minute "I'll see you on central square at 0900 Zulu, you little Pervert. And the rest of you... I want to see everyone there! We're gonna have us a rip roarin' good time!!"

Then he left.

Eric went back to sleep trying to think of something else. That night he had a dream about his dad, About how he was in the army, how he was a spy, how he met mom, how he taught him everything he knows.

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The next day at 0900 Zulu, everyone was gathered around the square. In the middle was Mack Hollander, In full uniform, Captain Masterson, who was standing right in front of him, and to his side was Barney Kapp, with a large aluminum breifcase.

"ATTEN-TION!" Called Captain Masterson "We are gathered here today to DIShonor one of our UNfinest troops. Private, First class Mack Hollander, was caught having sexual intercourse on base grounds, contradicting what the GDI strives for - perfection. Lieutenant Kapp, the S.A.K. If you please"

Barney opend the case, pulled out an S.A.K. (Swiss Army Knife) and handed it to Captain Masterson. Masterson flipped out a 12 in. switchblade and cut the insignia off of Mack's shoulder.

"Lieutenant Kapp, The gauntlett" Said Masterson.

Barney pulled a gauntlett out of the case, and handed it to Masterson. He put it on his hand, then grabbed Mack's decorations and ripped them off his jacket.

"Lieutenant Kapp, The Hunting Knife" Said Masterson

Barney pulled a large jagged hunting knife, and handed it to Masterson. He Sliced Mack's uniform to shreds, not harming him at all. Then he pulled off his hat, and with a sharp reverse punch, put a large hole in it. Than, he slapped it on his head with it so hard it dangled around his neck. Then he gathered some Phlegm in his throat, then hawked in his face.

"Lieutenant Kapp, the Cantein" Said Masterson "Let's wash you off, Hollander"

Then he poured Pureed jello all over his head, neck, shoulders and torso.

"Lieutenant Kapp, The Chord" Said Masterson

Barney handed him a long Bunjee Chord. Captain Masterson looped it around his waist and hooked it tight. Then Barney went to the back of a recon rover and attached it to the tow bumper. Masterson jumped in the gunner's turret, motioned for Eric to sit in the second seat, and Barney took the dirver's seat. Then he took off, with mack running desprately behind the recon rover.

"What're they doing?" asked Eric

"Something the Omega Squadron commander invented to punish certain soilders."

"And they still use it here in the Beta encampment?"

"Yup"

"Why?"

"Beats me"

"That's beside the point. What IS it?"

"Colonel Mean Gene Wesly's Walk of Shame"

"What?"

"Ya heard me. Colonel Mean Gene Wesly's Walk of Shame"

"Who, may I ask, is Colonel Mean Gene Wesly?"

"Commander of the Omega squadron. I hear he's gonna be a new character on The next Ready 2 Rumble game"

"No kidding?"

"Yeah. They use it mostly to punish sexual offenders. If you Harass your peers, they do it sometimes... But sometimes they just fry ya"

Then they arrived in Waco, Texas the beta squadron was built to protect it. The alpha squadron was to protect Dallas, and the Omega squadron was to protect Huston. Then Masterson pulled out a baratone and started playing the wedding march. Everyone in Waco seemed to be watching. Allthough he was just along for the ride, Eric couldn't help but feel really really embarrased. He looked at all the citizens, and they seemed to be quite amused. All but one. A beautiful red-head, about eric's age, 23 or 24, Who seemed simply horrified. Eric pulled on Masterson's jacket "Sir, request permission to get out... I'll catch a bus back to the base."

"What's the matter, Simmons? I was just gettin' warmed up!"

"I see someone I know... a friend of mine" Eric lied

"...Allright, But be back bu 1100 Zulu" Said Captain Masterson

Then eric hopped out of the buggy as it sped on down the street. Standing there, he could feel his cheeks turning red. He gathered up courage he had leftover from the last battle... then he walked over and introduced himself to the gal.