Cammy slammed her hand down on her buzzing alarm clock and rolled out of her bed. Five-thirty in the morning was way too early to get up, especially for something like school. She made her way into the kitchen. Guile was already up and all ready for work. He was wearing his Air Force camouflage, as he, and all other members of the air force, did everyday.

"Good morning Cammy."

Cammy looked towards Guile and mumbled something that must have resembled 'good morning' to Guile because he accepted her answer. Cammy went to the fridge and got some orange juice out. All nutrition intake had to be in liquid form for her in the mornings. Solid food was too much work. She sat down as she sipped on the juice and formed the first comprehendible sentence for the day.

"Is Wagner up yet?"

"Yeah, he's been up since four with me. We went jogging."

That was defiantly something Cammy didn't understand. Getting up to jog. Of course she didn't have to worry about her figure, or strength for that matter. Her body hadn't changed one bit since she was kidnapped. While she looked like she was in tip top physical condition, she really did nothing to maintain it. She just stayed that way. Guile had been kind enough not to point that out. Though she knew he had noticed. Cammy wondered what Wagner though of it. He probably hadn't noticed, he wouldn't have time with all the sucking up to Guile he did. She guessed it was just in some people's natures to strive to please others.

Cammy headed out of the kitchen and into the shower. It was a must in the morning to get her going. After she was done she got dressed and began to braid her hair. She looked at her face in the mirror before she pulled out a bottle of make-up and worked it into the skin over the scar on her left cheek. It did hide it at all. Just made it a little lighter. Something she appreciated. Cammy headed towards the living room where Wagner sat watching TV and eating his third bowl of cereal.

"You ready to go?"

With a mouthful of food he spoke.

"Five more minutes, I want to see the next story on the news."

"Fine Wagner. But that's it. I don't want to be late again."

Cammy sat next to him on the couch and watched the TV. The anchor woman's image appeared on the screen and she announced the next story. The US Martial Arts tournament has been held just a week ago. Footage of various fights flashed across the screen. Wagner was ecstatic. Punching the air in front of him and making various comments about how 'he could do that' Then the anchor woman was back on.

"I got the chance to interview the Champion of the tournament, Ken Masters."

Cammy eyes grew wide as Wagner spoke out.

"I hope they show him fight, he's an awesome fighter!"

Cammy watched the interview in horror. He still looked the same, though his strawberry blonde hair had grown a little bit longer. The anchor woman spoke.

"Mr. Masters--"

"Call me Ken."

"Alright then, Ken, what was your strategy for winning this tournament?"

"I just took it one fight at a time. I didn't get ahead of myself and that's what got me to the top."

Girls could be heard screaming his name in the backround, cutting the interview short.

"Well I thank you for your time Ken."

"Anytime."

Ken smiled and the TV cut to scenes of him fighting. Cammy stood and left the room quickly, making sure Wagner didn't see her face. She bumped into Guiles shoulder on the way out of the room. Guile called to her

"Cammy?"

He turned back around and saw Ken's image on the TV screen.

"Wagner, turn that off!"

"What? What's the problem?"

"Just do it. And go to school."

"What about Cammy?"

"I'll take her."

"Fine, whatever. I'll see you tonight Guile."

Wagner grabbed his bag and headed out the door. That was strange. He drove quickly to school and had to run to his first class to get there just as the bell began to ring. Wagner sat at his desk half paying attention to his work. He was about tired of school. What did he need to know about anatomy to be a pilot anyway?

Cammy sat at the kitchen table, her head in her hands. She was trying not to cry. This was the first time she had seen Ken. And it was worse because she heard his voice, saw that he was happy. She heard Wagner leave and Guile came and sat beside her.

"You Knew you would eventually hear about him."

"I know. I guess I just wasn't ready for it."

"You have a new life here Cammy."

"It's shit Guile. I hate it here."

"You're just still adjusting."

"No, I hate it."

"Cammy--"

"I still love him."

Cammy felt a tear run down her cheek as she continued.

"He looked so happy. I always knew he was meant to do something like that. Not be with me. It just hurts to know that it's true."

"It's not true. All of this wasn't supposed to happen. But it did. Evil things tend to work that way. But you have to make the best of it. Go on with your life and prove you are strong. Get your education, live your life just to spite all the bad."

Cammy was crying freely now. Guile grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms. He felt her body crumble against his and held her tighter.

"It's going to be alright Cam."

After a few minutes Cammy pulled from Guile's embrace and wiped her face off.

"Okay. Take me to school."

Guile smiled and led Cammy out of the door.

Cammy followed Guile out to his car. She was about to start crying again, but not because she was thinking of Ken. But because of Guile. He had given so much up for her, he had left his family for her. It was for their safety too, but that didn't make a difference. He had still left them so she wouldn't be alone. Maybe that's while Wagner tried to get so close to Guile right away. He was left with no one. And he had never treated Wagner any different either. Guile looked over to her at a stop light as she was smiling at him. He smiled back and she reached over and kissed him on the cheek.

"What was that for?"

"Being here."

"No problem. I'll always be here."

"I love you."

"I love you too, Cam."