Chapter Fifteen
Kolya paced the room annoyed and nervous at the same time. Master had promised that his new roommate would arrive, but she had yet to appear. The logical side of him pointed out bluntly that the day wasn't over yet. There were still a few hours left. And so what if she didn't show up on time?
Dinner had been eerily silent with everyone avoiding his eyes. They knew his new status was a punishment, but they didn't know what he had done to deserve it. He could tell they asked themselves what he had done and he was sure they spoke of it among themselves. He only hoped Denzel kept things from being too wildly speculated at.
When the door creaked open he whirled only to start into the startled eyes of Karis. The vaporeon collected herself before sliding in. Giving an apologetic smile she looked around mutely.
You shouldn't be here. Kolya said lowly.
She turns towards him and said simply, "I know."
So why are you? He pressed.
"I wanted to see if our new team member came yet. I wasn't supposed to be in the medical lab with Damon when you came either. Usually I get to the new one before the others, to assure them. Damon just got there first. That's okay, you're tough." She prattled pacing around the room with slow strides.
She certain was so odd and different. Everyone else waited until they were sure their friendship could last more than a week and she rushed up to make new friends the instant they got there. It didn't make sense. Why would she bother? He was sure most of them died fairly soon after being introduced. He had been thrown into battle after a mere week of training after all.
Why? Kolya asked and she faced him seriously, "Why not? I have been here my whole life. The only one on the team that has been here longer than I have is Jo. She was a lot different back then. She had a trainer once. A mate and some pups. Even when I first came she was pleasant and helpful. It was only over time that she became bitter. I think it took awhile for it to sink in she was under a death sentence. That her throat would be torn out in a fight, or she would be frozen solid then shattered. I never had any ideas that what I was in was anything other than fights. I suppose that's why I can let go so easily. Damon came after me, then Tynan. You don't have any idea of how many others." She shook her head regretfully, "Neither do I. I can't always remember all their faces or names."
Just how long had they been here? He had never asked. He was almost afraid to.
How long…? He couldn't finish, but he managed to hold her eyes. She stared back pensive, not offended in the slightest.
Settling in a corner where she was out of sight from the door she finally answered after a few minutes silence, "My fifth birthday was a few months again. So about four and a half years."
The sat in silence together each with their own thoughts.
The door creaked open, this time somewhat slower. A petite, black face appeared around the wood. The umbreon's golden eyes slid around nervously before latching on Karis. The vaporeon had risen with a large, friendly smile.
The umbreon shot into the room and the door slammed behind her. She looked indignant, terrified, and annoyed all at the same time. No mean feat. Subconsciously she sidled up against the wall to protect her flanks. Her bushy tail was bristled and the hair on the back of her neck and shoulder blades were raised.
"Hello, my name is Karis. What's yours?" Karis said, making no move forward, but giving another encouraging smile. "This is Reidar."
The umbreon eyed them with wary distaste before speaking in a low voice, "Spies? Doing your filthy master's bidding? You can tell him to do the world a favor and drink some arsenic."
Kolya almost choked on the laugh that tore from his throat. Karis looked at him with a funny expression and he realized he had probably never in his life laughed at anything. Especially not out loud. Maybe some of his companions' habits were rubbing off on him. Strangely the idea frightened him. He didn't want to lose himself to some outside force, even by accident. Then again, he had always been so serious and dour. Perhaps he should, as Jo chided constantly, 'lighten up'.
Perhaps you could feed it to him then? Kolya said, dead serious. He had never considered going after Master before, but the idea was appealing once laid out on the table.
Kolya said, dead serious. He had never considered going after Master before, but the idea was appealing once laid out on the table.
The female edged towards Karis to put the vaporeon between them. "Is you're friend sane?"
Karis gave another reassuring smile and explained, "Reidar doesn't like Master anymore than you seem to. He'll be your room mate, but you'll meet everyone else tomorrow at breakfast."
She sat down and cocked her sleek head, "I am called Umay. Where is my trainer?"
Karis nudged him, "Reidar, quit being so mean."
"What do you mean?" Umay asked, "About my trainer that is."
"You're here now I guess. You're Master's now."
Umay scowled and said distinctly, "Chris is my trainer, not your filthy Master. Chris will seek me out."
"Jo said the same thing." Karis murmered to herself.
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Kolya paced the room annoyed and nervous at the same time. Master had promised that his new roommate would arrive, but she had yet to appear. The logical side of him pointed out bluntly that the day wasn't over yet. There were still a few hours left. And so what if she didn't show up on time?
Dinner had been eerily silent with everyone avoiding his eyes. They knew his new status was a punishment, but they didn't know what he had done to deserve it. He could tell they asked themselves what he had done and he was sure they spoke of it among themselves. He only hoped Denzel kept things from being too wildly speculated at.
When the door creaked open he whirled only to start into the startled eyes of Karis. The vaporeon collected herself before sliding in. Giving an apologetic smile she looked around mutely.
You shouldn't be here. Kolya said lowly.
She turns towards him and said simply, "I know."
So why are you? He pressed.
"I wanted to see if our new team member came yet. I wasn't supposed to be in the medical lab with Damon when you came either. Usually I get to the new one before the others, to assure them. Damon just got there first. That's okay, you're tough." She prattled pacing around the room with slow strides.
She certain was so odd and different. Everyone else waited until they were sure their friendship could last more than a week and she rushed up to make new friends the instant they got there. It didn't make sense. Why would she bother? He was sure most of them died fairly soon after being introduced. He had been thrown into battle after a mere week of training after all.
Why? Kolya asked and she faced him seriously, "Why not? I have been here my whole life. The only one on the team that has been here longer than I have is Jo. She was a lot different back then. She had a trainer once. A mate and some pups. Even when I first came she was pleasant and helpful. It was only over time that she became bitter. I think it took awhile for it to sink in she was under a death sentence. That her throat would be torn out in a fight, or she would be frozen solid then shattered. I never had any ideas that what I was in was anything other than fights. I suppose that's why I can let go so easily. Damon came after me, then Tynan. You don't have any idea of how many others." She shook her head regretfully, "Neither do I. I can't always remember all their faces or names."
Just how long had they been here? He had never asked. He was almost afraid to.
How long…? He couldn't finish, but he managed to hold her eyes. She stared back pensive, not offended in the slightest.
Settling in a corner where she was out of sight from the door she finally answered after a few minutes silence, "My fifth birthday was a few months again. So about four and a half years."
The sat in silence together each with their own thoughts.
The door creaked open, this time somewhat slower. A petite, black face appeared around the wood. The umbreon's golden eyes slid around nervously before latching on Karis. The vaporeon had risen with a large, friendly smile.
The umbreon shot into the room and the door slammed behind her. She looked indignant, terrified, and annoyed all at the same time. No mean feat. Subconsciously she sidled up against the wall to protect her flanks. Her bushy tail was bristled and the hair on the back of her neck and shoulder blades were raised.
"Hello, my name is Karis. What's yours?" Karis said, making no move forward, but giving another encouraging smile. "This is Reidar."
The umbreon eyed them with wary distaste before speaking in a low voice, "Spies? Doing your filthy master's bidding? You can tell him to do the world a favor and drink some arsenic."
Kolya almost choked on the laugh that tore from his throat. Karis looked at him with a funny expression and he realized he had probably never in his life laughed at anything. Especially not out loud. Maybe some of his companions' habits were rubbing off on him. Strangely the idea frightened him. He didn't want to lose himself to some outside force, even by accident. Then again, he had always been so serious and dour. Perhaps he should, as Jo chided constantly, 'lighten up'.
Perhaps you could feed it to him then? Kolya said, dead serious. He had never considered going after Master before, but the idea was appealing once laid out on the table.
Kolya said, dead serious. He had never considered going after Master before, but the idea was appealing once laid out on the table.
The female edged towards Karis to put the vaporeon between them. "Is you're friend sane?"
Karis gave another reassuring smile and explained, "Reidar doesn't like Master anymore than you seem to. He'll be your room mate, but you'll meet everyone else tomorrow at breakfast."
She sat down and cocked her sleek head, "I am called Umay. Where is my trainer?"
Karis nudged him, "Reidar, quit being so mean."
"What do you mean?" Umay asked, "About my trainer that is."
"You're here now I guess. You're Master's now."
Umay scowled and said distinctly, "Chris is my trainer, not your filthy Master. Chris will seek me out."
"Jo said the same thing." Karis murmered to herself.
Reviewers:
Joeyz girl: You're a very dedicated reader and I'm so glad to have you! Iso *evil laugh * More on Umay next chapter. Est. a character and all. Sorry, he had to die O.o
Paladin Dragoon: Sweet. I'm on my vacation now ;) Hehe, yeah, a syndicate is a good analogy. Whoever said Master was humane?
Pheonix Rising: ^__^ Good to know. Don't tick him off now Raven. I can't guarrentee his behavior O__O
Melchior the Mewthree: Don't worry about it. I would probably make a better guy anyhow. It's not in my profile * nervous glance * Too many stalkers X.X I just put up worthless info and stuff about my stories ^.~ I do have plans for her *evil grin *. Yup, listening to Whisper right now :D Linkin Park's okay, not my style I guess.
Coffee Luv: I probably have too many of her songs O.o and they do things to me. Coffee is good. Teera misu is good *drool*. I couldn't do without an Umby, now could I? It's a law or something. All fics must have an Umby.