*Disclaimer: I do not own or profit from GI Joe.
*I always wondered what would happen after the movie between Scarlett and Duke, so I put my overactive imagination to use and came up with this. I have a sequel in mind. Feedback is welcomed and encouraged. Enjoy.
The News - Chapter 1
"We are being disbanded by weeks end," General Hawk's authoritative voice echoed in the meeting room. "Cobra has not been seen or heard from since the Cobra-La incident, and military brass say we cost them too much money to stay active. Since all of you have been associated with the Joes, there will be boundless opportunities for anyone who wishes to pursue or continue their military careers. That is all. Dismissed."
This news was earth shattering and devastating or was it? Scarlett looked across the table at Duke, who returned her glance with a look of disbelief and shock. No one expected this. It was to soon. True, the Joes all but shutdown Cobra about three months ago, but history has proven that Cobra could lie dormant for up to several months before coming out of hibernation.
(flashback)
Scarlett could not remember the specifics of Cobra-La's downfall. All she could remember was that fateful moment when Serpentor's staff plunged into Duke's chest. She cried and held him until Doc and Lifeline transported him to the hospital. She had wanted to go along but was ordered by Hawk to stay and continue the fight. She had hated Hawk for making her stay. She could have gotten many of her friends killed or herself. She was more worried about Duke, not this battle between Cobra and the world. How long had she been fighting Cobra now? 6 years. Six long but very defining years. She had faced many challenges and adversaries over the years, but none of them measured up to the growing awareness of a certain sparkle in her CO's eyes whenever she was around him, not to mention the butterflies in her own stomach when Duke spoke to her, moved past her, or just was around her.
Duke had become more than her best friend. He was her soul mate. He had been by her side whenever she was injured, as she had nursed him back to health whenever he was wounded. She had never been so scared or felt so helpless as when Serpentor's staff pierced through Duke's heart. As the fates would have it, Duke survived and pulled through the terrible ordeal just like any 'man of action' would do. Their love had grown even stronger since Duke's accident, and they were almost inseparable. Scarlett had been thinking of retiring from the Joes. More so since Hawk threatened her with insubordination and a court martial if she accompanied Duke to the hospital. At that particular time, the military was her life, her career, but now her life seemed a little bit upside down. She had never mentioned to Duke her growing contempt for the military life and regulations nor the threat imposed upon her by Hawk. She wasn't quite sure if Duke would understand her rationale. The military was Duke's life and career, and she understood that and accepted it. She was going to tell Duke a month or so ago about her apprehension with this life but that wonderful night had created a whole new chapter in the art of lovemaking and romance.
(end of flashback)
There was quiet talking among the Joes as they filed out of the meeting room. Scarlett overheard many of them echoing her initial thoughts of unbelief, and some of them planning to contact their previous CO's from different branches of the military to be reassigned. Duke had hung back with Flint and Beachhead to talk to Hawk. Lady Jaye was making her way towards Scarlett.
"What a bomb! I can't believe brass is giving in so easily. Cobra could still be lurking," she exclaimed.
Scarlett nodded her head in agreement. All of a sudden, a wave of nauseousness enveloped her. Lady Jaye caught sight of her friend's paled complexion. "Hey Shana, are you okay? You look like you have just seen a ghost."
Scarlett bolted into the nearest restroom and purged herself from the sickening feeling. Lady Jaye came in after her and helped her up.
"Are you okay?"
"I feel better now. I don't know what came over me. Must be some sort of flu bug floating around," Scarlett answered.
"Have you seen Doc yet? You really ought to let him give you a check-up. You haven't had too much energy lately either."
"I'll be fine. I just wore myself out nursing Duke back to health that I didn't take care of myself," Scarlett explained to her friend but noticing the wicked glare in Lady Jaye's eyes, she consented. "But if it will make you happy, I'll go see Doc."
Lady Jaye smiled a victorious grin. She didn't win too many arguments with Scarlett, but when she did, they were moments to be relished. "Good."
*To Be Continued
*I always wondered what would happen after the movie between Scarlett and Duke, so I put my overactive imagination to use and came up with this. I have a sequel in mind. Feedback is welcomed and encouraged. Enjoy.
The News - Chapter 1
"We are being disbanded by weeks end," General Hawk's authoritative voice echoed in the meeting room. "Cobra has not been seen or heard from since the Cobra-La incident, and military brass say we cost them too much money to stay active. Since all of you have been associated with the Joes, there will be boundless opportunities for anyone who wishes to pursue or continue their military careers. That is all. Dismissed."
This news was earth shattering and devastating or was it? Scarlett looked across the table at Duke, who returned her glance with a look of disbelief and shock. No one expected this. It was to soon. True, the Joes all but shutdown Cobra about three months ago, but history has proven that Cobra could lie dormant for up to several months before coming out of hibernation.
(flashback)
Scarlett could not remember the specifics of Cobra-La's downfall. All she could remember was that fateful moment when Serpentor's staff plunged into Duke's chest. She cried and held him until Doc and Lifeline transported him to the hospital. She had wanted to go along but was ordered by Hawk to stay and continue the fight. She had hated Hawk for making her stay. She could have gotten many of her friends killed or herself. She was more worried about Duke, not this battle between Cobra and the world. How long had she been fighting Cobra now? 6 years. Six long but very defining years. She had faced many challenges and adversaries over the years, but none of them measured up to the growing awareness of a certain sparkle in her CO's eyes whenever she was around him, not to mention the butterflies in her own stomach when Duke spoke to her, moved past her, or just was around her.
Duke had become more than her best friend. He was her soul mate. He had been by her side whenever she was injured, as she had nursed him back to health whenever he was wounded. She had never been so scared or felt so helpless as when Serpentor's staff pierced through Duke's heart. As the fates would have it, Duke survived and pulled through the terrible ordeal just like any 'man of action' would do. Their love had grown even stronger since Duke's accident, and they were almost inseparable. Scarlett had been thinking of retiring from the Joes. More so since Hawk threatened her with insubordination and a court martial if she accompanied Duke to the hospital. At that particular time, the military was her life, her career, but now her life seemed a little bit upside down. She had never mentioned to Duke her growing contempt for the military life and regulations nor the threat imposed upon her by Hawk. She wasn't quite sure if Duke would understand her rationale. The military was Duke's life and career, and she understood that and accepted it. She was going to tell Duke a month or so ago about her apprehension with this life but that wonderful night had created a whole new chapter in the art of lovemaking and romance.
(end of flashback)
There was quiet talking among the Joes as they filed out of the meeting room. Scarlett overheard many of them echoing her initial thoughts of unbelief, and some of them planning to contact their previous CO's from different branches of the military to be reassigned. Duke had hung back with Flint and Beachhead to talk to Hawk. Lady Jaye was making her way towards Scarlett.
"What a bomb! I can't believe brass is giving in so easily. Cobra could still be lurking," she exclaimed.
Scarlett nodded her head in agreement. All of a sudden, a wave of nauseousness enveloped her. Lady Jaye caught sight of her friend's paled complexion. "Hey Shana, are you okay? You look like you have just seen a ghost."
Scarlett bolted into the nearest restroom and purged herself from the sickening feeling. Lady Jaye came in after her and helped her up.
"Are you okay?"
"I feel better now. I don't know what came over me. Must be some sort of flu bug floating around," Scarlett answered.
"Have you seen Doc yet? You really ought to let him give you a check-up. You haven't had too much energy lately either."
"I'll be fine. I just wore myself out nursing Duke back to health that I didn't take care of myself," Scarlett explained to her friend but noticing the wicked glare in Lady Jaye's eyes, she consented. "But if it will make you happy, I'll go see Doc."
Lady Jaye smiled a victorious grin. She didn't win too many arguments with Scarlett, but when she did, they were moments to be relished. "Good."
*To Be Continued