Femme Fatale C12b
1.18.02
by. Raq
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While in Washington Serena went to her unit home, an airforce base in the midst of nowhere. Security level to its highest, it was the home of the infamous black widow agents. Not even a map can locate the facility, but if it does, it is known as an airforce base. In an hour she will be meeting with her superior trios and the head honcho himself.
Standing before the mirror, her eyes were redden with grief and heartbreak. She has been in total isolation for the past three days, three days since she had left Darien's life completely and Two days since she has found the reason for her queasiness.
Serena was pregnant, three months to date. Now that she thought back, it was no wonder her skirts had started to feel tighter and snug around her abdominal. She wince at the rigorous sit ups and running she had been doing, it could have harmed the babe within.
No one knew of her condition, no one but the doctor who had examined her pale being. She had orders from her superiors, noting her a bit too pale. She was examined and the Dr. had given her the surprising news. News that she had not expected, Serena like the rest of the Black Widows, was on Depo-Provera, the birth control given to her every 3 months. It was a precaution, just incase something had gone wrong and the women were taking against their will. So never in Serena's intimate time with Darien did she even consider the consequences of getting pregnant. It was also then that the Dr. had told her that her shot was over due five months prior. She had been in Germany, and when she had returned home for a little vacation, she was summoned for the heartbreaking assignment, forgetting all about the shot. Now she faced telling Setsuna, Michiru, Haruka and the head, as if her life now could get any worse.
The Doctor turned around to find Serena in deep thought, pain and longing in her eyes can clearly be shone. "Serena... I wont go to the trio about this.." he eyed her knowing her worries weren't going to end. She looked at him with deep approval "But what are you planning to do? The organization wont..." stopping as he was interrupted.
"After my meeting with them Kevin, their will be no Vixen...widows never stray" she sighed, looking out the window. "It does not matter... They can not make me abort this baby."
The Dr. was speechless, he has encountered Serena many times and every time he felt for sure she was a Black Widow till death. Unbeatable, unattainable and unlovable for all her life it was work, her missions being her only object to succeed. Now he can clearly see that she was a women with needs, of love and affections. "I can see how much you love Dr. Chiba" Serena looked up and searched his features. "I went to school with him.. he is a fine man.. I'm sure.. if you tell"
"I'm afraid that wont happen"
"Why not.. he has the right to know"
"I know he does Kevin.. But I already know the procedures... I will be refrained from contacting him in any way or be near him." Serena bit her lip, unable to see pass her sadness. Kevin neared her, hugging her for comfort.
"If you need anything Serena... I'm here to help.." he smiled squeezing her shoulders. "Thanks.. Kevin.."
~
Now in front of the mirror, she stared at her blossoming maternal figure. Dressed in her formals, hair in a twist, she was ready to face her superiors. Although her features had a heartbreaking sadness to it, she had this subtle glow around her, a glow that she didn't quite understand when Stephanie spoke of it on her last day. Now she did, it was that maternal aura that surrounds her.
Smoothing out her skirt she had stopped at her abdominal, a faint smile grew on her lips "I wont let anything happen to you.. I promise" A sudden knock on the door roused her light hearted scene. Bidding them to enter she turned to find her bestest and closest friends.
"Sere..." came the girl who could very much be her double. The girls had tangled themselves in a very emotional hug. The girls knew this was a time in which she would be judged, the odds were against her but they hoped for the best. "It will be alright... you'll see"
"Haruka says that she's going to try her best to help you out"
"Rei.. Mina.. Thank you both.. but I'm sure we know that this will be the end of my carrier" faintly Serena smiled. "Besides... " chuckling a bit "You two can take over"
"Don't say that" Rei grabbed her friend for another tight hug. "Not until this is over don't say that.."
"Well if it does" Mina spoke not too fondly "I will make that bitch Leper's life a living hell."
"She'll think twice about ratting another again" Rei's eyes grew furious at the thought. Serena was flattered that her friends were so loyal, even the rigorous workouts and frustrating situations she's put them through, they are all sisters by heart.
"Listen you two I need to tell you something..." Serena had wanted to defuse the bitterness in the air.
"What is it ?" they both asked, giving Serena their attention. Serena eyed them at first, giving them the eye of sworn secrecy. Rei and Mina both acknowledged and nodded.
"Serena?" urged Rei putting a hand on her shoulder.
"I'm pregnant" a look of surprise featured on their faces.
"HOW?" whispered Mina
"Didn't....you"
"I was overdue for my shot while I was in Germany, I came back and forgotten about it. I then went on vacation.."
"Then you were summoned to protect Dr. Chiba" Serena nodded to Mina's inquisitive answer.
"Well just as long as the Dr. doesn't know it will be easier for you to...."
"I'm going to keep this baby"
"WHAT?" both yelling "Serena... you cant.. they wont..." Serena held her hands up and closed her eyes. Getting their attention she exhaled deeply, this was her decision she had thought long and deeply about during her isolation.
"Rei, Mina... you and the girls have been my bestest friends. I love you all for that. But I have made this decision." They still did not understand. Just as Serena was, the girls were dedicated to their duties and oath.
"Serena.. they wont let you"
"Yes they will"
"No they wont.. Have you forgotten what happened to Sally?"
"Sally was raped repeatedly during her captivity and she choose to have it aborted. I choose to have this baby!"
"But you're a black widow"
"NOT for LONG!" The room went silent, Serena tried to keep her tears from flowing. This was extremely difficult. All this time she had kept everything by the book. The girls had looked up to her to keep them from going astray which many times have become an issue. Many times, she has gone out of her way to dig them out of deep holes or turning the other cheek when coming home from a lover's home. They had counted on her to keep them in line, and now she was betraying them by leaving by having this baby.
"What are you saying Serena?" asked Mina
"You both know the procedures.. I was not to get involved, after this meeting I will be terminated."
"NO.. Haruka will help you.. you will still be our Colonel" Rei had looked from Mina to Serena, hopefully trying to get some sense to her.
"But I don't want to be" whispered Serena trying to make them understand. "Mina, Rei... I can not expect you to understand why I had betrayed our organization. But I need this baby."
"Why?" asked Mina in tears "You have never needed a baby before?" quietly she had looked down, tears starting to fall freely. This was her sister, the sister she had always relied on, now she was leaving.
"Because... It's the only real memory I will have of him" Serena whispered through tears.
"You love him that much?" Rei fought the on coming tears "To leave us...."
"Yes... I do.. I love him.... and this baby will be the only tangible memory... I can have of him. But it doesn't mean I don't love you all any less."
"You wont tell him?" asked Mina.
"I cant.. I wont be aloud to be near him" answering with the painful twist in her heart.
"Just like Jessica"
"Yes.. just... like... Jessica.." their was a moment of pause before Serena began again "Back then I didn't understand....AS her CO I was part of her judge and jury, now.... I will be judged and sentenced as her. NOW I understand.. Completely" Serena's crying became louder and her composed self she had tried to look into the mirror before was long gone. Breaking down to the seat next to her she was a mess an emotional wreck. The two women cried along with her, kneeling down, engulfing the girl into their arms. Comforting her to much of their abilities, they knew that their was only one person that could ever, the Dr.
~
Serena's heels clicked loudly as she entered the building. Her stomach churning and the elevator she had to take to the 5th floor down didn't help maker it any easier. "Vixen218" Serena's voice activated the ride down. The doors opened and as it did, two women stood already waiting for her arrival. "Good afternoon Colonel" they both greeted and saluted, welcoming their most powerful and highly decorated agent. Serena gave them a quick hello and proceeded.
"Hi Samantha" greeted Serena "I'm here to see the trio" Samantha welcomed her home and gave her that faintest smile. Serena knew that Samantha had knowledge of what is to happen to her. She is the trio's secretary after all. "HI Serena.. they're waiting for you." quickly Samantha weaved her way through the halls and came upon large cherry wood doors. Waiting, Serena watched her enter the room. Exhaling carefully she walked over to the left, looking down and thinking carefully. Her eyes caught on the large spider insignia on the left hand side. A black widow spider and in the middle, in some gothic script way the letters FF in the middle and the 3V's surrounding 'Vindictive, Valiance, Virtuous ... Femme Fatales' Serena smiled faintly, when the door opened. Turning she quickly found the faint smile of Samantha. "They're ready to see you now" she spoke lightly. Bravery and courage in her hands, Serena smoothly made her way to the doors, when Samantha spoke. "Vix..." Serena waited for her to finish "their will never any other, You will always be... The greatest" Serena smiled and nodded "Thanks Sam"
Entering the dark dimmed room, Serena recognized those who were present. Giving them curt nods she approached the chair in the middle of the room, where the large mahogany table horse shoed in shape. "Good afternoon Agent Vixen" the voice she had recognized as the director himself, Elliot Mitchell.
"Good afternoon" she had looked impassive as she stared at each and every one.
"Please Vixen have a seat" Serena obliged and sat, back straight, head tall. She would not be made sorry for her actions. "Now can we get you anything?" his white hair and gray eyes shadowed under the dimmed lights.
"With all do respect Sir, I would like to proceed and get this over with". Michiru, Setsuna and Haruka all looked at one another.
"Then I guess we shall proceed." The man shuffled a few papers around then spoke "You have taken an assignment to protect the Dr. from any harm or from any wood be kidnapers, and you have done a wonderful job. No one has come to even touch a single strand of hair." Serena knew that very well, she has done her job efficiently. "But it has seemed that you have allowed yourself more involvement than necessary" it was silent an expressionless Serena waited. "What do you have to say to that?"
"I'm not objecting to the allegations Sir" Haruka turned away, she had hoped that Vixen could justify her actions and perhaps have them believe that it was an act in which would protect the Dr.
'So you are saying you were involved with the Dr. for more reasons than your mission?"
"Yes Sir" Serena's answers were quick and to the man's irritation he was angering at her of emotions in a crucial matter that could be equivalent to treason.
"Would you like to explain why you have gone stray from the rules that you Widow's are governed by?" his voice taut with irritation. Elliot Mitchell was a firm believer for Serena, anything she had wanted he had gone all out to do. For she was a great commodity to the Black Widow Family and he had kept her satisfied. Her straying was a great loss to them and to those that require their expertise.
"I don't think explaining the situations between a man and a woman would help me in this trail Sir."
"So you think this is a trail"
"I have committed treasonable actions. I am in front of the director himself along with his trio.. What else would it be Sir?"
"This was originally an interview and perhaps your only way of redeeming yourself by explaining"
"When you are a Widow, matters of the heart does not do well. No matter what type of explanation I give. There is no doubt that anything I can do or say would redeem myself"
"You don't?"
"No Sir"
"Well care to enlighten us and give us the reason anyway" Serena looked on to the three who has not said one word to her.
"As I said Sir, Matters Of The Heart cannot be justifiable in here. For we learned throughout our training that we are to have no heart" Serena spoke calmly but bitterly.
"You have been taught that , then why did you go against it?"
"No matter what type of training you give us. Brain wash us all you might and try to harden our hearts.... but the heart will always have its own mind. No matter how much training or will power we might think we have... it eventually takes over. Mine just decided to take over while protecting Dr. Chiba"
"So you knew from your right framed of mind that what you were doing was wrong and goes against all codes. But you still went along...."
"YES SIR" Serena cut Elliot off, surprising the three. Serena had never been disrespectful to her superiors, she has never allowed herself to show her emotions, she was great at masking her emotions.
"I think perhaps this decision of yours has dramatically changed your attitude" Elliot threw the file on the table and leaned back.
"I have Sir"
"Then I ask one last question before I make my decision?" he eyed the unresponsive girl "any regrets?" The three waited for their answer.
"NO Sir" she spoke with confidence of her decision "Not one bit"
"Vixen.." Haruka finally spoke "Don't do this" she pleaded. Serena looked at Haruka, thanking her for all the years she has helped, but this was her talking now, not the black widow protégé that they have built her up to be.
"As I said Sir, Not one bit"
"Well.... I'm going to have to say that this meeting was to give you the benefit of the doubt, being that your very highly decorated and an exemplary soldier. I was going to strip you of your rank and give you some other duties but this attitude deserves less. Please stand" Serena stood, as she watched Elliot and the three approach her. Standing in front of her was Elliot, and on each side was Michiru and Setsuna, Haruka had stayed seated. "Serena Tsukino, for breaking all code 1879 of the Black Widow sacred procedures, I am stripping you from your rank of Colonel Lt. Serena Tsukino." Elliot with masked features removed certain decorated pins from Serena's suit. She stared straight ahead not giving any emotional weakness as they removed many decorative labels and pins that she had so long worked for. The pins were given to Setsuna and Michiru who held velvet boxes.
The three returned to their seat, Serena didn't flinch or so much as looked angered as Elliot spoke. "Miss. Tsukino what will you do now?"
"I have been interrupted numerous times during my vacation, apparently their were no one else more qualified for the job" Serena gave a quick look at Haruka. "I'm going back home"
"Well I wont delay your needed vacation" dryly he added, making the three look at him "Now let me conclude that you are not allowed to go near Dr. Chiba or contact him in any way. He will have new agents to protect him. You entering the picture might complicate things all the more. Do not be that nuisance and prevent the others from protecting him" Haruka gritted her teeth 'nuisance' she looked over towards Elliot 'how dare..he' Haruka's grip on her hand rest began to tighten. "Now.. Do not defy me Serena.. for even though you are no longer a black widow, you will still be in the watchful eye of the government. Your experiences and knowledge will be kept confidential and you will not share them with others. Now if you decide to do wrong and go against what I have just said, I will be force to court martial you and bring you forth in front of justice. Do I make myself clear"
"Perfectly" Blandly she answered, she had heard enough. Their was a moment of silence, Elliot thinking that Serena would perhaps ask for some time of leniency or give her a job. He eyed her, her proud stance, and darkened eyes. Masked features seeming to hold down any emotions that was coursing through her body. "Let me ask you something Sir?"
"Yes"
"If I would have redeemed myself, would I have been given the duty to keep protecting the Dr.?" Serena contemplated by she already knew the answer.
"No.. Your presence and state of mind will just danger him more. There will be others that could protect him better. Anything else?" Serena said nothing. "You are excused and please give your badge to Sam on the way out." Serena began to make her way to the door when Elliot spoke one last finality. "Now do you have regrets?" Serena turned around steaming, he was taunting her and she knew it.
"As I say again.. NONE what so ever" taking one last look at the trio "Make sure you keep him guarded, if ANYTHING happens to him... sister or not.... I will personally make those agents of yours pay."
"Don't worry we will" Elliot stared at Serena, his blood in a sense running cold from Serena's icy shards.
"For your sake.. Lets hope so"
"Is that a threat?" he sat back, he never once had an agent treat him with disrespect and though he knew this girl could out smartly kill him in one instant, he held his ground.
"Take it as you like but consider it a warning"
"Stay away from him Vixen"
"VIXEN is DEAD" without another word, Serena opened the door and left.
The trio look at one another and exhaled the heavy sigh they all held. Haruka stared knowingly at Elliot, Elliot was never this harsh with anyone. "Why the hell did you taunt her the way you did?" Haruka flatly eyed him.
"I thought perhaps being rough with her would cause her to ask for our forgiveness." Elliot leaned back pushing the black wired rim glasses.
"You know she was the BEST. For any mission, and that includes protecting Dr. Chiba" After the long meeting of silence from her she finally spoke. Now contemplating whether her actions in bringing Serena to face him was a good idea.
"Elliot, I think its best to say, Do Not Piss her off more than you have already." Elliot eyed her, he already knew that "She always follows through in her threats" Michiru stood and made her way out.
"I suggest getting protection for him ASAP, before he does get kidnapped and have Serena on our asses" Setsuna stood, certainly not agreeing with Elliot's taunting. Haruka followed suit but approached Elliot.
"If Serena becomes one of the enemy, GOD help us.. she will make all our lives a living hell" Haruka left without another word, leaving Elliot to sit and contemplate his erratic actions.
~ stay tune...
raq
fin 1.25.02
1.18.02
by. Raq
~
While in Washington Serena went to her unit home, an airforce base in the midst of nowhere. Security level to its highest, it was the home of the infamous black widow agents. Not even a map can locate the facility, but if it does, it is known as an airforce base. In an hour she will be meeting with her superior trios and the head honcho himself.
Standing before the mirror, her eyes were redden with grief and heartbreak. She has been in total isolation for the past three days, three days since she had left Darien's life completely and Two days since she has found the reason for her queasiness.
Serena was pregnant, three months to date. Now that she thought back, it was no wonder her skirts had started to feel tighter and snug around her abdominal. She wince at the rigorous sit ups and running she had been doing, it could have harmed the babe within.
No one knew of her condition, no one but the doctor who had examined her pale being. She had orders from her superiors, noting her a bit too pale. She was examined and the Dr. had given her the surprising news. News that she had not expected, Serena like the rest of the Black Widows, was on Depo-Provera, the birth control given to her every 3 months. It was a precaution, just incase something had gone wrong and the women were taking against their will. So never in Serena's intimate time with Darien did she even consider the consequences of getting pregnant. It was also then that the Dr. had told her that her shot was over due five months prior. She had been in Germany, and when she had returned home for a little vacation, she was summoned for the heartbreaking assignment, forgetting all about the shot. Now she faced telling Setsuna, Michiru, Haruka and the head, as if her life now could get any worse.
The Doctor turned around to find Serena in deep thought, pain and longing in her eyes can clearly be shone. "Serena... I wont go to the trio about this.." he eyed her knowing her worries weren't going to end. She looked at him with deep approval "But what are you planning to do? The organization wont..." stopping as he was interrupted.
"After my meeting with them Kevin, their will be no Vixen...widows never stray" she sighed, looking out the window. "It does not matter... They can not make me abort this baby."
The Dr. was speechless, he has encountered Serena many times and every time he felt for sure she was a Black Widow till death. Unbeatable, unattainable and unlovable for all her life it was work, her missions being her only object to succeed. Now he can clearly see that she was a women with needs, of love and affections. "I can see how much you love Dr. Chiba" Serena looked up and searched his features. "I went to school with him.. he is a fine man.. I'm sure.. if you tell"
"I'm afraid that wont happen"
"Why not.. he has the right to know"
"I know he does Kevin.. But I already know the procedures... I will be refrained from contacting him in any way or be near him." Serena bit her lip, unable to see pass her sadness. Kevin neared her, hugging her for comfort.
"If you need anything Serena... I'm here to help.." he smiled squeezing her shoulders. "Thanks.. Kevin.."
~
Now in front of the mirror, she stared at her blossoming maternal figure. Dressed in her formals, hair in a twist, she was ready to face her superiors. Although her features had a heartbreaking sadness to it, she had this subtle glow around her, a glow that she didn't quite understand when Stephanie spoke of it on her last day. Now she did, it was that maternal aura that surrounds her.
Smoothing out her skirt she had stopped at her abdominal, a faint smile grew on her lips "I wont let anything happen to you.. I promise" A sudden knock on the door roused her light hearted scene. Bidding them to enter she turned to find her bestest and closest friends.
"Sere..." came the girl who could very much be her double. The girls had tangled themselves in a very emotional hug. The girls knew this was a time in which she would be judged, the odds were against her but they hoped for the best. "It will be alright... you'll see"
"Haruka says that she's going to try her best to help you out"
"Rei.. Mina.. Thank you both.. but I'm sure we know that this will be the end of my carrier" faintly Serena smiled. "Besides... " chuckling a bit "You two can take over"
"Don't say that" Rei grabbed her friend for another tight hug. "Not until this is over don't say that.."
"Well if it does" Mina spoke not too fondly "I will make that bitch Leper's life a living hell."
"She'll think twice about ratting another again" Rei's eyes grew furious at the thought. Serena was flattered that her friends were so loyal, even the rigorous workouts and frustrating situations she's put them through, they are all sisters by heart.
"Listen you two I need to tell you something..." Serena had wanted to defuse the bitterness in the air.
"What is it ?" they both asked, giving Serena their attention. Serena eyed them at first, giving them the eye of sworn secrecy. Rei and Mina both acknowledged and nodded.
"Serena?" urged Rei putting a hand on her shoulder.
"I'm pregnant" a look of surprise featured on their faces.
"HOW?" whispered Mina
"Didn't....you"
"I was overdue for my shot while I was in Germany, I came back and forgotten about it. I then went on vacation.."
"Then you were summoned to protect Dr. Chiba" Serena nodded to Mina's inquisitive answer.
"Well just as long as the Dr. doesn't know it will be easier for you to...."
"I'm going to keep this baby"
"WHAT?" both yelling "Serena... you cant.. they wont..." Serena held her hands up and closed her eyes. Getting their attention she exhaled deeply, this was her decision she had thought long and deeply about during her isolation.
"Rei, Mina... you and the girls have been my bestest friends. I love you all for that. But I have made this decision." They still did not understand. Just as Serena was, the girls were dedicated to their duties and oath.
"Serena.. they wont let you"
"Yes they will"
"No they wont.. Have you forgotten what happened to Sally?"
"Sally was raped repeatedly during her captivity and she choose to have it aborted. I choose to have this baby!"
"But you're a black widow"
"NOT for LONG!" The room went silent, Serena tried to keep her tears from flowing. This was extremely difficult. All this time she had kept everything by the book. The girls had looked up to her to keep them from going astray which many times have become an issue. Many times, she has gone out of her way to dig them out of deep holes or turning the other cheek when coming home from a lover's home. They had counted on her to keep them in line, and now she was betraying them by leaving by having this baby.
"What are you saying Serena?" asked Mina
"You both know the procedures.. I was not to get involved, after this meeting I will be terminated."
"NO.. Haruka will help you.. you will still be our Colonel" Rei had looked from Mina to Serena, hopefully trying to get some sense to her.
"But I don't want to be" whispered Serena trying to make them understand. "Mina, Rei... I can not expect you to understand why I had betrayed our organization. But I need this baby."
"Why?" asked Mina in tears "You have never needed a baby before?" quietly she had looked down, tears starting to fall freely. This was her sister, the sister she had always relied on, now she was leaving.
"Because... It's the only real memory I will have of him" Serena whispered through tears.
"You love him that much?" Rei fought the on coming tears "To leave us...."
"Yes... I do.. I love him.... and this baby will be the only tangible memory... I can have of him. But it doesn't mean I don't love you all any less."
"You wont tell him?" asked Mina.
"I cant.. I wont be aloud to be near him" answering with the painful twist in her heart.
"Just like Jessica"
"Yes.. just... like... Jessica.." their was a moment of pause before Serena began again "Back then I didn't understand....AS her CO I was part of her judge and jury, now.... I will be judged and sentenced as her. NOW I understand.. Completely" Serena's crying became louder and her composed self she had tried to look into the mirror before was long gone. Breaking down to the seat next to her she was a mess an emotional wreck. The two women cried along with her, kneeling down, engulfing the girl into their arms. Comforting her to much of their abilities, they knew that their was only one person that could ever, the Dr.
~
Serena's heels clicked loudly as she entered the building. Her stomach churning and the elevator she had to take to the 5th floor down didn't help maker it any easier. "Vixen218" Serena's voice activated the ride down. The doors opened and as it did, two women stood already waiting for her arrival. "Good afternoon Colonel" they both greeted and saluted, welcoming their most powerful and highly decorated agent. Serena gave them a quick hello and proceeded.
"Hi Samantha" greeted Serena "I'm here to see the trio" Samantha welcomed her home and gave her that faintest smile. Serena knew that Samantha had knowledge of what is to happen to her. She is the trio's secretary after all. "HI Serena.. they're waiting for you." quickly Samantha weaved her way through the halls and came upon large cherry wood doors. Waiting, Serena watched her enter the room. Exhaling carefully she walked over to the left, looking down and thinking carefully. Her eyes caught on the large spider insignia on the left hand side. A black widow spider and in the middle, in some gothic script way the letters FF in the middle and the 3V's surrounding 'Vindictive, Valiance, Virtuous ... Femme Fatales' Serena smiled faintly, when the door opened. Turning she quickly found the faint smile of Samantha. "They're ready to see you now" she spoke lightly. Bravery and courage in her hands, Serena smoothly made her way to the doors, when Samantha spoke. "Vix..." Serena waited for her to finish "their will never any other, You will always be... The greatest" Serena smiled and nodded "Thanks Sam"
Entering the dark dimmed room, Serena recognized those who were present. Giving them curt nods she approached the chair in the middle of the room, where the large mahogany table horse shoed in shape. "Good afternoon Agent Vixen" the voice she had recognized as the director himself, Elliot Mitchell.
"Good afternoon" she had looked impassive as she stared at each and every one.
"Please Vixen have a seat" Serena obliged and sat, back straight, head tall. She would not be made sorry for her actions. "Now can we get you anything?" his white hair and gray eyes shadowed under the dimmed lights.
"With all do respect Sir, I would like to proceed and get this over with". Michiru, Setsuna and Haruka all looked at one another.
"Then I guess we shall proceed." The man shuffled a few papers around then spoke "You have taken an assignment to protect the Dr. from any harm or from any wood be kidnapers, and you have done a wonderful job. No one has come to even touch a single strand of hair." Serena knew that very well, she has done her job efficiently. "But it has seemed that you have allowed yourself more involvement than necessary" it was silent an expressionless Serena waited. "What do you have to say to that?"
"I'm not objecting to the allegations Sir" Haruka turned away, she had hoped that Vixen could justify her actions and perhaps have them believe that it was an act in which would protect the Dr.
'So you are saying you were involved with the Dr. for more reasons than your mission?"
"Yes Sir" Serena's answers were quick and to the man's irritation he was angering at her of emotions in a crucial matter that could be equivalent to treason.
"Would you like to explain why you have gone stray from the rules that you Widow's are governed by?" his voice taut with irritation. Elliot Mitchell was a firm believer for Serena, anything she had wanted he had gone all out to do. For she was a great commodity to the Black Widow Family and he had kept her satisfied. Her straying was a great loss to them and to those that require their expertise.
"I don't think explaining the situations between a man and a woman would help me in this trail Sir."
"So you think this is a trail"
"I have committed treasonable actions. I am in front of the director himself along with his trio.. What else would it be Sir?"
"This was originally an interview and perhaps your only way of redeeming yourself by explaining"
"When you are a Widow, matters of the heart does not do well. No matter what type of explanation I give. There is no doubt that anything I can do or say would redeem myself"
"You don't?"
"No Sir"
"Well care to enlighten us and give us the reason anyway" Serena looked on to the three who has not said one word to her.
"As I said Sir, Matters Of The Heart cannot be justifiable in here. For we learned throughout our training that we are to have no heart" Serena spoke calmly but bitterly.
"You have been taught that , then why did you go against it?"
"No matter what type of training you give us. Brain wash us all you might and try to harden our hearts.... but the heart will always have its own mind. No matter how much training or will power we might think we have... it eventually takes over. Mine just decided to take over while protecting Dr. Chiba"
"So you knew from your right framed of mind that what you were doing was wrong and goes against all codes. But you still went along...."
"YES SIR" Serena cut Elliot off, surprising the three. Serena had never been disrespectful to her superiors, she has never allowed herself to show her emotions, she was great at masking her emotions.
"I think perhaps this decision of yours has dramatically changed your attitude" Elliot threw the file on the table and leaned back.
"I have Sir"
"Then I ask one last question before I make my decision?" he eyed the unresponsive girl "any regrets?" The three waited for their answer.
"NO Sir" she spoke with confidence of her decision "Not one bit"
"Vixen.." Haruka finally spoke "Don't do this" she pleaded. Serena looked at Haruka, thanking her for all the years she has helped, but this was her talking now, not the black widow protégé that they have built her up to be.
"As I said Sir, Not one bit"
"Well.... I'm going to have to say that this meeting was to give you the benefit of the doubt, being that your very highly decorated and an exemplary soldier. I was going to strip you of your rank and give you some other duties but this attitude deserves less. Please stand" Serena stood, as she watched Elliot and the three approach her. Standing in front of her was Elliot, and on each side was Michiru and Setsuna, Haruka had stayed seated. "Serena Tsukino, for breaking all code 1879 of the Black Widow sacred procedures, I am stripping you from your rank of Colonel Lt. Serena Tsukino." Elliot with masked features removed certain decorated pins from Serena's suit. She stared straight ahead not giving any emotional weakness as they removed many decorative labels and pins that she had so long worked for. The pins were given to Setsuna and Michiru who held velvet boxes.
The three returned to their seat, Serena didn't flinch or so much as looked angered as Elliot spoke. "Miss. Tsukino what will you do now?"
"I have been interrupted numerous times during my vacation, apparently their were no one else more qualified for the job" Serena gave a quick look at Haruka. "I'm going back home"
"Well I wont delay your needed vacation" dryly he added, making the three look at him "Now let me conclude that you are not allowed to go near Dr. Chiba or contact him in any way. He will have new agents to protect him. You entering the picture might complicate things all the more. Do not be that nuisance and prevent the others from protecting him" Haruka gritted her teeth 'nuisance' she looked over towards Elliot 'how dare..he' Haruka's grip on her hand rest began to tighten. "Now.. Do not defy me Serena.. for even though you are no longer a black widow, you will still be in the watchful eye of the government. Your experiences and knowledge will be kept confidential and you will not share them with others. Now if you decide to do wrong and go against what I have just said, I will be force to court martial you and bring you forth in front of justice. Do I make myself clear"
"Perfectly" Blandly she answered, she had heard enough. Their was a moment of silence, Elliot thinking that Serena would perhaps ask for some time of leniency or give her a job. He eyed her, her proud stance, and darkened eyes. Masked features seeming to hold down any emotions that was coursing through her body. "Let me ask you something Sir?"
"Yes"
"If I would have redeemed myself, would I have been given the duty to keep protecting the Dr.?" Serena contemplated by she already knew the answer.
"No.. Your presence and state of mind will just danger him more. There will be others that could protect him better. Anything else?" Serena said nothing. "You are excused and please give your badge to Sam on the way out." Serena began to make her way to the door when Elliot spoke one last finality. "Now do you have regrets?" Serena turned around steaming, he was taunting her and she knew it.
"As I say again.. NONE what so ever" taking one last look at the trio "Make sure you keep him guarded, if ANYTHING happens to him... sister or not.... I will personally make those agents of yours pay."
"Don't worry we will" Elliot stared at Serena, his blood in a sense running cold from Serena's icy shards.
"For your sake.. Lets hope so"
"Is that a threat?" he sat back, he never once had an agent treat him with disrespect and though he knew this girl could out smartly kill him in one instant, he held his ground.
"Take it as you like but consider it a warning"
"Stay away from him Vixen"
"VIXEN is DEAD" without another word, Serena opened the door and left.
The trio look at one another and exhaled the heavy sigh they all held. Haruka stared knowingly at Elliot, Elliot was never this harsh with anyone. "Why the hell did you taunt her the way you did?" Haruka flatly eyed him.
"I thought perhaps being rough with her would cause her to ask for our forgiveness." Elliot leaned back pushing the black wired rim glasses.
"You know she was the BEST. For any mission, and that includes protecting Dr. Chiba" After the long meeting of silence from her she finally spoke. Now contemplating whether her actions in bringing Serena to face him was a good idea.
"Elliot, I think its best to say, Do Not Piss her off more than you have already." Elliot eyed her, he already knew that "She always follows through in her threats" Michiru stood and made her way out.
"I suggest getting protection for him ASAP, before he does get kidnapped and have Serena on our asses" Setsuna stood, certainly not agreeing with Elliot's taunting. Haruka followed suit but approached Elliot.
"If Serena becomes one of the enemy, GOD help us.. she will make all our lives a living hell" Haruka left without another word, leaving Elliot to sit and contemplate his erratic actions.
~ stay tune...
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