Blood Gulch Blues

Track Three 'Life by E-Type'

Day Eighteen. Time of Day: Too damn Early.

I sat up and groaned, checking my systems before leaving for the kitchen. It's only been eighteen days since activation? It seemed more like a year to me. For those who don't know…I am SBSAR 3329 Version 2, Codename: Serena. I was on a Pelican run for UNSC when it was accidentally shot down by a tank, apparently named Sheila. Luckily I landed near Blood Gulch Red Base Alpha where their leader, Sarge, fixed me up. Unfortunately I am now half robot and relocated to serve Red Base. Thought I do admit things haven't been too bad here. I already made some friends, and I believe the Soldier by the name of Simmons takes interest in me. Great, now I'm talking like a robot. These systems are screwing with my head.

The day started off normally. Breakfast, where we learned Sarge was on a trip to Red Command. We then played some game, listened to music, and hung out. Most our team headed off to do their own thing, but I stuck around in the living area, for one reason...the surround sound system the Red Team had installed. After peering around to make sure no one was approaching, I pulled the cable from my Armor's arm socket and plugged it in. I flipped through my list of songs that had been downloaded straight into my data and found one perfect for the moment. Grinning, I slid across the floor as the song started. My friend, Paige, and I tended to be very active when singing to a song.

"..I got life. You're always my mind...you gotta believe it's something, alright." I started out, having fun just being alive again. I was truly thankful for Sarge's repairs.

"It's tiiime to seee..." I belted out again, hearing an approaching member. I didn't care...this was too damn fun! Simmons strolled into the room, and watched my carefully, apprehensive at first. I smiled and sung to him, grabbing his hand and pulling him forward.

"...I got Life...you're always on my mind..." I danced around him, and he finally relaxed and decided to join. I didn't know he knew this song, but hey! Not Like I cared.

"What's that sound...my destiny is bound for change, lost and found." He sang along, smiling warmly at me. It made me feel all fuzzy inside. I giggled slightly and sung the next line, still dancing around him. Before I knew it, the song ended...and I fell into the chair, laughing hysterically. It was then that I noticed Simmons stiffen, and I spun around.

Paige stood there with Grif, Donut and Doc not too far behind them. Paige leaned against the wall, Grif's arm around her shoulder, grinning like an idiot.

"Nice, Serena. Liked the little dance you did, too. By the way, didn't know you could sing Simmons." She shook her head and laughed quietly before heading back to her room. Everyone stared for a few seconds longer before leaving themselves.

Track Four 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper'

"I'll look like a dork..." He muttered quietly. I shook my head and smiled.

"You'll be fine!" Assuring him, giving a quick hug and fixing a strand of hair. He returned the smile and nodded. I turned to the stereo and flipped it on. I am stationed at Red Base Alpha. My name is Medical Officer Frank Dufresne...and that is Franklin Donut. We decided, after all the strange things going on, to have a little fun on our own. So here we are, about to have a singing contest. I could tell by Franklin's body language that he was nervous. But I know he would be fun. Besides, it was only me.

"I come home...in the mornin' light, my mother say when you gunna live your life right..." He started singing as the music begins. His voice high then normal to match the pitch of the song. He started easing into it and having a blast just being silly.

"...and Girls...they wanna have fuuun!" He started dancing around with a broom, totally letting loose as I was the only one watching. I clapped with the music and cheered him on. It's always a good thing to let out during war. Maybe it will help the others realize that peace is better then fighting. I noticed Simmons and Serena peer into the room from the hallway and watch Donut continue to sing his song. I thought it was best not to tell him...so I acted as if no one was there.

"...I wanna be the one to walk in the sun! Oh, Girls wanna have fun!" Serena and Simmons grinned at me before winking and leaving us in peace as Donut's song ended. He turned to me, blushing like crazy. I clapped and hugged him.

"It was wonderful! You have a great voice." I grinned at him. He gave me a mischievous voice and pulled me to the center of the room.

"It's your turn now, and this time I choose the song." He smirked and switched the track on the CD.

Track Five "Disarm by The Smashing Pumpkins"

I pulled him over and switched to a random song. Hopefully he knew the lyrics...it was his CD. It happened to be a slower song, and the smile he gave me affirmed my assumptions. He knew the song very well in fact.

"Disarm you with a smile...and cut you like you want me too..." He sung, his voice smooth and delicate. I blushed as he looked me into the eye. Was it wrong to feel this way? It...felt so right though. I returned the smile and swayed to the music.

"The killer in me is a killer in you...My love...I send this smile over to you..." I blushed deeply as I heard the words and turned away. I couldn't. It wasn't right...but it felt so good. I continued to sway slightly to the song as he continued to serenade. Oh, I hope no one walks in at this time. I could hear laughter from down the hall. Sounded like Simmons and Serena were having fun. But what of Paige and Grif? Just as long as they don't- Oh stop worrying, Frankie...it'll be fine.

"Oh! I used to be a little boy...so old in my shoes...what I choose is my voice..." He walked over to me and pulled me closer to him as he finished his song. I felt the body heat exchange between us as we stared into each other's eyes. Were we being too childish? Was this against the rules? Would anyone find out? All I could do was worry...and I know that Frank could see it.

"The killer in me is a killer in you...my love...I send this smile over you..." He finished, pulling me into the smallest, sweetest kiss ever.

Who cared if it wasn't right? At least it felt right. And right now...that is all that matters.