Drake walked by the pool once again skimming over his reports, his discussion with his fellow general was a short one.
"Drake, I can't talk." Jay said grasping his friend on the shoulder "Ram just got word that there is to be a tribal meeting in the city. He wants me to take some men and bring in all the leaders."
Drake looked at him, his masked face emotionless "What will he do with them?"
Jay sighed, his eyes full of concern "We're to make an example of them. We can't afford any opposition at this stage." He adjusted his mouth piece before running off. Drake watched him disappear down the corridor thinking that sometimes, he cared a little too much for virts.
He stopped and glanced up as he heard Rae's loud high pitched voice. He dropped his clip board to his side as the three came closer.
"This is the pool area of course. Most training is done out here. You'll start training first thing in the morning, that is, if you decide to join."
They stopped in front of him, Rae with Seiya again, he noted. They were idiots if they thought there little affair was a secret one. And then someone new a recruit obviously. Though how she was able to gain a private tour, by Rams sister no less, was baffling to him.
His eyes glanced over her, she was short, maybe 5"6 and her curly black hair was cut just below her jaw. She had large almond eyes and a small angular face. Her skin was the color of mocha and her body had ample curves. She was exotic looking to say the least.
"This is Drake, Senior Officer, he trains all recruits, so im sure you guys will become best friends over the next few weeks." Rae looked at the general with a smile, she used to have a crush on him when she was younger. But there was three things that bothered her about him.
One, he was always about the rules and never ever wanted to have fun. Two, he never took off that stupid mask, not even to just lounge about and she didn't know why, he was pretty darn handsome. And finally number three, he had this way of making you feel like a kid, no matter how old you were "Drake this is Slye, possible recruit"
He nodded to her "Slye..." His voice was deep and smooth and his grip firm as she shook his hand "Hope to see you on the field "
Slye only shrugged as their hands fell apart "I guess it all depends on how good the tour is now doesn't it?"
Drake stared at he,r his face emotionless before he spoke " I suggest that Rae shows you an exceptional tour then and stop hanging about the pool. Ladies, Seiya " He nodded goodbye and turned to leave once again looking over his paperwork
Slye watched him walk off "Well he was a bowl of sunshine, is he always like that?"
"No, he's worse..." Seiya chuckled
"Much." Rae pipped in, the two looked at each other and smiled. Their romance connection was bothering Slye, every minute they were starring into each others eyes. This time she had to cough loudly to get their attention.
"Are you okay?" Rae asked, finally out of her trance, looking concerned
"Just dandy"
"Well Good... So recruit." She gripped Slyes arm, dragging her away from the pool "Lets show you the Chow Hall, Worst food ever, You'll love it!"
"YOU THINK YOUR GONNA GET AWAY WITH THIS...YOU CAN KILL US RAM BUT OUR TRIBES WILL STILL RISE UP AND DEFEAT YOU, WITH OR WITH OUT US!"
Ram smiled at the man feigning hurt "Now look, you make me out to be such a bad guy, I mean who said anything about killing you, No... that would be mean even of me. Instead were gonna have some fun, hours and hours of fun." He snapped his finger and the eight leaders were dragged kicking and screaming out of the room.
"What are you gonna do with them?"
Jay was starting to bother Ram, all his caring and concern about others. "Oh, don't worry Jay, Im not killing them and that's what you asking right?" He rolled over by his generals side and looked up"You worry too much."
"How did you know where to find them anyway Ram? We've been searching this entire sector for the whereabouts of the rebellion"
"Lets just say a little birdie told me...A little birdie who was willing to fly, if the price was right." Rams laughed chilled the room and Jay didn't bother to hide his frown.
Slye leaned against the wall as Seiya and Rae spoke to one another, she couldn't hear what they were saying but the looks in there eyes, said something about them longing for one another. Seiya turned to her and gave her a wink
"Well I have some work to get back to, Slye, it was nice meeting you, I hope you'll join us. The Technos are the place to be. "
"So I've heard." She gave a small smile, trying not to make her self gag. As if she'd ever become a Techno. "It was nice meeting you too Seiya."
He turned away from her and looked back at Rae " Ill see you around?"
"Course, wouldn't have it any other way." Rae gave him a wink and squeezed his arm, she couldn't wait till tonight, they'd finally be alone "Bye "
"Bye tinkerbell" He gave a short wave to them both, and walked away, both watching him closely
"Nice Butt" Slye smirked
"You have No idea.." Rae said smiled secretly
"So is he off limits?"
Rae's small smile went away, could she trust her, Probably not. "Well he's not mine if that's what your asking..." She started to walk down the hallway and Slye picked up the pace behind her.
"No, that's not what I was asking, but he is a catch. I cant imagine why he doesn't have a girlfriend somewhere"
"He doesn't."
"How do you know?" Slye questioned with a smile, she was getting to her, which was exactly what she wanted.
"BECAUSE I KNOW!" Rae shouted, stopping dead in her tracks, she turned to look at Slye, "Look, me and Seiya are really close, we're like best friends, So I'd know okay. "
Slye shrugged "Okay, So would it be okay if I tried for him?"
Rae stared at her for a second but then smiled "Sure, but I don't think you're his type."
"I guess we'll see now wont we?"
"Yea sure whatever..."
"Oh give It up girl" Slye chuckled "I know you like him." She started walking down the hallway again humming.
"No I don't..." Rae said catching up "I mean, how could you even possibly know that? We just met."
"I can see it in your eyes," Slye glanced up at her "And your right, I don't think im his type... But you are."
"You don't even know me, or him" She said crossing her arms
"Your right, I don't, but if im lying im flying and as you can see, my feet are still firmly on the ground." Slye smiled and Rae started to laugh "You guy's totally have a thing for each other."
"Is it that obvious?"
"Just a smudge" She said holding up her fingers
"Well damn" Rae sighed loudly, if Slye, a complete stranger could tell her feelings towards Seiya. Then she was sure others could as well and if that was the case he could be in danger. If Ram ever found out... She didn't even want to imagine what he would do to him. "Um, so how did you like the tour?"
"Trying to change the conversation are we?"
"No, im trying to ask if you liked the tour..so did you like the tour?" Rae asked innocently
"It was the best tour I've ever had" Slye said sarcastically
"Your such a liar..." she giggled in response
"Yea your right" Slye agreed smiling
"So will you join?" Rae asked, she didn't know her that well but already she liked her and it was always good to have another friend with in the group. "I think we'd have fun."
"I dunno...maybe"she shrugged her shoulders "That is, if you tell me what's really up with you and lover boy?"
Rae bit her lip, she hadn't had a girlfriend to tell her secrets to in a very long time "Well...okay" She gripped Slyes hand and pulled her close "Tonight we're meeting in the pool house to talk about us, But you have to promise not to say anything, If Ram ever found out..."
"Found out what?"
The girls both spun around quickly, and Ram smiled up at them
"Um...nothing sir" Slye said piercing her lips, she needed more information and didn't want to burn her bridges.
"Yeah" Rae rolled her eyes "We were just talking...girl stuff, you wouldn't be interested"she stated matter of factly
"Try me" He rolled closer, both brother and sister had a stare off, then suddenly Ram busted out laughing " Fine, don't tell me, have you finished the tour?"
She nodded, not wanting to speak to him.
"Good, I'd like you on late watch tonight"
"No!" Rae pouted "I was on late watch last night, and anyway its Java's turn!" Plus she had plans with Seiya tonight, it was going to be their night.
"I don't remember that being a question little Rae"
"Ramone! Its not fair!" He always made her life horrible, she hated him
With the mention of his full name, he lost his temper "FAIR? DO YOU THINK I CARE ABOUT BEING FAIR?" he shouted as spittle flew from his mouth "GET TO THE MONITORING STATION NOW!"
Rae's eyes filled with tears and she ran off down the hall to do her brothers bidding.
Slye tried to be a fly on the wall, but Ram quickly looked at her
"WELL? Did you find out anything?"
She shook her head "Not enough, she was going to tell me more right before you showed up" She said accusingly "I'll have to come back tomorrow ..."
"No, you'll stay until the jobs done"
Slye shook her head "Ram I have other clients, already I've lost business" She new it wasn't a good idea to push her luck but she couldn't help it "I'll be back first thing in the morning, you have to let me go."
"No you see that's where your wrong...I don't have to do anything." He and the guards pushed past her, leaving Slye extremely perplexed in the hallway
"What the hell am I supposed to do now?" She thought out loud, but no one was able to answer her question.