Chapter 3: Holiday Part I

The first semester of junior year has just ended and the students are anxiously waiting for holidays, parties and lots of fun. But not all of them are looking forward to partying away this holiday.

"Hey Sky, wait up." Bridge rushed down the stairs to pace up with Sky. "Good grief, what's that looks about? Exams over got to release yourself and have some fun. Well, there's still the result to worry about. But I love results. It's something important but not that important because we already studied hard for it and what's important now is to have loads of fun." Sky glanced at Bridge for a minute and continued forward ignoring his usual blabbing.

At the same time, Syd trod down the stairs and strode toward them. "Hi guys, phew. Good thing this exam is over. I've got some fencing moves to practice on for the champions' league in December. Umm mmm, say guys, do you have duties tonight, if not let's go for a mini celebration. The three of us, we have not been to a gathering for so long since Z and Jack joined us. What do you guys think?" Syd looked at them with enthusiastic bright eyes, which made it hard for others to reject he. "C'mon Sky, it would be fun," cheered Sydney.

"Yeah Sky, let's go, I'm sure Cruger did not assign us any night watch duty for us." Bridge tried coaxing Sky as well. Finally Sky stopped while Sydney and Bridge almost bumped into his back.

"Syd, Bridge. You two go ahead. I have some profiling to be done and Kat need the file be documented as soon as possible. Count me out okay." With that, Sky walked toward his vehicle, grabbed his helmet and sped out of the driveway.

Four B-squad rangers sat at their usual chilling area. Bridge, Z and Jack indulged in their card game activity while Syd still wearing her civilian pink top, seated at her couch reading her magazine of latest edition.

After flipping her magazine for the umpteenth time, Syd felt that enough was enough. "Guys, do you want to sit here all night playing this card game, poker or whatever you call it. It's Friday night, c'mon. We should be out, enjoying a fine meal, a movie or anything. I don't want to be coop up here," Sydney let out her frustrations and started walking around the room, looking at them expectantly.

"Syd, where do you want to go at this time, curfew is in five hours time. What can you do during this time? Plan for activity tomorrow, it would perhaps be more appropriate. Besides, as your leader, I fear for your safety, Sky and you had just had an unforgettable experience. I'm sure we don't want any of that to happen now, do we?"

Sky happened to walk past the room, or was he?

"Syd, I need you to come with me for a short while. It's regarding the incident yesterday. We need to submit a report on it. Now." Sky was his usual uptight and rigid attitude. He never know how to enjoy life to the fullest but rather someone loyal to his commander and friends, a man of his word and never fail to serve and protect. For twenty years of his life, he had little friends except those on B-squad and Sophie. He is a straight-A student in school and forever abiding the school rules. And by god, he certainly has the looks of a handsome Greek god, hard-rocked and stoic male features. His looks, six feet-two height and academically inclined has gained him the thumbs-up of many females. But he seemed oblivious to them all. While many girls out there are trying very hard to gain his attention, he is either reading in the school library or back at the SPD academy training his biceps.

"Done." Sydney stood up and stretched her body with Sky looking at her. Sky thought that 'Sydney is such a beauty, like that of moon goddess she is. Always so confident in doing her fair share of work. Fighting like a beautiful warrior. Pretty blue eyes she has, shining like the sapphire stones and twinkling like stars at night. In school, she's always surrounded by a group of friends, usually guys but she never get too close to them. For many years, they had studied the same school and up till today, same course and coincidentally, same class. I always wondered why she hasn't had a steady boyfriend. But that's not my concern; I look out for her like a brother does, don't I. But recently, each time I she her smiling to a guy, I can't help but feel a pang of jealousy stabbing my heart…'

"Earth to Sky, hey, Sky,"Sydney waved her hands in front of him couple of times before getting a response.

"Yeah, I'm here. Where were we?"

"Penny for your thoughts? What is it? I don't think Grumm and the others will strike so soon but better to be save than sorry."

Sky immediately shrugs off that thought again. Funny, lately he had been thinking of weird stuffs. Not a good omen at all since now is the critical period to concentrate on fighting your enemy.

"Sky?"

"Yes, erm, sorry, I got to go now. Thanks for the time, Syd." And Sky left the room without further delay.

'Funny, Sky's acting weird ever since we got back from the warehouse, what's on his mind? Maybe he's…' Syd went back to her quarters thinking of things.

Ps. Alright here you go, 3rd chap is up. 4th one is coming up soon. Enjoy. And dun forget to R&R...