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Chapter 2: Take Over
The P.H. field was silent, surprising for what had happened only moments ago. The troops had not yet been dispersed from their ranks and I could only guess what was keeping us out there. Though most of the officers had dispersed to the front ranks, I tried not to worry about it and comforted some of the soldiers.
A light breeze had picked up, warm and humid. The night air alone wasn't much cooler, adding to the silent and exhausted atmosphere with little pity. The ground was cool and the officers allowed the troops to take advantage of it as negotiations carried long into the night. A low buzz of chatter became apparent in the shadows of the field, carrying some notes across the Division.
My head turned to the carrying whispers, and I perked my senses. It was far too distant to understand, and the speedy voices too low. Hesitantly I approached the edge of the troops, using the guise of a concerned officer to slip easily past the ranks. The voices were coming from behind one of the equipment sheds, and still too far away to understand. I looked around for a few minutes before slipping out of the gathered Division.
Carefully I crept over towards the shed, looking as unsuspicious as possible. A small motion light flicked on nearby, and I dove behind another shed like my life was on the line. After skipping a few beats, and listening intently, I rolled my eyes and started to stand. It was then I realized I could now hear the voices perfectly clear and began to relax against the cold shed wall. One was shaky and small fear rolling off his tongue, almost substantial in its strength. The second voice was rough and assurant, dripping with annoyance and anticipation, both we oddly masculine.
"…sure we have enough?" voice one continued nervously.
"Don't worry, this will be nothing, just a little bump in the ride." Voce two confirmed.
"But there's so many…"
"They're weak and won't be able to stop us."
"But what if they…"
"Would you STOP with the what ifs? All you have to do is stand there and look like you know exactly what you're doing!" Voice two exclaimed. "That's not too hard, now is it?"
"No sir."
"Good now lets get back."
At this I jumped up from where I sat to head back to the safety of the troops. I stepped quickly and carefully; making sure the soldiers behind me wouldn't notice the intrusion. As I re-approached the ranks, a tall, green skinned man stopped me. His eyes were ablaze with some emotion I couldn't read, his voice filled with blood lust and raspy spite. I was nearly sent a tremble as it rang out about me.
"What are you doing out here?" he hissed smoothly.
"Bite your tongue, I outrank you soldier." I stated after taking a good hard look for any badges.
"Not anymore." He rumbled, a hidden knowledge locked deep behind his onyx pools.
I scowled and looked around as many other male soldiers appeared on the field. It happened suddenly, and it took me a while to realize our Division was under full threat of these men. One minute they were standing there, the next they're ordering them around like they commanded the entire galaxy. They were ordering us back into ranks, and I watched cautiously, using all my will power to hold me back from attacking. I stared at the male soldier in front of me, challenging him with my hazel orbs, and he smirked.
"Move along now pretty, we wouldn't want you to get hurt."
"Boy, I've squashed bugs larger then you." I threatened as he towered above me.
"Then it's about time they've had their revenge." He mused.
"When it happens, I'll let you know." I spat, fists clenched and raised slightly.
"That's enough, both of you! Get in your ranks!" Another male shouted from within the Division.
The green man scowled and held my eyes for a moment before walking away. I allowed my eyes to follow him until the ranks caught my attention. Only a few females still resisted the new threat, and I instantly felt ashamed. Anger flashed in my eyes as my troops took commands from these under-ranked soldiers. I growled and turned my attention to the front of the Division, where a group of them were arguing amongst themselves. It would be useless to try and communicate with them, but if I could somehow figure out why they were there, and regain control of the Division I might have a chance of getting rid of them.
There were too many enemy soldiers, and not enough of our troops with the courage to resist. The odds were against me, so I decided to stick to my training and wait it out. I'd play along; the object of the game was to gather as much information without giving any in return. So enraged with myself, I headed back to fall in.
l..l
After Tedious hours of standing in ranks at attention, the commotion seemed to die down in the enemy's frustrations. Most of our Division was still standing strong and patiently for an explanation, though many had fallen in rank, without the strength or motive to stand, my eyes flashed wearily in their direction, ashamed of what they revieled. The male soldiers swarmed around us, walking down ranks, commanding us as if they were inspectors. One of them had the nerve to stop and scream at my ragged appearance, I tuned him out like a child television show.
Just as the soldiers finally came to rest in various positions, movement caught my eye. A strange little pod was floating around before the troops. It took me a moment to focus, but when I did I hissed out in spite. Frieza sat lazily within the hovering object, looking utterly impatient and annoyed. His small distorted body looked vile in my eyes as memories of our Maj. General, lying dead upon the crimson soaked earth, filled my mind. I silenced my thoughts as the troops grew calm and he prepared to speak, forcing my guard hairs to rise on the back of my neck, and my pores start to perspire.
"Enlisted personal of planet 0715, I am aware that this Division has grown defective. Your weakness has become an obstacle that we shall be forced to remove." His voice was quiet, yet clear and understandable, sending violent chills down my spine. "I have ordered the 6109 Army to oversee the retraining and management of your Division until it fits my standards. Until that time I will reside on this planet and monitor the rate of your improvement."
The troops were still, the full impact of the words not yet taking effect. The wind rushed through the ranks like trees in a forest, making the silence even more evident. What we were all waiting for still puzzles me to this day. Why we didn't instantly protest haunted my mind for weeks afterwards; but then and there, the only thing running through my mind, was how badly I wished to kill Frieza. I'd never before known such a loathing. It seethed deep inside my soul, sloshing around in my brain like a ragging sea, and when he spoke again, I wished nothing less then to rip his tongue out.
"If your overall status has not improved in three months time, your Division will be incinerated and replaced." A smirk had begun to fold across his lips and we all knew he longed for us to fail. What stopped him from killing us there could only be defined as sheer luck, or perhaps just another plot in his twisted game.
The male soldiers knew instantly that Frieza had finished his speech and started barking orders once again. They weren't as organized as our Division, and needed a little work on appearance. The reasoning behind total take over by this particular Army had long before flew past me, quickly overtaken by other contemplation as the orders began to echo throughout the ranks. The soldier nearest us jumped to attention and repeated with anger and dominance:
"You will separate into your platoons and each be trained within that group and that group only. Former officers will meet at the dormitory doors immediately. You're training begins now…"
AN: Thank you to my first reviewers! You guys are too kind, honestly! Anywho, about this chapter. I'm not very proud of how it turned out, but it's one of those space fillers, and you know how that works. Lol. I just wanted to address the threat that Frieza has presented. I don't really mention much about the main character, I suppose I should start describing her a little better. Lol. Oh well, chap 3 will be awsome I hope, but it hasn't been written yet, so we'll see.
I think I might have to go back after this story is finished and revise everything, I reread chap 1 and nearly gagged. J/k well l8ers ppl, hope you've enjoyed it so far! Please R&R so I can know how much I suck! -.0