Title: Chronicles of a Colonel - Who is Lt. Ain (Pt.2/10)

Author: SemperFrankee

Rating: T

Classification: Story, Romance (Mac/A.J.), Angst

Spoilers: None

Summary: This is the 2nd chapter of Chronicles of a Colonel which is a continuation of Arms of Another Man. This is a short introduction to a new character Lt. Katherine Ain.

Note: Italics indicate thoughts.

Feedback is encouraged and appreciated.

Disclaimer: JAG is the property of Paramount Pictures, Donald P. Bellisarius and CBS Television. This story is intended for entertainment purposes only.

1200 Zulu Home of Lt. Katherine Ain Norfolk, VA

"Wow, I can't believe I have this assignment." Lt. Ain says to her Boston terrier listening intently as the Lt. searches for her keys. "If I don't hurry I'll be late." Hmm, late again, the second day of my first assignment and I can't seem to get there on time.

"I wonder what she's like?" the Lt. thinks to herself of Sarah Mackenzie.

"Yep, I wanted to be a Marine once…heck, deep down I still want to be one. A dream never to come true…thanks the fact I cut and run the day I was supposed to ship out to Parris Island."

Ha, that was such a convenient "out", blaming my run on the fact I really wanted to go to college and had aspirations of being an officer; just so I wouldn't have to take responsibility of the fact I wasn't cut out for the Marine Corps.

"But hey, the Navy's Officer training was no Girl Scout camp. And I am glad I went to college and became a Naval Officer. Plus I've always wanted to work in Intelligence."

Thank God for Clayton.

"Cut yourself some slack, Kat. You did well. Plus, pretending to be a Marine is the perfect gig for you; all the perks none of the work."

Whoa, what an awful thing to say.

"But hey, I can't help it. I'm still jealous of the ones that now have the privilege to wear that EGA.

And speaking of Clayton, ha, I love his idea of a joke. He knew how this assignment would screw with my head. Well I'll show him. He'll respect me in the company the same way he did in our bedroom. Plus I'm going to have a new best friend out of the deal. Colonel Mackenzie.

"Ah ha, my keys! Okay bye sweetie." Katherine leans over and rubs her dog's head. "Mommy's got a Colonel to impress!" with this she hurries out of the door.

Here's the lineup for this series. This is my first fanfic in 4 years so I welcome any feedback you have.

Pt.1 Welcome to the Company. (published)
Pt.2 Who is Lt.Ain? (published)
Pt.3 Where are you Albert Jethro?
Pt.4 Regrets.
Pt.5 Surprise!
Pt.6-10 TBA