The trio looked upon each other and were puzzled about Shiva's decision to join their unit.
"Shiva, you know we're elites in the Task Force. If you were ever to join us...it would take years of experience..." said Gary.
"Took us at least twenty years of experience to get where we are, not to mention that majority of it wasn't pleasant at all"said Simon.
"Sis, the world we live in isn't for you. It's full of danger at nearly every corner. You can only imagine the worst out there. Why don't you take up something less risky, why not psychology? You can help others who had the same situation as you did" said Gary.
"Besides young lady, you need to be at least 18 to join" said Price.
"I turn 18 next year! You'll be gone by then!" said Shiva.
"You're not even finished with school yet, missy" said Gary.
"But...I finish next year!" said Shiva.
"Why not go to college next year, as soon as you're done with high school" said Gary.
"I DON'T WANT TO! WHY CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND! I don't want to help others so they could remind me of what happened to me! I want to forget...I want to be strong, like you guys! I want to help those who really are in need, but most of all I want to help myself! This whole time, I've been a coward and hiding in my room, you think I want to be stuck in a room all day listening to other people's problems? It won't make me feel better about myself" explained Shiva nearly in tears.
Through time her brain couldn't sustain her thoughts and wishes. The threat was gone and there was no reason to hold back anymore. All she ached for was change in her life. New friends, new field, new everything. The thought for this was strong, but it lacked will.
Gary scratched the back of his head and sighed.
"Sis, how about this...you get good grades, graduate high school by next year and I'll come pick you up and send you as a recruit myself"said Gary.
"Gary, you don't mean it do you, mate?" asked Price.
"She's determined" said Gary.
"I'll give ya that" said Price.
"Next year then? Exactly when you come over?" asked Shiva.
"Exactly when I come over, sis" said Gary ruffling her hair.
"Thanks brother!" said Shiva giving her brother a tight hug.
"Alright go get your homework done and start getting those good grades!" said Gary.
Smiling up at him, Shiva dashed off to her room to tell Emily the good news, or so it would seem. Emily was resting, so sending her a message for her to read would be the best option for now. Downstairs, the subject never left as Gary began to fret.
"What am I going to do! I can't have my little sis join the army!" said Gary.
"Then why didn't you just tell her no?" asked Simon.
"The look in her eye...she really does want to, but..." sighed Gary.
"Don't worry mate, I'll request that she be taken care of" said Price.
"Oh thank you, Cap'n!"bowed Gary.
"Isn't that a bit against the rules?" said Simon.
"It's no big deal, just make sure she's going down the right path is all" said Price.
"...cheaters..." said Simon.