Chapter 2: Learning more

I do not own MASH but I do own The Sallas characters. Also sorry for no info in the first chapter I was trying to figure everything out still . . Also this story has love and malice involved. So if you have a weak stomach for cutting, don't read. One last thing, I've had this idea for a long time, and the story is written in my journal so I did not steal the idea from anyone. Please Review, it would really mean a lot to me. Thanks, Rosa.

Talea walked out of Potters office and outside where she saw her papa and Colonel Potter talking. She walked over to them, seeing them shake hands and hug once more. Forcing a smile, she thought This is good for me…it will help me. Just remember that Talea…papa's doing this so I can be smarter and if something happens to him, it's up to you to support the family…her thoughts were interrupted by Colonel Potter talking to her.

"Were glad having you stay with us Talea, it will be good for you."

"Thank you sir, I am utterly grateful for this. It will expand my learning abilities." Just go with it, you'll be here for a while Talea.

"Oh you don't have to call me sir, were practically family!" Colonel Potter said with a smile as he gave her a big hug. Talea stiffened up at the contact, but relaxed quickly and hugged back to cover it up, hoping it went unnoticed. Potter sensed something was wrong, but left it alone.

"Thank you, but you are my elder and I should call you something respectable, sir." Looking out of the corner of her eye her father gave a nod in the proud sense. At least something I do makes him happy. She put on a grin when Potter had let her out of the hug. Just a few seconds after they were done hugging, Hawkeye and BJ came out of the office laughing, while Father and Margaret helped Frank out of there. Last came Radar, grinning slightly. Talea thought, He's kind of cute…in that country boy sort of way. He stood up for me, that was really sweet of him…whoa did I even just think the word sweet! She mentally shook her head of thoughts of Radar and tried focusing on what everyone was doing, finding it difficult with a certain Corporal on her mind.

Just moments after Talea walked out of the office

When she had walked out, everyone kind of stood in shock at what had happened.

"Wow, we've got a feisty one." Hawkeye was the first to recover and said that with a grin. BJ smiled and laughed, "You said it, I mean with the knives and fixing Radar's nose, it sure won't be boring around here anymore."

"Not like it ever is with you two clowns here." Margaret said helping Frank up who was sputtering nonsense around.

"That little-she'll be- I'm gonna-she's gonna get what's coming to that pipsqueak!" Frank yelled after getting his thoughts straight. He pulled away from Margaret when he was saying that making her pull back.

"Now Major Burns, you can't do that! Let it go, be at ease." Father Mulchady said trying to make some peace around here. He was surprised by Talea's actions and also confused by them. He had never seen so much emotion contained in eyes like Talea had, it was unusual. With all that emotion, something bad could happen. Maybe I'll get a chance to talk to her and see if I can help. He thought silently before listening to the others.

"Be at ease my ass! Oh excuse me father… but that girl is a-a FREAK!" He spit the last word out like it was venom. His eyes were seething with rage and something else unreadable.

"No she's not, Major. She's new here give her a break." Radar mumbled, still afraid he was going to be dead meat. Frank turned his gaze to Radar who shrunk back a bit but stood his ground. Frank took a couple steps forward and said, "I will not have a Corporal tell ME what to do. You watch your back mister." Frank glared at Radar.

"Yes Major Burns."

"I'm glad you understand me, Corporal."

"Frank I would be nicer to Radar or Talea will really kick your ass…again!" Hawkeye exclaimed and BJ laughed, and then joined in.

"Yea she's the same rank as you so you better be careful; Even if she is Radar's age." Both men laughed and walked out of the office. Frank turned a bit pale and red at the same time making him pink. Father and Margaret grabbed an arm each and helped him out of the office as well. Radar was left alone for a couple moments as he sighed and wondered I wonder how long Talea is staying…maybe I could become her friend. But she seems kind of lonely; maybe she doesn't want any friends. He thought some more as he walked out of the office as well to join the others.

Now

They all stood there as the Lieutenant said his goodbyes. He walked over to Talea and kissed her on the forehead, whispering, "Be good, don't cause trouble, and learn a lot."

"Yes sir." Talea said as she saluted her father as he got into the jeep and zoomed off into Korea. She sighed before Colonel Potter said, "Every is now dismissed, go back to your tents." As everyone walked away besides Potter, Talea, and Radar he also said, "Radar! Show Talea to the V.I.P. tent and help her with her things. I will be in my office if you need anything Talea."

"Yes sir, thank you." She said as she saluted him, and he saluted her, making his way to the office. Talea grabbed one bag in each hand, having three in total; Radar grabbed the last one and took hold of one in her hands. Their hands touched, sending volts down their arms, and causing them to look at each other. It took Radar a minute before he could speak, getting lost in the emerald eyes again, and then saying, "I'll take the other bag Major."

"Oh you don't have to, I can carry them." Talea said after getting over the fact their hands were still touching.

"It's alright, I have it." Radar smiled and pulled the other bag out her hand which was so loosely gripping the bag it almost fell out of her hand. "Follow me Major." Radar smiled again before heading for the V.I.P. tent. Talea's heart each time she saw him smile. What's wrong with me? Must be nerves…She shook off the feeling and followed him, not even noticing she was smiling a slightly brighter smile.

Well end of chap. 2. I think its ok? Let me know what you think PLEASE, lol. It would make me feel a lot better if people tell me how the story is so far.

Rosa