When Jess woke up, she kept her eyes closed, studying the room around her with her other senses. The beep from a machine and the soft cot let her know she was in a medical ward. The handcuffs and the change in outfit showed that these people didn't trust her.

Her body tensed slightly as the sounds of two people were heard entering the room, though she quickly forced herself to relax. "So, this is Jessica Rose Ashley, the girl we've been trying to recruit for a while now." A voice that demanded attention stated. "Every time we would get close to tracking her down, she would disappear again."

"With all due respect sir, how can we trust her if she kept running from us?" A female voice spoke up this time. Jess had to admit, she found herself slightly impressed by the girl, already she could see what her boss couldn't. They had kidnapped her, and he was expecting her to just surrender? If there was one thing Jess didn't do, it was give up without a fight.

"It wasn't us that she was running from, it was COBRA." His voice was hard as he sprouted off facts, whether they were true or not, she had no clue. "She was presumed dead five years ago, suddenly disappearing after an assassination mission. It wasn't until last year that she reappeared, getting sent to a hospital in Canada after being shot in the arm. We asked the hospital to hold her there for a day or two until we could come pick her up, but some of COBRA's men showed up before us. By the time we got there, she already gone without a trace. For the past year we have been trying to track her movements, though it was particularly hard as she has been very well trained."

When his little speech was over the other girl was quiet, not knowing what to say. Jess continued to lie there, deciding to believe if this man was telling the truth or not. Some of the facts were true; she had indeed woken up shot in the arm and taken to a hospital. She was even first attacked there, moving around ever since. If that was true, did that mean this man really did want to help her? Was it really another group that had been attacking her up until now? Was it even these guys that attacked her village? If so, what happened while she was out?

She stayed quiet, waiting for the answers, though they never came. Instead they turned as someone else walked into the room. She strained to hear what the man was saying, to no avail.

"She's awake?" The man suddenly spoke, sounding surprised.

She opened her eyes, knowing it would be no use to her now. She studied the three in front of her. The intelligent girl turned out to have gorgeous red hair and beautiful green eyes. She was well built, though it was easy to tell she relied on weapons rather than hand to hand combat, though she would be able to handle herself well if it did come to that. She was dressed simply, black sweat pants and a black tank top.

The guy who had spoken had on grey camouflage pants, a black shirt and huge combat boots. His dark eyes, and hair cut short in a military fashion. The air around him gave her chills, he was someone who was respected and followed. His smile threw her off though.

The last one to enter was the one she had to look out for the most though. He was well built, and an expert in fighting. He was withdrawn, his black suit showing he didn't trust many people on a personal level. Even through his black visor, she could tell he was watching her intently, studying her every move, waiting for her to do something.

The leader of the group spoke up first. "Hello Jess, it's nice to finally meet you. My name is General Hawk. This right here is Scarlett." The girl nodded respectfully. "And this here is Snake Eyes." The guy dressed in black gave a nod as well.

Jess laid her eyes once again on Hawk. "As I don't seem to have to introduce myself, I'll just ask a few questions. First of all, where am I?"

"You are at G.I. Joe headquarters, more commonly known as the pit." Hawk responded.

As he tried to continue Jess cut him off. "Next question, why did you bring me here?"

His eyes flashed briefly with annoyance, but he continued anyways. "You were about to be captured by COBRA. We thought it would be best for everyone involved if you did not end up in their hands."

"Handcuffing me to a bed, what's that about?" If he really wasn't a threat, he didn't have to immobilize her.

"We were not sure how you would respond when you woke up. That was simply a safety precaution. Snake." He turned expectantly towards the man in black. Snake seemed to get the hint and produced a key from somewhere behind his back.

When he was finished with the cuffs, she spoke up. "What now?" She really didn't trust anyone here, not even a little, though they were being upfront.

"Snake here will give you a tour of the base. From what I understand, you two are close friends." His voice gave no hint of doubt, even though he was completely wrong.

She didn't let him know that though. If everyone here thought she trusted them, it would be easier to escape. She nodded briefly before standing up, reluctantly walking over to Snake Eyes, he was the one she least trusted here.

When she was close enough to the man he slipped out without another word to the two they left behind. As they walked along the halls she had to practically jog to keep up with him. "Can you slow down a little?" She asked, never one to hold back from what she wanted. As though agreeing, he slowed his pace a little, allowing her to walk beside him.

This is my second chapter and I really want to know what you guys think. Please review!

Also I need your guy's help! I can't figure out a code name for my character. Please review or PM me if you have any ideas.