I'm so sorry I forgot to update this story earlier
It was quiet. Too quiet. Not five minutes ago, she was blabbering on about how she 'finally found a female friend' and the second we walked into the library, she stops her bantering. How does that work? She was calm and collected whilst browsing the database for information I would need to study for that department. I stood only a few feet away from her as she intently glared at the screen. I dimly noted the tablet plugged into the mainframe. Fiddling with my ring-necklace, I heard her comment that she liked my shirt. I looked down and remembered that I was wearing a Pokémon sweater. Forgetting that she couldn't see me, I nodded and gave her a 'thank you'. A few moments later, she unplugged the tablet, handing it to me.
"Here, this has all the info you need for now. Don't go overboard in studying; you'll fry your brain. Trust me, I've done it before." She chuckled. I nodded as her eyes shifted to the door behind me. Heavy footsteps could be heard throughout the room. A frown crept up on her face as I turned around to see what she had been staring at. "Why is there a guard here?"
Good question. "I'm not…sure." I shrugged. It probably has something to do with living arrangements, considering we're new here. I wonder if they'll have me and Jess room together. Or…wait…did Jess do something? Uh-oh… I turned to Clarke and asked, "So tomorrow, I'll meet you at…?"
Clarke look back at me, ultimately confused. "Um yeah, just come to the infirmary around nine. You should read up; just the first two chapters." She nodded briefly before taking off, passing the guard on her way out.
I nodded my head slightly and placed a fake smile on. Hugging the tablet, I made my way over to the smiling guard. He had black hair and deep blue eyes; one of which seemed bruised. It was the same man who escorted me with Abby earlier that morning. I wonder if he somehow managed to piss off Jess or something…. I thought, chuckling slightly. Nah, he probably got those cuts and bruises from something else. As I approached him, his smile became kinder. Or at least, that's what believed I saw.
"Hello." He bowed his head in greeting. "My name is Damon and I was sent by chancellor Jaha to take you to your new living quarters."
Called it. I mentally high-fived myself. I gave him a small smile. "Alright, thank you." I nodded my head politely and we set off. The walk was long, due to the living quarters being almost on the other side of The Ark. He barely said a word the entire time, so I began to think…
So…since we're on The Ark…that means that I traveled into the future. How many years has it been since 2015? Damn…like two or three hundred right? Something like that. Oh…my god. What…I could meet Bellamy! And possibly bring Bellamy and Clarke together sooner! No…bad Belle, bad! I can't do that! That'd change the entire show! But, seriously….I totally could. Or I could date Bellamy for a little while…maybe…then again this guard….Damon is kinda hot. I bit my lip. He has a nice broad back, too now that I think about it. Oh, I wonder if Jess actually has met Damon. Probably, since he came to get me, he probably already escorted Jess to the room.
Without realizing that Damon had stopped at a door, I kept walking, still deep in my thoughts, until I heard a throat clear. "Ma'am, your room is here. Unless you really want to sleep in an airlock…" He smirked.
I immediately stopped dead. "Oh…um, that wouldn't be a good idea would it?" I could feel my cheeks grow hot as I turned back toward him.
He shook his head, seemingly trying to conceal a laugh. "Not unless you plan on floating yourself."
"Uh…yeah…definitely not." I shook my head, still embarrassed.
He gestured his hand towards the opened door. "Then this would be your room. Although they have not issued a keycard for you yet… don't lock the doors when you leave until you do get the keycard or you'll have to get me to unlock it."
"Oh, okay, thank you." Coming to him for help might just be something I'll have to do on my free time…I thought with a smile.
"Is everything alright?" His deep voice interrupted my thoughts, I assumed he caught me grinning to myself like an idiot. I shook my head, thanked him again and entered the room. "You're welcome. Come get me if you need anything." He held out his hand for me to shake. I slid my small palm into his large one, shook it, and he turned his heels to march away down the hall.
I waited a moment. I didn't even tell him my name…I realized before closing the large metal door.
I watched as Damon left to go to Belle. Directing my attention back to the council members, I noted the wide grin Jaha had plastered onto his face and Kane giving a scowl like one I've not even seen on the series of the hundred. Abby was trying to conceal her giggles…which made me all the more cautious. Unconsciously, I squeezed Quackster again.
"There have been several attempts on Kane's life every year he's been on the council, therefore, this is a dangerous job and we are counting on you to protect him." Jaha explained. "Though, make no mistake; this does not mean risking your life unnecessarily." I nodded, urging him to continue. Abby cut in before Jaha could get another word out.
"Kane may seem like a push-over, but really he's just all bark and no bite." She laughed as she looked over to Kane, whose frown became deeper, if that was even possible.
"Abby, that's not something for you t-" Kane begun, the anger in his voice evident.
Okay, this is going to get ugly real fast. I need to get out of here. Then again…it's a Kabby bicker…it might be the only one I witness for a while. Damn, I wish I had some popcorn. Or a pop-tart…or some ramen! That sounds soo good right now…. Man, Jaha looks like he's enjoying this. Look at him, leaning back in his chair, grin on his face, and arms crossed. It's like watching a tennis match! But…much better. Uh-oh – are they actually starting to fight?! This is not good, someone should stop them. But…what if they like do that cute 'make-up' thing where they just suddenly make up without realizing it? If I was to witness something like that…that'd be awesome! Okay, time to break this love-session up.
"Fine! I'll take the job." I exclaimed. "Just…" I continued just as I got their attention back, "what exactly will you have me do?" Jaha stared astonished that I was able to actually get their attention, while Kane looked like he was still fuming and Abby looked somewhat embarrassed…but still mad.
"You'll be following Kane around all day." Ugh…no! I thought; it really was going to be Hell. "You're schedule will be every day for two weeks, and then you will get seven days off; it will be a cycle." Even worse!
"Two more questions." I pushed, looking at them expectantly. Jaha gave a slight nod for me to continue. "One; will I be on call at all times even through a random event of an emergency?"
"Yes. You will be part of the guard, and all guards are on-call for any kind of emergency." Jaha explained. "The only time you will be excused is if you are either ill or Kane tells you that you are off for that time."
"Okay…" Somebody is going to have to fill me in on the rules of the Guard. "Two; do I get to spar?" I asked, anticipating the answer, praying that it's a yes.
"Of course." Jaha looked at me, confused. Well…okay, I was just asking. Why are you looking at me like that? "As part of the guard, you will be contributing at least one hour – if not more – a day to train that you are off duty. The training room is open twenty-four hours every day except for Unity Day. Is there anything else you would like to ask?" I get to spar! Yes! I sharply sucked in air through my teeth as I came up with another question.
"Yeah…uh, do I have to wear that padding that the other guards wear?" I asked nervously. I really did not want to wear that crap.
"Ah, about that…" Oh, crap…crap…no! Shit, damn it! Crap! Craaapppp! "You will not have to wear the padding on one condition." My eyes widened. What is it?! "You have to be able to really handle blows of any sort, along with – hopefully trying your best – to avoid getting hit with an electric baton." Thank…god. "Also…" Ugh…. "You and your friend will need a change in clothing. Your attire is not common in this community, therefore will be questioned by the rest of the Ark; which we do not want."
"Okay, no problem; I can take hits; I can apparently take the electric baton; clothes can be changed – just let me keep my clothes just in case we end up back in the past at some point. Also, you may need to send your best persuader to get Belle's Pokémon sweatshirt – maybe even the whole guard…."
"Why's that?" Abby asked.
"She really loves that shirt, and she will put up a fight for it – she even bit someone because they pulled on it trying to get her attention." I laughed at the memory; poor Brandon.
The three looked on in shock and horror; I was even surprised to see a little amusement in Jaha's dark-brown eyes.
"So…" I began, trying to continue the conversation. My attempts were futile.
"So she actually bit someone for a shirt?" Abby asked, obviously trying not to break out into laughter. I nodded, a frown on my face. I kind of want to nap…. "I see, well, how about if we allow her to keep her shirt, though she will have to change out of it and into a new one?" She asked. I nodded again.
"Yeah, that'd probably be acceptable. Just…don't touch the shirt. No matter what. Unless she willingly gives it to you – for whatever reason." I warned. "Don't. Touch. The. Shirt." I repeated.
"Alright, now that that is all settled I-" Jaha began, yet Abby cut in.
"Wait, what about the gold ring around her neck? With the silver chain? That ring is definitely out of place here…especially with those engravings…." She trailed off worriedly. She was talking about the Lord of the Ring's ring; and I totally understood her point.
"Yeah, that too. Don't touch it. The only time anyone should ever touch it is when you want her to sit in a corner and starve herself until she gets it back. Which I don't advise you to do. One time…" I began. "I took the necklace away from her because she wouldn't stop fiddling with it. She locked herself up in her room for days, not eating or drinking; she came out looking like she was half dead after I slipped it under her door." I shivered at the memory.
"Oh my…well we will just have to ask her to hide it under her shirt, then." Jaha laughed nervously.
"Yeah…so…when do I start?" I asked.
"Tomorrow morning at seven a.m., someone will give you a tour of the Ark whilst going over the rules and regulations of the Guard." I nodded as I saw Damon walk through the door. Jaha continued on, not even glancing back at him. "It was wonderful meeting you, Jessica, and I shall see you around." He stood from his seat to leave, though before he exited, he looked back with a smirk. "Oh, and good luck!" He winked and dashed out.
Yeah. You totally set me up with Kane on purpose. Jackass. I thought grimly. The minute he walked out, I looked over to Kane and Abby to find Abby standing from her seat. Oh, no! Do NOT leave me with Kane alone! I cried out in my head. Kane was glaring at me…which made me much less comfortable than before.
"Damon." He demanded. Damon gave a short 'Yes, sir' and motioned me to follow.
Well, this kinda sucks. I thought briefly. I'm basically stuck with the biggest meathead on Earth and…well actually he'd be the biggest meathead on The Ark…and I have to follow all his orders, I also have to wake up at an ungodly hour tomorrow, and then I'm going to be escorted around the station probably by Kane since he's my freakin' mentor. How did my life even come to this? I mean, not even twenty-four hours ago I was in my dorm doing my calculus homework while watching Doctor Who with Belle and the next second I'm two hundred or three hundred years into the freakin' future? Or…is this another universe? Whatever, either way we somehow magically traveled somewhere somehow. My head is starting to kill me. This whole situation just seems wrong…but I'm not getting any bad vibes from this….
