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Chapter 9
I still can't believe it has been 3 months since I have been here and I have not heard back from my family back home. I am not sure if I should ask someone about it or not. Maybe I will talk to Myka about it, see if she has gotten any.
Speaking of Myka, a month has gone by since Myka and myself have confessed to each other. It has become frustratingly difficult to try to restrain myself around her. As much as we both want to have our time together to just be us, and I know she wants to as much as me, because when she gives me these looks...
As I was saying, we are just being cautious, trying not to get caught and being busy as well, doesn't help. A lot of the time that would be ideal, Pete is there, or someone, so we came up with a plan. (No we have not told Pete yet.) There is only one place me and Myka thought of that doesn't really have anyone in it. It is also the only place Myka could think that the colonel wouldn't watch us, because more then likely he would not care to watch me read in the library... (even though that is not always what we plan on doing in there.)
Myka thinks that we should still be cautious, even though we have found a place that we think would be secure, or relatively secure.
I personally, think that the colonel is not really checking up on me at the moment, do to the fact that I have not caused any trouble for a while. I have tried to follow orders as best as I can without asking why, and I try to stay out of fights as much as I can. Actually, I have not been in one since the Brunsky incident in the arcade, which a lot of the credit is because of Myka and Caturanga. They both make sure I keep my head on straight and not do anything rash.
The time that I spend with Myka in the library is by far my favorite, even though it is not often. We mostly just act like we were before, enjoying the others company. The only things that really have changed is that we cuddle and kiss here and there, but in those moments we have a feeling of being free and can express are feelings to one another. Those times I feel the most excited, the most relaxed and the most safe. In those moments the world does not exist, we are in our own little bubble where we can be ourselves.
Helena and Myka decided to hanging out today during their free time by themselves, that would mean no Pete that was tagging along. Myka convinced him to go do something with his other friends today.
Pete didn't always hang with them, but most of the time he would hang with them for a few hours every day.
Both Helena and Myka wanted do something like a date, even though that was not totally possible, but they were going to make the best of it. They planed to met at the library where Helena would meet up with Myka, for she still had her extra class with Caturanga. That way no one could interrupt them when they met and could start off the 'date' right.
When Helena arrived at the Library she met Myka at their favorite sitting area on the second floor.
Myka was quite happy to see her and also happy she was still in high spirits after her class.
Though, if you ask Helena you would find that nothing could bring her down from how she felt, because all she could think of was this 'date' with Myka and how much she was looking forward to it.
They both kissed and were blissfully happy to be in each others arms. The stayed like that for awhile just looking at each other after the lovely greeting kiss and looked into each others eyes enjoys the others beauty.
After a moment Myka asked, "So... ah... what did you... ah... want to do?"
Helena was still in a daze looking at Myka and didn't fully hear what Myka said right away. "huh? Oh, I... ah... Would you like to accompany me to the arcade were we might enjoy a game of wits?"
"Sounds like fun."
"Oh, it will be." Helena gave her a flirtatious smile. "Would you like me to lead you to this wonderful place where we can see who is over whom when it comes to strategy." Helena was now practically trying not to laugh when she said that.
Myka chuckled a little and Helena smiled at her wonderful laugh. Myka replied back, "Sure, that sounds wonderful."
They both walk to the entrance to the library hand in hand. They walked slowly as they will not be able to continue to walk this way from there on out.
They made it to the arcade and played a couple of games that they enjoyed playing together. Myka won a few from under H.G.'s feet.
Now, they were looking around for a game they might want to play. They were about to give up on finding a new game to play together that they both thought they might enjoy. Just when they were about to turn back and head more toward the front of the room to play another enjoyable game of chess, which was never boring for them, they came across a pool table in the far back corner of the room. Well technically, they saw it trough a glass window with blinds that were not turned shut that showed them the view into the other room that looked like a storage space that was used to store old games in. It was a classic version, meaning it was not digital at all. Their was pool sticks and square cubes of chalk, it was the real deal.
Helena could not believe that it has been just sitting in there collecting dust. Helena was intrigued and wanted to go in there.
Myka was not sure if that was a good idea and stated, "I don't think this is a good idea, plus it would be breaking the rules."
"Where is your sense of adventure, darling?" Helena moved to the door leading the other room and checked to see if the door was unlocked, which she found that it was in fact locked.
"You know as well as I, that this is a bad idea. We could be watched at any minute and you want to break into a room we should not be in. You do realize there are rules and laws against this, right?"
While Myka was trying to convince Helena not to go against the rules, Helena was busy picking the lock.
"Of course darling, there always have. Nothing has changed much, in over 200 years I am sure." Just after she finished her sentence she opened the door indicating that she was successful at picking the lock. "Shall we, darling." Helena said with a smug smile looking back at Myka.
Myka rolled her eyes and said, "You know one day that ego of yours will get you in big trouble and I might not be there to bale you out." While she was stating this they were walking into the room together. Helena shut the door behind them.
"you wound me so."
"Sure I do."
Helena and Myka looked around the room to find stacks of old arcade games along with other classic games piled on top of each other. It looked like a grave yard for old retired games to come and die, to never be seen or used again.
Helena looked back at the window and turned the blinds so that no one could see them through the glass window. She then looked around to see if there was anyway there could be cameras in the this storage room, which there appeared there wasn't. The only lines of wiring that she found were for lights. She even doubted that there was even an alarm system, because how many people would want to be in here playing old games or try stealing any. A lot of them were to big an bulky to, A. move some place and, B. to fit in your only place you some what own, your storage space next to your bed. Helena thinks they found a second spot to call theirs'. They would just have to be careful coming and going in here.
Helena turned back around to watch Myka observe all the objects in the room. She let her do this for about a minute longer before she asked, "So my darling, would you care to play a lovely game of billiards, or would you prefer a different game among us."
"Oh, ahhh... Pool is fine, yes."
"Alright, I will set us up then."
"Wait. You know how to setup pool?" Myka asked reclaiming her thoughts to what Helena just said. She was a bit shocked to hear that she knew how to set it up, because almost no one knew how to play this game in real life, only in the virtual world. She also knew Helena didn't get to do much for fun growing up. "I thought that you didn't... you know... ah... you didn't have... ah... enjoy many things growing up..."
Helena thought it was charming when Myka stuttered like that. She walked over to the pool table and started setting it up. She was happy that it was in the middle of the room so that you could play it without trouble. Helena also was quite pleased to find everything was there that they needed.
"That is true, I didn't get to have much fun enjoying things, but I did learn lots on strategy as a kid and one of the games that my father taught me was billiards, or the common name for it, pool, as it is a strategy based game. It also uses some math, geometry and trigonometry to play. He thought it would be a good game to teach us math in real life situations, as well as keep me and my brother sharp. We have a table downstairs at home, where my father would challenge us to a match and sometimes he would have me and my brother do matches to have us to see who was better."
"Sounds kinda nice..." Myka said thinking it sounded better then what her father would do with her. Her father was the type that would get mad easily if you did something wrong or would ignore you after awhile because you were a hopeless case.
"It wasn't really..." Helena said in more of a defeated tone.
"Well it is more then I can say that I did with my father." Myka said quietly more to herself then to Helena.
Helena still heard what she said, but decided not to comment as she did not want to pry. She also found this conversation to depressing and heavy for their nice 'date' they had planed, so she asked, "So, you find me knowing about billiards fascinating, I see."
Myka knew what she was doing and was happy that she moved forward with the conversation so that they would not be stuck in award silence. "Yes, well... it was unexpected."
Myka continued to watched Helena set all the balls into the whole of plastic triangle that was used to shape the balls into the triangle design the balls start out like in this game. She was enjoying the view of Helena's ass as she bent down to collect the balls from the bottom of the table, (because this particular design had a tunnel system in it, so when you shot the balls into the pocket's, or holes, around the table they would all gather in one place so you would not have to collect them all from the pocket's later.)
Helena felt Myka's eyes on her and decided to chance a look at her. When she did, she caught Myka looking at her ass and she raised her eyebrows while she replied, "I see."
"What?" Myka asked trying to play down what she was doing just a second ago.
"Nothing, my darling. How about you pick out a stick." Helena started to put the balls in a certain pattern in the triangle.
"Ok." was all Myka had to say and went to gab a stick that she could use. She then looked back at Helena and asked, "Now what?"
"You mean to tell me, that you don't know how to play?" Helena looked back at Myka.
"No, not really, no." Myka said shaking her head looking down to the ground. "I have only played a little bit of the virtual version of this game with Pete."
"Don't worry darling, I'll teach you. It will be as fun as me teaching you Kenpo, or you teaching me fencing." Helena said in a very flirtatious manner.
After hearing that Myka gained back some confidence and replied back in an equally flirtatious manner. "Well that is good to know."
Helena finished racking up the balls and put them where they needed to be placed, which was at the end of the table, where she had to put it at a certain place at an end. After she was done placing them, she took off the triangle that structured the balls into shape and put that back where she got the balls, at the bottom of the table, where she found it. Helena then put the white ball she had left out on the other end of the pool table and then walked over to Myka.
Helena took Myka's stick from her, which Myka let her, wondering what she was doing. Helena looked around where the sticks were, looking for chalk. She found some and took the cube to the point of the stick and turned it some, trying to have a nice even layer of chalk on the stick to use for traction. Helena gave it back to her and said what she did and what it was used for. She picked out her own stick and examined it and did the same to her stick as well. After she was done she placed the chalk on the side of the pool table.
Helena looked over to Myka and asked, "Would you like to go first, or shall I?"
"How about you? You can show me how it is done."
"Eye, Eye, Captain." Helena replied back doing a salute to Myka. She is going to have fun teaching Myka 'Slop', because Myka is a beginner, and because it is fun, when you don't have to follow so many rules.
Myka chuckled as she watched Helena go to the other side of the pool table where the white ball was.
Helena told Myka the rules as she setup her ball and proceeded to lineup her shot. When she thought she had a good shot to aim the white ball (the cue ball) at the triangle shaped, racked balls to break them apart. She bent over holding the stick with one hand near the base for power and the other near the tip for aim and precision. The hand near the tip had a certain position to it that helped the aim, it was like how one would use chop sticks, but a little different. It actually, was probably closer to how someone would hold a cigar or a cigarette, it helped keep your stick on point so that you could shoot the ball more accurately, much like how snipers use stands so they can make better shots. Helena aimed her shot and did this momentum thing with the stick, like she was preparing for her shot, and then suddenly she took it and all the balls that were racked up in a nice perfect triangle were all scattering across the table.
Myka Observed trying to focus on what Helena was doing instead of Helena herself, which was quite hard for her. She found Helena to be quite breathtakingly beautiful, the way her hair flopped and flowed over her shoulder as she bent down taking aim, the way her spine curved readying her shot, the way her butt looked as she took precision in lining up her shot and the way her arms and hands moved looking elegant and steady as she thrust the stick into center of the white ball. The smacking of several balls being flown around the table woke her up from the trance she had been in while watching Helena break.
Helena was very satisfied with her break as she heard some balls fall into the pockets and rolling down the tubes in the pool table. She went to the other end of the table to see what she put in and found that she got in two solids. Now that she is solids she has to go after the solid colored balls, which are 1-7.
That would mean that Myka had to go for Strips, which were 9-15. H.G. explained this to Myka, as well as tell her that she goes again, because she got one of her balls in. She knew Myka probably knew this, but said it to make sure.
She found the white ball and looked around examining the balls from different angles trying to decide what she wanted to do. Helena decided on as shot eventually and lined up her stick to the white ball, aiming it to go in the direction she wanted to for it to hit another ball she wanted to go for. She then shot the ball when she was ready to go, and another ball went in. H.G. kept going until she missed and didn't make any more in, or until she got a scratch.
(A scratch was when she got the white ball in one of the 6 holes/pockets, which it doesn't matter if you got a ball in with it or not. The other person goes regardless. They would have to put the ball back into play, which they could put it anywhere on the end of the table that the white ball started on. The ball could be lined to take a shot anywhere as long as it didn't pass with the first two diamond shapes on the sides of the table that was used for markers.)
Myka watched as Helena as she continued to sink several of her balls in with her shots. She tried her hardest to watch the table and what was happening on it instead of Helena. It was quite difficult for her, but she managed to observe both. She was in awe at Helena beauty, but not of just her body, but of her focus and skill. She found that she liked watching Helena when she was focus on her task in concentration, she showed her skill and grace while doing it and she found it rather...sexy...
Helena eventually missed a ball and now it was Myka's turn, which now Myka was quite nervous as she knew she would not be able to do as good as Helena. Helena was amazing, half of her balls were gone by now. Helena said that she would help her though, so when she went up to the table to take her turn Helena came up behind her and leaned into her, showing her the proper way to hold the stick and aim. Myka was trying really hard to pay attention and not focus on how close Helena was.
Helena helped guide Myka's movements as she lined up to take her shot. When Myka was ready and liked the lineup, Helena also helped Myka take her shot, she never let go till the shot was done.
Myka got her ball she wanted in, which made her ecstatic. She was smiling and laughing enjoying herself, excited that she accomplished getting a ball in.
Helena could not think she could be more happy to know that she put the smile on that beautiful face. Helena told Myka that she should try the next one on her own, but if she still wanted help she would not mind.
Myka noted the unsaid wording behind her words and she nodded and lined up her next shot. Myka was a very quick learner and got this one in on her own. She continued till she too missed. She did not get as many balls in as Helena, but she got at least 2 in by herself. She now wasn't to far behind Helena.
Helena had 4 of her Solids in and Myka had 3 in with her Stripes. Myka might not have gotten them in all by herself, but it still counted. There was the one Helena helped her with teaching her how to shoot with the stick and the last 2 she shot. So now Helena has three more of their balls to go for, while Myka had 4. After the finished getting their balls in then they had to tackle getting the last ball in, which was the 8 ball.
(The 8 ball was poison till the right point in the game to the player(s). The cue ball was also a poison, kind of, in the last parts of the game. If a person pockets the 8 ball and the cue ball together is atomic loss of game.)
Helena seemed to be having the same difficulty that Myka was having. They both were having trouble concentrating on the game on the table instead of watching their girlfriend leaning over the table to take her shots. Helena was enjoying the view as well as watching Myka's mind work. She enjoyed watching the little expressions that formed on her face as she contemplated her next move.
"Not bad. You seem to be picking this up pretty well, maybe I should help you with your form even more, so that you will learn even quicker yet?" Helena said flirtatiously as she walked up to Myka wrapping her arms around her, still holding on to her own stick that she was leaning on while watching Myka.
Myka squirmed a little to turn around in Helena embrace to look into Helena's eyes as Helena was behind her. "I am not sure that would be very helpful for me, as you are a big distraction from my concentration. I think you just want to find a way for you to undermined my playing capabilities, so you can win."
"How could you suggest such a thing from me. I would never do something as underhanded as fraternizing with my opponent to win, for I am a lady." Helena replied back in mock hurt.
"Are you now? I have to meet this lady, 'cause I am sure that it is not you." Myka debunked Helena again with a coy smile formed from her lips. "The Helena that I know, likes to play dirty. She loves the idea of making messes and throwing her opponents off the edge. She lets them hang on for dear life, until they finally summit. That is the Helena I know." Myka had a coy smile on her face as she said this and hoped Helena would get the double meaning in her words, she was sure that Helena would pick up on them. She just wanted to get Helena all flustered for once.
Helena was a little shocked at the statement that Myka made. She knew Myka was throwing subtext in her words. Helena has heard Myka flirt with her many times over, but nothing as sexual as this. Helena was speechless, just looking into Myka's eyes taken aback, at the same time flustered and giddy from what Myka was referencing. She felt a little lightheaded from the affects of the statement, as well as holding onto Myka.
Myka saw many things flash across Helena's face. She could not make out all of them, but she could make out at least two, Shock and then Lust. Myka at first thought she went to far when Helena just looked at her with a shocked expression, thinking that she went a little to over board with the teasing.
When she finally figured out the look that was forming in Helena's eyes she swallowed rather nervously as she didn't know what to do, or if she should do anything. The look of lust in Helena's dark brown eyes made them look even darker, blacker. Myka was not sure how they could be any blacker then before as Helena had very dark brown eyes where they looked almost back already.
Myka licked her lips as she watched the transformation happen on Helena's face. She wanted to kiss Helena so badly, but was not sure if she should act upon it. If she did or Helena, more then likely would not stop and it more then likely would lead to things where they should not go, until they were ready. Myka just watched and waited, trying to keep herself in check, while waiting to see what Helena would do next.
Helena so badly wanted to do a great many things to Myka after hearing something like that come out of Myka's mouth, but tried to keep herself from acting upon her wanton thoughts, as she knew this was new to both of them and that they should not rush into something like this. She was trying very hard to bring herself back down, to not act upon her thoughts. She most defiantly didn't want to scare Myka, or do anything that she or Myka would regret later.
She needed to untangle herself from Myka, so that she could clear her head from her wanton thoughts. Helena cleared her throat and then stated, "Yes, well thank you darling. That does describe me pretty well, but for right now, I do believe it is my turn."
Myka nodded not saying anything, afraid that she might make Helena even more uncomfortable.
Helena let go of Myka and walked up to the table examining her options for a shot. When she fond one she started lining up her stick and bending over readying her shot. She then took her shot when she was ready.
Myka sobered up as soon as Helena left to take her turn, but that didn't mean that the lust and longing still did not linger in her veins. She knew that Helena was having the same problem, but they both had a silent mutual agreement that now was not the time to act on such things. They both were not ready for that type of relationship yet, they both also knew that they had to keep in control and under the radar for now and they knew that they could not do that if they wanted it to remain that way.
Helena and Myka both continued to play pool with little incident after that initial one and when the game was finished they packed up the table and made their way to the door.
Before they left however, Helena grabbed Myka's hand and lifted up to her lips and kissed her knuckles. "I hope you had a good time as much as I did on this 'date' of ours." Helena smiled at Myka lovingly.
"I did. It was a wonderful 'date' and I hope we have more like this one to come." Myka leaned over to Helena and kissed her. It was a quick one that told Helena how much Myka loved spending time with her.
Myka opened the door a crack to see if the coast was clear. When she saw that it was, she opened the door more so she can leave, and then waved to Helena to come quickly before someone saw them.
Much later on, Helena and Myka were on Helean's bed in the dormitory. They were both playing chess not long ago on one of their touch pads with each other.
Myka now was reading one of her books on Helena's bed all stretched out and comfortable. While Helena was currently on her tablet typing up another e-mail to her mother about how things were progressing here, at Battle School.
H.G. might not always like her family, but did not want her mother and father to worry all the same. She was hoping that this one might get a reply, even though it has been three month with none so far.
When she asked Myka about the e-mails, if she was getting any replies, Myka said she wasn't either. Their was only two possibilities that could be taking place. One, that her and Myka's parents didn't care to e-mail them back, or two, that they were being blocked somehow.
"Attention on deck!" came Sergeant Nielsen's voice from the front of the room.
All the Launchies in the room scrambled out of their beds, or stopped whatever they were doing and lined up in front of their beds like they were supposed to. They waited for the next order, which was always 'at ease,' as it always the command after when their commanding officer was going to tell them something.
After all the Launchies got into place the Sergeant stepped off to the side opposite of Helena, Myka and Pete in front of the room. That would mean that someone higher up then the sergeant was here to see them. It did not take that long for them to be revealed as they came in just as they finished getting into formation.
"Good evening Launchies, at ease." came Colonel Valda's voice from the front of the room. All of the Launchies went to at ease with their legs apart and their hands folded behind their backs.
Helena, Myka and Pete were a bit weary of what the colonel had to say to them, Myka and Helena especially. More then likely they have not been caught, that would be a private matter altogether and they would be separated instantly more then likely... They both just have to keep calm and remind themselves that. They both share a side glance trying to reassure the other that they were going to be ok and this has nothing to do with them.
"I am pleased to see that most of you are performing well. As you know, competition for command school can be tough. Some in the higher ranks have failed to meet our standards and are being sent home. So... I may have the opportunity to promote some of you."
Helena and Myka were very relieved that was what all of this was about, but just as they thought this was the end of his speech he gave them a command.
"Look to you left."
All of the Launchies did as they were told and moved their head to the left, which would make them all look at who was on that side of them.
The colonel gave the next command after a moment. "Look to your right."
Again all the Launchies did and told and saw the other person on their right.
"THESE are not your friends they are competition."
Helena, Myka and Pete were now a little bit worried as they didn't know if that was a threat directed at them or not, or if he was directing it at Helena trying to remained her that it was enviable, that they will be separated one way or another, because it was a competition.
After a moment to let what he said sink into all the Launchies heads, the colonel said "Keep up the hard work." He nodded his head ever so slightly saying that he was done, indicating he was going to take his leave.
Sergeant Nielsen's yelled "Attention!" just as Valda turned to leave, but was interrupted in his motion as someone asked him something.
"Sir, is our e-mail being blocked?" Helena's voice come. She was not sure if she should be asking this and she knows this is going against what Sergeant Nielsen and Major Frederic would like from her, but she could not help herself. She honestly, wanted to know if her family was not getting her e-mails or if they just didn't reply to any. "It's just none of us received any replies from home."
By hearing this Colonel Valda has turned all the way back around slowly in more of a caught off guard type of way. He was not expecting anyone to ask him about that, or the fact that it came from Helena herself.
When Myka heard Helena ask Colonel Valda that question, she wanted to run over there, (even if she is right next to her) and grab her and cover her mouth with her hand. She knew this was a bad play for Helena to make. It might answer her question that has been bugging her for 3 months, but is it worth her/them getting into more trouble. He will not take kindly to Helena's bold questions, as he will see them as signs of rebelling. Myka in this moment was frightened on how this will reflect back on Helena, as well as them together.
"All communications are being temporarily held back." was the answer Valda decided to give Helena with a very stern look, not that she could see it, for she was facing ahead.
"Why, sir?" This time Helena decided to turn her head ever so slightly so that she could see the colonel give her a stern look, like she was not to question him further.
Myka could not stop thinking, trying to somehow force this thought into Helena mind, Helena stop talking. Your are going to get yourself in deep shit! Helena just stop talking! Don't say another word or I am going to kill you!
"Launchie. It is not your place-" Sergeant Nielsen said trying to scold and protect Helena at the same time, but was interrupted with his superior's hand held up at him to leave it to him to settle this.
The colonel walked up to Helena and said very sternly as to say this was not up for debate, "Your families will not understand what we are doing here. And NONE of you need the DISTRACTION of their replies." When he said distraction he looked over to Myka and had a not so pleasing look, as if this was her fault.
"I thought our privacy rights have been restored, sir." After hearing that Helena was beyond pissed because he said that her privacy rights have been restored after the monitor was out. She did not show that she was angry to hear this, she kept her face forward and voice even and calm.
Myka could not think of anything else besides, I am going to kill her. I am going to KILLER HER!
Colonel Valda was now very upset and scolded Helena, "YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVATELY THINK WHATEVER YOU WISH, WELLS!" It was not so much as a yell, as it was more of a forceful, unhappy demand that sounded quite threatening. "There is to much at stake here, to have your unfiltered thoughts to leave this facility."
Helena looked back at the colonel and stated just as calmly as before, "Yes, sir."
Myka was relived that Helena finally let it go, but not sure that really mattered anymore as she was sure that Helena was in deep shit.
The colonel looked for a seconded longer at Helena, then turned around and left the room with nothing further to add.
Sergeant Artie Nielsen was not happy at all with what was just displayed before him and walked right up to H.G. after the colonel had left the room. He went in her face as said threatening, "Keep it up snot and you will never make it to Command School."
Helena looked up at Artie with a straight face telling him why she did what she did, "I thought it was a legitimate question."
Myka wanted to slap her hand to her head as she could not believe that Helena could not just keep her mouth shut.
"What?"
"You said, if we had legitimate questions we shou-"
"DROP AND GIVE ME 20!"
Helena gave Artie an annoyed look and thought that this was unfair, but not entirely unexpected. She did as she was told nonetheless and went to the floor and started doing push-ups.
For a while, all you could hear was her breathing as she went down and then pushed up and continued the process. All eyes where on H.G., the moment that Artie started yelling at her.
Myka would not have minded the view of Helena doing push-ups on the floor, if it weren't for the fact the she was in so much trouble with two higher ups at the moment and probably a third, as Artie would more then likely report this the Major Frederic. Not to mention, Myka was so mad at Helena for not shutting her mouth and biting her tongue, she really wanted to kill her a this moment right now. She could not believe Helena would do something so stupid after she promised that she would keep her head down and do as she was told.
Sergeant Nielsen after awhile bent down and keeled on his knees and leaned forward so that he could talk to Helena face to face. "You think you are the smartest kid in this school." It was not a question but his observation of her.
"No, sir." came Helena's reply as she came up from a push-up and then went back down.
"You will never be a commander. I WILL NEVER SALUTE YOU!"
This is why Artie never liked Helena, for she was hard to control and when she was like this, she just kept going. He could not trust her to not say something that would be challenging someone's authority over her. Just like clock work came her reply.
"Yes you will, sergeant."
"GIVE ME 20 MORE!" Not long after that command did Sergeant Nielsen get up and stood in front of Helena glaring down at her as she finished her punishment.
Again, all you could hear was Helena's breathing as she kept doing her push-ups.
Everyone was still watching Helena not sure what to think. A lot of them thought that she was brave and fearless to go head-on with the colonel and then the sergeant, and some thought that she was stupid and didn't know how to control her mouth.
When Helena was almost done, an order was given over her.
"Get up!"
H.G. did as ordered and stood back in line in front of her bed.
Artie came in front of her again and stated, "You will not speak unless spoken to. AM I CLEAR!"
All of the Launchies replied back, "Sir, Yes, Sir!"
Sergeant Nielsen was about to walk away, but Helena could not help herself as she was quite unhappy with this treatment from Artie and asked, "Even if I have a legitimate question?"
Artie had lost his patients with her and yelled in her face, "SHUT IT WELLS!"
Helena was gritting her teeth and furring her brows in anger. She gave Artie the most penetrating glare she could manage as she was so angry at him for not taking her side, for making an example out of her, for making her be... this angry again. She thought that he was on her side, that he would help her out, but she was wrong. Sergeant Nielsen could not be trusted. She did not have anything else to say to him, because he had now betrayed her trust.
Sergeant Nielsen backed off, straightening up and looked down the aisle looking at all the other Launchies and said in a strained, but more calmed down voice, as you could hear the anger in it still, "Now go to sleep. All of you" After saying that he left.
All the Launchies looked to Helena like she was supposed to tell them what to do after that.
Helena avoided Myka's eyes and looked to Pete. He nodded while having a small smile on his face, like she accomplished something. She sure as hell didn't feel accomplished right now, just angry and hurt.
H.G. took a breath and licked her lips and addressed all the Launchies waiting for her to give them instructions, "You heard him, get some sleep."
All the Launchies nodded their heads and dispersed heading for their beds.
Helena went to her bed and avoided Myka at all cost. She was not sure what she would find if she looked at Myka. She only knew that Myka would not be happy with her.
Helena knew her actions could be considered suicide or looking for trouble, etc. She knew that she should have kept her mouth shut and lay low, but she could not take anymore laying down from the colonel right now. He was deliberately trying to control her life and actions, and she could not stand that idea at all. She is not a dog or a machine to be used at any time or place the colonel wishes, for whatever he plans. She was a person and was entitled to her rights like every human being.
H.G. knew Myka would understand why she lashed out, she probably already does in fact, but is mad at her for getting herself into more trouble by provoking the colonel with statements and questions that are questionable to say out loud. Myka was probably furious with her for picking a fight with Artie after, but she just couldn't help herself after Artie yelled at her for questioning the colonels motives.
H.G. also knew that the sergeant was on her side, she was just mad and hurt when he too, scolded her for doing something she thought she should have the right to know. Helena understood why Artie did it, but it did not change the fact of how it felt to have your ally not take you side.
I watched as my darling Myka, took the ladder and climbed up to her bed. I avoided looking into her eyes at all cost. I could not stand to find what was there. I knew that I was in for it later. I just hoped that we could work this out, or I will be very miserable in the next coming weeks to come if we don't anytime soon.
I hope that she does not pull away from me again. I hope she doesn't get scared and think I am to much, to big of a burden to continue with our relationship. I pray to any god that would listen to not let Myka ever think that. I can not live with out my Myka now. I have gotten to have a taste of her in my life and can not be asked to suddenly be willing to go on with out her anymore.
My final thoughts before sleep were hoping things went back to being relatively peaceful and happy, like it was earlier today with my darling Myka, as soon as possible.
To Be Continued...