The soft sound of waves crashing against the rocky shore. The hot humid air surrounding her as she breathed slowly in… and out, tasting the salinity in the air. The bright sunshine sharing its warm rays against her bare arms. She brought her arm up to her forehead to block the sun from her eyes and looked out to the expanse of bright blue ocean. It seemed as if the blue from the ocean and the clear blue sky faded into each other, creating a never ending view of the cheerful color.
Jade hummed happily to herself as she made her way back up the rocky shore, back to headquarters. As she traversed through the thick leafy jungle, she thought about her assignment. She loved her job. For her 'assignment', she had to come to this deserted island all by herself. To her it seemed more like a vacation. True, she did get lonely at times, but she had always preferred to be by herself.
The reason for her location was that of security. Her assignment could possibly be considered the most important. She was headquarters, in charge of all the information, assignments, and decisions. The governments didn't want this project to be influenced by politics, so they put her directly in charge of everything. The governments were not allowed to be a part of anything in Project Skaia. It was, in itself, completely cut off from society.
Jade was chosen for this position by her skill at technology, rational decisions, and her curious ability to make everything always turn out how she expected it would. Since there was a fierce pressure on her with her duties, her walks around the island had become habit. They helped calm her and clear her mind. As she ascended the steps to the facility, she sighed. Back to work.
She opened the door and walked through pristine white hallways, heading up more stairs to the central room. It was the highest room in the facility, its curving walls made of glass exposing a 360 view of the island. The facility was on a mountain next to a volcano, so Jade could see everything from where she worked. The room itself was quite large, with equipment taking up a lot of the space. She had huge computers, hooked up to her 'station' as she liked to call it, a large array of monitors surrounding a curved desk and chair. There were eight monitors, and when she worked she usually used all of them.
Jade settled into her chair and turned them on, tapping her fingers against the desk as she thought of what to do first. She loaded up pesterchum, figuring she could talk to one of her best friends. She smiled to herself seeing Rose was online.
gardenGnostic [GG] began pestering tentacleTherapist [TT]
GG: hi rose!
TT: Oh, hello.
GG: how are you doing? i havent spoken to you in a couple days :)
TT: Is there a reason for your curiosity?
GG: no, honestly im just bored and don't want to get to work yet! :D
TT: I apologize, but I do not care to have a conversation about me right now.
TT: Perhaps you would like to share what is going on in your life?
GG: nothing much :P did something bad happen to you? D:
TT: No
TT: Well
TT: Perhaps
GG: you can tell me! we're best buddies, right?
GG: im here for you! :)
TT: I suppose if I tell anyone it would be you.
TT: Alright, since you so convincingly persuaded me I will. We do always end up telling each other everything, don't we?
TT: You are familiar with who prisoner six is, correct?
GG: of course, that's kanaya!
GG: did she do something wrong? :(
TT: You could say so.
GG: well?!
TT: It is difficult to say.
GG: oh, wait!
GG: im sorry, I have to go!
GG: I just got an alert on something, but I promise we will talk later!
GG: sorry! :(
TT: That's fine.
gardenGnostic [GG] ceased pestering tentacleTherapist [TT]
What had alerted her from her conversation was a program that opened up on one of her side monitors, flashing to get her attention. After Jade closed pesterchum, she turned towards it, scanning the message.
What? She could feel her heartbeat increase as she read over the information again, to make sure it meant what she thought it did. Having verified the information, her heartbeat speed up even more as she closed the message only to open more programs and begin a flurry of typing.
How can this be happening?!
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"Well, what a pleasant surprise, I have not seen you in a while" Kanaya stood up from her bed and walked over to where John was standing. John had just arrived and already set the tray of food on the table. Normally he would enjoy the chance to talk to Kanaya, but this meeting was under different circumstances. As he turned towards her he narrowed his eyes suspiciously. She stood over him, a good head taller than John, not including the height of her horns. She crossed her arms casually as she looked down at him.
"Will you tell me where my dear Rose has gone?" She smirked, as if to an inside joke. Yes, John concluded, something did happen this morning. John pursed his lips as he glared up at her, imagining the worst. Only something big could occur to make Rose react that way.
"What did you do to her?" He blatantly asked. She chuckled.
"Aren't we being awfully direct today?" She walked back to her bed and sat down, her hand cradling her chin as she looked at him, still smirking.
"What did she tell you?" Kanaya asked, honestly curious. John shrugged.
"Not much. But it takes a lot to phase her" Kanaya smiled knowingly.
"I can agree with that" John smiled, but then quickly erased it from his face. What was he doing? Somehow Kanaya had messed Rose up, and here they were having a seemingly casual conversation. Damn, Kanaya was easy to talk to. John was having a hard time scrutinizing her, they had always been friendly towards each other. Nevertheless, John knew he had to stand up to her for Roses sake. He walked up to where she was sitting and glowered over her as her smile disappeared. He put on the most intimidating face he could make (which was still not that intimidating, its John we're talking about here).
"I don't know what you did to her this morning, but whatever you did, don't you dare ever do it again. Rose is the strongest person I know, and seeing her like this is unacceptable" With a determined look on his face, he roughly grabbed the collar of Kanayas shirt and yanked her face closer at his to make his point.
"I won't let you break her" He almost snarled at her. With that he let go, a look of utter shock on Kanayas face. She had never seen John like that before, but she believed what he said. She was not vain, she knew John had to be strong to get a job like this, even if his exterior deceived others.
John watched her as she looked back up at him, her expression almost holding a pang of sadness.
"Do not worry, I will not break her" The only person who would break Rose is Rose herself. Kanaya thought to herself. John was confused by her sudden change of mood, but believed he had made his point. As he punched in the key to the door, he glanced back at Kanaya sitting still on the bed before he made his way out.
Kanayas mind dwelled on that morning. It was effectively both the best and the worst morning of her life. She had had strong feelings for Rose ever since she arrived to the facility. Rose was intelligent, snarky, and kind underneath her hard exterior. Kanaya loved everything about her, and she was convinced Rose felt the same since she switched Kanaya from John's responsibility to hers. But after that morning, she didn't know what to think. She replayed that morning events in her mind.
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She was going to do it, this was the day. Kanaya felt her stomach turn nervously as her sensitive ears picked up the key code being punched in the door on the other side of the wall. She quickly relaxed her muscles, putting on the façade of cool and collected, even though on the inside she was everything but.
Rose walked into the room, almost gliding with graceful steps. Kanaya admired her as she did so. As usual, Roses sense of style was splendid, a concept that Kanayas passion for fassion appreciated. She wore a long black skirt that flowed behind her as she swept into the room. Her rich purple shirt clung to her curves, its black stitching complimenting the skirt well. She wore a black skull pendant that fell over her exposed chest, softly falling up and down as she breathed. Her brilliantly blond hair was dead straight, the shoulder length hair casually swept back into black headband. Her eyes were a dazzling almost purple, wide yet unclear, hiding the secrets of her soul. Her plump lips were perfectly shaped, colored a deep and shiny oynx. They fluttered softly as words escaped her lips, the voice produced one of silky perfection.
"Kanaya? Are you even listening to me?" Rose lifted an annoyed eyebrow as she crossed her arms, her perfect lips drawing a tight line. Gog, stop looking at her lips! Kanaya put on a smooth smile and stood up, slowly approaching Rose. She carefully took one of Roses hands into her own and kissed it, looking up into Roses blushing face.
"Of course, I always listen to you darling" Rose gave her a confused look as Kanaya slipped her other hand around the small of her back, effectively bringing them closer together.
"Kanaya, what are you doing?" She sounded fearful, and her blush had deepened even more. Kanayas smile widened, even though on the inside she was just as nervous as Rose looked.
"Don't you think it is time? I know these aren't one sided feelings dear" Kanaya smiled sweetly down at Rose. A knowing look crossed Roses eyes as they widened, then became impassive again. She pulled away from her arms and looked clearly at Kanaya.
"You know I don't feel the same. We've had this conversation before" Rose crossed her arms, an annoyed look on her face.
"Even if I did feel the same, it is extremely inappropriate for the situation" Kanaya swallowed her pain at that statement, replacing it with anger. She was lying.
"You know I'm right. Why else would you have taken over Johns duties? You want to see me, to be with me!" Rose gave her a pitied smile and shook her head.
"Kanaya, you are a very dear friend to me. Unfortunately, I can not ever return your feelings" She turned towards the door, beginning to punch in the key to leave. Kanaya could not stand this. Her chest seized with anger and longing, both stregnthing the other emotion.
"I will speak to you when you come to your senses Kanaya" As Rose began to walk out the door Kanayas emotions took over her actions as she yanked Roses arm back, spinning the girl into her grasp as she parrionatly kissed Rose, her eyes clenched shut with anger, sorrow, and sadness.
A few seconds passed as Kanaya had her lips planted on Roses while Rose was too shocked to move. Then something miraculous happened. Rose melted into her kiss, bringing her hands up to kanayas neck in a moment of passion, kissing Kanaya back. Now it was Kanayas turn to be shocked, but she didn't stay that way for long. Soon they were both kissing passionately, tongues intertwined as the months of waitning all resulted in this.
Soon Rose came to her senses, and roughly pushed Kanaya away. Kanaya smiled slyly, proud of her accomplishment. Rose just looked horrified, shocked, and furious all at once.
"Looks like you were the one who came to your senses" She couldn't help but saying, Roses face snapping to pure rage as she pounded out of the room, the door sliding behind her.
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At first Kanaya was deeply satisfied, Rose had returned her feelings. But as the day went on she could not shake the feeling that what she had done was possibly the worst decision she could have made. Now Rose was angry, avoiding her, and maybe she wouldn't ever see her again, sending John to do her job everyday.
Kanaya sighed, knowing it was high time to contact her moirail. She walked across the room and settled down at her computer, pulling up Trollian.
grimAuxiliatrix [GA] began trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC]
GA: Hello, May I Speak To You On A Certain Manner
GC: SUR3, WH4TS UP? :]
GA: Well, It Has To Do With Rose, I Believe I May Have Made A Mistake
GC: L4Y 1T ON M3
GA: I Might Have Been Too Rash In My Advances Towards Her, And Now I Believe That She Won't Speak To Me Again
GC: D4MN G1RL, TH4TS ROUGH. 1F SH3S R34LLY WORTH YOUR3 T1ME SH3'LL R34L1Z3 HOW 4W3SOM3 YOU 4R3 THOUGH :]
GA: I Suppose You Are Correct
GA: Thank You, I Am Just Nervous
GA: I Really Do Care Deeply For Her
GC: SOUNDS L1K3 1T, 1 HOP3 1T WORKS OUT
GA: By The Way, Hows The Weather There Doing?
GC: THE STORMS BREWING BUT SO FAR ITS STILL SUNNY SKYS
GC: I CANT WAIT TILL IT RAINS THOUGH :]
GA: That's Good, I Am Glad The Clouds Are Still Safe In The Sky.
GA: How Is The Pursuit Going?
GC: H3S G3TT1NG CLOS2, BUT THE KN1GHT WONT G3T 4NY CLOS3R
GA: That Is Good As Well.
GA: Contact Me When The Clouds Start Coming
GC: 4S 4LW4YS :]
gallowsCalibrator [GC] ceased trolling grimAuxiliatrix [GA]
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A/N So what did you guys think? I am actually really proud of this chapter for once, even though sometimes it did get a little choppy. And boy did this take me a long time! Thank you to everyone who reviewed, you guys motivated me to get this done today! Please leave another review! So, any predictions this time?
