It did not get any better with Scarlett. Apparently she was a friend of Flint's and he was still sore about the turn Jaye had given him. He seemed to take it as a personal affront. Cover Girl was just as puzzled at Scarlett's behavior, telling Jaye when they were alone that she normally wasn't like that.
It came to a head, though, one day in the training room when Lady Jaye was working with Snake Eyes, the ninja GI Joe had recruited. He had heard of Jaye's moves with Flint and saw potential. Jaye was also not opposed to learning something new.
When Scarlett entered, Snake Eyes had his hand on Jaye's waist, guiding her through a move. Apparently the female apprentice wasn't too happy and let loose a string of curses that even made the ninja flinch behind his mask.
"WHAT is your problem?" yelled Jaye, losing her temper. She had held it in check too long and it now had turned into a raging inferno.
"YOU are!" yelled Scarlett back at her. "Who the HELL do you think you are, coming in here with your snobby British attitude and taking over? This here is America, honey, we beat your tyranny long ago!"
"How narrow minded can you be?" challenged Jaye back. "For one, honey," she said, mocking Scarlett's accent, "I'm Scottish. Second, I was invited…..you don't like it, talk to Duke! Now either shut your mouth or be prepared to have it shut for you!"
Snake Eyes was gesturing to Scarlett, but she deliberately turned her back on him, facing Jaye. "Any time, any place, Scotty," she challenged.
Jaye made a "come hither" gesture and Scarlett came at her in a blind rage. Jaye channeled her anger into her fighting.
They were an even match, the crowd agreed as they watched. Somehow, the word had gotten out that a "cat fight" had broken out in the training ring, and the room was packed.
Scarlett's fighting style was angry, but powerful. Lady Jaye's showed more control, her face focused, showing no emotion.
"Enough!" shouted Duke as he entered the room. The crowd scattered, leaving only Jaye and Scarlett. Their breathing ragged, they both looked at the commanding officer. "If you are going to kill someone, let it be Cobra, not each other!"
The women looked at him, then at one another. "Not too bad," Scarlett spoke first. "I haven't had this kind of match for awhile. It was good."
Jaye was surprised, being that she felt the same way. She smiled at Scarlett and held out her hand. "I'm Alison….you are?"
Scarlett smiled in return. "Shana. Nice to meet you. Covert ops, right?"
Duke looked from one to the other. "I will never understand women," he muttered, walking away, which made the two smile wider.
"You know," Scarlett said to Jaye, "we should stick together. We're a little outnumbered here, but I like to know we intimidate the hell out of the guys!"
Jaye laughed. "Deal."
Scarlett hooked her arm in Jaye's. "Okay, you have to tell me something though….how the hell did you knock Flint on his ass? Think you can show me? It's nice to meet a girl who has new moves!"