Three months later.

Carolina heard something from the intercom about a practice session for Texas. Some new agents had been recruited within the past two months and they were fighting to make a name for themselves among the older Freelancers, and as her friend she had to be there to show support and to either keep them away, or throw them into the ring. Honestly being her friend was such a hassle. She almost wished they could be enemies again.

When she arrived at the Training arena the agent were all around watching in the Monitoring Room above. The large room was separated into two groups. The newbies and the veterans such as herself. Or as Michigan liked to refer to it, as East Egg and West Egg, which unsurprisingly actually caught on. She spotted Washington on one end and York at the opposite. She made sure to avoid an unnecessary gaze and joined Washington's side.

"Hey." He said when she joined in. She scooted close to him and he wrapped his arms around her waist and held her in a hug. "How'd you sleep?"

She wasn't a big fan of PDA, but she couldn't help but enjoy his hold on her. She smiled. "Good I guess. So what'd I miss?"

Michigan appeared out of nowhere as he usually did and answered. "Our good friend Texas is fighting two Newbies. New Hampshire and New Jersey."

"I don't remember a Jersey." Carolina said.

"He just showed up two nights ago." Michigan answered.

"And he's already fighting Texas."

"Big ego, self proclaimed badass you know how it is." Washington added in.

"Almost feel bad for them." Carolina said. "Almost. Time for Tex to put him in his place."

As expected Texas defeated the two without breaking a sweat and just to make it worse she crushed Jersey's balls. Twice. That really put a dent in his ego.

"[Session concluded. Agent Texas is once again the victor.]" F.I.L.I.S.S. announced over the intercom. "[Now can someone please pick up New Hampshire and New Jersey off the floor.]"

Several West Eggs groaned at their defeat, having bet on their fellow West Eggs they lost to the other team. They surrendered their money to the Dakota Twins who swore they'd divide it evenly among their fellow agents. At least North would.

"Alright East Egg, move out. Lunch is on South." Michigan called out.

"F**k off." South retorted and pocketed the her winnings.

All the agents began to walk out of the Monitoring Room and started heading towards the Mess Hall. The fight did make them all hungry and eating seemed like a good solution. Better then just sitting around and moping all day. Carolina, Washington and Michigan waited for the room to clear and started heading the other way to meet with Texas. They found her removing her helmet and already exiting the prep room adjacent to the training floor and congratulated her on her win.

"Great job out there lady." Michigan said.

"Right. Last thing we need is for the newbies to think their hot sh*t." Carolina added.

"Did you have to go for Jersey's balls a second time? I felt that from up their." Washington said.

"That mother f**ker deserved it. Kept talking about how he'd want to take my ass for a test drive." Texas answered. She slapped her butt showing off how awesome it was. "He ain't laying a finger on this baby until he's fought for it."

They all shared in laughs and were some what ashamed to agree that she was right. She did have a great ass.

"We're heading to the Mess Hall. You coming?" Carolina invited, but Texas had to refuse.

"You know I'd love to, but the Director needs me. Guess its my turn to get an A.I." She explained.

"Son of a gun. So soon?" Michigan added surprised.

His reaction was understandable. They were all surprised. Maine waited months to get his A.I. after York. (Of course after Carolina refused.) and then North waited several weeks after to get his. And that was only a week ago. "Hey not like I'm gonna argue over 'progress' as he says. Speaking of which, Wash, Councilor wants to have a chat with you."

"Damn it, again! I'm starving!"

After Texas and Washington left the other two made their way to the Mess Hall. The Mess Hall was not like how the agents were back in the monitoring room. Aside from the usual competition between West Egg and East Egg, the Mess was a place for them to all enjoy each others company. Carolina and Michigan were together eating with two of the newbies, Alabama and Montana. She very much liked these two girls. Montana was a bit of an odd ball, much like Michigan. She wouldn't be surprised if she learned they were related. Thats why it was a shock when she learned she was Washington's younger sister.

"Soooo..." Montana said. "... A little birdie told me that you and my brother are a thing."

Carolina looked up to face her. She had a smug look on her face.

"Okay sure." Carolina said. No point in hiding it. "So we're a couple."

Montana couldn't help but smile. Her brother finally found someone that she was certain wasn't going to cheat on him with just about every other guy in school. (Or on board.) Alabama however was more so concerned about the matter of their relationship.

"Wait you two are actually, dating. Isn't that against regulation?" She asked. Alabama was a real stickler for the rules.

"This food is against regulation. And should be court-martialed and discharged." Montana said and shoved the plate of lousy food away from herself.

"Don't worry Monty. I'll be sure to make you some nice Tamales rojos for you later." Michigan said. Montana had to hold back on her mouth watering. She could taste them already.

"How did you know about me and Wash?" Carolina asked.

"Oh some of the other West Eggs were talking about it. Indiana and Minnesota. Those dudes are like chatty gossip girls."

"Seriously though. Can't you get in trouble for being in a relationship Agent Carolina?" Alabama asked again.

"Abby you've been here long enough to know that not everything here is follows standard UNSC protocol. Thats why we're a Private Military project." Carolina explained. Alabama still didn't see her logic.

"Yeah that means she gets to bang my brother."

"Whoa!"

"Monty!"

They all were shocked by her vulgar statement. She couldn't help but laugh. "Come on! I'm just messing."

Carolina's face turned red. Of course she was embarrassed. After all they would have to 'do the deed' at some point, thats how Emma has to be born. She's just surprised that it had to come from the mouth of her future sister-in-law.