Last time on 'A Band of Heroes'
"RORY WHERE ARE YOU!" Sobel yelled again from the entrance of the hospital.
I stumbled back a little but then snapped back into attention; determined not to show my pain.
Luz wailing "Oh NO! Rory has been thinking! AH!"
"Then it only seems fitting to let Easy Company decide your punishment."
RPOV
YUCK. I wiped my mouth from the blood I had been throwing up all morning. And for those who live under a rock just a little note too you; my loving husband was the cause of this. After the run I was dragged back to the house where half the night he beat me. I knew I would not be able to go out anytime soon because of the damage. Ah well wouldn't be the first time. But it was soo worth it. Actually I would rather be beat for the rest of my life just to see Herbert do that again. I mean come on what wife doesn't want to see their husband in a bra and boxers running around and making a fool of himself? Oh yeah that's right no one!
I let myself lean back on the bathroom wall, finally taking a deep breath. Just as I was starting to nod off on that comfortable bathroom floor I had come to know a knock sounded threw the house. Easing up with the support of the counter I got up and looked down from the second story window to the porch.
I could not make out who it was because they had their hat on but it looked to be an Easy Company man. Damn I can't go out like this! And damn this person for interrupting my peaceful almost sleep…
Another knock rang out, making me decided to just go answer it because each time they did that a ringing noise pounded through my ears. As I stumbled down the stairs I decided to just wing it without make up and see how it would all play out. Plus I was so tired and light headed that if I attempted to put on some cover-up it would probably end up on the man just like with Speirs.
Opening the door I tilted my face away from the visitors view. The face of Ronald Speirs came into view as I let in the hot and muggy air. Speaking of Speirs…
"Ah, hello Lt. Speirs how can I help you today? Oh please come in." I said leading him in, still successfully hiding the worst of last night's bruises and dried blood.
"I cannot stay for long but I was wondering if you could pass the message on to Sobel abo…"He trailed off. His warm inviting eyes turned dark and cold as he stared at me. Shit. Why the hell did I have to shift in my damn seat!? Trying to recover I quickly kept the left side of my face as turned as possible although I was not Sobel (He he in the movie when they are on Curahee and he is yelling at them watch his neck.)
"Rory, what happened to your face?" He asked so quietly and deadly that I unconsciously scooted farther away from him. I had to bounce back quickly before he could notice.
"Ah I am, very clumsy. See when we got home I tripped and all this other stuff." I chuckled trying to lighten up the mood. It really did sound pretty corny but hey that was all I could think of at the time. Seriously when you got some really intense guy staring or in his case glaring then it's kinda hard to concentrate.
"This is not a laughing matter, Rory. Who did this too you!?" He was so silent but then became like a Sobel. I cowered but only out of habit; I knew he would never hurt me but it was still intimidating. Seeing me cower he instantly softened.
"Rory you can tell me." He said ever so lightly. Okay talk about bipolar. This man could not make up his mind whether he wanted to rip some ones head off or cuddle.
"Okay okay I will tell you, truthfully." I said meekly.
"It was me, Speirs I was not lying when I told you I really am clumsy. I am in no way saying that I am suicidal I am just a very un balanced person." It hurt to lie once again and keep that secret with me for another day but it's just what has to be done. Speirs nodded slowly finally understanding that I was a clumsy person. Half of me wished he would not but my old friend reality was sticking with me.
"I am sorry Rory that I did not believe you. Here could you give this too Sobel when he gets back. Thanks and oh the boys were wondering what you were doing later tonight." He said his eyes glinting.
I just laughed and nodded saying "Tell them that I will meet them at their barracks at eight." And with that he left leaving me alone in this house with a letter to Sobel in my hand. Huh well I could go clean or I could accidently open this letter and just happen to read what it said. I think I will go clean for my loving husband. Screw that I thought before skillfully opening the letter.
Aw, I thought this would have been more interesting like in a soap opera. The letter was from Colonel Sink asking him to come to his office as soon as possible. Maybe he is being punished for something, or maybe…no Rory don't hope for things like that when you know it's never going to happen.
Leaving the note on the counter in plain sight for Sobel…no wait he could not find it if it was in front of him, oh well it's not like I am his wife who is supposed to care for things like that. Applying as much cover up as possible to not make it look like I was sick I deemed myself okay to be outdoors. Pulling on one of my showier dresses that was a light blue with fake diamonds on the corset I was ready.
Walking out into a cooler climate that was only like these on rare occasions I headed into the dark path that leads to the heart of the camp. Coming to their barracks I peered in from one of the windows. It was becoming sort of a habit…
Sure enough all the boys where in their smoking and playing cards. I could see Lewis and Winters over in one of the corners talking while Lewis drank from his canteen. Sighing as I looked at the image before me of all these men I knew that this was truly home.
Walking in ever so quietly an idea struck me. Everyone was so busy with what they were doing no one noticed me come in. Hum I could use this to my advantage. Walking up behind Nixon I signaled Winters who was facing me not to acknowledge my presence by the finger pressed to my lips.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention that in the slow days at the hospital I would practice…things. To be specific I was practicing imitating people like Sobel. Luz had once told me about his imitating skills, inspiring me to learn also. Putting on my best voice of Sobel; my best because he had a girl tint to his voice, I screamed "NIXON DID YOU SLEEP WITH MY WIFE!?" I swear he jumped ten feet up in the air. This also got everyone's attention putting all eyes on me; I had a knack for doing that.
Nixon started to apologize and ask what he meant but could not finish a sentence. When he turned around to see me with a confused stare like the rest of the Company besides Winters who was trying his hardest not to crack up. I then added in the same voice "Now if you will excuse me I have to go polish my oak wheat clusters." I said before bursting out in laughter as well as the whole barracks. All of course except for Nixon who was at first very confused but then a small smirk played upon his lips.
"Rory you are going to be the death of me!" He said throwing his arms up in exasperation. Most of the Company went back to what they were doing after congratulating me on scaring the shit, or in his case his Vat69, out of Nixon.
"What's the matter Nixon a little nervous in the service, are we? Besides you know you love me." I said before sitting on his lap. There were other seats but his lap seemed more comfortable.
After talking, playing cards, and doing random things I was beat. Not literally of course. After playing a game of craps with seven of the other guys I fell asleep against Nixon's shoulder.
NPOV
Ah she was going to be the death of me! Even if I did enjoy her presence and was glad that her head had fallen onto my shoulder I knew that if Sobel was to walk in here right now I would be dead, or he would make me want to be dead. But for some reason I really didn't care at the moment.
"Look what you did to her! Poor girl had to listen to all your random drabbles and now look what's happened!" I said chuckling as I picked her up. She was surprisingly lighter than you would have thought but it all worked for me. Placing her in Winter's bed I stopped to look at her once more. Making sure she was comfortable I went back near the boys. I had to put her on Dick's bed because mine was a top bunk and I doubt either one of us would like it if I had to carry her up there.
It had only been about ten minutes since I had put Rory to bed when she made an odd noise. The night was winding down and most of the guys were now residing in their bunks but somewhere still awake talking and reading. She made the noise again drawing Guarnere, Luz, Tipper, and mines attention back to her with interest.
Silently we all leaned in to catch what she was saying. This time we could all distinctly hear her saying "Oh Nixon." My face turned bright red when I heard my name being moaned but I also felt flattered.
"Hey Nixon looks like our little innocent married nurse is having a sex dream about you!" Luz said jokingly but I could also sense that he was a little jealous it wasn't him. The boys agreed with him but said nothing more as we waited to hear more. Just as she started to say something Dick walked by; puzzled by what we were doing. Dick was about to keep going when he heard Rory udder "Dick!" We all started to snicker because Dick's face was as red as his hair.
But the next thing she said surprised us all; "Ronny!" We all looked at each other before bursting out in laughter. Why? I really think it was just so random it was funny. But wait if she was talking to all of us…NO NO NO just don't think about that Nixon.
After that she started to stir but we being the stupid soldiers we could be we just stood there looking down at her. Cracking open an eye she saw all of us and screamed.
"What the fuck you guys!?" She wacked Luz over the head on account that he was the closest.
"Damnit Rory that is the second time! Second time!" Luz wailed.
"Sorry Rory but you where to funny." I added smirking.
"Ha ha. Okay so I had the weirdest dream ever!" She exclaimed.
"We know…" We said sharing smiles before laughing hysterically.
"Um that's not weird at all. Okay then what was it about?" she challenged us.
"Yeah Nixon what was her dream about?" Luz asked. Shooting him a hard glare I said
"A sex dream with three people." I said before Luz added "Nixon being one of them!"
She looked at each one of us before she started to giggle uncontrollably.
"You…you think I had a sex dream?" She uttered out. We all nodded, puzzled.
"You guys!? I was dreaming that…wait you know what I think it would be better if I did not tell you." She said winking before getting up from the bed. "See you boys in the morning." Rory said kissing each one of us on the cheek before heading out.
RPOV
As I started my trek back to the house Luz met up with me.
"Didn't want you to walk alone at night." Luz explained before giving me his arm.
"Well that is very sweet of you but you know if Sobel sees you than he will think what I said to Nixon but you will not get out as Nixon did without a few cuts and scratches."
"I think I could handle a few cuts and scratches. I am training to be a paratrooper." He said in a debating tone.
"Maybe…but not without your nurse who knows how to cure those cuts and scratches. Oh and Luz I already think of you as a paratrooper, no matter what Sobel says." He smiled over at me in response.
"But don't be gettin all soft on me now Luz. I don't buy this love shit." I said punching him in the arm.
"I wouldn't have it any other way." He said patting me on the back like old buddies.
SPOV The Next Day
After a long day at the base last night I had come home to find a note from Colonel Sink asking me to come to his office today. At first I thought maybe it had something to do with the fact of the contraband I had but I knew that if it did it would be more detailed. Walking up into the base's HQ I was led into the crowded and busy rooms. Climbing up the many stairs I really wondered how the Colonel could walk up and down these things. Finally I came across one of the last doors to see that it was cracked open. I was about to announce my presence when I caught the name 'Sobel'.
Going against all rules I crept closer to catch what great things they must be talking about. I heard the name Sobel again but this time he was talking about Rory to Major Horton. From inside I could hear
"Rory would be an excellent asset to us. She has shown exemplary results in her job at the hospital. I would even go to say that she is the best we have here and this base. Yes we will defiantly see to it that she gets some sort of raise and maybe get her higher up." The major announced.
What? They were talking about her instead of me!? I cannot let her get higher up, no matter what it takes. She will not get anything more from her job. I must act quickly so she cannot be promoted.
Striating up I knocked on the door gaining full composure.
"Ah Herbert, right on time I see. Come in and have a seat I have great news for you." Sink said leading me in.
Sitting down he said "Your Company has shown to be one of the finest in the 506th Regiment. I see it only as fit to promote you to Captain. Even with your little mishap from earlier it cannot erase the fact that you have crafted the finest company." He said before walking over to me and pinning the silver bars on my collar as I stood up. I cannot believe this! From first Lieutenant to Captain. I will be respected by everyone. But there was still that Rory problem…
"Thank you sir." I said gratefully.
Later that Night RPOV
Sobel was due to be home any minute now from his meeting with Colonel Sink which had me a little over the edge this afternoon. After tiding up the house and doing all the 'chicken shit' chores I was left to sit there and wonder his and mine's fate. I was about to settle into a good book when the door slammed open hitting the wall. No problem honey I will fix that up in the morning just because you had to make an entrance.
"Where are you, you little bitch!?" He snarled from the kitchen. Okay again with the not seeing me thing. 'Lucy I'm home!' I thought to myself.
Stomping into the living room he pulled me by the blouse collar and hoisted me up from my chair. And good afternoon to you too. But then instead of hitting me he started to drag me upstairs. But then of course I had to ask what the fuck he was doing which got me a good slam in the head with the wall that surrounded our way up the stairs. Ah see this is much better. He had me worried there for a second but it's all good; he is still the same man.
SPOV
Once walking home I came to my final decision on how to get Rory out of the picture. Of course I would not kill her; oh no I already was part of one. No this time I knew that the only way to make sure that she could not stay in the red cross or be promoted was to do the most simplest thing. Make her pregnant. Simple as that. I know she is not going to be all in for it but that is beside the point. She will not get anywhere with a child.
Slamming open the door I demanded to know where she was.
RPOV
Finally up the stairs he yanked me into our bedroom. What the fuck is he doing…?
Before I could react Herbert had pulled off his shirt and pants bringing my blouse along. Pushing me down on the bed a wave of knowledge hit me. He was going to rape me. Trying my hardest I attempted to shove him off but in turn got a slap to the face. I could feel the tears starting to flow down my bruised face without my permission. I begged him to stop but he was set on his mission to humiliate me as I had him. What had made him decide to do this? I knew it would happen someday but why now?! I struggled a little more before another blow to the head left me defenseless.
"On the street of Conquers Rd her screams of pain could only be heard by the ones who loved her in their hearts. But there was nothing they could do…now."
~Last part was from my poem 'To Lie for the Conqueror'
OMG that was intense!!! Okay so who wants Attila the Hun to come and rape Sobel? I DO I DO!
Gah and so the story continues...i tried to have a little humor but it cannot last forever =( The story is only beggining because we still have much to cover before D-Day!! Thanks to my amazing reviewers; runaway4ever, captainTy,ber1719,anon, and sezq!!! You reviewers are to nice! Okay the next chapter will be up in a week when I get back so don't be offened if i don't reply to your review, lol. Keep those reviews up!! =)