Chapter 2

Snake Eyes the Kitten-napping Ninja.

So I had fallen asleep in the car only to wake with Breaker sleeping on my shoulder and Daisy sprawled across me and Snake Eyes lap. Breaker started to mumbled then put an arm around my waist then hugging me calling me 'Teddy'.

I looked back to see Duke and Ripcord trying to hold back laughs, but failing they both started to laugh hysterically waking up Breaker, Snake Eyes, Scarlett and Heavy Duty. Breaker removed his arm from my waist and smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry." he blushed. I giggled and shrugged.

"It's okay... When you have friends like I do, you have to get used to that." Ripcord and Duke were still laughing their behinds off and a confused Snake Eyes shot me a quizzical look.

"They're being retards." I shook my head and he nodded.

"I thought they were retards..." Scarlett mumbled and I giggled.

"Oh, they are. They're just being more retarded." She laughed and smiled.

"Where are we?" Heavy Duty asked unbuckling his seat belt.

"Oh, General Hawk and Mrs. A went in to get some food." Duke explained when his laughter died down. My eyes lit up at that word 'food' and Daisy's ears perked up. I quickly unbuckled my seatbelt and climbed over Breaker hopping out of the stuffed Hummer with Daisy in tow. Snake Eyes did the same thing hoping out with Shylo in his hands. He took off his back pack up zipped it and gently put Shylo in so his head could stick out.

I giggled when he walked by with the kittens head poking out. Soon the others had gotten out of the car too and we were all making our way across the deserted parking lot into the old Diner.

"Deserted Acres Diner..." Breaker read the sign above the door out loud.

"Creeeeeeepy...." I said in a sing-song voice.

"Juuuuust a tad." Scarlett giggled.

"At least its not like 'I See Dead People Diner'." Ripcord laughed as we walked in. My parents were both sitting at the counter, drinking coffee. Daisy followed us in only to be stopped by the waitress.

"Sorry, but she can't come in here." With that the lady pointed to sign near the door that said: 'No Dogs Allowed.' in red letters.

"Sorry girl..." I brought her outside and back into the Hummer, "I'll bring you back something 'Kay?"

She barked happily and wagged her tail. I spun around only to come face to face with Snake Eyes. I jumped and tried to stop myself from screaming.

"Jesus! You scared the fudge outta me...." I mumbled as he put Shylo back in the Hummer.

"She caught you too?" Snake nodded and let his shoulders slump, showing a sign of defeat. I giggled as he huffed then stalked back to 'Deserted Acres Diner'. I followed him skipping ahead of him and running in to the diner. I grabbed the seat at the bar next to my Mom and Scarlett.

"So how far do you think we are from the base?" I asked Scarlett as she sipped her Orange soda.

"Uh, I think its only about half an hour, at the least." I smiled and nodded, then hopped off the red and silver bar stool and over to the table where all the guys were sitting. I sat down next to Snake Eyes, who was still sulking because Shylo wasn't allowed in.

"Hey Alice?" I looked up at Ripcord.

"Hm?"

"Is your Dad a pain in the butt at home?" I giggled at his question. I bet most of them had been wondering that. Truth was, it is. I couldn't date anyone without my Dad scaring the Shit outta them and then threatening to shoot them with Black Beauty (His favorite pistol) if I was hurt in anyway. I stumbled through my mind for an answer to his question.

"Its- I learned- Don-........" I sighed, "Yes." I finally mumbled. Duke laughed.

"He's not that bad, is he?" I smirked, then told them all about Black Beauty and Prom night.

~Later~

After we had all eaten at the Diner, we returned to the cramped black Hummer and drove another several miles through the desert. The road lay flat in the sand and the only light was that of the moon over head and the headlights of the car. To me it was all a little to spooky, and I was expecting a killer of some sort to jump out of no where or stumble out of the unforgiving darkness. But my fear was soon revealed as we drove up to a gate way to an underground section of the Pit, where gaint flood lights shown upon our car that almost blended into the dark.

One of the soldiers who was standing guard, stopped my father and asked for ID. He showed them a card with his picture and the name 'Clayton Abernathy' printed on it. The man nodded and motioned for his pal to open up the gates.

As the two metal doors parted the opened to reveal awesomeness beyond galore. Men and women practicing fighting techniques, Weapons being tested, and vehicles being driven. It was like heaven, but better!

"Welcome to the Pit." My dad smiled.

"Dad..." I stared mouth a gape at the beautiful scene before me.

"Yes?" He turned back and looked at me.

"I officially hate you for not showing me this..." I squealed as I jumped out of the Hummer like everyone else.

"Welcome back Joes." A tall strong built man greeted, "General Hawk your case briefings are waiting in your office." I frowned.

"Awwwwwwwwww.... You have to work?" I groaned as my Dad exited the Hummer and started to walk away. He nodded slowly.

"May I remind you I work here?" He laughed. Sighing, I shrugged and followed the other Joes to get settled in.