Disclaimer: I do not own G. I. Joe nor any of the characters except my own Oc's of Lt. Col. Jane Abernathy "Demon Rose" (or Emily Rose), Sgt. Jake Henderson "Pile-Driver", Corporal First Class Jana Ling "Amethyst", and Col. Roger Stevenson "Cap". However the last three died before the story but there might be some flashbacks of them. I also do not own the song that Demon starts singing. It is called Citizen Soldier by Three Doors Down. I just thought of a song and used it.

Synapse: Jane was part of a covert op known as the Demon Unit, but Cobra killed all of the members except her. Soon after the Joe's were cleared her Uncle started up the elite force and now she's a part of it all. Now Jane is brought into a world where people can come back from the dead.

The Demon Rose

G. I. Joe: Renegades

Chapter 11

Jane sat in the debriefing room. It wasn't the first time she was reprimanded about some stupid heroics, it had happened nearly three years before when everyone thought she was dead. But this time her uncle wasn't the one yelling at her. It was Scarlett, Duke, and Lady Jaye. She sat there and nodded or shook her head at the right times or responded with the right remarks. She was, however, not going to regret doing what she did. It bought everyone just that much more time and kept from any of them getting hurt. Finally her uncle stood up.

"Jane, I'm normally very harsh on you but this time I think you were in the right." Abernathy stated. Everyone stared at him shocked. "She did what was necessary to save herself, Snake Eyes and Flint, I think she deserves a little time off. Wouldn't you agree Duke?"

Jane suddenly realized what he was doing. He was taking her off the team for a short while, but why? Could it be that Snake Eyes thought she had a relapse in her fighting skills? That her darker side had taken over while she was fighting. She glanced at her silent ninja master and stared at him. He shifted somewhat uncomfortably when she looked at him. Of course he had. But maybe he was right; after all she didn't show any mercy towards the people she was fighting at the time. That and they had possibly heard the grunts screaming.

Duke looked at the civilian on his team and nodded his head. He pressed his lips together and thought. What could be up the general's sleeve? What were they both hiding that needed to be put to light? Then he noticed something. It was the way that she was looking at Snake Eyes and the way that he had shifted. Duke looked to Scarlett.

"You're all dismissed, except for you Jane, and Lt. Faireborn." The general said.

Jane stayed in her seat as everyone left. She glanced at Flint who sat on her left. "General, sir, I understand that you are worried about me—"

"About you? Jane, I'm not just worried about you. I'm afraid for you. I thought you said you had everything under complete control!" He shouted as he leaned in close to look his niece in the eyes. "You promised me you had gotten help. I'm glad you're not a soldier in the army anymore because I would have given you a dishonorable discharge by now!"

Jane flinched back and closed her eyes, "Yes sir."

"Lt. Faireborn, I understand you have some leave time." The general stated while turning his attention to Flint.

"Yes sir,"

"Get my niece the Sam Hill out of this place for an entire month." He ordered while turning away from them both.

They looked at each other with wide eyes.

"Sir," they both said at the same time.

"Do you have any questions?" He said as he turned around.

Jane shook her head furiously.

"Good, dismissed."

Jane walked out and let out a sigh of relief. She glanced at Flint and bit her bottom lip. "I'm sorry you're stuck with me."

Flint smiled at her and put a hand on her shoulder. "I think you still owe me that drink."

Jane smirked and nodded her head. "All right, where do you want to go?"

Flint felt like asking her so many questions but only one thing came to mind. "Shouldn't you get a shower first, pack some clothes?"

Jane looked at her clothes then nodded. She started to move towards her room then turned back. "Thank you, next time you feel the need to knock some sense into me…knock a little harder." She continued to her room. After grabbing her clothes she was going to wear she planned on packing her stuff when she noticed that everything was already packed. Even her reading glasses and a couple of books were packed. A note rested on her duffle bag. 'Demon, my sad angry apprentice, be careful. Don't loose control again.'

Jane chuckled to herself then headed to the shower.

Flint walked around his quarters to make sure he had everything when there was a knock at the door. He went and saw Snake Eyes and Lady Jaye standing there. "I didn't realize I had become so popular so fast."

Lady Jaye smiled a little then handed him some paperwork. "General Abernathy had me get you two a hotel room in San Francisco. He also said she needs to call a Sarah Rose when she gets there. Also here are your flight tickets." Lady Jaye smirked before walking away.

Flint looked at Snake Eyes then felt slightly uncomfortable. "What is it Snake Eyes?"

Something about Snake Eye's demeanor told Flint that it had to do with Jane. "Is there something wrong?"

Snake Eyes began signing: 'Take care of Jane.'

Flint, surprisingly understood what Snake Eyes was saying. "Of course, she's a friend. I wouldn't let anyone hurt her."

Snake Eyes nodded his head and walked away.

"Ok," Flint grabbed his duffle bag and went to Jane's room. He could hear her singing through the open door as he neared.

Beyond the boundaries of your city's lights
Stand the heroes waiting for your cries
So many times you did not bring this on yourself
When the moment finally comes, I'll be there to help

And on that day, when you need your brothers and sisters to care
I'll be right here

Citizen soldiers
Holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair
Standing on guard for the ones that we've sheltered
We'll always be ready because we will always be there

Flint walked into the room and smiled as Jane began dancing around the room. She was listening to her ever troublesome IPod. He knocked on the wall but she still didn't hear him. Then he realized the form she was dancing in. He rushed over and grabbed her hands. She almost didn't even notice, but then she took in a deep breath. Her eyes snapped open and she stared at him as he took lead. She hummed along with the song.

"You can keep singing," Flint whispered.

Jane stopped moving and turned off her IPod. She looked at him then shook her head. "I don't think it's a good idea."

"And why not?" Flint countered.

"I don't sing to an audience anymore."

Flint was about to question that then realized it might have been a bad idea. "All right, let's get going then. Oh, and you can plug your IPod into the car."

Jane chuckled as he led the way out of the "Pit", as the team called it, and to his car. Once the ignition was turned Jane turned her IPod on again and plugged it into the car.

When there're people crying in the streets
When they're starving for a meal to eat
When they simply need a place to make their beds
Right here underneath my wing, you can rest your head

On that day, when you need your brothers and sisters to care
I'll be right here

Citizen soldiers
Holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair
Standing on guard for the ones that we've sheltered
We'll always be ready because we will always be there

Hope and pray, that you never need me
But rest assured I will not let you down
I walk beside you, but you may not see me
The strongest among you may not wear a crown
Citizen soldier

Flint listened to the song and then looked at Jane. They would be nearing the airport in a few hours but he wanted to know a few things about her. However, he knew that she might not even tell him. "Oh, the General said he wanted you to call a Sarah Rose when we got to the hotel. Might I ask, who is she?"

Jane hadn't heard that name in a few years. The last time she had heard that name she was watching her get promoted. "My sister, Sarah Rose Abernathy."

Flint fell silent.

Citizen soldiers
Holding the light for the ones that we guide from the dark of despair
Standing on guard for the ones that we've sheltered
We'll always be ready because we will always be there

A/N: R&R please. I'm uploading until chapter seventeen today, i want ot get my other story Logical Listener up today as well, at least the first chapter.