After spending a week in the infirmary, Caius was finally able to stand on his own feet again. With a new set of clothes given to him by Ginzu, he took some time to arrange his belongings back at his dormitories and he took a quick shower; something that he was wishing after the end of his survival training.
He wore his new clothes (still, these clothes were for new trainees in hopes of becoming fully fledged Delta Red members) and he began his trip to the Colonel's office.
"Meet him in his office... What on earth is he planning again? One way to find out, I guess..."
Frustration is the only thing that he was feeling. He's being through a lot at the post months and yet, no word about him joining the rest of his teammates at Delta Red...
Along the way he spotted McKoy. Before Caius could say anything to him, McKoy said:
"Hey, look who's back from the dead! I hear that the Colonel's waiting for you, right?"
"Yeah, nice to see you too, Mat. And yes, I'm heading there now."
"Great! Just... Well, nothing, keep going mate!" Matthew said, with a really devilish look on his face.
"Aha... You have something for me, don't you? And something's telling me that I'll need to find out by my own, right?"
"Exactly! Anyway, good luck! Don't keep the Colonel waiting!"
"Yeah, good luck..."
After this little chat, Caius made his way to Wolfman's office. He knocked the door a couple of times. Fortunately this time, he got a reply. The Colonel was inside.
"Hmm, what should I expect this time, some kind of trap of something? Here goes..."
"Sir, I'm here, you wanted to see me?"
"Of course, come in! I hope you had a restful time this week?"
"You could say that..."
"Oh come on! Cheer up a bit! What's with that mood?"
"Excuse me for my suspicion sir, but you seem a lot friendly like's nothing is happening in this world..."
"Why not? Especially now that I have a big announcement for you!"
"Oh great, what kind of mission you have prepared for me? Take out another Shadaloo base maybe? Cause I'm getting really expert on this!"
"Haha, that's the spirit! Well, not exactly. I can't let you out with us yet for that kind of mission, not before you can join us."
"Ohh, that will be the day..."
"You see, everyone is already talking highly of you and since you passed everything with flying colors, you'll need to take off this training set you're wearing and wear THESE clothes."
Wolfman took from his desk a set of clothes. And not just any ordinary clothes. It was a set of official Delta Red attire and another one suited for future military operations. On top of them, a red beret and a Delta Red patch.
Caius froze in place; he couldn't believe that the time had come.
"...Man, that was... Unexpected..."
"On top of that Caius, I thing that the red beret will make a great color antithesis with your white hair!"
"I'm flattered..." Caius said, still gazing at the real stuff.
"Good, good! Now hear it from these lads!"
"From who?"
The rest of team were already there the whole time. They were overhearing the conversation from outside the office's door. They stepped in and congratulated Caius.
"Welcome to Delta Red, puny man!" McKoy said, grabbing Caius tightly is his arms.
"I'm happy too Mat, but if you squeeze me more, I won't be around to see it..!"
"Oh right... Anyway, we're very glad that you made it!"
"Haha, thanks."
"Fantastic job, Caius. Officially now, welcome!" Cammy said.
"Hey Captain, thanks. Oh, before I forget it, can you tell me now why everyone's addressing me as "sir"?"
"You have been promoted since your performance was outstanding, handsome!" Luwanda said.
"Really? Promoted to what?"
"Well, from now on you'll be Sergeant Major Caius!" Luwanda said again.
"Isn't this unfair towards to other members in here?" Caius said.
"Well, it takes skill to be on top and you deserved it. No one has shown such devotion in a relatively short time." Cammy said. "And here's a little extra for your efforts. Something to get your gears going, remember?"
Cammy gave to him a piece of small paper.
"What's this?"
"A bank cheque."
"Are you serious? It wasn't necessary...Wait...What...?
Caius looked at the cheque and he found that the number was consisting of a great deal of pounds. A really big sum in such a small piece of paper.
"Umm, are you sure that's not a mistake, right?"
"No! Since you'll be working with us, you'll need a house, furniture and other things, right?" Wolfman said.
"Yeah, but..."
"No buts! You earned it!" Ginzu said.
"OK, I'll take it, no worries!"
"OK! And it's good time to get to know you better!" Ginzu said.
"With all of these training sessions we didn't had much time with you!" Luwanda said.
"There's always time." Caius said. "But, I need to settle down first, right?"
"Of course, take your time. We don't have anything serious missions on our hands, so it will be OK." Wolfman said.
"Excellent. Again, thank you guys."
And so, Caius finally fulfilled his purpose. Now, the future awaits.
