Chapter 6: Five Months
"Fucking bitch…" 'Zona grumbled, sitting cross-legged on her bed in a black tank top and shorts. Her armor lay in sections around her, paint rounds stuck to it in many spots and patters. She currently held her helmet in her lap, chiseling away at the hardened paint on the visor. 'Zona had just returned to her room from a lockdown paint math with Carolina, the number one on the leader board. "Who the fuck has the #10 Freelancer go head to head with the #1?!" She exclaimed, scrubbing furiously at the pink tinge on her silver visor.
As if to aggravate her further, North chose that precise moment to stride into her room. As of late, he had been spending more time in 'Zona's room than his own. A fact which had not been missed by his sister, South. "Hey there," North spoke, sitting down besides 'Zona on the bed.
Knowing his intentions, 'Zona uncrossed her legs, placing her feet on the floor and holding her legs together. Just because I don't fight it doesn't mean I'll make it easy for you… Her strained muscles protested the movement, and she hissed quietly in pain. "Fucking Carolina!" 'Zona cursed, looking down. She shivered as she felt North's hand brush against the straps of her top, slowly sliding them down.
North chuckled, "As tempting as that'd be, I'd rather not." His hand continued its path downwards, before sliding up under 'Zona's top. Her body remained rigid despite his attempts at seduction, unwilling to give in.
"North, you know what I think of… that." 'Zona ended weakly, pleading with her lover. He persisted however, managing to remove her tank top and drop it to the ground. She gasped as North's prying hands wrapped around her breasts, squeezing and teasing.
"It's not like you don't enjoy it in the end…" North shot back, rubbing her tits until they hardened into little nubs under his fingers. 'Zona's back arched slightly as pleasure shot into her, "After all, you've always came." He accentuated it by sliding his hand down into her pants, rewarded by a moan from 'Zona.
As she moaned, 'Zona involuntarily humped against North's fingers as he brushed against her sensitive spots. "It's not a choice!" She exclaimed, wincing as she realized how hypocritical that sounded. North simply growled in response, tackling her down onto the bed as she cried out in mild protest, her bodies needs weighing out her common sense.
A few hours afterwards, 'Zona and Ark stood in the firing range with their rifles raised. Eventually Ark had begun returning to the range at night, and although no longer pushing for helping her, he wasn't speaking to her in any other manner than strictly professional. Today seemed to bring the room's tension to a higher level, like it had been before their brief sabbatical from each other's company. Probably cause she never looks this bad… Ark thought briefly, glancing over at 'Zona before quickly turning back to the bright holograms dancing about the floor.
Her blonde hair was strewn about wildly, as though it hadn't been important enough to brush in days. 'Zona's blue eyes were bloodshot and alert, dark circles ringing around her eyes. Her aim with the sniper had slowly been deteriorating as well, along with her attitude amongst the other Freelancers. Nobody aside from Ark, CT, and North had bothered to stick around her. Squeezing the trigger, 'Zona cursed as she missed what should've been an easy shot.
Ark just shook his head next to her, easily penetrating both their targets with one shot. Moments later, the targets were all finally eliminated and 'Zona leaned against the wall with a worn out sigh. A few awkward moments passed by in silence, before Ark finally spoke up. "Hate me if you want, but I am sorry." His voice was entirely devoid of emotion, a tactic 'Zona recognized using when she didn't want to let her true feelings slip too much.
Surprised, 'Zona raised an eyebrow as she turned slightly to face him better. "Sorry for what?" She asked, confused.
Letting out a deep breath, Ark looked down. "For pushing you to talk about whatever it was that got you so upset. I can't help it, you're my friend and I want to help!" He exclaimed, breaking his cool facade as he looked back up with tears in his eyes. Ark quickly blinked them back, regaining his composure as fast as he had lost it. "I'll be whatever you need me to be; I just wish you could trust me…"
Aww… That's so fucking cute… 'Zona thought, feeling this warm emotion flood her at his apology to her. Her expression was guarded however, as she ran it through once more in her head, considering it. Despite her new conflicted emotions, she simply turned back to the firing range. "Yeah, took you long enough… I was starting to get tired of ignoring you." 'Zona replied, a small smile finding its way onto her face.
With a laugh, Ark raised his own rifle as the targets began to run amok on the range once more. "You could've said something then!"
Finger on the trigger, 'Zona simply chuckled, "Yeah, but where's the fun in that?"
Once Ark had headed on his way to bed, 'Zona had begun her own trek back to her own room, and had become caught in a debate with herself. Why does Ark care? He doesn't have any reason to…She thought, turning the corner, Sounds like something I would've told North months ago, but I love him! I think. 'Zona froze in place as the realization hit her; Ark has a crush on me!
Instead of walking into her room where North lay sleeping, 'Zona began to pace up and down the hallway, reexamining everything with a fresh viewpoint. All those nights he stayed up training, just to help me… A wave of guilt washed over her at that, and then I pretty much told him to fuck off… Great going Kit! She rolled her eyes at her past stupidity. "Wait… why do I care?" 'Zona whispered aloud to herself, alone in the hall.
Making up her mind, 'Zona stood in front of her door, readying herself. Taking a deep breath, 'Zona strode bravely into the lion's den, flicking on the lights as she entered. "North, get your sorry ass up right now." She ordered coldly, glaring at her boyfriend who had previously been asleep, nude in her bed.
Wiping the sleep out of his eyes, North sat up slightly. "'Zona?" Covering himself with the sheets, he avoided the wet mess they had made previously on the bed as he sat up. "What are you doing..?" North asked, confused as to the very early morning wake up.
"Yes North, me. I want you out of my room now. Before you ask why, it's because we're over. I don't take kindly to being raped for a fucking month, you piece of shit!" 'Zona all but spat at him, buried anger and indignation finding its way to the surface in light of North's shocked expression.
Glowering at her, North stood off the bed and looked down on 'Zona with his full height. "'Zona, let's talk about this first before we make any rash decisions…" He attempted to sooth her anger, pathetically.
Even without her armor, a furious 'Zona was still a sight that would leave lesser men shaking in their boots. "Get. Out. Now." She hissed, fists shaking as she struggled not to beat him to death.
That was a mistake, as North shot forwards to hold 'Zona against the wall, using his foot to slide the door shut. "That was a big mistake…" He growled in the shocked Freelancer's ear. One hand held her arms above her while the other outright tore 'Zona's tight tank top off her body.
Still in shock at the sudden change of power in the room, 'Zona struggled against North's tight hold. "Don't you fucking dare!" She exclaimed fearfully, shivering as her breasts were exposed to the cold air.
North either didn't hear her or didn't care, as his hand moved lower, sliding 'Zona's shorts down before flinging the article of clothing across the room. 'Zona fell to the ground with a gasp as North slammed his fist into her stomach. Winded, she lay there gasping for breath while North ran across the room to retrieve something. 'Zona attempted to shout for help, but it only came out as a wheeze and a coughing hack. In a flash he was back on her, tying her hands behind her back with what felt like zip ties.
"Fuck off!" 'Zona cried helplessly, tears rolling down her face as North picked her up and bent her over her chair roughly. Her ass was jutting upwards towards him against her will.
"That's the idea. If you're ending us, then I'll at least leave you with something to remember me by…" North hissed in her ear, before plunging his length into her unwilling vagina for the second time that evening. With a moan, he thrusted as deep as he could, earning a grunt from 'Zona.
I thought you loved me?! 'Zona screamed internally, eyes squeezed shut from the pain. Her body was already sore from North's last spree, and she bit her lip as his member jabbed against her inner walls, to large for her to fit comfortably. "Please, just stop…" 'Zona sobbed, breasts rocking back in forth in time with North's thrusts. "No!" She exclaimed aloud, as the pain began to melt into pleasure.
Moaning, North reached around her to still hear breasts, squeezing them tightly and pulling his length further into her depths. "Oh yes." He sighed, watching as 'Zona attempted to ignore her bodies' needs. Speeding up, he continued his campaign as 'Zona writhed in pleasure under him; bringing her right to the edge of climaxing before halting completely.
Blinking back tears, 'Zona glanced around in confusion, her entire body on edge. "What are you doing?" She gasped out, attempting to keep her body under control. North didn't reply, simply sitting there inside her excited folds. 'Zona looked down in shame as the need for more overwhelmed her, knowing that this was North's plan all along. She bucked her hips back roughly, a moan escaping both their lips. Face red, 'Zona bucked harder and harder against his cock until she felt her muscles tighten around it. She sighed as her orgasm came, all the tension leaving her body as she slumped forwards as much as North would allow.
North thrust once more into her now wet depth's before his own orgasm overtook him. Despite 'Zona's tired cry of indignation, he held her hips tightly as he unleashed a flood of cum deep into her body. "Now I'm done…" North panted, undoing the zip ties on 'Zona's arms as he fell backwards onto the bed.
Once he pulled out and cut her loose, an exhausted 'Zona slid off the cum soaked chair, landing on the ground with no more than a quiet grunt. Looking down at all the bruising on her chest, breasts, and hips, she noticed the excess cum dripping out of her abused vagina. Oh my god, that's what it was? He came inside me?! Fury giving her strength once more, 'Zona reached over into her closet and pulled out the hidden knife she kept in there. Without a word, she stumbled to her feet and began stalking over to where North lay.
The male Freelancer shot up quickly, eyes wide. "Put the knife down…" He pleaded, hands held up in a wary defensive pose. As she didn't show any signs of slowing, rage written across her face, he began to slowly edge backwards towards the door.
'Zona helped him along, launching forwards to slash across his bare chest with the knife. Scarlett flowed along the cut she left, North stumbling back in pain. "I should fucking kill you!" 'Zona screamed, accentuating this with four more slashes to North's chest. Upon the last cut, the weary Agent spun on point, slamming a vicious roundhouse kick into his chest.
Hissing in pain, North was slammed against the closed door with the force of the blow. "Please… don't." He gasped out, raising a hand in a plea for mercy.
"Not so much fun when people don't listen, is it?" 'Zona mocked, grabbing North's clothes off the floor quickly. Shoving the clothing onto his outstretched arm, she pressed the door control, waiting until it opened completely. "Go fuck yourself, North." 'Zona cocked her fist back, before decking North in the face.
The taller injured Agent flew back into the hall, landing on his naked ass in a pile of blood and rumpled clothing, much to the surprise of South who was walking by. "What the actual fuck happened?!" She exclaimed, looking up to briefly face a nude 'Zona before the door was slammed shut and locked. "Seriously, what the hell!"