I was enthralled in a book at Jakob's desk when I heard a murmur from the bed. I looked up to see a pair of hazel eyes staring back at me.

"Why hello. Glad you could join us." Getting up, I made my way to his bedside.

"What happened?"

"You're side became badly infected. Jakob, our 'doctor', cleaned it up and gave you some antibiotics. You seem to be recovering well. Good thing you are a Coordinator, or else I don't think you would of made it."

He looked at my warily. I openly stated what he was.

"Don't worry, I have nothing against Coordinators. Well, at least not as a whole." I got up from my seat. "I am guessing you are pretty hungry though. I will get you something if you feel up for it."

"Sounds good." He replied amiably.

I left the room and made my way to the mess hall to retrieve some food. As I was about to leave, I bumped into Joie as she was making her way to the kitchen. I could tell by her sluggish movements she was pretty tired. Joie, our communications coordinator, played a central role in all of the assignments that we had taken on and thus wasn't able to get a lot of sleep.

"How are you, Joie?"

She looked up at me almost dazed. "Honestly, very tired. I don't know how much longer I can do this." Joie slumped into a chair.

I set down my tray and put my hand on her back. "I feel like this extra stress is my fault. We have few people as it is. I am going to try and resolve things quickly. Just hang in there a little longer, okay Joie?"

She looked up at me through her glasses. "It is not all your fault, Array. We all agreed to take these jobs on. That is where most of this strain is coming from. Just one more week though and I think we will be in the clear."

I nodded. "Well if you ever need someone to replace you I can for a little while. Got that?"

"Mhm."

I picked up the tray again and started to make my way to the door. "Bye, Joie."

"Here is your meal." I set it on the end table beside his bed. "Can you manage by yourself?"

"Yes, I should be fine. Thank you." He gave me a short, genial smile.

"If you are fine, then I better get going."

"Wait," He paused for a moment, "what is your name?"

I paused for a moment. Should I give him my name? "I don't think that is wise to be using names." I looked over at him and stood up to leave.

"Well, I am Nicol."

I took a small sigh. "Array." I gave a half-hearted smile and made my way out the door.

An entire day had passed since I had been near Jakob's or my own room. I wasn't sure if I could really call it my room anymore. Other than sleeping in it, I had basically given it up to Jakob whose room was temporarily occupied by the prisoner named Nicol. I walked into my room to find Jakob engrossed in his work.

"Just the person I was looking for." I said quite cheerily. I turned my face to the right side so he could see the large bruise covering a majority of the left side of my face along with the small gash at my temple that accompanied it.

Jakob looked at me astonished. He immediately got up to inspect it. "I am guessing something didn't go well."

"Let's just say things didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped. They weren't very compliant. I got what I needed though."

"I am guessing you want me to stitch that up?"

"It would be highly appreciated."

"We will have to go to my room. All of my medical supplies are in there."

We started to make our way down the hallway to Jakob's room.

Jakob looked over at me a little concerned. "You know Array, you need to be a little more careful. You don't always have to do these assignments solo, you know."

I gave a small sigh. "I just wanted to finish the mission so everyone would have one less thing to worry about. I saw Joie yesterday, she looked exhausted. I just needed to help in some way."

Even though I was part of a bigger team, I still liked to work alone. It was who I had become.

"You can't take it all upon yourself though. Going out by yourself is reckless. Do you even care about your own life?"

"Everything we do is dangerous, Jakob." Giving off a tone of sarcasm. But what is my life worth? I have killed and seen so many be killed. I should be dead with them. I don't deserve life.

"You are right on that one."

We finally arrived at Jakob's room. When we noticed that the Red pilot was asleep, we tried to tread in carefully. As I looked over I noticed that the handcuffs were back. As much as I wanted to fight it, I knew Raasik was right this time. The prisoner was getting better, and precautions had to be made. It was coming to the point that he would have to be constantly monitored if he wasn't restrained, it freed up one more person from taking shifts and watching him constantly.

I sat down in the chair. "How did you know I went alone?"

"Raasik was grumbling about it when he came by to check on our friend over there. He has complete faith in you Array, but he still worries."

I smiled and rolled my eyes. "Oh, Raasik."

Jakob started to clean the wound. I winced at one point when he came to the deepest point of the cut but for the most part I tried to stay still.

I could hear a stir from the bed. I glanced over to see that Nicol had waken up. I gave him a short welcoming smile.

He looked at the gash on my face. "What happened to you?"

"Just got into a little tiff. Nothing serious." I tried to brush off his concern.

"Not with someone here I hope."

"No."

After a short pause, Nicol asked rhetorically. "You aren't part of the Earth forces, are you?"

"What makes you think that?" I glanced over to him quickly. I was promptly scolded by Jakob who was trying to stitch close the wound.

"Well, I am guessing by now something would of been done with us if you were a part of the Earth forces. Like being transported to a larger base. A few other dead give-aways are that you aren't wearing uniforms, your group is quite small, a lack of resources...So who are you then?"

"Who is to say that we aren't undercover agents?" I tried to cover up but I knew it was useless. I gave a small sigh. "We are just a band of mercenaries and informants, or maybe just a group of delinquents." I sniggered at Jakob.

He nodded his head. "Is there a leader then?"

"There is no 'leader' in our group but I think everyone considers Raasik as one."

"What about you, Array? What is your role?"

It was strange to hear him call me by my name. It felt a little too comfortable for my liking. "Me?" I scoffed. "I am just another member of the crew."

Jakob piped in as he was finishing up the last stitch. "Array is our top combat pilot. Whatever she says on the battlefield, goes." I shot him a look but he only responded with a rascal smile. Jakob stepped back to look at his handiwork. "All done Array."

"Thanks Jakob." Standing up, I gave a short yawn.

"You should get some sleep, Array."

"I won't argue with you on that one. I will see you later."

As I walked back to my room, flashbacks of when I first met Raasik started going through my mind.

It was a hot but clear day in the country of Turkey. The wind gently wafted off the pier, and the sound of seagulls echoed in the air. I was seated at a small coffee shop on a street perpendicular to the pier. I sipped my Turkish coffee in perfect serenity.

Suddenly, a large figure blocked the sun that was bathing me. Without much thought, I stealthily brought my hand to the gun on my side.

"Are you Array Fletching?" I heard a deep voice question from behind me.

"Who wants to know?" I asked saucily. I turned around to see the outline of a tall, built man. As my eyes adjusted I could see he had dark and defined features.

"My name is Raasik."

As I studied him a little longer I could tell that he was not a ZAFT soldier, or from the Earth Alliance for that matter. ZAFT and the Earth Alliance were the least of my worries though.

The man went on. "I have been looking for you, Array. I have heard about some of your work and I am thoroughly impressed."

"And?"

"I am trying to find a team to do a job."

"I am not too fond of that word, Mr. Raasik." I turned around and started to sip my coffee. "I like to work alone."

"I understand that Ms. Fletching. The payout for this job though may change your mind. I also heard you have made a few enemies. You may be skilled, but you are young. I can help."

Hearing those words I remember were so warm to hear after all I had gone through. I had become a pretty cold-hearted person in those last two months, keeping almost everyone and anything at a distance. I was detached. I thought I could care for myself. Even though Raasik's words penetrated deep, I was still stubborn and my heart was unyielding.

"I don't think I am interested."

"I really would like you on this team, Ms. Fletching. Your assets are what we need to get this job done." I could hear him give a small sigh as he perceived that I was not giving in. I saw him reach over and place a card on the table. "Here is my card. If you are interested, just call that number." He started to walk away.

"Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Raasik." I said in a very neutral tone.

"You as well, Ms. Fletching."

As I heard his footsteps fade off into the distance, the grip on my gun slowly loosened until eventually my arm hung loosely at my side as I sipped my coffee.

I laughed a little to myself. Raasik had been persistent. He found me everyday for the next three days at the same coffee shop, persisting that I join. He never pleaded though, which made it all the more enticing for me. It wasn't till much later, and after some critical events that I finally agreed to do the job. That was the beginning of my time with this group. After our first job was done, I decided to stay. Now, I realized that it was the best thing I could have done for myself. I knew I needed to make a change in my life, a step in the right direction.

As I settle into my bed, it dawned on what I was going to do. I finally knew what to do with the ZAFT soldiers, it was just now a matter of putting everything into action.

Also, I will be revealing what Array looks like slightly over time but if you need to know how she looks now well... She has long, very dark hair that she usually wears in a braid that swings around to her side. She also has straight across bangs. Her eye colour is brown. Her body figure is similar to Lunamaria Hawke's but she is a little shorter. I think that is all you need to know. Enjoy!