Chapter 3: Into the Corps.
Jayne III
Three years had passed since the death of Maria and Leo has somehow kept herself together. I laid on my bunk in the Cadet's quarters, thinking about how I got myself into this mess until Leo came through the wooden door with a bang.
I turned my head to look at her with an unamused expression. "Leo, what are you doing?"
Through heavy pants, she spoke, "Jay, you gotta come quickly the selection is about to start!"
"Selection?"
"Yes, selection! C'mon we're gonna be late!"
I let out a heavy sigh before rolling out of my bunk. The Selection was something I never really thought about until now. The top 10 Cadet's who made the top of their class would get the chance to join the Survey Corps. Frankly, I was not surprised that Leo and I made it into the top 10. Leo had a strong urge to get revenge for Maria but if she only knew that I was the one who gave the final blow. I followed Leo into a small courtyard where the Selection was being held. There were torches lined against the stone wall, outlining the yard. In the center of the yard was an old stone fountain. I surveyed the area until I spotted the familiar blonde hair of my brother. Catching his eye, I glanced back at Leo to find her talking to a tall brown haired male about our age, 18. For some reason, he reminded me of a boy I knew in the Underground, the one who used to bandage me up when I got into fights with the other kids. Walking over to Leo, I wondered if it was the boy I knew. As if he could hear me approaching, he turned his gaze towards me, piercing me with strong blue eyes. Instantly, I knew who he was.
"Sam Trotter," I said in disbelief.
Before I could stop myself, I had jumped into his arms. Inhaling his scent of what smelt like home, I instantly knew it was him.
"Damn I thought I wouldn't see you again!" I said pulling back to look at him. Looking at his face, I could tell he had received new scars.
"You gotta have more faith in me then that, hun," he laughed "Damn I missed you."
"Um, Jay," Leo asked, "Who's he?"
"Oh that's right," I said, "You weren't around when Sam and I were together."
"Correction," He said wrapping his arms around my waist "Still together."
Laughing, I introduced Leo and Sam to each other. With both of them being extremely protective, they did not want to share. As the Drill Commander ordered us to get into formation, I wondered how I never noticed Sam before. Looking at the Commander of the Survey Corps, I noticed my brother standing next to him. I listened as the Commander drone on about the Corps until he signed a paper assigning us into the Branch. We saluted as he walked out of the courtyard and into the crisp night. I glanced over at Leo to see her starting to tear up. She had accomplished Maria's dream to join the Corps and her own to get revenge. I looked back at Sam, who gave me a small smile and a thumbs up. I rolled my eyes and turned back to the front. We were given instructions to return to our quarters and that in the morning we would meet our squad leaders. Erwin had pulled me aside saying that he had assigned me to his squad so he could look after me. I ran my fingers through my messy hair as I escaped from the madness of the Selection. A lot has changed since I have last seen Sam and some of the change was not good. I had no idea how to tell him either. I wandered through the woods until I found the place I was looking for; the Hills looking over the Wall. I plopped down onto the ground; staring at the moon overhead.
"You know it's not very safe at night," said a very familiar voice.
I chuckled. "Don't be a stranger, Sammy."
Appearing out of shadows, he came wearing nothing but his wicked grin on his face as he sat next to me. We sat in silence, looking over the hills, almost as if the world had stopped for a moment.
I sighed, looking up at the stars. "You know don't, you?"
The moment of silence gave me the answer.
"Yeah, I do, Jay." His voice was sad but strong as he wrapped his fingers in between mine.
I chuckled. "Must make me a monster then."
Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Sam's shocked expression as he looked at me. His warm hands caressed my face as he turned it towards him, resting his forehead on mine. His blue eyes were filled with sadness and worry, but also a glimpse of love. I could feel the intensity in the air as his lips met mine. His hands ran through my hair, bringing me closer to him. It was magical. The way he ran his hands down my body or the way he stripped me of my clothing. He was mine and I was his. And I love him. That night he made me his.