Jess

Afton stood at the front of the training ground where the team members were all starting to fall in. Most looked refreshed which was good, others however could have used a few more hours sleep and they were trying very hard to hide that fact. They should know better then trying to hide it from her, she is not stupid, plus she know how hard this type of training is. She grinned slightly at the thought. Her grin quickly disappeared when she heard Josson's second-in-charge voice squealing at some of the late commers. As he arrived she put her hand out to receive the data pad without even looking at him. "Morning Afton. Looking forward to todays trails I assume!" She shot him a quick smile and then scanned the data pad. Everyone was here and they were all ready to go. All the false data was ready to be given to each team and the game was set. She looked around quickly, feeling like something or someone was missing. Then she realised Rantar was not there. She thought that he would be really keen to see her work in action Shrugging it off, she moved to address the group. "People listen up. Today is one of the biggest days in your training. If you past this your will have dont most of the hard work and can look forward to even more hard work. Only then it will be real! Now listen closely to your instructions because I dont want to have to repeat myself." She paused briefly to look for Rantar, then continued. "You will all be set in groups, mostly the ones that you are already in, but some will be combining. Once in these groups you will be given everything you will need for todays excersize. Once the completed we will be meeting back here for a debrief of how you all went........" Once she had finished explaining she turned to Josson and nodded. He then move to each group and gave the team leaders a pack and a data pad. Then told them to move out. As they ran off in their team she turned to Josson. "What are you waiting for? Off you go. Your with team Alpha." "What..are...you serious? You want ME out there with THEM?" he shreeked. "Yes and that is an order. GO." Afton's face broke into a broad grin as she watched him run off ofter team Alpha. She then sighed and turned to find Rantar.

OOC: WOW it has been to long. Ok time for a little more action! IC: The alarm went off at six in the morning and Afton jumped at the noise. She had been dreaming and was shocked when the alarm had gone off so early. It only seemed like minutes ago when she had craled into bed after having drinks with Rantar. She jumped up and hurriedly put on her camo gear before racing off to scoff down some oat meal for breakfast. After which she ran to the armory to await the teams arrival. Todays plans where big. She was going to put a senareo into place and get two teams to play agains each other. Each would have a particular mission and addvantage. The aim would be for the other team to use their intell about the other team to nutralize them. She smiled at the thought. from this they will be able to see whether the teams are ready. They would need to use all their training and use some common scence. SHe smiled at the thought. This could be the real test.

OOC: Ok seeing as neither of us has done it yet then I'll just to a vage fillin. IC: Afton and Rantar went to the bar had some drinks adn chatted for a while. They talked about Josson and his absesion with Afton and the reason behind it. Which was because they were engaged, but that fell threw when Afton dissapeared for a year. But other then that it was uneventful. OOC: Now Kry I have been wanting to ask you this over pm's but you never really gave me an answer so I am going to ask it again. Can our characters start a little 'relationship' or something?

OOC: I was wondering what happened to them. Umm I think if one of us, like you maybe, can do one big post sort of like what was deleated then we can go from there.

Afton smirked at that last comment. "Well neither do I so what do ya think, should we be bored together? We could go to the bar for a drink! Meet me here in ten minutes." Afton jumped up and walked back to her room to get freshoned up. She grabbed some fresh clothed from her draw, a nice blue shirt that brought out her eye colour and some nice black pants that flared at the bottom. After doing her hair into a bun she spraid some perfume and then walked back to meet Rantar. She had never had the chance to just sit and chat with him so she was looking forward to some 'quality time'.

OOC: Sorry guys for the delay, I have not been able to get on the net for ages. It apperes that I can not log on from my home computor for some strange reason. I will post soon but cannot now sorry again...

The first day was quite like Afton had planned. They would be put into the groups that Afton and Josson had discussed and then Afton gave them all a folder full of sheets of paper that told them what training was whan and a few other things that were rather important. As the time when buy Afton remembered she had a meeting with Rantar. She dismissed the group about ten minutes later than planned and then both her and Josson headed for the hall to wait for Rantar. They sat there discussing things talking about the groupings and what excactly theyed do in training the next day, they were so busy that they didn't even notice that Rantar was late, they didn't even know he had walked in until he sat next to them. Afton looked up from her folder and lists that had spread out over the table, "Ah you made it," she said with no annoyance at all in her voice. "Ok this was what we were thinking. Everyone has been put into groups, each group has one or two people with the same skills and they are in a group of about five to ten people. The idea was to train these groups to function like a family or so to speak. Everyone has a different skill and so they can only perform their skill. Do you understand?" She had tryed to explain it as best she could but some how it did not seem adaquit.

As Afton opened the door Josson walked in holding the files Afton had given to him earlier. He held his head high and walked with great importance into the room. "Luietenant Josson relporting for duty maam," he said in a slightly mocking voice but the swift glear from Afton put him into place. Afton turned to the group, "this is Luietenant Josson everybody he will be putting you into training groups of which you will be staying in for the most part of the training. The groups are not negotiable so if you have a problem with someone in your group 'get over it'. This force relys heavily on teamwork and leadership so learn to get along or don't join. Josson take it away." She turned to Rantar before he left and smiled, "this looks great. Can have a small talk with you after this session I need to put some plans to you to see iuf you think they will work? I don't think we will to any training today just get to know each other and that kind of thing so how does lunch sound? We should be finished by then."

Afton's fingers ran over the keys of the computor faster than they had ever gone before. They were starting to slip over the keys because of the sweat that was starting to slid down her hands. She paused momenteraly to instruce some of the electicians then went back to the computor screen. Soon the jamming device started to chern to life. The screen started to light up and show good reading with in another few minutes it was up and running as well as Afton could get it, which was pretty much the whole thing. Afton jumped up and ran back up to the bridge to share the good news. "The jamming devise is up and running but I don't know how long it will last so we best make the most of it while we can." She looked at the sensor screen and her face turned pail. She gulped, "ah Karn... I think we have a problem." OOC. Hey Kry I'll leave it open for you to work out what the problem is coz I have no real idea of how this kinda fight works so you make something up.

Afton stood dumb founded for what seemed like minutes but in reality it was only about 0.1 of a second. Then at the words techinicians and jamming gear her mind came back to the present. Jamming gear, she thought. She jumped up literally. "I'll go with the technicians and help my drowd can help with the repears and I know alot about nothing but it may help." She chuckled at her later comment to try and lighten the mood. "Ok I'll take these techis to the hold and see what we can come up with," and with that she ran off with the techis close behind. When they reached the hold she went straight to the thing she was most familier with, the computor. Her hands flew over the keys untill she was estabished. "Ok guy here's the plan," and with that she started handing out orders.

OOC: There is no such thing as to big an itroduction I always say IC: Afton followed Rantar into the hall and was impressed to see such a tuff group of people. Good, she thought, that means I can work them harder and I dont have to start from scratch. She chuckled at her own joke but then thought she'd better put on the strong 'no nonsence face'. She looked each person in the eyes looking for the things that would make a great team. No an unstoppable force. Courage, strength, stamina, intellegence and most importantly LEADERSHIP. Once Rantar had finished the introduction she took on the role that was only now starting to hit her. "Hello people, I am, as Rantar said Afton and I will be supervising and continueing your training. From this day forth you will report to me unless told other wise by Rantar, me or Lueitenant Josson who I will introduce you to at a later date. Both Lueitenant Josson and I will be assessing you and putting you into groups and finally giving you the all clear to be part of a top secret and highly sophisticated force." She looked again at the men and women infront of her, some stood stright and did not flinch others however would need some work. She nodded to Rantar and move to the door to let Josson in.

OOC: Krytos can you start us of meeting the guys and I'll take it from there. You know just intro me, Make it big.... I'll post after you.

Well I was thinkin, coz Tython and Afton actually know each other maybe she could get in contact with him. Cant post tonight but at least I am working on it. Gotta go.

Afton sat there playing with her food. Not that appatizing but it was food all the same. She was about to ask Rantar a question when he handed over the database, said a few word than abruptly pushed his bowl to one side. Afton could sense a deep feeling of regret and remorse of what was to come, so in her knowledge she said nothing. Finally she spoke. "Rantar, I know your probably not in the mood or in the frame of mind to do this but I was hoping you could help me with the men. Seeing as they don't know me and all." She prepared herself for the worse and waited for a reply. *********** Josson woke late that morning, had a shower and made his way to the mess hall. He saw Afton sitting with Rantar so he disided to leave them, and Rantar did not look the friendliest that morning. He went an sat next to some strong looking men with large muscles and hard faces. They looked like the type Afton would be looking for he thought. He sat down and introduced himself. "Hi and am Luetenant Josson one of the so called 'boundty hunters' that where supposedly after you boss. How are you?" He was chuckling at his wit and humer when a gruff voice answered. "Well isn't that nice, your the little scum that we all nearly died over." And with that he burst into a bombing laugh. It nearly shook the place down.

Afton lay there daised for who nows how long. She was poked and prodded, moved and moved again. She could just remember Karn calling her name untill everything when totally black. Moments later she woke with a bandage around her head and her arm in a sling. There was a thermomiter in her mouth and she felt terrible. When she come round fully she ripped the thermomiter out of her mouth and grabbed the medic. Pulling her close she seethed, "what are you doing! I am fine thankyou." Pushing the medic away she got up and made her way back to the bridge, to Karn. He was in a frenzy and the control pannel showed her why. "Ok," she said taking a deep breathe to calm the nerves. "Heres the plan. We get the friendly Fighter to cover the left side where most of the damage is then we move all our gunmen to the right where the missiles are coming from. There are many spare guns and we need to fight them off in that way. That way we wont risk hitting a friend and we can cover both sides of the ship." She smiled and with a laugh said, "what do you say my friend?"

OOC: Like I said, I will be back. Now lets post. IC: Afton woke with a start, her whole body acking. She lay there for a moment then opened her eyes. Splitting pain ran down her body once again. She lay there trying to think of where she was, soon the days events came flooding back. They were trying to escape from some planet but the name evaded her. Slowly she stood up, using the walls as support. When she was upright she put her hand on her head and found it slick with blood. She looked at her hand which confermed that it was indeed blood. Whipping her hand on her pants, she stumbled about trying to find Karn or Ulic or someone of a friendly face. She was getting up from a second fall when she hear Karns voice ring out orders. She did not pick up what he was saying but it sounded desperate. Slowly she made her way towards the voice. She entered the bridge where Karn stood, eyes glood to the screen. She could see many light flashing but she was still in a dase so she did not register to the problem. She stumbled up to Karn put a hand on his shoulder then calapsed unconsious in a heap in the floor.... OOC: Sorry I cant save you yet, still thinking so in the mean time I'll keep the story moving. Your turn Kry.

Well guys I am back.... for now anyway. Hey i think we should get the ball rolling and the plot thickening. I know it will be slow but lets all try our best kay. Hey Phytho, I know you may not get this to soon but I was thinking maybe Tython, Afton, Josson and Rantar could meet up and you could help us will our 'missions'. I was thinking you could be the small squad leader. Coz i wont to start a small squadrin of fighters or something like that. What do you think Kry? Sound ok?

OOC: Ok guys I got on but I must be quick. I still wont to write but I have not got the time. I started writting but the computor played up so I only have time to say that I will continue at a later date, hopefully in the next few days. I have not deserted you and I will be back. Bye for now.

OOC: I'M BACK.... LET GET THE PARTY STARTED. IC: Afton woke early the next morning. Something was bothering her... itwas thedream shehad had that night. Shrugging it off she got up and pulled on some fresh combat clothes. May as well look the part, she thought. Walking out of her room she saw Rantar makinghis way out of the camp. Being the curious type that she was she walked after him. When he looked at the sun she noticed his face was clouded with sadness. She put a hand on his shoulder, if only to comfort him, and stood there quietly in respect of his mood. After a little while she spoke, "lets get some breakfast it is going to be an interesting day to say the least." "I was hoping you would be able to pass on the list with the names of the ones that you think will be able to cope with the pressure I am about to puton them," she said with a chuckle. OOC: I cant promise that I'll be on much but I will try. Just keep the ball rolling and I'll pick up where you guys left off. Where theres a will theres a way

Rantar had been right, the room was not 5 star but it still had a bed, and for that Afton was thankful. She closed the door and put on her sleep wear and lay on the bed thinking what the next day might bring. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. "Who is it?" she called, slightly anoid at being interupted. "Josson, now can I come in?" came the reply. "Not particulaly but okay," she said sitting up on the bed. Josson walked in in his sleep wear as well and sat next to her on the bed. He was to close for Afton's comfort so she shuffled up the bed a little. He sat there stareing at her then her smiled. "You look gorgeous in you PJ's," he said. "Thats it," she said standing upright, "what is the big idea. You have been acting strange from the past week and I am about fed up. You stop this behaveour or you go home and thats final. Now if you don't mind I need to sleep, the door is there us it." With that she pointed and waited. "Aw come on, I was just being silly. But you do look beautiful. Look after what happened I realised how much I missed you and how much I need you. Please Afton can we start over?" "Not now please Josson I already have enough things to think about., please leave." "Okay, okay what ever you say." He got up walked towards Afton kissed her cheeck and left the room.

The last few hours where like a blur to Afton, but the sudden inormity of the threat brought her back into full action. She swung the gun here and there hitting most of her targets. Okay, she thought, this is great. "Okay people we are lookin up," she said through clenched teeth.... OOC: Great to be back....sorry that it took so long.

OOC: Great to be back... I missed you guys... lets play IC: Afton smiled, she was getting tired after the long day. She stood up and shook Rantar's hand again, "great to have you back. Now how bout a bed?" She said laughing. "Can we get these lists ready for a meeting tomorow at 1200 hrs? I'd like to start this training straight away so we can be more prepared for anything." She grinned, "now wheres this room of mine?".....

Afton sat there tapping the table in thought as she listened very intently to Rantar. Slowly a lpan popped into her head. She waited for Rantar to finished then spoke. "I have an idea Rantar. How about you put a list together of all the most highly trained men in your squad. Get it to me and I will train them and put together to make a highly sophisticated squad that can tackle every obstical. I want the best from every field. Computors, mechs, forensics, bolistics and marks men. I need a team of about fifteen of the best. I will personally see to their training and then we can use them for the most dangerous missions, data collecting and other things that an organisation like us." She smiled, "how does that sound?"

Afton re-entered the room and sat down beside Rantar, she was not going to give Josson the plessure of her next to him after what he had just done. As she sat she noticed Josson flinch a little like he was surprised at her move, she just sat and gave Rantar her full attention. When he had finished speaking Afton stood, "Seeing as I am the commanding officer of this mission to find you I feel it is my right to say that we will stay and help for a while." She turned to Josson. "If any of my people do not agree that they can go back to base and wait for further orders from Barkoa." She said this all very meaningfully, she was not impressed with Josson and she would show him her disapproval. Josson sat there dumb founded, he thought that they had been partners not one in charge of the other. He frowned, "Okay I will stay but on one condition, I am your partner not your soldier and I would like to be treated like a partner. Now if you don't mind I must be going, I am tried." With that he left the room, slamming the door behind him. Afton turned to Rantar, "don't mind him, he will get used to it and its a long story. Now about plannig this rebellion, do we have enough trained officers?"

Afton returned Rantar's embrace. It was firm but welcoming. They quickly moved back out of the bar and into the waiting speeders. Twenty minutes later Rantar was giving Afton the run down and she was impressed. "So, how's things been for you, and who's your friend?" he asked. "Oh yes I almost forgot, Rantar this is my work partner Lieutenant Josson, Josson this is Rantar as you obviously know seeing as we have been looking for him for a couple of weeks now." She smiled at both of them in turn. Josson sat quietly listening and feeling a little out of place but when Afton introduced them he smiled and held out his hand. "Final I get to meet the man I have been searching for for so long," he grinned, "you are hard to find Mr. Rantar and that is probably a good thing, no?" They sat there for several more minutes swapping stories when Afton suddenly jumped up. "Sorry guys I need to go and contact Barkoa to tell him how we are going. You know give him and up date." With that she got up and walked out of the room. Josson got up and followed, "back in a moment," he said to Rantar and went after Afton. He found her on a commlink that Barkoa had given her to use, it was a resent model and great for long distance. Josson walked up behind her and put both hands on her shoulders and squeezed them slightly. It sent shivers down her spin, she gulped. Josson movved so his head was next to hers, over her shoulder, and whispered, "I missed you beautiful, I missed you." Then he squeezed her shoulders again and turned and walked back into the room where Rantar was waiting. "So you're thinking of starting a rebellion type network? Tell me about it." Mean while Afton had sent a message to Barkoa and it went something like this: Hi Barkoa this is Afton. We have found Rantar and he is well. We are going to stay here for a while longer and see what happens. Hope things are going well with you. Bye for now, Afton. OOC: sorry about the lenght guys but I haven't been on for a while so it was a good catch up post.