by Brnin8r » Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:39 pm
The charging figure bolted to Surge almost unhindered by the shots...though after a few seconds, it took effect and the hybrid soldier fell head over heels unconcious. As it did, another dark figure fell from the rafters and the edge of the roof seemed to move. "Attack!" a loud yell sounded, and four distinct figures fell from the roof.
Julian easily pegged one but as he did, the other four dropped down, his view being blocked by the fences.
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Chris' entourage stopped, "Elaborate, human." said the leader; her emotionless gas mask leading to no reaction.
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Mary Anne smiled, "Of course I won't tell her. It's our little secret; you and me." she playfully tapped Charlie's nose as she said it. "As for seeing Hierarch...I don't know how I could arrange that. Most normal girls don't see the hierarch, let alone a boy. She demanded an audience with Chris, since he was a menace. If you wanted to see Hierarch again, you should try your best...if you prove yourself in the field or on the homefront, she may just want to see you again." Mary Anne took Charlie's hand in hers and escorted her out into the hall. "They're going to ask you some questions...answer them as truthfully as you think is necessary...don't seem too insubordinate, otherwise they'll force another dose of the pills into you." A few girls passed the two; some nodded in respect to Mary Anne while some covered their mouths to keep from laughing. It was a forced march the whole way for Charlie and finally they got to the door labeled REHABILITATION. Mary Anne knelt in front of Charlie; even while kneeling Mary Anne was the same height as the new twelve year old, "All right. This is where I have to go. Just do what you think is right and I'll see you tomorrow." she leaned over and kissed Charlie on the forehead, "You'll do great." she hugged Charlie last before standing up, wiping her eye a little, and leaving to other duties.
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