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Burning Skies Saloon
BdrLineAzn:
--Docks--
As BdrLine leaves for the docks, he notices two guards following him. He notices them as both are not very 'discreet' or 'professional' grade guards, in fact both of the guards are the same ones who chases after BdrLine and Spoon on their maniac 'episodes'.
Guard 1
"Ok you see him."
Guard 2
"Roger, going behind the wall, once I'm clear, move to the boxes over there."
The two do their 'manuvers' as they follow BdrLine behind. He then gets a little irritated as he turns around and faces them.
BdrLine
"Umm mind if I ask what you two are doing?"
The two are surprised as BdrLine sees them. They both scramble from their hiding place and run into each other.
Guard 1
"Flak he sees us."
Guard 2
"Abort"
Guard 1&2
"Uppph"
BdrLine shakes his head and moves towards the, on the ground. He leads both his hands for them to grab on to. The guards accept and are lifted up from the ground.
BdrLine
"So now can I ask why you two are following me."
The two dust their uniforms off and 1 turn to BdrLine.
Guard 1
"Well, Commander Yiski has ordered for all friends, family, and associates of his to be under guard protection."
BdrLine gives a blank stare at bothe of them and utters a groan.
BdrLine
"Really, is ther.."
Guard 2
"Sorry sir, but orders are orders."
BdrLine groans and turn towards the dock entrance and waves a hand to let them know to follow him.
BdrLine
"Alright, come on then. I'm needed here anyways."
With that, the guards follow BdrLine as they go towards Niko and the other Yesahn mercenary's ships. As they approach, Niko notices the additional members and goes to his friend.
Niko
"Umm Bdr?.."
BdrLine puts a hand up to stop him and explains to Niko.
BdrLine
"To put it short, I need some protection while things are hot around here. So these two are my bodyguards, there names are...are...are? *turns to the guards* What are your names again?"
The two pop to attention and Guard 1 answers first.
Nelson
"Sir I'm am Gunnery Sergeantt Charles Nelson."
Bell
"And Sir I am Corporal Courage Bell."
BdrLine looks at the two and turns back to Niko.
BdrLine
"Niko meet Bell and Nelson."
Niko shrugs as goes back towards one of the Pyramidions, he calls back to them.
Niko
"Well if they are going to stay, I hope they can help with some repairs. Right now Bdr the balloon pump on this Pyra won't pump."
BdrLine looks at the two.
BdrLine
"Well you heard him, let's get to work."
He follows Niko behind as Nelson and Bell look at each other before following.
Yiski:
--NARRATOR--
As evening approaches, BdrLine, Jun'ko, and Lauren are escorted to the Academy grounds where the others were waiting. Yiski and Zill spotted their respective girlfriends had shopping bags. Over the top of the bags, they noticed a hint of lingerie.
Yiski
"Did you girls enjoy yourselves?"
Jun'ko
"Yeah. We got some new outfits."
Zill
"Guards didn't give you trouble did they?"
Lauren
*smirking* "Actually, they were quite helpful."
Both Yiski and Zill then glared at the guards. As best they could, they all kept a straight face, knowing if one of them cracks, they could expect a lifetime of cleaning and Gauntlet duty.
Yiski & Zill
"Really now."
The guards were getting nervous. They knew and Yiski and Zill knew it. Before ruining the guards' lives, Yiski remembered something.
Yiski
"Skies. I better find a radio and call Shen and Liu and tell them their daughter and son-in-law are on the way."
Yiski starts heading for the Academy's officer's barracks in which the others follow except for Zill. He stayed behind with the five guards. He stared at them a bit longer before turning to follow the others. The guards gave a sigh of relief, but as Zill walked...
Zill
"Did you enjoy yourselves?"
Guard
"We did."
Guards
"Crap. Almost."
Zill turned back around.
Zill
"Cleaning duty. Six months."
While the guards wallowed in their sorrow, at least they'll have the memories of what they saw today.
--NARRATOR END--
--END OF DAY 116--
Yiski:
--START OF DAY 117--
--NARRATOR--
The sun rose over Anvala's walls and lit up the Academy and Armory. Of course, this didn't mean much since the Officer's barracks had very few windows. Despite the lack of sun coming in the barracks, Yiski woke out of habit. He rubbed his eyes and remembered he wasn't in the saloon currently. As much as he would have liked to sleep in a bit, once awake, Yiski typically stayed awake.
Yiski sat up in bed, staring at his leg cast and sighed.
"Gotta get this off soon."
He grabbed his crutch and started walking toward the Armory, only to remember he hasn't called Shen or Liu. Groaning, he slowly made his way back in the other direction to the Administration Building. Once finding a radio, he chanced the frequency to Shen's manor.
... ... ...
Maid
"Zhao Manor. Who is calling?"
Yiski
"Um... It's Yiski from Anvala."
Maid
"Oh. Hello Master Yiski. Please wait a moment while I get Master Shen."
... ... ...
Shen
"Hello friend! How are you?"
Yiski
"I've had better days."
Shen
"I'm sorry to hear. It's good to hear from you. You're not in Chang-ning by chance on another mission?"
Yiski
"Heh.. no. I'm still in Anvala. I'm calling to send you a heads up. Yesterday, I sent Ny and Roland your way. Should be arrivin' tomorrow."
Shen
"Oh. They're not still in Cathedral?"
Yiski
"Long story... anyways, I need you to do me a favor."
Shen
"Anything friend."
Yiski
"Convince them to stay in Chang-ning and not come back to Anvala."
Hearing the request took Shen back a bit. During all their interactions, Shen didn't believe Yiski to be a person who would want his 'son' to be permanently separated from him. Shen told Yiski he would agree, but on the condition Yiski would explain why. Reluctantly, Yiski told Shen about the attempted invasion and the recent kidnapping. After finishing, Yiski got a few moments of silence from Shen's end.
Shen
"I see. You want to keep them out of the conflict."
Yiski
"More or less. These problems are not and should not be their concern."
Shen
"I understand. I'll make sure the two will live comfortably here."
Yiski
"Thanks. Yiski out."
Shen
"Take care."
Yiski ended the transmission with a heavy heart.
Lauren
"You alright?"
He turned to see his lover standing in the doorway of the radio room. Yiski tried to grin, but even a forced grin seemed to difficult to make. Lauren approached him and gave him a hug, her head settling underneath his own.
Lauren
"At least they'll be safe."
Yiski
"I know."
They stood for a few moments when a cough caught both their attentions. Althea was looking at the two. Her expression was stern.
Althea
"It seems like we might get some answers."
Yiski
"So soon?"
Althea
"Yes, the Council received word a ship will be arriving tomorrow with a representative of those behind your kidnapping."
Lauren
"That makes absolutely no sense."
Yiski
"As much as I'll agree with Lauren, it's not till tomorrow, so we'll deal with it then."
--NARRATOR END--
RearAdmiralZill:
-Academy room-
Zill woke to Jun'ko using him as a body pillow. He wanted to get up and stretch, but opted to remain still and relax while he could. He looked around the room and started gliding his hand along Jun's back. This woke her and she gave a smile.
Jun'ko
"Morning my admiral."
Zill
"Morning love. I take it it's too early to get up?"
Jun'ko
"A few minutes more..."
She put on the pouty face, and Zill just smirked. They enjoyed each other's embrace for a bit before getting up and ready for the day. Zill had made more bombs for himself. One normal and 4 mini. He didn't want the recipe getting out so he personally made them. Jun'ko was tinkering with some knives, and was interested in serrated blades. Zill had a nice recipe for knives with poison hidden inside, and he shared this with her. Soon enough they were working on a set of both daggers and throwing knives.
Yiski:
--Armory--
Yiski
"So, what type of gun to you ladies fancy?"
The sudden question caught Althea and Lauren off-guard.
Lauren
"Do you plan on making us new guns?"
Yiski
"Well, everybody's, but I'll start with you ladies first."
Althea
"I like my dual pistols, but I would prefer a heavy and light pistol combo."
Lauren
"I'll stick with a long-barrel pistol with a heavier caliber."
Yiski
"Done and done. I should get some prototypes out by late afternoon."
Althea
"Then I'll just stay..."
Yiski
"Nope. You're takin' a break today."
Althea
"Commander. You know I cannot."
Yiski
"Again I should mention I'm in the middle of the Academy swarmin' with recruits, guards, defenders, and Elites. Also, I'm in a weapons depot. I'll be fine if one Elite out of hundreds of defenders aren't watchin' me."
Before Althea could protest further, Yiski went inside and shut the doors in front of Althea who was still in a bit of shock.
Althea
"But..."
Lauren put her hand on Althea's shoulder.
Lauren
"Let's go. Trust me, if he's like that, no amount of reason, logic, or near destruction of the world is going to change his mind."
Althea
"Then I'll just maintain a perimeter near the entrance."
Lauren
"Suit yourself. I'll be out and about..."
Althea gives Lauren a stern look and Lauren sighed.
Lauren
"... with a few guards."
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