The Cadet and The General (Final Space)

Chapter One: Brand New Start

Pawblo got off of the military transport. He hopped off of the bus and saw the huge base entrance. It was grey and brick all around. There was an open field for training and exercising.

He smiled widely. After being trapped on Tera Con Prime all his life, here he was. Pawblo was finally going to help others in need, by joining the Ventrexian Army.

"My new life begins today. After all this time." He grinned as he walked into the base through the security gate and entrance, with duffel bag in hand.

As he walked in, he was greeted by Commander Purrito, a slim old ventrexian. "Ah, you must be that new cadet we're receiving today. Your name?"

"Pawblo O'Connor, sir."

Commander Purrito was surprised to hear that last name. "O'Connor, huh? Sounds familiar....but then again all names do. Come along now. Follow me." They soon walked from the entrance to Purrito's office. Pawblo sat down in one of the empty chairs as Purrito sat at his desk.

"Now then, let's take a look at your file." He opened a drawer and read it to himself. Pawblo stayed quiet, allowing the Commander to read his file. "Hmm.......interesting. You majored in engineering?"

"Y-yeah. Despite it being online." He scratched his neck. "Give me a tank or a military super computer and I can do wonders with it. Maybe even upgrade it."

Purrito chuckled. "I will keep that in mind." He soon placed the file back into his cabinet. "Well, there's nothing else I can say other than....welcome!"

Pawblo grinned and saluted. "I won't let you down, sir."

"I believe you won't. Now then, follow me and I'll show you to your division quarters—!"

Just as Purrito was standing up from his desk, a man walked into the room. He was wearing general attire, with a grey vest and dark blue long sleeve shirt. He had an army badge shining, signifying his status. He had grey fur and in some parts, dark grey. His mustache was big, and it curled. The ventrexian was huge, and had form.

Pawblo blushed a little, but cooled down. He didn't want to embarrass himself.

"Ah, General Cataloupe. I was just about to go see you."

Cataloupe chuckled. "Great minds think alike."

"I'm afraid that I'll have to put your business on hold. I'm assigning this new cadet here under your supervision and care."

Pawblo stood up and saluted. "Pawblo O'Conner, sir. Great to work with you!" He grinned.

Cataloupe eyed the cadet before saluting back. "Cadet. Welcome. Follow me and I'll show you to your quarters."

Cataloupe gave a nod to Purrito before leaving the office, with Pawblo right behind him.

-This can't be too bad-, Pawblo thought. -I can do this.-

He soon blushed a little, looking at Cataloupe and how tall he was. He was as tall as him, but still too small.

Pawblou blushed again but kept it hidden.