A Prologue Part Two ~ Growing Up(sample)

Chapter Ten ~ the Games Round Two:

Reine Xavior looked up and around to see the crowd standing in applause excited from the action packed round, which had been displayed on floating holo-screens that now showed her. She waved her sword in the air and made her way back to the starting point. When her team all returned and the gate shut behind them, she noticed her teammates were proud from the last round and spoke with cheer.

"Okay, that was the easy round - let's make it a total victory. I need you at your top game now - great job everyone. The score is seventeen to one, but that doesn't mean get lazy out there - attacking is harder. Acovis, stay close to me at all times. Deytria, I have something special in mind for you. Alex, you know the drill. We got this - just wait until Acovis finds the objective and we will split up, okay?"

Her team sobered up and serious looks responded. They all nodded respectfully, as she surveyed them. A crate appeared and resupplied the disposable gear that was used.

She grabbed a knife and her two grenades, while Deytria grabbed two knives from the crate. She was thoughtful, as she handed one of the smoke grenades to her girlfriend; before she reached around to the small of her back and removed her deployable shield generator. She handed that device to Deytria as well.

The miniature assassin was a little confused, as she stuck the generator to the small of her back and the grenade to her vest; she questioned her Captain, who now gave her a crooked grin, "What's this for?"

The young leader explained at length, "Remember - that something special? That is... I'm sending you fishing. I want you to wait for Alex to report that she is in place, then use the grenade to get into the center of the park.

Once out of the smoke, I want you to pretend to fall and set the generator up under you when you do. The enemy sniper should take the shot. Alex will then do her duty.

Afterwards, disable the generator and make for the objective using cover. I had the idea when the enemy sniper opened fire on me in the park, he took the shot when he saw me. So - he was waiting when he saw the smoke..."

"So you're gonna send me through the front door alone, after I bait the sniper?"

"Acovis and I will enter through a window above ground floor using my equipment. As we approach, you will distract the sniper and once the sniper is out of the way Alex will provide covering fire for your approach to the door."

During the conversation Deytria was deep in thought, as they went back and forth. The cute blonde's smile widened, as she started to grasp the idea. She nodded and answered slyly.

"Win before they even know what's going on... I'm in, Captain."

Her assassin turned around and went to talk to her sniper. The gate opened and the round started. Reine ordered them, as she turned and jogged out of the now open gate.

"Okay, let's go! Time's ticking..."

Acovis followed behind her, and the two girls followed suit - still talking in low voices. She took cover inside the first building they came across. They all sat back except for the boy:

Who now tapped away at his holo-computer with his right hand, using every finger to press the holographic keys that appeared and disappeared - a small rounded disk that fit into the palm of his left hand connected to another system worn on his left forearm. It took about three minutes before her computer specialist looked up from his task again. He pulled up a holographic map with the disk in his palm and pointed out a building on the other side of the park.

He spoke in an annoyed tone, "Okay, so it's this building. Quickest way would be to cut through the park."

"No, me and you are going around - through the buildings on the far side. Alex, set up here."