Wolf and Cat

New Recom

"Did she say anything more?" Asked Quaritch.
"Some science puke informed me sir, those are the only details I know" Stated Lyle. "Better not be late then" said Quaritch as he coughed adjusting his belt.

Getting to the laboratory quarters on bridgehead Ardmore was waiting in the hallways with two scientists beside her. "How many we waking general?" Asked Quaritch
"Just one Colonel" , Ardmore turned heading into the lab room with the scientists behind her, Quaritch and Lyle followed in with Nick and spider. Quaritch slowly walked to the glass window resting his hands on the desk looking through, "Why just one may I ask General?"

General Ardmore peered over the glass window looking to the scientists setting up the room. "After losing four men I figured it'll be harder keeping a large group intact, so I'm giving you one man who passes the score with flying colours" she stated.
"Would I know this marine?" Asked Quaritch glancing over to Ardmore then back through the window.

"Highly doubt it, his original died on earth during the dog's capture"

Ardmore reached for her comms, "bring him in get ready for awakening". Turning back to the group. "Reports say the two were a dynamic duo, completed various tasks outstandingly together, the government were taking samples from the marines for the beta of the avatar's research program, lucky for us he was apart of that research sample. Before he died they did tests on him, scanned his brain copied it and took his blood, to see if he was a lycan but he wasn't and he still excelled at his capabilities. Couple generals before me they stated they want his avatar made to go with the dog if the first crew happened to get taken out. His original escaped killing almost twenty guards just by himself, so on site they loaded his body with led. They had a devoted brotherhood some reports say. I trust the dog will definitely keep this one alive" glaring at the wolf he was totally focused on the glass and the room, Ardmore was close to Quaritch anyway she didn't talk loudly, Nick didn't care to listen.

Scientists came through two large doors behind the window pushing out a bed, on the bed laid the recom. Nick twitched his ears walking forward putting his forehead on the glass he watched them prep the recom. Putting a wired head strap to his head they hooked it to there machines, one of the other scientists walked around the door into the room where everyone was standing watch, he walked to his desk and pulled up the graphs while clicking into his keyboard, turning around in his chair he looked up at the recoms, "it would be safer if you guys woke him up?" He hesitated. Lyle sighed as he stood up from the table he sat on, "I'll go in". Nick turned and followed Lyle, "I'll join you bro" he said. Quaritch crossed his arms watching, he glanced behind him at spider, to which the boy walked closer to the man, looking through the window.

"Alright get ready, specimen waking"
A light zapping sound flicked in the head piece on the recoms head, the monitor screen moved showing activity. The scientist stood back looking to Lyle and the wolf. Wainfleet kept himself close to the recom, Nick stepped closer examining the recom, he was wearing the normal medical gown that all the avatars wear when waking up including himself. Looking to his right arm he had a tattoo of a chain and cross surrounded by throned roses, Nick flicked his ears looking at it, there was something familiar about it. Nick walked closer almost leaning over the recom, looking to the side of his head Nick saw a three leaf clover tattooed on the side of his head. "No fucking way.." Nick muttered.

The recoms arm and leg jolted, "Careful Nick he's waking up". "Relax Corpor-" The recom punched Nick in the jaw from the side causing Nick to propel to the glass and slam into it. "Hey it's ok calm down" calmed Lyle, putting his hands up at the recom as he sat up growling. The recom slid off the bed putting his legs to the ground stumbling, he glanced around then looked at Lyle, seemingly the only threat in front of him. Running forward he barged into Lyle tripping on his own feet, punching wainfleet in the stomach then grabbing his neck slamming the Corporal to the recoms knee, pushing Lyle back, Nick grabbed the Recoms shoulders, pushing him back towards the class Nick held his hands up. "Ace! It's me Nick, calm down mate"
Pacing himself the recom stepped back shutting his snarling mouth.
"Nick?". "That's right." Said Nick.
"Nick?...". Nick stepped closer looking at the recom. The recom looked to the wolf, blue eyes shimmering in the laboratory's blinding light.
Squinting his eyes the recom's face relaxed, "mother fucker!" He smiled. Holding out his arms he stepped in hugging Nick in a tight squeeze. "Shit ace, your blue".
"What do you mean?" He asked. Turning around to the glass he stepped towards it looking at his reflection, tilting his head his ears flicked. "Shit.."

Lyle took the recom into the briefing room to watch his original's video log, Nick got an ice pack for his jaw. Sitting in the cafeteria it would almost be lunch, Ace would join the others for training after so he could exercise his avatar straight away. After Ace went to the briefing room Ardmore instructed Nick to get back into uniform, as much as he was hoping it wouldn't happen Quaritch and spider escorted him to the quarters to get changed. "Don't take long" Said the Colonel, crossing his arms they both waited outside for the wolf to get dressed. Nick put on a green tank top and the camo vest, along with the tactical pants and belt, he looked like a standard RDA officer. Stepping out of the doors Nick scowled annoyingly at Quaritch. The Colonel's tail swished at the sight, delighted and turned on at the same time, his heart pulsed. "Better" he smirked looking up at the wolf. "Whatever. I'm hungry" crossing his arms rolling his eyes, Nick walked through the hallway heading back to the cafeteria, before turning the corner Quaritch grabbed his arm stopping his tracks, "Prager should be out there Spider, I'll join you in a minute" keeping his eyes on Nick. Spider always seemed to have the eyes of a scared puppy in bridgehead, looking at Quaritch he nodded turning the corner heading to Prager who was sitting at a table talking to Fike.

"What is it now?" Growled Nick.
Quaritch let go brushing his hand along the side of Nick's face where he was punched. "How's your jaw?" Tilting his head, flicking his ears. Wiping the Colonels hand off his face, "it's fine why?", Quaritch continued examining his face unsatisfied with the answer. "Don't tell me you care so much kitty" Said Nick sarcastically, cocking his head, he saw concern in the colonels eyes, an unfamiliar look, it spooked him almost. Quaritch kept his eyes slowly looking around, lost in thought or concern Nick couldn't tell, the only side of the Colonel he knew was his anger or lust, the rest he shut everyone out from completely. Nick felt an ick in his throat, something he wanted to say that he hadn't said before to the Colonel, and it weird like that feeling you get when your about to say something but you know it's gunna sound weird and unfamiliar. Quaritch was lost in thought like he was worried or thinking something, Nick had a feeling it wasn't just about him. "Miles!" He spoke loud but not too loudly encase the others came around the corner. Shuddering his head slightly Quaritch brought himself back to reality. Stepping back to the wall Quaritch turned to the side putting his hand on his forehead like he was thinking but still here.
"Shit.." he muttered.

"What is it?" Nick's voice was more sincere this time. Quaritch's ears lowered down and he changed his face to a more serious expression, an immediate switch, he was use to doing that. Gently he pushed Nick aside going around the corner. "Forget it..". Nick rolled his eyes following after, "what the fuck? You were all caring now you just switch up?". Quaritch turned around slightly turning his head, biting the side of his mouth, his face was pissed. "Shut it" his voice almost a whisper, slowly turning around. As they both sat at the table in silence, Prager sensed the tension. "Uh everything good Colonel?". "Worry about yourself Prager" Colonel snapped. Spider didn't seem affected by Quaritch's fowl mood, almost like he was use to it. Nick looked at the boy and stood up, "you been fed yet kid?" He asked. "I haven't no.". "Mm come with me"

Quaritch kept his eyes on the wolf and Spider in the kitchen, he was preparing the boy food. "So what do they make ya back at home base? Not spaghetti in a can I reckon". Spider smiled at his response but it was one of those reactions where your smiling for a moment just to be nice. Nick sighed. "I'm not an enemy of you, or Quaritch, I do mean that". "I see you looking at me and growling all the time" Said Spider, cautiously. "Not gunna lie kid I keep forgetting your the Colonels son". "He's not my dad" Stated Spider. "Well. The memories in his head, I figure if he didn't care he'd keep you in a cage right?". "What about you? You don't act like sky people" asked Spider. "It's obvious eh?" He chuckled glancing at spider then at the spaghetti can. Ripping off the metal lid he poured it into a cooking safe container for the stove. "I'm good friends with most of em but honestly kid I'm like you I'd rather be out there despite where I should be". "Where should you.. be?" Nick could tell spider meant him not being human or Na'vi. "I belong on earth, dying out like the rest of my kind I guess." Turning on the stove Nick put the container on and waited for the food to cook. The wolf's ears flicked down and his tail still, this wasn't a topic he liked to discuss but if you asked he'd tell you, unless it was something that pissed him off he wouldn't tell you.  "Anyway" Said Nick, turning around with his hands behind him on the counter leaning back. "Ever had spaghetti?"