All for the Wing, Right?

Squad Battles Part 1

"Tap out!"

Rhiannon yelled as a rider from second wing is getting his ass handed to him by Liam. I am utterly bored, since I won my on mat challenge in a matter of 20 seconds. We are in seventh place out of 24 on the leader board. Liam is about to secure us third by winning this match. I feel a small pinch to my ass and I snap around to find Violet smirking at me.

"You are so lucky I like you."

She laughs at my remark. I had one of the fastest gauntlet times and flight maneuvers. The commandant watched me carefully throughout everything.

"Come on, you know you love me Talon."

I scoff and shake my head lovingly.

"How much shit did Tairn give you for being last?"

"I disgraced his whole family line. What did Rebel say for getting one of the fastest times?"

"He said he exercised that lesson Xaden was trying to get across. You know the one about not being so flashy."

She laughed.

"Well I think the spiral spin out at the end didn't get that point across."

I laughed as a scream brought our attention back to the mat.

"Fuck me, that looks like it hurts."

Violet murmurs.

"Yeah, he's not walking for a while."

Ridoc agrees as his cringe is apparent.

"I think I could do better."

I smirk and Rhiannon gives me a quick glance. The second wing rider slams his palm down three times on the mat. The crowd goes wild. I smirk as Sawyer yells Go Liam!

"We won!"

Liam rushes for us as he swoops Violet up and we embrace each other as a squad. After he puts Violet down he comes to stand in front of me.

"Do I get what I was promised now?"

I raise my brow with a smirk.

"Are you ready to face the consequences for it after?"

"What the hell are you two talking about?"

Ridoc questions.

"A promise is a promise Mairi."

I reach up and grip the front of his tunic with my fists and smash my lips to his. I make it a good one as our squad goes silent. I push him away and wipe my lips with my thumb.

"I'm telling Bodhi did that, just like I said I would."

"Worth it!"

Liam jokes as I notice Violet's eyes glancing around the room.

"You're winner!"

Emetterio shouts and Liam steps out of tight circle.

"Liam Mairi from second squad, flam section, fourth wing!"

Liam turns with both fists in the air. The sound of cheering is almost deafening. Commandant Panchek steps out onto the mat, and Liam rejoins our squad again.

"I know you were all expecting the last portion of the squad battle to happen tomorrow, but the cadre and I have a surprise. Instead of telling you what the unknown task will be and giving you tonight to plan for it, your final task will begin this hour."

I feel everyone's questions around me as Panchek spins just like Liam had.

"Oh shit!"

I hear Imogen murmur as she notice that our leadership is no where to be found.