Chronicle of the Unknown Sector. (#Wattys2015)

Part 27: Bolster.

Near to a month since Pablo embraced his inner Ravener, the call to arms echoed throughout the stars as day by day more volunteers of backwater worlds, former enslaved and even some Mercenary bands realizing that without people to fight against they were out of business rallied.

Nearly tripling in number, Serpent company returned to the space station Transcendence, as weary troops aboard both the Abaconda and Fortuna transferred into the stations hanger bays met by endless eyes gazing toward them knowing whole hearted what they were signing up for.

Humans, Lu'iar, Psyoni, free minded Ravoid's and half-breeds alike conversated among each other prior to the entire area falling silent as Pablo alongside Gab and Vera stepped out causing all troops and volunteers to stand full attention in formation.

Walking whilst drifting his eye side to side as he went Pablo reached the hanger bay exit leading toward the rest of the station turning round with a snickering smirk stating one sentence before continuing into the station "Welcome to Serpent Company."

Throughout the next several days Pablo oversaw the training of raw recruits. Each drop of sweat, every muscle cramp and blood droplet the Commander stuck alongside them not only training himself but enforcing absolute training of his recruits and all the way up the ranks, from front line troops to pilots, non-commission officers to officers, even somehow managing to rile the Mercenaries into training with brawlish convincing.

In addition the Crimson Scales, Vera and Gab trained to intense measures wanting to show they'll be alongside Pablo no matter what, six in the morning to nine at night Serpent company trained refining it's every tactic, manoeuvring and skills, Pablo stuck out even more training in both mind via meditation and body hauling his own weight in runs.

By weeks end Serpent Company was still in it's vigorous training process yet their efforts were noticeable both in appearance and interaction for before the raw recruits were just unknowns to their fellow members, now they were a full fledged functioning unit.

Friendships being forged and business' boomed from influx of transit, those taking interest in the form of Hectar, Washira, Adrianda, Callandra and Salihah as they arrived aboard Transcendence, their gazes turning to face Pablo and Gab leading a full geared run the ground clocking by impacts of boots from the formation of troops passing by.

"Company halt! Lieutenant, take charge from here." Pablo ordered out grinding to a halt splitting off from the formation with Gab close behind leaving the officer in charge to continue the training exercise.

"Little more busy then before." Hectar noted toward Pablo exchanging a handshake before hugging Gab with the hug being followed by both Washira and Adrianda. "We felt like dropping in for a reunion." Hectar later added looking around "Amazes me how a single man can muster up such a force."

"You and me both on that one." Pablo replied with a confusing smirk, turning to his attention toward the women giving a respecting bow of his head. Shortly after raising his head Callandra presented a pressurized case her caring smile beaming gracefully as he accepted the case from her.

"I normally prefer not involving myself with anything regarding violence on such matters, but I firmly believe you can bring some form of peace to the Sector. The Raveners must be stopped." she stated dropping her smile briefly feeling shameful at herself for considering the resorting to force, Pablo placed his hand on her shoulder displaying an expression of understanding doing his best to brighten her up.

"There can not be peace without war, so we make the most of the peace we have on offer. With those we care for most." he explained looking around at the group displaying a mixture of smirks, smiles and the odd grin, "Come on, I'll treat you to a drink on me" he added as the group proceeded to walk toward the main area of the station.