Special Defense Force

Episode 8: Dueling Spirits, Rising Darkness

In her office Dr. Sarah’s tired eyes looked over the reports from the past several months of training data. She yawned as she recorded all the information, “Almost done.” She removed her glasses and rubbed her eyes, “The sooner I’m done. The sooner I sleep.” She shot a glance at her coffee mug, “And no more of you for a while.” She chuckled to herself and replaced her glasses. A nearby computer began beeping excitedly. She looked over and began looking at the printout, “What’s this?” Her eyes darted over the data as she held her breath, “Could it be?” She pulled out her phone and dialed a number. She waited as it rang, but no one picked up. She dialed another number. One ring before someone answered, “Yes Dr. Sarah?” She sighed, “Hi Bobby. Have you seen Daniel?” “Yeah, he’s at the pool with some of the others. Why?” She started shaking a little, “I just tried to call him, got a little concerned when he didn’t answer.” Bobby chuckled, “Yeah I think he left it in his room. Everything ok?” She looked back at the computer as its data stream ended with a single word: MATCH. She stared at it, “I would like to talk with him is all.” Bobby nodded into his phone, “No problem Doctor. Want him to swig by your office?” She shook her head, “No I’ll come by the pool ad talk with everyone at once.” Bobby nodded once more, “Sure thing.” She clicked the phone shut and unsteadily sat in her chair, “Why?” She clutched her shaking hands, “Why is your signature there?” She looked back at the flashing screen, as the word MATCH blinked over and over.

I leapt from the diving board and crashed into the cool water of the roof pool. I splashed to the surface and laughed, “Oh man! This is great!” Sam cackled from the edge and crouched low, “If you like that…” He shot into the air, “Then check out my Cannonball!” I cried out as he slammed next to me. I spit a stream of water out and glared, “Oh yeah. Real awesome Sam.” Sharon stretched on her pool chair, “Oh that sun feels good.” Emily nodded and adjusted her sunglasses, “I hear you. By the way Sharon, I love your new swim suit.” She looked down at the light red bikini and smiled, “You like it?” Emily smiled, ‘I sure do. And it seems more….subtle.” Sharon looked out at the water as Jayce dive bombed me and Sam, “Maybe I’m working out of the flirt phase finally.” Emily smiled, “Oh really? Didn’t think I’d ever see that day.” Sharon rubbed her leg and the summer scarf she was wearing, “Me neither really. But as far as I may have gone from flirty I think you may have gotten a little bit yourself.” Emily blushed a little and looked down at her blue and white suit, “It’s not too revealing is it?” Sharon shook her head, “It’s very tasteful sweetie. But I wouldn’t be surprised if Daniel’s head turned a few times.” She fidgeted a little bit, “Um, you think that’s a bad thing?” Courtney walked over at that point and sprayed her with a squirt gun. Emily yelped a little as Courtney laughed, “Oh come on Emmy! Just admit it. You feel all warm and cuddly when he makes eyes at you.” Her face went instant red as she shot to her feet, “I do not!” Sharon laughed, “Wow, your face is redder then my suit.” She covered her face and sat back down under her umbrella. Courtney laughed and sat down as well. She stretched and observed her own black and teal one piece, “With all of our antics, I’m surprised the guys haven’t noticed yet.” Sharon looked up and pointed, “Speaking of which…”

Through our splashing we heard a small voice interrupt. We stopped and looked over as Anna rolled over to the ramp. She blushed a little, “I’m sorry to interrupt but…could someone help me in please?” Sam rubbed his head, “I thought you couldn’t swim Anna.” She giggled, “I cant. But Big Brother got me this new floater. So, I thought I could at least join you in the water.” Jayce laughed, “Come on in.” I paddled over and stepped out of the pool. I leaned over and began inflating the ring for her, “Just as I thought. Your new swim suit is cute on you.” She looked down at her evergreen one piece and smiled, “I thought it was cute.” I nodded and set the ring around her waist, “Ok, you’re up.” I picked her up and set her in the water. She paddled around and giggled happily, “Feels good.” Sam swam over and held her ring, “Want a push?” She nodded, “Yes please!” He began swimming with her and she cackled all the time. I sat on the edge ad watched, “I could get used to days like this.” I chuckled then I heard gasping. I looked up and saw the girls pointing. I followed their gesture and saw Dr. Sarah walking inside the pool area. However, she seemed uneasy on her feet.