Bleed, Patch, And Keep Moving - An Apex Legends Story

Chapter 35 - 50% Will Get You Five Minutes

After the ship landed both Ajay and MRVN went to the debriefing room for their recent job detail. Ajay was questioned about everything that had happened on Talos. She was also questioned about her ability to compete in the match but she kept her cool and told her interviewers that she was more than fine to compete. 

She tried not to give too much detail about how bad she was actually wounded. Ajay could still barely move her right arm and all the sensation she was getting back in it was purely pain. She lied her way through her debriefing and was glad when the questions had ceased. Before she was done with her interview she recommended Natalie Paquette for a Legend role if a spot became available.

When she left the debriefing room Ajay imagined that MRVN didn't say much of anything about her ability to perform in the match because they cleared her to compete. She didn't even need to see Dr. Bateman for clearance, which was a relief. She narrowly avoided missing her first match ever. She knew that as soon as she entered the arena she would be fine. She just needed to get to the arena.

Ajay medicated herself before setting her backpack down in the loading room. MRVN and Ajay were actually a bit early. Ajay used the extra time to select an outfit for the match. She wanted to find something that had a lot of compression for her chest and shoulder. She knew it would make it easier for her to compete. She flipped through the outfits that she owned and the ones that she didn't own until she came across Vital Signs. She selected the outfit and tried it on.

The Vital Signs outfit consisted of a tight, long sleeved jacket that was red in color with black and yellow accents. Underneath the jacket she wore a white shirt, which helped pad the jacket and her wound. Her hands were covered with yellow gloves. Her pants were black with huge red knee pads. Her feet were covered in mid-calf black mountain-climbing boots. The boots also had red and yellow accent colors. 

On her forehead were a set of yellow reflective snow-boarding goggles. On her waist were an assortment of ropes, "Just in case I need ta strangle someone." She smiled at the thought. She purchased the outfit and sat down on the sofa to tuck D.O.C. away into her large side pocket. Antsy, she began tapping a rhythm with her fingers on tops of her thighs.

MRVN decided that he wanted to select and outfit too, or a paintjob in his case. MRVN scrolled through the outfit screen for almost five minutes before he finally decided one something to wear. He selected The Aviator outfit, which just changed his paint job to a light blue color. MRVN was so thrilled about his decision that he clapped as he walked away from the outfit screen.

Ajay was happy when she saw Anita step into the room with them. She got up from the sofa and greeted Anita. "Hey kid. It's been a while. What have you been up to?" Anita said as she looked over down at Ajay. A smirk crossed Ajay's lips because she knew what she was going to say next would send Anita through a loop, "Killin prowlers wit prowlers." Anita's eyes widen a bit. "Are those in the arena now?" Ajay knew that Anita meant the gun, not the monster.

Ajay could only shrug because she really hadn't thought about it, "I didn use it in da arena." She motioned with her finger for Anita to come closer to her. When Anita moved in towards her, Ajay whispered into her ear, "I used it on Talos." Anita stood up and nodded in approval. Anita had a new found respect for Ajay. Anita knew that Ajay could shoot a gun; in fact Anita knew a lot about Ajay's past that the other Legends didn't know. "It's me and you tonight kid."

Anita walked over to the outfit screen and selected an outfit as well, Midnight. It really wasn't much different than Anita's original outfit except it was a bit darker. Ajay smiled and used her best Anita voice, "Kid, what da fuck are yuh wearin?" Anita smirked at her and punched Ajay in the arm, "Nice one kid. But seriously. What the fuck are you wearing kid?"