Chapter 7 War, War never changes part 7

(Dormii)
=i get within arm's reach of him. I grab his right arm and twist, using it as a pivot point to through him to the ground=

(Rain)

=I feel the twist=
=Sending shockwaves through me=

God!

=Before I can land on the ground I sweep his legs=

(Dormii)
=my knees buckle, but I let go and roll backwards up to a standing position. i raise my leg to bring it down on his unwounded arm=

(Rain)

=I move my left arm out of the way and flip up=
=I turn and begin slicing at Dormii=
=Dividing my blades into thirds=

=i sit down and start thinking=

(Dormii)
=i duck under the blade and send a elbow into his stomach. i take a step back to see how much damage it did=

(Rain)

=I feel the elbow into my gut=
=I let out a gasp=
=I shake my head. Regaining breath=
=I stab at his right arm with my left Katar=

(Dormii)
=i take the cut along the arm. i block out the pain and grab his arm. i strike his elbow while holding onto his wrist, so the force makes his arm bend backwards. i lift a leg and kick him in the stomach as I do that=

(Rain)

=I go down=
=The mixture of my current broken right arm=
=The pain from the left arm and the stomach blows=
=I fall to my knees=
=Releasing the blades=

(Dormii)
=i wait=
Do you...quit?

(Rain)

=I gasp for breath=

A soldier...
Doesnt know the meaning...
of Quit...

=I stay there=

*sigh*...

=i look up at my umbrella=

(Dormii)
=i walk over to where I saw my knives fall. I pick one up and go looking for my other one=
Are you a soldier or a man? I see a man, broken and beaten.

(Rain)

=I stand up, wobbling=
=My arms of no practical use=

I...am...

(Dormii)
=i walk over and pick up my second knife. i turn around and look at him=

(Dante)

=He speaks into the microphone=

Match over.
Victor, Dormii.

Well done, both of you.

(Rain)

=I stay there=

I havent said those words yet.
The match isnt over.

(Dante)

Do not be a fool Kris.
Back to the locker room.

(Dormii)
=i sheathe my knives and nod to Draco=
Match is over.

(Rain)

=I walk off to the lockers=

I cant do anything...

(Dante)

=He watches Kris walk off=
=He shakes his head=

Determination...is a weakness and a strength...

(Dormii)
=i put a hand over my cut and walk to the lockers=

... *nyaaaaa, didn't sleep last night...

(Rain)

=I head out to the hanger=
=Angry at myself=

(Dante)

=He exits the observation room and gets to the fork=
=Waiting for Dormii=

(Dormii)
=i grab my shirt and wrap it tight around my arm, making a small bandage on the cut. i get my armor on and head out. i meet Draco at the fork=
Hey, have a good show?

(Dante)

=He crosses his arms=

It was...interesting to say the least.

(Rain)

=I hop in a Pelican and fly off to the Trophaeum=

God. Im so weak...

(Dormii)
Yeah? How so?

(Dante)

=He shrugs=

I do not know.

=He walks off to the hanger=

(Rain)

=I sigh, landing in the hanger of the Trophaeum=
=I step out, going off to the medbay=

(Dormii)
=i follow Draco=
So, what do you have in store for him next?

(Dante)

=He shakes his head=

I do not know.

=He shrugs=

After his performance back there.
I doubt that he has the heart to do this.

(Dormii)
He may just want to spend his life with Talfie, knowing the way he acts around her.

(Dante)

=He shakes his head=

Like I said.
I do not know

=They pass the meeting room=
=Thevo is in there, threatening Wolf=
=He enters=

Thevo.
Wolf.
What is going on.

(Dormii)
=i walk in as well, staying silent=

(Thevo)

=He lowers his blade=

This vermin was about to order his men to attack my warriors

=He does the equivalent to a smile=

I was about to show him the error of his ways.

(Wolf)

=He pulls away, aiming his shotgun at Thevo=

Alien Bastard

=He turns to Dante=

Sir, I cannot be expected to work with those. Those things.

(Dante)

Then you. Are hereby relinquished of your duties here.
Leave this system. Do not come back.

Wolf-But, Sir.

Dante-If you cannot uphold peace with our friend here. You have no place on this ship. You have no place under my command.

(Dormii)
=my eyes widen as Draco says that, but I stay silent=

(Wolf)

=His voice shaky=

Please...sir...give me one more chance...

(Dante)

=He raises his hand=

Fine. One more chance.
Do not let me down, Wolf.

(Wolf)

=His voice still shaky=

Thank you...sir...

(Dante)

=He nods to them both and walks out=

(Rain)

=I finish with the medbay and head to the pool=

A nice soak should help...

(Dormii)
=i follow Draco again=
Kinda harsh, don't you think?

(Dante)

I will not tolerate that form of behavoir.
The soldiers must get used to the idea of fighting with the Sangheili.
I will uphold peace aboard these ships.

=He continues walking=

(Dormii)
So yea, harsh. Not saying it isn't necessary, but it is still harsh.

=we get to the hanger bay and climb aboard a pelican=

(Rain)

=I slip into the pool=
=My body thanking me=

Ah...

=I sigh=

(Dante)

Yes.
I know..

=He lifts off and heads to the Trophaeum=

*sigh*...

(Dormii)
=we arrive in the Trophaeum's hanger, not having said a word on the trip over. i disembark and head to the messhall=

(Dante)

=He heads off to his room=
=Not wanting to speak with anyone=
=Just lay on the bed and think=

=i finish my food=
...

(Dormii)
=i arrive in the messhall. I see Talfie and Tar-tun, sleeping in the corner. I grab some food and go sit by Talfie=
Hey.

Tar-tun:

*drooling*

broccoli.... *snore*...


Talfie:

hey dor...

(Dormii)
What are ya thinking aboot?

=i smile and take a bite of food=

i can't make decisions...

I wish i had someone always by my side...

(Dormii)
Well, I'm here. Let me help you make a decision. What is one choice you need to make?

Lynn, Grace. Is there any reply?

I duck into a closet as another patrol rounds the corner

(Lynn and Grace)

Lynn-Ill try again.

Night. Can you hear me?

Grace-Well...Im thinking if Night didnt hear you the first time...

=She nudges Grace=

Lynn-Hush.

Grace? Mind not blocking up the comms....

I creep out of my hiding place and continue along my path

(Lynn and Grace)

Grace-Gotcha boss. =She laughs=

Lynn-Im not getting anything, apparently.

=Lynn sighs and looks around the room=