G. I. Joe!!!

[Isolde]

Lady Jaye

I made my way to my room. I felt weary and tired in both body and soul. I was having trouble grappling with the events of the last 30 hours or so and I could feel my body trying to shut down.

I slipped into bed after stripping out of my uniform and tried to push away everything that had happened. Still, it was several hours later before I was able to drift off to sleep.

 

[Moneytalks]

Jinx...

... woke.

She could still feel the numb pain in her stomach, though it was bearable now. She winced as she sat up. She looked around. She was at the Joe base medical unit.

She swung her legs over and stood up unsteadily, pulling the monitor cables from her chest. She took a deep breath and looked around for her clothes. She found them and pulled them on carefully.

She walked out into the hall and found her way to the quarters. Storm Shadow's room. She pushed open the door and made her way to the bed. He lay there sleeping. She sat heavily on the bed and watched him. She really needed to talk to someone. She nudged him.

"Storm... babe... wake up!" She urged.

 

[cheekyminx]

Scarlett

I awoke not knowing what the time was, I looked at the clock. 4am, its soon going to be time to get up and get into the day.
I slowly let the past 30 odd hours or so work through my head. Scene by scene I replayed it. It came up with the same ending...Joes dead, The President dead and Jinx nearly joining them, and all of the major Cobra players still alive. That seems like a very uneven score board to me. It didnt sit well in my gut.
I rolled over onto my back. I looked at Snake Eyes. This was going to be one of the few times we would be this close for a while.
Smiling I decided to make full use of the couple of hours we had left.
Grinning wickedly I decided to go in hunt of a feather and what other goodies I could find in our room without waking him.

 

[Ravenloft]

Cobra Commander:

"You will go to the base asss soon asss possible, Baronesss. There isss already a battalion of vipers there waiting for your command... And if you require any specific troops for any given mission you would require done, simply request them from headquartersss... They will be commisioned as promptly as possible... The circumstancesss are that you are to keep up the pretence of a normal corporate buisness while at the same time drawing in strength for the legions of cobra! Be it money, power, or... The death of more Joes..." Cobra Commander hissed as he circled around her. He came back to stand before her. "Does that answer your questions?" He only gave her a minute to speak once more then he simply walked for the door to his command chambers.

Zartan:

Once the commander had gone to his room Zartan turned to the Baroness. "I am under your command now... What are your orders?" He said calmly, though his hands were balled tightly into fists. It would not do to fail Cobra Commander... Five of the cobra lackies now had a portion of his accounts! 500,000 of his money was gone in the blink of an eye! In fact one of them was most assuradly under the Baroness's name!

[Edited by Ravenloft on 01-29-2001 at 10:25 PM]

 

[Isolde]

OOC: Read up on Zarana. This is going to be fun. Just let me know when you want her to jump in here.

 

[LAVA GODDESSS]

um.....I hate ooc. but...

(ooc. Am I on too many pills or did I write the first part of that post....did you just repost it, Cause I swear I wrote it on this page..)

 

[Moneytalks]

Jinx...

sighed... he wasn't responding.

"You always did sleep like the dead..." she managed a wan smile. She winced as a wave of pain washed through her. Gritting her teeth she rode it out waiting to catch her breath. Finally it passed.

She looked around and found a piece of paper. She scrawled a message across it...

STORM SHADOW

I'M GOING OFF TO FIND SOME INFO... I STILL HAVE CONTACTS IN THE COBRA'S. IF I CAN CONVINCE THE COBRA'S I'M STILL ON THEIR SIDE... I MIGHT BE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THEIR PLAN.

DON'T FOLLOW ME... IF MY PLAN WORKS YOU COULD ENDAGER US BOTH... IF IT FAILS... WELL... THEN WE ONLY LOOSE ONE MEMBER OF THE JOES... AND THAT'S ACCEPTABLE LOSSES.

JINX

She stuck it to his door with one of her knives and left his room. She passed the medical lab on the way out and grabbed a jar of pain killers and a few other things before slipping outside.

She walked a couple of miles to the main road and hitched back into town. She was shivering and exhausted. She hoped her bandages would hold her together.

 

[Angelus]

Storm Shadow

I opened my eyes slowly and looked around, I could swear that I had heard Jinx's voice but I saw that the room was empty. I went to close my eyes but before I did I noticed the note that was pinned to the wall and got out of bed. I walked over to it and walked over to where the note was, pulling it off the wall.

I read the note, rushed out of my room and shouted out, "Jinx! You don't have to do this!"

But I knew that it was already too late and turned back to my room, punching a hole in the door as I did.

 

[Moneytalks]

Jinx...

fought back the pain. She needed to heal. The guy she had hitched a ride with glanced over her with concern. She must look awful she thought. She smiled reassuringly at him and he smiled back.

"Just... just here would be great thanks..." she managed to say. He didn't pull over. She looked over at him surprised. He stared hard at the road and continued driving. She wasn't in the mood for this.

"Listen... I don't want any trouble... just pull over now and I'll be on my way..." she hissed angrily.

He glanced at her and licked his lips as if she were a tasty morsel. She glared at him. He turned back to the road and accelarated. "Fuck!" She muttered. She looked at the road ahead. Dead straight and fairly clear of traffic. She grabbed the hand brake and yanked. The horrific sound of the tires attempting to grip the road followed by the smell of burning rubber. Jinx was calm as the vehicle swung violently until it came to a halt facing the opposite direction.

The man was swearing like a trooper and turned on her angrily. She used every reserve she had and thwacked him in the head. He colapsed against the steering wheel. Out cold. The horn blasted eerily into the cold night air. Jinx grabbed his keys and threw them away before taking possession of his cell phone.

She left the car. Walking slowly and painfully into then night.

 

[Renegade]

Snake Eyes

IC: Scarlett did her best to keep herself in a stealth mode as she worked around the room. Letting a smale smile escape my lips, I decide to let her continue on her little scavenger hunt.

After she goes around the room looking for things over the next few minutes, she makes her way back towards the bed. Keeping my breathing steady, I await for her to get near the bed just enough.

Then, without warning, I grab hold of her hand and pull her onto the bed over me. Grinning at the surprised look on her face, I suddenly kiss her fully on the lips. You just had to love this womans style.

OOC: Sorry this is kinda short.

 

[Moneytalks]

Jinx...

found herself in front of an old abandoned warehouse. She looked around and broke in easily. Finding a dark corner amongst forgotten wooden containers she finally allowed herself to rest.

She controlled her breathing, slowing it down until it was almost as if she stopped altogether. She focused on her body using the techniques she had been taught to send healing energy to her injuries. She felt the warm glow infuse her.

She lay this way for several hours until she finally felt stronger. Slowly she emerged from her meditative state and blinked slowly. She felt her stomach and looked down. She removed the bandages carefully. There was a scar. Almost pretty... snake like it circled her belly button. It no longer looked red and infected though. She sighed gratefully.

Exhausted she rolled over and feel into a deep sleep.

 

[Angelus]

When the sun rose the next morning I was already out in the compound running all the anger that I had inside of me out. I had read the note again before I came out for the run and knew that Jinx had made a foolish mistake but she had asked me not to get involved and I would honor her wishes.

As I ran along I knew that this was doing nothing to get rid of my anger so I ran to the workout room and decided to get rid of it there. I walked into the room and walked slowly over to the punching bag, slamming my fists into it which caused it to swing around. I then did a spin kick into it which shook it violently then went back to punching it.

 

[Moneytalks]

Jinx...

woke up refreshed and feeling much better. She'd have to be careful of her stomach for the next few weeks... but she'd be able to do her job now.

She sat up and rubbed the sleep from her eyes and yawned. She saw the cell phone she'd appropriated the night before. Picking it up she dialed quickly before she changed her mind.

The phone rang several times. Finally she heard the familiar answer of the Joe headquarters switchboard.

"this is Jinx code number 037-42-4683, request direct line to Storm Shadow..."
"code processing... please hold the line... code verified... call forwarding"
"come on Storm... answer already... " she muttered as she listened to the phone ring.

 

[Angelus]

I stopped when I heard my cell phone ring and walked over to where it sat quickly. I picked it up and pushed the send button, caught my breath and said, "Hello... this is Storm Shadow; who is this?"

I instantly recognized Jinx's voice and said, "Jinx, where the hell are you. Tell me that you are alright so that I won't be worried about you."

 

[Moneytalks]

Jinx...

"Storm... babe... sorry... didn't mean to worry you... look... I'm fine... I'm in some sort of abandoned warehouse..."

Jinx heard a loud metalic clang and paused... she stood up carefully, peering over the wooden crates. Someone was entering the warehouse.

"Damn!" She hissed... "someone's coming..." she heard voices...

"We've got to move this stuff or he'll have our heads..." a gruff voice spoke.
"Sure thing... geez... give us a second..." the second voice whined.

"Storm Shadow..." Jinx whispered urgently... "I can't talk now... I'll try and contact you later..."

She hung up the phone and crept between the crates wondering how she was going to get out of here. They didn't look like the types that would appreciate someone using their space as a bedroom.

 

[Angelus]

I shouted into the phone but when I found out that Jinx had hung up I turned and threw it against a wall, shattering it. I then walked back to the bag and started to punch it again, why the hell would Jinx go and do something so stupid. I know that she wants to get back to her contacts but with the way that she is going she will be killed before she gets to them/

 

[Isolde]

Lady Jaye

I awoke, feeling the pounding in my head from all that had happened and decided I needed to go to the infirmary to get something for my headache.

My heart still heavy from Duke's news, I walked past the gym in time to hear the last of Storm Shadow's conversation and see him shatter his phone against the wall.

Walking in and leaning against the wall, I watched him take his anger out on the bag for a bit before saying,"What was that all about, if I'm not being to forward."

 

[Angelus]

I stopped punching the bag and turned when I heard Lady Jaye then said, "It's Jinx. She has gone off on her own and won't even tell me where or why. We have lost members of the team and she almost got killed herself just last night but she has to run off and do something herself. She needs back up but I know that she will never ask for it."

 

[Isolde]

Lady Jaye

"Damn!," I exclaim as Storm Shadow tells me of Jinx's latest antics,"That woman is going to get herself killed. Do you have any idea where she might be? Duke still hasnt returned the embassy copter and if you have any idea we can go and back her up whether or not she wants it."

 

[Angelus]

"I wish that I could but I have the feeling that if either of us follow her then she will undoubtedly be killed. The best thing that I can do is hope that she is safe where ever she is. I hate it more than I can say but I must abide by her wishes."

I then walked over to one of the benches in the gym and sat down on it, closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

 

[Moneytalks]

Jinx waited and listened.

A phone rang. She glanced down at the mobile in her hand in surprise.

"Shit!" She exclaimedl. Of all the luck. She switched it off but too late... she'd been heard.

"Who the fuck is there?" The gruff voice growled.

Jinx froze. What to do? She looked down at herself. Not exactly femme fatal get up... she'd have to make do. She opened her jacket and tore her t-shirt to show off her cleavage. She grimaced before she tentatively stepped out.

"S... sorry... Mister..." she stammered fearfully... "got in some trouble last night... just needed somewhere to crash is all..." she kept her gaze lowered.

The man regarded her closely.

"You look familiar..." he commented.
"She looks like every other broad ya try and pick up Damon..." responded the whiner.
At the name Jinx thought her heart had stopped. Damon? No... couldn't be... he'd recognise her for sure... she couldn't help herself she looked up.

His look registered surprise. She gulped. The whiner looked back and forth from one to the other and his eyes narrowed maliciously.

"Or is she THE broad ya always wanted to pick up Damon?" He snickered. Damon growled and grabbed the whiner by the neck with his large hand. The whiner spluttered and gasped desperately clawing at Damon's hand.

"Listen Spike... I think you should just move the stuff alright? Don't want the boss getting impatient do we now?" With that he dropped the man who took several large breathes before crawling over to the van and ordering two goons to start moving the crates.

Damon looked at Jinx. "So... you're back huh?"
She didn't respond.

Storm Shadow was gonna kill her... if she didn't get herself killed first... she thought. Only now realising how potentially dangerous her plan was going to be...

[Edited by Moneytalks on 02-04-2001 at 04:23 PM]

 

[cheekyminx]

Scarlett

OOC had to post something. The thread needs to get moving.

IC Opening my eyes, slowly adjusting to the light coming into the room I roll over, to find that Im in bed alone. I frown. The bed was cold.
I got up and wandered into the bathroom, the shower was dry, so were the towels.
I turned on the shower and let the hot water cascade down over my body. Sighing, letting the hot water jets pulse into some aching muscles.
Reluctantly I turned the shower off and reached for a towel. Wrapping myself up in it, I headed out to grab some clothes.
I stopped. The doors to the cupboard were open, and his clothes gone. I frowned. I quickly changed into some clothes and hunted around the room. No note...nothing.
I was furious. He must have had orders and didnt tell me. My mind was spinning.
I threw the door open and stormed off down the hall. How in hell could he leave me like that.
I hunted around the corridors looking for someone...anyone who could tell me what in hell was going on - where he was.
I heard voices in the gym.
I went in there to find Storm Shadow and Lady Jaye there.
I glared at Storm Shadow..."where is he?...where has he been sent to?" I ranted.

 

[Angelus]

I looked back at Scarlett.... I really wasn't in the mood for this.

"How should I know. He was in your room the last time that I saw him. Now before you start accusing me of anything you had better have a damn good reason because I am really not in the mood for it otherwise I would advise you to turn around and leave the room."

I stood there and looked at her.... trying to calm down but with everything that I had been put through it really wasn't working so I turned and began to walk off but before I could I felt a hand on my shoulder.

 

[cheekyminx]

Scarlett

God Im stupid sometimes I thought to myself as the words flew out my mouth. I knew deep down Storm Shadow didnt know where he was. I was soooo stupid.
As Storm Shadow turned I put my hand on his shoulder.
"Im sorry" I whispered. "Im sorry...Its just that I dont know where he is. No note, his clothes are gone. Im sorry" I whispered again
I looked up at Lady Jaye and Storm Shadow. I looked at their faces. I had been caught up in my worry, to see the worry on their faces.
"Whats wrong..what has happened" I stumbled the words out.

 

[Angelus]

"Jinx has disappeared. She left a note with me saying what she was going to do and disappeared."

I walked over to one of the benches and sat back down, I looked at the floor and wondered where she was but knew that there was no way I would go after her- she had asked me not to and I was honor bound to do what she asked. I looked up at Lady Jaye and Scarlett and said, "You have to promise me that you won't say a thing. I don't want Duke going after Jinx and now Snake Eyes with half of the Joes behind him."