Seeing Red Again | By : Anguloce Category: 1 through F > 300 Views: 3251 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Always the same.
Always the fucking same. Red. Everywhere. He could feel the blood coursing through his veins as he stared death in the face; the crimson evidence of slaughter on his spear confirmed the lives he had taken in defense of everything he held sacred.
The image shifted and he saw himself bleeding, but this time it was different. A small stylized cut on his arm shone wet with scarlet but he felt no pain, only pleasure. Another lay beside him, bearing an identical incision and staring at him with the deepest affection. “Now we're marked forever,” said the man next to him before leaning in for a breathtaking kiss-
BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP
The harsh tones of his alarm clock brought Astinos back to waking life before a clear picture of his dream lover was able to fully emerge. All he could retain was the tone of the man's voice; warm and husked with desire as they shared their blood together.
Putting aside his thoughts for the present he got dressed quickly and hurried to meet his father, eager to begin his first day at Division X300. Assistant to the Director Artemis was already waiting when Astinos pushed open the kitchen door.
“Good, it's about time you were up,” grumbled Leonidas's second-in-command, glowering into his coffee.
“Good morning to you too, Father,” said Astinos, smiling faintly. His father was not a morning person by any stretch of the imagination, and today was no exception. He helped himself to the fresh coffee and moved around the kitchen preparing breakfast as he went.
Artemis turned to his son. “Today is your first day with X300. I trust you'll do everything in your power not to make a fool of yourself?”
Astinos squared his shoulders. “I'll do my best.”
“Good. Now, there's something you should be aware of before you move into Headquarters, a matter that requires the utmost discretion. One of your new roommates is in a relationship with Director Leonidas.”
“A relationship?”
Artemis rolled his eyes. “Use your head, boy! An intimate relationship! Leonidas and Press Secretary Dilios have been romantically involved for quite some time now. Since you and Dilios will be sharing a room, I thought it best that you be prepared for this in advance.”
Astinos blinked owlishly, unsure how to respond to this. “I...um...”
“Perfect,” said Artemis. “If anyone asks you about them, respond just like that. In this case only, let ignorance be your ally. Have I made myself clear on this?”
“Crystal, Father.”
“Good.” He clapped a hand on Astinos's shoulder in a rare show of physical affection. “Now get yourself down to HQ and make me proud!”
After saying goodbye to his mother and younger sister, Astinos walked the short distance to Division X300 Headquarters. The compound itself was rather unassuming since so few people knew of the Division's continued existence; it was largely believed they had passed into history like the samurai and other warrior elite. X300 was one of several Division branches existing across the country, each with its own purposes and methodology. They functioned as independent units, but every one of them could be counted on to rally to each other in times of need. Although it now employed less than fifty men, X300 was flourishing and the wealth of resources housed on this one plain-looking property was a testament to that fact. Medical facilities, weapons training, research and development, living quarters for its members...all could be found here. All of that, and much more.
Barely 18 years old, Astinos was aware he would now hold the record for youngest recruit. The regulation age was 21, but the number who made it at that age could be counted on one hand due to the brutal boot camp and training programs which had to be completed prior to acceptance. These ordeals had gained X300 its reputation for being the strongest and fiercest men in the Divisions, as well as the craziest.
Astinos gave himself a mental shake as he offered his security clearance to the sentinels at the gates, he'd been waiting his whole life for this. Artemis had been grooming him from early childhood and as a result he was far advanced in stealth training and combat as well as weaponry and first aid. It was for these reasons he had been accepted into X300 at such a young age. His youth, coupled with his father's position as Leonidas's second-in-command, would make proving himself even more of a challenge.
Squaring his shoulders one more time, Astinos headed into Division X300 smiling. He always did like a challenge, after all.
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