The Antecedent -ch. 3-CH. 3The thick metal doors lid open before Storm, her red eyes narrowed and mouth twisted into a scowl. She was flanked by four GUN soldiers, all heavily armed and seeming suspicious of her every move. She was sure if she sneezed they'd be staring her down.The room she was faced with was an office. Well-furnished and smoothly carpeted, large windows let in sunlight and a view of the jungle from its tenth story perch. A cherry wood desk sat in the center, carrying stacks of papers, a shiny telephone, and a fancy computer. GUN symbols were sat about and medals were in glass cases, paying tribute to the older man behind the desk. To Storm, t
ARK -ch. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25-CH. 21 About MariaShadow heard Maria cal his name in the middle of the night. He hopped out of the warm bed and went to her room next door, stretching his back."Yes?" he asked, walking in.She was sitting in her bed, the light from the widow barely illuminating her."What's wrong?" he questioned, hopping onto the bed."I had a nightmare," she whispered."What about?""Clawson came back and was trying to get revenge. And my . . .condition suddenly got so bad that I couldn't help you."He frowned, wrapping an arm around her. "It's just a dream. Besides, you don't need to worry about helping me."She smiled. "You may be the Ultimate L
ARK -ch. 17, 18, 19, 20-CH 17 When A Stranger CallsThe next day Maria was walking down the hall to her grandfather's lab. It was late, but she had to talk to him. She had her blonde hair up in a ponytail and had thrown on a t-shirt and sweatpants.As she neared the door, face set, she heard the Professor talking angrily.Maria paused, frowning. The door was slightly open and she peeked through.She could see the Professor, standing with his back to her, talking on the phone."No!" he was shouting. "You can't- . . . no, not now. We're making enormous progress. . . Yes. . . Okay."She frowned. Who was he talking to?'Suddenly his fist clenched. "I don't care w
ARK -ch. 14, 15, 16-CH. 14 BreakfastThe kitchen near the Professor's room was larger and white. It had a wide array of food and two of nearly every appliance to keep up with all the people. Similar kitchens were scattered throughout the ARK.Maria and Shadow had gone into the kitchen before most were awake to make the Professor breakfast as a surprise."Are you sure you know what you're doing?" the hedgehog asked, peeling an egg to add to his pile.She rolled her blue eyes. "Of course! I can cook."Shadow sighed, getting some fruits.She hummed a tune as she cooked the sausage. Then she went over to butter the toast."At least he'll like this," she said.