Mary-Lou knew exactly what to do once the proclamation of Colonel Viceroy-Todd was made public. It was time for a party. The Commune was bustling like crazy already. When Bell and Phillp entered at 1900 hours, the place went crazy. The crowd was whooping a hollering at the Medal of Honor winner Colonel Belvedere Brown. The Colonel raised his hand but it did not stop the crowd. They were barking and hollering. There had been so much tension. Bell turned and put his arm on the shoulder of the Governor. People felt very safe.
Soliel and Caleb followed behind. The crowd went into a barking frenzy once again. Colonel Viceroy-Todd planting the flag will be an enduring image for the colony. The Tamarians were back within their borders.
Caleb and Soliel sat with Bell and Phillip. Caleb turned to Soliel, "I don't know why you have to do it."
"The city needs leadership and right now, especially military leadership.", Soliel retorted.
"Let Lok do it.", Caleb barked.
"The colony will look like it is removing a senior Tamarian officer. The colony must look like the bigger person in this.", Soliel placed her hand on Bell's paw. She had grown to love him like a father.
"What about us?", Caleb snapped. He was being very selfish.
Soliel looked at him, "There will be plenty of time for us later."
Caleb growled, "I am not prepared to wait. I need a freakin' drink."
He stormed from the table. Bell looked at Soliel. She started to tear up. Bell could not believe his eyes. This girl fought like a tiger on the battlefield and this was breaking her up.
"He ain't worth your time, beautiful. You are a marine. You have a job to do.", Bell grinned.
He picked up his glass, "To Soliel, Military Governor of the City of Tokyo."
Phillip grinned, "Here... Here..."
Adayus and Alexis walked in. Mary-Lou shouted, "The Flight Command!"
The crowd started howling for the wolves and barracudas of the Phoenix Defence League. Mary-Lou walked over, "I did not know you guys would arrive together."
"I'm her wingman. It is my job to cover that a**.... and a fine one it is at that.", Adayus howled.
Alexis turned around and punched him, "We came in the same shuttle... Nothing more."
Soon the pair were on the dance floor bouncing and spinning around. They had amazing chemistry, both in the air and on the floor.
Vincent and Bobbi-Lee entered. Mary-Lou grabbed the mic, "The Commander has arrived."
The entire room erupted in cheers, "Hail to the Chief!!"
Vincent did not like all the accolades. He turned towards Bell and pointed, "He is the hero here."
The crowd knew who Vincent was. He was their guardian. He was once Governor but more than that he was a man to be respected. Vincent looked at Bobbi-Lee and grinned, "Shall we vent some pent up energy."
Soon Vincent and Bobbi-Lee were clearing the dance floor with their amazing moves. The crowd cheers and hollered. It was a very cool scene.
The foursome entered next. Anna and Eden, Jo-Jo and Shianna... The Baxton bunch. Jo-Jo had to literally beg Vanessa to leave the Providence. She was not about to miss this one. Soon the four girls were bouncing up and down on the dance floor, shaking their breast and bumping together. Caleb took a big drink, "Such a waste. Such a waste."
Alexander and Meadow walked in next, followed closely by Caitlin and Geyn Cheko, her Saurian boyfriend. Alexander just wanted to hide in the corner but Meadow had been couped up on the Hornady and now the Diana. It was time to cut a rug. She was all over Alexander on the dance floor. Everyone was turned on. Mary-Lou calmly snuck onto the floor and directed them into a back room. She knew what was gonna happen next. It was better than it happened in private; for everyone involved.
Nicole and Magenta slipped in. This party was not for her. It was for the Phoenix Defence League, for the Dogs. They deserved it. They were about to have to do the ugliest job of all. Occupation means clean up, means repairing relationships and worse than that, it means terrorism.
Enjoy the party everyone... Rougher times are ahead.
Posted by:
Nicole Branson
Vice President
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Federation
