Vengeance

[AeRaShin]

"For God's sake. Won't it ever stop?" she mumbled impatiently.

Raine hated irony of her namesake ruining her plans. A heavy, unexpected wave of rain crept up on the Rebellion forces, delaying their plans by at least a day and a half. Since Raine was leader of the soldiers, she felt it was her wrong that the elements seemed to betray them. Sighing angrily, she broke her glare from the window and proceeded to dress herself. It was quick since she normally slept in her underclothing. She slipped on what little armor she had available and strapped her pistol, sword, and dagger to her waist, back, and leg respectively.

Kaede, who took it upon himself to stay at Raine's home since her brother lived in the Millitary barracks, had already dressed and met up with some of the other leaders. He was a bit more optimistic, but he understood the weather's effect on the Rebellion. He also knew Raine's temper was boiling hot, so he didn't say anything to try and lighten her mood. She was hard to sway emotions.

"They're holding a stragey meeting today also," he said, trying to change the subject. She turned to face him, but quickly turned around and sighed again. "It's not that bad. Besides, we have a victory close at hands!" The mechanic just couldn't keep his optimism from exploding, so a wide grin spread from ear to ear. However, Raine didn't look persuaded.

"It is bad. It's always the same stuff. Don't you ever get bored?" she ranted. "We won't know we have the victory until it's over. Besides, a few weapons won't win us this war." She and a few other leaders had planned to raid a weapon hold in Stonewell, a city only a few leagues away. "Have you got any bullets made?" She had felt the weight of her pistol was lighter than it had been, and apparently it was empty.

He nodded, and they started to leave as he pulled them out of a bag strapped to his back. They radiated in an alien blue light, yet still had the characteristics of a silver bullet. She thanked him silently with an approving nod, and they headed to the village hall. The Rebellion had secretly claimed Raine's small village as their headquarters, not to Storme's knowing. The village hall was the one building sturdy enough to withstand the elements and the arguments which take place within. Raine had named it "The Hall of Eternal Stupidity." She hated having meetings just like the millitary would, and she despised recieving offers of help from other leaders. She was made captain of the soldiers for a reason.

"I hope this ends quickly, or so help me..."

[Quantumlegacy]

The rain was beating down overhead on the tops of the trees. The drops still worming their way through to fall atop the soldiers that were slowly marching through the woods. They'd been sent here to seek out a small encampment of rebels. The intel was solid and there had been plenty of signs along the way of a small camp.

Chris scanned the surrounding the woods looking for posted guards, but nothing. He'd begun to believe there wasn't really anyone left here. It was obvious though that a camp wasn't far off. He and his men had been following the road for about an hour now. They'd only found two rebels so far. Two young punks who refused to talk to "a soldier of tyranny". But it had confirmed they were here.

They probably were wanna-be rebels though. Lots of them were springing up around the cities and the outlying areas. All supporting the cause in fear of being left behind by the queen.

She had been a little off lately, but that wasn't anything to go starting a rebellion about. It was a serious thing she had done he did admit this. But the disease could have taken out the whole empire just like it had others. And yet, he was glad never had to actually participate in the extermination squads. He was shielded from that by his brother, Joseph.

"Chris, I hear engines."

"Everyone, get off the road and into the trees let's see what happens." Chris commanded as he darted off the road and behind some bushes. The rest of the soldiers skillfully blend into the woods hiding themselves from whatever was coming their way on the road.