*Setting: The Orkhid Council sat discussing the past events that had concerned them. Photo's and files littered the large, black table the members sat around. Iraxx was stood admiring the paintings of the sea holding a small glass of Scotch on the rocks in his hand. He gently moved his hand in a circular motion, causing the Scotch to sway in its glass. He then raised it to his mouth and took a sip.*
Member #2: "We seem to be having more and more of such incidents, Iraxx. I thought you were going to help us in finding and stopping this...lunatic."
Iraxx turned, the Council member was sat staring at a picture of the woodland. His face glum.
Member #2: "Five good Scouts, all with bright futures, murdered. And the only survivor turned insane..."
Stepping to his seat Iraxx slowly sat and placed his drink on the side. He then grabbed a set of stapled sheets and began to read it. Not saying a word.
Member #13: "You seem to be allowing the incidents to pile up, i'm pressuming your doing such a thing for a purpose?"
Iraxx: "The problem with Alexie is that he is apparantly dead. This basically means the inv..."
Member #13: "I'm talking about the incidents in general, Iraxx. Two Asylums have been broken into for reasons unknown, Orkhids have been murdered on Orkhid premises left, right and centre, projects have been delayed...You are supposed to be helping, Commandor, and all you do is sit here...and tell us it will "be alright"..."
The Commandor snarled at the Orkhid whom was seated at the back. As he stared contently at the speaker he realised, from the corner of his eyes, that others were nodding.
Iraxx: "I attempted to help with the Satellite project and got turned away, what am i supposed to do? Force them to allow me to help??"
Member #3: "Idiot, Iraxx. There are so many things you could help with, so many things that would have been done if it weren't for your faffing. We still dont have a clue about the whereabouts of Cyrus!! Nor what actually happened when he apparantly died..."
Iraxx: "But Sasha brought so..."
Member #3: "NOT ENOUGH INFOMATION!! Dammit, Iraxx. What is wrong with you?? Why do you mill about whilst our supremacy slowly goes down the sink...!? If it weren't for some of the Dr's and Consultants working on the B-Orkhids we wouldn't even know what was going on, it is your job to relay that infomation to us, understand??"
Grasping his drink, the Commandor then downed it. The small ice-cubes running down his throat, cooling his temperment.
Iraxx: "I'll be sure to do that next ti..."
Member #2: "Heh, no. There is no next time Iraxx. Your out..."
The atmosphere changed drasticly. Now it was more tense, each of the 13 members looked at the Commandor, their eyes piercing and seemingly cutting into him like knives. Iraxx' right knee began to shake, he moved his hand under the table quickly, grabbing hold of it and holding it down.
Iraxx: "Wha...? Ahem...What??"
Member #2: "Your out, field work. We'll get somebody in to replace you, dont worry. This is a test, Iraxx. If you can prove to us that you can get your act together, then fine. You will be allowed to come back, however, til then...your going to have to be a mere field operative. Heh. Enjoy."
Iraxx shook his head, his eyes were burning with fury and his muscles began to twitch violently.
Iraxx: "You...you cant do this, dammit...No-one will do a better job then me, i'm at your beck-and-call 24/7!! I do everything you say!! Who, eh? Who is it? Who's taking over?"
Voice: "Me..."
Iraxx' head snapped towards the entrance, and there she was. Adele. He slowly stood, seething with pure anger and hatred for the female Orkhid. She smirked and stepped forwards, wearing the same clothing as she had done when he first saw her.
Adele: "Dont seem so surprised, Commandor. Like you said, dont underestimate anything or anyone...they always surpass your expectations. Heh."
She walked past him, sitting in his seat and crossing her legs whilst looking at him with the smugest look on her face.
Iraxx: "You...You cant do this!! What about Tobias Acrangle...eh? What about him?? He only trusts me!! Only me!!"
Adele: "Mr Acrangle is currently insane and, heh, soon to be dead. Haven't you heard the news Iraxx? In around 8 minutes the Mojoar Institution will be demolished by a falling Vykker Airship..."
Iraxx: "WHAT?!? We, we need to get him out!! Jesus, he's the only one that could have any infomation on Cyrus!!"
Member #2: "Iraxx, if he's insane i doubt he will have anything of importance to us. Anyway, he could have been manipulated in the break in, we know for a fact that the intruders got into the Asylum...Thats why we're allowing it to be destroyed, it has no more use since the war ended..."
Iraxx was still in shock, his words were choked and he was fuming more and more.
Adele: "Anyway, we have some business to attend to, so, if you dont mind...leave."
Stepping backwards the Commandor snarled, he then slowly headed towards the exit. Cursing the day he had met Adele...
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