~*~*~*~* Michelle Ackart *~*~*~*~

A loud hiss rang through the air as the air tight seal on the door of the stasis pod was cracked open after a long period remaining closed. A few droplets of cold water dripped down Michelle’s body as the computers reviving process begin to kick in. Slowly yet surely her body temperature began to rise to normal levels before the machine kicked her out onto the ground below.

“Ouch” Michelle exclaimed as she hit the cold metal floor beneath her “No matter how many times I go into stasis that final wake up always gets me”

Finally gaining her balance, Michelle rubbed her eyes with her hands as she looked around to see a lot of people around her in the same situation. The people were all clothed the same way, your general run of the mill stasis suits. Michelle’s attire was no different but it did feel a bit more constricting to what she is normally used to. As her disorientation began to clear up a fairly large black orb descended from the ceiling but before long a stream of words appeared along its surface accompanied by a strange voice as if from nowhere at all.

[[Good Morning Passengers. My name is Valkyrie.]]

“Oh Great” exclaimed Michelle as her hand softly slapped her fore head “I really don’t like AI”

[[Currently EARTH II is running the “GOOD MORNING” program, you were all randomly selected as part of a test to ensure there are no glitches in the civilian section. If a critical mistake is found, regulation ensures that you will all be returned to your cryostatis pods and we will return to Earth for repairs and maintenance.]]

As the voice continued to talk Michelle took this time to start getting ready for her job as part of the ships security detail. As people continued to look confused while walking aimlessly around the immediate area looking for answers, Michelle was crouched on the ground performing stretches to get her body back into shape.

[[On a final note, due to a slight malfunction in the randomizer program, Leonardo Angelo de Sario will be under the guardianship of Selene Shepard.]]

On hearing this news Michelle couldn’t help but smirk at this poor lady’s misfortune as she continued to warm her body up. Scouting the crowd she watched the awkward meeting between the tiny kid and the tall women.

“Ah well time to get started” Michelle sighed as she headed over towards the general living quarters. Looking through the general information provided by the AI system Michelle was able to her living quarters. Upon opening the door to her room the smell of brand new furniture hit her nose like a tidal wave, savouring the moment she took in a deep breath and walked in.

“Well at least this place is clean” she murmured as she inspected them closer. Walking over to a large oval shape in the wall Michelle waved her hand over a small panel next to it and as if by magic the oval seemed to slide into the wall next to it revealing a small neatly tiled room. “And it has its own private bathroom as well, this is definitely better then the crummy barracks I am normally used to” she added as she walked back towards the bed. Rummaging through the drawers in the room Michelle managed to find a pair of overalls and a plain shirt as well as her armour hung up in a nearby storage compartment, but there was still something missing…..her sword. Michelle began searching furiously going through her room looking in all the drawers as well as under the bed even rummaging through every compartment in the bathroom. “Damnit” she yelled at the top of her lungs “Where did they put my damn sword, ah no use getting my self worked up over it now. Maybe I will calm down after a nice long shower”

As she stepped inside the shower the water began to spray from the shower head above sensing her presence. “Ohh that’s nice” Michelle exclaimed “I really hate how those stasis pods always make you feel weird” Reaching down for the shampoo an eerie voice echoed in the back of her head.

“Why hello there Michelle, long time no see” said the voice. It was gravely male voice, one she hadn’t heard in a long time.

“What do you want?” came the response from Michelle.

“Awww, I thought I would get a warmer welcome then that. It has been ages since we last talked” replied the voice again.

“I thought the medication had finally gotten rid of you” Michelle smirked as she got out of the shower and moved over to the basin. Looking in the mirror she didn’t see her own reflection but one of a man. He looked to be in his mid twenties with a 5 o’clock shadow and a crew cut, his eyes were a dark brown and he had an evil smirk across his face. “What do you think your doing out again? Anthony”

“Oh nothing” Anthony retorted “Just hanging around, don’t worry yourself. But I will tell you one thing, stop hitting yourself” As soon as the words came out of the reflections mouth Michelle’s left hand rose up and gave her a firm slap in the face.

“Damnit Anthony what did you do that for?” screamed Michelle as she rubbed the slap mark.

“Because I wanted to, it’s been a long time since I had my own body. So I thought I would try yours out again” Anthony said in a very menacing tone before laughing manically.

“I will show you” cried Michelle as she desperately went through all the bathroom cabinets before pulling out a small bottle and screwing off the top. “Take this” shouted Michelle with that she took a punch of pills from the bottom and shoved them in her mouth swallowing hard. Breathing heavily Michelle looked back into the mirror and only saw her reflection this time, sighing a breath of relief she walked back into her bedroom and slumped down on the bed. “Well I guess I better get to work” Michelle said as she reached for her shirt and pants before putting them on and moving towards her hung up armour. “Been a while since I put this back on” with that remark Michelle took out each individual piece of her armour and put it on, before too long she was fully suited up with the exception of her helmet. Putting a small pistol that was next to her suit into a holster on the belt Michelle stood back up. “Now” Michelle exclaimed “Time to find my sword”

Leaving her quarters Michelle walked through the town like structure till she came across a massive door marked with the number 5. Seeing a console on the wall next to it she went a put her key card she picked up from her quarters into the slot.

[[Access Denied]]

“What?” shouted Michelle “Why won’t you let me through? I need to get to the armoury”

[[Access to Armoury Denied, please remain within the quarters for now.]]

“Look, Valkyrie or what ever you are called. I need to get to the armoury”

[[Access to Armoury Denied, please remain within the quarters for now.]]

“Don’t give me that bull crap, I am Specialist Michelle Ackart and I need to go to the armoury NOW”

[[Access to Armoury Denied, please remain within the quarters for now.]]

Michelle let out a loud scream in frustration. “Fine, have it your way” she cried and began banging on the door with all her might.

[[Please desist or I will be forced to take action.]]

“Oh yeh what are you going to do you giant piece of scrap metal” once Michelle had voiced her insult a small metallic arm appeared from the wall and flicked Michelle in the head knocking her back. Getting back on her feet Michelle walked away from the door rubbing her left arm in defeat. “I’ll get you back you stupid computer”

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Hope thats fine