[IC] Forgotten History

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Everything had happened so quickly that John wasn't able to soften his landing at all. First to hit the floor was his butt and lower back, though his head came crashing down immediately there after. The metal floor didn't make for a soft landing and as his head made contact he felt nearly like blacking out. For a moment all the sound was drowned out by an echoing ring and his sight was unfocused. Despite the head injury he pulled himself up to continue fighting.

Heavy breathing, fists clinched, body aching, bruised skin, bloody mess, he stood there staring Marcus down. Nothing kept a man going better than emotion and adrenaline. This time he waited though. Waited for Marcus to come to him.

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And indeed Marcus did come at him, lunging forward with his fist cocked back and prepared to slam into John's jaw.
"Marcus stand down!" Barked Kyle from behind, having sat back thinking Marcus would let John go after knocking him down. Now seeing his soldier charge the other unprovoked he looked to intervene. Marcus didn't slow, but involuntarily instinctual obedience to his superior made him flinch when yelled at and he faltered. The result being his aom was thrown off and instead he slammed into John's shoulder.

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John hadn't even heard Kyle's command. Like a wild animal fighting over territory or a mate he was locked in and oblivious of everything else. That was why the situation was so dangerous. It was likely that neither would stop till the other was dead or otherwise unable to continue.

Just before Marcus made contact John thrust himself forward to counteract the hit. Between the anger and the head wound he was no longer thinking out his strikes. Blinded with rage he fought all out with Marcus. The two locked in a uncontrolled fit of punching, kicking, and any other means to bring their opponent down.

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Kyle unlocked the sim door and hollered for Chad and Casperto come out and give him a hand before running at the two battling boys.
He tackled the closest and who he figured was most likely to bring a knife into things, using his body to slam Marcus into the far wallandaway from John.
"Get off me!" Roared Marcus, practically climbing over Kyle in his attempts to reach John. His knuckles were bruised and bloody, teeth bared in a feral snarl and eyes narrowed angrily.
Casper was next to appear, quickly taking stock of the situation and racing at John to keep him away from the other two.

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At this point John found it difficult to stand yet still pushed against the man keeping him from his opponent. He was far past the point of logic and reason yet was arriving at the point of not being able to fight anymore. Suddenly everything went black and he collapsed. [Don't worry, he's not dead. Just pooped out lol]

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"I said stand down!" Snarled kyle in Marcus's ear, a hand tangled in the younger man's hair now and yanking his head back sharply to get his attention.
Marcus struggled briefly against the bigger man, scowling before clenching his jaw and nodding once "good. Emotional little brat." Muttered Kyle, releasing Marcus and turning to John. "What a desk monkey, someone call a medic would ya?" He sighed, one hand on his hip and the other raking through his hair as he observed the mess.

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No longer aware of anything John simply laid there, completely limp. After calming Marcus the best they could the team decided to take the two beaten men up to the medical bay. Unknown to Marcus Rin was notified and came nearly immediately.

"What happened?" she asked panicked after pulling the current open. Worry covering her face.

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"Your ex had a bit of an episode. Specs beat him senseless.". Chirped Casper cheerfully after waving at Rin. He and Chad were the only two in the waiting room of the med bay. They were both still dressed in full gear with their weapons and everything but they looked as if they had just been locked in an intense tournament of thumb wars.
" yeah dude just came outta nowhere and decked Mark. Kyle says it got kinda heated." Chad added as he pinned Casper's thumb. "They're all in there right now, I think the boss is still chewin them out."
Kyle was indeed 'chewing them out', currently in a room with two bandaged and disgruntled looking soldiers. John and Marcus were on either side of the room, nursing their wounds and avoiding eye contact as Kyle reprimanded Marcus for beating a desk monkey up.

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Without saying a word Rin turned and rushed to the room where she would find Marcus. As she swung the door open her eyes quickly scanned the room. First she saw Marcus, the one she was concerned for and wanted to see. Taking a few steps towards him she thenrrealized Kyle and John were in the room. She knew what she was about to do wasn't appropriate and likely wouldn't help the situation but she did it anyway. "Are you okay? I'm so sorry." she said to Marcus as she kneeled down to his level.

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"-by you're tongue and feed you to the scavengers do I make myself clear?" Kyle was in the process of saying quiet loudly and with the most serious expression he could muster in Marcus's direction.
"Crystal, sir.". Muttered Marcus, a hand to his broken nose and his other arm around his stomach where there was a nasty purple bruise forming under his shirt. When Rin came in though he straightened up a bit hesitantly, glancing first at Kyke before back at her. Kyle waved a hand dismissively and turned to John to give them privacy.
" hey. Yeah, yeah I'm fine this is nothing compared to the usual.' Marcus began, reaching for Rin's hand with one of his. His knucles were bandaged as well. "Whatta you got to be sorry about?"

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Her face was softened with love and concern yet it was easy to tell her nerves were a mess. "I should have known he would do something stupid. He was so made after I told him. I - I'm sorry he took it out on you." she said with a rushed tone. Leaning forward she hugged him, gently as to not hurt his injuries. "I love you." she whispered.

The moment she walked in and turned to Marcus John felt himself getting mad again. Some part of him hoped she would come running back to him. Between the pain killers and Kyle's strict lectur he was far from a fighting mood.

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"Don't worry about it Rin he barely scratched me" chuckled Marcus a bit hoarsely, shifting as though he were embarrass by her concern. When she hugged him though he pulled her close to his chest, kissing her in way if response to her comment. "I'm not as fragile as you seen to think I am". He said teasingly, purposefully not looking in John's direction.

" hey don't get any ideas fancy pants." Kyke said in a clipped tone to John, watching his expression closely.

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While she wasn't fully convinced he was completely fine she did feel better knowing he seemed alright. His embrace did more to set her at ease than anything. The feeling quickly passed though when she remembered how this had happened and who had doneuit to him, and on top of that the person was right there. Standing she turned to John, face serious and cold. "I honestly thought you were better than this. But now at least I can see you for the worthless excuse of a human you really are." she said with a harsh and unforgiving sound.

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"Easy hot head. Don't kick an emasculated man when he's down.* Kyle chuckled, clearly more amused by everything then actually angry. With a wave he started for the door calling over his shoulder as he went. " play nice kids. Specs, I expect you back in the sim in an hour. " then he was gone.

Marcus groaned as soon as Kyle was out of the room, keeping hold of Rin's habd and tugging her back as if he expected her to go after John.

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As Kyle spoke to Rin she turned her head and gave him a shut the fuck up glare. This whole situation had her blood rushing. Not only in fear and worry but also in anger. Not only had a person she thought she could, at least partially, trust gone and broken said trust he had also hurt the person she cared for and loved the most. It wasn't exactly something she could just brush off, or forget any time soon. "Come on, let's get out of here." she suggested.

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Marcus just grunted,pushing himself to his feet and pressing a hand to his sore ribs as he moved. "I gotta change" he sighed, turning for the door without giving John a second thought. "Kyle'll ream me out if I show up with blood on my gear" he pulled Rin along with him somewhat possessively, looping an arm around her waist because nowhe could. Now they didn't have to worry. Now she was his and he hers. And John wasn't a factor.

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If this were the last time she ever saw John she would be just fine with it. He had crossed a line and there was no going back. Her thoughts shifted away from her irritation and new found hate of John now to her concern and love for Marcus. "I'm a little surprised Kyle still has you coming in for training... But then again training prepares you for life, and life never seems to give anyone a break." she rambled as they walked. The danger was over but her nerves were still on edge.

Richard hadn't been able to get Tess off his mind. He was constantly trying to figure out a reason to see her again but hadn't come up with anything. Frustrated he decided to go for a walk. After awhile he found himself in the hangar and, much to his surprise, he saw Tess. Running a hand through his hair he made his way over.

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"He doesn't coddle us, it'll be fine " Marcus said in an attempt to placate Rin's rambling with an amused expression. He didn't miss the wink shot his way by Casper on the way out and the double thumbs up Chad offered from behind Rin's back.

Tess was sprawled out on one wing of her ship, jump suit unzipped with the arms tied around her waist. Lying on her back and letting her legs dangle she seemed to be listening to rather loud music one could hear coming out of her head phones. She was mouthing words and every once in awhile gesticulating in time with whatever song was playing while reading the diagnostic read out of her viper. Multitasking was a specialty of hers.

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As they walked she thought about what was next. They made it across that mountai, what would they face next? "Do you think that's it? Will he do anything else?" she questioned. She hadn't actually thought he would go as far as he did so now she was extra paranoid. Would he go to his superiors and try to cause problems from there? She didn't know.

Richard grinned when he saw her laying there. She looked so happy. Walking over he smacked her dangling foot. "I don't think they intended for them to be used as beds." he joked.

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Marcus shook his head. "I don't think so no, there's not really much he can do. Can't really go to a superior about this without admitting he threw the first punch. Witnesses can testify to that. And if he tries to mess with us on his own I think we're pretty capable of lookin after ourselves. You know, kinda."

Tess yelped at the sudden contact, thinking at first it was someone trying to pull her off the viper. Her foot lashed out nearly hitting Richard in the face as she sat bolt up right. "You!? What are you doing down here? I almost kicked you in the face!" She laughed upon recognizing him, pulling out her headphones and shutting off her music. She had been wondering when she'd see him again, and the grin on her slightly engine grease stained face might've given that away but at the moment she didn't mind.