[Raging Heart]

Originally Posted by itanshi1

Yeah, like white stuff spraying everywhere... milk milk from her nose

Anyways, great short there.

Meh, here's chapter 2. Past Chapters/OC profiles.

Spoiler for Animist and the Anarchist Chapter 2:

Sleep was not something Fury Tempest enjoyed, unless she was sleeping with someone else. Men, women, it didn't matter to her. She had nothing to hide when it came to sexuality. She also loved to eat and was proud of her metabolism. She tore from her bed and hit the floor hard once her alarm sounded. She laughed at her folly and started doing push-ups. She had to hit a hundred someday, but that goal was far away now.

Even so the military was many things to her. It was a place of order and rules which annoyed her to no end. Still, she also knew it was a place of power and fun. She heard rumors about some of the teachers and students around the base. She was good at getting rumors, she loved to flirt. She finished doing push-ups having forgotten what number she was on. Today was the day she would share quarters with her partner for the first time. She was going to have a blast.

--

Fury nearly tore off the door to their new quarters and was already in the bedroom before Hana could walk in. It wasn't a very large officer's quarters, but even so Hana had to sigh. She placed her small purse on the desk and looked around the room. She didn't like enclosed spaces. Then there was the bunk bed. Hana smiled, she was already imagining what could go wrong. She blinked and turned away from Fury as a blush warmed her cheeks.

"Fu-chan."

"Yes?" Fury had three tours of the quarters already. Hana had to wonder where all that energy came from.

"No sex. I'm not going to say it again."

Fury's eyes watered, but Hana walked over to the bunk bed and pulled it away from the wall. After an inch or so, she let it go. It recoiled and hit the wall with a bang. Fury blinked and grinned wolfishly.

"I'm not going to ask." Hana left the room. "Oh, Fury. First practice is 8 in the morning tomorrow. Second is at 1, so we'll share lunch together."

Fury was in front of her again, "You are asking me out to lunch?" she grinned.

"Yes, I'm asking you to have lunch with me in the mess hall." Hana smiled.

"Oh, not outside?" She had jumped beside her.

"How thoughtful of you. Now, I must unpack my bags and feed my summons in the courtyard. Would you like to watch?"

"Ah, I have other plans." Fury bared her teeth and closed her eyes. Hana knew the smile.

"Please, don't get into too much trouble."

Fury laughed.

--

The next morning. Hayate had decided to stay over night at her good friend's new quarters. It had been a long time since they all hung out together. Plus, the bed was huge. "I'm really happy you like it," she smiled. The new building would share a rich history of skilled mages to come, she knew it.

"Yeah, we love it!" Nanoha was in the bathroom unpacking her perfumes and the like. She was humming a familiar tune and wondering where to put the extra bar soap.

Fate closed a cupboard door in the kitchen and walked over. "Living together again after so long," she smiled.

Hayate thought she saw a blush and laughed out loud. Nanoha just kept quiet until it subsided, "You wanted to talk about something, Hayate-chan?"

"Oh, yes, I do."

Hayate sat up on the bed. Nanoha and Fate soon sat beside her. "So, what's on your mind?"

"A few things, to be honest. One you can guess, I was hesitant to put my vote on Tempest and Seabring's admittance."

Fate nodded, "I know, I'm s..." A finger was put to her lips.

"No, don't, if you are confident in your cadets, then so am I. There is always risk with new recruits, but you can never doubt them."

Nanoha smiled, "That's right! If you feel they step out of line, just knock them right back in!" she laughed. "Say, if Tempest doesn't make it, she could always go into demolition."

"That's the way." Hayate laughed. She took a breath and laid back on the bed. "Section 6 is coming together, isn't it?." Her friends regarded her. Despite her earlier advice, her eyes spoke of doubt.

--

"A wolf!" A female officer exclaimed. Rumors had quickly spread about Fenrir and his master, Private Hana Seabring. Soon, a crowd of officers and interns gathered in the courtyard around them. Hana had been busy grooming Fenrir with a large ornate brush while he drank water from a large bowl. They all asked her questions, but she decided to answer the questions just once. They started asking each other which suited her just fine. She smiled at the thought that her animals would bring her such joy and popularity. It would be fine if she had not joined the military and became a vet or a zoologist like her cousins, but she had her reasons.

A familiar voice reached her ears. She stood and turned to her, "Good morning Shamal-sensei. I thank you for your care."

"Ah, Hana Seabring, it is so good to meet you in person. I've heard so much about you and Fenrir. He's a magnificent wolf. Just don't tell Zafira I said that."

"Is he the jealous type?"

"You know, I have no idea." They shared a small laugh, "It is a good morning, isn't it?" She smiled, "Would you care to join me for tea?"

"I'd love to, but I will be eating with Fury for lunch. You may join us if you wish."

"I will be eating with Vita and Signum, but I will try to stop by. Have a good time at practice."

"I will. Have a wonderful day, Shamal-sensei."

--

Vita looked across the mess hall for fresh faces. She smiled and blinked. No smile today, she had pegs to knock down. "Signum, good morning."

"Morning." Signum sat down at an empty table nearby with a glass of orange juice and a piece of toast.

"Excuse me." Vita walked across the mess hall to one of the entrances. "Private Fury Tempest."

"Hello, ah, I like your hair, could I..." she felt her shirt being tugged on. "Yes?" she turned to Vita and then looked down to her. "Can I help you, kid?"

Vita's brow creased and a smile spread across her face, "You're new, but you are trying to ask every girl out in the room so I won't forgive you this time. Come with me, private." She made sure to enunciate her last word. Fury took it as a challenge and followed briskly. Signum watched them go and took a bite of her toast. It was not a good morning to be a Private Fury Tempest.

"My name is Vita, I outrank you, 'kid'. I'll be training you along side Fate in the coming months. So, I don't want you making our section look bad to the others!" She pointed at her. She noticed Fury was thoroughly distracted and might not have heard a single word she said. Vita growled and grabbed Fury's shirt collar and pulled her down to face her. "You hear me, private?"

"Oh, sorry, kid, I was looking for my partner."

Vita dropped her jaw. This girl was rated fit to join the military? "Look! YOU LISTEN TO ME!" She gripped Graf Eisen tightly in her other hand.

"Excuse me," Hana had walked up to them. Vita let go and glared at her.

"Ha-chan!"

"Practice will start soon. Please walk with me?" She cooed.

Fury gave Vita a thumbs up and started on ahead. Hana stayed back and bowed deeply. Vita blinked, "I'm still writing her up."

"I understand." Hana smiled.

"Hey! You said we'd walk together!" Fury shouted.

Vita rubbed her face. She knew she had to get used to this.

--

Fate was wearing a black shirt and khaki cargo pants. Her hair was tied back in a pony tail. She smiled as the two privates walked up the path together. "Welcome, Private Tempest, Private Seabring. I am your primary combat instructor, Fate T. Harlaown. Other instructors will be helping me in the coming days. Nanoha Takamachi will be covering defense from projectiles. Vita will be covering shields. She will join us in the second session today. I will be covering speed and assault." She could see she used too many words. Fury was tapping her foot repeatedly. "The first few practices won't be that exciting. We will be covering the basics so we know where you stand. Stay with it and you will have actual combat with the instructors." She smiled as the foot stopped tapping. Fury was almost drooling. "Any questions?"

"No, ma'am." Fury saluted.

Hana smiled, "I feel our skill disparity might become an issue."

Fate nodded, "You make sure she hits her targets. Fury, let's begin with that."

Fate walked over and picked up a large silver box. "Fury, I want you to break this." She placed it before her.

"Easy." Fury cracked her knuckles and put one hand on the object. "Detonate!" her gauntlet glowed and the area around her hand exploded. The box remained unfazed. Fury blinked and smirked, "Not easy." She went to try again with two hands. Fate didn't object. "Detonate!" a larger explosion blew their hair back a moment. The object remained. "OK, now I'm mad!" She started to climb on it so she could use her feet gauntlets. Fate blinked.

"Get off, I'll explain."

Fury relented, but she was still angry at the box. "What is this thing?" Fury kicked it hard and winced. She hopped on her other foot and growled, the box had to pay for this travesty. She then tried to pick it up. "What?" it didn't budge. She swore it was lighter.

Fate sighed. She decided ignoring this was better. "Its made of the same material in a ship's hull armor. It's quite heavy." She smiled and looked at Hana, "Please try the best way you can think of."

Hana closed her eyes and raised her right hand towards Fury. "Mother Gaia, I ask for your blessing. Might of Oaks." Her gems glowed and a green aura flashed around Fury's four gauntlets. Soon, a furverous red energy swirled around them. "Please try." She silently enchanted herself with a round shield.

Fate noticed it, "Fury, wait!" She put a hand in the way of the box.

"Aw, c'mon."

"Just stand over here." Fate repositioned her and walked behind Hana. "Begin."

"Alright!"

"One hand, Fu-chan." Hana requested.

"One hand! Detonate!" The box impacted into the ground and ruptured into a pool of metal. The explosion shook the area, but Hana's shield held fine. it only managed to block dirt and rocks. "Wow. I felt it fight back."

"I thought it would explode." Hana confessed.

"Its made up of nano fiber twisted and woven. The recipe is classified, of course." Fate smiled, "Now, Fury, what did you do wrong?"

"Eh?" Fury was dumbfounded. "I blew it up, didn't I?"

"I noticed from the training that you have a tendency to use arbitrary amounts of magic in your detonations." She called for Bardiche. She walked over and grabbed another box. "Hacken form. If you use just magic meant for wearing down an opponent's linker core, then a strike will hit like this." She vanished and reappeared a few feet away. The box rocked and steadied itself a moment later.

"No damage." Bardiche spoke.

"But if you strike to wound." Another flash. "Like so."

"Damage." Bardiche spoke. A long gash remained on the box.

"Ooh," Fury got a closer look.

Fate smiled, "You should have the idea. The first method would have given you a passing score and possibly a faster time. The second method would have destroyed the drones with more accuracy."

"What about the AMF?" Hana asked.

"That will be an important lesson to come." Fate smiled, she was confident now.

--

"Ha-chan!" Fury bounced around her. Hana tried not to laugh at how cheerful she was. She knew not to encourage her.

"Yes?"

"I asked people about eating lunch outside."

"When you were asking people out?" Hana crossed her arms.

"Oh, hehe, that kid ratted me out." Fury laughed.

"That kid is a high ranking officer and that kid is writing you up." Hana informed her.

"Really?"

"Yes, and she will be giving a short 'lecture' at practice this afternoon."

"Ah." Fury didn't get it. Hana sighed. "So, lunch?"

"Yes, let's eat. I made enough for both of us." She whistled and Hugin flew in. He dropped a basket into her arms and rested there on her shoulder. He was quite large for a falcon, but was no burden upon her shoulder.

"I'm not eating chicken!" She took a step back when Hugin cawed at her. Hana laughed softly.

--

Vita was sitting on a hull sample box. She had Graf Eisen out and a bad mood apparent on her face. She had been waiting hours for this, "They are late."

Fate frowned and called up a monitor, "Locate Private Fury Tempest and Private Hana Seabring." The map appeared and two small dots appeared inside the dorms. "I told them to come twenty minutes early..."

"Just make them do laps." Vita shrugged. She couldn't stay angry. Hell knew she tried. "They coming?"

"Yeah, give it another five minutes. Fury is breaking rules to get here faster."

"Five minutes? At that speed... oh." Vita watched the path they took.

"Speed without thinking equals long run."

"Make them do laps anyways." Vita grinned.

"Definitely." She smiled as they came into view. "So, where do I begin?"

"Fu-chan?" Hana asked.

"Ah, um," She hated apologizing. She wanted to just come up with a long list of silly lies, but she couldn't come up with any.

Fate smiled, "I'll have you know I can be quite hard on my students if I want to. Do laps."

Fury blinked, "How many?"

"Do laps." Vita grinned.

"..." Fury watched as Hana walked over to the track. "Wait up!" She ran to catch up and circled around her. She knew Hana hated to run. This bothered her much more than anything. She couldn't read that face of hers. She had to be upset.

Fate decided to catch up on field reports while Vita opted for a nap. It was going to be one of those days. Fate nudged her twenty minutes later. "Hana did ten laps, Fury got bored and did an extra ten. I finished today's field reports and told my secretary to take the day off if she chose to."

"I'm not angry anymore." Vita groaned. She sat up and looked at Fury.

"Angry now?"

"She was already punished for being late, but part of me still wants to hit her upside the head for calling me..." She growled.

"Now, now, they are rookies." Fate smiled.

"Pegs." Vita stood up and walked over to them. "I'm going to give a lesson now that you are tired out." She saw Hana visibly worn out. That girl really was petite and maybe this wasn't fair to her. No, it was fair. She had a lot of room for growth. "Hana, talk to Fate for now."

"Yes, Ma'am." Hana bowed slowly and walked over to the entrance. Fate tossed her a water bottle.

"Do you run every morning?"

"I walk Fenrir, but not every morning."

"Run every morning. I noticed you lack athleticism, so your scores could have been higher. When it comes to an actual battlefield, just enough is far too little."

"I will, thank you."

Vita walked back and forth trying to think up a good way to deal with this kid. "So, what now?" Fury asked.

"You have a shield?" Vita asked.

"I prefer to dodge."

"Oh? Nanoha is going to have fun with you tomorrow." Vita snickered. "But right now, you are all mine."

"You don't like me, do you, kid?" Fury's competitive edge was showing.

"Graf Eisen!"

"Jawhol!" the weapon enlarged.

"Missile form!"

"Ja! Missile form!" The weapon changed shape once more and the back of the hammer shot out flames. Vita jumped into the air and spun in a circle. She slammed the hammer into a scorched crater. Fury side stepped it with ease. Vita growled. She started slamming the hammer at Fury as fast as she could.

"Wack a mole?" Fate asked. Hana started laughing. "This won't end well." Fate and Hana conceded this point.

"Damn you!" Vita called forth her jacket and Fury started laughing at it. Vita's eyes flared red. "Giga form!"

"Jawhol! Giga Form!" The weapon grew in length and size. Fury stopped laughing and her gauntlets grew redder.

"Impact Detonation." Fury delighted in the words.

"Oh for." Fate was about to scold them both for this 'training'.

Vita combined her hammer attack with a sonic move and faked Fury out, "YAAAAH!" Graf Eisen cratered Fury into the ground. In an instant, the crater exploded and Graf Eisen bounded backwards and slammed its other end into the ground away from them. Vita spun end over end and banged her head into the head of her hammer. The lump on her head did nothing to sway her temper. It didn't take long for her to lift Graf Eisen once more. Fury climbed out of the crater laughing. All four of her gauntlets were cracked and she walked with a limp. The laughter could very well be hiding her fear.

"Ah mou, the whole base will be talking about this." Fate shook her head. "Vita, cool it, please?" She smiled. Vita looked at her and relented. She knew not to question a request like that. She'd make more sense of things later.

"Fury, what did you do wrong?"

"I have no idea." Fury was still laughing.

"Honesty." Hana smiled.

Fate walked up to her and handed over a water bottle and then tossed one to Vita. "Fury, I realize you can only attack using contact, but dodging won't cut it. I'm not the only one that uses Sonic Move." Fate smiled. "Still, deflecting the hammer using all four of your cores was an interesting solution. Was it a reflex?"

"No, I planned it." Fury smiled.

Fate wanted to doubt the girl ever planned in her life, but she relented. "Well, take a break. Hana, we will try your shields next. Vita, can you manage?"

"Sure." Vita cracked her neck and shoulders. Graf Eisen shrunk down and returned to its normal hammer form. "There's a few types of shields. Can you name them?"

"Barrier jacket, area shield, and localized shield."

"So, which one do you use for this attack?" Vita grinned. "Graf Eisen!"

"Ja! Missile Form!"

"Not again." Fate dropped her head.

--

"Fate, what's wrong?" Nanoha watched as her good friend stormed past her into the bedroom. "Fate..." she watched again as she stormed past her into the kitchen and opened the fridge. She poured a glass of juice and downed it. A hug from behind and she almost choked. "Practice go well?"

"No."

"Talk?"

Fate relented, they sat down at the table. "F..." she caught herself.

"Mm." Nanoha put a hand on hers and waited.

Fate gave in, "Private Tempest hit on me at the end of practice."

Nanoha blinked. She then tried not to laugh. Then she laughed. Fate sighed and waited for her to calm down. "Sorry, sorry."

"I just don't know how to react to this, I mean that's the worst thing that happened. Everything else I know how to deal with."

Nanoha scooted her chair closer, "So, what method did she use?"

"Method?" Fate blinked, "She was walking away with Private Seabring at the end of practice, she just up and said 'She's hot'"

Nanoha started laughing again, "You are hot."

"Mm... try harder."

"Nyaha... say I heard you requested hull samples. How'd that go?"

"Together, they can break them. I didn't say how impressive it was, tho. I think they thought I went easy on it when I scratched it." Fate laughed.

"Good, girl." Nanoha pecked her cheek.

"Better," Fate stretched and put an arm around her, "I felt if I complimented them too much, they will start to slack. Especially Tempest. Some day, she will be able to smash through a bulkhead on her own."

"Ooh, that confident?"

"Shari is designing her an I.D. She will be using primarily Mid-Childan technology. The name chosen was Loki. This way she won't have to rely upon Hana's support."

"Ooh, Norse, like Hayate's powers." She smiled.

"Hana's was also named, but she opted for just boost storage devices like her own. The new ones should allow her to summon more often. Also, there's Jörmungandr. She's pretty gifted for her age. They chose Freyja, the goddess of war and fertility."

"Both? Fitting." She smiled. "Get to race Hugin, yet?"

"You only want to drop the starting flag."

"Know me too well." She laughed.

Fate frowned, "Then there's Vita."

"Oh? I heard she was spotted walking around the base with smoke billowing from her ears or something. She didn't catch fire, did she?"

"Haha, no."

"It was Fury, right?"

"Whack a mole."

"Oh no," Nanoha smacked her face.

"whack a mole."

Vita doing well kicking students' butts, about the characters; Hana seemed to be nice girl but Fury not.

oh my was Fury hitting on Fate, now that

lets see how Nanoha will act now, i can't wait for update.