Acceptance
Vers sighed; she had come to hate school. It was a constant battle between the blue skins who thought they were the elite of the Kree and the pink skins that were considered substandard.
A new day and the same challenges which made it feel like groundhog day. “Groundhog?” she thought “What in the name of the collective was a groundhog. Come to think of it, what is a hog?”
A group of blue skins had congregated together and were staring at her intently, “Here we go again” she sighed. She heard the whispers “Pink skins, shouldn’t be allowed here. Disgusting creatures.” It upset her. The words cut her to the bone. She bit back her tears and held her head up high. She would not give them the satisfaction of seeing her cry.
Suddenly Vers head was jerked to one side with such a force her neck let out a cracking sound. A boy named Att-las had caught hold of her hair and had pulled it full force. She couldn’t help but let out a startled scream, it was a shock and it was painful.
The attack was short lived as Att-las found himself flat on his back with a dazed look on his face. Blue blood seeped through his fingers that were clasped over his nose. “Not so funny now is it Das’t?”Yon-Rogg spat.
”Yon-Rogg, here this minute” the teacher yelled. “How many times have I told you not to use that word? You’re language has become very questionable. “You here also Vers “She hissed.
"I’m sorry. Was I not supposed to put my hair in Att-las’ hand so that he could damn near pull my head from my shoulders? How inconsiderate of me” She quipped causing Yon to burst into fits of laughter.
"That’s it. I’ve had just about enough of you pink skins” The teacher screamed causing the blues to start laughing
Yon glared at the woman, she was out of order. “Time to put her in her place” He thought, and I know just how to do it. He had been sworn to silence, but surely he would be forgiven under the circumstances.”You do know I have my very first communion with the Supremor today Mar-ren” Yon grinned menacingly. He loved the shocked look on the teachers face. “Was it not asked that all wrongs done to pink skins be reported? Vers was attacked and yet you let Att-las get away with it and blame her for causing the trouble. What would the Supremor say? This is not the unity that has been called for” He informed her smugly.
Mar-Ren stopped dead in her tracks as she assimilated the information. Then she turned to Yon-Rogg and smiled while glaring at him. “Dear boy, the only way you will ever have a communion with the Supreme Intelligence is if you become a member of Star-Force and that is never going to happen” She laughed. “No pink skin has ever been allowed to join the Elite, and do not use my name. You will give the respect that my post demands” she continued
Yons’ hackles rose, his temper was beginning to flare but he managed to stay composed as it seemed to annoy Mar-Ren all the more which seemed to make it all the worthwhile. “Mar-Ren. I was accepted into Star-Force training facility this morning and so was Vers.”He informed her with all the arrogance and contempt in his voice he could muster while looking very proudly at Vers.
" Really?” Vers asked excitedly. Star-Force. It was true that all Star-Force personnel were blue skins, but the Supremor was trying to ally all colour skins. It was catching on very, very slowly.
“Really” Yon-Rogg answered, full of pride. “Now, about Att-las” Yon-Rogg smiled, but the smile never reached his eyes, those golden eyes were on fire with rage and Vers could have sworn that Mar-Ren actually looked terrified.
Mar-Ren composed herself and yelled “Enough. You will do double penance for lying” She informed them both. “No pink skins are allowed in Star-Force” she laughed
"Mar-Ren. Do you know who my father is? No? Well to be honest my lineage was kept secret so not to cause me trouble. That really worked didn’t it?” He and Vers laughed at the joke, Mar-Ren did not seem so amused. Yon continued “Well let me inform you that my father is General Yar-Rogg, and because of my lineage I will be welcomed into Star-Force and as Vers is a close family friend she will be welcomed with open arms also “He grinned cockily
”Lies!” Mar-Ren screeched.
”Is there a problem teacher Mar-ren?”
”Not that I cannot deal with” She sneered. She turned to see who was speaking to her and damned near fell with shock. “General Yar-Rogg” she laughed nervously.
”I am here to pick up my son and Vers for their communion with the Supremor” Mar-Ren suddenly went pale as she realised that everything that Yon-Rogg had told her was true
Yar-Rogg grinned. He had heard the entire conversation and at this moment in time he was very proud of his son. “Oh, and Mar-Ren? I suggest you try to find another vocation in life as you will not be teaching for much longer” he informed her before turning on his heels and silently beckoned for Yon-Rogg and Vers to follow.
Vers looked at Yon-Rogg and for the first time she really paid attention to him. His frame was slight, but then he was pre-adult and the training facility would soon sort that out. He had wonderfully golden eyes that reminded Vers of the Hala Suns. Beautiful, beautiful golden eyes.
Take a holopic Vers, it will last longer” he grinned. It was working. The new method of programming was actually working. A slight flush of colour rose in Vers’ cheeks at Yons’ comment. “Can I tell you a secret Vers?”
Yeah, sure” She laughed, still embarrassed at being caught ogling him.
”You’re going to be my mate one day in the not so distant future “He told her as he trailed the back of his forefinger down over Vers cheek. He hooked his finger under her chin and raised her head so that she was gazing into those gloriously golden eyes. The memory started to fade just as Yon-Rogg leaned in and kissed her”
TBC