Vast Empire Army HQ, Tadath

Angel strode down the hallway, gathering the strength to do what he knew he had to. Ever since his return he could tell his stay in the Army would be shortlived. The times they are a changin' he muttered to himself.

Grey durasteel walls gave way every 10 meters or so to a door of some sorts. Here on the administration level, military personnel, uniforms crisp and clean, tidy and completely spotless, bustled about doing one task or another. None of them knew what it meant to spill another man's blood...what it meant to take another man's life. They bustled about, ignorant to the reality of the papers they were pushing.

Banishing all distractions from his mind, Angel tapped the Force to lend hims strength, steeling his resolve. His destination appeared in front of him, twin doors larger than the others. Stopping curtly outside the entrance to the Army Prefect's office Angel straightened his dress uniform. Making sure his medals were arranged properly and his Ring of Merit shined on his finger he raised his hand and knocked on the door.

"Come." Fury's deep voice resounded from inside the room. Opening the twin doors, Angel strode into the room, pushing his perceptions throug the Force towards the General in an attempt to gain a sense of his demeanor.

Angel stopped short of Fury's desk, snapping to attention and sharply saluting. Eyes forward unblinking, Angel stared at the wall and waited for Fury to return the salute.

Without looking up, the Prefect said, "Adease, Sergeant. What can I do for you today."


Bowing slightly, Angel relaxed his posture and reached into his uniform pocket. Taking out a sealed envelope, Angel placed it in front of the General on his desk.

Fury paused, looking up from his computer console at the envelope. "What is this?"

"My resignation sir." Angel answered, words sticking in his throat. The room had suddenly become very close, and he had to struggle not to tug at his stiff, starched collar.

"You're what?" Fury asked, raising an intrigued eyebrow.

Swallowing hard, Angel replied, "My resignation General sir. Sir I no longer feel that my presence here is necessary. I do not belong here any more sir. I am returning to the Order, from which I will continue to loyally serve the Empire."

A stunned silence filled the room. Shock rolled off of Fury's mind, clouding Angel's perceptiongs in the Force.

"I-I don't know what to say Sergeant." Fury finally said, opening the sealed envelope. "I hate to lose you, you're one of the best we've got."

"Thank you sir."

Fury extended his hand, setting the resignation papers down on his desk. "I wish you the best of luck Angel. Hopefully we can fight together again soon."

Taking the General's hand and shaking it, Angel responded, "I look forward to that day General. I hope all goes great for you in the Army as well sir."

"Thank you sergeant."

Snapping back to attention and saluting once more, Angel put one foot back and pivoted with military precision. Then he shakily put one foot in front of the other and made his way out of Fury's office, doubt and fear tugging at his resolve. He knew he made the right decision, the Army didn't need him anymore, he didn't belong...but that undying desire for battle...to lead troops against impossible odds and still come out on top...refused to leave him alone.

Angel made his way back to his barracks and entered his room. The hardest part of this whole ordeal had been letting Mara know. He respected her and her ability to lead as much as any other in the Army. Angel knew Cyanus would fill in nicely for him, being one of the last few people in the Army he trusted.

Plopping down on his bunk, Angel's mind slowly came to the realization that it was...indeed...over.



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Please consider this my official retirement and resignation from the position of Assistant Squad Leader of Raider Squad and from the Army of the Vast Empire, effective upon completion of the current Raider story or until a convenient such time arises. I will continue to serve through the Dark Jedi Order once my retirement takes effect.

It has been a pleasure serving with most of you in the Army.

*bows and fades into the shadows*
 
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Dark Jedi Knight Sergeant Jikkyo "Angel" Nimiichi
Assistant Squad Leader - Demolitions - Raider Squad -
VEA Recruiting Staff
AS-2/ASL/SGT Jikkyo "Angel" Nimiichi/3SQD/1PLT/1COMP/1BAT/1RGT/VEA/VE/Tadath [LoR] [RoM] [BC] [CDS] [BoA]
CM/DJK Jikkyo "Angel" Nimiichi/Eagle 1-1/Sith/VEDJ/VE/Lopen [VP:1]

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