Snippet #2643593

Miranda growled softly as the alarm on the table began to erupt in the monotone beep that she had become accustomed to. Reaching over she would switch off the device while the face shot back in soft red lighting indicating that the time was now 4 a.m.

Looking around the room she groggily sat up and headed in to her bathroom turning on the light switch. As her gaze fell apon the mirror her blood ran cold and instinct kicked in as she pulled the hidden pistol from under the sink as the reflection mimiced the movements. Her body moving with trained percussion the compact Glock G42 fires off three rounds as the mirror shatters.

As her breathing slows she lowers the weapon setting in the sink her heart now racing as her mind attempted to process the image she had seen. Where her flesh had been now was covered in deep red scales. Her height from what she could see had remained unchanged but her legs now had an extra bend just under the knee allowing to bend backwards and her feet now clawed toes. The most burning into her mind was the eyes, the snake like eyes that contrasted so harshly with the red reptilian scales was the ice blue irises.

The train of thought was broken by a knocking on the door followed by the handle turning and cracking open, "Ma'am is everything alright!?" The voice called sending her brain into overload.

It had been years since she was a commanding officer. Not since the fighting overseas has her heard the voices, the commands, or questions of subordinates and supirors alike. And like the well oiled machine she answered, "everything is fine return to your post!" Was the last thing she remembered before her mind and the world around her went black.

*Two hours pass*

Miranda opened her eyes and shook her head finding herself back in the bathroom on the floor. She stood slowly this time carefully taking in the surroundings of the room; it all seemed the same but something was definitely off. As she searched she dressed the clothing and body armor seemed to fit without much of a hassle. Holstering her pistol she noted and grabbed the rifle and daggers from the table beside the door attaching them onto her person as she carefully opened the door looking out on the bomb ridden street and buildings surrounding them.

Swinging the door open an officer stood and saluted," at ease soldier status report?" Her orders and voice ringing clear she body running in an almost autopilot state.

"As of 0530 orders came in to move forward and check for civilians and mark casualties ma'am. The emeny has advanced and taken more ground here in western and northern Anchorage. Other squads had also been deployed in the area to aid in the searches." He finishes as she nods letting the key information sink into her brain before speakong right away. "Then get the troops together and move out I want this kept nice and tight with no mishaps."

"It's funny o left the military just to be brought right back in" chuckling to herself she shoulders her rifle and walks out onto the street the sounds of war surrounding the area as she begins the task of searching buildings.