The Years Since Garland by TBA

by

Jerrica Xamont Disclaimer: GI Joe and JEM belong to Hasbro, Marvel, and Sunbow Entertainment. Iron Man belongs to Marvel Comics. Gargoyles belongs to Disney. As if you couldn't already tell that they would never do what I'm about to. Ami Mai Yamane belongs to me. No copyright infringement is intended.

Summary: A GI Joe/JEM/Gargoyles crossover. Pizzazz of The Misfits and Janine Renard have been friends ever since they attended Garland Boarding School in the 11th and 12th. grades. Janine went on to M.I.T. while Pizzazz became a big star. Now, Janine is visiting Pizzazz in L.A. and meets 2 mysterious and exciting men. Rated NC-17 for Mature Audiences.

Author's Notes: This is really the second part of a FAR larger story I have in mind. But I thought it would be easier to start at this point with more familiar characters. I have taken Artistic License with some things - not anything that contradicts the shows - but it has to do with the passage of time. The characters don't really age much, unless I specifically say so. "This is the most depressed I've ever been," said Janine, lying back on the couch.

"Oh, Janine, tell us what happened. I'm sure we can help," consoled Stormer, bringing a glass of water for Janine.

Pizzazz, Roxy, Stormer, and Clash were crowded around the couch in the Misfits' house waiting to hear the dirt about Janine's breakup.

"It was terrible. Tony Stark and I were working together on a joint Stark Enterprises/Cyberbiotics project and we had really started to click, you know. We started dating for a few months, everything went okay. Then that old geezer Justin Hammer had some technological data we could use, so I broke in and stole it. When I gave it to Tony, he wasn't even proud of me. He got angry! It was then I realized that we're not alike at all. Sure, his company makes weapons, but he's not interested in what they can do for him. That goody-goody Iron Man is no help either, with him and War Machine and the rest of Force Works, they could do anything. He said, 'I sounded like I wanted to take over the world'. I said 'I'm just ambitious'. Spider Woman, the Scarlet Witch, Century, and that Archer guy probably wouldn't help anyway. His vice president, Julia Carpenter, didn't make things easier. She's always looking at Tony with these love struck eyes. I think he dated me because she and I have a slight resemblance."

"Man. what a creep? You want to get some revenge?" yelled Roxy.

"No, no I called the whole business project off. Daddy wasn't too thrilled, but he'll get over it."

"Tonight, we'll make sure you forget all about him. The Misfits have a show at Club Bacchus. We just came from the sound check," said Pizzazz.

"Maybe, I'll get to join you on-stage for a song, right Pizzazz?" asked Clash.

"Yeah, right HA HA HA HA!!!!!!" cackled Pizzazz.

"Well, we've got just enough time to rest and eat before the show. Cheer up, Janine. Maybe you'll meet someone even better tonight." Stormer winks at her and pats her on the shoulder as she leaves the room.

* * * * *

The show's suppose to start a 10:00 PM, but The Misfits can be fashionably late. So it's 9:23 PM and the Misfits were putting the finishing touches on the their wild make-up. The band had on similar but not identical black outfits, tinged with different colors: Pizzazz's was red, Roxy's was orange, and Stormer's was purple. Clash had on a cheap knock-off version of them and hers was yellow.

Janine wore a dark forest green shimmering mini dress with spaghetti straps and matching high heels.

"Did Eric send the limo?" asked Pizzazz.

"He said he would," answered Stormer, drawing lines on her cheek, looking in the mirror.

"He'd better have," threatened Pizzazz. BWWONK !!!!! HONK!!!!!!! HONK!!!!! from outside.

Clash pulled the curtain back and looked out the window, "It's here! It's here! Let's go! Let's go!" she exclaimed, dancing around.

"Jeez, take a chill pill, girl," Roxy said shaking her head.

The driver held the door open for the 5 women. The limousine had everything: a mini bar, tv, vcr, stereo, soda fountain, you name it.

"You want me to fix you a drink, guys? I know a great one called a Screaming Orgasm," asked Clash.

"I'm all for that," said Roxy.

"I'll have one, too," said Janine.

Well that one turned into 3 - extra strength - on the long trip to the club. Traffic was backed up on the street Bacchus was on, which was good because the show was sold out.

The limo finally pulled in front of the club where huge spotlights were illuminating the sky and The Misfits name was in neon lights. Screaming fans strained the velvet ropes. Flash bulbs went off constantly. The driver opened the door, The Misfits stepped out and the crowd went wild!!!!!

I can definitely see why Clash wants to be a part of this so much. Fame and adulation .... it's power, thought Janine.

The Misfits and guests walked along the red carpet where the club owner gushed all over them and the door man let them in.

Club Bacchus' decor was an ancient Grecian formula: pillars, statues, cornices, friezes, and frescos adorned the walls. All in celebration of the Greek God of Drama, Wine, and Partying. multicolored flashing lights and smoke were also present. The club owner, Paul Thompson, a pale blond European with a pony tail, ushered the women upstairs and into the V.I.P. Lounge. There various hangers-on sat around eating hor d'oeuvres and listening to club music. Clash and Janine went straight for the champagne fountain, while The Misfits went over last minute details with Paul.

Janine and Clash were sitting on the couch when They entered. Two men, twins, in snazzy black suits, blue shirts, and crimson ties. They might've been considered handsome were it not for their hard faces and matching scars on opposing cheeks. They had red-brown hair and dark eyes that scanned the room. When they fell on Janine, they liked what they saw.

"Who are they?" Clash asked.

"Tomax...." said one.

"....and Xamot" said the other in British accents.

Tomax sat on Janine's left and Xamot squeezed in on her right between Clash.

"....of Extensive Enterprises. No doubt you've heard of us," they said in unison.

"Of course. I'm Janine Renard of Cyberbiotics."

The twins both kissed her hands.

"I'm Clash, soon to be of The Misfits."

The twins barely glanced in her direction.

It was 10:37 PM and The Misfits were finally ready to go on.

"Okay, we've made them suffer long enough. Let's go," said Pizzazz walking out the door.

Roxy and Stormer followed her down the backstairs toward backstage.

Clash pulled at Janine's arm, "Come on the show's about to start."

"All right, all right, I'm coming."

Clash ran downstairs and through the crowd to the front of the stage. All the lights flashed on and off and the music faded away. Paul Thompson came up to the microphone, "I hope you're enjoying yourself tonight at Club Bacchus!!! Remember Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are Ladies Nights. Free drinks and admission for the Ladies until 10:00 PM. Next Friday night we have the Limp Lizards!!! And now the Baddest Band in the Land...The Misfits!!!!!"

Punk rockers, kids with multi-colored hair and mohawks started screaming.

In a puff of smoke and fireworks The Misfits appeared on stage seemingly from nowhere. Roxy started playing the guitar intro to "Outta My Way."

The show could be watched on the closed circuit tv in the V.I.P. Lounge where Tomax, Janine, and Xamot talked and drank champagne. By now Janine was practically giddy, tipsy and the twins weren't that far off.

"I'm gonna go dance. You coming?" Janine asked.

The twins got up and followed. By now The Misfits were on their third song.

There Ain't Nobody Better. Coming down the pike. (There ain't no body better.) They're all alike. (There ain't nobody better.) Do you read me loud and clear. (There ain't no body better.) Than the girl who's standing here.

Janine made room for herself on the dance floor and then got down and boogied. She really felt the music, swinging her red hair around and during karate-style moves, kicks and blocks.

Tomax and Xamot watched from the landing on the stairs, then they looked at each other and nodded. In unison they flipped over the railing and did back flips across the dance floor. They landed on either side of Janine. She looked at them with surprise then smiled.

(There ain't nobody better.) Coming 'round the bend. (There ain't no body better.) I'm the living end. (There ain't nobody better.) Am I coming through to you? (There ain't no body better.) Than the girl you're talking to.

All 3 of them started doing the same moves and the crowd parted and formed a circle around them. Then they all did cartwheels over to the bar. They hopped onto the bar and continued dancing.

Pizzazz started getting angry, a lot of the attention wasn't on her, so she cranked up her singing and dancing.

I'm above the rest. Baby, I'm the best. There ain't never gonna be nobody Who's as good for you as me. Who's as good for you as me-e-e-e. Me, Me, Me, ME!!!!!!!!!!

Janine jumped off the bar and ran upstairs. On the balcony was a swing with a velvet seat that went from one end of the club to the other, high above the dance floor. She got on and someone pushed her. Streamers on the seat trailed along with her hair as she leaned back in the seat.

(There ain't nobody better.) Coming down the pike. (There ain't no body better.) They're all alike. (There ain't nobody better.) Do you hear me loud and clear. (There ain't no body better.) Than the girl who's standing here. (There ain't nobody better.) (There ain't nobody better.) Can you hear me? (There ain't no body better.) Don't you love what you see? (There ain't nobody better.) Cause I'm the best. There ain't no body better. There ain't nobody better than me.

Janine soon rejoined the twins on the dance floor. Now the song was "Queen of Rock 'N Roll."

I am the Queen of Rock 'N Roll. I got the rhythm in my soul....

The crowd was electrified, the floor was crowded. Everyone was pressed against each other. Tomax and Xamot had Janine sandwiched between them. First she'd dance facing one then turn around to face the other. She raised her arms over her head and swayed even closer to them. This went on unbearably through "Congratulations", "Jack, Take A Hike", "It Takes A Lot", "Ahead of the Game", and "You Gotta Be Fast."

Xamot whispered in Janine's ear, "Let's get out of here."

"We have a limo waiting outside," whispered Tomax in her other ear.

"Well then, by all means, lets go. Excuse me for a second." Janine went to find Clash to tell her she was leaving.

Clash was by the backstage door trying to get past.

"There you are! Tell Pizzazz I left with the twins," Janine said.

"Are you sure? I can come, too."

"No, we want to be alone, bye."

"Hey, wait! Tell the bouncer I'm with the band!" wailed Clash.

Janine joined the twins again. She waved and gave a thumbs up sign to Pizzazz, who nodded to her. The Misfits were in the middle of "Makin' Mischief." All 3 of them went to the limo that Tomax had beeped to come pick them up. The driver held the door open and they rushed in.

They were giggling and tickling each other which soon led to kissing, first Janine & Tomax then Janine & Xamot. She ran her hands through their hair and traced the scars on their faces. They ran their hands up and down her back and legs. Janine laid down across Tomax's lap while he kissed her, his hand wandered to her chest, to cup her breast, and stroke her hardening nipple. His brother's hand went up her skirt.

Janine sat up and smiled languidly at them. "I mustn't ignore your brother." She kneeled in front of Xamot, kissing him and unbuttoning his shirt. Then she moved down to his neck, then his chest. Her hands found the buckle of his belt. She undid it and the snap of his black pants.

Tomax kneeled behind Janine in the roomy back seat of the limo. While the soft sound of Xamot's zipper could barely be heard over all the heavy breathing. Janine smiled up at Xamot and back at Tomax. Then she buried her head in Xamot's lap while Tomax pulled up her dress revealing matching forest green thong panties. Xamot's head was lolling off to the side and his hand reached out for the control panel hitting the button that made the privacy partition come up between the front seat and the back. He looked at his brother and their new girlfriend sweating and moving in unison.

The limo driver sighed as he focused his attention back on the road again. The limo sped between the light traffic on the highway. Eventually getting to the twins' mansion, the backwards and forwards Es on the gate opened to allow access. He parked in the immense garage besides all of Tomax & Xamot's other vehicles and then he left the 3 to their own devices.

When Janine finally opened the limo door, she stumbled and took off her heels. Tomax was laying on the floor and Xamot was staring at her from the car seat. Janine was admiring an expensive red sports car caressing it's curves. Xamot was still very aroused and got even more so watching her. She leaned over the hood and raised her skirt at the slit, she was sans panties now. Xamot raced up behind her and stroked her legs and behind. Soon he was pushing his own pants down and leaning over her. Their noises echoed in the empty garage.

At 1:35 AM, the 3 of them finally stumbled out of the garage and upstairs to the Master Bedroom. Except for the maids changing the sheets while They were in the Master Bathroom, and leaving food for them. They didn't leave the bedroom and no one saw them all weekend long.

Monday morning the phone rang in Pizzazz's bedroom. "Geez, it's 10:37 in the morning," she said squinting at the clock. "Who's calling this early?"

"It's me, Janine," came the voice.

"Oh, HA HA HA HA, how was your weekend?"

"Wonderful, just what I needed," she purred.

"I saw those 2 guys you left with. They're kinda cute in an evil sorta way. Give me all the dirt and talk slowly."

"Oh my god, they're insatiable!!! They've got mirrors on the ceilings and trapezes and they're very limber," Janine raved. "And they do EVERYTHING together. I'm exhausted. We did it in every way everyday."

"You sweaty freak!!!!!!!"

"I am naughty aren't I? I'll come get my stuff later today, ok? I hardly needed clothes this weekend, anyhow."

"Where are your Romeos now anyway?"

"They got up early to workout their private gym and then went to the office. They're the heads of Extensive Enterprises, you know."

"I know, Clash told me. So is this a one weekend stand or an ongoing thing?"

"I'm staying with them for awhile. We started talking about our work and now we might have a joint EE/Cyberbiotics venture."

"You can do that?"

"I have a lot of power in Cyberbiotics. Being the boss' daughter is a very good thing," Janine could hear muffled giggling and shhing and rustling noises.

"Pizzazz, you don't have me on speaker phone do you?!?!?!"

"Yeah, it a lot easier this way. And besides it's not like I wouldn't tell them about this anyway," Pizzazz laughed.

"Arggh, we'll talk about this later," Janine hung up slightly embarrassed.

All the Misfits started laughing.

"God, what a slut!!" yelled Roxy.

* * * * *

Four months later the Cyberbiotics/EE project on robotic technology was in it's preliminary stages. A front burner project for both companies. The designs and theories looked promising. It was the only reason Halcyon Renard didn't call his daughter back.

In all this time Janine, Tomax, and Xamot's passion had not abated at all. In fact they could barely keep their hands off each other even at work.

In Tomax & Xamot's office in one of the twin EE skyscrapers - the tallest buildings in the city - Tomax was breathing heavily at his desk. His brother was out of the room. Tomax had been writing a memo, but the writing had become increasingly scrawled until he dropped the pen and it just left a large dash across the paper. His body started to shake, when it was over he pushed his chair aside, and out from under the desk popped Janine. She winked at him and went to the bathroom to gargle. Tomax shook his head at her, she was amazing, so free spirited. More willing than any of their other girlfriends. He'd been a little jealous - uncharacteristically - of Xamot when he'd caught them earlier today: Xamot in a chair, Janine's blue skirt around her waist bouncing around on his lap, his head in her cleavage. But she had always tried to get to one when the other was busy.

Janine came from the bathroom and took a piece of gum from her pocket, unwrapped it and put it in her mouth. "I feel so relaxed. But we'd better get back to work."

* * * * * *

Two months later a prototype of a robot was being worked on late at night at EE. While The 3 worked, all the other employees went home for the night. The twins had some important things they wanted to tell Janine. They shared the same ideas for world domination and a need for a new kind of order. Just when they were about to reveal their big secret- an alarm klaxon went off and red lights began flashing.

"Uh oh..." began Tomax.

"Security's..." continued Xamot.

"....been breached," in unison.

"What's going on?" Janine asked over the noise.

"We can show you...," began Xamot.

"Better than we ...," continued Tomax.

"....can tell you," in unison.

All 3 of them got into the high speed elevator that took them into their office. The twins disappeared into 2 rooms that were hidden by wall screens. Seconds later they came out in blue and red fighting uniforms.

"Here, put this on." Tomax threw her a black ninja outfit.

"Quickly they'll be here any second," said Xamot turning on a secret wall monitor.

"Who?"

"G.I. Joe," in unison.

"You see we're...." said Tomax.

"The Crimson Guard Commanders..." said Xamot.

"...of COBRA!!!" in unison.

"Daddy suspected as much, that's why he was against this project. But I won him over." She was now wearing the ninja garb and pulling over the hood.

Just then the office doors blew open and a man and a woman were standing there. The man had on a black beret and camouflage pants. He had brown hair and eyes and a cleft chin. The woman had short brown hair and brown eyes too. She was wearing a green shirt and dark green pants. She had a pack of javelins on her back and he had a laser rifle. They were a very attractive couple.

"Ah, Flint...." said Xamot.

"...and Lady Jaye..." said Tomax.

"...so nice to see you again," they said with fake sincerity dripping from their English accents.

"Too bad I can't say the same," said Flint.

"Have a seat," said Tomax pushing a rolling chair at him.

Flint flipped neatly over it.

"Who's your friend?" Lady Jaye asked.

"That's for us..." said Tomax.

"to know and you..." said Xamot.

"...to find out," in unison.

Janine's heart was pounding. I can't believe this! she thought. I've never been in a real fight before. Sure, I'm a fifth degree black belt, but this is real!

Flint and Xamot started fighting and so did Tomax and Lady Jaye. They had been doing well so far but then Flint got a good kick to Xamot's kidney, he wrenched and groaned. And so did his brother. That gave Lady Jaye the chance to get to the computer terminal. She slipped a disk into the drive and started downloading info until ... Janine punched her. Lady Jaye shook it off and did a flying kick back to Janine... who ducked it. Now they were blocking, kicking, and punching. Flint had his hands full with the twins.

The computer beeped indicating the download was done, but Tomax managed to grab the disk and all 3 of them ran out of the room. They went to the stairwell and up to the roof. Lady Jaye and Flint were close to their heels. The 3 ran to the edge of the building. Janine was a little nervous looking over the edge. The only closest building was the other EE tower. If there were time to consider it, it was an incredible view of the city.

"All right, Tomax, hand it over," said Lady Jaye.

"Yeah, there's nowhere left to run," said Flint.

"Oh, ho ho dear Flint..." said Xamot.

"You underestimate us," said Tomax.

"As for you, sister, you picked the wrong woman to mess with," threatened Lady Jaye.

"Her name is... Fox," said Xamot.

"We'll be leaving you now," said Tomax.

And with that he pushed Janine over the side of the building and he and his brother followed suit, laughing maniacally. Out of his pocket Tomax pulled out a device pressed a button and metal poles shot out between the 2 towers. Quick thinking on Janine's part managed for her not to hit her head on a pole. The twins swung gracefully from pole to pole. Luckily her gymnastics training helped her. She looked up and saw Flint and Lady Jaye swinging down to catch them. The twins changed direction, going upwards toward the other tower. While passing Lady Jaye, she reached up and ripped his uniform pocket and barely managed to catch the disk. All 3 of them reached the top of the tower and ran toward a black Cobra helicopter. Lady Jaye and Flint got to the roof as well. Flint radioed for a pick up and a dark green GI Joe Dragonfly helicopter landed on the roof. They climbed in and flew away. The twins and Janine followed them.

Janine was breathing hard, sweating, excited and flushed. "That was the most intense experience of my entire life. I was scared and thrilled at the same time. Why did you call me Fox?"

"Because you're alluring..." answered Xamot.

"...tempting, sly, crazy like one..." added Tomax.

"...and a vixen!" in unison.

God, they're beautiful, she thought, strong, muscular, virile, dangerous, brilliant....

Tomax had been in the front flying the helicopter. But Xamot was beside Janine in the back. So she jumped him, kissing, biting, and groping him, fumbling with their clothes, and pulling off her mask. The helicopter lurched to the side because of the turbulence she was inspiring in them. Tomax landed the helicopter, on the ground in a vacant lot, with a bump.

Flint and Lady Jaye wondered why the twins had stopped chasing them. So Flint had Wild Bill turn the Dragonfly around to find them. Wild Bill found them and turned the spotlight on and what they saw was shocking: Tomax had his head back breathing hard. At first they thought he might be hurt but no one had fired a shot. Then they looked behind him. The ninja her hood off her red-gold hair falling down her back, her face turned skyward, her hands braced on the seat, she was bouncing violently on the lap of Xamot, who had an expression on his face like his brother's and his hands on the ninja's - Fox's breasts.

"This is horrible! We shouldn't be watching this!" exclaimed Lady Jaye.

"That is definitely NOT authorized use of military equipment," said Flint shaking his head.

"Whooo Wheee!!! Ride 'em, Cowgirl!!!! Whoa!!" yelled Wild Bill pushing up his green tinted shades.

"I don't envy you, Flint, havin' to write this mission report to Duke and General Hawk," commented Lady Jaye.

Wild Bill and Lady Jaye started laughing.

"All right, all right, let's get out of here. I think we're at the end of the show anyway," ordered Flint.

* * * * *

Help Wanted.

It's been 3 months since that first GI Joe encounter. Because of the data they confiscated, work on several EE projects needed immediate attention. So Janine was now working on the C/EE project with just her team. There was no time for clandestine affairs, now.

On several occasions she, as Fox, went on Cobra missions with the twins. Meeting Cobra bigwigs like The Baroness, Major Blood, Destro, Storm Shadow, and Zartan.

But everyone was so busy she needed to hire a personal/executive assistant. Several applicants sat in her outer office. Janine sat at her desk reading over resumes, when she stopped in surprise. She called the secretary and asked, "Is Ms. Yamane here? Send her in."

The secretary opened the door and showed in a beautiful, graceful Japanese woman with long jet black hair, wearing a cream colored suit.

Janine got up and shook her hand. "You're the last person I expected to see here. What happened?"

"Since when? Since Garland?" she asked.

"Yes."

"I graduated from Garland, salutatorian to your valedictorian as you well know. I went to the University of Tokyo, graduated. Went to work for the Bristol Corporation which was fine until they were bought out by a German Conglomerate that promptly went bankrupt last year."

"Oh no. So why are you applying here?"

"I need a job. And no one else is hiring in my field right now. So will you help a Garland Girl in need?"

Janine called the secretary, "Mr. Rowland, send all the other applicants home. I have my new assistant."

"Thanks. Now let's talk about salaries, benefits, responsibilities. Do I have to call you Miss Renard while you call me Ami Mai?"

"No, no, you'll get $50,000 a year, you'll go where I go, do what I ask, get full medical and dental plans and insurance, 3 weeks vacation and major holidays, and basically be my right hand. Welcome to the Cyberbiotics team. Now let's go on a tour of the building. Eventually we might relocate back to New York. That's not a problem is it?"

"No."

She sure is different from when she was in school. The shy, gawky, captain of the golf team, with the bob hair cut, and smart alecky answers, Janine thought. I always liked her for some reason.

Boy, she hasn't changed a bit since Garland. Still cooly distant. I was one of the few people who liked her back them. Maybe cause I wasn't on her hit list. She and Phyllis Gabor, Pizzazz, were total outcasts, hmph, Misfits. They were so out they were in. Because of her, getting rid of Claire de Coffi, I got to be salutatorian, Ami Mai thought, looking at Janine. Probably still insane, too.

"Let me take you to meet Tomax and Xamot, the CEOs of Extensive Enterprises."

The 2 women got into the elevator and discussed old times and all the pranks Janine and Phyllis had pulled. When the elevator got to the top floor they were greeted by the twins.

"Good Afternoon, Miss. Yamane," in unison.

"Good Afternoon, Mr. Tomax, Mr. Xamot," Ami Mai said looking at each of them, telling them apart immediately.

"Very good, Ms. Yamane. Not many people can tell us apart," Tomax said looking at Janine.

"We heard you went to Garland with Janine. You must tell us all about it," said Xamot.

"And there's plenty to tell," laughed Janine.

"You also went to University of Tokyo. How was it?" asked Xamot.

"Oh it was awful at first. My Japanese was terrible, I felt like such a Gaijin. But then I became popular because I was American."

"I thought you were from Japan," said Xamot.

"My parents are Japanese, I was born in the states so I have dual citizenship," answered Ami Mai.

"Well, I hope you enjoy working here, Ms. Yamane," said Tomax going back to his desk.

Janine, taking the cue, said, "Yes let's all get back to work."

When the women got back into the elevator, Ami Mai suspected that there's more going on between her new bosses than meets the eye.

Over the next few months Ami Mai became knowledgeable about everything that went on in the C/EE project and other EE business. Some of the things she saw alarmed her, while others got her even more curious. She set schedules, saw clients, ran meetings, offered technical support, and did menial things like pick up Janine's dry cleaning. She was with Janine at all times nearly, and began to question her strange absences and minor injuries.

Once Ami Mai stayed over at the EE mansion because her apartment was being fumigated for lizards. At 2:15 AM a phone call had come in, some military agents had broken into EE again. She had gone to the Master Bedroom to tell Tomax & Xamot, since their phone was disconnected. She had knocked on their door softly, it opened slightly and she peeked in. Ami Mai's eyes got large and her mouth formed a big O.

Apparently, They were playing some sort of game, a naked Who's Who with a blindfolded Janine and a video camera.

Ami Mai stumbled back, blushing and embarrassed, closing the door a little too loudly. Well, that answers that.

The next day, Ami Mai confronted Janine at work. "What's going on here?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean about that break in last night, the 'military types.' The guards told me that they were G.I. Joe."

"Why would they tell you that?"

"They assumed I already knew, working with you and all. Why would GI Joe come to EE when they only deal with that terrorist organization Cobra?"

"Because the twins are the Crimson Guard Commanders of Cobra."

"So the rumors are true."

"You don't have a problem with this do you?"

"Hell, yes, I have a problem! You're a traitor to this country! Don't you care about things like that?"

"Not really. I believe the world needs a new kind of order. The people running it now don't know what they're doing. Don't you remember my valedictorian speech?"

"Oh yes, about taking over the world. But we always thought you meant that metaphorically, not literally. And you think Cobra Commander is a good leader?"

"No, I think he's a buffoon. Right idea, wrong execution."

"And you've told the twins this?"

"They think the same as I about Cobra Commander. But they are trying to get me to join Cobra."

"And what about your relationship with them? Does your father know? I've only met him a couple of times, but he doesn't seem like the type to put up with his only daughter in a menage a trois. He's old and frail and sick. If you told him he might keel over."

"If I do it right."

"Janine!!"

"Oh, I'm just kidding. Of course he doesn't know. We're just having fun right now. I adore them and they're genuinely fond of me. They've opened up a whole new world of danger and excitement for me. Pitting yourself against the best, matching wits with your adversaries, testing the limits of your capabilities are the best. They even taught me how to fly a helicopter."

"It's not just about sex."

Ami Mai looked at Janine in disbelief.

"Okay, but it's not anymore. I just feel like I'm missing something in my life, like half of me is gone. But with Max & Mot, that's what I call them sometimes, I feel free. Able to do, or say, or act however I want to be, be as bad as I wanna be. And don't look at me like that it's more that it's more than just the Bored-Rich-Girl-pranks I pulled at Garland."

"These guys are a bad influence on you. I hope you're using protection."

"We're more careful, now. We've been lucky so far."

* * * * *

Justifying.

Ami Mai paced in her lovely apartment, thinking, arguing with herself, trying to justify not turning Tomax & Xamot in. Janine is my friend, she hired me when times were tough.... She and Tomax & Xamot are traitors of the U.S.A.... and I work for them!!!... Well actually, I work for Cyberbiotics which is not traitorous to the country.... I'm guilty by association... Tomax & Xamot are bad influences on Janine.... But I'm a good influence,.... maybe I can break her away from them.... And hurt my friend's happiness... I'm doing what's best for her.... She sighed. Damn that German conglomerate for putting me in this situation!!!!!

* * * * *

It's been over a year since Tomax, Xamot, and Janine started seeing each other. The robotics prototype had been going through vigorous testing, retooling, and more testing.

It was the EE company party at the Rock Hard Cafe, there was music, dancing, and food. Employees and Crimson Guard members enjoyed themselves, everyone was wearing casual and party clothes.

Ami Mai was at the buffet table when the Misfits and Clash busted in.

"This is a private party," said the waiter.

"Don't you know who we are?" asked Pizzazz loudly.

"We're The MISFITS!!!!" stated Roxy.

"Those are our guitars hanging on the wall," said Stormer pointing to the far wall.

"But our clients asked for no intrusions," said the waiter meekly.

"We're personal guests of Janine Renard," said Clash.

"Now outta our way," said Pizzazz, pushing the waiter.

The women went straight to the buffet table and started loading up with barbecue chicken, baked beans, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and punch. They were so busy, they almost didn't hear a low voice.

"Hello, Phyllis."

Pizzazz nearly dropped her plate. She turned angrily towards the smiling friendly face - and stopped. Surprised for a moment, she said, "Ami Mai, long time no see."

"I know. Didn't Janine tell you I'd be here."

"Yeah, but I'm still surprised. You look great."

"Thanks, so do you. This must be your crew. Roxy, Stormer, and Clash." Ami Mai pointed them out.

"Yeah, hi," Roxy said between bites. "Come on let's sit down."

"All right, join us Ami Mai. Give us all the dirt."

All 5 sat down and started gossiping and eating. Ami Mai was unsure at first, of how much to tell, but apparently the Misfits knew plenty. They all observed the twins speaking to Janine, then all 3 went into another room.

"I can't believe it, even at the company party!" Ami Mai said shaking her head.

The Misfits started laughing.

In the side room the twins asked Janine to sit down. They began to pace around nervously (nervously?!) and started talking about how much fun they had together, how much she had come to mean to them, how they wanted her to join Cobra, and how they wanted to make their arrangement more permanent. Then they got down on one knee, pulled out 2 black velvet boxes and asked Janine, "Will you marry me?" in unison. Opening the boxes exposing two 12 carat diamond rings.

Janine was almost blinded by the rings. She was also surprised. This was the last thing I was expecting, she thought. They're looking at me so hopefully. Oh my god, I think I'm gonna cry. I can't marry them. I can't marry 2 men and I can't choose one. So I can't have either.

Tomax and Xamot slipped the rings on her fingers and kissed her on the cheeks. She was crying and they tasted her tears.

"I'm sorry," she said. "I can't marry you both. I love being with you. But I'm not in love with you." She got up and left hastily. "I'm sorry."

The 5 women at the table watched Janine come out, eyes red, face puffy.

"Uh oh! That doesn't look right," Ami Mai observed.

"Yeah, she doesn't look like a woman who just got some," said Pizzazz.

"Maybe we should see if she's all right," suggested Stormer, wiping her mouth.

"Whoa, look at those rocks on her hands!" yelled Clash.

All 5 ohhhed and ahhhed.

"Oh, man! You don't think they asked her to marry them, do ya?" asked Stormer.

They sat in stunned silence.

"Hey, she's getting away. Ami Mai, go ask her." Pizzazz pushed Ami Mai from her chair.

Ami Mai followed Janine, who'd gotten her coat, and was heading out the door. "Janine, what happened? What's going on?"

"The project's canceled. I can't work here anymore. It's happened all over again. I want you to shut everything down, pack it up, and bring it to New York."

"And what will you be doing?"

"I have to go to Cyberbiotics Headquarters and explain to Daddy what happened. I'm sure he'll understand. But, I can't just tell him over the phone, not after 'The Stark Incident.' "

"You haven't told me, yet."

"They asked me to marry them. I'm still my father's daughter. Even I can't morally justify marrying 2 men. I've got to move my stuff out before they come home."

"Are you going to tell everyone about the project now?"

"No, let them enjoy their party."

"I'm going to New York tomorrow and I won't becoming back."

"When will you be ready to work again?"

"I don't know. I need some time."

"Don't worry you're still on the payroll." With that she turned and left.

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Two weeks later, Janine woke up to the sun on the Sea of Crete in the town of Nauplia in Greece. She was feeling a little nauseous for some reason. But decided a little fresh sea air would make her feel better. So she got dressed in green shorts and a tank top and left her hotel to walk on the beach. The more she walked the better she felt and soon she broke into a jog.

From a neighboring hotel, a handsome man with dark brown hair tied in a ponytail at the base of his neck and a beard stood on his balcony watching her. He'd seen her for the last 3 days but hadn't gone up to her yet. He was in Greece on a vacation with his father, who had always wanted to see "the old country." His pale blond assistant had told him that "she" was Janine Renard, daughter of his old Cyberbiotics' boss, Halcyon Renard. This would fit into my plans nicely, the man thought as he went into the hallway and into the elevator.

Janine had gone further down the beach by the time he got there. He sped up and started running along side her.

"Hi."

"Hi."

"I've noticed you jogging by for the last few days."

"I know, I've noticed you too. I didn't want to be late this morning."

"I'm..."

"David Xanatos, I know you. You stole Owen Burnett and Dr. Anton Sevarius away from Cyberbiotics so I know you must know me, too."

Ohhh, she's quick!! I like that, he thought appreciatively.

"So are you trying to steal Halcyon Renard's daughter away too?"

"No, more like seduce her away."

Ohhh, he's slick!! I like that, she thought appreciatively.

"So, will you join me for dinner tonight?"

"All right."

"8:00pm Melpomene's. I'll pick you up."

"Bye."

"Bye."

Yes!!!! David thought jogging away smiling.

He's intriguing and handsome. But I'll take things slowly. I shouldn't be going out at all. Not so soon, Janine thought.

Xanatos jogged back to his hotel. He went back to his room where Owen asked him how it went.

"She said 'Yes!' "

"So, how are you going to play this?"

Petros Xanatos came in from the adjoining room. "Did I hear right? You finally asked out that girl you've been stalking out?"

"Yes, Dad, Janine and I are having dinner tonight."

"Are you going to try and manipulate her like the rest of her family?"

"We'll see how this goes."

"Might I offer this piece of advice to you? In starting a relationship with a woman. I've always found that honesty is the best policy. Everyone needs someone to share their ideas with. And as secretive as you are, I don't see you letting too many people into your inner circle. I'm afraid you'll spend your life being rich and lonely."

"That's not going to happen, Dad. But I'll take your advice under advisement."

Evening came. At 8:00 PM on the dot, David knocked on room 433's door. He tried to keep his cool when she opened the door wearing a fabulous red dress. She thought he was very handsome in his white button down shirt and gray slacks.

"Hello."

"Hello, you could've waited down in the lobby. I don't recall telling you my hotel's name or room number."

"I have my sources."

"Don't you mean your spies? By the way, I love the flowers." She said moving aside so he could peek through the door at the 2 dozen red roses on the coffee table and counter.

"I'm glad. Shall we go?"

They left the hotel and got into David's hideously expensive black sports car. It wasn't long before they got to the restaurant, Melpomene's.

It was crowded when they arrived, but Xanatos never has to wait. They were shown to their seats without pause. They had a wonderful meal and they talked, really talked. About everything their thoughts, feelings, ambitions, desires, plans, talents, interests, and they saw that they had a lot in common. Over their dessert of coffee and baklava, the lights dimmed and the manager came on stage.

"And now Melpomene's is proud to present the latest in the Saturday Night Music Series. The greatest band in Europe: The Stingers!!!"

A man, the lead singer, with an inflated sense of self and long curly blond hair came up to the mike. "I am Riot." He said in a low sexy voice.

To his right was a gorgeous, buxom woman with waist length platinum blond hair and a black hat. She played keyboards and synthesizers. "I am Minx," she said with a German accent.

To Riot's left was another blond woman with a guitar and a wild hairstyle. "I am Rapture."

They were all wearing yellow and black.

"I didn't know there was live entertainment tonight," Janine remarked.

"Yes, I like this band. I think they could become one of my favorites. Would you like to dance?" asked David offering her his hand.

She took it and they, as well as several other couples, went to the dance floor as the women began to sing.

Perfect Match. A Perfect. Perfect Match.

Then Riot began to sing.

Someone as wonderful as you. Needs someone as wonderful as me. (You need someone wonderful.)

David and Janine started to dance caught up in the music and each other.

Lady, can't you see. We're a perfect match. Perfect match. (We're a perfect match.) (A perfect match.)

Side by side. Unified. We'll make an ideal pair. (Make an ideal pair.)

David started spinning Janine around the dance floor and they looked into each other's eyes, seeing understanding and perhaps more.

Where else can you find someone: So good? So right? So rare? Someone's half as good as you. And no one's ever gonna be. (Can't you see that he's.) (The Perfect Catch.) Together we will be A Perfect Match. (Together) Together we will be a perfect match. (OOOHHH) (Perfect Match) Together we will be a perfect match. Perfect match. OOOOhhh ohhhh oooo. Perfect Match.

At the end of the song, right on the downbeat, David dipped Janine. And she laughed.

They danced all the way through The Stingers set. Then they sat back down and finished their dessert. Afterwards they went for a walk on the beach, where they kissed a little under the clear starry night. Then David drove Janine back to her hotel, where she declined to invite him up for a drink.

They spent the rest of the week talking, jogging, practicing karate, sailing, sightseeing, dining and dancing.

Once, when David came back from one of their excursions and Owen asked how it went, he said, "I think I met the woman I'm going to marry."

Early Monday morning, Janine returned to her room with a package in a brown paper bag. She had started getting nervous, the nauseous feeling hadn't gone away. She took the bag into the bathroom. When she finished, she came out and waited the longest 10 minutes of her life. The room was quiet, all she could hear was the tick tock of the clock on the wall and all she could feel was the blood rushing through her temples. When the time was up, she went back in the bathroom to see what fate had in store for her.

"Oh my God, No!"

It was still Sunday night in New York City. The phone rang in Ami Mai Yamane's apartment, waking her up. "Hello" she yawned. "Who is this?"

"It's Janine. Sorry to wake you. It's just that I have no one else I can turn to."

"What's the matter, now?"

"I'm pregnant."

To Be Continued...... Stay tuned for the next exciting addition to this saga; where Janine decides whether or not to have this baby, Xanatos tries to join the Illuminati, The Pack is formed and Xanatos starts his new hobbies of rare book collecting and real estate.

Well what do you think? Should I keep writing or throw my pencils away ;-). This is my second posted attempt at fan fiction. I'm still relatively new to the whole genre. Send questions, comments, and constructive criticism - but please no flames - to BonnieB21.aol@com.

I'm a horrible, horrible person. All the filth and smut in this story, I blame thoroughly on the stories I've read since I've gotten unlimited access on AOL (so blame them not me !!!). I wouldn't EVER have the nerve to do this without them.

Jerrica Xamont "This is Feral. Bring me Chopper back-up!!!"

Commander Feral, SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron - every episode. June 1997.