One pair down, two to go. Miranda bit her lip trying to calm her nerves. It wasnt just her. Every other person in the auditorium seemed to have stiffened.

"Next pair." Carson continued. " 2'nd highest in the class. Captian. Amelda D'Lanci."

Miranda heard a soft whoop of joy from behind her as he walked out from the line. Amelda's look was unforgettable, mostly due to his bright red hair that he kept long, all the way to just above his sholders with a side fringe that covered one eye. He was tall and lanky and unbelievably pale which stood out due to its contrast with his hair. He was Len's partner in crime and enjoyed practical jokes just as much as the other. But the difference between the the two was that unlike Len, Amelda knew how to draw the line between fun and games. Everyone knew it. He'd make a great leader. Amelda stepped up to the front beside the other's winking and Len.

"Next. Cadet Jade Ling. Commander."

Form beside her, a tall cadet with raven black hair that was pulled into a bun and tucked neatly under her cap, stepped out and walked smartly to the front. This was a surprise. Jade had wanted to be a weapons expert, posibily doing research and development at Astrum. She'd never really been the type of person to take an intrest in Starships. But her score's must have too good to let her do something as common as weapon's development. She stood next to Amelda who smiled warmly at her. They'd be working together from now on.

"Final pair." Carson announced. The atmosphere in the room tensed immediately. There was complete scilence. You couldnt hear a sound. Not a breath not even a whisper. Everyone waited, eyes fixed ahead.

"Commander. Hawk Showman."

There was scattered applause but mostly there was murmuring in the audiance. Why had the Lieutenant had announce the commander first this time? Cadet Showman stepped out of the line to join his classmates at the front with slight confusion etched on his face. Len and Amelda excanged glances while Jade stared back at the other students.

"The final Captian." Carson announced. Miranda registered a little difference in his tone. It seemed harsher and more scornfull. There could only be one reason. Miranda crossed her fingers. This was it. The moment of truth.

"Commander. Miranda Rose."

There was an collective gasp from most of the crowd which was hastily masked with a round of applause. The mutterings were louder than ever as the pale blonde haired girl stepped forward. She could see Jade's confused stare from the corner of her eye. From the other end of the stage, Len shot her a grin. Even the 'Oh-so-serious' Zark tilted his head slightly to look at her. The first female starship captian in history. She tried not to smile. No one was gonna forget this very soon.

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Chapter continues tomorow. Im to tired today. Oyasumi!

~Kyra~