On
The Way To New Isosceles
A
Tale of Love and War-in Space!
by
Leigh Wood
JJ was as hard nosed as they come-and them some. But, hey , the destruction of earth did that to everyone. Humanity factioned into three groups. Affectionately known as 'the Shitters', the Shipper Brigade manufactures the best space faring vehichles for themselves. Skilled fighters and martial artists Combatants like JJ fight the Shippers for what they can-even though Combatant numbers were severly depleted by the third faction. The Nukes rescued chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons from earth's doom and aren't afraid to use them.
You can imagine JJ's surprise when she meets the Nuke Lieutenant Rub. Their intial meeting didn't rub either the right way. Despite her Nuke anxiety-JJ has to put it all aside. Her Captain and the Nuke Colonel have struck a deal to defeat the Shippers once and for all. The Nukes leave their tiny outpost on a far flung, degrading planet and join the Combatants in taking the lush planet protected by the Shippers.
It's a long, tough journey on the way to New Isosceles, and the animosity between Rub and JJ gets hotter by the day.......
Read The First FIVE Chapters of On The Way to New Isosceles !
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An Isosceles' Who’s Who
Lieutenant
Jessica Johnson
Nicknamed
JJ by her Combatant comrades, the strong willed red head has seen much
and harbors her share of ill will towards her enemy the Shippers, and her
former enemies the Nukes. JJ was a child when the comet destroyed
Earth, and the otherwise all business Lieutenant often has nightmares reliving
the destruction if her hometown in Iowa-the crash site of the deadly meteor.
Lieutenant
Jason Rubelli
Rub
is the Nuke Ladies Man almost by default. His wit, fighting prowess,
charm and good looks make he an easy leader to follow. Most of the
Combatants has no trouble answering to Rub. JJ, however, resents
his presence and his attraction to her. Rub’s not afraid to mix business
with pleasure, but his attitude begins to change once he’s forced to bunk
with JJ.
Captain
Scott Westmayer
Scott
Westmayer knew JJ on earth, and their history is very special to JJ.
The only person allowed to call her Jess, JJ isn’t afraid to tell her Captain
what’s on her mind, and Westmayer always lends an ear. A dear friend
and command, Westmayer is always giving JJ the support she needs-except
when it comes to Nukes. Westmayer wants to see an end to the war,
and he expects JJ to follow his lead.
Staff
Sergeant Miguel Carlos Santiago Rafael
Once
the fresh Latino befriends Rub, he’s not afraid to discuss his sexuality
with the Nuke. On the journey to New Isosceles, Miguel develops into
something of a double agent. Trusted by both JJ and Rub, Miguel is
able to give each of the Lieutenants valuable information regarding their
turbulent relationship.
Colonel
Jackson Gauthier
The
commended leader of The Nukes is determined to keep the delicate alliance
with the Combatants alive, even going so far as agreeing to put the opposing
Lieutenants JJ and Rub together. When Shipper threats become a reality,
Gauthier’s leadership saves the day.
Private
Ina Wu
Witty
Korean Ina Wu is a swift fighter and swifter woman for attempting to stay
above ship politics and romances. She is perhaps JJ’s closest friend
on board, often providing level headed advice and logical plans of action-in
ship operations on and off the bridge.
Private
Kimmie Dejonaire
Although
she is slightly ditzy and known more to her fellow combatants for her bedroom
services, Kimmie Dejonaire is an exceptional hand to hand fighter.
She gladly trades techniques with her new Nuke friends and develops a special
relationship with Nuke Corporals Tammy Lyn Filago and Miller Worthington.
Corporal
Tammy Lyn Filago
Tammy
Lyn is lovingly called TLF by her male Nuke pals, and not because its her
initials. Her romantic history with Rub isn’t exactly clear, and
it causes some awkward moments between Tammy Lyn and her newfound superior,
JJ. Despite their similar hot hot status, Tammy Lyn and Kimmie become
very close, even developing an unusual relationship with Mills Worthington.
Corporal
Miller Worthington III
Mills
is somewhat of a geek or nerd. His genius is behind most of the Nuke
technologies, but the Corporal is also part of the popular Nuke set.
Rumors about his physical prowess spread through the Combatant Mother Ships,
and Miller quickly finds himself at the center of both Kimmie Dejonaire
and Tammy Lyn Filago’s affections.
Corporal
Edward MacDonald
Mac
may appear stupid and living every moment according to his Machismo nickname,
but the Nuke is shrewd in strategy and planning. Often the final
piece of a Nuke puzzle, Mac also uses his wit for elaborate pranks and
relationship theories. A long time friend of Rub, Mac also
becomes a source of strength for JJ where the Nuke Lieutenant is concerned.
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