Executive Discussion

Tap tap..

The Supreme Commander was sitting directly in front of an antique classical teak wood office table. A cupboard was behind him, brown in colour same with a lamp stand. In front of him were vertically constructed walls which seemed unusually constructed.

The Supreme Commander was impatiently tapping the office table, his index finger drumming the table rapidly.

"Three more to go" he muttered looking at the clock on the table. He pressed down a button, and the roof opened up. Coming out of it was a robotic arm which held a jug. When in range, a brown liquid was poured out into the mug on the table. After which, the hand retracted, the spot on the roof closing up immediately after.

Taking a dip, his finger found it's way to a button the table. Pressing it, a holographic screen, square in shape was immediately projected from a little disc on the table.

"It's about time." the Supreme commented on seeing the live imaging that appeared on the screen.

Moments later, the wall, meters away at the side of the Supreme Commander segmented into several triangular parts and separated. The wall separated to reveal two figures in dark suit. They stopped by the Supreme Commander and moved only after a curt nod from him.

"We should be expecting one more." the Supreme Commander said. The frown on his face was very visible as he said those words.

Shortly after, the walls opened up in the same pattern as before, allowing for a figure to enter.

"Supreme, I have something to say.." the figure spoke as soon as he entered the room.

"Listen to me" the Supreme Commander commanded. "This is a meeting. Whatever you have to say, can wait."

He said this as if he had predicted that not turning the Arch lord down would result in more problems.

"You listen to me" the Arch lord replied respectfully. "This cannot wait."

"Arch lord of Academy C, namely Sir Ra, you will listen to me. You've won yourself number one on my list of most annoying and bull headed people..."

The Arch lord was stunned, but continued to listen to what the Supreme Commander was saying.

"As this is a meeting of executives, you will be a part of it and not a sticking flag. Whatever you have to say, will wait till this meeting is over."

The Supreme Commander huffed after saying what he had to say. It seemed he had mustered quite the strength to put off the 'bull headed' Arch lord.

"That was a nice speech" a voice echoed around the office.

The Arch lord and Supreme Commander looked around, though the Supreme Commander was not as surprised as the Arch lord.

Shortly after the voice had sounded, medium sized squares opened up in the strangely constructed walls. Out of it came out cubes which moved out separating all over the office in a rolling way. It seemed to form a zig-zag pattern around the room.

'Uh.. What is this' the Arch lord wondered raising his eye brows unconsciously in shock.

The cubes disintegrated, forming office chairs with figures seated already on them, all in suit. Where the cubes had disintegrated, tables of certain width popped out of a space in the floor that had opened up. Once the chairs and tables had finished their demonstration, the pattern appeared to be just okay. One office table each, were at both sides of the Supreme Commander, diagonally displaced. At both sides of a certain radius, were four more tables and at the opposite end, was one more table. Most chairs shared a single antique table, and in the middle of the room, the empty space was a space was a maze like table.

"I see" a bulky male said after seeing the Arch lord and the Supreme Commander in a full frontal argument.

"Publis" the Arch lord muttered which was heard by virtually everyone in the room.

"I believe we can start now" the Supreme Commander said with a hint of frustration present in his voice.

However, he had barely finished his statement than the one known as Publis interjected immediately.

"Hold on Supreme, did anyone notice that Ra is wearing a complete battle armor?"

All twenty one people in the room turned to observe the Arch lord who true to Publis's words was wearing a battle amour.

The Arch lord doned figure hugging suit made of pure black leather of highest quality. This humanoid sized suit had the chest, pubic areas, feet and back covered in liquid steel. At his back, two hilts belonging to a sword like weapon 111were visible

"I think he's ready for a fight" Publis added. As soon as he has said that, little dots of metal began to form round his hand from his wristwatch.

"Enough" the Supreme Commander ordered. He was the highest for of authority and two of his subordinates were about to fight. Had he really lost his authority or did these two not mind it at all? Luckily for him, the two realized where they were and comported themselves.

The Arch lord moved round the room and sat on the seat closest to Arch lord Publis. He whispered a greeting to the female across Publis which sounded very informal, attracting a stare from Publis.

The Arch lord along with the three others shared one table. They had the highest number of people sharing a table, the lowest was two, the table by the Supreme Commander's side. That table was shared by two head generals, and the opposite one by three. The remaining, were all Arch lords of their respective Academy.

"First thing at hand" the Supreme Commander said out loud. "The Program."

Saying that alone caused the all the Arch lords countenance in the room to change.

Continuing his talk, the Supreme Commander spoke, "We are aware that the Arch lords's main duty is to monitor sectors. As for how the program remains within our borders and yet, none of the Arch lords have any good news still remain a mystery." As he said that, his countenance changed to a more serious one.

"For God's sake" he shouted, "Don't any of you know how important this program is to the Academy." His eyes swept across the room and he continued.

"I don't have to spell out the advantages or disadvantages for you. I believe, this is enough for you. You all go back out there and provide results."

May I suggest that you try looking among your so called subordinates. There is no way we get no result, unless in the case of inside help." A man on suit added. He was Jonadab, An Arch lord of Academy B.

"Are you suggesting that the SHIELDS might have a hand to do with your incompetence?" the Supreme Commander asked angrily.

"Not only the shields" a female added, "but also one of us. And mind you, not our incompetence."

The Supreme Commander seemed stunned for words.

'I do have brazen subordinates' he thought.

"I'll call a for a meeting with the SHIELDS and the Lords. And everyone should be present" he said staring at Arch lord Ra.

"The next item of discussion is the rebels. The bill the legislative is looking at right now is.. is a little strict. A double edged blade I might say. It'll work against you I'd you act wrongly and it'll work wonders in getting rid of the rebels."

"I honestly do not see why such bill had not been enforced into law years back." Ra said.

"Poor evaluation" Publis commented. "I honestly don't see why laws should even be made when dealing with the rebels."

"Works of the 'superior' " The Supreme Commander stated, sounding sarcastic.

"I've had enough" Arch lord Ra shouted banging his palm on the table destroying the holographic projector on the table.

"Enough of what?" Publis asked.

"Enough of your gibberish. The main issue at hand is that the Academic Institution is no more safe. However, I don't blame you if you don't realize this. It's something new. And I have the one thing to do that will bring safety to the Academy." The Arch lord talked in a way that seemed like he did not believe in what he was saying.

" I have something to do Supreme, and I apologize if I have shown you any disrespect, but until the lords are present and really active in this case of ours, then I see no use in paying attention to you or this 'discussion'.

"That's my man" Publis commented.

The Arch lord walked away from the others and headed towards the Supreme Commander.

"I will require some briefing when we get back." the Arch lord said in a low whisper only the Supreme Commander could here.

"We?"

"I'll explain everything when I get back."

With that, he proceeded to make his way out of the room.

"Wait!" a voice sounded out. It was the same annoying voice of Publis.

The Arch lord turned back to look at the only one who was interested in this situation. And that was Publis.

"What do you want" Ra asked in a 'not too nice' voice.

"I want to follow you"

Everyone in the room looked at Publis who was acting quite childish.

"No!" said the Arch lord walking towards the wall and exiting the room.

The Supreme Commander regained his somewhat lost composure and shouted at Publis when he saw him heading for the exit too.

"I did not give you permission to do that ' he said sternly.

"I did not ask, neither did you give it to Ra." Publis replied.

"You must do of my volition" the Supreme Commander stated.

"Don't worry, this time, it's mine." Publis replied.

"Atta boy" he said whacking the rear of the Supreme Commander's head. After that, he exited the room.

The Supreme Commander could not do any thing but whack his forehead with his left palm. He could not believe that the highest ranking persons controlling all military activities and the military force was a bunch of disrespectful and self gratifying military officer, an unserious Arch lord, suspicious devils and a whole lot of unconcerned and uninterested persons, all fitted in one arm.