CHAPTER 7: TRAINING (2)
As I remembered a time from my past, it wasn't vague, but I remember it clearly,
— I had the feeling of alienation every time I was at school, but one day,
At high school, I always didn't standout—I was a Mob CHARACTER,
There Blu sat at the rooftop of the school,
Then came a voice,
"Hey, what are you doing there",
"Huh",
As I turned to glance who it was, there stood a boy with his arms folded as he came forth, as Blu identified the clothes he wore, he said to himself. — Waahh... Seems like he's one of those Delinquents, this is going to be a problem,
Maybe he would leave if i just answered.
"Ehmm... Am just painting",
"heh... Painting, what are you painting",
"A tree",
"Ok", the boy then went out as he took out a chair from a class and sat near Blu.
After a while, intense gazing at Blu, He then stops paint for a second and asks,
"Ehmm... Why are you still here?",
"Am just checking out your drawing",
"Why?",
"Because I think it looks cool",
— Cool, it's the first time someone said that to me,
"Are you in the art club",
"No",
"Ehh... Why?"
"Because drawing for me is just a hobby",
"A hobby... hmm",
"By the way, why are you asking questions?",
"Because you looked like you loved drawing",
"Huh...",
"By the way, am **, nice to meet you",
"Am Cory",
*A bell rang*
"Looks like it's closing time",
"Wanna head home together",
"Why, would I want to head home along with you?"
"Haha.. you sound like you don't even have friends",
Geh..
"Ok, why don't I be your friend",
"Why would you want to be friends with a gloomy guy like me",
"Huh, do I need a reason to be friends with someone",
— At that instant, I knew he wasn't like others that avoided me,
That was the day I got my first friend,
Thereafter, we started to hang out a lot, it was all fun.
Till one day,
— I never saw him again. Every day I wonder where did he go?
That was when it hit me that anyone that gets close to me always disappears without a trace, maybe it's a curse
Noire, Eli, Phil, Lepus, Alice,
They were all good guys that always helped me out, always there when I felt like I was going to never leave this place.
— Always dreaming that when we leave this place, we would all be adults and all do the thing we never had to do.
Even though I knew they were all stupid dreams.
Indeed, even I realized that, but why did they all have to die?, why wasn't it me? Why did I have to live again?
Why... Why... Why... Why?
Every time I was frantically piling up the pieces, back then, even now, everything would fall in vain
Why?
I woke up the next day, only to find myself in tears.
{Training hall}
"Seems like this is the first time I'm speaking to you all."
"Am the Commander of this facility, Leazus Fhaust,
Your performance on the test run exceeded our expectations,
Due to unfortunate circumstances, you all are the only ones left...",
"Tsk...",
"Did you say something subject 102",
"Unfortunate circumstances, my foot
Wasn't it you guys that caused their deaths,
You all created us, fed us, trained us, so why don't you all feel anything for us?
Why do you guys treat all of us like we are all disposable tools to you... Why?",
"Because you all are",
"Huh...", shocked by the Commander words, they were all left in disarray.
"It seems you're getting the wrong idea here, you are all being kept to become elite warriors for the Eliana kingdom,
There is nothing of the sort as an assurance of life outside this facility,
So just submit yourself to service", the commander said boldly.
"Now any complaints",
"Ok",
Blu then said to himself,
— Oi. You gotta be kidding me, we didn't ask for any of this, and now we are to serve a nation we know nothing about,
Angered by the Commander, he then thought,
— I have a sword... The Commander is here... His guard is down... If I kill him now... I could escape.
Blu then held his sword firmly as we were in an attack stance, wanting to fight the Commander as his back was turned against them.
As Aria noticed it, she held Blu's hand, as Blu felt her hands shaking, then turned
— Aria,
He then noticed that he wasn't the only one angry,
— What was I doing? It's not like I am the only one here, we all are going to escape this facility no matter what.
The [men in white] brought them all a [Fighting suit], as they all wore the suit, Blu said,
"ugh, white again, but it's better than those flappy cloths before"
Now, as you all are aware, you've all awakened your psychic ability,
That is except subject 102,
— Huh! I don't have a psyche, wait there has to be something wrong there
"Wait, I have a psyche",
"You have,
What is it then?",
"Ehmm...",
— huh! Wait a minute, didn't I awaken a psyche, if I remember correctly, that time — I don't remember what happened?
"Subject 102, we are not here to play if you have a psyche, then show it",
*Silent*
"Subject 102, you have been identified as a defect since phase 2,
You are only being here because you have mana and you can be disposed off anytime.
You are just a simple subject without value,
So sit quietly and wait for your time to be useful".
Out of frustration, he then thought,
— Value? Ha ha value, you are telling me I have no value. I'm going to show you my value as am, going to burn down everything here, including you.
"Now, without any delays, let's continue,
This suits are made of 50% Amethyst, created with the best nanotechnology, and adapts to every condition, there fore they will be your battle suits",
"After you all get used to them, you are all to endeavor here, as we attempt to measure up your mana capacity for creating your custom weapons",
Then came some men in white who brought out a giant crystal,
"For now let's measure your mana capacity.
Starting with subject 100",
Aria then stepped forth,
"Now place your hand on the crystal",
She then place it,
Subject 100, mana capacity 254
Subject 101, mana capacity 354
Subject 105, mana capacity 423
Subject 108, mana capacity 452
Subject 109, mana capacity 355
Ok that's all
Wait you haven't checked mine
*Sigh*
If we do that would you be pleased
"Yes".
"Ok".
As Blu said those words he then pondered,
— I know that I just shouted in the spur of the moment but, I really hope now that I get a passing score.
"Ok, place your hands on the crytal
Subject 102,
Your mana capacity is 100,
Well that's a passing score".
Blu couldn't hide his excitement as he was still useful.
After the measuring,
The Commander said,
"It seems that all of you have above the mana capacity we need, so there is no need for much work,
Now let's test out your psyches",
After a while of testing
"Subject 100, phase;
Allows you to switch between physical and spiritual phases,
Your psyche abilities are pleasant, but you need to work more on your 1 hour time limit",
"Yes sir",
"Subject 101, fire;
Creating fire,
It's a good psyche, but increase your firepower",
"Yes sir",
"Subject 105, light ray;
Creating light rays that are densely hot,
Hmm... Your aim is lacking, fix that",
"Yes sir",
"Subject 108, ice;
Freezing organic and non-organic matter,
It's a fine psyche, but your psyche's ariel limit is only 1 meter, fix that",
"Yes sir",
"Subject 109, shadow,
Manipulating shadows,
Well, you're lacking in response to your attacks, fix that",
"Yes sir",
"And finally, subject 102,
Despite having no psyche, you rated high in fights, so that might be worthwhile keep up with that and just might have an option to leave here alive",
Blu was struck with awe as he didn't expect the Commander to know all their weakness in an instant,
— As expected of the commander... Tsk! If only we could escape from here, then there would be no need to serve any kingdom.
"Now that would be all for today",
The Commander said as he left the hall. Upon going, he paused
"What are you doing here, Cerberuse",
"Why, the bad aura,
Am just checking out the test subjects though,
Why did you tell them about the whole facility plans?"
"Why?
They don't have any use knowing it so why asking",
"No, I just found it weird that you had to tell them about it",
"Like your warning them",
"Hmm... I suppose so,
But what use would it be when they are going to get their memories wiped out at phase",
"Hahaha... You sound like your former self
But, know that her majesty as eyes on this place and on everything you do",
—hah! Her majesty, sending spies to watch over,
Well it's not like I am going to do anything,
"And so what are you still doing here",
"Am just about to leave",
"Hah!"
The commander let's out a sigh as he leaves.
*Sigh*
{Cafeteria}
Morning Blu,
"So why are we here", Leo said,
"I want us to...",
"Haha seems like you want to have a fight, cause I'm ready when you are, the bots aren't enough to show strength,
Let's fight 1 on 1",
"It seems like you're just full of muscles for the brain",
"Huh! You have a problem with that..... ",
Leo and Drok Quiet!!, Blu shouted out, then closed off his mouth, later to whisper, "Tonight we are all escaping"
On hearing this, everyone calmed,
"Hoi hoi! Why now we still have a few days left",
"Situations have changed, we are leaving tonight", Blu said with a fierce expression
— Little did I know, I would later regret my decision.
{Top floor on the facility}
"Morning sir", the [men in white] greeted the professor as he went down the stairs heading into the observation hall,
"How's the phase 5 commencing", the professor said.
"Equipments and all necessities for the phase 5 as been delivered, we are all waiting for the commencement of phase 5",
"Splendid, looks like tonight will be the test subjects last night together", the professor said,
"The day is finally here, inform all heads to be present for the day"
"Ok sir", the men in white rushed on.
