Disclaimer: Portal, GLaDOS, Chell, Aperture Science and all that stuff belongs to Valve. This is not in any way for profit, et cetera. The lines of dialogue from the game that I used in this are, of course, the property of Valve. What I've tried to do here is recreate the events of the first portal game from the perspective of GLaDOS, aiming to capture her thought processes and observations. All actual events in the story therefore also belong to Valve. It's really just a thought-experiment more than a story. To see if I can put my mind in the shoes of a certain rogue AI. That said, enjoy!
Chamber One - Of Cubes and Buttons
Proper testing protocol has to be observed. I started, naturally, by processing the new subject's specimen. A female named Chell. Surname [redacted]. That's unusual. I wonder why it was redacted. Well, I don't suppose it will matter in the end. She is unlikely to survive these tests, and even if she does, she won't survive her Victory Candescence.
I have decided to send her through a simple 19-chamber testing shaft, and have equipped her, for the experiment, with one pair of Aperture Science Long-Fall Boots. She will be provided with an Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device when she reaches the appropriate chamber, which, if she survives that long, will later be upgraded to an Aperture Science Handheld Dual Portal Device. Through this study, I hope to discover the limitations of the Aperture Science Handheld Dual Portal Device when faced with the limitations of human intelligence. It is noted in the file of this particular subject that she possesses an unusual level of tenacity for a human and is unlikely to give in when faced with a difficult test.
In the interests of keeping her test in line with the control group, I will now begin in the same manner I did with them, by playing for her the normal welcome message for test subjects. Even though the file does seem slightly corrupted. This led to me interrupting it partway through to finish the dialogue myself
[begin transmission] Hello and, again, welcome to the Aperture Science Computer Aided Enrichment Center. We hope your brief detention in the relaxation vault has been a pleasant one. Your specimen has been processed and we are now ready to begin the test proper. Before we start, however, keep in mind that although fun and learning are the primary goals of all Enrichment Center activities, serious injuries may occur. For your own safety, and the safety of others, please refrain from - por favor donde muchos gracias - I'm back. The portal will open in three. Two. One [end transmission]
It was at this point that I opened the portal for her to leave her relaxation vault and begin the test. Quite an exciting moment, the start of any test. I couldn't help but wonder how she'd do. Of course, I was eagerly anticipating the return of the solution euphoria I feel for the first few chambers, but naturally, I am a professional. I'm in it for the science.
The subject hesitated a moment before stepping through the portal. I made a note of this on her file as I observed her through the camera. I had the first door open and waiting for the start of the first test. Of all the odd decisions though, she chose to take the radio from her Relaxation Vault with her. Once out of the vault, carrying the radio, the subject proceeded swiftly towards the first chamber. I was getting the sense that she was as eager as I to start the testing. This was good. Though she doesn't seem a particularly talkative sort. Usually by now, my subject has at least greeted me.
She stood for a moment before putting the radio down and stepping onto the button. This released the Aperture Science Weighted Storage Cube and I knew she understood what was required to complete this test. Yes... that was good. She picked up the Aperture Science Weighted Storage Cube and placed it on the button and there it was. A simple test, even a monkey could solve it, but later tests would require her to have, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of cube-and-button testing. On cue, the door opened as the button was permanently held down and she went to retrieve her radio.
[begin transmission] Excellent. Please proceed into the chamber-lock after completing each test. [end transmission]
The radio, of course, fizzled on contact with the Emancipation Grid. I supposed I ought to explain the Emancipation Grid for her. After seeing the radio fizzle, she may be reluctant to proceed without the relevant information.
[begin transmission] First, however, note the incandescent particle field across the exit. This Aperture Science Material Emancipation Grid will vaporize any unauthorized equipment that passes through it - for instance, the Aperture Science Weighted Storage Cube. [end transmission]
So far, so good. My subject was in the elevator and on her way to the second chamber. I provided her with all the help and advice she required to fulfil that test, and to aid her in later tests.
Conclusion: The test subject has shown an ability to solve simple problems and to learn from instruction. I have no reason to suspect that she will have any trouble solving the second chamber.