Phase 2
Chapter 1
It still surprised him… in fact… it amazed him.
Time and time again 106 went over the footage, although was cut short. He saw it all, despite what he anticipated, and there was just something off about the Brawler Brothers. "I was certain the brainwashing worked… Evo never mentioned on creating a counter measure against it…" he thought to himself. It didn't matter anymore. The deed was done. The brothers failed to kill their sister and Garou, even Favo failed the task at hand. What surprised him most was the fact the Brawler Brothers took the injection to spare their sister and her mate. Why?
"For twins who were desperate to grow stronger to survive battle, they should have known that their deaths would be guaranteed by an injection meant for the human monster and Melee…" he muttered to himself.
"Such a shame, it's a good thing I obtain a few samples to work with, granted not enough for a full fledged clone, but at least I will have some features of the brothers within it. For now, it's best to move on to phase 2."
106 rose, he looked over his newest lab and nodded to the improvements. Production has already started on his latest tests. He has already begun the second leg of it all. In a mere week, he has already gathered up 182 new 'samples' to test upon. Exiting the room, he paused to hear the shrieks and screams of his latest examination. It was music to his ears. "Things are going accordingly to say the least. The heroes have taken notice of the missing people, but it will be a while yet until they discover why." He said.
Venturing down the hall, he walked into a room that was nothing more than an observation deck. He peered down into one of three special chambers designed for his future guests, they are going to be testing his latest development. "I have little doubt they are going to be far more cautious than before, so things will need to be done fast and before any reaction can be given by the Association. Curious though as to why Neo Heroes showed up the last time. I thought they despised Garou and his kin…"
"Master!"
He paused and turned to his new favorite assistant. "Yes Duce?"
"They are ready." He said and his smile grew. "The clones you desired, they are ready for the testing!"
"And what of the other test? Is it successful?"
He nodded. "It's already installed and ready for your subject. We are now just implanting memories and mannerisms into the clones now for maximum efficiency"
"Very good, have them ready, then we prepare. I want the three here as soon as possible. It will also allow us to see how well my concoction effected Garou and his mate, they may still be under its influence…"
"Right away sir… are we going with the plan for…"
"Indeed, but be careful, he is after all a Neo Hero."
"Yes sir!"
106 smiled as he decided to go to the clone room and see for himself. Within he watched his legions work and assess the samples that have made it to full maturity. He beamed with pride to one. It was perfect! "This shall be very interesting to witness. I wonder though how well he will take to it…"
#
At the Association.
There has been little change.
Garou remained in bed as he tried each and every day to at least sit up. That task became all but possible in his mind. "Goddamn it…" he said weakly. "I still can't move…"
"It's going to take time dad, don't rush it" pleaded Goliath. It was his job to ensure his father's comfort, he was careful to move him about in bed so he wouldn't get sores. He checked the dragon like serpents on his body and found they too were still in a weakened state. "Whatever he put into you did a number. It's been a week and Genus still can't understand how this thing is still kicking around…"
Garou sneered as Goliath turned him to his side with care. He was finally able to see Melee for the first time that day. His heart broke for her. "Your mother hasn't woke up, has she?"
Goliath sighed. "No, not yet. I think her body is in shock."
He understood though. Melee may not have seen everything, but more than likely, she heard it all. Perhaps this was how she was dealing with the grief of her brothers. "How's that, are you okay Dad?"
"Yeah, fine for now, thanks."
"I'll be back in half an hour, did you want something to eat?"
"Not hungry…"
"Okay, rest up, it won't be long until you're up and about again." He heard Goliath leave the room, yet Garou was frustrated.
"Why the hell haven't I recovered yet?" he growled. He barely had the strength to clench his fists, he could feel the weakness in his arms and legs as he tried to move, and they were like dead weight to him now. They even trembled from his lone action! "Son of a bitch is going to pay with his life for this, I will make damn sure of it!" he muttered. Yet paused from his little monolog. Melee moaned, the first sound to ever come out of her since they were rescued.
He still didn't understand what happened, if anything. What knocked him out may have been that same damn sonic wave the last clone made. It packed a bigger punch than before, which meant they were evolving their weapons against them. He doesn't remember hitting the ground, but he remembers the sharp pain injected into his back. "I have to be more careful. I cannot rush into this anymore like I use to… I should have done it the last time… or the time before that…"
"Accidents happen, ones with power don't tend to consider consequences, do they elder?"
From the corner of his eye, he saw Boros standing at the end of his bed. He came around until he sat at the side of it, yet. He kept focus on him. "I understand you are the one I needed to thank for this rescue mission?"
"It barely was a rescue mission." He muttered. "My intent was to get everyone out… and I failed at it." He said bitterly. "It's a loss and I do not take kindly to them, I wished I had done more far sooner. I never intended for them…" he paused. "Why does this feeling haunt me so?"
Garou smirked. "Welcome to my world. You've been alone for so long that you didn't give two shits about other people and how they felt. Now, you do since you have those people in your life who give a damn about you, it's hard not to give a damn about them."
"Indeed, never have I knew emotion could be just as devastating as a blow." Boros sighed. "I wish to try and make amends for what has been done. I will add these to the many other lives I have taken away and try and find redemption…"
"Whoa, Knuckle and Street's deaths are not on your head!"
"No, but I consider them to be now. I made a promise to myself to get everyone out safely, and I failed, therefore the loss of life from that incident is on me, for it was my plan, my strategy." He said. "I will make amends!"
With that, Boros walked out, Garou however couldn't understand why he was so driven now to save lives. Even so, if it gave him a new goal to obtain rather than trying to become the strongest in the universe. Perhaps the idea should be nurtured for his sake.
For now, he would rest and try and regain his strength. "God, I could go for a coke right about now…" he muttered before closing his eyes.