Chapter one
I felt Jeb's eyes on me as I paced Dr. Valencia Martinez's kitchen. Valencia was out with Ella and Jeb and I were here.
Jeb was my uncle and the only family member I was currently in touch with. Since my mom, the director of itex had gone into hiding.
" Brigid, it's going to work out," Jeb said comfortingly.
But I couldn't be satisfied with empty promises.
" No it's not!" I almost screamed. " Ever since this rebellion started, people are being hunted. Scientists."
Jeb's face looked a little hurt. " You know it's the only way to stop him and to protect the experiments."
" This is not enough! All we're doing is work for him! It doesn't protect the experiments, it delays him from wanting them!" I protested.
" We are still in Max's head. Our guidance system is working." Jeb pointed out.
" Who knows how long it will be until Max starts ignoring the 'voice'?" I complained, tears growing hot in my eyes and dripping down my cheeks. " The rebellion isn't working."
The rebellion was a group of scientist that 'pretended' to obey his orders. He, as in the one who started itex, he was controlling everything. The rebellion had been around for almost a decade, but ever since he found out about the experiments at the school, Jeb had to let them go.
It was safest for the experiments and it was the best we could do.
" You have an idea?" He asked, knowing what was in my head.
" Yes." I answered swiftly, wiping my tears. " Mr. Chu."
" Mr. Chu?" He asked, confused.
" Mr. Chu knows something!" I explained. " He knows him, and I've got to try to get Mr. Chu to help us."
" If your caught-" Jeb started.
" That's a risk I have to make." I said, " For science."
Jeb looked at me as if this was his fault. But, instead of making a sad remark, his brain took over.
" You know him best," He agreed after a few seconds.
Then I heard Jeb's cellphone ring.
He dug his phone out of his pocker and flipped it open.
" Hello?" He answered.
All I heard for a minute was fast muttering and Jeb flip his phone shut.
"The flock is coming here." He quickly explained.
"So...should I get going?" I asked.
"No," He said sighing, "I'll tell Val you're here."
