Disclaimer: I do not own the Sonic series, Prototype, you get the idea.
Quarantine
Chapter 1: Bio-Genetic research empire, Gentek
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Today… Today was the big day. Over a year of funding had finally been put to fruition, and the facility was to be announced to the world on this day.
Humans and Mobians live together, Mobius shifted with Earth as Sonic and his friends were transported here one fateful day, as everyone knows already, and everyone has lived with peace against both species for months now, nearly a year.
The founder of Gentek, Doctor Fredrick Kruger, had been planning Gentek for years, being quite the expert on genetic research himself. Focusing on diseases and viruses, he planned to study genetics for both humans and Mobians.
He walked upon the podium for the grand revealing of his empire, speaking to over thousands of people.
"Everyone, welcome to the grand unveiling of the worlds biggest empire of genetic and biological research, Gentek!" After a wave of applause, he continued, "Focusing on medicinal purposes, we at Gentek are equipped with the finest and most efficient equipment, along with highly-trained scientists of all kinds, both Human and Mobian." Yet another wave of applause passed, which escalated quickly as the huge building was unveiled, a tower with the company's logo, along with the name beneath it.
Everyone marvelled at the size of it, including the golden-coloured kit within the crowd. He eyed the building with great interest, with an idea in his mind. "… It's possible." It had been at least two years ever since Cosmo had died, but… Judging on the statistics, she was human-like in every way, so… Maybe…
- Four years later -
Over the years, the facility had grown immensely. There was over hundreds of Gentek research facilities in the world, all providing research of the greatest demand. About two years from the opening of Gentek however, a widely known military organisation known as Blackwatch had became interested in the facilities research. Offering a contract, Gentek approved of funding Blackwatch with the research, although the purpose of this was unknown.
After this bonding between both organisations, an unknown disease had sprung up seemingly out of nowhere, which Blackwatch were quick to attend to and contain. The disease was mainly originated around an area known as Hope, Idaho. The area was never heard from ever again, mostly still thinking the area was under containment. Tails had been working at this facility for years; he was able to revive Cosmo with the genetic research he had been working on for the facility, which brought him the utmost joy. He continued working at the facility due to how fascinating his work was, knowing he could save lives made him feel incredible, Although some things over the years have been causing him to become… paranoid.
As Tails was working, he eyed some files that were encrypted, obviously not meant for his eyes. "… I don't understand, I'm one of the top scientists here, yet even I'm not allowed to view some contents of this facility… Ever since Blackwatch had funded us…" His thoughts were suddenly interrupted as his superior, Doctor Kruger himself, arrived at his work station.
"Tails, as one of the top scientists… I need you to come with me for an urgent matter; I know I can trust you with this information." Tails looked at him puzzled, but got up and followed Kruger to a set of double doors, marked "Top scientists only", Despite the fact that hardly anyone was allowed in there, top scientists or not. Kruger entered a code into the keypad besides the door, to which the doors opened, and Tails continued to follow him along the hallway.
Upon making their way to the last room at the end of the hallway, Tails took a look inside… He was quite surprised at what he was seeing. There was a crimson-coloured vixen with a peach muzzle within a containment chamber. Tails looked over towards Doctor Kruger, who was sat down at a computer terminal.
"Tails, look." He looked at the information on the screen, consisting of the subject's pulse, condition and various other things, including her genetic code, which Tails was utterly surprised at.
"She has fourteen strands of the virus?!" He exclaimed, before he focused on another question, "Wait… This is an infected civilian from Hope." He asked, or more likely, stated. "Yes." Kruger simply said.
"… We're studying on people?" Tails asked, looking at the vixen within the chamber. She looked familiar… "Tails… You need to understand that we need to do all we can to counter this infection." Kruger's words seemed to have slight truth within them…
"I need to go get some equipment for an analysis, wait here." Kruger said as he walked off. Tails kept looking at the vixen, until he remembered that the terminal was free. "Those files…" He accessed the terminal, but not before looking at the subject's name, to which he was even more surprised.
"Fiona?" He said with widened eyes. Upon hearing her name, Fiona's head shot up and her eyes locked onto Tails. Strangely, she didn't speak; she just simply flashed a smile at him and turned away. Tails shook his head, "I'll deal with her later." He accessed the files, until he was presented with a password login.
He looked at the door to check for anyone. Upon seeing no one was coming, he hacked the terminal. He accessed the files, to which he discovered a gruesome truth. Gentek had been funding Blackwatch the research, to which Blackwatch was developing biological weapons, and using them on innocent civilians as a sick test.
He was speechless. Blackwatch were developing weapons, and he was just simply handing over every little piece of information to their liking. He looked to the left of the terminal, seeing a container with one vial sticking out of it. He took it out, realising it was the virus. "Oh my god…" He hid the vial within his lab coat.
"What are you doing?" He jumped, not knowing Kruger was back. "What… What is wrong with you?!" He shouted. Kruger sighed, "… I'm so sorry Tails." He said, to which an alarm rang out. Tails looked at him, astonished and frightened. With nothing else to do, he ran out of the room, leaving Kruger with a solemn look on his face.
He ran down the hallways as fast as he could, his heart pounding against his chest. Kruger wanted him dead, he had seen too much. He had arrived at the entrance, only to see the doors be kicked open by a Blackwatch first response team. He stared at them in horror, there was no way he could get away, and their rifles would shoot him dead within seconds.
"There he is!" The leader of the team, wearing white, shouted. Tails simply closed his eyes and waited for death, to which he was granted… They aimed, and fired at him, the force of the impacts propelling him off his feet to the ground. What the soldiers didn't realise… was that he had a stolen vial of the virus with him, that fell out of his pocket and smashed against the ground.
Alarms blared, and protective barriers closed at each hallway to prevent leakage, yet the soldiers were still inside. "No!" One of them screamed, as they all desperately clawed, rammed, even shot at the barriers, but it was no use. They started to choke, and fell to the floor twitching, the virus taking over their systems.
Doctor Kruger looked through the cameras disgusted, and announced on the intercom, "Clean up that mess!" An advanced team with protective hazmat suits were sent, as the advanced where the only hazard team allowed weapons. The soldiers, their armour ripped apart due to the horrific growth of muscles, raised from the floor, only to be shot dead by the team.
Kruger looked over the mess with a sad expression, mainly staring at Tails' corpse. "Take Miles to the morgue." He announced over the intercom, "Deal with him."
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I know I left it, again, but I can't help having distractions in life can't I? :/ I'm REALLY excited for this story though, I planned out a lot of things :3 Remember, nobody's perfect.
