Chapter 3: After being interrogated a couple days by that dick, Eiling, and Dr. Wells taking some samples from me, I was allowed to stay at the labs until I have clearance to leave. In other words, I am a prisoner until Eiling gets what he wants. I said it once I will say it again: The dude is a dick!
At least Dr. Wells kept me from going stir crazy by letting me help him with experiments and teach me about the particle accelerator that was in the process of being built. Yet, I was kept apart from the staff who works in the labs, but I didn't mind because it met I don't have to do changes to the future… yet. When I'm bored I would read books online or play some chess with Dr. Wells while telling him about myself. So far he never pushed for more answers from me when I hold back any information to prevent time and space from collapsing. Hey, I have seen enough Doctor Who to know what information can do!
The first few weeks passed quickly and during the time Dr. Wells introduced me to the soon to be infamous gorilla, Grodd. The big guy and I got along instantly once introductions were over, although it would probably be nice if he didn't make kissing faces when Dr. Wells was entering or leaving the room. Okay, I have a crush on the man, but he's about 30 years my senior and I highly doubt he likes me as more than a friend anyway. Speaking of him, Dr. Wells told me that I can call him Harrison when we are in private or it is just Grodd in the room (the gorilla would get excited when I say Harrison's name and start making kissing faces). Soon weeks would turn into months, still being trapped in the labs due to Eiling, but it is worth it to be around the two I have come to care about.
Speaking of Eiling, whenever he is around Harrison would be in the room and I would be careful to only call him Dr. Wells in front of the General while be questioned… well interrogated. Although recently, I have been getting a bad feeling from the military general. There were times I would catch him looking into Grodd's cage at the furry guy, but there would be times Harrison and I would be in the same room as him and I would see him through my peripheral vision staring at me. I told Harrison of this and my concern for Grodd. Luckily, he believed me and promised that he would do his best to protect me if I help protect Grodd. So it was like this: we would watch over Grodd, Harrison would watch over me, and we would be prepared to get the general when he goes out of bounds. Little did we know what Eiling was actually planning would involve both Grodd and I!
It was a normal day in the lab. I was in Harrison's lab, playing Battlefield on his computer via controller. Yeah, I'm a gamer and anyone who has a problem will be pummeled, GTA-style I was working on taking out this guy to take his tags when I heard a slight commotion outside. Leaving the game, I exited the office to investigate. The sound came again and I could hear yelling, that's when I realized that the direction it was coming from was from Grodd's area. Looking back into the office, I saw letter opener on the desk. Quickly grabbing it, I made my way down, trying to keep quiet so no one would notice me. Once at the entrance to the room I peeked in and saw something terrible: A couple of military grunts and scientist were holding the gorilla down and injecting stuff into him… EILING IS WATCHING!
Feeling that I need to do something I snuck into the room while everyone was preoccupied and head to the nearest computer available. Luckily there was a webcam and luckily it was facing them, so I quietly booted up the monitor and activated the webcam while trying to remain unseen. The webcam was up and running so I recorded the whole thing and sent the live feed to my phone, which was with Harrison. Reason: When I send a live feed to my phone I get a notification alert and since Harrison has it he would be here soon… I hope.
"Hey, is that camera supposed to be on?" somebody ask and I face palmed. Of course I forgot about the red recording light on the device! "Shit, its recording!"
I adjust my grip on the letter opener; I shifted my weight and wait until they came closer under the desk. Once I saw a pair of feet in front of me, I immediately swiped out the feet with my own and did a Vulcan nerve pinch to knock him out. Someone came around as I came out, but I retaliated with a side kick to the stomach and knocked him out with a well-placed punch to the jaw when he hunched over. Quickly I had the video shut off in two minutes just in time to catch one final bit.
I leaped over the desk that the monitor was at and stood in front of everyone, wielding the letter opener like I see them hold throwing knives in Naruto and in a fighting stance I saw in some MMA fights on TV. "Leave Grodd alone!" I ordered. "This is illegal experimentation that the government did not approve of!"
Eiling laughed. "Of course not! The government would never approve of something like this." He told me with a shit eating grin on his face. "Since you are here, we can use a human test subject! Seize her!"
"For the record I have been defending myself!" I said out loud before soldiers converge on me. "It's Morphin' Time!" I shouted and began to fight. Always wanted to say that! I thought as I dodged a punch and a kick from two soldiers while twirling away from the third. Then I did some moves that I have seen on TV, mainly Power Rangers. "Seriously?" I asked as I propelled another military dude away from me with a well-placed tornado kick. "I learned fighting from pop culture and never fought a day in my life, but I was able to take out several of you guys without the use of the opener." I saw a scientist run up to me, a syringe filled with weird liquid. "I'm going Saba on you now!" I yelled as I used the opener to deflect the syringe and make it shatter at blade contact. "Now face the green fury!" I shifted my weight and hefted the scientist over my shoulder and slammed him to the floor.
A gun clicked and I froze. "Drop the opener or I will shoot the fucking ape!" Eiling ordered and I could hear the smirk in his tone.
"Grodd's a gorilla, prick!" I said unknowingly with a British accent. Dropping the weapon I have been using and was soon being held by two military grunts and they forced me to face Eiling. "You will never get away with this! I sent the video where no one will find it unless I give up the location."
"We have ways to make you talk." Eiling told me with anger. "Strap her down! Make sure she doesn't escape!"
I struggled as I was hopelessly tied down to a bed. "Let me go you corrupted bastards!" I screamed, and then saw a doctor filling a syringe with some weird stuff and it was no sedative or truth serum. "Keep that needle away from me!" I panicked, thinking it was over. Then I remembered that in one episode of The Flash it is revealed the Dr. Harrison Wells has hidden cameras everywhere. "Harrison! Harrison! Dr. Harrison Wells, SAVE ME!" I pleaded as the scientist came to my side and injected whatever it was inside me.
I screamed as it burnt throughout my system. My eyes squeezed shut as I screamed louder and begun to seize up. Next thing I know, a roar was heard and people trying to subdue what they call 'crazy ape'. Grodd managed to break free and was trying to save me. Then a disturbance in the air and I was freed by someone who gently lifted me into their arms.
Mustering whatever energy I had, I forced my eyes open to see someone who I knew shouldn't be shown until later episodes: The Man in Yellow, The Speedster from the Future, Reverse Flash. How did he know I was here? Then I recalled a faint memory of a promo trailer that revealed who Reverse Flash was.
"Harrison?" I asked quietly in a hoarse voice, before giving up to the darkness.
Waking up feeling like someone skinned you and tortured you are never a good feeling to get to. I looked around and saw I was in a secret room on a small cot. The only other thing there was a futuristic podium with some type of technology in the middle. As I tried to get up, the wall on my right opened up and in walked Harrison, in normal clothes.
"Don't get up." He told me softly, and gently pushed me back down. "Whatever Eiling gave you, weakened your whole body so try not to overexert yourself."
I gave him an innocent look. "Can I kill him?" I asked with a little girl voice.
Harrison chuckled before turning serious. "So you know?" he asked.
I shrugged. "Not at first, but the sudden arrival of the Reverse Flash after I called for you had me put two and two together. Not to mention I had a memory of seeing a glimpse of who was behind the mask before coming here." My answer was nonchalant and showed that I didn't care about who he is.
"Should I be worried?" He asked, half joking.
"Now why would I do that?" I asked. "Why would I rat out one of my favorite DC villains when he has been nothing, but kind and saved my life?"
Harrison was silent for a moment until… "I'm your favorite villain?" he asked with a smirk.
I hid my face in the pillow to hide my embarrassment. All the while he is laughing. "Stop laughing at me!" I shouted with my voice being muffled.
I felt hands turn me over to see Harrison's smiling face. "I'm laughing because you make me laugh by just being yourself. Not to mention I was recalling how you were able to dispatch several military personnel and a scientist earlier." He told me as he looked straight into my eyes. "Did you really learn those from TV?"
I nodded. "Power Rangers…" I mumbled which caused him to laugh. "It's not funny!" I whined.
Harrison pulled me into a hug and I was shocked that he did so. "You are a mystery to be reckon with, Cassandra Deluna." He told me. "Although we have to figure out what to do with you. After what happened, Eiling will look all over the place for you."
I nodded. "I have an idea, but it's risky." He looks at me. "I leave the city and sneak out of the country. There is an island off the coast of China I could hide in until Eiling gives up. You keep my phone hidden until I return since it has evidence that can put the man away for good. Until then, I would be safe and off the radar."
