A/N Hey guys, I know that it has been two weeks instead of the usual one, but some things came up and like I said I can't always update regularly, but every Friday seems to be working out pretty good so far. As for author's notes, I probably will do one every 3 chapters because there is no need to drive the word count up fifty words every time I put in an author's note, so the only time besides every three chapters is when I get a review or message that needs to be addressed ASAP. So, here is your third chapter, ENJOY!
Ciel POV
After the whole Ragnarok incident I decided I needed a break, I took the rest of the day off and went back to my estate. I quickly changed into something not filled with sand and went down to by basement. The basement was massive, almost all my lab equipment could be fit into this one area, but one section was walled off in the far corner of the vast area. I walked towards it, taking my time to be careful not to break anything, when reaching my destination I put my hand to the wall, a green light scanned my hand before the door slide open. I walked into a small lab, all around me were computers and scattered papers, but what was in the center was what really mattered. In the center of the room rested a stasis pod, walking up to it I peered inside, inside rested the copy of Zero. I let out a sigh, and began to continue my work.
Zero's POV
I shot up breathing heavily, and looked around, I was surrounded but a scene of destruction, the car that had carried the men was burning and all around me the men themselves were beaten and unconscious, visible bruises racked their bodies. Slowly I got up, What happened? I demanded, at first Mother Elf hesitated It seems as though my curse has transferred to you. What are you talking about? I asked, now panicked As I said before, I didn't know what the reminder of my curse would do to you, but It appears we just found out. she replied. Are they alive? I asked, walking over to one of the men I checked for a pulse, there was one; It appears you have a small portion of self-control during your little episodes. I'm not amused I shot back.I gathered what I could for the humans and threw it in a pile (including the bike), I then continued my journey to Area Zero, the trip was difficult but I've survived worse, it was the boredom that took the biggest toll. However, within a week I found myself on a ridge overlooking Area Zero.
Ciel's POV
Area Zero was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, natural wildlife and organic plant life were expanding faster than ever before. That was why we set up a research center and experimental colony, to see if we could create a full time settlement here. Stepping off my transport, I was greeted with the site of Neige, she had been handling the colony and research center. Smiling at me she pulled me into a hug, "How you been Ciel?"she asked. "Could be better, but how are you?" I countered, "I'm, doing great, the colony had been doing better than expected, this quarter we had above growth among the wildlife!" I smiled Neige had always been excited to expand past Neo Arcandias borders. She took me around the colony, showing me the new greenhouses and natural energy sources that they had been using opposed to the Ciel system. Finally, after a day of touring the facility Neige took me to a banquet commending their phenomenal quarter. The main scientists had the seat of honor while Neige and me simply floated around the hall, as the banquet kicked off, there were a selection of natural on trays right from the colony greenhouses as well as desserts brought form some of Neo Arcandians best pastries. As people danced and talked throughout the hall time began to fly bye, everyone was having a wonderful until something, or should I say someone came crashing in.
Zero's POV
Hiking through thick vegetation was not an easy task, even with my sabers cutting down plenty of vines, I had my visor up so I could see if I could get any kind of reading on the buildings. The main buildings were easy enough to see when you were up high, but down here in the jungle I was having plenty of trouble. After a few hours of walking I finally got a break from the vegetation, I had reached a clearing, sitting down for a rest I noticed the ground was comfortable and conformed to my body, but soon I started to sink. I couldn't believe my stupidity, a clearing in a jungle, it was an obvious sign, soon I became encased in quicksand, as I struggled I was growing weaker; my entire body ached and moaned. However, I felt the same feeling as I did when the humans insulted me, a pure power from within. Suddenly, I felt my body shooting up, I couldn't control it, I was in a sort of daze, darkness licked at the sides of my vision as I raced through the jungle. I lost track of time, how long had my body been going minutes, hours, all I knew was that at some point I came to the main facility area, no one was initially around, my body dashed in the direction of a large hall where it proceeded to smash down the door. Inside were a great deal of humans and reploids alike, I was powerless as my body began to attack the defenseless civilians, luckily it seemed to have a conscious because I never used lethal force, but I still winced as it punched and kicked its way through the crowd, after causing panic and chaos everyone soon scrambled out of the building. I was left standing there, for some reason I did not pursue the crowd, instead I had selected a more specific target. My body seemed to have it out for one specific human, she had fallen onto the ground and could not seem to right herself, she was crawling away at a slow place. She seemed to be a scientist, she had short red hair and a lab coat on, suddenly I recognized the face, it was Neige! I tried my hardest to control my body, but it had a will of its own, igniting one of its' wrist sabers, my body began to prepare for a killing blow when a body came in between me and Neige. Stumbling back I got a good look at the person, instantly I recognized her, the pick jacket and attire, the flowing blonde hair, and face that showed kindness and concern for everyone, it was Ciel. My body began to prepare for another blow when I intervened. I used all my will to control my body once more, if I had been human I would have been sweating buckets, but suddenly my vision returned to normal and I was in control again. Disuniting my saber I was about to apologize, but a sudden wave of nausea came over me, I began to waver and fell to the ground the last thing I saw was Ciel looking over me as I past into a sleep that I wish I could have skipped.