Part I: How it Started
Chapter Six


The passengers' reactions ranged from shocked to puzzled. The robots were especially disturbed by what Chelsea had read to them.

"So, wait a minute." Captain Murphy was the first to speak. "Are you saying that you tried to kill your classmates because they were telling you stories about your past that you didn't believe?"

First Officer Grison was quick to pick up. "Are you sure that wasn't even a little bit extreme? After all, you put yourself in the same situation as them."

"Yeah, but it was worth it to get back at them for all the mental anguish they caused me."

Martha took a deep breath. "Not that it's unexpected from me, being labeled as a Morality Core, but that was inexcusable of you to start up the Central Core while your classmates were at Aperture."

"Well, it couldn't have been worse than why She flooded the place with neurotoxin."

Victor played with his dog collar. "Not that you'd believe any of us, but the girls were telling the truth about you, and we all have first-hand evidence to prove it."

"How would you know? Or how would anyone else know?"

Sam looked up from his book. "Well, it probably wouldn't make sense to the 129 other people in the chamber if we told you now."

"Well, someone's going to have to explain how any of you could have information on who I am and where I came from."

GLaDOS cleared her throat. "I suppose that someone would be me."

"Okay. Have at it, Gladdy."

She produced a small handheld screen. "Only if you refrain from using that name in reference to me."

"Alright."

She crossed Her legs as She scrolled through Her monitor. "Now, it's my turn..."