Hi, here's another chap for you, I know, what the hell is going on! Me updating quickly! GASP. I just want to say thanks for all the reviews, I never thought this fic would get this much attention so YAY. The italics in the middle are a flashback. Xx
'Not so' Happy to Help
The ride to the hospital was awkward. Alec was following the ambulance hoping that it wouldn't pass through any of the sector cops. He had no idea where he was going and the unpredictability of the journey and what would happen to Logan when they got there made him nervous. Max was still playing the silent card. If it weren't for her arm slowly tightening around his waist he would worry that she had fallen off.
By the time they got to the hospital, Alec had a matching set of bruises around his waist and Max had cramp in her fingers. Three nurses and a doctor came running out with a bed to meet Logan on the ambulances stretcher.
He did not look good; all the unhealthily pale skin that was visible was covered in think red oozing lumps and sweat, thankfully he had stopped thrashing and squealing but Alec wasn't sure that was a good thing.
Asha tumbled out of the ambulance and joined the posse that was following the bed. Max had slowly started to shake and sway. Alec tucked her under his arm, she looked up to him giving him a small smile that was a thanks but also a question Would he be okay?
Alec tried reassuring her but the truth was he doubted it. When Manticore designed something to kill, they made sure it did that, take the X-series for example they could kill and not care and if they did, they were fixed so that they didn't. He tried to keep out of those memories to focus on what renfro had said about the virus.
494 was standing in the middle of Elizabeth Renfro's office, he was dressed in his soldier clothes but had been given a leather jacket so that when he went out on his assignment he could blend in with the civilians more if necessary.
Renfro walked around him, admiring the view as she went, 494 was one of her bests and if anyone could bring 452 back it was him. "Do you know what we went through to tame 452 solider?" a rhetorical question was asked that he knew he wasn't supposed to answer but he had to acknowledge so he tilted his head to the left slightly towards where she was standing.
"So I want her brought back, with at least damage as possible, however" she smiled cruelly at this point "You are allowed to use as much force as necessary to bring her back after she has killed Eyes Only"
"Permission to speak Ma'am?" "Permission granted, go ahead 494" "How will she kill him, from what I gathered when 'visiting' 452 she didn't seem to be hostile towards him more 'loving'" he said grimacing because he knew she would like that reaction.
Renfro laughed, moved closer and stroked the side of 494's face while he stood motionless. "Don't worry about what she feels for that man, that's what we're counting on, one touch from her and he will be infected by a virus in her biological data designed to kill him only." She paused once again stroking the soldier's young face before continuing "and because we know how much trouble 452 can be we have a sort of a security measure in place" He wanted to ask what that was but knew he wouldn't receive an answer, so he left with his orders to retrieve her after 'Eyes Only' was dead.
Thinking about what Renfro had said about 'security measures' he was guessing that was why the virus seemed to be dormant but then striked harder at a later time, causing more pain to the man. For Max's sake he hoped Cale survived. He had completely forgot about the 'security measure', he was more interested in trying to escape but now seeing Cale in that bed barely breathing and Max trying to stay strong but looking like she might go into shock, he hoped that she would never find out about his forgotten knowledge. How could he have possibly forgotten? Max had kissed the man in front of him; you would think that would scream RED LIGHT FOR DANGER.
If Alec was still at Manticore and being 494 he would say; 'Part 1 of mission complete' but he's not and looking over at Max standing at the window looking through into the room as a doctor named Sam Carr tried to keep Logan alive he knew he had to help. This was one mission he was alright with failing.
The doctor came out looking at the three worried faces, he knew who Max was and vaguely remembered once seeing the blonde girl but the male standing next to Max was a total stranger. "Any news?" the blonde said practically leaping at him compared to Max who slowly rose from the chair with help from the young male.
"It's not looking good I'm afraid, we have him stable for now, but without an antidote, he's going to die, soon, is there any way you can get some more of that cure from Manticore"
Shaking her head, silent tears ran down her face but it wasn't her who answered. "They only made one cure and that was actually for Max if it caused any problems to her health, even if we went back there they wouldn't have anything to help him."
Carr nodded then realized that the guy had said 'we went back' looking at the man standing in front of him, it was possible, in fact he was sure of it "You're like Max, a transgenic" he whispered mostly to himself. The guy, transgenic in front of him actually looked surprised. "Yes, is that a problem?" he said a hint of anger in his voice as Max placed her hand on his elbow.
"On the contrary, being what you are, might save Logans' life" while his audience of three looked hopefully he asked Alec questions about antibodies and then led Alec into the room so that he could give Logan a transfusion under the strict instructions that none of his blood would be kept or that anyone would know he was here.
Sam agreed and set up the equipment while Max walked into the chapel and sat in silence while Asha went to get coffee for her and Alec.
Sam left Alec to it as he got the vibe that the kid was uncomfortable with him near him, he walked away thinking how amazing it was that Alec now had a second chance of life, of freedom.
I watched the blood flow through the multiple tubes and into the skin of Cale. God he looked awful, he was starting to smell too, I tried not to focus on that. Although after the stunt at the bar I had started to gain a real dislike towards the man however I still admired him for trying to change the opinion of the world and for helping Max when she was free.
"I hope you can hear me Cale, because I'm only going to say this once." Alec placed his head near Logan's ear. "You ever hurt her again, or even make her feel guilty for something she chooses to do, I'll kill you, she's helping me and I can't, physically can't see her like she was today. You destroyed her by nearly dying; don't make that mistake of getting that close to her again"
I sat back, feeling slightly surprised by the angry feelings radiating off me just from Cale hurting Max just by his words. Max was getting to me, and I couldn't feel bad about that.
Donald Lydecker felt like hell. Whoever had run him off the road, knew how to crash into a car. Grabbing some spare hospital scrubs he climbed into them before he peaked out of his hospital room and started walking down the corridor hoping not to run into any of his doctors. He had to get out of here before whoever ran him off the road (probably Manticore) checked the local hospitals to see if anyone was admitted with car crash injuries.
Walking down one room he saw a chapel on the right and a couple of hospital rooms and a storage room decorated the left. He was looking for an exit when one of the doctors came out of the chapel and towards one of the rooms, darting into the storage room opposite the chapel he peaked through the slightly open gap from the door and the wall and was both surprised and petrified by what he saw.
X5-494 was walking towards the chapel rubbing his arm. He knew it was him even though he was dressed completely different to what the Manticore uniform was. It was only a few months ago that he had dragged the poor lad into psy-ops to check that he wasn't defective like 493, Ben, his child. Also the barcode on the back of his neck was a big give away.
What the hell was he doing here? Had Manticore sent 494 for him? He watched as the kid knocked on the chapel before stepping back. Lydecker thought he had been surprised enough for one day but then Max (of all people) came out of the chapel.
He strained his ears to hear the conversation;
"Hey"
"Hey, did everything go alright?" she said looking nervous.
"It went fine, docs just checked him, and he's going to be fine Max"
"Alec, Thank you" she said throwing her arms around his neck and hugging him to her.
"However" he said pulling away "the virus is back Max and one touch from you and we will be back here" She nodded, before pulling him back into a hug as he stroked her hair.
Lydecker laughed, he didn't know who they were talking about but one thing was clear, 494 or 'Alec' now had turned his back on Manticore. He shouldn't be that surprised, 494, Alec was always rebellious and unpredictable and if anyone could corrupt an X5 who had spent their life in a cell it would be Max.
That bitch Renfro had lost one of her best soldiers and all he could do was laugh (silently of course, Alec wouldn't be too happy to see him) and think that the name; Alec, suited him.
I could feel eyes on me and Max, without startling her because I had just calmed her down I cased the place out. Nothing seemed to be abnormal but just in case, still hugging Max, I smelt the air but could only smell the overpowering hospital smells; blood, death, medical equipment, drugs, and mainly disinfectant.
I was probably just being paranoid because I was in a hospital and very uncomfortable so I tried to forget the unease in my gut and walked Max into the room so she could check on Logan herself, from a distance anyways.
Deck once again peeked out of the room when he saw the two transgenics go into the room that Alec had left before. He slowly manoeuvred himself out of the storage room and went back the way he came, bumping into a pretty blonde on the way. "Sorry" she said and carried on walking. Not paying any attention to her he carried on, hoping to find a fire exit.
So how was that? Thanks to anyone who RRR! So you might have noticed that I changed POV in this chap so that it actually came from Alec, I'm really worried about those parts because I'm not the best at the characters POV, so please let me know what you think! Also I added a flashback and Decks back, what are your feelings on that?
I'm returning to college this week so I don't know when I'll be able to update but hopefully it will be soon. xx