Chapter 23
The next day.
Yuki made his way to the lab of the Association. With Alley out of commission for a while, he has started to step up and take command of things. He learned quickly as to what needs to be done and the extensive work his sister does constantly keeping the Association going. However, today was different. He was about to enter the lab when he saw Genus waiting outside the doors in a confused stated. "Dr. Genus?" he asked.
He turned to Yuki with great confusion. "Oh good, you're here… what do you make of this?" he asked. The door was opened a crack, he peered in and saw Suiryu of all people going over Alley's notes! He tried to write something but appeared frustrated. "Damn it, I can't see clearly!" he protested.
However Yuki saw this odd glow around his body. "Wait… is he glowing to you?"
Genus looked and nodded. "Indeed."
"I think I know what's going on…" he walked into the lab, Suiryu paid no mind to them as he continued on. He was trying to read the notes and write something but became flustered. "Why isn't this working?! I should have developed this ability better…"
Yuki cleared his voice abruptly and got his attention. Suiryu looked up but his eyes were squinting. "Whose there!"
"Alley…" Yuki said gently.
Suiryu froze and was taken aback. "Yuki… you can sense me!? GOOD! I need help! I don't know where I am, I am able to take possession of the closest body to me to write for help… but… I really don't know what's going on… I'm scared!"
"Sister, please, sit down and take a moment to relax. Release your hold for now as I go got big brother Goliath."
Genus came into the room and was quick to help. Grabbing a chair he helped ease Suiryu into the chair as Alley released her hold on him. The moment she did, Suiryu's eyes closed and he was fast asleep! "Huh, that's how she did it. Waited for his mind to fall into a sense of slumber, easier to manipulate…"
"Never mind that, go get your brother, the strong esper one." Genus insisted.
He was quick to find Goliath in the training rooms. He was assisting Tank Top Master when Yuki approached. "Big brother? I need to borrow you for a moment please."
Goliath nodded as he excused himself from the room. As they went back to the lab, Yuki explained everything. His brother however, froze mid way. "Wait… what?!" he demanded. "You mean to tell me, Alley is taking possession of Suiryu when he's asleep!?"
"It appears that way, she is scared since she doesn't know where she is, and has done so in order to acquire help… she thinks she is in danger."
Goliath sighed aloud. "We better settle this then, or else they are both going to be in trouble…" They began to sprint back to the lab, and just in time too. Genus had moved Suiryu to the floor as his stomach began to bulge and act out. He was in great discomfort and was trying to rub relief into his stomach. However, his eyes were still close…
"Is he SLEEPING through all this!?" Goliath demanded.
"I don't know but please, remedy this!" pleaded Genus.
Goliath nodded as he began to glow blue. Suddenly Suiryu did too. The commotion stopped as Goliath suddenly had this strange look in his eyes, he turned to Yuki and said. "Wait… you mean to tell me…"
"Alley? Are you possessing Goliath?!"
"He told me to, his esper abilities boost mine so I can see… why is Suiryu fat?!"
"Uh… Alley, to put it frankly, it's what your father did with your mother when she was pregnant…" Genus said gently.
He froze, Goliath's jaw dropped as he stared once more at Suiryu on the floor. "Wait… I'm IN him? HOW!"
"Alley, we don't know, but the more you fight, the more you harm him. He's been doing well taking care of you, but please, you need to calm yourself down and let this happen. I doubt you are able to get out of him at this point." Yuki explained.
"But… how did he do this? How did I not notice? It doesn't make sense to me."
"Alley, at the moment the discovery of this isn't important at all. What matters is your health and his and that of your child, correct?" Genus questioned.
She made Goliath sigh aloud and nod. "Okay…"
"If you need anything, rather than trying to possess him, just tell us telepathically, I am certain we will be able to hear you." Yuki insisted.
With that, the glowing vanished. Goliath shook his head clear and sighed with relief. Suiryu's stomach was calm as he finally woke up. Yet, as he did, he looked about with great confusion. "How did I get in the lab?" he asked.
Goliath helped him to his feet. "Long story, but for now, you hungry?" asked Goliath.
"I could eat,"
"Let's go then,"
As they left the lab, Yuki sighed aloud to it all. "You think things settle down around here… apparently they don't!"
"I am still getting use to it myself…" Genus said offhandedly. "Nonetheless, I much rather be on the side of the family than to be against them. Heaven knows I am the one who caused them such anguish."
He was curious now. "Oh?" asked Yuki.
Genus froze, realizing he let something slip. But sighed in defeat of it all. "Yes, for you see. I wasn't always looking for ways to help the world… I did in my own twisted sense of logic, believing humans needed to evolve themselves in order to be better creatures… playing God was one of my past times." He went into details about the house of evolution. Yuki remembered the notes he read, but didn't believe Genus wrote them all for the sake of experiments. "You have met… Zombieman correct? I made him into what he is today… in fact, thanks to him…" he paused and began to rub the left side of his face, removing make up and revealing the white, grey skin under the foundation. "He and Alley saved my life when I was attacked by my own clones."
"Dr. Genus…"
"Just Genus, it's fine. But you must understand Yuki. Everyone has a sense of what they believe is right and what they believe needs to happen. I was wrong in my pursuit of evolution. However that dream didn't die. My clones who believed in the cause and wished to go beyond it, have taken up the mantel… They have caused such harm to this family… in fact… No, I can't say it…"
"I know Genus. My brothers and sister were created from the house of evolution… we were experiments." He said. "Father told us when we asked him how we came to be, since we didn't resemble mother all that much."
Silence fell between the two, Genus unable to find his words, Yuki knowing he opened up old wounds in the doctor. Yet, silence never brought about resolution. "Be that as it may, I have dedicated my life into helping Alley and her family. I will be certain the house of evolution falls once and for all!" he vowed.
"And then, we will find way to bring about a more peaceful world!"
"Lofty goal to say the least." said Yuki as he ventured to his work station. He went over Alley's notes once more, what she was working on and how to improve the heroes under her Association. Some ideas began to trickle into his mind. "Ooo, weapon development…" he whispered.
"What was that?"
"Alley wanted to make some new weapons… I think I could do that too. I did make those metal claws for Jaguar and Tank Top Tiger."
"Ah yes, those things, the two never stop talking about them. Tiger in particular, he's rather pleased that he can take down a monster rather well with those."
Yuki however was lost in thought as he looked over some potential weapons. He knows he will make new ones for Zombieman again, especially considering what he is going through today in helping Tempest train. Another was Stinger, his weapon of chose was a bamboo shoo, however, if it was modified and he is out with Max on patrols…
"I think I may have some ideas… not to mention… a new method of bullets for Zombieman and Sharp shooter…"
