5 – Children
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He was determined, cold, disdainful.
He was accurate, intelligent, sharp.
He was deceptive, cunning, and gorgeous.
He was the First Child.
Standing in the shadows of the leaders meetings as he often did, keen eyes wary of any danger, he was thinking. His mind flitted from topic to topic, usually coming back to his favorite one.
Some people think that Death follows them. For him, this was true. But he didn't much mind, really. In fact, he liked Death's presence. Of course, he was probably thinking along different lines then the other people. They meant Death, dying. He meant Death, a physical form.
But the other thing bothering him was the supposed 'other side'. Apparently, two of the Children had joined with some sort of organization, to fight against the Order, that same Order that gave them the liberty with power they had now. How could they go against their creators?
Only three days ago had he caught sight of the Fifth lurking around in the compound. Sure he was on their side, he informed the leaders.
Unfortunately, the Fifth wasn't on their side.
In fact, neither was the Third.
It was no matter. There were many powerful Children much like himself within the Order. Alone they may not be able to go against on of the five, but two, or three, could easily overpower the two wayward Children.
It was not matter. They were tracked, wherever they went.
The strangest matter, however, was that of the Fourth Child. According to many different versions of persons scans, the Fourth Child was dead. Either he had found a way to avoid the scans, really was dead, or hadn't properly manifested his power. The third was the least likely – back in the beginning before the project was 'terminated' his powers never manifested. But ten years would change that, certainly. The second was possible. The compound was well shielded. Perhaps adjusting to life outside it had been too overwhelming. The first was the obvious choice. It had to be that.
Ah, but no matter. Everything would come together, soon…
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"I wonder if you know what you're saying, Dorothy," the nicely tall, nicely imposing, and very blond man stated.
"I know all too well what I'm saying. The Fifth has join the Third. I don't know who they've joined with, but they are now fighting against us. We will have no choice but to eliminate them." She smirked. "Now pay up, Milliard."
Milliard handed Dorothy three cards, smiling. "I knew I shouldn't have made a bet against you, Dorothy. You have the Lady on your side, after all. For some reason, she does not take well to me…"
"Don't forget, I have her sister on my side too. And your sister, as well." She smirked. "I would like very much to have the Third Child join us. Surely he would remember the Lady's sister!"
"And leave the Fifth all alone? Why, that would be no fun. And, my dear Dorothy, I believe the Third is not all that concerned about the Lady's sister, he has always had another on his mind, after all…" A knowing grin.
"Well, dear Zechs, I have some business to attend to. I will talk to you at another time." And with that, she stalked off. Obviously knowingly leaving a picture behind.
A picture of a large mansion, with rolling gardens, and familiar faces…
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While we sat, while we talked, I felt a sudden shift in my senses. It was not unusual, I could often tell when people moved closer or further away from me. But what I felt was brief, sudden, and gone. I could tell easily that WuFei had felt it also, but it seemed he had gotten a better grip on the cause.
"Did you just feel that?" I asked, even though the answer seemed obvious. Well, maybe not totally.
"Yes… yes, I did. It was a mental suggestion… but clumsily, maybe even unintentionally done. Whoever made the suggestion withdrew pretty quickly…"
Something inside me clicked. Something inside me told me to go to the door of this complex. I needed to get out of there.
Whatever that shift was, it was… familiar. I needed to see if it was who I thought it was.
I wanted to see if it what who I needed.
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As the dark Sedan slowly followed a winding road, two people still stood at the gate, now open, as if unsure of entry. One redhead crossed the threshold with the confidence that comes with consistency, one blond hanging back, unsure, as the Sedan began to ignore the road, driving over grasslands. Small steps towards a goal he set himself as the car screamed round another dangerous cliff corner. Entry too late as the gates swung shut once again, said car inside. And said driver was stepping out.
Jean paused her thought train for a second to watch the scene unfold. This boy, who had done nothing but surprise her all week, now looked very much surprised. So much so, it could almost be called fear.
Evidently, it could definitely be called fear when he began to slowly edge backwards. She saw why.
The driver of the reckless car held up a rapier with amusement. She swung it twice for effect, and then energy surged up the thin steel. She smiled, holding no compassion or good nature in this expression, and leveled her foil at the boy who had asked for protection. Is this who they were protecting him against? What had she gotten herself into?
Things seemed to slow down to a rate that was almost impossible to be true. The foil-holding woman was walking towards the boy, ostensibly slowly. If she looked past this, she could see two people she didn't recognize running in their direction from the distance. One of them, she realized, had been staying at the Institute for a few days now. It was this one who had suddenly quickened his pace, and even from this distance she could see traces of recognition on his expression.
Then time sped up again as the woman thrust her seemingly electrified rapier at the boy.
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OOO! Cliffhanger! Okay, BIG SHOUNEN-AI WARNING for the next chapter. Review me please! Sorry for the longer delay. Coursework sucks. Grr.