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"Hey Logan you here?" Max yelled as she and Alec entered Logan's apartment, uninvited.
"Yeah, in here" came a voice from Logan's office. Logan's face broke into a big smile when he saw Max, but it vanished when he saw Alec with her. Alec did not miss the sudden change in the older mans expression.
"What? Not happy to see me? I'm hurt." Alec grabbed his chest feigning hurt, and then broke out into a huge grin. Alec glanced around, "Got any food man?" without waiting for an answer he disappeared into the kitchen. Logan shook his head, and turned to face Max.
"So," he leaned back in his chair "to what do I owe this visit?" Max sat on the edge of the desk and flipped her hair over her shoulder.
"We met a new transgenic today". She stated simply. Logan waited for her to continue, but she didn't.
"…And?" he pried patiently.
"And there was something about her that was so familiar but I can't put my finger on it, and it's been driving me nuts all day."
"What's her designation?"
"Why?"
"Well, a source of mine compiled all the X-Series' files on a computer program for me, so all I have to do is enter a designation and it will bring up their file."
"Sweet, can I see mine sometime?" Alec asked, having heard the end of Logan's explanation as he returned with a big sandwich in his hands. Max rolled her eyes dramatically.
"Uh, okay," was Logan's response. He turned to face the computer and asked Max what the designation of the transgenic was, that had occupied her mind since that morning.
"X6-541". Tapping of keys was all that was heard in the spacious apartment, as Logan brought up Rens file.
A screen popped up with the teenagers picture in it and a list of her basic information:
Designation: X6-451
Date of Birth:23.1.2005
Mother ID: 0998651
Hair colour: Blond
Eye Colour: Green
Height: 5'5"
"So she's 16." Max muttered to herself. 'Looked younger than that' she thought.
Max, Alec and Logan continued to scroll down the screen and began to skim over reports about Ren.
6.12.2010 ~ Subject has demonstrated extreme strength for her age and displays slight telepathic abilities with other X6's. Further testing is recommended to seek out full extent of ability.
17.11.2013 ~ X6-451 was ordered to solitary confinement. She, along with other two X6's, tried to escape. It has been made clear that perhaps her 'abilities' have grown so that she can now sense anyone's thoughts and emotions making anyone at Manticore a liability. Her strength has also increased, as has her capacity to absorb knowledge. She has surpassed all other X6's in their studies, and many others much older than herself. Again further testing is strongly recommended.
2.1.2016 ~ After multiple tests and procedures, it has been discovered that X6-451 will suppress her abilities until otherwise allowed, if 'persuaded' by means of violence. She has shown much higher levels of respect for authority. As brain scans continue monthly we are finding that her levels of telepathy are still increasing, and although the previous method mentioned is working for the mean time, it is suggested that a new deterrent is found before the subjects body can no longer withstand the affliction.
"They tortured the kid for most of her life? That's low, even for Manticore" Max commented, the utter disgust for the organization apparent in her voice.
"There's a couple more reports here," Logan said, and they all read on.
4.9.2019 ~ X6-451 is becoming out of control. Nothing short of sedation seems to keep her in line. Multiple escape attempts have been made, as well as violent behaviour towards medical and security personnel, which has escalated to intolerable levels. If this conduct continues, termination of subject is imminent, despite her extraordinary abilities.
5.30.2020 ~ X6-451 escaped the facility early this morning. No immediate retrieval attempts will be made. If ever recaptured X6-451 will be eliminated.
"No wonder she was scared of us, she probably thought we were going to take her back to Manticore…well, if she doesn't know that it got blown up, that is." Alec said, his sandwich long forgotten.
"So, why is White looking for X6's then?" Max asked no one in particular. Alec shrugged his shoulders, and the two X5's looked at Logan expectantly. Logan looked at his computer thoughtfully for a few moments.
"White probably knows about this whole telepathy thing, and wants to us it to his advantage somehow." His gaze moved between Max and Alec, who seemed worried about a 'fellow transgenic' getting caught by anyone affiliated with Manticore in any way.
"Eyes Only could tell all X6's to watch their backs for the next little while, if you want"
Max nodded, "Yeah do that, we'll go try to find her and tell her what we know".
Logan nodded his compliance and turned to his computer after Max followed by Alec left the penthouse.
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As Max and Alec stood in the elevator, Alec tried to ease his growing confusion.
"So how exactly are we going to find one person in a city Max? This kid told us she was leaving town, she may already be gone". Max exhaled loudly in annoyance.
"Alec she most likely doesn't have a sector pass, and will wait until dark to leave the city, so we just gotta ask around see if anyone's seen her and then just go with that, okay?"
"Whatever." Alec said glumly as he followed behind Max. As they came outside, they were greeted with rain, and lots of it.
'Just peachy' Alec thought and he pulled the collar of his leather jacket up around his neck, catching up to Max, who seemed completely oblivious to the weather.
TBC…