AN: Well, as promised, another chapter. Sorry it didn't come out as quickly as I wanted it to. After I had posted the last chapter, saying that I would post again shortly, I got sick. Now, almost 3 weeks, 2 ear infections and a nasty cough later, the next chapter.
I must say, this chapter is to add a little to my bad dude. I thought I'd try to make him a little well, not there exactly. Hopefully it works. It also explains some things. Hope you all enjoy. I'll try to get the next 1 out soon. I won't promise cuz I've got work and an evil brother that fights for the computer all the time. Anyways, no more wasting time reading AN's, read the story now! *smiles.* As always, thanx for the reviews, they mean a lot to me. I'm glad I can keep you all in suspense! Hehe... Enjoy and please review!
Chapter 15
To this, Abraham "Crazy Abe" Johnson, had to smile. He looked over her thoughtfully remembering the very moment when he had decided to take the plunge from humanity and create the ultimate weapon. He was only an assistant then. Working under some of the best scientists in Japan. They had thought his ideas were insane. It hadn't taken long for him to convince a small few that it was an ingenious plan. The others had been easily subdued or eliminated.
It hadn't been easy. The first experiments had been complete failures. Toying with DNA strands and what not had proved more difficult than he had thought. Others had been brought in for that very reason. Marada Nelton had been one of them.
He took another observant glance at his 'daughter'. She was now a young woman and just as beautiful as he expected her to be. Marada's genes had been perfect. Hell, the woman herself was an angel. A blessing to his design. Her eyes had been much softer though. Of course, he hadn't expected Marada to show through his creations eyes. The facade known as Paige had dissolved. He hadn't expected her to show love. Love cannot grow where it hasn't been planted. Or was that a mistake? She had obviously found love. Her alert eyes kept glancing from him to the captives who were just starting to stir. They seemed to linger on one of the males longer than the others. He sensed a protectiveness in her eyes and perhaps, love.
There was nothing special about the boy. Tall, not too athletic looking. Of course, looks were deceiving. Shaggy dirty blonde hair hung limply over his tanned face. No, there was nothing special there.
"Somebody go find Josha. He's been missing since the last incident. Tell him to come here immediately. The rest of you have work to do." He said at last, turning to the others. Someone ducked out of the room with a quick "yes sir!". Had she told them what she was? The things she was capable of doing?
Those answers would come in time. The boy was looking at him now. He was only slightly surprised to see anger in this boy's eyes. Maybe there was something special about him after all.
"Glad to see you could join us." He said, adding a smile to his face.
"Don't even try it." The boy had attitude.
"Shut up Kai! Don't give him the satisfaction. Kai looked across the room to see Paige chained to a wall with heavy chains.
"Paige! What did you do to her you sick sadistic..." Kai yelled.
"Now, now, my boy. There's no need for such comments. The chains you see are special and for our own protection. You see, I wouldn't want any of my crew disposed of before there time." He had to make the timing right.
"What are you talking about? She'd never..."
"Interrupted again. I have a knack for that. She is extremely capable of doing that. I should know, I created her." He smiled again as a look of shock spread across Kai's face.
"Shut up!" Paige yelled.
"Oh, did I spill a secret? You do know that it's immoral to keep a secret from the people you love. Do you even know what love is, X? Or, should I call you Paige now?" The smile widened as Paige hung her head.
"She knows more about love then you'll ever know you bastard!" Kai shouted.
"So you know." It was a statement more than a question but, with a snarl, Kai answered anyway.
"I knew about her before I met her. I know about all your failed 'Project X's'. Their bodies magically popping up in morgues with no explanation for death. Why do you think we've been trying to stop you?" Kai said.
"Tried yes but, you've failed this time. We've discovered you and taken a few prizes in return." At this he turned to the glassed in cage Van was occupying. At this Hitomi had to speak up.
"What are you going to do?" She asked, her green eyes looked between the scientist and Van, who was just starting to wake.
"That's simple my dear. This mecha seems a little more special then everyone lets on. It's not everyday that you meet a person who's attached to a machine in such a manner. It's only simple. I wish to learn more. About this and about where it came from."
"I won't tell you anything!" Van yelled, trying his best to stand.
"I figured as much. That's why I decided to take direction for you." Just as the words came from his mouth, the door slid opened and Josha walked in.
"You wanted to see me Johnson?" He asked. Johnson. Everyone, even now, still called him by his last name. Out of respect he supposed. There was no real friendship there. He fished around in his pocket and pulled out a blaster. The shot was quick and accurate. Both Hitomi and Sonya screamed at the sight, in fear for the other man.
"Have you lost your mind?!?" Josha yelled, holding his wounded leg.
"Lost my mind. Hmph. Have a seat and I'll explain. Oh sorry, I guess you're already sitting aren't you. Did you think I wouldn't find out?" He asked. His thoughts turned again, to the earlier years. When his creation was yet a child. He had trained her personally. Kept her in her room and never let her socialize with any of the other 'children'. Somehow, not by his means, she had discovered the one thing that had ruined her. she had discovered compassion and love. Things he had never given her and where love was not planted, it could not grow. Or maybe he was mistaken.
"Leave him alone!" Paige yelled, struggling to keep her calm.
"That's right, he's your savior isn't he? The traitor that's been against me from the beginning, pretending to be my friend. Sneaking behind my back to fill your head with nonsense. The one who set you free. The one who's been helping you all this time. Right under my nose but, I knew. I've always known." Johnson stated, lowering his blaster.
"This has gone on long enough Johnson. Let them go. They're innocent." Josha said. There were the formalities again. The words said to show respect. Words that meant no friendship had passed between them.
"No more innocent than you or I, Josha." The next thing to be heard was the shot that came from the blaster. Josha's body fell limp as the others stared on in shock and utter horror.
TBC...
AN: Well, that's it for now. Hope this gives a little insight to past and stuff for the characters. Til next time! Keep those lovely reviews coming!
