Icy Blaze
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Chapter 11 - Somethings Better Left Unknown
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Felix helped Sheba up from her fall as they walked towards what looked to be the bridge. The cabin that they had been in had apparently been severed or something from the main ship, with a massive sheet of ice laying between the two. Already had he fallen twice, and Sheba three times. They knew that they needed to get there soon, lest the creature remain unhindered.
But how did that thing absorb psynergetic attacks? Sure, they were not his strongest attacks, but how could it absorb that kind of power? It seemed to feed on it... Yes, that had to be it. Why else would it move like that to where Alex and Jenna had been if not for their heavy concentration of healing psynergies?
He frowned at the thought of those two. He was worried for Jenna, worried that Alex would hurt her, would make her suffer. But then, there was some sensarity to what he said (as much as he hated to admit it). He wished that he could just be rid of him, and would have gladly done it before had Jenna not wanted to talk to him. What was it she saw in him, anyway?
Hearing the sound of feet on ice, he turned to see the two "love birds," hand in hand, walking towards him and Sheba. He hid his disgust, lest Jenna know of it. He resnented her choice, but he wouln't interfear. As much as he wanted to kill Alex, he couldn't live with the fact that Jenna would suffer from that choice...
Reaching the petrified wood of the ship's bridge, he opened the door, stepping inside. The cabin was dark and dry, odd given that the entire outside was frozen water. Before him were three tables, chock full of papers, scrolls, and books. The orb that drove the ship was gone, presumably with it's now lost captain. The walls were covered in maps, with only small alcoves bare of the papers. In them were more books and papers, and even some paints. What...?
Stepping forward, he watched as Alex stepped past him, pointing to the alcove near the paint. "That's where the data is on the mutations. I've haven't read them, so I have no idea what they say."
Felix frowned at that. Apparently, either he was telling the truth, or there was something else that wasn't being voiced. Taking the papers, he opened them to see some texts, log dates, and some pictures. So that's what the paint was for...
He saw Sheba move to look at some of the papers on the tables, while Jenna lit a series of candles to look about. Alex filed through more papers, intent on finding something. Moving towards a nearby chair, Felix began to read the first page:
Subject 173
Day 73
Subject again exposed to Psyn45, with increased results. The psynergetic presence in the hemoglobin has increased by 53%, with the coloration turining slightly magenta. Skin tone has become paler, taking on a distinctive violet hue. Eyes retain their coloration, though the hair has changed to a white/gray, reflecting the same changes in Subject 52. I suspect that Psyn45 is a successful agent in our efforts, and so far no side affects have been noted.
Glancing at the picture, Felix noted the looks of the "Subject." The thing was human-looking, with the exact changes that the text suggested. But why would someone try to deliberatly expose someone to psynergy like that? Turning the page, he read on:
SUbject 203
Day 81
Subject has grown to nearly seven feet high, with Mercurian-like skin tones. The muscles on the back and shoulders have expanded beyond the limits of normal growth. Veins can be seen as they are pressed against the skin. One wonders how the creature still lives. I have send suggestions to Command to eliminate Subject, but I feel that they will not. Subject has grown decisively unstable, and will continue to do so until exterminated.
Subject 204
Day 23
Subject has been exposed to Psyn50, with drastic results. Subject's eyes have engulfed 30% of the face, with the nose and tongue fusing together in the mouth. Hair has vanished, and webbings have grown along appendages. Subject is slightly haunched over, and suffers from some alligen that eludes us, possibly from Psyn50. I have requested that subject be put out of it's misery, but my superiors have vetoed it, figuring that further studies are necessary.
Looking at the picture, Felix resisted the urge to vomit. The thing was grotesque, definitly having been altered. Large black eyes stared mindlessly into the void, with an impossibly thin body showing numerous veins, bones and organs. What could have done that? Why would anyone..?
He heard sounds of vomiting across the room, and he looked up, and had a double take as he saw Alex haunched over, with Jenna and Sheba giving him support. Why would he be doing that? Couldn't he take it? Walking towards the alcove where Alex had been, he saw what it was that caused Alex to succumb. And he was lucky not to join in.
The picture showed Subjec 204, splayed on a table. It's clothes had been removed and frame sliced open, with bits of flesh being pulled back by some kind of wire. The insides were like nothing that Felix had seen, for he had never seen the insides of a human before. But he had the sick feeling that this was not the way they were supposed to be...
Seeing that Alex was recovering, he flipped through the pages, stopping when he noticed the picture:
Subject 203
Day 97
Subject was exposed to 110% consentration of Psyn50, my attempt to kill the poor thing. Subject has grown an additional 3 ft high, with massive crystyline objects jutting out of it's back. The skin has become encrusted with psynergy-absorbing layers, presumably kin to that of some wild creatures. Subject is nearly invincible, as psynergetic attacks are nearly rendered useless, and most pysical attacks fail against hte armor. High tones will cause sufficient pain, as proven by my assistant. The closest that psynergetic meathods come to causing pain or damage is via augmentation by having two adepts use their powers to create an attack. This was discovered when one of the guards cast a cloud of flammable gas at the creature, while another fired a wave of flame. Orders have come through for the creature to be sealed, but I will not be there to see it. This is my last job as head observer for this project. I only hope that the Revolters can forgive us for this task.
Felix tried to take in all of the information that he could. This person aside, the creature was virtually identical to the one that attacked them, right down to the skin. Was this information accurate? It seemed to make sense, but how would they use it..?
He saw Sheba and Jenna helping Alex towards where he stood. Telling them of the weaknesses that he found, he stared at their blank faces.
"How do we fight something with that kind of advantage?"
"When do we leave?"
"What can we do?"
"Is there any other way?"
The questions were flying faster than anyone could hear, and the silence that followed Alex's yell stunned them.
"We know how to attack it. The only way we can win is to wear it down. I say we just go and fight it. There is nothing else that we'll find here."
*Except secrets to a lost past,* mused Felix. But as much as he hated to do so, he had to agree with Alex. They needed to go and fight the thing. "When do we leave?"
"How about... now."
Turning around, Felix's view of the trees was obstructed by a massive beast, standing just where he had before Alex had teleported them...
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Sorry that this took so long, but last week was crazy with activity. But since most people really could care less about my life, let me say that I do not own Golden Sun or Nintendo. Now to the reviewers:
Yokai Hansha - Last chapter was actually two chapters joined together after I found that both were really short on thier own. I'd love to make them longer, but I want to get them out fast enough for people to enjoy. Nice to know that you like the story, though! Thanks!
Smurf Cat - ?? Uh, Thanks?
Selena - Bio is updated (heavily) with new input! Thanks! Oh, and I hope to show more on Alex and Felix in the near future, since Alex does leave the "group" after awhile... Thanks for the review!
Rain Child - What was so "random" about it??
Kyarorain - Done. Here is how they kill it:
Alex - Felix?
Felix - Yes?
Alex - Jenna's pregnant.
Felix [screams bloody murder, kills monster]
Not really, but the idea is kin... Thanks for the review!
Gay Witch - Yeah, but will he learn from Sheba? Hmm.. I now have an idea! Thanks!
Darkcomet - ... Sarcasm aside, thanks for the review! Howz this one?
Feel free to submit any input as to how any pairing works (why they go together, evidence to support, details of how they fit together, etc) for my bio page! Selena, Rain Child, and Kyarorain have already given some input, so feel free to send me some via the e-mail button on my bio page!
Oh, and REVIEW!!
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Chapter 11 - Somethings Better Left Unknown
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Felix helped Sheba up from her fall as they walked towards what looked to be the bridge. The cabin that they had been in had apparently been severed or something from the main ship, with a massive sheet of ice laying between the two. Already had he fallen twice, and Sheba three times. They knew that they needed to get there soon, lest the creature remain unhindered.
But how did that thing absorb psynergetic attacks? Sure, they were not his strongest attacks, but how could it absorb that kind of power? It seemed to feed on it... Yes, that had to be it. Why else would it move like that to where Alex and Jenna had been if not for their heavy concentration of healing psynergies?
He frowned at the thought of those two. He was worried for Jenna, worried that Alex would hurt her, would make her suffer. But then, there was some sensarity to what he said (as much as he hated to admit it). He wished that he could just be rid of him, and would have gladly done it before had Jenna not wanted to talk to him. What was it she saw in him, anyway?
Hearing the sound of feet on ice, he turned to see the two "love birds," hand in hand, walking towards him and Sheba. He hid his disgust, lest Jenna know of it. He resnented her choice, but he wouln't interfear. As much as he wanted to kill Alex, he couldn't live with the fact that Jenna would suffer from that choice...
Reaching the petrified wood of the ship's bridge, he opened the door, stepping inside. The cabin was dark and dry, odd given that the entire outside was frozen water. Before him were three tables, chock full of papers, scrolls, and books. The orb that drove the ship was gone, presumably with it's now lost captain. The walls were covered in maps, with only small alcoves bare of the papers. In them were more books and papers, and even some paints. What...?
Stepping forward, he watched as Alex stepped past him, pointing to the alcove near the paint. "That's where the data is on the mutations. I've haven't read them, so I have no idea what they say."
Felix frowned at that. Apparently, either he was telling the truth, or there was something else that wasn't being voiced. Taking the papers, he opened them to see some texts, log dates, and some pictures. So that's what the paint was for...
He saw Sheba move to look at some of the papers on the tables, while Jenna lit a series of candles to look about. Alex filed through more papers, intent on finding something. Moving towards a nearby chair, Felix began to read the first page:
Subject 173
Day 73
Subject again exposed to Psyn45, with increased results. The psynergetic presence in the hemoglobin has increased by 53%, with the coloration turining slightly magenta. Skin tone has become paler, taking on a distinctive violet hue. Eyes retain their coloration, though the hair has changed to a white/gray, reflecting the same changes in Subject 52. I suspect that Psyn45 is a successful agent in our efforts, and so far no side affects have been noted.
Glancing at the picture, Felix noted the looks of the "Subject." The thing was human-looking, with the exact changes that the text suggested. But why would someone try to deliberatly expose someone to psynergy like that? Turning the page, he read on:
SUbject 203
Day 81
Subject has grown to nearly seven feet high, with Mercurian-like skin tones. The muscles on the back and shoulders have expanded beyond the limits of normal growth. Veins can be seen as they are pressed against the skin. One wonders how the creature still lives. I have send suggestions to Command to eliminate Subject, but I feel that they will not. Subject has grown decisively unstable, and will continue to do so until exterminated.
Subject 204
Day 23
Subject has been exposed to Psyn50, with drastic results. Subject's eyes have engulfed 30% of the face, with the nose and tongue fusing together in the mouth. Hair has vanished, and webbings have grown along appendages. Subject is slightly haunched over, and suffers from some alligen that eludes us, possibly from Psyn50. I have requested that subject be put out of it's misery, but my superiors have vetoed it, figuring that further studies are necessary.
Looking at the picture, Felix resisted the urge to vomit. The thing was grotesque, definitly having been altered. Large black eyes stared mindlessly into the void, with an impossibly thin body showing numerous veins, bones and organs. What could have done that? Why would anyone..?
He heard sounds of vomiting across the room, and he looked up, and had a double take as he saw Alex haunched over, with Jenna and Sheba giving him support. Why would he be doing that? Couldn't he take it? Walking towards the alcove where Alex had been, he saw what it was that caused Alex to succumb. And he was lucky not to join in.
The picture showed Subjec 204, splayed on a table. It's clothes had been removed and frame sliced open, with bits of flesh being pulled back by some kind of wire. The insides were like nothing that Felix had seen, for he had never seen the insides of a human before. But he had the sick feeling that this was not the way they were supposed to be...
Seeing that Alex was recovering, he flipped through the pages, stopping when he noticed the picture:
Subject 203
Day 97
Subject was exposed to 110% consentration of Psyn50, my attempt to kill the poor thing. Subject has grown an additional 3 ft high, with massive crystyline objects jutting out of it's back. The skin has become encrusted with psynergy-absorbing layers, presumably kin to that of some wild creatures. Subject is nearly invincible, as psynergetic attacks are nearly rendered useless, and most pysical attacks fail against hte armor. High tones will cause sufficient pain, as proven by my assistant. The closest that psynergetic meathods come to causing pain or damage is via augmentation by having two adepts use their powers to create an attack. This was discovered when one of the guards cast a cloud of flammable gas at the creature, while another fired a wave of flame. Orders have come through for the creature to be sealed, but I will not be there to see it. This is my last job as head observer for this project. I only hope that the Revolters can forgive us for this task.
Felix tried to take in all of the information that he could. This person aside, the creature was virtually identical to the one that attacked them, right down to the skin. Was this information accurate? It seemed to make sense, but how would they use it..?
He saw Sheba and Jenna helping Alex towards where he stood. Telling them of the weaknesses that he found, he stared at their blank faces.
"How do we fight something with that kind of advantage?"
"When do we leave?"
"What can we do?"
"Is there any other way?"
The questions were flying faster than anyone could hear, and the silence that followed Alex's yell stunned them.
"We know how to attack it. The only way we can win is to wear it down. I say we just go and fight it. There is nothing else that we'll find here."
*Except secrets to a lost past,* mused Felix. But as much as he hated to do so, he had to agree with Alex. They needed to go and fight the thing. "When do we leave?"
"How about... now."
Turning around, Felix's view of the trees was obstructed by a massive beast, standing just where he had before Alex had teleported them...
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Sorry that this took so long, but last week was crazy with activity. But since most people really could care less about my life, let me say that I do not own Golden Sun or Nintendo. Now to the reviewers:
Yokai Hansha - Last chapter was actually two chapters joined together after I found that both were really short on thier own. I'd love to make them longer, but I want to get them out fast enough for people to enjoy. Nice to know that you like the story, though! Thanks!
Smurf Cat - ?? Uh, Thanks?
Selena - Bio is updated (heavily) with new input! Thanks! Oh, and I hope to show more on Alex and Felix in the near future, since Alex does leave the "group" after awhile... Thanks for the review!
Rain Child - What was so "random" about it??
Kyarorain - Done. Here is how they kill it:
Alex - Felix?
Felix - Yes?
Alex - Jenna's pregnant.
Felix [screams bloody murder, kills monster]
Not really, but the idea is kin... Thanks for the review!
Gay Witch - Yeah, but will he learn from Sheba? Hmm.. I now have an idea! Thanks!
Darkcomet - ... Sarcasm aside, thanks for the review! Howz this one?
Feel free to submit any input as to how any pairing works (why they go together, evidence to support, details of how they fit together, etc) for my bio page! Selena, Rain Child, and Kyarorain have already given some input, so feel free to send me some via the e-mail button on my bio page!
Oh, and REVIEW!!