Disclaimer: see chpt 1
A/N: OK, so here is the interesting chapter I suppose. I hope you guys like
it. I actually got a review that kind of upset me for the last chapter, and
I wanted to address an issue. This story was written as an introspective
piece. I'm sorry if the point of view annoys anyone or whatever, but this
is just the way that I felt I had to write this story. I'm doing my best.
Anyways, I hope you guys like this chapter. There is a big revelation in
it, and the virus is almost cured (Yes, you fellow shippers can now be
happy :)). Anyways, enjoy :)
Seattle, 2021 Sebastian's Guest room 2:56 AM
Sometimes I can't help wondering how my life will turn out. I mean, I'm an X5. Does that mean that my life will always be extraordinary, or will I eventually settle down, have kids? I sigh at the thought. It's weird, I mean, I'm what? 20, 21? Why should I even worry about it? Plus, God knows I could be dead tomorrow.
And there's another interesting topic. God. I wonder if it's funny that I really do believe that someone is out there. I mean, I'm so not into all that religious stuff, but I guess there's gotta be something bigger. Oh well.
See, this is the problem with not sleeping. I have way too much time to think. It's like I can't shut my damn brain off. When it's daytime, I can go to work, talk to Logan, go to Crash. It's so easy not to think. But, before I know it,3AM comes around, and I'm all alone. I sigh and turn over. I gotta get some sleep. I'm pretty sure Six is almost ready with the cure, and when that's done, I'm gonna need to be alert - Logan and I will have to talk.
Seattle, 2021 Sebastian's lab 2:57 AM
I sigh and rub my eyes. I thought I'd have all morning to finish with the virus stuff, but no! I had to go and perform - again! I swear to God, if I have a nervous breakdown, I'm so gonna kill my manager. Oh well, at least now I have Logan's blood sample to work with. I smile to myself as I remember the ordeal of taking Logan's blood. Men are such wimps. I chuckle as I sit down in front of the DNA decoder, and pull out the sheets with Max's DNA printed on them. I'm very interested to see what her DNA looks like. After all, she says that she has cat and shark DNA - it'll be interesting to see what else is in the cocktail.
But, before I look at Max's DNA, I think I'll put Logan's in the decoder. I'll need both their DNA codes in front of me when I'm creating the virus cure - I want to make sure I zap the damn bug once and for all. I know that I have a long night ahead of me, so I get down to work.
Gillette, Wyoming, 2009 Manticore training facility 6:04 AM
Shit shit shit! I cannot believe she escaped! I mean, it would be bad enough that the rest of them escaped, but 452? Oh God, I am officially screwed! I know that we're all in trouble for letting them escape, but I was the only one that knew. I was the only one she told about her destiny. I was supposed to stop her fulfilling it, but now. She's out in the world, and she can do anything she wants.
She is so going to kill me. I mean, all she wanted in life was to stop Sandeman's plan - to make 452 turn to the dark side. And now what have I done?! This is like a bad dream. All I know is, I have to catch her, get her back. I will catch her, or my name's not Donald Lydecker.
Seattle, 2021 Logan's penthouse 10:21 AM
Every time I walk into this apartment, I'm reminded of all the time that Max and I have spent here. It's weird. Of all the places I've ever lived, this one has felt most like home to me. I'm pretty sure that's because of Max. It's like, since the first time she walked in the door (OK, so since the first time she entered through my skylight, whatever), she permanently left a piece of her soul here.
I wheel in slowly and head towards my room. I need to get some clothing for myself, because I would think that we'll be staying at Sebastian's for a little while longer. I know Six is almost done with the virus cure, but I think Max and I will want to spend some time with the person who cured the virus, you know, to get to know her and stuff. Ah, who am I kidding? We'll need to be kept in a position where we can't jump each others bones, at least for a few days - we're not ready for that until we've done some talking. I sigh. Oh well, at least I'll be able to touch Max soon. I smile at the thought.
Seattle 2021 Sebastian's Lab 10:30 AM
I walk into the lab in search of Six. I haven't seen her all day, and it's a bit of a worry. I mean, the kid's got as big an appetite as I have, and if I don't see her come in search of food at least once every two hours, I get worried.
I pause as I enter the sterile room, hoping to see Six instead of having to search for her. I see her sitting in the corner, just staring into space. That's very strange. She must have sensed my confusion, because now she's looking at me. I wish I had her power of reading emotions, because she's giving me a very strange look.
"What's up, kiddo?" I ask softly/
"Uh, nothing." She pauses. "I'm just about finished the cure. I mean, it should be done by tomorrow."
"Well, don't pull an all-nighter again." I smile "It's not good for you."
"Yeah."
"Well" I say, confused. "I'll let you get back to it."
I walk out of the room, puzzled. Six is usually all talk, especially with me. I guess she trusts me or something. There is definitely something wrong. Maybe I did something wrong? I pause at that thought. That makes me care more than I'd like. After all, I'm already too attached to Logan, I shouldn't get attached to Six as well. I sigh. I'm just gonna try not to think about that.
Seattle, 2021 Sebastian's guest room 2:03 AM
I can't believe it. I mean, what a coincidence. You would not believe the shock I got when I looked at Max and Logan's DNA and saw, well, me. I mean, I'm their child, genetically speaking anyway. I still can't process this.
I've tried to sleep, after all, I finished the virus cure 3 hours ago, but I can't. I can't help thinking: what do I do? I mean, you can't just walk up to a person and say 'Hi Mum, dad, how you doing?' can you? I mean, Max is only 21! She wouldn't want a child, let alone me as a child. And Logan. Well, he's old enough, I guess. But only just. And he's a guy, so he'd freak out right?
Also, after the virus is cured, I want them to sort things out for themselves. They shouldn't feel obliged to stay together because of me. I mean, they didn't ask for a child, they shouldn't have to deal with me, right? It makes it all the worse, because if they find out, I'll know that they don't want me. At least if I don't tell them, I can pretend that they might want me. I'll tell them eventually. Maybe.
~The Next Day~
Seattle, 2021 The Crash 10:05 PM
I watch the crowd. The performance tonight isn't going well, mainly because Max and Logan are sitting in the audience. I gave Max the virus cure, but they have to wait until tomorrow morning to touch, so they're nervous. Their emotions are overpowering everyone else's in the room. Or maybe I was designed to feel their emotions the strongest. Either way, I'm gonna really have to concentrate to find a subject for our next song.
Ahhh,well. I'm just going to have to go with my own emotions tonight. I think the people at Crash are kinda sick of hearing about how Max and Logan feel. So I start to sing.
Suppose I said
I am on my best behavior
And there are times
I lose my worried mind
Would you want me when I'm not myself?
Wait it out while I am someone else?
Suppose I said
Colors change for no good reason
And words will go
From poetry to prose
Would you want me when I'm not myself?
Wait it out while I am someone else?
And I, in time, will come around
I always do for you
Suppose I said
You're my saving grace?
As I finish the song, I realise that Max is giving me a funny look. I hope she doesn't figure it out.
Seattle, 2021 Sebastian's Guest room 2:56 AM
Sometimes I can't help wondering how my life will turn out. I mean, I'm an X5. Does that mean that my life will always be extraordinary, or will I eventually settle down, have kids? I sigh at the thought. It's weird, I mean, I'm what? 20, 21? Why should I even worry about it? Plus, God knows I could be dead tomorrow.
And there's another interesting topic. God. I wonder if it's funny that I really do believe that someone is out there. I mean, I'm so not into all that religious stuff, but I guess there's gotta be something bigger. Oh well.
See, this is the problem with not sleeping. I have way too much time to think. It's like I can't shut my damn brain off. When it's daytime, I can go to work, talk to Logan, go to Crash. It's so easy not to think. But, before I know it,3AM comes around, and I'm all alone. I sigh and turn over. I gotta get some sleep. I'm pretty sure Six is almost ready with the cure, and when that's done, I'm gonna need to be alert - Logan and I will have to talk.
Seattle, 2021 Sebastian's lab 2:57 AM
I sigh and rub my eyes. I thought I'd have all morning to finish with the virus stuff, but no! I had to go and perform - again! I swear to God, if I have a nervous breakdown, I'm so gonna kill my manager. Oh well, at least now I have Logan's blood sample to work with. I smile to myself as I remember the ordeal of taking Logan's blood. Men are such wimps. I chuckle as I sit down in front of the DNA decoder, and pull out the sheets with Max's DNA printed on them. I'm very interested to see what her DNA looks like. After all, she says that she has cat and shark DNA - it'll be interesting to see what else is in the cocktail.
But, before I look at Max's DNA, I think I'll put Logan's in the decoder. I'll need both their DNA codes in front of me when I'm creating the virus cure - I want to make sure I zap the damn bug once and for all. I know that I have a long night ahead of me, so I get down to work.
Gillette, Wyoming, 2009 Manticore training facility 6:04 AM
Shit shit shit! I cannot believe she escaped! I mean, it would be bad enough that the rest of them escaped, but 452? Oh God, I am officially screwed! I know that we're all in trouble for letting them escape, but I was the only one that knew. I was the only one she told about her destiny. I was supposed to stop her fulfilling it, but now. She's out in the world, and she can do anything she wants.
She is so going to kill me. I mean, all she wanted in life was to stop Sandeman's plan - to make 452 turn to the dark side. And now what have I done?! This is like a bad dream. All I know is, I have to catch her, get her back. I will catch her, or my name's not Donald Lydecker.
Seattle, 2021 Logan's penthouse 10:21 AM
Every time I walk into this apartment, I'm reminded of all the time that Max and I have spent here. It's weird. Of all the places I've ever lived, this one has felt most like home to me. I'm pretty sure that's because of Max. It's like, since the first time she walked in the door (OK, so since the first time she entered through my skylight, whatever), she permanently left a piece of her soul here.
I wheel in slowly and head towards my room. I need to get some clothing for myself, because I would think that we'll be staying at Sebastian's for a little while longer. I know Six is almost done with the virus cure, but I think Max and I will want to spend some time with the person who cured the virus, you know, to get to know her and stuff. Ah, who am I kidding? We'll need to be kept in a position where we can't jump each others bones, at least for a few days - we're not ready for that until we've done some talking. I sigh. Oh well, at least I'll be able to touch Max soon. I smile at the thought.
Seattle 2021 Sebastian's Lab 10:30 AM
I walk into the lab in search of Six. I haven't seen her all day, and it's a bit of a worry. I mean, the kid's got as big an appetite as I have, and if I don't see her come in search of food at least once every two hours, I get worried.
I pause as I enter the sterile room, hoping to see Six instead of having to search for her. I see her sitting in the corner, just staring into space. That's very strange. She must have sensed my confusion, because now she's looking at me. I wish I had her power of reading emotions, because she's giving me a very strange look.
"What's up, kiddo?" I ask softly/
"Uh, nothing." She pauses. "I'm just about finished the cure. I mean, it should be done by tomorrow."
"Well, don't pull an all-nighter again." I smile "It's not good for you."
"Yeah."
"Well" I say, confused. "I'll let you get back to it."
I walk out of the room, puzzled. Six is usually all talk, especially with me. I guess she trusts me or something. There is definitely something wrong. Maybe I did something wrong? I pause at that thought. That makes me care more than I'd like. After all, I'm already too attached to Logan, I shouldn't get attached to Six as well. I sigh. I'm just gonna try not to think about that.
Seattle, 2021 Sebastian's guest room 2:03 AM
I can't believe it. I mean, what a coincidence. You would not believe the shock I got when I looked at Max and Logan's DNA and saw, well, me. I mean, I'm their child, genetically speaking anyway. I still can't process this.
I've tried to sleep, after all, I finished the virus cure 3 hours ago, but I can't. I can't help thinking: what do I do? I mean, you can't just walk up to a person and say 'Hi Mum, dad, how you doing?' can you? I mean, Max is only 21! She wouldn't want a child, let alone me as a child. And Logan. Well, he's old enough, I guess. But only just. And he's a guy, so he'd freak out right?
Also, after the virus is cured, I want them to sort things out for themselves. They shouldn't feel obliged to stay together because of me. I mean, they didn't ask for a child, they shouldn't have to deal with me, right? It makes it all the worse, because if they find out, I'll know that they don't want me. At least if I don't tell them, I can pretend that they might want me. I'll tell them eventually. Maybe.
~The Next Day~
Seattle, 2021 The Crash 10:05 PM
I watch the crowd. The performance tonight isn't going well, mainly because Max and Logan are sitting in the audience. I gave Max the virus cure, but they have to wait until tomorrow morning to touch, so they're nervous. Their emotions are overpowering everyone else's in the room. Or maybe I was designed to feel their emotions the strongest. Either way, I'm gonna really have to concentrate to find a subject for our next song.
Ahhh,well. I'm just going to have to go with my own emotions tonight. I think the people at Crash are kinda sick of hearing about how Max and Logan feel. So I start to sing.
Suppose I said
I am on my best behavior
And there are times
I lose my worried mind
Would you want me when I'm not myself?
Wait it out while I am someone else?
Suppose I said
Colors change for no good reason
And words will go
From poetry to prose
Would you want me when I'm not myself?
Wait it out while I am someone else?
And I, in time, will come around
I always do for you
Suppose I said
You're my saving grace?
As I finish the song, I realise that Max is giving me a funny look. I hope she doesn't figure it out.