Reliving Manticore
Disclaimer-I don't own anything that can be found on Dark Angel. The only things I own are some of the transgenics and the parts of the storyline that I make up. So don't sue!
Summary-Max was captured at the end of season 1 but in my story she wasn't shot in the heart and Zack didn't shoot himself, but he was captured as well. And Max never escaped or burned Manticore down. So basically this story is about Max being back at Manticore with missions, transgenics and all. M/L at first but it will become M/A.
Chapter Three-New Units
In the Manticore yard, the X-5s are being questioned about their breeding status by Renfro.
"Report," she barked at a male. He replies that copulation was successful. She moves on to a new pair and does the same thing. Max and Alec await for their turn.
Oh god, what if he tells her the truth? Max panicked. She's not going to think that just talking is going to get me pregnant. Ugh. I can't even believe they're creating soldiers the old-fashioned way. They thought it would be a sick joke to pair me up with the clone of my dead brother. One that I had killed, no less. Bastards. Oh, here she comes.
"Report," Renfro replied curtly. Alec didn't answer and she looked at Max knowingly. She was about to send her to her office but Alec spoke.
"Successful copulation with 452, ma'am," he paused. "Twice." Renfro looks surprised.
"Well done, 452," she says sarcastically. Then leaned in, "What would your boyfriend say?" She cocked an eyebrow.
Bitch, Max thought. But she showed no emotion.
While Alec's face remained impassive, he was in deep thought. Boyfriend, huh? Figured as much. Wonder who the unlucky guy is. I heard some rumors about her and some cyber-journalist, Mine Only something or other...EYES ONLY! Yeah that was it. He tried not to smirk. I wonder if they'll use her to try to find him. I heard he was giving us hell. Should be interesting.
"Dismissed!" a trainer barked and the X-5s marched away.
Alec caught up with another transgenic from his unit. "Man, I'm starving 511. They better have good food in the mess hall," he spoke to a young man with a medium build and jet black hair. 511 nodded.
"Definitely," he agreed. "So how's your breeding partner? Heard they hooked you up with an 09er," he said darkly. Alec shrugged.
"Eh, Ma-452 ain't so bad," he hoped 511 hadn't realized his almost-slip. He didn't. Or, at least he didn't show it.
"Really?" he asked quizzically. "I figured after the hell you went through because of your clone, you'd be ripping her limbs off by now." Alec smirked.
"Nah. Besides, I think she'd be able to handle her own. No point in messing up this pretty face," he said pointing to the topic of conversation. 511 just laughed.
"Whatever man, let's go get some grub," he replied as they entered the mess hell.
All the transgenics sat with their own units. Alec and 511 were apart of Unit 6. There are 4 males and 4 females in each unit. They used to have 13 or 14, but after 09, they shortened it in so the possible chance of them escaping would be less. At least, that was their reasoning.
Alec didn't see Max anywhere and wondered if she had been assigned to a unit yet. She had arrived over a week ago but she had been injured badly, so they decided not to put her in a permanent unit until she was fully recovered. Which she was, otherwise they wouldn't have forced her to be Alec's breeding partner.
As Alec sat down to eat with his unit, he saw her.
Flashback
"So, 452. Have you fully recovered from your injuries?" Renfro questioned Max. Max
was standing at attention, with her arms behind her back and her feet shoulder-width apart. Her face devoid of any emotion.
"Yes ma'am," she replied in perfect a soldier-tone.
"Good. We've assigned you to a new unit. It's not permanent but you will be going training and going on missions with Unit 6. There are already 8 transgenics in that unit, which is why it's only temporary. Once a X-5 unit is in need, you will join them and stay there permanently. Is that clear?" Renfro said.
"Yes ma'am," Max replied.
"Good. It's time for you to go to the mess hall. You remember where it is, don't you?" Renfro asked.
"Yes ma'am," Max answered, trying hard not to grit her teeth.
"Excellent. Oh, and 452? I know you've been on the outside for 10 years, I figured you might have picked up some interesting techniques. So I've set up an appointment on the 22nd at 1400 hours for you," she paused. "Special Ops."
"Yes ma'am," Max said, trying to hide her confusion. Why would she think I'd be good enough for Special Ops? That's for, like, the best of the best. Elite. Oh well, Max thought.
"Dismissed," Renfro barked and Max left for the mess hall.
End Flashback
Max searched for a place to sit. She knew she was supposed to sit with her unit, but she
didn't know where Unit 6 was. Then she saw Alec looking at her. She looked questioningly back at him. He smirked then waved her over. Maybe he knows where I'm supposed to sit, Max pondered.
When she got to his table, she was met with 7 hostile pairs of eyes. All knew that she was an 09er, and most thought she was a traitor. Only Alec greeted her happily.
He had felt her tense when she got closer, so he shot his unit a 'be nice' look.
"Hey 452, what's up?" Alec questioned, smirking. Max smirked back.
"I'm doin' great 494, how 'bout you?" she asked, still not sitting down, even though 511 and another transgenic had moved aside so she could.
"I'm alright," he replied. "What unit are you assigned to? If you know yet."
"Unit 6, I guess. Do you know which table it is?" Max asked. Alec looked surprised.
"Yeah, that's us. But we already have 8 transgenics. With you it'd make it 9," Alec said, confused. Max nodded.
"Yeah, I know. It's not permanent. Just til another unit with 7 or less needs me. 'Til then, I guess I'm with you guys." Max answered and sat down with her tray of food. She didn't feel like talking anymore, so she just ate. But Alec felt the need to introduce her to the others.
"Well, as CO, I guess I better introduce to the rest of our unit," he said and then proceeded to point to each transgenic and give their designation. 511 was his 2IC. 543 was a tall male with light skin, blonde hair, and bright green eyes. 654 was a male with a medium build, tan skin, dark brown hair, and shockingly blue eyes. 499 was a petite female with fair skin, blonde hair, and brown eyes. 522 was a medium-sized female with dark skin, black hair, and big brown eyes. 567 was a tall female with fair skin, bright red hair, and hazel eyes. And 633 was a medium-sized female with golden skin, honey-blonde hair, and green eyes.
They all looked at Max with hostility. She didn't care though, this unit wasn't permanent. Although, any other unit would probably be the same. She sighed. She kept quiet for the rest of the meal, listening to the others talk about training and such.
I wonder where Zack is, Max wondered as she walked to the training fields with the rest of Unit 6. I hope he's alright. I really want to see him. What are they doing to him? He's not assigned to a unit yet...or he would have been in the mess hall. I guess I'll be moving to the same cell as Unit 6. Oh well, I'll try to escape later. I just want to find Zack first.
In Another Part of Manticore...
"599! Great to see you. Ready to do some training?" an X-5 asked.
"Of course," Zack/599 answered as he settled into a fighting stance. He sparred with the other X-5 for a while before they broke apart and sat down.
"Wow, 599. You're such a great fighter. We Special Ops are really gonna appreciate having you with us," the X-5 admired.
"I'm sure you will, 605," Zack said absentmindedly. I hope Max makes into Special Ops like Renfro thinks she will, he thought. Then we'll at least be able to be together. Too bad it's inside Manticore instead of outside. I wish I could reach the others. I hope they're okay. I'm sure they are. I taught them well. And if they do get caught, maybe they'll make into Special Ops, too. Hey, a guy can hope.
A/N-Hiya! Hoped you liked this next chapter. When Zack says "we'll at least be able to be together" he's just talking about being with Max in the brotherly sisterly sense. He doesn't like her that way in this story, it'd get too confusing. I introduced the X-5s in Unit 6 pretty quick because I'll go into detail later about their personalities. They don't all get warm and fuzzy with Max until their first mission. Which won't be 'til the chapter after next, or so. She does name the girls in the next chapter, though. Then a few chapters later Max tries out for Special Ops. In the next chapter I plan to just get more into the other transgenics and Max's relationship before their first mission. It might be a while before Max and Alec open up to each other, other than to argue and stuff. Keep in mind that Max thinks she still loves Logan. Hehe. Review please!:o)
Angel Of Darkness231-I'll update whenever I get the chance, keep reviewing. ;o)
ontheDL-Of course it's MA. Not that I have anything against Logan...sort of...I just think Alec and Max make a better couple.
lakergirl08-He's a little confused because he feels like he doesn't believe she's dead but he doesn't want to be wrong, so he might to get her out, he just lacks confidence. And don't worry, Alec will definitely play a good part. And Zack definitely will get over it.
XxInsanityxX-Don't worry, I'll update whenever I can. ;o)
Wendy10-Thanks, I'll be sure to update soon.