AN: Ok I think I know what I'm doing with this now, at least the ending anyway. Enjoy!
"I want you to summon Dr. Camelan for me." Black Ghost said casually to a soldier at the foot of the stair cased throne on which he sat. The soldier just stared up at him with wide eyes, awed at the fact that it was he the general sent to answer the errand call. Black Ghost raised an eyebrow, beginning to wonder why the miserable man hadn't left yet. "You heard what I said yes?" The soldier trembled and nodded but could hardly move his legs, for being paralyzed with fear. Black Ghost became irritated. "I would hate to have to repeat myself. For that would make you a nuisance, and I have a low tolerance of poor memory." The man began to back away slowly, never taking his eyes off of Scarl. "DO AS I ASKED AND GET OUT OF MY SIGHT!" Black Ghost bellowed fiercely. The soldier turned and started to run clumsily out of the chamber, nearly tripping in his haste. BG waved his hand and the door slammed shut almost closing on the man's foot. He smiled to himself. 'I love it when they send soldiers to do my errands. A pity making them cry is the only entertainment I get out of my day.' A beep sounded on the arm of his chair, signaling someone outside of the door. He sighed and pressed a button on his chair, which activated a screen above the button. The face of Dr. Camelan appeared on the tiny monitor. Scarl smirked and waved his hand again, this time the door flew open. "Come in Camelan. I've greatly desired to speak with you." The scientist walked in with small timid steps. His head was down and he made no sound. Black Ghost sat forward in his seat. "How is the mind wipe device coming along?" Camelan quickly muttered something inaudible. "Lift your head you fool. How can I understand you when your voice is to the floor?" The scientist winced and did as he was told. "Come closer Dr." Again, Camelan did as directed. "Now, repeat what you said before."
"The…the machine is ready for testing sir. I think you'll like some improvements I've made."
"You had better hope so Dr." Camelan squeezed his eyes shut and flicked a switch on his watch. A robot whizzed in holding the newest version of the Mind Wipe mechanism. The Dr. directed the robot to take it to another, which handed it to Black Ghost. Scarl looked it over. It was formed just like a gun, but very compact.
"The blast alone is enough to send the victim flying across the floor, and its force isn't the only thing that is stronger. This new version can totally erase the mind, instead of blocking it. I've also added a new feature." Dr. Camelan became more confident as he explained more and more about what he had accomplished in remodeling.
"And that new feature would be?"
"May I demonstrate sir?" Black Ghost nodded once, tossed the gun back to him, and leaned over to the tiny screen on his left again and pushed the control.
"Send in that soldier that sent me the message a few minutes ago." Within seconds the soldier was ushered in by bulky guards.
"Wha…what did I do? I sweat I've been nothing but loyal to this organization!" The two guards dropped him next to Dr. Camelan, and left just as quickly as they'd come.
"Now then, what were you going to show me Camelan?" The soldier looked up at Camelan with wide fearful eyes.
"What is your name?" he asked.
"Private Daniel Carter." Camelan punched a button on the side of the gun and swiftly shot the blaster at him. The private fell rigidly to the floor.
"Mr. Carter I want you to get up salute our commander." Carter's eyes flew open and he scrambled to obey. Black Ghost stood up and walked calmly down the stairs of his throne right up to Carter.
"Dance." he commanded. Carter did nothing. "Why does he not comply?"
"The setting is on mind control. He only responds to the first voice he hears." Black Ghost took the gun from Camelan's hands and shot it at Carter again, who hit the ground with a thud.
"Dance." Carter rose and began to dance clumsily around the room. "Very good Dr. I am pleased. Perhaps I did not go astray in letting you live. You may go now." Camelan turned silently and scampered out through the portal. Black Ghost walked slowly back up the stairs and relaxed into his chair. Carter still danced below tripping and pushing himself back up to continue his awkward steps. He looked almost desperate to persist in his ordered actions. Scarl pulled a normal gun from his side and fired it, the bullet hitting Carter right between the eyes. He crumpled to the floor and a pool of thick blood began to form around his dead body. Black Ghost sighed and pushed the button at his side once again.
"Please send someone in to clean up the floor. It seems a bit…red today."