"Well professor, how are today's test results?" Dr Melon asked with his usual inquisitive attitude.

"Well, we are showing a 257 percent increase in physical limitations, and a 275 percent increase in mental capacity, Sir. We are doing even better than originally expected. In fact, I got a copy of the minimum physical requirements to get accepted to West Point, and they ended up scoring higher than any other potential cadet in the history of the academy. In fact, they scored higher in all testing phases than Robert E. Lee ever did. And he graduated top of his class as the only cadet to ever not get a single demerit." Said Professor Landon.

Professor Landon was the oddball of the group. He had no real scientific background, but he was chosen because he was just what was needed. He was a Calculus teacher, and a P.E. teacher at Lake Park High School in Illinois, receiving the Illinois "Teacher of the Year" three times in a row. He was here to test the remaining subjects in their physical and mental aspects. He was responsible for making up the physical tests, and the mathematics tests. Professor Landon did have a short military background, however. Upon graduating from Boston High School, he attended the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. However, after a short time in the Army, he realized that the military was not the life for him, and went back to Concordia University to earn his teaching degree. Because of his background, he also managed to make up the Military Sciences portion of the testing.

"That's good to hear. I'm glad of all the progress that we are making. How long until you expect that they will be ready to return to normal barracks life?" asked Dr. Melon.

"Well, at the rate that these last three are at right now, they should be ready to return to the real world soon. In fact, according to my estimates, the soonest that they should be ready is in around three months. But, if we keep them here longer, my predictions show that we should see an even greater increase in their efficiency." Replied Professor Landon.

"Interesting. So, which of the three do you think is the most advanced, in all fields? We might consider letting only one of them go, and keeping the other two, in case you are right.

"Well surprisingly, the soldier who scored lower in all the tests of the original 120, is now scoring higher than anyone else. If you remember, soldier number 117, Master Chief John, well he is our best soldier now. In fact, he has gone under no physical or mental stress whatsoever since we inserted the implants. It is quite astonishing. He seems to be the happiest man in the world. In fact, for a while, I thought he might be sneaking in anti-depressants at night, something maybe like Wellbutrin, or maybe something else, but apparently, through daily drug tests, he hasn't been taking any medication."

"Excellent news Professor. Very impressive." Dr. Melon said appreciatively.

Just then, a loud red siren began wailing throughout the corridors, and the medical staff began rushing around trying to find out what the problem was. Melon and Landon quickly ran to the security room, where all of the station's security cameras were linked to. Apparently, one of the soldiers had been underestimated, and was able to smash through the reinforced glass that surrounded him. All of the scientists and researchers thought that eight inches of double-pane glass would be able to hold them back, but apparently not. The soldier who escaped had rammed straight through the glass, and went directly for the security cameras. Before knocking out all of the cameras, they all got a good, clear picture that identified him as subject number 82.

"I want a squad of men at every end of every corridor, half armed with horse tranquilizers, and the other half with assault rifles. I want a full detail of men guarding every possible exit in this facility. And they will not be armed with tranquilizers, they will be armed with assault rifles and combat shotguns. We cant let this bastard escape, no matter what. We would rather have him dead than roaming free across the state, free to kill or destroy anything that he wants. He is extremely smart as well. So there is no telling what he might do!" exclaimed Lieutenant General Brian Fisher.

General Fisher had always dreamed of being in the Marine Corps ever since his grandfather, Retired Corporal Christopher Fisher, would tell him stories about his exploits in operation Iraqi Freedom, where he traveled with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. When Fisher graduated from high school, he attended The USMC at Annapolis, where upon graduating from there, he was a given the full rank of Lieutenant. From then on, his military record was nothing but decorations, and Meritorious promotions. He had even received three Purple Heart decorations for multiple bullet wounds, and he received the Navy Cross for bravery while in immediate danger, where his platoon was ambushed by a Chinese patrol. Fisher took three bullets for his commander, and still stood his ground, firing, and even ditching a live grenade thrown by the Chinese patrol.

However, when Fisher joined the Marine Corps, he had never thought that he would be stationed in an underground complex in Alaska guarding a group of military scientists. He had really dreamed of going out to the front lines, deep in Covenant territory. In fact, this incident was the most exciting thing to happen to him in three years. He was disappointed in himself for finding an incident that could prove to be a great danger to everyone in the complex exciting. He felt ashamed, but he knew that he couldn't help the adrenaline rush that suddenly ran through his veins. In fact, he found himself wishing deep down that he was down there with his men, holding a rifle of his own. He knew that couldn't happen in a million years, but he still had the right to dream, didn't he? After all, if it weren't for dreams and ambitions, he wouldn't be here today.

"You know what? Issue all personnel gas masks as well, I have a feeling that we might just have to gas this bastard" He said, as he watched his orders being carried out.

Author's Note:

Hey everyone. I normally get a lot of homework, but I will do my best to get at least two updates a week. Remember to let me know what you think of the story. I really need people's opinions on how I am doing, and if there is anything that I should change. Oh and thank you for pointing out to me about the book related to this subject bob. I'll make sure to give it a try ASAP. Hope you like it everyone.