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Inner Circle Experiment
Chapter Five
I find myself standing outside of a conference room, my body guised as the infamous mercenary Shadow, my ear pressed against the door. I had found the information I needed and I have made it this far, thinking no one could stop me know. Unfortunately, everytime I mention no one, I always forget my own priorities. I had been making my way toward the exit, so far not being seen, but I had caught a raised voice. So, now, here I am standing outside of a conference room listening to a conversation that is eating away my own beliefs.
"No, Black sir. We have the information you asked us to accumulate," a voice I didn't recognize stated.
"Good. When can I expect you to start ICE?" a familiar cold-hearted voice questioned.
"Project ICE should be started in about six months sir, if there are no-"
"No! I want project ICE started in three months," Black's voice interrupted the man.
I remember something about ICE. It was a long time ago. I-
"It's physically impossible to start in three months, sir. We need to accumulate information on th-"
"Three months!" Black's voice demanded.
"But si-"
This time I cut off the man by entering the room, glaring at him before my eyes moved to the screen, a familiar face depicted on it. I leaned against the door, smirking slightly, feeling my old self coming out. I noticed the man stood up, eyes stalk scared.
"Who are you?" he demanded.
"An old friend," I replied curtly.
Black glared at me, "What are you doing here?"
"Hmm..I'm not entirely sure. Maybe, I was just stopping by on an information snatch. I can get big bucks selling this on the Market," I replied holding up my red disk.
"Lawson, get that disk!" Black demanded.
The man moved toward me with his gun out, trying to take the disk, but my dagger instantly came out. Catching him off guard, the dagger pierced through wicked flesh in his stomach, the sound of a gun shot sounded through the air. I let the man's body slowly fall limp before letting him drop to the ground like a rag doll. Winking up at the man on the screen, I gave a mock salute with the disk and ran off. Coming to the exit, I dug into my pocket and pulled out the activation unit. Pushing down the silver button with a small click, the foundations of the building began to shake, the lower level being blown out, the top of the building crumbling down like a stack of plates. Shaking my head, I ran off toward the mansion.
Entering my room, I quickly changed into more comfortable clothes before setting the disk in a small drawer at my desk, locking it as I shut the drawer. Laying down on my bed, I gazed at my ceiling. Project ICE filling my thoughts instantly. ICE. Sounds so familiar.
"Well done! Very good! Keep it up!" an old voice cheered on.
The small girl attacked a wooden sparring stand, when she punched one spike, another one at her waist would move, trying to catch her off guard. Blocking the oncoming spike, she pulled her knee up and allowed it to hit her calf, the palm of her hand hitting the top spike, another spike, lower to her other knee, moved harshly. She allowed it to make contact, hitting another spike. This continued, the small girl sending a final punch to a spike, causing it to snap off. A clapping sound alerted the girl and the old man, the girl instantly pulling her body into a fighting stance.
A beautiful woman stood a few feet from them, her beautiful sapphire-blue eyes shimmering with happiness. Her long, black hair bounced with thick curls draping over her shoulders as she clapped. The smaller girl pulled out of the stance, eyes wide with surprise, face pale as if seeing a ghost.
"Aurora!" the older woman cried out, running over and falling to her knees, instantly pulling the girl into a hug.
The little girl's body styed tense with confusion, "Who-wha-huh?"
The woman pulled back, smiling down, "It's me, Corona."
The small girl smiled sadly, arms tightening their hold around her waist, "I thought you died with Papa."
"No deary, I just got seperated," the woman replied, wiping a tear from the little girl's cheek.
The girl ran up to her sensei, bowing respectfully, "Master, will you allow my older sister Corona to stay with us. Until she can get a place to stay."
The old man smiled gently, bowing to the woman, "I would appreciate it if you stay. This can be your new home."
The woman smiled, nodding softly before bowing in return.
It was just morning when I entered my homeroom, instantly sitting at my desk. I placed my head down, not wanting to be bothered. Something isn't right. I don't understand why I can't remember what ICE is.
"Class, give a warm welcome back to Miss Relena Peacecraft," the teacher insisted, my mind feeling hazy.
I didn't acknowledge her like everyone else. Something doesn't seem right, I could barely hear anything the teacher is saying. I wish I could just-
"You happen to be in my seat miss," a calm voice said.
Lifting my head off the desk slowly, for it was feeling ten times heavier than my neck can handle, and look up at the blurry figure in front of me. I glared, trying to get my vision cleared, now I know there was something definitely wrong with me. I heard a gasp come from the person in front of me.
"I would appreciate it if you wouldn't look at me that way," her voice echoed in the back of my mind.
I shook my head, my fingers moving to massage my temples. My vision cleared for a second, realizing the lady in front of me was Relena Peacecraft. Her light, dirty-blonde hair was pulled into a braid, soft amythest eyes gazing down at me as if expecting me to obey her 'higher authority'. I closed my eyes again, her voice piercing my mind, adding to the pressure building.
"Can you please move?" she insisted.
I growled, standing up quickly and slamming my hands on the desk in front of me. I noticed she jumped slightly, just like most of the students. I felt myself glare at her, feeling multiple glares aimed at me.
"Don't patronize me woman! If you haven't noticed, I really don't give a damn about where you use to sit. You don't like it, try me!" I felt my voice shout out, which was beyond my usual character.
I realized the class went silent their eyes all trained on me, eyes wide with surprise and fear. I felt an unusal shiver run up my spine, informing me something wasn't right. I followed their eyes, suddenly noticing the blood seeping through my grey hoodie. Placing a hand on my stomach, I glare at Relena, who gazed at my with wide, innocent eyes. I felt disgust rise in the back of my throat, walking toward the door. Something slithered up my spine and before I knew it, I felt my world turn upside-down before instantly flashing white then plunging into the black void of my mind.
Aurora stood outside a door, her ear pressed against it. She knew she shouldn't be spying, but what else would she do if they weren't going to tell her what was wrong.
"I'm afraid Little Aurora has a disease," the old man's voice stated, receiving a gasp from the woman inside.
"It's nothing serious. Her disease causes her body malfunction. She can't-"
I snapped awake, realizing I was in a small, white room. It wasn't like the hospital, noticing a nurse nearby, talking to the five pilots. Gazing at the ceiling, I heard them making their way to me, stopping just before my bed. Turning my gaze from the ceiling, noticing they each looked curious in their own way. I hated curiosity.
"Miss Raven, may I ask why you had a bullet wound in the side of your stomach?" the blond asked in a way-too-nice tone.
I thought back, "I got in a fight with someone. They had a gun and it must've went off. I had stitched it when I went home, but forgot to wrap it. My stunt in class must've pulled the sitches out."
I noticed they each nodded, some still suspicious. I always had a nack for covering up my disease. No one but the Circle knew about it.
The door swung open, Katrina running in, jumping on the bed beside me. Her eyes were wide with worry before she tackled me into a hug.
"I thought you died!" she cried out.
I rolled my eyes at her melodramatic mind going at work, "I'm fine, Kat."
Katrina nodded and let go of me, her eyes softening, "You should be more careful with those fights of yours. Unlike you, people don't have a code they fight by. They'll fight you dirty."
"I noticed," I replied ironically.
"So I'm guessing the person you fought had a gun? What made you snap to attack someone who had a gun?" she asked, tilting her head to the side.
Since she was part of the Circle, she knew not to question about my missions in public. So, she came up with a way of asking questions that I have to answer. I smiled at her ingenius act.
"He said something about me being a perfect black toy," I said shrugging.
Her eyes widened, "Are you serious? You? A toy?"
I nodded, her head shaking with disbelief. I smiled softly and stood up, realizing the nurse had patched up my wound and wrapped it, my hoodie lying off to the side. Picking it up, I slipped into it before turning to Katrina.
"Lets go home," I informed.
I sat in my room, typing on my laptop, reading the mutliple codes before punching in a digit number. I then came across a password box, causing me to pause. I tried a few, but none worked. Sitting back, I thought deeply. What would Black use as a password? Shaking my head, I tilt the laptop screen down, not closing it completely, and walked out of the room.
Grabbing a soda, I noticed the guys had decided to take Marquis's offer and stay for dinner. I smiled before realizing the Perfect Soldier wasn't around. I caught Marquis's eye before he switched his eyes to the side door, leading to the garden. I winked at him before walking off toward the garden.
I traveled through the maze before I caught sight of Heero standing in the middle of it, back turned toward me, his eyes facing the night sky. His hand traveled to his cheek before he shook his head in dismay. I snuck up on his distracted form, wrapping my arms around his waist, feeling his body tense up. I knew he was about to turn around and retaliate, so I stopped him.
"Calm down. It's only me," I whispered, placing my forehead against his back.
He relaxed slightly, so I let go of him, watching as he turned to face me. I smiled at him, noticing him nod in acknowledgement. Ok, so Perfect Soldier acknowledges, step 1 completed.
"Why are you out here alone?" I asked.
"I'm not," he replied.
I nodded, realizing he was right, "Why aren't you with your friends?"
He shrugged, turning his gaze toward the sky, "I was thinking."
"So you did take some action in the war?" I questioned.
Hesistantly, he nodded, "Yes. I have done things I'm not proud of."
I was amazed at his carefully thought out answer. He didn't lie, but that doesn't mean he was telling me the entire story. I smiled understandingly, after all, I fight everyday in a war that is nonexistant to most people living.
"I believe your friends are worried you had disappeared. Lets go back-"
My words were cut short by his lips pressing against mine softly, a warm sensation tightening in my stomach. I felt myself replying to the show of affection, my hands slipping around the back of his neck and running through his soft, brown hair. This wasn't suppose to happen. Never this far. It can't go this far.
"Tenshi.." I heard him whisper as he broke the kiss.
My eyes widened, "What?"
"You are. Not even Relena could do that. Something about you is different than other people," he replied.
That's it! I can't believe I was so blind! I felt a grin pull on my lips.
"I have something to do. Thank you!" I said, turning to leave but paused.
Turning swiftly, I kissed him deeply and broke the kiss before he could ever respond and ran off toward my room. I instantly went to the laptop and typed in the word; Tenshi. Of course. He had completely murdered almost the entire Tenshi Clan.
The information began loading on my computer. I couldn't believe it. Heero Yuy really was the Perfect Soldier, even when he didn't realize what he was doing. I watched as the information piled on, allowing myself to read it freely:
Project I.C.E.
Purpose: Genetically inhance the human body making superior warriors
Started: Year 186 AC
Testing: Year 190 AC
People: For protection they have been named Specimen 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05
Leader of Project: Scientists Doctor Harrold Jay and Doctor Marcus De Launce
Records
I noticed the specimen seemed to have a link, so I clicked on specimen 00. It read:
Name: Aurora Tenshi
Code name: Specimen 00
Reason: Unable to physically feel pain, family tragically died, already introduced to Martial Arts
Age started: Twelve
Name: Katrina Price
Code name: Specimen 01
Reason: Orphaned age seven, sneaky and can easily steal something heavily guarded
Age started: Twelve
Name: Alexandria Wrath
Code name: Specimen 02
Reason: Parents gave her to the project for money, already introduced to Martial Arts
Age started: Twelve
Name: Trinity Heartman
Code name: Specimen 03
Reason: Amnesia, doesn't have any relatives
Age started: Twelve
Name: Matilda Blazen
Code name: Specimen 04
Reason: Runaway, seems to enjoy fireworks and explosives
Age started: Twelve
Name: Odin Lowe Jr
Code name: Specimen 05
Reason: Lost, doesn't have family, already introduced to guns and weapons
Age started: Twelve
I was about to click on records when a knock sounded on the door. Closing the laptop, pulling the disk out and slipping it into the compartment before walking to the door. Opening it, I noticed Katrina stood there, my body involunteerly flinching.
"Something wrong?" she asked.
I shook my head no, not wanting to speak because I may say something I wouldn't want to. I watched her nod and turn to leave.
"The guys are leaving and Duo is taking me out to dinner," she said.
I then realized Duo had convinced her to go to Relena's Masquerade by asking her to be his date. I shook my head, "That's fine."
She walked off as I shut the door. Turning back to my laptop, I click on the records. I scanned over the boring statements of how it got started until my eyes caught Log 37. It read:
Log 37
It seems as though everything is going well. Each specimen has been placed in a solitary, liquid incasement, the liquid containing chemicals that will put them to sleep, restraining any harm that may come to us. The liquid will seep through the skin and slowly regenerate the DNA molecules to give them advanced endurance, speed, strength and will highten their senses, making them more aware of their surroundings.
Log 38
Specimen 00 seems to be fighting off the transformation. We need to block out her memories temporarily Not only could she harm us, but she could harm herself as well. Specimens 01, 03, and 04 are in a comatose state, Specimens 02 and 05 are putting up fight. All should be done in the fifth day.
Log 39
All Specimens are in the comatose state, allowing the micro-cyborgs to begin rearranging their DNA. This process will take twenty-four hours.
Log 40
Training has started, we brought in Ms. Raven Dagrassè to train them in every way. She is known for her expertise in Military fashion.
Log 41
Specimen 00 and 05 are beginning to question why they fight. Ms. Dagrassè better set them straight.
Log 42
The project has gone on for five months and will now be shut down. That Dagrassè bitch was a traitor from the beginning but paid the price. Those brats are now on their own, different colonies and different places. They'll turn up eventually.
I shook my head. Raven? Why can't I remember? Why are Kat, Lex, Trin and Mat involved? What happened?
Rae: I know...Heero's acting odd...and my main character is falling deeper into the mystery of ICE...but why are her friends involved...hehe...you'll have to review to find out. R&R
