LadyJadePerendhil- You're correct in thinking that Steve is Benny's Sam. And no I haven't truly revealed just who the Benny and Kaine are cloned after. I've dropped a few hints but I kind want for it to remain a surprise. You will defiantly figure out who the boys are cloned after by chapter 20 and I drop a really big hint in chapter 15.
Phi4858- Let your imagination play funny games from your reviews your kinda close to figuring out who and what Kaine and Benny are. And yeah the monks are a bad choice of judgement, but hey they went and got themselves involved with the Centre. I don't see what they don't like Benny anyway I'm rather found of the boy myself. You can tell with characters I like the best because I always put them through hell. As for Adam meeting Benny...maybe... probably... I'd have to say there's a good chance that happening. And I'm glad that you like Kay and Kale they're pretty fun to write it's like Angelo only younger.
Nans- Thanks for the tips. And don't worry there is a bit of Sydney and he serves more of o purpose than Bobby/Lyle. Syd comes along in chapter 16 and plays a part in the discovery of the boys location. I'd have more Sydney but unfortunately his not a major player in these stories. Lyle really isn't either but there some unresolved conflicts between he and Jeremiah that still need to be sorted out so I have to bring him in every now and then. But I promise that I will try to include more of Sydney. Probably after the boys are found. Believe me the boys are going to need him.
Ah X-men references. I'm such a dork. I've gone back to reread some of my work and there are so many Stephen King, Buffy, Angel, and Marvel comic book references in my stories that it's kinda sad.
And yes there is and end to my never ending story. Now how and when is it going to end I haven't quite figured it out yet. I have ideas but I'm not quite sure yet.
CHAPTER 10
THE LOSS OF FAITH
October 29, 2010
11:21pm
Unknown Location
Holding Cell
Jason and Jack were returned to their cell hours later. Jason had an angry red hand print on the side of his face, and Jack's right wrist was in a simple white cast. The twins walked over to Jack's bed and collapsed. While the boys had been away a pair of cots had been placed in the cell, along with a change of clothes for each boys.
The five year old twins were both emotionally, mentally, and physically drained. They had begun their first day as pretenders, and found the work to be quite strenuous, as well as painful. How their father, mother, siblings and the rest of the twins family managed to survive the Centre as long as they did was beyond Jason and Jack.
From the moment the two boys had been escorted out of their cell, a feeling of intense dread stole over the twins. With Pete gone, the twins realized that there was no one to shield them from the horrors the Centre had in store for the boys.
Erik leads the boys to a room that has been converted into a sim lab. In the centre of the room hangs two transparent spheres, next to each is a small step stool. Upon sight of the objects Jason, and Jack freeze. Both boys have a very clear understanding of what the spheres symbolize. Once when the twins were left unattended they had managed to open their father's Haliburton, and watch one of Jaord's DSA's before Will discovered the boys. Never before had the twins seen Will so angry over anything they had ever done.
"Move," Erik tells the twins, shoving them. Jason and Jack stumble slightly and regain their balance.
"W-where do you want u-us?" Jason asks.
"Sit down at the table," Erik says indicating the circular table located a few feet from the spheres. Jason and Jack do as commanded. Erik then places a stapled packet of papers in front of each boy. Jack reaches out for the papers but finds his hand being squeezed tightly in Erik's firm grasp.
"Did I tell you to touch those?" Erik growls. Jack can only whimper. "I asked you a question boy," Erik says squeezing Jack's hand tighter. But Jack is unable to answer due to the pain coursing through his arm.
"P-please sir y-your hurting him," Jason says tears beginning to fall from his eyes as well his twins. Jason is met with a slap and sent sprawling across the floor
"You will speak when spoken too," Erik snarls, and Jack cries out in pain, as Erik breaks the boy's wrist. Both boys are now crying uncontrollably, and are frightened out of their minds.
Erik lets go of Jack's wrist upon hearing it snap. The man frowns angry with himself for damaging the boy. Erik knows that the chairman won't be pleased. But it doesn't matter, broken wrist or not the boy will still be able to work.
Erik walks over to Jason. Jason crawls on his hands and knees in attempt to get away from the man. But it is an attempt in vain. Erik grabs Jason by the scruff of the neck and lifts the boy off the ground. "Stop your sniveling now. I will not tolerate it," Erik says. "Do I make myself clear?"
Jason nods his head as he attempts to stop his crying. He wipes his tears and runny nose on his sleeve. "Disgusting child, did your parents never teach you how to use a tissue?" Erik then sets the boy back on the ground. Jason is unsure if he should respond or not. Erik inwardly grins knowing that it will not be hard to break the twins.
"Return to your seat," Erik commands. Jason scampers back to his chair.
Erik then turns his attention to Jack, who is crying as he cradles his broken wrist to his chest. "I will call a nurse to look at your wrist. But not until the two of you complete the task at hand. Before each of you sits a test. You have an hour to complete them. I expect each answer to be correct. Failure is not tolerated. If one of you answers incorrectly your brother shall be punished for your failure. Understood?" Erik says to the twins.
"Y-yes sir," the twins manage to say. Jack is still crying but his tears are silent. He is afraid to make a sound, frighted by what Erik may do to him, or worse what Erik may do to Jason.
Erik passes each of the boys a pencil. Unable to use his right hand, Jack is reduced to using his left.
"You may begin," Erik tells the boys. Jason and Jack flip over the top cover of the test and start. The first questions are rather easy but the test soon grows to be a bit challenging. A bit of long division that evolves into equations with variables. A few questions concerning biology. A portion of the test includes reading comprehension. A series of essays that start off at a forth grade reading level to a reading level that most adults would find quite difficult. There are questions on history -The Greeks, the Spanish Indian War, and so on,-.
The twins manage to finish the one hundred question test with ten minutes to spare. They spend the last ten minutes reviewing their test for any careless mistakes. They find none. Erik collects the test at the end of the hour.
Both boys are sweating profusely due to both nerves and pain. They are frightened that they may have answered a question here or their wrong. Jason's face still stings from the blow Erik dealt him. There is a large red hand print on the boy's cheek. Jack's face is one of pain. He is finding it hard to concentrate due to the pain in his wrist. Jason can feel a fraction of the pain that his brother is in, and finds the fact shocking. Though the twins had always been close they had never been able to feel each others pain like Will and Alley could, or Aaron, Andros, and Alex.
Jason wants to remind Erik of the promise he made to Jack. But the older twin is afraid that it would just bring more misfortune to his brother. Finally, after what seems like an eternity to the twins, Erik sends for a nurse to mend Jack's wrist.
Jack pretends to take the pain pills the nurse gives him. He intends to share the pills with Jason. The nurse has finished plastering Jack's arm, and she leaves. Jack manages to slip Jason one of the two pain pills. The twins take them while Erik has his back turned. Ten minutes later the intense pain the boys fell lessens to a dull throb.
"I am pleased to say that you both answered all of your questions correctly. I think it's time that the two of you begin your first simulations," Erik says smiling at the twins. It is not a friendly smile. It is in fact the smile that will haunt the twins dreams for many years to come.
For their first simulation Jason and Jack were forced to simulate several victims of the devastating tsunami that hit Asia December of 2004. The experience had left the twins quite shaken, and with a desire to never be near a body of water again. Hours after the simulation had ended the boys could still hear the screams of the victims in their heads.
"Jasa," Jack whispered, his voice hoarse from crying. As soon as the door to the cell had closed Jack allowed himself to cry. Cry over the drastic loss of life that he had been forced to simulate. Cry over the pain he had been forced to endure. And cry over the complete unfairness of the situation he and his brothers were in.
"Yeah Jack," Jason said, he too had been crying.
"T-they won't separate us will they?" Jack asked.
"I-I don't know," Jason whispered, frightened at the prospect. Normally Jason and Jack didn't have the dire need to always been close to one another like their older siblings did. But with Pete gone, and the boys alone, it scared the twins deeply that they would be split up.
"Wish we were telepaths like Will and Alley," Jack said softly.
"Why?' Jason asked.
"Because if they separate us then we could still be together. In here," Jack said lightly tapping his temple with his left hand.
"I can feel you in here," Jason said, pointing to his temple. "Or I could it's gone now. But when Erik... when he hurt you I felt it. It was like when Will knows Alley is hurt."
"Maybe it'll come back," Jack replied.
"Maybe," Jason said
"Still wish we were telepaths though, we could tell the others where we are."
"Don't worry Jack, Momma and Daddy will find us I know it," Jason said. But already Jason was staring to loose faith that he had Jack would be rescued.
October 30, 2010
2:07am
Unknown Location
Infirmary
Pete woke up aware of one thing. He was in pain. His whole body ached from undergoing the beginnings of his reeducation.
"Ah Peter you've finally awaken. I was worried that Dr. Ripley had gone a tad to far with your procedure," Parker said from Pete's bedside. For the first time since his abduction Pete was able to study his biological father. The man had aged drastically over the past six years. His hair was completely white and very thin. His face was gaunt and lined with wrinkles. Prison life had obviously not agreed with him. It defiantly hadn't agreed with Raines. Three months into the former doctor's imprisonment he had been killed during his attempt to escape. It was not a major loss of life.
"W-what procedure di-did you have that bitch do to me?" Pete asked. His mother and father would have been shocked to hear such language from their normally mild mannered son.
"Now, now son no need to take such a tone with me. It is disrespectful, and I won't tolerate it," Mr. Parker said in a low voice as he squeezed Pete's arm. Pete let out a yelp of pain. Parker may not have looked strong but obviously appearances had been deceiving.
"Apologize Peter," Parker commanded.
"No," Pete said and moaned in pain as Parker's grip tightened.
"I am your father and you will show me respect. Now apologize. I will not repeat myself again."
"I-I'm sorry," Pete managed to say. He then screamed in pain as his thumb was broken.
"Sorry what?" Mr. Parker prompted.
"I-I'm s-sorry, F-father," Pete said tears steaming down his ashen face. Parker sighed.
"I didn't want to hurt you son, but you forced me to discipline you. If you had only listened," Parker said shaking his head. Pete wanted to tell the man to go to hell, but was unable to find his voice.
"Now son I believe that you asked me a question concerning your operation. Let me answer it. A few years back Dr. Ripley designed a new reeducation technique. She created a drug that will rid you of your memories concerning your false family. Afterwards she will implant other memories. New memories."
Pete stared at the former Centre chairman. Horror showed on the boy's face.
"Y-You can't do that. You ca-can't make me for-forget my Mom and Dad, my br-brothers and s-sisters." Pete spoke.
"Don't be so sure son," Mr. Parker said. The old man was then racked by a series of throaty coughs. Pete watched as the man coughed into his handkerchief. Once the coughing fit subsided, Mr. Parker sat panting for air as he attempted to catch his breath. Pete observed that Parker's handkerchief was spotted with blood.
'Die you old fuck,' Pete thought savagely.
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Up Next: A bit of sibling rivalry concerning Kaine and Benny. And Ethan is not to pleased to learn that Adam has disappeared with a large sum of money and a passport.