A/N: Yes, finally. Now everyone knows her assignment! :)
Disclaimer: All Dark Angel characters belong to James Cameron and Fox.
Zaz: I agree… 'anomalies' does seem more reasonable for scientists. I changed it on the third chapter. Thanks for pointing it out.
Chapter 4: The Assignment
The following day, I awoke bright and early…around 0500. I couldn't really help waking up early actually. They had bells ringing for the soldiers around 0200. Goodness they woke up early!!! Anyway, when I awoke, I went to get dress and shower. Once I was ready, I went down to the cafeteria. They were already serving breakfast. I scooped some pancakes, eggs, and sausage onto my plate and quickly ate. When I finished and still didn't see Kim, I went across to the library. They had a recording of all the research they've done over the past years. I started on the topic of recombinant DNA. Why not? It would probably the most useful. Around 0650, I decided to head over to the Research Labs. I still wasn't able to finish reading. They had SO much information. I did learn a lot that morning, however. I decided to do the same for a few more days till I was up to date.
I exited the library and went next door. As I recall, Sandman had told me to meet him in the first conference room. Not too hard to find. I entered and quickly took a seat. Both Sandman and who I presumed to be Colonel Lydecker had already arrived.
"Good morning, Ms. Harbor. Since you're early, I guess we can start. We appreciate your promptness."
"Thank you, sir."
"This is my partner, Colonel Lydecker. We've been looking for scientists that are willing to take up our special assignment. It's fairly complicated. Do you wish to learn more?"
"Yes, sir, I would love to take up the challenge."
"I like your determination," Sandman complimented.
"Thank you, sir. I'll try my best."
"Let me tell you what it is that I want first. Then you can decided whether to accept."
"I'm listening, sir."
And so he told me the assignment that changed my life forever. He wanted me to create the perfect soldier whose DNA was perfect. No junk DNA, in other words. It sounded impossible, but if they were going to give me such a 'special' assignment, I would take it. After all, if I accomplished it, respect would be the first I would achieve. From what I hear, I think that would be very helpful around this place…
So I accepted the assignment. Colonel Lydecker was so quiet during the meeting (or briefing, whatever you want to call it). I almost forgot he was there…
They gave me four assistants and a list of guidelines. As I met my assistants after the meeting, I realized they were all new comers. Lucky me. Was I the most experienced among the group? We held our first meeting in the library. The meeting wasn't long. All that was said were the guidelines and where to start: researching. That was how I started my career at Manticore, but there was so much more after that…
***Now you know who she created, right? Feel free to take a guess, if you want. Everyone will know by the next chapter! :)***