Disclaimer: All Dark Angel characters belong to James Cameron and Fox.
A/N: This is kinda a boring chapter, but it's one of those a story can't do without. If you still couldn't figure out who she created, you will definitely know by the end of the chapter. It wasn't that hard, was it? Anyway, it's going to get a lot more interesting after this chapter … PLEASE read on…
Zaz: Very funny. I liked your review. :) It's definitely Jace! ;-)
ME: Well, at least you know…try not to tell others, though…it's not like anyone else is reading it so I don't really care right now, but just to let you know. Also, I'm planning on taking the story all the way…I've got a lot of ideas for this, actually. It may even go to the present time… the year 2020. She just may help Max find Sandman…or…you'll see; if you keep reading.
Chapter 5: Research and Experiments
After several months of continuous research, we finally had all the information needed. So we began to conduct experiments. Using the basic X5 genetic code, we discovered the use of each gene. Once we identified the useless ones, we replaced it with those Sandman requested. We weren't allowed to clone the DNA strand either…it was a one chance project. Sandman wouldn't say why, but just told us he had a good reason. I never found out till twenty years later...
When Sandman thought we were finally ready to create the soldier, we did. It turns out that he had a background in genetics. Up till then, I thought he was another colonel or something. He was actually the 'head' scientist in the whole operation. He observed our progress and gave us so many suggestions I thought he would want to take over the project. I asked him so but he just said that since I started the project, I'd better finish it.
The DNA was injected into an egg, which was then placed into a (I'd say willing, but I'm not quite sure that would be right) mother. We waited nine long months, as the egg grew and grew. At the end of the waiting period, the baby was ready to be born. The mother was not willing to give up the child; however, so we went through many extremes in order for everything to work out. Eventually, we had to knock her unconscious while she gave birth to the child. Later, she was put into a mental institution or something. Now that I think back on it, I feel horrible. The pity I held in my heart for her will never leave.
When the child was born, I examined the barcode to see if it worked. It did. The genetic sequence was the one I put (Sandman had given me the honor of giving the soldier a name. I thought long and hard. I finally reached a good combination of three digits: the first nine were created already). When everyone had finished admiring their work, they took X5-452 away. She was truly a fighter at birth…
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To the reviewers: Do you think I should write some paragraphs from Max's point-of-view, or have the scientist tell it all the way? I'm still trying to decide that. Review and post your opinions please! Thanks for reviewing!!! I really appreciate it!
A/N 2: I would like to thank Whisper for reviewing all my stories and helping to promote it. I highly suggest readers of my stories to also check out hers, titled: Not Himself. Thanks again, Whisper!