Hey, sorry I haven't updated in forever. It took me forever to write the end of the chapter. Well, it's about Justin so you people know

Chapter 4

Justin Monroe

"Oh, god," Justin Monroe muttered, sprawled out on the floor. He had pulled the blankets off with him when he'd fallen to the floor. He got up, stretched, and began pacing around his room as his usual routine. His mind drifted to his dream. Kasie had been in it and she was with his dad. He assumed that she'd gotten to the time machine and had gone back in time because it wasn't the little ten-year-old Kasie that always smiled. It was the hardened sixteen-year-old Kasie who wouldn't let anyone but him in.

Reaching up to his head, Justin scratched it, trying to think. He knew Kasie was going to need him and the others. Yeah, she was one powerful mutant, but she had her own emotional problems and was going to need him. And he needed a plan if he was going to get out of here but also take care of his sister.

"No matter what happens to me, swear that you will always take care of Mia."

His dad's last words echoed in his head. He had promised that he would always take care of his little sister. But he couldn't take Mia with him; she would just drag him behind. Cody could take care of her, he reasoned.

Justin headed to his door and gazed out the small cut window. "Cody!" he hissed through his door.

There was a moaning from the room across the hall from him. Cody's improved hearing meant that Justin could whisper and Cody would hear it as if Justin was right next to him. Some swearing came from Cody's room before his face appeared.

"What now?" Cody said thickly.

"Listen, I'm gonna get out of here soon," Justin said.

Cody pulled a face. "Like hell you will. If that's all, I'm going back to bed." He was about to leave when Justin told him to stop. "What is it?"

"I know how to mess with the controls, but I'm only getting myself out."

"Why not the rest of us?"

"I just need to go help Kasie right now," Justin said. "But I want you to get the rest of us. Including Nick and Kate. You're my brother; you should've gotten some of my hacking talents. I'm sure Kate can figure it out as well. If she can get some of the defenses down, then Nick'll be able to blast the rest of you guys out. Once you get the shield down…"

"I know," Cody said. "They can't stop us."

"That's my brother," Justin said proudly. He grinned at Cody. The two were so different. Justin was taller with dark features while Cody was shorter, barely at six foot, and had the whole blond hair, blue eyes thing going for him. "But watch Mia when you're getting outta here. Dad'll never forgive me if she gets hurt."

Cody nodded his head. "Yeah, I will. So, when do you think you'll get out?"

Justin shrugged. "Wait. That's always been my strategy." The two grinned.

The doors at the end of the corridor opened with a quiet whoosh. Most people wouldn't have heard it but Justin and Cody did. They quickly left the doors to their room. Cody got back in his bed but Justin went back to walking around his room.

"317? Are you up?"

"My name's Justin for the thousandth time. And yes, I'm up."

"Step back from the door."

"I'm in the corner by my desk."

His door opened and Dr. Wilson stood there. Justin extended his hands, showing that his claws were in. Dr. Wilson nodded and Justin grabbed a black shirt and jeans. He walked forward to see two of the moronic body guards. He headed for the bathroom, feeling their eyes on him. Dr. Wilson walked with him as they headed down the corridor.

"You've become better behaved lately," Dr. Wilson said. "Are you ready to finally be freed of your mutation?"

"I was never imprisoned by it," Justin said.

"One of your friends escaped yesterday," the doctor said.

"I know," Justin said. "And I'm glad she got out. You would've killed her like you did with my father."

"Your father was an accident," Dr. Wilson said calmly. He peered at Justin through his glasses. "But now we know how to fix you without risking your life."

"I've said it before and I'll say it again," Justin said firmly, "I don't need to be fixed. Neither does anybody else here. And why did you even bother to make Nick and Kate if you only want to fix them?!"

"Nick and Kate are for experimental purposes only," Dr. Wilson said. The two turned the corner and continued walking. "Once we have them fixed, then we know we'll be able to cure you."

"As Kasie said, we don't need to be cured," Justin said. They had now reached the bathroom. The doctor put his hand on the pad and the door slid open. Justin stepped into the bathroom. "See you later."

"Even your manners have improved," the doctor said, smiling.

"Oh, bite me you old prune," Justin thought. He heard the door slide close as he headed to the shower. It was the same kind of room as his except that it was smaller and no window in the door. He walked to the shower and turned it all the way so only hot water would be coming out. He stripped himself of his clothes and got in the shower. Breathing heavily, he pressed his hands against the shower wall, letting the water run over him.

"Dammit, Kase, you'd better've gotten to the Institute," he muttered.

As the water got near his eyes, he closed them tightly, trying to think of Kasie safe and whole. If Magneto had gotten to her first and killed her there was sure going to be hell when he got there. Sighing, he once more scratched his head. He suddenly shook his head back and forth, sending water onto the already wet walls. He sniffed and smelt Dr. Wilson still outside. He could also smell Mr. Tirlm, the millionaire guy who funded the facility. He strained his ears and could hear them arguing.

"I want 954 back here!" Mr. Tirlm shouted.

"Sir, we have no idea where the girl could be now," Dr. Wilson said.

Justin could just see Mr. Tirlm big fat head turning a nice shade of red by now.

"You have the technology to locate the girl! I want her found and brought back here! Now do it!"

"Mr. Tirlm, when 954 is here under the shield, she can be controlled. But she's back in time where she is no longer contained. It would take an army to bring her back here." Justin could tell the doctor was getting nervous.

"I'll buy an army then!"

"Do you honestly think that any army that knows what she is capable of would go no matter how much you offer them? At least twenty men died when we first brought her in. We would need the cure first."

"Then get to work on it! Perfect it! Do anything to bring her back here. If word gets out to the public that she's escaped I will lose everything."

"Not if your cholesterol gets you first," Justin muttered.

"And how did she get out in the first place!" Mr. Tirlm roared.

Justin raised his hand mockingly. "That'd be me."

"I don't know, sir," Dr. Wilson said. "She couldn't have broken through the shield. That's impossible. Someone messed with the lock on her door."

"Wasn't too hard, either," Justin said.

"Figure out who did and fire them!"

Justin sighed and finished his shower, still listening to their conversation. It was just what was already yelled. That Mr. Tirlm wanted Kasie back and that it was going to be next to impossible because how powerful Kasie was. Once he was done, Justin got out, grabbed a towel, and started to dry himself off. He rubbed his hair, getting most of the water off. He got dressed, did the rest of his morning bathroom routine, and then headed back for the door. He pushed the button on the intercom.

"Dr. Wilson, I'm ready to get out," Justin said.

Dr. Wilson responded by putting his hand on the pad, allowing Justin to get out. Justin stepped through and eyed Mr. Tirlm, who was now purple in the face. He glanced back over at the doctor, trying to act like he had no idea the founder of the facility had been there.

"Show respect, Justin," Dr. Wilson said.

Justin would much rather have spit on Mr. Tirlm's shoes, but he knew he needed to behave. So he politely bowed his head, making Dr. Wilson smile. Justin straightened up and stared directly into Mr. Tirlm's eyes.

"He's much more behaved," Mr. Tirlm said. Then he looked hard at Justin. "317, do you have any idea how 954 got out?"

"No, sir," Justin said, careful not to break eye contact. "My guess would be faulty wiring on the doors."

"And do you think the shield could be destroyed?"

"I suppose if the right wires were cut on whatever powers the shield," Justin said. He still glared at Mr. Tirlm. He wasn't afraid of any of these men. "But why are you asking me?"

"Just curious," Mr. Tirlm said. "But since 954 is out, where do you think she would have gone?"

"I have no idea," Justin said.

Mr. Tirlm and Justin continued to glare at each other until Dr. Wilson stepped in. "I think it's time for Justin to go back to his room. Let's go." He nudged Justin in the elbow. Justin narrowed his eyes, then turned and headed down the hall. Dr. Wilson waited for him to enter his room, then shut the door behind him. Justin sat down on his bed, resting his chin on his fist.

"Please, Kasie, be okay."

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