Chapter 2
The Sample Grows
The sample had been growing for many days and nights. At a slow process, the little embryo was forming. The sample was finally at the stage known as the NTB. This meant that under Equisgenera law, they couldn't kill the sample or risk death.
Deoxy was sitting at his desk filing paperwork. When Ribose pressed the button to ask to be let in. Deoxy opened the door and Ribose walked up to his desk.
Deoxy: Explain yourself.
Ribose: Sir I don't know how…but the sample.
Deoxy: Elaborate.
Ribose took a breath and calmed himself.
Ribose: Sir. The sample has increased its growth rate past the expected.
Deoxy: How fast?
Ribose: According to our calculations…the sample is going to be fully grown 3.5 months.
Deoxy pulled of his glasses and set them down.
Deoxy: You're telling me…that the sample will be done 3.5 months faster than the typical eleven month incubation for normal organic life?
Ribose nodded.
Deoxy: Fantastic! Take me there!
The two walked to a set of large doors and they swiped an access card. The doors parted and Deoxy stepped in to see a large fetus where the embryo was a month ago. Deoxy looked intently at the subject. He surveyed it for any problems and it was in perfect health.
Deoxy: Amazing…it is already near day 225 in its growth cycle.
Ribose: I tested some of the subject to check why this occurred. Apparently the sample from The Doctor is increasing its forming process. Along with the magic and other samples.
Deoxy: Fantastic! Now I can name it.
Ribose: What shall we call it sir?
Deoxy looked intently at the specimen.
Deoxy: Sanguine. Sanguine Blade.
Ribose: Excellent choice sir.
Nucleus walked in.
Nucleus: Professor Deoxy! What brings you here?
Deoxy pointed at the container.
Nucleus: Why yes of course. I had forgotten Ribose went to tell you. I was double checking the analysis by Ribose and the lab confirmed his theory.
Deoxy put a hoof to the glass.
Deoxy: Welcome to life. Sanguine Blade…
He stepped out and back to his office happy that his creation seemed to be delivering all he hoped it would. He filed his work and patched into his television. He split the screen to four cameras and all were looking at Equestria.
One the cameras were a rainbow Pegasus, a purple alicorn with a young filly and an orange earth pony with a yellow mare. The voices could be heard through the cameras.
Apple Jack: Apple Bloom! Give me a hand with fixin the barn!
Apple Bloom: Sure sis!
The two were hammering away at a wall that was damaged.
Apple Bloom: So is the wound healing?
Apple Jack: Yes it is much better but I still cannot remember how it happened.
Apple Bloom: Well I am glad it's okay.
Deoxy turned his head to the other screen. With an alicorn and a filly.
Twilight Sparkle: Sweetie be careful!
Filly: I am mom!
The filly levitated the books onto the shelf.
Twilight: I am proud of you darling but I just want to keep you safe.
Filly: I know mom. It is okay.
The filly hugged her mother as she winced in pain slightly.
Filly: Mommy? Is your wound hurting again?!
Twilight: Just a little bit. I need some rest can you finish up here?
Filly: Yes mommy!
The mare walked away as the filly levitated books to the shelf.
Deoxy turned to the next screen with the rainbow Pegasus.
Rainbow: man my body still hurts from that sting I got. I cannot believe that I still need to rest until then.
An orange Pegasus flew in.
Scootaloo: Rainbow Dash! Are you okay?
Rainbow: I am still hurting and I can't fly for another day.
Scootaloo: Bummer. Well can I get you anything?
Rainbow: Some ice and a drink.
Scootaloo: Got it! I'll be back soon!
Then the pony flew off.
Deoxy: Phew. Still no one knows about us. Those scouts were good at their assignment. I will let them stick around. Until I find them useless…
Deoxy: I best return to my work.
He turned off the screen and returned to his calculations and waited for the next report from his colleagues…