Chapter 6
GHOST LABS
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Dr. Richard Smith sat at his desk, his eyes scanning out over the New York skyline, thinking about what his next move would be in the current situation he had found himself in. In his hands, he held a file, one of his successes, somewhat. She had gone M.I.A. last year, along with one of his top lab techs. A knock at his door brought him out of his thoughts. "Come in."
One of the lawyers from Ghost Labs, Shaun Muller, entered with two armed security guards. "Do you mind calling off your men there Rich, I think you know me by now."
"Sorry Shaun, force of habit." He waved his hand towards the men, who briefly nodded before turning and exiting the room, quietly. Looking up at his long time co-worker, Rich sighed. "I have a… dilemma, with one of our serum subjects Shaun." Placing his elbows on his desk, his head bowed into his hands, index fingers rubbing his temples, he once more sighed. "This… subject: she does not know… about what happened to her: At least, not all of it." Looking up at the lawyer, he continued. "I think we may have a problem."
Shaun raised an eyebrow at that last statement; it seemed as though a lot of 'problems' have been happening around Ghost Labs this past year. However, this was the first he had heard about a scrum subject. "Tell me more about the subject Richard… I need to know everything if you want my help."
The doctor handed him the file, "Read over this first, it will answer some of the questions you might have about things." Sitting back in his chair, he looked the lawyer right in the eyes. "We need to get her back in here ASAP, and that is where the problem lies. There are… complications that have arisen, that I have no idea on how to contain. From the information I have received, these 'complications' are huge ones, to say the least." Turning his chair partially to the small window in his office, Richard once more looked out. "Please, have a seat. Would you like something to drink while you look the file over?"
Taking the paperwork, Shaun smiled and nodded, "Yes please…" pausing shortly, he amended, "Water Rich, it's too early to have Bourbon."
Standing up, the doctor walked the short distance to the small refrigerator, mumbling, mostly to himself, "With this one, you are going to need a drink before the day is done."
Sliding into the large black leather chair, Shaun made himself comfortable and began going over the contents of the folder.
GHOST LABS
SERUM 5120 HUMAN TRIALS
Subject Name: Rose Bridget McDougal
Sex: Female
DOB: 1990/June/4
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh PA USA
Height and Weight at Birth: 21 in. / lbs. 8 oz.
Parents: Grace Marie Sullivan (Dublin Ireland)-Mother / Antonio Daniel McDougal- (Pittsburgh PA USA)-Father
Parents Date of Death: 2012/October/20
Schools Attended for Rose McDougal:
St. Margret Academy for Girls (K-12)
Collage: None
Military History: United States Marine Corps 2008-2012
Rank At Discharge: 1St Sergeant
Job: Sniper- 2009-2011 (1,000 meter/hit 100%)
Pulled her C.O. and two others from wreckage after IED explosion.
Sniper Kills: 78 Other- Regular missions 56
Interrogations: 18 total/successes 18 total
Operation Hearts and Minds: Played key part in getting the Northern villages to cooperate. Snared 14 Taliban soldiers because of it. Was well liked by most of the women and children, as well as the village elders.
Was Honorably Discharged In: 2012/June/19
Initial Psychical – 2007/March/2
Results: All good
1st dose of 5120-2007/March/2
2nd dose of 5120-2007/April/2
3rd dose of 5120-2007/May/2
4th dose of 5120-2007/June/2
5th dose of 5120-2007/July/2
6th dose of 5120-2007/August/2
7th dose of 5120-2007/September/2
Side Effects: None observed or reported. (Unusual)
Mood During Trial: Angry, distressed, times of violence (restrained 47 times)
Consent Given for Trial: No/force taking
Skills observed after 1st dose: Learning musical instruments within several minutes of being introduced to them. (All instruments, reading and writing compositions)
2nd Dose: Excelled in training of all weapons/target hit 100% of the time
3rd Dose: Proficient use in small arms. (I.e.-knives, mace, Taser, baton, and knuckles)
4th Dose: Excelled in Martial Arts, specifically Jujitsu, Karate, Taekwondo, Wing Chun, Wushu, Drunken Monkey and Hung Ga.
5th Dose: Would be the same as the 4th dose. Worked diligently at the arts.
6th Dose: Language studies. Proficient in, Gaelic, Italian, German, Cherokee, Lakota, all Asian languages and Spanish
Report after first part of 5120 Test Trials: SUCCESS
Comments: Ms. Isleen O'Malley L.T., has convinced us that it would be better for Ms. McDougal that she be placed back into her own environment. We conceded because we want to see her full extent of the serum working within her. Ms. O'Malley would be her roommate, watch over, and report any changes or achievements to us.
Last Report Received 2013/July/1
Ms. Isleen O'Malley-AWOL
Ms. Rose McDougal-AWOL
Case- Still Active, agents in search mode.
Objective: Find and return both women to labs. Ms. McDougal to be further tested on and observed, Ms. O'Malley to be disposed of.
Rubbing his eyes, Shaun closed the folder and placed it back on the desk. "So, do we know where she is at now?"
"Of course we do!" Leaning forward in his chair, Richard continued. "They have never hidden from us; we just lost contact with O'Malley. I think Rose has gotten to her… made her think differently about her work, and now, we were at a loss." Putting his hand on the large mahogany desk, he pushed back and stood up, beginning to pace. "We were so close in recapturing her… however, some, THING, got to her before we could. And now these things, and 4 others, have aligned themselves with her." Clasping his hands behind his back, he continued his pacing. "I know we cannot just storm in there… we would lose too many men, and the publicity it would stir!"
"I see," Sitting back once more, Shaun thought for a few moments. "Well, we know where she, and the others, are at, and they are not going anywhere any time soon, correct?"
"That is right. What are you getting at?" Arching an eyebrow, he knew that look in Shaun's eyes. When that look came about, it meant that he had solutions. Rich liked solutions, especially those ones where they could acquire their subjects with little trouble.
"Let them be… for the time being." Shaun put his hand up, stopping his co-worker from protesting. "We keep a VERY close eye on them… ALL of them. We lay low, bide our time. There is bound to be a time when Ms. McDougal will be alone… that is when we will make our move."
Nodding in agreement, Rich replied, "Indeed! I will let everyone know our situation and we will proceed as you have said."
Getting up from his chair, Shaun nodded briefly towards the doctor. "If you need anything else Richard, you know where you can find me. Have a good day."
After closing the door behind his co-worked, Richard walked toward the small window. Looking out into the sunlit sky, he said to himself, "I hope this happens soon… if we don't get another dose into her within the next 6 months…"
The rest was lost as his phone started ringing. It was going to be a very long day for the doctor.
NOTE: Well there ya go dearies, now we have a wee bit of information about 2 of the girls. We will let them all be for a while, at least. Chapters with current, and flashbacks, will be forthcoming. Then we will dive once more, into Ghost labs and their observation of Rose and the others. Do they really know about the turtles? If so, how much do they know? Moreover, what about Isleen… will Rose find out what she had done? Remember, Rose remembers very little from her stay there… tiny bits and pieces that she cannot piece together. Ghost Labs saw to that. Rosie only knows that she can learn things at a much-accelerated rate, and does not know why. Therefore, my dearies, you will have to keep on reading to find out all that happens. As always, any questions, comments, or ideas are most welcome!