Chapter 61
In Cyclonia, the Master put in place the finishing touches of her new laboratory. She stood in awe for a moment, staring around her with a wide, malevolent grin.
"Finally" she told herself. She gently dropped down from where she was levitating in the centre of the room and pulled out the leather-bound book from the folds of her robe.
"Finally...unlimited power"
She was disturbed from her joyous musings by the Dark Ace, who was followed by Ravess and Snipe.
"Master, you called for us?" Ravess questioned graciously with a flourishing, respectful bow.
The girl turned to her cohorts, her smile returning to its usual scowl.
"Yes" she answered "Our focus must now be shifted to something more important. We must find my dear sister"
The Dark Ace did not look pleased "Perhaps, Master, you can now tell us what is so 'important' about this girl? And why making this Lab was so vital"
Cyclonis sighed in defeat. She'd hoped that she wouldn't have to tell anyone anything until the right time, but it seemed as if now was a better time than ever.
She handed the journal off to Ace, who began aimlessly leafing through the pages.
"As you can see, this is more than just a journal. This is an account of an experiment done years ago by the Atmosians. It began in my mother's hand-"
Here, she stopped for a moment, an almost sad look in her eye that made her turn away from the other three before continuing on.
"Later on, my grandmother began writing accounts of the war, after she found it herself"
"So, what's in it?" Snipe asked slowly.
"It's an account of the Master's mother, before the Master was born" Ace stated carefully "She talks about Angel. About the Atmosians...and about an experiment"
He looked to his Master, a look of shocked disgust shifting over his features, something she'd never seen on him before and would likely never see again.
"Your sister became an experiment"
"An experiment for war" Cyclonis verified, turning back again "Her natural powers, which were much like mine to begin with, were enhanced and she was given unlimited power. I wish to recreate the experiment for myself, but I need her here. I want her to know the truth and we may finally have a chance of taking over the Atmos"
"Dark Ace" Cyclonis continued "I want this hunt to arouse no suspicion. So, plain clothes. No obvious affiliations with Cyclonia"
The book snapped shut in Ace's hand "Your bidding will be done"
Ravess, her face looking gaunt and grim, nodded with respect and determination and proceeded to follow Ace out of the room, her brother, still looking confused, trailing behind them.
Cyclonis turned back to the room again, a sad smile on her face "Finally, things will be set right"