Helen sat at one of the computers in her atrium lab, studying the preliminary genetic structure of the corpse Nikola had brought with him. On the outside it looked like a kind of Frankenstein's Monster but in the inside, it was impossible. Synthetic genetics were everywhere along with enhanced chromosomal structures. She couldn't believe it. This things genetics were almost as exciting as Danny's were. Thankfully it was dead so she could study it in detail. She was so engrossed in her work that she didn't hear someone enter the lab.
"How's it going beautiful"?
She smiled, shaking her head as she turned to find Nikola, suave as always with another glass of wine in his hand.
"I'm glad you came. You really should see this".
Nikola's smile widened as he joined her and looked into the microscope. It took a minute before he looked up, excitement in his eyes.
"This is fantastic! Structures like this was always theoretical".
Helen nodded as Nikola continued.
"I have never seen genetic structures like this in an organic being".
That made Helen pause. Should she tell him? It was a very sensitive subject. Not just to her but it would affect everyone in the sanctuary. Nikola noticed her pause.
"Helen my darling…what is it"?
Helen took a deep breath before continuing.
"I have seen structures similar to this".
"And where is that my dear"?
Helen figured it would be better to show him. She turned back to the computer, tapped a few keys and brought up some other genetic data, placing them alongside the examples they had just gotten from the Frankenstein. She waited as Nikola examined them, his face becoming stunned very quickly. Nikola turned to her and she knew what was coming.
"Where did this come from? How do you have this information"?
Helen had to pause before continuing.
"These samples I took nearly six weeks ago".
"From who"?
"Danny".
For the next two hours, Helen and Nikola studied the genetic data from the Frankenstein and compared it to Danny's. they weren't an exact match but a lot of the synthetic additions were the same. Many of the organic manipulations were the similar too. Helen didn't know whether she should be happy or afraid. Probably a bit of both. She sighed. She should tell Danny at some point. The girl deserved that much. She was so engrossed in her work that she jumped when a hand tapped her shoulder and turned to find Nikola's smiling face.
"Earth to Helen. What is going through that beautiful head of yours"?
She smiled tiredly.
"Just worry Nikola. These are so similar it's frightening. And look at this thing".
She waved her hand at the corpse.
"It could be an earlier version of what they did to Danny. This just proves what the Kabal did to her and what they probably did to Ashley".
Helen felt herself get choked up and tried to calm herself by rubbing her face. She felt Nikola's hand on her shoulder, his touch actually calming.
"My dear Helen, don't think like that. You couldn't have done anything to help Ashley…no matter what you tried and now…that girl is here. The safest and best place to help her".
Nikola sounded genuine and she was glad.
"Thankyou Nikola. I appreciate it".
She went to continue her work but at that moment Danny burst into the room with Will hot on her heels. Danny looked terrified and Will looked confused.
"What is it Danny", she asked quickly, worried. "What's wrong"?
She watched the girl glance at the body nervously.
"That thing shouldn't be here. We need to get rid of it".
Helen was confused.
"What do you mean? It's lifeless. It can't do any damage".
Danny shook her head furiously so Will tried to get through to her.
"Danny…tell us what you mean. It's dead".
Danny glanced at him before backing away.
"No…it's not".
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