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<blockquote data-quote="Sniktch" data-source="post: 1473377" data-attributes="member: 7704"><p>Sunday was uneventful as the kids were given the day off and the staff basically left them to their own devices. The next day they attempted to take a stand of sorts. At the morning physicals they went along with the routine, until it was Eddy’s turn to take his shot.</p><p></p><p>“I’m not taking it,” he stated flatly, eyeing the nurse coldly.</p><p></p><p>“What?” she replied in disbelief.</p><p></p><p>“You’re not stickin’ that needle in my arm. How do I know what’s in that thing? Some kid shot out purple fire the other day and blew his own head off – how do I know it wasn’t from whatever you’ve been pokin’ us with every day?”</p><p></p><p>“Mr. Chang, this is for your own good. Please take your shot with the rest of the students.”</p><p></p><p>“No way,” Eddy folded his arms and glared at the nurse, and failed to notice Stephen enter the room through a side door and move up beside him.</p><p></p><p>“Is there some problem, nurse?” Stephen’s voice was calm but held an underlying menace.</p><p></p><p>“Mr. Chang refuses to take his shot today, Mr. Callahan.”</p><p></p><p>“Is that so? Well, Mr. Chang, in that case would you do me the honor of joining me?” Stephen grabbed Eddy’s arm and led him through the side door. Inside was a small office area with one way glass looking in upon the larger room. Two guards stood by a second door in the back of the room with shouldered rifles. “Please have a seat and I will be back momentarily.”</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, Jimmy had reached the front of the line and also refused to take his shot. Stephen stopped beside him and calmly collected him, though his smile was fraying at the edges. Jimmy soon joined Eddy in the back room, and the door was shut firmly, finally.</p><p></p><p>Stephen sighed, “And how did I know that both of you would try to pull the same stunt together? Nevermind, don’t answer that.</p><p></p><p>“What exactly seems to be the problem, gentlemen?”</p><p></p><p>“The problem is my roommate started shooting purple fire out of his eyes and then blew his head off the other day,” Jimmy replied heatedly. “And you know why and you’re not telling us. In fact, I’d say you caused it!”</p><p></p><p>“Yeah, so Jimmy and I ain’t jumpin’ through your hoops anymore until we get some sort of explanation,” added Eddy.</p><p></p><p>Stephen’s smile slipped into a mask of cold rage and he took several moments composing himself. “OK, you want an explanation?” he shouted, jabbing his finger into Eddy’s chest to punctuate each word. “Here it is: yes, I am sure that the injections had something to do with Alan’s death. I am just as sure that the two of you are going to play like good little soldiers and follow the program. Including the shots.”</p><p></p><p>“You’re wacked man – I ain’t doin’ <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> for you, an’ I especially ain’t takin’ no more shots!” Jimmy nodded in agreement with Eddy.</p><p></p><p>“Don’t you understand? You are both the property of the United States Government! You are going to do as you’re told or you will be discharged from this program and shipped out –“</p><p></p><p>Jimmy interrupted, “You mean you’ll send us home?”</p><p></p><p>“Oh, yes, you’ll be going home, alright – in a box. Accidents are not hard to arrange for punk kids that don’t follow orders. </p><p></p><p>“If I hear of any – and I mean any – disruptions from you two, you’re gonna disappear forever. And just so you don’t get any smart ideas – whatever happens to you, your buddies share the same fate.”</p><p></p><p>Stephen paused and loomed over them menacingly. Slowly, his cold smile spread across his face again. “So,” he said finally. “Are you ready to take your medicine?”</p><p></p><p>Jimmy and Eddy looked at each other, wide-eyed, then each hung his head.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, sir,” they replied.</p><p></p><p>Next: I got the power!</p><p></p><p>*****</p><p></p><p>Thought I'd make it further, but work interfered with my writing <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> We should see the first powers develop next update, though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sniktch, post: 1473377, member: 7704"] Sunday was uneventful as the kids were given the day off and the staff basically left them to their own devices. The next day they attempted to take a stand of sorts. At the morning physicals they went along with the routine, until it was Eddy’s turn to take his shot. “I’m not taking it,” he stated flatly, eyeing the nurse coldly. “What?” she replied in disbelief. “You’re not stickin’ that needle in my arm. How do I know what’s in that thing? Some kid shot out purple fire the other day and blew his own head off – how do I know it wasn’t from whatever you’ve been pokin’ us with every day?” “Mr. Chang, this is for your own good. Please take your shot with the rest of the students.” “No way,” Eddy folded his arms and glared at the nurse, and failed to notice Stephen enter the room through a side door and move up beside him. “Is there some problem, nurse?” Stephen’s voice was calm but held an underlying menace. “Mr. Chang refuses to take his shot today, Mr. Callahan.” “Is that so? Well, Mr. Chang, in that case would you do me the honor of joining me?” Stephen grabbed Eddy’s arm and led him through the side door. Inside was a small office area with one way glass looking in upon the larger room. Two guards stood by a second door in the back of the room with shouldered rifles. “Please have a seat and I will be back momentarily.” Meanwhile, Jimmy had reached the front of the line and also refused to take his shot. Stephen stopped beside him and calmly collected him, though his smile was fraying at the edges. Jimmy soon joined Eddy in the back room, and the door was shut firmly, finally. Stephen sighed, “And how did I know that both of you would try to pull the same stunt together? Nevermind, don’t answer that. “What exactly seems to be the problem, gentlemen?” “The problem is my roommate started shooting purple fire out of his eyes and then blew his head off the other day,” Jimmy replied heatedly. “And you know why and you’re not telling us. In fact, I’d say you caused it!” “Yeah, so Jimmy and I ain’t jumpin’ through your hoops anymore until we get some sort of explanation,” added Eddy. Stephen’s smile slipped into a mask of cold rage and he took several moments composing himself. “OK, you want an explanation?” he shouted, jabbing his finger into Eddy’s chest to punctuate each word. “Here it is: yes, I am sure that the injections had something to do with Alan’s death. I am just as sure that the two of you are going to play like good little soldiers and follow the program. Including the shots.” “You’re wacked man – I ain’t doin’ :):):):) for you, an’ I especially ain’t takin’ no more shots!” Jimmy nodded in agreement with Eddy. “Don’t you understand? You are both the property of the United States Government! You are going to do as you’re told or you will be discharged from this program and shipped out –“ Jimmy interrupted, “You mean you’ll send us home?” “Oh, yes, you’ll be going home, alright – in a box. Accidents are not hard to arrange for punk kids that don’t follow orders. “If I hear of any – and I mean any – disruptions from you two, you’re gonna disappear forever. And just so you don’t get any smart ideas – whatever happens to you, your buddies share the same fate.” Stephen paused and loomed over them menacingly. Slowly, his cold smile spread across his face again. “So,” he said finally. “Are you ready to take your medicine?” Jimmy and Eddy looked at each other, wide-eyed, then each hung his head. “Yes, sir,” they replied. Next: I got the power! ***** Thought I'd make it further, but work interfered with my writing :D We should see the first powers develop next update, though. [/QUOTE]
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