Kat Lee is suddenly awoken by her alarm frantically going off.
she groans and hits it hard on the snooze button and falls back asleep. not a moment later she shoots up from her couch, now remembering what day it is. SHIT! She exclaimed, Im so late!
frantic, she speeds around the entire house doing whatever she can at the same to make out the door on time. though her efforts are gone to waste when she realizes she was supposed to be out 10 minutes ago.
kat Lee is a young woman in her mid twenties she has short white hair and hazel eyes .she gets ready very fast as she is very excited for a job where she can finally use her intellect. but her passion has always been in art. But unfortunately art doesn't put food on the table so she must land the job.
She runs outside barely put together and hastily hails a taxi. to ester labs please, and make it fast, i charge extra to break the traffic law says the driver in a heavy russian accent. You know what never mind. kat shot back.
the driver sounds almost dissapointed that he wouldnt be breaking any laws.
she gets out in front of the building and runs inside, all the candidates are already done with their interviews, waiting for their complimentary tour to begin. kat hurriedly approaches the conference room and takes one final breath before she enters, as she knows she wont be able to once inside.
Your late, says the man inside, which is due to a number of unforseen circumstances i had no control over. kat smiles. when it came to smooth talking her charm was unmatched. I do apologize for my tardiness, rest assured this will not be a repeating occurence. the man nods, alright lets get to business shall we?
the interview seems to have gone well enough she thought as exits the room. she looks around, and finds the other candidates who have started the tour earlier.
While most people were trying to display as much technical knowledge to the interviewer as possible during the tour, Kat was just trying to act professional. The last stop is the room where they keep substance 10-x which they recently discovered on the exo-planet Keplar x.
its quite the enigma. it does not match any material found on earth, something of its own universe entirely as it didnt seem to react to any of the tests we made. another peculiarity about it is that it was so dark that it could absorb 100 percent of all visible light. even next to the sun we would still see it. the man explained.
when kat looked at it, she felt drawn by it as if she were being pulled into it. A feeling so familliar yet so distant.
while in this sort of trance, she could feel the ground moving beneath her.
suddenly the room the room turns red and several alarms go off. It was an earthquake, the vessel containing the substance started churning and vibrated, till, the glass shattered. the liquid crept towards kat, who was now frozen in fear.
there was nothing she could do as it climbed on to her leg and soon covered her body.
she felt it knawing at her insides.
a pressure starts to build within her.
it builds till it explodes, engulfing her in black flames.
they were cold yet unbearable.
from within you can see what seems to be a human figure.
but what emerges is anything but hut human.
Kat Lee has been changed forever.
Kat isn't even fully aware of what has happened before the floor beneath her crumbles.
She falls but before she hits the ground she is enveloped in a sort of void, there's nothing physically there except light beaming in from different holes.
Kat moves to one of the holes and climbs out of it . She finds herself on the street. She walks a few steps and puts her foot down on a shadow cast by a light pole. Her foot falls down as if there's a hole there, that's when she realized she could fall down shadows and travel between the shadows. Being curious she falls down another shadow and climbs out another and this time she finds herself in a bathroom.
She looks at the mirror and is horrified at the monster staring back. It was blacker than anything else she had ever seen and only had one eye on the side of its head. Just then she passes out and awakes in a place that was familiar yet strange. There was nothing as far as the eye can see. She then turned to see...
The monster.
The very same one that stared back at her in the mirror.
It extended its hand and said do you wish to know about the secrets of the universe? In the most ominous voice possible. She looked at the monster with a stern look and took it's hand.
Police officers discover what seems to be a lifeless corpse on the floor of the bathroom.
They are utterly mortified and are unsure what to do.
So they call who they always call in such "peculiar" cases.
A sub branch of the military dedicated to studying everything and anything supernatural.
They don't have a real name as the branch remains one of the country's most well kept secrets.
But those who work there simply call it lab 36.
Kat is taken to the facility and wakes up in a high security prison cell.
There's a mirror on the wall but this time there is only Kat herself there.
Her thoughts start spiraling.
Is any of this real?
Where am I?
What is this place?
Where is the monster I saw before?
She is taken out of the trance by a knock on the door.
A young man enters the cell
He has blonde hair
And has a lanky build
He wears a lab coat over his military uniform and has a shy and meek demeanor.
He introduced himself as lieutenant Kyle woods.
And starts explaining her situation to kat.
Kyle explains to Kat that she had been found on the floor of a bathroom.
And that she was transformed into what seems to be a shadowy monster.
But once she was back in the facility she transformed back.
Kyle said that experiments needed to be done to w-well..
Ensure the safety of our citizens.
And of course I'm sure you want to know more about this monster r-right ?
Suddenly it all comes back to her.
Everything that was said In the strange realm...
She is taken back to the moment where she accepts the monster's hand.. it tells Kat that the substance that spilled on her was no ordinary substance.
It was a catalyst that helped in the creation of God like beings. Meanwhile Kat is deep In this train of thought Kyle finally leaves as he is unable to wake Kat from her daze. We circle back to Kat.
The monster explains the substance needs a human host to cross over into the mortal plane and that the substance alone did not create the monster.
The monster said that when the substance spilled it spilled over all the technology that humans had created.
This enhanced the effects of the substance.
This makes being that it created... me, more powerful than you can ever Imagine.
But Kat still had so many questions.
Why her?
How is this possible?
What does this mean for her?
The monster said those questions are to be answered in due time.
For now I can tell you this.
The place where we are now is the realm of God's. A realm that exists outside of reality.
This is where the gods reside.
Just as how I need you to cross over into the mortal realm, you can come here only because I allow it.
Then why are there no gods kat said?
The monster said the true form of the gods would make you, a mere mortal, cease to exist. The monster also said that kat could control when the monster crosses over to the mortal realm and that there are more abilities to be discovered. Kat was taken aback she didn't know what to think all of this had happened so fast, would she ever get used to this ?There was more to the conversation but Kat was too tired to think about it now so she laid on the bed and tried to rest.
Kat suddenly found herself back at ester labs
Once again engulfed by flames . She falls through the floor and stands back up in the gods realm. The shadow monster is there. It looks at her ominously in the most foreboding way. Her heart begins to race as her hand reaches for its palm but before they make contact a knock on the door snaps kat back into reality. It was Kyle, and he looked more nervous than ever. He stutters t-their going to t-test on you now. He finds his composure and tells Kat she better hope the monster comes back. Before could utter a single word she felt a prick on the back of her neck Kyle sedated her. She awoke chained to the wall of a plain white room. 3 machine guns were pointed at her. She started screaming for help but it was no use, but she kept screaming and crying, surely someone would help?right? And someone did. The monster heard her. She found herself back in the realm of God's in front of her was the image of the machine guns primed ready. The monster smirked. I don't go down without a fight. Take my hand and assume control of your life depends on it. The monster purred. Kat hesitated, death would surely be a release. She could be done with it. With everything in fact. But the little voice inside her head told her not to. She had so much to live for. So she takes the monster's hand and the two merge and are transported back to earth where the bullets of the machine gun went right through her. She breathes heavily. She had survived. Then she hears the monster's voice in her head, I told you there was more to discover. It's voice echoed in her head. A further observation allowed Kat to see her body was a sort of fluid. A dark one which bends and molds. As she stares in awe Kyle enters the room and Kat is transformed back. Kyle cries out loud .You're okay!!! Kat replies are you sure? Because I have stab wound on my back
Kat was unsure whether she should trust kyle or not but she believes in second chances so she was willing to give kyle the chance to explain. I'm giving you exactly one chance to explain what the he'll happened here,kat says while trying to keep her composure. I-l had to, t-they were going to f-fire me a-and i-l really need this job. Look I didn't want to do it okay I wanted to help but there was no other option. Kyle stammered. But kat only stared back blankly at him as military personnel were taking her away.back in the cell kat could only think about surviving this nightmare. She wanted to get out badly. Though she thought what for her back the shitty apartment she calls home. At least she gets three hot meals a day here. While deep in thought kyle burst in. I hate this place! He said vehemently. Kat was stuck with nothing better to do so she asked kyle to elaborate. I hate this place as much as you probably do, Kyle said. Well I'm here against my will so why are you here? Well to be honest, I thought I was doing a service to the country but this, this isn't helping the country it's abusing the power of the supernatural to take that power for themselves.they talked endlessly that day. Kat found Kyle's pleas relatable in a sense. They talk every day and seem to have created an unlikely bond. But the question still lingered in her mind was he truly trustworthy?
3 days have passed since the last experiment. Kyle bursts in and says you have to get ready for the next experiment, he wheezes out of breath as he had ran all the way there. Still hurt by what happened last kat replies oh no sedation this time? I had to, I was given very strict orders, Kyle said. Orders or not you still breached my trust. Kat said. Look I'm sorry, what will it take for you to forgive me? Hm I don't know, oh how about freedom kat said with a sarcastic tone. I-l c-cant do that. They're not gonna release you not until they're done with you. Aaand who's they? Kat asked curiously. That's confidential, replied Kyle. Just then they were interrupted by military personnel who came to take kat away.kat tried to escape from their clutches but it was no use and the only thing Kyle could do was watch her get dragged away.
Everything's blurry and there's a ringing in kats ears.still barely conscious she tries to run but she quickly finds out that she's tied to a chair. But before she could react to being tied up she hears a slight whistling growing louder every second. It was a ballistic missile and it was coming right at her. It was barely a meter away when almost like a reflex she transforms in to her shadowy form. Her fluid body is splattered everywhere after the impact. Then she starts reforming and every bit of her body is moving towards her rebuilding her slowly. She could barely process what just happened when military officers surrounded her. She tried to run but they wrapped a sort of metallic cable around her and shocked her until she passed out. Geez that thing took more voltage to bring down than nessie said one of the officers. Nessie ? Asked the man beside him. Why, the Loch ness monster of course. Kats then wakes up in the infirmary. Kyle stands over her she regains lucidity. What happened asked kat. The last experiment, Kyle whispered angrily with a determined look on his face.
"6 hours earlier" kyle looks on as kat is dragged out. There wasn't anything he could do but watch. So he walked away not wanting look. "Lieutenant kyle woods please report to room 6" the PA system rang. He sighed and made his way through hallways of cells each containing people or creatures being experimented on. Their cries for help echoed in his mind.He knew it was wrong but there was nothing he could do. Finally after what felt like ages through the winding halls he made it to room 6. He tried to go through but the officer standing guard wouldn't let him through. Austin please let me go kyle muttered. What ? I just wanted to say hi Austin said. Not now I'm busy kyle replied. Fine fine. Just go. Kyle scanned his eye and went through where he was greeted by colleague. Hey they want you in the meeting room. They want to discuss project scarecrow. Now?kyle said worried. Yes, now, go! His replied. He walked over to elevator. And pressed the button for the lowest floor. A red light beams from the top and the elevator rumbled all the way down. Ah yes Lieutenant sit. We have much to discuss. Said a shadowy figure from the end of the table. The others looked on as he stumbled to pull a chair. Now, you really think scarecrow can end WARS. Said one figure. Oh it can do so much more then end petty WARS. Yes it will start WARS, we're not careful General. I think that WAR...Maybe it could WAR... possibly WAR...War .war .war .war...the sound reverberated in Kyle's mind. It grew louder and louder until he couldn't bear it any more. Excuse me he muttered before hurrying out of the room his breath became heavy and he started to sweat a river. He went in to the nearest bathroom to calm himself down. I-i need to stop this. I need to leave. I-l need to help kat escape. I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE. He shouted.
Kyle narrates the plan as it's set in to motion in real life.
Phase 1: tomorrow morning you'll be stretched on to a well umm basically a mideval torture device to test your elasticity. Sounds like real fun kat chimes in with a sarcastic tone. Anyway I will distract the guards and open the door so you can escape. And sure enough he managed to distract the guards and the door opened like he said. Kat loosened up her body and melted out the device.
Phase 2: I'll meet up with you in corridor 3a where we'll book it to the security room. What's with the disguise kat said in real time. So I don't get recognised obviously. And why are you zipping up you pants right now. I don't wanna talk about what happened in there okay, I'm not proud of it. Kat realised what happened and giggled. Narrator kyle: we'll break In the security room and you will take out guard. And I will open all the doors and disable the cameras. After they came out of the security room kyle noticed someone following them and told kat to run.
Narrator kyle:
Phase 3: the guards will take about a minute to mobilize once the alarms go off. So we need to run out of there like our lives depended on it. Once we're out we need to book it to the vehicle park and steal a truck and then we're home free baby. In real time kyle and kat approached the exit when Austin blocked the way. Please Austin. I beg you let us go. Kyle pleaded. Austin didn't say anything and clutched his pistol tighter. For a moment it looked like he was going to shoot but without a word he Instead let them through. Kyle mouthed thank you as kat and him ran. They made to the trucks but at this point the guards caught up with them. But both of them made it in the truck and sped away.while kyle and kat were celebrating a bullet shot by a sniper ripped through kats stomach. who at this point had de transformed.
Yet again kat found herself waking up in a new place. Her vision was still blurry but she could make out kyle sleeping with his head on her hospital bed and a doctor walking in with a tray full of bandages and other stuff. But before she could react to the situation time seemed to slow down before grinding to a halt, everyone but her was frozen in place. Then she hears a strange humming and foot steps. She sees an Indian man with long dreads and a lean body. He had a bow and arrow with him. He was skipping along shooting arrows seemingly at random, when he turns towards her and shoots an arrow at her. She screams at the top of her lungs but nobody can hear her but the arrow doesn't hurt and simply gets absorbed by her human body. She looks down in horror; she's more confused than she's ever been. Just then time resumes like nothing happened. She thinks she was just hallucinating but catches a glimpse of the Indian man as he leaves. But kat had more pressing issues to deal with and assumed it was nothing but an illusion. Kat woke up kyle and asked where they were. Kyle shoots excitedly as he sees kat is conscious again. Kat you're awake he exclaims. That I am but seriously what hospital is this? Like I need to know if my insurance will cover this. The doctor in the room answers herzlinger med. Oh thank you uh dr Lucy m. Castello kat says as she reads Lucy's card. Lucy was a woman in her mid twenties with long straight black hair, tan skin, brown eyes, and she wore glasses. She then told kyle to leave the room as she was going to change kats dressing. After kyle leaves Lucy pulls up kats gown and takes of the dressing. Kat was visibly uncomfortable and her face was bright red. Lucy sees this and assured kat of her intentions. Lucy lifted the bandage only to find that there was no more wound. I swear I just removed fragments of the bullet a few hours ago she exclaimed.
Are you not the GSW Vic Lucy said with a perplexed look. A what? You were shot weren't you? Yes I definitely was shot. Then where the hell is your wound?um pardon my language. Uh well that might have to do with this thing that happened.
Kat says nervously. Well tell me i am truly curious. So kat spent about thirty minutes explaining her situation to Lucy. Wait what you were taken to a secret lab operated by the military after you turned into a shadowy monster after getting covered in substance 10-x and the monster also said that there were more powers to be discovered and you think the healing of your wound was one of your abilities? Well yes that's basically it. Kat replied. Kyle then knocked on the door and asked to come in to which both of them replied with a swift no! Well that's really something. Lucy said. You don't think it's horrifying?Kat asked. Yeah, but more so it's fascinating. I would love to learn more. But I guess this is goodbye since I do have to discharge you now since Well you know. Uh, oh yeah right Kat replied. Kat wasn't one who cared much for socializing and talking to people in general. She did however enjoy that conversation.
I have to go now. I've been putting off this page for a while now.lucy says as she points to her pager that was going off. Well don't let me keep you. Replied kat. Kyle comes and asks about the dressing.how come it took so long he asked. It turns out I have already healed... likely due to my new found abilities. Oh so I guess you can add healing to your list of powers. But uh what took so long? Kyle asked. Well I was filling the doctor in on my... situation. Wait you told her but what about the military, if they found out she knows about the lab...Kyle then kept rambling on about the possibilities of what could happen. Kyle said kat firmly. Shut the fuck up. It was my story to tell and besides the military will never know. But ugh.. I guess you're right. So um this means your getting discharged right? Yep kat replied. So uh Kyle you do have some place to go right, the military is probably looking for you. Yes but what about you Kyle responded. Don't worry about me. I live in this old building without a warrant and an illegal lease under a fake name, but don't tell anyone else that. Uh okay I guess you're all set then. W-we should keep in touch right I'll give you my phone number, Kyle replied. Yeah we will. Bis bald, kat said, who left a confused Kyle In the hospital room. Well this won't mutter Kat to herself. I need some real clothes. Um hello nurse, do you know where to get some clothes?you can get some hospital branded sweats at the desk the nurse replied. Then the nurse pointed at the information desk. Once kat signed her discharge papers and picked up some hospital branded sweats. She began the journey home. It turned out the hospital wasn't far from her building. She went inside and was greeted by her cat,Harvey. She plopped down on the couch and broke down. Finally a moment of peace to reflect. She was overwhelmed with feelings of both relief and and anxiety. She had so many questions. So as she often does when she's down she goes to the cafe around the corner. It was a crisp autumn day and there was a chill in the air. She calmed down a bit after she got some fresh air and went in to the cafe for a coffee. Where she found one Dr Lucy m. Castello.
Huh miss Lee exclaimed Lucy. The one and only. But please were not at the hospital anymore call me kat. Well hello kat, Lucy replied. I was actually hoping to run in to you again but when I came to your room they said you already left. I don't actually love hospitals so I try to stay for as little time as possible. Yeah hospitals can be stressful at times. Lucy responded. Speaking of which how come you were doing the nurses job of changing dressings. Oh, yes the hospital is facing a nurse shortage right now so doctors have to pick up the slack. As if I already didn't have a full plate, doing surgeries and clinic hours now I also have to be the nurse, it's exhausting! Oh sorry for rambling. Lucy replied. Heh, it looks like we both had quite the week huh? Wanna get out of here!they both exclaim. Uh I know this great Mexican place just up the street, let's get dinner there, my treat said Lucy. Is this a date dr Lucy m. Castello? Kat playfully said. Well think of it as a getting to know each other date, Lucy replied.
As the two of them walk outside they take in crisp autumn air and ogle at Halloween decorations in the store fronts. As they walk Lucy notices somethings about kat. Like the way she was fidgeting with a loose string on her sleeve, the un even breathing and the constant fixing of hair. She immediately knows that kat is feeling anxious but waits until their seated at the restaurant to talk. Hey kat, after this whole ordeal you must be feeling pretty anxious. Me ? Anxious psst nooo, uhm is it that obvious? Well you do a better job then most at hiding it. Yeah I just have so many questions. More specifically about what's going to happen. I'm scared. What if they find me and take me back or worse what if the monster does something..... i-i don't know what to do. Kat said as her voice was faltering. Kat, I can't say for certain that everything will be alright. Hell, I can't even say that things ARE going to get worse. But I know this for certain. Noone can go through this alone. Woah I wasn't expecting this to get so deep. I mean I just met you but... I don't know why but for some reason, and I can't believe I'm saying this about a person, I just feel like I can be myself around you without putting up some fake facade...."awkward silence" Your foods ready a waiter exclaimed. They had a quiet meal and decided to walk home together. I really enjoyed tonight. Said kat. Yeah we should do it again? Totally. Actually let me give you my number. Lucy took kats phone and pulls of her glove to type the number.Suddenly a crook grabs Lucy by the throat and holds a knife to her neck. Kat wasn't about to let Lucy get hurt like that.then the crook said, drops the purses. And drop anything valuable too. No. Said kat. Kat just do what he says. No I'm not. I'm not giving you shit! Don't make tell you again, said the tightening his grip around the knife. I SAID IM NOT GIVING YOU SHIT! Kat exclaimed as she slowly transformed in to her shadow form. Upon seeing the vile monster the crook dropped the knife and ran for his life.
This was also the first time Lucy had seen kats monstrous form. She looked horrified. She ran away without uttering a single word. Kat asked her to wait but then she saw her own reflection in the window. She looked down in disappointment and walked home alone. The next she received a text from Lucy. She still wants to meet up. But kat couldn't fathom why.
Lucy breathes heavily as she runs away from the monster kat had become. She runs in to several Halloween decorations, skeletons, witches, ghosts and such. She finally calms down and sits on a bench.She had put no thought in to fleeing. It was instinctual. But now that she had settled down she realised kat was only trying to help her. What she saw was no monster. It was kat and Lucy had just run away from her new friend. She felt so conflicted. She knew it was only kat yet her own fear of the monster wouldn't let her go back. That is if kats even there now. But Lucy wouldn't let fear control her as it did so many times in the past. So she texted kat and faced her fear.
Currently at kats house.
How is it that I manage to fail at friendships this bad. Ugh this god damn monster!!! I fucking hate it. It could have picked anyone other than me yet here I am. Answers in due time huh ? It's probably just a play to keep me from the truth! Kat shouts.
The following text messages read;
I feel really guilty about running away.
I want to apologize
So if you'll give me a chance please come to the Mexican place we went to yesterday.
Kat believes in second chances and well she wanted to understand why Lucy insists on apologizing.
She put on her favorite leather jacket and left for the restaurant.
Around halfway to the restaurant she finds kyle...asleep in a dank alleyway. Kyle! She shouted. The hell? I thought you had somewhere to go!? Kaaat ! Hi what about a good morning first huh? It's the the afternoon kyle. Oh shit it is? What happened here? The military, they found my house and put it under surveillance. I can't go there anymore. So it was either jail or alleyway and I chose the latter. Kyle said still half asleep. Kat sighed. C Mon let's go. Where ? Kyle asked. To get some food of course are you coming or not? You know your accents kinda funny. Hehe. Wot? Kat exclaimed? Exactly your cute British accent. Are you drunk Kyle? Well what else was a man with nothing, to do? Kat sighed even deeper. C'mon let's go. They arrived at the Mexican place which was aptly named taco loco. Where they found Lucy waiting for Kat. Oh Kat, hi and you must be Kyle from the hospital. Lucy said excitedly. Yes tis I Kyle...Kyle woooods. Is he? Not okay and very drunk. Yes. Kat replied. So uh do you mind having him as well? Uh well I can't just leave him like that so yes.
So I want to get straight to the point, said kat. Oh yes the thing that happened yesterday. Uh, first of all, Iam so sorry for what happened. I wasn't ready and I ran stupidly, but I know there are no excuses for what happened. I claim to be interested in the monster and....Lucy rambled on. Lucy stop, it's okay. I mean if I were you I would've run too. Kat replied. Still it wasn't right of me to do that. No you had every rig....guys enough I get it you both feel guilty and shit so just forgive and forget. Kyle chimed in. Yeah he's right , this is silly. Kat said. Wow even drunk he's strangely insightful, Lucy replied. Well we can enjoy our meals in peace then. Kat said. Did you know hamburgers are made from the souls of the undead!kyle exclaimed holding his burrito in the air. Ok so maybe not that peaceful.what am I going to do with you. Later at Kat apartment. Ok ground rules. No touching any of my art things. No raiding of the liquor cabinet. And absolutely under no circumstances will you deny Harvey his every command. No problemo capitan said kyle while doing a salute.
Kyle finally sobered up and was languishing on the sofa with many regrets. Uuuuugh... whyyy. I'm never doing that again! Kyle droned. Kat giggled. Well it was pretty entertaining. Oh no what did I do? Hehe, don't worry about it too much. Kat said. What did I do Kat, tell meeeeee. Well I don't know everything you did buuut... you did end up in a dank alleyway and spent the night there. After that we took you to a restaurant where you continued to make a fool of yourself. Oh and also you commented on my accent. Kat said while trying to hold in laughter. Hm well then. Uh do you have an ice pack, my head is killing me. Sure let me see. Uuuh looks like I'm out, said Kat looking in a sad, almost empty fridge. I'm gonna get one. Just try not to break anything. Hey! Not funny, Kyle exclaimed. Just as Kat opened the door she found Austin standing on the other side. Wot are you doing here? Exclaimed Kat. Wait! But before he could complete the sentence Kat started transforming.
Feeling that the situation wasn't severe enough for the use of the monster kat promptly de transformed. She instead opted to kick Austin in the crotch. Aaaah!! Whyyyy. It hurts so much! Cried Austin. Uh Austin is that you? Kyle asked. Yeah it's me dumbass. So you know this guy? Kat asked. Yeah, he's the guy that let us go from the lab, very recently. Ah yes that Austin. Yeah I automatically forget people who look deuchy. What really? Deuch? Austin exclaimed. Uh I mean many thanks to the very nice guy that let us out. Kat said while doing double thumb ups. Austin what are you doing here? Kyle asked. For you duh. Austin said. What me? Pssh I'm fiiiine! Kyle said while clearly flustered. No your not Kyle. You most definitely are not fine. Kat said. So Uh why exactly are you here for me? Kyle asked. Well I Uh I just wanted to see if you were safe because it turns you've been put on a watch list along with Ms brit here. Then why the he'll didn't you come sooner? Kat exclaimed. Also do not make fun of my accent. I had to wait for the right moment. If the military knew that I was helping you we'd all be dead. Austin exclaimed. Yes actually why are you trying to help us? Kat asked with
with a serious tone.
After about 30 minutes kat came Back in and threw an Ice pack to Austin. I think you need this more than he does. Ugh yeah it's still throbbing, no thanks to you. Austin replied. Ok pretty boy, explain. Bossy much Austin said with an exasperated tone. *sigh* anyway , I guess I should start from the beginning. Got into the army right after graduating high-school, got the highest scores in the academy and before you knew it I was a captain in the marine corps. Then one day we got a call to check Out something all the way on the Scottish shores. Which is where I found nessie. Who? asked Kat. The Loch Ness monster Austin and kyle said together. Aah I see. Go on. That thing was ferocious. It took so much voltage to take out we could've powered a home for a month straight. Anyway after that whole debacle I got a top secret letter to join a sub branch of the military. Lab 36. But from the start I had my doubts. So with much deliberation, I accepted. I saw the things they would do to those people. They said it was for the greater good. I believed that for a while but the more I looked the more it was obvious that they didn't care about safety. So I bided my time, waiting for the right moment. Which is when you came in.
What exactly made me so special. Kat asked with a curious look on her face. Well, when you came I saw the face of a woman who was going to escape that place. Heh you a psychic or something kyle said, holding in laughter. Very funny, but what's this were not at lab 36 are we? Uh also there's something else I need to say. What is it kat asked. They saw you when you transformed to save that lady. and they are after right now. Well maybe you should've lead with that. You might've not gotten your crotch kicked. Yeah ill remember that for next time. Austin replied.contract So what do we do? They Legally can't arrest the English Muffin without her doing a crime first. But kyle, since you breached your they're Not gonna wait. As soon as they see you your getting arrested. Ugh great now what do we do. Said kat while panicking on the inside. Well you didn't do anything Illegal, did you? Well....
Kyle and Kat are running from the police.
Austin pretends to chase them.
Why didn't you tell me you're staying at that apartment illegally. Austin said out of breath.
Why couldn't you have stayed somewhere legally? Cause I'm broke and this is New York
Yeah makes sense. Kyle said, with a serious look. Well, pretty boy, do you have any ideas? Kat asked. Yeah, you guys need to get lost.
Austin said. Wot? Kat asked. That party in there. Go inside and I'll redirect the cops. said Austin firmly. Let's go kyle. Kyle shot a look of agreement. Once inside they split up. while kats running she bumps into Lucy. Hey nice to meet you can't talk, running from th- *inhales* police, see ya. Kat said out of breath. While running She noticed the place was a mansion and figured there must be some room to hide in for the night. She runs up the stairs and goes into the first room she sees. Kat breathes a sigh of relief when the door swung open. She was ready to punch the guy. Please don't hurt me. The man pleaded. Who are you? Kat demanded. It's Charlie. Charlie was tall, handsome, with brown eyes, curly hair, a mustache and one devilish smile.
Kat lowered her fist reluctantly, sizing him up. Handsome, sure. Dangerous? Probably not. Annoying? Definitely.
Ok, lady, I'm just here to escape the crowds, can I please stay here? Pleeeeeeeese? Kat would have never done what she did next normally, but for some unspoken reason she let Charlie stay. Fine you can stay, kat said with a defeated tone. So, what're you in here for? Charlie asked. Running from the cops. She said with a sarcastic tone. Okay you don't have to tell me but, I do know how to keep a secret. Kat chuckled, I really am, it's a long story. Well I seem to have nothing but time on my hands. Charlie stated. Another time maybe. Kat smiled. Alright wanna do something else such watching a movie since we seem to find ourselves in a theatre room.
Kat giggled, sure, I have nothing better to do.
The next morning, kat woke in the room and there was a note on the table, it read: hi, this is Charlie, I never got your name but I, for some reason, liked hanging out with you last night and I know this is probably too forward but here's my number. Kat blushed. She was never one to fall in love, she had completely given up on it yet she had only met Charlie once and already she felt that wall tumbling down. While she would love to call Charlie now, she instead went looking for kyle. She went outside after not being able to find him inside. And there he was. Back in a dank alleyway.
I seem to remember someone telling me he was sorely regretting his choice to sleep in a decrepit alleyway but here you are yet again. Kat said with an ironic tone. Haha, a simple hello would've sufficed. Kyle shot back. After we split up, cops came in and flipped the place upside down, but a bunch of party goers weren't having it. So I took the opportunity to wait for you outside, but you never came. Uuh I thought it would be safer inside, anyway you know where pretty boy is? Kat deflected. Yeah, he texted me last night, he went back to base, so as to not arouse suspicion. Alright then what now? Well we obviously can't go back to your house and definitely not mine soo... no we have to go back for Harvey. Kat said with a stern look. I swear that cat hates me, I see the way he looks at me. Just then she got a text from Lucy. The text reads: yeah I know I should have told you before but I was um drunk, I saw a shady guy follow you into a room last night and I just wanted to check in. What's that about, Kyle asked. Nothing. She texts back: it's nothing I'm fine don't be so paranoid. Hey kat,Kyle shuffled around. I didn't want to do this buy an old army buddy of mine owes me a favour. I think we can get a secure place to stay from him but it's not gonna be easy.
*In Kyle's car* What's the deal with this buddy of yours? Kat asked. We were stationed in Afghanistan for two years together. I was a mechanic and he was the infantry. I watched him throw himself willingly into danger everyday. You can't imagine what that does to a person and he, well he held on as long as possible but eventually he had to leave. He was dishonorably discharged. Since that day he's had a personal vendetta against the military and is currently hiding from them,successfully might I add. Woah, should we really be asking this guy for help? Sounds like this guy really doesn't wanna be found. Kat shot back. I know, which is why we won't be staying for long. What do you mean? We can't run forever, we need to strike a deal with the military. Dealing with the enemy? There's no way it's going to be a fair deal and we don't even know if they're going to hold up their end of the deal! Kat exclaimed. So we need leverage. Information that they can't let the public know. And we can't expose them without evidence. Which is why it's good we have an inside man.
*trekking through the forest* If this guy is successfully hiding from the military, why the hell do you know where he is? It's a whole thing I don't wanna get into it, Kyle replied.
Ok... where the fuck is it then? We've been walking for exactly 79 minutes! Don't worry we're not that far away, we just have to get over that waterfall, Kyle said with a grin on his face. Why, just why? Kat complained. because park rangers are too lazy to go all the way up there when they're patrolling, so it's a very strategic spot for one who wants to hide from the government. Kyle said with a serious tone. Yeah makes sense, Kat replied. Come on, he hid some rope ladders around here, though I'm not so sure about their structural integrity said Kyle while tugging on one of the ropes. I'm blaming you if this goes south. Kat exclaimed.* A few moments later*
This is your fault kyle! Kat cried out while dangling on the cliffside and hanging on to Kyle's legs. Quick transform and use your powers! It's not that simple, I can't just do it, it just kinda happens. Well make it "kinda happen" Kyle shouted desperately. Like I said it's not that simple! OK let me try something. *kyle tries to shake kat off* what are do...before kat could finish her sentence she falls off. Kat then suddenly transformed and grabbed on to the side of the cliff, then she promptly went through a shadow, popped back out on the ledge kyle was hanging off of and pulled him up. Let's never do that again, Kat said as she de-transformed. Agreed. Kyle said, still shook up. Uh he's right over there. Kyle then knocked on the door. Randy! It's me, Kyle.
Kyle! Ya fucking bastard! Didn't think I'd be seeing your pretty face for a while. It's not t-that pretty, Kyle stammered. And I see you finally got yourself a bitch. hey watch your fucking mouth kat exclaimed. She's a feisty one isn't she. I'm nobody's bitch and certainly not Kyles, he couldn't possibly handle me. Kat said while very pissed off. Yeah definitely couldn't, Kyle said nervously. Oof, message received, why don't y'all come in some tea. Certainly, said kat while staring menacingly at randy. Now tell me the truth, you're not here to just enjoy the views aren't ya. Randy said while pouring tea for them. Well they are very majestic. Said Kat nonchalantly. Kyle scratches his throat. To put it frankly, we got into some hot water with the military, so we need a place to stay for a day or two while we try to strike a deal with them. Randy freezes, there's no negotiating with the military. We have to try! Kyle exclaimed. "Kat's phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen, it was a text from Charlie,it says: "hey pretty lady",her lips twitched into a brief smile before she locked it and slipped it back into her pocket. Now wasn't the time."
So will you let us stay? Asked kat. Yes, but it's not going to help much. *fade to black* *fade into Austin walking in a long dark hallway* He walks into a room protected by a keypad and surveilled by cctvs. He walks in and says" you asked for me? A man in a wheelchair rolls into the light from the shadows, his face still obscured, his tag reads, general black. Is that how you address your father? Asked the man.
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general black
Austin, sit down. I read your report, you haven't had much luck catching her have you. Austin gulps.
general black
You understand how crucial she is to our mission right?
Austin, freezes for a moment, then his lips slowly turn into a smirk.
Austin
And that would be? He said coyly.
General black
Don't be smart with me boy! General black exclaimed.
Austin giggles.
Austin
She doesn't want to be found, with her powers, she could be halfway around the world by now.
General black
DON'T TALK BACK TO ME! THIS IS YOUR MISSION AND YOU WILL COMPLETE IT!!
They share a look.
Austin then leaves as dramatically as possible given that the door to the room does not slam.
back at randy's cabin
Here's the plan, we call them, give them our location in exchange for a higher up to make a deal. Kyle explained.
Kat
And what should be the terms of that deal, I mean they want us in custody but how badly?
Kyle
We're going to have to find out
*lab 36* alarm bells go off and officers run frantically to the exit.
Austin
What's going on?
Random officer
They have kat Lee and kyle woods location.
Austin
Wait, how?
Random officer
I don't know, all I know is that the general's getting involved, so you better gear up.
Helicopters land in front of Kat and kyle.
They moved away from the cabin to not give away Randy's location.
Austin
HANDS UP KNEES ON THE GROUND!
OFFICERS PUT CUFFS ON THEM
GENERAL BLACK ROLLS OFF THE HELICOPTER
General black
So you want a deal huh? What makes you think you have any leverage?
Kyle
This
Kat transforms and slips out of the cuffs. She walks toward the general and puts him in a headlock.
Kat
Still don't think we have leverage?
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General black wheezes, you underestimate me. Just then his wheelchair starts whirring, its Bolts come undone and plates start sliding over one another. The general slowly rises from below till he towers over kat. You didn't think I would come unarmed did you? Said the general mockingly. Pfft, I can handle this, this is totally fine. Um it's not! Kyle shouted from the back. Don't worry about it I'll be f- the general rudely interrupted them by shooting a laser beam at Kat. Kats eye opens slowly, she breathes a sigh of relief as the gaping hole in her chest is slowly filled in. So I guess we're both full of surprises huh? I was sure that was going to- Kat punches the general with all her might and he flies across the clearing. Shut up old man! Kat said frustratedly. The officers then immediately went into action after their general was flung across the state like a doll. They started shooting at Kat but there was nothing that their bullets could do. Are you done yet ? Kat was very irritated at this point. Seriously,are your heads made of tungsten or are they just that dense? Shouted Kat. Ugh whatever. Kat groaned. She then walked over to the general who was lying on the ground with his exo skeleton mangled up and shorting out. Now Now general, this hardly seems like a fair fight. Said kat mockingly. Fine, I give up. What do you want. The general stammered, cowardly.
Oh why don't you take a guess? Kat replied with a smug look on her face.
I'm guessing you would prefer not to be hunted by the military? The general stuttered. bingo. said kat, her tone dripping in sarcasm. So what can you do about that general? Asked kat. The general gulps. Uhm look, I would love to close your case but - no buts! Kat screamed, cutting off the general mid sentence. Look, I've had my powers for less than 2 weeks and I don't even know the full extent of my abilities but I managed to hand your arse to you today so imagine what more I could do to you. Kat said with a menacing tone. Ok OK, I'll try. The general stuttered sheepishly. Oh one more thing, let kyle go. Kat said as she leaned in even closer. General black squealed in fear. L-let him go.
Kat stands up and de- transforms. She grins ear to ear. Pleasure doing business with you General. Let's go kyle. Kat hollered at kyle.
They were about to leave when Austin ran up to them. Guys, I should warn you, my dad doesnt take well to being threatened, he's not going back down. Austin said with a look of concern. Ok wait, 1, that hateful flesh bag of a human is your father? And 2, why the hell didn't you tell us about your father sooner?. Kat asked, thoroughly shocked. Uh well, I actually knew already. Kyle interjected. Right and you didn't tell me because? Well I didn't know it was general black coming! Kyle argued. Kat sighed. I'm too tired to deal with this now. I wanna go home and sleep for a week straight. *back at Kats apartment* she plops down on the. Ugh it never ends does it. She complained.She stares at the ceiling, her voice quieter now.
Kat: I just want one week—one single week—where I don't have to save my own skin or kick someone else's.
Kyle sits on the edge of the couch, He hesitates before speaking.
Kyle: We'll figure it out, Kat. One thing at a time.
Kat glances at him, her frustration softening just slightly.
Kat: You better be right.
"So I was thinking, what if we went on a date ? I know I'm being really forward but if you give me a shot I promise you won't regret it ;)" is the text Kat got from Charlie only a little bit after throwing herself on the couch. There was a strange feeling after she read the text a bit like disgust but it quickly dissolved into something else, something more tolerable. This was a new feeling for her, she had never felt for anyone else quite like Charlie. This feeling was uncomfortable but she was willing to explore this feeling. So she said yes. yet she couldn't help but think of how strange this all is, it was unlike her to fall for anyone, she's never even had a crush. So who is this guy you're texting? Kyle asked with a smirk on his face. Ugh, kyle! If you must know, it's just some stranger I met at the party. Right, and you agree to dates with everyone you've only met once. Yeah it doesn't sound great when you put it like that. So why are you going? Kyle asked with a look of concern. Kat stammered, I-I dont know, but i just have this feeling...
*fast forward to date*
Charlie poses suggestively as he sees kat step out of the taxi. A bit too much? He asked. Hmph, you have no shame do you? Kat replied. There's no problem right? Charlie grinned. Ob... of course not, it was the same feeling from before.
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The diner had a classic, almost nostalgic charm, with its black-and-white checkered floors and red vinyl booths that gleamed under the soft yellow glow of overhead lights. A jukebox in the corner hummed faintly, though no one had paid it much attention tonight. The scent of sizzling burgers and freshly brewed coffee filled the air, mixing with the occasional clatter of silverware against ceramic plates.
Kat leaned back in the booth, stirring the last of her drink with her straw. "You know, I just realized—we never really got to know each other."
Charlie tilted his head. "Hm, true."
Kat smirked. "So... does this usually work for you?"
"What?"
"Asking random strangers out to dinner."
Charlie grinned, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Who could resist me?"
Kat rolled her eyes. "Still, I don't know shit about you."
"Alright, let's fix that. I'm a dog person, I love cheesy rom-coms, I make art for a living, and—" he paused dramatically, "I'm a die-hard Patriots fan."
Kat's face twisted in horror. "Okay, one—that better not be American 'football.' And two, I make art too."
Charlie laughed. "Oh, it's definitely American football. Patriots forever." His voice rose as he threw a fist in the air, earning a few confused glances from nearby diners.
"Oh my God, you absolute menace," Kat groaned, sinking into her seat. "Now everyone's looking at us."
"Sorry," Charlie said with a sheepish grin. "I get a little carried away."
Kat sighed. "How do you do this?"
"Do what?"
"Be so... I don't know, natural on a date."
"Not a fan of dating, huh?"
"To be honest, I usually skip to the part I like, you know?" Kat winked.
Charlie's smile turned devilish. "We can do that too."
Kat gasped dramatically. "A man after my own heart."
They bolted from the diner, laughing as they dashed through the city streets. Moments later, they stumbled into a nearby hotel, breathless and giddy.
Charlie flopped onto the bed, striking a ridiculous, over-the-top pose. "Are you ready?" he asked in a sultry voice.
Kat chuckled, stepping toward him with a smirk. "No, I don't think you're ready for me."
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I realize that we never really got to know each other. Kat asked Charlie. Hm true. Does this usually work for you ? what? Charlie replied. Asking random strangers out to dinner. She said with a smirk on her face. He grinned ear to ear. Who can resist me? Still, I don't know shit about you. Does this help, I'm a dog person, I like cheesy rom coms, I love football and I make art for a living. Ok one that better not be American "football" and two I make art as well. Uh, sorry to disappoint you but, yeah, patriots forever. He shouted. Oh my God! Everyone's looking at us now! Sorry I get a bit carried away sometimes. Charlie said in a sheepish tone. Kat sighed. How do you do this? Do what? Be so... I don't know, natural on a date. Not a fan of dates huh? To be honest I don't really go on dates, usually I just skip to the part I like, you know? Kat winked.
Charlie put on a naughty smile. We can do that too. Kat gasped dramatically, a man after my own heart. Both of them run out of the diner and rent a room in a nearby hotel. Charlie spreads himself on the bed in a sexy pose. He has a devilish smile on his face.
Are you ready? He asked in a sultry voice. Kat chuckled, no, I don't think you're ready for me.
Kat let out a loud groan as she woke up the next morning. She glares at the almost empty Bottle of whiskey on the floor. She chugs the rest of the bottle, she shivered from the cold and dry autumn air, she quickly put on Charlie's shirt and shuffled out of the room. As she stood outside an uneasy feeling washed over her. Not something that she usually felt after such a night. But it was just the whiskey, right? So she ignored it.
Transition to Lucy
Beads of sweat formed on her head as she made the incision. Someone wiped the sweat off with a rag. She then held the teddy bear she had been operating on, in the air. Success! Lucy exclaimed. Don't wave her in the air! A child cried out. Right, can't risk her stitches coming undone. She said with a mock serious tone. Give her to me, I wanna give her a big hug! Ah, but not too tight. She winked. Did you really just set up all this equipment to fix maddies bear? Lucy turned around, uhm, it was a very serious operation ma'am. It was the girl's mother. Hey, can I talk to you for a moment. Lucy whispered in a concerned tone. They scampered out the room. It's bad huh? Lucy sighed, worse than bad, the cancer hasn't been affected by the chemo. The mother gasped, tears filled her eyes, is there anything you can do? Yes, but the chan- I DON'T CARE! If there is even a miniscule chance she can be saved, you have to do it. But I- please, the mother said softly. Okay.
*Office of chief of surgery*
No! The risk is too high! The chief stated firmly. The mother is willing to take that risk. Have you considered that maybe grieving mothers aren't in the right headspace to make that decision? I know that! I also know there's a chance to save this kid. Don't you want her to live a life? Of course I do but, there's too high of a risk. You mean you don't want to be responsible for her death! She exclaimed. What do you think? This girl still has a few good months left, so what does it look like if we take that away from her for a minute chance she might survive! He shouted angrily. Then I'll take the blame! The chief sighed, you better be ready then. He handed her the file and walked out of the office. Lucy was speechless for a moment. She convinced him. But at what cost.
*lounge*
So you've actually done it. Her friend Haley sat next to her. She was tall, with dark skin and had long dreads. Yes I have. You're putting a lot on the line for this kid. Are you sure about this? Haley, if that kid dies I don't know what I'd do. I... don't think I've thought this through. I've doomed this kid! Haaaleeyy! What have I done? Lucy, please stop, this ain't like you, you're supposed to be the calm one! Look, Lucy it's not like you can take it all back so you just have to do your damn best okay! Okay Lucy whimpered, come on, put some energy in it! You can do this. I.. can.. do it, she whimpered again. Well this isn't working. Haley sighed, instead Haley held Lucy in her arms. Though she still couldn't shake her guilt, she did feel a bit better.
Transition to kat
Aaaaaah! the Scream was coming from the back alley. Kat rushed to the site and stopped short of the entrance. Stop it! A man raised his voice, furiously. You don't want anyone to hear us right babe? His voice softened a little. Kat couldn't wait any longer. She threw the empty bottle of whiskey she had at the man's head. Fuck! He squealed in pain. He shuffled around for a bit, before he spotted kat. You! You threw the bottle at me! He shouted at Kat. Yeah I did! Kat shouted right back at him. Didn't your mother teach you to respect women? Ugh, such a pretty little thing too, shame I have to do this now. He tackled kat to the ground and pulled out his pocket knife. With one swift motion he stabbed her square in the chest. The woman looked on in horror as the man stood dusted himself off. Right where were w- he started choking as kat, now transformed, tightened her grip around his throat. And she couldn't stop. It was like a burning fire that could not be satiated. His neck cracked and squelched. Till his head fell to the ground and his body followed suit. The woman screamed until there was no more air in her lungs. She fainted, her head hit the cold concrete floor and blood pooled from her head. Kat slowly de transformed and watched her blood soaked hands disappear like the shadows that consumed her. She stood, frozen, still processing what had happened.
But there was no doubt, she had just murdered, maybe the first of many.
walking home, the air felt thick it was hard to breathe, autumn air stung like acid against her bare legs. Every Halloween decoration was like a reminder of the monster inside her, one she so naively believed could be used as a force of good. She now knew without a doubt it was just a front, it never intended to help her did it? Finally home, or at least four walls that could isolate her from the rest of the world. Her existential dread never felt so insignificant than in this moment. It's times like these where she'd resort to an American sized cup of top shelf, though her current state of poverty made it so she had to settle for dollar store wine but they both gave the desired effect.
Lucy was now at the end of a tiring night shift. But she had one more thing to do. She quickly ran over to her favourite Indian restaurant. Which had to be her favourite since it was run by her father. The usual? Her father asked with a quizzical look on his face. Which was his attempt at trying to comfort Lucy, he could tell she was off. Uh yes, and butter chicken please, for your friend Haley? Yeah, I don't think she's eaten a single thing for 12 hours so I wanna make sure she doesnt die of starvation. Beta, do you want anything? What do you mean appa? I already told you. You know what I mean. He said assuredly. I'm okay appa, really. Now if you could ask Kabir to hurry up in there that would be nice. Ok just remember- he was cut off before he could finish. To not overdo it, I know. She exasperatedly sighed. Kabir then set her food on the counter. Thanks kabir, and bye Appa. Bye beta.
Back in the hospital,
Haley! Wait, Lucy said out of breath. I got- breakfast. She said as she caught her breath. Whoa, slow down, I'm not going anywhere. Like I was saying, I got breakfast. It better be from your dad's place, cause if not I will crash out. 😤 where else did you think I'd get it from? Lucy waved the bag full of food in Haley's face. Right, I forgot you were a frugal bitch. Anyway, let's sit down already. Haley whined.
Bzzzt, bzzzt, Lucy's phone was going off. She took one look and her face twisted into a scowl. Uncle Dom, she mumbled. What was that Lucy? Haley asked. Nothing, just go ahead I'll be here in a minute. Alright, don't be late or your going to be left nothing, I. Mean. It. Okay, okay message received.
Lucy now stepping aside, what is it dom? I'm at the end of a VERY LONG shift.
Now, that's not how you speak to your favourite uncle is it?
Just tell me, Lucy sighed.
I got one of my clients bleeding out on the floor, and he'll pay good money to not take his problems to the hospital.