Chapter Twelve

Noah’s P.O.V- Separated

Day 3-03:04

      My head is a huge mess of confusion and rage. I’m so angry that we’re in this situation, it’s not fair. I glanced downward toward Wesley who was sound asleep on my chest. I’d wrapped him in my arms protectively for fear he might disappear if I didn’t.

      I feel like I’m an animal, trapped. It makes me think about all of those poor animals that get products tested on them. I wish there was some way for me to get us the heck out of this stupid place. Maybe I should take up arson, and then burn it down keeping the vile psycho's inside.

     I’ve attempted sleep but can’t, I’m far too wound up… I suppose I’m grateful that Wesley has eaten something. I just couldn’t bring myself to eat anything… I’m hiding it but I think there’s something really wrong with my insides. What if I’m dying? What would happen to Wesley if I wasn’t around to protect him? Although… I’m not really doing a great job of whilst being alive, am I? Subconsciously, I spoke into the night.

      “I suck.” I felt Wesley shift slightly in my arms at that moment.

      "No you don't. Stop putting yourself down." Wesley said softly. I was a little surprised but I tightened my arms around him giving him a hug, then spoke quietly.

     “You’re supposed to be sleeping, my little elf.” I turned my body to the side so that I was able to give him a better hug.

       "Well face it your thoughts are so loud."  He rolled into me more.

       “I’m sorry, did I wake you?” Right now, at this very minute, Wesley is doing so many things to make me want to take advantage. I keep thinking that if I die… then I’ll at least die happy, right? But, I don’t think that’s a good idea because it’s the pressure of it all too. I sighed in slight frustration. If this was a normal day, I’d totally make a move. But we’re stuck in this hell hole, fighting a stupid virus that we have no idea of what it’s doing to our insides. This is hell… all of it. I just want to wake up and it be a bad dream. Except Wesley and me… no, I want to still have Wesley.

       Wesley sat up and looked down at me,"Noah we'll get out of here. We won't die. Maybe cuts and bruises but that's all." He looked into my eyes. "Trust me."

       “I trust you. I just don’t trust me.” How can he be so together? I’m literally freaking out, we’ve been injected with something weird, twice! I don’t know what we’re becoming… if we can ever put it right. What about the people? Our school… I can’t handle this anymore, I need to get outside. I want fresh air! I want to eat ice cream, and feel the sea… I even want my school to be normal! I reached up to touch Wesley’s face and smiled.

       “Please don’t worry, I’m okay. I promise.”

     "Oh sure. I think you need more sleep than I do."He smiled slightly,"I know you want to protect me, but I'm not weak." He’s perfect… I gave him a small smile and responded quietly.

      “I know. I didn’t think you were, not even for a second. It’s just a need of mine, that’s all. If anything I’m the one who’s weak. I’m freaking out and you’re as calm as anything.” I’m not feeling self-pity, it’s a genuine knowledge of my well being right now. I’m not as strong as I felt before all of this began… obviously we’re both changing inside, but it’s what we’re changing into that’s freaking me out so much. I removed my hand from his face and tried to smile without force.

        “We should sleep I guess. After all, tomorrow is a ‘busy’ day.”

       "We'll get out of this." He laid down again.  He snuggled up to me and closed his eyes.

Day 3-07:00

      Bang. What on earth is that terrible banging? I slowly opened my eyes, to be met with a devastating bright light… that dreadful sun is back. My eyes blurred for a few minutes before finally focusing on the wall. Lovely.

      I glanced down, seeing Wesley still in my arms and smiled, only my smile faded when I heard two voices outside of the door. Trying not to disturb Wesley, I maneuvered myself slowly and got up from the bed, tiptoeing towards the door and squatting behind it, eavesdropping.

     “... It has to be today. Their bodies are changing inside, faster than expected.” I’m certain that’s Miranda… I frowned in confusion and listened further.

     “Okay, we’ll take Experiment one-hundred-and-one. He’s showing more promise. Experiment one-hundred has failed, so do whatever you must with him.”

     Failed, but… I’m Experiment one-hundred. What the hell have I failed? More to the point what are they going to do with Wesley? I glanced over to the bed but as I heard the lock clicking I quickly bounced away from the door just as it got thrown open.

     Wearing pristine white overcoats, Doctor Finlay, Miranda and Chess strolled in. Miranda held a pair of handcuffs in her hands, and another syringe. Doctor Finlay held a piece of white cloth, handcuffs and a syringe containing something clear. Chess just stood on the spot, glaring at me. Doctor Finlay spoke now, his tone echoing in the room.

     “Good morning my beautiful experiments. Today is a new day. I’ve made a breakthrough in my research and I’m sorry to say that it’s bad news for you, experiment one-hundred. It’s been a pleasure, really. But you failed.”

     I frowned in confusion and annoyance as I tried to mask my fear. “Failed, failed what? I thought we’d passed your stupid tests?”

     “Oh dear boy, how wrong you are. Experiment one-hundred-and-one passed, you didn’t. And so we bid you farewell. Experiment one-hundred-and-one is to say his goodbyes, and begin his further training.”

      “I don’t think so! If I’m being set free, so is he. I refuse to go anywhere without him, you’ll have to kill me first.” I spoke, feeling the rage beginning to set in. Miranda was moving toward me with Chess, as Doctor Finlay ignored me and headed straight for Wesley.

        I watched him as he looked at the syringe and flicked it, and I was just about to run at him when I felt some arms pull me back and wrestle me to the floor. I yelled as loud as I could mentally, to wake Wesley up.

          ‘Wesley! Wake up, now!'

        He opened his eyes and rolled over,'what? Noah what the hell is going on?' I felt the energy from his reply in my mind, and it ached. I winced and then watched Doctor Finlay pin Wesley down from trying to escape. I fought incredibly hard against whom ever was pinning me to the floor, sending a message to him quickly.

      ‘They’re taking you for more training! He’s got something in another syringe… Wesley, they’re saying I’ve failed.’ At that moment the syringe was half-injected into Wesley’s arm, then the last half into his neck. Doctor Finlay held him down as he explained what was in the syringe, a smile on his face.

      “Experiment one-hundred-and-one, this special liquid is an immortal medicine. It’s got tiny cells inside that will travel through your body, replacing your regular human cells which are now dead. This will give you power like you wouldn’t imagine, you’ll be able to fight anything, no matter what size. There is a reason why you had an enemy, experiment one-hundred-and-one.”

     "Immortal?" He blinked,"that's not possible is it?" Doctor Finlay’s smile grew wider, he looked completely insane as he spoke. I felt my head get shoved into the ground, scraping my cheek harshly.

      “With my new research it’s possible. I’ve been trying to perfect it. With this immortal serum, I can restore people with the infection, making them immortal… the stem cells inside this liquid fight the virus, it’s stronger… and your body is accepting both sets of liquids. I hate to say it but your little friend is visibly having a reaction to the virus whilst you bonded with it. Experiment one-hundred is supposed to be your enemy. Therefore, we’ll train you to fight this monster within him.”

   I froze, I mean literally, my entire body froze. He’d planned it all along. I knew I wasn’t right inside. Doctor Finlay must have known how I’ve been feeling, prior to infecting me… he knew I had demons. I was suffering inside with severe hate for a long time… my life in total darkness. Whilst Wesley always smiled, no matter what. It totally makes sense. I didn’t say anything, just lay on the floor, now frightened of what my future held. Did I even have a future? 

        "Noah is my enemy?" He asked,"no I reject that he isn't." He jumped off the bed before anyone could react. "Let us go please. Why do you love torturing us?" He growled at them. 

     “Torture, is that what you think we’re doing? No my dear boy, it’s not. Think of all of the wonderful and amazing things I’m giving you. You’re immortal, with incredible power. That thing over there is nothing. What is his life, compared to all of those lives we can save? Think of your family, your friends. Together, we can restore it all. For the sake of one life.”

   At that moment, I lost all will to fight. Seriously what had I ever done to anyone? Even convicted criminals didn’t have a life sentence this bad. Miranda knelt at my side then and spoke to everyone, her tone light and soft.

      “Don’t worry little experiments, we’re not monsters. We’ve also created something to make this a fair exchange. Experiment one-hundred, you will be given the powers… but they’re going to make you different. Your heart will be black, your existance dark. You’ll be the ultimate assassin, programmed to fight. It wouldn’t matter about your friend because once this is injected… you won’t even remember his name.”

      Upon hearing that I began to squirm under who I guessed was probably Chess, I fought incredibly hard to get free. I don’t want to forget. I don’t want to forget!

      "Forget, but...but...."Wesley looked down defeated....for now at least.'I'll never forget you completely.' He sent. I gazed at him, my eyes suddenly burning with angry tears. ‘I love you, no matter what happens to me, please remember that. I don’t want them to kill you. So obey them for now… I will definitely figure this out.’

      I felt Miranda shift slightly at my side, grabbing my hair as she pulled my face toward her. Chess pulled me up, holding me in position as she stated cheerfully.

          “This is going to be so much fun! Two strong beings set to stand against one another! Care to say goodbye, before he becomes a monster?”   

       Wesley knelt down beside me,"I love you." He whispered,'the hell this is goodbye. If you love someone you'll never forget those feelings. So I won't.'  He glared at gorilla dude and he let me up. Wesley hugged me. I wrapped my arms around him and held him tightly. I didn’t open my mouth to say anything but I sent to him, my heart aching. ‘Remember what I told you. I will never hurt you. Promise me, that no matter how ugly I become, you’ll always remember the me now. Because after I lose myself, that won’t be me anymore. So don’t ever feel guilty about what you have to do. I will always, always love you Wesley Andrew Aragorn Brooks.’

     Miranda gave a scoff of laughter, and said grinning. “Nothing from our monster then? Okay… well have it your way.”

     Just like that I felt a harsh stab in my neck, my eyes never left Wesley’s… not once. It became painful really fast… it felt like acid had been poured into my body. I could feel the liquid rushing through my veins like shards of ice. I couldn’t give them any form of reaction, because no doubt they’d enjoy it. So I just smiled at Wesley, mentally singing to him the chorus of one of my favourite songs.

     ‘Never gonna ‘ change my mind, we can leave it all behind, Nothin’s gonna’ stop us, no not this time. So take your hand in mine, It’s ours tonight, this is a rebel love song. Hearts will sacrifice, it’s do or die, This is a rebel love song.’  

        'I love you so much.' Wesley was then pulled from me.

       ‘I love you always.’ I couldn’t mask the pain anymore, both sets of pain… the physical pain from the liquid and the mental pain from witnessing the expression contained on Wesley’s face. I dropped to my knees, letting out a piercing cry and right before I fell into darkness I whispered softly.

      “Never forget.”