Chapter 22
I got home and received a call from Abe. He was amused by my immaturity. He was pleased that I got the point across to the man but how I did it needs improvement. I said that he insulted me by calling me an abomination. Abe was furious to hear that. I had to send the recording of the entire conversation with him to Abe. He and Soren reviewed the conversation and said that I did things just right. He wished me goodnight and ended the call. Roland laughed as he imitated the way the guy responded to my answers. I arranged the awards and sat to watch TV.
The man from last night arrived with a lawsuit but unfortunately for him the case was thrown out of court. He walked out angrily as he was told that I had a right to refuse since the Red Guards had done things that are no so honorable. I mean after they had moved here. The judge said that I had a right to protect myself from harming myself and others.
He and his team stared angrily as I walked to the park to go jogging. I extended my senses and told Derek about the problem in the east end. A girl was missing. He said he will deal with it. I ran a six miles and called it a day. I sat under a sycamore tree and admired my surroundings. Oleg and Igor sat next to me and watched me. Roland boldly asked, "Penny for your thoughts" I smiled, "I was wondering what it would be like to sit in a table and have dinner with family. Food fights, jokes, pranks the list is endless. Life was lonely growing up. I want my life to have some vibrancy" Roland said that he will take care of it.
The Red Guards learnt of the other hybrids and was told that they can't be bled either. They let it go when they saw the extent of red tape. They spent their time complaining but was told to grow up or go lay an egg. They wanted to raise an army of enhanced and was told to eat healthy and do daily exercise. In addition they were told to remain human as they reach peak physical fitness. Then grow old and one die. They will have to take this down with a grain of salt.
I arrived in Excalibur and the Magna guards asked my security what they are called. I smiled, "They are called Alpha" I walked to inspect the perimeter. Oleg grinned as he came with me. Roland and the others moved our stuff to our barracks. I used echolocation and xray vision. I was satisfied when I saw a soldier using thermal imaging. So I turned into the monster me and looked around. I was surprised to see that I can in thermal as well. I was bummed to find out such later in life so I made it my mission to learn how to use it.
The Red Guards were staring angrily as I walked by. The Magna Guards were not angry at all. In fact they had experienced it first hand when they were human or during their time in October. They understood what I was talking about so they were on my side. I grinned and focused on thermal imaging and soon was able to see things in thermal. Then I turned it off and walked to the main gate. The one facing October. Charlie asked me what I saw and I said that an assault vehicle is heading our way and they bringing zombies with them. At least a million of them. I asked that they fire up the EMP and have the laser cutter ready. So Aaron gave the signal and people got into position. Sure enough an armor all terrain vehicle arrived with zombies on their tail. On my signal twelve EMPs were fired with a ten second delay. The vehicle came to a stop. Then the laser was activated. It sliced the zombies in one go. They all fell dead immediately.
A man came out and applauded our efforts but he said that we were supposed to be dead. He said that the purpose was to annihilate the majority of the population and that there are only supposed to be a few survivors to repopulate the world. I didn't want to listen to his psychobabble so I asked them to open fire. So they used a machine gun to kill him and then use a flamethrower to burn his remains to ashes. The others walked out and started to shoot. At least they tried. I simply clapped my hand they fell to floor spasming. When they coughed up blood and died and I tapped Rowan. He ordered the use of flamethrowers and burned their bodies. Owen asked what to do with the vehiclenand I said slice it apart. They used the laser to slice the vehicle to pieces.
In walked back to my barracks when the man from the award ceremony got in my way. He said that we got off on the wrong foot. He introduced himself as Bucky. He asked if I would accompany him and his team on his missions. Owen asked him nicely to step aside. He had no right to get in my way after calling me an abomination. The others residents expressed their displeasure. He was surprised that Owen knew that he had said that. Owen said that he was listening to the entire conversation. He heard what I said and he made it clear that no matter what he did he won't be a nocturnal because there is a law against it. A few slipped through the cracks but the crack is shut now. I happily said that I was one who requested it. Owen chuckled, "You were the reason the law was passed but the rest of us have been pleading to the council to make the law for at least a hundred years." The man gave us the death stare before he stormed off. I apologized to Owen for being an anomaly. He smiled, "You are not an abomination. You are certainly not an abomination. In fact you keep us honest so we're good."
I used my senses and felt my way to my barracks. Inside was a four poster, a coffee table, a wardrobe, a wall full of guns and knives and a mini fridge. Also a fully loaded bathroom. I took a bath and changed my outfit to a gray jumpsuit. I walked out the door and Betty asked if she could continue the lessons and I said that I had enough lessons for a lifetime. I am here to keep an eye out for trouble.
Betty insisted that we try so we went out to the courtyard and threw a few punches. Bucky saw us and stepped forward. He said that if he lands any punches then I come with him on every mission. I told him that it is not possible. Betty and I kept practicing and I heard Bucky trying to make his way towards but we're stopped by Coraline. We went back and forth till Betty got tired.
After the spar was over Bucky came forward. He tried to hit me and I sped out of the way. Betty was laughing. In his frustration he asked me to stay still. I ignored his request. He finally took dirt from the ground and threw it at my face. I managed to get out of the way. Everyone came running with the business end of their gun pointed at him. He had to raise his hands and surrender. I asked him, "If me this makes me an abomination. I guess if you were this you would be the same." He said, "No it won't be same since I am a soldier. For me it would be evolution but you is an insult you have the abilities but you don't know how to use them." I smiled, "I weaponized my gifts so I know exactly how to use it." He said, "You have no purpose" I chuckled, "My purpose is to protect my family. So I have a purpose unlike you mister maximum lethality." He was sent for disciplinary hearing while I went to the gym to practice the punching bag.
A few minutes later Bucky and Betty arrived. Betty said that I should take things easy. I said that as a hybrid I haven't reached a point where I am tired. So I am going to keep going till then. Betty said, "You've been at it for thirteen hours. Take a break" I shook my head and continued kicking, punching, spin kicking the punching bag. I did a thousand pushups and a thousand sit-ups. I used the tension rope and did pushups and moved the rope in fluid motion. When I got bored I walked out. Oleg asked me, "Tired" I said, "Bored" I went back to my room and took a shower.