30. Fallen Genetic
Ran and his teammates were led through a strange door that was still open from a structure raised from the sea. They all entered the door together.
Cindy, who was behind Captain Dev, looked obedient and her eyes were emotionless. But no one knew that this girl's mind was playing some scenarios inside.
What would be the best way to save her teammates? She already knew how big the security power of Bio Research was. big numbers, well trained, well equipped, and dangerous. Especially the three dozen of the Death Squad as well as the Angel of Death. It was the result of cryonic process in Mother Island laboratory plus a few people who had survived the battle on Skeleton Island.
Cindy couldn't decide what to do to save her friends right now. Maybe later. While she continuously assessed each situation.
The group walked down several steel stairs before finally entering a wide and long hallway with large doors on either side. The door was unique because of its giant size. It was as if everyone here was over 3 meters in height.
Cindy frowned. Its sharp cat ears pick up the heartbeat with long but loud pauses inside the rooms with giant doors. Cindy's frown deepened. She guessed that the room wasn't just for ordinary Death Squad.
"Wait!" Cindy shouted a little to hold up the group. She stepped in front of Ran and his friends. Her eyes were scanning their faces one by one as if she was remembering or assessing something.
"I think I've seen them before! But where?" Cindy finished her sentence while shaking her head and massaging her forehead as she retreated back behind Captain Dev.
Sandra, who was originally suspicious, breathed a sigh of relief.
Ran and his teammates were led into a room that wasn't too big, without windows, and even the door had a laser trap installed as an alarm.
There were only two beds, two sofas, a food cupboard, and a fridge full of beer and a small table in the corner next to the toilet. It was essentially a luxury prison.
As soon as the door closed, Ran threw himself onto the soft bed. He was so tired, and the comfortable mattress, made him want to take a short nap. After all, they couldn't go anywhere right now. This facility was heavily guarded with plenty of securities.
"Ran, did you see what Cindy's expression looked like? It's like she doesn't recognize us anymore," Tet whined as he opened his second bottle of beer.
"Yup! She is under their influence somehow," Ben chimed in.
"What should we do? Cindy has terrible abilities. While she is not herself, it's impossible for us to talk to her, it's dangerous!" Rabat looked at Ran who was already sitting on the edge of the bed to listen to his friends talking.
Ran didn't respond. He just smiled widely and then laughed softly. He gave a signal for his friends to come closer. Ran asked for a bottle of beer and opening it quickly causing a loud sizzling sound. His lips hissed silently. She was okay.
Ran grabbed something from his shirt pocket. A small shiny object was in his hand. It was an access card.
Tet and Ben looked at each other. They shrugged their shoulders out of confusion and finished their beer. Rabat, who was the quickest to respond to Ran's gesture, nodded subtly and then moved to the sofa and laid down.
Cindy followed Sandra's orders so that she would join an important Bio Research group preparing for the launch. Cindy didn't have any idea what the launch was about, but she believed it was Bio Research's long-awaited plan.
The group entered a room similar to the air traffic control rooms in commercial airports. Once everyone was inside, Captain Dev pulled a lever. The room immediately rose like a giant elevator.
Within five minutes, the control room reached the flat and dry part of Mother Isle. Only Sandra and Captain Dev were sitting on tall chairs with many panels and monitors in front of them. Four armed guards stood in the corners of the room. While the Angel of Death remained motionless next to Sandra. Maybe it was her job to protect the head of the Bio Research laboratory.
The control room stood approximately 20-meter above the land so everyone had 3600 panoramic views of the island even though there was thick fog above the sea around the island. Nothing was visible yet. But Cindy guessed that an important event was about to happen.
Captain Dev nodded to Sandra, and she typed some codes on the keyboard, five modules slowly emerged to the surface of the island. Each module accommodated three cryonic tubes.
Meanwhile two members of the Death Squad were seen coming out of the door on the mainland. The twelve ferocious hybrids stood motionless supervising the whole processes closely.
After everything was ready, Captain Dev opened the communication channel.
"Mam, everything is ready to be launched," his voice slowly directed to the monitor screen which showed a woman with a face wearing a Guy Fawkes mask.
"Go ahead Captain! We are ready to witness this historic day." The woman's voice sounded very enthusiastic.
Captain Dev nodded respectfully. The lady on the monitor was a royal aristocrat who conducted herself in proper manner. At the same time, she was a merciless patron who easily dropped severe punishments. He was always mindful when conversing with her.
Once again Captain Dev gestured to Sandra who immediately said yes and typed in some more codes.
The five modules opened slowly. It was preceded by a loud hissing sound, a sign of a large amount of pressure being released. The cryonic tubes that were previously horizontal were shifted to a vertical position and started opening.
Cindy looked in disgust. What this crazy research company was trying to do? Cindy's heart was pounding.
When all the cryo tube covers had opened, the figures were out from there. Cindy stared. Almost burst out laughing. She was imagining creatures that would be more terrifying than the Army of Death. But it turned out that what came out were ordinary human figures like herself. Normal men and women. Without the slightest peculiarity.
But Cindy's stifled laughter immediately stopped. The 15 humans who suddenly came out of the cryonic tube, at Sandra's command via her keyboard, transformed into the most terrifying animals she had ever seen on Bones Island!
Some turned into a tiger with no stripe, a lion with a distinctive-stripes, and one of them even turned into a giant flesh-eating vulture! Good grief! Cindy held her breath.
Very well! Good job Captain, Sandra!" A hoarse voice broke the silence in the control room. The woman nodded in satisfaction.
Captain Dev smiled broadly. The praise from Lady Boss was important for the continuation of this project. Sandra also seemed very happy to hear the top leadership in Bio Research gave a rare compliment.
Sandra typed the next code. The terrifying creatures instantly turned back into normal humans.
Captain Dev opened a bottle of champagne, intending to celebrate this success with Sandra.
But the celebration was cut short. Suddenly from the darkness of the fog, a dozen small ships appeared!
The landing craft, which resembled the Landing Craft Tank, opened their hatches. Then came out dozens of armed men in black uniforms with helmets and masks that Captain Dev and Sandra had already recognized.
"Fallen Genetic!"
A loud and frantic scream came out of the mouths of Captain Dev and Sandra at the same time.
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