Awaken

Today was just like any other day in the world we live in. Well, I can only guess this since I can not remember anything from yesterday or two weeks prior. All I know is that today I woke up on some subway tracks in Greenwich Town. “What the hell?” I asked myself. “Since when did I become homeless?” I questioned with a chuckle of disbelief. As I climbed up the side rail and was making my way to talk to authorities I noticed from the corner of my eye two men dressed in a similar all-white three piece suit. Looking back I was surprised this did not alarm me much sooner. I mean that just screams stranger danger more than an unlicensed, windowless, and dirty van. Still I walked to the security office unaware that my twenty years on this planet as a normal girl would suddenly be over.

“Excuse me sir, I do not know how I got here and I can’t remember anything” I told the cop. The next thing he said to me still sends cold goosebumps all across my delicate skin. He grabbed me and glared at me with lifeless gray eyes. “Run and remember!” he yelled with the shriek of one thousand banshees. In that moment I had a blurry vision; I saw myself in someone arms. My friend Armstrong was there. It was his party. The epileptic vision dissipated as quickly as it occurred. So I ran. I did not care where I just did. Like a bad cliche’ the men in white began chasing me. I figured they wouldn’t chase me on the subway tracks so I climbed the fence and ran on them. They followed with me. In truth I was never really athletic or sporty, however now it seemed like I could easily outrun the entire track team in my school. Hell, I think the speed I was running could easily outpace a hybrid automobile.

I turned around and the men in white suits were not behind me anymore. I looked in front of me and they were there instead. They too had the emotionless eyes. Another vision of me encompasses my mind. This time I see myself walking downstairs. I turned the corner and it's like I ran into a brick wall. I looked up into the most beautiful brown eyes that I could believe in. The vision fades as a surreal brick wall runs into me. Before I can react a strong arm grips me and there was no escaping. One man in white whispered, “You make a sound I will break your neck". In a blink of an eye I was in a car with the two guys in white. At first I was confused on how we moved from the platform to the car. Is this really happening right now I asked myself. “ Who are you, where are you taking me?" I asked. They both ignore me at first and then the guy in the passenger seat turns slightly and I saw that he had a tattoo on his neck. It looked like a bar code. The phone rings. Since the guys in the white suit did not give me their names I called the two Bar and Code. I tried to remember how I got on the subway. Did Bar and Code do something to me? Maybe if I cleared my mind and focus. I closed my eyes, and took a deep breath. My name is Miracle Wake a college student studying Biogenesis. The last thing I remember was finishing classes and returning to my dorm. “Hey Miracle , do you want to come with”? asked Sheryl. Looking at Sheryl I see Donna, Tracey, Mike and Tony from class. “Where to”? Well if I tell you, I have to tell the others and it’s a surprise.” “Plus Armstrong will be there.” Mike adds in. I decided to put off doing my essay on The law of biogenesis. “ So who’s driving”? I asked. We all pack up in Tony’s car and off we went. The five of us making jokes and laughing about each other lives. I was thinking about Armstrong and what I was going to say to him. I had a pretty long time to think about it too because Tony is a Sunday driver. I lean over and asked, “Sheryl exactly where we were going?” “You’ll see!” As we pull up to this beautiful single-family house, I had the feeling that we shouldn’t be here. “Nice, but where are we”? Asked Tracey. “This is Armstrong's parents home.” Sheryl answered while smiling at me. “ Armstrong's parents are out of town and he’s throwing a party.” Walking toward the house I was hesitant and surprised by the spectacular views, hi-tech construction. “This is a surprise!” I did not realize Armstrong had the door open and waiting for us to get in.

“Miracle I didn’t expect you here.” Armstrong said with amazement. “You’re not the type to party all the time, party all the time, PARTY ALL THE TIMEEE.” Armstrong sang. “Is that why I didn’t get a personal invite?” I snarked. “Man I love your home theater system, I bet you can actually feel the sweat fly off the Football players!”enthusiastically spat a person at the party. Most of the people at the party I have seen around campus. “Your place is hot”! Donna cracked while walking through the entrance foyer “Whoa a European elevator…Armstrong what you have been holding out on us?” Mike carefully asked. “Well my parents work for Reficul Corp. Do you guys want a tour?” the seductive Maerd Armstrong inquired. “Maybe later”, everyone except me responds. Tony grabs Donna while Sasha, Mike and Sheryl move toward the dance floor. I began to think to myself that this was my chance. I have liked this guy since high school and I would not leave here without making sure he knew how I felt. “That was pretty mean haha. I’ll take the tour still.” Armstrong smiles this mouth-watering smile. As we headed away from the party I see the guys turning up on the dance floor. ”You sure you don’t want to dance?” asked Armstrong. “To be honest I’d rather have you all to myself” I said under my breath. “Well here I am!” With my heart matching the loud thump of the speakers, I grabbed his hand and pulled him towards me. I kissed him. That kiss was like waking up from a bad dream and looking forward to a new beginning. It’s quite hard to describe it. I always knew he would be a great kisser! “Hey Armstrong get a room! Pick two just to make sure you’re comfy!” yelled Mike’s jealous self. “Come on I want to show you something”! Hand in hand we walked to a room that was just scenic, colorful, and filled with statues and paintings. It was so beautiful. “Life is violent and cruel by nature. What happens to us is totally inconsequential. Sometimes it's inconvenient, or even horrible, but it's inconsequential. What is really important, is how we react to what happens to us.” “That's deep”, I said as I looked around the room. I realized Armstrong had vanished.

“What are you doing?” asked Code as he broke my focus and brought me back to my reality of being in the car going God knows where. Right at this moment I now realize how deep those writings in Armstrong's home meant and it comforted me. I needed to get away but how could I when Bar and Code could appear anywhere. “Why do we have to take the long way? We could have used our powers to get us there faster!” said Bar “What, and miss all this traffic!” replied Code. A car horn went off as someone got cut off. “Why do humans risk their life by driving that crazy and rushing for nothing?” asked Bar “Who said he’s rushing for nothing?” asked Code. “He has a deadline for his boss who is in the Caribbean soaking up the sun without his wife.” “No way” I questioned looking at them smirking at me. “ Let get off this exit and take the back road, these people make me sick, driving like they don’t have any sense. They must have bought their licenses.” “Come on everytime we drive, you complain how crazy humans are!” yelled Code. “Shut up. Look, we’re here!” retorted Bar. I stopped listening to them and started to pay attention to where the place they bought me. It look liked normal. Just a normal office building. Normal.

Bar got out of the car, opened my door, and reached for me. I tried to move away from him. Code opened the other side and grabbed me. He placed a blindfold over me. Something pierced my neck. I lost consciousness. “ I sure she doesn't know the truth. She can't remember, even him.” Voice was starting to pierce through my head and I feel so nauseous. I try to listen to the person and hear what they are saying. Only opening one eye, I try an locate who is talking and listen more clearly. “ Why don't you two go and get started I'll take it from here. I will get her ready. But this person standing in front of me has changed. He's not the Armstrong I knew. And you can stop pretending that you are not awake and you know me.” So with both eyes I looked Armstrong in the face and for a minute I thought I love him. But just like that it's gone. “Why you kidnap me? I asked. The closer he came the more nervous I get. Yes we know each other and I have to say you look beautiful. I was told you lost your memory and those two was told not to hurt you. I can explain. Something about him is familiar he's young around my age and handsome, but still can I trust him. I turn and glance at my surrounding. The room was a lab with comfort. Maybe it's a good thing I can't recall somethings. “ Explain how they just poof what the hells going on. First I wake up and then I can't remember what happen after the party and the last thing the room you took me to.. Suddenly the door open a chill came over me. Fear to a hold as the room became much colder. "Father I need more time. She doesn't remember him I still have a chance to convince her. I look at the man that came in Icey written all over him not to mention he had on a lab coat which mean business. “ Maerd I'll explain to Mircle what is going on. I am sure there's someone else you should take care of. Now where were we. Oh yes my name is well to the world Eric Armstrong and you know my son Maerd Armstrong. The odds was in your favorite when you was with my son and you had a bright future. Do you know how much work I have invest in you. I can tell from the express on your face that you have no idea what I am talking about so let's get started. Has he lean over I got a good look of the real person pure evil I feel helpless to defend myself. What are you planning to do with me? Please God help me out of this. I do not recall you or your son and I have rights. Before I could move he grab my hand. Rights! I am the law and you have nothing." The look on his face suggests I need a Miracle. The irony. My hand hurt where he touched. " Has I was saying the reason for all this is you have something of mine and I want it back. As miracle looked into Eric face she start to recall who he is. Professor is that you finally we're getting somewhere you're starting to recall. Now where is it I ! Boom there was a loud noise Mr. Armstrong you are needed you were told not to interrupt but sir it's him he's here so handle it this is why I'm paying you while Armstrong distracted miracle was able 2 swipe the key from his pocket. Now where were we ah yes my favorite student you had so much promise

Maerd should have never taken you to my lab. Maerd came to the door Dad you are needed at room 606. When mr armstrong left the room was almost back to normal. Maerd stepped closer to the bed. Miracle I am so sorry I did not know this would happen I just wanted you to enjoy the party and things got outta hand. How did things get outta hand, why am I here you have to let me go. There was a dimmer behind Maerd the next thing I saw was he was on the floor there was a man standing he looks familiar but I can't recall who is his, but I was not afraid. Before he reached the bed miracle started to on chain herself. Come with me if you want to remember mister I'm not going anywhere with you the building started to light up with red lights and noise was not helping with Miracle headache. The stranger reach out his hand miracle try 2 move away but it was too late there was a warm light and the most beautiful experience that Miracle could not describe all the pain all the confusion is gone. That is amazing I feel great how did you do that no time for explanation you can hear running getting closer to us we have to leave now. Miracle turn and before she could move. The location has changed they were not in the lab any more. Where did you take me and who are you? Miracle you're back. Thank goodness shirley reach Miracle. Giving her a hug and taking her away. Hey where's tony? You've been missing for a week now. Tony tracy and mike out looking for you. We all feel responsible that party got out of control and then you disappear we couldn't find you when you said the party got outta control what do you mean Miracle asked. Well me and Tony was on the dance floor. We heard screaming and then people start running and there was a bright light and glass started to shatter. In the chaos everybody was separated the next day we tried to link up with you but you didn't return to the dorm. Miracle glance at her surrounding for the first time. This is where we're staying now cuz everyone at that party is being chased or dying accidentally. Crazy right? My eyes happen 2 fall on my rescuer. He is well put together very smooth. Shirley followed my glance. Oh that's Dex. he was the 1 who help us get to this place or the relic would have gotten most of us. Did you know what Armstrong's father did for a living? He's a professor I answered. well it turns out that he was doing experiment in his house. The party expose he was mixing human dna with other non human. They have evolved beyond normal. Now the Relic hunting for us. They cage some to experiment on and some use for example to keep the rest in check. We don't know how many of us are infected. What happened that night did you see anything? Before I could tell cheryl that I can't remember what happened that night or full week for that matter. Are you hungry Dex ask? no just thirsty. now can someone tell me what's going on. Dex had a intense expression on his face what is it? Is it Tony? dex did not answer just disappear how did he do that I feel like I'm in the twilight zone. Miracle looked at cheryl for answer I can't explain but some of us have been infected and gifted very differently. People that were close to the lab were affected more and are coming into their own. Cheryl gave Miracle a bottle water. Thanks. So what do you think about Dex? We got pin down and he came in and rescue us. We ask about you, when he said you send him to help. Me ask miracle. today is the first time I'm seeing him I don't know so how can I asked him to help. What do you mean you don't know him before the chaos I saw you with him at the party that was last time I saw you. Mirlce fill Shirley in on things and the last thing I remember was going to the party and going touring with Armstrong. Then I have a blank space and everytime I try 2 remember my head hurts. I woke up on a train tracks and I lost a week and 2 guys start chasing me. Then I woke up with Armstrong and his father in a lab strap down. Mr armstrong said I took something from him all I have is questions and no answer. But she knew who have it.

Dex was not ready to give Miracle the answer she's looking for. It's been a week but it seems like forever seeing her again. He should've left her side. if only he got there in time, to prevent anyone else from getting infected. Professor Armstrong by day. Only a few knew about his oppression with using human has guinea pig. Dex saw how the professor was interesting in keeping tabs on 1 student in particular and he knew it was only a matter of time before he make his move. That party was perfect opportunity to getting in, destroyer everything and leave. But when Miracle showed up at the party, things change. It was like her vibe change his focus. He follow her and junior on the tour. Listen to every word, even when she kiss him. He had to control his emotions. Dex took notice when junior disappear. And make his move making sure Miracle bump into him. Excuse me Miracle said has Dex reach to steady her.Miracle look into the most beautiful eye she has ever seen. And his touch was unexplainable. Dex felt a shock of electricity shoot out throughout his entire body. Miracle right? Hi,my name is Dex. Great party huh? Miracle just keep steering, no words came to mind. Snapping out of whatever smear. Yes that's me, how do you know me? Miracle put some distance between them. Are you a friend of Armstrong? An expression came over Dex face and before Miracle could figure out what it meant it was gone. You can say the Armstrongs and I go way back. Just friendly advice stay away from them. There are things...Miracle turn has she hear Armstrong coming back. When she turn back to Dex he was gone. Why people keep disappearing on mi. Has she walk toward Armstrong. Dex turn to follow. Thinking about the Lab, the place he swore he would never set foot again. This time he knows what he getting into. Being professor TA was something Dex took pride in and love to help thinking it was for the greater good. Until he found out about Professor extra experiments. He tried to reason with professor and when that did not work he tried to bring it to the Dean. And that got him strap to a table as the first human test subject. And he wasn't the last. Once an upstanding citizen, promising grad student to a recalcitrant. Dex focus back on Junior and where he and Miracle was standing, before Dex could react. Junior place the lived in her hand. No don`t demand Dex, but it was too late. So he reach forward and join the sharing of everything human possible can endure. The Lived open up and attach the joining as the biological interface begin. Due to three-dimensional human DNA. The Lived choose the new human to explore and decided final home she will be my host. The light was so bright and the force throw all 3 across the room. Part of the lab caught fire and getting close to all kind of vital chemical. Dex came to first and he starting to search for Miracle. There was a soft moan coming across from Dex right. Rushing to Miracle. Are you alright? Ask Dex. I feel weird and I think a hit my head. Miracle rest her head on his shoulder as he carry her out of the lab through the back entrance. Wait here the lab going to blow. Dex pull the emergency lever. Pickup Junior and went toward the music. Boom! you can feel the house shift. Music stop and scream and rushing to get out. We gotta find Miracle. Shirley grab Tony and struggle throughout. Wait let me go first. Shirley and Tony reach what's left of the lab. Tony do you smell that? Shirley let's get out of here. Something is wrong. A swirl surround both of them. Snap out of it you two. Dex taking a hold and release Tony and Shirley. Hey aren’t you Professor Armstrong missing TA. Do you know what's happening. I can’t leave I need to find my friend her name is Miracle. She's safe and you two should go too. Go to this address and stay low and we will find you. By the way don't fight it. In a blink he was gone. What do he mean by don't fight it? Ask Shirley.

Shirley stir into Miracle face. Professor and Armstrong had you strapped to a bed in a lab? That bastard, wait til I get my hand on him. Father or son? Both Shirley reply. Now Miracle was the one stirring into Shirley's face. Her eye was change colors like sparks of flame. How you know what I was thinking? Something I recently pick up. And now after every you just said and when you think back Armstrong use to be so secretive about his father when his name came up or anything to do with his family for that matter. Shirley stated. It's hard to believe that this was going on and we were clueless. Human 2.0, have you notice any change? Ask Shirley. No? In the latest news state university is denying the controversial biosecurity lab facility that was revealed last week of the renowned professor Armstrong. Professor Armstrong violated safety rules and regulations during its research with bioterror pathogens. The FBI will continue investigating, stay tune for the hottest dress dogs and cats. Why did I expect something different. Shirley reach to turn of the television.” helpful as always”. Boom the room started to shake. One of the guard ran toward us. We’re under attack. Get her to safety, we will hold them off. He stating the obvious. Come on I know just the place. Shirley grabbed my hand and we started to run into a narrow hallway leading toward another room. As we came to the opening, a canister roll in and smoke coming from it. Then two mask man came at us. Before I know what I was doing my leg kick out and connect with the closest man knocking his head into the wall with an impossible force render him still. From my peripheral I saw Shirley shooting flame from her hand toward the second man knocking him out of the room. I really need my memory back. Still wondering how I kick a man that size half way into a solid wall. Hey let's go we can't stay here. What about the others. They will catch up later.