Mrs. Decker's Story

Julie sat in her car and just breathed. It was only her 3rd day at the job her boyfriend had gotten for her and she felt like she was out of place. Everyone always seemed so focused. At the moment they had her doing coffee runs, photo copying paper and answering phones. She was only allowed on the first and second floor. Today she felt adventurous, she was curious. She always saw men and women in black or white lab coats going down the elevator. So as she got out of her car she went to the trunk. She opened it with the key and grabbed the briefcase. She walked through the doors, said her hello's, even though she never had a reply, and went to the ladies room.

In the ladies room she went to the furthest stall from the door. She opened the briefcase and there was the lab coat, one she always saw the others wearing. She also had an access key for the elevator. She changed herself into her costume, I have been to medical school so it isn't that big of a lie she thought. As she walked out of the stall and into the main hallway she put her hair up into a pony tail. She walked into the elevator and used the key, she was in.

As the doors opened she saw test tubes, scientists and computers. She glanced at the research on the screens as she walked by. Then she saw her boyfriend, she made a quick u-turn and headed back for the elevator, This was a mistake! This was a mistake! What am I doing!?!?! I'm lying and I'm gonna get caught! Those thoughts raced through her mind as she pressed the button for the elevator to return to her floor. "Julie!?" She heard behind her, she hoped it was another Julie. "Julie!" the voice said as it got closer. She turned around and looked up. He was tall, dark and handsome as she remembered him this morning. "Oh hey..." She mumbled. He looked at her, waiting for an explanation but ended up asking himself, "Did you get a promotion?....Wait... Is that my lab coat?" She looked at her feet, What have I done... "Ya... Sorry when I got the promotion I didn't have a lab coat... I'll get one soon...." Julie replied. "I have to get back to my studies but my buddy Jack can help you out, JACK!" He yelled as a shorter blonde fellow walked over. "Hello, I'm Julie" The man sized her up. "Well it's pretty obvious I'm Jack, here I'll show you around." He said as they started to walk away. But before Jack took a step, Julie's beloved whispered something in Jack's ear. "Shall we?" Jack asked as they started to walk.

Jack showed her the labs, the computer lab and some of the research they were working on. Then they passed a grey metal door, "What's in there" She said as she put her hand on the handle. "No!" Jack exclaimed putting himself in her way, "That room is off limits for newbies" Well something really important must be in there.. She imagined. Then the two headed back to the computer labs, "Here you can work at my cubicle, I am working on a new formula...One which might assume someone with electrical powers can convert their energy to shock someone... Like to give someone a heart attack or to turn a light bulb on with one touch... Here's the schematic of the human" He reached onto the mouse and clicked open a file "Alright I'll let you get started... Although I don't expect much I still would like to see any research you may find.." He said as he walked off. Mrs.Decker sat herself down in the uncomfortable red seat. She looked at the desk, at the pictures and the trinkets on the desk. She then looked back at the screen. "Intriguing..." She said as she started to jot down notes onto a purple notebook from her briefcase.

Julie had been working on the equations and formula's for about 2 hours now. "I got it!" She yelled. She could feel all the eyes turn to her, she saw a girl with a coffee & doughnut tray. "Hey can you get Jack? I don't know his last name but please get him. Tell him I found the formula to 185004 C #12." She ordered as she grabbed a blueberry powdered doughnut. Taking a big bite and wiping her mouth she felt like she had done something good for the world. She sat in the chair and kept pacing waiting for Jack to arrive. After around 10 minutes she saw him turn the corner into her cubicle. "You got it? How'd you... But I've been..." He murmured the ends of his sentences. "Oh well I found the Efficiency and then transformed the neutrons into letters instead of numbers. It was easy once I got to there." She smiled. As Jack took over the computer he started printing up the files. Julie stood there and watched as the 1rst of 205 papers came out of the printer. "I'm going to go stretch my legs and get some water" She said. "Go ahead. You earned it." He said as he had his eyes glued to the screen.

Mrs. Denver walked around and grabbed a glass of water from the water cooler. She stood there for a bit but decided it was time to explore. She had seen all of the basement.... except.. No.... It's strictly off limits she thought. But the more and more she thought about it the more tempting it became. She walked over and watched the door from the other end of the hall. She saw 2 people go in and 1 come out. She saw you needed an access card to get in, good thing she had stolen one. She walked up to the door and put her card to the scanner. The little light turned green and she heard the locks opening. As she walked in she saw grey hallways, they were sombre and dark. She could hear people... They didn't sound like they were happy, or researching... More like they were in pain. She walked slowly until she saw someone coming. She hid behind the corner and watched as the women put a teen girl into a room and slam the door. Julie almost gasped but kept her mouth shut. Mrs. Decker decided to see if the girl was alright, so she walked up to the door. The door had a small window with bars going through it. She looked in and saw the girl. The girl wasn't normal though, she was flashing. Flashing between here and transparent.

Julie blinked. She could hardly believe her eyes. Then she noticed the girl looking up at her. She backed away from the door for a minute then walked back up to it. "Hello" She said shyly. She looked into the deep eyes of the girl, "Who are you?"

Becca:
"I'm Becca." She looked at the woman, trying her hardest to stay visible. The woman was obviously freaked. "Are- Are you new?"

Chasity:
"Can I...Can I have the medicine now? So I can do better. I promise I will do better. They just hurt really bad miss." Chasity winced as she flapped her wings.

Mrs. Decker looked at the poor girl, "Yes I'm new... What are they doing here..? What happened to you...? How are you.." She was saying until she heard footsteps coming from down the hall. "I'll be back." She said as she ran around the corner, bumping into someone. "I'm so sorry" she said as she helped pick up the papers. She looked up and saw Jack. Jack looked shocked as he stared at her, "I said this area was off limits!" He yelled. Julie looked frightened as she looked to the floor. "Well I guess you know now anyways... and it doesn't bother you?" He asked as he fixed his papers. "Well then let's show your research to Mrs. Shanks. They both got up and walked down to the white door. Passing the kids, Julie tried to focus on the hall but looked back at the girl through the bars. She mouthed 'I'll be ok' to Becca as she walked past.

As she walked through the white door she saw a girl with wings. She didn't look too old, but she definitely looked like she was in pain. Julie kept her mouth shut as she walked past and into the research room behind glass. She looked as she saw lots of researchers watching, and a woman by a microphone. Jack walked right up to the woman and handed her the papers. She checked over them then returned them to Jack. She said something to him but she couldn't hear. "You stay here, the boy will be here soon." Jack said as he left the room, handing Julie the papers as he walked off.

Mrs. Shanks slammed her hand on the intercom button, "No. It will affect your flying and your tests. Ugh... I see you are too tired to finish today.. Time for your tests." Just when she finished she saw Jack and an unknown to her walk in. Jack handed her some research, "Excellent! We'll bring him in now" She said as she watched Chasity being taken by one of the researchers. As Jack left she waited for Fluke to show up. She walked over to the new girl, "So who might you be? Little bo peep?" She laughed. It had been the only thing that made her laugh all week. "I'll be back I'm going to get our next subject." She said walking out of the room smiling. She walked down the hall and to the room, "Oh Fluke, Duke want some Puke?" She laughed again. That was always a little joke she played on Fluke, I mean common, what are you gonna do when someone's name rhymes with puke?! She opened the door and there he was, in the corner. She closed the door behind her and went up to Fluke. "Get up you mutt!" She yelled as she grabbed his arm. Fun over.

Becca:
Trying to keep up with the questions, Becca talked fast when she heard footsteps. "They put stuff in us. Chemicals. I don't know what kind. None of us are human anymore." When the footsteps got close, Becca vanished. The woman ran to the corner. A man took the woman away. Once he turned to walk away, Becca turned visible again. Becca saw the woman say "It'll be ok." as she turned around the corner. Becca got away from the door. She sat curled in the corner waiting for Chasity to come back.

Chasity:
"Tests? Do I have to fly again?" Chasity asked the other people in the room, then Mrs. Shanks returned with the lightning guy. He kinda scared Chasity. He looked like he could explode at any time.

Fluke's eyes began to flutter shut as he began thinking of an escape, his abilities weren't a threat yet but they were beginning to advance and he was gaining control over his new found assets, perhaps he could; fry the electric lock on the door, plot an ambush a variety of ideas popped into Fluke's mind but in reality he knew it'd take ages to build the resources and the courage to act on his plan but it did give a small flicker of hope, and that's what kept him going truthfully, instead of collapsing into a mess and drifting off into insanity.

Fluke's eyes settled on the door re-opening and shoving the girl from earlier back inside, the door quickly closed behind her and she ran up too the door and began beating it with her fists, she was flashing between visible and invisible, disorientating Fluke slightly. After a few seconds had passed, Fluke noticed she had not sat down she seemed to be talking to someone. Fluke thought about asking who, but it was probably her protesting to Mrs. Shanks she was usually the one who escorted the others and him to the test chamber, so Fluke remained silent.

After a few more minutes down the girl walked back into a corner getting back into a sitting position, Fluke began to ponder why they brought her back early probably to bribe her friend, relative Fluke wasn't really sure. He noticed the door open and Mrs. Shanks stepped inside, "Speak of the Devil..." Fluke muttered to himself quietly. She scanned the room before her eyes settled onto him "Oh Fluke, Duke want some Puke?" she laughed, Fluke rolled his eyes before spitefully speaking "Your sense of humour hasn't changed I see." Fluke didn't find the joke funny the first time, or the several other times.

Fluke remained in a sitting position, not knowing her intent he hoped she'd leave him be and take another person: luck wasn't on Fluke's side and she walked up to him before yelling "Get up you mutt!" grabbing his arm pulling him up, Fluke expected this but flinched slightly regardless "You could of asked politely." Fluke quipped dryly. Mrs. Shanks marched him into the test chamber, which his eyes settling onto the little girl from earlier: he felt a pang of sympathy for her, she looked in pain and afraid.

Mrs. Decker watched as the boy was walked into the room. She saw Mrs.Shanks take the little girl away. Mrs. Decker went up to the intercom, deciding to tell him about her research. "Hello, I don't know your name... but... uh... I found out how to help you control your... er... abilities..." She said kind of stuttering. She saw Mrs. Shanks return and she ran back to where she had been sitting before. When Mrs. Shanks walked up to her she handed her the info. Julie was nervous, she didn't really know what was happening here but she intended to find out.

Fluke's eyes constantly darted around room, trying to memorize the route he took: along with several other minor details. Fluke's eyes settled on Mrs. Shanks, she walked up to the little girl before yelling "You're still here!?" which angered Fluke, she was just a child and was already going through a lot especially for one as young as her: for a second Fluke thought about challenging Mrs. Shanks on the matter, and he felt a discharge of electricity pulse inside him in response. It seemed his abilities were also triggered on a emotional level he didn't know what to make of this. Fluke sighed before deciding against the action, feeling the rush of electricity fizzle out of him as fast as it came it'd be unwise to get classed as a rebel, he wanted them to think he was docile before striking. His eyes watched as Mrs. Shanks escorted the young girl away as he wondered where she was being taken.

A short buzzing interrupted his train of thought as a unfamiliar feminine voice spoke, "Hello, I don't know your name... but... uh... I found out how to help you control your... er... abilities..." the prospect didn't really excite Fluke, he had been on medication that was meant to help his 'abilities' develop more quickly, they did help but they had some side effects which weighed out the good they did, to this Fluke spoke loudly "If it's medication, you can tell them I'm not taking it." Fluke's philosophy here was not to get classed as a rebel, but also not as a pushover: he wasn't going to be taken of advantage even if he was imprisoned here.

Fluke noticed Mrs. Shanks walk back into the room, as her eyes searched for him before settling on him "Now now flukey no need to hide" she began to tease, in which Fluke scowled in response he began feeling his anger rise as well as a small pang of electricity inside him, which he tried to withheld. "Here." She stated as she put a metal pole in the middle of the room, which had a light bulb at the top. Mrs. Shanks then walked back into the observation chamber behind her, another buzz before Mrs. Shanks voice spoke "If you get that light bulb to light up how about you can have a... treat?" a treat? Fluke shook his head before weaving a cunningly lie "I need more energy to preform this function." Fluke was relying on the electricity he was naturally producing, and although he could easily do this task, he wanted to see if he could trick them into giving him more electricity which he could store for his escape.

Mrs. Decker knew of how much energy he had, due to the papers and he wouldn't need more. She stepped up to Mrs.Shanks and tapped her shoulder. "Excuse me can I say something to him.." She asked politely. "Whatever" Mrs.Shanks replied. Julie walked up to the intercom and pressed the button. "You have enough energy... I read your charts.... You better do it okay... Then maybe I can help you..." She said softly. She stepped back from the mic as she ruffled through her papers.

Katrina was about to speak when the little ginger woman tapped her shoulder. She let her speak, she mocked the woman's cutesy little voice in her head. As she stepped back up to the microphone she had a genius idea. What if that red head was his personal trainer? she thought. She went back to where the red head was, "I need you to be his trainer. You know all bout this project right? Oh and who are you by the way?" She asked.

Mrs. Decker just looked up at the slender woman. A trainer? she thought. Not bad, actually I'd be able to figure out what is going on here... "Oh I'm Mrs. Decker" she added as they both turned back to watch the boy.

Fluke's head tilted as he heard the buzz of the intercom followed by a voice, "You have enough energy... I read your charts.... You better do it okay... Then maybe I can help you..." the feminine voice spoke to which Fluke rolled his eyes, before sighing hesitantly. Fluke walked up to the metal pole, at a extremely slow pace. He felt electricity pulsing through him since his anger had generated quite a bit. His hand automatically grabbed the pole, and he instinctively began feeding electricity inside, the bulb shone brightly. However Fluke continued to do this, until overloading the bulb forcing it to shatter, he covered his eyes with his hand reflexively: which protected him from the shards of glass, however he had a few cuts on his cheek which blue electricity cracked over every so often. Fluke looked forward before his eyes settled on the booth, and a glare formed "Look I did it? Aren't I strong?" He spoke in a mocking manner.

Mrs. Decker looked in shock. "Wow" she said under her breath. She watched as Mrs. Shanks pressed the intercom and said "Well done." She paused the moved he hair that was in her face. "I have a trainer for you Fluke... You better be nice with this one." Julie looked through the glass at the poor boy. She couldn't imagine feeling the pulse of electricity moving through her veins and insides. She walked out the door and out into the big open room. "Hello" she said almost reaching out her hand for a hand shake but realized he might shock her. "I guess I'm your new trainer.... I'm Mrs. Decker.." She said. One of the 'guards' called her name and she turned as he was using his hands to say you and the boy come. She walked over to the door as they walked through the hallway, they reached another door. When they walked in it was just a big room with cement floors. "...Roomy...." She mumbled just enough for Fluke to overhear. She looked over at him, he looked old for his age.... well she didn't know his age.... but still... "Well let's get started..." She smiled.

Fluke inclined his head, surely it was a bit unorthodox but he did demonstrate his abilities: for him it was basically asserting himself as a individual rather than a labrat. The buzzing of the intercom once again filled the chamber he was in, followed by Mrs. Shanks voice "Well done." it was followed by a brief pause "I have a trainer for you Fluke... You better be nice with this one." a trainer? Fluke automatically recoiled from the idea, he didn't want someone hounding him in such a way: but he doubted his opinion on the matter would be relevant, so he sighed letting his frustration build. He remembered a few days back, he had shocked several of the people trying to train his abilities. He had no control over his abilities back then of course, there was just random spikes which rose according to his emotional and instinctive level, and most of his previous trainers had been fairly rough with him so his abilities kicked in defending him from harm.

Fluke's head rose as his trainer entered the chamber, she was a redhead and fairly short. In all fact she actually looked nice, which shocked Fluke. She approached him before greeting him with a simple "Hello" she then reached out her hand slightly, before pulling it back, to which in reply Fluke cocked his eyebrow before frowning. "I guess I'm your new trainer.... I'm Mrs. Decker.." Fluke didn't know what to say, she seemed relatively new and almost informal on the matter so he stayed silent. Fluke heard one of the guards call Mrs. Decker's name, as he gestured them both to follow. Mrs. Decker walked to the door, which Fluke wandered behind sheepishly. "This is better than being dragged through the complex." Fluke quipped, referencing Mrs. Shanks' methods as they travelled through the complex. They stopped at a door, when Fluke walked in it seemed rather black, just a big cement room 'How bland' Fluke thought. He heard Mrs. Decker say something, but he wasn't really paying attention, she looked over to Fluke studying him before smiling "Well let's get started..." Fluke twisted his head before agreeing "Lets get this over with."

According to his file it said Fluke was an ill tempered boy who hasn't gained control over his abilities. His abilities range on his emotions. He is a danger when disturbed. She looked at him again. He didn't look dangerous but she would still have to be cautious. She walked over and saw a metal pole in the corner. She picked it up and then put it down. I'll use that later. "Okay ...Fluke is it? Or is that some dumb nickname they gave you? I just want you to be comfortable before we start." She looked at his brown eyes and saw the bags under them. He's probably not getting much sleep... she concluded. "Okay this may seem dumb but... We need to channel your energy... Like we need to do... yoga..." She half smiled at him. She knew it must sound dumb and stupid but it was what she knew she must do to get to the real him. Getting him comfortable and calm was her main priorities.

Fluke shook his head, why couldn't he just discover and learn to control his abilities himself: it would be a lot easier... on him anyway. His new trainer, Mrs. Decker seemed nice but didn't seem to contemplate what was going on. Did she think everyone volunteered for this? 'No, no one could be that naive' Fluke's mind concluded successfully shaking off this topic which slightly disturbed him. Mrs. Decker walked over to the corner picking up the metal pole, then shortly putting it back down. After a second passed she began speaking "Okay ...Fluke is it? Or is that some dumb nickname they gave you? I just want you to be comfortable before we start." Fluke twisted his head, and a frown gave way before he shook his head, he felt a pang of annoyance respond to this, and felt electricity build. After another awkward second passed she spoke again, "Okay this may seem dumb but... We need to channel your energy... Like we need to do... yoga..." Fluke almost doubled over laughing, "You're kidding, right?" he then paused realizing she was serious "You're serious aren't you?" Fluke would've continued to rant all day, but his ears rang, and his head turned, and there he saw a girl, which Fluke recognized almost immediately it was the haunting girl, that shared his cell. In response Fluke blinked owlishly not really sure this was happening.

The two heads in the room turned to me. Oh great, I told myself. They're going to turn me in. Siren poked her head out and waved. "Hi Mrs. Decker. I'm hanging with the runaway." she waves and I sigh. This girl wasn't very bright, at all. "Um..." I just stood there, unsure of what was gonna happen. "The guards um...passed out and I got...lost?" Should I hop down? Should I run? "Do you want me to contact someone to bring you back?" Mrs. Decker asks.
"No!" I blurt. "Don't talk about pudding!" Siren whispers. Ugh, I want to hit that little girl. "Uh...is everything alright?" Mrs. Decker seems unsure of what to do. "One time, I went to the beach and made a sandcastle. I called it 'Siren's Castle'." Siren says absentmindedly as she eats another gummy. There is an awkward silence for a moment before Siren breaks it again. "True story." I let out an exasperated sigh and shake my head. What was wrong with her? "I'm trying to leave, I didn't volunteer for this you know," I snap. Fluke seems confused on what to do and just stands there. "Wanna come?"
"The whole place is on lock down for you." Mrs. Decker says and turns around with a hand on her temples as if stressed on what to do.

Mrs. Decker just stared at the girls as they stood there. What should I do? "I'm going to get a guard... You're not supposed to be here girls..." She said as she walked to the door. As the guards came in, the girls struggled trying to stay. Julie felt bad but she needed to focus on her given job. Fluke. "Okay Fluke, sorry about that... Um... Wait what did she mean she didn't "volunteer" for this?" She was so confused on what was going on. She was sitting in her criss-cross-applesauce position as she looked up to Fluke.