Flameryder88

"I look in the mirror, and I don't even know who is staring back. A soldier? A kid? An experiment? A scientist? I don't know who I am. I just know what is expected of me."  -NightStorm

Earth died in 2146. With its death came silence between all its daughter planets. In the time of silence, each planet grew independent, developing its own way of living.  When communications returned, the inhabitants of each planet refused to change and work under one government. This mindset changed in 2235, during the first alien attack. The humans learned that there was an alien group set on wiping out humanity for good. They also learned of an underground project called the Legendary program. A program that uses children to make super-soldiers. It was because of the super-soldiers that humanity survived the first attack. But in the following years, the Legends are dying. It becomes clear that the human's need to end this war or face extinction. At the same time, people are starting to question the products of these human experiments. 

Jade Ryder, aka NightStorm, is the product of a human experiment. The original test performed by her mother before she was born. Jade spent her entire life fighting to be accepted and taken seriously. She follows every order given - all except for one. Jade refuses to work in a team. 
When Jade is forced into a partnership with the last type of person she wanted, a Legendary Soldier, she is forced to face her hidden fears. Jade learns that there is more to this war than she was taught, making her question if she should follow her orders blindly or open her eyes. At the same time, an old childhood illness arises, forcing Jade to reevaluate what's truly important to her.
Now, in 2261, Jade is forced to fight against the discrimination experimental upbringing while trying to find a way to end the war that took so much from her. With everything against her, Jade begins to question everything she once knew.

NightStorm

"Have you been awake this entire time?" Raven's co-pilot asked me. I looked up at him. He stood at the top of the stairs that led to the sleeping quarters. "Even the Legend has slept."


"I'm not tired," I answered, looking back at the file.


"You get the nightmares too... don't you?" He asked. I forced myself not to look at him. "You're human like the rest of us. We would understand."


"I said I am not tired," I repeated. I raised my gaze to glare at him. He was only a few years older than me, with messy blond hair and narrow eyes. "I am trying to work."


"Right... you're a scientist too. That must mean you're pretty smart. Special ops and a scientist." He said. The kid didn't seem to take the hint. I sighed to myself. "That means you know what happens when you don't sleep for days."


"Kid, I do not need a lecture," I warned. He ignored my warning and took a seat beside me. I slid a few feet away from him, closing my bracelet and glaring the kid. He watched at me with a confused expression. "What?"


"What type of scientist are you?" He asked. I frowned slightly, shocked at his simple question.


"I focus more on genetic engineering," I answered slowly.


"Oh... um..." I frowned and tried to remember their names. I hadn't thought of them much lately. "I have a diploma in biotechnology. A diploma in human psychology. Two certificates in biology. A certificate in criminal forensics."


"I don't have time for them," I answered. "Plus I get bored focusing on only one thing."


"Jack of all trades but master of none is better than a master of one." He nodded. I raised my eyebrows at him. He flushed red and stutter an explanation. "Old saying. Really old."


He stood and stretched his arms over his head. He rubbed his head, messing up his hair even more.


"You should get some sleep. We're going to be landing in a day or so." He said as he walked towards the cockpit. Over his shoulder, he added a final comment. "Room one and two are completely soundproof."


I stared at his back at he disappeared. His words rang in my head. Room one and two. I stood and walked down the steps. I entered room-one and closed the door. There were two beds in the room. I fell into one. I was asleep before I could pull the blanket over me.


Chapter 22 [Whataya Want From Me]