Chapter 23

The room was cold but comforting. She popped both eyes open and the bright light made her dim her eyes. The rest of the GMNs gathered around her bed looking at her curiously. She closed them back again taking stock of her body. No physical injury, no broken bones or dislocated joints. Her internal organs were having a field day but she could live with that. She could perceive the tension in the air like they were waiting for her to open her eyes again and they were. She had a crazy urge to prolong it.

"Sure take your time" GMN-4 said with a hint of impatience. She flipped her eyes open and stared at him.

"That long? " she said almost sarcastically. She had a feeling that she had been out for the better part of the night and GMN-4 just confirmed her theory. Doc pushed to the front to get close to her and she had to subdue the urge to flinch away.

"How are you feeling? " Doc asked with worry

GMN-1 just shrugged. She felt the lingering voltage in her body. She looked around and her gaze landed on GMN-3. She raised an eyebrow. He shrugged.

"Had to" GMN-3 defended himself. She dimmed her eyes at him but in the end gave a careless shrug.

She sat up. Then wrinkled her brow.

"The blood? " GMN-1 asked no one in particular

"Catamania" GMN-3 replied. When he saw her raised brow, he said. "Thought so too"

"Okay" GMN-1 said sitting up. She looked around taking stock of her surrounding. She noticed the medical team and the rest of her GMNs, combined with the bits and pieces she heard she could easily tell what went down. She noticed the equipment close to the bed, GMN-6 new dress, GMN-5 bullet wounds and GMN-7 almost pale colour. A lot really happened when she was asleep, that was what she preferred to call it . She couldn't wait to hear all of it. Right now she needed to wash up.

"Thank you, all of you" GMN-1 said appreciatively and made to get up. Doc stopped her.

"You've not given us any concrete answer, how do you feel? " Doc asked

"Fine"GMN-1 replied. Doc didn't seem convinced. She turned to the medical team and remembered they were useless so she turned to GMN-3.

"Everything seems to be returning to normal. She just needs a little rest."GMN-3 said

"Do we need to keep her here? " Doc asked. She felt stupid asking someone who should be asking her but she didn't want to take any chances. GMN-1 had to try very hard not to roll her eyes. There was no way she was staying here short of being heavily sedated. The rest of the GMNs seem to know that too.

"No, she'll be fine" GMN-3 said. GMN-1 made to stand up again but was she was stopped by Deccan.

"Are you sure you can walk on your own? " Deccan asked. GMN-1's eyes flashed red and back to it's original colour.

"Will you carry me? " GMN-1 asked with feigned sweetness. When Deccan didn't reply, she put her legs on the ground. She stood up, her vision blurred but she managed to steady herself. She couldn't stand the stench of the blood. Gross. The fact that it was coming from her made it double gross. She took off.

Doc looked at where she had been and back at the remaining GMNs. She composed herself.

"You've done well, all of you" Doc said dismissing them. The GMNs turned to go.

"Men, I was really scared back there" GMN-6 said walking out with the rest

"Me too" GMN-9 said.

Instead of running they decided to walk.

"I still don't understand what happened to me" GMN-7 wondered

GMN 4 and 3 looked at each other. GMN-6 noticed the exchange.

"What don't we not know? "GMN-6 asked

Before any other person could say something else, GMN-4 said

"3 would feel you all in"

GMN-3 glared at him and turned to the curious eyes and ears waiting for information.

"Doc should have an analysis report by tomorrow" GMN-3 replied in his most patronizing voice. As usual GMN-7 couldn't let it lie.

"It was very strange" GMN-7 continued

"That reminds me, what of your new leg?" GMN-6 asked 7.

GMN 3 and 4 left the others who hounded 7. He couldn't just let it go.

The next morning had the GMNs up late except GMN-1 who went about like she didn't just survive a major brain overload. The GMNs came into the common room to see GMN-1 reading, again.

"Do you ever take a break? " GMN-6 asked her

"Nice get up yesterday" GMN-1 said flipping a page. At the silence and GMN-6's obvious blank look, she added "yeah, I noticed"

"Thanks, I guess" GMN-6 said looking around awkwardly. She didn't know how to handle a complement from 1 because well she's 1. " you didn't answer my question though "

GMN-1 turned to look at her giving her the 'what question' look.

"Forget it" GMN-6 said but GMN-5 seized the opportunity.

"No, we can't forget it. We need to talk about her lack of restraint " GMN-5 said. At this everyone turned to look at her.

"You want to talk about her lack of restraint? " GMN-3 asked to make sure he heard correctly.

"Yes! You know reading everything and every time won't make you the smartest person!" GMN-5 said.

"No..." GMN-1 said. The rest of them turned to look at her. Did she just agree to that. Who doesn't know that knowledge makes you smart? What really happened to her yesterday? These among other things ran through the other GMNs mind.

"...but it will sure make me smarter than you" GMN-1 said with a pout. Her tone and expression belied the fact that she just insulted somebody. GMN-5 was taking aback, she wasn't expecting that. Most of the GMNs tried to stifle their laugh, even 4 was tempted to smile. GMN-1 turned her attention back to the book she was reading.

"Did you just say your smarter than me? " GMN-5 asked her tone sounding dangerous

"Yep" GMN-1 said nonchalantly without giving her the decency of a glance.

GMN-5 stormed towards her hands clenched in a fist, her eyes changing colour but unlike that of GMN-1, hers looked like it was covered by a light pink film.

"This is not going to end well" GMN-9 said moving away to the other end of the room. Still GMN-1 didn't react. She just lay on the sofa with her head propped on the arm rest flipping, a page. GMN-7 didn't actually understand what she intended to do. GMN 3 and 4 looked on, they were really going to enjoy this show. As GMN-5 got closer to GMN-1, someone grabbed her. It was GMN-2. Although this had been a long time coming, he couldn't sit by and watch the two of them fight. They may be fellow GMNs but he had learnt a long time ago that they were not the same in everything. GMN-1 may have been nearer death yesterday didn't mean she was weaker than she was, she actually appeared stronger and the standing hostility may push her beyond all boundaries.

GMN-3 couldn't stop the hiss. He had been looking forward to this. GMN-5 may be a GMN but she had a bigger attitude than reasoning capacity.

"I can't sit by and watch them fight" GMN-2 defended

"Then stand up and close your eyes"GMN-4 replied

GMN-6 was surprised even 4 wanted 5 to challenge 1. What exactly was his motive? She didn't want to see them fight, it would tear the already thin fabric holding the both of them. She tried desperately to change the topic.

"So how are you feeling today 1?" GMN-6 asked. Naturally she would love a good fight but seeing people who are to her what the humans call family fight was not very welcomed.

"Better" GMN-1 said

"Big word for someone who bled all over the place and had a brain seizure"GMN-5 said.

Now that was mean. Even GMN-6 was pissed. What happened yesterday could have happened to any of them, it almost happened to 7. The fact that she was OK today was even puzzling for her. You don't just come back from that energized.

"It wasn't from bullet wounds and yet, you were holding the gun" GMN-1 replied flipping another page. GMN-9 couldn't hold his laugh and this infuriated 5 more.

"I was outnumbered! " GMN-5 defended then realizing that she had almost given herself out added. "I can still perceive the stench of blood from you apparently you're not done bleeding! "

"Good to know it isn't only your mouth that is functioning" GMN-1 said

These exchange had everyone confused. GMN-1 wasn't one to talk much, she was the leader of the ignoring committee. Why was she replying 5 and with barbed comebacks too. GMN-5 had a thing against 1 everyone knew but today she seemed to be desperately courting her extinction. GMN-4 knew that 1 was baiting 5. Forget the chitchat, she had an agenda. Simultaneously ignoring and ribbing 5 which seemed to push 5 farther, she was trying to push her off the edge. GMN-3 for one knew that 1 had been charitable in ignoring the antics of 5 but today he was glad she wasn't feeling charitable. 5's attitude has been grating on him and almost everyone he observed. While others might think a fight would be disastrous, he considered it necessary. GMN-7 shook his head, any reaction from 4 and 1 that wasn't nonchalance or disinterest made him uncomfortable. GMN-2 tightened his grip on 5 with both hands as the pink film in her eyes steadily changed to a bright red.

GMN-5 was gradually falling off the deep ends. What did GMN-1 mean by only her mouth was functioning? Did she actually think her inferior to her? She was beside herself with rage. GMN-1 always acted so high and mighty, belittling her and picking on her. She used every opportunity to rub it in, giving them orders, who made her in charge? She was supposed to be in charge not GMN-1. Everyone kissing up to her... Rage! By the time GMN-5 finished her train of thought she was seeing red. She stomped on GMN-2's foot which made him loosing his grip, she yanked her hand free and headed for GMN-1. Eyes glowing red she grabbed GMN-1 from behind. Her hands didn't make a firm purchase when she staggered back almost falling if not for 2 who had gone after her to prevent a fight. GMN-1 without the slightest hint of worry raised one of her leg and used the foot to smack her on the head. Her foot left a red imprint on her forehead. GMN-1 didn't even behave like she did anything.

"Wow! "GMN-7 exclaimed. He had never seen a kick like that. The mark on her face was obvious and red.

"I'll kill you! The same way you killed 8?" GMN-5 said the last part out of contempt. She wanted to infuriate her and it did. GMN-1 stood up. Her eyes weren't red but it was obvious there was going to be murder. She dropped the book she was holding, she just walked quietly towards 5. Slowly, silently, like a predator. No one could tell what she was thinking. Her eyes didn't change colour but her countenance was very dangerous. She reached GMN 5 and 2. She looked from the hand 2 used to support 5 to 5 herself.

"Fight me"

It wasn't a command, it held a promise. It was like an instruction or maybe even a taunt. Her voice was steady, her eyes clear but there was something else. GMN-5 struggled from GMN-2's grasp and he let her. He had a feeling that things had gone way too far. He stepped back. GMN-5 stood straight and looked into GMN-1's eyes. Her eyes were an intense green, same colour only darker. She felt something, something that made her hesitate, something that made her want to rethink and take a step back.

Fear! GMN-4 snickered

GMN-5 didn't back down. GMN-1 was ridden with guilt. She thought. She'd show her no mercy. She knew within her that GMN-1 didn't kill 8 but blaming 1 gave her an edge. She went forward.

"Guilt, too late. If not for you she'd be here. You killed her and I'll show you no mercy!" GMN-5 said and attacked.

GMN-1 leisurely dodged GMN-5's strikes. She was like an animal playing with a prey. The missed targets infuriated 5 the more she lost all reasoning viciously attacking but she still couldn't land a single blow. GMN-5 was mad with rage.

"Fight me!.. Murderer! "GMN-5 yelled

GMN-1 wanted to obliged the first one and willing. The second made her catch GMN-5's fist in the air and dislocate the bone. GMN 7 and 9 winced at the sound. The following punch sent GMN-5 to the ground a few steps away. GMN-1 wasn't done. She kicked her stomach and that moved her a few more distance. GMN-5 could barely stagger up. When she did she vomited a mouthful of blood.

"You! " GMN-5 said spitting another mouthful. GMN-1 walked towards her and she took two steps back unconsciously.

"Where are you going? " GMN-3 asked

GMN-1 was already upon her, holding the other hand that she wanted to attack with. First one slap, GMN-5's cheek had a fine red print, the second had the cheek bleeding. A punch and another followed by a knee kick to the stomach sent 5 flying back.

"Get up! "GMN-1 said. "I said get up!!" She yelled her eyes flickering and back.

GMN-5 stood up slowly. She didn't want to go down like this. She had a plan. Hit GMN-1 in between her legs. That move was capable of injuring a mortal for a GMN it should be able to slow them down. Her red eyes grew brighter with intent while GMN-1's eyes stopped flickering. She knew 5 was up to something. GMN-1 rushed her.

A GMN closed her eyes peeking through her fingers. The rest thought it was a mistake in strategy rushing someone who's evil intent wasn't know and they were right. GMN-1 got to 5 and made to strike. GMN-5 predicted 1's move and implemented her plan. She knew that GMN-1 would strike and would expect her to strike too. Best case scenario, GMN-1 would use three of her limbs for the fight and one for balance. The worst would be two. As GMN-1 made to strike her, GMN-5 dodged and used her leg to kick her stomach from the side but GMN-1 caught that leg with her other hand. As predicted, GMN-5 snickered. GMN 3 and 4 tensed. It was obvious that this wasn't what she initially planned and this position left 1 vulnerable to attacks.

GMN-5 covertly aimed a strong kick for her target spot pretending to wobble for balance. She had purposely left her hands free to cushion her landing. She knew landing a kick like that with one leg in the air would make her lose her balance and fall but she would use her hands to wedged herself from much impact and it would enable her to shoot off the floor quickly to finish 1. 5 made the kick and looked at GMN-1's face. She wanted to savour the look of surprise and shock she would see there but she saw something else. It was like GMN-1' s eyes were laughing and mocking her. GMN-1 rarely smiled she looked to her mouth and back to the eyes and missed a vital move.

It all happened fast. GMN-5 had aimed a powerful kick in between GMN-1's legs. A kick the rest of the GMNs weren't sure she could stop since both hands were occupied and it looked like she didn't notice the kick on time. They also saw the look of triumph on 5's face but couldn't see GMN-1's face because she had her back to them and they feared for her.

GMN-1 moved with a speed that even broke her own speed record. She pushed the leg she was holding with force that made 5 loose her balance even in mid air, at least that's what it looked like. Actually she had straightened her grips with both hands. When GMN-5 had dodged her strike, 1 had guided that hand to 5's shoulder. Straighten her grips, she used her legs to jump. Though surprised, GMN-5's leg followed her and the fact she was holding 5 made it possible. She didn't intend to jump. GMN-1 sumasulted mid air taking the confused GMN with her. As she landed she let go of the shoulder and side stepped, that distorted the aim of the kick. She landed using the leg she was holding to smash 5 onto the ground. The impact sound startled all of them. The sound of bones breaking and some crushing was sickening. GMN-5 was tittering on the brink of consciousness. Someone gasped. GMN-1 moved slowly towards 5 who was in and out of consciousness. Shock had everyone rooted to the spot.

"I've been keeping your secret for you." She said in a voice dripping with vengeance, slowly making her way to 5 as if she wasn't in a hurry to end this. "You killed 8!" GMN-1 said grabbing her by the neck and raising her up like a rag doll. Blood poured from too many places.

"It... ar.... Acci...dent" GMN-5 brokenly whispered by they all heard it. More gasp followed.

"She was killed by your incompetence"GMN-1 said flinging her away without even looking where. 5 landed on 6 and 9 knocking them both down and smearing them with blood.

"She died trying to save... You!!! " GMN-1 yelled the last part turning. Her eyes were blood red with no trace of any other colour. There was no pupil, just red, blood red. She looked around locating GMN-5 on top of others. It was a miracle that she could still see through eyes like that. GMN 6 and 9 quickly moved the unconscious body of 5 off them and fled to the other corner of the room. It was obvious to everyone things had gone way out of hand.

The emergency lights started beeping but 1 was unconcerned. She charged for GMN-5. the red eyes and obvious murder intent brought 3 and 4 out of their shock. Somebody was going to die if they didn't stop her and she may even turn on them if she eventually kills 5.

The impact sent the three of them flying backwards. They were able to catch themselves before smashing into anything. The alarm siren went on full force. The three stood up. In order to prevent GMN-1 from killing 5, 3 and 4 had charged for her and the three had collided with full force that shook everything in the room, even the other GMNs.

She remembered everything that happened that day of the attack even though she didn't want to. GMN-8 had pushed the men that had tried to overpower 5. The girl had admired 5 and 5 had taken advantage of that loyalty. Instead of teaming up to fight those around them, 5 had moved closer to those who were stronger leaving 8 vulnerable. Yet she had blamed her for 8's death, continuously. She had betrayed 8 by leaving her there alone to face those men.

Betrayed!

The memory of the human child kept resurfacing. The hospital room, the flight, black shoes, hospital room. She grabbed her head that was begin to buzz her eyes flickering from red to green. She dropped to the ground clutching her head.

"I refuse to go back there" she told herself. She wasn't going to get trapped in that girl's memory again but it seemed to be coming back with full force. The entire building was buzzing with siren noises that was loud and disturbing to their eye drums.

One look at GMN-1 and they knew something was wrong. 3 and 4 were at her side in an instant ignoring the siren that was hurting their ears.

"her temperature is climbing!" GMN-3 exclaimed

"Cold" GMN-4 said and took off coming back with his device. He propped it up.

"Keep her conscious, need to check 5" GMN-3 said and 4 nodded.

GMN-1 was determined not to go back there, not to be trapped in the girl's memory. She didn't want to relive another person's memory, she had her own. Rather than relive the human girl's own, she decided to relive hers. She recalled the missions they went for and the books she read anything to keep her from going back there.

"How do I keep you conscious? " her ears perked up at the voice. It was a voice she recognised, she was still conscious. It worked! She needed to stay in the present. She tried to open her eyes. Come on eyes open! The girl's memory was still pushing for dominance but she consciously refused to allow it. Something pried her eyes open. Her vision was hazy. She tried to steady them. She blinked her eyes opened then closed again. Another memory, No! Something pried her eyes open again.

"Close your eyes one more time and see what I do to you! "

Was that 4? The rebellious part of her wanted to close her eyes just to test him but she wasn't sure if she wouldn't get trapped in those memories.

"Don't test me! "

She gazed ahead as her vision began to clear. When she was sure she could handle it, she blinked and opened her eyes back up. OK, she was back. She looked around three pairs of eyes looked at her. One was 4's, the others were Deccan and Doc. She sat up. The force made her dizzy so she stabled herself.

Doc didn't know where to start from. When the alarm had gone off she didn't know what to expect. She had thought someone else had come down with the same symptoms as GMN-1. They had rushed from their offices where they were previewing the next target when the first emergency sound came. Doc didn't rush much since the GMNs had proven capable of taking care of their own. She packed her files just as Deccan was coming in just to check if she heard the emergency sound. They had made their way to the infirmary operating room which was empty. Then came a distress call from one of the tech guys that there's going to be murder. In fact they said that there was an ongoing murder. Doc and Deccan took off in a run but where they were heading to was far from the infirmary and they didn't have superhuman speed like the GMNs. By the time they got there, GMN-5 looked like she had been run over by a train and GMN-1 was clutching her head, looking the same way she did before she began struggling for consciousness.

Forget GMN-5 they rushed to GMN-1. She was saying something, that she wasn't going back there. Back where? They didn't know how to help her. The machine that would keep her body cold had been propped up and for the life of her, Doc didn't know why they needed to keep her cold. It was only GMN-4 that was there, he was looking for a way to keep her conscious and she was really fighting to stay conscious because she kept repeating she wasn't going back there. GMN-3 had left to attend to GMN-5 who from the looks of things needed the care more. Her priority was GMN-1 but she didn't have a good reason to prevent him from going to 5.

Then they saw GMN-4 yank GMN-1's eyes open. She tried to steady them but she could not, she closed them back again. GMN-4 yanked them back open and even threatened her. Interesting! So he was not afraid of GMN-1. GMN-1 made to close her eyes again as if to test him and he threatened her yet again. So GMN-4 has started communicating in more than one word. Was it a general communication or was it just to specific people? Doc wondered. GMN-1 was able to keep her eyes steady, she didn't go unconscious like yesterday. That girl had a will and determination forged from rock. What ever that had dragged her down yesterday came when she wasn't fully conscious and prepared, Doc could bet her life on that. Too bad Annabelle didn't notice the innate strength of her daughter. They were both fighters, too bad the family reunion wouldn't have a happy ending Doc thought.

They both knew the exact moment GMN-1 realised that they were there because she sat up in a rush. They looked at each other none of them saying anything. GMN-1 didn't know what to expect. She saw GMN-3 accompanying a stretcher. She remembered, GMN-6. She winced. She knew she had over stepped every boundary injuring her like that but that girl had it coming. The last thing she was going to do was apologize or pretend to be sorry. She lifted her chin. Doc read the signs loud and clear. She turned. She wasn't interested in the fight, she was more interested in what GMN-1 had been up to. Doc turned and headed towards the medical head, Deccan followed.

GMN-1 made to stand up, GMN-4 offered her a hand. She looked from the hand to his face and decided to ignore it but he grabbed her by her arm and jacked her up.

"Helping a murderer "GMN-1 murmured to herself.

"You didn't kill 8 but you may have killed 5" GMN-4 replied to her murmurings.

The two of them made their way to where GMN-5 lay on a stretcher. GMN-5 looked battered. She couldn't believe she did this... Wait she could totally believe, GMN-5 have been pushing her button. She looked at 5, her cell regeneration had already begun but the complications will make her recovery take time. She surveyed the unconscious GMN-5.

"Great, you're here" GMN-3 said relieved

GMN-1 shook her head. "Nope, just passing" She turned to go and noticed the other GMNs looking at her. She narrowed her eyes and they looked away nervously. Okay? She had no idea how to handle this. Even the jovial 6 kept her distance. She rubbed the bridge of her nose.

"We need you. I think her case may be more complicated" GMN-3 said.

GMN-1 looked at them. This was Doc's top notch medical team and they needed her help. If she was in touch with her sense of humour she would have laughed. A part of her wanted to help her fellow GMN but the part that wanted her to keep to herself won. She patted GMN-3 on the back. He knew better than to say more. He sighed and followed those who carried 5 out. Doc wanted to say something but decided against it. She would have her time to interrogate 1 but for now she decided to let things die down a little.

When they left GMN-1 resumed her position on the sofa with her book.

"I should go with them" GMN-7 said making a quick exit

"Me too" GMN-9 said quick on his heels

GMN-6 stayed where she is, looking at GMN-1. More like she was starring at GMN-1. GMN-1 did not act concerned. She continued her book.

These two days has been shocking for GMN-6. She felt like she was going to have a nervous breakdown. GMN-5 has been drenched in blood twice within two days. She couldn't understand how someone who had a near death experience could recover within the shortest amount of time to beat someone who had been healthy unconscious. She had never seen concern like the one she saw on 3 and 4 yesterday. Even 2 surprised her. She rubbed her head. She was over thinking things. She saw a lot of things yesterday. How can they menstruate, like that was for humans. She wasn't even over the fact they bled but they also had a heart and other systems and bodily functions like humans. She was really confused. She understood the part of looking so much like humans but she didn't understand how they acquired such organs. She was about to ask GMN 1 and 4 when...

"1! She has internal bleeding and her broken ribs pierced some organs. We can't even do anything to her for fear of damaging more"GMN-3 rushed in with bloodied hands

"Do I look like a member of Doc's medical team, go to them" GMN-1 replied

"They left her to me and she's loosing blood by the second and I can do this alone" GMN-3 said. The medical team seem to have not fully recovered from yesterday, while their yesterday's patient was the one who damaged their today's patient. They seemed unwilling leaving everything to him.

GMN-1 looked at GMN-4.

"I know nothing about that. Time to fix what you broke" GMN-4 said

GMN-1 closed her book with a thud and stood up. She walked towards GMN-3 and he looked relieved.

"For the records, I'm not doing this willing" GMN-1 said and GMN-3 smiled.

GMN-6 stood there shocked long after they left. The first smile she had seen on GMN-3 and that was because 5 was battered and in need of urgent attention. She needed a drink.

******

GMN-1 walked into the office and took a seat opposite Doc. She had been summoned and she would bet she knew why.

"I have your analysis right here" she said shifting the file across the table to her. GMN-1 didn't pick up the file but looked at Doc.

"You don't talk to me, why? "

"There's nothing to talk about"

"Try the reason for your breakdown, or the erratic thoughts or how about the nightmares you keep having" Doc knew she was sounding a bit bitchy but she needed to know. Every night for the past four days the monitor in GMN-1's room had been beeping. The monitor showed that she as having a restless sleep, like she was having a bad dream. The lack of sleep didn't seem to affect the the next day but Doc was dying to know what she saw.

GMN-1 had become uncomfortable around Doc and Deccan and she didn't know why. The memories of the human girl continued to plague her at night and during the day she felt uneasy especially around the two of them. She felt like she was missing a piece of the puzzle. She couldn't freely talk to anyone around here because yeah, she was aware of all the cameras. Maybe Doc could help her.

"I dream about a human child that was betrayed by and sometimes it looks like I can feel what she felt... " GMN-1 began. She noticed that Doc's heart almost stopped beating and then continued in an erratic pace, her face looked white like the faces she saw in documentaries on death. Something was definitely wrong.

"Her pain, her hatred, her desire and need for vengeance..." Doc swallowed as GMN-1 continued. "The funny thing Doc, is that I think she is me... " Now Doc was very still like she couldn't try to breathe.

"You are not the one!!!... " Doc said a bit forcefully "...you do not have a father or a mother and certainly no past."Doc was clearly lying but why? She never mentioned parents what was Doc saying

"You've told me that before but why do I keep see her and her memories and why does she look like me? Why do I feel the things she felt?" GMN-1 asked. Doc opened her mouth and closed. She opened it again and made to say something but closed it.

"There must be a mistake somewhere, you can't... "Doc was muttering to herself

"I can't what? "GMN-1 asked sitting forward and Doc unconsciously moved back.

Fear! This was the second time she was perceiving fear from Doc and she didn't know why.

Doc knew she was in a precarious position and needed to comport herself. She reasoned, if GMN-1 remembered then she wouldn't be here talking to her which would mean she didn't remember. They still have time to fix this. If she had started to remember then she would perform another memory adjustment.

"You can't be the one. You were created remember? " Another lie. Why was Doc lying? Wait if she felt that Doc was lying about this then that means... No it's impossible. They were created she could remember. What was actually going on here.

GMN- 1 made to stand up. So far this was the most GMN-1 had said to her and it was to tell her that her memory adjustment procedure is failing. She couldn't risk any of them remembering anything until she no longer had use of them which was impossible.

"It could be that you are exhibiting new characteristics. We'll see to stopping your bad dreams OK? "

GMN-1 felt weird as soon as she heard that. It was as if a part of her didn't want Doc to keep her last promise. She stood up and left.

Immediately GMN-1 left, Doc called Deccan. As she opened the door for him she blurted out.

"We may need to perform another memory adjustment on 1"

Somewhere in the shadows

"I think she's beginning to remember. "the person said

"And the others? " the person at the other end of the communication line asked

"I'm not sure" came the first person's reply

"I knew that memory adjustment was trifle as soon as I saw the research papers. All is going according to plan, we just need to wait" the other person said and disconnected.