Durum originum

In a hidden facility far off the west coast some experiments were being conducted. These experiments were ones to create soldiers. Warriors to replace military units in order to save the lives of valuable troops. Or so it seems.

In actuality children were being bred and conditioned to be high class assassins. As the conditions needed to become the "perfect assassin" were brutal many children lost their lives in these experiments. Those that survived albeit gaining supernatural abilities were scarred mentally. However, among the remaining few there was one that was "different" from the rest. He was test subject 8192. Born with the natural ability of enhanced speed "8192" was the only natural "superhuman" among the rest. This resulted in him being tested on further. Dwelling in a room with gravity 10 times that of earth, 8192's muscles quickly developed to be stronger than his peers. Having that advantage, he was considered the strongest and fastest of the test subjects. But in actuality he wasn't that strong. True he could lift up to 2.5 tons but there where others who could lift up to 200 tons. The reason why they considered him the strongest was because of how well his abilities blended. Because he could move so fast he could land powerful fast and precise blows which were more than often fatal. To top it all of he had the ability "pseudo" This allowed him to mimic the abilities of his pears although for a limited amount of time. This ability earned him only detest from other subjects. All but 1.

(024792: You know if the others see you like this, they will deem you weak.

8192: (scornfully) Oh, who cares what they think they can't even take me in a fight.

024792: (Tisk tisk tisk) strong physically but inside a little weakling.. (laughs)

8192: I could beat you without batting an eye you know.

024792: Yeah you wish (laughs)

8192: (smiles)

024792: Well see you later I'm going off to train.

8192: Wai....... (sighs)

(024792 runs of)

Soon after that those two where inseparable. Whenever wherever they where together. Be it training, mealtimes or in-between. It finally seemed our protagonist finally had someone else in his life other than himself. That was until....

Intercom System: ALL SUBJECTS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE CUBICES IMMIDIATELY!!

After returning to their cells each subject is systematically taken in order of weakest to strongest to have a series of tests conducted on them.

End scene with "8192" yelling as the experiments are extremely painful.

2 years have since passed from that moment with most of the subjects either succumbing to the alterations made by experiments on their physical bodies and genetic code or by killing each other during training. Only the strong survived. They made sure to make that clear. If you were weak you died. It was as simple as thatOn this day however, everything was about to change.

In lab number 2 the head scientist walked over to the intercom system. He spoke:

Head Scientist: All subjects to report to Room 342 immediately.

8192: (thinking) Huh I wonder what that's about?

In room 342...

Head Scientist: As all of you know you my children are warriors. My finest work if l do say so myself. However, most of you aren't well attuned for the ordeals you have to encounter once you leave this facility. Hence today there shall be A CULLING!

Subjects: (Confused and terrified looks.)

Head Scientist: Oh, my sweet children only the strong survive in the world, hence You shall be the ones to commence the culling. No holding back now and may the strongest survive. (Smiling he leaves the room)

Head Scientist's Assistant: (with a look of sympathy) Sir is this really necessary they are just kids.

Head Scientist: As l said "Only the strong survive in this world."

Back in room 342 8192 pondered. Knowing this wouldn't end well for everyone 8192 tried to reason with his peers. "Guys listen to me we do not have to do this. For once let's not be mindless shee..." His camaraderie was only met with a bullet between the eyes. He fell to the ground lifeless. A life snuffed out as quickly as it began. The sound of the gunshot echoed through the room. Then all hell broke loose. It was survival for the fittest, everyone using their powers to the uttermost of their abilities. Then everyone stopped.

"Why and I mean WHY would anyone in their right mind do that? I I mean I tried reasoning with you guys but what I did I get for it? A bullet between the eyes. No matter I tried being civil but I see now. There is only 1 way to deal with this situation. YOU WILL ALL DIE BY MY HAND. And with that 8192 started decimating the people he once called friends. He showed no mercy to his peers. He felt joy as he quickly took their lives one by one. The scent of death gave him a high like none other. He even got creative with the way he ended them. He took pleasure un showing them how they were in different leagues entirely. He was a passive genetic killing machine and these buffoons had made the error of bringing out the other side. The side that he tried to suppress. The side that was truly him. In his mind what he did was just. All those that ridiculed him behind his back he killed. Those that picked on him he slaughtered. He felt a joy unlike any other but then he stopped. There she was, a look of terror in her eyes. She couldn't believe what she saw. This wasn't the 8192 she knew. No, this creature it was something else. She had to escape from it. Before she could even move she was sent flying towards a wall with a powerful kick to the abdomen. Grabbing her leg, he threw her in the air and let her crash into the lights in the ceiling. She fell and as he was about to deliver the finishing blow with the last of her strength the muttered out a plea. Not for mercy to this beast but to her closest friend. The boy who would defend her in any scenario. The one who made her laugh. The one who wiped her tears when she cried. The one she cherished the most. All this didn't matter to 8192 now. He was not to be reasoned with. He readied his arm to land the finishing blow. Before he could even reach her, she flopped over and dropped to the ground her body giving out from the injuries it sustained. This was enough to snapped 8192 out of his burning rage. A feeling of despair washed over him swiftly replacing the feelings of ecstasy and rage he had been feeling all but moments ago. Instinctively his first notion was to check for any sign any glimmer that she might still be alive. Hope returned to 8192 as he felt a pulse faint as it was it was all he needed to know she was alive.

8192: (Yelling) Somebody help me!!!

Head Scientist: My child only the strong survive in this world. End HER SUFFERING AND RELEASE HER FROM HER MORTAL COIL!!

8192: (ignores him)

Head Scientist: I will not repeat myself boy.

8192: Oh, stop being a drama queen and help me! She will die if you don't help.

Head scientist: (Loads gun and points it towards 8192's head) My word is final boy.

Its then 8192 realised that no one was going to aid him. No one was coming to save her. He had done this himself and only he can save her. But not there not in that facility he had to escape.

Somehow.

Hesitantly he placed her body on the ground. Turning around to look his so-called father dead in the eyes. He behind his back for the knife he kept there in the event of his endangerment. But before he could get to it he suddenly wasn't able to move.

Head scientist: Come now my dear boy, did you think that I wouldn't have precautions in place in case you were to step out of line. An asset as powerful as you is bound to rebel one day. But we can't have that, now can we?

The head scientist reached for the knife behind 8192's back. He inspected it for a moment commenting on the craftsmanship and then stabbed 8192 in the chest.

The head scientist: Did you know that a human being can only survive with 1 kidney( stabs 8192 in the abdomen, places his hand in it and rips out a kidney) Half a liver (rips out his entire liver) A lung (slashes him in the chest and cuts the bronchi that connects the two lungs and then he stabbed the other one puncturing it) And 0 eyes (he then proceeds to slash both his eyes with a single flick of his wrist.) Now even though you can't scream I know you feel it all. I want you to feel it all. That is the price you pay for disobedience. Now you are going to..

He was interrupted by the sound of 8192's body falling to the ground after finally giving out. He walked over to him and noticed that he was already starting to heal from the injuries he had inflicted.

The head scientist: That makes 2 out of the count of 3 deaths your body can sustain every 12 hours. Let's finish it up shall we?

Grabbing 8192 by the hair he leaned slowly towards his ear. " I'm sure you are wondering why you can't move. To put it simply you were never going to kill me. Even if you tried. My dear boy you are genetically engineered to become catatonic if you have any ill intent towards me."(Slits 8192's throat) What a waste. So much potential and yet wasted. That makes 3 of 3 now any injuries you sustain from this moment will be fatal. So chose your next actions wisely 8192. I know you are still alive. Get up my boy and do as you are told. 8192 got up and quickly looked at where he left 024792. You know what "father" thank you for the advice.

Picking up 024792 he charged for the door. But he was only met by a platoon of armed guarded sent to make sure he doesn't attempt anything irrational. But he was now far beyond reasoning with. Using his ability of "sub-sonic" speed he speeds in-between the guards with the resulting shockwave incapacitating the guards. Looking to his left he bolts in that direction only stopping when he hears the sound of an alarm blaring. Analysing the situation, he rushed towards the exit fighting and incapacitating anyone who stood in his path while simultaneously making sure no further harm befalls "024792" Reaching the exit he was faced with an energy barrier.

8192: (scoffs) looks like my getaway won't be that easy.

Placing 024792 on the ground he then began to punch the barrier. Blow by blow it weakened. but this also had a toil on him as the recoil from the impacts also hurt him. He continued until the bones in his hands shattered. But that didn't stop him. He was determined to escape so he began to kick it. They had to escape no matter the cost. he didn't stop when some guards caught up and started firing at his back. His focus unbreakable his will iron. He continued at this until the barrier eventually gave in. Seizing the opportunity, he picked up 024792 and ran. Leaving the confined of the facility 8192 was taken aback. Putting him hand up to block all the light his eyes were receiving. It was the first time in his life he had ever seen the sun.