I can hear their heartbeats before the Elevator doors even open, four of them sound familiar with one sounding... new. I open my eyes as I lay on my bed, (well what can be called a bed if what he hears the jokes the intern scientists whisper behind my back are true. ) and decided to get up and be ready, always be ready, Doctor Volgelbaum hates being unprepar- hates ME being unprepared for his test of the day.
They're talking to one another, or more accurately talking to the new person that's with them. That's strange; their heartbeats sound like when they're alone with me, I can hear their blood flow increase and smell their sweat pouring out their skin underneath their lab coats, they're afraid. I got curious on what they were saying, so I immediately began to focus on my hearing on what was being said on the otherside of the door "-Nly began to introduce chemical weapons to him just yesterday, so far there seems to be no affect to Halothane or Mustard Gas except for a minor sore throat . ..N-Not to say he will be greatly affected by them but he's still just a child, so there's still time for him to have potential to surpass even Soilder Boy."
I immediately stopped listening to what was being said and focused on the name. Soilder Boy.He's hero. 'DoesDr.Volgelbaum really believethat I can be as strong as him? Is that whythey push me so hard? ' I knew I was strong, but to be compared to potentially surpass the legend himself?
The door opened and immediately ripped me from my thoughts as I corrected my posture. " Good Morning John, how are you feeling today? " One of the scientist asked " A bit better now, my throat doesn't feel as dry anymore. " I replied . This is a typical routine to follow, they ask how I feel and regardless of how I answer they continue with the test, I found it better for me if I answer how they want me to (less trouble and struggling for me). " Ah, excellent. Now John , today is going to be very different; for you see, today we have a very special guest. " in walked a man with a darker skin complexion then what he's usually used to. Infact, this is the only new person he's met in years that wasn't all white gown or heavy armoured tactical suit.
I... I didn't hear his heart skip a beat, not even feel the moisture forming on his brow to sweat, he felt ... calm. No one has ever felt calm with me before. "Good evening, my name is Stan Edgar. May I ask you what your name is young man?" His voice sounding deeper monatone than I have ever heard. It was, unnerving "J- John, sir." I answered. "Hm, nice too meet you John, and may I ask how old you are?" I looked at Dr. Volgelbaum to see if it was alright, it wasn't normal for me to give information that basically everyone else already knew. He gave quick frantic little nods that no one else can notice but myself. "I just turned 10 three days ago." I told him.
"How Interesting" I immediately turned my head! 'What was that?!' I heard a voice, a voice that sounded so close I could've sworn it came from both sides at once! But that should be impossible. Even with my hearing, voices DON'T sound that like that to me. It sounded wrong like it came from ... inside of me? " Is there something wrong John?" Mr. Edgar asked. "I-" I cut myself off if I tell them something felt wrong, would they feel like I did something wrong? What would they do- "How long will it take activate the summon?" " It will take awhile to work now hush! And let me concentrate."
Before I can make sense of what I was hearing, I looked back at Dr. Volgelbaum and the rest of his team and realized that they were leaving, along with Mr. Edgar. 'Wait! Did I take to long to answer? Did I ignore them and angered them?! Are they be annoyed that I didn't answer them? ' I saw through the door and saw them talking to Mr. Edgar before I could listen in on what they're talking about , the intern scientists walked to open the door. "John, things are going to be different today." Oh goodie, a new form of torture " What is it?" I asked. He looked almost excited 'now I'm really worried. ' before the intern can say the announcement Dr. Volgelbaum interrupted and said " We are going to introduce you to a new mineral, it's called Uranium.