"A two-pronged purpose,” Jared
replied. “The first is simply as you would imagine, to replace
Syndicate
operatives with clones who will be loyal to the new order. That would ease the transition and ensure the government maintains control. This operation is in its beginning stages, but has already spread to every major urban center in the country. The second purpose,” he said slowly and deliberately, “is a bit more wicked."
I leaned forward. “How so?"
"Some Inhumans have amazing abilities,” Jared stated. “They have built-in biological weapons, such as the power to bend light around them and become invisible, or create thick, nearly impenetrable armor that can look like regular clothing, highly advanced regeneration capabilities, immortality,” he added with a nod to me. “The list goes on. The government wants this biotechnology for itself." "The experiments,” I breathed.
Jared nodded. “They are using the cloning operation as a cover to abduct and experiment on Inhumans. And we have no rights in their eyes; we are merely wild animals to be captured and studied. There is nothing we can do."
"We can stop this,” I said, shaking my head. Jared smiled. “Indeed."
It seemed to make sense, but could I really trust Jared? Was he telling me the truth, or just trying
to bend me to his will?“I need some kind of proof,” I said, readdressing Jared. “Something more than
just your word."
Jared nodded. “I understand. And if it were I in your position, I would ask the same.” He again retrieved his cell phone. “Luther? Please see that my other guest is ready for visitors. Ms. Webb and I will be down shortly.” He paused. “And have the Werewolf and Goblin meet us there." I cocked my head. “Other guest?"
Snapping the phone shut, Jared smiled politely. “It's a surprise." Chapter After excusing himself for a few minutes to throw on a pair of overly expensive leather pants, a white dress shirt fashionably untucked and unbuttoned nearly halfway, and to run a comb through his hair, the Master Vampire had personally escorted me through his lair. It was massive. Never having seen it before, inside or out, I had no idea he lived in such luxury. Far removed from the overt gothicness of his personal chamber, the rest of the compound was beautifully, and more importantly, tastefully decorated. Nothing seemed to be out of place as everything had a purpose. It was feng shui in its purest, and most exquisite form.
Oddly, or perhaps I shouldn't think it so odd after all, there were no windows or mirrors in the compound. The mirrors were a given as they became useless decorations in a Vampire's home, but the lack of windows surprised even me. This place was as far removed from the rest of the world as possible. With no sense of day or night, it was a completely enclosed space. I imagined it felt like living
operatives with clones who will be loyal to the new order. That would ease the transition and ensure the government maintains control. This operation is in its beginning stages, but has already spread to every major urban center in the country. The second purpose,” he said slowly and deliberately, “is a bit more wicked."
I leaned forward. “How so?"
"Some Inhumans have amazing abilities,” Jared stated. “They have built-in biological weapons, such as the power to bend light around them and become invisible, or create thick, nearly impenetrable armor that can look like regular clothing, highly advanced regeneration capabilities, immortality,” he added with a nod to me. “The list goes on. The government wants this biotechnology for itself." "The experiments,” I breathed.
Jared nodded. “They are using the cloning operation as a cover to abduct and experiment on Inhumans. And we have no rights in their eyes; we are merely wild animals to be captured and studied. There is nothing we can do."
"We can stop this,” I said, shaking my head. Jared smiled. “Indeed."
It seemed to make sense, but could I really trust Jared? Was he telling me the truth, or just trying
to bend me to his will?“I need some kind of proof,” I said, readdressing Jared. “Something more than
just your word."
Jared nodded. “I understand. And if it were I in your position, I would ask the same.” He again retrieved his cell phone. “Luther? Please see that my other guest is ready for visitors. Ms. Webb and I will be down shortly.” He paused. “And have the Werewolf and Goblin meet us there." I cocked my head. “Other guest?"
Snapping the phone shut, Jared smiled politely. “It's a surprise." Chapter After excusing himself for a few minutes to throw on a pair of overly expensive leather pants, a white dress shirt fashionably untucked and unbuttoned nearly halfway, and to run a comb through his hair, the Master Vampire had personally escorted me through his lair. It was massive. Never having seen it before, inside or out, I had no idea he lived in such luxury. Far removed from the overt gothicness of his personal chamber, the rest of the compound was beautifully, and more importantly, tastefully decorated. Nothing seemed to be out of place as everything had a purpose. It was feng shui in its purest, and most exquisite form.
Oddly, or perhaps I shouldn't think it so odd after all, there were no windows or mirrors in the compound. The mirrors were a given as they became useless decorations in a Vampire's home, but the lack of windows surprised even me. This place was as far removed from the rest of the world as possible. With no sense of day or night, it was a completely enclosed space. I imagined it felt like living