Fanfic - Singularity Chapter 3
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mindcrackloveAs the title implies, this is Singularity. If you er...if you dislike cruelty to animals, you might not want to read.
I never really expected to be typing that out, hm.
Chapter 3
Ducking into a back alley, he waited to see who was following him. As he watched silently, he saw a familiar figure look around, confused, before turning back to retrace his steps.
It was Nebris. Etho frowned, pondering to himself. He would have to deal with him later. He quietly made his way out of the city, making sure Nebris wasn't following him anymore.
He did not wish to watch Zisteau. He did not wish to find him. He thought over the possibility of telling BDoubleO that Zisteau was gone, prancing around with the other zombie pigmen, impossible to find.
But he knew that wasn't true. He knew where Zisteau was.
And he really did not wish to watch him work.
And yet here he was, at the lens. Etho sighed to himself as he made his way up the endervator. Not the most quiet of approaches, but hopefully the surly pigman would be asleep and not...busy as he usually was. Or if he was busy, hopefully he'd be too busy to notice him.
Etho carefully made his way to the interior of the lens as he began to search for Zisteau. Silently slipping through Zisteau's security measures, he peaked inside Zisteau's recent addition to the lens, the lab.
Etho closed his eyes and caught himself before he groaned. Zisteau was busy with his experiments.
The large laboratory was filled with gleaming white lab equipment. The parts not in use, at least. The heavy odor of disinfectant hung in the air, along with the more gruesome smell of blood and bile. Zisteau has his back turned away from the single entrance to the room, busy dissecting an unfortunate looking bat. Its wings were pulled away, the skin on the wings pulled back in layers. Small clips suspended from the ceiling had been used to pull the internal organs from the body, keeping them within reach, but out of the way. Zisteau was humming softly to himself as he continued to pull the bat apart.
Etho jerked back when he heard the bat very faintly squeal, the sound sending shivers down his spine.
The sudden movement alerted Zisteau, who quietly put down his surgical tools.
“Who's there?” Zisteau said calmly, turning towards the door. His mouth was opened slightly, the tips of his tusks bright white and sharp, making him look quite imposing.
Etho swallowed deeply before pushing the door open, wearing a smile. “Hey Zedsteau, so nice to see you again. Came by to see what you're up to.” Etho forced himself to remain calm. Just pretend to be confident, it'll all be fine.
Smirking slightly, Zisteau, indicated for Etho to come into the room. Etho stepped into the room, coming to rest about two feet behind Zisteau. “Just busy figuring something out, hm?” Zisteau picked up the scalpel again, pulling back more skin on the bat. “I have a theory hm, that these bats have a special...hm thing. Ah!” Zisteau poked the bat with the scalpel. The bat squeaked feebly again, flapping fruitlessly. Etho forced himself to look at the bat, instead of closing his eyes. He hated bats, but not...not this much. “See, I've taken out it's vocal cords already. It shouldn't be able to squeak. And yet it is. So why is it able to?” Zisteau continued as he poked at the bat, causing it to squeak again. “If I could find what is making it squeak, that would be something else, wouldn't it, hm?” Zisteau turned towards Etho expectantly.
Swallowing carefully Etho nodded at Zisteau, keeping his expression as placid as possible. “Something else, yes. What were you planning on doing with that knowledge?” Etho said, happy to not be looking at the sad bat. Zisteau blinked slowly before frowning. “Do something with the knowledge? It's just to have the knowledge. Why would I need to do something with it? Some scientist you are.”
Backing away slightly, Etho smiled nervously at Zisteau. “Well, I don't want to interrupt this too much, so I'll just be going now.”
Zisteau scratched as his chin, pondering Etho thoughtfully. “I've always wondered if ninjas were naturally gifted with silence, or if it's learned. Might be more interesting then this bat...”
Etho turned and fled as several scalpels and surgical tools came flying at him, narrowly missing him. As he darted out the door, a long bladed surgical knife came whizzing at his shoulder and embedded itself in him, causing him to grunt. He threw one of his ender pearls out into the air around the lens as he continued around the lens, lost. His perception shifted as he found himself standing on the ground near the lens, feeling worn and drawn. With a grunt, he pulled the surgical knife from his shoulder, wincing at the pain.
“Well, that thoroughly sucked,” Etho said, sighing to himself. At least he could tell BDoubleO what Zisteau was up to. Not that he seemed to care much. Etho clenched his fists in anger before wincing as pain shot through his shoulder.
After a long journey back to the tower, he was once again inside the cold steel building. He had bandaged up his shoulder the best he could on his way back, setting it in a loose sling. The knife had cut deeper then he first thought, making the wound slow to heal, giving him quite some pain. He pondered how long it should take to heal, wondering if he should just try and have a potion, nervous of the side effects.
The sound of elevator opening broke him from his reverie. BDoubleO slid out of the elevator, walking towards Etho.
“Took you longer then it should have,” BDoubleO said, frowning at Etho. His eyes slid over Etho, catching on the cotton sling before shrugging dismissively. “Zisteau is still tearing small creatures apart. With more precision this time,” Etho said, turning away from BDoubleO, not wanting to see the smirk on his face.
“Did he find anything new out?” BDoubleO said coolly. Etho winced as he pulled a folder out from under his coat with his good arm and handed it to BDoubleO. “I found that while he was busy with his experiment. I'm sure there's something you want in there.”
BDoubleO took the packet, flipping through it quickly. “Hm, interesting thing on those cats...want to see?” Etho blanched, shaking his head at BDoubleO, causing the older gentleman to grin at Etho's discomfort. “Suit yourself. Change of plans. Guude would like you to get Doc to go visit Zisteau. Can you do that?”
Etho blinked, confused. “That's not really something I'm all that good at. I could try, but really, I'm more sneaky, less convincing.” “I know, hm. I just thought you'd at least be able to try.” BDoubleO said quietly. “Fine. I want more pay.” Smirking again, BDoubleO nodded. “I'll make sure to increase your pay.”
Etho winced and leaned against the front of the building once he was outside, groaning quietly. As he exhaled slowly, he realized someone was watching him from across the street.
Nebris again. Pulling himself upright, he made his away across the street. As Nebris noticed him, he ducked into an alley, fading from view. Etho shook his head, confused. What was Nebris up to? Etho shrugged, unconcerned with his stalker for the time being. He'd have to deal with him after figuring out how to cajole Doc into talking with Zisteau. The two of them should get along quite well. Etho shuddered at the thought.
Chapter 1 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/132602.html#cutid1
Chapter 2 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/134400.html#cutid1
Chapter 3 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/137627.html#cutid1
Chapter 4 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/138926.html#cutid1
Chapter 5 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/141471.html#cutid1
Chapter 6 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/144302.html#cutid1
Chapter 7 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/144730.html#cutid1
Chapter 8 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/146756.html#cutid1
Chapter 9 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/150725.html#cutid1
Chapter 10 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/154480.html#cutid1
Chapter 11 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/155006.html#cutid1
Chapter 12 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/155949.html#cutid1
Chapter 13 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/159984.html#cutid1
Chapter 14 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/163301.html#cutid1
Chapter 15 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/164905.html#cutid1
Chapter 16 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/166571.html#cutid1
Chapter 17 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/170136.html#cutid1
I never really expected to be typing that out, hm.
Chapter 3
Ducking into a back alley, he waited to see who was following him. As he watched silently, he saw a familiar figure look around, confused, before turning back to retrace his steps.
It was Nebris. Etho frowned, pondering to himself. He would have to deal with him later. He quietly made his way out of the city, making sure Nebris wasn't following him anymore.
He did not wish to watch Zisteau. He did not wish to find him. He thought over the possibility of telling BDoubleO that Zisteau was gone, prancing around with the other zombie pigmen, impossible to find.
But he knew that wasn't true. He knew where Zisteau was.
And he really did not wish to watch him work.
And yet here he was, at the lens. Etho sighed to himself as he made his way up the endervator. Not the most quiet of approaches, but hopefully the surly pigman would be asleep and not...busy as he usually was. Or if he was busy, hopefully he'd be too busy to notice him.
Etho carefully made his way to the interior of the lens as he began to search for Zisteau. Silently slipping through Zisteau's security measures, he peaked inside Zisteau's recent addition to the lens, the lab.
Etho closed his eyes and caught himself before he groaned. Zisteau was busy with his experiments.
The large laboratory was filled with gleaming white lab equipment. The parts not in use, at least. The heavy odor of disinfectant hung in the air, along with the more gruesome smell of blood and bile. Zisteau has his back turned away from the single entrance to the room, busy dissecting an unfortunate looking bat. Its wings were pulled away, the skin on the wings pulled back in layers. Small clips suspended from the ceiling had been used to pull the internal organs from the body, keeping them within reach, but out of the way. Zisteau was humming softly to himself as he continued to pull the bat apart.
Etho jerked back when he heard the bat very faintly squeal, the sound sending shivers down his spine.
The sudden movement alerted Zisteau, who quietly put down his surgical tools.
“Who's there?” Zisteau said calmly, turning towards the door. His mouth was opened slightly, the tips of his tusks bright white and sharp, making him look quite imposing.
Etho swallowed deeply before pushing the door open, wearing a smile. “Hey Zedsteau, so nice to see you again. Came by to see what you're up to.” Etho forced himself to remain calm. Just pretend to be confident, it'll all be fine.
Smirking slightly, Zisteau, indicated for Etho to come into the room. Etho stepped into the room, coming to rest about two feet behind Zisteau. “Just busy figuring something out, hm?” Zisteau picked up the scalpel again, pulling back more skin on the bat. “I have a theory hm, that these bats have a special...hm thing. Ah!” Zisteau poked the bat with the scalpel. The bat squeaked feebly again, flapping fruitlessly. Etho forced himself to look at the bat, instead of closing his eyes. He hated bats, but not...not this much. “See, I've taken out it's vocal cords already. It shouldn't be able to squeak. And yet it is. So why is it able to?” Zisteau continued as he poked at the bat, causing it to squeak again. “If I could find what is making it squeak, that would be something else, wouldn't it, hm?” Zisteau turned towards Etho expectantly.
Swallowing carefully Etho nodded at Zisteau, keeping his expression as placid as possible. “Something else, yes. What were you planning on doing with that knowledge?” Etho said, happy to not be looking at the sad bat. Zisteau blinked slowly before frowning. “Do something with the knowledge? It's just to have the knowledge. Why would I need to do something with it? Some scientist you are.”
Backing away slightly, Etho smiled nervously at Zisteau. “Well, I don't want to interrupt this too much, so I'll just be going now.”
Zisteau scratched as his chin, pondering Etho thoughtfully. “I've always wondered if ninjas were naturally gifted with silence, or if it's learned. Might be more interesting then this bat...”
Etho turned and fled as several scalpels and surgical tools came flying at him, narrowly missing him. As he darted out the door, a long bladed surgical knife came whizzing at his shoulder and embedded itself in him, causing him to grunt. He threw one of his ender pearls out into the air around the lens as he continued around the lens, lost. His perception shifted as he found himself standing on the ground near the lens, feeling worn and drawn. With a grunt, he pulled the surgical knife from his shoulder, wincing at the pain.
“Well, that thoroughly sucked,” Etho said, sighing to himself. At least he could tell BDoubleO what Zisteau was up to. Not that he seemed to care much. Etho clenched his fists in anger before wincing as pain shot through his shoulder.
After a long journey back to the tower, he was once again inside the cold steel building. He had bandaged up his shoulder the best he could on his way back, setting it in a loose sling. The knife had cut deeper then he first thought, making the wound slow to heal, giving him quite some pain. He pondered how long it should take to heal, wondering if he should just try and have a potion, nervous of the side effects.
The sound of elevator opening broke him from his reverie. BDoubleO slid out of the elevator, walking towards Etho.
“Took you longer then it should have,” BDoubleO said, frowning at Etho. His eyes slid over Etho, catching on the cotton sling before shrugging dismissively. “Zisteau is still tearing small creatures apart. With more precision this time,” Etho said, turning away from BDoubleO, not wanting to see the smirk on his face.
“Did he find anything new out?” BDoubleO said coolly. Etho winced as he pulled a folder out from under his coat with his good arm and handed it to BDoubleO. “I found that while he was busy with his experiment. I'm sure there's something you want in there.”
BDoubleO took the packet, flipping through it quickly. “Hm, interesting thing on those cats...want to see?” Etho blanched, shaking his head at BDoubleO, causing the older gentleman to grin at Etho's discomfort. “Suit yourself. Change of plans. Guude would like you to get Doc to go visit Zisteau. Can you do that?”
Etho blinked, confused. “That's not really something I'm all that good at. I could try, but really, I'm more sneaky, less convincing.” “I know, hm. I just thought you'd at least be able to try.” BDoubleO said quietly. “Fine. I want more pay.” Smirking again, BDoubleO nodded. “I'll make sure to increase your pay.”
Etho winced and leaned against the front of the building once he was outside, groaning quietly. As he exhaled slowly, he realized someone was watching him from across the street.
Nebris again. Pulling himself upright, he made his away across the street. As Nebris noticed him, he ducked into an alley, fading from view. Etho shook his head, confused. What was Nebris up to? Etho shrugged, unconcerned with his stalker for the time being. He'd have to deal with him after figuring out how to cajole Doc into talking with Zisteau. The two of them should get along quite well. Etho shuddered at the thought.
Chapter 1 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/132602.html#cutid1
Chapter 2 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/134400.html#cutid1
Chapter 3 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/137627.html#cutid1
Chapter 4 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/138926.html#cutid1
Chapter 5 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/141471.html#cutid1
Chapter 6 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/144302.html#cutid1
Chapter 7 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/144730.html#cutid1
Chapter 8 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/146756.html#cutid1
Chapter 9 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/150725.html#cutid1
Chapter 10 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/154480.html#cutid1
Chapter 11 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/155006.html#cutid1
Chapter 12 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/155949.html#cutid1
Chapter 13 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/159984.html#cutid1
Chapter 14 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/163301.html#cutid1
Chapter 15 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/164905.html#cutid1
Chapter 16 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/166571.html#cutid1
Chapter 17 - http://mindcracklove.dreamwidth.org/170136.html#cutid1
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 07:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 07:15 am (UTC)...I can't read the first part of your comment though without reading it in this gentleman's voice though - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoO7z3OTVTI
Random, but it just made me giggle inanely.
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 07:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 08:02 am (UTC)I wonder what Nebs is up to. (｀∀´)Ψ
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 08:07 am (UTC)I...I am completely unsure what that smiley face is. O_O
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 10:01 am (UTC)no subject
Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 10:04 am (UTC)Poor batty indeed :(
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 12:19 pm (UTC)This line gave me chills. The image there is just perfect. The bone-white, sterile room, the point of his tusks as he turns. The way it all speaks to the heartlessness, the cold and tactical monstrosity. Chills! Oh, Z, what happened to you?
And what on earth is B hoping for sending Doc into that? Man, this series is just so dang good.
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 09:47 pm (UTC)And yay! Chills! That seems like a good thing to induce in people! ^_^
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 12:41 pm (UTC)this is getting more and more gruesome each time.
*hides under blanket*
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 09:48 pm (UTC)You might need it, uhm hm.
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Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2013 02:19 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: Monday, May 13th, 2013 04:23 pm (UTC)