Darkside 19 

Tasha and Tina stood over The Professor. Tasha had drawn her sword. She held it to the man’s throat. 

“It was a research lab created by the Ancients.” He said. 

“What kind of research did they do?” Tina asked. 

“Reproductive. They were trying to engineer a perfect soldier of sorts.” He said. 

“Did they succeed?” Tina asked. He didn’t answer. 

“She asked you a question.” Tasha said. 

“Yes, yes, but not in the way they wanted or had foreseen.” The doctor said. 

“What does that mean?” Tina asked. 

“They wanted a perfect soldier that they could control but it did not goes as planned.” He said. 

“Tell us everything know.” Tasha said. 

“I can’t. I have to show you.” He said. 

“Okay show us.” Tasha demanded. Tina looked back at the pictures. 

“I can show only Tina.” He announced. 

“If you think I’m going to let her go anywhere with you you’re crazy.” Tasha said. 

“Tasha I have to go the rest of the way alone. You have to return to the Island. I’ll be fine. He won’t hurt me.” Tina said. 

“Tina. I don’t think that is a good idea.” Tasha said.

“It’s what I’m supposed to do. Now go.” TIna said. Tasha shook her head but did as Tina asked. 

“Now show me or so help me I’ll kill you myself.” Tina said. The man picked up the pictures. 

“We’re gonna need these.” Tina placed the pictures in her backpack and buckled it to her. “Take my hand.” Tina took his hand and they were gone in a flash of light. 

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The Ancients stood in circle around Avery chanting. The Great Woman broke the circle and walked towards Avery. 

“She has come to lead us. She is us and we are her.” The Great Woman said. The Ancients echoed her words. Lights began to swirl around them. 

“My child how do you come to our circle?” She asked. 

“With open mind body and spirt.” Avery spoke confidently. 

The Great Woman unsheathed a small knife. 

“I offer myself to the Great Father and Great Mother.” Avery took the knife and slit her palm. Blood ran, and dripped on the floor. She offered her hand to the Ancients. Each of them stepped forward taking a sip and then backing away.