EXO: "EXOPLANETS"
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Recently they replaced the collar on our necks with a lighter one. The upgraded version looks more sophisticated and modern, not too thick. They have even engraved our subject numbers on them. Sometimes, I swear these people get joy from their cruelty.
Device functionality is also improved. They can now disable our power and they have built tazers, cameras, GPS, and whatever else they think will be useful.
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"Nine of you have extraordinary abilities. You are all good people and can do things the world has never seen before. However, it is all useless if you do not know how to control it or use it. So, we We will start training today, "Vic announced. He scanned all of us and then made direct eye contact with me, "You, Subject 88, you can start us."
I stepped forward unsure of what he wanted from me. Looking around the room, I noticed there were more people present today. Our guards and personal trainers filled the room, but strangely our doctors were also here.
I saw my doctor standing at the side and he looked the same as always, with his brown hair tied in ponytails and square-framed glasses. I glared at him, but he remained unfazed. I noticed she was holding a small controller in her hand and I realized it was possible for a collar.
"Disable," Vic ordered and suddenly a full sensation swept over my body, making my hair stand up. I felt complete and I realized that I had my strength back. Instantly, without any intention, I teleported to the center of the room just to test it out and once again the feeling of emptiness took hold of my body.
"Let's go over a few rules first," Vic snapped, "you'll do what we say because otherwise, the pretty accessory on your neck will paralyze you whenever we want. If you escape, we will be able to find you, thanks to the nice GPS embedded in your collar. Also, as a security measure, we have planted the poisoned arrow from the golden arrow frog and unfortunately for you, it is fatal. So, one click of a button is all it takes for you to die. "
He flicked his fingers and they disabled the device again causing the power to rotate in my body. My doctor came forward and walked towards me in the middle of the room.
My eyes were glaring at his statement. They knew a long time ago. They knew that I was trying to escape but strangely there was no consequence. He looked directly at me and continued, "that's something we need to increase, distance by distance. Today, let's see if you're capable of teleporting others as well."
"Subject 10, can you help," Vic said but there was always a mocking tone under his words. Lying down hesitantly stepped forward and walked towards me.
My doctor guided me through the steps I had to follow while the others stood up and watched. I don't know how he figured out how teleportation works or if this might be the case. I really wish it was because I didn't want to tear Lay's body half of this first attempt.
"Skin-to-skin contact will most likely work better so you can feel more of its presence. For now try a long distance, teleport to somewhere in the room. Don't focus on the goal but focus on body mass" my doctor advised.
I listened to her and I stretched out both my hands so that Lay could take her. I looked at him worriedly and he whispered reassuringly, "I believe you."
I closed my eyes and felt my presence first. When I had fully understood that, I mentally grabbed and felt Lay's presence. As I held onto the two, I began to feel my grip slip but I pushed it. My strength responds and travels through our chains, flowing into Lay's body as well. Now or never, if I hold on any longer I will lose my grip completely. So without a second thought, I jumped.
When I opened my eyes again, we were outside, standing where the blood was still after weeks had passed. I can't believe it, it worked. Before I could open my mouth to say anything, Lay said, "I think we've finally found a way to escape."