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My Strange System Cassie's POV
Cassie walked up silently to a raised platform inside the suiting lab. As she walked, murmurings were heard among the onlookers of the lab. Cassie bowed her head shyly as she made to speak. She was not built for this. She had always shied away from public speaking but right now, she has no choice... These are her people now. She is their commander and she wasn't about to let go of that position based on fear. More than half of the people here will jump at her post at any given opportunity.She raised her head and breathed deep one last time. The crowd before her gave her a little scare. She could see the glum face above his shuby blue suit, Greg's face plastered with a wide smile like a proud kid cheering his parents on, she could see Olatunde the Nigerian boy's eager face, like be was about to jump a playmate on a ring. She could see a whole lot of familiar faces that she hasn't seen together at once... Mutants created by her father, mutants bit recognized by the American government.
My Strange System Follow the swift Shadow
A week has passed since the suiting and preparations. The present day gave birth to tight chests, ragged breathing, muffled curses, nervous whispers, and the greatest of these feelings — Fear.Mutant soldiers, old and young, friends and foes could be seen clustered in groups, whispering both hopeful and damning thoughts. Unison never seen amongst them ensued in the past seven days. Arguments reduced and fights had come to a complete halt... Only one thing was on everyone's mind, and only one thing kept them together — the inevitable war.Many have been mutated long before the Green war and before the orb was declared to have been destroyed. They have secured properties and lives of wealthy men, some even engaged in little street battles when it comes to it. Many have lost friends and families since their recreation, many have lost their humanity, and few have even lost some body parts. Every man lived with his own fate and bore the consequences of acquiring inhuman powers. As a result
My Strange System A secret tunnel
Jacq caught up with the boy in few seconds, cursing silently after him. Either the boy did not hear or he chose not to bother, he kept on along a small patch of bare land amidst the sea of grass before jumping suddenly, diagonally to his left. Jacq followed suit, lifting his body weightlessly and jumping silently a few inches from the kid.The going was slow as the boy looked back continuously to make sure Jacq never missed a step. Then, the hop became more frequent, left to right, to right, to left, forward... They went on jumping the invisible landmines, apparently visible only to the boy.Then, as if he remembered something, the black boy looked back one last time, with one eyebrow raised meaningfully at Jacq, before running two steps forward and stepping sideways to his right, the last of him concealed by the thick dry bushes.Alarmed, Jacq followed at once, running two steps and jumping to his right just as he did. He got behind the thick set of bushes and saw the black figure of
My Strange System Jacq and Karl
"... Do you even know how to skate? You just sit down here---""Shut the hell up, Karl!" Jacq grunted back mindlessly. His whole being was concentrated on the wide screen television. If you didn't look well, you won't know he has a game pad in hand.Tap, tap, tap... Jacq pressed the game pad furiously while he stared without blinking at the screen. He has a look of terror and anger on his face, yet he looked happy.He's at the last stage of the game and he is not ready to let his concentration falter because of his friend, Karl."You see, your life sucks. You just hide in here, living and basking in your fantasies. These doesn't matter when---""Fuck!! Damn you, Karl!"Jacq lost the game... He rose on his feet, cursing."... Damn you, I repeat. I invite you to my house and you know nothing than to fuck my shit up. Can't you just wait a minute? I was at the last level. I was about to kill the boss. I was...""I didn't realize that, I'm sorry." Karl threw a sunken face full of mocking r
My Strange System Out of the Blue
Life at Briggton High school, Brighton is as it is in the movies. The usual peace and quiet during classes and the uproar that follows during break...The usual upper and lower class system. Funny how you get to know your peers by checking your pocket and comparing it with others'.The usual roof top bullying, and the pitiful cries of the weak.The usual girls' gossips and giggles, and the usual circle of the 'big boys' during lunch. The unmistakeable booming voice of the headmaster down the hall, rebuking wayward students and shouting "detention, boy, detection!"All of what you will ever find in a high school movie comes to life at Briggton High, maybe more.And of course, the usual sports and games. These peaks the excitement of more than half the guys in this school. You can never run out of half giants in big basketball jerseys and bigger shorts, pulling up in gangs, always go on about how shitty the other plays.There's also the volleyball team, the handball team, and the famous
My Strange System It can only be Jacq
It was a Sunday morning. Jacq woke up and yawned big before jumping out of his bed to clean up. He did a little round of push ups and went to the bathroom to brush his teeth.He finished brushing his teeth after about three minutes then made back for his room.His phone rang.Mom?He guessed just right. That is no hard guessing though. He hardly gets any call from anyone except from Karl, and Karl had no reason to call him so early on a Sunday morning.He picked up the phone."Mom?""No. I'm not your mom." The voice came from the other end.Shocked, Jacq looked at his phone again to check if he was mistaken. It's still mom.He laughed to himself."What have I done this time, momma?""Don't 'momma' me. You know what you do." Her English wasn't that fluent.Jacq laughed out."It is, 'you know what you did', Mrs Albert. Correct yourself." He teased."I did not bring you to Boston to correct my English, young boy.""Aha. Your bad, ma'am. You brought me to Boston and left me in Boston." He
My Strange System The Blue before the Blur
The past few weeks has been hell for Jacq. Even though he felt it's nice being recognized, he still can't leave his low-key lifestyle so readily.He had been challenged the best gamer in the neighborhood and had won like it was nothing. They played a 1v1 mode of Call of Duty at first which Jacq won with ease. Followed by racing games like Asphalt Nitro, BMX bike, A multiplayer skaters game... But Jacq made certain he won every single one of them.The gaming centre went up in shouts. Praises and boos alike. Praises for the winner, boos for the loser.Now, he can't go down the street for a walk or for a little shopping without receiving shout outs or hands pointed in his direction from the boys.Of course, the news is all over the street. "A nerd beat Cyrax 100 to nil." That was the talk of the street. Jacq never imagined it to go this viral, but he learned to live with it since there's little he can do about it.It was became a whole wild event in school. Jacq, the nerd became popular.
My Strange System Somewhere
With a sudden jerk, he woke up in a sleek chamber that reeks of technologies that could have been from the future. The walls glinted with the reflective sheen of advanced technology. He made to rise from where he slept, but unfortunately, his wrists were locked in place with iron manacles to the metallic part of the bed.He laid on his back and turned his neck to his right to survey his surroundings properly. The chamber was a cold, sterile environment, with harsh fluorescent lighting casting a sickly glow across the sleek metallic floor. The walls were covered with screens and dials, their glowing displays reflecting in the dark, polished floor.At the center of the room stood a futuristic-looking chair – which he guessed is the same as the one he was chained to – surrounded by a web of wires and cables that snaked across the floor and up the walls. The chair itself was made of a glossy black material, with a series of restraints positioned to secure the occupants.Jacq's eyes adju
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A secret tunnel
Jacq caught up with the boy in few seconds, cursing silently after him. Either the boy did not hear or he chose not to bother, he kept on along a small patch of bare land amidst the sea of grass before jumping suddenly, diagonally to his left. Jacq followed suit, lifting his body weightlessly and jumping silently a few inches from the kid.The going was slow as the boy looked back continuously to make sure Jacq never missed a step. Then, the hop became more frequent, left to right, to right, to left, forward... They went on jumping the invisible landmines, apparently visible only to the boy.Then, as if he remembered something, the black boy looked back one last time, with one eyebrow raised meaningfully at Jacq, before running two steps forward and stepping sideways to his right, the last of him concealed by the thick dry bushes.Alarmed, Jacq followed at once, running two steps and jumping to his right just as he did. He got behind the thick set of bushes and saw the black figure of
- My Strange System
Follow the swift Shadow
A week has passed since the suiting and preparations. The present day gave birth to tight chests, ragged breathing, muffled curses, nervous whispers, and the greatest of these feelings — Fear.Mutant soldiers, old and young, friends and foes could be seen clustered in groups, whispering both hopeful and damning thoughts. Unison never seen amongst them ensued in the past seven days. Arguments reduced and fights had come to a complete halt... Only one thing was on everyone's mind, and only one thing kept them together — the inevitable war.Many have been mutated long before the Green war and before the orb was declared to have been destroyed. They have secured properties and lives of wealthy men, some even engaged in little street battles when it comes to it. Many have lost friends and families since their recreation, many have lost their humanity, and few have even lost some body parts. Every man lived with his own fate and bore the consequences of acquiring inhuman powers. As a result
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Cassie's POV
Cassie walked up silently to a raised platform inside the suiting lab. As she walked, murmurings were heard among the onlookers of the lab. Cassie bowed her head shyly as she made to speak. She was not built for this. She had always shied away from public speaking but right now, she has no choice... These are her people now. She is their commander and she wasn't about to let go of that position based on fear. More than half of the people here will jump at her post at any given opportunity.She raised her head and breathed deep one last time. The crowd before her gave her a little scare. She could see the glum face above his shuby blue suit, Greg's face plastered with a wide smile like a proud kid cheering his parents on, she could see Olatunde the Nigerian boy's eager face, like be was about to jump a playmate on a ring. She could see a whole lot of familiar faces that she hasn't seen together at once... Mutants created by her father, mutants bit recognized by the American government.
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Let's get suited
It's finally happening. I didn't know it will be this fast...Right... Ugh...Jacq pressed hard on the Power Off button of the TV remote angrily that he almost broke it. It took all level of self control to stop him from smashing it down in the tiled floor. It is here... It is finally here, the reason for this system. The reason for building these technologies.Professor Lambert had carried out these measures just for the sake of America. His personal gain was not thought about when he embarked on developing the system from the already created blue orb. The owner of the system holds the power to lead the war and is essential if there was any chance of this war being won. And the owner of the system is me? Me? The more I think of it, the crazier it becomes... How..?"I can just stay hidden, can't I?" Jacq asked hoping for a reply from Stranger. There was only silence. He went on..."After all, the country is not aware of the existence of the orb anymore. They were convinced it wa
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Reconciliation
The first crow of the day sounded down a deserted alley. In the gloom of the midnight, dark buildings rose high down the street with the moonlight making a silhouette of them. It had just rained and the ground was all muddy and slippery to walk on. Down a corner a little distance from the beginning of the street, a stray cat leapt over a gutter running from a stone thrown lamely at it. There were whispered sounds coming from cloaked men behind a dirty bakery."Munoz, listen to me. You only have three days to find the boy. After that, I won't defend you this time around." A dirty old man in his late sixties addressed his mate. He was dressed in black coat and a dark hat that concealed half his face. His foul breath mixed with the scent of the cigarette hanging from his mouth, giving a more offensive odour.Munoz stood opposite him in similar dress code, black on black. A middle aged man with a slightly tanned skin and a hooked nose. Coarse strands of hair scattered all over his sharp j
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A Black Saviour
Stranger, I think I should join them, Jacq thought in his mind.[Don't.]Jacq whispered a "why?" But he wasn't expecting an answer. He was engrossed in the insane combat between these two – Cassie and Olatunde.His sharp senses made him capture every movement they made, no matter how fast. The speed of the fight would have made everything look like a blur if observed by a normal human eye.After a short while, the two foes stopped to dialogue a little. From where Jacq hid, he could understand that Olatunde was proposing peace in exchange for something. That something though, he had no idea. Cassie showed a defiant reaction with an angry face, and in no time, Olatunde pounced on her again ready for another battle.Ugh, she's stubborn as always. But, Olatunde... How did he come about this power? He claimed this is his first time in this country.[Are you asking me or you're thinking to yourself?]"Both," Jacq whispered. "I mean, the orb is the only object responsible for..." He broke of
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Sweats and Threats
Jacq's head was bent in thought as he treaded the lonely path on the way to school. He has a lot on his mind. Lots he couldn't even tell his best friend, Karl.Jacq wasn't convinced of the peace that has been happening in his life lately. He knew what is there waiting for him. The system of the greatest human weapon in the history of mankind that he had encountered can never be one to give him so much peace, he knew.As of late, he has been living in perfect harmony with the system. He had even given it a name – Stranger. The system had reacted rashly against the name but Jacq would have none of it. At the moment, all these are all a form of amusement to him. On his free evenings, he goes out down to the most deserted location in the area, just to test his speed and reflexes. He once ran a kilometer, amused by how the distance was less strenuous and how he hardly broke a sweat. Life was smiling at him at the moment, and he is enjoying every bit of it.But there was always that uneasy
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New Beginning
Jacq appeared at the door of his house, the same spot at which he was kidnapped. It was dark outside and everywhere was quiet. He walked to a sofa and slumped heavily on it.He was tired mentally, not physically. The whole experience is so hard for him to process. Rightly so, he is a sixteen year old high school boy who dwelled heavily on his imaginations,, but right now, his imaginations had come true and he couldn't believe all that had happened.Maybe it wasn't true, he thought to himself. Maybe it was all just an illusion. He raised his head and checked the door handle and saw the burnt patch where they had forced the door open. It wasn't an illusion after all. It all happened.Jacq tested his powers again. He reached deep into his mind and focused on his vision. He could see through the door into his room. The scattered clothes still lay there. He could see the broken wardrobe door, he scanned the room further and his mood soured when be saw his game console split cleanly into t
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A Blue Conscience
************************************Cassie understood.Greg and Callum understood later. The three of them had just been bested in combat against Jacq. It came as a huge blow to them. They had never lost before.Well, Greg and Callum had lost multiple fights against Cassie, their commander but that was mostly because she had been mutated with special attention and she even has a special skill since she was a commander. She is a great fighter, and it is understandable losing to her.But, bring trashed hands down against a boy they had tied up and laughed at in their lab some hours ago, was unfathomable. It hurts their pride. Especially the silent blond boy, Callum's.They started coming to terms with Jacq's strange movements and attitudes, but what was even stranger was the way he ran away down the hall after he had whooped their asses.Has he run insane? These thoughts bothered Cassie.She spread the team out in different directions to look for Jacq. She scanned the entire lair with
