Venom and the Mafia Lord

Genetics 101

''Addison, don't tell...hi-him..I-i'm here...please'' I plead tears pricking my eyes. She was confused but agreed anyways. She left the room and came back minutes later with a frown.

''His gone'' she say ruefully. ''Thank you'' I whisper and she perches herself beside me on the bed. ''His very worried about you, Jade, why didn't you want him to-'' ''If he was going to be worried he wouldn't have done it in the first place!'' I snap unintentionally. My ire seemed to have just spiked, just like that but I quickly apologise to my friend. ''I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-" ''What do you mean by 'he wouldn't have done it''' she asks her features contouring in rage. ''I'm sorry I snapped at you'' I mumble ignore the heat burning cells, I feel like a living inferno. ''It's fine, what does your uncle have to do with your current state?' she enquires yet again and I have no choice but to tell her what happened.

***

It's been a week since Addison found me in the alley and I've had some weird changes to my body. I had more seizures and full boby contractions during the last week but that wasn't the problem. Addison woke me up two days after she found me only to find my eyes green and narrow...just like those of a snake but that wasn't all. My broken bones, bruises and cut are completely healed. My body is reformed, it's like all the fat in my body was burned and now I've abs and muscle. It took a few days to completely heal, I'm no longer in pain and the seizures have stopped.

''I found something!'' I yell from the sofa. Addison rushes from the kitchen and sits beside me eyeing my laptop with interest. We have be searching for information on genetic, neurotic and human to hybrid mutations all day and I finally found something that's more realistic.

An article by Dr. Alfred Shwaz on human mutations.

Human-animal hybrib were scientifically proven to be mythological until last year young Ronald Mic Millan was injected with T. stejnegeri venom hemotoxin. Scientists have been working on a cure for the poison but the body seems to fight off all anti-venom and anti-biaotics.

The venom mutates the cells, replicating that of the snake. Due to the joint snake-human cells the body changes in size and appearance to accommodate the new cells and resistant tissue. The change in the DNA sequence affects the brain greatly causing behavioural changes.

Neuro Scientist Dr. Rachel Brown from the NSDO (Neurobiology Science Department of Omengates) has found the cause of the changes and she says:

I've been studying the change of brain structure that occurs when brain cells are mutated by the said snake venom hemotoxin. Seizures and headaches are part of the symptoms of the poisoning followed by death but when the cell and venom are conjoint forming mutant cells, the brain suffers a disorder that changes its structure.

Originally when a person has a headache or feels any discomfort or pain, their level of irritability rises. After the change in the brain, some of the snake genes dominate causing the person to be more defensive, short tempered and hyperactive, hypervigilengent and hyperawareness of other people. They have trouble sleeping which also contributes to their mood swings.

Mr. R. Mic Millan has had other changes in his nature that a still being tested for causes and reactions. He has agreed to have government supervision and protection.

Toxin (Hemotoxin)

Change in Appearance ( Muscle growth; Elongated canines that can retract; Bright green eyes that a fueled by emotions; change in hair colour and softer yet more resistant skin and a tough scaly glowing green patch when injured for fast healing)

Behavioural Changes (Short temper; Defensive; hyperactive; hypervigilengce; Mood swings; Violence; multi personality)

Special Abilities (Confidential information)

(Published by G&G paper 2006)

''Wow'' Addison whispers. ''I know'' I whisper back. ''Remind me never to press you into working out again'' she teases and I burst out laughing.

''I wonder what 'special abilities' I have'' I say smiling brightly. ''Sì, me too bella'' she says smiling back. We goof around a bit before she gets to the serious stuff. ''So how do you feel about all this?'' she

asks. I hadn't thought about it but how can I feel after my on flesh and blood tries to kill me? ''As good as I can feel right now.'' I sigh covering my face with my hands. I can feel the water works starting.

Addison takes me into her arms stroking my hair and telling me how everything is going to be okay and how she'll stand by me no matter what happens. ''Thank you, Addi, for everything'' I say with a shaky voice. ''You don't need to thank me, Bella, Best friends forever remember? part of being best friends is to help each other out'' she says. ''No Addi, I don't know if you understand the intensity of my situation or not but you deserve more than my gratitude alone. You came the that alley to save my arse, even if you know fully well it's not safe with all the Mafia business. You let me stay in your house without knowing why I got beat up, you helped me hide from that monster I call uncle. Hell you deserve the noble peace prize'' she giggle at my little speech and I smile at her gratefully ''I guess all I'm saying is, thank you. You're the best...best friend anyone can ever ask for and I love you like the sister that you prove to be everyday'' I state holding her in my arms. ''I love you too, darling'' she says pulling away. ''I know we can't go into town because of the missing person flyers that the prick put out so wanna watch stranger things and eat ice cream?'' she asks and I raise my eyebrow at her ''What happened to your diet?'' she shrug a shoulder and replies '' I can work it off on Monday'' I smile and nod eagerly.

We spend the day goofing off and drowling over hot guys on social media. I make lunch and she makes her 'healthy' dinner. I tried with all my might to forget about my uncle, his revelation and this condition I now have. Symptoms of the changes have started to show but mostly the appearance thing.

It's like my hair dyed it's self. From brown, wavy and shoulder length its now pitch black and longer.

***

It's been a month since my brush with death and the posters my uncle had put up were now useless. The 'missing person' case was finally closed with the conclusion that I ran away. I have been in Addison's apartment for a full month without going outside and my usaul golden-brown complexion was now pale. Since I'm mixed race, my sink looks almost bright yellow and I'm in utter need of vitamin D.

I decided that when all the searching was over I'd change my name and look for a job. I still have enough money to support me for years, in my secret bank account that I used when I was buying booze or out partying. As much as he is a monster, my uncle made a great dad it's just that he chose the wrong path. He had normal rules and was strict when it came to boys and parties.

Addison went to my house.. or last least what used to be my house and got me clothes and some of my stuff. She went numerous times acting like a broken girl who just lost her friend and she managed to get the important stuff like, my gadgets, bank card, clothes, dairy...etc.

Since my appearance has changed drastically, I don't need a make over so tomorrow I'll be visiting John. His my old friend from when in was middle school and he was in high school. He is the manager of the national embassy and can pull some strings for me to be Jade Richards by the end of the day.

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