Burying the Hatchet (COMPLETED)

Pandora's Box

‘Why do you have to go so far? And of all places why here again? Are you really planning on getting yourself killed?’

“Shut it Gab. The cops thinks so too, they wouldn’t look for me here. Genius right?” She fires back with confidence.

Eli was right, no one in their right mind would dare go back to a place where they have been caught red handed. She’s cooped up in her room for four hours now, trying to reassemble her dismembered rectifier(coaster)---her only hope in finding out the truth about who she really is and why things happened the way they did? She better figure this out fast. The clock is ticking. Who knows when the cops will show up? Even the slightest chance of getting caught she can’t gamble on.

She cared so much for them that she lied to them. Gaming or jewelry design is not the only thing she’s good at---hacking is her real talent. She was easily bored and has a lot of curiosity to kill. Knowing the threats in their line of business, she took matters into her own hands. Bypassing EDEN, the central network used not just for the country of Thorne but all over the world. In order to monitor their security. She replicated their rectifiers and replaced the originals with fakes.

Her eyes widened with glee as she finally passes the level that took her ages to clear.

“Gab!” Dangling the now restored bracelet in front of her virtual assistant while wearing that smug on her face.

This time Gab looks like a jester. Black curly fringe with strands in red sticking out. Four onyx earrings studded on his left ear. Gradually varying in sizes for each piece. Skin white as snow. Body-hugging vest split into shades of red and black that trails off until thighs length. Spade and heart shapes prominent on both sides in inverted color. Black tights and swirly red boots with bells on each tip was the cherry on top.

He rubbed his hands together looking all sinister as he walked pass Eli. 'Finally! Now crack that fortune cookie open.'

Each step he took the bell jiggles.

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Jack Ridges [Video Entry:March 16, 4020- 9:00am] > Open

It felt like forever since she last saw her father when it was just five months ago. A moment is all it took to give and take away something or someone from her. Seeing him broke her all over again. The pain is seething at her core. Freezing and unbearable. A treacherous curse reactivated.

“Hey daughter!” Her father smiles from ear to ear though he’s almost tearing up and dark circles are evident under his eyes.

She touches his face but like a ghost it only passes through the holographic monitor. Giving her a clear picture that beyond those combined pixels she can’t get through him anymore. A point of no return. Worlds apart for good.

“Tomorrow’s your birthday. Mom and I have been meaning to tell you this, you’re adopted. Silly me, you already know that don’t you? Seriously even if you we’re not originally ours, we love you just the same. I’m sorry we had to lie to you, it had protected you for years but not this time---they’re seriously dangerous.” Her father can’t bare it any longer and pull out tissue sheets to wipe his tears.

It was the first time she ever saw her father cry. He was always radiant and warm like the rest of the family except her. He meant the world to her, all of them for that matter. They were her safe haven.

“Trivia! Mom and I knew you we’re unto us, thanks to your almost flawless fake rectifiers. Though she’s still clueless, you know how your sister is? But we didn’t mind because we know it will save us a lot of explaining in the future.” Her father does a quirky peace sign while sticking his tongue out trying to look cute.

If this was another time she would have cringed to death. How she misses her father’s lame sense humor? With tears now wiped off, he straightened his shirt and continued talking in a more serious tone this time. Eli also feels antsy just by looking at him. Anticipating the revelations he might tell her.

“We received threats for years, not just about business but about you. They would spare us if we surrender you to them. Over our dead bodies, we won’t. There is also a high chance that when you see this we’re already dead. Listen close, after this video you can now access files that we’ve gathered over the years about your mother and father but don’t let it wear you down. Always and always do the right thing. We love you so much!”

Her tears were her only solace at the moment. Gabriel on her side is comforting in it’s own light. Even though he can’t physically touch him too.

Evelyn Sage > Open

[Video Entry:March 17, 4002- 1:00am] > Open

A woman with a baby wrapped in grey cloth stood outside their door, pressing the intercom restlessly. While it was a downpour outside and it was evident that they were no exception because both of them are dripping. A midst that ruckus the baby still sleeps soundly, oblivious to what’s going to happen next.

“Jaque and Mark open up, please I’m begging you.”

There’s no such people living in there it must be a mistake.

After five minutes the door unlocked itself, showing Sally and Jack with their one year old baby girl from eighteen years ago.

It must be…Sol.

“Gracious Eve! what happened to you and why are you bleeding? Get inside.” Sally guided her while Jack secured the vicinity before locking the door.

This Eve was hysterical, eyes restless and hands shaking. “I don’t have much time left to explain. But no matter what happens never let Adam find her.”

“Adam? but she’s her father, he needs to know,” Sally argued.

Jack pick up the baby Sally’s been rocking to sleep to put her in a crib. “Knowing Eve she has her reasons. Hear her out first.” Then left afterwards.

“He’s a traitor, I was a fool to believe him. He’s a government spy! With the the purpose of breaking in the organization and get a green blood to act as their endless source of antidote.”

“Antidote specifically for what threat?” Sally’s curiosity is just right this time.

Eve unbuttoned her dress to reveal the blackish blue veins stemming out of her skin. “This is just the prototype and it’s already this strong. This virus will make anyone become a living corpse. Worse punishment than death for anyone who tries to go against the government. Green bloods can withstand this virus but they injected poison on me, so the cure is out in the window.” She’s breathing heavily this time. Talking is pure struggle in itself but she can’t be silent about it either. “Ironic isn’t it? The next wave will be a perfect system called EDEN that will dominate the world with fake utopia. Keep her safe ‘til then.”

Jack was frantic to get the baby she’s been holding and signaled Sally and get ready to leave. “This is no laughing matter Eve. We need to get you to the nearest hospital.”

While Eve just shook her head---hopeless. “It’s too late for me but not for her, protect her from Adam Clay at all costs.” Her voice is getting weaker by each passing second.

Everything went fast after that before they knew it she’s gone cold---forever lost. Died a painful death at the mercy of the man she loved the most. Sally muted her cries as she gently stroke Eve’s eyes to a close. While Jack consoled her too then the baby cried for the first time. Finally awake, as if mourning for the mother she will never come to meet, not in person the least.

***

“The current president is my father. What are the odds? That’s why I always hated his guts, he killed my mother. Even the people who took me in. His death will be his redemption.”

Eli cursed under her breath. Though she smiles and cries at the same time. It’s driving her crazy. Despising the father she doesn’t even want to meet. Now that she knows the truth. But her revenge is still in check. Just another fuel added to the fire. With her rage, she’d stop at nothing to end his reign. Let alone savor his stay on the world of the living.

‘He’s the most powerful man in our country, Eli. You can’t just be near him and live. You saw how he has dealt with threats. Killing his own wife and your family like cockroaches. What makes you think he’d spare you just because you’re his daughter?’

Gabriel’s warning was tossed aside. Eli was already fuming with disgust and anger for her father. No remorse left either. She has become a completely different person. Reborn out of spite and hate.

“If it takes a monster to kill one, I’d take it. Then he’ll drink justice dripping from hands. His own blood will poison him.”