"how is he?"

"stable"

"the girl?"

"stable as well"

the head leader looked up at the 2 large cases that held something very important to him and his scientists

experiment 72 and 62

72 was a grown male, he was young. and so was 62, but they say that 72 is older than 62.

they both floated lifelessly in the glass cases, filled with orange liquid. but if you fill a glass with it, it is clear, just like water

wires were attached everywhere on their bodies, along with different types of gadgets attached to them, masks with a tube attached it was stuck on their mouths to breathe. 72 wore only shorts, while 62 had to wear a bra and shorts. both skin color was brown. they were monitored 24/7, and checked on every second, cameras were attached to the lab and were focused on them at different angles, scientists on night shift watched the cameras until dawn

scientists ran around the lab, getting files, checking the monitors, experimenting, you name it.

the head leader looked out the window of the lab, who knows how much stars have passed by, the moon visible under the window. large craters and small bases could be seen. the lab is on a spaceship.

the leaders assistant came up to him "cant you believe it?" he said, eyes still locked on the scenery of stars and endless darkness

"we finally did it, we finally created a human hybrid in space"

the assistant nodded, "sir, what will happen when they wake up?"

the leader ripped his gaze off the window and picked up a file and leafed through it

"well, when they wake up, if they will ever wake. we got to teach them how to be a human, they may be hybrids in a human form, but we have to teach them how to walk, eat, identify, speak, so on. our company is depending on us so this operation will be a success"

the assistant tugged at her white coat collar. "but what will happen when we hand them over to them?"

the leader turned to her " well, that's in their hands, but they say that they will have to breed, but that's all Luna, the rest is private"

Luna sighed and walked away from her boss, will they actually force them to breed?, what will happen if they do?

she walked over to the glass cases, she stood in front of 72 for a while. she knows that he have never moved a muscle other then 62 whos moving a little. shes afraid that 62 will wake and 72 wont.

the head leader is very worried about 72, he thinks that 62 is actually going to make it, but the contract is to have both male and female to be given to the company they work with, if the girl is just given and the boy is not. we are going to go bankrupt and out of business for sure.

Luna placed her fingertips on 72's glass case, she watched him float in the orange water. his head rested on his right shoulder, the tube from his mask traveled behind him to a special tank. Luna carefully watched his chest slowly rise and fall. he looked handsome, even when he never moved a limb yet

a beeping sound came from 62 that attracted the whole crew of scientists on board.

"shes moving!" one cried out

Luna went over to the small crowd of scientists, she told them to calm down, but they seemed hyped about 62's vital signs. Luna could see her fingers moving. the scientists chattered excitedly to each other about 62 while 72 just stood alone with no one knowing if he will do anything yet, or will never do anything

as the scientists went back to their duties, Luna went over to check 72's vital screen that stood beside his case.

she entered the password and checked his signs. heartbeat: stable. breathing: stable. vital signs: in process

Luna sighed and left the lab and into her small office. she sat at her desk full with gadgets and science instruments.

computers stood on beside her desk, 2 of them were shots from the cameras angled at 72 and 62. Luna was in the process of examining both 62 and 72's DNA. she held out 2 test tubes with a small amount of blood in them. both had labels saying whos blood is whos.

"well here goes nothing"

Luna placed a single drop on a glass slide and gently placed them in the machine. the machine hummed and the screen popped up with both DNA being examined.

30 minutes later a final result came up on the screen. Luna yawned and closed her novel. she turned to the screen, her eyes nearly popped out their sockets. she looked at both the DNA strands. then at the bottom screen it read. RELATED

on 72's strand at the bottom screen it read, B
on 62's strand it read S

Luna held her chest and looked at both strands again, and again, and again. until she had no choice but to give in

72 and 62 were brother and sister

life or death


Luna didint know what to say to her boss, if he heard that 72 and 62 are brother and sister then he is going to me very mad. he wanted them to breed, but now its impossible for the to, they have the same blood

she didint want to say the results to her boss, or else there would be major trouble for her, her boss would keep asking her 'whats the results?' then he will get suspicious and do a test himself

Luna walked out of her office and began to head over to her bosses office. a million questions flooded her mind

will the boss cancel the experiment?
will he keep it going even though they cant breed?

a question that still remained in Luna's mind that scared her the most
will he kill 72 and 62?

Luna stood outside her bosses office. a large handle stood on the door. 'why does a handle have to be so big? i mean its just an office' Luna thought

she grabbed hold of the cold metal to her hands. the thought of 72 and 62's glass cases came to her mind. he took a deep breath and opened the door, clutching the results in her hands

"sir?"

Luna's boss looked up from his computer, he put it to sleep and signaled her to come in

Luna walked in slowly, clutching the folder containing the results to her chest. her hands shook as she clutched the fate of the 2 experiments who she witness seeing being created to what they are now. Luna cannot see them die because they cant breed, she wants them to live. the other experiments that was attempted to create the human hybrid in space went wrong many times. that's why it took 62 tries to get 62. and 72 tries to get 72.

"ah Luna, i have great news!" he boss said, but Luna had bad news, but at least its good for the 2 experiments

"you see, i just came in contact with the IHS Inc (International Hybrid Science) and i told the director about 62's progress"

Luna froze "what about 72?"

her boss shrugged " he didint ask about him, he was more interested of 62"

the memory about 72 not surviving came into Luna's mind, she shuddered at the thought

"Luna? are you ok?"

Luna looked down at the folder

"Sir... if 72 and 62 cannot breed... we wont kill them right?"

her boss thought about the question for a while

"well, if they cant breed then the company will be furious with us, they will cut us out of the contract and hire another company for the job. i mean, they did give us the right DNA to create them right? and no, we will not kill them they must be the first human hybrids to survive! dont you see how much tries failed just to create them?"

her boss saw the folder in her hands "oh, is that the results?"

he reached out for them when Luna pulled away

"uh, no sir! its just, um, a few files about the experiments"

"but it says 'RESULTS' on it" her boss added in

before Luna could say anything, her boss snatched the folder away like ifs its a contract for a million dollars. the contract they had now was 2 million

Luna turned away the moment the folder opened. her bosses smiled faded into a serious look.

"sir?" she asked looking back

she saw her boss read over the results and dropped it, the page that read the results flew out of the folder and landed right at Luna's feet.

a wave of terror came over Luna as her boss jumped out of his chair and head towards the door at a fast pace. "sir please!" she cried

she followed him into her office and he took a look at the computer display, showing the same thing Luna gave him.

"sir please listen" Luna said

he was out the door instantly, Luna kept on his tracks pleading for him to listen.

they both entered the lab were 72 and 62 were kept, scientists doing their job.

"sir you cant do this!" Luna cried, tears began to spill down her eyes and down her cheeks, she grabbed into her bosses arm but he roughly pulled away.

scientists ran out of the bosses way as he headed to 72s case. Luna beagn screaming and crying for him to stop. all the scientists in the room stared.

then he suddenly stopped

Luna looked at her boss then at 72, he stood motionless in the case. the only sign of life was the beeping of the heart monitor and his breathing in the mask

"sir dont" Luna cried

her boss stared at 72 then at 62. he then saw a lever attached to 72 case. 62 had the same attache to hers. it was to drain the liquid in the case. though, liquid will drain automatically when he wakes up, but doing so too early could kill him, the liquid was the only source of warmth for him and 62. draining it now will make him freeze to death. the lever was only installed if he died in the case too early.

Luna watched in horror as he walked up to the lever, thinking that he will end 72's life now.

"BLANK DONT YOU DARE!!!"

her boss gave Lina a sharp stare that made her wince, she knew that she was not allowed to call out his real name

Blank looked at the lever. thoughts came in and out of his head. not knowing what to do. 72 was not moving at all while 62 is. he might be ill or worse. killing him now could be a big no no for the contract and it could cause bankruptcy to the company. but if he was to die now, why not end the pain?. its almost like putting down a dog with an incurable disease.

Blank looked at Luna then at 72. he sighed and silently walked away from the case, away from Luna and away from the lab. wanting to get some alone time to think

Luna took a sigh of relief, knowing that 72 will be safe. when a beeping came from one of the cases

thinking that it would be 72, it actually came from 62's case.

scientists crowded the case excitedly, leaving poor 72 alone again. Luna walked over to see her head was moving. she took a look at the monitor beside 62's case and saw an image of a blue body with the head and hands lit up with red. showing what part she was moving.

72's monitor? nothing

transfusion
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after Blank went back to his office he video called the chief and head leader of the IHS

"hey Conor, you there?" Blank asked

"hello Blank, how is everything"

Blank sighed "sir, we have a little problem"

there was a silence between the call "what is it then? did one of them die?"

"no sir, its just that they are related"

silence "RELATED???" Conor boomed "thats brother and sister right?"

"yes sir"

there was a sigh at the end of the line "but, we are supposed to create hybrids who can breed! not related species! didnt we give you the right DNA for the experiment?"

Blank didint want to argue with the head leader, doing so would be a big problem with the deal "um yes you did, but i dont understand why they are related. Luna did a test with them and it came out related"

Luna was passing by Blanks office to her office when she heard her name being said. Luna found out that her boss is talking to the head leader of the contract. so she decided to eavesdrop on the conversation. sinc ethe head leader was specking so loud, as always

"well then, how are they?"

Blank sighed "62 is just fine, she moving a bit and there might be signs of her waking up soon"

"and 72?"

"well, you see... 72 hasn't moved yet"

"WHAT??!!?!" Blank winced at his boss yelling, getting him angry is very bad

"not even a muscle?"

"no sir"

Conor placed a hand on his head with a groan, Blank knew he had to speak up

"well, we are trying to find out why he not moving... but im not sure why 62 is moving and he is not, there was no signs of him being ill"

"I WANTED 2 SPECIES THAT CAN BREED!!" Conor shouted, even Luna winced at the voice. "DONT YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT COSTED JUST TO GET YOU THE DNA??? AND THE SPACESHIP AND THE RIGHT MATERIALS FOR THIS DAMN PROJECT??? IF ONE OF THEM CANT SURVIVE THIS THE NONE OF THEM CAN!.IT TOOK US 72 TRIES FOR THE BOY AND 62 TRIES FOR THE GIRL! THESE 2 ARE YOUR ONLY WAY TO GET THE MONEY, IM NOT SENDING YOU ANOTHER DNA FOR ANOTHER EXPERIMENT.I HAVE GIVEN YOU MORE THAN A SECOND CHANCE! I RISKED EVERYTHING FOR YOU BLANK!!! IF HE DIES OR DONT DO ANYTHING, SO DOES THE GIRL"

Luna gasped and basked away from the door. now she knows why Blank has been so serious with 72 and 62. this is their only chance to get the experiment right. if 72 doesn't wake up, they will kill 62 as well. and its all for money, just what Blank wants.

Luna ran back into her office to do another blood test, maybe they are not related, it may be the machines fault. Luna took another sample from both test tubes with shaking hands. she inserted the slides into the machine and waited impatiently. it came out as related. Luna began to do more and more tests with the blood. but every time the screen read:
'RELATED'

suddenly Blank came into Luna's office. Luna almost dropped 62's blood when he came in.

"hey Luna" he said with no expression

"you are going to kill 62 if 72 dont survive?!?!" she spat out. she slapped a hand over her mouth.

Blank chuckled "no Luna, i will not kill her if 72 don't survive"

"but you want the money dont you?" she spat out again. she slapped her other hand over her mouth

"well, it is alot of money though. i cannot refuse this offer Luna. but if the boss wants 62 then he will get 62, each one costs a million"

'so he does want the money' Luna thought. Blank gave her a stern look "you are not supposed to be eavesdropping on our conversation Luna, i could fire you for that but-"

he held out about $100 "i can forget about that for now"

Luna looked at the money, then turned away, disgusted "i dont want the money" she hissed

Blank shrugged "suit yourself' he said, placing the money away in his lab coat. "speaking of suit... the head leader is coming to the ship today in a few minutes, he has something for 72. look presentable"

and with that he walked out of Luna's office.
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everyone was lined up for the head leader to come. Luna stood beside Blank. he grinned as the head leader came in through the doors along with 2 HUGE bodyguards and a few other scientists. Luna forced herself to make a straight face, but she wanted to get away from Blank as soon as possible.

Conor was dressed in a crisp, sharp suit along with a lab coat the same as Blank's over the suit. his hair was pulled back with gel and he looked like all that and a cup of tea

"Blank!" he said with open arms as he hugged Luna's boss like if they haven't met for years. Luna tried not to scowl

"and sweet dear Luna, looking as pretty as ever" Conor grinned

Luna forced a smile "hello chief" Luna was ordered to call him chief.

Conor smiled witch disgusted Luna, 'he shouldn't be smiling when he wants to kill 72 and 62 just for money' Luna thought

"now!" Conor said clapping his hands. startling Luna a little. "lets see our specimens"

Luna didint like his behavior, thinking that everything is ok but its not for the 2 experiments

Luna followed Blank and Conor into the lab were 72 and 62 were kept. a wicked grin spread across Conors face when he saw them.

he walked up to 62 first and examined her "looks very healthy, heart rate is stronger than i expected" he said glancing at the monitor. "ah, and she has been moving i see!"

Luna groaned, Blank nudged her to be quiet

when Conor walked over to 72 a strike of terror hit Luna, thinking that he might point out a flaw or so

except he just stared at him in the glass case. 72's breathing and heart rate slowed as Conor stared at 72. "you know his vital signs are slower other than 62" he said, he shook his head "not a good sign". Luna knew that 72 could have sensed Conor, knowing that he is bad.

scientists taking care of 72 chatted to each other worriedly. talking about what might be wrong with 72.

"but!" Conor said. causing the chatter to stop between the scientists. he pulled out a huge syringe filled with navy blue liquid with some signs of purple and small specks of orange. "this will help 72 out, do a transfusion on him and he will be just fine"

Luna shuddered, she cant trust this man. she had a feeling that something would go wrong if 72 had a transfusion. other transfusions made him healthy, but one form this man, something might go wrong.

Blank took the syringe and examined it. he smiled "thank you, i hope this will help him out". Conor grinned "oh, it will help him out, indeed"

Luna frowned

"oh, i have to be at a meeting, good bye Blank" he said rushing out the door at a fast pace that made the body guards and his scientists run after him, that left Luna suspicious

he handed the syringe to Luna, she winced when she saw the liquid in it.

"here Luna, since you want 72 to survive so badly, why dont you do the transfusion?"

"umm, no no its ok. i dont want to mess up" Luna stammered

Blank raised an eyebrow "but you have done many successful transfusions, why not this one?"

Luna shook her head, making her long white hair fly all over the place "no no, im a bit shaky, see im nervous about 72's health and i dont want to mess up this"

Blank stared at her for a while and shrugged "oh well, i guess ill do it"

Luna bit her lip, Blank has done many successful transfusions, but she was still afraid of 72 dying from it

Blank waked over to 72's tank while all the scientists crowded around excitedly. Luna in the front of it. he removed a knob that opened up to a strong rubber attachment that could lead access to 72's body. sticking your finger through it, you could touch his arm

Blank carefully placed the syringe through the rubber. Luna watched as the syringe gently touched 72's arm. "needle going in" Blank said, pressing a button of the transfusion device that held the syringe. Luna felt her heart thundering against her chest when she saw 72's eyes squeeze a little from the needle.

"transfusion going in"

Luna wanted to cry out, but it was too late, she watched in horror as the liquid pushed its way into 72, until the syringe was empty.

Blank carefully pulled the syringe out of 72's arm and closed the opening of the case

Luna wanted to cry

Bank sighed and removed the syringe from the device and handed it to Luna, making her stare at it in horror. seeing some of 72's blood on the needle and to her surprise. a small amount of liquid was left. she had to examine it.

suddenly there was a beep from one of the monitors

everyone thought i came from 62, but it didint... it came from 72

everyone gasped, excited chatter filled the room. Luna's eyes widened when she saw his fingers twitch then slowly move.

Blank took out a camera and snapped a few pictures "i cant believe it" he said in awe

soon 72's arms began to move, then his legs, this his head. the excitement grew intense. Blank snapped more and more pictures while Luna... knew something bad was going to happen

she saw the look on his face that looked like he was in pain, lots of pain

a muffled moan came from him. everyone got ready for the case to drain, but nothing happened.

everyone stopped talking and stood in shock as his features began to change. his cheek bones heightened and he turned deadly pale.

the he screamed through the mask, everyone gasped as it looked like his brown skin was being eaten away into paler skin. everyone ran into their positions and typed furiously into their screens, trying to see whats wrong. Blank's camera dropped to the ground. both Blank and Luna was frozen in their places

72 began to squirm and flail in the case, screaming and moaning. the process was getting faster. his brown skin began to fade into blotches as white, paler skin took their places. 72 was now kicking and punching at the case in pain.

suddenly a beeping sound cam from 62's monitor, she was in pain too. they both had the same blood, so she must be feeling the same thing what he is feeling.

Luna saw that around her eyes began to grow darker. a scientists ran to her monitor to help her

Luna ran to his monitor and tried to calm him down desperately. no matter how much she tried he still wouldn't calm down. Luna began to cry for him, screaming his name and telling him that it was going to be ok. Blank just stood watching the whole transformation happen.


then it was all quiet.

72's arms drooped down and so did his legs and head. back to the original pose he had for a long time. 62 did the same thing.

Luna screamed when she saw the vital signs in the monitor

"hes dead"

alien eyes
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a dreadful silence filled the lab

now that 72 is gone.... will 62 be next?

muffled cries came from a few scientists, mostly girls. some shook their head in disbelief, some still tried to revive 72

Luna stood expressionless, still staring at 72 monitor. hoping a pulse would appear on the screen, biting her lip so she wont tart bawling her eyes out in front of everyone

Blank stared at the motionless 72 in the case. then looked at 62, who looked just fine, except for her eyes, which was now dark like if she overdid the eye shadow

he looked back the 72, his chest going up and down from the shocks he was getting from the scientists, still desperately trying to revive him.

until Blank snapped

"WHAT ARE TRYING TO DO? KILL HIM EVEN MORE??"

those words struck Lunas heart deeply

everyone was suddenly silent again, the girls leaned on their friends for comfort. while the boys backed away from Blank, the ones trying to revive 72 stepped away from the panels like if it was suddenly swarmed with spiders

Blank sighed "everyone, just.... go back to your stations, nothing have happened. and dont say a word to the public"

Blank scooped up his camera and walked out of the lab like if he just did a murder and left the room like if nothing happened. unfortunately, that is what happened a nano second ago
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Luna was in her office, bawling her eyes out. she didnt even want to see 72 in this state, not ever. no, she don't ever want to see him again

a small picture caught Luna's burning eyes. it was dark but she could see herself holding something. someone. 72, when he was a child, before he grew up in the glass case. she could remember Blank holding 62 as well. Luna was in charge of 72 while Blank was in charge of 62. could it be in his heart to let her survive?

it was nighttime where the ship is flying now. and everyone was asleep, monitors keeping track of 62. Luna dont know if 72's monitor is shut down.

something told Luna to go see 72 one last time, since she has been with him ever since.

Luna gave in and headed towards the lab were 72 and 62 were held. the plain white hallways were dimly lit to save energy

Luna looked away the moment the automatic doors slid open.no one was in the lab. she walked towards the glass cases, her gaze still on the ground.

Luna stopped infront of 72's case the only source of light came from the blue monitors and the cases. a light lit up the case, making it glow orange. 62's case glowed, while 72's didn't

his case was draped over with a large cloth. Luna blindly pulled it down. revealing 72, still floating in the case. wires and his mask are still on. Luna could remember whenever one of their experiments died, they would give the species a last chance over night to revive. none of them came back. and each one was draped over with a large beige cloth

Luna forced herself to look at 72. his whole body was now a pale white. like a ghost. his chin was at his chest. dead and lifeless

Luna was not stupid, but she knew speaking to a dead species is crazy.

"hey 72" she said softly so no one would hear "you know, about today. i knew how you felt"

she placed her fingertips on the cold glass

"i saw you when the head boss came up to you, you knew he was a bad man. it wasnt Blank who killed you, it was Conor"

Luna pressed on the glass

"Blank just wanted to help you, he just didnt know what to do"

"you see, he just wanted to sell you when you awaken with 62. he was going to give you to the head boss. i didn't want that to happen"

Luna pressed her head on the cold glass

"forgive me 72, i tried" Luna said, tears beginning to well up in her eyes

a tear fell from her cheek "forgive me 72, you dont know how much i love you"

Luna began to cry when a beep made her stop, it was 72's monitor

Luna gasped and checked it, a small pulse came from it. Luna felt her heart lighten

a breath came from the mask, followed by a movement.

Luna saw that his fingers were moving. her eyes widened

hes alive

suddenly someone entered into the lab, it was Blank

"i saw something happening to 72, i came as fast as i can" he said running up to the case. his jaw dropped when he saw 72's fingers

"impossible" he breathed as he checked the monitor. a strong, yet weak pulse came from 72.

"sir hes alive!!!!" Luna shrieked

"but how?" Blank said looking at 72, he could see his eyes moving under his eyelids.

Luna calmed down a little, but she couldn't keep her excitement in

"i-i dont know, i was talking to him and he somehow revived" she slapped a hand to her mouth

Blank looked at her "you spoke to him?"

Luna blushed and nodded, looking at the floor

a big grin came across Blank's face "well Luna, you have some talent" he said

as Luna went back to her room, she couldn't stop smiling. she actually revived 72 by speaking to him.

as Luna laid on her bed, she knew that 72 must have had a little bit of strength and heard her. she smiled and fell asleep at that thought

in her dream she was teaching 72 how to walk, Luna held him around the waist in full clothing, he kept looking at Luna with alien like eyes and a small smile spread across his face

awakening
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Luna moaned as her alarm clock went off, she blindly slapped the stop button and got out of her bed and changed to her lab coat

"good morning ms Luna" one scientist said as she walked down the blank hallways, only thing in the hallways were windows showing the scenery of deep space and a million stars

Luna entered the lab were 72 and 62 were held, a few scientists were up though it was only the beginning of the day, time zones are different in outer space, even when you are circling the moon.

Luna silently said good morning to the 2 specimens, she grinned as she stood in front of 72's case. healthy, but back to that boring pose again

a few more scientists entered the lab followed by Blank. all of the scientists were astonished to see 72 still alive. some congratulated each other, some just went to their duties.

a sudden beeping noise filled the room, scientists went crazy to see 62 moving again. but 72 got some attention this time

"my god, 72 moved?" one girl said. people began to crowd around her, wanting a glimpse of 72's screen. they chatted eagerly as Luna broke them up.

another beeping noise came, everyone turned to see that it didint come from 62, it came from 72. Luna looked up to see his head was moving, strong vital signs came from him

"dear god hes waking up" Luna breathed

everyone crowded around his case as Luna pushed her way through the crowd. Blank was at the very back.

the case shook a little, then it began to drain. Luna watched his feet touch the bottom of the case, his eyes still closed.

"towels, towels!!" Luna commanded as she proceeded up to 72.

the case opened up with a hiss, his knees buckled and fell, but Luna caught him in time. she gasped feeling his warm body. his head moved then his eyes opened. he looked up at Luna making her eyes widen

his eyes were chocolate brown, but a white ring surrounded his pupils. Luna giggled to see his eyes were so wide and innocent.

72 watched in curiosity as she took off the wires from his body and took off his mask. "there, you must have been uncomfortable with those on for so long"

a scientist handed her some towels and Luna placed one over his shoulders and around his waist.

"bring a cot, he cant walk yet" Luna ordered.

scientists scrambled to get a cot for 72 as he looked around at the people around him. he looked scared of so much people around him.

Luna patted his shoulder "its ok, they are friendly" 72 tilted his head

when a cot came, scientists came over to help 72 on but thought that they were going to attack him and 72 clutched onto Luna. she rubbed his hand and 72 seemed to relax. a male scientist picked 72 off the ground making him panic a little. but when he was on the cot he relaxed a bit, but only of Luna was around.

Luna ran along the scientists who pushed the cot to the examination room. she scolded at them if they went too fast because of 72 laying on the cot watching the lights go by as the cot went down the hallway

when Luna, 72 and the other scientists entered the examination room. everyone rushed to attach wires to 72 making him panic again. Luna made sure she was in 72's sight as the scientists worked. he stared at Luna innocently with his brown eyes making Luna smile.

"Luna he is very healthy, though he needs a little injection" one scientist said to her

"show me the syringe" Luna barked. she knew that she dont want 72 to go through the same thing like what happened to him during the transfusion

after Luna examined the syringe a scientist held up the needle to 72, making his eyes widen in fear.

"its ok, its just a pinch then it will be over"

72 calmed down a little, he winced in pain as the needle went in. Luna placed a small bandage on his arm

"there its over" Luna said. 72 smiled a little

after 72's procedure was over Luna placed a thin blanket over 72. he touched the fabric in curiosity, rubbing it against his fingers

Luna went down to face 72. he stared at Luna.

"you will be here for a while, but ill be here if you need me" she reached over and touched his long curly hair

72 smiled "l-lu-na"

Luna smiled hearing his voice for the first time. she couldn't believe how soft and gentle it was

"yes! im Luna"

"Luna?" 72 said pointing to me

Luna pointed to herself "Luna", "im Luna"

72 pointed to himself "Luna?"

Luna giggled "no, not Luna"

Luna watched as 72 reached over and touched her white hair with his pale fingers.

"hair" Luna said

72 tilted his head in confusion.

Luna sighed and got up, "you get some rest ill come back in a couple of minutes"

72 watched Luna walk out of the room. he blinked as the automatic doors slid shut

"Luna"

The First Encounter
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After further examinations for 72’s ‘blind’ sister, Luna still could not believe her boss actually confirmed her blind. Now rumors were beginning to spread around the ship about her.

Luna was getting sick of this stupid rumor, she already knew by now that ever since 62 was in her chamber with her brother that she was the only one who might make it out alive and functioning properly, unlike the other experiments gone wrong. She shuddered at the thought of the recent experiments.

Luna furiously scribbled notes on her pad in her office. Taking quick sips of her coffee, trying not to spill it while she switched from scribbling to coffee time as she clicked on files on one of her many computers. Blank knew Luna as a multitasking freak, she tried to take that as a compliment.

Taking in a tiring sigh, Luna drained half her coffee and slapped the cup down on the desk. Some of the dark, caffeinated liquid leaping from the top. Doing work made Luna get her mind off things, especially 72 and his sister, Blank too.

Wiping her mouth with her sleeve, she pushed away her work and took a glance over to the device that tested DNA samples. The machine still read: RELATED. Luna somehow felt afraid to turn off the machine for some reason.

Pulling out a pad of paper, she began to draw a little. She had no idea what she was doing until she finally came to her senses. Doodled all over the paper was 72.

Maybe she couldn’t keep him out of her mind.

Suddenly her pager began to go off. Clasping it with a sigh as she grabbed her lab coat and strolled down to his room where she saw Brendon waving a rag doll toy infront of 72’s face, cooing happy noises for him to pay attention. 72 was clutching his stomach with a sour look on his face.

Brendon couldn’t be happier when he saw Luna approach. “thank goodness you’re here, 72 has been complaining how his stomach is killing him all day!” he cried, stepping back for her to examine the hybrid.

Luna held his chin and tilted it up to face her. 72 pulled away from her, grimacing. “hurt, it hurts” he whined, toppling over like a statue to his pillow.

“aw, someone has a tummy ache?” Luna asked, gesturing for Brendon to hand her a stethoscope. She pressed the metal piece to his heart then to his stomach, she heard a loud growl.

“what do ya know, the poor thing is hungry” Luna smirked tossing the stethoscope to Brendon. “get me the scientists managing the kitchen, we have to feed him”

A few minutes later, 3 scientists strolled in. One of them was pushing the cart of an arrangement of containers while the others held nothing but papers on clipboards. The food was kept in sealed containers, cards were laid on the top of each container claiming what was contained inside. One of the scientists jumped when he saw 72 staring right back at them, Luna giggled, maybe they were freaked out by his eyes.

“miss Luna, we have the specimens food ready for him, though, we are going to limit his diet on mashed foods for now because of the chiefs orders of soft solid foods to be introduced to him, since he already has fully grown teeth” one of the scientists with bleached, spiky hair confirmed reading off the clipboard.

Solid foods eh? Seems reasonable to Luna’s POV. Luna thanked the scientists, watching them silently file out of the room as 72 playfully pushed his head into her lab coat as she sat on the cot beside him. She brushed her fingers across his soft curly hair, he was so sweet and playful, yet at some times he would become a pain in the ass.

Brendon picked up one of the containers and squinted at the card. “eh broccoli?” he said, making a face at the contents inside. He opened up the container and took a whiff at it, and grimaced.

“ugh, lets try another…” Brendon squeaked. Before he could re-seal it, Luna snatched it from his hands. “let me see” she said taking a whiff at it, and gagged, re-sealing it in horror.

“yeah new one” Luna moaned rubbing her nose.

Brendon set down the rancid smelling broccoli container and picked up another. “potatoes?” he asked, holding it out to her. Luna opened the container, a lovely smell wafted from the food that made both Luna and Brendon sigh. 72 peeked out of Luna’s coat, curious.

“I think he want to try this one” Luna said, holding the container out of 72’s grasp when he tried to snatch it from her. Brendon grinned, handing her a plastic spoon after she pulled the oxygen mask off of 72’s face, it took a few gasps before Luna plugged in another set into his nose.

Luna held out a spoonful of the potatoes to 72, he stared at it blankly, not knowing what to do with the spoon shoved in his face. “here, like this 72” Luna said, motioning the spoon to her mouth. 72 cocked his head to one side as she took in the food herself. Luna chewed with an unsatisfied look. The food smelled amazing yet it tasted dry and rough. 72 carefully examined her jaws moving, even placing his hands against the sides of her face to feel her jaw move. He smiled.

Luna swallowed hard on the dry potatoes and tried not to grimace. She scooped up a healthy spoonful of the potatoes and held it out to 72. He took a while to understand what was going on until Luna directed the spoon to his mouth, but he didn’t bother to open it. Luna poked his mouth repeatedly with the spoon, begging him to open his mouth. He turned away.

Luna looked like if steam were to come blowing out of her ears just like in the cartoons while Brendon watched with content. “its like trying to feed a baby” he mocked. Luna gave him a look before turning back to 72 who was examining the walls. Why was everything inanimate such an amusement for him?

Luna cupped her fingers under his chin, directing his attention back to her. “open” she demanded holding out the spoon to his face. 72’s lips slowly parted as Luna directed to food to his mouth, only missing his mouth when 72 decided to lean over to the side, making Brendon burst out laughing.

“you’re not helping me here Brendon!!” Luna growled throwing the spoon back into the container as Brendon tried to suppress his laughter. 72 seemed somewhat appeased of his actions.

Luna’s eyes swerved off to his toys which Brendon laid out his favorites on the cot. She picked up a fluffy looking giraffe and waved it in his face like what Blank did to him with the robot 72 later gave to Levi. 72’s face turned dark and serious, looing away once more with a grunt.

“if you don’t eat 72, you wont get back your toys” Luna warned, nodding to Brendon who silently began to remove the toys from the specimen’s cot. 72 watched in horror as his beloved toys were slowly being placed back into the box. Luna held him back when he attempted to get off the cot again. He gave her an innocent look.

Luna held up the spoon again. “lets try again” she sighed, directing it once again to 72’s lips. Surprisingly, his lips parted and took in the spoon whole. The thing is when Luna tried to retrieve it back from him, he wouldn’t let go.

“are you freaking serious?” Luna grumbled, trying to pull the spoon out of 72’s mouth. A smile stretched from his thin lips as he finally let go of the utensil, Luna almost hitting herself.

72 looked to be in deep thought as he carefully chewed the food. Taking a slight pause, he swallowed, licking his lips.

“well what is this?” Luna exclaimed as 72 leaned closer to her, wanting more. The last couple of minutes was spent feeding the specimen, he seemed curious of every food he tried, cutting out the broccoli.

72 let out a small burp, making Luna burst out in a fit of giggles as 72 ‘s face turned red in embarrassment. Feeling satisfied with himself, he pushed his head back into Luna’s coat once more as Luna signaled Brendon to place his toys back.

After Luna dismissed Brendon, Luna set 72 up with another testing session in another room. He seemed to like the wheelchair ride better than the test itself which required him to wear a blindfold, another fit of struggling, and testing his hearing to certain amplitudes while wearing a pair of chunky headphones.

Luna was astonished with the results, even at the smallest amplitude which was nearly impossible to even catch, 72 was able to pick it up. Some of the scientists clapped from his results, but the specimen himself looked bored out of his mind. Lonely also.

When Luna wheeled 72 back to his room, be began to act strange when Luna tried to play with him. Which included throwing and turning away to some of the toys presented to him, ignoring Luna’s commands and making a fit. Luna couldn’t take it anymore.

“look 72, what is it? what do you want so you can be happy?” she snapped, throwing a toy down in frustration. 72’s answer? Sister.

Luna let out a long breath. “fine” she sighed “ill get you your sister”

After summoning Brendon into the room to hoist the hybrid back onto his cot, Luna stomped down the hallways, passing by scientists who gave her a concerned look as she stormed by. If Luna could control the weather, she would have the biggest storm cloud over her head by now.

Entering 62’s room, she was taken back to see Blank there, and interacting with her. Maybe he wasn’t lying when he said he would teach her like any other blind person would when Blank was literally teaching her phrases on special cards with holes punched into them in the form of letters. 62 sat upright on her cot, her new clothes fitted perfectly on her. She actually looked calm, but stiff.

“sir” Luna confirmed, claiming her presence. Blank turned to his assistant and beamed so wide that it scared her. “Luna!” he cried, getting off of the stool in front of 62. Luna took a small step back, as if Blank were to hug her by surprise.

“you cant believe it! She is actually learning from the cards!” he smiled, but it didn’t last long. “but then, she wont say much and she is very stiff when the scientists or myself would try to make contact with her”

Ha, no joking.

Blank turned back to 62, who was rubbing her arms stiffly, looking disturbed. Luna brushed past her boss and sat in the stool infront of her. 62 calmed a little, reaching out to see who was there. Luna took her hand in hers. Her sensitive fingers feeling her hands as they trailed up her arms. Suddenly, 62 leaned close and whispered;

Brother.

This was the first time 62 ever muttered a word, even to Blank’s ears he was taken back, mumbling to himself on why she never bothered to utter a word to him after teaching her the alphabet to sentences.

“B-brother, want, brother…” she continued on, her voice was sweet yet shaky. Then she began to shudder, Luna pulled her into her arms. 62’s fingers grazing over her coat, as she continued to repeat the word Brother over and over again. She was beginning to act like her brother now for what Luna supposed.

Luna turned to her boss. “its time”

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72 and 62 were now both in the same stages. They were both healthy and strong enough to move about, only taking it easy with the walking stages. The scientists onboard were thrilled to know that 62 and 72 were going to meet for the very first time. Most of the scientists were literally jumping and squealing to their friend’s and themselves. It was almost like an event to meet your favorite die hard celebrity.

Luna smiled to herself as she got 72 ready in his room. 72 glanced around curiously as Luna gingerly pulled a comb through his hair, wincing whenever she caught a knot.

Luna leaned close to her beloved specimen, holding his cheeks in her hands as 72 looked into her eyes. “You’re finally ready” Luna said, resisting squealing. “im soo proud of you 72, you went through so much”. 72’s gaze was locked into Luna’s eyes, his fingers creeped up to hers, his head tilting.

Luna kissed the hybrid’s forehead. “You’re finally going to see sister”

72’s eyes widened as Luna pulled away from him. Only to be pulled back when 72 threw his arms around her, whimpering. Luna pulled her fingers down 72’s curly hair. He smiled.

Brendon soon arrived at their door, claiming that everyone was ready. Luna strapped a small device to 72’s chest as he helped Brendon sit 72 down into his wheelchair, she strode along side the hybrid as they were taken into the Observation room.

The Observation room was basically a room that was constructed for the surviving experiments. It was later shut down due to the fact that the company lost fate in us. There are 3 observation rooms on board. The first one is the one we were going to now, it is a large, classroom sized room fit for the specimens when they begin to walk and so on. All the equipment was removed from the room just so the hybrids could have some space.
The second observation room is a room half the size of the first one, mainly for the observation of a single person and how they would react. It was originally built in with a stool, sinks lining the walls and a toilet, kind of like a futuristic prison cell bleached pure white. Just how Blank likes it. It can also be transformed into a torture chamber with a push of a button.
The third room is the largest observation room. It consists of Blank’s style of futuristic chairs and those poles you could normally see in ballerina studios. Blank had later one confirmed to Luna that when 72 and 62 begins to perfect walking, they shall be tested in that room with agility and performance.

72 began to shift uncomfortably in his seat as they neared the Observation room. Luna calmed him down, patting his pale hand gently as they finally entered the room. 72’s eyes immediately darted around, only to see a wide open space just for him. A white screen separated both specimens areas.
72 took a glance at Luna then at the screen. His lips moved but no words came out as he helped himself out of the wheelchair and to the ground with little assistance from Brendon. 72 took a glance at the cool floor that slightly chilled his bare feet. He gingerly smoothed his pale fingers over the plain surface.

The curious specimen followed his gaze to Luna who was busily chatting with Brendon before he darted out of the room, Luna looked over to him and pushed some of his curls out of his face before pulling on a portable oxygen mask to him, so he wouldn’t have to worry about a tank. A turn of the knob at the front and 72 let in a deep breath of air. The latest invention that was provided specially from the company itself.

Luna looked over her beloved specimen. So healthy and strong, she was so proud of him and finally seeing his sister for the first time was a special treat. Luna hoped Blank would allow a proper connection between the two after they meet… unless 62 can take a glance at her brother for once.

Luna stroked 72’s cheek with her thumb. Pulling his fleshy skin back made him smile, Luna traced his finger along his heightened cheekbones that made his chin look a little bit jutted out. He tilted his head as Luna’s pager went off. Giving a quick peck at to his cheek, she left the room. Leaving 72 alone in the blank room. “Luna” he squeaked as the automatic door slid shut.

Luna hurried over to the room Blank, and a crowd of scientists that were literally jammed into, to see the viewing. No kidding when it came to the scientists wanting to have a glimpse of their very first successful experiments meeting for the first time. Some of them were literally clawing over each other to get a glimpse. Heck, there were even tv screens set up to those who were not able to make it over each other. This was serious business to get the whole ship hyped up.

One thing Luna absolutely hated was when the scientists on board got too excited and would crowd around each other like a flock of birds. This happened many times before when recent experiments from a long time ago would actually come out successful. Our very first success was Experiment 14, a male hybrid who looked more fish like than human. He later died after a transfusion to boost up his immune system, he didn’t even make it to childhood. This was the only time everyone on board got excited out of their wits, but not like today.

After letting out furious barks and shoves to the hysterical scientists, Luna finally made it to the very front of the room where Blank stood, looking content and emotionless as ever. If Luna had the artistic ability, she would have carved a bust of Blank out of stone. If you know what I mean.

Luna straightened her lab coat as he looked out the wide window that was actually like a trick mirror. Inside 72 and 62 couldn’t see Luna, Blank or the squealing scientists clustered and plastering their faces on the window, but on the other side everyone can see them perfectly clear. Luna smiled as Brendon squeezed his way through the crowd, though he was a bodyguard on the ship, she knew he has missed out on so many opportunities but this one.

The thin white screen split both hybrids apart, Luna could see 62 on the other side of the screen. She was laid back against the wall , her eyes still closed as she looked around, as if taking in her surroundings. 72 was doing the same, pulling on his toes.

Blank’s stone faced expression turned into a hearty grin. “are they ready?” he asked in a holler over the scientist’s bolstering chatter. Luna raised an eyebrow, unable to make out what her boss had said. Suddenly someone leaned close to her ear and almost shrieked what Blank had said. Cranky ol Levi. Luna was about to say something until Blank stomped his foot, the sound echoed throughout the room silencing everyone.

Blank pulled out a small device with a red button on it as he flipped out his camcorder. “care to do the honors?” he asked to a flushed Luna. She took the device in shaky hands and looked over to her boss who was eagerly awaiting for the screen to lift. “well? What are you waiting for?” Levi hissed in her ear. Taking in a deep breath, she pressed the button.

You could only hear a pin drop at the silence that flooded over the room in an instant. It scared Luna a little, never experiencing such the muted atmosphere before. The only noise that broke the silence was a sharp beeping sound that made the white screen shudder before them. Both hybrids focused their attention to the screen that ever so slowly lifted like a curtain before a show. Luna could sense the boiling excitement rise in the room.

72 cocked his head to one side as he cautiously watched the white screen slowly pull up into the ceiling. That’s when he shuddered, goose bumps rose on his arms as he sensed her for the first time, awake, alive. Not trapped in the glass cases they nearly spent their whole lives in, not even having a peek of humanity and the world itself. Luna clung onto the nearest scientist nearby, which was Levi, who froze at her tight clutch. She forced back tears when she saw 72 priceless reaction as he laid eyes on his sister for the very first time, in forever. An excited murmur soundlessly spread through the crowd.

This time, 72’s eyes were much larger than the moon itself but probably the whole galaxy if possible. A shuddered sigh came from his mask as he pulled himself on his hands and knees, whispering “sister”

A yelp was heard from the crowd as 72 spoke those words, Luna resisted the urge to do the same. Taking a glance at her boss, he was busily recording the whole thing on tape.

72 silently moved his way towards his sister, his eyes shimmered like the ocean, like if a pirate laid eyes on the contents of a treasure chest when opened to reveal it riches. He froze when 62 began to stir a little, she pushed herself off of the wall by her elbows and limped there, before whispering “brother”

Everyone in the room could not believe their eyes when 62 began to move, like literally began to move. Her thin fingers danced on the smooth floor as she began to crawl for the first time. Taking her time with each step that came out awkwardly yet assuredly.

72 felt something in his heart grow, it felt strange at first, confused until it blossomed. His face flushed with red as he watched his sister slowly approach him, but inside, he knew something was wrong.

Then their hands touched. They both let out a soft gasp as both specimens experienced a strange tingling sensation that shot up their arms and make their arms covered in goosebumps. Blank stared appalled at the miniature monitor that held both the information recorded from the devices attached to both of the specimen’s chests. “amazing” Blank breathed staring deeply into the screen with wonder “ their readings are off the charts! Both of them are experiencing the same senses”

Both specimens held onto that pose for a while until 72’s hand slowly wrapped around hers, feeling how small her hand was compared to Luna’s. 62 moved her sensitive fingers over her brother’s thigh then slowly feeling her way up to his arm still covered in goosebumps. That tingling feeling rushed back to 72 in an instant as he did the same to her. 72 smiled, her skin felt so soft and silky. Something he has never experienced before, it was fascinating.
Some of the female scientists in the room were literally squealing in excitement at the actions of both hybrids. Some were clinging onto each other and jumping like rabbits, others were excitedly whispering to each other. The male scientists just remained silent, but inside they were literally bursting with the same excitement the girls showed.

72 tilted his head to see that his sister has not opened her eyes as yet. He touched them gently, making soft eager noises as if trying to tempt her to open her eyes for him. 62 mimicked the same noises in a sad tone, holding her brother’s hands before 72 leaned in close to her, and gently kissed both of her eyes that struck the scientists into a rising of chatter, especially Luna and Blank, who looked on speechless of 72’s actions.

72 held his sister’s cheeks cradled into his hands, waiting. Suddenly 62’s eyes began to move underneath her eyelids before fluttering open like a butterfly’s. A gasp erupted from the crowd as Luna slapped her hand over her mouth, realizing that she was the one who started the gasp and was followed by others. Everyone remained silent as 62 focused her gaze onto her brother who beamed as bright as the sun when their eyes finally met.

Her eyes were beautiful and elegant looking, they were the same dark brown color as her brother’s with the white ring around her pupil. She blinked rapidly, she carefully slid her shaking hands to her brother’s face, feeling his fine features to his heightened cheek bones to his eyes.

Her hands met the portable oxygen mask strapped around 72’s face. He didn’t bother to resist when 62 carefully pulled it off of his face. 72 took in a shaky breath followed by sudden gasps for air. 62’s eyes widened, not knowing what she has done to her brother who was choking for air. Blank quickly ordered a few scientists to split them as 62 blindly wrapped her arms around her brothers who dug his fingers into her back, continuing to gasp for air until he stopped. Everyone watched in silence as 72 took in a shaky breath, then another, then another. Miraculously, he began to breathe, normally.

Luna’s jumped as her thoughts were snapped into reality when Blank slammed his camcorder shut. His eyebrows furred in anger as he clutched the device until his knuckled turned white.

“split them!” he roared to the scientists who were now beginning to file out of the room in horror “split them now!! Gas the room!”
“NO! what are you doing?!” Luna cried as the scientists at the control panel looked at each other with frightened expressions, resisting the order. Blank’s face turned hot red has veins began to emerge from his head, now he was really pissed. “ I said GAS THEM!!” he screamed.

Seeing that the scientist’s were not doing as told, Blank pushed himself through the crowd to the panels where he got hold of the controls. Luna leapt on him before he could reach the gassing button.

“Sir! You cant do this!!!” she cried, tears streaming down her cheeks. “you are going to hurt them! 72! His lungs are going to be affected by the-“

Luna was cut off my Blank elbowing her in the jaw. She fell back into Levi’s arms in dizzying pain as he watched in horror as her boss slammed his fist against the gassing button. The room the hybrid’s were in began to spew out a clear gas, but they already knew something was wrong when 72 clutched into his sister to protect her.

72 reached for his oxygen mask so he could strap it onto his sister before he fell over with her still in his arms as the gas creeped its way into his lungs. 62 clutched onto her brother’s chest as she watched him fall into unconsciousness, howling for him to wake up. 62 tried to hold her breath but couldn’t before she fell into unconsciousness with her brother, still holding her in his protective arms.

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72 shivered in his sleep, his body twitched like an animal would when tranquilized. In his mind he couldn’t stop thinking about his sister, how beautiful she looked, and when her eyes opened he knew they had something between each other, but he still couldn’t understand what it was. He felt something bad was going to happen, and splitting himself with his sister was just the beginning of it.

Luna caressed 72’s hair as he rested back in his room. Just a while ago her boss elbowed her badly in the jaw just so he can gas the hybrids. Their lifeless bodies being pulled away from one another tore Luna’s soul into pieces, knowing that the company’s very first surviving experiments meeting each other ended in a nightmare. She shifted the ice pack Brendon gave her in her free hand on her jaw. It was swollen badly and could have been worse if she had bitten her tongue.

She was worried badly about both specimens, how their future might be like. But hey! Their just stupid experiments to be used as tools for breeding just like how any animal locked in a kennel would for their lifetime undergoing painful tests and never seeing the light of day until they die.

Could it be different? Luna knew the whole process, blending human DNA with those of specific animals to create a powerful being. She knew it was highly illegal to do so, she knew it must have taken half of Bill Gates budget to literally perform the whole operation, especially in space.

72’s body twitched, Luna pulled the covers close to his body and rubbed his back in gentle circles. His cot had recently been upgraded to a comfortable hospital bed; it even included a small buzzer so 72 can summon Luna whenever he pleases if no one is around watching over him. Other than being monitored by camera 24/7. Wires and he usual oxygen mask was back in place after his sister tore it off.

Levi, the dude who caught Luna after her boss whacked her dizzy in his arms was assigned to be at 62’s aid for now since Blank is getting caught up in his work. Luna was relieved to hear the news, knowing that Blank would stay out of 62’s development was perfect. She knew 72 would hate to have the man’s scent on his own sister.

Luna’s gaze fixed on 72’s long skinny legs. By the looks of his body length he almost looks about a few cm higher than an average human being. Of course, she expected changes from a man with animal DNA grafted into his own.

She scrutinized his large feet, looks bigger than Brendon’s that’s for sure. Luna would realize that he would curl in his toes whenever he rested, then they would flex for a few seconds then curl in again. What surprised Luna was that his toes were a little longer than an adult’s would. They look good enough for clinging for balance, just like how a gymnast would do on a balance beam.

The hybrid twitched once more before curling into a ball. His arms wrapped tightly around his knees. He looked so vulnerable, so innocent. He just looks like some lost grown man trying to piece together his life. Oh wait, isn’t that occurring right now?

Luna watched as he began to slowly open his eyes. She resisted to gasp when she noticed something highly unusual about his eyes when they opened, he had another eyelid, also known as the nictitating membrane which is a transparent eyelid shown in some animals eyes such as alligators. 72 blinked, adjusting his gaze on Luna as a thin smile appeared on his lips.

“Luna?” he whispered, pulling himself up from his bedding as Luna gently pushed him back down. His long fingers pulled at the new mattress, feeling the soft new plush underneath him.

“hey sweetie, how do you feel?” Luna asked, adjusting her ice pack. 72 suddenly looked around frantically, terror in his eyes. “Sister?” he squeaked.

Luna bit her lip to avoid welling up in tears “she’s okay hon, don’t worry”. 72 shook his head, beginning to pull the covers off of his shivering body. “no, not okay” he said, wanting to get off his bed before Luna stopped him.

“no 72, stop” she ordered in a serious tone. 72 narrowed his eyes at her before plopping back into the pillows, his eyes followed to her ice pack.

“Luna hurt?” he asked, reaching up to touch Luna’s hand gripping the pack when he jerked his hand away. He examined it with a concerned look. “was it cold?” Luna asked. 72 just tilted his head in confusion.

Luna removed the pack from her face, exposing her swollen red cheek which began to alarm 72. He pressed his hand against her chilled skin, looking scared and concerned for his fellow scientist. “Luna hurt?” he repeated. Luna sighed, gripping the pack against her shaking hands. “yes, Luna is hurt”

Luna already began to hate seeing 72 like this, in such a scared state, but for her? No one on the ship never really cared about one another but only to get their hourly wage which could soon add up to a bolstering amount of cash at the end of the month. They were forced to care about the experiments over time when they realized that their wages were being cut short every time an experiment failed.

As for Luna, people were forced to be kind to her. Their true emotions were only driven by fear and nervousness when they approached her since she was the head’s assistant. Luna hated being treated like if she was fake and by only going for her status. There were only a few members on board who actually treats her like a normal being. 72 was going on that list at the very top.

72 pulled Luna close to him which startled her. Thinking that he might kiss her, when he actually did on her swollen cheek. Her face flushed red with embarrassment, how soft and tender his lips were. It almost felt like a butterfly just landed on her cheek. He pulled away, blushing. Gently touching his cheek curiously from the strange emotion. Luna was glad that Blank at least hardwired them with emotions.

Luna held the icepack back to her cheek while 72 began to play with her hair. She had to sit beside him this time so she wouldn’t have to lean forward. The specimen rested his chin on her shoulder as he carefully examined each strand of Luna’s white hair, cut right at the shoulders. Luna rubbed his back with her free hand, making him doze off right at her side. Whenever she stopped rubbing, 72 would awaken until she began to rub his back again.

Luna was too caught up with 72 that she didn’t notice Blank enter the room. If 72 was not in her arms she would have jumped high enough to bear a hole in the ceiling. Blank gave her a death stare, wondering why this experiment is nestled up against his assistant like that when he should be undergoing tests.

He nodded at Luna’s ice pack “sorry about that, I got a bit too excited in there” he said in a flat tone, Luna just shrugged, no point of arguing with the boss. His gaze turned to 72 who was beginning to stir in his sleep, Luna held him closer hushing him.

“no no, let him wake up” Blank said, his expressionless face turning wicked as a grin played on his thin lips. The lights above him reflected brightly off of his bald head make Luna squint a little. 72 opened his eyes and frowned, seeing his traitor infront of him. He pulled his head underneath Luna’s lab coat.

“how childish” Blank snorted at 72’s act. He raised his eyebrows in amusement when 72 peeked out of Luna’s coat, shooting the head of the ship an evil glare which made Blank burst out laughing.

“would you look at that! He really does hate me!” he whooped, Luna gasped when 72 began to clutch onto her, hard.
Blank turned back to Luna where she was quietly hushing the poor specimen under her coat. With a disgusted grunt, he grabbed her coat and tore it off of 72, exposing him. A strange wail erupted from 72 as he pulled the coat back down on his head.

“you have to stop treating him like this Luna” Blank snorted, his smile fading away as he spoke “In fact both specimens have to stop being treated like children, I have already issued this command to Levi and im expecting for you to follow” he said, pulling a wrinkled white handkerchief from his pocket and dabbed his shining forehead with it.

“You do know that their very close into testing Luna, sweet remarks won’t be necessary when they’re in that process. They will eventually become smarter and stronger, they will grow away from you and closer to each other, that’s when the going becomes good” Blank remarked before 72 pulled the coat away from his head and gave Blank another death stare. He grinned.

“don’t be happy for long buddy, you have so much to do” he snickered as 72 stuck out his unusually long tongue out at Blank making him roar with laughter.

The moment the doors shut 72 peeked out of Luna’s coat, staring into her eyes. She brushed her hand over his hair making him let off a soft noise that sounded like a purr.

“you’re getting pretty vocal aren’t you?” Luna smiled as 72 returned the smile back.

72’s sunny mood didn’t last for long when he fell back asleep on his friend’s lap. Twitching and moaning until he remained still from Luna’s back rubs. When 72 was finally rested, Luna took the chance to finally slip out of the room. Knowing that minutes later 72 might end up wailing for her again, almost like a lost puppy.

Back at Luna’s office, she hungrily drained the last of her coffee and slapped the large metal cup back down on the desk. The shiny dark green exterior of the mug was plastered over with visible fingerprints as she tightened her grip around it. Luna was back into the usual multi-tasking scheme once again, flipping over her notepad as she scribbled furiously on a document with a blue pen that would constantly bleed or stop working on her. Why does Conor use up his budget on a fancy ship when he can’t even afford a better pen to write with? Luna glanced over her piles of paperwork scattered over her desk to the coffee machine mounted unexplainably close to her. The machine surprisingly was actually a gift from Blank himself on Luna’s birthday. Luna has been so caught up with her work that she has even forgotten when her birthday was anymore, at least the coffee kept her going and sane at least.

Luna didn’t realize that she was scribbling so hard on the document that the pen bled on her, ink seeped through the paper, tearing it as she wrote frantically as if writing an important scripture. Her sweaty fingers slipped the paper into the awaiting pile of finished work as she reached for another one. Her other hand grabbing the coffee pot and frowned, scrutinizing the little remains of the caffeinated drink sloshing around in the pot.

She pushed the pot back into the machine and tore open a bag with her teeth as she continued to write. Emptied it into the machine and pressed the ON button. Discarding the bag into the trash with a perfect shot without even looking at where she was throwing it. It surprised her that 72 didn’t even notice the smell of coffee on her breath, even when-

The pen slipped through her pale fingers and clattered onto the document, slightly marking it with blue. She drove her fingers through her white hair and groaned. The only sounds in the room were the soft hums of the machines surrounding her workspace and the coffee machine whirring and shuddering. 72 has been on Luna’s mind almost every day. It was extremely difficult to take him off of your mind when you cannot resist that sweet face of his, his eyes, his smile, his-

Ugh, here we go again. Luna thought as she braced her weary head against the rest of her chair. No matter what she thinks about, it could either be work, calculations, ponies, whatever, 72 always popped up in her mind somewhere and she could not get rid of it. Like a song stuck in your head, and when you finally get rid of it, you hear it once again and there goes that cycle.

Strange that Luna was only concerned about 72, but not his sister in crime, 62, who is indeed all part of this operation. She sighed, what if 72 actually does grow apart from her? And when the going gets good? It’s hard to imagine.

Luna bit her lip when she thought of 72 tearing away from her. How he might stop giving her those sweet, innocent looks of his and might replace it with a look of hate like how he would see Blank? Luna knew by heart that she would never betray or harm 72 in anyway, the only thing she is afraid of it the test’s, and how 72 might react to the scientists around him now.

This isn’t all fun and games anymore. No more ABC’s and 123’s, connect the dots and coloring pages for homework. Both specimens are fully grown adults, not children… but they do act like them. How 72 would play with those little toys like any curious toddler would, and how he would always smile whenever he got something right. He wasn’t just the average adult who is almost drained of emotion, struggling though life. Luna found this hard to believe, but that 72 is beginning to open up her inner child.

Luna’s pager brought her back into reality, seeing that it came from 72’s room. Why thank you Captain Obvious. Luna peeled herself off of her comfortable chair and made her way down the halls to 72’s room. The moment the door slid open Luna was hit hard with a reeking smell that almost made her double over. The room was empty.

The source of the smell almost made Luna shriek. Right near 72’s new bed was a retched pile of fresh vomit that made Luna gag just at the sight of it. The fresh new pillows and blankets were thrown everywhere, a blanket close by the throw up as if trying to cover it. Some machines were thrown down as well. Probably the work of 72, but how?

A soft yet strange sound suddenly filled the room, sounding like whimpering. Luna took a cautious step into the room. Her legs were shaking so hard that it felt like if they would give up on her any second.

“72?” Luna croaked as she continued her agitated walk into 72’s chambers. She knew he was in the room, by the sounds that came from the large vents nearby, he had to be there.

“72?” she repeated, a little more confidence in her voice. “where are you hon?” she asked hesitantly as the whimpering continued, now beginning to get a little louder. Sucking in a deep breath, she approached the vents protruding from the ground that formed the shape of a tube reaching a short distance from floor to wall. There curled up tightly in a pale shivering ball, laid 72. Crammed within the narrowness of the vents that looked too small for an average person to squeeze into.
Luna didn’t know whether to laugh or to yell at the poor hybrid whose hands were covering his face. Ashamed. Instead, she smiled. “There you are” she chirped in a tone as sweet as honey, but inside she just wanted to strangle the life out of someone right now.

72 didn’t even flinch at the sound of Luna’s voice, not even a single sound or movement came from him as Luna knelt down to his height. “what are you doing back there?” she asked. Silence.

Luna didn’t know if 72 didn’t want to talk to her or is afraid of something. Last time she left him, he was just fine. Other than that incident with Blank that is. “don’t you want to tell Luna what’s wrong?” she asked. 72 didn’t respond, but he slightly turned his head around to face her. His hand were still covering half of his face between his fingers, but the melancholic look on his sweet innocent face streaked with dried tears almost made Luna choke up.

She held out her hands “come here love, come to Luna”

72 whined again, the noise sounded like if there was a bubbling in his throat, he tried to move but the tightness of the vents kept him down, he whined even louder, his face twisting up like if he was about to cry. He was stuck alright. Luna laughed to herself and pressed the button on her pager. “bring Brendon in for me please”

The look on Brendon’s face was priceless when he first discovered that 72 has left a present for him on the floor and when he found out that the sweet thing was stuck between the vents. It took some time to reach the wailing specimen who flailed at Brendon’s touch to get out of the vents. The moment Brendon placed the hybrid into Luna’s arms, he was already howling. Smeared on the outside of his mouth were the remains of the vomit mixed with tears. He was pretty strong against Luna’s grip as she tried to soothe the crying specimen. Caring less of the retched fluid being rubbed onto her coat. His long legs kicking gently against her and his arms bound tight against Luna’s grip made it harder for him to stop crying.

Luna couldn’t help but to smile at herself as she continued to settle 72 down. It was actually pretty humorous to find the poor thing ashamed of his acts and hide away like a child would whenever they did something wrong. She sang him random songs with made up lyrics and smoothed his now tangled hair back. The more Luna spoke to him, the more he began to calm down.

He listened closely to her singing, his head pressed against her chest as he let out shuddered breaths followed by tears that dried his eyes. His large protective hands were clenched tightly against her lab coat. He looked more of a child in the arms of his mother, even though Luna isn’t his mother. 72’s genes came from donors, so god knows who his real biological parents are.

Soon the hybrid was fast asleep in her arms. He let off soft gurgling sounds from his throat that sounded like purring. His hands twitched in Luna’s protective grip as he napped. Luna brushed her cheek against his soft hair. The smell of the vomit now smeared on both 72 and herself stunk up the whole room as Brendon rushed out to grab the janitors.

Luna stayed close to 72 as Brendon carried him out of the room as the janitors worked. 72’s arms were wrapped around Brendon’s neck and his face pressed to his broad shoulder. Luna giggled at his position, Brendon couldn’t care less until he dumped him into another spare room when Luna stopped him.

“wait, take him to my room. Ill take care of him there” She said, a smile forming on her lips. Brendon lifted a thick eyebrow. “are you sure Ms Luna? What would the boss say?”

Luna shook her head and straightened out 72’s shorts. “forget about him, ill deal with the consequences later”
Brendon didn’t bother to argue any further and carried out her command. Luna made sure no scientists were snooping around when she ushered Brendon in and to her personal lab where Brendon settled 72 on a clean white examination table.

Thanking him as she ushered him out. Luna removed his filthy shirt and cleaned his body and face. 72 didn’t stir at all as Luna worked around his nude body, other than the occasional twitching as she pulled on a new pair of shorts on him.

Luna carefully hooked him up to some of the machines around the room filled with tables set with numerous vials and test tubes in a variety of sizes. Smooth black countertops set off a glare from the overhead lights that illuminated the room’s white interior. Shelves were packed neatly with perfectly labeled substances, chemicals and liquids lined in precise order. Some peeked through glass cabinets containing other containers and vials corked with liquids.

The machines hummed to life as Luna pulled out a file from one of her many drawers, packed so tightly with documents that Luna thought she might need another filing cabinet… again. Her lab was filled with all the crazy kick-knacks and gadgets you expect from a laboratory from genetic engineers. Charts ranging from human anatomy, animals, cells and DNA strands hung from the dim white walls to avoid the look of Blank’s sense of style. If you know what I mean.

Luna’s personal lab might just be the tidiest room of the whole ship, whenever Blank does not suspect it, she would run secret experiments and observations in her lab. The very lab where she spliced and fused together DNA strands in order to find a perfect match between animal DNA with human DNA. This is not vinegar and baking soda volcano science; this is like rocket science X10.

Pulling out a clipboard, she silently recorded 72’s stats. Watching his every breath, his every stir. The way his fingers and toes flexed every few minutes and the slow beat of his heart on the monitor. “you’re so beautiful” she whispered to him, hugging the board close to her chest as she finished up the results.

Then, an idea hit. She slid off of her stool and towards a desk where she booted up a computer. She pulled off her glasses and another special pair that was attached to the computer that has a tiny video camera right at the lenses. She typed in a few codes before the screen flashed to life of herself in the screen. A live stream of what was going on, and wherever Luna moved, so will the camera catching everything.

“perfect” she smiled into the laptop. Her view on 72 now. “Experiment 72” she spoke outloud as the camera picked up everything. “awakened and alive as ever” she smiled as she approached the sleeping hybrid.

Luna was used to video diaries on the ship the moment she arrived on her first day. It helped keep her sane throughout the whole orbit around the moon, and after the numerous failures of the experiments, Blank too.

“beautiful body structure, big broad shoulders, long arms, long legs. Somewhat a few inches longer than the average adult…” Luna continued, circling around the bed “twitches every few minutes or so, about 2.5 minutes perhaps, Could be his developing muscles. His fingers and toes also flex in his sleep, you can see how tightly curled in they are… some big feet he got too hahaha. Anyways, everything about him is just fine, heart rate is as stable and strong as usual, vitals are nice, brain waves though…”

Luna paused, hooking up a few electrodes to his head. The monitor flashed to life with waves jumping up and down at a gentle, yet fast pace. “very strong brain waves, even when asleep” Luna breathed, stroking his hair. 72 moaned in his sleep, beginning to stir as the waves jumped frantically on the monitor. “amazing results!” Luna whispered as 72 turned to his side, whimpering.

“poor baby, he just want to see his sister again” she cooed, kissing his forehead as the waves returned back to normal. “what else…. Oh yes, reason why I ‘kidnapped’ him in here is because he regurgitated his first meal, consisting of solid foods such as potatoes, carrots, strawberries ect etc. Basically we gave him everything on the cart other than the broccoli. Since he is an already grown adult with strong teeth-“ she paused moving his lips apart to show off his pearly whites “look at those bad boys hahaha, he still somehow refused to take in the foods presented to his body, probably because we could’ve over fed him that time. We might need to take it slow now and feed him small portions unless he’s really hungry. Might need an increase of calories due to his animal genes, but that will take time when they begin to react with the DNA”

Luna sighed, leaning back in her chair. “Still trying to find out why he changed in the first place, found some results from the last transfusion he received from the chief, it was obviously suspicious. The syringe was a fake, and the substances were harmful enough to corrupt his DNA, yet only physical changes has occurred so far, nothing mentally as yet, well, other than his usual childish tantrums”


Luna rubbed his arm, suddenly she noticed something. Gently turning the back his arm to the light, her eyes widened. Dark splotches of his original skin color was dotted from big to small dots were scattered around near his armpit. Luna knew too well of what 72 had, vitiligo. A skin disease that destroys the skin pigmentation.

Her heart skipped a beat, it was just a clue but it was suddenly coming together. She raced for her board, scribbling down so furiously on the paper that she nearly tore it. “signs of the skin disease Vitiligo located upper of his armpit of his native skin color, splotches range from small to large leading to the armpit, could be more signs of the disease elsewhere on his body.”

Luna set the board down and hurried over to a counter where she pulled out a small sedation needle for a quick knockout. She only used it to medicate her subject for a few minutes to study before they awakened again. She took a ten minute dose and injected it into 72’s arm, he whined at the pain.

“hush baby, Luna just wants to check you out for a moment, just relax and it will all be over soon”

Hello! And greetings once again after a couple years of inactivity. Well... At least 3 years of inactivity since my last update to this story.

I would like to apologize from the deepest depths of my heart to those who... actually liked this story! Now now, this doesn't mean that the story is ending or im discontinuing it! (Cliffhangers, now that a dumb way to discontinue something!) but as everyone else, life gets in the way... for a long time. 

Where have I been? 

As an arts student, things do get in the way forawhile. Completing high school for one took awhile, but getting into my first year of college made me rethink the way time management worked. Then it REALLY got put to the test in my first year of Animation at Seneca College. Now that my dream program has destroyed every fiber of my being and made me forget what sleep was, it has finally chewed me up and spat me out to enjoy some time off. (I CAN SLEEP NOW GOODNESS ME!) I have time to catch up on things that my program refused to let me do (or, literally having no time at all to do any personal work until now)  And one of those, is this story.

Even though i've been inactive, i've still been developing this story behind the scenes for a very long time. I never stop developing an idea, and with this story so close to my heart, I can never let it go. Nor can I ever forget 72 and 62! This story made me become closer to storytelling and it's elements in which I crave and push to make something new, which is why I pursued Animation! who knew writing Mj fanfics can contribute somehow! (I would thank Michael for opening my imagination and his creative vision through his short films that kept me thinking of newer things to write) 

Where is this going?

And so, where is this story going? Well, I really want to re-write the whole thing!

Im not joking on that aspect.

Even though i've been away, something kept me going. It was you guys! I never knew people would continue reading my stuff while I was away and kept leaving reviews regardless! i've always tried to check back when I could and would be so happy that people would continue leaving reviews on my stuff! 

what really struck me most that a fellow reader managed to find me on my DeviantArt page and told me how much they still love my stuff and still reads it often even though it's so outdated! Everytime I look back at the reviews, I feel so heartbroken that i've let you all down. I stopped something you actually liked, and no one likes that. Now I dont know if anyone will even see this! 

What hits me the most is that people still re-reads the crap I wrote when I was still in high school! such bad grammar.... such bad writing style... ugh nope, I cringe whenever I re-read my stuff. But somehow.... you guys liked my story regardless of how poorly it was written at first. 

As much as Id like to get somewhere in this story, life and school happens. I can't really do much about that, and unfortunatley school will begin again and college will swoop me back up in it's gaping jaws. For now, Id like to at least breathe some life back into this. All for naught unfortunatley, at least I never forgot about you, my precious readers and 72... my beautiful boy.  (Ill also try to continue writing the 7's as well! never forgot about them too!)

What I'd like to hear.... from YOU! yes YOU! 

OK enough tears and reading, onto the juicy part!
I want to know.... what you'd like to see out of Experiment 72! 

Reviews mean everything to me and this story, do tell what you think should go on more or things that should be done! Why am I asking this? Im very very rusty from not writing this story or even writing at all, so.... I'd like feedback so I can get caught up with you all!

IS BEST BOI 72 GOING TO CHANGE?! 

Nope. BUUUUT

As mentioned before, i'd like to re-write the entire story!
Now that doesn't mean that the ENTIRE story will change! The plot will be the same and so will beautiful 72 and his big brown eyes, just minor tweaks and changes here and there. New characters, changed characters, and ect. I just want to start this story off at a new fresh beginning with a proper storyline, not jumbled and all over the place. 

So please do tell me, if you are all ok with me re-writing this story! Nothing major will change! Story will be the same, characters the same and so will the plot, just a better output. 

And that being said, I CANNOT guarantee this whole re-write will come true in a matter of months, nor the new chapters. It's my goal for this story, but im seriously going to try my hardest to accomplish this. Even if I stop once again.... Thank you all for even believing in my efforts to give you the best I can. So thank you again and again, and the most thanks to those who even remembers my stuff! so thank you. 

Lots of L.O.V.E, and a kiss from your beautiful specimens 72 and 62

DarkestDreams