Welcome to the fourth installment. This chapter is a mixture of sex and story. It contains incest and multiple partners and violence. The story is now firmly in the realm of scifi / fantasy and as always I hope you enjoy the ride. These chapters have been my first ever submissions and I was very nervous after seeing so many authors asking people to not make rude or inflammatory comments. So far most have been very decent so THANK YOU! I would like to perhaps gain a penpal or two out of this so if you really enjoy the story please write to me!
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Aftermath
When I opened my eyes again I was in a bed in an unfamiliar room. There were all kinds of electrodes and wires hooked up to me. I had bandages all over. Fucking hell I hurt everywhere. I tried to sit up. That wasn't happening. My movement set off a series of beeps on one of the connected machines. Mom was at my side. So was Meister. I could hear voices out in the hallway.
Mom looked at me with concern, "You need to lie still. You have many serious wounds that need to heal."
I croaked, "Thirsty."
Meister put a cup with a straw at my lips. I drank it down greedily. I could talk more clearly now. "Where's Geran?"
Mom pointed to me left. "He's in the bed next to you. He's still unconscious but he's recovering. His skill is less than yours and he took a lot more damage."
I looked around and asked anyone who would answer, "What happened?"
Meister answered, "Someone sabotaged the program. It was set to maximum and the safety protocols were disabled. You kids are very lucky to be alive. Your brother even more so. He wasn't breathing when we got in. In case you're curious, you are in the Hall's hospital. It's probably one of the best hospitals in the world. The incident took place two and a half days ago. We have a pretty good idea who did it and we're trying to apprehend them as we speak."
"Mom, I want to be closer to Geran, please." I was upset. I needed to touch him. Meister pushed my bed over until I could reach his hand. I held it tightly. "He's so pale and his breathing is shallow. When will he wake up?"
Mom answered, "Probably in a couple more days. Maybe sooner."
She told me. "Meister and I have some things to take care of. You have many powerful bodyguards outside the door. You'll be safe. We'll return soon."
"Mom, I want to see them alive. I want to see them." I said with as much determination as I could.
"I promise you both shall."
I relaxed, gripped his hand, and put my mind in his. It took a little while to attune myself to what he was thinking. He was dreaming about me. He was taking me on our honeymoon or trying to. Traffic was bad and then he was in a collision. I figured his mind was trying to explain the pain he was in. I interjected and took him to a warm beach and held him. I talked to him and tried to make the pain go away. His breathing became stronger and regular and his body relaxed. I stayed in his mind until sleep took me again and our dreams were merged.
I awoke the next day. One of the big guys was sitting in a chair overseeing us. "Best of mornings to you, young lady. Many call me Grizzly. Please let me know what you would like for breakfast and it shall be brought. Would you like me to untangle your collection of wires so you may utilize the facilities?"
I nodded, "Yes, please." He wasn't as big as Meister but he was big nonetheless. Like Meister he was solid muscle and also like Meister he was incredibly smart. I could see how the two of them had become friends. Or at least tolerated each other.
It was amazing to see such big fucking fingers work with such delicacy and dexterity. I was disconnected very quickly. "I would like pancakes, poached eggs, and bacon please. And about a gallon of orange juice."
By the time I was done in the bathroom my breakfast was delivered. I dug in. The pancakes were so-so but the bacon was really good. Grizzly kept me company. He was good company. He told me several stories about my Mom. The guy was supposed to be some sort of mega-genius and it showed but he could relate to my level without making me feel like a fucking idiot.
I kept my mind connected to Geran's so he would know the stories too. At one point I asked him, "Say, Grizzly, Who can we trust here?"
"Ahhh. The easiest of questions to answer. Absolutely no one. However, you do have allies. Meister and myself, quite a few others but their names wouldn't mean anything. Probably about twenty more lesser powered people. There are many here you may ask for advice, training, even aid. Even your worst enemies will offer something. If our personalities were more conducive to cooperation we could have defeated the heroes ages ago. It is our greatest curse and one which makes the name 'Hall of Doom' very appropriate for we are indeed doomed until we are united."
He seemed very tired and depressed then. "Hey, it'll happen! I know it will!"
"The exuberance of youth! If only." He seemed on the verge of withdrawing into himself. It was going to be a sad day if I couldn't snap him out of it. Oh well, back to the old tried and true.
"Hey Grizzly! Cheer up!" He looked up at me.
He gave a big smile, "You are a very special young lady well versed in knowing instinctively what to do at the proper time. Would you like to learn some card games while we continue our conversation?"
"I'd like that very much. Thanks for keeping me company today."
We talked and played games until late afternoon when I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. I went back to sleep.
The next day was similar but a guy named Sinister Eight was my companion. He was sorta creepy, but I soon found out he had a great sense of humor and knew nearly every fucking joke there was. He kept me laughing all day but with plenty of time between jokes so I didn't reopen any wounds.
The next day was great! I woke up and Geran was looking at me. He said in a raspy voice, "We shoulda gone to Cleveland for our honeymoon."