Earth Warriors (Undergoing Revision)

Chapter 36 - Twin Training

September 2nd, 2026. 22:00

In the darkest depths of an underground facility of Area 51, there lie many rooms not seen to any normal Human for many years. Outside the door, they are silent, like amber lights in the eyes of the dead; they are woven tight as a drum and without a sound in their chambers. Once inside, all sorts of activities can be seen among the Zlocan occupators, sometimes with some unfortunate guests present. The sounds of pain from the former Human guests can be heard from their chambers. Anything from an addicting drug to some of the Zlocan technology can be seen being used, some resulting in results that leave the subjects with even a mere mouth in their faces, or a trace of complete flesh in the skins. The lucky ones would be able to return to the "upper" Zlocan hierarchy, but the unlucky ones are never seen again. 

Some of the chambers are kept for the storage of medicine, or for some of their experiments, some of them being quite interesting. Floors also have multiple entrances, each with a different use. Some floors are designed for defense and are rigged with various traps, while others are designed as a more restful location. Chambers usually have a proper desk and lamp, but some of them don't contain a proper "Human" chair, and instead have a foreign more metallic chair that none of the victims know what the purpose of it. Rooms also have common characteristics, such as an assortment of lights and wires that make up the walls, and a large glass window to view what's going on inside. The lights are usually green, but in some rooms, they're red as if to warn people of a hazard. The walls also have a series of lights on the floor every few centimeters, which when activated, will cause a shock to the victim.

For every empty hallway, there's always a Zlocan Knight carrying a subject or any Inquisitor at their command to another chamber. Even weapons or any sort of equipment favorable to the Zlocan cause. Images of the Zlocan hierarchy are always present, hanging on the walls or any other visible place. Closely watching over their comrades and their victims, some might say that they're watching over the Zlocu as well.

"Where are you taking me?" a man with short black hair asks one of the Knights as he closes one of the doors behind while escorting him. 

"For your own purpose, so be quiet."

"What's the purpose?" the man asks, but the Knight didn't reply, as a Knight usually wouldn't speak to the victims, even if they're deemed as the lowest of their ideal image of a warriors. They only observe and report.

The man is escorted through the hallways, where the only sound that is heard are his footsteps, until a figure walks in front of him. A familiar figure who is none other than Kedris Horiq himself. His presence is enough for the Knight to salute him. 

"At ease, fellow Knight. Is your task in order?"

"Yes sir, bringing the latest subject to be tested for the 2nd phase of the evolution process." 

"Good. Report to the Major Colonel's office once done. He has something important to discuss with you."

"Yes sir."

The Knight salutes once again before leaving with the man again. But before he can completely leave, Kedris glances at the man's restless eyes, carefully observing him.

"You will be... satisfied in the process. After all, you didwitness your brothers' ascension at the hands of the Zlocu," Kedris said, his voice has a firm yet still uncertain tone to it.

The man doesn't reply, he can't even understand what Kedris was saying.

He watches him leave with no further words needed, and after a few minutes, he goes to the room near the operation room, where he finds himself all alone in the room, void of any action or sound. He stands there, in the middle of the room, in silence, closing his eyes while breathing normally.