Lab Rat (Saiki K)

Ch 3

I sat in the passenger seat of a small white car. Kusuke was the driver. I looked out the window out at the world. It was just like how i remember it being. The sky was so so blue and the grass was green. It was so colorful.

4 birds flew threw the air. They seemed like they'd always been together.

I looked down.

"I know i was in that place for a long time, but last time i checked it was your fault i was in there." I said.

My brother held his breath for a second. "Kusuo, what are you talking about. Why would i ever do anything to of hurt you? How could you even think i would ever do such a thing?"

"I-I don't know? I don't have much memory but-"

"Exactly, when the brain forgets things it's natural instinct is to fill in the gaps." Kusuke finished.

I sat there quietly for a few seconds.

"How come mom and dad never came to see me? why didn't they come as well?" I asked.

"Well, That lab is an extremely hard to get into and when you're in is extremely dangerous as well. It has a very high tec security. We've tried for years and years. I had to become one of the top scientist here on the world for them to trust and allow me in. Trust me, they really wanted to come as well." Kusuke said.

I looked back out the window at the road. "If i'm so dangerous then why did they let me out just like that?" I asked

"They want to see how well you react around social life. You'll be going to school regularly from now on." He said.

I sighed. "So this is just another experiment." I scoffed and slouched down in my seat. The seat belt rubbed on my neck.

Kusuke put a hand on my shoulder. "Hey, you should really be grateful you're getting out of there."

"So i won't even be able to take this stupid collar off either."  I rubbed my scared the scatter across my neck.

"No, unfortunately. It's to risky to take it off. That device is what is keeping your esp from becoming to much for you. If you were to take it off, you're strength would double new powers we haven't seen before or have been forgotten could show up. It could overwhelm you. We don't want that." Kusuke explained.

"But it doesn't completely get rid of it, how did they keep my telepathy down?" I asked.

"Germanium."

"Oh. Strange."
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We pulled up to a house. It was a medium sized house, and it looked similar to the ones around it.

I jumped out of the car. I took a deep breath of the cold night air.

The door of the house opened and out walked a young looking women with black hair and dark violet eyes. Then came on other with light brown hair, green eyes, and glasses. He looked much older then the women.

I walked threw the gate of the house, kusuke following.

The women's eyes began to water and facial expression became excited and happy.

"KU!!!!" She jumped up and down then opened her arms and ran into me with a tight hug. She was shoulder length to me.

I was uncomfortable by the contact at first, but I knew now this was my mom and she hadn't seen me in years. I would let her have this.

I forgot how much i missed her.

She let go, then in came my dad. His arms open wide walking towards me.

I flicked him on the forehead and he fell back holding his forehead.

"Ow Ow Ow!! What was that for!" He cried.

"Remember dad it's been a long time since he's seen you. Give him space." Kusuke said.

I then was startled by the sudden touch of someone touching my face. I looked over to see my mom. She was looking at the scar that started from the collar at my neck to my face. Her eyes were sad. It made me feel guilt in a way. I put my hand over the scare and looked away.

"Why does Ku have to wear that metal thing around his neck still? He's not in that place anymore so why?" She cried.

"It's to risky to take it off. It has to stay on." Kusuke said.

"For how long? Isn't that what made that scar?" She asked.

"Yes, and probably for the rest of his life." Kusuke replied.

She looked down.

She cared so much for me. They all did.

She sighed then picked up her head with a smile.

"Well ku, should we get you to your room? I'm sure your exhausted from that long car ride." She smiled and guided me to the door.

That smile. It reminded me of her. Yuki.

I stoped at the door. My throat tightened.

What if they're just acting? Acting just like her? Pretending? They're pretending. Pretending to care.

"Are you ok son?"

I felt a hand on my shoulder and immediately hit it away.

My father pulled his hand back and stepped back surprised.

"Ku? Are you ok?"

My heart beat picked up and my breathing began to speed up.

There just like her. They just as scared as everyone else. It's not real. They don't care. They don't care.

Two hands held onto my shoulder and shook me.

"Hey, it's ok. You're safe here. We are your family. You're are ok." Kusuke said looking me straight in the eyes.

I took a few deep breaths and calmed down.

"Sorry." I said looking at the floor.

"It's ok son, we know you've been through a lot." My dad said.

"Now come on Ku." My mom said kindly.

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They got me all settled in and now we were sitting in the living room watching TV.

This felt so nice, to have my family back. It's been a long time since i've sat in something so comfortable. Back at the lab Id always have to sleep on the hard floor. Over time i got used to it, but still. It made the couch seem like a cloud. It felt so comfortable and welcoming.

My eyelids began to get heavier, and heavier. And for once, i felt safe to fall asleep. So i did just that...

and it felt so nice.