The Experiment

Chapter 8

Iris POV

We sprinted out quickly with nothing but out weapons and a small amount of food. Once we were a few meters away I turned and looked at the building they took refuge and welcomed me in for just a few days yet it already felt like home.

I sighed and sprinted away wondering if this is my fault. I heard the others call for me but I suddenly felt a need to get away and I started running a full blown run away and I wonder if they would follow. I felt like a monster leading the scientist to come here and nearly getting them captured.

I feel a burring sensation at the back of my eyes but I don't pay attention to it and keep running. The landscape was vast, hot and dusty as I ran and without knowing it I was running using my enhancement, once I did recognized I slowed down and saw I couldn't even see the base anymore. I reached into my bag that I brought with me and pulled a bottle of water out and took small sips from it not needing it much right now. But like any human I still need food and water. Even though I'm not really that much human any more sure I still had feelings and need food, water and sleep but that's about it.

I sat there letting my thoughts move around as they pleased till pick up distant sounds of someone calling my name. I looked out and saw miles away were Nathon, Jennifer, Barbra, Jason, and Daniel all calling my name. I feel a wave of emotions go through me and I soon was walking towards them but felt deep hesitancy to go up to them but I kept pushing my self forwards.

Once I reach their field of vision their eyes light up and Jennifer ran up to me and before I could react was checking me over for wounds and other things. " Ah! Stop. I yelped when she pinned my hands down behind me and I see the others trying to not laugh. I glare at them then manage to pry my hands from Jennifer's vice grip then used some strength to break free fully from her hold even though she protested.

I walk up to stand in front of Nathon feeling unsettled at the worry in his eyes. He grabs my elbow and gently pulls me from the group and asked " what were you thinking?" I feel tears prick in my eyes again and I didn't answer just looked at the group. I feel his hand go under my chin and gently lifts my face to look at his. I finally say " I don't deserve this I don't deserve anything I am a monster, I am an experiment. Voicing my thoughts broke through my barrier and I started crying and I was glad that he brought me away from the group.

I feel arms wrap around me and I lean into his chest and cry. I didn't know how long we stood there but I didn't care. My tears started fading quicker than I thought they would and I thought " maybe comfort was what I needed". I tried to get out of Nathons arms but he just tightened his grip on me and I soon gave up and laid on his chest feeling emotionally drained.

Feeling better? he whispered in my ear. I just nodded feeling slightly embarrassed to have broken down in front of him. I tried to get out again squirming slightly but again he tightened his hold on me. " your not a monster Iris" he murmured" anything but a monster you are a brave, heroic, smart, loving and a beautiful person, one of the best I ever met. I just nodded not trusting my self to speak feeling my emotions go all over but the main one that stuck out was something I couldn't place but my heart felt like it was expanding with a warm feeling going through my whole body.

I sniffed and just stayed on his chest feeling actually safe for once in my life. " Thank you Nathon" I murmured. His hand gently went through my hair and he said " any time Iris just ask". I nodded and he help me up from the ground then got up himself. I wipe the rest of my tears on the back of my hand hoping the others won't see them.