BEFOREMATH (SJSM fanfic)

Enter The Church

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We knocked on the door to the church, some checked through the windows, they confirmed that Specimen 5 was there, but they were covered in blood and.. crying???
The dead remains of the cult followers were everywhere, Specimen 5 was in the middle of it, hugging their sword and crying

We busted down the door, causing Specimen 5 to let out a high pitched yelp, but unlike what Specimen 5 was described like in the meeting, they didn't attack us, though that might have been because we were carrying guns.
I looked at my colleagues, most of them stared at Specimen 5 soullessly, they looked like they were trying to see through them, they looked so.. inhuman, I can't tell what's scarier... The bloodshed, Specimen 5's sobs, or their stares..

Specimen 5 backed up and held their sword, shakily pointing it towards us

I and 4 other assistants slowly approached Specimen 5, our firearms lowered, I gave Specimen 5 a small smile and crouched down to them, they have no face, but I can feel them staring at me

" Hey.. Specimen 5, uh.. I dunno yer real name but er.. were here to bring you somewhere else ! We can also clean you up "
Specimen 5 looked at me, whimpering and softly growling, but before I could let me hand out, the 4 others grabbed Specimen 5, they yelled and thrashed, trying to escape from their grasp, I gasped and watched them carry Specimen 5 away, while a few others went to collect the stuff in the church.
I ran up to Bab, so this is the so called " monster " ... They just seem worried..

" Hey.. hey.. listen to me, we're not here to hurt you, buddy.. " I tried the gentle approach, I'd hug and hold them, but it seems physical human contact is one of the last things they want
They started to cry again, I tried to ignore their cries and drown them out somehow but it's hard to do it.. how can most of the others do it.. how can they bare to handle listening to them panic so much ... ?

We arrived at the mansion and they threw Specimen 5 into their locale, I listened from behind the door as they just screamed and cried, I couldn't hear any footsteps, it doesn't seem like they moved ever since they entered..
This is.. heartbreaking
I could see my fellow newbied look guilty and unwell, but those ones with experience simply walked away and camr back with an old man in dirty clothes, he had some physical deformities such as an extra eye and another set of arms.. what.. are they going to do with him ?

I could hear one of the GMs speaking to Specimen 5 over a speaker, they're telling them that the experimentation will start soon..
I raised my hand to knock on the door but one of the more experienced GLA grabbed my hand tightly.
" Don't. Just let the experiment go on, you'll get to talk to Specimen 5 later, now go to your dorm and we'll call you to do the next experiment with Specimen 5 seeing as you're so passionate at keeping them safe.. "
They let go, I held my hand and slowly walked away, fighting back tears..

I hate seeing anhrgig cry..

..........

It's been a few hours now, I'm getting really worried for him, they said I'd get to talk to him soon..
I've been thinking about him all day..
I've already worked on making myself look more presentable, more make up, I showered, brushed my hair to perfection, and I even have a few papers and pencils for them
Maybe I can get to become friends with them, maybe I'll get to know him better

I decided with the time I have to quickly make sure I've got everything...
I know I have the papers and pencils
I have my lab coat
My goggles
I've done my make up perfectly
My gun is where it's supposed to be
Ok
Um.. I'm getting nervous

It's 4 pm, it's been 6 hours.. maybe Specimen 5 had fallen asleep and just needed some rest ?

All I hope is that he's doing okay...

.. I hear knocking
I open it to see the higher ups, I tilted my head, " greetings ? "
" Come with us, we must talk to Specimen 5 "
" Oh ?! Great !! " I excitedly grabbed my bag, a smile suddenly spreading across my face " i- is he okay ? "
" Yes. "
" Ok... Ok that's good " and so they lead me towards his enclosure, I could just barely contain my excitement, I must've looked odd next to the other two, this place isn't one to get happy about, at least, most normal people are like that, most people would have common sense and probably start to panic, I'm aware of this, I don't believe my innormality is quirky, I'm aware how off putting it can be but I can't help myself sometimes..
And
I
Went off topic
Ok ✨

I entered their locale, they were in their cage, sulking and moping on the floor while holding his sword
I slowly approached the cage and smiled again, " hey.. " I spoke as softly and as gently as I could, I want to seem as least threatening as possible
I saw get a bit startled once I spoke, they turned around and made some kind of low grumbling noise, but they didn't approach me.
" I know yer a bit worried, and I understand that, but I don't want to hurt you, okay ?  "
Still nothing, he hugged his sword tighter and whimpered as he stared at me

I looked through my bag and took out the papers and pencils
I took a small stack and put it through his bars alongside a pencil, he stared at it and then back at me, I sat down, holding a pencil and some papers, " I heard you like drawing, maybe we can draw together ? "
He moved a little closer to the papers and pencil, he put his sword beside himself and took the art supplies, I decided to do a quick sketch of him while he's doing whatever he's doing
Huh
Yea.. he is pretty cute !!
I hummed as I doodled, I could hear his pencil slowly start moving, I felt myself grow happier

" Aaand I'm done ! Look ! "
He perked up and looked at my drawing, after a bit, he pointed to himself, I nodded " yeah ! That's you "
Bab mumbled something
I looked at his paper, there were some rough drawings of him and 2 other people, well, at least I believe that's him. They don't seem to be in any particular place, they're just hanging around each other.
One of the figures was tall with several black eyes, they have long, sharp fingers, the other has 2 horns, one of them is broken, they have a mouth and no eyes, their arms look they were torn off and they're pretty short, and Bab is just in-between them, holding his sword, there's some hearts around the doodle

I scooted a little closer and looked at Specimen 5, " your drawing looks great ! Are those you aaaand... ? " I dragged out my sentence to let him finish for me
" Rrrraaaaarrrrhh.. " they held up the image to me, I obviously don't speak... that, so I stared at him akwardly
" Er- is that you and.. some friends ? "
He shook his head and repeated the noise again
" Uh.. specimen 5.. i can't understand you.. "
Specimen 5 made a sort of saddening noise, I tried to think of something..
" Hm.. how about I just.. keep guessing ? Are those yer parents ? "
He nodded
" Aww that's so sweet ! Where are they ? "
He went silent, I could see tears forming in his eyes again, I gasped and frowned, feeling guilty that I may have upset him.
I moved close, nearly shoving my face through the bars, " Specimen 5 ??? Are you okay ? Do you need something ? "
Specimen 5 started to cry again, they hugged their sword and started to rock back and forth.
I can't just stand by and watch them cry, that is, unless that's what they want

" Hey.. can you open the gate ? "
" Are you sure you want to risk it ? "
" Positive " I'm willing to risk my life to help people, no matter what
They opened the gate and I walked closer to specimen 5, I crouched down and opened my arms, they didn't seem to notice
" Can I hug you ? It's completely fine of you don't want a hug.. "
They looked at me, they shrugged and kept sobbing, I slowly wrapped my arms around them and allowed them to just sob in my embrace
" I'm sorry for bringin that up, I'll be sure not to again unless you give me permission.. again, I'm so sorry .. "
Specimen 5 sniffled and scooted closer to me, making more odd noises, I don't know what they translate to, but I'm nervous either way

" Let's continue, please, we have quite a few questions to go through, 1313 "
" ... Right, of course we do... "
I whispered a quick " sorry " to Specimen 5 before letting go, I sat back down and got my papers ready, Specimen 5 looked and turned to me, still shedding a few tears
I don't know how to feel about this....