Chapter 25: UNLOCKED MEMORIES

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Inside the dark room, 50 levels below the surface of the DODC high security prison, Wanda was in the middle of reliving the horrifying moment that took the lives of 120 S.W.O.R.D agents a few weeks ago.

The professor kept regulating her emotions as she tried pushing through, seeing everything that happened at S.W.O.R.D as if it was happening at this very moment.

Wanda: I can't... I can't continue! Stop... stopstopstopstopstop!!!!!

She shook her head left to right, tears escaping her eyes, her hands gripping the medical bed tighter in angst.

Professor X: Wanda, we're almost done... Focus on my voice. Tell me what you see...

Wanda: No! Nonononono I... I can't... I can't!! Get me out!

Officer Victor stood outside the room on guard, hearing everything that was occurring inside. Something inside him was having a war with the other side of himself. He clenched his fists in an attempt to stop himself from interfering. Every sound coming out of Wanda's mouth sent ripples through him, as if he was remembering those exact events playing out in front of him as well. At least, that was what it looked like. And then something snapped. For some reason, he felt guilt, no, it was as if he felt remorse.

Victor entered the room and stood next to Wanda. Matt sensed Victor entering the room while he was standing in the other room adjacent to that one, with just a window separating the two rooms.

Matt: What's HE doing in there?

The other officers shrugged their shoulders in response. Victor stood next to Wanda and touched her shoulder.

Professor X: Pardon me, what are you doing?

Victor: I can help. Trust me.

Wanda was still inside her own memories with her eyes closed. But she could hear Victor in the background.

Wanda: Victor?

Victor: Yes Wanda. It's alright. Everything will work out.

Something about him soothed her soul in a way very few people ever accomplished.

Victor: I know this must be hard for you. But you must calm down for this to work.

He kept his hand on her shoulder and her vitals turned to relative normal stats more and more gradually.

Victor: What do you see?

Wanda: I-I... I see...

She frowned with sadness. She spoke with a trembling voice.

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