Princess of AMBER

Chapter 10

Hey! I finally found a good representation of the character, which is in this chapter. This person have appeared in the story few times before. He is not a robot, it is just the way I view him in my head - looks almost identical to a character in this picture (from a game "Observer").

„Come, we need to hurry, before the factory is full with CyRo staff." Natalie rushed me.

      I was not so eager to follow her and her commands. The only reason I agreed to go, was because of my boredom. At least in this way, I might have a glimpse of the outside world. It is been only one week, but the place is killing me.

Natalie's shoes make a rhythmic sound , as she is moving in even speed over the concrete floor. She could have got better footwear, if she is deciding to sneak in. I could hear her walking a mile away. We close in on a same door where we came in days ago. She opened it, but elevator was not there. I saw a ladder below us and she quickly grabbed on it, smoothly climbing down. The shaft looked like an endless pit, the only source of light were tiny flashing bulbs on the metal walls. I followed her. Few steps down, she looked up and shouted at me quietly:

„Stop! Wait until I am off of the ladder. You are going to take me down to the very bottom with your weight!

„I am not that heavy, it will hold me." my voice echoed through darkness.

„Ughhr... be quiet." Natalie spat.

„Sure!" I answered back, but a tone louder. A barely visible grin appeared on my lips. I was pissing her off. She will regret taking me with herself.

A long squeaking noise came from a ladder and now I realized, that I am too heavy for a construction to hold my body weight along with Natalie's. In few steps I was back up and waited for her to climb off, so I can follow. Couple of minutes passed, I saw her form disappearing and knew it was my turn. After reaching the spot where she had gone missing, I was faced with opened elevator door. The room was blinding white and many rows of robotic body parts were hanging on each side of it.

      I remember this place. Here I first came to life. Where I first saw the meaning of it. Flash of memories flood my mind, as I take a look around. Between these rows, I met her – Kyra. How I wish I could turn back a time and start everything new. I would be in different place, with someone other than this woman.

My train of thoughts are interrupted by Natalie, again. She grabs me by my upper hand and pulls in opposite direction.

„Stay close to me! No one must see us. If you are going to keep wander around, they will spot us in security cameras. Follow me, understand!" She was waiting for my reply, but I could not concentrate on her mumbling. „Bryce! Are you listening?"

„Yeah! I can hear you."

„Are you sure? It does not look like it to me."

I said nothing. I was tired of her constant need of my attention.

Few minutes passed, Natalie was scanning the area around us and I decided to play along, though, my mind was somewhere else.

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„Were are the surveillance systems? I broke the silence with my serious voice.

She looked at me, surprised.

„Take a look! Keep yourself out of sight!"

I took her Micro-H-tab and memorized the layout of the rooms and monitoring surveillance system locations. For good measures, I checked the maps of other floors as well.

Then something caught my attention. I could barely hear someone talking. Not here, but somewhere on other floor. Natalie could not hear it, but I did. I listened for a moment and then....