Identically Different

Identically Different 1

Sami’s POV

It’s been 15 years. 15 long, painful years in this hellhole.

Nikki, my twin sister, has been the only one that has stayed with me through all of this. The others either killed themselves, or have gotten killed. Some have even escaped, who knows where they are now.

They may even be dead.

We have been through everything you could imagine. Needle’s poking us back and forth, horrible experiments, and fighting each other.

I hate having to beating her up, but if I didn’t, they would have put her through much worse pain then I ever could. I heard we were getting fighting partners while eavesdropping on the bastards in the white coats though. Now I don’t have to beat up my twin, it’s horrible.

I finally lifted my eyes, hugging the broken little girl next to me. Yesterday we had to fight, to get ‘ready for the battle’, whatever that means.

I slowly pulled myself out of her grip and gently slid off the soft bed.

You see, the doctors here give us everything we need, comfortable beds, food, even games to keep us occupied. We are also provided with a shower, bath, and of course, a toilet. I strip down my damp, sweaty clothes and start up the shower. Once I hopped in, I started to shampoo myself.

They make us feel comfortable in every way they possibly can. Then, they take us into scary, white rooms to poke us with their disgusting hands and tools. Apparently it’s all going to end today though, the experiments I mean.

They have completed what they were attempting to achieve. Which is turning me and Nicky into animals. At first glance we look like normal people, but underneath, we're beasts. I have the ability to turn into a wolf when needed, like when I’m in danger or something. I also have phenomenal hearing skills, my sight is enhanced too.

Now as for Nikki, she can change into a Panther. Her hearing and sight are just as enhanced as mine, but as for her speed, it’s amazing. She can run between 40 through 50 mph for as long as maybe, a half an hour. That’s on full energy though.

After cleaning myself, I turned off the water and got out of the shower. I tucked a towel around my body and walked over to the sink.

I saw Nikki peek through the door and smiled at her, “Hey, how are you feeling?” She frowned and poked her black eye, “Like poop.” I forced a laugh, walked over to our fridge and grabbed an ice pack.

“I’m sorry” I muttered, handing the ice to her.

She smiled back, making the slit in her lip start to bleed. I got some napkins and started to dab the blood off. I looked into her eyes, they’re a light purple, my favorite color. They really sparkled no matter what. I sighed and turned around to go get changed.

Today is the day we meet our partners.

I haven’t told Nikki yet, she will probably get scared. I’m not even supposed to know, but I like to listen in to things. They don’t say much though, like about the battle or whatever. It’s still a mystery to me as to why or what it is.

Anyways, while I was getting dressed, Nicky got in the shower. My mind traveled to her bruised eye and cut lip, it pained me to see what I did to her. I shook my head, it won’t help mopping over it.

My eyes slide across the room, landing on the game console sitting by the TV. I groaned, might as well play something since I have to wait for Nikki.

It’s been about an hour and Nikki still isn’t out of the shower yet. If we don’t hurry, the doctors will come up and get us themselves, and they won’t be happy.

Right when I was about to get up, Nikki slid out of the bathroom, the marks from me fighting her were completely gone. I grinned. As you see, we heal pretty fast. It’s painful though, that’s must be why she has been in there so long.

I got up and wrapped my arms around her, “Get dressed, we need to go.”

She nodded and hugged me back.

I took a deep breath and went back to playing the game.

“Hey Sami, what are they going to do to us today?” Nikki’s voice echoed from the bathroom. I frowned, pressing multiple buttons on the controller. I don’t really want to tell her, but I guess I might as well, so she is prepared.

I swallowed the lump in my throat and turned towards her. “Nicky, we are getting partners today. For the battle, I mean.” Her eyebrows furrowed in confusion, I sighed. She knew about the battle as much as I did, which is not very much.

“How do you know?” She whispered, taking a seat next to me.

“I listened into the doctors talking, they said we are meeting them today.” I rubbed my neck and stood up, “We have to go now.”