The Ooze Experiment

Part 5 - The Difference

I walked into an area of the forest with glowing flowers and giant mushrooms that smelled like caramel. mmm moms caramel pie. my mouth began to water as I thought of the delectable pie mom promised me when I get home.

mom and dad are working on an experiment right now, but Dr. Tolya is a little ill so he came to the park with Brandon and I. Tolya is probably worried, I should go back to the park. I turned around to go back, but when I did I couldn't find my way out of the foliage of the forest.

I started to panic and run in different directions trying to find anything resembling the outside world, but all I could see was foliage for miles around. my legs began to feel tiered and they soon collapsed making me fall to the ground in a quick thud.

I felt a tear begin to fall down my face as I curled up into a ball trying to soothe myself. I felt something soft and fluffy brush up against my arm making me look up at what it could be. it was a giant wolf that had purple and black markings all over it, and it seemed to glow in the darkness of the forest.

it had three tails and black horns that came out of the top of its head. "hello, Mr wolf." I said not scared of its giant stature. it started to walk away so I followed it wondering where it was going.

it soon got to the edge of the forest right where I had entered from the park. I almost leaped for joy, but I instead thanked Mr. wolf and ran back over to Brandon, and Dr. Tolya.

~end of flash back~

I continued to look at the book in wonder of what was inside. "I thought all of that was a dream." I said as I looked up at Doc. he shook his head and even though he didn't have a mouth I could tell he was smiling.

"I have decided I am going to change my name to Ember, are you going to change your name Brandon? if so what will you change it too." Doc said as he narrowed his eyes at Brandon.

Brandon stood there for a little while before nodding his head. "I'm going to change my name to Cobalt." Brandon said as I saw a small smile grow on his face. "do I have to call you guys that now or what is the deal." I said confused about the entire situation.

"you can call us what ever you like, Ali." Doc said as I nodded. "I have another question, how will you guys fake you'r deaths anyways." I asked and Doc and Brand- um, Cobalt looked at each other, then back at me. Cobalt smirked, but Doc chuckled and stuffed his hands in his pocket.

"you are going to have to wait, little lady." Cobalt said leaning over and smiling, showing all of his sharp blue teeth. for some reason it sent a chill down my spine as he leaned over to talk to me.

it made me feel small and insignificant for some strange reason, and his smile was devoid of humor and lightness which also made me feel uncomfortable. I wanted to back away from him, he felt.... to close.

what is wrong with me?! he is my childhood friend, and my boyfriend. I thought and looked back up at him and nodded understandably.

it is probably the ooze thing messing with his actions.... right? I started to walk up the stairs, but a warm hand grabbed mine. I turned around to see Doc standing there. he really does look 20 years old now that I think about it....WE ARE THE SAME AGE?! I thought and stiffened a little.

"I need you to go into town for a little while." Doc let go of my hand and put his hands behind his back. "why?" I asked shifting my glance between Doc and Cobalt.

"We have to discuss some things, or you could go to the garden outside." Doc said and tried to smile, but I could tell it was a little forced.

you are hiding something.... I thought and narrowed my eyes at Doc and frowned a little as I studied his mouthless face. I backed away from him and felt my face turn sorrowful, "you are different." I mumbled and saw as Doc stiffened and some of the fire on his cheeks turned blue, I felt his temperature rise and get hotter.

I walked up stairs without a second thought and closed the door behind me. 

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when I leaned down to talk to Ali I felt like my body took control of my mind and actions. I saw Ali's expression turn from curiosity to.... discomfort and fear when I called her "little lady". I don't call her that... or at least I don't think I do, and for some reason something in me wanted to chuckle when I saw that expression. what is wrong with me?

"what did you want to talk about?" Doc was still facing the closed door and his face was a little blue from Ali's comment. what is wrong with him?....what is wrong with us.... 

he turned around trying to relax and stuffed his hands into his pockets. "you are losing a lot of your memory, aren't you?" Doc said leaning against a table, I slowly nodded and hung my head in despair. 

"I can't remember anything before last week." Doc's eyes widened in shock. "you won't have any memories tomorrow." Doc said as I looked back up at him and for some reason I wanted to crush something. 

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