As Asher looked at the women pointing guns at him, his scared and shocked expression suddenly turned into a cold and distant one.
Shadow, standing at his side, noticed the abrupt change on Asher's face. He sighed softly, 'Although it can't be compared with the previous one, this betrayal was enough for him to remember.' Shadow thought with a serious expression. "I wonder how much he will remember."
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DAY_1
A young Asher stood disoriented and bewildered in the middle of a stark white room. Two doctors flanked his side.
Doctor 1: Welcome, Asher. These are your new friends. They all possess special abilities, just like you.
Asher gazed at the twenty-three children standing before him, their ages ranging from seven to twelve. Excitement and trepidation mingled in his eyes.
Doctor 2: Inside these walls, you will train and grow, unlocking the full potential of your powers. Embrace this opportunity, Asher.
DAY_2
Emma (smiling): Hi, Asher, right? My name is Emma.
Asher (nervous): H-Hi Emma, nice to meet you.
Caleb (smiling): Hi, Asher, my name is Caleb.
Sophia (warm eyes): Nice to meet you, Asher. My name is Sophia.
Lucas: Hi, my name is Lucas.
Ethan: My name is Ethan.
Emma (smiling): We are like family here, Asher. Welcome to the family.
DAY-237
Asher engages in combat training with his newfound friends. They spar, each showcasing their unique powers and skills.
Lucas, with a golden aura surrounding him, holds his wooden sword as he faces Asher.
Lucas (serious): Focus, Asher! I'm coming! Show me your power.
Asher concentrates, nervously gripping the wooden sword.
DAY-589
Asher sits beside Emma, working on complex mathematical equations. Their minds are challenged and stimulated.
Emma (smiling): I got it! Thanks, Asher. You're very smart.
Asher (shy): No problem, Emma. You're pretty good at this too, you know. We make a great team.
Emma (mocking): We make a great time!? Haha, are you hitting on me?
Asher (nervous): I-I'm... No, it's just... No, not no, I mean...
Emma (smiling): I also think we make a great team, Asher.
Hearing Emma's words, Asher slowly raises his red face, with a shocked and sunny look in his eyes.
Day_645
The nineteen children find themselves in a simulated life-or-death scenario. They navigate a treacherous labyrinth, evading traps and dangerous creatures.
Caleb, with his superhuman speed, darts through the maze, warning his friends of the imminent dangers posed by the wolves that roam the maze.
After completing the maze and victorious in their battle against the ferocious pack of wolves, the children lie sprawled on the ground, their breath ragged and hearts pounding.
Lily (panting): That was intense! We really showed them what we're made of!
Emma (smiling): We make a great team, don't we? We're unstoppable when we fight together.
The other children, their adrenaline still coursing through their veins, join in the conversation, their voices a symphony of relief and camaraderie.
Lucas (raising his hand): I propose a pact. We promise to always protect and stick with each other, no matter what.
Nods and murmurs of agreement ripple through the group as they intertwine their pinky
fingers, sealing their unbreakable bond.
Asher (smiling): We will always protect each other.
Sophia (teary-eyed): We're more than just friends. We're a family. We'll face anything that comes our way, together.
The room resonates with shared determination and unyielding loyalty as the children, despite their harrowing circumstances, find solace in their connection to one another.
James (whispering): We'll find a way out of here, I promise. And when we do, we'll never let anyone separate us again.
Day_1234
Asher and his friends, weary and marked by countless experiments, are subjected to another round of torturous tests. The room is cold and sterile, the air thick with despair. Each of the eighteen children left is restricted to a row of chairs, wearing metallic helmets that launch powerful electric waves.
Asher (gasping for air): Ahh!
Sophia (sobbing): Please, make it stop! We can't take any more!
The children scream in pain, their voices mixing with lower murmurs and cries. But their pleas fall on deaf ears as the doctors continue their relentless pursuit of knowledge, pushing the limits of the children's endurance.
Day_2167
Asher and his friends gather in a dimly lit room, their faces etched with sorrow. They pay homage to their fallen comrade, a solemn ritual they repeat all too often.
Lily (voice trembling): Another year, another loss. We can't keep enduring this pain. We must break free!
Emma takes Asher's hand, her eyes filled with determination.
Emma: Asher, we can't let their deaths be in vain. We must convince the others to escape this hellish place.
Day_2847
Asher, now in his mid-teens, stands before the group, passionately outlining their escape plan. The room is filled with a mix of fear, hope, and determination.
Asher: We've seen too much suffering. It's time to fight back. We've become a lot stronger. Together, we can escape and bring an end to these atrocities.
Caleb steps forward, his voice resolute.
Caleb: We won't let fear control us any longer. We're with you, Asher. Let's show them our strength.
Day-2875
As Asher and his friends gather in his small room to discuss their plan, guards armed with guns suddenly burst in, surrounding them.
Guard 1 (mocking): Going somewhere, little rebels?
The children's faces reflect a mixture of defiance and fear as they realize their freedom is slipping away.
Guard 2 (looking at Asher): We heard that you were behind all of this, Sample 0.
Asher (confused): You heard!?...
Guard 2: Take him!
Emma, seeing the guards approaching Asher, raises her hands as a green aura envelops her.
Emma: We won't let you take him!
Following Emma's lead, the children release their auras, surrounding them and ready to attack.
Asher (firmly): No, guys, I will go with them.
Lucas, standing beside Asher with a golden aura surrounding him, is surprised.
Lucas: What!? What do you mean?
Asher (whispering): We can beat the guards, but this is not the right time. They already know our plan. You should establish another plan and then come to save me. I will wait for you.
Guard (pointing the gun at Asher): Move!
Asher raises his hand in the air and walks in front of the guard.
Emma (teary-eyed): A-Asher...
Asher turns to look into Emma's eyes with a smile on his face.
Asher (smiling): Don't worry, I will be fine. I promise.
Day_3000
Asher finds himself strapped to a cold metal table on the dreaded thirty-fourth floor. The room is shrouded in darkness, lit only by ominous flickering lights.
Doctor X, a sinister figure obscured by a white lab coat, approaches Asher with a sadistic smile.
Doctor X: Your power is the most unique ability I have ever seen, Asher. Let's awaken this power, shall we? Let's see how much pain you can endure.