### The Trials of Strength
Days at The Genesis Complex
Life in The Genesis Complex was a organized routine, with each hour mapped out to maximize the potential of its subjects. After enduring this crushing schedule for months before her escape.
—Daily Routine:—
- 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM: Breakfast
The cafeteria buzzed with a mix of energy and apprehension, as subjects would gather for bland, nutrition-packed meals designed to fuel their active bodies. Conversations were tentative, fraught with caution and loaded with fear. Ivy often found herself sitting with Caden and a few others who sought solace in shared companionship, albeit one under the heavy gaze of watchful guards.
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Exercise
The subjects were led through rigorous workouts that pushed their limits. This was not merely a matter of physical fitness but a means to evaluate the extent of their enhancements. Ivy had quickly excelled, her augmented agility allowing her to outperform everyone in track and field drills. Here, Ivy found the thrill of her abilities the only place where she felt like her old self.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Break
This period was tightly monitored, with guards positioned at every corner. Subjects would whisper about their abilities in hushed tones, sharing snippets of hope and despair. Ivy learned to use this time wisely, gauging her companions' powers, building trust among those who felt equally trapped. And building bonds about past troubles and the expirements done on them.
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Health Check-Ups
Cold, clinical examinations were conducted to ensure that the experiments continued without a hitch. Each subject was prodded and poked, their vitals analyzed. Although Ivy braced herself for this part of the day, she secretly took note of the scientists' discussions about her increasingly impressive stats, her abilities were evolving, and with them, her control was becoming more refined.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Tests for Powers
This was the most harrowing part of the day. The subjects were subjected to a variety of tests, each tailored to unlock and amplify their heightened capabilities. Ivy would find herself in a darkened room where shadows danced around her as scientists analyzed her ability to manipulate shadows more effectively. They pushed her to create constructs, form tendrils, and manifest visions. Each attempt seemed to strip away another layer of her autonomy, but with every trial, she felt her powers grow.
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Lunch
Another bland meal, but it was a temporary reprieve, a few precious moments of laughter amidst the tension. Ivy often found herself distracted by thoughts of escape, planning her every move over cold protein packs and tasteless vegetables. The bond between her and her fellow subjects grew stronger as they plotted against their captors.
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Classes
In these sessions, subjects were taught higher-level concepts, particularly in biology, physics, and technology. The curriculum aimed to enhance their intelligence and make them more valuable assets. Ivy often found herself immersing in the material, even envisioning a world beyond the lab, where knowledge could lead to change instead of oppression.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: More Exercise
This second round of workouts provided Ivy with another opportunity to refine her skills. She would train rigorously, employing her shadow manipulation to increase her agility and stealth. The exercise became her escape a fleeting moment where she could feel in control.
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Strategy and Training
This time was often spent in a dark arena-like environment, where subjects faced off against one another. It was a brutal arena, designed to hone their combat skills. Ivy thrived in this milieu, but the exhilaration was often tinged with guilt as she fought her friends, struggling to balance her powers against their own.
- **5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Reflection and Debrief**
Post-training sessions where they were expected to discuss failures and victories, often under the watchful eyes of their overseers. The scientists documented their findings, analyzing how their emotional responses tied back to their abilities.
This malicious cycle continued for months and months until it stopped when the fire broke and it all went down.