43. Experiments

                                    

                                          
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I don't know how long I was sleeping as I wake up alone in my room. I know that my break down was life threating but because I am still alive, it seems Dr. Zayne saved me again. I am still furious about Sylus's treatment though. I rip the cables from my body that are for observation and pace through the room even though I should rest in my bed. Doctors' orders. Pah...
I am throwing my toys in a tantrum, cursing the mean woman that took away my new friend, hurting him. After what feels like an eternity, my door opens again and finally Sylus steps in. He looks defeated, small and weary as he steps back into the room. His face an expression of sorrow and pain, a bandage wrapped around his elbow, a stark reminder of the experiments he just went through. 
"Sylus!" I call his name out, the toy in my hand falls to the ground as I sprint towards him, enveloping him in a tight hug. "You are back! Are you okay?" I look up in his face and he smiles as he looks at me. "I am okay." He tries to reassure me, but his voice is soft and shaky. "They... they just took some blood and did a few tests. Nothing too bad..."
"They are the worst...! Real bullies! If they come again to get you, I will punch them as hard as I can...!" I punch against the wall with all my strength to show him I mean it. Blood stains the wall. "Don't worry, Sylus, I got your back...!" I smile at him, rubbing my fist. "Ouch...!"
Sylus Perspective
I wince as you punch the wall, my eyes widening in surprise at the blood that now stains it. But at the same time, I can't help but feel a wave of affection for you, your determined expression and your declaration of protecting me stirring something deep within me.
"Kitty... let me see your hand." It's the first time I taste your name on my tongue. I immediately love the sound of it, the urge to say it repeatedly hard to suppress. I reach out to gently grab your wounded hand. You have injuries on your knuckles. 
"Kitty... do you trust me?" I ask and look from your hand into your eyes, in which your unconditional trust is mirrored. I have my answer. I lower my head, gently licking over the injuries on your skin with my tongue.
Your eyes widen in shock, and you rip your hand from my grip, your face distorted in pure disgust. "Bäh... boys-slobber. Do you want to bully me?" For a moment I thought I screwed up by licking your wound. But then, you realize that your hand does no longer hurt, the injuries are gone. "Wow... magic. Thank you so much, Sylus!" You beam me a brilliant smile and your eyes shine with excitement, and I feel my heart racing.
Kittys Perspective
I am surprised at Sylus licking my hand. At first, I thought he wants to mock me. But soon I realize that he did take care of my ouch. Magic. How awesome! I have a really cool new friend. As I look up at him in awe, I see his cheeks getting red. He looks so cute. "You are like a fairy!"
Then, the door of our room slams open, and Sylus and I jump in surprise and shock, and I instinctively step before Sylus, ready to fight despite my weakened state I am in. 
But I relax immediately as I see that it's just Dr. Zayne standing in the door. He looks worried at me. "Little one, you should rest in bed. Your condition is serious." He approaches me, kneeling in front of me face to face, reaching out to feel my forehead for temperature. 
"But I have a good message for you. We found a treatment. We can cure your little heart and make you strong." My eyes grow wide in surprise, and I wrap my arms around Dr. Zayne in a grateful hug. They can heal me! I will be stron! I will be healthy! I will be alive! Pure happiness rushed through my little body.
Sylus stands beside us, watching the scene like an outsider, his eyes narrowing at Dr. Zayne. It's clear that he does not trust this doctor. But it seems, that I like him a lot and that I trust him. I turn around to Sylus and smile at him. "Did you hear, Sylus? They heal my heart and make me strong. Then, I can protect you no matter what!"
Dr. Zayne's gaze swifts to Sylus and back to me again. "You have to come with me, little one." I hesitate for a while, looking at Sylus who stands with his hands in his pockets, his expression worried and his eyes never leaving mine. "I will be back soon. Don't worry, Sylus. You can trust Dr. Zayne. He is like a daddy to me." I wave at him as I grab the hand of Dr. Zayne and walk out of our room.
Sylus Perspective
In the lab, I overheard the humans talking in whispers about your condition. I can hear better than a normal human would, so I could understand each word. They talked about your weak heart, that you would die soon if they do not find a treatment and that the project would be in danger, if that would happen.
I should not have let you go with the suspicious doctor, even though you seem to like him. I felt something was off, but I was too afraid to handle. I pace through the room, recalling each time you stepped in to protect me. And I did nothing but stare as you went with him. You did not look scared, though. You smiled as you walked out the door with him. You trust him with your heart. So, I could not stop him as you walked out of the room, even if each cell of my body wanted to rip you out of his hands.
What if they do the same thing to you, they did to me? They tested my healing abilities by hurting me, examining how my body healed like a magic trick, over and over again. Finally, they took my blood by force.
But the doctor was kind to you. He will not hurt you like they hurt me, right?
Kittys Perspective
Dr. Zayne leads me into another lab room. I must sit in a chair and my arms are fixated with belts on each side. "I don't like that. Why do you have to do that? I am afraid." I can't move and feel pure panic rushing through my little body. "It's just a precaution, so you don't hurt yourself, little one. It will be over soon. Be brave. Be a good girl." Dr. Zayne picks up a syringe with a red liquid in it, examining the content, tipping with his fingers against the glass of the syringe.
"It will hurt a little bit." Then he wipes my elbow with a cold liquid before pushing the needle into my skin. I scream, as the red liquid runs through my veins, an unbelievable pain burning through my whole body letting my blood boil.
After that, Dr. Zayne carries me back to my room, holding me like a little princess, soothing my pain with sweet words of praise. We enter the room and Dr. Zayne gently puts me down on my bed, stroking my hair. "Rest now, little one. It will not as hurt so much next time. I promise." Then he leaves the room, without looking at Sylus. He clearly dislikes the little creature.
I lie flat on my stomach, my head buried in my crossed arms, tears running unstoppable down my face. I have no clue what's going on. Suddenly, I feel the shift of the mattress as someone sits on the bed. I sniffle, wiping my face with the sleeve of my pullover. "Kitty?" It's Sylus soft voice laced with worry and fear. "Are you okay?" 
I look up at him, and as he sees my tear smeared face, he comes slowly closer, reaching out to touch my wet cheek, wiping away the tears. His expression a mix of concern and tenderness. "What did they do?" I show off my bandage around my elbow. "The same they did to you?"
Suddenly, Sylus wraps his arms around me. "Don't worry, Kitten. I am here. I will protect you from now on." I hug him back. I don't see his flushed expression, but I feel his rapid heartbeat. "I am glad I have a friend like you with me here...!" My arms are tightly wrapped around him, so I miss the hurt expression that crosses his face at the word 'friend'.