Experiment X The Path of Rememberance

Laboratory Night

We are inside a dimly light lab at the New Energy Organization. We drift down to see scientists going about their business, we see a large metal container alive with a bright gold energy. We see the main scientist approach the container looking at it from time to time and taking notes. From nowhere a voice from nowhere speaks.

Voice

You know I will escape again... Shepard...

Ryan Shepard

I commend you on your efforts, X...but you know I had no choice...

X

I comprehend your actions Shepard, but I simply cannot allow myself to be imprisoned within this...Thing!

The gold energy dims and takes on a humanoid form and looks down at Ryan.

Ryan Shepard

Look X... I'm sorry for putting you in the container, but you were a danger... I didn't make the decision it was the board!

X

Your superior is coming, and he has brought...guests!

Ryan Shepard

Shit, that's all I need!

Listen friend... Best hide for now, don't want them learning, you can speak and that you're clearly an intelligent being.

X

For you, my new found friend anything!

X's humanoid form disappears and his energy glows bright and at the same time Ryan's superior and the board enter the lab talking. He walks to up to Ryan shaking his hand but Ryan angrily let's go.

Ryan Shepard

(Through clenched teeth)

What the hell you doing here, I told you to stay the fuck out my lab with those brown nosers...Spencer...

James Spencer

(Quietly)

Remember... Shepard...

I own this company, I own the board... I even own your fucking ass... So don't bite the hand that feeds you...

Ryan Shepard

Just get out, and just go and let your friends kiss your ass!

James turns and leaves and greets the board and leads them out the lab. As the giant doors close at the same time X retakes his humanoid form...

Ryan Shepard

Asshole!

X

My thoughts exactly... Ryan could you come closer... I promise I won't try and escape...

Ryan cautiously steps forward and some unknown force grabs him and slams him hard against the container. Gold energy sparks brightly for a moment then a loud bang is heard and Ryan drops hard to the floor. The other scientists rush to his aid and begin to pick him up but he shrugs them off and awkwardly stands to his feet as his eyes briefly flash gold.

End of Chapter 1

Ryan's Apartment(Morning)

We see Ryan sleeping on a expensive looking couch and other expensive things strewn about the apartment. We see Ryan stir and then wakes up and groggily sits up nursing his head.

Ryan Shepard

(Groans)

What the hell happened last night, feels like I've been hit with a fucking freight train!

X

That was my doing, I had sensed Spencer's thoughts. He was going to shut down the project, which included the lab...and me

Ryan Shepard

I knew it... But next time you feel like jumping into a body, give me a little more warning!

X

My apologies Ryan!

But I had little choice.

Ryan Shepard

Don't call me Ryan, you sound like my step mother. Call me Shepard.

X

As you wish, Shepard. I can read your thoughts. Spencer will realise, that I am gone and will come after...

Ryan Shepard

What is it?

X

I saw... Something... One of your memories...

Ryan Shepard

(Laughs)

Which one?

X

Do you not remember your past?!

Ryan

Nope, I was in a horrific accident years ago. Total amnesia!

X

I see...

Ryan Shepard

Why? What's wrong?!

X

It does not matter....

Suddenly the doorbell rings and Ryan gets up uneasily to answer it. The door opens automatically and a young woman is standing there. He greets her into the apartment and they both sit down.

Ryan Shepard

What are you doing here Alice?!

Let me guess, your father sent you to check up on me!

Alice Spencer

No, but he says there'll be a investigation into the disappearance, of project 2.4.1-7...

Ryan Shepard

You mean X, right?!

Alice Spencer

Indeed, but he knows the truth. He's seen the tapes!

Ryan's eyes change to bright gold.

X

So he knows I jumped into Shepard's body, I deduce that you're going to hand us over.

Alice Spencer

You can trust me!

Both of you.

X

That remains to be seen, you are the female equivalent of your father, Alice... You have the same deceitful traits...

Alice Spencer

(Angrily)

How dare say that!

I'm NOTHING like that tight ass mother fucker.

X

My apologies Alice, but we both have our reasons to distrust you. Your actions will prove to us, that we can trust you.

Ryan's eyes change back to normal.

Ryan Shepard

X is right Alice. You gotta prove to us...

Alice Spencer

You can, i'll prove it you... Honest...

Alice places her hand tenderly on his cheek and a blurred image is seen briefly. Ryan tries to shake off what he thought he saw.

Ryan Shepard

What the hell...

He starts to go unconscious but X takes control of his body and looks sternly at Alice

X

What did you just do?!

I know, you're inhabiting Alice's body... kyella

Alice's eyes change to bright purple.

Kyella

It is good to see you again, my love...

Kyella gives X a hug and kisses him on the cheek.

X

It is good to see you too, but we have a more pressing matter to attend to.

Kyella

I didn't mean to...

X

I know you didn't... But it has set things in motion. I will guide him through his journey... He's waking up...

Alice's eyes return to normal as Ryan regains consciousness.

Ryan Shepard

What happened?

X

You blacked out, I had to assume control of your body before you injured yourself.

Ryan Shepard

Thanks X!

X

It is my pleasure,

My friend.

Alice Spencer

I gotta go, before my dad gets pissy. Take care of him... X.

X

Don't worry I will.

Alice leaves the apartment but turns to look at Ryan and smiles then continues to leave.

End of Chapter 2

down lab:Night

We are inside a broken down shady lab a light flickers on and off. We see a body strapped to a table and two men standing over the body. We drift slowly towards them and stop.

Man

Are you sure, you recreated the results?

Man 2

I did John, but it looks like another failure.

John Logan

I agree, Alex. We've spent enough of the budget.

Alex Logan

If we spend anymore, they'll get suspicious.

John Logan

What about... Him?

Alex Logan

Leave him!

If and only if he wakes up, he'll be a vegetable...

Alex and John turn and leave. Several moments pass then a bodiless voice speaks

Voice

Wake up!

The man stirs momentarily.

Voice

I SAID, WAKE UP!!

The man sits up slowly and groans and clutches his head. The straps quickly snap off as he sits up.

Voice

Much better!

Man

Where am I?

Voice

You have been abandoned, by your colleagues, and subjected to... Something beyond your comprehension...Samuel Shepard...

Sam Shepard

Don't call me that,

You sound like that bitch, who called herself my stepmom! Call me Sam. So who, or what the fuck are you doin in my head?!

Voice

I... Was project z, if project X did not succeed. But they went ahead, keeping it a secret. It does not matter how I got in your head... But i will protect you and give you a gift beyond your wildest dreams. If you let me live.

Sam Shepard

(Rubs his hands and smirks)

I like the sound of that.

You got a deal, but back out of it... I'll fry my brain first opportunity I get. Deal?

Voice

The terms are agreeable...

The man starts to stand up groggily.

Sam Shepard

Holy shit! What's wrong with me?!

Voice

Your equilibrium has not recovered, allow me to assist you

A slow dull red flash is seen and Sam stands more confidently.

Voice

Is that more to your liking?

Sam Shepard

Much better thanks, so do you have a name?

Voice

My name is Korell, I have traveled to your world for one reason.

Sam Shepard

And that is?

Korell

To find those responsible for my incarceration. I know who my first target is. It is, my brother... Like you I was out shined... By my brother... But one day, something changed within him!

Sam Shepard

Yeah I know how that feels.

I remember the day, me and Ryan both went for the project leader job! He said even though I had good grades, he said I should hang back.

Korell

We are kindred spirits you and I.

But we must press on, I fear that we will be in danger if we linger here too long.

Sam Shepard

Am I supposed to go, almost half naked?!

From nowhere a black substance begins to creep all over Sam's body and hugs his body. He looks curiously at his new attire.

Korell

This will give you some extra protection from anyone that opposes us. Our journey will not be easy and maybe perilous.

Sam Shepard

I like it. So we both track down our respective siblings.

(Through clenched teeth)

And beat the shit outta them.

End of Chapter 3