246 Morning Ruckus, Karlenes Decision and Causing a Huge Commotion in the Settlemen (1/2)
Day 37 – 6:18 AM – Unused Warehouse, Port of Real Settlement, Barangay Ungos, Real, Quezon
The revelation about Alana's familial relations with the Japanese biologist, Professor Masaki Suzuki, cleared up a lot of things about her. Especially about her facial features that was a mix of races.
After hearing that explanation from Alana, Mark turned to Karlene.
”So, you decided tag along with me, right?”
Hearing those words from Mark totally surprised the two.
”How did you know?”
Karlene hesitantly asked.
To her question, Mark also posed his question while glancing at Alana.
”Have you told her already about Karla?”
”No. Not yet. I don't know if she will believe me either.”
Mark and Karlene's conversation caused Alana to become confused.
”Hey, you two. What are you talking about?”
”Mizuki.”
Mark turned with a serious expression.
”Uhm… Yes?”
”Everything you will hear here. Do not tell it to anyone. Not even to your uncle.”
”What's with all these seriousness? It's creeping me out.”
Since Alana was the one that accompanied Karlene, Mark decided to fill her with some of the information about Karlene's circumstances. After all, Mark knew that Alana was a trustworthy person even before the outbreak. Still, she needed to keep it secret to everyone since the things she was going to hear were the circumstances of her best friend and if it spread, it could lead to various consequences not only to Karlene but also to Mark.
Contrary to Mark and Karlene's expectations, Alana accepted the circumstances without problem.
”After all, it's not really surprising.” Alana said after being questioned. ”Bessie did not feel like Bessie when she goes berserk. She doesn't even respond to everyone even her Dad. Not even a twitch.”
”Still, it's amazing that she have to consciousness in her body, also for you to be able to know all that.”
Alana added as she looked at Mark. She seemed to be jealous that he knew more about Karlene's circumstances even though Karlene was already like a sister to her.
”Uhm… Mr. Mark… You knew that I woke up while, K-Karla is out right?”
Karlene asked with a surprised expression.
”Of course, I knew. I caused that after all as a side effect when I tried to calm Karla for the first time.”
Mark confirmed which made Karlene a little bashful.
When Mark patted Karla's head yesterday and channeled his white mental energy to calm her, the sleeping consciousness of Karlene was also subjected to the energy and woke up. Although Karla was still controlling the body, Karlene who was awake managed to see and watch everything that happened afterwards until she fell unconscious once more when she switched with Karla after the battle with the horde. Normally, she would be in a sleep state until her and Karla's consciousness switched back causing her to know nothing about Karla's actions.
Hugging Mark and crying on his chest, holding his hand for a long time and acting like a total child in front of him, Karlene saw all that and that was all enough to turn her face red, even though she was playing seductively the other night behind Mark while riding on the motorcycle and she felt nothing.
Inhaling deeply, Karlene looked at Mark.
”I want to learn how to fight and how I can use Karla's power. I don't want to be a burden to dad all this time. Also, I know you already heard about my circumstances here. Due to Karla's rampages before and getting caught up with the outlaws, I'm on the verge of getting exiled from here. If that happened, I don't want Dad to leave this settlement with me and wander around without any fixed destination. Even going to other settlements, out future won't be clear. Also… You are the only person who can handle Karla. I will just trouble other people, even Dad if this continued.”
”Actually, there's a faster method for you to be able to control Karla's ability.”
Mark suddenly said which took the two by surprise.
”How?”
Alana asked for her best friend.
”Erasing Karla from Karlene's body and devouring her consciousness.”
”NO!” Karlene shouted. ”I know, this is my body and I want to be able to use her ability but I don't was to do it like that! I saw everything, even heard what you said about her. She's innocent right? Even though it's kind of troublesome, I don't want to do something that cruel. She's just afraid. If possible, I want to consider her as my little sister since I don't have one.”
Hearing all those, Mark suddenly smiled.
”You're testing Bessie aren't you?”
Alana asked which also surprised Karlene.
”Well, she passed. I don't mind if you want to go with me but remember that wherever I go, it will be dangerous so I will beat you into shape. Also, it's better if you get your father's permission.”
Karlene stared at Mark wide eyed but the smile on her face could not be hidden anymore. Alana hugged her in glee. Unfortunately, Alana also wanted to accompany Karlene but she would not be able to leave his uncle who would surely turn out to be worse if left alone. Scientists had different lifestyle from common people after all.
The three talked for about half an hour about things when...
THROB!
THROB!
Throbbing sounds suddenly echoed inside the warehouse. It was too loud that it could be heard outside. The two happy girls froze and Mark also turned to the source of the sound.
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Alana said staring at the contraption in the center of the warehouse. They did not notice it since the two focused on Mark that was near the entrance since they entered.
”Is that the lizard yesterday?”
Karlene said with a gulp.
In the center of the warehouse, the lizard that had grown twice its size before was curled into a spiral. In Mark, Alana and Karlene's view, it looked like a wall of scales.
THROB!
THROB!
The throbbing sound continued. It sounded like a beating heart.
”The final phase is starting.”
Mark said in amazement.
The skin of the lizard started to emit a fain glow like lava and its body started to emit heat. Then, its red rock like scales started to turn into a shade of reddish black starting from the roots of the scales. It was the same color of Mark's [Blood Metal].