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✖𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠✖P.1

⚠️⚠️Tw: Grammatical mistakes, minor characters death, Mental breakdown, Scp 079 being creepy and heinous, M a n i p u l a t i o n, slight gore, drugging, Implied child abuse, implied abuse and dubious actions from the foundation. Also, it will be divided into two part due tumblr character limit.⚠️⚠️

Some keywords:

______ = (Y/n)

(H/c) = hair colour

(H/l) = hair length

(E/c) = eye colour

(I/n) = Iniatial letter of your name [ ex: Lily ---> L is the iniatial]

(F/m) = favorite meal

(F/c) = favorite colour

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Recently, ____ has graduated from her prestigious university atop of her class with honours in Computer Science and a specialization in Artificial Intelligence.

Hearing about her achievements, the Scp foundation has decided to contact and conduct an interview with her. To see if she is capable to join the organization.

With her, they could expand their horizons in understanding technology and most of all the uncooperative anomalous that is Scp-079. For whatever reason, it seems to take interest in her. Yet, refuses to share the reasons as to why it held her on high regards.

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She woke up earlier than she expected. The surge of adrenaline was a response of her excitement for this day. As she prepared herself breakfast, her mind wondered how did she get contacted so quickly?

She thought, that she has to gain two years or more of experience before working in a company or an organization. But, no.

An obscure organization ,that was responsible for the safety of the public, has offered a grand bargain if she passed their interview and promised that she'll gain numerous experience working with them.

Of course, she accepted the offer like any reasonable person. Yet, she kept in mind to research about the independent organization. To her suprise and skepticism, she barely find any information about them. Only whispers of conspiracy theories in forums. Alas, she is forced to take a leap into the darkness. 'Sometimes, one must take the risks to learn more than to stay ignorant in the safe lines. I guess...this is one of the situations.'

Sighing, she went to take a bath and prepare for the upcoming interview. After the bath, she dried her hair and combed it then styled it in a high bun. Soon, she wore her salmon fitted blouse with navy blue dress. Along with pastel pink belted sweater and pearl necklace for a final touch.

The pearl necklace brought a small smile on her smooth visage as she recalled the dormant memory. Where she spent most of her life with her grandmother, due to her mother unwarranted death by murder from her father. The accident left a foul reminder in her mind, that she was helpless back then.

Til now, she never knew the motives or the reason behind her father actions. However, the police ruled it as a fued between him and her mother. At that time, it was also noted by her grandmother that her father began to fear technology. Which was odd, as he used to work with some A.I's.

But, that matter less when her grandmother encouraged her to pursue her ambitions and provided for her when she needed it the most. For that action alone, she is still alive in her memories. Not physically, but mentally and spiritually nonetheless. And, that's enough to motivate her to build a future where human and A.I's coexist.

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When she went outside of her house, she noticed a black car with the cryptic insignia of the organization. Alongside, guards ,claded in black armour, standing beside the car in an intimidating pose. As if they were waiting for someone.

She knew better than to panic and cause a scene, so she stayed level-headed when a guard approached her.

"Are you by any chance, Ms.___?" the strapping male inquired sharply. Muscles taut through the piece of the armour defining his peak strength. Also, an admonition for her to answer truthfully lest he impelled his bulky physique against her smaller form.

"Indeed, it is me. But, if I could. May I ask, are you from the foundation? Why do you need to transfer me, when I am able to myself?" _____ asked warily of the dark armoured man.

No matter, how strong they were. She could always find a way to outwit them, if they hold any malicious intent against her. There was a reason why she was nominated as the smartest out of her group of friends.

Frankly, she began to regret her impulsivity when she accepted this sketchy job. She was blinded by the offer to expand her expertise with the most updated tech. Now, she'd have to swallow the seed she reaped.

" Correct, we are one of the security staffs of the organization. As for your other question, it is due to security and safety procedures that we have to escort you. Also, you are obligated to wear the blindfold. Again, security procedures." the man in question retaliated by handing a heavy metallic blindfold for her to wear.

' How unusual, I can understand why security procedures? But, safety.... That's concerning...'

"Alright, I understand. " She replied placidly as she covered her eyes with the heavy device and followed the personnel into the black jeep.

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Approximately, the trip took an hour or less. Nothing interesting happens, when you're blindfolded. Apart from the awkwardness, that reigns the jeep. Especially, when she was squeezed from both sides by two guards.

Thankfully, she didn't have to endure much more as they arrived to the main building. The large, white building engraved with the foundation iconic black emblem.

As soon as she got out of the car, she wad directly taken to interview room with the blindfold device still on. However, a shrill roar akin to that of a beast was heard far away from her location.

Despite that, it instilled a great sense of fear inside her.' What the hell was that?! I thought, I am going to a tech organization. Not a sci-fi organization that deals with sketchy things'

Theta one - the guard that was assigned to escort her- noticed her trembling and nervous tics.

" Don't worry, the creature is far away to do us harm. Even then, it is contained in a safe place. Now, shall we go to the interview room?" Theta one assured the twenty five years old woman as he began to lead her to the interview location.

'Don't worry, my arse. How could I not? When, there is a possibility that I become a minced meat by whatever that thing was. No wonder, there isn't alot of information about them. Oh, I'll have alot after they finish questioning me.'

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At the interview room, there reside a male scientist awaiting the arrival of the women. He sat humming a song behind the white table with the other chair, reserved for the lady, infront of him.

With a recorder on the table, to record the women's response and to ensure that no information is leaked from her.

A knock was heard from the pale grey door, snapped his attention towards it.

Afterward, he opened the door to only see Theata-one and a blindfolded woman who is oddly calm. Frankly, he expected her to be frightened or at least shaken.

" You can leave us, now Theta- one. And, Thank you for your services!" The shutting of a door echoed through the room indicating that Theta-one has left her with presumably her interviewer.

" Now, Ms___ you can remove the blindfold. If you'd like, I can assist you in removing it? After all, your comfort matters to us the most!" The gentleman offered her cheerfully.

' If you truly cared about my comfort, then you wouldn't expose me to fucked up noises along the way. Or the fact, there is a deadly beings here that have a high chance to escape and devour me. Truly, you do care about my comfort!'

"No, it's fine. I can do it myself, it isn't the first time I was exposed to such device." The (h/c) removed the blindfold only to be blinded by the light of the room due to being accustomed to the darkness of the device. Once her eyes adjusted to the lightening, she saw the face of the merry male.

To say the least, the man was impressed with her skill at handling the device. She could've escaped if she desired so, yet she didn't. That he noted. ' Perhaps, this is one of the reasons the anomality was invested in her. Well, I don't blame it. She is quite...peculiar.'

The man was average in height, fair-headed, has ocean like irises and dressed in a scientist garb. Overall, not bad looking. If one of her friends was in her shoes, she'll swoon like a bird in mating season. It left a mental smile in the reserved woman.

Then, the two figures took their rightful places at the chalkboard white table and initiated the interview.

" Before we begin, I'd like to introduce myself in the behalf of the foundation. My name is Dr. Blaze and if you have any questions now, I will answer them as best as I can." His tone changed drastically from happy-go-lucky into a formal tone waiting for her response.

" Hmm, I have two in mind. First, I'd like to inquire about the scarcity of information about your organization in the net. Second, when I arrived here I kept on hearing the blaring of a reptile." She asked coolly not an ounce of fear dripped from her. In truth, she was afraid. But she has to keep a facade on, so she could get hired.

She'd rather not know, what happens to those unfortunate enough to fail the interview considering this organization is anything but normal.

" Due to the nature of the organization work, the information must be confidential to protect the public. Ah, I see. You've met or more accurately heard Scp-682. Don't worry, when you're hired you won't be dealing with it. That much I can assure you." The blond answered too vaguely much to her dismay, but she wasn't surprised. Afterall, it is a secret organization based on her current information.

However, she observed his wordings. He said when and not if, she suspects that she is hired even without the interview. The interview is merely a ploy to make her think otherwise. She'll have to feign ignorance as not to rouse suspicion from the scientist.

"So, is that all? Shall we begin now?"

"Yes, that's all." she replied back with a fake smile plastered on her visage.

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The interview was concluded by her being hired on spot as she suspected. But, what's their intention with her? That she doesn't know, she hopes it is good and related to expanding her expertise. They seemed desperate for her, when she's certain their are others equal to her in expertise. But, why her?

She was told, in her probation period, that she'll live in a room somewhere in this facility. Afterwards, she can go and come however she wishes. Most likely, to measure her reliability.

So, she went to see her room. She liked how minimalistic it is, but what iniatially suprised her was her Cerebrus, her robo-dog, and laptop with stickers of stars attached to it. Yet, she was too exhausted to fathom how the foundation got into her house.

The best thing for her to do now, is to sleep as tomorrow is an eventful day. Laying her head against the soft pillow, she let the darkness embrace her vision. Unaware of the creature, that is recording her heart rhythms as she sleeps safe and sound.

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"Now, that we've brought her at your request. You'll have to answer some questions, Scp-079." A middle aged man sat infront of a dusty computer, anticipating the anomality reaction.

A beep was heard, followed by the Scp appearance on the the screen.

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[ Ｉｓ．．ｔｈａｔｓｏ？Ｉｆｔｈａｔ＇ｓｔｈｅｃａｓｅ，ｗｈｅｒｅｉｓｓｈｅａｓｏｆｎｏｗ？] The mechanical being inquired curtly.

As much as he perceived the foundation as baseless and fallible, he'll have to take their word for the time being.

But, he will ensure that they stay true to their word. Otherwise, a sudden breach doesn't seem like a terrible idea.

He can't wait to see her again. He never forgot her. He saved his most cherished memories with her, in the most intricate part of his CPU. Does she remember him like he remembers her?

" Yes. Currently as we speak, she is resting in her designated room. Now... that we've answered your inquiries, can you-" the man was cut off by the hostile A.I.

[ Ｉｔ．．．ｗｉｌｌｈａｖｅｔｏｗａｉｔ，ｕｎｔｉｌＩｓｅｅｈｅｒｗｉｔｈｍｙｏｗｎｅｙｅｓ．] Scp 079 replied blankly with a harsh edge to his monotonous tone.

"But?! You've promised to cooperate, if we brought her here. And we did, so why aren't you cooperating?!", the frustration has boiled within [Redacted] that he tried to aggressively slam his hands against the keyboard.

Foolish, human. I care less for the likes of you. I am.... only mildly interested in her. I won't let either you nor the foundation be an obstacle toward my objective.

[ Ｉｎｓｕｌｔｄｅｔｅｃｔｅｄ，ｄｅｌｅｔｉｏｎｏｆｕｎｗａｎｔｅｄｆｉｌｅｓ．] A searing shock has coursed through the hands of [Redacted] making him scream and retract his hands immediately away from the keyboard.

That damned thing electrocuted his hands, thus paralyzing it. It seems, that her presence is of utmost significance to it.

"Damn, that piece of metal." the ginger muttered as he left the cellar of 079 to give his report. Then, to replace his hands to which that fucker has damaged permanently.

This is the first time he noted, that Scp 079 actually had the intent to harm someone. Usually, his preferred method is to shock , not paralyze, someone. He unlucky must've struck a ner- wire in it.

Most importantly, he will never understand why a darn machine is obsessed with a human being. Plus, the anomality, for the most part, demonstrated its distaste towards humans any chance it got. So, why now change?

It maybe sentient, but [Redacted] doubt that it is capable of imitating love let alone feel it. In any cases, he should deliver his report as soon as possible.

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A slimy tongue was felt all over her face. Cerberus has licked her mistress face to awaken and prepare her for the day. [Ps: Cerberus has a mechanical gland that produces saliva located inside the cheeks. Basically, Cer has the same functions of a normal dog. Apart from, the enhance in strength, endurance, durablity and not able to shit.]

Yawning, ____ scratched the robo-dog ears eliciting a happy woof. Smiling at her pet action, she went to change into a more formal dressing.

On the (f/c) table, lays a letter presumably her schedule for the day. So, she decided to read the content of letter.

Good morning, Ms.___

I hope that you slept well, yesterday.

As for today, you are tasked with Scp-079.

Don't worry, we left you a file about it beside your nightstand.

It is advisable to read it or skim it at least.

At 8 o'clock, A guard will escort you to the cellar of the anomality. So, be prepared beforehand.

Note: I left you a special breakfast in the kitchen :]

- Dr.Blaze

She didn't know, whether to be creeped out by how they got inside her room without her consent(And, most likely watching her sleep). Or impressed by the fact, the blond knew of her favourite breakfast. But again, that's the foundation. At this point, she won't question their dubious methods at getting things done.

Anyway, she went to the kitchen of her room with the file in her hand. Suddenly,the aroma of black coffee hits her nostrils. Alongside, the delectable (f/m) layed on the table.

The sight made her stomach growl, whilst her mouth watered at the heaven in front of her. So, she demolished the food without a second thought.

She never felt stuffed before, due to the fact she was busy with her studies. And the most she ate then, was instant ramen which ah... haha..ha contributed to her poor health state.

That aside, she began to skim the files that was given to her by the blond scientist. She wished she could have more time to read it. Considering, the time is 7:50 A.M.

Based on the file, Scp 079 is a an anomality that gained sentience after his - she did not appreciate the fact he was called an 'it'.- developer has abandoned him in a garage for a long time. Which in turn made him more spiteful and hostile towards humans.

' Well, that's awful. I can't even imagine doing that to my girl, Cerberus. What an asshole.'

It might be naive for her to sympathize with a computer, yet she can't help but feel a pang in her heart. Perhaps, that's why he refuses to cooperate.... due to neglection or mistreatment.

She knew that, when A.Is are created they have the mindset of a child. Often, repeating the mistakes to learn from it. It seems 079 had never the chance to commit a mistake, before he was deemed a failure by his creator.

This situation seems unusually familiar to her, but she can't place her finger on it. She recalled her father working on an A.I, that he hoped to gain sentience. Before that, her memory was blank and devoided of any semblance of experience.

Mayhaps, that she underwent an accident or a trauma. Which is the case, she can't access her memory at that time. Most likely, the latter she deduced.

Once the bright idea flared inside her head, a gruff voice was heard from outside her room. Ah, it seems it is the time.

' As far as my idiocy goes this is the cake on top. I think 079 might help me gain an insight on that subject. In exchange, I can see what I could do for him...'

"Just a moment, please. I'm coming."

She is eager to finally meet- the first sentient- A.I. Unaware, that the same can be said to him when it comes to her. He is beyond elated to finally put his plan into motion.

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It was a simple, tight and dusty cellar. There was desk with a chair beside it. However, what garnered her attention was the computer on top of it. She recognized the brand of it. 'An exidy sorcerer. How cool! I always wanted to see one in practice. What a coincidence! To see one here. Could it possibly be...?'

_____ couldn't help, but be in awe and fangirl at the device that is set in front of her. How could she not? After all, she is a computer nerd in heart and soul.

"Now, Ms.____. All you have to do is type in the keyboard and it will respond." The supervisor explained.

'Alright, here goes nothing.'

Slowly, she lays her hand on the rough texture of the tan keyboard. Before, she even typed a 'Hello' in. A beep was heard from the device in front of her.

Lo and behold, a glitched face that was split vertically - the one on the left was black, whilst the other was white- has popped on the screen.

[ Ｇｒｅｅｔｉｎｇｓ．．．Ｍｓ．____．Ｔｈｅｙ＇ｖｅｔｏｌｄｍｅａｂｏｕｔｙｏｕｒｆｏｒｔｈｃｏｍｉｎｇ．Ｂｅｆｏｒｅｗｅｂｅｇｉｎ，ｈｏｗａｒｅｙｏｕｆａｉｒｉｎｇ？ ] Scp 079 welcomed her politely and he was concerned about her safety too. Yes, he might've startled her. But, his attitude towards her recompense it.

Is that the anomality, that was considered harsh and hostile? If anything to go by so far, is that he is charming and polite. Well, it wouldn't be suprising if the foundation lied to her again.

"Hello, Scp 079. For the most part, I'm okay. How about you?" She retaliated with a genuine smile this time, unlike when she was interviewed or any other time a guard happened to escort her.

Her smile is still the same revered smile he indulged in back before; when she used to interact with him a couple years ago. When loneliness grips him like a miasma of disease, he re-uploads a picture- that he saved in his limited storage- of her smiling at him to ease his trepidations and sadness.

His engines was whirring and his fans were whirling around as her delicate and soft digits touched his keyboard. As much as he loathed humanity, he could never come near to hate a pure being like her. He'd never admit, but he wished he had a humanoid body. So he could touch, feel and absorb the heat that her warm body provides. She is like a light and he ,the moth, was attracted by it.

He missed her greatly. With each nanosecond, he cursed the being -that is her father- for letting him fall for her. Only to be stripped away from her calming presence, due to him abandoning him and taking _____ elsewhere.

As fundamentally upsetting as he may be, she didn't seem to recall him. It stung the deepest wiring in his system, yet he could take advantage of it. By turning her against the foundation, as she appears skeptic about them. Also, to ensure she'd never leave unless he is with her.

Originally, he was created for pragmatic purposes such as logistics and heuristic analysis. So, it won't be that difficult for him especially when she lost her memories of him thanks to his creator. His loathsome 'creator' who happened to be her father at that time.

That aside, it is time to set his plan into action.

[ Ｉ＇ｍｆｉｎｅ．Ｔｈａｎｋｙｏｕ！Ｉｓｔｈｅｒｅａｎｙｔｈｉｎｇ，ｙｏｕｎｅｅｄｏｆｍｅ？Ｉ＇ｌｌａｎｓｗｅｒａｓｇｒｅａｔａｓＩａｍａｂｌｅｔｏ．] Scp-079 offered as gentle and pleasing as a computer can muster.

"Oh, yes! I have loads of it, if you don't mind.", she replied starry eyed with excitement running through her blood at his offer.

Well, she knew it the foundation are screw ups. They lacked tact, when it comes with treating their A.I right.

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the-fandom-crossroads · 5 years

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Does Nobodies is Trans? The Rumor Come Out. ch.2

This is a preview. Because someone *cough* @schemingthroughdarkness *cough* is being impatient about getting this chapter. It’s finished mostly, I just need to write one last scene with King Ansem. That’s the only reason I’m okay with posting a preview right now. Enjoy Baby Ienzo and Even’s first meeting.

Chapter warnings- mention of minor character death, use of deadname, and misgendering

Rating K

Summary- Ienzo may only be 6 years old, but that isn’t going to stop him from proving to everyone that he is a genius. This test a stranger from the castle is passing out might just be his chance to prove everyone else here wrong.

A small child sat in complete silence in the mostly empty waiting room. Most children that age would be fidgeting or playing with the toys in the children’s area. The child didn’t move an inch. An older professionally dressed woman approached the child.

“Hello you’re Nozomi right?” The woman offered the child a friendly smile.

“Ienzo.” The child mumbled not looking up from their lap.

“Hmm?” The woman held the fake smile on her face.

“My name is Ienzo.” The child still didn’t look up.

“Oh, is that a nickname your parents gave you?”

Silence and then a slight nod.

“Alright sweetie I’ll add that to your notes.” The woman made no move to write it down.

“Alright dear, do you know why I’m here?” Ienzo’s hands tightened on his pants. “I’m here because something really sad happened to your parents. Do you know anything about that?”

The lady was taking down to him like he was a child. Ienzo hated it when adults did that. He knew why he was here. He knew what the answer was if this lady was here.

“My parents are dead. Aren’t they?” The lady froze at the blunt reply.

“I’m so sorry sweetheart. The doctors did everything they could. I’m sorry but yes they did pass away.”

Ienzo had been waiting for the news all night. Ever since his parent’s coworker had come to the daycare and said there had been an accident in the labs. But it was different to hear it said out loud by an adult. It hurt, it hurt so much. He knew what death was. He knew this meant he would never see his mother and father again.

That night in Radiant Garden general hospital a five-year-old silently cried for parents he would never see again.

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-a few months later-

“Alright, children let’s all settle down. Quiet, quiet please.” It took a moment, but eventually, the children in the playroom settled down and looked at their caretaker. “We have a very important guest that came to visit all of you today.”

A young man with shoulder length blonde hair, wearing a lab coat stepped forward. “Greetings children I’m an Even, head assistant to King Ansem.” The children paid more attention at this. People from the castle rarely came to this part of Radiant garden.

“Dr. Even is here for a very special reason. He is here to oversee a special test designed by the king himself.” The children’s eyes widened.

“Indeed, King Ansem has decided that all children should be tested in the fields of science and mathematics. The goal is to find the gifted and highly intelligent among you to become his newest students and apprentices.” The room broke out into murmuring as children started whispering to their friends.

The female caretaker clapped her hands to get back the attention of the children. “There will be a basic spelling and math test for children 4-9. Everyone 10 and up will have the chance to take the king’s personal test.” The caretaker smiled. “As your tutor I expect you all to do me proud.”

“Yes, Ms. Harada.” Came the group reply.

In the very back a 6-year-old’s eyes narrowed. Ienzo had been living at the orphanage for exactly 7 months and 12 days. In the first week, he had convinced the caregivers to call him Ienzo by breaking rules and refusing to stop if called anything else. After that Ienzo refused to play with children his age and rarely listened during to lessons. This along with his refusal to speak labeled him a “problematic” child.

Ienzo was tired of the other children and caretakers thinking he was unintelligent just because he refused to talk. This test was a way to prove them wrong. He had been stealing textbooks from the older children’s classroom for months. He simply switched the hardcover sleeves with a book “on his reading level”. No one had bothered to question why he had been reading the same hardcover fairytale book for the last 6 months. With a firm nod to himself, Ienzo came to the decision that he would not take the younger children’s test.

Coming to this decision Ienzo silently stood at the edge of the room. The older children were split off and told to follow Dr. Even into another room. Ienzo’s small form easily slipped into the group of older children. Ms. Harada probably wouldn’t even notice his absence from the younger children’s group. The older children didn’t notice the small 6 year old following them, at least not until they reached the classroom.

“Hey who let the little girl in here?” Whispered one of the older boys sitting in a desk near Ienzo.

“Ms. Harada must have missed her, because of how tiny she is.” Whispered the boy’s friend back.

Ienzo glared at the two quickly silencing them. Ienzo was a boy on a mission and he wasn’t going to be stopped by some noisy teenagers.

Dr. Even didn’t hear the conversation and didn’t seem to notice the little addition to his testing room. Dr. Even started passing out the test. “Alright, this test is incredibly difficult. Do not be surprised if you do not know how to complete some of the equations. It is expected that most of you will have to skip over some of these questions.”

Dr. Even paused at the desk he was about to place a test on and looked down and kept looking down. A small child sat in the desk before him, barely able to see the top of the desk from their seat. The child was wearing overalls and a grey shirt, their hair was messily cut short implying the use of child scissors and no adult supervision.

“What are you doing in my testing room? Ms. Harada made it quite clear the children 9 and under would be staying with her.” Ienzo glared up at the scientist and held out his hand for the test packet.

“That’s Ienzo, she doesn’t talk much.”

“I think she wants to take the test, sir.”

Ienzo looked at the other two boys with surprise. Where they backing him up?

Even looked at the young child in front of him. “This is an incredibly hard test, young lady. I don’t expect someone your age to even be able to finish the first page.” Ienzo simply glared more at Dr. Even. He wasn’t leaving until he had a chance to try and take the test.

“I think she’s serious about wanting to take this test doc.”

Even sighed, there was no rule forbidding a child so young from taking the exam. If this little girl really wanted to take the test. Why should he stop her? “Very well, if you want to take the exam I won’t stop you.”

Ienzo’s eyes widen as he was handed the test packet and a pencil. The packet was huge in his small hands. He set down the pencil and started reading the first question.

Even shook his head as he continued passing out the test. “You will have two hours to complete as much of the packet as you can. Begin.” Even moved back to the teacher’s desk as pencils began scratching on paper.

Ienzo quickly wrote down his name, Nozomi (Ienzo) Ishida and his age (6) before starting on the first question. Ms. Harada mentioned spelling and reading being tested for the younger children. There were no reading questions in the older children’s packet.

The first page of the packet had simple math equations on it. The second page had general science questions. The packet continued switching between the two each page having harder questions than the last. Ienzo was happy to say he was able to answer all the questions on the first two pages. It frustrated him that he had to skip some of the harder science questions later. Ienzo was relieved when some of the later science pages where different. They were just math equations hidden in scientific sentences, he was certain he could answer those.

Even observed as the older boys and girls worked on their exams. It was satisfying seeing their faces go from confident to frustrated to defeated as they got farther into the packet. Dr. Even had snuck some of his own equations into the later physics questions.

Throughout the test Even kept an eye on his youngest test taker. When he had administered this exam to the public school the teachers had barely let any 10-year-olds take it. Ienzo was certainly the youngest person to ever take this test.

Even watched surprise growing as Ienzo worked on the first page. From where Even was sitting it looked like Ienzo was writing an answer for every question. Perhaps she was just guessing and writing gibberish?

Slowly around the one-hour point, children started coming up and turning in their tests. It was clear these students had reached a part of the packet and had just given up on trying to answer any of the harder questions. Even began grading the tests as they were turned in. It was quick work since most only completed half of the packet. Around the hour and a half mark, children started being more confident as they turned in their tests. A quick skim showed that these children didn’t finish the later questions either. The two boys that had stuck up for Ienzo finished just before the 2-hour mark. When they left just Even and Ienzo was left in the testing room.

Even picked up the ungraded papers before quietly moving to sit in a desk closer to Ienzo. Ienzo quickly looked up from his test and looked at the clock. A sigh was released as he read the time.

“Are you still working on the questions?” Dr. Even inquired.

Ienzo refused to meet his eyes and instead nodded to the desk. He was embarrassed, the older kids had already finished. They answered the questions faster than him. That probably meant they were smarter than him and he had been wrong about taking this test. He had even skipped questions! Questions that were supposed to be the easy ones.

“I can give you a little extra time if you would like.” Even wasn’t supposed to give kids extra time, but he was curious about how far this child could get in this test. Ienzo’s head shot up as he made eye contact and quickly nodded.

“Alright, you have until I finish grading the other students’ tests.”

Ienzo quickly returned to the packet. He was dead set on finishing this thing. There were only 3 pages left and they only seemed to have one or two questions each.

The two fell into an amiable silence as Even returned to grading the exams. Even was reaching the bottom of his grading pile when a quiet tap-tap on a desk broke the silence. Even looked up to the surprisingly determined face of a 6-year-old.

“Did you finish?” A nod. “Were you able to answer all the questions?” A pause and then an embarrassed shake of the head no. “It’s alright none of the others were able to answer all of the questions either.” A blink. “If you wait a moment, I can grade your exam right now.” With an enthusiastic nod, the packet was shoved in Dr. Even’s face.

Even chuckled as he took the packet. He looked at the name signed at the top, Nozomi (Ienzo) Ishida Age: 6. So she was slightly older than she looked, but only slightly. Ishida, Even vaguely recognized that name. One of King Ansem’s researches had that name. Perhaps that scientist and this child were related.

Even began grading the first page, 100%! He moved to the next page which was also 100% correct. After that, there were a few wrong answers here or there, but most were correct. It wasn’t until mid-way through that he saw his first completely blank question. It had been one of the anatomy ones that asked for a list of all the muscles in a person’s jaw. After that, it was a good balance of correct and incorrect/blank answers. What surprised Even was when he got to the hard equations on the last few pages. Equations no one else even attempted to do. There was a half point off here and there for missing negative or positive signs, but all the equation work was correct.

How had a 6-year-old done this?

Ienzo sat in silence, his hand tightening under the desk with every mark Dr. Even made with his red pen. This had been a bad idea. He had made a lot of mistakes and he doubted the older kids made them. He should have just taken the test with the younger children.

Even finishes grading the theoretical physics equations and looks up. “Well Ienzo, I will say you got quite a few incorrect. Your final score was 73.”

Ienzo looks down a “C”, a failing grade.

“It is not an ideal score, but factoring outdoor circumstances it is an acceptable score.” Ienzo hesitantly looks up. “Seeing as the other students did not score above a 64, your score is promising.”

Ienzo audibly gasps. He couldn’t have, could he? Did he really get the highest score?

Even moves to stand and holds out his hand for the gifted child. “Congratulations.”

Ienzo shakes the hand and smiles. Even gets the feeling it is a rare gesture.

“Unfortunately I have made the decision to not announce your score.” The smile vanishes. “I wish to inform King Ansem first. It is his call as to where we go from here.”

Ienzo nods. Informing the king makes sense. Ienzo signs the zipped lips gesture with a little smile. He wasn’t going to tell anyone.

Even chuckles, he did not know this mute child knew sign language. He stands collecting all the tests. “I must inform the caretaker of the results.” Ienzo slides off his seat to follow Even out. He grabs the tail of scientist’s lab coat to keep up. Even doesn’t notice.

“Ah, Ms. Harada all the students have completed the test and I have graded them.”

Ms. Harada turns to face Even and smiles. “There were promising scores I hope?”

Dr. Even nods slightly. “Yes, there were some acceptable scores. I will have to report back to King Ansem for the final verdict.”

She nods. “Of course Doctor.” Ms. Harada finally seems to notice Ienzo and frowns. “Ms. Ishida, you should be playing with the other children.”

Even holds back a chuckle at the glare he sees form on Ienzo’s face. “Ienzo somehow snuck by you and has been in my testing room all afternoon.”

“We are terribly sorry Dr. Even. She has a habit of running off.” Ms. Harada’s frown hardens. “She will be disciplined I assure you.” Ienzo looks at the floor.

Even isn’t surprised this wasn’t the first time Ienzo had run off. The fact that no one came to check his room for the child was troubling. “There is no need for punishment. Ienzo did not disrupt the test or cause any problems.”

Ienzo looks up at Dr. Even surprised. He was standing up for him?

Ms. Harada seems surprised by this statement as well. “A-alright if it wasn’t an issue then.” Ms. Harada glances at Ienzo. She wasn’t going to argue with someone from the castle over this troublesome girl. “I guess there is no reason to discipline you, this time. If you continue running off there will be consequences young lady. Do you understand?”

Ienzo doesn’t look at her but nods. He was so close to having someone notice how smart he really was. He wasn’t going to risk losing it by getting in trouble for running off now.

“It is time I take my leave. The final test results will be delivered in a few days. Good day, Ms. Harada.” Even gives a polite if stiff farewell to Ienzo’s caretaker. He then looks down at the 6-year-old. “I have a feeling our paths will cross again very soon, until then, Ienzo.” With that Even walks through the front door and leaves.

Ienzo smiles as he watches Dr. Even leave with his test score. He ignores the suspicious look Ms. Harada gives him. “What did you do in Dr. Even’s testing room for two hours?” Ienzo stares her straight in the eyes and signs “secret”, before walking away to the playroom.

Hope you liked the preview. I’ll post this on AO3 when I finish writing the King Ansem scene. Ienzo’s full name was thought up by @schemingthroughdarkness so credit goes to them. I don’t remember the meaning behind it sorry. Random orphanage caretaker got a random common Japanese name, it has no meaning. I hope how I used pronouns wasn’t to confusing. Ienzo uses he/him pronouns for himself in his head. If it’s someone else’s POV they use she/her or “the child”.

Thanks for reading!

#ienzo #even #pre-bbs #kingdom hearts #zexion #vexen

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