Theme 001 - New life (about 1,100 words)

The young boy didn't remember his past. All he had was this new life given to him by Six, Holiday and providence. Six might not have been the angel he was looking for but he did give him a new life. Providence wasn't the saving grace Rex had hoped for either. They treated him like a machine instead of a boy, his room was a broom closet and he was constantly being pricked by annoying scientists and doctors with needles. The only ones that treated him nicely was Doctor Holiday and Six.

Six was more rough and strict. Holiday was polite and sympathetic. Rex figured that the twos personalities evened out. A yin and yang sort of thing. He didn't mind either. Although he preferred Holiday. She was kinder to him than Six. He liked Six because he's the one that took him in. The ten year old wouldn't admit it to the man but he saw Six as a father figure. He cared about Six's opinion of him and didn't want to disappoint. It hurts when the man pushes him away. That's why when he has a bad dream he goes to Holiday for comfort. He didn't want to bother Six or for Six to think he was weak or anything.

His new life at providence wasn't what he asked for but as Six said it's the one he was given. So Rex was determined to make the best of it. The best of it as it turns out was just playing to the motions. His days were all on a schedule. A schedule made by Six and Holiday.

He gets woken up at six thirty by Six. He walks down to the cafeteria with Six for breakfast. Rex always asks for a breakfast pizza with bacon but Six tells the chief to give him Eggs and cheese or cereal. It annoys Rex that the cook never listens to him. After breakfast he goes to train in the petting zoo with Six. Once training is finished it's usually around eight. They then either fight EVOs or get free time. Rex is of course supervised during his free time. When they get back from slicing EVOs or their free time ends Six escorts Rex to Holiday's lab for a check up. Six waits outside.

Once it's over if everything checks out fine the two train more until lunch. At lunch Six allows Rex to order what ever he wants, but he does limit it to one item and a small drink. He also tries to talk the ten year old into eating something healthy and light. Even if it means bargaining and bribing the boy. Most of the time Rex listens to Six and orders  something health. After lunch they either train more or fight more EVOs. The training and fighting continues until roughly seven. Rex eats dinner alone. He always tries to order a few slices of pizza or a few hamburgers. On Six's orders the cook instead gives him the meal of the day. Which is always healthy.

 By eight Rex is sent to bed for the night. Neither Six or Rex would admit it but there is a nightly ritual that the two go though for bed time. Rex gets a bath (usually with bubbles and bath toys)with Six waiting outside. Six helps Rex into his pajamas. Green with motorcycles all over them. Six would be a liar if he said he didn't like them or that he didn't play a role in picking them out. Once the kid is dressed the two make their way to his room. Rex climbs into bed and Six hands him his only toy. A llama with sunglasses. A gift from Holiday when the kid had the flu. Rex named 'him' Green bean, even though he had dark brown fur and no green anywhere on him. Six was sure the sunglasses and name meant it was suppose to be him. After all he did always wear sunglasses and the monkey calls him green bean. He had shook his head the first time he saw it. Now the kid can't sleep without it. Rex get's comfortable as Six tucks him in. Then Six tells him a story. Stories that are actually about Six's past. Not that Six will say so. Rex usually falls asleep in the middle of the story but Six tells the story to the end. He whispers goodnight , turns off the light and leaves to go talk to Holiday about their days. Holiday doing most of the talking. It would start all over tomorrow. Rex might not always agree with the things in this new life but even when he moped and screamed or ran away he enjoyed every minute of it.

 Six didn't show it but he liked this new life of his. It beat his life as a mercenary. He finally had what he always wanted and dreamed of but never thought would be possible. A family of his own. This new life gave him a son that he loves more than life it's self. That he'd do anything for. It was rare for the man to give that to someone. He'd never admit it though. He also had to push the kid away for both their sakes. Providence would keep them away from each other if they knew they had a bond.

Then there was Holiday. Six had found everything he was looking for in a woman. Someone strong and smart. Someone who would push him and go toe to toe with him. A girl who could defend herself and others. He was happy with her and she liked him back.


Holiday tried not to show her affection for Six or Rex so providence wouldn't take them away but she felt so bad for the young boy. She felt he needed at least one person in the organization that he knew he could trust and wouldn't be pushed away from. The Nanite Event took so much away from her but in all the chaos she gained something. A son.

Then there's Six. She knew he cared. That he was a good man under the cold exterior. There was also something mysterious about him. She loves it. Loves Him. She wasn't sure how he felt but she knew he enjoys her company as much as she does his. That's what counts in this life. This new and crazy life.

Six was right. This new life wasn't what any of them asked for but it's what they got. None of them would want it any other way.