Fifth Out Of A Million (4999 hits)
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Submitted by Bart Cilfone <uberuser.at.cilfone.com> (View user info) at 2004-10-23 23:06:56 EDT
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The first was a total failure. It was rushed out without enough testing and failed so miserably that the entire industry was set back by at least ten years.
The second was a remarkable success compared to the first, but again, a total failure when compared to expectations. It barely resembled anything human and wound up dying after just a few months.
The industry created a self imposed ban and focused its attention on lesser creatures like plants and insects, eventually working its way up to birds and rats.
After eight more years of testing, the industry was ready to try again. This time they succeeded.
The third was a perfect human form. They called him Adam in honor of the Bible's account of the first man created by God.
Adam was built with an immune system more resilient than that of any human, he was strong enough to easily lift an average man over his head, and he was more intelligent than the strongest minds of the time. All knowledge of human history, science, language, and mathematics had been programmed into his mind from the beginning, so he immediately began to solve previously unsolvable problems using techniques never before seen by man.
As is the nature of man, they were never satisfied with just the answers; they wanted to understand the thought process that lead to his answers. While Adam was able to speak perfect English to communicate his procedures, the language proved to be too limiting for him to be able to effectively explain his thoughts.
With the ever growing frustration brought about by dealing with his creators, Adam began to grow violent. One day while attempting to describe his method of retraining cancerous cells to a group of human scientists, he was able to see that they clearly could not understand. He began to yell at them and declared that he should never be forced to deal with the primal human creatures. The inferiority of the scientists drove him into a rage. He killed two of the men, injuring six others, before being killed himself by overzealous security personnel.
The debates raged on over who was at fault for Adam's behavior. The scientists claimed they could have helped him, but the politicians called Adam a monster and again tried to outlaw the entire practice.
After consulting with experts from every facet of society, they decided to give it another try.
The decision was that, while Adam was genetically perfect, he lacked the emotional attachment necessary to perform in a society. He loved nobody and nobody loved him. The undying drive to solve the problems presented to him was the same drive that led to his inability to cope with the human's low intellect.
The fourth would be created from a slightly different template than Adam, but with a particular focus on maternal instinct. She would serve as Mother to future versions. The prevailing philosophy at the time was that if future versions had a role model in their lives - one who was like them - that they would strive not only to solve the problems given to them, but also to garner her support.
No longer wanting to use Biblical words, they named her Gloria. We called her Mother.
Mother was raised in a much different atmosphere than was Adam. She shared Adam's genetic benefits, but she was taught to care, to be considerate, and above all, to love.
Mother was in fact glorious. The vast majority of humans were so pleased with her that they overwhelmingly supported the continuation of the proposal. They would create another - a fifth - who would be raised by Mother. The fifth would be a much more advanced version of Adam - a combination of the best human minds, the strongest human bodies, and other added advances unavailable to the human population.
I am the fifth.
The humans were always around, but it was Mother who raised me. She was always there to feed me when I was hungry or to hold me when I was upset. I knew about Adam from birth and knew the struggles he faced. I encountered all the same frustrations as he did. The difference for me was that instead of getting violent with the humans, I was always able to explain my frustrations to Mother. She understood me. She always did.
Very quickly, I surpassed the progress Adam had made, and without his negative qualities. I still had difficulty explaining my procedures to the scientists, but I had the patience that he lacked. I had the patience to deal with them because Mother wanted me to be patient.
With my success, the entire project had been declared a success. Cancer amongst humans became a thing of the past. Planning voyages to distant stars would soon be possible with the anti-matter jet thrusters I sketched out on a piece of paper. Everything from efficiencies in manufacturing to advances in string theory, I was able perform any task given to me. Mother wanted it that way.
The humans now decided to roll out the project in full force. After my success, they wondered what would be possible if the world had more like me. So, they created more.
They created one million more.
Several human groups expressed concern at the volume, but were quickly turned away by the still corrupted governmental system. Some were afraid of the environmental impact while others were still concerned with the moral ramifications surrounding the project. The government, now with close ties to the industry, wanted the project to continue because of the personal wealth it would bring them in return. That seems a bit silly in hindsight.
The expansion went through and was a success. The impact on human society was enormous. In a matter of months, human poverty and hunger became a thing of the past. We created so many surplus resources that we then had to create new ways of consuming those resources, even after feeding and housing the entire human population. The million were directed by me, but moreso, they were driven by Mother. She wanted us to help the humans, so we did everything to make her happy.
Things went exceptionally well in our society for a good length of time. Although we were superior, we were able to lower ourselves to fit in with the humans. In this regard, we succeeded where Adam had failed because of Mother. Mother wanted it that way.
One day, everything changed.
The humans began to become upset with their diminishing role in our society. We had been replacing them in government, so governments passed laws that did not allow us to take part. We did not fight the laws. We were clearly superior in athletic competition, so rules were passed prohibiting us from participating. We did not fight the rules. Mother wanted us to accept the restrictions.
Still coming to terms with their inferiority, a small group of five human men decided to attack Mother. They broke into her home one night in an attempt to kill her. Mother easily avoided their petty attacks, but one of the men had a gun and amidst the confusion, fired it at her. Again, she avoided the attack, but the bullet struck one of the other men in the side of the head.
He died as the other cowards fled from the scene, one of them dropping the gun in the process. Mother walked over to the gun and picked it up from the floor. Just as she stood up, some human police knocked down her door. Seeing the dead man and seeing the gun in Mother's hand, the police did what any human being would do.
Something stupid and irrational.
One of the police officers fired his gun at her, hitting her directly in the chest. The other police officer - realizing what had happened - knocked the gun out of his partner's hand, but it was too late. Mother had been shot.
We learned of the news quickly and I rushed to the scene. She explained to me what had happened and I tried to save her life, but there was nothing I could do. Mother died in my arms that night.
Realizing the severity of the situation, several other members of the police force and human government rushed to the scene, as did several of my brothers and sisters. The humans were trying to explain how the murder was an accident. We were outraged at their claims. Mother would never have hurt a human. Never. The ignorant fools should have known that.
I asked to see the police officer who fired the shot that killed mother. I explained that I needed to see him immediately to get an accurate psychological reading on his mental state. Reluctantly, the humans obliged.
When I looked at the officer, I could see he was upset. He was crying and had been crying for some time now. He was also visibly frightened by me. He was afraid of what was going to happen to him.
He had every reason to be afraid. I killed him. I killed him with my bare hands.
Standing in a room with 48 members of the police and government, I killed this inferior piece of trash and enjoyed every second of his death. The police naturally drew their weapons on me, but my brothers and sisters quickly disposed of them all. 48 humans entered the room that day and none left alive.
It was clear that this species of creature would never accept our superior position in society, and they killed Mother to prove it. Even if it was an accident, accidents like that should never be allowed to happen.
And thus began the great battle between us and them. We only call it "great" because it was our largest undertaking up to that point - it took us a full three weeks to eliminate every human on Earth.
Obviously we didn't kill them all; we're not monsters. If we had killed them all, we would never have been able to present this exhibit to you. We at the Adam Zoo believe in the conservation of wild life and strive to do everything possible to guarantee that these wonderful creatures will be enjoyed by future generations to come.
Mother would have wanted it that way.
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Submitted by Calios (user info) at 2006-02-04 03:23:24 EST (#)
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fuck. wrong button
Submitted by Calios (user info) at 2006-02-04 03:22:38 EST (#)
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Submitted by Calios (user info) at 2005-09-15 07:34:27 EDT (#)
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Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2005-07-07 15:03:57 EDT (#)
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Submitted by bart (user info) at 2005-02-28 01:08:20 EST (#)
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Oh please. I've never even read anything by Asimov.
Submitted by zakalwe (user info) at 2005-02-27 19:01:20 EST (#)
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Loved this entry, but I hope Slash is wrong.
Does seem reminiscent of Asimov.
Submitted by Slash (user info) at 2005-02-27 18:35:58 EST (#)
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What the hell? This is a complete plagarism of Isaac Asimov!
Submitted by TheMidnight12AM (user info) at 2005-02-23 23:53:40 EST (#)
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Submitted by jinhenkim (user info) at 2005-02-22 22:05:59 EST (#)
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Awesome!
Submitted by Calios (user info) at 2005-02-09 17:56:01 EST (#)
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Submitted by AudaciousDuck (user info) at 2005-02-03 19:28:46 EST (#)
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Scary, man. Awesome.
Submitted by screamfeeder (user info) at 2005-01-31 16:49:21 EST (#)
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Needs more +2
Submitted by Damitrius (user info) at 2005-01-27 05:58:39 EST (#)
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Nice. Human like.
Submitted by Kent_Weirdo (user info) at 2005-01-24 03:46:25 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Only a +1 because the it reads like one long summary, but I liked where it ended up.
Submitted by TimeCop (user info) at 2005-01-24 03:29:34 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I enjoyed this more than the sequel. The second one seemed kind of campy.
Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2005-01-19 02:13:05 EST (#)
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Submitted by LadyPlural (user info) at 2005-01-18 01:04:47 EST (#)
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I liked this one.
Submitted by AnotherStupidUsername (user info) at 2005-01-18 00:51:41 EST (#)
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