I read the ad and immediately applied. I've heard about how much
people made at these things and I'll get loads. It was probably
something boring like sugar pills or how exercise effects the body.
Blah blah. Still I could use the money. A large black car pulled up to
collect me. The windows were blacked out. Maybe this was bigger than I
thought...
In the car was several men in suits. They were quite intimidating.
This WAS bigger than I thought. I was forced to sign a contract which
was thicker than my arm. I hope this money is worth it. Eventually we
arrived at a large building. I was ushered out the car and into a
large room. There were two scientists and a row of men and boys.
Apparently I was bit late as they were already way into their
presentation.
"As I was saying, we're running a special medical experiment for the
military. This is completely confidential, and no further information
will be revealed unless and until you are picked. Now if you'll follow
me into the next room we will perform a physical examination."
Physical? Oh no. I was terrible at any form of physical activity. I
was a short skinny 14 year old. I was probably already out of luck.
In the next room all the men has taken off their shirts. Was this it?
I did the same and threw mine onto a pile in the corner. Then I joined
the line. I was quite ashamed. Most of the men here were big and
strong. I was easily the skinniest one here. I had stick arms and no
body hair. God I hated my body.
I got to the front of the line and was measured and weighed. Without
much thought they nodded and sent me to the front. There was no one
else there. Had I made it? The rest of line were sent out of a door
and I was left with the scientists. One man, the boss by the looks of
things, took me to a small room with looked like a bedroom.
"Congratulations in is order I presume. You have been selected to take
part in a military experiment. This will be extremely beneficial for
the Army and it will benefit you too."
"Erm, what is this experiment?" I asked nervously. The man chuckled.
"It's simple really. But all in due time my friend. We need to see if
you are ready and worthy of this test."
"Worthy?"
"Now get some rest. You've got a big day tomorrow!"
The door closed and I heard it lock. Hmm, guess I was stuck here then.
Oh well I might as well go to sleep. I kept wondering about what the
experiment was, and why they needed the skinniest kid in the room for
it. Eventually I fell asleep.
The next day...