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and the other sub-par,” Ivan questioned.
    “I can’t explain it, it may be a
    variation in their physical environment or their aptitude to trainings. It is a very fascinating abnormality,” Stanley replied 
    “I would say we have a very simple problem with a very simple solution,” Frederick calmly added.
    “And what would that be?” Bruce asked.
    “We have a few bad apples. They will never be fresh.” Frederick smiled, “So it’s simple: we toss out the bad apples.” Frederick was still smiling.
    “Are you suggesting we kill them?” Stanley exclaimed.
    “Yes, if they are dragging down the others.” Frederick looked at Bruce and Kenneth. “How are the performances of their peers?” Frederick asked.
    “They are all meeting our expectations, mastering of multiple weapons each of them. Michael has actually exceeded our expectations. He is their leader. They follow Michael. Physically, they are far more advanced than the three that are failing,” Bruce replied.
    “We have the potential to see a major breakthrough with the abnormality between just the twins. They are developing completely differently and at different rates; they barely look identical anymore. This could be huge. Also, we were only judging physical abilities, we were not taking into account intellectual abilities. The formula could be improving the three that remain in a different way.” Stanley pleaded.
    “We are not here to play the twin game. We are here to make soldiers. I don’t care what they look like as long as they perform and those three are not performing in the arena we need them to,” Bruce replied.
    “And what about the girl?” Frederick asked.
    “Her name is Marie,” Stanley interjected.
    Bruce ignored Stanley. “She is progressing and holding her own; she shows a softness towards the boys, tends to almost mother them a bit especially our three under performers. The rest try to bully her for protecting the weaker boys, but Michael protects her,” Bruce replied.
    “Well, isn’t that fucking cute.” Henry said sarcastically. “So all in favor of dumping our dead weight?” Henry asked. Everyone raised their hands with the exception of Stanley and Ivan. Everyone looked to Ivan for the final say so.
    Ivan nodded his head looking to Frederick, “Dispose of them,” he said calmly.
    Frederick smiled. “Gladly,” he said with a salute. “Go get them. I will get the truck ready,” Frederick ordered to Stanley.
    Stanley just hung his head. “Yes, sir” he replied quietly. Stanley slowly got up out of his chair and walked to the nursery. His heart was heavy but it had to be done. He couldn’t have unsuccessful subjects if he wanted to keep the program going.
     
    As Stanley entered the nursery, Marie instantly caught his eye. She had grown into such a beautiful little girl. With her blonde hair pulled back into a pony tail, bright blue eyes glowing with the warmest smile, she lit up the room. They were all playing, just being children, so innocent of what their lives were about. They knew no different. They had no idea that all those training exercises weren’t normal, those injections weren’t normal, having no parents wasn’t normal.
    He sighed, pointing his finger, “1, 2, 3 come with me please.” He couldn’t even bring himself to say their names, he knew they wouldn’t have them much longer so it made little difference if their names crossed his lips. The three boys got up and followed Stanley down the hallway, where Frederick was waiting at the exit.
    Frederick opened the door. “Into the truck,” he ordered to Tommy, Chris, and Scott.
                  Suddenly Marie came running down the hall, “Wait for me,” she yelled.
    Stanley stepped in to stop her from boarding the truck with the others. “You can’t go with them,” Stanley told her.
    “Oh, come now, I will take her along,” Frederick said with a smile.
    “Fuck you!” Stanley yelled at him. Frederick just laughed as he