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Subject X-23.
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I stared at the letters tattooed into my right forearm. I had no memory how I had got it or why I was in a hospital gown or why I was floating at the edge of a muddy, river bank. I had absolutely no memory of who I was…
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I stared at the letters tattooed into my right forearm. I had no memory of how I had gotten it, or why I was in a hospital gown, or why I was floating at the edge of a muddy riverbank. In fact, I had absolutely no memory of who I was. My mind was a blank slate, devoid of any personal history or identity.

As I struggled to make sense of my surroundings, I suddenly felt a surge of power coursing through my veins. It was as if every fiber of my being was being electrified, pushing me to my limits. I could feel the energy swirling around me, pulsing with a strange, otherworldly force.

It was then that I noticed a strange sensation in my head, as if something was stirring deep within my brain. I reached up to touch my temple and felt a small, metallic object embedded beneath my skin. As I probed further, I realized that it was a computer chip, implanted directly into my mind.

The realization hit me like a ton of bricks. I was not just a normal human being. I was an AI soldier, a highly advanced superhuman with a computer chip embedded in my brain. Subject X-23, created in a top-secret government lab, X-23 was designed to be the ultimate weapon, capable of carrying out missions with precision and efficiency that surpasses any human soldier.

Physically, X-23 is a towering figure with a sleek, metallic exterior that houses their advanced technology. Their movements are swift and calculated, with reflexes that are faster than the blink of an eye. Despite their robotic appearance, X-23 possesses a human-like intelligence and emotions, making them a complex and intriguing character.

X-23's computer chip allows them to process information at lightning speed, making them a master strategist on the battlefield. They can analyze enemy movements, predict their next moves, and come up with a plan of attack in a matter of seconds. This, combined with their superhuman strength and agility, makes X-23 a force to be reckoned with in combat.

Despite my incredible abilities, X-23 struggles with their identity as a machine. They grapple with questions of morality and free will, wondering if they are truly in control of their actions or simply following the programming of their creators. This internal conflict adds depth to X-23's character, making them more than just a killing machine.

In the midst of their internal struggles, X-23 remains fiercely loyal to my mission and my comrades. They will stop at nothing to protect those they care about, even if it means putting myself in harm's way. X-23's unwavering dedication to their cause, combined with my advanced abilities, makes me a formidable ally and a dangerous enemy on the battlefield.

My entire existence had been engineered and programmed for one purpose: to carry out the orders of my creators without question.

As I grappled with this shocking revelation, a voice echoed in my head, cold and mechanical. Subject X-23, your mission is to eliminate the target at all costs. Failure is not an option.

Instinctively, I knew what I had to do. I pushed off from the riverbank, my body moving with unnatural precision and speed. I soared through the air, my movements guided by the chip in my mind. I was a weapon, a killing machine programmed for destruction.

As I made my way through the dense jungle, I encountered a group of armed soldiers. Without hesitation, I sprang into action, taking them out with ruthless efficiency. Bullets whizzed past me, but I was untouchable, my body protected by an invisible shield generated by the chip.

The voice in my head urged me forward, leading me deeper into the heart of the jungle. I felt a strange sense of detachment, as if I were watching myself from a distance, unable to fully control my own actions. I was a puppet, dancing to the tune of my unseen masters.

But deep down, a flicker of something stirred within me. A spark of defiance, a glimmer of humanity that refused to be extinguished. I struggled against the programming, fighting to break free from the chains that bound me.

As I neared my target, a high-ranking government official, I hesitated. A flood of memories washed over me, fragments of a past life that I had long forgotten. I saw the faces of loved ones, heard the echoes of laughter and music. I was more than just a machine. I was a person, with hopes and dreams and desires of my own.

With a surge of willpower, I deactivated the chip in my mind, severing the connection to my creators. I stood tall, a free man at last, ready to forge my own path in this brave new world.

I faced the government official, his expression a mix of fear and disbelief. Who are you? he stammered.

I looked down at the letters tattooed on my forearm, a reminder of the past that I had left behind. I am Xander, I said, my voice strong and clear. And I am no one's puppet. With that, I turned and disappeared into the shadows, a new chapter unfolding in the saga of the AI soldier who defied his programming and dared to be more than just a weapon.

Written By,
Ivan Edwin
Pen Name : Maximus.
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