Chapter 315: 1-1

Chapter 36.1 – Elder Caelum Things had been working against us for far too long, we were finally in a place – ahead – where we couldn't be stopped. We were of course missing pieces, but that wouldn't stop us, we were pushing ahead, although it was without some of our core pieces but I as did the other Elders, believed it was only a matter of time before we found all of them. As technology developed, we had been reluctant to merge out systems, rightfully so because of the number of escapes that had been orchestrated and successful. At one of our facilities we had lost six individuals, most importantly Kieran Ryan, Evan, Philip, Liam Spencer and a few others. Rixile – 43 had only been successful in those rare individuals and before we could determine what had led to successful changes in those individuals there was a simultaneous escape planned, in over four facilities over the span of fifteen years that proved successful. "Have you come across the Dr. Fox?"  I asked the room before sitting at the Elders panel. Many of our Devotees, Seekers, Researchers, Backers and for the lack of better words – minions – stared back, bug –eyed. The Unseen and recruits absent as always in these gatherings. "We believe that he is with Logan, Elder Caelum, however we are unable to track him, nor are we able to trace Robert Delaney--the original. The last signal we have for him was in Chicago, the unseen there have been unable to get signal for him..." one speaks while the others remain cowardly, "You have lost many..." I turned my face to my researchers, "Have you been able to develop the serum used on successfully?" No one answers, "So all you have only failures to report on your end," I sneered at them, utterly disappointed. "Elder, sir, the problem we are facing is the unknown element that was used by Fox to create Rixile – we are unsure – we have tried to clone the sample however we have yet to see what element we have with that power. It freezes on it's own with heat," – "It behaves unstable – Elder," another chirped in. "We," a young human says, fingering the rest of the Researchers, however they look disturbed to be spoken for by this young man, "believe that by finding any of those that escaped after surviving exposure to Rixile – 43, we would be able to work backwards, separating blood from serum, also finding why those that lived were successfully able to do so while others hadn't. As of right now we have run all tests and were unable to find the common link to failure other than it didn't work," he speaks gesturing. The Researchers seated next to this young man, refuse to turn to face him, keeping their eyes on us at the panel. Wise. "I do not have you here to think outside of your specialty – our seekers do not tell you how to do your job," I snapped after he finished, flushing red, his heart sped in the silence and he sat down after a sharp nod in understanding. Turning to my Seekers though, then focusing on our best, Treznor Crowe "While I do not appreciate the humans outburst, what have you done to find the escapees or trace down the sample that Fox acquired?" "Elder, everything we have gathered lead us back to young Logan, as of now we have been unable to find his location or the location of his pack, but we do know what tricks to use to lure him to us," Treznor said calmly no show of fear in his features or heart, "Fox was able to use a small trace of the unknown element. We have his family on watch, any move they make we know about it, searching for what your researchers have said is needed. Elders we have traced his movements back and while he did not linger out he had a brief meeting with his brother Henry, however we are unable to find him. He has had no contact with him his family either," I rested back, everything railroaded by children. "Recruits according to the unseen – focused on the Gavino family – have not heard from the White Wolf and her mate, as such we had given Researchers the go ahead, as we believed that she and he had been destroyed..." Treznor spoke with uncertainty now, "Yes," I smiled waiting for the good news, having many successful turns now that there is no longer a White Wolf, I nodded, for him to continue, but he eyes Zima Croix, our top Researcher, sitting while she stands. "Elders," she nodded, serious faced, "As not to diminish our supplies, I advise the government to move forward with changes, suggesting that they begin with a rounded number – deciding to use two hundred participants in their 'clinical trials'" she said with a bit of humor knowing that this was by no means above ethical boards. "I have used one hundred less – than the humans – and we are disappointed to say that we have no successful changes Elders with just the serum," her posture stiff, my eyes widened. Impossible. Elders to my left and right concerned with this news as well, "Are you stating that you had no successful changes with any of our serums?" Elder Vera – a were-cat – asked, her particular shifter species being at it's lowest in populations. "Actually Elders there is more," Treznor interrupted, but Zima continued, "Treznor attended the opening of the hotel where the white wolf lived, there he was able to sneak away with three blood bags, after delivering them to me I saved one Elders, however I used two splitting them equally between five of those infected," a small proud smile on Treznor told me that she was successful, "While ninety of our infected have not shown progress – the five given the blood have had successful changes." My eyes went to Treznor, "As I sent in messages this past three weeks we do not believe that the white wolf is dead, that or the serum is not functional..." Without acknowledging the other Elders, I barked an answer at the group, "Logan will lead you to the white wolf if she is alive." I left the room, my blood boiling; we had been unsuccessful in our attack. Entering my office I heard the approach of the other Elders, the only others to know of our pending attack on the Gabriel and Chelsea. Without having inside help from an Elder – prior knowledge – they would not have been able to out smart our scheme, I eyed each of my fellow Elders, which one betrayed us? Chelsea POV