The medic stepped forward with two injector pods. It was the same medic as before. He stood behind Shadick and his mate, waiting patiently for the Fleet Commander to indicate which one of the prisoners to inject with the serum first. After the Fleet Commander nodded, the medic injected Shadick first, then Carrie.
Everyone in the room watched as Shadick and Carrie slowly began to pale, their faces draining of all color. It took only moments after that for their features to go slack, and their eyes to glaze over. Once the Fleet Commander saw it was time, he focused on Shadick.
"Shadick, where are the others you are hiding with?" The Fleet Commander started his questioning, eyeing Shadick closely.
Shadick sat quietly in his seat. His eyes were forward in a blank stare, seeing nothing. Without hesitation, Shadick answered. "In the bunker," Shadick stated calmly. There was no emotion in his tone as he spoke. His voice was monotone. His eyes were blank. The serum was in effect.
