I hit the ground to evade the gas, but soon the entire room reeks of it. Everyone around me is on the floor, eyes closed, and either dead or asleep. I struggle against the rim of black that is starting to cloud my vision. Scanning over the crowd of unconscious Programmed I attempt to locate Aimee. I see her struggling on the floor. She gasps in a desperate attempt for clean air. As I army crawl my way to her, a pair of combat boots stomp in my way.

I trail my eyes up the person in front of me. Standing there in all her glory is Mistress. She has a gas mask on and is holding one in her hand. Roughly, she jams the mask on my face and motions for me to stand and follow. Slowly I stand up and trail behind her with my head bowed like a servant.

After walking a while, Mistress opens a door and walks in. I follow. "Look up," Mistress commands. As I raise my head, I see Aimee and Aukland bound and gagged. Shock and anger flashes on my face for a single moment.

Then, I repress everything. Mistress's cold voice comes from behind me,"Well Sapphire, you have a choice to make."