Post by Edward Elric on Nov 15, 2008 8:20:51 GMT -5
In an alternate universe, Light Yagami never finds the notebook. Alchemy also remains nonexistent. In this verse, the Great Detective L is working on everyday cases when an abnormally high number of serial murders grow in Japan. There are usually missing body parts, but otherwise no obvious pattern, living victim nor any evidence leading to a potential suspect.
At the same time, a famous scientist named Shou Tucker is receiving global spotlight for reanimating his wife a year before and attempting to recreate the experiment. Her rebirth was short-lived but she had been officially dead for two weeks before he managed to drag her back; even thirty seconds would have been applauded. This step closer to reviving life has caused much debate among philosophers, nations, and people in general. The religious affiliations claim it is a sin to even consider attempting; most men of science earnestly wish to see such an achievement; the general population has split into various groups over the controversy.
Their discussions seem unimportant outwardly since he publically announced testing his revival methods on animals before proceeding to humans. Nonetheless, it’s a constant topic.
A few months into both the case and the announcement of such progress, a Butcher case victim manages to survive gaining immediate attention from the media, police and L himself. Unfortunately, the victim is probably the least cooperative of any the serial killer could have selected. Having lost two limbs and his baby brother, Edward Elric focuses only on thoughts of revenge. Automail limbs and hospital bills are paid for by and approved illegally by someone who shouldn’t have such power. And thus L’s first interference into the boy’s life. After recovering and getting used to the advanced prosthetics, Edward agrees instantly to meeting with L and assisting in finding the killer.
The Task Force is eventually drawn into joining when it becomes obvious that the case involves those in America, Africa and Europe as well.
A company in California has been steadily growing and apparently mainly funding the excessive needs of one Dr. Tucker. It was formerly run by Bradley Sykes but had been passed down to his first adopted son, nicknamed Greed by the masses for his cruel and cold machinations when dealing with smaller corporations. Employed there are many of Mr. Sykes other adopted children as well. Oddly, his only real son assists Dr. Tucker rather than the family business.
There will be layers of mystery, reasons based on greed, morals, beliefs, wants, needs, knowledge, lust, envy, and arrogance. Some will remain persistent, angered about the gore if each crime scene or the loss of a loved one. Others might have lost a loved one already and thus their support of the research. Some people may remain blissfully ignorant but at some point all people must be involved as rebirth comes closer to a possibility.
The horrible excess of dangerous knowledge acquired by those who had set the murders into motion will either lead to the end they intended or the worse example of human cruelty. Is it revival anymore when one uses only pieces of the body? What to do with the beings created? Though it's rather likely humans won't manage a feat reserved for God. But what if you could restore life? To children who've lived a shortened life; to parents who are still needed by their children; to symbolic leaders who unite generations. To a loved one-- would you?
As they say, Hell is paved with good intentions.
At the same time, a famous scientist named Shou Tucker is receiving global spotlight for reanimating his wife a year before and attempting to recreate the experiment. Her rebirth was short-lived but she had been officially dead for two weeks before he managed to drag her back; even thirty seconds would have been applauded. This step closer to reviving life has caused much debate among philosophers, nations, and people in general. The religious affiliations claim it is a sin to even consider attempting; most men of science earnestly wish to see such an achievement; the general population has split into various groups over the controversy.
Their discussions seem unimportant outwardly since he publically announced testing his revival methods on animals before proceeding to humans. Nonetheless, it’s a constant topic.
A few months into both the case and the announcement of such progress, a Butcher case victim manages to survive gaining immediate attention from the media, police and L himself. Unfortunately, the victim is probably the least cooperative of any the serial killer could have selected. Having lost two limbs and his baby brother, Edward Elric focuses only on thoughts of revenge. Automail limbs and hospital bills are paid for by and approved illegally by someone who shouldn’t have such power. And thus L’s first interference into the boy’s life. After recovering and getting used to the advanced prosthetics, Edward agrees instantly to meeting with L and assisting in finding the killer.
The Task Force is eventually drawn into joining when it becomes obvious that the case involves those in America, Africa and Europe as well.
A company in California has been steadily growing and apparently mainly funding the excessive needs of one Dr. Tucker. It was formerly run by Bradley Sykes but had been passed down to his first adopted son, nicknamed Greed by the masses for his cruel and cold machinations when dealing with smaller corporations. Employed there are many of Mr. Sykes other adopted children as well. Oddly, his only real son assists Dr. Tucker rather than the family business.
There will be layers of mystery, reasons based on greed, morals, beliefs, wants, needs, knowledge, lust, envy, and arrogance. Some will remain persistent, angered about the gore if each crime scene or the loss of a loved one. Others might have lost a loved one already and thus their support of the research. Some people may remain blissfully ignorant but at some point all people must be involved as rebirth comes closer to a possibility.
The horrible excess of dangerous knowledge acquired by those who had set the murders into motion will either lead to the end they intended or the worse example of human cruelty. Is it revival anymore when one uses only pieces of the body? What to do with the beings created? Though it's rather likely humans won't manage a feat reserved for God. But what if you could restore life? To children who've lived a shortened life; to parents who are still needed by their children; to symbolic leaders who unite generations. To a loved one-- would you?
As they say, Hell is paved with good intentions.
