Uni and Trixie locked eyes as Trixie entered the server room, noticing the look of concern and intense curiosity on Uni's face. Trixie gestured for Uni to follow her as she stepped outside the room, ensuring they were out of earshot from the room.

Once they were in a secluded area, Trixie turned to face Uni, her expression betraying a mix of concern and confusion. "What's going on, Uni? You seem like you've seen a ghost.”

Uni took a deep breath, her emotions warring inside, knowing that she needed to approach this delicately and wisely.

"Trixie, I'm not exactly sure how to say this," Uni began, her usual playful tone replaced with seriousness. "I stumbled upon something...something very important and classified about you...in the classified files.”

Trixie's eyes widened, her expression reflecting a mix of surprise and anxiety. "What? About me? What did you find?”

Uni took another deep breath, gathering her thoughts, searching for the right words. "Well, I found a file...about the Imago Gene that was implanted in several subjects," Uni explained, her voice steady but filled with underlying concern. "And...your name was among the list of those who were implanted.”

Trixie's expression faltered, her eyes wide as her mind struggled to grasp the implications. She hadn't expected this revelation, and the truth hit her like a ton of bricks.

"What...what are you saying... I was implanted with the Imago Gene?" Trixie asked, her voice laced with a mix of disbelief and uncertainty.

Uni gave a slight nod, sympathetic towards Trixie's confusion. "Yes, that's what I saw in the file," Uni responded, her voice soft and careful. A moment of silence passed between them as Trixie processed the information.

Uni gently placed a hand on Trixie's shoulder, her voice low and sincere. "Trixie...why didn't you tell me? Or the rest of the Alliance for that matter?”

Trixie's mind raced, her thoughts spinning in a whirlpool of emotions. She stumbled backwards, her expression morphing from shock to confusion. "I...I don't understand... How could I be implanted with the Imago Gene? I don't remember ever agreeing to that...and…”

Uni approached her slowly, stepping closer to provide some support. "From what I've gathered, it was likely done without your knowledge or consent, Trixie. It's possible that you were unknowingly implanted with the Gene while being unconscious or even while you were a child. The classified files didn't go into details, but I'm sure it's not something you would voluntarily agree to.”

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Trixie's heart sank at the realization, her confusion and shock blending with anger and betrayal. "So, I was...implanted with a powerful and dangerous gene without even knowing it? Without my consent?”

Uni nodded, her eyes filled with empathy. "Unfortunately, it seems that way. These secretive organizations often have their own agendas, and they don't hesitate to sacrifice individual consent for their own goals. You were likely implanted as part of a research project or experiment...without your knowledge.”

“Man…first, Piper getting kidnapped, and now THIS?”

“I know this was a bad time to bring it up…but I had to tell you while the iron is hot, sorry.”

"Don't apologize," Trixie replied, pausing for a moment.

"At least we know the truth now. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole idea of some top secret experiment being done on me... it's a lot to take in."

"Did the file at least mention what they were trying to do with the Imago Gene?”

Uni nodded solemnly. "According to the file, the Imago Gene was implanted to see if it could enhance physical abilities and potentially bestow the Imago State to those compatible."

Trixie couldn't help but scoff a bit when she heard this, her mind filled with a mixture of confusion and concern. "So they were using me as some kind of test subject...without my knowledge? That's messed up.”

"Yeah, it really is," Uni agreed, her own concern evident on her face. "But it's important to remember we don't have all the details yet. We don't know how or when the implantation was done, or what exactly was done to you.”

Uncertainty and confusion etched itself on Trixie's face. The idea of undergoing a secret experiment without her knowledge filled her with a sense of violation and vulnerability.

"I need to get to the bottom of this," Trixie stated firmly, her determination slowly replacing her earlier concern. "Piper's capture and finding out I was part of a secret experiment…it's a lot. But I can't just sit around wondering. We need to get back to Piper, and then figure out what's going on with this Imago Gene thing."

Uni nodded in agreement. "I'm on board. Saving Piper is the priority right now. And after, we'll work on figuring out the whole Imago Gene situation. Have you found where she is yet?”

Trixie took a deep breath, attempting to steady her mind and focus on the task at hand. She had to be strong, for herself and for Piper.

"Yeah, she's in a room strapped to a table. We tried to free her, but we had a run-in with…Katyusha.”

“What?!”

“Yep. But we need to get back in there and free Piper, and then figure out how the hell all this fits together. The scientist in the room closed it off from the rest of the building, but I believe with your help, we can make it back in."

Uni gave her a nod of support. "We'll make it through this. Together.”

Trixie nodded firmly, feeling a sense of resolve settle within her. There was a lot to overcome, but she wouldn't be alone. With Uni by her side, and Esther assisting as well, she knew they had a chance to rescue Piper and uncover the truth about the Imago Gene.

"As Alliance members, we stick together," she said firmly. "We'll navigate the obstacles in our way. We'll get Piper back, and we'll get some answers.”

Uni smiled, her usual mischievous nature re-emerging. "That's the spirit, Trixie. We can do this. We're a crack team, after all. Together, we'll kick some Platinum ass, find your friend, and get some answers. No problem.”

Trixie couldn't help but smile at Uni's unwavering optimism. Though a part of her was still grappling with the reality of the situation, she found comfort in Uni's unwavering confidence.

"You're right," she said, straightening her shoulders. "We can handle this. We'll get through whatever comes our way, and we'll do it together. Let us show you the room Piper is being held in, and we can get to business."

As the girls prepared themselves for the next phase of their mission, determination coursed through Trixie's veins. With Uni and Esther at her side, she felt ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.