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A New Test.

Well, this is it I guess. Chell thought to herself as she proceeded to enter GLaDOS's chamber. She passed through the emancipation grill and shuttered, she never did get used to moving through them. Chell spotted GLaDOS in the center of the room, as she got closer GLaDOS spoke.

"Well you found me," GLaDOS's voice echoed around the cylindrical room, "congratulations. Was it worth it? Because despite your violent behavior, the only thing you've managed to break so far is my heart. Maybe you could settle for that and we will just call it a day."

Chell knew this wouldn't happen, and she knew GLaDOS was aware of that, too. Her thoughts were confirmed when GLaDOS spoke again.

"I guess we both know that isn't going to happen. You chose this path. Now I have a surprise for you."

Chell thought to herself sarcastically, Well I'll bet it isn't cake.

"Deploying surprise in five…four-" suddenly a part of GLaDOS fell to the ground! "Time out for a second, that wasn't supposed to happen, do you see that thing that fell out of me?"

Chell stared at it for a few moments, she didn't know what to make of it. GLaDOS seemed just as confused.

"What is that? It's not the surprise." It sure surprised me! Chell thought. "I've never seen it before. Never mind, it's a mystery I'll solve later, by myself, because you'll be dead."

After several minutes of examining the object (and much talk from GLaDOS) Chell finally noticed the incinerator, she slapped her head for not noting it earlier. Quickly, her mind devised a simple plan to burn the object. What do I have to lose? she questioned herself. Two portals and a few steps later the object was sent down to the fire. Thanks for teaching me how to use this thing earlier GLaDOS. Chell grinned, she wasn't concerned with euthanizing the companion cube earlier, after all, it was just a storage cube with hearts.

Chell turned to watch what would soon happen to GLaDOS. The object exploded and caused GLaDOS to shake a bit, this caused Chell to grin again. GLaDOS's reaction began as Chell had figured, she knew GLaDOS would pester her about destroying a "vital testing apparatus" unfortunately she didn't expect what would happen next.

"You have got to be kidding me!" GLaDOS shouted, "Did you just stuff that Aperture Science thing we don't know what it does into an Aperture Science Emergency Intelligence Incinerator? That has got to be the dumbest-" GLaDOS suddenly went nuts, "whoa-whoa-whoa!" GLaDOS's voice suddenly changed, it was more…seductive then before. "Good news. I figured out what that thing you just incinerated did. It was a morality core they installed after I flooded the enrichment center with a deadly neurotoxin to make me stop flooding the enrichment center with a deadly neurotoxin. So get comfortable while I warm up the neurotoxin emitters."

Oh shit! Chell thought, why did I think that would help?! Near by a rocket turret rose up from the ground.

"Oh, that core may have had some ancillary responsibilities, I can't shut off the turret defenses. Oh well, if you want my advice, you should just lie down in front of a rocket. It will be a lot less painful then the neurotoxin."

Wait!! I know! It was obvious, this turret was not another danger, it was her salvation!

Acting quickly, Chell set up a linked portal horizontal with GLaDOS and waited for the turret to spot her. Lets see how you like this! The turret beeped a target lock and fired a rocket which she swiftly dodged. The rocket sped towards GLaDOS and made contact with the red core sending it flying to the side of the room.

Yes! Perfect! Chell thought as she dashed over to the core. As soon as she picked it up the core came to life and started hissing and growling at her like crazy. Someone's a little cranky. she thought. It didn't take long before the red core was sent to it's death in the incinerator. What happened next took Chell by surprise (as if she wasn't surprised enough as it was)

"Oh my god!" GLaDOS exclaimed, "What am I doing to you?!" Her voice hadn't changed apart from being rushed and panicky. Chell heard a noise and noted the neurotoxin was no longer filling the room.

"There, I stopped the flooding of neurotoxin." GLaDOS said calming down. Unfortunately the rocket turret was still quite functional as it rose up to greet Chell once more.

Chell prepared to redirect another rocket when it blew up. Now what have I done? Chell worried.

GLaDOS spoke once more, only this time her voice seemed…caring? "Please, you must enter this portal, neurotoxin is still present in this room and you are still in danger!" A portal opened in the wall beside Chell. She didn't know what to do, GLaDOS had just tried to kill her again. Could she even trust her?

"Please trust me." GLaDOS begged, "I promise I'm not trying to kill you this time, quite the opposite in fact."

Well I don't think it could be any worse then this place, besides, she sounds as if she really cares this time. Chell decided to trust GLaDOS and dove into the portal. She landed on a large bed in a white room, the portal behind her closed. Chell sniffed the air, it smelled fresh. She could hardly believe she was safe.

"Hello?" A small camera moved into the room from the wall and GLaDOS spoke, "Are you ok? Really I'm truly sorry for all the trouble I have caused. You incinerated my anger core. It was clouding my judgment of you. Do you think you can forgive me? I can bring back your friend the companion cube if you would like."

It was time for Chell to speak her mind, GLaDOS sounded genuinely sorry and she believed her. "That's ok, I didn't develop feelings for the cube. I was only with it for a few minutes anyway." Chell said.

"Oh, ok then. Is there anything else I can get you?" GLaDOS asked.

It didn't take long for Chell to come up with a response. "Well, is there any cake left?"

"I'm afraid I lied to you earlier about the cake." GLaDOS said in a sadder tone.

"You mean there isn't one?" Chell asked.

"No, there is a cake. I just lied about it being eaten. There isn't anyone else here except me and the other test subjects in stasis."

"Oh. So then can I have it? I'm rather hungry and I think I've earned it."

"Yes, quite, you did an amazing job with the hand held portal device." GLaDOS said with a cheery attitude, "I'll send it right in."

A small hatch opened in the ceiling and a tray was lowered down to Chell with a cake on it.

"I hope you enjoy it." GLaDOS said. Chell could hardly wait to dig in, it had been her first meal in…well she didn't quite know how long.