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Before we start off, I just want to add that I am not here to write a lab report on DNA or god knows what. I am here to enjoy writing slash. So don't expect the scientific facts to make any sense. Also, the narration in these first few chapters has a sense of mockery. Don't like the intro? Move on then.

Those who don't read slash (aka homophobe), please do me the pleasure and turn away.

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The story is currently under betaing...

Little Lily of the Valley

A Modern Frankenstein

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George Adelson was a man of great science who had made many fascinating inventions throughout his life. However, nothing he had previously invented was even close to being as tremendously incredible and exciting as the project that he had being working on for the past seven years.

Sure, twenty years ago he had accomplished a high level task by adopting and modifying his own son. The gender of the infant was something he had spent many months debating upon. Adelson had always treasured beautiful things. He had thought about having the most beautiful little girl the world had ever seen, yet he had feared that later on her beauty would be so hard to resist that he would have his daughter kidnapped by some stalker. So Adelson thought he would be better of creating a son; but in his eyes, men were ugly creatures.

After days and nights of headaches, he came to a splendid conclusion: he would create a son who would have the prettiest and most girlish build. That way, he wouldn't have a daughter who would go berserk every month due to her menstruation, nor a son who would be a pain in the ass to look at.

After all the troubles of encouraging a decent couple to undergo in vitro fertilization so that he could obtain the sperm and egg, Adelson finally succeeded in having and modifying the appearance of the infant to his liking, though it was really by luck that he got a male embryo. So, in the end, he was satisfied with having a pretty son, whom he immediately named Eternity. As a man of science, he wanted his creation to last for eternity, which of course was not possible.

Eternity was currently twenty years old, a charming young lad with light chocolate-coloured hair and thick-lashed eyes. Adelson had given Eternity the rarest eye colour a human could possibly have: his eyes were of a gorgeous mixture of blue, green and gold. Slender and elegant, he walked as soundlessly as a cat, although, despite his angelic looks, Eternity could be quite feisty if angered. In short, the young man had a certain feline quality to him, after the ideal beauty Adelson so admired.

Adelson’s newest project was a genetic modification experiment: he would be implanting animal DNA into humans. The sole purpose of the experiment was to satisfy his own curiosity. He had always been in awe of those American cartoons involving Batman and Spiderman. Ever since he had been a child, he had always wondered how those heroes gained their superpowers. Therefore, he had spent his youth thinking about all the scientific and mathematical equations that would perhaps one day lead him to this crucial discovery. Ambitious and motivated as he was, it was his dream to bring life to those characters with the current advance in technology and his superior intellectual capacity.

After several years of hard work and research, Adelson was at last close to achieving this. What he was missing was a specimen to run tests on. He could have easily found many test subjects by announcing his amazing discoveries to the public, but he refused any publicity. He prefered to keep a low profile. The idea of having amateur scientists trying to compete with him disgusted him greatly. Moreover, he loathed the media. He couldn't have brainless paparazzi disturbing his work.

In the end, Adelson fearlessly went to several remote areas to gather some homeless and useless humans. He chose the best among the rotten and mutated them using animal DNA. The whole implanting process was not difficult. All Adelson had to do was to place the subjects in a typical test capsule and let the computers select the best animal match.

His first test subject was a blind, dwarf-like man who loved to dig holes. After the test, he turned out to be a mole-man. Needless to say, Adelson was rather surprised by the outcome.

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“You called, Father? Can I come in?”

Putting down his thick glasses, Adelson got up from his comfortable chair and gestured to let his son in. The study room was enormous and extravagantly decorated. Rich, dark red carpets covered the old wooden floor. The lighting provided by the little candles and antique lamps was dim, brightening only certain parts of the room. Also, with three long, vertical windows standing firmly behind Adelson’s desk, the study had the feel of a gothic vampire chamber.

“My dear boy, how is university? Have you made lots of friends?” Adelson motioned towards a black leather sofa placed near a tall, crowded bookshelf.

Once he was comfortably seated, Eternity gave his father his infamous cold glare. “Father, do you honestly think I consider those stalker-girls and hormonal, lust-crazed boys my friends?” Eternity said in an annoyed tone as he tucked a strand of brown hair behind his ear.

Adelson sighed. “Don’t look at me like that. Okay, I apologize for modifying your appearance. I just couldn't help it. I didn’t know you would still attract that type of attention as a guy.”

“Father, do you remember my English teacher, the man with the large jaw?” the young man asked, raising his brows. Adelson nodded hesitantly. “Well, he’s been trying to hit on me for God knows how long just because I look like a freaking girl.”

“I told you I was sorry, son.”

“Well, last time he tried to hit on me, I kicked him in between the legs for sexual harassment, and he’s been flunking me on most of my essays ever since. I’m failing English, father.” Eternity frowned displeasedly.

“Do you want me to write him a letter?” Adelson offered nervously.

“No!” Eternity shouted. He couldn’t believe his father was such a coward. “I want you to do something about my looks. I need to look more like a man, a normal man,” Eternity groaned.

Adelson narrowed his eyes suspiciously. “Why this sudden desire to change your looks?”

“Because I’m fed up of getting wolf whistles and cat calls every time I walk past normal guys! I mean, look at these hips, these are girls’ hips, and these fingers are also girls’ fingers!” Eternity stressed. “Men don’t have these weird effeminate parts.”

“Well, son, you’re different, then. You’re a special child.”

“I look more like a freak than anything else.” Eternity crossed his arms and pouted. "Look, except for Echo, all myfriends are girls. Honestly, people would call me a pimp if I looked more macho. But sadly, I’m not masculine-looking enough… not at all, so I get called a woman instead. A woman. W-O-M-A-N," the lad spelled out slowly to emphasize his point.

“Aw, don’t be gloomy. So, how has your track and field team been doing? I heard you won the 60 meter sprint last week.” Adelson smiled proudly, trying his best to avert the touchy topic.

“It’s fine, I guess… if I ignore the guys staring at my legs,” Eternity complained. “Father, can’t you do something about my appearance? I’m sick and tired of feeling like a pervert every time I look at myself in the mirror.”

“Well...." Adelson knitted his brows as he thought over the numerous possibilities. "Would you like to do something risky like... having animal abilities?”

Tada, I am done. I wonder if you guys like it. Ok I am not very coherent since it is bloody 1:34 AM... for your sake, my readers, I have sacrificed my sanity... snore...I am actually writing something happy for once (Which is rare).

Please review so I know roughly how many people are interested in this story.

Thanks to...

(Firs reviewer goes to Narq, congrats)

Narq: AW thank you so much for being the first reviewer and alerting the story. I am glad you like Eternity.

MewMewBaby: Thankie for alerting the story!

Bloodfeeder: Thanks for reviewing, alerting and favoriting the story! LOVE! You will see what DNA is implanted. You are pretty close though _

Essie: Thank you very much for your criticism. I have managed to spot several error thanks to you. Though, I would prefer someone betaing it.

BlanzFangurl: Perhaps I should have emphasis "in his eyes", well I got that feeling (bias?) from my gay friend. (Who is gay and thinks that way, except for his type of guys of course, otherwise...) I shall start breeding a bunch of animals (Yay to Animal Farm) to protect myself from your evil kittens... wait aren't yours supposed to be wolf pups? Anyway, I thank you for your review and alerting me and my story into your list. *BIG HUG*

Cooked Juice: LOL, perhaps you are right... I am in mood swing? Definately not pregnant mind you! _ But you are correct about me going from one type of story to another.

Fictatiousrambler: Wow, thanks for reviewing, alerting and favoriting the story. Also favorite me! Aw that is so sweet from your part.

xXKaiOfHeartsXx: lol, thanks for the review Though what do you mean by not easiest? (Eyes blinking curiously) ^_^ Thanks for adding this story to your alert and favorite list PLUS me to your alert and favorite author! You made my day!

PencilSketchS: I just love to think out of the box. Thanks for the review.

Tawny Owl: Thank you very much for your review (opinion) I really appreciate it! *hug* your little comment just makes my day less stressful! thankie!

sydchan: LOL Love your review. "He clearly didn't think that through since a beautiful boy would probably attract more attention than a beautiful girl."

VelvetyCheerio: Thank you for your honest criticism. I will learn from it. But just so you know, I am not writing a scientific lab report so I am not obliged to understand how DNA works. This is a slash fic like Catseye*Rose said, why need wife when this is a slash fic?

SuzannaR: Thanks for the review. It is very cute. Is the marathon running well? I will give the runners a hand then. *roll up my sleeves*

Diamond Dollar: Wow that forum actually works? And people there actually review slash story? Wow thanks a lot for reviewing and alerting the story.

wolfblood82: Thanks for reading this even though it is yaoi.

Royal Bliss: May I ask why are you reading this when it is clearly written yaoi? Gosh. You don't even know me and you are insulting me? Are you mental?

Kneecap: Thanks for the review.

Luna Turner: I want those eyes too~ I have a fetish for eyes. They are the ones capturing people's heart.

Fleur de l'est: Thanks for the review!

Guardrail: Aw, finally someone likes the study room. joy!

Z451: Yay, you support my background story telling. Thanks! For review, favorite and alert LOL triple score!

Godjinn: Thanks for your review. It is very cute. I have a love for rare name. My top boy name is Seifer Almasy. Gosh I need to find an Almasy guy and married him to name the kid Seifer LOL. that would never happen though.

Wicked Kitten 21: OMG did someone just say my description is effective? SNIFF *Tears of joy*

Sakina the Fallen Angel: Oh, I am glad it makes you think of CLAMPS.

mikey magee: Thanks for your review. Ha, I get people talking about the intro of the story a lot. LOL. I am too lazy to change it. I just felt like going to the point. *kaboom* Plus I am terrible in description. Anyway thanks a lot _ *hug*

Eurypon: Thanks for accepting Eternity as who he is. Sniff *happy tears* Yay to weird conversation between father and son.

Unforgettable-PoeticDreamer: Thanks, at least I still have hope with the “so far…”.

Niki Tori: Hahaha, someone actually quoted that part! Love!

Chit Chat Cat: Yes I must have the time of the world to keep up with the demands… *shiver* wow “out of the box” really? *eyes sparkle*

Rainsoaked Archangel: OMGosh! gasp! so many delicious reviews. *hug Rainsoaked Archangel super tight* You have no idea how much joy your reviews bring to me! Yay! Finally someone who appreciates beautiful guys and rare names...

A good friend of mine decided to add something in regardless to the insult Royal Blissnicely gave me. (Gotta love her!)

Damn! I can't comment without login! Anyways, I suggest a reply along the following lines;

My dear friend,

I am most touched at your concern regarding my sexual and emotional well-being, but I can assure that I am quite satisfied with my gender. If you are going to psychologically analyse my story, it would be most enlightening to take the following into account.

The beautiful boy has been an admired element in many cultures - take Adonis, the lover of Aphrodite in Greek lore. Or St Sebastian, from the Renaissance. In my case, I take my inspiration from Japanese culture.

The first bishonen, or beautiful boy, of Japan is widely considered Genji, from The Tale of Genji, written in the early eleventh century. It puts a great accent on the boy's enchanting but effeminate looks, and concentrates on his (heterosexual) conquests.

The beautiful boy has been a part of many cultures. Women find him attractive in the way he breaks the traditional, overused, too-brutal masculine stereotype. This is not a proof of their being unsatisfied with their own genders - it's simply a matter of taste.

Also, the reason I and many others appreciate boy love is simple; were I to describe a girl commiting acts of love with this beautiful boy, I am afraid I would be quite consumed with jealousy, and would hate my own female character passionately enough lose all my inspiration for the story itself, which would be a real shame. I'm sure you understand.

So thank you very much for your fascinating psychological analysis, but I can assure you that I am perfectly happy with my gender, and would advise you to take a look at your own repressed feelings that make you seem so challenged at the idea of a woman appreciating anything but the precise male stereotype society will first put in front of her.

There, that should do the trick! Hope it helps!!

Lyla

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