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My arrival to this unknown facility is somewhere in August. I don't know much of what is going on, but I suppose that I should keep a log of such while I'm here. I doubt that anyone will ever read of my experiences, but it is better to keep a written log then to go by with just my memories.

I will always seek to find a way home, but for now there are people who need me here and a chance to at least lighten the burden everyone faces.

I guess I will keep this as a log of sort. It'll keep me organized and it'll make keeping track of time a little easier at the very least.

-Steve Rogers

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Week 1
Off Week

Week 2
Acclimatization

Week 3
Faciliberries Come to Life

Week 135
Thursday - 08/25/2011
Facility 1
Off Week
[Post] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3655839.html) [Log with Bucky] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/643294.html)

I've arrived into a strange place. It looks much like a containment facility, and I was later confirmed that it is one. I have been collared to reduce my strength, although it doesn't do much of that really. I retain most of my strength, so I am to assume that it is merely to bring one down to that of "human" levels of some kind. Of course I am very much disoriented. The last I remember was the drone plane exploding and Bucky caught in the blast.

I am surprised to see that Bucky has arrived here before. But things are different. It seems I come from the past and he comes from the future. He informs me of what is to come and has me move from the room I had arrived in to the room he resides in.

I've received a text document explaining what seems to be going, although everything is quite overwhelming.

The technology is far advanced to what I am comfortable with, although many have offered to help with using them, so I have nothing to fear in terms of the communication devices.

I am told, however, I am to pass away in the future only to return. It's perplexing, but I will just live with that knowledge. I also know that Bucky has taken on my legacy after. I am worried of the burden, but I know that he's a strong fighter and do well with it.

This place is worrisome to say the least, but at least I know that the place is not entirely hostile.

New Faces: James Barnes, Accelerator, Alex Forbes, Tsubaki Nakatsukasa, Lucas Lee, Kenzi, Barbara Gordon, William Kaplan, Emilia Galmar, Misaka #10032, Timothy, Axel, Kara Zor-L, Rika Furude, Theodore Altman

Week 136
Sunday - 08/28/2011
Haven
Acclimatization
[Conversation with Emilia] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3664951.html?thread=210698551#t210698551) [Conversation with Rin] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3666376.html?thread=210856136#t210856136) [Conversation with Kenzi (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3666698.html?thread=210807562#t210807562) [Conversation with Bucky] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3667261.html?thread=210817341#t210817341)

We've arrived in a new location. I was told earlier that this was to happen at times, but I was surprised to be so quickly swept from my first setting to this one. I have not gotten to understand how the communication devices worked yet, to my disadvantage. It means I will have to somehow locate someone that I am familiar with.

It was not bad though. I spoke to Emilia again and found her trying some of the fashion that seems to exist in the town. I found that it quite matches her tastes I believe. But I shouldn't assume too much. I promise her I'd try some of the clothes here in the future to her wishes.

It was quite embarrassing. Perhaps I should find a more suitable word for partner. Miss Tohsaka, who I met at the saloon, thought Bucky and I were together. Ah. I mean in that of lovers. This is embarrassing to write. I'm going to leave it at that and move on. I can feel my ears starting to burn just thinking about the misinterpretation.

I also met Kenzi. I was quite worried about her as she was shooting a rifle on the roof. Incorrectly even. I helped her out to ensure that she does not injure herself.

By the time I have contacted Bucky, I was told that these devices work well outside of the first facility I was in earlier. It's a little embarrassing to realize that the device you held had always worked. I just didn't know how to use it. I also had to promise to tread carefully around Kenzi. A pity as she was very kind to me.

New Face: Rin Tohsaka

Edited 2011-10-07 08:11 (UTC)

Week 136
Monday - 08/29/2011
Haven
Acclimatization
[Conversation with Wanda] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3668433.html?thread=211070161#t211070161)

A new person had arrived today. Her name is Wanda. She apparently also knows of me later in my future. It seems many of the people here know of me. It's quite perplexing everytime I run into it though.

She was very kind and polite, but I could tell that she was very much a lady you should not tread with and anger.

She spoke well of me though.

New Face: Wanda Maximoff

Week 136
Tuesday - 08/30/2011
Haven
Acclimatization
[Conversation with Nathan] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3671232.html?thread=211364032#t211364032)

I met a man at the saloon. He was quite drunk and I think he was surprised at how straight-laced I usually am. Still, he showed no ill intent. I offered him water though, as he probably drank well more then he should have.

I did have some drinks myself, but it does nothing to me. I can not fall under the influence of alcohol.

New Face: Nathan Petrelli

Week 136
Wednesday - 08/31/2011
Haven
Acclimatization
[Log with Bucky] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/647572.html?thread=20617876#t20617876)

It seems that Bucky was asked to go to the "shindig" that was happening on Wednesday. Since I had little to do, I ended up going too. We spoke fondly of the past though and it reminded much of the parties that I ended up going to when Bucky was younger.

Perhaps we're getting much too old to understand this party thing, but it was nice to just talk.

Week 136
Friday - 09/02/2011
Haven
Acclimatization
[Log with Timothy] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/644962.html?thread=20706146#t20706146) [Conversation with Chie] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3677068.html?thread=211928460#t211928460)

I met Timothy in person today. He's a sweet, young man. I hope that this place does not harm him terribly emotionally or physically. We had a wonderful conversation, albeit, rather serious. He's brilliant though and I can see why Bucky cares for him. I, too, wish to help protect him. He seems to be someone who has gone through a lot for his age. I hope that his worries won't end up becoming a reality though.

I sparred with a young miss. I believe she is foreign to what I'm used to, but she was enthusiastic and polite. She knows some combat skills, but I hope to help her further what knowledge she has of it.

New Face: Chie Satonaka

Week 136
Saturday - 09/03/2011
Haven
Acclimatization
[Conversation with Ramona] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3677789.html?thread=212089949#t212089949) [Conversation with Lucas] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3678290.html?thread=212089426#t212089426)

She had surprisingly strange hair. I had never seen something like it before. I suppose people really do become less strict about what is acceptable in public. I don't think it's bad, but it certainly is surprising.

I tried to help her with the strange aircrafts located in this place. The technology here seems foreign. Not something that you can find normally back home.

I ran into Lucas again. He was upset with something, but what it is I do not know. However, he was destroying the saloon, and that was dangerous to himself and those around him. I suppose he was angry with himself as he seemed more intent to try and harm me. I guess I should have tried to avoid fighting, but perhaps it might have relieved some tension. It's quite odd that he was so adamant about having me hit him though. I don't understand those things sometimes.

New Face: Ramona Flowers

Edited 2011-10-07 08:02 (UTC)

Week 137
Sunday - 09/04/2011
Haven
Faciliberries Come to Life
[Conversation with Charles] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3681727.html?thread=212330175#t212330175)

It seems this will be the first experiment I will be subjected to. Surprisingly, it isn't too terrible. It seems my communication device is fond of me, although I could do without the friendly biting at my fingers.

Another person arrived today. He seemed quite lost, especially with the devices going awry. I informed him of what he was to face, although I am sure that it isn't something one wants to hear upon arrival to a foreign place.

New Face: Charles Xavier

Week 137
Tuesday - 09/06/2011
Haven
Faciliberries Come to Life
[Conversation with Vision] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3685258.html?thread=212626058#t212626058) [Conversation with Feferi] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3685801.html?thread=212628393#t212628393)

More people continue to have trouble with their communcation devices. I've met another teammate though. Surprisingly, his body is apparently that of Jim Hammond's. Or more known as the Human Torch during his work with me as an Invader. It reminds me much of working back during the war. But I will stop this line of thought before I start reminiscing of those times. Maybe I do act much older then I should... But it is always nice to meet someone who I am to work with. Or have.

I also met a delightful young girl. She said she was a troll, which confuses me greatly, but it does not bother me. I am interested in what her kind are like though. She named my communication device Lieutenant Skitters. It is a cute name, and I don't know why I agreed to it, but she was much too sweet to deny. My device seemed to like the name anyways.

She seems to be extremely enthusiastic and likes the human kind. She wish to see my drawings, so I could not help but oblige. It is nice to meet such kind and young souls in a place like this. I did end up doing a drawing (http://images.plurk.com/2815e1a225d46fcc5fa217c363fedc36.jpg) of her. I might be slightly out of practice, but I do enjoy drawing people. It was fun to draw her so I think I might start drawing more of the people in this facility.

New Faces: The Vision, Feferi Peixes

Week 137
Wednesday - 09/07/2011
Haven
Faciliberries Come to Life
[Conversation with Clark] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3689535.html?thread=212865599#t212865599) [Conversation with Dean] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3689160.html?thread=212863944#t212863944) [Conversation with Eddie] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3689846.html?thread=212894582#t212894582) [Conversation with Sasha] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3689846.html?thread=213196662#t213196662) [Conversation with Xion] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3688520.html?thread=212795464#t212795464) [Log with Bucky and Didi] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/649280.html?thread=20851520#t20851520) [Log with Eddie] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/649280.html?thread=20881984#t20881984)

The communication devices continue to be a bit of a hindrance for many others. I had met Clark. A very fine fellow. His device seemed to have latched onto the idea that it is a superhero of some sort. It seemed rude to say otherwise, but it was very enthusiastic to say the least. I felt like the man was hiding something. But not in what would be threatening. Perhaps he had lost someone through the termination list. It is normal to hide tragedy to try and cope or avoid it. He was very polite though, so I have no reason to think he means ill of anything. I do suspect there's a reason his device in specific had tried to be a superhero though. But I should not assume such things. It's rude...

On the upside, I believe Dean's device was rather intelligent. I'm not sure whether that be the right word to explain it. But it certainly had quite a personality and thought highly of itself. Actually, that probably isn't an upside.

I felt like I did more then just sit around today. I met Eddie and Sasha at the saloon. I had volunteered to help clean the place up for the evening. It was the least I could do for their kindness in hosting a night for relaxation. Both of them were very interesting to speak to. I was surprised that they were very open about their relationship. It wasn't usually something that was spoken openly about back home. I was very happy for them. I believe that you can love anyone in anyway. It doesn't matter who or what you are. Sasha and I spoke fondly of the past. I got to learn something from the other side. It's always hard to listen to someone who deserves better to have such hardships. It was enjoyable though. We spoke about art too. I guess this subject is something I'll be speaking about often.

I was very embarrassed to come upon the feed picking up inappropriate moments to record. The poor young miss. I hope she didn't think of me as lecherous though. I just wished to inform her of ways to try and avoid such crude behavior from the devices. She was sweet though.

The evening was mostly spent at the Poker Night. I ended up sitting off for awhile. I suppose that wasn't a very social thing to do, but I was never really good at being a party type. But I met Miss Didi today. I believe she has spoken to Bucky based on her more friendly way of speaking to him. She was quite odd to me. But then again, many people here are odd to me. I cannot fathom how they exist. It sounds like she has been alive for even longer then I, which is saying something. Oh, I shouldn't be speaking about her age. This is rude of me. Perhaps I should use pencil instead of a pen next time. I hope my drawing (http://images.plurk.com/2d850371f96e16b37726a6a3167622ca.jpg) of her will make up for my rude remarks. I know she can't read this, but I feel guilty of speaking of it anyways. Especially since she spoke to us so kindly. Even after Bucky's crude drawing... I shouldn't make fun of Bucky's abilities either though. This is getting quite off-topic. Right...well Eddie spoke to me again that evening. He was also, well, drunk. Apparently poker is just a formality during these nights. I should have assumed, considering that everyone seemed to be drunk instead.

New Faces: Clark Kent, Dean Winchester, Eddie Riggs, Sasha Nein, Xion, Didi

Edited 2011-10-07 08:05 (UTC)

Week 137
Thursday - 09/08/2011
Haven
Faciliberries Come to Life
[Conversation with Alfred] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3692636.html?thread=213085788#t213085788) [Conversation with Bucky, Timothy, and Accelerator] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3693490.html?thread=213127346#t213127346)

We were attacked today. Ships came from the sky. It was sudden and I suppose the correct word that most would use is terrifying. The ships had skeletons tied to them and there was dried blood caked onto them. It was definitely not a pleasant sight nor was it something one can even remotely say was welcoming. The people that came out of the ship were also quite disturbing. The scars on them looked self inflicted, and I have no reason to doubt that they weren't, and they came out as soon as they were probably grounded. They were armed. It was obvious that we were experiencing a raid of some sort.

I fought of course. I killed. I'm a soldier after all. Killing isn't abnormal to do, especially for the sake of those who I sworn to protect. I fought alongside Alfred. Young, but ambitious. A fighter and good with shooting.

Without the collars, it seemed that fending them off did not take too much trouble. I'm unsure about casualties though. Perhaps I should have asked around whether people were injured or missing.

I arrived back at the safe-house for some coffee. I shouldn't drink it before trying to get rest, but it's probably not going to make a difference. Bucky, Timothy, and Accelerator were situated on the couch together when I arrived. It was quite heartwarming to see them like that. Bucky didn't really had family to cling to when he was young. Perhaps I am happy to see that in some way, he has made a family for himself of sort. He's grown so much since 1945. I feel like I'm very much too far in the past and everyone is too far into the future. This isn't going to suddenly speak of any of my sudden insecurities. I know better then to make it a problem. I'm glad to see him content like he was. It reminds me that we can always find peace even in a moment of turmoil. We did talk a bit. Someone had died. I probably didn't know them, but it's still a disappointment to know someone died and I couldn't do anything about it. I don't think Accelerator likes me very much. Perhaps I should try avoiding him to avoid angering him somehow?

New Face: Alfred F. Jones

Edited 2011-10-07 08:07 (UTC)

Week 137
Friday - 09/09/2011
Haven
Faciliberries Come to Life
[Conversation with Alex] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3695481.html?thread=213379449#t213379449)

Apparently, even with uncertain danger lurking, the devices prove to not show any care for the safety of their owners. I spoke to Alex because I found him climbing the roof to retrieve his communication device. Honestly, I was afraid for his safety. I offered to help retrieve it to avoid unnecessary accidents to occur otherwise.

Week 4
Gold-Collared

Week 138
Sunday - 09/11/2011
Haven
Gold-Collared
[Post] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3699694.html)

It's quickly obvious what this week's experiment is. We've all woken up to having the gold collars. This is, of course, worrisome as a large amount of our inhabitants are those with unique powers that they now cannot access.

I don't know how much help I was, but I decided to give as much advice as I could to anyone with no combat training. At least this gives them a small chance to get away from whatever those creatures were.

I worry that the safety of everyone around me are at risk, but I'll have to just do my best to prevent that. I just fret that people might actually die this week and I won't be able to stop it.

New Faces: Katniss Everdeen, Katherine Bishop

Edited 2011-10-07 21:35 (UTC)

Week 138
Wednesday - 09/14/2011
Haven
Gold-Collared
[Log with Bucky] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/654118.html?thread=21048614#t21048614) [Log with Timothy] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/651630.html?thread=21047150#t21047150) [Log with Accelerator] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/651630.html?thread=21048174#t21048174) [Log with Kate and Accelerator] (http://a-facility-log.livejournal.com/654765.html)

This is the third raid. The first one was last week and the second one was on Monday. This time they attacked at dusk.

I didn't realize just how bad this one would get though. The fortress where many of the inhabitants had been staying was breached. I don't know how, but the fact remains that many were attacked as the raiders were able to get in. I fought on the frontlines to try and stop more from getting in, but there were so many to take down, I don't know if it made a difference. I fought alongside Bucky though. It was just like the war, except he was sharing the same name and he's grown so much. We got separated at some point though.

If only...we hadn't. He might still be alive. I could have stopped it from happening.

I found the shield and his arm discarded. I knew I wouldn't be seeing him coming back after the raiders left. There was no reason to pretend that he was alright somewhere.

I took the shield to Timothy just as promised. He was upset. I knew he was. Bucky meant a lot to him. But I couldn't stay too long to comfort him. I needed to go back and fight. I found Accelerator too. Handed him Bucky's prosthetic arm. His words were too true. It was my fault Bucky is gone. I didn't do anything to prevent it. I know I could have somehow.

It was probably foolish in hindsight. I took Accelerator onto the battlefield with me. His mobility isn't very good, so this seemed like a wise choice. I ran into Kate. Well, Hawkeye. We fought together. The three of us. I don't know how long. Things seemed to be too far. I barely registered anything other then taking down my enemies. I guess I was in shock.

I'm tired, but the next few days will be to find survivors.

There has to be more that are alive...

Week 5
No Gravity

Week 6
Off Week

Week 7
Saw Inspired Traps

Week 138
Friday - 09/16/2011
Haven
Gold-Collared
[Conversation with Hei] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3711382.html?thread=214538646#t214538646)

I acquired a strange weapon from a man named Hei. It belonged to a friend of his that went down during the raid. I was taught the basics and told of what it was probably capable of doing. I hope I don't actually have to use this if possible, but I doubt that is usually the case.

Still, it's probably nice to keep ahold of in case. I'm sure the owner will be happy that it wasn't discarded anywhere at least.

New Face: Hei

Week 138
Saturday - 09/17/2011
Haven
Gold-Collared
[Post with Emilia] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3712601.html) [Conversation with Raven] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3711779.html?thread=214561059#t214561059) [Conversation with Chie] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3712198.html?thread=214561478#t214561478) [Conversation with Xion] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3713194.html?thread=214632874#t214632874)

Emilia returned today. I hadn't even known she died. I feel guilty about having no knowledge of this and the state she arrived back in. I carried her to the saloon so we could clean up her injuries. She's quite the strong woman, but what she went through is a lot more then one expected. She fell unconscious while I was treating her. I carried her to where a young girl was. I don't if I got her name clearly, but her outfit isn't something I will ever forget. I'll be leaving the two in whatever you call this ship. It's safe and I'm sure if it comes to it, they can lock themselves in and away from danger.

I was glad to see Alfred made it through fine. It also seemed that a few of Emilia's friends were also safe.

I came in contact with another one who probably associates herself with the group. She was making a headcount, or at least trying to. I doubt it would help in the long run. It's too hard to see who's here and who isn't. Quite difficult. I do admire that she was willing to try though.

Chie was also safe. She seemed distraught for similar reasons like myself. It is unfortunate, but I believe that she'll do what she can. I am trying what I can myself. I wish that Xion would do the same. She seems like a rather fine lady, but much too absorbed in her shortcomings to see her strengths. I know she's better then what she seems to think. She'll only get better. I hope she sees that herself.

New Faces: Mindy Macready, Raven

Edited 2011-10-07 08:11 (UTC)

Week 139
Monday - 09/19/2011
Facility 1
No Gravity
[Conversation with Billy] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3718776.html?thread=214844792#t214844792)

Billy came back. He didn't look very well in the feed, so I didn't bother him for a little while. I knew there were many who were more worried about his well-being. I did not wish to disrupt such a tender moment.

When I did contact him, he sounded much better. He asked me whether I could assist in giving him training. I agreed of course. I want to make sure they are well trained. Or at least trained well enough to protect themselves.

Week 139
Tuesday - 09/20/2011
Facility 1
No Gravity
[Conversation with Emilia] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3721283.html?thread=215062851#t215062851) [Conversation with Sasha] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3722573.html?thread=215061837#t215061837) [Conversation with Ishtar] (http://a-facility.livejournal.com/3722913.html?thread=215063201#t215063201)

I had a rather awkward conversation with Emilia. At least, it started off awkward. But we quickly tried to push it behind us and had a lovely conversation. I had gotten her embroidery thread as she had wanted. I don't know what she plans to do with it. Well, more like, I don't know what she plans to do to return the favor. I'm looking forward to it though. A talented, resourceful woman such as herself can only think of something good. At least, that's what I think.

She knows now that I am a rather bad liar though. I don't mind. It becomes obvious when I start trying to lie. I don't know if that's fortunate or not. Our conversation lead to other things in the end. We spoke about the gap between languages in how one speaks from our times to what it is like now.

We also happen to establish that we are rather good friends. I'm glad to know she thinks of me as one.

I checked up on Sasha. He seems to be at least relatively okay. I know better to assume he is, but I'm just relieved to see he's at least getting himself back to his feet. We did have a rather serious conversation about the interns though.

Miss Ishtar seems to be at a bit of a lost though. She had survived, and I think it's because of that, she feels guilty. I suppose I can't blame her. I feel just as guilty. But we've promised to do our best to help those that need the help and to at least keep trying. It's nice to speak to others who think the same.

New Face: Princess Ishtar de Pheliosta

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