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Z-257 is a child-like entity comprised of the DNA and cells of ZA-256. Additionally containing DNA of an S-Q entity, the axolotl, and the sea bunny. Created directly from a tissue sample from ZA-256 along with their twin Z-258. Who was terminated shortly after Z-257 was given chimera and firefly axolotl coloring with their embryo in the developmental growth stage.

Z-257 is highly trained and extremely obedient. In most cases only needing an order to follow personnel. Very rarely will she resist and often can be easily bribed into compliance.

Z-257 is not considered dangerous by any means. Though if ever found anywhere outside of Dr. Grey's lab without his escort should be apprehended immediately.

While non-threatening, Z-257 is still highly unpredictable. She is noted to have superior regenerative capabilities compared to her originator. Additionally, she contains an uncontrolled ability to travel between dark spaces similarly to S-Q entities. It is recommended to carry a bright light source to eliminate shadows when catching Z-257. No matter how agonized she may sound from exposure to the light source.

Erika was born into a rough household. Her mother passing during her birth. Father blaming her for the loss. Her only saving grace was her older brother. He stepped in and cared for her when nobody else did. Comforted her when she made it into public school and was picked on for the vitiligo to her skin. Looked out for her when her father tried to beat her. And whisked her away when she turned 18 and their uncle, who had been helping care for them, became predatory towards her.

She had to admit she wouldn't be alive if he hadn't been there for her. So after she graduated highschool and became an intern under his guidance with the company he worked under, she was grateful to again have him there for her. Even if she pushed him away to try to be more independent.

Although, during their Arctic endeavors. When she watched helplessly as he took the force of an explosion in the war to save her. Her world turned upside down. Begging the rest of their squadron to help her take him back for treatment. Yet those bastards refused. She couldn't fight them alone. She was weaker. More vulnerable than her brother. She'd relied on him so much in her life that she couldn't stand up and defend his life. Not like he had so many times for her. Not like he'd nearly killed their uncle for being too handsy with her. Even if she wasn't honest about how far that monster had really gone. Monty still stood up and defended her so viciously. But she couldn't do the same when he needed her most.

Breaking down as their squad left, she did what she could to to stop the bleeding. Prolong his slipping life. Only an immense pain in her neck pulled her from her grief. Like something has burrowed into her skin and turned off her emotions. Even if she could still feel the pain buzzing in the back of her skull. She just felt numb.

She broke out of her thoughts when she eventually heard footsteps behind her. Had her squad returned? Unfortunately, quite the opposite. It was the enemy. Urbanshade. She believed herself and her brother dead when she first saw the 6-person team. But was instead surprised when they offered her a place on their side.

She wouldn't leave Monty though. And insisted on such. Agreeing if they helped him. And they did. Since then she's been working under Urbanshade. Bouncing around from project to project as an eternal intern. She knew why. They didn't want to give it more access to other areas of the Blacksite. Wanted to study her and this thing that had taken residence in her neck. The cause of that burrowing pain she'd felt that fateful day. The entity that guided her. Z-106.