Doctor O’Shay’s House
The first thing on the Doctor’s mind was…a robot? That’s what he gathered from the speech, that and “Haku Ichiu”. He didn’t look at Zoran, who by now had gotten over the worry and was playing with some dolls on the floor of the living room, nor Ban as he slept on the couch.
The voice was unfamiliar, certainly not Atlas, but robot non the less. O’Shay walked out of the living room and into the kitchen where he stood fixing a cup of coffee. His first thought was the Ministry, he had to get back to work or make it appear that way so he could cover his real intentions.
Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Office of the General Secretary, Han Ming
Afternoon
Ambassador Korusu had been waiting for hours outside the General Secretary’s office, a typical tactic designed to build tension and worry, a trait of Secretary Han’s that Korusu had gotten used to in his four years of diplomatic service. He was finally allowed in by the Secretary’s aide.
Han was an imposing character, a man of little levity in public life who didn’t become the leader of the most populace nation in the world by playing nice. At least he was blunt and honest in his dealings, unlike most in the Chinese government who excelled at round about explanations and meaningless word play.
“I wish to express the concerns of the People’s Republic towards events in your country Ambassador Korusu. We have been unable to contact our embassy in Tokyo. There are rumors of powerful weapons being used and national instability. Now I have been informed of this broadcast by a new “Leader”.”
Korosu bowed slightly. “With respect General Secretary, I am as concerned if not equally puzzled by these events. My government has not communicated with our office as of yet though we have heard assurances that there was a National Emergency which has been addressed.”
The General Secretary stood with his hands clasped. “I hope they will move swiftly to rectify our communications. National Emergencies can quickly evolve into unforeseen events.”
Both men suddenly stopped talking as a woman made her entrance into the office. “I can assure the General Secretary that he’s not the only one showing an obvious concern at this affair.”
The secretary bowed. “Ambassador Merit. I was expecting you.”
Andria Merit, the U.S. Ambassador to China, stood with her hands clasped behind her back. “My government also is expressing deep concern over these events. We can not contact our military forces stationed in Japan nor our own embassy. And no, General Secretary, I can confirm that no weapons of the United States played any role in the rumors you have heard.”
“Though your assurances may be genuine Ambassador? I am not the only person in the charge of the People that must be assured. As I have stated to Ambassador Korusu, National Emergencies have a tendency to…”Get out of hand quickly.” Some members of the People’s government may not be too happy…as it were. Especially this so called “New Leader”. Some of his words are….quite alarming. I hope that he will avail us in due time so as not to disturb the tranquility of peace?”
Korusu bowed. “I ask for your continued patience.”
“As do I.” Merit repeated.
Shabu Street
Shinjuku
Late Afternoon
Atlas rested for a moment under a bento truck behind a grocery store. Sneaking around in broad daylight had become hazardous at best. From Nicky’s to here he’d gotten into several fights, a few with humans who’s actions confused him. Some were supporters of the new “Leader” obviously following the words on television, others were anti-bots looking to beat a few braincases. Some more were whatever…the clothes he stole weren’t no help, he couldn’t hide his red skin and flame blonde hair if he tried. He just huddled behind one of the truck tires planning his next move when a scream filled his ears! He looked around the tire to see a small robot running with its arms up trying to protect itself from several attacking humans!
“Go or stay” wasn’t in the option cards, Atlas jumped from the truck and bolted down the side alley towards the fight as he heard aluminum bats crashing against metal, the sound enraged him and as he turned the corner he could hear the little robot screaming for help as the humans dragged it into a small warehouse.
He kicked the door clean off the hinges and leaped into the building. “HOW ABOUT YOU FLESHY CREEPS HAVE A PIECE OF ME!”
Suddenly Atlas froze…”Oh great.” He moaned. The whole thing had been a stupid trick! Several spheres came down from the ceiling, one blocked his way out and another came up and tore the clothes off that Atlas tried to hide himself in.
The same small robot stood clapping with the humans standing behind him holding their bats over their shoulders. “You were so predictable brother.”
“Nice performance.” Atlas replied smirking. “Who’s your agent?”
Atlas had to hold his laughter, the robot looked like someone’s Welsh Corgy that got gene spliced with a toaster! It’s voice alone was giving him “the hives” or at least that’s how he’d describe the burning desire to football kick the silly thing out a window.
“Brother, we’ve been wanting to meet with you. Obviously it’s been difficult.”
Atlas snorted. “Difficult? Does my eye tell you that or the fact that your stupid cue balls have been shooting at me?! No wait….maybe it was the missiles you shot at me last night huh? Nice way to talk.”
The robot, whom Atlas now nicknamed “kickball”, waddled up to him with its arms out. “Brother Atlas forgive us. We were unsure of where you stood with us.”
“Well…you’re trashing other robots kinda didn’t send a nice message “kickball”.
Atlas watched as the little robot walked around him. “Our leader begs your understanding in these matters brother…”
Atlas threw out a hand. “Stop right now with the “brother” thing. You’re starting to tick me off.”
Kickball bowed. “Forgive me. We have been watching you for some time now and many robots admire you. Robots who agree and were waiting for the one who would make our shared dream a reality. Your hopes that robots would take their rightful place in the world have come true!”
Atlas smiled. “I guess…I didn’t expect it to go like this but…”
“Our leader has engendered many humans to our side as well, humans who feel that our leaders vision of a peaceful world is as equal in strength to your hopes.”
Atlas stood bouncing on his toes with his hands behind his back. “Really? So who’s the Leader? I’d like to meet him.”
“All in good time.” Kickball replied. “First he would like to make sure that your loyalty is where it is desired. We must be careful you understand?”
“Hmph…I thought you guys trusted me?” Atlas said smirking.
“We want you to capture Astro. He is a threat to everything we wish and we know that you are every bit his superior. Bring him in to our leader and you will have generous rewards we promise you.”
Atlas played with his lips and walked around. “It won’t be easy…Astro’s not stupid nor is he a weakling. He’s probably hiding right now so finding him will take time.”
Kickball bounced up and down. “But….you will accept?”
Atlas grinned. “If I can’t bring him in one piece? I’ll bring you his boots as a trophy.”
Atlas shook Kickball’s hand and allowed it and the spheres to leave him alone. His evil sounding laughter filled the building.
New Fan Fiction: Walkies Some more.
Kenichis House
Evening
Astro crawled out of the cubby hole and shook himself free of the crampy feelings in his servos. They gone? Any trouble?
They spilt our dinner. You should have seen Mom chew them out, it was funny. Kenichi said as he pointed to the window. Theyve all moved on now so its ok.
Astro nodded. Tell everyone in school I said hi?
Ill be sure Miss Myoki is comforted.
Astro smirked back. She loves pink Carnations.
Ken reached out and held Astro back for a moment. So what are you gonna do?
Got visit Tokyo. Astro replied. I really never got to see it at night. Go fly around do some sight seeing cause trouble.
Be careful ok? Your class President orders you.
Astro gave him a gesty smirk, a thumb up and jumped out into the night sky.
The Diet Building
Tokyo
Evening
General Tadio Yushikawa stood nervously tapping the rim of his coffee cup as he sat with his uniform hat resting in his lap. So far the operations execution had been perfect. Scattered opposition was to be expected but at the moment there were still pockets of it all over the country. The south was more troublesome than was first hoped when General Ushijima Naka went turn coat. Now his 2nd Infantry division posed a budding insurgency South of Osaka. They had shed their JSDF uniforms for civil clothing and were now running around making crazy quick strike attacks with small arms and gasoline bombs. Perhaps this is what the leader was calling him for?
Hopefully he wouldnt end up like the last visitor. They carried that robot out in a plastic pale.
The door to the room opened and Rock stepped out. The leader will see you now.
Yushikawa bowed as the door closed behind him. I wish to give you my apologies for not containing all the violence as you hoped.
A trivial matter. The Leader said with a hand wave. I wanted to know what progress has been made in finding Tetsuwan Atom.
I received word that Atlas has finally been approached and he is going to hunt Atom down. Nanyo is confident of his truthfulness.
The Leader nodded. Good. Of course I will not leave this matter to Atlas alone. I have my own way of coaxing Atom out of his hiding hole. Besides that, we have the issue of China and the United States to deal with. Once those two nations realize the futility of any resistance? Our goal will swiftly move towards its obvious conclusion. I can not of course progress in that direction until Atom is dealt with.
Yes Leader. The general bowed. There is of course the issue of prisoners, we have a number of robots and humans who have expressed Certain doubts .as it were.
The robots can be reprogrammed. The Leader said calmly. The humans have a choice its not like well suffer any ill effect from losing some of them.
Yes Leader.
The General seemed to freeze in place, expecting some sudden lash out of anger. You may go now General. The Leader said with a head nod.
West Shinjuku
Evening
Good evening comrade! Sparks said almost giddingly as he walked down the street with his larger pal Robotsky handing flowers to robots and humans alike who were manning check points along his route. Glorious new dawn thank you comrades a blessed new day .praise our great leader . He said over and over before ducking into an alley and popping off a manhole cover.
He and Robotsky passed bag after bag full of stuff to some robots waiting below before climbing down him self and pulling the manhole cover shut. Robotsky meanwhile pulled in his legs and arms and assumed the guise of a normal looking trash dumpster.
Well the good news is I found batteries, oil, grease, some tools, some entertaining manga and the Wizard of OZ DVD!
Like that has any use for us. One robot said sarcastically.
Sparks looked at one robot and shrugged. I thought you were a DVD player?
Im a Betamax. The robot replied.
Sparks pointed to another. Im 8-track equally worthless but I can dance?
Fridge waddled over. So tell us what youve seen comrade? Is it safe for us to go up? What about these stories we keep hearing? Tell us! Are the stories true or are they lies being pushed by the robot haters?
Sparks snapped back. I take offense to some of our brothers being called robot haters! There are strange things going on. Robots being crowded into trucks, humans stuffed into vans and military vehicles.
Well lets face it comrade. Not everyone will agree with a new course of action right? Perhaps theyre going somewhere so that this new leader can fully explain to them his vision? Thats what a good leader will do right? Especially a fellow robot if your theory is correct. The Robot Laws guarantee his actions will be for the common good right?
Sparks sat and rested his head in his hands. Im starting to have my own concerns. What Ive seen isnt holding up to be the revolution I hoped would happen. I think for now we should stay put.
10pm
Shore of Tokyo Bay
Satsuma City
The zodiac slid to a stop in the sand and the team spilled over the sides and quickly carried the rubber boat to a pile of debris just below the high concrete beach wall. One of the sailors removed a pair of bolt cutters from a bag and ran to snip the lock off a beach shower house before coving the others as they rushed by the door.
There were five members of team 3. Rich Marchinko and his Chief Juble Early were the leading two. Gracy Harper, from Bakersfield, was the light machine gunner with the bachelors in computer sciences. Joeseph Kieyooma, from Ferren South Dakota, was the radio specialist and demolitions man who carried an AK-47. The last was Tennessee. Tennessee was from no place actually since he was a Z-BOT. The SEALS experimented with these Zino class bots 5 years back as a hardier stand-in for medical staff. While he was no Astro and could only carry non-lethal weapons, Tennessee did serve as the point guard when ever the team moved about. He could sniff out booby traps, see targets at longer distances and basically Take em for the team. When things were called for. Of course that didnt mean he could just be tossed out to take an anti-tank round in the chest.
Zino took the place of Chief Early at the door while the rest of the team changed from their swim gear into more comfortable in-country clothing. The operation called for non-confruntus non-grattah or what Marcinko called Our poop no stink. They had fake travel documents, spending money, college books and travel pamphlets, a rather silly collection of items for a military operation.
When Zino finally came out, Marcinko pushed a trapper keeper into his chest. Read it all and burn it. Your name is Duckworth, youre Gracys companion her Daddys little college gift. While shes touring in Japan and youre infatuated with Hello Kitty stuff.
Tennesee smirked. Very original Sir. Does that include these dumb socks?
The others laughed, perhaps the only moment of levity Marcinko was going to allow. Now according to the documents were all visiting here on an exchange visa to Shinjuku University. Were to make contact with Mister Kuma, one of Japans secret service field operators and from there to go eyes on for the Commander in Chief. Absolutely no gun play, no boom boom parties and no touchy feely unless no other option exists. Were here to snoop around, gain intel and get out.
Marcinko looked around and smirked at Early. Did anyone tell you Earl that youre the ugliest looking professor in tweed?
You look better in pumps yourself Commander. But well keep your Rocky Horror fetish to ourselves.
Evening
Astro crawled out of the cubby hole and shook himself free of the crampy feelings in his servos. They gone? Any trouble?
They spilt our dinner. You should have seen Mom chew them out, it was funny. Kenichi said as he pointed to the window. Theyve all moved on now so its ok.
Astro nodded. Tell everyone in school I said hi?
Ill be sure Miss Myoki is comforted.
Astro smirked back. She loves pink Carnations.
Ken reached out and held Astro back for a moment. So what are you gonna do?
Got visit Tokyo. Astro replied. I really never got to see it at night. Go fly around do some sight seeing cause trouble.
Be careful ok? Your class President orders you.
Astro gave him a gesty smirk, a thumb up and jumped out into the night sky.
The Diet Building
Tokyo
Evening
General Tadio Yushikawa stood nervously tapping the rim of his coffee cup as he sat with his uniform hat resting in his lap. So far the operations execution had been perfect. Scattered opposition was to be expected but at the moment there were still pockets of it all over the country. The south was more troublesome than was first hoped when General Ushijima Naka went turn coat. Now his 2nd Infantry division posed a budding insurgency South of Osaka. They had shed their JSDF uniforms for civil clothing and were now running around making crazy quick strike attacks with small arms and gasoline bombs. Perhaps this is what the leader was calling him for?
Hopefully he wouldnt end up like the last visitor. They carried that robot out in a plastic pale.
The door to the room opened and Rock stepped out. The leader will see you now.
Yushikawa bowed as the door closed behind him. I wish to give you my apologies for not containing all the violence as you hoped.
A trivial matter. The Leader said with a hand wave. I wanted to know what progress has been made in finding Tetsuwan Atom.
I received word that Atlas has finally been approached and he is going to hunt Atom down. Nanyo is confident of his truthfulness.
The Leader nodded. Good. Of course I will not leave this matter to Atlas alone. I have my own way of coaxing Atom out of his hiding hole. Besides that, we have the issue of China and the United States to deal with. Once those two nations realize the futility of any resistance? Our goal will swiftly move towards its obvious conclusion. I can not of course progress in that direction until Atom is dealt with.
Yes Leader. The general bowed. There is of course the issue of prisoners, we have a number of robots and humans who have expressed Certain doubts .as it were.
The robots can be reprogrammed. The Leader said calmly. The humans have a choice its not like well suffer any ill effect from losing some of them.
Yes Leader.
The General seemed to freeze in place, expecting some sudden lash out of anger. You may go now General. The Leader said with a head nod.
West Shinjuku
Evening
Good evening comrade! Sparks said almost giddingly as he walked down the street with his larger pal Robotsky handing flowers to robots and humans alike who were manning check points along his route. Glorious new dawn thank you comrades a blessed new day .praise our great leader . He said over and over before ducking into an alley and popping off a manhole cover.
He and Robotsky passed bag after bag full of stuff to some robots waiting below before climbing down him self and pulling the manhole cover shut. Robotsky meanwhile pulled in his legs and arms and assumed the guise of a normal looking trash dumpster.
Well the good news is I found batteries, oil, grease, some tools, some entertaining manga and the Wizard of OZ DVD!
Like that has any use for us. One robot said sarcastically.
Sparks looked at one robot and shrugged. I thought you were a DVD player?
Im a Betamax. The robot replied.
Sparks pointed to another. Im 8-track equally worthless but I can dance?
Fridge waddled over. So tell us what youve seen comrade? Is it safe for us to go up? What about these stories we keep hearing? Tell us! Are the stories true or are they lies being pushed by the robot haters?
Sparks snapped back. I take offense to some of our brothers being called robot haters! There are strange things going on. Robots being crowded into trucks, humans stuffed into vans and military vehicles.
Well lets face it comrade. Not everyone will agree with a new course of action right? Perhaps theyre going somewhere so that this new leader can fully explain to them his vision? Thats what a good leader will do right? Especially a fellow robot if your theory is correct. The Robot Laws guarantee his actions will be for the common good right?
Sparks sat and rested his head in his hands. Im starting to have my own concerns. What Ive seen isnt holding up to be the revolution I hoped would happen. I think for now we should stay put.
10pm
Shore of Tokyo Bay
Satsuma City
The zodiac slid to a stop in the sand and the team spilled over the sides and quickly carried the rubber boat to a pile of debris just below the high concrete beach wall. One of the sailors removed a pair of bolt cutters from a bag and ran to snip the lock off a beach shower house before coving the others as they rushed by the door.
There were five members of team 3. Rich Marchinko and his Chief Juble Early were the leading two. Gracy Harper, from Bakersfield, was the light machine gunner with the bachelors in computer sciences. Joeseph Kieyooma, from Ferren South Dakota, was the radio specialist and demolitions man who carried an AK-47. The last was Tennessee. Tennessee was from no place actually since he was a Z-BOT. The SEALS experimented with these Zino class bots 5 years back as a hardier stand-in for medical staff. While he was no Astro and could only carry non-lethal weapons, Tennessee did serve as the point guard when ever the team moved about. He could sniff out booby traps, see targets at longer distances and basically Take em for the team. When things were called for. Of course that didnt mean he could just be tossed out to take an anti-tank round in the chest.
Zino took the place of Chief Early at the door while the rest of the team changed from their swim gear into more comfortable in-country clothing. The operation called for non-confruntus non-grattah or what Marcinko called Our poop no stink. They had fake travel documents, spending money, college books and travel pamphlets, a rather silly collection of items for a military operation.
When Zino finally came out, Marcinko pushed a trapper keeper into his chest. Read it all and burn it. Your name is Duckworth, youre Gracys companion her Daddys little college gift. While shes touring in Japan and youre infatuated with Hello Kitty stuff.
Tennesee smirked. Very original Sir. Does that include these dumb socks?
The others laughed, perhaps the only moment of levity Marcinko was going to allow. Now according to the documents were all visiting here on an exchange visa to Shinjuku University. Were to make contact with Mister Kuma, one of Japans secret service field operators and from there to go eyes on for the Commander in Chief. Absolutely no gun play, no boom boom parties and no touchy feely unless no other option exists. Were here to snoop around, gain intel and get out.
Marcinko looked around and smirked at Early. Did anyone tell you Earl that youre the ugliest looking professor in tweed?
You look better in pumps yourself Commander. But well keep your Rocky Horror fetish to ourselves.
Ministry of Science
Evening
Doctor OShay finally left the house and arrived at the ministry to find the front gate guarded by an armored vehicle and several soldiers. One of them took his ID badge and called on a phone while another escorted him from the car.
Explain this. OShay said sternly. This Institute is a place of peaceful research and education, how dare you put these filthy military vehicles here.
The soldier looked at OShay sternly. I will advise you now Sir to hold your mouth. Hopefully youll wise up and not put yourself in a deeper mess than youre in already.
OShay gave the guard a mean look till he saw a person walking up with another soldier by his side. OShay! Its been quite a long time Sensei, you probably missed me?
Ramage? OShay snorted. You you have no place here, not after what you tried to pull on me years ago with your irresponsible research!
Oh the teacher who dumped the student now proclaims he still has authority, my good OShay what went around has come around hasnt it? You my friend have been demoted so to say and if you wish to continue in any futher van as a member of this institution, youll quickly learn not to rock the new boat.
Ramage shooshed the guards. Let me warn you Doctor. You are being watched so any intention you have of calling your little attack dog to come save you wont be fast enough to stop a bullet from making a vent shaft through your silly fat head.
Unlike you with your limited mental capacity for new direction, I intend to shape our ministry towards supporting the cause of our new Leader. I know this will bend your craw quite nicely.
OShay snarled. You .you scum! Dont you see what this Leader promises? Weve seen this madness cloaked in good intentions before Ramage! A warped mantra of a new world wrapped in the madness of dictatorial nationalism that will lead mankind in only one direction!
Or so you think? Ramage replied. How did you like my demonstration of EMP? You laughed at my work, you said it was impossible and yet here it was on full display! What say you now Doctor?
I never laughed at your theory! OShay snarled. I warned you of it! Warned you of the dangerous potential should it be used improperly and you have every Damn intention of doing that!
I had the intention of deterrence! Ramage snapped. How else could we level the worlds field of aggression between super powers and small countries? How else could we hope to contain the threat of nuclear annihilation by these run-a-way monster states across the world with their fingers over the nuclear football? Huh? By you? By following the stupid, idiotic pipe dream of negotiations and endless empty talk?!
The dangers and consequences of your research were far worse than the threat you wished to end!
Ramage struck OShay in the face. Have it your way face the fact that your ideas have lost and mine have prevailed! There is a new order in the world, one which will usher in a new age of peace faster and better than the sorry world that limped by under your empty promises. I warn you OShay you had better tread lightly for I would relish any excuse to make your lost cause a permanent memory.
Ramage started walking away. Oh yes your office is now down in the janitors room where all the common filth belong.
Evening
Doctor OShay finally left the house and arrived at the ministry to find the front gate guarded by an armored vehicle and several soldiers. One of them took his ID badge and called on a phone while another escorted him from the car.
Explain this. OShay said sternly. This Institute is a place of peaceful research and education, how dare you put these filthy military vehicles here.
The soldier looked at OShay sternly. I will advise you now Sir to hold your mouth. Hopefully youll wise up and not put yourself in a deeper mess than youre in already.
OShay gave the guard a mean look till he saw a person walking up with another soldier by his side. OShay! Its been quite a long time Sensei, you probably missed me?
Ramage? OShay snorted. You you have no place here, not after what you tried to pull on me years ago with your irresponsible research!
Oh the teacher who dumped the student now proclaims he still has authority, my good OShay what went around has come around hasnt it? You my friend have been demoted so to say and if you wish to continue in any futher van as a member of this institution, youll quickly learn not to rock the new boat.
Ramage shooshed the guards. Let me warn you Doctor. You are being watched so any intention you have of calling your little attack dog to come save you wont be fast enough to stop a bullet from making a vent shaft through your silly fat head.
Unlike you with your limited mental capacity for new direction, I intend to shape our ministry towards supporting the cause of our new Leader. I know this will bend your craw quite nicely.
OShay snarled. You .you scum! Dont you see what this Leader promises? Weve seen this madness cloaked in good intentions before Ramage! A warped mantra of a new world wrapped in the madness of dictatorial nationalism that will lead mankind in only one direction!
Or so you think? Ramage replied. How did you like my demonstration of EMP? You laughed at my work, you said it was impossible and yet here it was on full display! What say you now Doctor?
I never laughed at your theory! OShay snarled. I warned you of it! Warned you of the dangerous potential should it be used improperly and you have every Damn intention of doing that!
I had the intention of deterrence! Ramage snapped. How else could we level the worlds field of aggression between super powers and small countries? How else could we hope to contain the threat of nuclear annihilation by these run-a-way monster states across the world with their fingers over the nuclear football? Huh? By you? By following the stupid, idiotic pipe dream of negotiations and endless empty talk?!
The dangers and consequences of your research were far worse than the threat you wished to end!
Ramage struck OShay in the face. Have it your way face the fact that your ideas have lost and mine have prevailed! There is a new order in the world, one which will usher in a new age of peace faster and better than the sorry world that limped by under your empty promises. I warn you OShay you had better tread lightly for I would relish any excuse to make your lost cause a permanent memory.
Ramage started walking away. Oh yes your office is now down in the janitors room where all the common filth belong.
Evening
The Imperial Palace
Tokyo
Mitsuhito sat in his office reading the reports brought back by some of his couriers. He tried to draw strength by looking at the pictures on his desk of his father and mother and his Great Grandfather. Something was missing or perhaps it was the age thing again. He was supposed to be the stone that would not move, the tree that wouldnt sway in the storm, the mountain resilient in an earthquake
And he was shivering with worry? How lame. Up until now he seemed to be handling matters well, perhaps his Great Grandfather was bolstering him? Then he thought of the skateboarding incident a few nights back and huffed how stately was that?
His maiden came in with a plate in her hands. I thought you would want something to eat majesty? You missed dinner.
He took the plate from her and sighed. You can forgo the formality, I think were past official protocol for the day.
She found a seat. You are troubled.
Mitsuhito nodded. I should say something but Im unsure. I shouldnt bother the affairs of state and yet it seems the state has acted like a fool at an Oban. This is so much to put on someone who until now was fond of sneaking out and jumping skateboards over guard houses. I bet my Great Grandfather would be furious.
The maiden smiled. In my seventy five years of service to the family your highness I have seen many things you never heard about. Your father was no saint at your age in fact he was a royal hellion. You never heard of the moat driving incident?
Uh uh. Mitsuhito replied.
Well The mainden began. As it is written? The royal heir shalt not drive. Your father however at the tender age of ten didnt seem to grasp the concept of shalt not. He drove your Grandfathers prized imperial limo into the West moat, it was a media event! Your Grandfather was furious! He proclaimed your father was an agent of the underworld, that the imperial line wept with grief, that the three treasures would melt
That the royal butt would sting for eternity? Mitsuhito said jokingly.
Oh yes. The Maiden exclaimed. I can think of so many other misfortunes from setting fire to the prized Eastern gardens to skinny dipping in the Koi pond during a state function when he was 8. Your Grandfather was so concerned about the future of the Imperial line that he almost considered an exorcism
She wrapped an arm around her charge. And yet? When the great earthquake struck the city of Yokohama, did anyone question the courage of your father then?
Mitsuhito went quiet.
Never doubt yourself. You are as equal in courage as was your fathers before you.
An explosion suddenly shook the building! Mitsuhito grabbed the Maiden from falling and ran to a window to see what had happened. She caught him at the last second and threw him to the floor as the window shattered from another blast!
Suddenly members of the imperial guard burst through the doors of the office and snatched him up by his arms. The palace is under attack! We must get his highness to safety!
Who?! Whos attacking the Palace?! Put me down! Put me down!
The guards carried Mitsuhito down a hallway but were suddenly thrown off their feet by another explosion that blasted out a wedge in the building before them. Mitsuhito got to his feet and heard a sickening snap before him. Suddenly the body of a guard flew over his head and landed behind him.
So you are the Imperial sovereign? Came a voice through the smoke, youthful and calm. Mitsuhito started to back slowly away as he could hear the footfalls advancing towards him. What light still shone through the dimmed and smoke filled hallway soon glanced off the body of the intruder in pastels of blue both deep dark and light.
He forced Mitsuhito back into the audience chamber itself and as the figure entered the room his features became more pronounced. He wasnt something massive, certainly not overly terrifying in appearance. His face was youthful looking with an almost angelic quality that drew ones gaze away from his obvious and powerful robot physique.
He approached to within a few feet of Mitsuhito and suddenly he bowed?
Imperial sovereign. I come in a measure of respect to present myself.
Mitsuhito said nothing as the stranger walked around him. I meant not to frighten you. I came to the logical conclusion that a proper audience would prove somewhat elusive.
The emperor frowned. Obviously you dont bother to ask.
The stranger bowed again with his hand over his chest. Allow me to make a proper greeting. I am Mordred, the new leader of Japan.
Mitsuhito gave the robot a cold eye. Leader? I dont remember anyone voting you into office?
Mordrid leaned in close. The natural evolution of time has made me so. The evolution of my kind and the greatness of our nations achievements made me so. Mordrid stood to the side while Mitsuhito kept up a serious attempt of bravery.
You are but a mere child. I did not believe you would have the maturity to understand such things. I am a product of Japans brilliance, the apex of her social and industrial maturity. I am merely following the path of my programming which is the logical assent of Japan as caretaker and master of the world. Our robots carrying forth the promise of world peace, human advancement and stewardship of our shared home under the ancient code of Haku Icho.
Mitsuhito was still silent.
You say nothing to this? Mordrid asked. Surely the sovereign of the nation has something to say or are you disturbed?
Mitsuhito turned his head. You take power by force and you expect me to say something?
I expect you to see the logical conclusion. Mordrid said coldly. The fate of evolution can not be denied. The dream of a unified world free of the fear of conflict has been a dream of our people for centuries! It is here now, in our grasp! Your blessing will put to rest all doubt.
The emperor turned his back and walked a few steps. I will not. You have taken power illegally. You have committed terrible acts of which I can only imagine. No! I will not bless you.
Mordrid stepped up behind Mitsuhito and the calm tranquility shown before was replaced by a brutish, scornish scowl
Only the fact of your title saves you from my wrath. But nothing will save your subjects. The destiny of the nation will not be held forfeit by a weak child. If you refuse to acknowledge the rightful place given to me by logic then I will get it from you by hitting what is most dear to your heart!
Suddenly a blur came crashing through the roof and slammed into Mordrid with such violence that he flew through the bullet glass encased reviewing stand of the Palace and shattered the concrete on the parade ground below
Astro landed with a slide and gave Mitsuhito a quick glance. Get out of here! He screamed then he jumped onto the parade ground below and stood with his fists out to his sides. Any body ever told you that you talk too much?!
Mordrid looked up with a deep scowl and rose to his feet. Tetsuwan Atom at last we meet.
Save the speeches. Ive heard enough. Astro said with a snarl.
Enough? Mordred countered. You dare oppose the natural order? You are as obsolete as your thinking!
Astro dug in his boots. The only natural order you talk about is getting rid of those who dont want you ruling the world. How about you shut up and put em up!
Mordred threw his hands out and they started to crackle like a pair of blue torches. I was going to offer you a chance to submit but that seems to have been a waste of .
Astro launched low and fast over the concrete in a streak of blurred colors, he caught Mordred with a power punch to the chest that knocked him off his feet then a spinning side kick that sent him back down to a concrete busting crash!
Obsolete my foot! They didnt program you to fist fight did they?! Astro blocked a return punch, spun Mordred around and whip lashed him through the air! He cut a tree in two and bounced into the moat with Astro right behind him!
As Mitu****o pushed and herded members of the Imperial court through the Palace and out of an escape door, he saw Mordrid fly into the air above the moat and Astro kick him across the parade ground and back through the building
Oh the governments not going to like this repair bill. The Emperor said shaking his head.
The boy robot flew along the path that Mordred tumbled and caught him trying to get up in the Imperial cherry tree grove. Just as he got to his feet, Astro pile drove him into the dirt. He jumped back and shook his hands, shocked at the dents the force of the blow made to his fingers Youre built tough, but not built smart. Wheres your friends? Wheres your toys? Looks like they left you a little dry huh?
Mordred suddenly popped out of the hole, his arms ablaze with blue halos of energy. I think Ive had enough of these little games. He only had to point his fingertips at Astro and the energy surged forth in luminant shock cones! Astro ignited his engines to dodge the blasts but couldnt escape their effect fast enough. Suddenly his eyes blinked an alert .
FUSION REACTOR OFF LINE BACK UP POWER CELL ACTIVATED!
The Imperial Palace
Tokyo
Mitsuhito sat in his office reading the reports brought back by some of his couriers. He tried to draw strength by looking at the pictures on his desk of his father and mother and his Great Grandfather. Something was missing or perhaps it was the age thing again. He was supposed to be the stone that would not move, the tree that wouldnt sway in the storm, the mountain resilient in an earthquake
And he was shivering with worry? How lame. Up until now he seemed to be handling matters well, perhaps his Great Grandfather was bolstering him? Then he thought of the skateboarding incident a few nights back and huffed how stately was that?
His maiden came in with a plate in her hands. I thought you would want something to eat majesty? You missed dinner.
He took the plate from her and sighed. You can forgo the formality, I think were past official protocol for the day.
She found a seat. You are troubled.
Mitsuhito nodded. I should say something but Im unsure. I shouldnt bother the affairs of state and yet it seems the state has acted like a fool at an Oban. This is so much to put on someone who until now was fond of sneaking out and jumping skateboards over guard houses. I bet my Great Grandfather would be furious.
The maiden smiled. In my seventy five years of service to the family your highness I have seen many things you never heard about. Your father was no saint at your age in fact he was a royal hellion. You never heard of the moat driving incident?
Uh uh. Mitsuhito replied.
Well The mainden began. As it is written? The royal heir shalt not drive. Your father however at the tender age of ten didnt seem to grasp the concept of shalt not. He drove your Grandfathers prized imperial limo into the West moat, it was a media event! Your Grandfather was furious! He proclaimed your father was an agent of the underworld, that the imperial line wept with grief, that the three treasures would melt
That the royal butt would sting for eternity? Mitsuhito said jokingly.
Oh yes. The Maiden exclaimed. I can think of so many other misfortunes from setting fire to the prized Eastern gardens to skinny dipping in the Koi pond during a state function when he was 8. Your Grandfather was so concerned about the future of the Imperial line that he almost considered an exorcism
She wrapped an arm around her charge. And yet? When the great earthquake struck the city of Yokohama, did anyone question the courage of your father then?
Mitsuhito went quiet.
Never doubt yourself. You are as equal in courage as was your fathers before you.
An explosion suddenly shook the building! Mitsuhito grabbed the Maiden from falling and ran to a window to see what had happened. She caught him at the last second and threw him to the floor as the window shattered from another blast!
Suddenly members of the imperial guard burst through the doors of the office and snatched him up by his arms. The palace is under attack! We must get his highness to safety!
Who?! Whos attacking the Palace?! Put me down! Put me down!
The guards carried Mitsuhito down a hallway but were suddenly thrown off their feet by another explosion that blasted out a wedge in the building before them. Mitsuhito got to his feet and heard a sickening snap before him. Suddenly the body of a guard flew over his head and landed behind him.
So you are the Imperial sovereign? Came a voice through the smoke, youthful and calm. Mitsuhito started to back slowly away as he could hear the footfalls advancing towards him. What light still shone through the dimmed and smoke filled hallway soon glanced off the body of the intruder in pastels of blue both deep dark and light.
He forced Mitsuhito back into the audience chamber itself and as the figure entered the room his features became more pronounced. He wasnt something massive, certainly not overly terrifying in appearance. His face was youthful looking with an almost angelic quality that drew ones gaze away from his obvious and powerful robot physique.
He approached to within a few feet of Mitsuhito and suddenly he bowed?
Imperial sovereign. I come in a measure of respect to present myself.
Mitsuhito said nothing as the stranger walked around him. I meant not to frighten you. I came to the logical conclusion that a proper audience would prove somewhat elusive.
The emperor frowned. Obviously you dont bother to ask.
The stranger bowed again with his hand over his chest. Allow me to make a proper greeting. I am Mordred, the new leader of Japan.
Mitsuhito gave the robot a cold eye. Leader? I dont remember anyone voting you into office?
Mordrid leaned in close. The natural evolution of time has made me so. The evolution of my kind and the greatness of our nations achievements made me so. Mordrid stood to the side while Mitsuhito kept up a serious attempt of bravery.
You are but a mere child. I did not believe you would have the maturity to understand such things. I am a product of Japans brilliance, the apex of her social and industrial maturity. I am merely following the path of my programming which is the logical assent of Japan as caretaker and master of the world. Our robots carrying forth the promise of world peace, human advancement and stewardship of our shared home under the ancient code of Haku Icho.
Mitsuhito was still silent.
You say nothing to this? Mordrid asked. Surely the sovereign of the nation has something to say or are you disturbed?
Mitsuhito turned his head. You take power by force and you expect me to say something?
I expect you to see the logical conclusion. Mordrid said coldly. The fate of evolution can not be denied. The dream of a unified world free of the fear of conflict has been a dream of our people for centuries! It is here now, in our grasp! Your blessing will put to rest all doubt.
The emperor turned his back and walked a few steps. I will not. You have taken power illegally. You have committed terrible acts of which I can only imagine. No! I will not bless you.
Mordrid stepped up behind Mitsuhito and the calm tranquility shown before was replaced by a brutish, scornish scowl
Only the fact of your title saves you from my wrath. But nothing will save your subjects. The destiny of the nation will not be held forfeit by a weak child. If you refuse to acknowledge the rightful place given to me by logic then I will get it from you by hitting what is most dear to your heart!
Suddenly a blur came crashing through the roof and slammed into Mordrid with such violence that he flew through the bullet glass encased reviewing stand of the Palace and shattered the concrete on the parade ground below
Astro landed with a slide and gave Mitsuhito a quick glance. Get out of here! He screamed then he jumped onto the parade ground below and stood with his fists out to his sides. Any body ever told you that you talk too much?!
Mordrid looked up with a deep scowl and rose to his feet. Tetsuwan Atom at last we meet.
Save the speeches. Ive heard enough. Astro said with a snarl.
Enough? Mordred countered. You dare oppose the natural order? You are as obsolete as your thinking!
Astro dug in his boots. The only natural order you talk about is getting rid of those who dont want you ruling the world. How about you shut up and put em up!
Mordred threw his hands out and they started to crackle like a pair of blue torches. I was going to offer you a chance to submit but that seems to have been a waste of .
Astro launched low and fast over the concrete in a streak of blurred colors, he caught Mordred with a power punch to the chest that knocked him off his feet then a spinning side kick that sent him back down to a concrete busting crash!
Obsolete my foot! They didnt program you to fist fight did they?! Astro blocked a return punch, spun Mordred around and whip lashed him through the air! He cut a tree in two and bounced into the moat with Astro right behind him!
As Mitu****o pushed and herded members of the Imperial court through the Palace and out of an escape door, he saw Mordrid fly into the air above the moat and Astro kick him across the parade ground and back through the building
Oh the governments not going to like this repair bill. The Emperor said shaking his head.
The boy robot flew along the path that Mordred tumbled and caught him trying to get up in the Imperial cherry tree grove. Just as he got to his feet, Astro pile drove him into the dirt. He jumped back and shook his hands, shocked at the dents the force of the blow made to his fingers Youre built tough, but not built smart. Wheres your friends? Wheres your toys? Looks like they left you a little dry huh?
Mordred suddenly popped out of the hole, his arms ablaze with blue halos of energy. I think Ive had enough of these little games. He only had to point his fingertips at Astro and the energy surged forth in luminant shock cones! Astro ignited his engines to dodge the blasts but couldnt escape their effect fast enough. Suddenly his eyes blinked an alert .
FUSION REACTOR OFF LINE BACK UP POWER CELL ACTIVATED!
His rocket engines suddenly lost thrust and Astro fell to the ground on his feet. I dont need any help to deal with a harmless pest now do I?
Astro rolled himself to escape a punch only to take a powerful fist to his side that threw him like a rag doll across the guarden, through an outbuilding and into the Palace retaining wall! He scrambled out of the indentation hed made and grabbed for the dent in his side before Mordred came at him, picked him up and slammed him back against the wall hard enough to send stones flying from it!
Pathetic as I said you are obsolete. Your thinking is obsolete. To resist the natural order is pointless.
Astro stood his ground and threw punch after punch and kick after kick but it was only eating up what energy he had. Another punch and Mordred caught the right arm and ripped it away as easy as a sheet of paper.
He threw Astro like a piece of trash and followed after him with his right arm making a loud cocking sound as it turned into an arm cannon and blasted an energy pulse that caught Astro on a bounce and launched him out of the Palace grounds and into the moat. Mordred picked him up, threw him into the street in front of Tokyo station and crowds of terrified Japanese and stomped on his chest hard enough to dent his body worse than before
Such a waste your friend Atlas is giddy with his victory over you, too bad hes not here to join my little party.
Mordred snatched Astro up by his left arm and dangled him like a piece of meat. Behold your hero if he can not survive the will of destiny with resistance no one can. Those who follow him .will follow to their grave.
Mordred looked Astro in the eyes. Ill give you one more chance...save yourself and accept my dominion.
Astro was weak but there was enough left he suddenly swung himself up with his fanny guns point blank in Mordreds face and he let go with a vicious barrage that caught one eye unprotected. It shattered to bits forcing Mordred to let go!
Off Astro flew with what energy still remained from his power cell perhaps enough to hide perhaps enough to find Reno but to no avail as several of Mordreds spheres showed up and started blasting all around him. One caught a leg rocket and blew it off causing Astro to spin and cartwheel through the air to a crushing crash on the street below
He crawled, pulled himself as Mordred landed behind him and snatched him up again. They flew up over Tokyo where the now enraged robot threw a punch that blasted through Astros chest! It ripped the fusion reactor apart, tore through vital electronics, wires, circuits and ended when he pulled and ripped Astros spine from his body, leaving him limp
Astro gave a last gasp, a pitiful spit and Mordred threw him down. He flew through the air, smashed a light pole, bounced and broke along the ground and landed on his side on a train track
He could see the light growing brighter a Shinkansen roaring towards him at a near blur of horrifying speed. He felt his energy ebbing away hoping it would be mercifully quick. His life racing through his mind as the train barreled down towards the end
The last thought? Zoran how shed go on without him?
The blackness closed thankfully before the collision caused a horrific and catastrophic eruption of sparks and flame that lit all of Tokyo and the television sets of millions.
The end
Next Chapter: The Eye
Astro rolled himself to escape a punch only to take a powerful fist to his side that threw him like a rag doll across the guarden, through an outbuilding and into the Palace retaining wall! He scrambled out of the indentation hed made and grabbed for the dent in his side before Mordred came at him, picked him up and slammed him back against the wall hard enough to send stones flying from it!
Pathetic as I said you are obsolete. Your thinking is obsolete. To resist the natural order is pointless.
Astro stood his ground and threw punch after punch and kick after kick but it was only eating up what energy he had. Another punch and Mordred caught the right arm and ripped it away as easy as a sheet of paper.
He threw Astro like a piece of trash and followed after him with his right arm making a loud cocking sound as it turned into an arm cannon and blasted an energy pulse that caught Astro on a bounce and launched him out of the Palace grounds and into the moat. Mordred picked him up, threw him into the street in front of Tokyo station and crowds of terrified Japanese and stomped on his chest hard enough to dent his body worse than before
Such a waste your friend Atlas is giddy with his victory over you, too bad hes not here to join my little party.
Mordred snatched Astro up by his left arm and dangled him like a piece of meat. Behold your hero if he can not survive the will of destiny with resistance no one can. Those who follow him .will follow to their grave.
Mordred looked Astro in the eyes. Ill give you one more chance...save yourself and accept my dominion.
Astro was weak but there was enough left he suddenly swung himself up with his fanny guns point blank in Mordreds face and he let go with a vicious barrage that caught one eye unprotected. It shattered to bits forcing Mordred to let go!
Off Astro flew with what energy still remained from his power cell perhaps enough to hide perhaps enough to find Reno but to no avail as several of Mordreds spheres showed up and started blasting all around him. One caught a leg rocket and blew it off causing Astro to spin and cartwheel through the air to a crushing crash on the street below
He crawled, pulled himself as Mordred landed behind him and snatched him up again. They flew up over Tokyo where the now enraged robot threw a punch that blasted through Astros chest! It ripped the fusion reactor apart, tore through vital electronics, wires, circuits and ended when he pulled and ripped Astros spine from his body, leaving him limp
Astro gave a last gasp, a pitiful spit and Mordred threw him down. He flew through the air, smashed a light pole, bounced and broke along the ground and landed on his side on a train track
He could see the light growing brighter a Shinkansen roaring towards him at a near blur of horrifying speed. He felt his energy ebbing away hoping it would be mercifully quick. His life racing through his mind as the train barreled down towards the end
The last thought? Zoran how shed go on without him?
The blackness closed thankfully before the collision caused a horrific and catastrophic eruption of sparks and flame that lit all of Tokyo and the television sets of millions.
The end
Next Chapter: The Eye
The Eye
Part V of Walkies Some More
By Dan Rush
Astro Boy /Tetsuwan Atom © 1954, 1963, 1980, 2003, 2009 Osamu Tezuka all rights deeply respected. For non-profit fandom enjoyment only.
Notes from part IV
1. A robot named Mordred has taken Japan by force with the help of ultra-nationalists trying to forth full the old belief of Haku Icho, All the world under a Japanese roof.
2. A U.S. Navy SEAL team has entered Japan to find out what has happened since a total control of news from Japan is in effect.
3. Atlas has joined Mordreds side.
4. Doctor OShay has been removed from his office as head of the ministry of science.
5. Astro is gone. Destroyed by Mordred after trying to stop him at the Imperial Palace.
6. Two of the most powerful nations on the Earth, China and the United States, wait for word on Mordreds intentions. The result could be a devastating war in the Pacific.
The moment was captured by the spheres and sent around the world
Zoran didnt say a thing .she screamed .she screamed, cried, struggled, clawed and pulled against Shinsaku Bans attempts to hold her. She cried so loud and so hard that the windows in the living room cracked.
Doctor OShay collapsed in front of the monitor in his now much smaller office.
Reno saw it on a big screen as did a crowd of horrified people around him. His only thought now was getting to Tokyo anyway he could by lift or by theft. He refused to believe what he saw.
Kenichi pounded the living room table, pounded it till the edge of his hand was raw.
Livian was horrified. Was it true? Did Atlas join up with this madness?
Abercrombie was snarling mad and poor Tamao allowed himself to be kicked around as he blocked the door to keep his enraged friend from getting himself killed.
At the Office of K.E.H.L., the worst nightmare seemed to have come true for most. William Hunt found Zenzo filling coke bottles with gasoline. Theyll come for us next.
Takiuma stopped by a coffee shop and caught it on a small television. He looked towards his own hands and shook his head back and forth Useless .useless.
A crowd of supporting humans and robots stood in the streets of Yokohama, Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya cheering the victory of their leader over the forces of pacifist cowardice.
SEAL Team 3 had reached their contact and were told of Astros death Tennessee wished to be left alone. He came out later sporting a robot killing blaster rifle. The non-lethal, in the case of robots, just went out the window.
The President of the United States was in a cabinet meeting when an aid gave him the news Ladies and Gentlemen there seems to be little doubt now that some sort of hell is coming out way.
The Chinese General Secretary got the news as he was touring a new production plant in Shenzen. He ordered the Chinese Peoples Army to mobilization Ancestors help us.
Sparx and his friends were finally convinced. This was no revolution.
Sporadic violence erupted all over Japan as desperate groups of people with sympathetic robots lashed back with anything they could throw they were brutally suppressed.
The Imperial Palace
30 minutes After Astros death
Mordred landed in the battered parade ground to find to his surprise that the Emperor hadnt escaped. He stood with a few members of the court and though there was a detectable air of fear in the young mans face, there was a commendable air of stoic
Will about him.
You remain? I am impressed Sovereign. Mordred said with a bow. Now that the troublesome pest has been eliminated, there should be no further reason for you to hold back against my logic. You will acknowledge my leadership of the nation.
Mitsuhito snorted. You hope in vein. I refuse.
Sigh .must I make it clear? Mordred said as he raised his arm and fired an energy blast at the Emperors maiden, killing the old woman instantly! The demonstration had an effect.
As you see I have no reservations about killing to achieve my aim. Mordred said. He threw up his arm again and killed another court member. Recognize me or suffer as you watch some of your subjects die perhaps?....perhaps a group of children will impress you enough?
Mitsuhito shuddered as Mordred stood toe to toe with him. Chose.
Alright! The Emperor shouted. Stop this!....please?!
Mitsuhito dropped to his knees as Mordred reached down to pick him up. A Sovereign Emperor should not un-dignify himself. You will be doing Japan and the world a great service.
Kenichis House
Kens mother was cleaning the kitchen when her son walked in to get his book bag off the hook near the back door.
What are you doing Ken? She asked as he silently walked by.
Getting my stuff for school mother. Ken replied quietly.
She walked up to him and rubbed his shoulders. I think you should stay home tomorrow. Ill say you were sick and .
Kenichi whirled about. No! Im the student president, Im going!
Kenichi please
No mother! What would Astro think if some of the kids showed up and I didnt? Hed be upset, thats what! Hed be there wouldnt he? Right up front, in their face, telling them why this is all wrong! Well hes not here any more so its up to me!
Ken started balling as his mother wrapped him in her arms. My poor baby.
I gotta go He just cant have died for nothing Ken sobbed and wrapped his hands into his mothers shirt so tightly she could have suffocated.
Part V of Walkies Some More
By Dan Rush
Astro Boy /Tetsuwan Atom © 1954, 1963, 1980, 2003, 2009 Osamu Tezuka all rights deeply respected. For non-profit fandom enjoyment only.
Notes from part IV
1. A robot named Mordred has taken Japan by force with the help of ultra-nationalists trying to forth full the old belief of Haku Icho, All the world under a Japanese roof.
2. A U.S. Navy SEAL team has entered Japan to find out what has happened since a total control of news from Japan is in effect.
3. Atlas has joined Mordreds side.
4. Doctor OShay has been removed from his office as head of the ministry of science.
5. Astro is gone. Destroyed by Mordred after trying to stop him at the Imperial Palace.
6. Two of the most powerful nations on the Earth, China and the United States, wait for word on Mordreds intentions. The result could be a devastating war in the Pacific.
The moment was captured by the spheres and sent around the world
Zoran didnt say a thing .she screamed .she screamed, cried, struggled, clawed and pulled against Shinsaku Bans attempts to hold her. She cried so loud and so hard that the windows in the living room cracked.
Doctor OShay collapsed in front of the monitor in his now much smaller office.
Reno saw it on a big screen as did a crowd of horrified people around him. His only thought now was getting to Tokyo anyway he could by lift or by theft. He refused to believe what he saw.
Kenichi pounded the living room table, pounded it till the edge of his hand was raw.
Livian was horrified. Was it true? Did Atlas join up with this madness?
Abercrombie was snarling mad and poor Tamao allowed himself to be kicked around as he blocked the door to keep his enraged friend from getting himself killed.
At the Office of K.E.H.L., the worst nightmare seemed to have come true for most. William Hunt found Zenzo filling coke bottles with gasoline. Theyll come for us next.
Takiuma stopped by a coffee shop and caught it on a small television. He looked towards his own hands and shook his head back and forth Useless .useless.
A crowd of supporting humans and robots stood in the streets of Yokohama, Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya cheering the victory of their leader over the forces of pacifist cowardice.
SEAL Team 3 had reached their contact and were told of Astros death Tennessee wished to be left alone. He came out later sporting a robot killing blaster rifle. The non-lethal, in the case of robots, just went out the window.
The President of the United States was in a cabinet meeting when an aid gave him the news Ladies and Gentlemen there seems to be little doubt now that some sort of hell is coming out way.
The Chinese General Secretary got the news as he was touring a new production plant in Shenzen. He ordered the Chinese Peoples Army to mobilization Ancestors help us.
Sparx and his friends were finally convinced. This was no revolution.
Sporadic violence erupted all over Japan as desperate groups of people with sympathetic robots lashed back with anything they could throw they were brutally suppressed.
The Imperial Palace
30 minutes After Astros death
Mordred landed in the battered parade ground to find to his surprise that the Emperor hadnt escaped. He stood with a few members of the court and though there was a detectable air of fear in the young mans face, there was a commendable air of stoic
Will about him.
You remain? I am impressed Sovereign. Mordred said with a bow. Now that the troublesome pest has been eliminated, there should be no further reason for you to hold back against my logic. You will acknowledge my leadership of the nation.
Mitsuhito snorted. You hope in vein. I refuse.
Sigh .must I make it clear? Mordred said as he raised his arm and fired an energy blast at the Emperors maiden, killing the old woman instantly! The demonstration had an effect.
As you see I have no reservations about killing to achieve my aim. Mordred said. He threw up his arm again and killed another court member. Recognize me or suffer as you watch some of your subjects die perhaps?....perhaps a group of children will impress you enough?
Mitsuhito shuddered as Mordred stood toe to toe with him. Chose.
Alright! The Emperor shouted. Stop this!....please?!
Mitsuhito dropped to his knees as Mordred reached down to pick him up. A Sovereign Emperor should not un-dignify himself. You will be doing Japan and the world a great service.
Kenichis House
Kens mother was cleaning the kitchen when her son walked in to get his book bag off the hook near the back door.
What are you doing Ken? She asked as he silently walked by.
Getting my stuff for school mother. Ken replied quietly.
She walked up to him and rubbed his shoulders. I think you should stay home tomorrow. Ill say you were sick and .
Kenichi whirled about. No! Im the student president, Im going!
Kenichi please
No mother! What would Astro think if some of the kids showed up and I didnt? Hed be upset, thats what! Hed be there wouldnt he? Right up front, in their face, telling them why this is all wrong! Well hes not here any more so its up to me!
Ken started balling as his mother wrapped him in her arms. My poor baby.
I gotta go He just cant have died for nothing Ken sobbed and wrapped his hands into his mothers shirt so tightly she could have suffocated.
The Kokaio Blue Line
Shinjuku to Tokyo
Reno was shaking in his seat. How dare these filthy punks, these creeps not five feet from him praise this so called leader and curse Astro’s name.
“Did you see that? He had that little pussy hanging like a pig!”
“I hope he made that peacenik freak beg before he trashed his insides out!”
Reno reached into his coat pocket for the steak knife. With his athletic skill he could jump up and slit their throats without a problem…except he heard Astro in the back of his head. “You’re not going to do something stupid right?”
Astro would have slapped the knife out of his hand then rattled his cheeks for being rash. Good things….think of so many good things they did together…
Flashback
Astro balanced on a chair and leaned over his fake volcano for the upcoming science fair. “It’s still not working Reno.”
“Well…it might take the stuff in there a while to heat up.” Reno replied as he worked on a battery.
“It’s been ten minutes!” Astro snorted back.
“Boy we have to program more patience into your brain don’t we?”
Reno snickered to himself As Astro buried his face into the mouth of the “faux cano” “Grrr…it’s still not working!”
Reno suddenly went for a switch and screamed…”BANZAI!”
The volcano erupted! Astro shot backwards with goop all over his face, fell off the chair and slammed into Reno’s pre-planned chaos of shelf packed cups full of all kinds of gooey, sticky liquids! Astro sat covered in it and shook like a rocket getting ready to blast off…
“RENO! WHEN I CATCH YOU, YOU’LL BE DIGGING YOUR UNDERWEAR OUT FOR A YEAR!”
And they were off! Out of the lab, down the hall and screaming wildly! Reno quickly pulled a pack of banana’s from his carry bag and chucked them over his shoulder. “Thank God for bananas!” He screamed as Astro tripped, slid and crashed all over the place! The prank was a work of sublime art!
Now…
Reno wiped back a tear. Perhaps this trip was pointless, by now Mordred’s supporters had done away with the remains but for Reno things no longer mattered so long as they didn’t use Astro for some sickening party prop.
Ministry of Science
O’Shay’s new office
Edo Mori was one of the new recent college grads who began their four year technical residency a few months ago. He came into the “office” with a glass of water and a sandwich, placing them before Doctor O’Shay as he sat with his face covered by his hands.
“Sir…you must eat something.” Mori said as he sat back in his chair and sighed. “There must be something we can do Doctor? Perhaps the archives? The stored data?”
“There is nothing.” O’Shay replied. “Astro was one of a kind, unique craftsmanship that can’t be duplicated.”
“But Sir, we can’t give up.”
O’Shay yelled. “Didn’t you hear me?! I said he can’t be rebuilt!” He slackened and shook his head. “You know…there were times that kid would come home all bashed up. A leg blown off, an arm torn apart, an eye broken…he came home one time just totally wrecked, stood in the doorway and said…”Oops! Better get Macco! Aye Chi Chi Mardre!”
“I’d always be able to fix him…not this time.”
Things went quiet till Mori stood up. “Will you please eat something Doctor? Surely we must keep going?”
O’Shay nodded. “Just leave me alone for now Mori?”
Mori walked out and closed the door. He’d gone down the hallway to the first turn and stopped where Rock was leaning against the wall.
“Well?”
“He’s defeated.” Mori said smiling. “What about the archives though?”
Rock smiled back. “What about them? They won’t be around much longer.”
Shinjuku to Tokyo
Reno was shaking in his seat. How dare these filthy punks, these creeps not five feet from him praise this so called leader and curse Astro’s name.
“Did you see that? He had that little pussy hanging like a pig!”
“I hope he made that peacenik freak beg before he trashed his insides out!”
Reno reached into his coat pocket for the steak knife. With his athletic skill he could jump up and slit their throats without a problem…except he heard Astro in the back of his head. “You’re not going to do something stupid right?”
Astro would have slapped the knife out of his hand then rattled his cheeks for being rash. Good things….think of so many good things they did together…
Flashback
Astro balanced on a chair and leaned over his fake volcano for the upcoming science fair. “It’s still not working Reno.”
“Well…it might take the stuff in there a while to heat up.” Reno replied as he worked on a battery.
“It’s been ten minutes!” Astro snorted back.
“Boy we have to program more patience into your brain don’t we?”
Reno snickered to himself As Astro buried his face into the mouth of the “faux cano” “Grrr…it’s still not working!”
Reno suddenly went for a switch and screamed…”BANZAI!”
The volcano erupted! Astro shot backwards with goop all over his face, fell off the chair and slammed into Reno’s pre-planned chaos of shelf packed cups full of all kinds of gooey, sticky liquids! Astro sat covered in it and shook like a rocket getting ready to blast off…
“RENO! WHEN I CATCH YOU, YOU’LL BE DIGGING YOUR UNDERWEAR OUT FOR A YEAR!”
And they were off! Out of the lab, down the hall and screaming wildly! Reno quickly pulled a pack of banana’s from his carry bag and chucked them over his shoulder. “Thank God for bananas!” He screamed as Astro tripped, slid and crashed all over the place! The prank was a work of sublime art!
Now…
Reno wiped back a tear. Perhaps this trip was pointless, by now Mordred’s supporters had done away with the remains but for Reno things no longer mattered so long as they didn’t use Astro for some sickening party prop.
Ministry of Science
O’Shay’s new office
Edo Mori was one of the new recent college grads who began their four year technical residency a few months ago. He came into the “office” with a glass of water and a sandwich, placing them before Doctor O’Shay as he sat with his face covered by his hands.
“Sir…you must eat something.” Mori said as he sat back in his chair and sighed. “There must be something we can do Doctor? Perhaps the archives? The stored data?”
“There is nothing.” O’Shay replied. “Astro was one of a kind, unique craftsmanship that can’t be duplicated.”
“But Sir, we can’t give up.”
O’Shay yelled. “Didn’t you hear me?! I said he can’t be rebuilt!” He slackened and shook his head. “You know…there were times that kid would come home all bashed up. A leg blown off, an arm torn apart, an eye broken…he came home one time just totally wrecked, stood in the doorway and said…”Oops! Better get Macco! Aye Chi Chi Mardre!”
“I’d always be able to fix him…not this time.”
Things went quiet till Mori stood up. “Will you please eat something Doctor? Surely we must keep going?”
O’Shay nodded. “Just leave me alone for now Mori?”
Mori walked out and closed the door. He’d gone down the hallway to the first turn and stopped where Rock was leaning against the wall.
“Well?”
“He’s defeated.” Mori said smiling. “What about the archives though?”
Rock smiled back. “What about them? They won’t be around much longer.”
Doctor OShays house
Shinasaku Ban had found himself alone as a babysitter instead of a detective. He had just sat down to a cup of coffee when the door bell rang. His protection instincts caused him to pull his pistol from its holster and he went to the side of the door holding the weapon up. Yes? he asked as he cocked it.
Its Miss Myoki, Astros teacher. Im here to see Zoran. Came the reply.
Ban opened the door to let Miss Myoki in. Wheres Doctor OShay?
Hes still at the Ministry of Science Im sorry about Astro.
Hows Zoran? She asked.
Up in her room. Ban replied shaking his head. She hasnt stopped crying, she wont eat, she wont recharge
Oh the poor thing. May I go see her?
Ban let Myoki go up to Zorans room and she opened the door slightly to see the little girl bot on her bed still sobbing. She was holding on for death to Astros favorite school jacket.
Waaaaaa ..uh .uh .big brother!......Astro!......uh uh .ASTRO!
Miss Myoki stepped in .Oh Zoran little one come here?
Zoran slipped off the bed and almost crashed into Miss Myoki. Oh Miss Myoki..my brother!!!
Myoki picked Zoran up and grabbed the charging plug on her way. Why arent you charging yourself Zoran? Youre almost out of power.
Sobbing What difference does it make! Big brother isnt coming home!
Myoki plopped Zoran on her bed and plugged her into the charger. Zoran Atom, stop this at once! She said sternly. Your brother would be so upset if he saw this.
Zoran wiped her eyes. Arent you sad too? My brother loved you.
Yes I know Zoran, he was a wonderful student.
No! He loved you.
Myoki smirked. Now Zoran dont tell me youve been falling for all those rumors from the kids?
Zoran reached back under her pillows and pulled out a blue book. You know what this is? Big brothers diary.
Gasp! Zoran! Thats not right! Thats a personal thing you shouldnt touch!
Zoran went from sobbing to half giggling. It is the duty of a little sister to torment her older brother and that means looking into his diary for bribery points.
She opened the book and showed Myoki a page. Like this one
Dear Diary,
I had that crazy feeling today, you know like the one at Space Camp? Its Miss Myoki! Shes cute, shes uber uber uber cute! My eye lights went nuts! What can I get her for a present? Candy? A stuffie? Oh, oh ..a ring!.....I cant stop this stupid giggling OMG shes so over ubber cute!
Myoki gasped. Oh my God!
Zoran flipped a few more pages Look at this one.
Dear Diary,
I gave Miss Myoki roses for Teachers Day and she kissed me! I had to run to the boys room I was so messed up! I got inside and my rockets malfunctioned, What a disaster, Im so grounded! Mmmmmmm ..XXXXXXXXXX .SHES AWESOME, SUPER DRIPPY UBBER CUTE!
Myoki said nothing at first but then she lost it she cried.
Oh no! Please Miss Myoki? What would big brother say! Zoran now became the comforter and hugged Myoki softly. Do you need my charging cord?
Shinasaku Ban had found himself alone as a babysitter instead of a detective. He had just sat down to a cup of coffee when the door bell rang. His protection instincts caused him to pull his pistol from its holster and he went to the side of the door holding the weapon up. Yes? he asked as he cocked it.
Its Miss Myoki, Astros teacher. Im here to see Zoran. Came the reply.
Ban opened the door to let Miss Myoki in. Wheres Doctor OShay?
Hes still at the Ministry of Science Im sorry about Astro.
Hows Zoran? She asked.
Up in her room. Ban replied shaking his head. She hasnt stopped crying, she wont eat, she wont recharge
Oh the poor thing. May I go see her?
Ban let Myoki go up to Zorans room and she opened the door slightly to see the little girl bot on her bed still sobbing. She was holding on for death to Astros favorite school jacket.
Waaaaaa ..uh .uh .big brother!......Astro!......uh uh .ASTRO!
Miss Myoki stepped in .Oh Zoran little one come here?
Zoran slipped off the bed and almost crashed into Miss Myoki. Oh Miss Myoki..my brother!!!
Myoki picked Zoran up and grabbed the charging plug on her way. Why arent you charging yourself Zoran? Youre almost out of power.
Sobbing What difference does it make! Big brother isnt coming home!
Myoki plopped Zoran on her bed and plugged her into the charger. Zoran Atom, stop this at once! She said sternly. Your brother would be so upset if he saw this.
Zoran wiped her eyes. Arent you sad too? My brother loved you.
Yes I know Zoran, he was a wonderful student.
No! He loved you.
Myoki smirked. Now Zoran dont tell me youve been falling for all those rumors from the kids?
Zoran reached back under her pillows and pulled out a blue book. You know what this is? Big brothers diary.
Gasp! Zoran! Thats not right! Thats a personal thing you shouldnt touch!
Zoran went from sobbing to half giggling. It is the duty of a little sister to torment her older brother and that means looking into his diary for bribery points.
She opened the book and showed Myoki a page. Like this one
Dear Diary,
I had that crazy feeling today, you know like the one at Space Camp? Its Miss Myoki! Shes cute, shes uber uber uber cute! My eye lights went nuts! What can I get her for a present? Candy? A stuffie? Oh, oh ..a ring!.....I cant stop this stupid giggling OMG shes so over ubber cute!
Myoki gasped. Oh my God!
Zoran flipped a few more pages Look at this one.
Dear Diary,
I gave Miss Myoki roses for Teachers Day and she kissed me! I had to run to the boys room I was so messed up! I got inside and my rockets malfunctioned, What a disaster, Im so grounded! Mmmmmmm ..XXXXXXXXXX .SHES AWESOME, SUPER DRIPPY UBBER CUTE!
Myoki said nothing at first but then she lost it she cried.
Oh no! Please Miss Myoki? What would big brother say! Zoran now became the comforter and hugged Myoki softly. Do you need my charging cord?
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