"cybotron" wrote:
Those are exactly like my thoughts about this story...
New Fan Fiction: Walkies Some more.
National Constabullary Detention Center
Tokyo
4pm
The noise of the unlocking door bolt bought Doctor OShay to his feet. He pushed Zoran behind him as two guards walked in, grabbed him by his arms and pulled him out between them.
DOCTOR! Zoran yelled as she ran to the door and pounded on it madly! YOU LEAVE HIM ALONE YOU CREEPS! BRING HIM BACK!
Oshay found himself pushed into a separate room and handcuffed to a chair. Well well how nice to see you again dear Doctor. Came the young voice from behind as the person walked into the cell. No need for introductions is there?
OShay snorted back as Rock walked in front of the chair and leaned against one of the arm rests. Just so you know? We destroyed all of Astros back up files at the ministry. We had to make new room for our leader of course. I know this would upset you deeply.
You filthy little scum. OShay snorted. I knew where theres a stench, theres usually a cat box with it.
Rock snickered. Even cat boxes serve a purpose OShay. Mine is making sure the Leader isnt disturbed, which is why I want to know where youre keeping this spare body for your little pit bull.
You should know by now. OShay snorted. Your little maniac took great pleasure beating up a defenseless little girl for it! OShay struggled against the handcuffs. If I get out of this Rock? I swear youll need more than a gun to keep me from throwing your miserable hide off the roof of this so called prison of yours!
Rock shook his head. My, my I thought you were a man of peace there Doc? Of course Atlas was able to get it out of you, the question is which one of you is the liar? I trust no one with anything I can do right on my own. Perhaps you tell me the location and maybe Ill let you and that Tonka toy in your cell go home, what do you say?
I already told you! OShay snapped. I gave everything to Atlas! If he hasnt told you the full details then thats your problem to figure out. Youll get no further help from me!
I wasnt expecting I would. Rock replied smirking. However if you were lying? If Atlas is lying to us? Im afraid youll be the witness to your little cell mates cruel end at the hands of an electro-magnet ripping her to pieces while shes crying your name in vain. Consider it wisely OShay .you only have one right answer remember?
Doctor OShay fought against the handcuffs as Rock left him alone to stew.
K store on Satoshima Street.
6pm
Takiuma walked out of the store with a coffee in his hands and still no sign of Atlas anywhere. He took a sip of the coffee and tossed it over his shoulder. That coffee stunk! He said aloud.
A kid on a skateboard came off the sidewalk, skipped over a car tire block and fumbled into the man before falling on his but. Hey! You ruined my trick you dumb jerk!
Takiuma, already frustrated by Atlass apparent no show, pulled the boy to his feet. Look here you little punk! I dont have the time to deal with stupidity!
Atlas pushed his hat off his face and smirked. Yup found the right guy I guess. I was hoping you do one of those Kung Fu tricks then I could be sure.
Takiuma snorted into Atlass face. Its not Kung Fu. Nice of you to be so obvious.
Takiuma dropped Atlas and the two of them walked down the street. Better hold my hand and pretend youre my dad. You have a sphere?
Yes. Takiuma replied. Were working on taking control of the EMP program and hopefully turning this sphere into a weapon against the others.
Atlas kepted his eyes open, scanning around while they spoke. Hes ok Astro. Well not ok but hes here at least.
Is this why you wanted to get a hold of me? Takiuma asked.
We have a plan to get Astro back into the fight against Mordred but we really need to hook up with a friend of mine so we can put together a hit on the Ministry of Science Annex building downtown. We dont have much time.
Atlas suddenly spied a sphere floating down the sideway and quickly kicked Takiuma in the shin! YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT! WAAAAAAAH! I WANT A TOY! DADDY! DADDY! I WANT A TOY!
Takiuma had to fight the urge to laugh or beat Atlas senseless as he kicked and screamed himself silly. YOUNG MAN IF YOU DONT STOP THIS FOOLISHNESS, I WARN YOU!
Takiuma snatched Atlas off his feet, carried him to a bus stop bench and proceeded to spank him silly over his knee .(spank, spank, spank) So what do I need to do?
(Spank, spank spank) OW! DADDY! OW! Ill contact you at midnight (Spank, spank) after I get in touch with her. (Spank, spank) Is that all you got?
(Spank, spank, spank) You crazy little fool! Takiuma snorted. My hands starting to blister!
(Spank, spank) OK! Atlas snorted as he pushed himself off. I should report you for child abuse.
Get out of here before I really get angry. Takiuma snorted as he pushed Atlas down the street. As for a toy? You dont deserve one.
Atlas replied with a stuck out tongue and a mean scowl. See if I get you an electric shaver for Christmas ..Dad.
KEHL hideout
(Now the UARF Unified Armed Resistance Forces)
Tokyo
7pm
The small crowd cheered over and over again at the successful strike they made. The truck yielded mostly riot armor, some shotguns, a few pistols and four anti-robot pulse guns but it was enough of a small victory to ignite the passions of positive momentum.
AT the moment though all Sparx wanted was some peace and quiet while he worked on the Peacekeeper. Robotsky walked in and patted Sparx on the shoulder. Good work comrade. How goes your attempts with this thing?
So far? Oh I might get this silly thing to follow us once I erase its Jethro Clampet mentality. Nothing back from Hitsuyaga?
No. Robotsky replied. So far we havent found a programmer to speak of. I wouldnt be surprised many of them are in deep hiding in the hills. When we intercepted that transmission sending police forces to the universities, you have to figure our chances of finding a good programmer would sort of drop.
Sparx scratched his head. Well Im as finished as I can be right now
Suddenly Sparx snapped his fingers. I got it! Hamegg!
Youre serious? Robotsky replied with his hands on his hips. That junk collector in Hachinohe?
That collector of junk my friend was a member of the Ministry of Science. Got booted because of a rivalry between him and Doctor Tenma. You and I are going to see him.
Robotsky followed Sparx as he snatched up a torn up jacket and oversized hat. Come on Sparx. Hameggs an exocentric and might I warn you comrade a bit of a scoundrel whos used our fellow robots in the past for his robot fight games? Why dont we just wrap ourselves in big red bows and call it a sacrifice shall we?
Sparx turned about and tapped Robotskys chest. My dear comrade. You simply have no spirit for adventure do you?
I have a spirit which would like to stay alive. Does that work?
Sparx shook his head. Nope! Not in the least.
Elementary School 12
Evening
The Principle and a battered Miss Kikachu sat cringing in seats in the principles office surrounded by an angry collection of grade schoolers, elder classmen and two kids poised to deliver some terrible punishment via wrist rockets that they aimed at the heads of the captured.
Kenichi sat in the Principles chair smiling evilly amid his fellow school presidents. The day would go down in school history as the Great Recess Rebellion. Ken stood on the principles desk and looked down meanly on the two prisoners.
Principle. We of the student body would not have resorted to this had Miss Kikachu not so shamefully disrespected our friend Astro. This is OUR school! Our classrooms! We come here to learn, not to be turned into gum flapping parrots for anyone! No one comes to our school, shames one of our friends and gets away with it, we want Miss Kikachu and the rest of these intruders removed. We want our own teachers back. Resist us and well do worse!
The two wrist rocket shooters were begging for a no. Ok! Ok! I will .order the removal of all the new faculty and allow the proper teachers to return. Just stop this insanity at once!
Ken smiled pleasingly. That wasnt so hard was it? He reached for the school wide radio and keyd the Mic Attention School Number 12! We have our first victory!
The cheers of school children could be heard all over the ruined remains of the school as Ken jumped off the desk and walked up to Kikachu. As for you teacher? You will go back to the Leader and explain to him how you failed to convince a few roudy school children to bow down to his great power. Im sure hell be more than understanding.
Then Ken pointed to the window. Or you can volunteer to be the school yard piñata?
too dear.
Tokyo
4pm
The noise of the unlocking door bolt bought Doctor OShay to his feet. He pushed Zoran behind him as two guards walked in, grabbed him by his arms and pulled him out between them.
DOCTOR! Zoran yelled as she ran to the door and pounded on it madly! YOU LEAVE HIM ALONE YOU CREEPS! BRING HIM BACK!
Oshay found himself pushed into a separate room and handcuffed to a chair. Well well how nice to see you again dear Doctor. Came the young voice from behind as the person walked into the cell. No need for introductions is there?
OShay snorted back as Rock walked in front of the chair and leaned against one of the arm rests. Just so you know? We destroyed all of Astros back up files at the ministry. We had to make new room for our leader of course. I know this would upset you deeply.
You filthy little scum. OShay snorted. I knew where theres a stench, theres usually a cat box with it.
Rock snickered. Even cat boxes serve a purpose OShay. Mine is making sure the Leader isnt disturbed, which is why I want to know where youre keeping this spare body for your little pit bull.
You should know by now. OShay snorted. Your little maniac took great pleasure beating up a defenseless little girl for it! OShay struggled against the handcuffs. If I get out of this Rock? I swear youll need more than a gun to keep me from throwing your miserable hide off the roof of this so called prison of yours!
Rock shook his head. My, my I thought you were a man of peace there Doc? Of course Atlas was able to get it out of you, the question is which one of you is the liar? I trust no one with anything I can do right on my own. Perhaps you tell me the location and maybe Ill let you and that Tonka toy in your cell go home, what do you say?
I already told you! OShay snapped. I gave everything to Atlas! If he hasnt told you the full details then thats your problem to figure out. Youll get no further help from me!
I wasnt expecting I would. Rock replied smirking. However if you were lying? If Atlas is lying to us? Im afraid youll be the witness to your little cell mates cruel end at the hands of an electro-magnet ripping her to pieces while shes crying your name in vain. Consider it wisely OShay .you only have one right answer remember?
Doctor OShay fought against the handcuffs as Rock left him alone to stew.
K store on Satoshima Street.
6pm
Takiuma walked out of the store with a coffee in his hands and still no sign of Atlas anywhere. He took a sip of the coffee and tossed it over his shoulder. That coffee stunk! He said aloud.
A kid on a skateboard came off the sidewalk, skipped over a car tire block and fumbled into the man before falling on his but. Hey! You ruined my trick you dumb jerk!
Takiuma, already frustrated by Atlass apparent no show, pulled the boy to his feet. Look here you little punk! I dont have the time to deal with stupidity!
Atlas pushed his hat off his face and smirked. Yup found the right guy I guess. I was hoping you do one of those Kung Fu tricks then I could be sure.
Takiuma snorted into Atlass face. Its not Kung Fu. Nice of you to be so obvious.
Takiuma dropped Atlas and the two of them walked down the street. Better hold my hand and pretend youre my dad. You have a sphere?
Yes. Takiuma replied. Were working on taking control of the EMP program and hopefully turning this sphere into a weapon against the others.
Atlas kepted his eyes open, scanning around while they spoke. Hes ok Astro. Well not ok but hes here at least.
Is this why you wanted to get a hold of me? Takiuma asked.
We have a plan to get Astro back into the fight against Mordred but we really need to hook up with a friend of mine so we can put together a hit on the Ministry of Science Annex building downtown. We dont have much time.
Atlas suddenly spied a sphere floating down the sideway and quickly kicked Takiuma in the shin! YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT! WAAAAAAAH! I WANT A TOY! DADDY! DADDY! I WANT A TOY!
Takiuma had to fight the urge to laugh or beat Atlas senseless as he kicked and screamed himself silly. YOUNG MAN IF YOU DONT STOP THIS FOOLISHNESS, I WARN YOU!
Takiuma snatched Atlas off his feet, carried him to a bus stop bench and proceeded to spank him silly over his knee .(spank, spank, spank) So what do I need to do?
(Spank, spank spank) OW! DADDY! OW! Ill contact you at midnight (Spank, spank) after I get in touch with her. (Spank, spank) Is that all you got?
(Spank, spank, spank) You crazy little fool! Takiuma snorted. My hands starting to blister!
(Spank, spank) OK! Atlas snorted as he pushed himself off. I should report you for child abuse.
Get out of here before I really get angry. Takiuma snorted as he pushed Atlas down the street. As for a toy? You dont deserve one.
Atlas replied with a stuck out tongue and a mean scowl. See if I get you an electric shaver for Christmas ..Dad.
KEHL hideout
(Now the UARF Unified Armed Resistance Forces)
Tokyo
7pm
The small crowd cheered over and over again at the successful strike they made. The truck yielded mostly riot armor, some shotguns, a few pistols and four anti-robot pulse guns but it was enough of a small victory to ignite the passions of positive momentum.
AT the moment though all Sparx wanted was some peace and quiet while he worked on the Peacekeeper. Robotsky walked in and patted Sparx on the shoulder. Good work comrade. How goes your attempts with this thing?
So far? Oh I might get this silly thing to follow us once I erase its Jethro Clampet mentality. Nothing back from Hitsuyaga?
No. Robotsky replied. So far we havent found a programmer to speak of. I wouldnt be surprised many of them are in deep hiding in the hills. When we intercepted that transmission sending police forces to the universities, you have to figure our chances of finding a good programmer would sort of drop.
Sparx scratched his head. Well Im as finished as I can be right now
Suddenly Sparx snapped his fingers. I got it! Hamegg!
Youre serious? Robotsky replied with his hands on his hips. That junk collector in Hachinohe?
That collector of junk my friend was a member of the Ministry of Science. Got booted because of a rivalry between him and Doctor Tenma. You and I are going to see him.
Robotsky followed Sparx as he snatched up a torn up jacket and oversized hat. Come on Sparx. Hameggs an exocentric and might I warn you comrade a bit of a scoundrel whos used our fellow robots in the past for his robot fight games? Why dont we just wrap ourselves in big red bows and call it a sacrifice shall we?
Sparx turned about and tapped Robotskys chest. My dear comrade. You simply have no spirit for adventure do you?
I have a spirit which would like to stay alive. Does that work?
Sparx shook his head. Nope! Not in the least.
Elementary School 12
Evening
The Principle and a battered Miss Kikachu sat cringing in seats in the principles office surrounded by an angry collection of grade schoolers, elder classmen and two kids poised to deliver some terrible punishment via wrist rockets that they aimed at the heads of the captured.
Kenichi sat in the Principles chair smiling evilly amid his fellow school presidents. The day would go down in school history as the Great Recess Rebellion. Ken stood on the principles desk and looked down meanly on the two prisoners.
Principle. We of the student body would not have resorted to this had Miss Kikachu not so shamefully disrespected our friend Astro. This is OUR school! Our classrooms! We come here to learn, not to be turned into gum flapping parrots for anyone! No one comes to our school, shames one of our friends and gets away with it, we want Miss Kikachu and the rest of these intruders removed. We want our own teachers back. Resist us and well do worse!
The two wrist rocket shooters were begging for a no. Ok! Ok! I will .order the removal of all the new faculty and allow the proper teachers to return. Just stop this insanity at once!
Ken smiled pleasingly. That wasnt so hard was it? He reached for the school wide radio and keyd the Mic Attention School Number 12! We have our first victory!
The cheers of school children could be heard all over the ruined remains of the school as Ken jumped off the desk and walked up to Kikachu. As for you teacher? You will go back to the Leader and explain to him how you failed to convince a few roudy school children to bow down to his great power. Im sure hell be more than understanding.
Then Ken pointed to the window. Or you can volunteer to be the school yard piñata?
too dear.
"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
Hikaru Street
200 yards from the Diet Building
9pm
A line of tanks and armored vehicles sat before a double tank fuel truck awaiting their turn to be topped off. How fortuitous for the tanker to be so nicely parked above a street cover. Good for the Navy Seal now running through the sewer lines with the detonator in his hand
Not so good for the OPFOR. While Mordred was in the Diet building at the exact moment talking to some Generals and Police Captains about the maintenance of good order, the darkness outside the picture window he was standing in front of suddenly turned a brilliant white then a hellish yellow as the tanker exploded and sent a wave of flaming fuel down the line of armored vehicles, which in turn exploded and turned the whole street block into a casserole of flaming destruction.
Keeyooma stopped to poke his head up through one of the distant man hole covers to admire his handy work. That should spice things up a little. He said to himself as he skulked back into the sewer.
Tokyo Waterfront
9:30pm
Reno was taking a big chance. He only sent a short message but he was away from Astro, a big risk that he felt sorely needed given the desperate action he and Atlas were trying to put together.
A bump on his hip, a brush of something passing by in the water and Gideon appeared joyously happy and excited. RENO! Ive been so worried!
How you doing?! Reno replied with a hug. Sorry Ive been so quiet Giddy but since these clowns can track our transmissions I couldnt keep in touch.
Reno sat in the water and rubbed Gideons bottle nose snoot. So what have you been doing?
Hanging with a submarine. Gideon replied. Saw what happened to the American fleet, what a mess.
Reno frowned. They had to try something. So what kind of sub is it?
An American attack sub. Weve been dodging spheres and ships all day! Its no fun let me tell you.
Reno thought for a moment. Youve been able to talk to them?
Yup. Theyre hiding out right now. Knowing you? I bet you have a plan cooking dont you?
Yes. Reno replied. And your friend might come in handy. Our big problem though is working out some way of contacting them without alerting the spheres to our location. Im working on that so best thing for you and that sub is too stay hidden till we call you.
Gideon frowned. Not again. Im getting a little tired of this. I miss my daily check ups and I miss you.
Reno smiled. Youre doing things just right Giddy, just like I trained you. You should be proud, this is really the first time youve ever been on your own and youre not running scared.
Gideon smiled a little. I just want things to go back to normal. I miss my play pen and I miss being with you.
Reno gave Gideon a slow rub on the head. Just a little longer Giddy. I promise after this is all over, Ill treat you big time to whatever you want, I promise.
Gideon nodded, turned around and vanished into the night. Reno shuddered suddenly as his watch beeper went off. Yes I know.
You know what? Atlas snorted back. How about you get back here where you should be and watch Astro? I have a meeting to go to in like 30 minutes! You leave Astro by himself once more and I swear youll be digging your shorts out of the crack in your butt for a year.
Reno smirked and shook his head in reply. Ill be there in a few minutes.
10pm
The Great Iron Buda
Kamakura Park
Atlas sat quietly in the nook on the backside of the reposed Buda and calmly listened to the sounds around him for Livians foot falls. The big statue around him didnt help at all since it echoed much of what he heard. Every few minutes Reno would quickly call him to check on things, which he quickly found annoying.
Shut up and stop calling me ok? Atlas snorted as he sat rubbing his arms. Its raining, its a little cold and Im creeping out where the heck is she?
As if on cue, the barrel of a disrupter rifle poked around the corner of the nook and pushed into Atlass nose. Ugh!...no flowers and smiles? Gee I love you too sweet cakes!
Livian came around the corner dressed in her leathers and not looking like she wanted any sweet conversation. You make one wrong move and youll be feeling a new vent shaft through your chest. Dont think Im alone.
Atlas snorted. I know youve been upset with me but even this is too much!
Considering what youve been doing? Its not enough. Livian snarled. Lay down with your legs and arms spread out Atlas I dont trust you.
Atlas snapped. Now hold on!
Livian slapped him across the face with the rifle. Dont make me shoot you! Do it!
Atlas did as she wanted and soon felt a heavy set of wrist cuffs fall on his arms. Aww Livian!
Kenada quickly frisked Atlas and backed away. Hes clean.
Livy! Atlas struggled. I didnt join that creep, I swear! You know Id never do something like that, I may hate humans but damn it!
Livian got on her hands and knees. You need to work harder on convincing me. You broke my heart!
Atlas sighed. Astros alive Livy! I swear it! I need your help, its the only way to stop that Mordred creep Damn it! I love you!
Kenada slapped Atlas off his head. Jerk! You really show your love dont you? A lot of humans and robot got a dose of it real good the last few days traitor! I say we waste the little rat Livy!
Livian waved a hand. No .let him go.
What? Kanada snorted. Youre kidding?
Were still alive arent we? He could have broken those handcuffs easily or we all should have been ambushed by now. Livian helped Atlas to his feet. Hes right too I know him like a clock. Hes fine.
Kenada snorted as he released the cuffs. I still think hes a little bastard.
Atlas rubbed his wrists and looked back. I still see youre single. Guess the latest female dog tucked her tail on you Kenada?
Why you little .
Livian blocked Kenadas attempt to but stroke Atlas. So whats your idea?
We need a diversion while I take some friends to break into the Ministry of Science Annex building in Tokyo. Theres something there that could turn the tide of this whole mess in our favor. But we need to do it by noon tomorrow.
Kenada leaned against the statue wall. Tall order. Tokyos a virtual fortress. Youre asking us to do something really insane.
Humans a fricken insane to start with. Atlas snorted. Shouldnt be difficult at all provided you have the guts?
Livian looked at Kenada. We might have a chance if we could contact a resistance movement inside the city.
Atlas snapped his fingers and pulled a CB mic from his chest panel. Here you go. Ill put you in contact with someone who might be able to pull a few strings for us.
200 yards from the Diet Building
9pm
A line of tanks and armored vehicles sat before a double tank fuel truck awaiting their turn to be topped off. How fortuitous for the tanker to be so nicely parked above a street cover. Good for the Navy Seal now running through the sewer lines with the detonator in his hand
Not so good for the OPFOR. While Mordred was in the Diet building at the exact moment talking to some Generals and Police Captains about the maintenance of good order, the darkness outside the picture window he was standing in front of suddenly turned a brilliant white then a hellish yellow as the tanker exploded and sent a wave of flaming fuel down the line of armored vehicles, which in turn exploded and turned the whole street block into a casserole of flaming destruction.
Keeyooma stopped to poke his head up through one of the distant man hole covers to admire his handy work. That should spice things up a little. He said to himself as he skulked back into the sewer.
Tokyo Waterfront
9:30pm
Reno was taking a big chance. He only sent a short message but he was away from Astro, a big risk that he felt sorely needed given the desperate action he and Atlas were trying to put together.
A bump on his hip, a brush of something passing by in the water and Gideon appeared joyously happy and excited. RENO! Ive been so worried!
How you doing?! Reno replied with a hug. Sorry Ive been so quiet Giddy but since these clowns can track our transmissions I couldnt keep in touch.
Reno sat in the water and rubbed Gideons bottle nose snoot. So what have you been doing?
Hanging with a submarine. Gideon replied. Saw what happened to the American fleet, what a mess.
Reno frowned. They had to try something. So what kind of sub is it?
An American attack sub. Weve been dodging spheres and ships all day! Its no fun let me tell you.
Reno thought for a moment. Youve been able to talk to them?
Yup. Theyre hiding out right now. Knowing you? I bet you have a plan cooking dont you?
Yes. Reno replied. And your friend might come in handy. Our big problem though is working out some way of contacting them without alerting the spheres to our location. Im working on that so best thing for you and that sub is too stay hidden till we call you.
Gideon frowned. Not again. Im getting a little tired of this. I miss my daily check ups and I miss you.
Reno smiled. Youre doing things just right Giddy, just like I trained you. You should be proud, this is really the first time youve ever been on your own and youre not running scared.
Gideon smiled a little. I just want things to go back to normal. I miss my play pen and I miss being with you.
Reno gave Gideon a slow rub on the head. Just a little longer Giddy. I promise after this is all over, Ill treat you big time to whatever you want, I promise.
Gideon nodded, turned around and vanished into the night. Reno shuddered suddenly as his watch beeper went off. Yes I know.
You know what? Atlas snorted back. How about you get back here where you should be and watch Astro? I have a meeting to go to in like 30 minutes! You leave Astro by himself once more and I swear youll be digging your shorts out of the crack in your butt for a year.
Reno smirked and shook his head in reply. Ill be there in a few minutes.
10pm
The Great Iron Buda
Kamakura Park
Atlas sat quietly in the nook on the backside of the reposed Buda and calmly listened to the sounds around him for Livians foot falls. The big statue around him didnt help at all since it echoed much of what he heard. Every few minutes Reno would quickly call him to check on things, which he quickly found annoying.
Shut up and stop calling me ok? Atlas snorted as he sat rubbing his arms. Its raining, its a little cold and Im creeping out where the heck is she?
As if on cue, the barrel of a disrupter rifle poked around the corner of the nook and pushed into Atlass nose. Ugh!...no flowers and smiles? Gee I love you too sweet cakes!
Livian came around the corner dressed in her leathers and not looking like she wanted any sweet conversation. You make one wrong move and youll be feeling a new vent shaft through your chest. Dont think Im alone.
Atlas snorted. I know youve been upset with me but even this is too much!
Considering what youve been doing? Its not enough. Livian snarled. Lay down with your legs and arms spread out Atlas I dont trust you.
Atlas snapped. Now hold on!
Livian slapped him across the face with the rifle. Dont make me shoot you! Do it!
Atlas did as she wanted and soon felt a heavy set of wrist cuffs fall on his arms. Aww Livian!
Kenada quickly frisked Atlas and backed away. Hes clean.
Livy! Atlas struggled. I didnt join that creep, I swear! You know Id never do something like that, I may hate humans but damn it!
Livian got on her hands and knees. You need to work harder on convincing me. You broke my heart!
Atlas sighed. Astros alive Livy! I swear it! I need your help, its the only way to stop that Mordred creep Damn it! I love you!
Kenada slapped Atlas off his head. Jerk! You really show your love dont you? A lot of humans and robot got a dose of it real good the last few days traitor! I say we waste the little rat Livy!
Livian waved a hand. No .let him go.
What? Kanada snorted. Youre kidding?
Were still alive arent we? He could have broken those handcuffs easily or we all should have been ambushed by now. Livian helped Atlas to his feet. Hes right too I know him like a clock. Hes fine.
Kenada snorted as he released the cuffs. I still think hes a little bastard.
Atlas rubbed his wrists and looked back. I still see youre single. Guess the latest female dog tucked her tail on you Kenada?
Why you little .
Livian blocked Kenadas attempt to but stroke Atlas. So whats your idea?
We need a diversion while I take some friends to break into the Ministry of Science Annex building in Tokyo. Theres something there that could turn the tide of this whole mess in our favor. But we need to do it by noon tomorrow.
Kenada leaned against the statue wall. Tall order. Tokyos a virtual fortress. Youre asking us to do something really insane.
Humans a fricken insane to start with. Atlas snorted. Shouldnt be difficult at all provided you have the guts?
Livian looked at Kenada. We might have a chance if we could contact a resistance movement inside the city.
Atlas snapped his fingers and pulled a CB mic from his chest panel. Here you go. Ill put you in contact with someone who might be able to pull a few strings for us.
"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
New Shinjuku
Motsuja Electronics Repair
11pm
I just got back. Takiuma said as he looked over Verneys shoulder. Were close to over-riding the protections but dont ask me for a definite time. Were very unsure.
Atlas pursed his lips. Even two minutes would work. Just enough time for us to bust in, grab what we need and run.
When are you hoping to pull this off? Takiuma asked.
Noon tomorrow. Its all the time we have left. Atlas said as he sat kicking his feet on a swing set. Livian stood nearby and waved her arm furiously, causing Atlas to cut him self off and dive for the ground. Quickly he skittered into a bush with Livian rolling on top of him as two spheres slowly cruised around them trying to pick up more readings of the suspect transmitter.
Atlas giggled stupidly. We could so make out right now.
SLAP!
OUCH!
You stupid freak. Youll get us killed! Livian snorted. What have I ever seen in you any way?
Atlas counted on his fingers. My beautiful gold hair, my soft eyes, my rosey red complexion, my dashingly handsome looks .
SMACK!
OUCH! Quit it!
Ugh .when this is over, I promise I will make you behave yourself Atlas.
Giggles Thats a promise?
SMACK! OUCH!
abandoned Tokiwazu Apartments
Downtown Tokyo
Midnight
Towashi sat on the floor of the small apartment surrounded by those officers Deutadi could find who had hidden themselves or found the moment to abandon their cars and defect. The place was devoid of elbow room as the last of them showed up.
How many precinct Captains do I have? Towashi asked as he looked around. Seven raised their hands. You gentlemen have more officers in tow than whats here?
The Captains nodded their heads. So .that means we have a majority of Tokyo proper precincts on our side. Towashi said. If we have access to long rifles and riot gear, that would be a plus.
One of the Captains, A transplanted Geijin from new York named Charles Britain, smirked evilly. Inspector, I have a whole squad of riot tanks. Well have to find drivers and loaders for each one and bust them out of the carborandum in Kubatsune District.
Tanks? Towashi snorted. Youre talking about our dog tanks I assume?
Britain shook his head. Are you kidding? Those hilarious looking pop guns? Uh uh These babies are designed after the American Sherman tank with 105 milimeter cannons. Leona here? Shes my best officer.
Towashis mouth dropped. Since when did they give the national police heavy tanks?
Britain shrugged his shoulders. Trust me, the lobbying effort wasnt easy. After the big riots ten years ago during the West Haneda airport expansion project, the Commissioner thought we needed a little more umph in the power projection and intimidation factor to deter extreme violence by protesting groups.
Towashi shook his head. I cant believe it. Someone in HQ lost their damned mind.
Well actually, all be it a little insane, this couldnt have come at a better time dont you think Sir?
Leona raised her hand. Just get me in my tank Inspector. Bonapart will blow that tin can excuse for a tyrant to kingdom come.
And probably take half of Tokyo with it. Towashi snorted. How about we try more subtle ways first there Lieutenant? Im sure we might have to call you in eventually to bring back civil order once we remove the Leader from his throne.
Britain smirked. And we intend to do this how Sir?
Towashi smirked back. Im working on it.
Captain Nakasone of Chiba District raised his hand. Sir we are in contact with the KEHL group
Now theres a collection of misfits. Towashi butted.
Not so Inspector. Nakasone replied. Theyve been very active. They stole a whole truck of riot gear and weapons from our precinct. Theyve hit my station house twice in the past 3 days. We should put them to good use.
Towashis eyes bugged. And you let them do it?
Why not? Im the one who set our patrols up for the ambushes. The new government put this robot overseer in charge and I must say Ive never had more fun putting stress on some one else for a change. I say we trust them.
Other officers in the room agreed. So what should be our first move, any suggestions? Towashi asked.
One officer stood up. If any rebellion against this madman will be successful Sir, we should first see to the safety of his Imperial Majesty. We should rescue the Emperor and allow him to lead the nation.
Towashi looked around. How many of you say the Emperor should be our first priority?
Almost all the officers raised their hands.
Fine then. We will plot the removal of his Majesty from the Imperial Palace. Towashi then frowned. Damn it. Will some one please find out if were getting any coffee and doughnuts or what? I sent that rookie out an hour ago, I bet the weasling brat ate them all!
Motsuja Electronics Repair
11pm
I just got back. Takiuma said as he looked over Verneys shoulder. Were close to over-riding the protections but dont ask me for a definite time. Were very unsure.
Atlas pursed his lips. Even two minutes would work. Just enough time for us to bust in, grab what we need and run.
When are you hoping to pull this off? Takiuma asked.
Noon tomorrow. Its all the time we have left. Atlas said as he sat kicking his feet on a swing set. Livian stood nearby and waved her arm furiously, causing Atlas to cut him self off and dive for the ground. Quickly he skittered into a bush with Livian rolling on top of him as two spheres slowly cruised around them trying to pick up more readings of the suspect transmitter.
Atlas giggled stupidly. We could so make out right now.
SLAP!
OUCH!
You stupid freak. Youll get us killed! Livian snorted. What have I ever seen in you any way?
Atlas counted on his fingers. My beautiful gold hair, my soft eyes, my rosey red complexion, my dashingly handsome looks .
SMACK!
OUCH! Quit it!
Ugh .when this is over, I promise I will make you behave yourself Atlas.
Giggles Thats a promise?
SMACK! OUCH!
abandoned Tokiwazu Apartments
Downtown Tokyo
Midnight
Towashi sat on the floor of the small apartment surrounded by those officers Deutadi could find who had hidden themselves or found the moment to abandon their cars and defect. The place was devoid of elbow room as the last of them showed up.
How many precinct Captains do I have? Towashi asked as he looked around. Seven raised their hands. You gentlemen have more officers in tow than whats here?
The Captains nodded their heads. So .that means we have a majority of Tokyo proper precincts on our side. Towashi said. If we have access to long rifles and riot gear, that would be a plus.
One of the Captains, A transplanted Geijin from new York named Charles Britain, smirked evilly. Inspector, I have a whole squad of riot tanks. Well have to find drivers and loaders for each one and bust them out of the carborandum in Kubatsune District.
Tanks? Towashi snorted. Youre talking about our dog tanks I assume?
Britain shook his head. Are you kidding? Those hilarious looking pop guns? Uh uh These babies are designed after the American Sherman tank with 105 milimeter cannons. Leona here? Shes my best officer.
Towashis mouth dropped. Since when did they give the national police heavy tanks?
Britain shrugged his shoulders. Trust me, the lobbying effort wasnt easy. After the big riots ten years ago during the West Haneda airport expansion project, the Commissioner thought we needed a little more umph in the power projection and intimidation factor to deter extreme violence by protesting groups.
Towashi shook his head. I cant believe it. Someone in HQ lost their damned mind.
Well actually, all be it a little insane, this couldnt have come at a better time dont you think Sir?
Leona raised her hand. Just get me in my tank Inspector. Bonapart will blow that tin can excuse for a tyrant to kingdom come.
And probably take half of Tokyo with it. Towashi snorted. How about we try more subtle ways first there Lieutenant? Im sure we might have to call you in eventually to bring back civil order once we remove the Leader from his throne.
Britain smirked. And we intend to do this how Sir?
Towashi smirked back. Im working on it.
Captain Nakasone of Chiba District raised his hand. Sir we are in contact with the KEHL group
Now theres a collection of misfits. Towashi butted.
Not so Inspector. Nakasone replied. Theyve been very active. They stole a whole truck of riot gear and weapons from our precinct. Theyve hit my station house twice in the past 3 days. We should put them to good use.
Towashis eyes bugged. And you let them do it?
Why not? Im the one who set our patrols up for the ambushes. The new government put this robot overseer in charge and I must say Ive never had more fun putting stress on some one else for a change. I say we trust them.
Other officers in the room agreed. So what should be our first move, any suggestions? Towashi asked.
One officer stood up. If any rebellion against this madman will be successful Sir, we should first see to the safety of his Imperial Majesty. We should rescue the Emperor and allow him to lead the nation.
Towashi looked around. How many of you say the Emperor should be our first priority?
Almost all the officers raised their hands.
Fine then. We will plot the removal of his Majesty from the Imperial Palace. Towashi then frowned. Damn it. Will some one please find out if were getting any coffee and doughnuts or what? I sent that rookie out an hour ago, I bet the weasling brat ate them all!
"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
Upper Tier
Five Gorges Dam
Peoples Republic of China
1am
Supervisor Sing stood before the group of workers and tried to chose his words carefully. So far their efforts to get the critical slew gates and spillways open and cleared had failed. Without power, power tools the efforts were painfully slow and time woefully short. Below them and beyond lay thousands, perhaps well over a million people whos only way out of the danger zones were feet and horses. Beyond them was Beijing, the criticality of the hour was understood enough
You all know that were losing time to control the rising water. Sing said boldly. The only hope we have left to save the country is what explosives we have on hand. Unfortunately we have only one means to detonate them. I wont hide the truth the odds of the men surviving the activation of these detonators is zero but its all we have left.
I could pick you by force but heroes are not made that way. The fate of our nation, our families, the ancient gifts and treasures of our forefathers are in grave danger, this is the time for honorable men to step forward who will do it?
Sing looked around. You have my word leaving now and going home will not be punished or reported?
None of the men moved.
Very well we will remain until the water flows or until the dam breaks. Two men a piece, thats 12 men. Pick up an explosives charge. You know what to do may the elders be with you.
The men gathered their charges and dispersed towards the entry ways that led to the six large slew and vent gates inside the upper tiers structure. None of them got close to their entry doors before Spheres came screaming down from above and killed several of them!
Sing ran wildly, dodging cannon fire as he tackled two men from behind and rolled them into a stone drainage along the edge of the dam face. Argh! Damn you!
Under the Shinkansen Line
Tokyo
3am
Atlas tapped Timbers head, much to the firebots displeasure Quit it!
Where is it? Atlas moaned as he walked up to the projected image on the wall of the room and smacked it. Ok Reno, call me a dumb rock where is it?
Reno walked up and tapped on the wall Right here.
Why didnt you tell me? Atlas snorted.
I wanted to see you stomp around. Reno replied smiling. Obviously you just dont come right out and announce you have a pillbox full of dangerous toys in your building do you?
Atlas snorted. Duh! So we can get into here from underneath, through the city service tunnels?
Just cut a hole and bingo. Reno said waving a hand. Now the real problem is? Its alarmed. It has cameras, laser trip beams, motion sensors .a cat.
Atlas shook his head. So ..we need a diversion. He flashed the time in his eye and looked at Astro. Ill call Livian and tell her to get ready. We cant leave Astro alone though and all three of us have to go. Atlas tapped his head. First I have to make a little excuse visit to the Leader, sort of throw a wrench into the works. Ill be back in two hours.
The Diet Building
Early Morning
Atlas just let himself in through a window and walked into the Prime Ministers office, pushing the robot at the door over by his face as he walked by. Youve been trying to call me. Sorry about the silence but Ive been sort of busy.
Mordred looked up from the desk frowning. More than silence. Rock says youve outright ignored him. I do not like those who cant follow edicts and orders Atlas. It makes me suspicious of motives.
Im suspicious? Atlas snorted. Youre trusting a sniveling human backstabber opportunist like Rock and Im suspicious?
Some times your behavior of hating humans can best you my friend.
Atlas slid onto the desk and brazenly poked Mordred in the head. Whats going on in that sophisticated brain of yours? Rock has a history of turning on his employers for a fast buck if it helps him alone. Yeah .I hate humans but guess what? Its kept me alive. Now that information hes acting on that I provided? Its been what, two days now and no word? I wouldnt be shocked if that scheming rats cooking up a plot to have you axed. Dont tell me youre just as simpy and trusting as that misfit idiot Astro was?
Mordred scowled. Rock has so far served me faithfully
Until he shoves a piece of uranium in your back. Atlas snarled. Come on Leader! Dont be so willing to fall for human perpetuity? If I were you? I would seriously question Rock until I was satisfied his loyalty was absolute. Otherwise uneasy is the head that wears the golden crown huh?
Atlas pushed off the desk and pointed his fingers at Mordred. Well! More traitors to hunt down for me think about what I said because as a fellow robot? I only care for you.
Nickys House
Early Morning
Nicky turned over in her bed and suddenly jumped and fell off when she saw Atlas staring at her from the open window above her head.
GET OUT! She screamed as she reached and threw anything she could get her hands on. GET OUT YOU JERK!
OUCH! THIS WASNT A GOOD .OUCH!....IDEA! Atlas yelled as he climbed inside the room and snatched Nickys arm. NOW HOLD ON!
They struggled till Nicky broke free and ran for her room door only to get cut off. Im sorry! Stupid thing to do but Im kinda short on time and
Nicky snatched up a vase and clocked Atlas over the head. SHORT?! SHORT ON BRAINS! I HATE YOU!
Gee not even the chance of a first date. Atlas said as he held his hands up. Look I kinda put you through a lot of trouble but Im sorry I wasnt what you thought really
Oh really? Nicky snarled. You turn humans and robots over to that creep and Im supposed to think what? GET OUT!
Atlas snatched another vase away from her and waved his hands. Now hold on! Im really not with that jerk, Im trying to stop him and right now were sort of short on time and I need a baby sitter. Sheesh am I lousy with words or what?
Nicky stood tapping a toe. Youre lousy in everything from what I see. And a babysitter?
Atlas turned around. If you just get dressed Ill explain it on the way, trust me.
Nicky frowned. I dont know if I can but something tells me different.
Under the Shinkansen Line
Tokyo
7am
Nicky walked in the room with Atlas behind her. This is Reno, watch out this crazy human bits, and this is Timber Tim. This is Nicky guys.
Reno and Tim bowed slightly as Atlas lightly pushed Nicky up to the table. And this, well most of him, is Astro.
Nicky gasped. I always wanted to meet him but She rubbed a hand and looked back at Atlas.
Told you I wasnt that bad. Atlas replied. We need you to watch him while we try and get a new body. I thought that a girl bot could put up with him better than I can. As long as he has power to his brain case, he should be alright.
Atlas told the other boys to leave until he had Nicky and Astro hooked up to each other. I warn you hes a little annoying.
And hes a jerk. Astros voice chirped from Nickys mouth. And Im being nice.
See if I ever hook you up with a blind date again. Atlas snorted. Nicky?...Astro Astro? Nicky. Now if she ends up clocking your remains because you said something stupid Goodie? Dont blame me.
Giggles I like him already. Nicky said smiling.
She knows the real cute boys when she sees em. Astro voice chirped. You really should smile more Atlas, then you wouldnt be so scary looking.
Oh bite me. Atlas replied with a scowl. Lets get out of here guys before the dog turds get any higher.
Nicky giggled. He needs a hug.
No he needs his stuffed teddy bear. Astro replied. Thats why hes doing this. Nobody burns his favorite toy and gets away with it.
Reno and Timber followed behind Atlas quietly laughing. So .does this have to do with your stuffed teddy bear? Reno snickered.
Shut up before I pound you. Atlas snorted. The small group took the back roads and lots towards Tokyo center and found a man hole to slip into. Let me call Takiuma and Livian and co-ordinate this. Atlas said as he found a place to sit and used an upraised arm like an antenna.
Five Gorges Dam
Peoples Republic of China
1am
Supervisor Sing stood before the group of workers and tried to chose his words carefully. So far their efforts to get the critical slew gates and spillways open and cleared had failed. Without power, power tools the efforts were painfully slow and time woefully short. Below them and beyond lay thousands, perhaps well over a million people whos only way out of the danger zones were feet and horses. Beyond them was Beijing, the criticality of the hour was understood enough
You all know that were losing time to control the rising water. Sing said boldly. The only hope we have left to save the country is what explosives we have on hand. Unfortunately we have only one means to detonate them. I wont hide the truth the odds of the men surviving the activation of these detonators is zero but its all we have left.
I could pick you by force but heroes are not made that way. The fate of our nation, our families, the ancient gifts and treasures of our forefathers are in grave danger, this is the time for honorable men to step forward who will do it?
Sing looked around. You have my word leaving now and going home will not be punished or reported?
None of the men moved.
Very well we will remain until the water flows or until the dam breaks. Two men a piece, thats 12 men. Pick up an explosives charge. You know what to do may the elders be with you.
The men gathered their charges and dispersed towards the entry ways that led to the six large slew and vent gates inside the upper tiers structure. None of them got close to their entry doors before Spheres came screaming down from above and killed several of them!
Sing ran wildly, dodging cannon fire as he tackled two men from behind and rolled them into a stone drainage along the edge of the dam face. Argh! Damn you!
Under the Shinkansen Line
Tokyo
3am
Atlas tapped Timbers head, much to the firebots displeasure Quit it!
Where is it? Atlas moaned as he walked up to the projected image on the wall of the room and smacked it. Ok Reno, call me a dumb rock where is it?
Reno walked up and tapped on the wall Right here.
Why didnt you tell me? Atlas snorted.
I wanted to see you stomp around. Reno replied smiling. Obviously you just dont come right out and announce you have a pillbox full of dangerous toys in your building do you?
Atlas snorted. Duh! So we can get into here from underneath, through the city service tunnels?
Just cut a hole and bingo. Reno said waving a hand. Now the real problem is? Its alarmed. It has cameras, laser trip beams, motion sensors .a cat.
Atlas shook his head. So ..we need a diversion. He flashed the time in his eye and looked at Astro. Ill call Livian and tell her to get ready. We cant leave Astro alone though and all three of us have to go. Atlas tapped his head. First I have to make a little excuse visit to the Leader, sort of throw a wrench into the works. Ill be back in two hours.
The Diet Building
Early Morning
Atlas just let himself in through a window and walked into the Prime Ministers office, pushing the robot at the door over by his face as he walked by. Youve been trying to call me. Sorry about the silence but Ive been sort of busy.
Mordred looked up from the desk frowning. More than silence. Rock says youve outright ignored him. I do not like those who cant follow edicts and orders Atlas. It makes me suspicious of motives.
Im suspicious? Atlas snorted. Youre trusting a sniveling human backstabber opportunist like Rock and Im suspicious?
Some times your behavior of hating humans can best you my friend.
Atlas slid onto the desk and brazenly poked Mordred in the head. Whats going on in that sophisticated brain of yours? Rock has a history of turning on his employers for a fast buck if it helps him alone. Yeah .I hate humans but guess what? Its kept me alive. Now that information hes acting on that I provided? Its been what, two days now and no word? I wouldnt be shocked if that scheming rats cooking up a plot to have you axed. Dont tell me youre just as simpy and trusting as that misfit idiot Astro was?
Mordred scowled. Rock has so far served me faithfully
Until he shoves a piece of uranium in your back. Atlas snarled. Come on Leader! Dont be so willing to fall for human perpetuity? If I were you? I would seriously question Rock until I was satisfied his loyalty was absolute. Otherwise uneasy is the head that wears the golden crown huh?
Atlas pushed off the desk and pointed his fingers at Mordred. Well! More traitors to hunt down for me think about what I said because as a fellow robot? I only care for you.
Nickys House
Early Morning
Nicky turned over in her bed and suddenly jumped and fell off when she saw Atlas staring at her from the open window above her head.
GET OUT! She screamed as she reached and threw anything she could get her hands on. GET OUT YOU JERK!
OUCH! THIS WASNT A GOOD .OUCH!....IDEA! Atlas yelled as he climbed inside the room and snatched Nickys arm. NOW HOLD ON!
They struggled till Nicky broke free and ran for her room door only to get cut off. Im sorry! Stupid thing to do but Im kinda short on time and
Nicky snatched up a vase and clocked Atlas over the head. SHORT?! SHORT ON BRAINS! I HATE YOU!
Gee not even the chance of a first date. Atlas said as he held his hands up. Look I kinda put you through a lot of trouble but Im sorry I wasnt what you thought really
Oh really? Nicky snarled. You turn humans and robots over to that creep and Im supposed to think what? GET OUT!
Atlas snatched another vase away from her and waved his hands. Now hold on! Im really not with that jerk, Im trying to stop him and right now were sort of short on time and I need a baby sitter. Sheesh am I lousy with words or what?
Nicky stood tapping a toe. Youre lousy in everything from what I see. And a babysitter?
Atlas turned around. If you just get dressed Ill explain it on the way, trust me.
Nicky frowned. I dont know if I can but something tells me different.
Under the Shinkansen Line
Tokyo
7am
Nicky walked in the room with Atlas behind her. This is Reno, watch out this crazy human bits, and this is Timber Tim. This is Nicky guys.
Reno and Tim bowed slightly as Atlas lightly pushed Nicky up to the table. And this, well most of him, is Astro.
Nicky gasped. I always wanted to meet him but She rubbed a hand and looked back at Atlas.
Told you I wasnt that bad. Atlas replied. We need you to watch him while we try and get a new body. I thought that a girl bot could put up with him better than I can. As long as he has power to his brain case, he should be alright.
Atlas told the other boys to leave until he had Nicky and Astro hooked up to each other. I warn you hes a little annoying.
And hes a jerk. Astros voice chirped from Nickys mouth. And Im being nice.
See if I ever hook you up with a blind date again. Atlas snorted. Nicky?...Astro Astro? Nicky. Now if she ends up clocking your remains because you said something stupid Goodie? Dont blame me.
Giggles I like him already. Nicky said smiling.
She knows the real cute boys when she sees em. Astro voice chirped. You really should smile more Atlas, then you wouldnt be so scary looking.
Oh bite me. Atlas replied with a scowl. Lets get out of here guys before the dog turds get any higher.
Nicky giggled. He needs a hug.
No he needs his stuffed teddy bear. Astro replied. Thats why hes doing this. Nobody burns his favorite toy and gets away with it.
Reno and Timber followed behind Atlas quietly laughing. So .does this have to do with your stuffed teddy bear? Reno snickered.
Shut up before I pound you. Atlas snorted. The small group took the back roads and lots towards Tokyo center and found a man hole to slip into. Let me call Takiuma and Livian and co-ordinate this. Atlas said as he found a place to sit and used an upraised arm like an antenna.
"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
New Shinjuku
Motsuja Electronics Repair
8am
Were almost there. Takiuma said as he sat re-wiring a new circuit card into the captured sphere. Looks like we can give you 5 minutes of EMP free movement. If were lucky what weve done to this thing will also scramble the weapons systems of all the other spheres but I cant promise you anything.
Atlas pursed his lips and looked at Reno. Any extra ideas?
Well .I contacted my dolphin bot Gidian last night. Hes running around with an American attack submarine outside Tokyo Bay.
Atlas brooded. That could help.
Problem is Reno replied sighing. The spheres can pick up radio signals. If I try calling Gideon, the spheres will home in on the subs location. And even if Gideon moved around it would still be dangerous.
Atlas frowned. And theres no time to use them during any blackout Takiuma can give us. Well just have to make due with what we can cook up. But damn thats a ton of mayhem we could have used.
Kenadas gang hideout
Kamakura
8:30pm
A daylight attack around the Ministry of Science Annex in the heart of Tokyo? Youve finally blown a circuit in your butt havent you? Livian snorted as she watched her fellows checking weapons and filling bottles of gasoline.
We have something that will blow out the spheres for five minutes. Atlas said as he studied the floor map again of the annex. All we need is five minutes.
But you want to do it in broad daylight! Livian cursed. Spheres is one thing Atlas but the army is a different story! Well all be walking into a slaughter house and whos going to take care of that metal tyrant if he shows up?
Atlas looked around. Reno grabbed him knowing what was coming next. Considering the importance of things Livian? Me.
What?! Livian screamed. No! Absolutely not!
Sheesh to heck girl! Atlas snarled. I dont have time to sit and scream back and forth on this! Weve got one more play against Mordred and this is it. If what Ive been told is true, that creeps done and if it takes my life to do it then thats it. Nothing more to say.
You give me fits! Livian snapped back.
Well you keep hugging me so its your damn fault. Atlas replied. He then showed an embarrassing side a small tear flowed down his face. Damn it Livvy I love you. Ive always loved you, you know that. Just dont puss out on me ok?
Atlas closed the call and walked away for a bit by himself, wiped his face and came back. Ok so Im a big pussy you all happy?
Timber scoffed. Even us firemen cry. Lets go kick some ass.
Reno snickered. Real men sob louder.
Atlas pushed Reno off and pointed down the sewer. Its this way.
?
Motsuja Electronics Repair
8am
Were almost there. Takiuma said as he sat re-wiring a new circuit card into the captured sphere. Looks like we can give you 5 minutes of EMP free movement. If were lucky what weve done to this thing will also scramble the weapons systems of all the other spheres but I cant promise you anything.
Atlas pursed his lips and looked at Reno. Any extra ideas?
Well .I contacted my dolphin bot Gidian last night. Hes running around with an American attack submarine outside Tokyo Bay.
Atlas brooded. That could help.
Problem is Reno replied sighing. The spheres can pick up radio signals. If I try calling Gideon, the spheres will home in on the subs location. And even if Gideon moved around it would still be dangerous.
Atlas frowned. And theres no time to use them during any blackout Takiuma can give us. Well just have to make due with what we can cook up. But damn thats a ton of mayhem we could have used.
Kenadas gang hideout
Kamakura
8:30pm
A daylight attack around the Ministry of Science Annex in the heart of Tokyo? Youve finally blown a circuit in your butt havent you? Livian snorted as she watched her fellows checking weapons and filling bottles of gasoline.
We have something that will blow out the spheres for five minutes. Atlas said as he studied the floor map again of the annex. All we need is five minutes.
But you want to do it in broad daylight! Livian cursed. Spheres is one thing Atlas but the army is a different story! Well all be walking into a slaughter house and whos going to take care of that metal tyrant if he shows up?
Atlas looked around. Reno grabbed him knowing what was coming next. Considering the importance of things Livian? Me.
What?! Livian screamed. No! Absolutely not!
Sheesh to heck girl! Atlas snarled. I dont have time to sit and scream back and forth on this! Weve got one more play against Mordred and this is it. If what Ive been told is true, that creeps done and if it takes my life to do it then thats it. Nothing more to say.
You give me fits! Livian snapped back.
Well you keep hugging me so its your damn fault. Atlas replied. He then showed an embarrassing side a small tear flowed down his face. Damn it Livvy I love you. Ive always loved you, you know that. Just dont puss out on me ok?
Atlas closed the call and walked away for a bit by himself, wiped his face and came back. Ok so Im a big pussy you all happy?
Timber scoffed. Even us firemen cry. Lets go kick some ass.
Reno snickered. Real men sob louder.
Atlas pushed Reno off and pointed down the sewer. Its this way.
?
"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
Sewer line
1 mile from the Annex
8:45am
Keeyooma looked through his ruck sack and re-counted the blocks of C-4 and the detonators after his last attack. This time it was a column of “Peacekeeper” robots marching down a street past a booby trapped mail box. Good results for the local scrap dealer.
There were noises carrying about the sewer pipe that made Keeyooma sudden flip the safety on his M-16. He stood pressed against the side of the pipe, flipped on his night vision goggles and slowly slid forwards in a quick shuffle to close the distance with whatever was lurking ahead.
Atlas, Reno and Timber also heard a noise ahead of them and crouched low for a moment as the noises seemed to be growing louder…
Atlas protectively stood with his arms out in front of the others and pushed them backwards…”What ever it is? It’s coming right for us….shhhhhh….”
Atlas crouched low, wiggled then launched himself like a cat atop the blurry but offending shape in front of him.
“EEEEEAHHHHH! GET OFF! GET OFF! GET OFF!” Sparx screamed loudly as he danced about with Atlas trying to put a choke hold around his neck. “FRIDGE! HELP COMRADE!”
Reno saw a small refrigerator trying to beat Atlas with a broom handle and didn’t know if he should attack it or laugh at it. “OW! QUIT IT! OW! QUIT IT!” Atlas snarled out as he fell off Sparx and snatched the broom handle from Fridge. “Grrrrr….gimme that!”
“Well….” Sparx snorted. “What are we supposed to do when you come up on us like that! Hey….you’re Atlas!”
Atlas smirked. “Oh wow…you’re very bright. Sheesh, I was hoping I’d tackle a fierce killer robot but what happens? I stumble on the Dork-a-circus.”
Timber walked up holding his ax. “Who are these mooks?”
“This…is the RALF!” Atlas gestured. “And they stink like their name too.”
Sparx waved a finger. “I’ll have you know that we are no longer called the RALF! We are now the YOU ARF!”
Timber’s mouth quivered and then he lost it, falling against Reno and laughing himself silly. “Oh man! (laughter)
Atlas stood shaking his head. “What ever…so what are you guys doing down here?”
Sparx raised a hand. “Ah hem!....WE are currently coordinating a devastating counterstrike against the evil Mordred. We have allied ourselves with the Keep Earth Human League and are gathering devoted comrades to deal a national blow to the terrorist leadership.”
Atlas looked back at Reno. “Oh really? This plan wouldn’t involve a feather again would it? These guys are about as fierce as a woopie cushion.”
“No…” Sparx replied. “When you’re dealing with a maniac robot? You don’t pull a feather.”
Sparx pulled a large robot disrupter gun from under the water at his feet. “You pull out a spank gun!”
Fridge pulled out a toy pop gun. It was all Atlas had to do from being insulting to being an unusable giggle box. “Look….guys…we already have a plan in motion. I think the best thing you could do for us is…..well….”
Atlas slowly grabbed the disruptor and set it aside. “We….need a diversion! Yeah…and who couldn’t be more qualified to be a diversion than you guys?!
Sparx nodded. “Of course! Of course comrade Atlas! We are very good at diversions.”
“Great….” Atlas replied as he leaned on Sparx. “Now here’s what you can do. You…”
Suddenly a shaft of red light cut through the darkness and brushed by Atlas’s face. He threw Sparx aside, tackled fridge and pushed him into the water! “DUCK!”
The sewer pipe around the group suddenly lit up in sparks, flying chips of stone and zinging bullets as they scrambled to get protection along the side slew pipes intersecting the main one.
“What was that?!” Reno screamed.
“I dunno!” Atlas snapped back. “But it’ll be scrap in a few seconds!” Atlas crouched again then exploded in a shower of water and steam out of the corner and…
Keeyooma suddenly felt something smash into his rifle as he popped in a new clip and bowled him over into the water. He threw it off, struggled to his feet and brought the barrel to bear against a face…
“WO!” Atlas yelped. “HOLD ON….You’re American?”
Keeyooma snarled. “Good guess…how about you identify yourself before I ventilate you?”
Atlas saw the trident patch on Keeyooma’s vest. “Navy SEAL? This is not the ocean unless you got lost?”
“I’m the only member of my team that’s left.” Keeyooma replied. “And why are you down here?”
Atlas slowly reached for the gun barrel.” Lower this thing and I’ll tell you.”
“How about you tell me then I’ll lower it.” The Seal replied as he followed Atlas back to the group.
“Really…we’re not the bad guys.” Atlas said as the others came out into the dimly lit pipe.
“Obviously.” Keeyooma replied as he finally brought the gun down. “Petty Officer Keeyooma, Seal team 3 off the USS Snark.”
Atlas shook his hand. “Atlas…mini-terrorist or whatever other name people come up with. We’re planning to attack the Ministry of Science Annex building to grab a piece of hardware to stop that Mordred clown. Any help we pick up would be nice.”
Reno scratched his head. “USS Snark? My robot dolphin Gideon is hanging around with that sub.”
Keeyooma leaned against the pipe wall. “Has he been in contact with it?”
“Yeah but it’s not too safe.” Reno replied pursing his lips. “We couldn’t call for their help because the spheres monitor communications lines. They’d know everything we planed to do.”
Atlas nodded. “I know those subs carry cruise missiles and with what we want to do and what we have planned out , those missiles would cause a whole lot of havoc we need for a diversion. Problem is…we have to time it all just right and the window we have to pull this off won’t allow us to use the sub.”
Keeyooma scowled. “Communication is the problem?” He said as he played with his lips…”What if…what if they can’t understand what’s being said?”
Reno shook his head. “We can’t send it coded from us, to Gideon and then to the sub. They’d never understand it and the translation would certainly get picked up.”
“This Gideon? Can he fight?”
Reno smiled. “He loves to play, especially with beach balls. The spheres aren’t a problem.”
“There’s one thing we can try.” Keeyooma said waving his finger. “There’s a petty officer in the Snark’s control room who’s studying World War II history. He’s writing a thesis on the Navajo Code talkers and I gave him a copy of the old Navajo Code as a reference. I’m full blood Navajo and my great grandfather was on Iwo Jima. If Petty officer Allen picks up on the transmission, we might be able to relay co-ordinates for a missile barrage.”
Reno sighed. “That code’s probably on the internet by now, it’s worthless isn’t it?”
Keeyooma shook his head. “It’s one thing to read Navajo, it’s another to speak it properly. If you’re not hooked on Navajo phonix? Trying to translate the proper word won’t do you any help.”
Atlas pointed to Keeyooma’s ruck sack. “What’s in the bag?”
“Plastic explosives. I’ve been using them for booby traps.”
Atlas smiled evilly. “How lucky can we get?” He turned to Sparx. “Now….about what we were talking about earlier?”
1 mile from the Annex
8:45am
Keeyooma looked through his ruck sack and re-counted the blocks of C-4 and the detonators after his last attack. This time it was a column of “Peacekeeper” robots marching down a street past a booby trapped mail box. Good results for the local scrap dealer.
There were noises carrying about the sewer pipe that made Keeyooma sudden flip the safety on his M-16. He stood pressed against the side of the pipe, flipped on his night vision goggles and slowly slid forwards in a quick shuffle to close the distance with whatever was lurking ahead.
Atlas, Reno and Timber also heard a noise ahead of them and crouched low for a moment as the noises seemed to be growing louder…
Atlas protectively stood with his arms out in front of the others and pushed them backwards…”What ever it is? It’s coming right for us….shhhhhh….”
Atlas crouched low, wiggled then launched himself like a cat atop the blurry but offending shape in front of him.
“EEEEEAHHHHH! GET OFF! GET OFF! GET OFF!” Sparx screamed loudly as he danced about with Atlas trying to put a choke hold around his neck. “FRIDGE! HELP COMRADE!”
Reno saw a small refrigerator trying to beat Atlas with a broom handle and didn’t know if he should attack it or laugh at it. “OW! QUIT IT! OW! QUIT IT!” Atlas snarled out as he fell off Sparx and snatched the broom handle from Fridge. “Grrrrr….gimme that!”
“Well….” Sparx snorted. “What are we supposed to do when you come up on us like that! Hey….you’re Atlas!”
Atlas smirked. “Oh wow…you’re very bright. Sheesh, I was hoping I’d tackle a fierce killer robot but what happens? I stumble on the Dork-a-circus.”
Timber walked up holding his ax. “Who are these mooks?”
“This…is the RALF!” Atlas gestured. “And they stink like their name too.”
Sparx waved a finger. “I’ll have you know that we are no longer called the RALF! We are now the YOU ARF!”
Timber’s mouth quivered and then he lost it, falling against Reno and laughing himself silly. “Oh man! (laughter)
Atlas stood shaking his head. “What ever…so what are you guys doing down here?”
Sparx raised a hand. “Ah hem!....WE are currently coordinating a devastating counterstrike against the evil Mordred. We have allied ourselves with the Keep Earth Human League and are gathering devoted comrades to deal a national blow to the terrorist leadership.”
Atlas looked back at Reno. “Oh really? This plan wouldn’t involve a feather again would it? These guys are about as fierce as a woopie cushion.”
“No…” Sparx replied. “When you’re dealing with a maniac robot? You don’t pull a feather.”
Sparx pulled a large robot disrupter gun from under the water at his feet. “You pull out a spank gun!”
Fridge pulled out a toy pop gun. It was all Atlas had to do from being insulting to being an unusable giggle box. “Look….guys…we already have a plan in motion. I think the best thing you could do for us is…..well….”
Atlas slowly grabbed the disruptor and set it aside. “We….need a diversion! Yeah…and who couldn’t be more qualified to be a diversion than you guys?!
Sparx nodded. “Of course! Of course comrade Atlas! We are very good at diversions.”
“Great….” Atlas replied as he leaned on Sparx. “Now here’s what you can do. You…”
Suddenly a shaft of red light cut through the darkness and brushed by Atlas’s face. He threw Sparx aside, tackled fridge and pushed him into the water! “DUCK!”
The sewer pipe around the group suddenly lit up in sparks, flying chips of stone and zinging bullets as they scrambled to get protection along the side slew pipes intersecting the main one.
“What was that?!” Reno screamed.
“I dunno!” Atlas snapped back. “But it’ll be scrap in a few seconds!” Atlas crouched again then exploded in a shower of water and steam out of the corner and…
Keeyooma suddenly felt something smash into his rifle as he popped in a new clip and bowled him over into the water. He threw it off, struggled to his feet and brought the barrel to bear against a face…
“WO!” Atlas yelped. “HOLD ON….You’re American?”
Keeyooma snarled. “Good guess…how about you identify yourself before I ventilate you?”
Atlas saw the trident patch on Keeyooma’s vest. “Navy SEAL? This is not the ocean unless you got lost?”
“I’m the only member of my team that’s left.” Keeyooma replied. “And why are you down here?”
Atlas slowly reached for the gun barrel.” Lower this thing and I’ll tell you.”
“How about you tell me then I’ll lower it.” The Seal replied as he followed Atlas back to the group.
“Really…we’re not the bad guys.” Atlas said as the others came out into the dimly lit pipe.
“Obviously.” Keeyooma replied as he finally brought the gun down. “Petty Officer Keeyooma, Seal team 3 off the USS Snark.”
Atlas shook his hand. “Atlas…mini-terrorist or whatever other name people come up with. We’re planning to attack the Ministry of Science Annex building to grab a piece of hardware to stop that Mordred clown. Any help we pick up would be nice.”
Reno scratched his head. “USS Snark? My robot dolphin Gideon is hanging around with that sub.”
Keeyooma leaned against the pipe wall. “Has he been in contact with it?”
“Yeah but it’s not too safe.” Reno replied pursing his lips. “We couldn’t call for their help because the spheres monitor communications lines. They’d know everything we planed to do.”
Atlas nodded. “I know those subs carry cruise missiles and with what we want to do and what we have planned out , those missiles would cause a whole lot of havoc we need for a diversion. Problem is…we have to time it all just right and the window we have to pull this off won’t allow us to use the sub.”
Keeyooma scowled. “Communication is the problem?” He said as he played with his lips…”What if…what if they can’t understand what’s being said?”
Reno shook his head. “We can’t send it coded from us, to Gideon and then to the sub. They’d never understand it and the translation would certainly get picked up.”
“This Gideon? Can he fight?”
Reno smiled. “He loves to play, especially with beach balls. The spheres aren’t a problem.”
“There’s one thing we can try.” Keeyooma said waving his finger. “There’s a petty officer in the Snark’s control room who’s studying World War II history. He’s writing a thesis on the Navajo Code talkers and I gave him a copy of the old Navajo Code as a reference. I’m full blood Navajo and my great grandfather was on Iwo Jima. If Petty officer Allen picks up on the transmission, we might be able to relay co-ordinates for a missile barrage.”
Reno sighed. “That code’s probably on the internet by now, it’s worthless isn’t it?”
Keeyooma shook his head. “It’s one thing to read Navajo, it’s another to speak it properly. If you’re not hooked on Navajo phonix? Trying to translate the proper word won’t do you any help.”
Atlas pointed to Keeyooma’s ruck sack. “What’s in the bag?”
“Plastic explosives. I’ve been using them for booby traps.”
Atlas smiled evilly. “How lucky can we get?” He turned to Sparx. “Now….about what we were talking about earlier?”
"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
KEHL hideout
Tokyo
9:30am
Zenso waved his hands furiously. “Will you stop speaking so fast!” He begged Sparx. “How can we trust Atlas? Please don’t tell me you’re this blind?”
Sparx crossed his arms. “He has a American SEAL with him and trust me comrade I could have smelled him lying a mile way. He says he wants us to do a diversionary attack on the diet building compound at 12pm. He promises the spheres will be disrupted enough for 5 minutes. They plan to take something from the Ministry of Science Annex that will turn the tide against the tyrant.”
Zenzo looked at the others in the room and nodded. “Without risk there can be no victory. I’ll contact Inspector Towashi, he’ll want to get in on this action.”
abandoned Tokiwazu Apartments
Downtown Tokyo
9:45am
“An attack on the Science annex at noon? And you trust him?” Towashi snorted then looked at his watch. “You do trust him?”
Zenzo replied. “Every one’s willing to take the risk. If you plan to rescue the Emperor, you better do it then.”
Towashi lowered the phone. “Britain!”
Captain Britain stomped up to Towashi and saluted. “Yes Sir?”
“Can you get your tanks and be by here to pick us up before 11:30?”
Britain looked at his watch and scowled. “That’s cutting things close. I can’t promise you half the city won’t be a mess on my way here.”
“Well get going.” Towashi snorted. “At least avoid the glassware district. I still have to find a nice dinner set for my 30th wedding anniversary.”
Britain smirked. “I’ll try not to smash the wine glasses for you.”
Towashi turned to the assembled police officers. “Officers! At noon today we’re going to raid the Imperial Palace and remove his Majesty. You can stay behind if you like?”
Most of them replied by pulling out their pistols and cocking them.
National Highway
20 miles from Tokyo
10am
Livian and Kenada flew up the entry ramp with their gang in tow. “We’re on the highway for Tokyo!” She thought quickly then looked around for any responding spheres. “Where are they?”
Kenada looked around himself. “That attack by the Americans and Chinese must have really bit into their numbers. If I were Mordred I would pull whatever I had back around Tokyo so don’t get cocky!”
“In that case, Atlas’s plan had better work or this will be a short lived suicide mission!” Livian snarled.
“You say that with such gace!” Kenada said smirking. “Since this might be the last time we spend with each other Livy, I just want you to know that I enjoy your company and that perhaps we could still….”
“VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOMMMM!” Livian sped up and left Kenada chocking on her smoke.
“So much for last ditch romance boss!” Kenada’s lieutenant said as he came up laughing. “I’ll go out with you.”
“Stuff it knucklehead!” Kenada snorted. “Just be sure you hit the Olympic stadium on time and stay away from the red light district!”
National Police Carborandum
Kubatsune District
10:30am
The police cruiser slid to a hault before the guard at the front gate and a large burley officer emerged from the driver’s seat with a shot gun gripped tightly in his hands.
“POLICE EMERGENCY! OPEN THE GATE AT ONCE!” Britain snarled. He was almost running at the guard who said something stupid as if he could stop this snarling tower of terror that was coming at him.
Britain slapped the pistol out of the man’s hand and pressed him up against the gate with the shotgun barrel under his chin. “Want to press your luck about “orders” and “authority” again you silly son of a….”
Britain kicked the gate, broke the lock and truck raced by him as he hog tied the offending gate guard with his shoe laces.
Lieutenant Leona and her driver, Officer Shotan, bounded from the truck and ran to her police tank Bonepart. She ran onto the hull and climbed into the command hatch on the turret. “Am I glad to see you Bonepart! Time for us to show our stuff!” She said as she slapped the turret top and gave Shotan a tap with her foot. “Get a move on Show!”
Britain jumped on the last of the tanks as it rolled past the gate and out into the street.
Tokyo
9:30am
Zenso waved his hands furiously. “Will you stop speaking so fast!” He begged Sparx. “How can we trust Atlas? Please don’t tell me you’re this blind?”
Sparx crossed his arms. “He has a American SEAL with him and trust me comrade I could have smelled him lying a mile way. He says he wants us to do a diversionary attack on the diet building compound at 12pm. He promises the spheres will be disrupted enough for 5 minutes. They plan to take something from the Ministry of Science Annex that will turn the tide against the tyrant.”
Zenzo looked at the others in the room and nodded. “Without risk there can be no victory. I’ll contact Inspector Towashi, he’ll want to get in on this action.”
abandoned Tokiwazu Apartments
Downtown Tokyo
9:45am
“An attack on the Science annex at noon? And you trust him?” Towashi snorted then looked at his watch. “You do trust him?”
Zenzo replied. “Every one’s willing to take the risk. If you plan to rescue the Emperor, you better do it then.”
Towashi lowered the phone. “Britain!”
Captain Britain stomped up to Towashi and saluted. “Yes Sir?”
“Can you get your tanks and be by here to pick us up before 11:30?”
Britain looked at his watch and scowled. “That’s cutting things close. I can’t promise you half the city won’t be a mess on my way here.”
“Well get going.” Towashi snorted. “At least avoid the glassware district. I still have to find a nice dinner set for my 30th wedding anniversary.”
Britain smirked. “I’ll try not to smash the wine glasses for you.”
Towashi turned to the assembled police officers. “Officers! At noon today we’re going to raid the Imperial Palace and remove his Majesty. You can stay behind if you like?”
Most of them replied by pulling out their pistols and cocking them.
National Highway
20 miles from Tokyo
10am
Livian and Kenada flew up the entry ramp with their gang in tow. “We’re on the highway for Tokyo!” She thought quickly then looked around for any responding spheres. “Where are they?”
Kenada looked around himself. “That attack by the Americans and Chinese must have really bit into their numbers. If I were Mordred I would pull whatever I had back around Tokyo so don’t get cocky!”
“In that case, Atlas’s plan had better work or this will be a short lived suicide mission!” Livian snarled.
“You say that with such gace!” Kenada said smirking. “Since this might be the last time we spend with each other Livy, I just want you to know that I enjoy your company and that perhaps we could still….”
“VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOMMMM!” Livian sped up and left Kenada chocking on her smoke.
“So much for last ditch romance boss!” Kenada’s lieutenant said as he came up laughing. “I’ll go out with you.”
“Stuff it knucklehead!” Kenada snorted. “Just be sure you hit the Olympic stadium on time and stay away from the red light district!”
National Police Carborandum
Kubatsune District
10:30am
The police cruiser slid to a hault before the guard at the front gate and a large burley officer emerged from the driver’s seat with a shot gun gripped tightly in his hands.
“POLICE EMERGENCY! OPEN THE GATE AT ONCE!” Britain snarled. He was almost running at the guard who said something stupid as if he could stop this snarling tower of terror that was coming at him.
Britain slapped the pistol out of the man’s hand and pressed him up against the gate with the shotgun barrel under his chin. “Want to press your luck about “orders” and “authority” again you silly son of a….”
Britain kicked the gate, broke the lock and truck raced by him as he hog tied the offending gate guard with his shoe laces.
Lieutenant Leona and her driver, Officer Shotan, bounded from the truck and ran to her police tank Bonepart. She ran onto the hull and climbed into the command hatch on the turret. “Am I glad to see you Bonepart! Time for us to show our stuff!” She said as she slapped the turret top and gave Shotan a tap with her foot. “Get a move on Show!”
Britain jumped on the last of the tanks as it rolled past the gate and out into the street.
"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
Sewer Line
100 Yards from the Science Annex
10:45pm
The small group stopped and huddled under a half open manhole after Atlas looked around and found the street above deserted. “Ok…let’s hope this works.”
Reno nodded and pulled out his communicator. “Giddy…You ready to send this to the Snark?” He asked.
“Shoot!” Gideon replied as he floated alongside the Snark outside Tokyo Bay.
Reno handed Keeyooma the communicator. “Don’t shout into it ok? Don’t want hem to get any of the words wrong or we might end up with a missle down our throats.”
Keeyooma smirked back and clicked the button…
“Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako….Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako…”
USS Snark
Outside Tokyo Bay
10:50am
The radioman called out from his station. “Capatin! I’m receiving a message from SEAL 3 but…”
The Captain walked up to the station and watched the radioman shake his head. “What the hell?” He looked back pursing his lips. “Team 3….send again! I say send again!”
“Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako….Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako…”
“I don’t know what this is?” The radioman said in frustration. “Seal 3…repeat your message! I say again….repeat your message!”
“Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako….Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako…”
“He keeps saying this….stuff Sir. I don’t know what he’s trying to say.”
Petty Officer Allan was standing at the navigator’s table when he caught the phrase on the radio station speakers as the radio operator pulled his earphone jack to let he Captain hear the message. Allan walked up and pointed to the speakers. “Tell him to transmit again?”
“Seal 3…repeat your message.”
“Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako….Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako…”
Allan nodded his head. “Captain? That’s Navajo.”
“Navajo? Why are they speaking in Navajo?” The Captain asked. “Give your seat to Mister Allan, let him answer?”
Allan took the seat and keyed the mic. “Say? Nasota Say.”
Sewer Line
100 Yards from the Science Annex
11:00 pm
Keeyooma smiled. “That’s Allan! He got it!......” Keeyooma pulled a map from his ruck sack, fingered a spot and clicked the mic…. “Ehcho…Ehcho….tanka….shu…. maka…potah…guka….say…”
USS Snark
Allan jotted down the message and passed the note to the Captain.
“Ok….a translation for “fish”. You’re saying “fish” is us. “Eagle” translates to “bird” which you’re calling “missle” and the rest is a numerical list for a target reference?”
Allan got up and took the Captain to the navigation table. “These numbers match the GPS targeting grids for the Tokyo area. First 3 designate Japan…second three Designate Kanto Region, City of Tokyo…last 5 target reference within the specific grid.”
The Captain turned to the XO…”Sound call to stations. Allen? You get back there and find out how many shots he wants and where and for God’s sake don’t screw it up?”
The Captain walked to the helm station as the lights went to battle red around him. “Radioman? Tell Gideon to get on our nose and lead us into Tokyo Bay.”
Mister Cole? We’re going up close and personal, I want to cut the flight time to a knat hole. I’m counting on you to get us in and out quick.”
Allan copied down the first slip of paper and handed it off to the weapons officer. “Four birds Sir! Order information in bound now!”
The Captain went back to his chair and keyed the mic over his head. “Snark this is the Captain. Looks like we might get to throw a little payback at the enemy this time. We’re going golf balls to the wall into Tokyo Bay for a missile strike. Set S1-Q for tactical missile launch….spin up birds 1 thru 4…helm course 000, speed 40 knots, hug the bottom.”
Gideon was in the lead, a gold fish compared to the black steel menace cruising on his tail.
Sewer Line below the Science Annex
11:30 pm
Reno held the map in his hands and led the group around the side pipes from the main sewer line till he was sure he was in the right place. “Here!” He said pointing up.
Atlas looked up and snorted back. “You’re sure right?”
“Where else are you going to see a building floor with six inch armor plating?” Reno replied.
“What’s over the plating?” Timber asked.
“A concrete floor about six more inches deep.” Reno said while gesturing with his fingers.
Atlas pulled open his chest place, frowned and cursed to him self.
“What’s wrong?” Keeyooma asked.
“Do I look like I can cut six inches of steel and six inches of concrete?” Atlas scowled. “My programming will cut my lasers off to save on power and I don’t have enough to do all that!”
Keeyooma tapped Atlas on the shoulder. “Can you cut through the steel?”
“Yeah….easy.”
“Cut the steel plate then take some of this C-4 and pack it into the gap. It’ll act like a shape charge and blow a hole through the floor.”
Atlas snorted back. “Yeah? And blow Astro’s new body to bits.”
Reno shook his head. “Not likely. The container it’s in can take a nuke blast.”
Atlas pointed his finger up and started cutting into the steel above.
100 Yards from the Science Annex
10:45pm
The small group stopped and huddled under a half open manhole after Atlas looked around and found the street above deserted. “Ok…let’s hope this works.”
Reno nodded and pulled out his communicator. “Giddy…You ready to send this to the Snark?” He asked.
“Shoot!” Gideon replied as he floated alongside the Snark outside Tokyo Bay.
Reno handed Keeyooma the communicator. “Don’t shout into it ok? Don’t want hem to get any of the words wrong or we might end up with a missle down our throats.”
Keeyooma smirked back and clicked the button…
“Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako….Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako…”
USS Snark
Outside Tokyo Bay
10:50am
The radioman called out from his station. “Capatin! I’m receiving a message from SEAL 3 but…”
The Captain walked up to the station and watched the radioman shake his head. “What the hell?” He looked back pursing his lips. “Team 3….send again! I say send again!”
“Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako….Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako…”
“I don’t know what this is?” The radioman said in frustration. “Seal 3…repeat your message! I say again….repeat your message!”
“Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako….Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako…”
“He keeps saying this….stuff Sir. I don’t know what he’s trying to say.”
Petty Officer Allan was standing at the navigator’s table when he caught the phrase on the radio station speakers as the radio operator pulled his earphone jack to let he Captain hear the message. Allan walked up and pointed to the speakers. “Tell him to transmit again?”
“Seal 3…repeat your message.”
“Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako….Nazay….Nazay….Chuka….ehtah shot ah chako…”
Allan nodded his head. “Captain? That’s Navajo.”
“Navajo? Why are they speaking in Navajo?” The Captain asked. “Give your seat to Mister Allan, let him answer?”
Allan took the seat and keyed the mic. “Say? Nasota Say.”
Sewer Line
100 Yards from the Science Annex
11:00 pm
Keeyooma smiled. “That’s Allan! He got it!......” Keeyooma pulled a map from his ruck sack, fingered a spot and clicked the mic…. “Ehcho…Ehcho….tanka….shu…. maka…potah…guka….say…”
USS Snark
Allan jotted down the message and passed the note to the Captain.
“Ok….a translation for “fish”. You’re saying “fish” is us. “Eagle” translates to “bird” which you’re calling “missle” and the rest is a numerical list for a target reference?”
Allan got up and took the Captain to the navigation table. “These numbers match the GPS targeting grids for the Tokyo area. First 3 designate Japan…second three Designate Kanto Region, City of Tokyo…last 5 target reference within the specific grid.”
The Captain turned to the XO…”Sound call to stations. Allen? You get back there and find out how many shots he wants and where and for God’s sake don’t screw it up?”
The Captain walked to the helm station as the lights went to battle red around him. “Radioman? Tell Gideon to get on our nose and lead us into Tokyo Bay.”
Mister Cole? We’re going up close and personal, I want to cut the flight time to a knat hole. I’m counting on you to get us in and out quick.”
Allan copied down the first slip of paper and handed it off to the weapons officer. “Four birds Sir! Order information in bound now!”
The Captain went back to his chair and keyed the mic over his head. “Snark this is the Captain. Looks like we might get to throw a little payback at the enemy this time. We’re going golf balls to the wall into Tokyo Bay for a missile strike. Set S1-Q for tactical missile launch….spin up birds 1 thru 4…helm course 000, speed 40 knots, hug the bottom.”
Gideon was in the lead, a gold fish compared to the black steel menace cruising on his tail.
Sewer Line below the Science Annex
11:30 pm
Reno held the map in his hands and led the group around the side pipes from the main sewer line till he was sure he was in the right place. “Here!” He said pointing up.
Atlas looked up and snorted back. “You’re sure right?”
“Where else are you going to see a building floor with six inch armor plating?” Reno replied.
“What’s over the plating?” Timber asked.
“A concrete floor about six more inches deep.” Reno said while gesturing with his fingers.
Atlas pulled open his chest place, frowned and cursed to him self.
“What’s wrong?” Keeyooma asked.
“Do I look like I can cut six inches of steel and six inches of concrete?” Atlas scowled. “My programming will cut my lasers off to save on power and I don’t have enough to do all that!”
Keeyooma tapped Atlas on the shoulder. “Can you cut through the steel?”
“Yeah….easy.”
“Cut the steel plate then take some of this C-4 and pack it into the gap. It’ll act like a shape charge and blow a hole through the floor.”
Atlas snorted back. “Yeah? And blow Astro’s new body to bits.”
Reno shook his head. “Not likely. The container it’s in can take a nuke blast.”
Atlas pointed his finger up and started cutting into the steel above.
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"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
Two blocks from the
Diet Building
11:40am
Zenzo stopped his van and watched as his gang unloaded the trucks behind him and headed into the side streets and alley ways pointing towards the West side of the Diet building. He then watched as Sparx climbed into the drivers seat.
Please remember to get out of there before the van beaks through the gate? Youre sitting in front of a half ton of nitrate and gasoline.
Sparx waved a hand. My dear Mister Zenzo? Actually caring for the safety of a robot? Will wonders never cease?
Dont tell anyone or my reputation will suffer. Zenzo patted Sparx on the shoulder and took off after his group.
National Highway
Exit 57A
11:45am
Livian and Kanada reached the bottom of the ramp and split up, their large gang now three different groups looking to hit three different targets.
Sotetsu Joinus Store
Downtown Tokyo
11:48am
Verney released the captured sphere into the air as Takiuma sat typing commands into his wireless laptop. All set for noon. He said into his head piece. As I promised, youll have five minutes clearance to do what ever you want.
Sewer Line below the Science Annex
11:50 pm
Atlas finished pushing the C-4 explosive into the gap he made in the steel plate and flew around the corner and out of the blast zone to the others. Were ok here! Well go when you call.
One Block from the Imperial Palace
11:50am
Six of the monster police tanks sat in a line with police cruisers in front and back flashing their lights to make everything look normal. Britain and the other captains by radio had the spheres fooled into thinking this was just a normal police operation in support of the leader. Inside Bonepart, Leona looked down to see her driver ramming a shell into the breech of the 105 mm gun. High Explosive round up!
Leona was salivating. She gunned the engine to test it and licked her lips at the shaking Bonepart was doing around her. He was a ton of rolling heck just waiting for the spark to cut his chains loose!
USS Snark
11:55am
The helmsman cried out. Captain, we have achieved launch depth! Distance to targets now 5 miles!
The weapons officer called out. All missile programming complete. All missiles ready on the line, opening outer doors.
Gideon looked back to see four missile doors on the nose of the Snark popping open.
The Captain stood silent for a moment before reaching up above his head and removing a toggle switch. Weapons officer .release the tactical safety.
Tactical safety released captain! Missiles one thru four now hot and in your command.
The Captain looked up at the clock and counted down the seconds. We go at 11:59:30 on my mark, stand by!
Sewer Line below the Science Annex
11:59 pm
Atlas reached and snatched Keeyooma and Reno by their jackets. Get ready for a rough ride. And this wont be no E-Ticket.
11:59:30am
The Captain of the Snark mashed the toggle in his hand. FIRE ONE!
Diet Building
11:40am
Zenzo stopped his van and watched as his gang unloaded the trucks behind him and headed into the side streets and alley ways pointing towards the West side of the Diet building. He then watched as Sparx climbed into the drivers seat.
Please remember to get out of there before the van beaks through the gate? Youre sitting in front of a half ton of nitrate and gasoline.
Sparx waved a hand. My dear Mister Zenzo? Actually caring for the safety of a robot? Will wonders never cease?
Dont tell anyone or my reputation will suffer. Zenzo patted Sparx on the shoulder and took off after his group.
National Highway
Exit 57A
11:45am
Livian and Kanada reached the bottom of the ramp and split up, their large gang now three different groups looking to hit three different targets.
Sotetsu Joinus Store
Downtown Tokyo
11:48am
Verney released the captured sphere into the air as Takiuma sat typing commands into his wireless laptop. All set for noon. He said into his head piece. As I promised, youll have five minutes clearance to do what ever you want.
Sewer Line below the Science Annex
11:50 pm
Atlas finished pushing the C-4 explosive into the gap he made in the steel plate and flew around the corner and out of the blast zone to the others. Were ok here! Well go when you call.
One Block from the Imperial Palace
11:50am
Six of the monster police tanks sat in a line with police cruisers in front and back flashing their lights to make everything look normal. Britain and the other captains by radio had the spheres fooled into thinking this was just a normal police operation in support of the leader. Inside Bonepart, Leona looked down to see her driver ramming a shell into the breech of the 105 mm gun. High Explosive round up!
Leona was salivating. She gunned the engine to test it and licked her lips at the shaking Bonepart was doing around her. He was a ton of rolling heck just waiting for the spark to cut his chains loose!
USS Snark
11:55am
The helmsman cried out. Captain, we have achieved launch depth! Distance to targets now 5 miles!
The weapons officer called out. All missile programming complete. All missiles ready on the line, opening outer doors.
Gideon looked back to see four missile doors on the nose of the Snark popping open.
The Captain stood silent for a moment before reaching up above his head and removing a toggle switch. Weapons officer .release the tactical safety.
Tactical safety released captain! Missiles one thru four now hot and in your command.
The Captain looked up at the clock and counted down the seconds. We go at 11:59:30 on my mark, stand by!
Sewer Line below the Science Annex
11:59 pm
Atlas reached and snatched Keeyooma and Reno by their jackets. Get ready for a rough ride. And this wont be no E-Ticket.
11:59:30am
The Captain of the Snark mashed the toggle in his hand. FIRE ONE!
"You guys have some serious Mommy issues."
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