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Post by shun on Aug 21, 2015 18:30:23 GMT -5
Shun grunts, struggling to get up off of the cold marble ground, chilling his skin. He stood, very slowly, his legs were shaking as he coughed softly. The boy then looks up trying survey his surroundings, his eyes stare directly at the lights and it slightly blinds him, making his pupils dilate and making him stumble back, falling and leaning against a table for support. Being in the dark for so long, the boy practically had the eyes of an owl. His hands and knees were dirty from being on the ground as well. Shun bit his lips nervously, closing his eyes and he starts rubbing them very fast, trying to force his eyes to adjust to the harsh light.
As his vision came back, he spoke in a soft tone. "W-Where am I.. and.." The young saiyans hair hung limply in a tangled mess on his head.. he was almost certain that he would never get around to combing through it, sadly. Shun ran his little hands through his hair; well, he tried to anyway. And at the top of his head he felt massive ears. Horrified, the saiyan boy yanked his hand away from his head. "I-I really have... r-rabbit ears!? WHY??" The boy looked in fear and shock at Ona and Zero.
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Post by Ona on Aug 24, 2015 20:53:23 GMT -5
Ona stood in silence the entire time Shun attempted to adjust to the new lighting and his freedom from the tube that had been his home. Zero made no move to help the boy, his attitude towards her creation exactly what she would have thought it to be. Androids had no reason to aide others unless they were getting something in return. So many organic creatures performed deeds and favors for others out of the goodness of their hearts. Ona and Zero had no such malfunction. Emotions and sympathy would never slow their decisions nor stop them from taking the necessary steps to reach their goals. This case was no different, even if the female android had enhanced Shun to his new state.
“You have ears because I mixed the DNA of a rabbit with your own as part of an experiment. Admittedly they are a bit more cumbersome than is necessary, a small drawback, but your hearing should be exception compared to most of your race. Zero is right though, get up if you want to get up, your legs although augmented should be plenty strong enough to support your weight.” Eyes shifting some, Ona looks to Zero.
“Shun will be leaving the lab with you today. I want you to bring him to Ivan for the man’s opinion. After informing how he was received, I suggest that he accompany you for a while. Your data logs will give me the best chance of observing him in the field without me having to waste the time myself. Your cooperation, both of you, will allow me to move forward with my next experiment. Further augmentation of a specimen will help me reach my ultimate goal. Any questions?” Ona had no problem being blunt, often was for the sake of saving time. On top of that she cared little for Shun’s take on the situation; he was simply a subject to further her research. One she would cast aside like the rest when done with it.
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Post by Man on Aug 24, 2015 22:25:08 GMT -5
Zero turned to meet the woman’s eyes as she told him to babysit her abomination. Their facial expressions were typically stale for androids, showing no emotion whatsoever; on the other hand, if they were alive like the boy, they might have exchanged glares –among other body cues. With that in mind, the android had no intention of feeding it carrots. Zero glanced at the rabbit ears, and then back at the former cardinal with a hardened resolve. He shook his head in disagreement. “I’m afraid I must reject your request,” he responded. “Master Ivan’s assessment will have to wait for another day. He and I, along with AEVA, are scheduled to depart to Alpha Prime after interrogating Dr. Kokoro. Lord Zex and King Arctic will grow suspicious if we’re away for too long.” If Ona recalled, AEVA had whispered something in the scientist’s ear before he stressed the need to leave her laboratory and entrust Zero with witnessing the operation. He must have forgotten to prepare for their trip with all the paperwork. Suddenly, he needed to find a way to be everywhere at the same time!
Model Zero turned away from Ona and the boy, walking towards the exit. “If you wish to collect data, attach a camera to it and throw it in the wilderness. Lupin IV is a big planet.” The android stopped next to Dr. Kokoro and inspect her. The scientist was out light a log, exhausted and perhaps dehydrated after the extensive procedure. He then glanced at the naked bio-android floating in the nearby test tube, Muneate. She wouldn’t be going anywhere. Zero took this moment to mention something he had noticed. “Ona,” he started. “If you rearrange it, it sounds a lot like Aon…” The android gazed back at the former cardinal of smirked. He did not know whether she had noticed the resemblance, but perhaps it held the secrets to her unknown past. It seemed evident to Zero that Ona’s meeting with Warlock was no accident. It was likely that Aon was actually a physical, tangible being; perhaps her creator? Somehow, everything was tied together…
Without another word, unless stopped or somehow impeded, Model Zero would escort himself out of Ona’s Laboratory, leaving Shun and Ona to themselves. Perhaps Ona would attach a tracking device on the rabbit boy, or create a mechanical companion to chronical his adventures in Lupin IV and provide live feedback of the boy’s performance. Either way, they had a week or two before King Ivan and his droid returned. That day, they would meet again…
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Post by shun on Aug 26, 2015 4:18:52 GMT -5
Shun wanted to grab at Zero's arm but he understood that if he valued the hand that he would be grabbing at zero with would be evaporated upon contact so the boy kept his mouth shut. Also the boy would snicker at the fact that the androids were literally same-faced the whole time they were talking. He didn't understand fully that they were incapable of emotions. He just felt like 100% of the time they were just serious and all work and no play. Shun would sigh though, getting used to new ears and feet would be a slight task for the saiyan child. Shun would practice walking, with his new feet. They felt rather comfortable and then learning how to balance himself and getting used to his sensitive hearing was something entirely new to the boy. He needed to get used to his ears picking up a lot of vibrations and soundwaves coming from everywhere it seemed. He adapted rather quickly and looking back at his chamber he would hardly believe being in that thing would make him any strong but the boy shrugged it off and brought his attention back to the androids.
As Zero was discussing the wilderness before he walked out of the room, images of a vibrant and lush forest teeming with all kinds of wild life and fruits would be waiting for him. The boy gets eager and he is not all the way dry as he goes to get his clothes on. Apparently his sweater and leggings with some new additions added to them were neatly folded on a table next to his pod. As the boy puts on his clothing he lightly sneezed and wrinkled his nose, sniffling. "Sorry.. allergies... I think.." The boy didn't know what he was talking about. As he awkwardly cleared his throat, his mind wandered back to the adventures that would await him in the great beyond that is the forest. As he had his day dream, his mind quickly thought that what if it isn't safe? Will Zero or Ivan be with him? All of this spun through the boys mind now as he is thinking more realistically.
When Zero left, Shun turned his head to Ona, waiting for orders or her to say something.
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Post by Ona on Aug 29, 2015 20:08:21 GMT -5
Still a puppet in the end, concerned with Ivan’s goals over all else. In her opinion it limited Zero. Perhaps in time he would come to his sense. For now though she would say nothing about it. The confusion he had shown back on Mement Mor had made it clear to her how blind he was to hidden truths and it seemed he had yet to discover any. She had no idea what it was Ivan was hiding, unable to obtain the details behind Zero’s creation. Like expected though, she showed no reaction to his refusal, eyes simply following the other android as he made his way towards the exit. His parting words however drew a small response.
“An accurate observation Model Zero.” That was all he was going to get from her. Perhaps there was a reason behind her name and the similarities it shared with the name Aon or maybe it was just coincidence. Even further it might have been a name chosen simply to make those that met her wonder. For now, it remained a mystery. Watching him go as Shun took a few moments to get clothes on, she wondered exactly what it was that was about to take place on Alpha Prime.
“I doubt it is allergies, more than likely your body getting used to your heightened sense.” Pausing for a moment, Ona looks over the now dressed hybrid. “Would you like to test Zero’s suggestion? I could let you go outside into the wilderness if you want. It might allow me a chance to gather information on how you interact with new experiences. If you don’t survive it will allow me to see what errors I might have made.” Unblinking, she looks at him as if she was waiting for an answer. Was she actually allowing him to make a choice? It seemed so.
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Post by shun on Aug 30, 2015 4:16:32 GMT -5
Shun smiles and nods, "I think im ready miss Ona.. I promise that I will survive and make you proud okay? Even if you can't feel a thing in your soul.. Know that your creation will make you proud and more!" the child boasted with confidence, slightly stumbling still because of his new ears. Shun scratched his neck as he walked around and wiggling his toes, he continued, "Even even if still you may not care after all the glory I bring you just know that I love every single one of you. Ivan, The Doctor, AEVA, Zero and you Ona.. Im sorry for the rant.. I haven't had a chance to properly express my feelings before as I was too shy.. phew.. I am ready to go."
Shun walks up to Ona waiting for further instruction.
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Post by Ona on Sept 1, 2015 17:43:36 GMT -5
Emotionless as ever, the boys enthusiasm was lost on the android. Unwavering was her stare, eyes fixed calmly on the creature before her. For Ona this experiment was exactly what, an experiment. Like so many others she had come across he was expendable in every way. Sadly, a creature with such a personality was surrounded by artificial beings with no real emotions of their own. To most it might have been a sad story, but thus far Shun did not seemed deterred by it and Ona could care less. As he approached her, looking for further direction she shifts her stare from him to off in the distance behind him.
"The door is over there. You may show yourself out as I have much more to do. Come back when you please or don't come back at all, it matters little to me. The chip I have implanted in you will send me back vitals and others information as you carry on. If you die, I will know. Extending your existence as long as possible would have benefits, but they are minimal." With nothing further to say the female android turns to return to her work, strolling towards another terminal. Shun was free to do as he pleased.
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Post by shun on Sept 1, 2015 23:24:11 GMT -5
The boy nodded, He watched her as she went to the terminal, thinking about what could possibly be dangerous outside of the laboratory.. He would appreciate the fact that she helped him out.. not taking a single moment for granted. He smiles to himself and stretches as he looked towards the door. There is a whole new world out there waiting for the child. Maybe that world was not as bad as the android made it out to be. He opened the door and walked out, going Headfirst into the unknown.
[Exit. Power Level]
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Post by Man on Sept 2, 2015 2:59:01 GMT -5
Several hours later, after the young saiyan had left Ona's Laboratory and entered the cold wilderness with nothing but the clothes on his back, the former cardinal would be receiving an unexpected guest. If she looked through the live feed of security cameras, she would discover a female android with long silver hair and blood red piercing eyes. AEVA had rung the woman's bell once. She was unsure whether Ona could detect nearby power-levels, so she wouldn't risk wasting anymore time; after all, she should have been boarding a space ship right about now. The android would await patiently until Ona opened the door and she walked right in with no hesitation. Inside, her footsteps echoed throughout the dark and silent room as she walked aimlessly -relying on instinct or an educated guess. AEVA couldn't see in the dark, neither was she equipped with a scouter. The android's body was only a prototype after all, only able to translate the more basic motion and expressions which allowed her to interact with the physical world. Once she had been sure that Ona was within earshot, the android skipped right to the chase and spoke to the former cardinal.
"I must be on my way to Alpha Prime soon so I'll make this quick. Ona, I want you to make me a new body."
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Post by Ona on Sept 9, 2015 19:59:20 GMT -5
Having thought she had been left alone yet again, the way she truly preferred to be, Ona would have sighed if the action would have relieved her in anyway. First it was been Zero, now AEVA. These androids that populated the world ruled by Ivan were almost as plentiful as when she had been back on Mement Mor. Had she left one Universal Church of One for another, albeit with a shorter name? Turning to face the girl, easily making her figure out in the dark, Ona looked her up and down. A new body, what in the world for? Perhaps she was seeking perfection like the ex-cardinal was. Very well, she would entertain this for a moment.
“A new body, not the oddest request I have ever heard. May I ask you why?” Probably tired of being so inferior to those around her.
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Post by Man on Sept 10, 2015 8:55:04 GMT -5
The android nodded. It was, perhaps, one of the few gestures her body was capable of imitating. She knew the question was coming and she had prepared herself for the occasion. "It's fairly obvious, but this body I've constructed is much too limited. Model Zero's power keeps growing and I'm stuck playing secretary for the almighty king. I can't help but sense the promised day is approaching; soon, Zero will be strong enough to challenge the saiyans and bring about their destruction. By the time that happens, I want to be ready." The android took a step closer to the former cardinal, her piercing red eyes fixed on hers. "I need you to make me a stronger body, one that may be of use when the time comes, can you do that?"
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Post by Ona on Sept 17, 2015 12:42:13 GMT -5
Why in the world would she want to step out on the front lines? Model Zero outclassed her by leagues and she felt a new body was going to make up that difference? Ona and the others like her were not simply a construct, built to handle a limited amount of power that their components granted them. Like living creatures the ex-cardinal were capable of growth and evaluation in their own specific way. Many years had delivered Ona to her current state, countless hours of research awarding her the intellect she now possessed. If Aeva was thinking a new form might help her gain on Zero, she was mistaken.
Then again....maybe it would give her a bit of a boost as her current construction was at its best, laughable. "Something like this is well within my skill set. However, such a thing requires time and a certain amount of control over your consciousness. Will you grant this to me?" What Ona meant was that during the process there was a time when AEVA would be fully under the guiding hand of her fellow android, data did not transfer itself.
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Post by Man on Sept 17, 2015 16:12:12 GMT -5
AEVA nodded. "Once we return from Alpha Prime, Model Zero will venture to Earth in order to retrieve my core. It is that very core which holds the consciousness you speak of, my current setting is more alike remote-control. I understand it is unlikely that I will attain the strength Zero wields, but I predict that this arrangement will enhance my abilities so I may aide him more efficiently in battle." The android understood that, given time and dedication, she could reach the level of intellect Ona had acquired; however, she did not possess the patience. She needed to increase her power as soon as possible, and grinding it like the rest would take far too long. They were about to make enemies, many enemies, and she would not see herself perish by their hands. Ona, too, would seem the fool to believe that war would not reach her doorstep again. Someday soon, the ex-cardinal would be faced with another league of warriors attempting to dismantle the kingdom Ivan had worked so hard to achieve. The events of Mement Mor were likely to repeat themselves on Lupin IV. With that said, would the former cardinal be so lucky again? Would her aggressors permit her to cross the other side -just as Zero had?
"I grant you authority over anything required for this to become a reality. Now, if you'd excuse me, it's time I'd be on my way." Unless urged to stop, the android would exit Ona's Laboratory and head towards Avalon, where they would soon leave for Alpha Prime.
[Exit. Zeni + 60% Planet Bonus]
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Post by graderr on Sept 21, 2015 21:55:35 GMT -5
Shun: 1348 pl Zero: 7900 zeni
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