Great… just great, I'm screwed. Here I am, running through a forest in the middle of nowhere from some damn bitch that can go several thousand times faster than me. And I'm gonna get a beat down too because I didn't want to go through that weird old guy's 'experiments'. Arguing with the apparent 'master' of some weird chick who's several times stronger than me, can fly, and can throw fireballs. Yeah, I was always known as the smart one.
Then again, can you blame me? Some lady lands in front of me, says I'm perfect, grabs me, and flies off with me. Man, least it was worth it to see her face when I socked that old guy and bolted. His name was 'Dr.Gero' or something like that. I don't care, I just want to get the hell outta here!
"You shouldn't of done that…" SHIIIIITTTT! "Who the hell are you!" I yell. "Why should you care?" she replied. "Let me at least know that much damn you!". "Fine… I'm experimental android #8.". "HA!" I laugh, "That Gero guy doesn't have much imagination, or did you come up with that?". She smiles grimly. Next I know, I have a hole in my left arm. Well, I might run, but she'll catch me anyway, might as well fight. Which is a joke, since I'm almost toppling over from the pain. Of course, I'm out cold before I lift a finger.
PART I: THE BEGINNING
Chapter 1
"Uhhh…". "He's alive!" I hear some guy yell. No shit Sherlock. I open my eyes, ouch, that light sure is bright. But what's more important is, who the hell am I and where am I?
"I am Dr.Gero, and you are my experimental android #9", it's the same guy who yelled in my ear, pretty old looking too. A read out rates his power level at 3, and my mind instantly tells me what a power level is. Well, least he answered one question. "You are made to serve the Red Ribbon army #9, and me of course…" who's he kidding? Why should I listen to him? I don't trust him so far anyway. "I created you, you are mine… I will brief you later." Ok, I guess. "#8! Come here!" "Yes Gero?" "Show #9 around and to his quarters and explain any questions he may have about his systems." "Yes." (Just a note, Gero would have them in cryogenic suspension or something, but there are only two, and he has the space. Plus they are experimental, and he doesn't want to accidentally screw them up with something like suspension, yet).
Next I see some girl, #8 I presume, very nice looking. Black hair parted to sides, cut short. Great figure, 17 years of age, slightly pale with green eyes. Has on a white over shirt and some blue jeans. Power level 0… shouldn't she be dead? Then again, I'm zero too.
Speaking of clothing, maybe I should check what I'm decked out in. Black T-shirt, some slightly baggy blue jeans, hiking boots, and a tan trenchcoat. Not too shabby.
"Hey, #8." I start. "Yeah?" "Why the hell are our power levels at zero?" I ask. "Good question, basically, we're androids, part mechanical. Due to the mechanization, which isn't living, it shows our power level as zero." #8 answers. "So… technically we're dead?" "You could say that."
"Here are your quarters, any more questions?" she asks. "Nope." I respond. "Well, then get used to your surroundings for a while then." fair enough.
Hmm… small room, but not bad. Normal sized bed, closet, mirror and a computer terminal. White walls by the way. Well, not much to get used to, might as well check out the computer.
I also pass by the mirror on the way to the computer terminal. Chestnut brown hair parted to each side, about 6 foot, brown eyes, and about 18 years old. That'll work. Now to the computer.
Lets see here… up comes the operating system. Microsoft Windows 95 it reads. Some part of my mind tells me to hate Microsoft… wait! Where the hell did that come from! Eh… no matter. Not much on here, seems we're to be the grunts. Ah well, thankfully I'm VERY computer literate… delete this blocker, hack this password, take this back door, here we go! "Dr.Gero's Laboratory Mainframe"… certainly sounds interesting. "File 183: Experimental Androids" alright! Now we're getting somewhere. Sue me, I'm curious about my origins…
After skimming through this file, this is what I've discovered:
1. I'm not just merely human based, I was a human and can remember some things of my past life, none of it anything important or helping me find my past identity. Explains that thing on Microsoft…
2. We're damn powerful, you mean not everyone can fling fireballs?
3. We have a titanium endoskeleton. Cool.
4. We have photographic memories (or close to).
5. Later versions will have less and less human emotions and will over themselves. Gee, that sucks.
6. There are only two of us, even though I'm #9. We're actually the 8'th and 9'th androids, but we're the only ones that work.
7. Working on upgrade to eliminate the feeling of pain.
8. Will have all capabilities of past life.
9. We still age, much more slowly than humans do, but we still age. Will require maintenance due to this.
10. We only have to breathe at a fraction of the rate normal humans do, plus we have filters that will convert several other gasses into oxygen and keep out poisonous stuff. Cool.
11. Except for by means of pain, we don't fatigue.
I also find out that #8 was built to be a strategist as well.
Well, I must say, I'm definitely not slaving away for anyone. Then again, I've been conscious, for what? 5 hours? Maybe I should play along… for now.
"Hey, #9! Come on, Gero wants to see you." That was #8. Not like it's hard to remember 2 people.
Chapter 2
"…we must aid the Red Ribbon army in any way." Gero was saying. Sure, whatever, I still don't trust you. First impressions really stick I guess. "But for now, you must be thoroughly tested. Meaning constant training of your abilities for now." Good enough. "You and #8 are free for tonight. Go now."
"So… what now?" I ask #8 as we walk down a hallway. "I usually hunt, to kill time." "Sure, why not?" so we hunted. Lovely outcome, 3 deer, 21 rabbits, and some snakes for jerky. We didn't waste the entire forest, we still wanted some game later. As for the rabbits, well, there are enough of them anyway.
That killed a bunch of time, and we went our separate ways. I stare at the blank walls of my room after spending the rest of the day looking around at the area and meeting other creations. Wasn't all that interesting. Might as well catch some shut eye, seeing as I have no idea what's in store for me tomorrow.
And tomorrow came. Of course, Gero wanted to see #8 and I right away. "#8 has shown remarkable abilities, but we haven't been able to truly test them, as she is well beyond any other fighters immediately available." And this is where I come in, saw that one a mile away "…now I have created another android with at least equal power." Neat, but he sure does have a habit of talking as if we're not there. "You will both go immediately to the training room to spar." And off we go!
"Need any warming up?" #8 asks. "Just a bit…" I reply as I finish stretching and throw some punches into the air. "Ok, let's go!" I say. I boost forward and try an uppercut, which was neatly dodged by #8. Of course, that was according to plan, my left knee was about to go into her rib, too bad her fist got in the way of my face. We stepped back and this time she took the offensive. I blocked her initial volley of punches and kicks and countered with my own. We pretty much ended up with no scratches.
Then we actually fought. I powered up and blasted forward full strength aiming to plant my shoulder in her jaw. She boosted out of the way. I used a beam to do a 90 degree turn and kicked #8 in the gut. It stunned her, but not enough for her to grab my leg and slam me into the ceiling. I pulled out and started shooting machine gun finger blasts at her, which she blocked. Then she was just standing there. Well, if she wants to give me an opening… and my fist went right through her. A hologram! I heard the movement before I felt the elbow on my neck pushing me to the ground.
#8 had me pinned. Then, I threw all my weight into my legs and kicked out from under, but she was gone before I could do anything. I saw her out of the corner of my eye and repositioned myself to face her. Then I remembered my coat…
As she dashed forward, I took off my coat while sidestepping and put it over her face, effectively blinding her. I took this opportunity to land several punches in her stomach and face before she kneed me in the groin and threw the coat off. Damn that hurt. I wish Gero had gotten the anti-pain thing done before he brought me to life.
Well, least she had some blood on the corner of her mouth. She waited for me to come, and come I did. Only to be tripped, which really wasn't a problem since I can fly. Shame for me that was only a distraction. I caught a knuckle in my throat, temporarily gagging me. #8 then punched me repeatedly in the ribs, not breaking the titanium skeleton though, but it sure stung. Finally, I was able to breathe again, and used #8 as a platform to kick off from to get away.
Almost simultaneously, we charged up our beams and fired. A beam battle ensued. While quite skilled, I couldn't overpower her experience and jump in training over me, and I was flung across the room as the beam hit me… lights out.
Chapter 3
I open my eyes and find myself in the infirmary. Well, I sure lost that sparring session. And as I found, this was the start of the common day…
Each day we trained and sparred. Gero was very pleased, like I gave a shit. We were getting stronger of course, but that's not what was important, even though I started to top out as strongest. What was important was what I found through my computer. About Dr.Gero's numerous sadistic experiments. While very interesting, are generally pretty fucked up things to do to people. I'm glad my room isn't near Gero's "Torture Room", I'd never be able to put up with the screaming at night. Gero also isn't ashamed to talk of his experiments, particularly us, which I ask him questions about regularly. He won't explain how he was able to get our ability to read power levels though. It's not in the texts about the android project either.
One thing that made me happy though, was that #8 had the same thoughts of Gero as I did. We thought Gero was very messed up, I mean, we have no problem with killing someone clean, but unwarranted torture? Not to mention Dr.Gero is someone you wouldn't want to trust. He has an obsession with his work, and could care less about the rest.
Another interesting thing was that #8 and I seemed to get closer together. Very nice and all, but hasn't really amounted to anything.
Also, I found a good way to pass time. I found some metallic materials around the laboratory. I'm now using them to make a sword.
Of course, I plan to get away from Gero. But for now… I guess I have to play along…
Chapter 4
One month later…
Things are really looking up for me right now. Seems Gero trusts me a shit load more than I trust him. He's also has decided to help me out on my interest on the android experiments. Access to all files pertaining to the android project are now open to me, like I couldn't get to them anyway. But what really made me happy was that I know have my own work room adjacent to my room so I can test out upgrades to the android project since he's put his android project on hold. I've already gotten rid of the feeling of pain in #8 and I. I've also upgraded our abilities to read power levels to be able to read current power, estimated full possible power, and the power of androids of our version. I read at 750 and #8 at 725. I'll soon be able to increase our power levels tenfold with a new upgrade I'm working on.
That sword is finished by the way. Well, swords actually. Made two, gave one to #8. You could say it livened up the sparring sessions a bit. They're shaped like katanas, and we've been practicing to channel our ki through them. The results are great so far.
I've done some searching on possible escapes from this planet. One thing I've found, is that a long while ago, some capsule crash landed. That's about all I know, since Dr.Gero's file wasn't too detailed on the subject. But I've got to be able to find it.
From what I see of this world, there isn't really much need for fighters like #8 and I. That's why I want to leave.
"So, whaddya think of the place #8?" We're on temporary leave, supposedly on a training mission, but it's just an excuse for us to get away from Gero. And an excuse for me to find that ship. We're currently on a tiny island of Hawaii, currently laying down and relaxing on the beach. Far away from Gero in Japan.
"A lot better than the laboratory, that's for sure." she responds. By the way, by now, #8 and I have gotten much closer together. To the point of casual lovers if you so insist. Hmm… mechanical love. Kinky.
"Hell yes. Now on to more important matters. You still thinking on how to get away from the laboratory permanently?" I start.
"A bit, but I haven't been able to come up with a plan. It'd be easier if he didn't have trackers on us and self-destruct mechanisms." Heh, Gero doesn't trust us THAT much yet…
"Not a problem, I'll be able to get around that, and even off of this planet soon for that matter…"
"WAIT A SECOND! Off this planet!" She yells.
"Yes."
"Why would we do that and how might we do that?" #8 inquires.
I give a big fat grin and begin "Well, the reason why is that there really isn't much of a market for fighters. Except to stay with Gero maybe, which neither of us want."
"So, why must we fight?"
"Face it." I reply "We have other skills, but we were MADE for fighting."
"True…"
"We might as well put it to good use. And the universe is big, I'm sure there's a market for mercenaries out there somewhere."
"Hmph! Too bad we have the slight problem of getting a space craft!" #8 sarcastically replies.
"That's where my plan gets better. Did you know that an alien landed on earth a long while ago?"
"Honto?" now she sounds interested.
"Damn straight. And if there's an alien, then it had to come in some sort of vehicle, right?"
"So where is it?" she excitedly asks.
"Eh… I'm still working on that…" I say meekly.
"Ah well, we've got it planned out. I'll leave it up to you then. Now, you up for a fight?" #8 says as she stretches.
"Always."
Chapter 5
Two months later…
YES! I finally found it! That damn spaceship that's been eluding me all this time. I found it 5 days ago near some wrecked old house. Looked like it'd been stomped on by a giant monkey or something.
It was almost right under my nose too. Seems Gero knew about it, but hadn't worked on it. The only thing he did work on was some weird eyepiece that can read power levels. That's where he came up with how to read power levels.
The self-destruct mechanisms had been removed 3 days ago along with the locators. I made a pair of external locators so that Gero won't be suspicious, and we can ditch the locators when we blow this joint.
Of course, I had to modify the ship a bit, since it was originally a one man capsule. It was for a mercenary that was sent to clear the planet. He died in the crash landing, pretty sad. But then again, whoever hired him probably knew how powerful these humans are.
What's best though, is the wealth of info on the capsule's computer.
I found two coordinates already put into the computer. And they're perfect for our needs. One goes to the home planet of the "Saiyajin" called "Vegitasei" and the second coordinate would take us to the main base of the "Freezer Mercenary Corps". The Freezer Mercenary Corps is closer, and seems most promising. We're leaving today. I've packed all of my data I've gathered these past months.
On some other notes. #8 and I have become yet closer and have enjoyed the greatness of life called sex.
Also, I've gotten our power levels up to around 10,575 for me and 10,225 for #8.
"So… you ready to blow this hell hole?" I ask #8 as we float well above the laboratory.
"Naturally #9." she replies as she starts to leave, her hair flowing behind her. She grew it out a while ago.
"Wait! There's something I must do first…" I grin maliciously as I charge up a beam and point it at the laboratory and fire.
"There, I'll let Gero live just 'cause he gave us life. But this will set him back BIG time." I say. "Now, we go." and we head for the ship…
I set the coordinates. Ditch the locators, as well as crush them. We find our seats, I start up the capsule, and it closes. And off we go to the "Freezer Mercenary Corps"! Then the cryogenic sleep sets in…