Chapter 2: Immunity
Sonny woke up,and froze into alert. He wasn't alone. He checked the watch and cursed. The snowkids had already arrived,and he had said to be there to greet them. He hadn't. On the other side,he had been exhausted,he had barely made it to his room last had forced him to use the sleeping device all pirates had." Sonny,you won't be able to enjoy this week with your son if you don't get some rest" Corso had told him as he had helped him to his bed." I'll take care of things,you need to rest Sonny,and badly.I wouldn't even advice you to look in the mirror right now". Sonny had been too tired to argue and had let Corso treat him like a little carefully peaked over his shoulder. D'Jok was lying asleep next to felt warm inside as he looked at his until a few months ago,Sonny had tought himself to be all alone,that both his wife and son had died in the crash as the ship they had tried to escape Technoid in had been shot Sonny knew that his wife had been ejected in an escapepod,and had lived long enough to give birth to their son D'Jok. Sonny was happy he had found D'Jok,but the pain of knowing his beloved wife had died giving birth to their son had been hard to handle. Sonny gently turned over to his side and looked at D'Jok. He could see a younger,redheaded version of himself in his son. Beeing a father was a scary tought,especially after such a long time had passed,but Sonny was determined to give it a real hadn't been there for his son during his upbringing,but that was because he didn't know of his Micro-Ice hadn't asked him that question when he thanked him for saving his life,Sonny knew he may have never known of his to Micro-Ice,they now had was determined to show his gratitude for this vital piece of information that lead to him finding his son,to young Micro- Ice. He had given Artie the assignment to learn more of Micro-Ice's interests to see if there was anything he could do for the kid in that department. Sonny noticed that D'Jok's eyes started to flutter,his son opend his eyes and looked at him. "Dad" D'Jok said with tears in his was a very emotional was no good in this,but this time D'Jok didn't have to say a word,Sonny knew exactly what he meant. D'Jok sat up and grabbed hold of Sonny and held him tightly in a crushing didn't try to break it,he knew of his son's fear of losing him. He knew D'Jok had been threatened by Bleylock,what that threat had been,he didn't know,but he suspected that Bleylock had used him as a barganingchip towards D'Jok. "Dad," sobbed D'Jok against Sonnys put his arms around D'Jok and held him tightly to his chest. "Shhh, it's all ok now D'Jok, I'm here." "I thought I would never see you again," sobbed D'Jok while hot tears dripped from his eyes. "When Ididn't loose the final like Bleylock told me too, I was sure he was going to kill you, so he said he would. "Sonny had a lump in his throat when he heard this. "D'Jok, remember that I told you not to listen to Bleylock before they took me away? Bleylock is a dangerous man, but do not worry about him problem is out of the world fell from a roof, over fifty stories high, it is impossible to survive such a fall. "D'Jok stopped the green eyes met Sonny's brown. "Is it really true dad? I do not need to worry that he will hurt you anymore?" Sonny smiled. "No more, I saw him fall, even after that I fought against him to prevent another disaster." "I'm glad you're still alive dad, I could not lose you now, now that I've just found you." Sonny nodded. "We will have plenty of time for that this week, D'Jok. I'm sorry that I didn't come and met you as I said I would ...", D'Jok looked at him. "Dad, you needed rest, when I saw the video, I feared that you were sick or something, you then simply exhausted .I'm happy you have friends that Corso, Bennet and Artie to take care of you." Sonny nodded. "Some call it friends or comrades, we pirates call it our family .You are, in some ways one of us also D'Jok, but right now you have a meaningful future ahead of you, therefore I will not let you join us without a good reason like being on the run from Technoid." D'Jok nodded understandingly. "According to Micro-Ice is not the pirate life so exciting." Sonny laughed. "Micro-Ice, yes, he still believe that a pirate's life consists of dishwashing and cooking, or what?", "Something like that," said D 'Jok laughed, "Micro-Ice wanted to join us, under other circumstances I would say yes, but Micro-Ice also has a meaningful future as a footballer ahead of him, just like you D'Jok. So I ordered all to let him see the dark side of pirate life, and not encourage him to stay. He took the message in the end, but not before he made me understand that it was something I should know, that he could not explain to me. When I then saw the interview Callie mystie did with you after the loss against the shaddows, and you showed them the bracelet, I understood the context. It was a shock, it took me some time to digest it, but when it sank in, I was determined to let you choose even if you would contact or not.I would have protected you where I could anyway after that. But I'm glad we got the contact we have D'Jok ".Sonny smiled at his son." You have no idea how much those words mean to me Dad" D'jok said with a smile. "Anyway daydreamer,let's get out of bed,this isn't what this vacation is about" Sonny laughed and jumped out of bed,and pulled the sheets of D'Jok. "Heey,Dad will you cut that out?" D'Jok tried to take on an annoyed tone of voice,but to no avail. Sonny laughed and threw his clothes at him as he readied himself." D'Jok,there's a shower to your right if you feel the need to freshen up" Sonny said as he headed to the bathroom. D'Jok heard noises that indicated that Sonny was freshing up and got ready for the day. Minutes later Sonny came out of the bathroom,looking far more awake than the following day. "D'Jok,Bathrooms ready,make it hasty,we got stuff to do,and a party to prepare". "A party?" D'Jok looked at his dad with surprise in his eyes. "Dad,are you sure this is a good idea? Suppose the technoid comes here to look for you?", "Do not worry about that D'Jok,they won't come this time" Sonny retorted reassuringly. "How do you know that?" Asked D'Jok. Instead of replying his son,Sonny took a small laptop and placed it infront of D'Jok and pressed a button. "This recording was done about a week ago D' conversations in and out from the pirates are logged and recorded in case they're ever needed as evidence down the conversation is between myself and Duke Maddox of Technoid,that's why you'll find that there is a good explanation for why I feel confident to attend this party with no fear whatsoever" said Sonny and started to play the recording to D'Jok. D'Jok listend to the recorded the message progressed,D'Jok's smile got bigger and bigger. At the end of the message,D'Jok was extatic. "Dad,this is fantastic,you have immunity now,it sort of makes you a free man doesn't it?" D'Jok was overjoyed. Sonny couldn't help but smile at his son's looked like it was his birthday,and Christmas all at the same didn't have the heart to tell D'Jok that any gift from Technoid was a temporary one,he had decided to enjoy this freedom for as long as he had it." That's what it means D' running,no fear of getting captured,just pure freedom" Sonny said. D'Jok jumped up and hugged him."This is the best surprise ever dad,this means we can get to know eachother without fear of you being captured"." This is to be announced at the party tonight,it's gonna be a festive barbeque so get ready to partay" Sonny said.D'Jok only had one question."Who's doing the cooking?" he asked. "We've hired a chef for this occasion,belive me D'Jok,regular piratefood would give you foodpoisoning in a heartbeat." "It can't be all that bad?" D'Jok looked suspiciously at his dad. Sonny laughed "Ask Micro-Ice,he'll tell you".
At the footballarena,the other snowkids were having a ball. The pirates team had met with them,this time with no disguises. Tia was amazed to see how young the players couldn't be much older than themselves. Ahito and Hawkins,the pirates goalkeeper was involved in a discussion of goalkeeper teqniques. Hawkins had been impressed by Ahito's teqniques in the goal,and wanted to know how it was like to play with flux."You pirates really don't have your own flux?" Ahito was stunned."It's not that we don't have flux,cause we have" retorted Hawkins,"the problem with it is that we can't control it,and Sonny worries it's easy to detect,exposing our hideout,so we are instructed to play without it". "Wow" said Thran who had joined in on the conversation "It must be tough not to use it,do you know how it works?"," We all get to try it,but only to see if we can control it" retorted Hawkins "most of us are either too young or inexperienced to handle it,maybe we'll get a chance to play with it some day,it's really up to Sonny Blackbones to decide that". "You don't get to decide on your own?" Ahito asked. "Beeing a pirate is about keeping a low profile and staying clear of Technoids radar,playing with flux,especially the pirates flux would be the extreme opposite,and if Sonny wouldn't come down har on whoever did that,then Corso surely would". Thran frowned his forehead when he heard that. "Is Corso really that bad? I tought he was a nice guy?" Stevens,the pirates starstriker joined the group. "Thran, to compare Sonny and Corso,Sonny is defiantely the nice one of the 's why everybody loves him,you can talk to him about anything,Sonny will do whatever he can to make you feel at home and welcome here,Corso is more like the evil twin. Where Sonny is cool and caring,Corso is often mean and brutal.A lot of the younger pirates here has tasted Corso's belt to their backs when they have disobeyed a direct order,just ask Bennet,he'll tell you all about that". "Does Sonny allow this kind of behavior?" asked Mei who had joined tought Corso was scary and hearing this certainly didn't make things any better. Stevens looked at her "No,Sonny does not allow corporal he found out what Corso had done,there was a real heated argument between the two of was pissed off when Sonny forbade any punishment of that kind. Sonny became the hero of the day for really doesn't belive in corporal punishment". Tia was listening,fascinated with what she heard "Sonny sounds so kind and caring" she said in a dreamy voice. Artie joined the group and overheard Tia's last comment. "Sonny's the best Tia,all of the pirates here love truly wouldn't know what to do if we lost we came just a little too close during the final. I know cause I stood there as a witness to it all and saw Corso fighting for dare life to save Sonny in the Genesis villain Bleylock nearly drowned Corso managed to free him and we saved him in the nick of time". The other pirates nodded in agreement to Artie's words. "It must be exciting to be out on adventure with Sonny Blackbones" said Rocket."I've only met him once,but I couldn't help myself,I really liked the way he treated us all with respect,and how he admitted to his own mistake and wanted to keep us from getting sick". Artie smiled "That's just how Sonny's like,you behave in a good way,he'll respect you,but misbehave,you'll be sure to see that even Sonny has a temper. He's very controlled,but there is a tiger right underneath the surface with him too", Stevens had found a football whilst the snowkids were talking to the pirates. "anyone up for some fun with the ball?" he said and pretty soon,all the pirates and the snowkids were out on the pitch having fun.
Meanwhile,the snowkids technical staff,Aarch,Dame Simbai and Clamp had found a bar that served cold drinks and a meal in the downtown area of Shiloh. The threesome had just sat down with a beer of their choise when Corso enterd the bar. Clamp saw him first and waved at him,Corso signaled back that he'd be over as soon as he got his beer. He was served and walked over to the table and sat down. " Nice to see you all" Corso greeted as he sat down. "The same,where's Sonny?" asked Clamp and looked around." He's either still sleeping or he and D'Jok are off together somewhere" retorted Corso. "Bennet brought D'Jok over as soon as you guys had kid was really worried about his father,and seemed tired,so I let him lie down next to Sonny to sleep" Corso said as he took a sip of his beer. "Well,Sonny should be up by now" Clamp said and checked his watch."How long had you set the sleeping device for?", "You know about those ones?" Corso was surprised. "Yes,Sonny told me about them and how they worked,he even gave me one,as he tought I had trouble sleeping" said Clamp. "Good Lord, the two of you working together must have been a nightmare for anyone paying the overtime bills for Technoid" laughed Corso. Clamp looked at him a little bit more serious."As it was Bleylock that handled that matter back when we worked there,I think you know Sonny woudn't have been around for any overtime unless it was absolutely necessary" Clamp said thoughtfully. "I never told him,but I could sense he was took so many extra precautions back then,it would take at least 15 minutes just to punch in all the codes to get his workstation up and running". Corso nodded."He's always careful you know Clamp,and wherever Bleylock is concerned,Sonny is even more careful than usual. He's told me on more than one occasion just how dangerous Bleylock is,and back at Genesis,I got to see that evil in the eye. To be honest,I've never been more frightend in my Sonny suffocate straight in front of me,made me realize just how mad Bleylock is". Corso took a deep sip of his beer as the memories of how Sonny was rescued flashed before his eyes. The moments before Sonny came to,after Bennet and Artie had lifted him out of the water had been the worst. Corso remembered how Bennet had put Sonny gently on the floor and worked with him to wake had rubbed his hands hard to warm him. Corso remembered how cold the water was fact that Sonny had stayed awake as long as he had showed his strength to the fullest. Bennet had rubbed Sonny hard to warm him, and after several long minutes had Sonny woke up. Bennet had held him down for a little while so he would not faint when standing up..The minute Sonny had felt strong again, they had climbed down to ground level all four of them, and Sonny had taken over command of the group, a role he felt at ease in."How is he doing?" it was Dame Simbai who spoke. "He's fine,he's just worn himself down a little" said Simbai did not feel convinced." I'd like to talk to him,one on one and examine him" she said,making it clear that she wanted to see for herself that he hadn't sufferd any injuries during his abduction. "I'll tell him" sighed Corso," but don't get your hopes up that he'll agree to any isn't what you'd consider a big fan of the doctors unless it's a serious injury".Clamp nodded." Will you let him know that I'd like to met with him later when he's more rested?" Clamp asked. Corso smiled. "Sure thing Clamp,I think he'll enjoy that" said Corso. "I hope D'Jok gets to spend time with him without the Technoid chasing him this time" said Aarch,"D'Jok's been changed since he learned of his fathers excistense. Any Technoid announcement regarding Sonny sets him off like a rocket these days.I've never seen D'Jok this protective of anyone,not even Micro- Ice,and those two are the best of friends" said Aarch before taking a drink of his beer. Corso looked thoughtful. "Sonny is in deep gratitude towards Micro-Ice. If not for a question Micro-Ice asked him during his stay here,one I must say Sonny orderd everyone on board to make as hard as possible on the kid,to make him change his mind on being a pirate,Sonny probably still wouldn't have known of D'Jok. Micro-Ice asked him if he had any children,and at the time Sonny didn't know,and said no,but was curious as to why Micro- Ice asked him that,and payed extra attention to any news regarding we sent Micro-Ice back,Sonny saw the interwiew Callie Mystie did with D'Jok after the loss against The Shaddows,D'Jok's bracelet tiped Sonny off. It was a major shock to him". "That must have been around the same time he came to stop me from extracting the snowkids metaflux for Bleylock" Clamp was in deep tought. Corso confirmed the timeframe. "Micro-Ice helped Sonny escape the technodroids in your lab on almost made it to safety,when one of the droids accidentally shot Sonny and injured not for Micro-Ice, Technoid would have captured him that day,but thanks to that kid,we managed to get Sonny safely on board and take him back to Shiloh for medical treatment,he made a full recovery,and grew more and more determined to find out what was going on,and thus,an old friendship was resurrected" Corso smiled at Clamp." Yes,and it's been a good to Sonny made me solve quite a few of my bugproblems with my machines as well" said Clamp. The foursome relaxed as they finished their beers.
At the Black Manta,Sonny and D'Jok had a quick snack in the usual Tin can,the kitchen robot was complaining. "Oh will you stop it" Sonny was annoyed with the robot." Listen up Tin can,if you can't keep from complaining,I'll be more than happy to cut your power for a little while to have you charge your batteries,come to think of it,the men would probably appreciate it too". The robot's irritation with Sonny's comment had D'Jok struggle not to burst into a gazed over at him as he searched the fridge and saw D'Jok's struggle. The robot mutterd something and took the dirty dishes from the kitchen to have them cleaned. When the robot had left the kitchen,Sonny looked at D'Jok. D'Jok couldn't take it anymore and burst into a laughattack. Sonny crossed his arms over his chest and looked at his son. "What is so funny D'Jok?" he asked laughing. "it is the robot" gasped D'Jok between laughter balls. "I have never seen such a sensitive robot before, it's like a premenstrual woman" D'Jok had to give up for even another laugh burst, but this time was Sonny laughing too. The laughter got more of the pirates on board to send them strange looks. "Sonny, are you okay?" asked one of them as he accidentally went by the kitchen. "Sure," said Sonny, "just a joke at the expense of the Tin Can." "you must tell us later," replied the pirate before he continued his confirmed this with a hand he gestured to D'Jok to sit down and soon as they finished the meal,Sonny took the plates and placed them next to the sink. "Tin can will take care of the dishes later" he explained to D'Jok. "Now,ready for some sightseeing around The Black Manta son?" ,D'Jok laughed "I was born ready,lead the way dad".
This concludes chapter 2. Chapter 3 will show how a pirate party goes down in Shiloh,and Sonny has a few surprising announcements to don't want to miss out on the fun. I hope you guys have enjoyed this so far,keep reading and do drop me a rewiew so I can improve.