Chapter 1
Corves was inside his underground laboratory; almost finished with his creation. Thankfully with the help of Nova, he could finally finish both the interior and exterior of the Darkroid's body. Now he just needs to finish the mainframe and give it a power source. Only this time, the power source will not be just Dark Matter but, something else as well.
"Is it finally finished yet, Corves?" Nova asked, sitting on a desk with his arms folded. He was waiting patiently for his brother to finish but, every time he asks or checks on his progress, he gets no answer. Corves just simply nodded no and walked to his computer. "C'mon, we've been here all day! Let's stop and go somewhere."
"Have patience, Nova. You'll know when I'm done," He said as he continued typing on his computer. "First off, did you finish the special weapon for him?" Nova nodded and set two guns on the table. "Also, did you bring the 'special' package?"
Nova went into his suitcase he brought with him and opened it. Inside was a crimson-colored orb covered in a strong multi-layered glass box. He put on a pair of heavy duty gloves and placed the box next to the table that the Darkroid is laying on.
"Excellent, good work. Now that I have everything I need, my work will finally be complete," Corves said, getting up from his computer and walking to the table. He pressed on the Darkroid's chest and a hatch opened, revealing an empty space. "Once I put the orb in him, it should take no more than two hours for it to synchronize and boot him up."
"Finally," Nova said, giving him the gloves. "This is probably the biggest project you've ever done."
Corves chuckled and replied, "Yeah, and it won't be my last either." He gently grabbed the orb, cautiously placed the orb inside the hatch and closed it. "This Darkroid will be the revolution of our world. The whole universe even!"
"Funny thing is that he looks more of a person than an android."
That's true, this Darkroid looks more humane than the previous models. Close enough that he can pass for an ordinary Xeroxian or an earthling. Though, the only thing giving him away are the two large power cords on his back.
This isn't the first-time Corves attempted to create a special Darkroid like this. Some failed and some went berserk when he planted the orb in them. The orb contains Dark Matter and Dark Energy, which the two energies can't be fused together. Dark Energy alone can severely injure someone if they don't know how to control it. Very few know how but, to find them is next to impossible, until now.
This Darkroid is equipped with a power cooling system within his power cords. They separate the two energies so it won't harm his body. His core is also equipped with a special material so that the increased heat won't burn his chest. His two guns called, the Dark Matter dual busters, are equipped with Dark Matter bullets that automatically recharges while firing. It can be automatic firing or buster shot. It also has a charging function.
Now that everything's finished, Corves and Nova went to the throne room. Some Darkroids were waiting for them to come as one of them said they received a call from Earth.
"Send them through, Orion," Corves said as the large projector screen appeared in front of him. It showed a man with brown spiky hair and wearing a lab coat. "Ah, Mr. Cosmo. It's nice for you to call. I have fabulous news for you."
Sean Cosmo is a famous scientist who specializes on robotics and computers. He works with the government at NASA. He has two sons named Da'Sean and Davon Cosmo with his wife, Ceres.
"It's finally finished?" He asked. Corves nodded. "That's great! You just made history, Corves."
"No, we just made history, Mr. Cosmo, " He replied. "I'll send the coordinates for your arrival." Sean nodded and terminate the transmission. Corves looked at Nova and smiled as he sat on his chair. "We all made history, didn't we?"
Nova chuckled and said, "Yeah, we did. I'm just glad to be a part of it." He looked outside, towards the tower in front of them. "Let's just hope the three councils don't find out about this little project of ours."
At the tower, the three Councils were concerned of Corves' lack of time being spent at the meetings that they're constructing. A few times, he would not even attend one because of an "important" call he must take. This meeting however, is upmost importance.
The three Council's names are Vadra, Thundra, and Starda. They have been around since the planet itself was created. The Councils are the answers for the king. For a new law to be established, all three Councils must agree to it. They also promote the Darkroids into being protectors of the planet.
"This has gone long enough! Corves has been cooped up inside that palace for four days straight!" Vadra roared and pounded his desk. He got up and looked out the window. "I should issue another conference meeting immediately!"
Vadra is the leader of the councils and the Xerox army. He constructs the flow of everything Corves doesn't pick up.
Thundra sighed and asked, "Why do you instist on bothering the king, Vadra? Leave him be and let him have his free time. He's still young you know."
"That's not the point, Thundra. He's probably following his dreadful father's footsteps and trying to create another Darkroid of his own. I don't want the same tragedy happening again," Vadra said, walking to his communicator before Shadow came in. "Good timing, Shadow. I want you to call Corves and Nova here for another meeting. It's very important that they attend this time."
Shadow is one of the oldest Darkroids in Planet Xerox; created by Kinorus and then modified by Corves. He used to be a bodyguard alongside with Orion to protect the outskirts of the planet from unwanted enemies that slip through the Dark Matter galaxy. Now with the modification that Corves and Nova gave him, he now resembles that of a ninja. He now has an adjustable sword that can be as short as a dagger to a 5-foot saber. Like a ninja, he has incredible agility and speed; very light on his feet.
"Before I do that, I have an urgent message from space station at sector 10. There appears to be an unknown spacecraft that has penetrated through the Dark Matter galaxy," He explained as he opened a projector screen and typed in a few notes. A picture showing the large air craft with the symbol called NASA was placed on the left side of the ship.
So, this is what you've been doing all this time, Corves? Vadra thought to himself. He sneered at the picture in total disgust but, he had a different idea. "let them in," He said.
"Really? You'll just let them in?" Thundra asked, putting down his book. "What are you planning to do, Vadra?"
Vadra put on his red cape and walked away with a smirk on his face. "You'll see. Just do the preparations for the meeting," He said and left the room with Shadow following him.
Thundra sighed and said, "You've changed, brother. Just hope you don't do something drastic."
Back in the underground laboratory, the boot up process was finally complete and the Darkroid was finally online. Luckily, moments later, Corves came in to check on him and was totally ecstatic and was lost for words. The Darkroid's eyes slowly opened and focused on his creator.
"Welcome to the new world, young one," Corves said, softly. The young Darkroid slowly lifted his left hand and clenched it softly. "I can already tell that this is all new to you but, you'll soon get used to it."
The Darkroid grunted and slowly sat up, still looking at himself. He looked around the room curiously and nervously as he tried to get used to his new surroundings. He looked back at Corves and smiled.
"Who are you?" He croaked as his gasped at his own voice.
Excellent, he can already speak within minutes of waking up! Corves thought. "My name is Corves; your creator. You're inside my brilliant laboratory."
The Darkroid smiled and said, "Hello, Corves. Thank you for creating me." He continued to admire himself and his body. It feels like a dream to him. Then, he noticed the two guns next to him.
"By the way, you have a name that I've given to you. It's on your database in the computer," He asked as the Darkroid walked over to Corves' computer. He even knows how to use electronic devices already! This is just outstanding!
The Darkroid opened the files that Corves told him to open and inside, showed his face and registration. He read through it and then, he saw his name.
Xerox, is that my name? He thought to himself as he looked back at the two guns on the table. Why do they seem familiar to me? I never seen them before, I was just created after all.
"Xerox was the name of my grandfather. The god who created and protected this planet billions of years ago," Corves explained. "After he disappeared during the great war, my father Kinorus tried to create a being that will protect this planet but, he failed. I followed my father's footsteps and tried to create a new, modern Darkroid he failed to create. I succeeded and created him. That person is you, Xerox."
"Me? I am the new Darkroid you created?" Xerox asked, walking to the table and picking up his two guns. He looked at them; admiring them. "I assume these are my weapons, right? What do I need them for?"
Corves explained to him that all Darkroids are to require weapons because, they are the military of the world. In due time, he might need to do some training with Nova and Orion but right now, let's let Xerox go outside and see the world for himself. Maybe, the other Darkroids will take a liking of him.
"Are you ready to see the world up above and meet more people? I'm sure people will be taking a great liking to you," Corves said, picking up his communicator from his pocket. He realized that he has a message from Thundra about an urgent meeting scheduled in one hour. "Actually, we must go to the throne room and meet up with Nova and Orion. They'll be excited to see you up and awake."
Xerox happily nodded and placed his two guns in his holsters. They walked out of the laboratory and headed upstairs. When Corves opened the door, Xerox was immediately blinded by a bright light. His eyes finally adjusted and he was shocked at what he saw. Nothing but, tall skyscrapers and crowds of people.
He walked forward and some people were already talking to him. Corves was fascinated by how quick he fitted in with the crowd. It's like he created a son he never had.
Yeah, a son, Corves thought to himself as he watched Xerox having a conversation with a few Darkroids who were doing daily patrols around the city. He sighed and looked towards the sky. "Finally, our dream will become a reality, father. My new born son will change the fate of the universe for the better."
Vadra and Shadow were in the Space Command Center. The Space Command Center is a military base that operates the satellites and detects any foreign objects that mistakenly comes into orbit. In this case, the foreign object is a space ship that just entered their galaxy and is asking permission to land.
"Send two drones to the ship and send them down gently. They're visitors for the king," Vadra prompted. "When they land, send them to the Council Tower. We'll be having a treaty meeting with them."
Shadow sighed and asked, "So, what will you do after the meeting? I have duty to deal with at Sector 4 with Deimos and his group of trainees. There was report of a violent activity over there and they need my assistance."
"Then tend to it, Shadow. We don't want no problems going on when our guests arrive," He said. Shadow nodded and disappeared in a puff of smoke. He told the rest of the group to continue to closely search for anymore breach in atmosphere and walked away to go back to conference room.
I don't approve what Corves is doing. Allowing other species to come to our planet and formed an alliance with us? He's no king, Vadra thought to himself as he left the command center. Xerox would have never approved to this after he risk his life to save us.
He stopped and looked towards the sky as he saw the spaceship landing in the distance. One day, I'll show everyone how to rule this planet properly! He smiled fiendishly and walked back to his tower.