Ah! I want to get this finished before the new season but I know I won't be able to.


Chapter 7: Logical Explanation | As added to Out of Mind, Episode 2.

Tex was watching a group of Freelancers run a training program, her black armor shining slightly in the light. Sissi was preparing to take care of York after the implantation. He was going to be the first to receive an AI. Sissi was going to watch him to make sure there weren't any side affect of the implantation. No one outside of the Freelancers were supposed to know what was going on, but the others had already begun to talk about it.

Church walked up to Tex, his blue armor standing out against the gray walls.

"Your armor looks good. A lot better than this regulation blue stuff they give the rest of us," Church said.

"They told us each one has an unique ability," Tex replied, "I've been trying to figure out what everyone's is. I think Sissi has super-strength, but she won't say."

"Tex, you know you don't have to do this," Church said concerned.

"I'm not doing it because I have to," Tex stated.

"It's just that, there's all these rumors about an experiment they're running," Church continued, "They're taking computer programs and putting them inside people's heads. It just sounds a little crazy."

"You know I can't talk about it with you," Tex replied.

"I know," Church said sadly.

"Technically, you're not even supposed to be here," Tex said worriedly.

"I know," Church replied angrily.

"Oy! Leonard! Come," Jimmy, one of the other regular soldiers, shouted at Church.

"Alright hang on one second, Jimmy," Church shouted in reply.

"Yes, I think it best you go, Private," Wyoming said as he walked up to Church and Tex, "We've got real military work to do here. Perhaps you should go back to your training. Learn how to get shot properly."

"Yeah, thanks," Church replied sarcastically, "I was already leaving."

Church began to walk away when he stopped again.

"Tex, I...," Church trailed off, not turning around, "Just be careful." He continued out of the Freelancer base.

Tex watched sadly as Church left before she turned on Wyoming.

"Reggie, that was uncalled for," Tex snarled as Wyoming shrugged unconcernedly.

"It's the truth, that's the only thing the regulars are good for," Wyoming said as he walked off, "He'll be killed eventually anyway. He might as well learn to do it right."

Tex stayed where she was, glaring at Wyoming's receding back. Wyoming was usually a jerk, but not so much as to actually tell someone to go die. Tex turned away from where Wyoming had left and watched as the Freelancers finished up their training run. She needed to get ready for the next run, but she was too angry to move now.

-

Tex leaned against the wall in the sick bay and watched Sissi run around the room setting up York's IV and heart monitor. He was laying on a cot with his eyes closed. If it wasn't for the fact she could see the blips on the heart monitor, Tex would think he was dead.

"Hey Tex," Sissi called, "Can you get me that bag of supplies on the counter over there?"

"Yeah," Tex replied as she moved to retrieve the bag.

"Tex," York mumbled, "Just couldn't leave me here, could you?"

"Course not," Tex said, smiling mischievously, "Who else will help me sneak into Rusty's supply of chocolate?"

"Hn," York snorted, "Never get any real respect."

Tex rolled her eyes and waved for Sissi to come talk to her where York couldn't hear them.

"Is he going to be alright," Tex whispered worriedly.

"I think so," Sissi replied, "His mind hasn't rejected the implantation yet and he's physically stable."

"Let me know if anything happens, ok," Tex said as she left, "Couldn't stand living here without him."

"I knew you cared, Tex," York called after her.

Tex smiled slightly as she walked down the hall. Life really wouldn't be the same without him.

-

Tex and Carolina entered the sick bay. York was sitting up in his cot, seemingly talking to himself.

"Is he alright," Carolina asked Sissi as she walked up to her.

"Yeah, he's fine," Sissi replied, "His AI has booted up and he's talking to him right now."

"Oh," Tex said, looking at York again as he continued to talk animatedly to the space just in front of him.

Tex and Carolina approached York as Sissi went to check on her medical supplies.

"Hey Tex," York said smiling.

"Hello Agent Texas," York repeated, only this time his voice was slightly higher in pitch.

"Huh," Tex asked confused.

"That's Delta," York explained, sounding normal again.

"It's a pleasure to meet you," Delta said, his words coming through York's mouth.

"That's odd," Carolina said, shaking her head.

"Yeah, it is," York said smiling, "Weirdly involuntary."


I know I won't be able to finish before the new season. Hopefully Burnie won't steal my idea. Even if I haven't written it yet.