There was a jingle of bells as the door was opened. On this chilly winter morning. Chell wasn't expecting customers this early.

Despite the cover up for working in a bakery while devising the blueprints for the submarine, she and GLaDOS became an overnight sensation in the metropolis that was Anaheim. Under the banner of BnL, they made a small stand alone bakery, and started raking up the cash as soon as they opened. (Despite the customers not knowing they were androids, this money also furthered their funds for creating the build of the ship) Chell was relieved at this; despite GLaDOS's reputation for putting rather unsavory things such as rhubarb into cakes, the customers came flocking in every day. But even so, on a day like this, she wasn't expecting people on the streets at this time. She was somewhat right, as the person in question was not a human at all.

She was almost identical to GLaDOS, except much more formal looking. Everything about her was symmetrical and perfect. Her suit was prim and proper, her scanner over her left eye was hastily showing new data to her. Another thing that was striking was how blue she was, from her hair to her eyes to her clothes, almost everything was blue, sans her normal pigmented skin, and the red lights upon her suit that blinked in unison. Chell immediately recognized the woman as the android model "Keiko Kokei". The scanner computer over her eye also showed that this was THE Keiko, the first one ever made. And oddly enough, the sister counterpart to GLaDOS.

"K-Keiko!" Chell exclaimed, "I thought you were commissioned to work over in Japan! What brings you here to America?"

Keiko didn't respond right away, in fact, she almost acted as if she did not hear Chell's question. Looking over her shoulder she waited until the door was completely shut before she turned to face Chell.

"Chell, I am not here for pleasant talk," she said in an extremely artificial voice almost identical to GLaDOS's, "Things are getting out of hand everywhere. And you two are in the center of it all."

"Oh?" GLaDOS walked from the back room, upon seeing Keiko in the store, she almost lost herself, "Keiko!" she dropped what she was holding and ran out to hug her sister, "I thought after the transferring in Los Angeles I'd never see you again!"

"GLaDOS!!!" Chell snapped as she quickly picked up the dropped item, "This is the ship's core, try to be a little more gentle with it....."

"In regard to what you just said dear sister," Keiko stated, not taking in Chell's temper, "it might just well be the truth."

GLaDOS let her hug on Keiko loosen, "Wait.. what do you mean?"

"I mean to tell you both," she gave both of them a look of utmost desperation, "BnL is plotting to betray you as soon as you're done with this project that you're working on. It seems that Aperture Science does not want BnL to use your blueprints for their own gain. Aperture Science wants full custody of the plans."

"How do you know about this?" Chell was amazed that she hadn't heard this from her own company, "Aperture would have told us something awhile ago; it's been almost six months since the agreement." She placed what looked like a light blue ball on the counter. It had a black line going across it, in the center of it was a blue lens.

"The company that I am the CEO of, Blue Screens Inc," Keiko was ready with an answer, "Is a company that deals with transactions amongst businesses and firms. BnL is becoming the Rockefeller of the 22nd century; in other words, it is sucking all of us in. We will all be bought out by Shelby Forthwright in the end. And the way humanity is going, it won't be much longer until that "Cyan Marine" of yours will be in high demand." she paused, "But they won't give credit to you, I suspect the worst from BnL."

"You're just being paranoid Keiko," GLaDOS seemed unfazed by the warning, "Something tells me that BnL won't stoop that low." Looking back to Chell she smiled, "Don't you agree?"

"I'll agree once you stop trying to sabotage the project with your antics," Chell said gruffly. She was cleaning the ball with a towel, "This little guy still needs the other parts of it installed, such as the wheel."

"I'm in charge of creating the actual craft," GLaDOS replied as she walked over to the counter, "Harrasing you and giving you mutual advice aren't exclusive, the rocket really is the way to go."

"Come again?" Keiko didn't know what to make of the explanation.

"Er... rocket propulsion that is," GLaDOS quickly answered, "The blueprints for the Cyan Marine are almost done. Chell just needs to get the central AI core ready for installation."

"And that," Keiko also walked over to the counter, "would be it?" Looking at the core, she saw several little sparks coming from behind the lens. "Is it activated?"

"Somewhat," Chell replied, "We're trying to get the AI inside to learn about behavior, although this isn't the first time GLaDOS has dropped it. Every time the bell jingles for customers, she always drops what she's doing, even if it's this unlucky ball." she gently patted it next to its lens. "The poor thing still has a long way to go, but I'm sure that we'll make sure it gets what it deserves. It's going to be saving a lot of humans soon, that's for sure."

"Something tells me you still have a long way to go." Keiko said; unimpressed, "But I'm sure time will change everything."

"Well, since you're here and all," GLaDOS attempted to change the subject from the core, "Would you enjoy some of the cake that we just made?"

"GLaDOS," Keiko made a face, "Just because I haven't seen you in forever does not mean I've forgotten your horrible taste in baking."

The three of them laughed at the statement. Watching from behind it's blue glass eye, the AI wondered who these people were. Why were they making so much noise? Why were they happy? It didn't understand. It wasn't able to ask questions yet; there was no audio given to it yet.

It would wait; it would find out sooner or later.

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Making sure to stay together this time, the trio traveled the halls of the Axiom; always alert for the next wave of security to come passing by. Fortunately, with the recent events of Wall-E and Eve leading the ward escape, the attention on them was alleviated, but they didn't want to take any chances. Kirie tapped Sae's shoulder as they continued their meandering within the tunnels.

"I suggest we head down to a lower level." the hacker bot suggested.

"Why's that?" Sae was not intent on listening to the parasite.

"There are passageways beneath us that might lead to vents, maybe Mage and I can squeeze through and attempt to surprise Auto that way."

"How about we don't listen to your advice?" Sae snapped, "It seems as soon as you joined the group you've been intent on leading us. This has been me, Mage, and Otua. It's been that way for 700 years."

Mage blinked, Sae was becoming extremely defensive. It dawned on her that she was indeed neglecting her friends after the separation from before. As they walked down the seemingly endless corridors, Mage broke the static silence.

"Say... er.. Sae..." Mage looked up; Sae wasn't facing her as they walked, "I... I'm sorry about not caring that we reunited back there.. you and Otua must have been worried about me..."

"Yeah, we were..." Sae mumbled; feeling Kirie perch on her head, "What about it?"

"Oh.... well..." Mage didn't know how to further the conversation in her favor, "I escaped so I could find the code for Otua, you and I both want to get that last update right?"

".... right..." Sae looked down at her smaller companion, "You are right, we came on this ship for Otua's sake," she roughly patted Kirie, "And this little critter will help us, ... riiight?"

"Y-yes!" Kirie squeaked as she was indirectly beaten, "Okay! Okay! I'll let you run the show from now on!"

Mage could tell that if Sae had a mouth, she'd be grinning right now. Relieved that they had managed to get over the temporary jealousy that plagued the taller teacher-bot. They paused for a moment; why they were not sure, perhaps it was just to regain their composure, or to rest from the hectic break out, but what happened in the next few moments was a chain of events that seemed unrelated. Otua spoke out while they stood still in thought.

"Sae.. could you roll over to the window for me?" she sounded somewhat tired.

"Er.. sure.." Sae did was she was asked, the four looked out into the inky blackness that was space; all four of them took it in for a moment. Mage remembered what Kirie had said a mere hour ago. They had been traveling the stars for all these centuries. Taking in new adventures, new trials, experiencing so much together. As she placed her wings on the sill she leaned out and took it all in. Kirie was right; they needed to show the humans what they had been missing all these years. Mage chuckled, she found it funny how Auto had made fun of Otua so long ago. But in reality, Otua was more advanced than any of these "Autopilots", Mage even mused that Otua was even more advanced than what the human race had actually became. She remembered before the updates, despite her crude way of talking and small range of feelings, Otua always felt like a big sister; always looking out and caring for them.

"Hmm?" Kirie distracted the others from their star gazing, "There's someone else here..."

Turning to see who Kirie was talking about, Sae noticed the familiar form of GO-4 wheel into view. He looked around rather cautiously; somehow not noticing them, and went into a nearby room in haste.

"Hey, your boyfriend," Otua jokingly took a stab at Sae, who became flustered, "Wonder what he's up to down here..."

"My thoughts exactly," Kirie said hushed, "Lets check it out..."

Actually agreeing with Kirie since they met, Sae thought it to be a very good idea. Quietly sneaking up on the bot, they attempted to make no sound. (Although Sae swore she heard Mage mumbling about how she missed her cardboard box) Peeking from behind the corner, they saw GO-4 take something out from under one of his shoulders and hold it up with a tractor beam.

"What is that?" Mage whispered.

"It's... a plant!" Kirie stated, "What's he doing with it?"

They kept watching, GO-4 took the plant and placed it in what seemed to be an escape pod. Rolling back, he started typing at a small keyboard. Just then, the group saw Wall-E roll into view.

"Hey, how'd Wall-E get here?" Otua asked, "last we saw him he was leading that charge.."

Wall-E seemed intent on grabbing the plant; that was obvious. He nonchalantly rolled into the pod and picked up the plant. He posed it over his head like some kind of trophy and chirped happily. It was at this moment that GO-4 hit a button and the pod doors shut on the poor unsuspecting trash compactor. They saw Eve rush to the pod and pound on it. GO-4, seeing that he wasn't alone, gave out a yelp and wheeled out of the room. Kirie was one step ahead though, using her arms she wrestled GO-4 to the ground.

"Not so fast one eye," Kirie snapped, "Let the Wall-E go!"

"I-It's too late Kirie!" GO-4 retorted, "It's already activated!"

"Wait," Sae looked back to the pod, "What do you-"

There was a tremendous burst of sound as the pod was ejected from the ship. They could hear Wall-E's cries for help as he was blasted away. Eve was just as panicked. Calling out Wall-E's name, Eve went through one of the emergency escape hatches and shot herself into space. Anxious and on edge, the others watched as Eve rocketed after Wall-E in the vastness of space. The tension rose as the two figures became smaller and smaller. And then...

An explosion.

"No...." Sae shook her head in denial at what happened, "Wall-E!"

"Not cool GO-4!" Kirie almost screeched as she tightened her grip on her captive. "Why did you do this?! Why have you been destroying the plants?! Why did you kill those two?!"

"N-not telling," he stammered, "Not.. even Sae... you'll have to crush me first."

"I'll gladly.." Kirie snarled at the bet.

"Wait!" Mage called out and pointed frantically at the window, "Look!"

Turning back to the window, they saw something glimmer in the distance, and then something else that looked like a snow drift. What was snow doing out in the middle of space? The two figures got bigger, and the group gave out a cheer when they saw the two to be Eve and Wall-E (the latter of which was using a fire extinguisher to fly to safety) They watched them fly through space; almost as if they were dancing together in a way. Sae suddenly felt her head go fuzzy.

"What's wrong Sae?" Otua could sense the disturbance. "What's the interference?"

"Eve is sending a message to us." Sae replied, "seems she has enough faith in us to tell us that they're heading up to the bridge to deal with everything."

"The bridge again?" Mage sounded tired, "It seems everything that's been going on has been revolving around that blasted Autopilot."

"HEY!-" Their moment of accomplishment was cut short as GO-4 picked Kirie up in his tractor beam and sent her flying against the wall, there was a sick crunch of metal as she hit with full force. Seeing this as an opportunity to escape, GO-4 rolled off quickly, despite his nicks from Kirie's strangling. Picking up the dazed robot, Sae asked if she was alright, to which the reply was, "I just got pancaked, but I'm pancake shaped, I'll let you make the decision for me."

Not even pausing after Kiries words, Sae picked up Mage and ran off after GO-4 at full speed.

Wall-E and Eve were heading to the bridge. GO-4 had tried to destroy a plant, and even almost killed Wall-E. The Autopilot held all the answers, all of them; Kirie's, Otua's, and whatever the other two were following. Sae knew that they were reaching the end of their journey.

She wasn't possibly further from the truth.