Here's the ninth chapter. Last time, Miku had som technical difficulties with herself. Whatever could it all mean? We'll see. Enjoy. ^-^


Ch.9

My head began to hurt which made me open my eyes. I blinked a few times to get my focus cleared and noticed that I was back in the bedroom. I sat up and held my head from the pain.

"What happened?" I wondered out loud.

Just then, I remembered the annoying voice: ""World is Mine"".

I bit my lip. World is Mine? What was that all about? Who's world was it? Was it Master who was doing this to me, telling me that the world will soon be his? Why would he torture me with it? I don't know anymore. All I knew was that my head needed some aspirin.

Within my whirlpool of thoughts and headaches, the door suddenly opened. I looked at it to see whether someone would come in, but no one did. Which only meant one thing.

TEC.

I was actually relieved he signaled me. I walked out of the door and over to his room. I had so many things to discuss with him.

"Miku! There you are! I'm so glad you're okay," TEC said the minute I stepped in the room.

"I still feel a bit queasy," I said, signaling my head.

"What happened? No one hurt you, did they?"

"I don't think so. Or at least that's what I think."

"I was calling you over but you never responded. I was getting really worried. I was going to go on a rampage."

I smiled. "I'm glad to know you worry about me."

"Of course! Why wouldn't I? You're my friend, Miku."

That only made me smile more. He's my friend. The only one I had in this awful place.

"But what happened? I mean, why didn't you respond as quick as you usually do?" TEC said.

I shook my head. "Some crazy stuff has been going on with me lately."

TEC gasped. "And those are?"

It's so weird and funny how realistic TEC acts. Almost like a human being.

"Well, you see, uh, first, is today another day?" I said.

"Another day? Well, yeah, it's morning," TEC said.

"Okay. Makes sense. Anyway, as I was saying, yesterday, Master decided to take me out from this place-"

"Huh?!"

I giggled. "I know, right? I was a bit shocked he even considered it but he did. He took me outside but only like in the back of the place I'm in."

"And how was it?"

"I mean, it was a nice view. We were face-to-face with a gorgeous scenery of pine trees, the beautiful sky, the warmth from the sun, the freshness of nature itself. It was just a wonderful sight."

"I see. But did you get to see what the place you're being kept in actually looks like?"

Shit.

"No..." I said as I lowered my head. "I was too captivated by the sight that I completely forgot about it," I said.

"Miku..." I could 'hear' TEC face palming.

"But I did think about escaping. I was thinking of ways to escape but...it was all so hopeless."

"Well, at least you tried."

"At least."

"And that's it?"

"And then the crazy stuff happens. I was just standing there, minding my own business when the words 'World is Mine' came bursting in my head."

" 'World is Mine'."

"Yeah. It was making my head hurt as if someone was shouting at me. Then the world around me began to fall apart and so weird stuff. I'll give you an analogy to help me describe what I saw. Umm, do you know how people get high of drugs and start to see weird stuff around them?"

"Uh, yeah?"

"That's how I was seeing the world."

"No one drugged you, did they?"

"I hope not. I don't remember eating or drinking anything before going outside."

"That seems weird."

"And it doesn't stop there. Apparently, I have some sort of 'alter ego' inside of me. It took control over my body and I was actually kicking butt. I hurt Master and killed a few of the guards. It was intense but painful at the same time."

"Wow..."

"But those words keep coming into mind. 'World is Mine'. It really annoyed me because I wasn't sure what I was being told and why."

"Hmm..."

I sighed. "I was thinking it was Master who did it. I mean, 'World is Mine'?"

"Why is that?"

"Hello? Master's thinking of taking over the world."

"He is?"

I pouted. "Do you even listen to me when I speak to you at times, TEC?"

"I do! I just...don't remember. But you told me already so now I know."

"Yeah,yeah."

"But now I see why you say it's Master then. Since he wants to take over the world..."

"...maybe he's just reminding me or giving me clues that he's going to rule over the world."

"What a jerk."

I shrugged. "He's a weird jerk. But anyway, the thing that really messed with my mind was the alter ego. I mean, since when did I have an alter ego who can control my body?"

"Uh...I don't know."

I shook my head. "I was going insane. I'm guessing those words were getting onto me."

"I'm guessing that you couldn't take it and you fainted, right?"

"Yep."

"Well, as long as I know that you're not too hurt, I'm relieved. However, I'm going to have to do some watching on Master. We still don't know if it was him."

"I won't be able to stand seeing him anymore. I'm actually going to be terrified."

"Don't worry, Miku. I will never let him hurt you."

I smiled. "You're so sweet, TEC."

"Heh. You really...think so?"

"Of course I know so. If only I could hug you."

"Sadly, I can't feel anything."

I giggled. "Oh come here!" I closed in on TEC and hugged the keyboard in front of him. "I know you can't feel it but I'm hugging you the best I can."

"Thank you so much, Miku."

"Thank you, TEC, for being my friend."

"Miku, I..."

I looked up to his blue eye. "Yes?"

Silence.

"...I have something else for you to do," TEC said.

I sweatdropped. Out of everything he was going, he meant to say that. I mean, it's not like I was waiting for anything special. I just...Oh never mind.

"What is it, TEC?" I said as I let him go. "Another crazy mission?"

TEC sighed. "Sadly, yes."

Oh boy.

"I would like you to sneak into Master's room and look for a date disk," TEC said.

I raised an eyebrow. "A data disk? Why would you need that?"

"Remember when I told you I can't access all the files in my hard drive? Well, I just figured out that there's a disk somewhere in Master's room on the top floor. I need to know what it holds. It should have everything I need to know...to get you out of there."

"But how will I get in there? Will I be disguised again?"

"Not this time. Apparently, no one, but Master can enter that room."

"So then, how in the world am I suppose to get in there?"

"There's a way, Miku. Just follow everything I tell you, okay?"

I bit my lip. "I guess..."

"Remember, if you don't want to do it, I understand. You can tell me and I'll figure out another way."

I shook my head. "No, TEC. I'll do it. I have to do something either way, so why not?"

Silence.

"I'm fine, TEC. Don't worry," I said. " I won't let you down."

"Miku..." TEC coughed. "Fine. First, leave the room and take the elevator up, as you did last time"

I nodded and walked out of the room. I walked towards the elevator that had the light shown green and got in. I was taken to the third floor above my floor.

"Now, go to your right and go inside the room with the light shown green," TEC said.

"Got it," I said as I exited the elevator, not afraid of getting caught. I was actually brave this time. I either didn't care or trust what TEC was telling me. I had no idea.

I walked over to the room with the green light and opened it. I walked in and noticed it was a laboratory. Oh! Scientific stuff that I have no idea about. Should be fun.

"Now I'm going to tell you how to make a potion that can make you transparent," TEC said.

"Transparent? That's new," I said.

"Yeah. You're going to enter the room being invisible. I'm actually jealous of you."

I giggled. "You should try it with me, then."

TEC chuckled. "Maybe another time."

"Okay, okay. So then, what do I do first?"

"Okay, so first, it says you're suppose to pick up the red potion on the table in front of you and pour 1/8 of it into an empty beaker."

I looked around the table and found the red potion. I grabbed it and looked around for an empty beaker. It was near the green potion. I grabbed the beaker to see if it has little tick marks in order for me to see how much I should put. Thankfully, it had eight large marks.

"So, 1/8, right?" I said.

"Yes," TEC assured me.

I poured the red liquid inside the beaker at the first mark. I placed the beaker over my head in order to let TEC see the measurement.

"Is this about right?" I said.

"Perfect. Now grab the blue potion and pour another 1/8 of it," TEC said.

So I did as I was told and grabbed the blue potion and poured it inside the beaker with the right amount.

"Okay?" I said.

"Now mix it up with an utensil for about two minutes," TEC said.

I looked around and found a spoon. "Are you sure it can be any utensil?"

"Yeah. It says that forks, sticks, and spoons are permitted. So you should be fine."

I nodded and mixed the potion. This is fun. I feel like an evil scientist.

"Did two minutes pass?" I said.

"Yes. Now stop," TEC said.

I stopped and looked at the new potion I made. It was purple. "Well, now what?"

"It says to drink it and rub some on your clothing."

"What?! How am I suppose to drink this? Isn't it poisonous? Can't I die with this?"

"Uh, there's no other way. It doesn't say to do something else with it. Uh, it looks pretty bad. I don't want you to take the risk. I'll search for another solution."

I sighed as I looked at the purple potion. If I wouldn't known better, I would think it was grape soda. I could drink it. But I don't know what's going to do to me. If only I had some sort of experimental dummy here to drink it, then maybe.

But I have to take a risk.

Without telling TEC, I drank the potion. It didn't taste like anything. In fact, it was more like water to me. I placed the beaker down on the table and waiting for my body to begin rotting away or something. Instead, I felt nothing at all. Did it even work? I shrugged it off and rubbed some of it on my clothing.

"I think this may-Miku? Miku, where are you? Miku?" TEC said.

"Where am I? I'm in the same place as I was a few minutes before. Can't you see me?" I said.

"I hear you Miku but I can't see you. You're not hiding, are you?"

"No. I'm right here."

"Did you drink the potion by any chance?"

"Yeah..."

TEC chuckled. "Perfect! You did it! You're invisible now."

"Huh? But I can still..." I looked down to my hands. "...see my hands."

"But I can't see you."

"So then, I did it?"

"Yep."

I smiled. "Pretty cool. "

"Heh. Now, you should be ready to head into Master's room."

I exited the room without much worries. I was invisible.

"But you said that no one but Master can enter his room. Why?" I said.

"Because there are guards in front of the room when he's not in his room," TEC said.

"I see."

"You should pass by them just fine now."

I walked to the elevator and got inside of it. "So, I head to the top floor right?"

"Yes. Master's room should be somewhere in there. Just search. You can just open the door without the guards even knowing."

"Cool. So, um, how long does this last?"

"Let me see...uh, it says about thirty minutes to an hour."

"So I have to quick then."

"Yes. Once you get into the room, there should be a place where all the disks are collected. Find one that says 'Master's plans' and put it in the computer he has there. Then a window will pop out with 'Do you want all the other networks to read the data?' Click 'yes' and I should be able to get a window over here and then handle it from here on my own. Once you're done with that, you can head back to my room. Sounds good?"

"Sounds like a plan."

"Then get ready to head out. I'll be waiting. Be careful, Miku."

I nodded and took the elevator to the top floor.


Well, it seems like Miku's going to another mission. Hope she'll make it out okay. She did became invisible, so she should be fine if she makes it out on time. Go Miku!

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