Sorry this is so late everyone! Been super busy and have had like no free time. Please R & R. Also thank you for virtual ice cream it was awesome. Song inspiration: Come little children, Hocus Pocus. I don't own that either.
Disclaimer: I Own nothing! Generator Rex is property of Cartoon network.
Chapter 12
Emily rolled over on Rex's bean bag chair. There was absolutely nothing on TV. She wasn't really surprised though. It was after 11pm. Rex and 6 still were not back and Emily was surprised Dr. Holiday had not ushered her to bed long before now. Finally she settled on a telanovella. Emily didn't understand a word of it but it was better than nothing.
"Yawn! I am so ready for bed Bobo." Rex rubbed the back of his head. It was almost 1 in the morning as he and Bobo headed back towards the room the shared. "Yeah that EVO was a lot more trouble than we thought. I'm going to be pulling this stuff out of my fur for weeks." Bobo grumbled yanking at a pink bit of goo.
Rex nodded. The bubble gum like EVO had been more of a handful then Providence had thought and way more clean up time. A real sticky mess. But all and all Rex felt good; he had saved another life tonight.
As Bobo pushed open the door to the bed room, the flickering light of the TV bounced against the walls. "You leave the TV on again kid?" Bobo questioned laying a hand on his guns. Unexpected "guests" were rare but it had happened before.
"No." Rex said getting into a fighting stance slightly behind Bobo. The both couldn't fit through the door at once, but whoever was in there room was not getting passed him. With great care Bobo and Rex entered. Leaning his back to the wall Rex looked over at Bobo; he nodded and with one swift action flipped the lights on.
The sleeping form on the bean bag in front of the TV was anything but a threat.
"Em? What's she doing here?" Rex whispered to Bobo. He shrugged.
"Don't know. Maybe she missed us." He offered.
" Doc Holiday would have a fit if she found her here. I guess we should take her back to her room."
"What's this we kid? Just let her sleep. I'm getting in the shower, my fur can't stand this goo anymore."
"But Bobo…!" Rex called in a harsh whisper after the monkey but it was too late. The bathroom door closed, end of argument. Rex hunched over, okay then, he thought, I'll take her back myself. Rex debated waking Emily but finally decided just to carry her, after all it was only next door. With all the gentleness his tired body could muster he carefully slipped one arm under Emily's legs, the other under her back. Cradling her softly to his chest he slowly began to make his was to her room. Emily did not stir from her slumber the whole trip, not even after Rex had tucked her in. Rex patted her head affectingly and turned to go when the music box caught his eye. "Maybe," he thought." A little music will help keep the nightmares away." He wound the box and the enchanting lullaby like song began to play. Rex went to leave but as his hand touched the door knob something compelled him to stay. He sat lightly on the foot of the bed and leaned back against the wall. He stole another glance at Emily. She was still resting peacefully; he doubted it was her who compelled him to stay…so what then…
Rex never had a chance to figure it out.
(Scene change to Van Kleiss's castle)
"Keep opening that portal slowly Breach, too fast and all the alarms at Providence will sound." Van Kleiss ordered walking past.
"Yes Master." Breach smiled under her long bangs. And the small portal opened another inch. It was almost a foot wide now. Van Kleiss could easily see the roof top of Providence, it would soon be time for the second part of his plan.
"Skalamander, bring Circe to me. It's about time for her to play her song." Van Kleiss smiled and sat on his throne waiting. When an injured Circe came before him pushed by Skalamander he couldn't help but smile a bit more.
"You have a chance to redeem yourself to me now Circe, funny your name is perfect for what you are doing now." Van Kleiss looked over; the portal was strong and about a foot and a half wide now. "After all, your tempting song will be what brings our guests here tonight. Have you memorized the song?"
"By heart." Circe looked at the ground.
"Then sing!"
(Back to Provenience)
Rex's eyes snapped open, something was wrong. It took him a moment to recall where he was, he must have dozed off while sitting on Emily's bed. The room was dark but as he looked about he could see Emily sitting up.
"Em?" Rex whispered "You ok?"
"Rex? Can you hear it?" She asked in a soft sleep full voice.
Rex listened and he could hear it, something so soft, just on the edge of his hearing.
"It's the song, from the music box." Rex said, even in the dark he could tell Emily nodded in agreement.
"I need to follow it." Emily slipped out of the covers and slipped her shoes on.
"Wait a second, Em. Don't you think…"Rex was struck by a vibration he could not see, only feel. The song seemed louder and it was very compelling.
"Okay let's see where it is coming from." Rex agreed as he and Emily began to walk around the compound, slowly winding their way up higher and higher. On some stairs Emily paused.
"Rex ,I feel strange...dizzy."
He took her hand, "Me too, but we need to keep going." Up and up they climbed and with each step Rex felt his free will melt away. He was aware of it and yet unable to stop it. Finally they reached the top. The door to the roof was locked but nothing Rex could not open. But just as he started…
"The alarm." Emily reminded him.
"Too close now, to worry about it." Rex smiled as the song played on, just behind the door. With a few clicks the door opened. The alarm did not sound, but that fact was lost on the two teens as they stared at the portal in front of them. The world it showed looked amazing with hanging flowers blooming on ever tree and crystal blue water. Soft green moss looked inviting to their feet and the song came from there. Deeper in the thick veil of trees. They both knew better, somewhere in the far access of the mind, each teen was being warned of the danger, and yet they could not stop.
The song said come and play…be taken away…to a land of enchantment… to play…
Laughing for no reason Rex and Emily made their way through the portal.
They wanted to play.
They were under Circe's spell.
Van Kleiss had them now and as the portal closed his victory was assured.
Agent 6 awoke with a start in his bed. Sitting up only one word escaped his lips. "Rex."
Agent 6's fear was quickly realized when a simple scan of the base showed Rex's and Emily's biometrics were nowhere to be seen.
It was 3am. He would have to wake White, heck, all of Providence would have to be awaken for this.
His kids were gone.
And that thought shocked Agent 6…since when were they…his kids?
