Artificial Intelligence
(noun)
1. A branch of computer science dealing with simulation of intelligent behaviour in computers.
2. The capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human behaviour.
Abbreviation: AI; A.I.
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"A.I. corporations, how may I assist?"
"Er, yes, hello. I would like to order one of your latest models?"
"Full name, please?"
There was the sound of a deep inhalation before blue smoke was exhaled from thin lips, stubble the colour of silver adorning a sharp chin, strong jaw and high cheekbones. "Hatake Kakashi."
Kakashi could hear the sound of light ticks, assuming the woman on the other end of the line was typing furiously on her keyboard.
"Thank you for your purchase, Mr. Hatake. You can come collect your package any time from 16h00. We assume you are aware that you can choose which model you would like to purchase?"
"Yes, I am aware."
"Thank you for your patience, sir." The line went dead and Kakashi moved to place his cellphone on his desk.
The silver haired man sat back in his office chair, stroking his almost non-existent beard with and index finger and thumb. He never really thought he would buy himself a robot, but being the rich bachelor he was, he had nothing better to do with his money. He could easily go find himself a girl at his favourite pub to waste cash on for a few months until he grows bored with the female, hardly having the time or patience for a relationship seeing as he had quite a demanding career and he definitely did not need a woman of all things to yap in his ear about trivial matters such as dinner dates and all that crap women usually go on about.
Besides, having an artificial human to clean and cook didn't sound like such a bad idea. There would be no complaints or naggings, and he most certainly wouldn't have to impress with expensive jewellery and designers clothing. He could still be left in peace, but have a companion at the same time. His large house wouldn't be as bare and lifeless so much anymore either. There would be some movement at least; assuring him that he wouldn't be so completely alone anymore.
The sound of sniffing could be heard from under his desk, followed by soft yapping. Kakashi peeked under his desk to eye the small brown pug sitting expectantly by his feet, awaiting a pat on the head from its master. "Hey, Pakkun. You hungry, boy?"
The small pug jumped up excitedly, yapping loudly as if he understood perfectly what Kakashi had said. But dogs were smart that way, unlike cats that would only come home to have an already served meal and then take off to the streets again. One of the many reasons why Kakashi was much rather a dog person than a cat person. Besides, dog is man's best friend, not that Kakashi didn't have any friends; he had quite a lot of those, but he just couldn't live without his cute furry buddy.
Kakashi picked up the small pug, standing up from his office chair to start towards the kitchenette downstairs. He swiftly moved down the steps as he scratched Pakkun behind the ear, earning an appreciative groan from the dog. Grabbing a small dish located on the drying rack, Kakashi set the small pug back down on the floor before he opened the fridge door to retrieve the canned dog food. Spooning out a generous amount, he placed the dish on the floor in front of his beloved pet, giving Pakkun a quick pat on the head.
"Eat up, pup. I'll be gone for a while, so be a good boy, okay?"
The pug ignored his master as he continued to gobble up his meal, only pausing a few moments in between to get a few gulps of air before diving in again.
Kakashi glanced at his wrist watch, noting the time read 15:18. If he wanted to be on time to pick up his purchased package, he better get a move on. Thus leading to him grabbing his car keys on the kitchen counter before he walked in a quick pace to his parked SUV in his driveway.
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Impossibly green eyes blinked open, a small ding sounded from inside the being. Encrypted data flowed in its vision in a confusion of letters and numbers that would like gibberish to the normal human eye.
Its head turned in the direction of two people standing in its field of vision. Starting up its data files, the human android moved its features to form a friendly smile. "Hello, Hatake-san. Will you be my main user?"
Kakashi nodded quickly at the android, moving his gaze over its figure. "Yes, I will be your main user."
The android stared off into space for a few seconds before turning back to Kakashi with another friendly smile. "Thank you for purchasing me, Hatake-san. My name is Sakura."
The human-like robot sported light pink tresses, the length reaching to the small of her back. A petite figure adorned with creamy silicone acting as skin over a metallic structure as bones. She was a rather short model; if she were to stand next to Kakashi he would be able to rest his elbow on her head, making her the perfect makeshift leaning post. She also had a rather large forehead but it only seemed to make her appear prettier. She didn't have impressive curves, but had a decent sized chest and a cute ass.
"Fitting name. So, shall we be off? I need to get back to work."
Sakura nodded her head, "Of course, Hatake-san. Shall I drive?"
"Please, call me Kakashi. And well, you could. But you don't even know the way? Or do I have to speak a special word to activate your GPS? That is, if you have one built into your system."
"All details such as address, numbers, names, etc. were installed to my data base the moment you purchased me, Kakashi."
If Kakashi was impressed, it didn't show on his expression. He looked rather bored of the whole situation to people passing by. "Well then," he shoved a hand in his pocket, fishing out the car keys before dangling it in front of Sakura's face, "drive me home."
Sakura gently took the keys from Kakashi's grasp, the friendly smile never leaving her features. "Of course, Kakashi." She moved to walk out of the building, Kakashi following in her steps. She walked with straight shoulders, her white form fitting body suit creaking slightly with her movement.
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Blue eyes scanned the woods frantically, watching the dirt road intensely. Whiskered cheeks were flushed, beads of sweat rolling down a tanned temple, further wetting bright blonde hair, causing the soaked tresses to stick to an equally soaked forehead.
"Hurry up, you bastard, it's risky standing here in the open." His voice was strained, pants escaping his half open mouth.
"Just shut up for one second so I can try and track her, you moron." A deeper voice answered the blonde, sounding equally as strained, annoyance clear in the tone.
The blonde boy almost whiplashed his own neck at the speed he used to glare at his companion, "Well, try tracking her faster!"
Bright red eyes flew open, glaring daggers at the blonde in front of him. "I would if her data system didn't have a fucking blocking code encrypted! Just shut the fuck up so I can try and crack it, Naruto!"
Naruto Uzumaki folded his arms over his chest, moving his gaze back to keep watch on the dirt road again. He didn't dare open his mouth to retort again, knowing that his companion was right. It would take longer if he kept interrupting his friend, and they were running short on time as things stood.
A few seconds passed and Naruto almost stumbled out of his hiding place when his companion exclaimed that he had cracked the blocking code. Jumping down from the ledge he was standing on, he landed gracefully next to his companion to look expectantly into bright red eyes. "So, where is she?"
When he received no reply, Naruto growled before grabbing his friend by the front of his black shirt. "Spit it out, Sasuke!"
Ebony hair framed a pale face, the spikes at the back of his head whipped softly with the breeze that blew over them. He gently raised a hand to grab the wrist of the blonde's hand that fisted his shirt. "A.I. Corporations."
Naruto grew even angrier with the new found information, and he jerked his hand out of Sasuke's grasp. If that's where she was, then he was going to go break her out of there. He turned to start stomping in the right direction towards their destination, but Sasuke halted his movements with his next words.
"They have rewritten some of her data files, Naruto. She's been purchased already. She's already on the move into the city. The risk is too big, let's find the others first. They will be easier to get to."
Naruto balled his hands into fists before letting out a frustrated scream that echoed through the wood. "Gha! Fine! But as soon as we get the chance we're going after her, goddamn it!"
Sasuke nodded his head, his facial expression impassive as he moved to walk passed the blonde, "Alright. Let's go. We can't stay in one place for too long."
Naruto watched the back of his friend for a while before jogging lightly after him, determination shining in his bright blue eyes.
Don't worry, Sakura-chan. We'll come get you real soon. I promise!
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"Entry 405, day 123. I might have cracked the code. There are still a few errors found, but will only cause minor complications. I am attempting to test it on a failed android. No complications have been found yet, we are into 43% of installation."
A blonde haired man sat in front of the camera. The image of the video footage wavered every few seconds. The man's bright blue eyes had wrinkles of stress around the edges. Tan skin had a thin coat of sweat covering it, his white lab coat stained with numerous colours that one could only guess to be of his experimental substances.
"Consciousness is not something the human mind should be able to comprehend. In fact, it should be impossible. But in my thirty plus years of being a scientist I have come up with a way to write something similar to it. Feeling, emotions, etc. it could all be there. But the code is extremely hard to crack and I'm hoping for the best. I have spent a large amount of time on this project and I would hate for it to fail. It's concerning a bit of a personal issue, so failure is not an option."
There was static as the video footage cut out for a few seconds, the black and white dotted image buzzed for a few seconds before the image of the same blonde man flickered back into view, standing over a body laid out on a surgical table, a white sheet covering the form from view. The man was busy typing furiously on a computer, its contents hidden from the camera.
He abruptly stood from his chair, plucking a small device from the computer's box. He swiftly walked over the covered form that laid deathly still on the table, lifting the white sheet only to drag the top half down to reveal a pink haired, young woman. He moved her hair away from her ear, inserting the small device in a small opening behind her ear.
He quickly moved back to his computer, leaning forward to type some more, hastier than before. After a few seconds passed, he stood up straight, turning to look at the young woman on the table. Impatience was clear on his facial expression, and before he could move to throw a glass standing innocently on his desk, the pink haired woman's eyes flew open, revealing bright green orbs.
The man laughed out loud as his hands flew up to his hair, grabbing fists full. The young woman looked confusedly around her, bringing a hand up from under the white sheet to expect it curiously.
She was about to stand up, but noticed the blonde man in the room with her. She pulled the white sheet tighter around her body, opening her mouth to speak, but before she could utter a single word, the video footage flickered out to static again.
A man with one half of his face covered by dark hair, stared at the buzzing television screen in front of him. Pressing a button on the remote in his hand, his only visible eye, crimson in colour, narrowed as he stared at the blank television screen.
"Your little project, Minato Namikaze, is both my gift and curse. And I intend on finding your little projects that are running freely around. I hope your little brat finds them before I do." The deep voice echoed slightly in the empty room, sadistic laughter following shortly after.
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A/N: I know! I'm not supposed to start a new story! But I really, really, really want to write something like this. How's the first chapter? Let me know in a review!
Stay tuned for more chapters to come!