Chapter 2
Thanks to the small handful of people reading this.
Jon: Normally when there is trouble you call 911. Except this new virus has crashed there system. And I am when that is going to need to call for help when it tries to tear me apart.
"Bonn appetite guys," Sydney says putting plates of eggs and bacon in front of Sam and Tanker. "Syd you didn't have to do this. Jon and I are fine just heating up some pop tarts," Sam says. "Wait till you taste it Sammy my girl has the brains to program a whole IT department and the skills in the kitchen to get five stars anywhere," Tanker brags. "Well if I was going to marry Tanker I knew I had to make sure I could cook," Sydney says with a laugh. "You know this is pretty cool. The three of us living together. Having our kids under the same roof," Sam says. "It helps they have always been close," Tanker says. "I know they haven't been as close lately. But now under the same roof I bet they..." "You are a such a pain. I can't believe anyone could leave such a mess," Rebecca yells as she and Jon walk into the kitchen. "Its not a mess. Its organized chaos. And you trying to change the real subject. Why are you going into my drawer? Bad enough I had to give up my bathroom," Jon complains. "Hey what's the problem you two?" Sam asks.
"She is!" "He is!" They both say at once. "Alright you two separate corners," Tanker says. "Eat your breakfast," Sydney says. "Thanks mom," Rebecca says. "Yeah thanks Aunt Syd," Jon says digging in. Sam takes a sip of coffee and than speaks. "So hey Jon you need to get right home from school today." "Why? The last day of my grounding was yesterday," Jon says. "Your Aunt Syd wants to run more tests on that thing see what your real power is." Sam says pointing at the wrist communicator. "Oh come on dad you don't need to worry. Its been weeks since that virus thing," Jon says. "You were the one that said there was more going on," Rebecca reminds him. "Well clearly I scared the real power off," Jon brags. "Maybe if you are really luck you did. If not we need to have an idea on what the new Servo can do. You need to be ready no telling when the next virus will hit," Sam says.
In the Digital World
"I have waited far to long. Where is my new virus?" "We made a deal and I made it clear I would need time to work. You want this this virus to work right. Last thing you need is for Servo character to just destroy it." "DO NO USE SERVO AS AN EXCUSE!" The person holds up a drawing of a new virus it has the appearance similar to a silver back gorilla but with rocks instead of of fur. The face looks like its been peeled back with an extra set of arms giving it six limbs. "I call him Congokong. And I have just the perfect place to send him. Do you know what 911 is?" "Of course in this country it is what humans in trouble call for help. It controls your emergency services." "Very good. And when this virus is ready it will cause chaos." "And I shall use that chaos to take control." "Yes your all important control. Now I have to get to school."
School
"Does Mr. Reed not get how cruel a pop quiz is?" Rebecca asks as she and Jon try to find a seat at lunch. They find a table and sit down. "Here Mr. Reed is one of the cool teachers. Besides it wasn't that bad," Jon says. "The main three political parties of the 1912 Presidential Election was on there, Who remembers third parties?" Rebecca says. "Republican for Taft, Democrat for Wilson, and Bull Moose for Teddy Roosevelt," Jon taunts. Before Rebecca can respond Shelby approaches the table holding a clip board. "Hi guys," She greets. "Hi." "Hey Shelby," Jon says with a smile. "Jon what are you doing this Saturday afternoon?" Shelby asks. "This Saturday? Nothing I am free all day," Jon says. "You are sure you are free?" Shelby asks. "Totally free," Jon says. "Great than you can work the two to four shift at the bake sale," Shelby says writing his name down. "Wait what?" "The bake sale to raise money for new updated 911 call center," Shelby says.
"Oh come on Shelby you tricked me," Jon says "Please Jon I just need one easy two hour shift. And I have to be there all day. So I can keep you company," She says turning on the charm. "Okay," Jon agrees. "Great thank you," Shelby says walking off. Jon turns to see Rebecca smiling ans she mimes playing a violin. "She just played you like a fiddle." "And not for the first time," A guy in a Letterman's jacket says sitting down. "Two questions. That happened before? And you are?" Rebecca says. "Rebecca Logan meet Will Eagles," Jon introduces. "Oh the infamous Will Eagles," Rebecca says. Will and Jon had been friends for years. "Yes and you must be Rebecca Logan. And yes its happened before. Not the first time Jon here has done something to impress or make Shelby happy," Will says.
"It has not! And for your information I agreed to do it because it dawned on me how important something like that could be. Its my civic duty," Jon claims causing Will to laugh. "I don't need to take this I'm going to get a soda," Jon says getting up. They watch him leave. "Is there any chance she would actually ever go on a date with him?" Rebecca asks before taking a bite of her lunch. "Honestly its more likely Jon become a superhero." Will says causing Rebecca to choke on her burger. "Easy," Will says once she stops. "Sorry," Rebecca says. "Maybe she might finally give in. And when she does that boy will doing cartwheels down the hall," Will says. "Has she really tricked him like that?" She asks. "Not really. She just has her own fan at Jon's attempts to pick her up."
Over at the soda machine Jon gets his drink and opens it he turns around runs into Edward spilling the soda on him. "Watch it you moron," Edward says angerly. "Look it was a mistake I'm sorry," Jon says. "Watch where you are going going next time," Edward warns. "Like I said sorry," Jon says walking away. Edward is seething. "Some day Collins."
Much later
The final few strokes on the key board rang out. "And done." "Finally human." "Well I wasn't about to let you put this thing out there why I was still out there." "Very well time for you to sit back and enjoy the show." "You know I wouldn't do this if not for our deal." "And you know if you break our deal I shall take it all away. Now my virus go and destroy the 911 system." A beam of energy shot from one monitor to another. The virus sprang to life and travel to they system. Finding a control tower it quickly corrupted it and the circuit. Out in the real world a number of false emergency were sent out to dispatchers.
Collins Mansion
Sydney held a pair of tweezers in one hand, Jon's wrist with the communicator on it in the other. On her face she wore a pair of glasses meant to magnify with small light attached. "Maybe if I... no... what about... That wouldn't work... I could maybe..." "Aunt Sydney my shoulder is cramping up. "Oh sorry," Sydney says letting his arm go and taking off the glasses. "Mom you never manged to get the old one off Uncle Sam?" Rebecca asks. "Never but after a while we stopped trying. There were so many times your uncle had to become Servo when he wasn't near a guitar," Sydney says. "And I still don't get how a guitar cord can trigger me going into a computer. Than again I'm not sure how I got in there in first place," Jon says. "I always thought it was just the milkshake your aunt spilled on me," Sam says coming into the room. "But it makes no sense. It randomly shows up, goes away, and comes back," Jon says.
"Its not random. I have had a lot of time to think about it. No way all this was random," Sam says. "I agree with Sam. Someone must have known about Kilokahn or programs like him and created Servo as a counter measure," Sydney says. Before anyone can speak again the sound of sirens are heard. "Boy that sounds close really close," Sam notes. The sirens only get louder. "I wonder what is going on?" Tanker asks entering the room just as loud knocking can be heard on the front door. Tanker who is passing by open it and two EMT's rush in. "Which way to the lady having a baby?" One of the EMT's asks. "What lady?" Tanker replies. "Come on pal don't play games. We got a woman was in labor and losing a lot of blood," The EMT snaps. "Look man there is no one having a baby here," Tanker says. "Oh great another prank call been happening all day," The EMT says as the leave.
Tanker heads into the living room and explains what just happened. "All day?" Sam asks. "What the guy says," Tanker replies. Sam grabs the TV remote having a gut feeling what is going on. His answer comes quickly there is already a special report going on. "A massive issue with the computer system is wrecking havoc with emergency services city wide at this time..." Sam turns off the TV. "Mega virus?" Sydney asks not even bothering to wait. She moves over to Jon's old computer which has been moved to the living room. She gets to work. "Yikes this is a nasty one. Its generating numerous false reports blocking real emergency calls from getting in," Sydney says. "Well what are we waiting for?" Jon asks standing up. "Hold it. If you are doing this you are doing it right," Sam says picking up his old guitar and handing it to Jon. "Program is ready to go," Sydney says.
"Let's Samuraize, guys!" Jon says before playing the cord and disappearing. In the digital world Servo appears in the system and than takes off into the vortex. "This is so cool Servo is back in action," Tanker says. "Just be careful son," Sam says as he watch Servo arrive at the system that is under attack and. land. Servo sees the virus for the first time. "That is some nightmare fuel," he says before growing. The virus sees him and leaps towards him. The tow exchange punches with Servo also throwing some kicks. He manages to knock Congokong back. "Servo don't just brawl with this thing. Use your powers to weaken it," Sam advises. Listening Servo uses his fireball attack. Seeing a chance Servo goes for a flying kick but its a huge mistake as the virus catches him. Making uses of having extra arms allows Congokong to hold Servo with one set and punch with the other before tossing Servo away across the grid.
The virus than claps two of his hands together releasing an energy wave that connects to send Servo flying again. The ape like beats than jumps onto Servo pounding on him. "Come on get up," Sam yells getting worried. The monster goes for another throw but this time Servo is able to slip free and land behind the monster before landing a drop kick. The virus is knocked down Servo runs over and picks it up and than falls back tossing the virus. Back to exchanging strikes.
"Once more you have failed to create a virus that can defeat this pest." "Don't blame me. When we made our deal you never said anything about Servo. And you are the one that grants the powers to the virus. And don't bother threatening me about our deal I'm already on it." Quickly the person starts to type doing some quick reprogramming the virus. "This better work human." "There is old human saying you match more flies with honey instead of vinegar."
Suddenly Congokong lower set of arms detach and move independently to trip Servo. The virus' body reconnects and it picks Servo up by it's arms and legs and tries to pull him apart. "AH!" Servo yells at the same time energy from the virus flows through him weakening him. The blue warning light on Servo's forehead starts to blink warning of lower power. "Help me someone!" Servo calls out weakly.
"Alright Syd call up the Drago program just like old times I'm going in," Tanker says. "Forget it Tank I'm going in its my son," Sam says. "Negative neither of you are going in," Sydney says. "Why?" Sam asks. "I've been running some tests. This isn't the same Servo program from last time. It's upgraded. The problem is with ways Servo and the sub programs work the users become part of it. But now it's like we are out of date operating systems. Meaning anyone that used the old Servo program is no longer compatible to use the current one," Sydney says. "So Jon is in there alone," Sam says watching as Servo has gotten free but takes another hit from an another energy wave. "So what are you saying Sydney there is no way for someone to go in and help Jon?" Sam asks getting more and more nervous.
"I'll do it," Rebecca says. Tanker is about to object his fatherly instincts kicking in but he than looks at Sam and than over the monitor where Servo is still taking a pounding. "Look be careful this isn't a game," Tanker says. "Your father is right. You are packing serious grid power. But the virus can hurt you," Sydney says as she pulls up Drago. Rebecca takes a deep breath before yelling "Kick Up the Power!" It's her attempt to mix her parents old calls. She is transported into Drago cockpit wearing black leather jacket and white helmet with a red strip. "Hang on Servo a patch is coming out," Rebecca says as she takes off. She arrives in the system. "Stick to jet mode. Hit and move," Tanker advises. "Got it," Rebecca says lauching an energy blast knocking the virus away Servo.
Congokong tries to swat at Drago. "Another King Kong remake get some creativity back Hollywood," Rebecca taunts firing another blast and a few misses. She than transforms into Drago's true form and uses fire breath on the virus. "Don't let up Drago," Sydney cheers on. "What about Jon?" Sam asks. "He's still down," Sydney says. The virus manages to get a hold of Drago's tail and is trying to swing it around. Congokong picks up Drago and slams it ground and than pounces reigning down punches. "Ah I can't get up and even get around to aim my weapons," Rebecca says frantically pressing buttons. Congokong grabs onto the head of Drago and tries to pull it off.
Unseen by all some strange energy moves toward Servo who is still down not moving. "You have to get up," A voice says. Servo starts to stir. "What?" Servo says still weak. "Get up fight," A voice says. Servo regains his sense and sees Drago in trouble. Getting up Servo charges and hits a grid kick freeing Drago. "Servo you back online?" Rebecca asks. "Sure am now lets finish this," Servo replies. The double team the virus with strikes. "Its weak this is your chance," Sam yells. Servo summons up grid power and unleash his arm gauntlet blast destroying the virus. Servo heals the damage to and they take off for home base.
That Saturday At the Bake Sale
"Here is your change," Jon says to a woman as she walks off with her purchase. Sam walks up to the booth. "Hey how is it going?" Sam asks. "Could have been worse. I think it's been pretty successful. I'm just glade I was able get the virus and free up first responders for actual work," Jon says. "Thanks to you and Rebecca a lot of damage was prevented," Sam tells him proudly. Off to the side Shelby walks up with her clipboard. "Hey is that her?" Sam asks. Jon just nods. "You know it took a few times to win your mom over," Sam says. "Oh I'm not giving up. Could you do me a favor buy the last of these strawberry things. Let me clear off that tray. You know every little bit help," Jon says. Sam nods reaching for his wallet. "There you go young man thank for such great service," Sam says making a show of it before walking off.
"Well I see you have a very pleased costumer slash father," Shelby says. "You know that's my dad," Jon says awkwardly. "My mom used to have all his albums," Shelby says. "Well hey I did manage to guilt him into buying the last of those strawberry things," Jon says. "I hope you that wasn't your only sale," Shelby says. "Hardly among my many skills are I am a master salesmen," Jon brags opening the cash box. "You never give up," Shelby says smiling. "Anther one of my many skill dogged determination," Jon replies. "So what are you doing on Friday?" Shelby asks. "What are you trying to get me volunteer for?" Jon asks. "Look you did me a favor. And saying yes is likely the only way to get you to stop. So I'm free on Friday so take your best shot," Shelby taunts. "Hey fair warning they all Don Juan Jon," He brags. "Fair warning Don Juan dies a terrible death in the poem," She jokes.
Collins Mansion
Tanker was watching a college football game while Sydney is working. "Come on run the ball," Tanker yells. "Come on," Sydney yells not paying attention to Tanker instead lost in her own world. "I know first and goal against an exhausted defense and they are passing. What happened to power football…See there you go," Tanker says reacting to the play. "Not this," Sydney says. "No Syd they scored… What are you doing?" Tanker says turning around seeing she reviewing the last battle. "We know so little about these new threats. So I am trying to see if I can trace the trail of the virus or break down it's raw data," Sydney says. "You think you can find the power behind this thing?" Tanker asks getting up now forgetting about the game. "I am trying but there are blocks in the way," Sydney says but she types a few more thing.
A beep is heard. "Great I manged to crack some data…. What? No! It can't be," Sydney says standing up in shock. "Syd what is wrong?" "This can't be. It just can't be. It was shut down. The file purged," Sydney says pacing. "Sydney you are worrying me," Tanker says. She looks back at the screen. "I am scaring myself. Tanker I know this data. I know this programming," She admits. "Is it Kilokahn or Frink?" "No Tanker its worse. I programmed this. This is my old work. But I shut this project down," Sydney says.