Chapter 3

Sydney and Tanker sat on a flight bound for Chicago. Sydney nervously drummed her fingers on the arm rests. "Sydney calm down," Tanker says taking her hand. "I can't. This could all be my fault. My work being corrupted. Putting the world in danger. Including our daughter and Sam's son," Sydney says. "You don't know for sure it was your program. And even if some how this is that program you aren't the one that released it," Tanker reminds her. "But its my work. And now its been corrupted. I never should have started this project," Sydney says. "Syd you explained this. Delta Tech was looking into AI. You thought it could do a lot of good," Tanker reminds her. "I can't believe I was so stupid. Using Kilokahn's code as a blue print," Sydney rants. "You have told me a thousands times a program needs the programmer. If this is somehow your old work you didn't program it to do this," Tanker assures her.

"I should have made sure all the back up files were purged. I should have whipped all my notes. If someone got a hold of that and created a new Kilokahn I will never forgive myself. And Sam will certainly never forgive me or speak to me again," Sydney says. "Honey you know that is not true. Sammy gave a lot to stop Kilokahn and Frink. But he knows you would not make something to hurt people on purpose. And you have stood by Sam through thick and thin he will do the same for you," Tanker says. She checks her watch. "I just want to land and see what we can find out," She says. "We will figure this out. Even if I have to lay in some shoulder tackles like I used to on the field," Tanker jokes.

High School Library

Jon, Rebecca, Will, and Linda had been assigned a group assignment for health class. "Jon will you stop?" Rebecca says getting annoyed at how often Jon is checking his watch. "I just want to make sure I am not late," Jon says. "Dude your date is tomorrow," Will reminds him. I am well aware of when it is. I just don't want to spend my whole afternoon here," Jon says. "Well we could have finished yesterday but you rushed out of her at five," Linda reminds him. "I had to get a haircut... and wrestling was on," Jon claims. Laughing can be heard and Edward approaches the table. "Collins can you get any more pathetic. Admitting you watch a fake sport where people pretend to fight," Edward taunts. "You know Edward I'm in such a good mode I'm just going to turn other check and say you are entitled your opinion," Jon says picking up his book.

"And why are you in such a good mode?" Edward can't stop himself from asking. "Oh here we go," Will says knowing what is coming. "I have a lot of reasons to be happy Edward. The big one being I have a date with Shelby on Friday," Jon brags. "Can't wait to see how you blow that. Because you will blow it," Edward says. "Just like how I would never get her to say yes right Ed," Jon taunts. Edwards walks off. "I'm going to use the rest room," Jon says heading the other way. Once he is gone Rebecca speaks. "What is there deal? What caused them to have such dislike for each other?" "Well they have never gotten along. Part of the problem is Edward feels the need to always mock Jon or well anybody he finds less than him," Will says. "You forget the real issue. Shelby. Edward and she used to date and well when it became clear that Jon liked her it only got worse," Linda adds.

Out in the hall Jon sees his boot lace is untied and he leans down to tie it. He is just in front of the gym door which swings open and hits him right in the head. "Oh I am so sorry," Shelby says. "Ouch!" Jon says. "Jon I'm sorry," She says. "No no my fault I should watch where I put my head," He says "Is there anything I can do?" She asks. "If I try to make a joke about kissing it and making it feel better would it cost me our date?" He asks. "It just might," She says. "Okay won't make that joke. Look I'm fine I swear," He says. "Good," She replies. Unseen by both Edward watches and gets so mad he snaps the pencil he is holding two..

Digital World

"And why should I do this human? Waste perfectly good power on some personal request of yours?" "Because we are supposed to be partners. You ask me to design and program your Mega Viruses. And it's a small request that you can use as a test. Humans don't like being locked up. If it works at the high school it will work anywhere." "You do make some valid points human. But are you sure these humans you target will be at the school?" "Because I over heard them say they still needed an extra day to finish there project." "Fine I shall power your virus. But which Virus?" The person opens a file on the computer. "This should do. I call him Dragoslice," The virus resembles a Chinese dragon with a large spikes running down its' back and two giant horns on its head.

In an office building

Sydney and Tanker were waiting for Security to let them in. "Just call up to Christopher St. John," Sydney begs. "Do you have an appointment?" The guard asks. "No this was kind of a last second trip. But I used to work here. I actually hired Christopher," Sydney says. "That doesn't matter Miss," The guard says. Tanker breaths trying to stay calm as he is getting frustrated with how poorly this is going. "Sydney can't you call someone yourself?" He whispers to her. "I did no one returned my calls," She says. "Miss and Sir I am going to ask you to leave. This is a secure site," The guard says. "Look Sydney lets leave make a few more calls surely someone will get back to you," Tanker says. She nods. Once they have left the guard makes a call. "Sir its Mertz down at the front desk... yes they have left... I really think you should let me call the police if... I understand sir."

Collins Mansion

"I don't know why we have to finish it tonight," Jon says. "Because the project is due Monday. Will has a family event all day on Saturday. Linda has to work on Sunday. And it the report is almost down so it will be easier to finish after school. I'm not happy about giving up my Friday either," Rebecca says as they walk to his car. "I just don't need anything to go wrong today," Jon says. "I don't want anything to go wrong for you either. I'm scared to death if Shelby rejects you than next time you will let the virus win," Rebecca says. "I just might," He jokes. "Why her?" "Shelby?" Jon asks. "No Taylor Swift of course Shelby," Rebecca says. "I can't explain it. Just saw her the first time and I fell hard. Maybe I'm just chasing a fantasy. I'll find out tonight," Jon says.

Coffee Shop In Chicago

"You think you can trust this woman?" Tanker asks. Someone had finally returned one of her calls. Meredith Kirk had been a programmer that she had worked with on the old AI project with Sydney. When Meredith had agreed to meet with them she refused to do it at the office. She had also made it clear noting could be recorded or filmed. "Sydney?" A woman in hat and glasses asks walking up to the table. "Meredith is that you?" Sydney asks. She looks around nervously. "Yes its me." "Well thank you for meeting with us," Tanker says. "We need to make this quick before someone notices us," Meredith says. This shocks Sydney who remembers her as a fun loving person that could keep her calm and smile even under extreme pressure.

"Who would notice us?" Sydney asks. "Delta has gotten really secretively and protective lately. We have some big projects going on," Meredith claims. "Well speaking of projects do you remember that AI one we were doing before I left the company?" Sydney asks. Meredith shallows hard. "What about it?" "Well Sydney had some concerns. "What kind of concerns. The project was a failure and you ended," Meredith says. "I know but recently I came across some…something that made me wonder of Delta could be trying to revive it," Sydney says. "No its not happening," Meredith says defensively. "Are you sure? Because I found this rouge program," Sydney says. "Sydney you are the one that shut the project down. And you so far ahead of the rest of us there is no way," Meredith says still looking around like she is about to jump out of her skin.

"Are you alright? You seem really jumpy," Tanker says. "I'm fine just need to watch my time. I have a major deadline on a new operating system that is due next week," She claims. "Meredith did anyone try restart the project after I left?" Sydney asks. "I wouldn't know. Once you resigned from Delta Tech I was transferred to different project. Last I heard of the advanced AI project was starting over. I think Crane was in charge," Meredith claims. "Yes but this program..." "Sydney I'm sure it's nothing I have to get going," Meredith says getting up and piratically running out of the shop. "Well that was a bust," Tanker says. "Not entirely it is very clear she was lying to me. And someone doesn't want me to know how far along they are," Sydney says.

School Library

The other three watched as Jon frantically wrote notes and flipped through a book. "You know we have to do the report and you will have to read it right?" Linda asks. "I will be able to read writing no matter how messy it is," Jon claims. Will takes the note book from him. "Okay than what does this say?" Will says pointing a very messy part of the notes. "Ah the... when the body... Norman?" Jon says. "Okay I'm making a judgment call. You will never focus so long as you are worried about your date you will never focus. If you give us your word that no matter what this weekend you will finish you portion of this," Rebecca says. "Thanks," Jon says starting to pack. "Hold on buddy your word," Will says. "Sure sure you got my word," Jon says grabbing his bag and running out. He reaches the exit in record time what he misses is some strange energy flow through the doors sealing them behind him.

The rest work on there report and get finished about ninety minutes later. "Thanks for the ride Will," Rebecca says. "Yeah thanks," Linda says. "Not a problem ladies. Besides I owe you since you are pulling the weight on this project. Now to just..." He stops when the door won't open. "What the heck," He says pushing hard. "Must be locked," Rebecca says. "Shouldn't be the laws state due to fire safety they can lock the doors so people can't get in but so that they can't leave," Linda says. They walk to another door and find it's sealed as well. They wind up going to every single door and they are all sealed. They try the windows and they won't open either. "This makes no sense our phones are down to," Will says. "Guys we are trapped," Rebecca says.

Restaurant

Shelby was waiting. She was in a short red dress with a shawl. She checked her watch just as Jon walked in the front door holding flowers. He was in light brown jacket and even had a tie on. "You actually made it," Shelby says. "I'd have to be a real idiot to miss this. And these are for you," he says handing her the flowers. "Thank you." they check in and are taken to there table. "So what made you pick Lazenby's?" She asks as they look over the menu. "Well actually I've know the owner since I was a little kid. So I knew I could get a reservation," Jon says. "Friend of your dad's?" Shelby asks knowing his father was once a rock star. "No my friend of my mom's. They met when mom was doing some fluff piece on up and coming chiefs in the area," Jon says. "Really she must be a good friend," Shelby says. "Yeah she was one of the people who would look in on me and dad after... She just really cares." he says.

It dawns on Shelby what just happened. "I am so sorry. I shouldn't have pressed," Shelby says regretfully. It had been all over the news. Other kids had talked about it at length. Parents had debated it for hours on end. Shelby could still recall the news story she over head one morning. "Authorities are searching Jennifer Doyle Collins a reporter for this station. Collins wife of musician Sam Collins went missing late last Thursday..." The rumors that Sam Collins had done something to her. The fact Jon carried a chip on his shoulder. How even years later no one knew what had truly happened.

"Its not a big deal. You didn't mean anything by it," Jon says. "I am sorry its just you never talk about your mother. There I go again," Shelby says. "Its alright. I don't really talk about her because it always leads two way. What happened? Or did you dad do it?" Jon says. "What was she like?" Shelby asks sensing it's okay to ask. "She was my mom. She..." "Ah you decided what you wanted?" The waiter says coming up and interrupting them. Jon orders and so does she. When they are alone Jon speaks first. "So uh how are things going with the cheer team. You guys have a competition coming up right?" He asks trying to change the subject. "Yeah we do in two weeks," Shelby says. "You have been doing it a long time," he says.

They talk some more about various subjects. Finally there food comes and just as Jon is about to cut into his food the commincater starts to beep. "What is that thing?" Shelby asks. "Its my new smart watch," he lies. "Seems pretty big," Shelby points out. "Yeah well it's a new design my aunt Sydney is working on. She's great with software not that good on hardware," he lies again as the thing beeps again. "Is the battery low?" "No see its an reminder. I need ah take my medication," He claims. "Are you sick?" Shelby asks getting worried. "Yes I have a issue with my thyroid," he claims. The thyroid was part of his report so it was on his mind. "Do you have it?" She asks. "Its in my glove box... I'll be right back," he says getting up and leaving. He ducks into closet and turns the device on.

"About time?" Rebecca says annoyed after appearing on the screen. "Why are you calling me on this thing my phone is charged up," He says annoyed as well. "I can't. I am trapped in the school and something is blocking my phone signal. I finally thought to check the system and its infected with a mega virus. So come time to Servo up," Rebecca says. "I don't have a computer with me," Jon tells her. "No need, remember my mom put the Servo program on your phone," Rebecca says. Jon peaks out the door and looks at Shelby at there table. "Okay we have to make this quick. "I agree I had to ditch Linda and Will they think I'm trying to find a signal for the phone. I am just lucky this communication program works," Rebecca says. Jon finishes pulling up the Servo program on his phone before placing it on a shelf. "Let's Samuraize, guys!"

Servo appears in the digital world and heads off to the system. When he lands he can already see sparks flying around the system as the virus rampages around it. "Look at the thing," Rebecca says watching on her laptop Servo quickly grows. Dragoslice sees him and charges, Servo catches him and bound into a struggle. Servo tries to throw the virus but the length of it won't let him get a base to do it. The virus gets free and charges knocking Servo around. Dragoslice charges again this time Servo leaps into the air and lands on its back. "Come on Servo," Rebecca says. "Oh there you are," Will says as he and Linda find Rebecca in the cafeteria. "What are you watching some Japanese TV show?" Linda asks. "Its a game I couldn't get a phone signal so I just tapped into the wi-fi," She claims. "What kind of game?" Will asks.

Back at the battle Sevro is lands a series of hard strikes to the virus's face and finishes with a big uppercut. The virus is knocked back and Servo lands a grid kick. "You are the robot guy right?" Will asks. "Yeah I am… NO!" Rebecca yells as Dragoslice lets lose with fire breath and than an energy blast from its horn. "Hold on Servo I'm sending in help.," Rebecca says before sending in the shield. Servo gets a hold of it and is now protected. The next energy attack is blocked by the shield. The virus seeing it's current tactic isn't working changes back to charging. Servo is able to avoid but the virus. Drargoslice goes for energy blast and a fire blast. Using the Shield Servo is protected. But now a pattern sets in the virus is fast enough to charge forcing Servo to have to avoid the attack and than fire keeping him from going the offensive.

"Here let me try," Will says. "NO!" Rebecca says. "Calm down it's just a game. Hell why are you playing it we got to figure out a way out of here," Will rants. Back in the battle the virus has Servo pinned down with a fire blast. Suddenly one of the spike on Dragoslice's back is launched into the air and comes down like a spear striking Servo and he loses the shield. On the laptop a screen opens showing the Zenon program and it's three components Borr, Tracto, and Vitor. It also shows Synchro and its advanced armor. "I get it," Rebecca says. "Get what?" Linda asks. Rebecca takes a deep breath knowing this will take a minute to explain.

"Listen you two that is Jon," She admits. "Jon is the other player?" Will asks. "Can you talk to him tell him to send help?" Linda asks. "No Jon is Servo. Its a very long story but years ago Jon's father and my parents they were super heroes and they stopped this thing in the digital world. Now there is a new threat. Jon he turns into Servo..." They both start to laugh. "I'm serious. I get it makes no sense. At that moment the virus strikes causing Servo to cry out. "That does sound like Jon," Will says. "Base I need help," Servo says. "That is Jon," Will says. "Yes it is. And he's battling a mega virus that some how has us trapped in this school. But he needs help and that has to be us," Rebecca says. "What do you do?" Will asks. Rebecca types and calls up the programs. "I'll take Borr, Will you take Tracto, and Linda you have Vitor. You need say a activation phrase like this… Kick up the Power!" Will looks around and than declares "Pound the Rock!" "Log on..." Linda says confused. They all transport into the computer.

Rebecca is back the white and red helmet and leather jacket. "Okay follow me team." She says before pulling down the visor. Will is also in a leather jacket but his helmet is closer to a racing driver's its black but with a blue section on the top. "If this is a dream this its the coolest one I have ever had," He says before flipping down his own visor. Linda gear looks like Amp's old set up only with a purple helmet. "I think I have it," She says pulling the visor down. They arrive in they system just another another spike from the virus hits Servo. "Split up team this this is fast but we have the numbers," Rebecca says taking charge.

"I got this," Will says before firing his cannons striking the virus on the side. Dragoslice turns and goes at Tanker. "I have a lock," Linda says firing her misses striking the virus in the back of the head. That draws the Dragoslice's attention. "This thing doesn't have the best focus," Rebecca notices before swooping in and using Borr's drill blasters. "Vitor how about a double team you hits him high I'll take him low," Will says. "Sounds good to me," Linda replies. Tracto hits a blast to the legs and Vitor launches a missile to the neck area. Borr lands on the arounds and rams the virus from behind. Servo struggles back to one knee. His head is spinning he is struggling to focus. The same strange energy from his last battle appears. "Don't stop fighting you must get up," A voice says. "What is that?" Servo/Jon thinks."

"I'm hit," Linda says as one of the energy blast clips her sends out her of control. "Wait Linda... Hold on guys I'm coming," Servo says realizing his friends are in trouble. Gather his grid power launches a fire ball attack. Kongoslice is stunned. "Form Synchro team," Sevro commands. The three vehicles move into position and link with Servo. The virus is reached to charge but Synchro fires its shoulder drill missiles. Kongoslice is badly damaged from the attack. Synchro gathers up grid power in its arm and than unleashes it blasting Kongoslice and destroying it. "We did it," Will says. "Amazing," Linda replies. "Wait a second... I thought we had a deal we wouldn't tell anyone unless it was a vote," Servo/Jon says. Rebecca doesn't feel like defending her call so she simply says. "Don't you have a date to get back to."

"OH CRAP!" Servo/Jon says as they disengage from each other. Servo takes off and the other follow. Will, Rebecca, and Linda land back at school. Rebecca runs up to the door and it opens. "Let's get out of here. And I know this is all crazy and we have a lot to go over and we will," she says to the other two who are looking back at the laptop. "You think guys are freked out wait till my folks and Uncle Sam find out," Rebecca says.

At The Restaurant

Shelby was checking his watch. "How long does running to the car take?" She thinks to herself. "Hello Shelby," Edward says apporaching her table. "Edward I am on a date," She says. "Really because I was over there eating with my parents and I could help but notice that moron has been gone a while," Edward says as he starts to pull out the empty chair at the table. "Thanks Ed," Jon says slipping into it. "You okay that took a while. And you out of breath," Shelby says. "Missed the elevator and than stupidly ran up the stairs. Should have waited," Jon says. "I bet he's lying," Edward says. "Edward it was great seeing you but. Jon and I are on a date. Let us enjoy our evening," Shelby says. "Of course," he says bitterly. "So where were we?" Jon asks once Edward is gone.