Chapter 4
Servo dove out of the way out a blast by an a virus that looked like a giant bolder with arms and feet. The virus was powerful but Servo had a speed advantage. Allowing Servo to move and strike the virus several time and break off. "Come on Servo clock is ticking," Rebecca says. "Let me go in," Will says. He and Linda were off to the side while Sam, Tanker, and Sydney looked on. They older team had decided to let the new generation have control but still offer advice when they can. Sam was about to speak out about sending Will in but as if reading his mind Rebecca beat him to it. "Give it a second Will I think he's got a plan," Rebecca says. Back in the system Servo leaped over the virus and picked it up tossing it into the air. When the virus lands it rolls out of control. Servo calls on his grid power and fires a blast from his gauntlet to destroy the virus. He than repairs the damage to the system and than takes off.
"Hey he better hurry we are going to be late," Linda says checking the time. "Can't I just stay in the Digital World? Would be a lot more fun that school," Servo/Jon says. "Hey not a chance if we have to go so you," Rebecca says. "Alright just..." Before he can finish the screen suddenly goes black. "What happened?" Will asks. "I don't know. Jon? Jon are you there?" Rebecca yells. "Syd take over," Sam orders worried about his son. Rebecca slides over so Sydney can work. "We have lost him," Sydney says.
Servo/Jon lands in a chamber like the one he first appears in when he enters the computer. "Where am I?" He asks looking around knowing it's not his usual home base. "Jon," A voice calls to him. "Hello?" Jon yells out looking around some more. "Help," The voice says. Something starts to take form but than diapers. "Jon this is home base can you hear us?" Sydney's voice suddenly says. Back in the real world they can see him again. "I'm here and on my way back," Servo/Jon says as he takes off again. He eventually returns to the real world. Sam runs up to him and steadies Jon who is about to fall. "You okay son?" Sam asks. "I think so but who changed the trail?" Jon asks. "Yeah what happened?" Sam asks.
"I am not sure. Stuff like this did happen with you Sam. Given the way the digital world has expanded its pointless that some type of temporary path was created taking you to a rouge system," Sydney speculates. "Aunt Syd I'm sure it fine. No harm no foul," Jon says. "Sure you are okay?" Linda asks. "Yeah I'm fine," Jon insisted.
Elsewhere in the Digital World
"Once more human your design has failed. The Servo program had stopped us again." "You were the one that wanted a virus with more bulk and armor. Not me." "Do not argue with me human. All I have given can be taken away. You could be right back where you were when I approached you. Do you remember how desperate you were?" "I will work on a new virus. I am aware of the deal. But I have to go to school." "Yes go to the school. Drive in the car I provided for you. Enjoy the life I allow you to still live."
The High School
"Hey gang act natural," Linda says as she approaches the group's lunch table. Rebecca and Will pose with smiles when Jon picks up his back pack to cover his face. " I said act natural," Linda complains to sit down. "Me not wanting my picture taken is natural," Jon says. "What is with the camera?" Will asks. "You know that art magazine the school puts out every quarter for students?" Linda asks. They all nod. "Well this time I am going to get in it," Linda says. "Didn't you try to get in it last time with a poem?" Will asks. "Yes they didn't accept it," Linda says sheepishly. "And before that didn't you submit a sketch?" Will asks. "Yes it just a sketch I had been messing around with," Linda says. "What about that painting your slaved over freshman year?" Will asks. "Are you done?" Linda asks getting mad. "So do you have any good shots yet?" Rebecca asks because she can tell Will is about to ask about another failed attempt by Linda in the past.
"Not yet but I have this great idea. Jon do you think your dad would let me get some shots around your property? There are some landscapes I could get," Linda says. "Huh?" Jon asks his mind having wandered. "Would your dad let me take some photos on the property?" Linda asks again. "Not sure I'll talk to him," Jon says. "Dude are you okay?" Will asks. "Yeah yeah I'm fine," Jon insisted. "You don't look fine," Rebecca stated. Jon looks around making sure no one is listening. "Its about this morning. When I was... I don't know lost I started to see something. A body and I heard a voice," Jon admits. "Oh I get it you would on a porn site," Will says a bit to loud. "It wasn't porn... I think it said my name," Jon says. Before anyone can respond to that Edward approaches the table.
"Linda you and I need to have a long talk," he says clearly upset. "Sure what about?" She asks. "Its come to my attention you will once again be submitting something to the student art magazine," Edward says very annoyed. "What's it to you?" Will asks. "I am the editor now! Linda don't bother there will a high level quality with this issue. Frankly I don't want to waste my time reviewing submissions that have no chance," Edward says snidely. "Hey that's not fair. For all you know I will submit something great," Linda says. "You can't just assume she will be bad," Rebecca says. "It will be bad because she has no talent," Edward says before walking away. "I get why you hate that guy," Rebecca says to Jon. "Yeah he's a jerk," Jon says.
Later
"You wanted an idea and I gave you an idea. Just put the virus in this camera." "Do not order me around human. You idea is nothing more than you pushing some grudge at your high school." "We have gone over this before. This is a test run. A chance to see how the virus works." "I need to do more than just target small school." "And you can't do that until Servo is out of the way." "Servo is only an issue due to your failures." "Well this beauty will take care of that program once and for all. All thanks to my new creation Komo Commando."
The Collins Mansion That Saturday Morning
"Thank you again Mr. Collins," Linda says. "No problem at all," Sam says. "Hey is Jon doing any better?" Linda asks. "He went for a run but I think he's doing okay," Sam says. "Well I won't be long," Linda says getting her camera out of her bag. "Just take your time get the shot," Sam says. Linda exits to the back yard. Rebecca is out back on her phone. They greet each other and talk a bit. "So come one what is you idea. How are you going to prove Edward wrong?" Rebecca asks. "I'm not worried about Edward," Linda says getting tense making it clear she is lying. "Hey the guy insulted you. It would be great to see you make him eat his words," Rebecca says. "Yeah it would," Linda admits as she sees a great shot. Its shows the long winding road the hills. "That perfect look over there," Rebecca says pointing in a different direction. "What?" Linda says missing her finger hitting the button on the camera.
A beam shoots out of the lens and hits Rebecca. Where Rebecca was standing now sits a small doll that looks just like her. "Rebecca?" Linda says putting the camera down just before another beam is fired hitting her turning her into a doll as well. The back door opens and Tanker steps out. "Hello?" he calls out and looks around. He sees the camera first and picks it up and sees the dolls. he get them as well and heads back in.
Sydney is working on the computer. "Hey Sydney look at this doll. Kind of freaky how much it looks like Becky," Tanker says. "Wow that is amazing. Did you have it made?" Sydney asks. "No I found it and this one outdoors," Tanker says. "That one looks as lot like Linda," Sydney notes. "Yeah it does," Tanker says. The front door opens as Will and Jon enter. "You beat me by this much," Jon says. "I was holding back," Will says. "A likely story," Jon says. "Hey Tanker since when do you play with dolls?" Will asks. "I found them outside,"He says. "Man those look just like Linda and Rebecca," Jon notes. "We were saying that," Sydney says. "Wonder if its for Linda's photography. I mean that's her camera," Will notes. "Where are the girls?" Jon asks. "Maybe they upstairs getting more props," Sydney thinks.
"No one is upstairs," Sam says as he enters the room. Suddenly a beam fires from the camera and hits him. "Dad?" Jon yells seeing the doll in his father's place. "Tanker careful don't point that anyone," Sydney commands. He points it at the floor. "The lens cap," Will says having seen it on a table. "Careful," Tanker says to Will as he tries to put it on. Once it's on Sydney takes the camera and gets to work. "Virus... as if it would be anything else." Jon grabs the guitar after he puts his father's doll next to Linda and Rebecca. "Let's Samuraize, guys!"
Servo wastes no time and heads to the system. When he arrives he is stunned to find nothing there. "Did a I take a wrong turn again?" Servo wonders aloud. "Negative Servo you are in the right system," Sydney tells. Servo looks around again just as the ground beneath him explodes sending him flying. When able to stand up again he sees a giant virus that looks like a komodo dragon only bright red with giant fangs and what looks like a mace on it tail. Servo grows to full size. Right away Komo Command opens its mouth unleashing a fog that when it hits Servo causing sparks to fly off Servo. "What the?" Servo says. "Servo be careful that fog its emitting has poison in it. It can drain your power," Sydney warns. The virus than tunnels back into the ground. Servo feels a shaking. The virus surfaces and strikes Servo. The virus charges but Servo leaps over it.
Servo plans to jump onto back but than the virus stands and catches him tossing him in a suplex like move. Than he uses its tail striking Servo in the chest. "He's in big trouble already," Will notes. The virus goes to bite but Servo is able to block it and grabs onto the fangs. Servo powers free and gets back up allowing him to land a series of hard punches. "Hang on Servo I'm sending in help," Sydney says before activating the shield. Servo gets a hold of it the shield and draws the sword. Komo Command opens its mouth again to unleash the fog. Servo is protected before charging and swinging the sword. The virus uses the point of it's tail to deflect the strike. Suddenly a restraint is launched from the ground and locks onto the arm Servo has the sword in causing him to lose it. Another restraint launches and gets the arm with the shield pulling it away. The fog is fired again.
"Will you're up," Tanker says. "Got it... Pound The Rock!" Will disappears and enters the Drago program. "Will don't convert right away use the jet mode first," Tanker advises. "ten four," Will replies as he arrives in the system and fires missiles. They strike the virus getting it away from Servo. Drago fires more missiles. Servo is still trapped but trying to pull himself free. Drago changes forms and lands. The virus again uses the fog to attack. Drago responded with fire breath. The two attacks cancel each other out. Drago and the virus charge at each other and lock up. Back in the living room Sydney is still typing. "This should give Servo a power boat that should let him get free," Sydney says. Back in the system Drago and gotten the virus to back off and the duel with swings of the tail.
The power boost allows Servo to pull his way free. Servo lands a flying a kick to the virus who now spins around to go after him allowing Drago to hit it with a power blast. "You ready to finish this pal?" Servo asks. "Ready and willing," Will says inside the cockpit of Drago. This hits a double power blast knocking Komo Command back. "Time to combine into Phormo," Servo says. They do and are ready just as Virus gets back up. One blast with the double laser gauntlets and the virus is destroyed. Once the control tower is repaired out in the real world Sam, Rebecca and Linda return to normal. "Ouch," Sam says as he falls off the table. Jon and Will return. "Virus is sliced and diced," Will brags. "Everyone okay?" Sydney asks. "I never want to see a Barbie Doll again," Linda notes. "Ditto," Rebecca says.
Elsewhere
"I am reaching my limits human. Once more your virus has failed. Even worse any type of damage was limited to some small high school." "Do not blame me. I only make these viruses to live up to our deal. Maybe you need to do a better job empowering my work." "You need to do better because you are not living up to our deal." Before anything is a said a knock on the door. "Dinner is ready." "Coming mother. I have to go." "Yes mothers can be quite a distraction."
The High School Later
"Look what I got," Will says approaching the other three with four copies of the student art magazine. "I can't look," Linda says. "Linda you should be proud. You keep taking risks. Most people aren't willing do that," Rebecca says. "I can't look. Heck why bother. Edward made it clear I had no chance," Linda says. "Speaks of the annoying devil," Jon says as Edward comes down the hall. "Well Linda congratulations. The rest of the staff out voted me," He says bitterly before storming off. "I made it?... I made it," Linda says as she opens the magazine to look. She turns it over to show her friend. "Wait that is not outside my house" Jon points out. "I don't even remember taking this," Linda says. "Wait that is you in the shot... Did the camera take a photo before it turned you into a doll?" Rebecca asks.
"I don't believe this. All that hard work. And this is what finally gets me a spot," Linda says. The other fight to not laugh. "Its not funny," Linda says. They causes them all to break out laughing. "Hey at least it's a credit. And well you did get in the magazine," Jon says. "Yeah take the win," Will urges. "I guess you two are right. I mean I did get a photo in this thing," Linda says. "Well I need to get going. I need to get to math," Jon says as he takes off.
He reaches an empty class room and sits down. "Jon," A voice whispers. He looks around but no one is there. He shrugs it off but than again a whisper. "Jon its me." "Hello?" Jon says. No one is still there. The door opens. "Everything okay Jon?" The teacher asks entering. "Yeah I'm just stretching," Jon says sitting down as other students enter. Jon opens his book and gets out a notebook and a pencil. But he can't shake the unsettled feeling he has.