Chapter 3

Shaken but not Stirred

            Down in the lab, Bond walked through it as technicians worked on new inventions for the service.  He saw one scientists holding a remote control of a robot going towards a car door, the robot reached for the door handle and intense electricity went through its whole body frying its circuits. 

            "How shocking," Bond remarked as Q came over.

            "It's a new automobile security device," Q informed, "We call it, The Electro Door."

            "I see," Bond said turning to him.

            "Yes," Q replied going to a table with devices set out for bond, "M said you we're protecting Mrs. Penington, so I thought these devices might help you."  He held up a pen, it looked identical to the pen when he went up with Goldeneye.  "This is a laser pen, click on the top to turn it on and to adjust the heat intensity twist the top part."  He then showed him a laptop.  "This looks like a Tobisha laptop computer, but with extra modifications.  On the back, it has a small video lens that can viewed and record on the screen."  Q then pushed secret buttons on both sides and a secret compartment opened up.  "You also have a secret compartment.  The computer part works, with super VGA, 128 megs of memory, Pentium 4 Processor, and it has tons of software included."

            "Does it have Doom?" Bond smirked then spotted a red button on the keyboard and reached for it.

            "Careful 007," Q warned him, "That button will erase all your files on the computer and it will self-destruct.  Use it only for a last resort."

            "Well then, I better be more careful," Bond said.  He then noticed some golf clubs on a wall Q was working on, "How much for the clubs?"

            "They're not for sale," Q inquired, "The clubs can make any golf rookie play like a pro and they're still in experimental stages.  Now pay attention 007."  Q held up a wrist watch, "This looks like an ordinary watch, but pushing this button on the side it can give out a high pitch sound so irritated to the human ear, so wear these," Q then handed Bond two small ear plugs.  "A couple camouflage ear plugs.  I do hope you don't damage my equipment this time."  Bond secretly put on the earplugs as Q asked, "Do you hear me 007?"  Bond shook his head.

            "I can't hear you Q," Bond replied, "These work pretty good."

            Q removed the plugs from Bond's ear and remarked, "Really James, such a child sometimes."  Bond said nothing but smiled.

            That afternoon, Bond, Michael, and Samantha where walking on the sidewalk outside of Tribelgit Square as Samantha spoke, "I'm afraid James, I mean what do they want from me?"

            "Probably the same thing they wanted from your husband," Bond replied, "What kind of accounts does your husband have?"

            "I don't know," she responded, "I didn't have a chance to go over them yet."

            Bond suddenly heard a motor revved up as they all looked behind them.  Bond pushed them out of the way as a car sped by almost hitting them.  Bond quickly got out his gun and fired at the tires missing it, he then looked, and saw a Kawasaki motorcycle parked by with some kids hanging around it.  He ran towards it and remarked to the motorcyclist as he got on, "Mind if I borrow your wheels?"  The driver was astonished as Bond took off after the assailants' car.  It was a Bentley, like the one Bond drives, but it was a different model.  Once the driver noticed Bond, he drove faster as Bond did the same.  The Bentley, after going through two red lights, turned right at the next intersection.  Screeching to the sounds of both vehicles, Bond followed them into a narrow street.  One of the riders inside the Bentley aimed his 9mm gun out the window and fired at Bond.  Luckily 007 ducked as the arsenalist kept firing at him.  The arsenalist went back inside, as Bond thought curiously as black oil leaked out of the Bentley.  Bond lost control of the bike and skidded in his side as the car got away.  Bond was very disappointed as he cursed him self, picked up the bike and headed back to the Square.  He gave the motorcycle back to the owner and thanked him, "I handled a bit shaky, but the motor sounded good."  He when back over to Michael and Samantha to see if they OK.

            "Did you find out who was it?" Michael asked.

            "No, it didn't have any license plate on it," Bond replied, "But I think I know the model of the car though.  Is everyone OK?"

            "Yes," Samantha replied, "Just a little shaken up."

            "I know the feeling," Bond remarked, "I think it's best for us if we return back home."

            "That's a good idea James," Michael Added.

            Once they returned to Penington manor, Bond had his laptop open in the dinning room table as Bond, knowing nothing about computers, had Michael work on it.  The modem line was plugged in as Michael uploaded Arthur's bank account.  The others looked on as Michael explained, "Well, here they are, all of my brother's bank accounts."

            Bond looked on and noticed one name called, BB, "What's this one," Bond pointed.

            Michael pointed at it and clicked the mouse, but unfortunately it was obstructed by a pass code Que.  "Anyone know the password?"  He asked.

            "I think Q installed a password wizard program," Bond announced as Michael looked for it.

            "Here it is," Michael said as he activated it.  In no time they have entered the secret account, "A million pounds, two million pounds?  What is this all about?"

            "I don't know," Bond replied, "But I think I know someone who does."