In Search of a Dream: RogerxDorothy

By: Sakura

Chapter 4

Disclaimer: I do not own Big-O and I making no money off this fic. No infringement intended.

Roger doubled over in pain. The bullet had nailed him right in the chest, and his hands were stained with his very own blood. "Dorothy…why?" He grimaced.

Falling to the floor in pain, Roger knew it wouldn't be too much longer before Norman realized he was missing, and came looking for her. But how long would it be? Would it be in time to save his own existence?

He was afraid…but not of his death. What he was afraid of is what Dorothy had become. Not very long ago, they had nearly given a close confession of feelings…she was once so sweet, and now…she had turned on him, sending him to his very demise. He couldn't believe it…that wasn't the Dorothy he once knew. 'What has gotten into her? If it were five minutes ago, she'd still be the innocent girl I always knew…I wonder what brought about this sudden change of heart?'

The pain was too much to handle, and Roger lost to unconsciousness.

Beck was filled with joy. "YES!!!!!!! She got him! Finally…he's going down!!!!!!!!!!!"

Eclipse just rolled her eyes. "Calm down would ya…he isn't exactly the quitting type ya know. Just be patient…the plan will suceed. I'm sure of it."

"Well, I'm glad someone thinks so. I'm not so sure about you, but I think she's beginning to turn on us…I think we may need to do that implant after all…perhaps a little brainwashing…"

Eclipse sighed. "Didn't you already tell her that if she failed, you would activate the implant?"

"I guess so…I don't remember!!!!!!"

"Well, then in that case…I'll go make sure that Dorothy wretch doesn't make Roger do anything funny anymore. It's time to be serious."

Eclipse, grumbling, trudged off into the shadows, an evil smile upon her dark features.

'I can't believe I did that! What's Beck done to me now?! It's like I can't control myself anymore.' Dorothy cried, running to no place in particular.

She was soaked by rainwater, and her clothes were stained with Roger's crimson blood. 'I wonder if he's still alive even…maybe I should apologize.'

She stopped running, deciding to turn around. Then, she decided that apologizing probably wouldn't be enough.

Suddenly feeling dizzy, she fell to the ground. Images were flashing before her, images of Roger…Beck…Norman…Angel…Big O…all events of when she were an android. 'What's wrong with me? I shouldn't be having these flashbacks…no…not flashbacks…I should be able to control flashbacks. But who's doing this to me? I shouldn't have to be controlled now that I'm human.'

Turning back around, she began to run in the direction where the Megaduece was stationed. On her way, she found a copper like wire flashing on the ground. But where had it come from? There was nothing mechanical near by, and no way to power such a thing. She bent down to pick it up, feeling it's cool surface. But, as fate would have it, she began to picture things again, and this time she knew for sure that someone or something was controlling her, and that this wasn't the work of her unconsciousness.

Images of Roger and Angel together began flood into her mind. "Stop…leave me alone!" But this was to no avail.

What she saw in her mind infuriated her even more. Roger and Angel kissing…Roger and Angel laughing…Roger and Angel dating…she honestly had enough, and began to scream. Still so angry, she ran off in the opposite direction of Roger.

Up above, Eclipse gave an evil smile. "That should be the end of Miss Weinright. Forget Beck…Roger's mine now."

In her hand layed a hand held machine, that appeared to control something. "I knew this would come in handy some time…Beck never even knew it was missing! And now I'll have my revenge!"

Throwing it to the brick floor below, it crashed into a thousand pieces, leaving a very satisfied "Eclipse".

Not very far away…

Dorothy's vision began to smear. She collapsed to the ground in pain, wondering exactly what was happening this time. Rolling up into a ball, she began to cry, for the second time that day.

"Master Roger…lay still will you?" Norman was beginning to get impatient with Roger, who was squirming under the sting of alcohol.

Roger, still doubled over, began to complain. "Can't we go to a hospital????? This hurts!" Although it didn't hurt as much as Roger was making it sound, he still thought the hospital would be a much better idea.

"I wouldn't think that to be a very great idea…I have just received word that Beck has escaped from jail. More powerful than ever…" Norman turned solomn.

'Oh great…just what I needed to hear. Mark my words, there's gonna be a big battle soon…' "Maybe you're right."

"Oh Roger Smith!"

'Here comes trouble…' "Hi Angel…what brings you here?"

"I heard about your terrible wound, and thought I should check up on you. It's such a shame you know."

"What is?" Roger asked.

"That girl…Dorothy…I never pictured her as the aggressive type. You know she's up against you."

Roger looked stunned. "No she isn't…she wouldn't…she just turned human. She doesn't quite understand about right from wrong yet. She probably panicked, then shot me out of fear. Cut her break…"

Angel felt slightly annoyed. " I suppose you're right. Just watch your back will you?"

"Yes."

Angel smiled. 'So it is going to work after all…this couldn't be more perfect. Now to get Beck off of my back. I'll deal with Miss Weinright later…' "So how about dinner?" Angel asked, looking hopeful.

"That's fine. As soon as Norman finishes with my wound."

Angel just smiled. "Great. But still…I'm not joking. You need to watch Dorothy. I'll see you at seven. Don't be late."

Roger nodded. 'I don't believe you…Angel…'