Cybersix
Chapter 3: Jose's New Plan
By Cyber
Author's Note: Here's chapter 3, enjoy. Please review
Scene: (It's Saturday morning, inside Adrian's apartment, Amanda and Cybersix are sitting on the couch talking)
Cybersix: (Looking out the window on the other side of the room, her face expressionless) "So what are you going to do now?" (She looks at Amanda)
Amanda: (Despairingly) "I don't know, I'd like to go back to school but they'd ask a bunch of questions, who I am, where I'm from," (Getting angry) "what am I going to tell them? That I'm a runaway creation of a dead man, with super human strength and speed? I don't think so." (She slumps lower into the couch, no longer angry) "And plus, I don't have any money or anywhere to stay, and there's always the need for Sustenance even though I don't need it as often as you do."
Cybersix: (With a frown of curiosity) "Why not stay in Meridianna? With Jose around, there's lots of Sustenance." (She pauses for a moment, thoughtful) "You could stay with me and I could help you get into Meridianna high, since I teach there, it shouldn't be to hard." (She shrugs) "I know my place is small but it could fit another person for awhile, until you can find somewhere better, and you could get a job to earn some money."
Amanda: (She looks up at Cybersix surprised, hope rising) "Really! You'd do all that for me?" (She frowns, suspicion taking over) "Why? What could you possibly gain from helping me?"
Cybersix: (Quietly but firmly) "A friend." (She smiles in challenge) "So what do you say? Are you willing to try it?"
Amanda: (She smiles, gratified) "Yes, I'd appreciate that a lot, but how will I repay you?"
Cybersix: (She frowns, thinking) "Lets see, for now staying out of trouble, perhaps helping me deal with Jose, and if you feel that's not enough then you can find something." (She looks at the clothes she lent Amanda then grins) "Right now we should get you a proper set of clothes, we can think of what we'll tell the school, later."
Amanda: (Extremely happy, she gets up. With her accelerated healing, her ankle is only sore.) "What are we waiting for? Lets go!" (As an after thought) "What do I call you when you're not in disguise? I mean, I can't go around calling you Cybersix during the day."
Cybersix: (Thinking) "Well, How about Cyb? It's still my name and if anyone asks, we can say it's short for Cyble." (She looks questionably at Amanda)
Amanda: (She grins) "Sounds good." (Curious) "So where are we going?"
Cybersix: (Getting up, she grins) "The market." (After grabbing their jackets, Amanda using one of Cybersix's, they leave)
Scene: (It's after noon. Outside a weapons shop you see an army truck stop and a group of Fixed Idea's jump out)
Jose: (He gets out of the truck then walks into the store with 3 Fixed Idea's behind him. He grins evilly at the shop owner, a middle aged man) "I'm here to relieve you of your merchandize."
Owner: (Frowning in anger) "I don't think so kid."
Jose: (Starting to growl) "I am NOT a KID." (He signals the Fixed Idea's) "Grab the weapons and ammo."
Owner: (He discreetly pushes a button under the counter, his expression turns to fright as he sees the strength of the Fixed Idea's when they start smashing things)
Jose: (Hearing sirens outside) "Time to go!" (He runs back to the truck and gets in, the 3 Fixed Idea's right behind him with their arms full of weapons)
Scene: (It's noon, Cybersix, dressed in black jeans and a loose fitting black long sleeve shirt, and Amanda, changed into a new set of black jeans and a dark green long sleeve shirt, are walking out of a store in the market, with a bag each)
Cybersix: (She looks questionably at Amanda) "You want some lunch? I know a café that has some good food."
Amanda: (She smiles) "That would be nice" (They head towards the café. Arriving at the café a few minutes later, they enter)
Cybersix: (She heads for her usual table and surprised, sees Lucas) "Lucas! I thought you were watching the game today."
Lucas: (Surprised at hearing Cybersix's normal voice instead of her Adrian voice, he turns around to look at her and is shocked again when he sees there's someone else with her) "Hay, um…" (He stops unsure of what to call her. He clears his throat then continues) "My TV decided to go on the fritz today so I came here to watch the game while having some lunch but it's not on yet. What are you doing here? And who's your friend?" (He gestures towards Amanda)
Cybersix: (Smiling as she takes a seat, she indicates for Amanda to seat herself also) "This is Amanda," (She smiles mischievously) "you could say she's my cousin, and we're here to have some lunch after having done some shopping." (She laughs softly at Lucas's bewilderment)
Lucas: (Frowning in confusion) "Cousin? Hun?" (He looks at Amanda then back at Cybersix, not understanding) "But I thought…"
Cybersix: (Amused at his confusion) "Yes, she's going to be going to Meridianna high and will be staying with me for awhile." (Getting him even more confused. Finally she gives in) "We met last night, but she's still like a cousin of mine, just in a different way."
Lucas: (Still confused but starting to get the idea) "You mean she's like you, with the…"
Cybersix: (cutting him off) "Yes, in more than one way, I'll tell you about that later." (She looks him hard in the eyes. She then turns to the waitress who just arrived)
Waitress: (A pad of paper in one hand and a pen in the other) "Can I get you anything?"
Cybersix: "Yes, I'd like a cup of coffee and a chicken burger please." (She looks towards Amanda)
Amanda: (Unsure of what to get) "I'll have the same as her minus the coffee please."
Lucas: (Pointing to his cup) "Can I get a refill?"
Waitress: "Ok," (She leaves, then comes back with Cybersix's coffee and Lucas' refill) "it'll be a few minutes for the food." (She then moves on to another table)
Cybersix: (She looks at Lucas) "I was wondering if you'd help me get Amanda into Meridianna high, she's missed a couple of years but I think she'd be able to survive high school." (Her and Amanda exchange glances then chuckle at the private joke. She then lowers her voice) "There's also the problem with certain things that must remain a secret."
Lucas: (He frowns in thought) "Right well, they'll want her previous school records, medical records, which could cause some problems," (He glances towards Cybersix and she nods) "and to talk to any parents or legal guardians."
Amanda: (With a look of hopelessness) "I knew it was to good to be true."
Lucas: (He rushes to reassure her) "Hey, I didn't say I wouldn't help or that it couldn't be done, I'm just saying it's not going to be easy."
Amanda: (Hope on her face) "So, you'll help?"
Lucas: (Looking at both Amanda and Cybersix) "Of course I'll help."
Cybersix: (Relieved and gratified) "Thank you Lucas." (The waitress arrives with their food and puts the plats on the table) "Thank you." (They all start to eat except Lucas who's already eaten)
Lucas: (Taking a pad of paper and a pen out of his coat) "Ok, lets start with the basics, first and last name, address, phone number, parents/guardians info, and grade level." (He looks at Amanda)
Amanda: (She stops eating) "Well, my first name's Amanda, the address/phone number would be the same as Adrian's," (She sees Lucas' surprised glance towards Cybersix) "the parent/guardian info Adrian would have to fill in, but my last name and grade are debatable." (She takes another bit out of her burger and looks at Cybersix)
Cybersix: (Thoughtful) "Why not use Montros as your last name? You're already familiar with it and it's unlikely they'll do an in-depth search." (She looks to Lucas for confirmation)
Lucas: (A little confused) "Right, it'd take way too much time and it's unlikely they'd have a reason to."
Cybersix: (She turns back to Amanda) "As for your school record and what grade well, from what you told me I'm guessing the last grade you completed was 8, and about half of grade 9, right?" (Amanda nods) "Well, we could get those records and than have the school test you to see how much you know/remember, and then figure out what level you're at from there. I'd say you're probably at a grade 10 level, that would put you in our classes," (She indicates Lucas and herself) "and we'll be able to help if you have trouble keeping up, right?" (She looks at Lucas)
Lucas: (Confused but still following) "Right."
Cybersix: (She smiles) "Though I doubt that will be a problem in your case." (Amanda also smiles)
Lucas: (Now seriously confused) "What do you mean?"
Cybersix: (Trying to appear serious) "Never mind, it's a long story." (She turns thoughtful again) "Now what are we going to do about your medical records? Do you remember what your family did about that?" (She looks questionably at Amanda)
Amanda: (Thinking hard) "No, sorry." (She shrugs)
Lucas: (A little annoyed at being left out) "Well, what did you do?" (He turn's towards Cybersix)
Cybersix: (Surprised) "Well, I gave as little info as I could then avoided situations where that information might be needed." (She shrugs) "I don't know if that'd work for Amanda though."
Lucas: (Thoughtful) "It might." (He glances at the TV) "Yeah! Games on."
Cybersix: (Getting some money out and putting it on the table, she then turns to Amanda) "We should go, there's some stuff we half to do before tonight." (She gets up and grabs her coat. Leaving, she waves to Lucas) "See you later Lucas."
Lucas: (Without taking his eyes off the TV he waves and mumbles) "Yeah see ya."
Cybersix: (Outside she turns to Amanda as they start walking) "Once he starts watching a game almost nothing gets through to him." (She smiles)
Amanda: (After a few minutes of walking they turn a corner) "What's with the crowd?" (She tries to see what's going on)
Cybersix: (She frowns) "I don't know but whatever it is it's not good." (She points out the cop car) "Lets get a closer look." (As they get to the front of the crowd you see the owner talking to the cop)
Owner: (In mid-explanation) "…bending metal like it was rubber. Look what they did to my shop!" (He gestures behind him) "Anyway, when they heard the sirens, the kid giving orders and those big guys took off with everything they could carry." (He looks helplessly at the cop)
Cybersix: (Frowning and mumbling to herself) "What are you up to Jose?" (To Amanda) "Come on, there's someone we're going to pay a visit to tonight." (They both leave)
Scene: (Later, just after dark, you see 2 forms moving across the rooftops)
Amanda: (Dressed in a 2 piece leather outfit that looks black but is actually dark green, jumping from roof to roof beside Cybersix) "So how are we going to find Jose?"
Cybersix: (Frowning) "We look for explosions, Techno's or Fixed Idea's." (They both hear an explosion come from behind them, they turn around and head towards the explosion)
Amanda: (They stop on a roof across the street from the bank that's being robed by Jose and his goons) "I can see 10 Fixed Idea's and a Techno beside the truck." (She looks at Cybersix)
Cybersix: (Scanning the scene) "Jose and some more Fixed Idea's are probably in the bank." (She nods to Amanda. Staying to the shadows they silently dispatch a Fixed Idea each then move onto the next)
Jose: (Sitting on the shoulder of a Fixed Idea, he sees Cybersix take out one of his Fixed Idea's) "GET HER!" (All at once weapons start firing at Cybersix and the Fixed Idea's start attacking)
Amanda: (Unnoticed she moves to get behind Jose, who has only one Fixed Idea with him, while Cybersix is dogging rockets and bullets at the same time as fighting the other Fixed Idea's)
Jose: (Grinning evilly) "Now it's time to destroy you once and for all Cybersix!" (He grabs the weapon strapped to his back, getting ready to fire)
Amanda: (Seeing Jose ready his new weapon she reads his mind to find out what it is, not recognizing it. Horror spreads through her as she finds out what it does. Rushing forward, she rams into the Fixed Idea putting him off balance and sending Jose flying just as he soot's, making him hit one of his own men)
Cybersix: (Having dogged the weapons fire and dispatched about 8 Fixed Idea's with Data 7's help, who had shown up just after Jose and his goons had started attacking her, she takes a short breather around a corner. Mumbling to herself) "Where's Amanda?" (She turns when she hears Jose scream and sees him flying though the air, then she sees Amanda run after Jose)
Jose: (He hits a wall then slumps to the ground, his weapon on the ground a few feet from him. He rubs his head) "Owww!" (He looks up and sees Amanda running towards him. He gets up and runs, seeing almost all of his men gone. Screaming) "LETS GET OUT OF HERE!" (Followed by the remaining Fixed Idea's and Techno's)
Amanda: (Being careful not to get any of the chemicals on herself, she smashes the weapon. She then turns to go help Cybersix)
Cybersix: (After quickly picking up all the vials of Sustenance they jump up onto the roof of a near-by building just as the cops arrive. She turns to Amanda after reassuring Data 7 that she was a friend) "What was that weapon you smashed?"
Amanda: (She looks into Cybersix eyes, her face void of expression) "The weapon contained a chemical that would've made the Sustenance in our bodies turn into a poison if we got hit."
Cybersix: (She shivers, as the possibility of what could've happened, sinks in. Worried) "Do you know if there's more?"
Amanda: "When I read his mind to find out what that weapon was, I also found out that it was a prototype. Hopefully he won't try to make another one." (She shudders)
Cybersix: (Relieved a little) "Thank you." (She smiles, then they turn and head back to the apartment with Data 7 following)
To Be Continued