Discaimer: I don't own any of the series' mentioned within this delightful tale (wish I did) I do own Katelyn Greymon , Constance Greymon, Aries Greymon, Katherine Greymon, and any other characters with Greymon as a last name.

It's My Life

GP06-SENTIENCE

CHAPTER 2: Trials and Revelations.

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"Tag! You're it!" screamed Katherine as she "tagged" Solaris with her usual punch. In the process, Kathy even managed to put a large dent in Solaris' armored leg.

"What the?!!?!" yelped Solaris as she began to fall sideways.

"Damn." I muttered under my breath. "Must she punch everything?" I bitched as I caught up to Solaris just as she hit the ground. "You'd think she was the mascot for Hawiian Punch or something. Are you OK sis?" I asked as I helped her up.

"I'm not sure. My sensors aren't working in my leg anymore." she replied as she started to get up. "Well, I can still move it at least. ... You mean Punchy right?"

"Yep. That's him!" I replied. "You're staying put sis. Kathy is my problem now." I ordered as I pushed her back down.

"What do you mean "she's your problem now'? she begged as I started opening her leg panels to, hopefully, see why her sensors weren't working.

"According to the rules of the game I am now "it" because I made contact with the person whom was "it"." I explained with unnatural precision. "Therefore I must now tag her into being "IT" because you are ... ? To be perfectly blunt, I'm not sure what to call your condition." I closed her leg panels gently, making sure they latched fully. "I'm supposed to say that you're damaged because you are a machine. But in your families eyes, the proper term would be injured or hurt."

"Jeez. You really gave this matter a lot of thought didn't you?" she asked while she tried to move her leg again, but for some reason, it refused to budge. "Eh? Why won't my leg move?"

She tried again, and something gave way. One of the access panels blew off of it's hinges due to the force with which the hydraulic unit exploded. I was standing a little to close and got hosed with the hydraulic fluid.

"Whaaa?" I screamed when I finally noticed what had happened to Solaris. "Oh maan! Wha'd I break now?!" I never even noticed what else happened when the fluid hit me, but Solaris did.

"Aries?"

"Yea? What is it?"

"Pull your head out of my leg for a sec' will ya'?" [remember, she's a Gundam]

"OOOK." I said slowly. "What is it?" I repeated my last question with only a hint of annoyance in my voice.

"You look ... different." she sounded confused as she spoke. "Kinda like a girl."

" ... Well I do sorta feel different." the sensation of weightlessness hit me for a second. "Huh, my hands are smaller too ... What the?!" a little of my now shoulder length hair fell around my face. "It's ... Orange? What the hell was in that hydraulic fluid?!"

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Back in the conference room

"So tell me Constance, just how easy will it be to mass produce this unit?" Every head in the room turned to my father at this question.

"You people really need to be more specific!" He stated bluntly as he rose from his seat. "What part are you asking about? The weapons?- Easy to mass produce. The armor?- Easily. The body?- A generic version, sure. The AI? I won't allow it."

"What do you mean you won't allow it?!?" shouted half the room. The other half were too stunned to even speak.

"Well she is my daughter, asshole. And besides; I'd have a hard time making another AI even remotly like her."

"And why is that exactly?"

"Because I can't do it any more." my father sighed in defeat. "If I could, I'd 'ave already made a military version of the AI." he said as he sank backwards into his seat.

"But why can't you do it any more?" was the prevailing question on the minds of the military brass.

"Because, somhow, when I uploaded Solaris into her body, she partially erased the program used to create her. She also copied it to herself somehow."

"Then why don't you just copy the one she has?"

"Because I'm afraid something will go wrong and I'll kill her."

"Then you're fired!" is the only words heard throughout the room as Nova Captain Richard Snavely states the very sentiment of everyone.

"And seeing as how Solaris was made from our materials, we get possession of her."

"I don't think so asshole." a booming female voice was heard throughout the entire building as I made my presence known to all when I crashed through the window.

"Who the hell are you miss?" bitched a random voice.

"I am Solaris' avatar, for lack of understanding on your behalfs." I only mouthed the words, Solaris was actually speaking, and together we intimidated a few Galaxy commanders. "I demand a Trial of Possession. I will fight for my right to be my own boss. If I win, no-one will own me!" "Before I forget, You assholes are allowed to pit me vs. up to 3 other units. This is also a Trial of Position for my pilot, for the rank of Star Captain."

"Never! We will not allow this form of treachary!"

"Mister Snavely, you will cease your incessant whining at once!" The only thing heard was the breeze coming in through the window as Khan Jeffries Kerensky entered the room. "If I understand this situation clearly, then I believe it is well within their rights to ask for both of these Trials. Both Trials at once is a little odd, but it's not unreasonable. By the way ... " he seemed to be looking for something "Where is your pilot?"

"I'll answer that once everyone else has left the room." Khan Jefferies only needed to look once before everyone started filing out of the room. Not a sound was heard during this process.

The door finally closed and locked shut. "Ok. You wanted to know the wherabouts of my pilot eh?" I slowly took over the actual speaking during this time. "I'm right here sir."

"Eh? You can't be the pilo... Wait a minute. You act just like him, mabye, . Have you ever been to Jusenkyo?"

"No. But I did manage to get doused with some water from there, why?"

"Because I know of a temporary cure for your curse, wait here a moment." He left the briefing room for about a minute and returned with a couple of glasses of water. "OK you have 2 choices, drink a glass, or get doused, whichever is more comfortable."

"Sir, I'd rather get rained on than have to drink water."

"Very well then." I got soaked with the warm water. I started to change, and actually felt it this time. Then I noticed something wrong with Jefferies. He looked ... like a girl.

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Sorry about the diversion from the plan, But I forgot that I needed a battle to occur before Solaris made her wish.

As for Khan Jefferies, well, I needed someone to explain the problem to me. I figured it might as well be him.

In about 1 or 2 chapters is when the actual wish will take place. Sorry for the delay everyone.