Disclaimer: I don't own Cyborg Soldier 009. It is owned by Shotaro Ishinomori (or whatever his real name is), TV Tokyo, and some very rich people.
Warning: Minor spoilers for later episodes.
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RISING SUN: Chapter VI
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"So you can't help me?"
"No!" Dr. Gilmore waved his hands in front of him defensively. "That's not what I said! I just don't want to risk you losing anymore memories or getting permanent brain damage."
Bina sighed. "I'm sorry, I understand."
"So what should we do?" Albert asked, putting a reassuring hand on the distressed girl's shoulders.
"I suppose all we can do is wait," Dr. Gilmore sighed. "I'm sorry."
"Don't worry about it, doctor," Albert assured.
Dr. Gilmore suddenly looked up. "006, shouldn't you be at the restaurant?"
Chang blinked. "Oh yes, but I thought that I would take the day off to take care of our guest today."
"Oh! You really don't have to," Bina assured the stout man.
"I mean, she does have 004 to take care of her," Jet offered, smirking.
The aforementioned cyborg glared at the smirking cyborg. "002…"
"How about we all go to my restaurant, then?" Chang offered, not wanting the two of them to argue again.
"I sure do miss your cooking," Pyunma commented.
Chang shook his head. "I made you dinner just a night ago!"
Pyunma smiled. "I know."
"Since you didn't have a chance to taste his cooking last time," GB told their guest, "you definitely have to try it this time."
Albert nodded in agreement. "You'll never want to eat anybody else's food again."
"Whatever," Jet grumbled.
"You're just jealous that you don't know how to cook!" GB taunted.
"What did you say?" Jet stood up and grabbed GB by the collar.
"You're the only one that didn't take cooking lessons from 006," GB stated.
Jet growled and was ready go punch his victim in the face, but GB just turned into a snake and slithered away. Jet crossed his arms. "Hmph."
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"Delicious!" Bina said as she continued to grab the different dishes with her chopsticks.
"Told you," Albert said triumphantly.
"Danger!" Françoise suddenly shouted, standing up and looking at the door.
"Ne?" Everyone one else also stood up, Albert pushing Bina in back of him. As they watched, the door to the restaurant opened and a familiar girl walked in.
"Oneechan!" Bina looked at her older sister, shocked.
"Danger?" Jet questioned. "You call that danger?"
"You're alive!" Bina ran from behind Albert, only to have him hold her back. "Nani?"
"Look at her eyes," the cyborg told her. Bina looked into her older sister's eyes, only to see that they were cold and…empty.
"Oneechan…" Bina whispered. "What happened to you?"
Lifting up her right hand, Bina's twin narrowed her eyes. As bright blue light began to build in a sphere in her palm, she said coldly, "Shine." Everyone jumped out of the way as the beam of light made its way to the table they had been situated, disintegrating everything around it, only leaving a blackened area on the floor.
"Helen!" Joe screamed. "What are you doing?"
-She doesn't remember.-
"What do you mean she doesn't remember?" Bina asked the voice in her head.
-It's much like your own memory block, except hers is on her life before her death.-
"Then what are we supposed to do?" Joe asked, grabbing Françoise and jumping out of the way as their friend-turned-enemy shot at them again.
-I can't get past it.-
"Well, how did Bina here get her memories back?" Jet asked, dodging as Helen jumped at him with a kick. "I really don't want to have to hurt her."
-Bina's memory block must have shifted from her old memories to her new memories when she hit her head.-
"You want us to make her hit her head?" Chang questioned, then squealed as their opponent threw a ball of energy at him.
"But you'll hurt her!" Bina cried.
"It's not like we have a choice," Jet shouted back, knocking Helen's hand away as she was about to shoot at her own sister. Helen turned and round-kicked Jet, sending him into the wall.
"But…" Bina looked at her sister in concern.
"Don't worry," Albert assured her, coming up beside her. "005 won't hurt her, much."
Hearing this, Geronimo walked up behind Helen, only to be hit in the chest with another one of her energy blasts, causing him to fall onto Pyunma. "Oomph! Sorry."
"We've got to keep her hands down," Joe said, dashing away from the girl who had turned her attentions on him again. Clicking his back teeth, he quickly ran up to Helen and grabbed both of her hands, lifting them high up into the air. Glaring at her opponent, Helen was about to kick him when something grabbed onto her legs.
"Oh no you don't!" Jet had slid across the floor and was now holding onto the girl's legs.
"005!" Joe shouted at the big man, trying to keep Helen from using her hands without hurting her. Geronimo walked up behind her and smacked her head with one of his fists, causing the girl to pitch forward and onto Joe. However, the force of his hit caused Joe to lose his balance, so the cyborg leader ended up with his back on the floor, cradling an unconscious Helen on top of him. "Ano…"
"Helen!" her sister cried, running to kneel down beside Joe and Helen.
"Uh…" Joe stuttered. "Can someone please help?" He lightly grabbed the unconscious girl's arms, not wanting to hurt her.
Geronimo bent down and picked up Helen, cradling her with one of his arms under her knees and the other across her back. "Now what?"
As Françoise helped Joe up to his feet, she frowned and looked at the older of the twins. "I'm sure you all know she's also a cyborg now. I think someone might have taken all five of them right before the underground empire blew up."
"Why would anyone want to do that?" Bina asked, still looking worriedly at her sister.
Joe bowed his head. "To hurt us…"
Everyone turned silent, knowing that he was right—that Bina, Helen, and most likely the rest of the sisters had been turned into cyborgs so some mad being could try to destroy the 00 cyborg team.
"We're sorry," Albert muttered. "It's our fault you guys are like this, that you were forced to watch your sister like that."
Bina's eyes widened in surprise as she turned to him. "No! Don't say that! You told me not to blame myself. Well, I'm not going to blame you either!" Everyone turned to look at her in surprise, in which she just became more determined. "Look, no one asked you if you all wanted to be like this, right? So it's not your fault that you are the way you are or that people want to destroy you for who you are! The only people to blame are the ones who made us like this, okay?"
Albert smiled faintly. "I suppose you're right."
"We should get back to Dr. Gilmore now," Geronimo announced, looking at the girl in his arms. "I'm afraid I hit her too hard."
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"Well, she seems fine," Dr. Gilmore announced as he moved away from the unconscious girl. "Her concussion is not as serious as her sister's."
"That's good," Bina sighed in relief. Albert softly touched her elbow in assurance.
"But I don't know what's going on in her head," the doctor continued. "We'll just have to wait until she awakens."
Albert nodded. "In the meantime, we should keep two guards with her at all times." As Bina opened her mouth, Albert stopped her quickly. "No, you cannot stay. You are still recovering and need your rest."
"But…"
"He's right," Dr. Gilmore said. "I am still not sure if your little bump had any bad effects on you, so it's best that you sleep it off."
Bina sighed, "Okay, thanks."
"Don't worry," Françoise assured the other girl. "Helen will be fine."
Bina smiled and nodded. "I hope so."
"Come, I'll take you to your room," Albert offered, lightly grasping her arm, leading her upstairs and out of the lab.
"So who wants to take first watch?" Jet asked.
"I'll stay," Françoise said, "I don't trust you guys." Jet scowled as she laughed lightly.
"Me too," Joe seconded. The others nodded in agreement.
"You should get some rest too, Dr. Gilmore," Françoise said. Handing the baby in her arms to Geronimo, she smiled her thanks. "Because we might need you when she wakes up."
Dr. Gilmore nodded, covering his yawn with one hand. "Yes, I am a little tired." He followed the other cyborgs out of the room.
Pulling two chairs from the side, Joe offered one to Françoise. "Thanks," she said, sitting down.
Joe plopped onto his own chair, throwing his head back and sighing. "I can't believe this…"
Françoise looked at him. "I suppose we shouldn't have hoped that all our troubles would be over."
"Well, I guess I always knew that this peace would never last, but I didn't think something like this would happen." He waved his hand at the sleeping girl to emphasize his point.
Françoise sighed, squeezing one of the unconscious girl's hands with her one. "Neither did I. Nor any of the others."
"It's just…not fair," Joe growled, pulling his head down into his hands. "Everyone that's ever meant anything to us always somehow get involved. It's all our fault!"
Françoise looked sadly at her distraught boyfriend. Placing a gentle hand on his arm, she murmured, "Didn't you hear what Bina said? Don't blame yourself, because it isn't your fault. It is the fault of those who wish to destroy, who made us the way we were." Getting off her chair, she kneeled beside him, lightly hugging his waist and placing her head on his knees. "We never asked to be this way. We didn't have a choice…Black Ghost forced us. But now that we have these powers, we might as well use them for good, to protect others from meeting our fate."
"But Helen…and Bina…we couldn't protect them," Joe muttered, gently stroking Françoise's blonde hair, the other hand on her shoulder.
"They died," Françoise replied. "We never expected them to be brought back to life. But now that they are alive, all we can do is help them get through this."
"But it's still not fair…" Joe grumbled.
Françoise looked up, lifting an arm to softly caress his face with her hand. "I know it isn't. But since when has life been fair to us?"
Joe smiled, catching her hand with his, holding it in place. Leaning down, he placed his lips on her forehead, murmuring, "I love you."
Françoise was shocked for a moment, but then smiled softly and turned her face up to meet his lips with hers. "I love you too."
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"Albert…"
Albert turned back around to look at Bina, who sat on her bed, looking down at her clasped hands. "Hm?"
"I'm sorry."
Albert sighed. "Are we going to go through this again?"
"I really am sorry!" Bina looked up. "I had no idea that Helen…"
The silver-eyed cyborg walked back towards her and sat down next to her. "It's not your fault."
"I know, but still…"
He took her hands in his own, smiling gently at her. "Didn't just tell us not to blame ourselves? Well, you shouldn't go blaming yourself either." Lifting one of her hands up, he looked at it and squeezed it softly. "Don't worry, she'll be okay."
Nodding, Bina sighed and looked away, eyes tearing up slightly. "But the others…" Sighing again, she looked up at him. "When we were at the restaurant, I tried to reach out to oneechan, but I couldn't. And later, I tried to contact the others, but I met the same interference I had with oneechan's mind. So that means, they…"
"Hey," Albert said, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "We'll save them too. I promise."
Nodding again, she buried her head into his chest. "Thank you."
"You're welcome," he replied, looking down as she snuggled closer to him.
After a moment of silence, he noticed that she had fallen asleep, so he moved so that he laid her down on the bed. As he moved out of her grasp, she whined and clutched onto his shirt. "Eh…" Not wanting to wake her up, he tried to lightly pry her hands off of him, which only resulted in another soft whimper and the hands tightening. Sighing, Albert gave in and lied down next to her. Looking at her peaceful face, he brushed his mechanical across her face, recalling how she had said that his hand was warm. Smiling and shaking his head slightly, he encircled her small frame with his arms and closed his eyes, allowing his mind to drift into a much needed sleep.
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"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." –Mahatma Ghandi.
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Okay, now that you guys have read the "Special," hope you can better understand Bina (and Helen). Anyways, if you want a picture of her (or information on Cyborg 009 in general), go to the website (the whole site is through Macromedia Flash Player 6, so I think you'll need it). Then click on the second button on the bottom labeled "LIBRARY." There should then be four rows on the left, with an empty space for pictures on the right. Find the first row labeled "DVD Standard Edition" and click on the arrow (it should say "next" when your mouse is on it) until you get to the very end. Then click on the last picture in that row (of a crossed legged 007 and a circus-act 009, who is standing on one hand)—it should be labeled "Cyborg 009 'When You Wish Upon a Shooting Star 6.'" A larger picture and Japanese description should show up in the space on the right. Click on the bigger picture on the right (it'll say "picture zoom" when your mouse points to it) and another window should pop up, showing three pictures from episodes 43, 44, and 45. The second picture of 008 is him in his new skin. The third picture of the two girls is the Helen (on the left) and Bina (on the right). Their sisters look exactly the same except that their eye colors are different and the jewels on their head; plus, the other sisters (and the rest of their people) wear clothing similar to that of the Greek Gods. Have fun!
GoldAngel2: I like it when Albert's soft side shows too. He does it more often with Bina. ^^ Anyways, you updated! With the anticlimax! I was so happy! Write more, write more! I need the inspiration! And if it takes encouragement to make you write more so I'll have more inspiration, then I can encourage you 24/7! Except you'd probably get so annoyed that you'd not write anymore just to spite me. So I'm not going to do that. ^^
Black Rose Elise: I read your story and reviewed. Poor 003…I don't like nightmares. ^^ As for your second review, I've already got the kissing part down, so now I just need to get them in a tree, eh? Haha.
Korii Shoujo: Heh…more fluff? I've tried to do that, but for some reason, I just can't imagine the two of them being too fluffy. But I'll try to work on it. Except, I'm starting to think that the story is now moving towards 004/Bina rather than with the original pairing of 009/003. Hm…I'll have to get it back on track. And I'll work my hardest to try and get some good fluff in there. ^^
Henrika: Haha. I knew a lot more people would be asking. I think I saved myself lots of trouble with the Special. Hehe.
Quallfantilldeath: Seriously, I'm weird. I can get fluff out of my other story, but not this one. I really just can't see them be…fluffy. If you've watched the rest of the series, you'll probably get a little bit of what I mean. They don't act…fluffy toward each other at all. Especially 009…he's so…nice…to everyone he meets…especially girls. Anyways, like I said before, I will try to add some fluff in there…as long as it doesn't make the plot all bad. What's especially weird is I like fluff (especially 009/003), but I can't seem to write it. Hm…weird.
Wolf Princess: Yup. *zap zap* I like that too. *hint hint* to those of you that don't know what's coming. Anyways, stop glaring at me. I didn't do anything…well, at the moment you were writing that, I was laughing my ass off, but that's not the point. Hehe. BOOYA!
Wolfwood11: See? By now, you've got more than one review. And it doesn't matter what other people think…it's YOUR story and you should do what YOU want. But it never hurts to listen. ^^ And as long as you're happy writing, then go ahead and write.
Yami Kanis: Well, you can't help it if your source is Toonami. They aren't exactly the most—okay, they aren't reliable at all. ^^ And I love your quotes! Don't be surprised if you see one on a later chapter!
Aria Zephyr: Actually, everybody that read and appreciated the "Special" should really be thanking you. Truthfully, it was your review that propelled me to write out all the summaries. And sometimes, you have to be mean to be nice. Wow, I sound so corny today. Haha, so anyways, don't be sorry. I'm very glad for your reviews…I really appreciate them. ^^
Queen of Duels: *still sitting in the waiting room with 20 magazines next to her* I'm not even going to start on the next chapter until you update! *glares* That should be enough motivation for you! And if 009 doesn't get rid of the Writer's Block soon, send 003 after 009! That should motivate him! *scowls* Oh, but I still love you. *smiles* And glad I got rid of your confusion. Now, back to waiting. *picks up another magazine*
John Steppenwolf: Hehe. Actually, Heero could be a cyborg, because cyborgs are half human and half robots. And they could have kids if…erm…certain parts of them are still…human. Right, anyways, Terminator was an android—robot shaped like a human. So, they're different. ^^
Dragonblond: I'm glad he did make the alternate ending…or I wouldn't have a story to write. And I know…poor 004! Every time he falls in love, he loses his love. Hm…now there's a story idea…Thanks! *starts scribbling in notebook again*
Orphan: I love you. I really do. You are one, if not, my favorite reviewer. And I think you've said much more than could have been said about my story. I'm touched and honored. So in the future, even a small "hi" or "bye" in your review would make me happy! Did I say I love you?
Sess9: Unfortunately, I won't start writing the next chapter until QoD updates. And I'm waiting until GoldAngel2 puts in her epilogue before I post my next chapter. And I would have also waited for Morbidity, but considering how long I had to wait for the last chapter (which was definitely worth the wait), I'm afraid I'd die of frustration before I read the next chapter. ^^ So, help encourage QoD and GoldAngel2 to update their stories (and while you're at it, cheer on Morbidity too)!
Cat: Wah! They didn't do anything! I really have trouble with this 009/003 fluff thing. I agree, because 001 has the coolest powers. Er, anyways, QoD is crazy, I know. ^.-
dreaminghalo: I love 009/003 fluff too! I just need to find out how to write it! *sweatdrops*
Wicked Enough: I love it when my favorite authors review. It means so much to me! And I expect to see updates from you too! Hm…maybe I should also wait for your update before I post next chapter. And I don't really mind that they're short anymore…they are worth the wait and shortness. ^^
Gijinka Renamon: Actually there are 51 episodes…okay, there are only 49, the other two are just weird little things. Yes, you'll have to excuse Toonami for being…weird. I seriously still haven't figured out why they don't show the rest of the series. I seriously don't see anything wrong or inappropriate about them. *sigh* I'll never understand these American censorship things.
Morbidity: I think I'm going to die from shock…and delight. I can't believe one of my favorite authors (who I thought would only read GoldAngel2's Cyborg 009 story) actually read and liked mine! Oye! I love you! I love your story! I don't love your slow updates though. Hehe. And I've gotta give Orphan hugs and kisses and gifts for doing such a nice thing. =D 002 and 007 are some of my favorite characters…because they can make fun of 009 and 003! Ah, 004…you've gotta love his aloof sarcasm. ^^ I'm glad you think my story is funny. I can't seem to make it fluffy or romantic, so I might as well stick with humor. (I've been writing this original fiction that was meant to be dark…except some humor somehow ended up in there. ^^') And don't worry about the weird review…I had to review this story 4 times once because my comp was messed up. It was really stupid. Haha. I still laugh at the memory.
battousia-crazy64: Actually, all you have to do is copy the story ID number, log onto your account, click on "Favorite Stories" on the left column, and enter the story ID. Then voila, you got the story onto your Favorites list. I'm so smart, I know. *smack* My sister just called me modest…isn't she nice? *smack* Oh, she was just being sarcastic.
CosmoAngel1: I realized that I forgot to review to your review the first time I posted this (because I wrote this chapter before your review)…so I'm sorry! Please forgive me! Well, I just wanted to let you know that I got my DVDs from nextdayanime (I think that's their website name too), on Amazon, I think. Right, well, look it up at one of the auction places. Amazon or eBay (I think I went to Amazon because eBay didn't have it). Good luck to you! And thanks for your review!