Well this is chapter two and I think I'll answer that question about when I'll finish my third story, well the only problem is I seemed to have hit a bit of writers block. I'll get around to it, eventually; I'm slowly getting somewhere. Also the comment on the confusion that this story has, which will be cleared up in this chapter, it's supposed to be confusing in the first chapter to create mystery and such. Well anyway on with the story.

I drove for the rest of the day; looking for somewhere I could find some answers. The voice in my head had told me to go to some large tower that was a few miles outside the city on the edge of the forest.

"What am I going to find at this tower anyway?"

'Records indicate a computer database still in operation, uplink to main computer still possible through satellite relay inside the tower'

"I hope that means I'll get some answers."

After crossing into the dense forest, I could see a large ancient tower covered in thick vines and other forest growth. It was barely standing and looked as if it was going to collapse any minute.

"This place is a dump." I said as I brought the vehicle to a stop. I got out and could taste the humidity in the air; it was thick and made it uncomfortable to breath very deeply. I walked toward the decaying ruin and pushed on a panel next to the door, it slid open partially and then jammed.

"Piece of junk," I said pressing the panel again, but still nothing happened, "Guess I'll just have to force it open." I said trying to pull the doors open; they gave way easily and grinded out of the way enough for me to get through. I looked around the room and saw a thick layer of dust on everything; in the corner I could see the computer.

"There it is, now to figure out myself." I said as I walked over to the computer. Those words that pop up every now and then came into my mind as I started working the computer.

'Accessing database, initiating computer uplink'

A panel flipped open and reveled a small lens that shot a beam of light into my right eye; it felt strange, but not unnatural. It was a warm feeling that filled my body, and was relaxing, as if I had done this before.

'Accessing diagnostic data for this unit. Error found, several memory clusters have been corrupted. Downloading replacement files'

"Tell me about me, I need to know everything." I said aloud, my voice echoing off the high walls

I saw page after page of information scrolling by; I wasn't able to read it all but the voice filled me in on everything that was going by

'Unit designated as Phoenix, primary function is to search for and destroy rebel forces'

"So that's what my name is?"

'Confirmed'

"What else then?"

'A prototype created by Dr. Robotonick, but was discontinued due to defects'

"Created? What does that make me then?"

'This unit is a biological android'

"Android? I'm a machine of some sort?"

'Affirmative'

I was somewhat surprised at the news, yet somehow, not that surprised. I felt like I had always known but didn't want to accept it, it had to be a mistake.machines don't bleed or drink or have feelings, if I was a machine I wouldn't be having these sort of thoughts.

"How can I feel, bleed, and everything else if I was a machine?"

'This unit was artificially grown as a biological entity, then cybernetic enhancements were added to increase the effectiveness of combat skills and capability for destruction.

"Well I'm not going to do any of that."

'Primary objective has been previously overridden'

"Alright, what was this defect that you talked about anyway?"

'Searching.defect comes from an illogical capacity for free thought and feelings, this trait was unable to be removed from the brain and was originally suppressed to increase efficiency.'

"How did I end up in the dessert then?"

'Records show that this unit had malfunctioned and escaped the testing facility and commandeered a transport that contained classified material.'

"Classified material? What was in that truck?"

'Stolen transport contained a key element in finishing this units construction, a chaos emerald'

"What is a chaos emerald?"

'Searching.found, a mystic gemstone that exhibits unlimited power; there are seven gems in total according to database'

"What do I need one for?"

'This unit was to have a chaos emerald infused into its' structure to increase its' power'

"Hmm, so it must be in the back of the truck, I never did look back there."

'Acquisition of the chaos emerald is the secondary objective'

"Is there a third?"

'Not to date'

"Let's see, was there anything else? Wait, now I know, who are you anyway? What's this voice that's talking to me all the time?"

'Internal tactical computer and database, uses are to collect information and assist in the running of advanced abilities'

"Advanced abilities?"

'Radio interception/jamming, internal radar, computer infiltration, and accelerated combat mode'

"What was that last one?"

'Searching.found; accelerated combat allows this unit to move beyond super sonic speeds and thus making the surrounding environment appear slower and making reflexes smoother and quicker'

"That sounds complicated."

'This procedure requires the completion of the secondary objective due to the massive drains of power required to execute'

"Hmm, I can't think of a reason to gain those sort of powers, but I think it's best to get it anyway."

The light coming from the panel had stopped and I turned to walk out of the decaying and decrepit tower and went back to the truck. I went around the back and saw a large heavy door; on it was a large panel with a keypad, apparently a numbered password was needed to get inside.

'A key code is required to gain access to the.'

"I have a better idea." I said getting a grip on the panel and beginning to pull it toward me; I could hear the metal starting to twist and grind and the keypad lock finally tore loose in my hands and I fell backward. I got and looked inside the truck and saw a small metal container, which looked a lot easier to get open since there was no lock on it. I stepped into the truck and lifted the lid off of it, there was a loud hiss of pressurized air as a cloud of smoke poured out and a bright glow filled the truck.

"Is this a chaos emerald?" I said pulling out a small red glowing gemstone

'Secondary objective achieved, starting fusion'

"Come again?" my words were cut short, as the emerald seemed to be absorbed into my skin, "What's going on?"

'Emerald fusion complete, now releasing power safeties'

I could feel my entire body burning as the emerald's power began to flow through me, the pain was more than I could bear and I felt myself black and fall forward as my last thoughts were fading. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all.

'Activating retrieval beacon'

"Damn."