AN: Good news: I have the 9th issue of Cyborg 009 manga. Bad news: I have no idea where I'm going with this story…oh well I'll think of something.
"It's so good to have all of you back again!" Dr. Gilmore said happily. Most of them smiled at him, but some, like 004, still looked sad and weary. 003 stared off into space until 009 sat down next to her and gave her shoulders a gentle shake.
"Will you be alright?" She nodded.
"I hate to say it but I kind of enjoyed going to find the rest of them. Now that it's all done, I have to fight again. There's no fun, no time to spend together peacefully…" She trailed off and rested her head on 009's shoulder. He sighed with frustration at not being able to do anything to help her. 004 stood up from where he rested and strode to a window. 008 went to stand next to him.
"How's it goin'?" he asked. 004 sighed.
"Not well, not well at all. I guess I've never really gotten over Hilda dieing. Now I have to heal all over again. Heal wounds that never really did the first time." Since he used to be one of the leaders in helping his people, 008 was usually good with comforting words. But even he was at a loss for words to say to 004. They stood there in silence staring out at the swaying waves of the ocean. "You know what hurts the most?" 004 said more to himself than his friend.
"What?"
"The knowledge that I could have done things differently. I could have just stayed calm when they called after me. I didn't have to charge through with my truck. If I had just-" 004's voice had increased in volume, and he became aware of the silent stares around him. "Excuse me 008" With that he turned and left the deck. 008 sighed and turned his back to the window. 009 rose to address the rest.
"I'm sure all of us know exactly how he feels. Normally I hate the prospect of revenge, but right now it seems like a good idea to me." Murmurs of agreement rose throughout the room. The Cyborg leader's eyes were shone brightly as he thought about the mentioned subject.
"We're going to need a plan." 005 said calmly. 009 nodded.
"He's right. First we need to figure out how to get into the recent headquarters."
"But where is the headquarters?" 002 said critically.
"It's on an island." 001 said suddenly. The group jumped at the infant's unexpected assertion.
"Since when did you wake up?" 007 demanded. He was a little peeved at being scared by a baby.
"Since a few minutes ago. I guess the 15 days 009 spent gathering you up went by faster than you thought."
"Yeah, because we were living a lie." 004 stepped back into the room. Every noise was hushed and mouths that were half open to comment immediately shut. 004 had taken it the hardest. "001 said it's on an island," he said nothing more about his relived life, "That's not surprising. How many islands has he gone through? I mean really!" 006 chuckled and some smiled at the 4th Cyborg's feeble attempt at creating a contented atmosphere.
"Well said!" Dr. Gilmore added. 009's smile broadened.
"Alright well we should be able to find its location easy enough. Knowing Black Ghost, the real core of the base will be under the island. 003 and 001, would you find the exact coordinates for the base? When they are finished, 007, I wanted you to transform into a bird or something and then scout the land and the sea around it."
"Can do my lad!" 007 stood up in rigid attention and gave him a salute. Then he winked at him, changed into a pelican, and waddled off. 003 who had said nothing the whole time, giggled at the spectacle. 009 instantly turned at the melodious sound of her laughter and grinned, glad that she was at least smiling again. Her eyes still held their troubled look, but were no longer distant. She rose and went over to Dr. Gilmore to take 001.
"Come on you, let's go find an enemy." 001, still incapable of normal speech, cooed and gurgled like any baby would. "Let's get started."
Yes I know VERY SHORT! But I thought that was a good place to end. The next chapter will be longer, I promise.