(Notes: I don't own any of the rights to cyborg 009)
(Author's notes: Hey:) I hope to be able to make regular updates to this story. It may get a little strange at time and very surreal, but it's a deep look at how much you can find out about a person though their dreams. You'll be suprized. This story also has big spoilers on ep 30: "Computoia". Also if any characters names from that ep are a bit misspelled, I'm working from a dvd that has REALLY horrible subtitles. I guess it's the price you have to pay when you really wanna see the rest of the series and the anime companies here deemed it too un- popular to release the rest of the series...ah well.. enjoy the story.)
The dreamland virus:
On arrival to the Computoia City main headquarters, an eccentric but very fuzzy scientist greeted his old friend DR Gillmore and the 00 Team at the office doors.
" Welcome! Welcome back to Computoia!" The fuzzy scientist scurried about in excitement as the 00 Team entered into one of the large laboratory rooms.
The team had met with the eccentric scientist before on their first visit to the strange computer run city. His name was DR Eekamen and as a favor to DR Gillmore they would be the first to test a revolutionary new device.
" And here it is !" Stopping in font of an office chair that stood by a long table- like desk with a laptop computer, DR Eekamen stood proudly by his newest creation. "The Dreamland Matrix"
As most of the team gasped in wonderment of how such a tiny computer would supposedly hold so much hopes, DR Eekamen continued in his explanation. "By connecting two simple wires at the base of the neck where some of the brains most central nerves connect with the spine, the computer crates a world virtual to a person's feelings and dreams. Much like normal dreams, yes, but the real catch here is that other people, as many people desired can "log in " if you, will to that person's dreams with this other set of two cables here and be apart of that person's dream world."
002 crossed his arms over his chest as he leaned against the wall nearby in disbelief. " So, your saying THAT one little flat piece of computer can do all that?"
" NO no NO!" DR Eekamen sighed in a puff of disgust at being interrupted. " This "little flat computer" is only a series of other computers, cables, U.S.B ports and such lead by a team of brilliant scientists."
Rasing a hand in question, 004 interrupted the fluffy doctor once more. "Doesn't this seem a little bit excess? Aren't dreams best kept a secret in a person's heart rather than to be displayed about like an Internet game."
Like in their first meeting, 004's comments made DR Eekamen's hair stand on end with anger. How dare he constantly mock his genius computer creations. Instead the doctor subsided his feelings and continued on with his introduction.
Hesitantly, DR Gillomre tried to break the tensions beginning to form. "Prehaps..it can be seen as a way people can personally connect with one another."
Turning to the man next to him that was beginning to set up his laptop, DR Eekamen introduced him." Anyways, this is one of the men working with us today.. My most trusted assistant Traitor Mc Bastard."
006 moved in closer to watch DR Eekamen's assistant set up. "You must be a very smart and trustworthy man to work so closely on the doctor's projects."
Mr. Mc Bastard smiled in the oddest of ways. "I suppose you could say that ..."
Once the equipment was set up, excitement rose in the fuzzy scientist's heart. "Who would like to be the first to try the Dreamland Matrix? "
Whispers and chatter collaborated among the nine cyborgs before one stepped forward.
"I would like to try, doctor " Innocently, 003 stepped forward from the crowd but not without hesitation from 009.
"003.." Gently taking her by the arm, 009 stopped her. "I'm not sure about this .. I mean it's something that's still experimental. What if something goes wrong?"
It was too late and curiosity already had the best of her as she stepped from his embrace. "The doctor said more than one person can log on at once. Perhaps, we can find out what each other's dreams hold."
In concern , 009 was the next to step forward as 003 was connected into the Dreamland Matrix.
As 003 began to let the dreamland matrix take over in it's creation of sleep, 009 was then connected in the chair next to her.
Stepping over to inspect his comrade being connected, 007 smiled as he thought of the comment he was thinking of in his mind. " I believe she wishes to see alot more in you than a fellow cyborg, 009. She has something like a school girl crush when it comes to you."
009 chuckled slightly at his friend's remarks before drifting quietly off to sleep. Until 007's comment he never really thought of 003 much in that way. He always seemed to care more for her above all the other cyborgs. It wasn't because she came off as more fragile than the other cyborgs, just because she was a woman she wasn't to be taken lightly. However, her innocence at times held so much charm. Often he wondered what she thought of him. Was what 007 said true?
Already ahead of 009, 003 began to see the world of her dreams form around her. Tranquil and surreal, she found herself on a small island dotted with a single palm tree in the middle of an endless sea. The sky over head dawned in colors of pink and purple and the stars of the night shined out though the daytime sky. Gently kneeling in the sand 003 reached out to touch a gleaming pink peril laying on the shore.
" ..009.." Looking up across the tranquil sea there was still no sign of him as her voice echoed back across the surreal landscape. " Joe..where are you...?"
From out of the far distance she could see him walking across the tranquil waters towards her, the light of the stars in the sky make every footstep he made sparkle as the water returned to peace once again from where he last stepped.
" 009..!" Without hesitation 003 stepped across the waters to meet him half way.
As far way as he once seemed, she was soon by his side.
As 009 met with her for the first time in her own mind, he gently took her hand in his as she gazed mesmerized into her eyes. " ..So this is what you dream of at night when you're asleep?"
" Yes " Feeling herself blush in his presence, it was the only comment she could give.
As he glanced across the landscape a school of dolphins passed around them. " It's so ... peaceful. So beautiful, so you"
009's heart began to race in realization the 007 was right in his observation. Despite the fact he'd never thought of falling in love with his fellow team mate, everything in that single moment felt so right about it.
As she leaned in to attempt to kiss 009 for his sweetness, one of the dolphins from the sea jumped between them and suddenly they found themselves ridding though the pristine waters on the dolphin's back.
Laughing like she had no cares and worries in the world, 003 held onto 009 as the dolphin jumped though the waves. " This is more fun then I've ever dreamt possible."
Suddenly the dolphin jumped higher than it had ever jumped before and instantly disappeared back into the sea leaving 003 and 003 floating in the starlight day sky.
As he embraced her close, he leaned in to steal a simple kiss but no one was there.
"003?.." He turned about in question as he looked for her, but her dream world was beginning to disappear from around him. " 003..003!"
"Francoise!" Jolting awake to realty, the other cyborgs tried to clam their friend down from his panic. " 003, she's gone someone took her!'
" Hey man calm down, she's right here. "008 helped 009 out of the chair he was sleeping in. "Calm down, she's still sleeping see."
However, as 008 gently tried to tap 003 to wake her there was no response. " Strange, is the computer generated sleep supposed to be this deep?"
Frantically, DR Eekamen and his assistance began typing away that their laptops.
Quietly, 001 stepped forward with the truth the doctors weren't ready to admit. "It's true something happened to 003. I scanned her brain waves and she's very much ok internally, only in her mind and body it's almost as if someone had taken her machine soul only leaving her a lifeless doll."
Suddenly, DR Eekamen jumped up from the table with so much force the table nearly flipped over. " No! It's much worse than that. Someone didn't steal her soul. It's a computer virus. One that not only has taken over 003, but also split across the Dreamland Matrix making other copies of 003 so..."
" Copies of 003! " Storming over to the doctor in rage, 002 grabbed ahold of the man's bow tie and held him up to his eye level. "What the hell did you do to her!"
It took all of 004's will to hold back 002 from trying to kill the crazy doctor, but also all the will he had to not do the same to the kook.
"No, No! Let me explain. " DR Eekamen nearly hid behind his chair as he panicked. " The virus seemed to have been set in the Dreamland Matrix to go off like a time bomb. As far as I can tell, there are six copies running about and one is the real 003. There's still a chance to save her but I need you to all trust me."
The fuzzy scientist nearly hid under the desk in making his suggestion " I need seven of you to log into the Dreamland Matrix."
DR Gillmore pounded his fist on the desk in protest. "What if the same thing happens to the other cyborgs!"
Stepping up to the danger, 009 accepted the challenge. "I'll do anything to save her, even if the Dreamland Matrix takes my mind too."
Nodding to in acceptance of the danger, the other cyborgs stepped up to the challenge to save their lost friend.
Scurrying about the lab looking for every last piece of spare cable he could find, DR Eekamen informed the cyborgs of the rest of what they needed to know. "You have to remember to play along a bit with 003's dreams or else you could shock to her dream world could kill her. However, at the same time DO NOT let yourself be drawn in to her dream world or the virus could over take you too. In 003's mind, her dream landscape has been severely warped. Her dreams my come out as what her perception of you is or any long held emotions held deep within her subcontious."
One by one each cyborg but 001 were logged into the Dreamland Matrix, and into 003's dream world.
From here on out ...life is but a dream.
(To be continued)