Okay! Next Chapter, Go! One question: Has anyone ever wondered why Myrtle's posse says YEAH at the same time? I have nothing against it, I actually like it, but then I read in a story called "A Baaaad Parody" that the author depicted Yuki, Teresa, and Elena as three girls with only one mind, like if that was why they were so synchronized. I have nothing against that, that actually inspired an important part of this chapter and story. What part is it you ask? Read on, and ask me in a review if you still don't get it. On with the show!
Chapter 9
Experimental abilities, computer viruses
(In the real world)
It was 10 in the morning, and Andre was in Jumba's ship practicing his swordplay in one of Jumba's cybernetic simulations, which he was dominating completely.
"Older boy, would you finish and come to my lab. There is something that I need to tell you." Jumba said.
"Fine by me." Andre said as he defeated his foe, then came out of the simulator. "What is it?"
"The good news is that the little girls and young boy have completely received their experimental enhancements and are sleeping soundly. It seems to have been a success." Jumba reported.
"And the bad news?" Andre asked.
"Experiment 627 seems to have been reactivated." Jumba said. "It was the second time last night."
"What do you mean the second time?" Andre asked.
"Yesterday night, I heard that the computer said that experiment 627 was activated, but then deactivated, then activated once again, and it never said if it was deactivated a second time." Jumba explained.
"Well, if he was activated a second time last night, we have a serious problem in our hands." Andre said.
"Very true." Jumba answered.
"Enough of that for now, what are the kids new and special abilities."
"Oh yes come over here." Jumba instructed.
Andre followed him to the room where the kids were. They were all fast asleep. Andre discovered that Stitch was sitting on a chair right next to Lilo's hospital-like bed, holding her hand. They were both asleep. He also discovered that Keoni and Myrtle were in adjacent beds and that Keoni was also holding Myrtle's hand. Yuki, Teresa and Elena were sleeping like normal.
"They look normal to me." Andre said.
"The abilities are not supposed to affect physical appearance, but they are there. Time to wake up everybody!" Jumba said.
Everybody woke up almost immediately.
"I don't know why, but I feel stronger." Keoni said puzzled and everybody agreed.
"That must be due to the enhancements." Jumba said.
"But what abilities do we have?" Elena asked.
"That is what we are going to find out." Andre answered.
"Hey, what did I miss, daddy?" Victoria said as she entered the room with snooty perched on her shoulder.
"Nothing at all. Were going to check out the abilities of your friends here." Andre explained.
"Cool!" Victoria exclaimed.
"Okay, I got the analysis program running. It will scan the kids and determine their abilities." Jumba said.
"Why don't you already know what they are?" Andre asked curiously.
"Because the results are variable. They receive experiment abilities, but it's anybody's guess as to what they will be." Jumba explained.
A loud humming sound was heard and the scan finished as soon as it started. Now the computer can be heard talking.
Subject: LiloMain Abilities: Creation and manipulation of water. Can alter weather for rainy day results.
Secondary Abilities: Has one third of all the powers of experiment 626 (AKA Stitch).
Subject: Myrtle Edmonds.
Main abilities: Has dominance over ice. Can create ice from moisture in the air. Can alter climate for winter-like results.
Subject: Keoni Jameson
Main Abilities: Seismic powers. Can create or dissipate tectonic disturbances in order to create or stop earthquakes.
Secondary Abilities: Super Strength.
Subject: Yuki
Main Abilities: Dominance over all plant life. Can create and use plants defensively and offensively.
Secondary ability: Full-Syncro
Subject: Teresa
Main ability: Creation and Manipulation of fire. Can alter climate for summer-like results.
Secondary ability: Full-Syncro
Subject: Elena
Main ability: Control and Manipulation over electricity.
Secondary ability: Full-Syncro
Warning: Full-Syncro is a sort of mind link between individuals. With this they can share, without communicating verbally, thoughts, feelings, and in battle, strategies, as well as becoming physically stronger than they normally are without Full-Syncro. The Drawback: If one of the individuals is hurt while in Full-Syncro with the others, the others will receive the damage as well. This ability is only compatible between Yuki, Teresa, and Elena.
The computer finished, and everyone was silent for about a minute, but then everybody started cheering at the discovery of his or her new powers.
"This is astounding. Now little girl has one-third of 626's powers." Jumba said.
"I believe that it had to do with their bond. Maybe because they are so good friends, or even more than that, was the reason that Lilo acquired some of Stitch's abilities." Andre theorized.
"Maybe." Jumba answered.
While the group was celebrating, Myrtle pulled Keoni to a place where they could speak.
"Thank you for holding my hand yesterday while Jumba gave me the shot. Shots and needles terrify me." Myrtle said.
"No problem, you were actually very brave to do all that to help Lilo and her friends, and I respect you greatly for that." Keoni said.
"One more question Keoni." Myrtle paused then continued. "Why are you so kind and caring for me? Just a few months ago I used to be a selfish snob. You even took a plasma blast for me. Not just any person would do that."
There was an uncomfortable silence between them, then Keoni spoke.
"Let's just say that I consider you a very, very good friend." Keoni answered.
Myrtle heard this and her heart filled with warmth. She had never been called a very good friend. A friend yes, but never a very good friend. She the hugs Keoni.
"Thank you so much." Myrtle said.
"Anytime, Myrtle, Anytime." Keoni said as he hugged her back.
It was then when the ship started rocking violently. Those who didn't have good footing stumbled.
"What in the world was that?" Andre said as he grabbed his Defender Blade. (Now fully charged)
Andre ran to the exit ramp with the others close behind. What he saw outside shocked him. There were small beings around the ship. They looked like small, black, round balls with two feet, two eyes, all of them wore hard hats with a plus symbol on them, and they were carrying pickaxes, without the use of hands! Andre recognized the enemies immediately.
"Oh my gosh! They're Mettaurs! But how did they get here? Aren't they supposed to be cybernetic viruses?" Andre asked himself, and then he prepared for battle. "That doesn't matter! I have to stop them from further damaging Jumba's ship!"
End of Chapter 9