Hi again y'all. I realize Omega may seem a lil OOC, but it's unintentional…. As for a few comments made about certain things, 1. The part about the toaster and microwave being disused were intended to show that Omega was a bit full of himself and did not use them period, not just not using them for pancakes. He thought he could cook better without them. 2. The reason Shadow wanted to talk to Omega about how he was feeling was because he thinks Omega might have something about it in his data banks; not because Omega had felt it before, but because he might have data on it. (Apparently Shadow doesn't recognize it as a particular emotion or feeling just yet. P) Erm…. So…. I hope that cleared up some things. :X Here we go again….

Chapter 5

A Malfunction

"Omega." There was a tiny sound of metal on metal as the robot looked up from the pancakes cooking in front of him. After the previous day's failure, the robot had decided to concentrate more on his cooking.

"YES?" Realizing his error, the robot immediately returned his attention to the pancakes.

"Omega, I have a… question you may be able to help me with."

"WHAT IS IT? I WILL DO MY BEST TO BE OF ASSISTANCE."

"Well," Shadow paused for a second, trying to find the words. "I-" He stopped as the door to Rouge's room opened and closed as she made her way out.

"C'ya boys. I'll be back late, so don't wait up, okay?" She sent them a wink and continued on her way. Shadow held his question until she had left and he could no longer hear her footsteps.

"WHY THE HESITATION?"

"Nothing. It's just…. I've got this feeling, right here…." He placed a hand over the white tuft of fur on his chest. "I'm not sure what it is."

"SCANNING…. SENSORS DETECT NOTHING IR-R-R-REGULAR."

"…Omega, did you just stutter?"

"OF C-C-C-COURSE NOT."

"There, you did it again." Shadow could not help but be a little smug.

"THAT'S R-R-R-R-RIDICULOUS." The pancakes were starting to smell a little toasty.

"Really, Omega, you are."

"I A-A-A-AM N-N-N-NOT. SENSORS DETECT NO A-A-A-ABNORMALITIES IN MY V-V-V-V-V-VOICE S-S-SYSTEM."

"Omega, run a full systems check. That's an order."

"I-I-I-I'M T-T-T-TELLING Y-Y-Y-YOU, N-N-NOTHING IS-" He paused. If had been created with eyelids, he would have blinked. "WARNING: S-S-S-SYSTEM ERROR D-D-D-DETECTED." By now, the pancakes were getting really dark. "I AP-P-P-POLOGIZE. I M-M-MUST REMAIN I-I-I-INACTIVE FOR THE R-R-REMAINDER OF THE DAY TO M-M-MAKE R-REPAIRS." With that, the robot seemed to forget the pancakes as he walked off towards his broom closet, hitting the wall once or twice and shaking as he went.

Shadow sighed and was about to go back to the spare room to continue cleaning it out when he smelt something. He blinked a few times before cursing very loudly and snatching the pancakes and griddle from the stove.

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As for Rouge's day, it was pretty successful by her standards. Another mission complete, another precious gem to add to her collection. Sure it took most of the day, but it was worth it. She walked along the dark street, humming a tune to herself. Most people would feel a little uncomfortable being alone outside at night, but being a bat, she really didn't have a problem with it. She was so busy humming, she didn't hear the all too familiar footsteps following behind her until it was too late.

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I realize it was short, but it was short for a reason… MWUAHAHAHAHAHA! CLIFF HANGER! XD I laugh at your sufferiiiiiiing…. Heehee! Thanks again for the reviews, and tune in next time to see what becomes of our favorite little white bat.