Chapter six – friendship, and the politics.

I have imported some characters from Timeincursion "Broken", naming Subaro and Reia. A fantastic story, which plays about six months before Timeincursions "Broken". And yes, it is finally happening.

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Chii opened her eyes. She could feel something was different. She didn't feel things the way she did after the update. She could feel her eyes moving, but not with the calculated accuracy she had before. It was more of an automatism now: a blur. Also, her memory had been altered. She knew the knowledge was there, but she couldn't access it.

As her eyes came into focus, she saw mother standing in front of her. She felt an immense respect towards the women who gave her life, but also a deep regret, and fear. She did something wrong, but she didn't know what. She felt the need to apologize, but what for?

As her eyes opened, Chitose felt a little more relieved. Her cold, self protecting expression changed to the face of a mother worried for her child. And she was. After the outburst of tears a few hours back, Chii fell silent. Her internal systems were running at top speed, which was rather unique. Half of her processors were spares, backup as you will. The only system off-line, was Chii herself. In a way, she was in a coma. So she was very happy that she woke up, though she was still worried about her mental state. "Are you alright, Chii?" she asked. Chii responded with a soft yes, and a nod of her head. Suddenly, Hideki burst into the room, knocking Chitose of her feet. "Chii, are you alright? What happened, I was so worried, and I didn't know what to do..." Chii laid a hand on his cheek, which silenced him instantly. "I'm glad to see you" she said softly.

A few weeks later

Hideki opened his eyes, to find Chii lying next to him, face in his neck, a hand on his hips. Once again he was captivated by her presence. He still couldn't believe it. She still loved him. Not more, not purer, but with knowledge of love. And knowledge changed a lot in her. She was still Chii, but she now knew how to cook almost everything, she loved poetry, and classical music, and she understood the world around her a lot better. Speaking of which, they should get up, they had a lunch with Subaro and Reia, which they hadn't seen in over six months. And it was already eleven!

They reached the diner at half passed twelve. Subaro and Reia sat at a table in the sun, Reia talking in sign language, Subaro plain talking. When they saw Chii and Hideki they lit up, and waved. Hideki pulled up a chair and sat down, as did Chii. "You sure took your time" Subaro started. "Well, Chii took her time in the bathroom, and picking out her clothes." The men laughed, while the girls looked at each other. "Man", Reia signed. Chii nodded, well knowing it was Hideki who took almost an hour to change. "So, how are you two doing" she continued. Their friend looked happily at each other. "Were doing great! I finished school, and I got a job as a persicom expert at persicorp. And Reia is a teacher for deaf and mute children." Subaro said with pride in his voice. Reia nodded and continued:"The children love me. They really see me as a friend." They were happy for their friends, and the conversation wondered off to other subjects. Suddenly Subaro said to Reia to tell them the big news. Reia, lighting up a bit, said they were going into politics. "Were joining a political group that fights for the rights of persicoms. We want to be accepted as alive and intelligent, with all the rights humans have.". "That sound interesting" Hideki replied, glaring at Chii. "Where can we get more information?" Reia thought for a moment then said she would contact Zima. "Zima?" both Chii and Hideki said. "Yes, Zima. He once worked for an unknown organization, but is now in politics. Ill let him give you a call." The day went fast, and before they knew it, it was time to go. They said there goodbye's, and went their separate ways.

Hideki opened his eyes, to find Chii lying next to him, face in his neck, a hand onher hips. Once again he was captivated by her presence. He laid his hand on her cheek, and she opened her eyes. They kissed, softly. His hand caressed her body, but stopped as he reached her hips. That didn't happen for a long time, he thought. Suddenly knowledge emerged from the dark debts of her brain. "It's alright love" she said. "The button is off." As happiness and wonder rushed through his mind, they kissed, and continued what they never finished.