Disclaimer: I'm so very sorry for the long delay. I totally ran out of writing juice and forgot all about Knight Rider because of my obsession with WALL-E, and the FanFiction that I started on that animated Pixar film. But anyway, I apologize again and hopefully you guys will continue reading even if I disappear for a couple of weeks, months even.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
2009!!!
Chapter Five, Merry Christmas
Sarah wiped a single tear away from her previous yawning, and buttoned up her Melton peacoat before walking out of her room at the SSC. There's been a problem with the heater in the SSC lately, and the employees would hear strange scuttering noises, as if there's something moving within the vents of the premises or messing with the heat system. When the heaters did break, they found out that a rat family had been scurrying around the building, and that the father mouse had got caught up at the heat engine - when they took it out, it looked liked fried chicken. Ew. And the heaters in the SSC are still waiting to get repaired ever since the accident.
The auburn scientist shook the thought out of her head and procceeded down to the KITT cave. Wait. The KITT cave. Her dream, KITT tried to kill her in her dream. Sarah paused in approaching the KITT cave and stood her ground in the middle of the hall, thinking of the events that happened in her paranormal dream. But it was simply a dream, and KITT's programming is to 'not harm humans', the AI wouldn't try to harm her right? Although, anything can happen. Like the time KITT disobeyed the 'abort' call of Carrie, Torres, Mike and her and her dad when they were at Ryan Arrow's house? Real smooth - he killed her ex-boyfriend.
"Holy shit." Sarah said to herself, rubbing her forehead. Why was she still blaming KITT for that? It was obviously an accident, a virus was lose, that's all. No need to blame KITT for things he didn't do - it was a mistake in his programming because of that darn virus.
With a groan, Sarah continued her walk to the KITT cave, and found out that Alex was announcing his Happy Holidays! to everyone. Sarah decided to lean onto the computer table between Billy and Zoe. She caught the two glancing at each other, but ignored it and concentrated on looking at the AI behind Torres. Somehow, she could feel KITT looking back at her too.
But the real question is, would the events that happened in her dream, happen in reality?
Everything happened according to plan without any supernatural experiences along the way, and Sarah Graiman couldn't be more happier. The trip on the airport went smoothly, and the workers didn't break any news of loosing KITT. The first day at the mansion was quiet and peaceful, but sometimes Sarah couldn't stand the eerie feeling of the house, though nothing of the unordinary happened during her's and KITT's stay, which was a blessing. The Christmas party was a complete success - Billy and Zoe told her of the bonding time they did before the party, Carrie mentioned of her girlfriend and breaking up, but she didn't mind, and Torres said his hello's and quickly went off to talk with others - he's been very secretive lately. Sarah greeted her dad, and chatted for a while, and then there was Mike, on a wheel chair. The poor guy, but he was successfully recovering, and Sarah was glad of that. She wished that KITT could come into the manor, she felt so bad letting him stay cooped up in the garage and had only a camera to look through into the party, that she's installed inside the building.
She decided to greet a Merry Christmas to the artificial intelligence after everyone has gone away.
"Merry Christmas, KITT." Sarah greeted smiling, closing the door behind her as she approached the car with an arm behind her back. Hopefully, the AI didn't plan on scanning through her to see the object in her hand.
"Merry Christmas to you too Sarah." KITT replied, "I saw the many presents you have recieved from our friends and colleagues. Are you planning on opening any of them tonight?"
"Not until you've seen yours, KITT." Sarah pulled out a small red box and placed it on top of the car's hood. KITT simply spoke up.
"A gift? But I don't think I need any of the kind, Sarah."
The scientist pulled the door open to the Mustang, and climbed in, "Oh come on KITT, it'll be disappointing if you don't accept my gift. Actually, it's both mine and Mike's gift."
"A gift from you and Michael? But I already have you and Michael for friends, that is a good enough present from my perspective, Sarah." KITT explained, and Sarah shook her head.
"Well, think of that as an old gift, and we're giving you a new one. So hopefully, you'll like it." Sarah opened the box, and took out a USB Keylogger and placed it into KITT's USB slot, which was located on the dashboard.
"A Lamborghini Gallardo." KITT said, upon seeing the file that the scientist began uploading into him. "I like it, Sarah. Thank you."
Sarah chuckled, "No problem, KITT."
"Now it is time for your gift, Sarah." KITT said, "Will you please pull out the box from under your seat?"
Her gift? Sarah hesitated to get the box from under her seat, but eventually did and was stunned for a moment. It was a jewelry box, a medium sized one. She was speechless, Sarah opened her mouth but said nothing. She shook her head.
The auburn shook her head, "Wait KITT, is this what I think it is?"
"It depends on what you are thinking." replied the AI.
"I... I can't accept that, it must've costed a fortune--how did you get it?" Sarah said quickly.
"The cost does not matter as it is already been bought and cannot be returned. Mike helped me get it, and he gave his word not to tell you anything about it. Has he told you anything, Sarah?"
"No, don't worry KITT. But still, I... I just can't accept it. It's not like I don't want it or anything, but it's way too much compared to the new vehicle I installed into you."
But KITT didn't give in that easily, "Then it'll be disappointing if you do not accept it."
Ugh. She should've known KITT could be very persuasive at times, especially if it's her quotes that she have said that he's using. She didn't want to 'disappoint' the AI, because that would not only be mean, but hurtful. But KITT didn't have any feelings right?
But she did want the present - badly.
"Alright, you win KITT." Sarah gave in, "I'm just worried about the money you've wasted on me. You and Mike are much closer - you should've gotten him a gift instead."
"I already gave Michael a present before he left, and the money was not wasted Sarah. After all, isn't Christmas a time of giving and celebrating with family and friends? Not a time to worry about such things like money."
Sarah couldn't be more speechless, and she nodded her head in response. KITT was learning a lot this year, surprising her every once in a while when his comebacks are much more persuasive then her's. She turned to the jewelry box in her hands, and felt the soft cushioning of the cover. She opened the jewelry box and almost squealed with delight (but that might freak KITT out, and that is why she didn't do it). Inside was an Oscar Inspired Crystal Flower and Leaf Jewelry set she had been wanting to get, but knew she couldn't for it is a worn jewelry by a celebrity and will cost a bundle of money to get.
Sarah felt tears stinging her eyes, "Oh KITT." she said softly, turning to the dashboard, "You spent a huge amount of money just to get this for me?"
"You should most certainly thank Mike, as it is his idea to let me get you a present such as this one." KITT replied. Sarah shook her head.
"I'll accept it as your gift KITT, because I do. I love it, and that's probably the first time I've used that words in years but..." Sarah inhaled, and exhaled before tears fell down her face, "... but... Oh just thank you KITT! This means a lot."
"I'm glad you like it Sarah, your heart rate seemed to have risen up. You are excited, correct?"
Sarah nodded, smiling, "That's right KITT."
Out of the blue, a smash of a glass was heard from within the house and both AI and woman went deeply silent, looking at the door to the building. Sarah could feel the atmosphere changing, she could feel her heart trying to break through her skin and out to run away from the danger that was occuring around the premises.
She first thought it was a kidnapper, probably a bugler, a criminal. But with the atmosphere changing around her, it had to be them. It had to be the ghosts.
