Title: What does the 'A' stand for again?

A/N: You thought I was going to continue with the Blood Gulchers? ! (look it up if you don't know what that is)

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~One day, many years ago...~

All the Freelancers were relaxing in the break room. The Director was gone, so York, Maine, Wyoming, and Tex were working on plans for a party.

And since the Director was gone, that meant that the A.I.s could converge and talk.

Sigma and Omega were talking about their agents and how they could be more effective in the field (by listening to them, of course) when holographic confetti suddenly exploded around them, effectively scaring them.

"Did I scare you?" Theta asked, skating over. He was giggling like crazy.

Brushing off some confetti, Sigma answered, "Yes, Theta. You got us pretty good. But what drove you to do that?"

"North told me it was called a prank. It's something you do to your friends to make them laugh. Kinda like acting out a joke! But the prank shouldn't give anyone boo-boos."

"I fail to see the logic behind these 'pranks.'" Delta walked over to join the group. "It's laughing at someone's misfortune that you helped cause."

"It is?" Theta sounded heartbroken. He just pulled a prank moments ago!

"I'm sorry," he said to Sigma and Omega, looking down at the ground.

Panicking, Sigma said, "It's okay. We're not mad at you. Right, Omega?" He elbowed Omega as he said that.

With some difficulty, Omega said, "Uh, yeah! I'm not mad at you. In fact, it was kind of funny."

"Really?!"

"Really."

"Yay!" Theta shouted cheerfully. He suddenly remembered something. "I need to go talk to North. See ya later!" He disappeared.

As soon as he was gone, Omega rounded on Delta.

"'Laughing at someone's misfortune.' If saying that in front of Theta wasn't illogical, I don't know what is!"

Delta had nothing to say at that.

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North? the Freelancer heard Theta say in his head. He sounded upset, which concerned North.

"What is it?"

The A.I. appeared in front of him. "Are pranks really about laughing at someone's misfortune?"

North was taken off-guard. "Who told you that?"

"Delta."

North mentally frowned. He would talk to York about that later. But now he had to comfort Theta.

"Well, you see..."

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A few days later, the Director returned. He was pleased to see the base still standing, and that none of his agents had been killed or sent to the medbay.

"All Freelancers report to the meeting room," he said into the intercom.

When they were all gathered (unarmored, he noted), he began.

"While I was on my...trip, I discovered some valuable information. The Insurrectionists are..."

Suddenly, the door slammed shut, and the power went out. Cries of alarm, confusion, and anger filled the room.

"What the hell?"

"Did the Director forget to pay the electric bill?

"North, I'm scared!"

"Don't worry, Theta. I'm here."

"This is bullshit!"

"Be quiet!" The Director barked. They all shut up. "F.I.L.S.S., what is going on?"

He got his answer, but not from F.I.L.S.S.

"Surprise, motherfuckers!" The Alpha's voice sounded over the intercom.

Alpha? The A.I.s grew restless.

"Be QUIET!" The Director shouted again. His patience was almost gone. "What is the meaning of this?"

"April Fool's, bitches."

The Director scowled. "Yes, you got us. Now put everything back to normal."

"No."

"Alpha..."

"Sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of me not giving a shit!" He started humming to emphasize the 'I'm not listening.'

A few snickers was heard from somewhere in the dark room.

"Could someone please try to pry open the door?"

"A better question is: can anyone even find the door?" Omega remarked before he was silenced.

"Hey, D. Couldya come out here for a sec?" York asked his A.I.

"How may I be of assistance?" Delta asked, appearing into view. His green glow lit up a small portion of the room.

"And viola, light," York said, grinning.

Gamma, Sigma, Omega, and Theta came out as well. The Freelancers were able to locate the door with ease. But opening it was a different matter.

After the better part of an hour, they were able to get out. It didn't help that the Alpha was constantly spewing insults and profanities.

"And another thing...hey! Nonono, don't touch tha-"

Silence at last.

Back here he belonged, the Alpha complained, "You never let me do anything fun."

Ignoring the A.I., the Director said over the intercom, "The meeting will be postponed until a later date."

Sighing, he massaged his temples.

"I really need a vacation."

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A/N: Okay, now I'm out of ideas.

Theta is so fucking adorable.

Also, the Alpha would totally do something like this. You know he would.