Angel: Before I talk about what happens in this update, I have to tell some people following me about the Poll results so far about continuing EWA. So far I have 6 votes for yes… I need 9 more before I bother boring myself to death to continue writing it. Don't get me wrong, I know it is a 'decent' story, but ugh I need something new. Once I have 15 yes votes I'll make a face and continue it like a Tsundere.
Anyways, let's talk about this. Here is a more longer and informative chapter. All OC's that were submitted will be in this chapter. Not very many though. :P You get to see the interactions between the CPU HAN-115 and Nikki in this as well.
OC's are still open. (2 spaces) If I don't get any more, I have to force myself to create them. Now then, please enjoy.
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HAN-115 looked at the screen in the room she was in. Apparently a 'user' or human in other words, is going to be talking to her. This CPU has only existed for a minute and yet she is curious as to what Humans are like. She never really understood them. HAN-115 wants to know what Humans know that most CPU's can't understand.
The Screen slowly showed the new CPU the human that was going to interact with her. She was now looking at a pink haired human. Pink hair… weren't humans born with black, brunette, red, or blonde hair?
"Uh… Hello there…" The female human greeted nervously. The CPU tilted her head to the side, analyzing the human closely. She wasn't quite sure what to make of this female human. Her quick analysis of the girl is that her name is Nikki and that she practically brought her into existence…
"Salutations, Nikki." She greeted back after a while, breaking the somewhat awkward silence. Nikki fidgeted a bit, wondering what else to say to the CPU. Talking with someone that really isn't a person and not mention in a Virtual World was making her a bit uncomfortable.
"I seem to render you speechless. Am I not a CPU to talk to, Nikki?" HAN-115 asked, speaking in her monotonous voice. Like most CPU's, she doesn't have much emotions. All she can do is be curious about things Humans do and what they know.
"N-No… it is not that…" Nikki replied, looking at her shyly. The CPU kept staring into her eyes as if looking into her soul. She remained standing there, patiently waiting for her "Human", to answer. It took 1 minute 32 seconds and 37 milliseconds for her to think of a response.
"It just feels odd talking to someone that… isn't really in my world. Also, you are not really human. You are a CPU that is no doubt more intelligent than me…" Nikki replied, sheepishly scratching the back of her head. The CPU blinked a couple of times, processing that response.
"I may be intelligent, Nikki, however, there are some info that I do not know. I have a hard time processing what all these 'emotions' are and the various things only you humans know about. I am interested in having this information…"
Nikki placed a hand under her chin in thought. It wouldn't really hurt to teach the CPU about some things. After all, she did create her. "Hmm, ok… perhaps I'll teach you a few things… Let's start with 'like'."
"Like?" questioned HAN-115, arms folding over her chest. "Do you mean the word 'like' as in, 'There are various many outfits that are 'like' important? If so I know that kind of information already."
Nikki shook her head, chuckling a bit. "No, no, not that kind of 'like', silly." She scratched her head, trying to figure out to explain like to this confused CPU. It didn't help that HAN-115 was staring at her, watching her every move. "Ok. Like is when you, HAN-115… uh actually can I call you, Hannah instead? Kind of odd referring to you as your CPU name."
"If you wish… and please correct your grammar, I believe you mean, "It is kind of odd referring you as your CPU name…" The CPU corrected her. Nikki rolled her eyes. She can't believe she got corrected in Grammar by a CPU she just created a few minutes ago.
"Anyways, like is when you have this appreciation for an item, food, a person, you name it. You have this little warm feeling in your heart whenever you see this item, food, etc. etc." Nikki explained, wondering if the CPU could understand any of that.
Oh? So that is what 'like' is? The CPU kind of understood… but she can't 'feel' anything. CPU's aren't created with hearts… that is common knowledge among the CPU's. Can she really 'like' something? HAN-115 or Hannah as she is now called decided to ask another question.
"Nikki…" She started to ask. An alarm clock buzzed in Nikki's world. The CPU assumed that it was time for Nikki to do something. Her question will have to be remained unasked until another time then. Nikki looked at her apologetically.
"I am sorry, Hannah… I have to leave to see a Trial…" Nikki went off of the CPU's line of sight. She heard the rustling of a jacket being placed on. Hannah assumed she was just getting ready. However, once her user is gone… what is she going to do in the meantime? There really wasn't much for her to do around here.
"You won't be gone for long?" The CPU asked. Truthfully, she didn't want Nikki to leave. She was just starting to get to know the interesting Human. Hannah can't quite put words as to why though. The CPU will figure it out later or perhaps Nikki can help her learn what it means.
Nikki went back to the Computer with black jacket and kneeled down to its height so the CPU can see her face. "It will take about 2-3 hours, give or take… I can't explain what the Trial is, I gotta go…"
"Correction, you mean 'I got to go." She corrected her. Nikki once more rolled her eyes and nodded. "Yeah, I got to go. I'll talk to you later. For now you just do… whatever CPU's do I guess…" She patted the Computer as if she was actually trying to pet Hannah. The CPU watched her walk out until she was out of the line of sight.
Hannah sat down on the bed. Truthfully, there really wasn't much to do around here to make time go a bit faster. The life of a CPU is 'dull'. She could just look around for viruses and destroy them if need be. However, she didn't want that. The CPU looked around the very empty Virtual Room, wanting to see Nikki again. Perhaps these 2 hours 59 minutes and 39 seconds will pass by fast…
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Nikki made her way into the Courtroom. The Trial hasn't quite started yet, but she knew it would commence soon. The Courtroom was nearly full… as it should be since what this defendant did was a serious offense… and his claims were out of the mark apparently. The young woman wasn't really interested in Trials, but she had this instinct that she had to go see this one.
She sat down next to a very handsome man with long silvery blonde hair. He looked gentleman like with his black suit and pants with a white long-sleeved buttoned undershirt. Completing his gentleman look was his black gentleman hat and black boots. He also wore this blue and white striped tie. He looked dashing.
"Good afternoon, ma'am." He greeted politely, tipping his hat to her. Nikki smiled at him and took out her hand for a shake. "Afternoon sir, I am Nikki." The gentleman took her hand and shook it gently. He gave her a smile, showing his long and sharp vampire fangs. Nikki wasn't shocked at this. Vampires are pretty much the norm nowadays. It is hard to be surprised by any supernatural being, even aliens.
"I am Zeno… It is very nice to meet a beautiful woman such as yourself, Nikki." He said in a charming voice. Nikki mock swooned and smirked. "Well nice to meet you too handsome…"
Nikki took a closer look at him. He had these electric purple eyes that are kind and very calming. His skin is pale… although, what Vampire isn't pale? There was a beauty mark just under his left eye. His silvery blonde hair was messy and tied loosely to the side. There were cross-shaped earrings on his hears and a few rings on his fingers.
Zeno smiled, noting how Nikki is checking how he looks. "Do I look dashing to you?" Nikki giggled and waved her hand at him as if to say, 'Oh you'. They turned their heads to the front of the courtroom when they heard a Police Officer speak up.
"All rise for the honorable Judgment." The Police Officer ordered. The people stood up in respect as the faithful Balance summon, "Judgment", floated into the courtroom and then sat herself down on the Judge's seat.
"You may sit back down" The Courtroom did just that. Judgment looked around the court for a moment or two before she spoke.
"The Trial of James BurnHide will now begin." Judgment looked at the defense table. "The Defense, what is your plea?" The lawyer of James stood up, clearing his throat. "The defense pleads not guilty." The Courtroom went into a bit of a buzz at that plea.
"They plead not guilty?! Don't they know they can't win?!"
Judgment slammed her gavel down, silencing the courtroom. "ORDER IN MY COURTROOM!" The police officer walked up to her and handed her a file. She looked through it, analyzing what the defendant had done. "So, you are accused of blowing up multiple power plants, destroyed god knows how many computers, and destroyed numerous radio towers. What do you have to say, defendant? You are pleading not guilty… so speak."
A messy gray haired old man sat up from his seat. Handcuffs were around his wrists as he stared at the Judgment. "Technology is ruining lives! We are entering a dangerous ground here, people!" Most people shook their heads at him, not believing a single word he says. Nikki and Zeno just sat there and watch, waiting for what he had to say more on the matter.
"Technology will soon take over! If we advance anymore, they'll get too powerful and soon turn against us! My brethren, we should not allow Technology to control our lives! We shall all go back to the old ways and rely on Magic! I had to do what I did. I wanted to protect you all from a dangerous future! This… Technology… it is evil! Look at what we become!"
The Prosecutor took this chance to stand up and look at him. "However, whatever foolish reasons you had, what you did was very wrong. I know you have the freedom of speech and believe in whatever you want. It does not permit you to commit the crimes you have done."
I know what he did was bad… but he does have a point. These people are blind of the fact that Technology is not only affecting their lives greatly… It is also affecting the "Magic" in this Spiral and the wildlife that used to be rampant. Nikki thought. Magic was very slowly being forgotten as time flew by. People are relying on Technology more and more. They actually believe that Technology is their savior. There are actually less than a million wizards that bother practicing magic, while others rely on Technology to do the work for them.
"Quite a strange fellow he is…" Zeno whispered to her. "He does make an interesting speech against Technology though…" Nikki could only nod.
Soon the trial came to a close. After watching the whole thing, Nikki felt bad for the guy. He just wanted to do something against what he thought was evil. In the end though, she knew that James would be found guilty and be sent to jail. She sighed, shoving her hands inside her pockets, feeling ready to leave. She quickly looked at the clock. It read 3:45 PM.
Well that was fast. I've only been here for an hour and 45 minutes. I'll be home earlier than I thought. I bet HAN… oops I mean… Hannah is waiting for me back home. Boy, do I have a lot of things to teach her. Nikki actually felt excited to go and see her CPU friend. Teaching the CPU was pretty fun… even if she corrects her on her grammar a lot. Excuse her for not being good at speaking grammatically correct. She was only 16 with an IQ of 165 which is still pretty good, but not incredibly smart.
The Jury came back with their verdict. Judgment looked over to the 12 jurists, waiting for their verdict to be read. As expected, the verdict was James being guilty. Judgment slammed her gavel as she looked sternly at the defendant.
"James BurnHide, I hereby sentence you to 30 years behind bars without parole. Court is adjourned!" She slammed her gavel as a Police Officer went to James and grabbed him, leading him out of the courtroom.
"You will all regret this! MARK MY WORDS, TECHNOLOGY WILL DESTROY US ALL!" He was dragged away, his final words to the court, echoed throughout the room. Nikki shivered, feeling some truth to his words. Zeno got up, fixing his gentleman clothes. "Well I bid thee farewell, fair Nikki. I must be off with my afternoon rendezvous." He tipped his hat to her once more with a kind smile before heading out.
Before Nikki got up and left, she felt her left pocket buzz. She reached into it and pulled out her cellphone. It was a text message from Ambrose. "Nikki! I haz got da computer chip! Now Technology can advance even more! I am having an announcement in 20 minutes. U should drop by dawg." Nikki rolled her eyes at Ambrose's attempt at text message slang. Didn't he know those were so 40 years ago?
As much as she wants to see his big announcement and advance technology even further, she really wanted to go see Hannah more. She placed the cellphone back in her pocket and took out her car keys. Nikki headed out the courtroom, eager to see her curious CPU friend.
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The citizens of Wizard City gathered around Ambrose's Office building. Although Ambrose's actual office is on the top floor, he is doing the announcement on the 5th floor so they can see him better than trying to crook their necks up that high. It was about to begin in a few minutes.
Nikki's air car flew by the Office Building. She stopped the car for a moment to look down at the amount of people attending. It looked like almost every single resident was here. There appeared to be giant camera's going to monitor the announcement so that it reaches to all the worlds of the Spiral.
She shook her head. Nikki did not want to be a part of this. The Technology she had at home was just fine… even though she really didn't like it. The only thing she can appreciate is her computer, as it now carried the CPU she created.
"It still amazes me… when Technology advances… people come flocking in like they are getting free money." Nikki rolled her eyes. She started the car again and flew off towards her mansion which was about 5 minutes away.
Ambrose sat in the 5th floor office room. He stared at the golden computer chip that he held in his hands. It looked to be plenty powerful and will most certainly do the job of advancing their current technology. Perhaps this time they can now rely on Technology to do major tasks of fending off enemies and doing everyday things for people automatically. Although, he must admit, he does miss using magic for some of these tasks… However, at least Technology doesn't require their inner energy to do tasks. All it requires is electricity and some other factors.
"I'm very excited for today, master Ambrose." One of the guards at the door exclaimed. The old headmaster nodded in response. Today will be a good day for Technology, now that he has this Computer Chip he has in his hands.
"Indeed…" He weakly got up from his seat. "Everyone across the Spiral has always wondered how far Technology would go. The ultimate question to ask is… Are there no bounds for it? Having this will bring us one step closer to answering that question."
"Oh I'm sure this is only the beginning Ambrose." Another guard chuckled, "We only barely touched the surface of what Technology can do…" The old man nodded as he looked at the clock. In one minute he was about to make his announcement and then commence forth the advancement! This will be glorious!
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Nikki got home earlier than she thought. The Air traffic is pretty much nonexistent. Everybody must have taken the Speed 3000 Train to her grandfather's office. When she got out of her car, she sees a familiar face at her door. Smiling, she knew it was one of her friends.
"Hey Rena, sup?" Nikki greeted, walking up to the said person. Rena looked at her with a little smile. She gave her a high five before responding to her.
"Hey. I decided to drop by to see how you are doing. I didn't really want to merge with those people at the Headmaster's Office…" Rena rolled her eyes. As much as she is skilled in Technology, she wasn't about to mingle with crowds that huge to see what more technology she could get skilled in.
Rena was a Human-Elf Hybrid. She is a dear friend to Nikki, even though they have their quarrels, but what friendship doesn't have that? Rena has black hair that reaches her waist and cat like green eyes. Her skin is that of a light tan and she is about 5 feet and 7 inches. She would be 3 feet and 2 inches if it wasn't for that special black ring she wears on her finger. She is currently wearing a black and red armor.
"Yeah, I don't do well with crowds either. I have better things to do…" Nikki pulled out her card key and unlocked the door to her mansion. Rena scoffed as she followed Nikki into the house. "Yeah? Like what for instance?"
"I have a CPU friend. My grandfather gave me a CPU interactive game earlier today and I made one. She is so curious… and I feel… attached to her somehow…" Nikki responded, setting her arm bag on the coat hanger.
"A CPU friend, eh? Aren't they hard to be friends with though?" Rena asked, plopping herself on Nikki's comfortable couch. Nikki's Dragon was sprawled out on the spots next to her, napping peacefully.
"W-Well sure they don't really have many emotions… but I liked talking to her and she is very curious about Humans so I gave her a lecture… somewhat…" Nikki walked over to the Computer and kneeled down to the Computer's height. She moved the mouse so that the Computer could wake up from its sleep mode.
Nikki was shocked to see that Hannah was not there. All she could see was an Empty Virtual Room. Where could she have gone? "Hannah is not there…"
"Perhaps she has other things to do…" Rena suggested with a shrug. "CPU's do have other tasks they need to accomplish after all…" Nikki bit her fingernail in thought. That could be a possibility but she could have sworn that Hannah will most likely stay put until she comes back… even though they only known each other for a wee little while.
"Minnie, do you know where Hannah went?" Nikki asked her faithful Dragon pet. The dragon tilted her head up, opening her eyes to look at her. She then looked at the Computer and then back at her. Minnie shook her head before going back to her nap.
"Figures…" Nikki looked at the UI that are around the corners of the screen to see if Hannah left anything for her. The Mail icon was pulsing with yellow light, signaling that she should open it. She moved her mouse over to it and clicked on it. A piece of paper released itself from the mail and opened up for her to read.
Dear Nikki,
My CPU programming is making me leave to the "Heart" of all Computers, so to speak. I don't know what to make of it, but it is calling me there, along with the other 105 billion 365 million 206 thousand and 106 CPU's. I am 99 percent sure however that something abnormally huge is about to take place here.
I don't know when I'll come back to see you… It could take hours… days…perhaps even weeks. Until then, you do what you humans normally do. Right now, I have to go. See you in the near future.
From HAN-115… or rather… Hannah.
Nikki let out a murmur of understanding. She felt sad, not being able to see her CPU pal. Hannah must be talking about the Advancement of Technology. Feeling the need to turn on the TV, she grabbed the remote that was near the Computer.
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HAN-115 walked into a very, very, large Virtual Room that held the 'heart' of the Technology across the Spiral. It was a room large enough to fit every CPU ever created… well just barely. She was in the very back row of this crowd of CPU's. They were all staring at the 'heart' which is just a spinning red core. Apparently she wasn't the last one to be in here. There was one other CPU that didn't show up yet.
"I shouldn't be here… but my programming is making me come here anyways. I have no choice." She spoke to herself. HAN-115 stared at the other CPU's in the room. All of them had this blank expression upon them… they weren't even moving… just staring at the core. She doesn't know why, but if she is like any CPU… then why is she not staring blankly at the core and not moving like the rest of them?
"Well… what a 'dull' crowd we have here…" A female CPU said from behind here. HAN-115 turned her head slightly to see an unusual CPU walk into the room. Unlike all the CPU's in here and including herself, her skin was pure white than the usual blue skin CPU's were created with. She has black hair with a tint of blue that is choppy and reaches down to her chin. Her eyes are completely back where the whites should be and has white/purple at her irises. Unlike HAN-115's D-cup breasts, she is at least 2 sizes down from her.
She wore this white like and blue full-body suit with spirals swirling on them. She wore these fingerless gloves and combat boots with grid designs on them. HAN-115 assumed there was a glitch when she was created.
"Hello, fellow CPU. You are more different than the other CPU's…" HAN-115 decided to greet her in a blunt way.
"Well you are the first one that commented on it… The other CPU's just gave me a look or ignore me completely…" That was true. Since most CPU's would rather not talk to one another unless it was strictly business purposes.
"I am 182-RIN. However, my user, Joshua is his name, just calls me Rin." The odd CPU introduced. HAN-115 gave her a curt nod.
"Hello, 182-RIN. I am sorry but I have to call you that. It is a CPU law to call a fellow CPU by their default name." HAN-115 told her.
"Yes. I know."
"I am HAN-115, by the way. I am called Hannah by my user, Nikki, if you needed to know that info." The CPU's nodded to each other before they looked back at the Core. The other CPU's were still standing still, looking at it.
"What is your prediction of this predicament?" 182-RIN asked. HAN-115 thought briefly for a moment before giving her an answer.
"Something big will happen, whether it is for the better or for the worse, I cannot say." The blue spiky haired CPU responded. 182-RIN just nodded, wondering when this will finally start so she can head back to her user so he can teach more things. HAN-115 had the same thoughts as well, but for a different user.
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"People across the Spiral, I have big news! Today will mark a new day for Technology!" Ambrose spoke out to the giant crowd beneath him and to the cameras that were sending the announcement to every point in the Spiral that remotely had Technology.
"In my hands is the very Computer Chip that will change Technology for the better!" He showed them all the computer chip he was holding in his right hand. The crowd cheered, eager to see what it can do! Ambrose smiled, feeling quite proud.
"Before I insert this into the "Master Computer", I have a few words to say." Ambrose cleared his throat. The audience silenced themselves to listen to his speech.
"For as long as I can remember. Technology had just started to pick up when I was wee child. I had lashed out on this Technology like it was a foreign intruder to the Spiral."
"I believed that magic is all the Spiral needs. Magic is everything! Magic helps anyone!"
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Nikki stared at the TV with Rena. Something seemed wrong… very wrong about all of this. The pink haired woman bit her fingernails in anxiety, wondering what could possibly happen with the insertion of this Computer chip.
"But then I started to see that Technology was actually useful. It was there to help us, give us safety." Ambrose chuckled to himself as he remembered a certain memory with Technology.
"I soon began to admire Technology even though it gave me a rough time… literally…" A Picture of a younger looking Ambrose being spanked by a female robot appeared on screen. The audience laughed hysterically at that photo.
"Oh god Grandpa… the images… images burned into my brain…" Nikki covered her face in shame. Rena laughed at her misfortune. This was actually pretty funny to her.
"Technology has proven time and time again that it can do many great things. Now, today, we shall see even further transformation of this Technology once I place this Computer Chip in. It will bring us closer to answering the question that so many of us have been dying to have answer…"
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The Core spun faster than usual. Something was about to happen. The CPU's stared at it blankly while HAN-115 and 128-RIN was trying to figure things out. The room shook a little because of the speed of the core.
"I am going to say this now; it must be 'bad' things coming to this world… but probably in the Human World as well…" HAN-115 spoke. 128-RIN nodded and they remained in place as the room started to violently shake.
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"And now, we shall see the upbringing of something great. With this glorious computer chip, all our problems will be easier…" A guard brought up the Master Computer to him, ready for him to place the Computer chip in it.
Nikki's breathing sharpened as she continued biting her fingernails. Rena looked at her incredulously, wondering what is bothering with her. "The hell is wrong with you?"
"I…I-I don't know…" Nikki just kept her eyes on the computer chip that was ever so close to being placed in the "Master Computer". Her dragon stirred awake, feeling the uneasiness in the air.
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The room shook harder and harder as the Core spun faster and faster. HAN-115 and 128-RIN tried to hold still. This was going to get crazy…
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"And now, let us begin and bring forth a new day to the Spiral…"
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Ha! Left you with a cliffhanger! Anyways I had to get this out fast before I work on OWBoH and Dark Amnesia chapters out on time, so I hope you enjoyed. More interesting things to come next chapter! Stay tuned!