A.I.: Takuya
Chapter 14: When Destiny Falls
By KellyQ
"That's only half of it," Mr. Kanbara corrected, "6-2-5 is an android of destruction."
The words echoed through Takuya's ears. His surroundings changed all white as he felt something rock inside of him. Pulling himself back to reality, Takuya looked back at his creator. His expression changed to dark hate.
"So. Humanity and love mean nothing to you?" Takuya asked in an icy cold tone.
"Of course not," Shinya spoke up. "Androids don't have to worry about getting hurt by all those silly emotions."
"That's because you haven't experienced what it feels like to have compassion, be in love, and see beauty!?" Takuya said in rage, feeling nothing but hate that he didn't know he had.
"Yes. I'm sure," Mr. Kanbara said calmly, "but do humans feel that way about androids?" Takuya flinched, feeling something in his body trigger again. He looked over at Kouji, who was trying to struggle free. "Humans may act like they care when just pity and hate."
"Don't listen to him!" Kouji urged. He struggled to keep his gaze locked with Takuya's. "Not all humans are like that ... I'm human, and I can see you for who you are."
Takuya's eyes widened with shock as they held their gaze momentarily. He can see me ... his thoughts were interrupted by Mr. Kanbara's soft tsks and Shinya's wicked laugh.
"Then you must not understand that some things are not meant to be," Shinya said.
Kouji growled, glaring at them. Right then, the tile floor in the middle of the room started to split in two. The ground shook, and one second later, what looked like two feet thick round platform rose—a long metal bar hunched from one end of the platform to the other. Small flashing lights emanated from the bar.
"What's that?" Takuya whispered, having a sudden urge to walk over to it.
"Your destiny ..."
Shinya parted his lips slightly, and he started to whistle. Takuya yelped in pain and covered his ears. His eyes flashed red for one brief moment. Takuya straightened up and began to walk toward the platform. No! I'm not going to let this happen, Kouji thought. He brought his heel down on the man's foot. The guard yelped, and the dark-haired boy yanked himself free. Kouji ran past Takuya and stopped, turning around with a determined look in his eyes.
Shouting and shooting were heard outside the cell door. Izumi picked Tomoki up, and Junpei stood before the two, ready to fight. After a moment, all was quiet when the door opened, and Junpei tensed up, prepared to fight. They all calmed down once the door was fully open, knowing it was Kouichi.
"There's not much time ... you need to get out of here!"
"Tell us what's going on first?" Izumi asked.
"No time! Go down the hallway to your right. There's a window there ... it's your only way out ... now hurry!" He ordered, leading them to the hallway. At least they'll get the help they need, Kouichi thought, pressing a button on his watch.
Takuya tightened his grip around Kouji's neck. I've got to reach him somehow, the dark-haired boy thought. Before Kouji could come up with something, Takuya tossed Kouji aside. The android kept on walking. Kouji got to his feet and was about to tackle Takuya to the ground, but two of Mr. Kanbara's men took hold of the dark-haired boy by the arms, holding him back.
"Takuya, snap out of it!" Kouji yelled. "Many innocent people will get hurt!"
"It won't be long now," Mr. Kanbara said. Takuya stood in the middle of the round platform. He turned around and stood in the center. "6-2-5 will help me take control of everything!"
"You sick bastard!?" Kouji yelled in rage. "Takuya will not let -"
A bright flash of light came from the corner of his eye. Kouji turned his head to see that the bar was glowing, sending a thick beam of energy down on Takuya. Kouji's eyes widened as the android changed to his robot form.
"It's too late for that," Shinya said. "My brother had already lost his memories, and his gemine will no longer be an issue."
"No!" Kouji cried, struggling to free himself.
To be continued ...
