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-4-2-nat0- (Fortunato) Part 1
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"It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which swept up the streets" -from Paul Clifford
-SYSTEM CHARGING [***0000000] 27%-
Wha...what's happening to me?
-SYSTEM CHARGING [****000000] 42%-
I feel as if I have been in a deep sleep....
-SYSTEM CHARGING [******0000] 64%-
Where am I?
-SYSTEM CHARGING [********00] 84%-
What was I doing before I got here?
-SYSTEM CHARGING [**********] 96%-
//PREPARING DIAGNOSTICS--{ASSES# 3}
INTERNAL_CIRCUITRY=NORMAL
MOTOR_FUNCTIONS=NORMAL
WEAPON_CAPABILITIES=NORMAL
MEMORY=ERROR:CORRUPTION_DELETE_MEMORY_Y/N?
What? No! Do not delete memories!
MEMORY_RETAINED
GENERAL_STATUS:_OPERABLE
WELCOME_BACK_RHYTHM
Rhythm? Is that my name?,
He opened his eyes and discovered that he was located in a strange cramped alcove. He turned his head to the left and noticed that his left arm had fallen onto the floor. Wires were protruding from where his arm used to be and that they were laying on a metal pipe.
-SYSTEM CHARGED-DISCONCECT_FROM_POWER-
He removed the wires from the pipe and then grabbed his disconnect arm with his good one. He began reattaching the wires together and reattached his arm.
Great, I'm stuck in a small room with no way out.
ENGAGING_WEAPON_MODE_TEST
Weapon Mode?
He looked down at his right arm and noticed that his hand had disappeared and had been replaced with a cannon-like apparatus.
How do I operate this?
He noticed that it felt like his right hand was still there, so he started making interior gestures. He did HAND_GUN, ROCK_FAN, and VULGAR_GESTURE (at least that's what the programing told him) without any results.
He then quickly made a fist and a burst of energy shot out of the cannon.
QUICK_SHOT
Hmm, maybe if I closed my fist for longer...
He did so, and a sound of charging power began to increase in volume. He let go, and a huge burst of energy was emitted. The burst was so powerful, it made a hole in the opposite wall.
He crawled out of the hole, and found himself in the ruins of a basement. Huge barrels (and their remains) were scattered across the floor. Broken glass and metal were also strewn about, papers with blotted text were hanging from the intact barrels and the walls.
Not to far away however, the figure of a person could be seen. He tried to call out but no sound came from his mouth.
Why can I not talk?
He decided to get the attention of the figure by making some sort of noise. He found a broken bottle and threw it towards the figure. The figure turned it's head and slowly approached the figure.
As the person got closer, the details became more clear. Eyes red as a Ruby, an emblem on his chest the color of an Amethyst, and a gem in a cross the color of a Sapphire.
"Who are you?" The figure asked.
I don't know, and I can't talk!
"Can you talk?"
The confused one shook his head.
"Where are you from?"
The silent one pointed to the hole he came from. The figure made his way to the hole and saw the alcove.
"Peculiar...I'm guessing that you don't know how you got there"
The silent one nodded.
"I see...well I am willing to help you find out. You'll just need to follow me"
The silent one nodded again, and the two began walking through the ruined basement. Water leaked ever so violently from the ceiling, and when the two approached the stairs to exit the basement it became clear why.
The basement happened to be part of an abandoned Mansion like place, for as the two entered the first floor, the remains of a grand staircase were visible due to the lightning strikes.
"I come here sometimes to just unwind" The figure spoke "I like to reminisce with periods of time that I had not been with"
The two exited the front door, and a black vehicle was parked outside.
How old is that car? It's even old compared to my memories.
"Like my ride? I've modified it for current travel situations. You can lay down in the back if you like"
The silent one got into the back and laid down on the leather seats.
"It's hard getting the right parts to turn an late 20th century car into a late 21st century vehicle"
The figure started the engine, and a electric hum resonated through the vehicle as it lifted into the air.
"My creator lives not to far from here"
The two remained silent as the vehicle traveled through the air. As the car prepared to descend, the silent one saw a metallic building in which the front facade was a skull.
"My master is not known for his subtleties"
It remained stormy as they approached the structure. The figure approached the door and pressed a button on the side.
"Bass? Is that you?" A voice angrily replied.
"Yes doctor, it's me"
"Where have you been?"
"Out"
"Out he says. Well I understand that you have been out, but you haven't been out for as long as you used to have been. May I inquire as to why?"
"I found a strange robot in the abandoned Modern Mansion facility"
"You have? What's his name?"
"That's the strange thing, he apparently can't speak"
"Bring him in then, at least I assume it's a him"
"The robot does appear to be male"
The metallic door opened and the two robot entered. The interior was strewn with many pipes, wires, and other electrical equipment strewn about.
The scientist began digging through the silent robot's interior and found a damaged hard drive.
"BASS! HAVE YOU FOUND MY LAPTOP YET?"
The robot hurried into the room with the portable computer "Sorry doctor, I had a little trouble locating it"
The scientist signed as he left the silent robot momentarily and returned with a double male USB cable. He plugged one end into the robot and the other into the computer.
-DEAF_ROBOT_SPEAKER-
Version1.2
CONNECTING...
"This will allow us to 'hear' you and look up your identification. Your thoughts will appear on my computer screen. Think 'Yes' if you understand"
Yes
"-YES" appeared on the laptop screen.
"Alright then, what is your name?"
Rhythm, I think.
"Who is your creator?"
I don't remember
"Where did Bass locate you?"
He found me in a walled up alcove. I was able to get out by using my arm cannon.
"Why were you not able to get out before?"
I don't know, but I think that the lightning storm hit the building intensely enough for power to run through the pipes and contact with wires that were protruding from my left arm socket.
"How did you end up in the alcove?"
I don't know.
Suddenly, the computer made a noise and information appeared on the laptop screen.
INFORMATION
-NAME:RHYTHM
-PROJECT NAME:-4-2-nat0-
-CREATOR:INFORMATION_UNOBTAINABLE
-ACTIVATION_DATE:INFORMATION_UNOBTAINABLE
-ABILITIES:
*EMOTION
*REASON
*LOGIC
*INDEPENDENT_THOUGHT
*PREPROGRAMED_INTELLIGENCE
"I have an idea!" The robot shouted. The rustling of parts was heard and the robot returned with an old device.
"What's with the Walkman?" Dr. Wily asked.
Bass pressed the stop button after immediately realizing the song. "Let me get a different tape"
Bass rushed out of the room. To prevent breakdown, Rhythm struck up a conversation.
Your creation is one of the most benevolent Robots I have ever met...at least when it comes to my shattered memory.
"Thank you" Dr. Wily replied "I just wish that others saw him the way you do"
How come?
"Me and my creations are known for their...less than helpful purposes"
I understand that you do not wish to talk about that.
"You are very wise"
Am I? If I was, I wouldn't have ended up in that alcove. For who knows how many years that lightning had struck the pipes of that lonely prison and taunted me with temporary life. I'm glad that tonight I had charged up enough to be reborn, like the phoenix from the ashes.
"I'm glad that you are grateful"
-SYSTEM CHARGING [***0000000] 27%-
Wha...what's happening to me?
-SYSTEM CHARGING [****000000] 42%-
I feel as if I have been in a deep sleep....
-SYSTEM CHARGING [******0000] 64%-
Where am I?
-SYSTEM CHARGING [********00] 84%-
What was I doing before I got here?
-SYSTEM CHARGING [**********] 96%-
//PREPARING DIAGNOSTICS--{ASSES# 3}
INTERNAL_CIRCUITRY=NORMAL
MOTOR_FUNCTIONS=NORMAL
WEAPON_CAPABILITIES=NORMAL
MEMORY=ERROR:CORRUPTION_DELETE_MEMORY_Y/N?
What? No! Do not delete memories!
MEMORY_RETAINED
GENERAL_STATUS:_OPERABLE
WELCOME_BACK_RHYTHM
Rhythm? Is that my name?,
He opened his eyes and discovered that he was located in a strange cramped alcove. He turned his head to the left and noticed that his left arm had fallen onto the floor. Wires were protruding from where his arm used to be and that they were laying on a metal pipe.
-SYSTEM CHARGED-DISCONCECT_FROM_POWER-
He removed the wires from the pipe and then grabbed his disconnect arm with his good one. He began reattaching the wires together and reattached his arm.
Great, I'm stuck in a small room with no way out.
ENGAGING_WEAPON_MODE_TEST
Weapon Mode?
He looked down at his right arm and noticed that his hand had disappeared and had been replaced with a cannon-like apparatus.
How do I operate this?
He noticed that it felt like his right hand was still there, so he started making interior gestures. He did HAND_GUN, ROCK_FAN, and VULGAR_GESTURE (at least that's what the programing told him) without any results.
He then quickly made a fist and a burst of energy shot out of the cannon.
QUICK_SHOT
Hmm, maybe if I closed my fist for longer...
He did so, and a sound of charging power began to increase in volume. He let go, and a huge burst of energy was emitted. The burst was so powerful, it made a hole in the opposite wall.
He crawled out of the hole, and found himself in the ruins of a basement. Huge barrels (and their remains) were scattered across the floor. Broken glass and metal were also strewn about, papers with blotted text were hanging from the intact barrels and the walls.
Not to far away however, the figure of a person could be seen. He tried to call out but no sound came from his mouth.
Why can I not talk?
He decided to get the attention of the figure by making some sort of noise. He found a broken bottle and threw it towards the figure. The figure turned it's head and slowly approached the figure.
As the person got closer, the details became more clear. Eyes red as a Ruby, an emblem on his chest the color of an Amethyst, and a gem in a cross the color of a Sapphire.
"Who are you?" The figure asked.
I don't know, and I can't talk!
"Can you talk?"
The confused one shook his head.
"Where are you from?"
The silent one pointed to the hole he came from. The figure made his way to the hole and saw the alcove.
"Peculiar...I'm guessing that you don't know how you got there"
The silent one nodded.
"I see...well I am willing to help you find out. You'll just need to follow me"
The silent one nodded again, and the two began walking through the ruined basement. Water leaked ever so violently from the ceiling, and when the two approached the stairs to exit the basement it became clear why.
The basement happened to be part of an abandoned Mansion like place, for as the two entered the first floor, the remains of a grand staircase were visible due to the lightning strikes.
"I come here sometimes to just unwind" The figure spoke "I like to reminisce with periods of time that I had not been with"
The two exited the front door, and a black vehicle was parked outside.
How old is that car? It's even old compared to my memories.
"Like my ride? I've modified it for current travel situations. You can lay down in the back if you like"
The silent one got into the back and laid down on the leather seats.
"It's hard getting the right parts to turn an late 20th century car into a late 21st century vehicle"
The figure started the engine, and a electric hum resonated through the vehicle as it lifted into the air.
"My creator lives not to far from here"
The two remained silent as the vehicle traveled through the air. As the car prepared to descend, the silent one saw a metallic building in which the front facade was a skull.
"My master is not known for his subtleties"
It remained stormy as they approached the structure. The figure approached the door and pressed a button on the side.
"Bass? Is that you?" A voice angrily replied.
"Yes doctor, it's me"
"Where have you been?"
"Out"
"Out he says. Well I understand that you have been out, but you haven't been out for as long as you used to have been. May I inquire as to why?"
"I found a strange robot in the abandoned Modern Mansion facility"
"You have? What's his name?"
"That's the strange thing, he apparently can't speak"
"Bring him in then, at least I assume it's a him"
"The robot does appear to be male"
The metallic door opened and the two robot entered. The interior was strewn with many pipes, wires, and other electrical equipment strewn about.
"Pardon my creator's mess. He suffered a massive loss a number of days ago"
The two continued through the halls and then approached an open door. Inside was a balding man, wearing a white lab coat and sitting on a office chair. The room had what appeared to be a strange operating table, and scattered about were rolling part racks with parts protruding from the unclosed shelves. In the man's hand was a strange box with wires protruding from it.
Thank goodness! He has a voice box!
"So this is the robot you found" The man spoke to Bass. He then turned to the silent robot "come lay down on the table so I can install a voice box"
The robot did so, and the balding man opened up the robot's chest.
"Bass, could you get me the soldering iron?"
Bass walked off and returned with the requested device. The two looked inside the silent robot's chest and began work.
I hope that I can speak soon...
"Eh?" The scientist asked "What's this?"
The two continued through the halls and then approached an open door. Inside was a balding man, wearing a white lab coat and sitting on a office chair. The room had what appeared to be a strange operating table, and scattered about were rolling part racks with parts protruding from the unclosed shelves. In the man's hand was a strange box with wires protruding from it.
Thank goodness! He has a voice box!
"So this is the robot you found" The man spoke to Bass. He then turned to the silent robot "come lay down on the table so I can install a voice box"
The robot did so, and the balding man opened up the robot's chest.
"Bass, could you get me the soldering iron?"
Bass walked off and returned with the requested device. The two looked inside the silent robot's chest and began work.
I hope that I can speak soon...
"Eh?" The scientist asked "What's this?"
The two looked inside and saw that wires were tangled, parts were bent and mangled, and things dangled from the endoskeleton.
"My goodness" Bass spoke "Your circuitry is a mess!"
"There's no way to install the voice box without a complete overhaul of the system" The scientist spoke.
No, no no no no NO! I have to speak! There must be some way to communicate!
"We can fix him, but we don't have the time or the resources for now"
"At least we can get some background on him. Get me my laptop"
Bass quickly ran off and the scientist remained with the silent robot.
"I'm sorry to break it to you, but in order to repair you, you need to be powered off for a long period of time"
NO! DON'T TURN ME OFF!
"I'm not willing to do that until we find out more about your origins. I just need to find your memory"
"My goodness" Bass spoke "Your circuitry is a mess!"
"There's no way to install the voice box without a complete overhaul of the system" The scientist spoke.
No, no no no no NO! I have to speak! There must be some way to communicate!
"We can fix him, but we don't have the time or the resources for now"
"At least we can get some background on him. Get me my laptop"
Bass quickly ran off and the scientist remained with the silent robot.
"I'm sorry to break it to you, but in order to repair you, you need to be powered off for a long period of time"
NO! DON'T TURN ME OFF!
"I'm not willing to do that until we find out more about your origins. I just need to find your memory"
The scientist began digging through the silent robot's interior and found a damaged hard drive.
"BASS! HAVE YOU FOUND MY LAPTOP YET?"
The robot hurried into the room with the portable computer "Sorry doctor, I had a little trouble locating it"
The scientist signed as he left the silent robot momentarily and returned with a double male USB cable. He plugged one end into the robot and the other into the computer.
-DEAF_ROBOT_SPEAKER-
Version1.2
CONNECTING...
"This will allow us to 'hear' you and look up your identification. Your thoughts will appear on my computer screen. Think 'Yes' if you understand"
Yes
"-YES" appeared on the laptop screen.
"Alright then, what is your name?"
Rhythm, I think.
"Who is your creator?"
I don't remember
"Where did Bass locate you?"
He found me in a walled up alcove. I was able to get out by using my arm cannon.
"Why were you not able to get out before?"
I don't know, but I think that the lightning storm hit the building intensely enough for power to run through the pipes and contact with wires that were protruding from my left arm socket.
"How did you end up in the alcove?"
I don't know.
Suddenly, the computer made a noise and information appeared on the laptop screen.
INFORMATION
-NAME:RHYTHM
-PROJECT NAME:-4-2-nat0-
-CREATOR:INFORMATION_UNOBTAINABLE
-ACTIVATION_DATE:INFORMATION_UNOBTAINABLE
-ABILITIES:
*EMOTION
*REASON
*LOGIC
*INDEPENDENT_THOUGHT
*PREPROGRAMED_INTELLIGENCE
*ARM_CANNON
*COPY_ABILITIES
*INCREASED_STRENGTH
*CREATIVITY[BETA]
*IMAGINATION[BETA]
*LOVE[BETA]
*SYMPATHY[BETA]
-ACTIVATION_DATE:INFORMATION_UNONTAINABLE
ERRORS:
-MEMORY_CORRUPTED[UN-DELETABLE]
-POWER_CAPACITY_WEAKENED
"What do you think Doctor Wily?" Bass asked.
*COPY_ABILITIES
*INCREASED_STRENGTH
*CREATIVITY[BETA]
*IMAGINATION[BETA]
*LOVE[BETA]
*SYMPATHY[BETA]
-ACTIVATION_DATE:INFORMATION_UNONTAINABLE
ERRORS:
-MEMORY_CORRUPTED[UN-DELETABLE]
-POWER_CAPACITY_WEAKENED
"What do you think Doctor Wily?" Bass asked.
"I don't think that I'll be able to solve this conundrum on my own. I think that I'll need the help of..." The man paused.
Silence resonated throughout the room, but was interrupted by a sound from the laptop.
INDEPENDENT_ERROR
-MENTAL_STATE_DROPPING
-PLEASE_DON'T_LEAVE_ME IN_SILENCE!_I_CAN'T_STAND_THE SILENCE! PLEASE! SILENCE HAS BEEN ME FOR SO LONG!
The silence uses up my power in desperation for a voice or a sign of life! Don't leave me in silence!
"I'm sorry Rhythm" The scientist spoke "I've never encountered a robot with a condition such as yours"
Bass expressed an idea quickly left the room.
"BASS! WHERE ARE YOU GOING?"
INDEPENDENT_ERROR
-MENTAL_STATE_DROPPING
-PLEASE_DON'T_LEAVE_ME IN_SILENCE!_I_CAN'T_STAND_THE SILENCE! PLEASE! SILENCE HAS BEEN ME FOR SO LONG!
The silence uses up my power in desperation for a voice or a sign of life! Don't leave me in silence!
"I'm sorry Rhythm" The scientist spoke "I've never encountered a robot with a condition such as yours"
Bass expressed an idea quickly left the room.
"BASS! WHERE ARE YOU GOING?"
"I have an idea!" The robot shouted. The rustling of parts was heard and the robot returned with an old device.
"What's with the Walkman?" Dr. Wily asked.
"If he keeps hearing some sort of noise, he won't lose his power"
Bass took the headphones of the Walkman and placed it over the ears of Rhythm and pressed play.
"Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again""Hello darkness, my old friend
Bass pressed the stop button after immediately realizing the song. "Let me get a different tape"
Bass rushed out of the room. To prevent breakdown, Rhythm struck up a conversation.
Your creation is one of the most benevolent Robots I have ever met...at least when it comes to my shattered memory.
"Thank you" Dr. Wily replied "I just wish that others saw him the way you do"
How come?
"Me and my creations are known for their...less than helpful purposes"
I understand that you do not wish to talk about that.
"You are very wise"
Am I? If I was, I wouldn't have ended up in that alcove. For who knows how many years that lightning had struck the pipes of that lonely prison and taunted me with temporary life. I'm glad that tonight I had charged up enough to be reborn, like the phoenix from the ashes.
"I'm glad that you are grateful"
Just then, Bass returned with a different cassette tape and placed it into the Walkman and pressed play.
"The Cask of Amontillado
By Edgar Allan Poe
Read by Eric Allan
THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge"
Bass pressed stop on the tape. "I think that he should rest and recharge. I'll bring him to my quarters and leave the window open so he can hear the rain"
That will be fine.
"Alright then Rhythm" Dr. Wily spoke "You will be staying here for a while. Tomorrow I'll contact my associate and we'll begin repairing you"
Rhythm took the laptop in his hands as Bass led the silent one to his bedchamber.
"You can sleep on the bed, your delicacy requires that you not be on anything hard"
Bass then opened the window, and connected a power source to the chest of Rhythm.
Thank you Bass. And sweet dreams.
"Dreams? When do you remember dreams?"
A long time ago, but I do not remember when or what they contained.
Rhythm then closed his eyes and began a sleep mode. Bass just stared at the strange robot, and like a raven he watched ever so diligently.
"The Cask of Amontillado
By Edgar Allan Poe
Read by Eric Allan
THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge"
Bass pressed stop on the tape. "I think that he should rest and recharge. I'll bring him to my quarters and leave the window open so he can hear the rain"
That will be fine.
"Alright then Rhythm" Dr. Wily spoke "You will be staying here for a while. Tomorrow I'll contact my associate and we'll begin repairing you"
Rhythm took the laptop in his hands as Bass led the silent one to his bedchamber.
"You can sleep on the bed, your delicacy requires that you not be on anything hard"
Bass then opened the window, and connected a power source to the chest of Rhythm.
Thank you Bass. And sweet dreams.
"Dreams? When do you remember dreams?"
A long time ago, but I do not remember when or what they contained.
Rhythm then closed his eyes and began a sleep mode. Bass just stared at the strange robot, and like a raven he watched ever so diligently.
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Weird I JUST named an OC Phoenix.