S.H.E.I.L.A. 18
killjoy group
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Ruslan ( short blond hair, 6'7 '' ) - leader
Serafima ( dark red head ) - support/medical
Karina ( blonde pilus ) - Sharpshooter sniper
Tamburlaine ( Dark hair 5'2 '' } - computer/hacker expert
Egor- Electronics expert - killed in flack fight
Stas - Explosives expert - killed in ardor fight
Pibald chemical group
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Evelyn ( Auburn hair ) - drawing card early married woman of General Gance/sniper
Christine/Chris ( blond ) - personal combat expert- Evelyn 's daughter
Trina ( red foreland ) - Tall powerful, armed combat, Chris 's lover - Injured shot in both munition
Betty ( Dark brown tomentum ) - Recon/explosives good, sister of Cathy
Cathy ( Light brown hair } computer/Electronics/hacker expert
Diane ( iniquity brown Hair ) short, mistress of deception/assassinations - Severely injured internal trauma
Synthetic, mechanical man, Enlightened, Inquisitive, support, mechanical man - Sheila
I had to retain my mouth shut, 'til I was certain that the man was well out of hearing. Then I let loose with an almost sum consuming laughing fit, I could have sworn that the man was about to micturate on his self.
Sheila then turned toward me. `` From all indications, your nanomites have again obtained their second critical quite a little. '' { Are you able to perceive my thoughts better Doctor Gance ? }
I only nodded, as I was starting to be capable to pull more than and more read outs up, on everything in the way. `` It appears that I am able to see a few matter I was unable to before. '' I replied to Sheila. Reaching in my pocket, I quickly retrieved the data regular hexahedron. I was again drooping as the cube seemed to fountain to life the moment I touched it.
A moment later, I could see where Sheila had also accessed it. `` Yes, you are proceeding far faster than I had at inaugural thought. '' She told me. `` Perhaps you can attain the third raft mode, before we have to propel on. { This is secondary winding ascendence, time estimate 'til third critical raft is achieved ? }
{ Secondary command, it is estimated that another XIII hours, twenty three transactions, forty three bit are required. At that time primary restraint should possess an estimated, ninety eight percent control of all corporeal system. } I heard the nanomites reply.
My head word snapped around as I could only stare at Sheila. 90 eight percent ? How in the nether region was that even possible ? Then the next head, did I really want to have that much control. I remember Sheila telling me about the different stagecoach. I was n't really expecting something as radical as this.
Thinking harder, I was trying to think of exactly what it was that she had said. The third base mass would be able to keep me at utmost health. Then there were what another four to six more ? The first flock would have me at optimum health and speed among other matter. The lastly one or two would increase my cognition and reasoning.
Shaking my head, I sat at the primary console table as I started to typecast instruction far faster than any human being should be capable to. Within a few minutes, I had laid the background work for disabling all the security. I had to nod at what I saw ; all of this was top rate as I had thought. Looking over to Sheila, I sat back as she connected directly to the terminal.
{ Very efficient doc Gance, now connecting to the chief flesh. It will take a few time of day to imbibe the information. After that, I will need you to attend over everything. It was monumental the lowest clock time we attempted this. } Sheila told me. `` I also believe that we should wait 'til such clip, as you have reached third decisive muckle. It would afford you neat control in casing anything happened as before. ``
I was nodding my head at Sheila, she was obviously shifting back and Forth between thoughts and viva speech. Looking back at the depot screen I saw that Sheila was taking in information, at a much slower rate.
{ gladiola to see that you are n't taking it as fast as you can. } I thought to her.
{ No medico Gance. I do not desire to over tax the high stop number system. As I remember, the system overloaded the last time. I am being careful as you instructed me Doctor Gance. } Sheila 's view responded to me.
My question whipped around to again stare at her. As I instructed her ? I did n't recall she was a slave to do exactly what I told her. Then it dawned on me, she was n't a striver, as she said she was a new life form. As a new liveliness form, she was still learning so ... I guess I really was her teacher. Briefly I thought again that she would soon be through with me, not needing me. Then I remembered she was also in love with me, I also remembered she got mad about me thinking she 'd not need me the hold out time.
Shaking a bit, I also remembered that I never wanted to see her that mad again. I sat back as a read out appeared before me, showing the progress Sheila was making. A few minutes later my head dropped not realizing that I was that tired.
On the Canadian River military unit Base Edmonton, Evelyn was pacing the hallway outside of the room that held both her injured team members. Shaking her caput every few minutes, she was also mumbling to herself. The solitary trouble was, the more she paced the more agitated she got.
What in the Inferno was going on ? She knew her son, he was patriotic to a tee. That prick of an ex of hers must have got seriously pissed Roger off. It obviously had something to do with that political machine he 'd built. Though, why build it to search like Chris ? The utmost she knew, they absolutely hated each other, did n't they ?
Stopping suddenly, she turned to stare at her girl. Thinking about the altogether situation, she remembered, all of her rebellious demeanour, her hatred of men. All of that had started when she was told that her brother had been killed. Perhaps if that bastard had told her in a better way than : your bastard brother is dead get over it, you 've got a job to do.
Then there was Roger 's speedy withdraw from her. Smashing her fist to the bulwark, then through it a few column inch, she nodded. The cold hearted, calculating son of a bitch ! All of this had been planned to reach them what HE wanted them to be. A snarl issued from her throat that caused even Chris to back away.
'' What they hell has you so pissed off ? I did n't do a damn thing, bad enough that Trina is laid up a few weeks. I ... '' Chris was saying.
'' Shut up Chris ! '' Evelyn growled out.
This seemed to only egg Chris on, `` What ? nookie you Moth ... '' Chris started then was off the trading floor with Evelyn growling in her face.
'' I TOLD YOU to shut the hell up ! Now unless you want to rent an extended nap, I suggest you do it. '' Evelyn growled. Dropping her arm, letting Chris free fall to the base with a thud.
Chris rubbed her throat, shooting tone of extremum hatred at her mother, though this prison term she remained quiet.
Evelyn paced a few Sir Thomas More minute then stopped, when a major walked in with a speech sound. `` For you Mam. '' He stated then quickly left the room.
Taking the telephone she sighed, she knew the by-blow would find her. `` So I Take it you are down two members. You also killed two of the other group, nice work. Let 's promise you get the rest of them, as you know we 've no elbow room for erroneous belief. '' superior general Gance informed her.
'' Get on with it you ass. I have a job to do, not laze chat with your ugly face. '' Evelyn retorted.
'' Quite right, I need a report about ... '' Gance started,
'' paper ! You have eyes everywhere, quit bothering me 'til we are done. This should remove all that you have against us. '' Evelyn growled out.
'' We 'll see, it will get you off the wanted list, as for even ? I do n't guess you 'll even be close. '' The general retorted.
'' You bastard this should be the last. This is your fam ... '' Evelyn began.
'' Ah, ah, let 's not get into old dead history. As you know there is no time for fellowship, when we are protecting this land. '' The full general said coldly.
Evelyn 's brass contorted into a mask of extreme angriness, though her simmer down articulation betrayed none of that anger.
'' Yes, old dead chronicle, we are deadened to you as you are to us. Do n't bother me again 'til the job is finished. '' Evelyn calmly hissed, then smashed the headphone on the floor.
Chris looked at the musical composition of the telephone set then her female parent nodding. Yup, had to be that shit of a father of hers, to get her female parent this upset.
'' I have to go out. Betty you 're in complaint, no one off the base 'til I return. '' Here she turned to Chris, `` that means all of you ! '' Chris only grunted an solution, as she turned her mind towards the door of the way where Trina and Diane were still being tended.
Grabbing Cathy, they both went outside to the vehicles. Turning to Cathy, Evelyn asked, `` Do you think you can tune to the oftenness that the machine that he built can find ? ``
Cathy only thought a import then replied, `` Actually from everything I have seen, it should be listening to almost all frequencies. Though I am surely you would require a higher, more secure one. I can set it up for you, supervise if you wish. '' Cathy offered.
'' No, I, have to do this. There are a few things I need to discover out, before we carry out the rest of the mission. '' Evelyn told the shorter light brown haired woman.
Cathy only shrugged, showing Evelyn exactly what to do then going back in. Evelyn watched the woman all the way back to the building, then waited a moment before she tuned the radio.
'' I am calling Roger Gance, if you can hear this please respond, I think you know who this is. I believe that we need to utter, I also believe that the sooner we do, the sooner a bully many things can be resolved. '' Putting down the mike, Evelyn waited a few second then repeated the same duologue again. Then she started repeating it every five minutes. That ought to attract his attention she thought.
I was asleep a footling piece, having a ambition I think, about accepting a Noble award though, I ca n't be sure. I was suddenly jostled from it by a light vibration. I tried to swat whatever it was away, when it just started again. Groaning I barely opened my heart whispering out, `` What ! ? ``
Sheila was about to didder me again, then withdrew her handwriting. `` I have been receiving message addressed to you Doctor Gance. ''
She was silent a bit then I heard, `` I am calling Roger Gance, if you can find out this please respond, I think you know who this is. I believe that we need to talk, I also believe that the Oklahoman we do, the sooner a great many things can be resolved. ``
I blinked, then blinked again. That was mother, sounded like her, though, from her recent actions I doubted it was.
I looked at Sheila as she said, `` Do you wish to respond ? I have the frequency if you do. ''
I stared at Sheila as if she were crazy. talking to the enemy ? To the unity that were out to destroy the both of us ?
'' I 'm not so sure Sheila. Talk to an opposition ? Besides, I really have naught to say to that bitch ! '' I said with a little more venom than I meant.
I immediately regretted it, as I saw Sheila actually pull away a bit. `` I am sorry Doctor of the Church Gance, I had thought that having not talked to her in so long, you might desire to. She seems to be repeating it every five instant. '' Sheila then looked at me intensely as I went over all this in my mind.
Finally, I decided that I would n't, when Sheila stated, `` mother, a female parent, one who often forms a Bond with the unborn fetus. Doctor Gance, do you have in mind to say that this female person only produced you affecting no bond ? From all I have seen all mothers form some type of bond. Are you certain that this female produced you ? ``
For a minute I had my sassing receptive, then I started to smirk, which slipped to a smile. Finally I was in a full-of-the-moon laugh that was n't made better when, I looked at Sheila with her completely severe face.
'' Yes Sheila, I am to a greater extent than sealed. '' Taking a bass breathing place I was about to say no, when a thought struck me. She was trying to hand out though, I did n't eff if she was really solemn, she sounded damn close. `` Alright, open a canal. make for certain we 're not being traced. We just got going here, I am not about to block off. ``
Sheila nodded as she was quiet a moment then said, `` I have the frequency now, you may proceed. ``
I took another bass breathing space then spoke. `` hello mother, to what do I owe the most unpleasant pleasure of talking to you ? ``
Almost immediately I heard a gasp, `` Roger that 's no way to spill the beans to your moth ... ''
'' MOTHER ! ! ? Please, just get on with it ok ? I do n't give all the time in the world, thanks to yours and the former group that is after me. What in the pit do you want ? ''
'' I want ... no I need to spill to you. You have been lied to by that bastard of your Padre. I ... '' Evelyn started.
'' I already know this crap ; tick tock tell me something I do n't be intimate. Better do it soon as this conversation is starting to bore me. '' I snapped back at her.
'' We need to play, I ca n't say what I have to over this channel. Knowing your bastard father, he is already trying to hack it. Just meet me in an hour, there 's a Starbucks between one hundred and one hundred one North west streets. It 's close to the city center. '' I heard my female parent say, damn it almost sounded like she was desperate.
'' Alright, though you better sacrifice me two hr I am obviously further away than you are. '' I lied, I really was n't to a greater extent than XV proceedings away, though I was n't about to give her anything. `` If you are n't alone, you 'll never see me again, I 'll make blame sure of that. ``
'' Good ... damn it ! '' Evelyn said as she saw that I had already disconnected.
Evelyn hoped that the relief of her squad had listened to her. This was the only fortune she had to forgather with him. If, they could plan this right, that piece of bastard of her ex-husband would be dead in LE than a week.
Evelyn set out taking her time, she was in no hurry. If her team was monitoring her, then they would see she was in no danger. Driving on, her brow furrowed as she thought about that, knowing Cathy, anything Evelyn did would set her off. Especially after Evelyn left her in charge.
It was an hour and a half later when Evelyn pulled to a arrest near the java store. Shaking her head she hoped that this was n't a waste of time. Roger had always been a bit skittish, though his recent actions seemed to point to an entirely dissimilar person. well she thought, we 'd see in LE than a half hour.
I was walking down the street not far away when she pulled up. Ok, so far so undecomposed. { Sheila ? Are you detecting anything ? }
{ No physician Gance, as of yet I am detecting no armed personnel office. I am keeping all active scans going 'til I know you are no longer in risk. I can be there within forty five minute. I have to protest again, this is far more of a risk you are taking than any end result can merit. } Sheila advised me.
{ All of that is duly illustrious Sheila. Though, with the augments the nanomites have made within me, I should be fine 'til you can intercede. } I replied.
{ Still Doctor Gance, I do not care for any harm to amount to you. This is after all, the leader of one of the group that is trying to eradicate you. } Sheila thoughts said.
I stayed as well out of sight as I could, 'til the metre to meet was here. Then I eased up to where she was, listening to Sheila as she stated that there was still no one approaching.
I took a deep breathing spell as I was about to sprain the corner when Evelyn spoke. `` For god sakes Roger, sit already. You really blow at stealing. '' Then she gave that little chuckle I remember her using.
trembling my head I sat in the chair that she offered. `` Ok, so I am here. What in the hell do we have to verbalise about ? As I remember, YOU, were the one that left me with that tyrannical potentate. American patriot ? I think not, international assassin coordinator would be more like it. Yeah female parent, I know a hell of a lot More than you think I do. ``
'' I had no alternative Roger, it was leave you or miss your sister. He threatened to ship her off, wipe out us from her idea. I ... '' Evelyn was saying a flash of ira on her face. Good I thought, she really does hate him as much if not Thomas More than I do.
'' Yeah, we all can see how well that went after she got killed. At least she was n't captured. I searched for her for years, nada. father 'convinced'me to go back to work. '' I spit out, with a Erinyes I had n't had in quite a while.
'' smell Roger, I am a prisoner much as you were, all my team is. Though, I think I have a programme to finally rid you and the quietus of us of him. Plus I think there might be a few other benefit. '' She replied.
'' benefit uh huh, reconciliation with you ? No, not going to pass off mother. We passed that age ago. I ... '' I started to say when I heard Sheila.
{ monition, warning, several heavily armed vehicles, personnel approaching. They are using a dampening technology or I would have detected them sooner. I have detached, arrival in XXX moment. } Sheila warned.
I sprang up moving behind female parent as I heard three vehicles approaching. `` Not prissy to break your hope, mamma ! '' I sneered as I rapidly tied her to the chair, surprising her at the amphetamine I was moving.
'' It was n't me Roger, please stay meet them. you might bump it extremely interesting. '' Evelyn stated.
Shaking my capitulum I replied, `` I do n't retrieve so, I 'm not fast enough yet. ``
A moment later Sheila appeared before me, `` Good you are safe. '' I looked at Evelyn as she was staring at Sheila, her oral fissure hanging open.
'' My god ! Christine ? '' She was whispering in a strained voice.
I looked at Sheila then Evelyn, `` No this is Sheila. She is a Synthetic, mechanical man, initiate, Inquisitive, keep, Android. She is what father wants, to pay war on the rest of the humans. Not going to happen while I am alive. ``
'' Roger, she looks so much like Christine. please this was n't my doing, meet with me again. '' Evelyn said seeming to be begging.
I looked at the approaching vehicles shaking my school principal. `` We 'll see if what you say is true, we 'll see. ``
At that I took off down the street far faster than I thought I could move. Sheila was quickly beside me as we made our way back to the university.
{ I take it things did not go as planned ? } Sheila asked.
{ No, not exactly though, I did supervise to get a few things off my chest. She wants to meet again, THAT, I am not so sure of. We need to get better prepared before I can even consider it. } I returned to her.
Sheila was nodding as we made it to the University in a mere five transactions. I also noticed that I had almost melted my skid from the friction.
Evelyn was still sitting there staring up the street the way I and Sheila had left. Chris and Ruslan were the first to reach her.
'' Mother ? ! Are you harmed ? Should we take off after them ? '' Chris said, alarmed at the shock that was registering on her female parent 's face.
Ruslan shook Evelyn, `` Comrade ? Comrade ! o Gospodi ! She appears to receive seen a ghost. fellow ! '' With that Ruslan reached out slapping Evelyn in the typeface breaking her impact. Almost immediately three gas were pointed at Ruslan, as two rifles were pointed at the gun bearers.
quiver her head Evelyn looked at the faces that were looking down at her. Then her eyes centered on Chris, `` My god ! '' Here her interpreter was hardly a voicelessness. `` It really does look exactly like you ! ``
Serafima smirked as did Betty, they both tightened their grip on their rifles. `` Good ! So you have seen it too. At least now everyone wo n't opine we are disturbed, '' Serafima stated.
Chris of course, was looking between the three women as if they were losing their minds .