Scrambled Brains and Ham, Part 6

<StaticSK> ::zaps into the hospital unseen, in casual clothes::
<StaticSK> ::makes her way to Jessie’s room and peeks inside::
<JessieSK> ::is pretty much bored lying in the bed with nothing to do..worse of all she got no weapons::
<StaticSK> ::steps in, seeing she’s up:: Hey, you are still alive!
<StaticSK> ((Okay, so she’s not practiced in greetings!))
<JessieSK> ::grins:: hey that was just a hit on the head not a bullet wound..
<StaticSK> Well, y’know.
<JessieSK> ((LOL….<Jessie> no static I’m dead….remember we felines have 9 lives..and right now this is my last one..))
<JessieSK> ::nods, wonders when she’s gonna get outta here::
<StaticSK> ((:dies::))
<StaticSK> So, how ya’ doin’?
<JessieSK> Alive more or less….no idea why the doc’s aren’t letting me go though..
<JessieSK> what about you guys?
<StaticSK> Guys? ::blink::
<JessieSK> ::mind you she doesn’t like hospitals much::
<JessieSK> an expression Static… ::short smile:: she-kat in your case..
<StaticSK> No, I just meant the plural. There is only one of me.
<JessieSK> Oh sorry…that hit must had an effect on me then.. ::rubs her head where’s she’s been hit then sighs:: I want out of this place….
<StaticSK> Well, I’d bust you out, but I think you have a concussion…
<JessieSK> Naw I have a strong head…::smiles:: in my 9 lives I’ve been hit harder than that and survived..
<JessieSK> ::ever been thrown around by DK???? Jessie has..::
<StaticSK> Hmm…. Mind if I check it out myself?
<JessieSK> not at all..go ahead…
<StaticSK> ::goes acoherent and leaps into Jessie::
<JessieSK> ::is pretty much getting used to this::
<StaticSK> <Mmm… Concussion. Told you so… Just a sec…. I think I can work with this…>
<JessieSK> <No way..you’re kidding…I feel fine!!>
<StaticSK> <People with concussions do sometimes… ::fixes things up:: There. All gone.> ::leaps out, reforming::
<JessieSK> what? ::isn’t sure what Static just said::
<StaticSK> You had a concussion. You don’t now. I’m not really good at changing things acoherently, but you were pretty easy.
<JessieSK> ::blinks:: easy?
<StaticSK> ::nods:: I think it has something to do with my merging with you the first time… I’ll have to ask the other cyberkats about it sometime.
<StaticSK> ::has a computer brain like any cyberkat, but doesn’t bother to ponder things like Sy does::
<JessieSK> Ah…..::sighs:: I thikn I get it..
<StaticSK> Well, good.
<JessieSK> ::sort of pleading tone:: can I get outta here somehow?
<JessieSK> *without* any trouble..
<StaticSK> Oh, that. Sure. ::offers her a hand.. hope Jessie’s wearin’ more than a hospital robe::
<JessieSK> ::takes it, then looks at Static:: without trouble..I hae to explain THIS to my commander
<StaticSK> We’re just zapping out. ::and they do so::
<JessieSK> <Hope noone notices an Enforcer gone from a hospital>
<StaticSK> <No problem. I logged you out of their computer.>
<JessieSK> <Ah Good….I guess…where to now?>
<StaticSK> <Well, do you need to be back at HQ or go home?>
<JessieSK> <HQ I guess…>
<StaticSK> <Righto!> ::pops out in HQ::
<JessieSK> thanks…’
<StaticSK> No problem. ::smiles:: Now, I gotta jet… ::vanishes::
<StaticSK> ::heh, ain’t staying around mobs of Enforcers long, she ain’t::
<JessieSK> ::shakes her head then goes to her apartment ta change into a uniform::
<SypherSK> ((Uhm… Sy and Trix done eating now?))
<SypherSK> ((Hmm… Trix needs to go to Hackle…))
<SypherSK> ((Or a Best Buy… Mwah…))
<Sagey> ((::dies::))
<JessieSK> ((DEAD….why don’t cha guys try Razor instead?? mebbe he can fix ‘im::
<SypherSK> ((Ooo… We c’n get him fitted with more RAM.. mebbe a bigger hard drive… And… install a new sound card!))
<Sagey> ((See, he tried, but now Trix’s goin’ all feline now…))
<Sagey> ((::deaddeadead::))
<SypherSK> ((I think Trix needs Razor and Hackle…))
<JessieSK> ((wowie……an me?? ))
<SypherSK> ::back at MBI HQ, is thinking::
<JessieSK> :: has changed..wonders what she should do now…::
<MatrixSK> ::walks back in, leans against the consol:: They had a quick stand-off not too long ago… And, they’re out to catch the guy. I told them I was temporarily indisposed…
<SypherSK> ((Hmm… Wander by the MBI and find the guys there?))
<MatrixSK> ((::nodsnods:: My thoughts..))
<SypherSK> ((What standoff? What guy?!))
<MatrixSK> ((Jus’ brought it up ta’ create convo…))
<JessieSK> ((<Jessie> ::after being hit on the head wanders around the MBI building in her hospital gown, is mindless::
<SypherSK> ::nods, is sending them surveillance info via satellite as they go::
<SypherSK> ::pauses, letting a side thought in:: Have you lost all your combat info?
<MatrixSK> ((::dies:: <MBI guys> ::call the asylum as they think she’s an escaped looney:: <Mun> ::runs for the hills from Jessie’s wrath:))
<SypherSK> ((::DIES!!!!::))
<JessieSK> ((::picks up a couch:: my wrath?? Hun..I’m related to Jake Clawson…))
<MatrixSK> ((You have a COUCH!))
<JessieSK> ((so???))
<MatrixSK> Not all of it…at least not yet…
<MatrixSK> ((Them’s painful…))
<SypherSK> Yet? ::blinks::
<JessieSK> ((Jake owns one too you know..))
<MatrixSK> ((::Razz::))
<SypherSK> ((Yeah, but he’s not known for his wrath. His aim, yes. Wrath, no.))
<MatrixSK> What if I do? Then what?
<JessieSK> ::sighs is a bit frustrated::
<SypherSK> Are you…. losing more?
<Razor> ::calls Jessie, heard what happened:: You okay?
<JessieSK> Pretty much…
<JessieSK> Still in one piece bro…
<Razor> In one piece? You better be…::chuckles::
<SypherSK> ((<Jessie> I’m in about five pieces… <Jake> WHAT?!!!!!! <Jessie> Made ya’ scream!))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES:))
<JessieSK> ((I am not ticked…..I am just angry….no wait….I am not ticked I am just….dunno…dead..))
<JessieSK> ((DEAD))
<MatrixSK> Not that I know of…
<JessieSK> ::laughs:: more or less bro..more or less..
<SypherSK> ::sighs in relief:: Good then… Look… We need to get someone to look at you…
<Razor> More or less? Doesn’t sound too good…
<MatrixSK> Yeah? Like who?
<JessieSK> how would you feel after being hit on the head with a gun?
<SypherSK> Well,… Jake’s memory says a Professor Hackle outside town is an technical whiz…
<SypherSK> We’re not exactly like his gadgets… But… Well… ::shoulders slump:: I’ve been combing the Net… scientific journels… everything. Nobody’s studied anything near like what we are.
<MatrixSK> Hackle? The guy that built the Metallikats? ::low growl in his voice, ears are into his skull::
<Razor> I’d have a headache…s’ why we wear helmets…
<SypherSK> ::ears prick forward at Matrix’ obvious anger::
<MatrixSK> ::eyes are narrowed::
<SypherSK> What?
<MatrixSK> He built the Metallikats….the ones that made me end up like *this*…
<SypherSK> ::is only getting angry feelings from Matrix via… whatever it is that’s left of the link::
<SypherSK> Do *WHAT*?!
<JessieSK> ::nods even though he can’t see that:: Make that a mega headache….::mutters:: and a vision that’s not entirely normal..
<SypherSK> ((Oh wait… Misread that line! Oops.. .Uhm… ::works::))
<SypherSK> Hackle has nothing to do with them…
<MatrixSK> ((ah! OKies! ;) ))
<Razor> Maybe you should take the day off…
<SypherSK> I mean, aside from finding a way to stop them…
<JessieSK> naw..I’m fine….besides it’s not like I’m going anywhere now..
<MatrixSK> Well, he shouldn’ta built them in the first place, dontcha think?
<SypherSK> ((I thought he said Hackle made him end up like that… Was wondering if he was getting really confused…))
<Razor> Unless you wanna come with…Dr. Hackle asked me to come check sumthing out…
<MatrixSK> ((Ahhh….))
<SypherSK> He didn’t… I mean, according to him, the robot bodies were just his maintenance drones… You can’t blame him for trying to save two people that practically washed up on his doorstep half-dead… <Can you?>
<JessieSK> allright..
<MatrixSK> ::sighs, sits on the consol, legs drawn:: Guess not…
<Razor> Well, where are ya’? ::issa on de’ cyclotron::
<SypherSK> Trix… ::steps over to him, has never seen Trix so irrational::
<SypherSK> ::of course, not being a cyberkat anymore can knock that little Vulcan-esque logic right out of ya’::
<JessieSK> HQ where else?
<MatrixSK> ::rubs his forehead:: I’ve never felt so much anger, Sy….
<SypherSK> I know… ::looks into his eyes:: What is it?
<Razor> :Pause:: I thought…uh, nevermind…Pick you up in five…….four…..
<SypherSK> ((Three…. two… one…))
<JessieSK> ((Blast off!!!))
<MatrixSK> Feelin’ like I could just blow up on anybody at anytime…
<SypherSK> But, why?
<MatrixSK> ((Alright…kill de’ puns…;) ::issa grinning:: He c’n count…;)))
<JessieSK> Roger that…
<SypherSK> ((I vote that one a funny quote.))
<Razor> ::arrives at HQ after the ‘one’: Beat ya!
<MatrixSK> ((It shall be! ;) ))
<JessieSK> Hey no fair….you don’t have a consussion…whoops..
<Razor> ::goes to help her:: You gotta start wearin’ yer helmet more, Jess…
<MatrixSK> I don’t know…it’s like…I can’t control it…
<JessieSK> naw..I’m fine…the thing just distracts me more..
<SypherSK> ((<Razor> Doubt you have a consussion either… What’s a consussion? <Jessie> ::takes advantage of his momentary lapse of brainpower:: A… new Enforcer weapon.. Show you later.))
<MatrixSK> ((::DEAD::))
<Razor> Then, promise me you’ll hold tight once we tear outta this place? You know the C-Tron doesn’t like the word “slow”…
<JessieSK> ((DEAD))
<JessieSK> that I know….
<SypherSK> ::thinksthinks:: Look… I know you’re not feeling yourself.. But, I also know that Hackle studies some pretty eclectic stuff…. He’s the only one I’ve found that might have even dabbled in our kind of matter/energy transfer.
<SypherSK> Aside from Einstein and he’s quite dead.
<Razor> ::grin:: Then, hop on, and let’s get goin’…:gets on C-Tron::
<MatrixSK> Well……I guess. What do we have to lose?
<JessieSK> ::does so:: roger that…
<SypherSK> Nothing. ::grins, encouraging:: C’mon. ::sticks out a hand::
<MatrixSK> ::smiles a tad, and does so::
<Razor> ::revs up C-Tron:: Ready?
<JessieSK> ::nods:: always ready bro..
<Razor> We’re outta here….::C-Tron goes towards Hackle’s place::
<SypherSK> ::gives him an encouraging squeeze and they’re off… oh, yeah and there’s a note for Jase on his laptop… and his cellphone::
<SypherSK> ((::and his fridge… waitasec…::))
<JessieSK> ::is holding on tight tells over the rumble:: You realy mean that don’cha?
<Razor> ::just grins::
<SypherSK> ((So… Who’s gonna be Hackle?))
<KatneySK> ((Go for it. I’m busy.))
<JessieSK> ((LOL…..))
<MatrixSK> ((Any volunteers with more computer knowledge than mine? ^_^;; ))
<JessieSK> ((okies..))
<JessieSK> ((hrm..I dunno I can play him))
<SypherSK> ((<Hackle> His Yadda drive is stuck in an BSOD loop… ))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!!!::))
<JessieSK> ((but someone has ta take over if I get booted..))
<MatrixSK> ((<Razor> YOU GOTTA FIX IT, DOC!! FIX IT!!!))
<MatrixSK> ((Kay okies….I’ll still have Razor in there fer ya, Jessie))
<SypherSK> ((::dead::))
<MatrixSK> ((<Matrix> What’s with you and yadda?!! ::to Razor:: <Razor> I can’t live without my yadda!! <Matrix> Why is that? <Razor> ::pauses:: I really don’t know…but it still helps with the puns…))
<JessieSK> ((DEAD..okay I think I am lagging anything before the <Hackle> his yadda drive is stuck?? ))
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix> So, you’re saying you’re addicted just for the sake of a joke? <Razor> ::shrugs::))
<JessieSK> ((<Razor> hey we’re cartoons…them evil writers make us do those puns!!!))
<SypherSK> ::appears in Hackle’s lab with Trix::
<SypherSK> ::solidifies them both::
<SypherSK> ::actually, appears just within his door… best not to give the old guy a heart attack::
<MatrixSK> ::blinks:: A condo by the sea…must have a great life…::Mr. Cynicism at yer service, sir::
<SypherSK> ::blinks at him::
<SypherSK> ((<Sypher> Man, mortality makes you crabby!))
<MatrixSK> ((<Matrix> ::smug grin::))
<MatrixSK> Alright, alright…::as he catches that look:: I’ll behave.
<HackleSK> ::is working on soemthing new, notices someone on the cameras, calls out:: who’s there??
<MatrixSK> ::brushes his black hair outta his eyes::
<SypherSK> Hello, Professor. We’ve come ask for your help… ::debates which name to use, settles on being normal for now:: I’m Silas Greypaw from the MBI and this is my partner Keanu Paw…something Kris forgot.
<MatrixSK> ::finishes for him:: Lur…
<SypherSK> ::and it sounds right to Hackle::
<HackleSK> I see…and what kind of help?
<SypherSK> ::follows his voice to him:: Well, it’s a bit difficult to explain, Sir…
<SypherSK> ((Especially as I’m having to hold my partner here back.. ::with Trix inna headlock:: ))
<MatrixSK> ((<Matrix> Would you like to buy some cookies in contribution to the MBI’s low budget that’s got us starving to death? ::inna girl scout voice::))
<HackleSK> go ahead…what is your problem young man?
<JessieSK> ((DEAD))
<SypherSK> ((::DIeS!::))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies, Kris!!))
<SypherSK> Actually, it’s not me. It’s my partner. You see… Well, let’s start back at the beginning. We’re not normal kats.
<MatrixSK> <Oh yeah, that’ll convince ‘im ta’ help us now…>
<SypherSK> ((<Hackle> I’ll say… You got past my security. ))
<SypherSK> <Shush.> ::utterly fails to notice that they’re back to using words again in their mental communication::
<HackleSK> ::Raises an eyebrow:: care to elaborate on that?
<MatrixSK> ::siiiiighs:: I’m becoming a kat!!!! ::pauses, slaps a hand against his head:: That…didn’t come out right….
<SypherSK> ::goes acoherent and then pops back:: Technically, Sir, I am an organic artificial intelligence with the ability to transfer between matter and energy at will.
<SypherSK> ::glances at Trix’ outburst::
<MatrixSK> ::to Sy:: *you* talk.
<SypherSK> Alright. ::nods::
<HackleSK> ::is taking all that in:: amazing…who..who created you??
<MatrixSK> <Don’t say Dark Kat, don’t say Dark Kat…::to himself::))
<SypherSK> ::sighs:: Dark Kat.
<KatneySK> ((Wow… our nicks all end in SK))
<SypherSK> ((It’s an SK RPG.. Whadya expect?!))
<KatneySK> ((::shrug::))
<MatrixSK> <I’m gonna cry…>
<JessieSK> ((LOL>……))
<HackleSK> Dark Kat? ::thinks it through wonders where he got the technology for that:: and what exacly is your problem?
<SypherSK> I’m fine. However, my partner here was hit with Puma-Dyne’s weapons scrambler… and… Well, he’s lost most of his ablities since.
<MatrixSK> And, it’s not a comfortable feeling, may I add.
<HackleSK> ::Raises an eyebrow in thought:: I see……hmmmmm….I think I may be able to put something together to fix you up..if I knew what happened…
<MatrixSK> I think you’d…hafta’ see fer yerself?
<SypherSK> He was acoherent – pure energy – when it hit him.
<HackleSK> hmmmm…..pure energy….where is the anti weapons scrambler now?
<SypherSK> The SWAT Kats have it. They could bring it here…
<HackleSK> That would be good…I can try and rewire it..
<HackleSK> ::is already thinkin g::
<Razor> ::is already on his way there:
<SypherSK> But…. How can a weapons scrambler… unscramble? For that matter, what did it do to him? I thought the scrambler wasn’t supposed to damage all electronics?
<Razor> We’re almost there, Jess…
<HackleSK> you see..what the weapons scrambler does is scrambles all the weapons so they can’t fire……all the weapons whether electronic or not…
<MatrixSK> Mebbe the Metallikats rewired it…either that, or Puma Dyne didn’t do a complete check-up..
<SypherSK> Yes, but he’s not a weapon.
<Jessie> good I was beginning to worry about where you’re takin’ me…..
<Razor> I thought I told you?
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix> Are you saying I’m not tough?))
<HackleSK> yes but to the scrambler he was..
<MatrixSK> ((::dies::))
<HackleSK> ((DEAD))
<Jessie> who knows..you may say yer taking me one place then end up taking me somewhere on a *forced* vacation……
<Razor> Would I ever do that????
<Razor> ::innocent voice::
<SypherSK> ::scratches his chin:: But, I thought it wasn’t supposed to disable computer systems…. which is what Keanu and I are essentially….
<Jessie> there’s always the first time…
<MatrixSK> Well, maybe it decided to have a change of heart….((are they still outside?))
<HackleSK> ::sighs:: it’s a lot more complicated than that…in order to give you the full details I’ll have to take a look at the scrambler..
<SypherSK> It’s coming… ::sighs:;
<HackleSK> ::nods:: good…I am sure I can help you out…::inna hopeful tone::
<MatrixSK> <You and me both….> :;leans against the door and slides to the ground::
<SypherSK> ::smiles hopefully, isn’t terribly sure, *he* hasn’t a clue… and he’s at least as bright as Hackle – hey, he’s computer::
<SypherSK> ::sits by Trix::
<MatrixSK> ::holds his head, brushes his hair back to get them outta his yellow eyes::
<SypherSK> <Trix…?>
<Razor> ::is about two miles away::
<MatrixSK> <Yeah?>
<SypherSK> <Are you okay?> ::is feeling waves of emotion coming from Trix::
<HackleSK> don’t worry my friend…I will fix you up..
<SypherSK> ::looks at him dubiously, and continuing to talk to Trix:: Professor… Have you ever heard of anything like us?
<MatrixSK> <::sighs deeply, more or less like a shudder. He’s scared again::>
<HackleSK> ::shakes his head:: no never…
<SypherSK> ((<Hackle> ::has a memory slip:: Of course! We used to study chimpanzees when I was a grad student! <Matrix> ::moans:: <He’s blind as a bat too and thinks we’re talkin’ monkeys! I feel so encouraged…))
<JessieSK> ((<Hackle> ::smacks his mun for nearly typing :shakes her head:: ))
<MatrixSK> ((::DEAD!!!!!DEAD!!!!!!::))
<SypherSK> <::comforts Trix::> Would it help… to study my files? I was… born as a computer program… I can still merge with a computer.
<MatrixSK> <::shudders anew, and holds back his tears::>
<SypherSK> <Oh, Trix… ::sends him a warm fuzzy::>
<SypherSK> ((<Sypher> ::grabs the nearest lab rat and stuffs it in Trix’ hands:: Now, hug that.))
<MatrixSK> ::smiles a tad:: <Thanks, Sy….>
<MatrixSK> ((::dies::))
<HackleSK> it will certainly..
<SypherSK> ::nods and stands:: <Be right back…> ::goes acoherent and bounces into Hackle’s nearest comp::
<HackleSK> ::watches all this..is amazed::
<MatrixSK> ::nods::
<Razor> We’re here…::to Jessie as the C-Tron looms closer:
<JessieSK> wow you *were* telling the truth..we were going to see Hackle…
<JessieSK> ::inn a kidding tone::
<Razor> ::razz as he parks::
<SypherSK> ::pokes around, finds Hackle’s Explorer prog and opens it to the folder showing all his files::
<MatrixSK> ::runs up to meet them::
<JessieSK> ::siighs:: sometimes you are sooo immature Razor……..
<JessieSK> Hey Trix..how’s it it going..?
<Razor> Look who’s talking!!
<JessieSK> what? when was the last tiem I was immature?
<MatrixSK> ::gives a half-hearted wave;; Yo. Sypher’s inside.
<Razor> ::to Jessie:: Two seconds ago when you said I was immature….
<JessieSK> ::sigh:: that wasn’t immature!!!
<Razor> Yer whining….*that’s* immature…::is gonna win this war:
<JessieSK> me whinning?? when was the last time I did htat???
<Razor> Just now…
<JessieSK> ((<Jessie> ::whines:: Razor!!!!!! I wanna go home!!!!!! I need ta kick some tail!!!!! ))
<MatrixSK> ((::Diiiiies::))
<SypherSK> ((::dead::))
<SypherSK> <How ya’ holding out there amid the Sibling war?>
<MatrixSK> <I’m ready ta’ kill them….::is kidding really::>
<SypherSK> <Ahhh… Good to see you can still laugh.>
<MatrixSK> <::razz::>
<JessieSK> Come on gimme a break!! I was hit onna head today!!
<Razor> I get hit on the head everyday!
<JessieSK> you don’t expect me ta stay sane and mature all the time now do you?
<Razor> You expect me to?
<MatrixSK> <::sighs: How’re things holding with the professor?>
<SypherSK> <I dunno… He’s looking… Don’t know if he makes anything of it…>
<JessieSK> Yeah but you’re wearing yer helmet all the time…..
<MatrixSK> <Great…> ::grabs Razor by the wrist:: Argument, later. Weapon messer upper, now. ::drags him::
<SypherSK> <Weapon messer upper?>
<Razor> ::is dragged, taking the anti-weapon scrambler with him::
<Hackle> ::issa looking throught the files..amazed and all that…::
<MatrixSK> <So I gave it a nickname!>
<JessieSK> ::follows ‘em, sighs that she’s not the one beeing dragged::
<SypherSK> <Hmm….> ::is wondering how much info is leaking outta Trix’ kat brain::
<SypherSK> ((<Trix> What does that mean? ::in response to Sy’s techy explanation of this:: <Sypher> That means you leak, Navigator. ::random movie ref::))
<MatrixSK> <::catches that:: Um…’member the fact that we watched “Kats in Black” the other night?>
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!::))
<JessieSK> ((LOL))
<SypherSK> <Yeah….>
<JessieSK> ((DEAD….::just figured out what they meant…….brain also lagging::))
<SypherSK> ((<Matrix> ARGH! My grammar is going too!!!!))
<MatrixSK> ((::dies!:))
<MatrixSK> <I meant that…oh, nevermind.>
<SypherSK> <No, what?>
<MatrixSK> <It came outta a random quote…the messer upper thing part, that is…..>
<SypherSK> <Oh, right.>
<Razor> Um…Prof. Hackle? It’s Razor!
<Hackle> ah yes…Hello there Razor.. ::notices Jessie:: I see you brought some company..
<JessieSK> ((<Razor> ::as he is dragged inside:: um Prof Hackle? it’s Razor.. <Hackle> do they always drag you in an out like that???))
<SypherSK> ((::DEAD!::))
<SypherSK> ((<Razor> Just lucky, I guess…. <Trix> Wait! You left the weapons scrambler in the jet! ::drags him back out again::))
<JessieSK> ((remember the “Deadly Pyramid: episode?? T-Bone dragged Razor out … :) ))
<MatrixSK> ((::dead::))
<MatrixSK> ((I love the way he’s dragged out like that!! it’s funny!!))
<SypherSK> ((::nods muchly::))
<JessieSK> ((DEAD………))
<Razor> ::about Jessie:: This is Lt. Clawson from the Enforcers…
<JessieSK> ((<Razor> is dragged all the way to the hangar has no idea why, when they get to the hangar:: Trix…the scrambler was on the C-tron <Trix> D’OH!! ::drags him back to the labs:))
<MatrixSK> ((:::DIES!!::))
<SypherSK> ((<Razor> Ow! Hey, I’m gettin’ pavement burn on my butt here!))
<MatrixSK> ((::DEAD::))
<Hackle > ::nods doesn’t ask questions, smiles:: <Jessie> I was there when he got zapped ::indicated Trix::
<Razor> um…can you let us in?
<SypherSK> ::opens the door himself::
<SypherSK> ::hey, he is Hackle’s comp::
<SypherSK> ::IN it,that is!::
<Razor> ::steps inside, carting the weapon::
<MatrixSK> ::follows::
<SypherSK> ((<Razor> ::weapon is huuuge… rolls it in inna shopping cart::))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!!!::))
<SypherSK> ((<Hackle> ::blinks:: <Razor> Puma-Dyne had a clearance sale? ::shrug, sheepish grin::))
<MatrixSK> ((::dead::))
<Razor> Here’s the weapon scrambler, Professor…
<Hackle> ah good… ::takes it apart in order to rewire it:: if my calculations are correct…… ::mumbles::
<MatrixSK> <They better be….::low growl::
<SypherSK> ::leaps out, sensing something odd from Trix::
<JessieSK> ::walks over to Trix:: how are ya holding out?
<Razor> ::turns to Sy:: He okay? ::low voice::
<MatrixSK> Could be better…::muttered::
<SypherSK> I’m not sure… Our link’s… There, amazingly, but… I’m feeling something odd from him…
<Razor> ::raised brow:: How odd?
<SypherSK> ::shrugs:: I can’t… place it…
<Razor> Hrm…
<SypherSK> <Trix….?>
<MatrixSK> <Yeah? ::as he brushes back his hair::>
<SypherSK> <You okay?>
<MatrixSK> <Why should I be? ::half-laughs:: This guy doens’t know what he’s doing, does he?>
<SypherSK> ((<Sypher> You okay? You keep messing with your hair… You haven’t gone… self-conscious, have you?!>))
<MatrixSK> ((::DIES!!!::))
<SypherSK> <Well, who would? Trix… Something’s wrong…>
<MatrixSK> <::Shudders again:: Of course something’s wrong! It’s *me*….that’s what’s wrong!> ::yellow eyes begin to sparkle with tears::
<Razor> ::senses something, and he doesn’t like it…::
<SypherSK> <YOU’RE not WRONG! You’re… not yourself… But,… We’ll fix it!>
<MatrixSK> ::just blurts it out right then and there:: Nothing *else* worked! Why should it NOW?!
<Razor> ::blinks::
<SypherSK> Becuase it has to…
<SypherSK> :aloud as Trix started it::
<Hackle> ::messmessmessreweirerewirerwirezapzapzap::
<MatrixSK> The same thing that messed me up is gonna help me!? Gimme a break, Sypher…
<Razor> Matrix…::soft voice:: Calm down…give the professor a chance..
<SypherSK> Well… It’s complicated… We’re neither really computers or kats…
<JessieSK> ::to Matrix, softly:: Matrix…don’t worry…Professor Hackle will help you out…
<MatrixSK> I’m not ready to face the world as a normal kat and you know it! I’ve hardly been “alive” for two months!
<SypherSK> I… didn’t say you had to… ::backs away from him a bit,… is starting to lose contact with him mentally::’
<JessieSK> Sy..I know….but I think Proff Hackle will help him….I hope he will…::to Trix:: take it easy….it’s gonna be okay..
<MatrixSK> It’s NOT gonna be okay! Why should it?!
<SypherSK> <Trix? Trix?!>
<MatrixSK> ::loses contact with Sypher all together::
<SypherSK> ::blinks:: Rats… ::softly::
<JessieSK> Matrix..stop thinking like that….it’s gonna be okay..trust me…… : sighs::
<SypherSK> ::shakes his head, last thing he saw in Trix’ mind was utter confusion and desolation… and it scares him… in anyone it would… but especially in Trix as the cyberkats are usually more rational than normal kats::
<Matrix> I’m in pain here….you guys don’t think I’m freakin’ out!?
<Sypher> In pain?
<Sypher> ::is thinking physical pain::
<Jessie> Matrix..I know the feeling…I know that you’re freaking out but you can’t think like that….::soft voice:: Matrix…trust me…Prof hackle will fix you up..
<Matrix> Emotionally, yes, I’m in pain…dunno about physical…mebbe it’ll come soon! ::slams a fist into the nearest wall::
<Razor> Sypher…how long has he been actin’ like this?
<Jessie> Trix…calm down…..::starts to think it’s her fault he’s like this..after all she was there when it happened::
<Sypher> He’s… ::is sorta numbed by this one:: … been up and down… But, nothing like this…
<Razor> I think it’s starting to really get to him….
<Matrix> ::sinks to the floor sobbing, clutching his fist….wall was rather hard you see….::
<Sypher> ::steps up to him:: Trix…. ::softly, blue eyes pleading::
<Jessie> ::sits next to him puts a paw around his shoulders. softly:: Matrix…take it easy…
<Lt. Clawson> ((CRUD Forgot I was Hackle!!!))
<Razor> ::runs to Hackle:: How’s it going, Professor? Any luck?
<Hackle> all done….::as he screws the last bolt on::
<Razor> Question in game here…will it work?
<Hackle> now are you willing to get hit by the ray again?? ::to Matrix::
<Jessie> ::nods at Razor’s remark:: yes Prof. will it?
<Matrix> ::shakes like a maniac, then freaks out big time the minute the ray is mentioned:: Don’t you come NEAR me with that thing!!
<Hackle> well I minimised the damage it can cause in case soemthing goes wrong..
<Jessie> Matrix…it can be the only thing that can help you….
<Matrix> It’s NOT gonna work!
<Jessie> ::mutters a soft ‘crud’::
<Matrix> ::backs into the wall::
<Sypher> ::watches Trix wide-eyed:: Please… Just *try*, Trix…
<Jessie> Don’t think like that…..MAtrix…
<Razor> Matrix…we won’t know until we do…please, trust us…
<Matrix> *Stay* *away* *from* *me*!!!
<Sypher> ::blinks, starts to get a little mad himself:: No. You’re not going to just crawl in a hole and hide for the rest of your life… ::eyes glow:: I won’t let you.
<Jessie> Matrix..this can be your only chance of becoming yourself again….please try it…
<Matrix> ::growls:: Just keep away, Sypher….::ears planted against his head, fists raised….like that’s gonna help….::
<Jessie> ::rubs her temple:: Matrix…please it won’t hurt you..
<Razor> ::sighs:: Matrix….
<Sypher> ::shakes his head:: I can’t… And, you know it… ::goes acoherent and leaps into Trix::
<Jessie> ::to Razor:: Raz, we gotta do soemthing…::puts a paw over her eyes::
<Matrix> Gah! ::falls back::
<Jessie> Trix?? ::didn’t see what happened…
<Sypher> ::before he can think on it anymore and kick himself, takes control…. or tries to::
<Razor> ::puts a hand on Jessie’s shoulder:: It’s up to Sypher now…
<Jessie> ::looks at Razor:: I just hope he won’t snap…
<Matrix> ::fights back, he’s determined to win…::
<Sypher> ::winces, gets pushed aside as he hesitates:: <Trix… Trix, listen to me!>
<Matrix> <I don’t want to do this, Sypher!! It’s not gonna work!! Stay away from me!!>
<Sypher> <::blinks, hurt:: ::starts to say he’d never hurt Trix and pauses::>
<Matrix> ::is sobbing outwardly now…and internally:: <I know you don’t wanna hurt me…>
<Sypher> <So, let me help you…>
<Razor> ::sighs, rubs his eyes, and puts a hand on Matrix’ shoulder::
<Matrix> <I can’t…..I’m scared….I just can’t……>
<Jessie> Matrix..let Sypher help you…::knows he’s scared:: Matrix…you gotta do it….I am sure Proffersor Hackle won’t zap you hard…
<Lt. Clawson> ((::points up:: lame…))
<Sypher> ::wincing, looks at Trix memories, tries to put a mental block around the memories of what happened, so Matrix won’t remember it::
<Matrix> ::memories are coming on hard….like he doesn’t wanna block them:: <Sy…..just….let me be…..I can’t do this…….>
<Sypher> ::sighs deeply… thinks… then dives in, trying to take control just as hard and as determined as he did with Razor… only this time, he has his own mind.. which makes him far stronger than what Razor felt
<Matrix> ::was sorta vulnerable at that point::
<Jessie> ::sighs::
<Razor> ::stands, looks at Jessie::
<Sypher> ::pushes, aaaand….::
<Matrix> ::blinks, pauses, can’t seem to be in control of his own mind now…::
<Sypher> ::takes a very guilty sort of control, sighing:
<Jessie> ((LOL…))
<Matrix> ::outwardly sighs, has stopped crying::
<Razor> ::blinks:: Matrix?
<Jessie> ::shakes her head:: crud…
<Sypher> ::shakes his and Trix’ head:: It’s Sy….
<Razor> You got a hold of him?
<Sypher/Trix> Yeah….. ::softly, hanging his head:: Against his will….
<Jessie> Sy..is is he okay?
<Razor> ::rubs his eyes:: He’ll be okay…we gotta save time and get ‘im back to normal before he backfires…
<Sypher/Trix> I.. He’s fine physically… Mentally… I’m afraid to ask.. I’m sure he hates me now…
<Jessie> ::nods somewhat satisfied::
<Hackle> ::Was watching all this without saying anything::
<Razor> He doesn’t hate you…he’ll realize what you did for him sooner or later…
<Sypher/Trix> I hope… ::looks to Hackle, eyes blue:: Alright… Do it.
<Jessie> yes…maybe now he hates you but when this is all over he won’t hate you..
<Sypher/Trix> ::is deliberately ignoring the fact that if it backfires, being in Trix, he might end up like Trix::
<Hackle> ::nods:: allright.. ::to Razor and Jessie:: you need to step away in case my aim if off…
<Razor> Time is money, doc. Do it NOW! ::steps aside::
<Sypher> ((<Razor> Hey, lemme! I c’n hit him!))
<Jessie> ::does so, to Sy/Trix:: Sypher…be careful..Trix..good luck…
<SageSK> ((ROFL!))
<Hackle> ::does so::
<Jessie> ((DEAD))
<Sypher/Trix> ::shudders a little as the beam engulfs, him/them::
<Razor> ::shields his eyes::
<Jessie> ((<<Jessie> no let me I can do it!! <Razor> no me!! ::three hours later:: <Razor> Jess!!! you had your turn!!!!! ::Sy/Trix are getting zapped etc,,, :: <Jessie> yeab but I missed once!!!))
<Matrix> ((ROFL!!))
<Sypher> ((::DIES!::))
<Jessie> ::looks away::
<Sypher/Trix> ::closes his eyes, waits::
<Matrix> ::blinks suddenly:: <Wha’?>
<Sypher> <Trix? ::hesitantly::>
<Razor> ::walks up to them:: You two okay?
<Hackle> ::keeps the thing steady::
<Sypher> I am… Trix… I don’t… know….
<Matrix> <Sy?>
<Sypher> <Are you… okay?>
<Matrix> <I….I think so……>
<Jessie> ::nods at the question, can’t reword it/11…::
<Sypher> <Alright… I’m getting out now, okay?> ::leaps out::
<Matrix> ::blinks, then looks at his hands::
<Jessie> Sy? Trix?
<Sypher> ::materializes by Trix:
<Jessie> Trix..try going acoherent..
<Jessie> Sy…you okay?
<Sypher> I’m fine…
<Matrix> ::stares at his hands, concentrates a tad, then watches them go acoherent::
<Jessie> you sure?
<Jessie> ::small grin as she sees this::
<Razor> ::watches them silently….doesn’t know what to say at this point::
<Matrix> ::ears dropped as he sees this::
<Sypher> ::smiles a bit at that:: <Well… It worked….>
<Razor> ::tosses her a small thumbs up::
<Jessie> ::looks back at Razor with a small smile::
<Jessie> ::returns it. softly:: bingo..
<Matrix> <Yeah…..::soft voice::…> It worked…..:::looks at them, eyes wide:: I….::shudders:: Excuse me….::abruptly goes acoherent, finds the nearest open channel and zaps outta there…mun will explain inna bit
<Razor> ::looks at Sypher::
<Jessie> where’d he go? guess he needs to be alone now..
<Sypher> ::ears are lopped out to either side of his head, eyes downcast:: Well… Yeah, it worked…
<Sypher> ::forces a grin:: Good then… ::turns to Hackle, offering him a hand:: Thank you, Professor.
<Razor> ::puts a hand on his shoulder:: Give him time, Sy….I think all the emotions and whatnot took over ‘im…he’ll be back.
<Sypher> ::quivers under Razor’s hand::
<Hackle> hey no problem….
<Jessie> ::looks at SY:: you sure you’re okay? ::Saw the quiver::
<Sypher> Physically, yes.
<Razor> ::feels that, sighs a tad:: Just give ‘im time, Sy…
<Sypher> ::whispers:: But, it’s so quiet…
<Jessie> ::nods:: you need to take it easy for a while..you and Matrix…
<Razor> You can’t hear ‘im?
<Jessie> what’d ya mean? you don’t know where Trix is?
<Sypher> ::shrugs:: I could push and hear him… But, he has a barrier up, which means he doesn’t want me to… And, I’ve done enough damage as it is.
<Razor> You didn’t do any damage…you did what was right. You knew that ray was gonna work.
<Sypher> Not really…. I just knew I wanted him to try… And,…. I thought I knew he *wanted* to try…. if he’d been able to think that far.
<Jessie> Sypher..let him be alone for a while..he’ll come back soon enough….
<Jessie> and Razor’s right…you knew what had to be done…
<Razor> ::nods:: I see whatcha mean….:sighs anew::
<Jessie> Sypher..he was scared..genuinely scared of that thing…
<Razor> For now…how’s about we take that ray back to Puma Dyne?
<Jessie> Guess we’ll have to….
<Sypher> ::nods:: I’ll take it. ::picks it up:: Catch ya’ round… ::zaps outta there::
<Jessie> ::small grin:: or we’ll get arrested..
<Jessie> ::nods:: roger that..
<Razor> I’LL get arrested!!
<Jessie> hey just cause I’m an Enforcer doesn’t mean I can’t get arrested Razor..
<Razor> Yeah, yeah…. ::grinning, heads back toward the Cyclotron::