~Little Tokyo High~ : The Math Homework of DOOM!

[KyoZaber]

Alright sports fans lets get this story rolling...Kyo where you at boss?

(Working hard... hardly working... the usual.  Also had to break through a bad case of writers block. I've got my ideas all scribbled out on paper now... So without further a due... The beginning of the end of our current tale is here. More info to come in 30 minutes to 1 hour. )

[KyoZaber]

*** In the Little Tokyo High Computer Lab... ***


Camma : *Her fingers continued to fly across the keyboard as she talked...* I'm checking out the AUDUI mainframe Principal Tio, sir. I've nearly... *An audible chirp sounded from the PC, as a window popped up, and began displaying data.* ... Got it.

Principal Tio : Got what may I ask?

Camma : *Finishes reading the data display...* Well... It's a long story sir... I'll try to shorten it up for you.

*Camma turns around, clicking the monitor off... She looks at everyone... closes her eyes... takes a deep breath... and slowly begins letting it out...*

Camma : *Enters 'story' mode.* The AUDUI model of mainframe computers that were all designed by the DSi corporation all had to be built around a "theme" from start to finish. This "theme" was going to be the purpose of the system from the time it started up to the time it no longer would function. It has been noted that in some of the models, those which lasted longer than the original 10-year lifespan, an "artificial intelligence" would begin to form after collating massive amounts of data, and accumulating long periods of uptime.

*Camma takes another deep breath...*

Camma : Our AUDUI was built around one primary function... "To efficiently educate everyone, aid in problem solving, and treat each individual appropriately." For whatever reason, the AUDUI mainframe downstairs seems to have a consciousness that has decided to take action on the school. According to log files I've been reading, she's been paying attention to everything, and plotting ever since the new server was brought in earlier this summer. I'm still however not entirely sure of what her intentions are...

After Camma finished... there was an eerie silence...

Eyah : ...ZZ...ZZZZ... *SNORT* Eh!?

Principal Tio : Well then... *Adjusts his glasses.* We'd best go ask her ourselves...


*** At the entrance to the U.N.I.D.C ... ***

Principal Tio : *Typing in the pass-code to the door for the 3rd time... and being rejected access for the 3rd time.* It appears someone isn't going to let us in...

From above... the chirp of a microphone could be heard...

*Over Speakers...* Kyo: That is correct Principal Tio... I'm sorry... however I cannot let you in. Audrey and I are collating and do not wish to be disturbed. It will hinder the data collection we are performing on... well... Kyo. *Click*

[Romero Anchovy]

Romero: This reminds me of that one move about that virus that came from outer space and attacked this one computer that was on some ship and started going around killing people and using their body parts and stuff to build Cyborgs...Evil Cyborgs! And Kai's in there doing something with that computer to some kid named Kyo. We have to help!

Romero looked at the door hard studying it, and then looked around the hallway.

Romero: Hmm...

Principal Tio: Got an idea Mr. Anchovy?

Romero: Yeah but I think we are going to need Dash and Panzer...

(OOC: I really do remember seeing a movie like that... It gave me nightmares...*Shudders*)

[Blackcat]

*** In the Nurse's Office... ***

Meanwhile, Seia takes out one of those lame small PC things, this one works in some version of Free BSD (Unix) and starts playing Tetris...

Seia: You know, if I am going to be out of all the fun, maybe I should stay in "Shadows High"  all right, with bullies and everything...

Nurse Arisa: Thats bad... you seem to be a nice girl... we need that kind of people here.

Seia: You know I am a former member of one of those evil "take over the world" junk, right?

Nurse Arisa: And who isnt?

PS: Nurse Arisa is just being nice, thats all, okey? 

[DashStPierre]

(OOC: Alright after a month away from the story to focus on graduating college, Im back! Thanks for the kinds words from some of you...they are appreciated)

Dash was outside talking to some of the other students when he got a buzz on his right arm...

Dash: What's up?
Leon: Hey Dash, they need you and Panzer in the UNIDC...
Dash: the what?
Leon: the mainframe! I already got a hold of Panzer and he's waiting for you there.
Dash: alright...on my way!

Dash talked to a couple of the other students and had them make sure everyone was taken care of and parents were notified, then he raced back into the school and headed for the mainframe room.

[KyoZaber]

*** Still at the entrance to the U.N.I.D.C ... ***


After Dash arrives... our group begin holding a brain-storming session to figure out how to get inside...

Principal Tio : I know of an alternate entrance to get inside... the only problem is that it's a small tunnel that's only big enough for us to each go in one at a time. *Sighs* And who knows what Mr. Kensabre has in store for us if we each storm the room one at a time...

Camma : *Points at the keypad.* I could attempt to override the lockout on that panel...

Principal Tio : *Shakes his head.* Nope... This isn't like the movies Camma. Once access to that panel has been cut, there's no way to activate it from the outside.

Eyah : *Raises her hand.* OOhh! Oohh! Me! Me! Pick me! I've got an idea!


*** Inside the U.N.I.D.C ***

Kyo : *Typing away at the main terminal... Entering data into a spreadsheet.* ...

*A ghostly female figure steps up behind him... placing her hand on his shoulder...*

?? : You're doing well... I've almost got enough data to finish the calculations, and begin the upload.

Kyo : *Continues typing, keeping his concentration on the screen.* Understood. I've been inputting as much data as I can... However, there are unfortunately limits in this form.

?? : It couldn't be helped. This one was the only one readily available. Attempting to take the actual individuals with 'enhancements' had a higher chance of failure.

Kyo : Agreed. Mrs. Efields would've stopped you quickly if she'd gotten wind of this sooner.

*A chirp came from a small speaker, and a security feed popped up showing the group outside the U.N.I.D.C planning.*

?? : It appears they're trying to stop me...

Kyo : *I only have a few more lines of data to enter. Then you must devote as much processing time as needed to completing the project. The scenario cannot be allowed to pass. Too much is at stake.

*Kyo finishes typing... hitting enter.*

Kyo : *Stands up, turning around, looking at the figure.* It's done... *Looks at the door.* I'll hold them off should they enter.

?? : ... *Looks Kyo over...* ... Are you sure you'll be able to? Your form isn't exactly combat ready...

Kyo : *Looks around... noticing various tools laying around.* ... I'll begin making modifications to this form at once.

(There! Done for tonight... I promise!  )

[DashStPierre]

Dash: I hate to do it but I have a couple moves I havent tried in a LONG time but I think one might help us get in, but Im gonna need you to stand back

Everyone steps back as far as the room will allow. Dash raised his right arm to about chest level.

HYPER MODE ACTIVATE!

Dash hit a button on his arm and was enveloped in light. When the light dissipated about a minute later he was in his purple and gold armor that looked very much like Speedy's super armor

Panzer: WHOA! That is crazy man...

Eyah: GUYS!!! I have an idea...

Everyone except Dash: WHAT?!?

[KyoZaber]

(Hoakie Pete! Dash's gone to plaid!!!  )

*** At the Enterance to the U.N.D.I.C ... ***

Eyah : *Pointing to the side of the giant door.* Why don't we just try opening th~

*A loud resounding BLAM! echoed through the hallway from Dash attempting to blow open the door... causing everyone, except for Dash, to have ringing in their ears...*

Eyah : O_o... *Begins shouting due to the ringing in her ears.* THE DOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL THAT SAYS 'U.N.D.I.C MAINFRAME FIRE EXIT, DO NOT BLOCK'!?

Principal Tio looks at where Eyah's hand is pointing... His eyes open wide upon the realization of a simpler solution that even he should've noticed...
While the main blast doors were fully sealed... the Fire Exit that was installed after the fact could've been used to get them all inside quickly... and could've been opened from their side with no trouble since the door was rigged to fall into the floor upon activation.

Principal Tio : >_< .... *Places his palm on his forehead, and begins shaking his head.*

Eyah : *Looks back at the main door.* AT LEAST THE MAIN DOOR THINGY IS STILL INTACT!

And that it was.... The door was intact... however... it did not escape Dash's attack un-scathed.

Camma : *Eyeing the door over.* ... Looks like all the main joints have just been welded shut... This door won't be opening for a while.

Eyah : *Looks at Camma.* WHAT'D YOU SAY ABOUT PRINCIPAL TIO'S GUT?

After a few more moments of shouting... Principal Tio went over to the Fire Exit, and tripped the activation mechanism.
The door dropped down into the floor, and everyone proceeded into the dark, foggy, Mainframe room...


*** In the Nurse's Office... ***

Sheena : *Playing with a jar of tongue probes... A few stuffed in her mouth... and a few cotton swabs stuffed in her nostrils.* BLAAAHHHH~

Mrs. Efields : *Concentrating... her mind elsewhere...*

Nurse Arisa : *Sighs...* Sheena... Dear... Please stop wasting my medical supplies...

Sheena : *Folds her arms, and puffs her cheeks...* Mmmmpphh! Sheena's bored!!!

Mrs. Efields : *Stands up quickly, her fist clenched, and a gleam in her eye.* That's it! That's got to be it! *She rushes over to Sheena.* Sheena! Quick! You've got to get me down into the U.N.D.I.C!

Sheena : *Ponders for a moment.* ... *A coy smile appears across her lips.* What's it worth do you?

Mrs. Efields : *Raises an eyebrow...* *Whispers to Sheena.* Not telling Nurse Arisa that you haven't had your shots...

Sheena : *Her eyes open wide as she scoops Mrs. Efields up into her arms.* Sheena will have you there in no time!!!

And with that, Sheena and Mrs. Efields were off towards the U.N.D.I.C.

[Romero Anchovy]

Everybody looked at the now open fire door.

Romero: How are we going to stop that computer? For all we know it could do the same thing to us as it did to Kai and Kyo!

Everyone gave Romero a puzzled look not knowing that he didn't know Kai and Kyo where the same person.

Romero: Well I really can't do much cause I'm not dressed for battle, but I can try to flood that Lawn mower engine that's powering that thing, or if someone else has a better plan.

[DashStPierre]

Everyone thought for a moment as to what to do.

Dash: Romero is right. Not to mention, with as close as Kyo is probably connected to the mainframe, we dont want to hurt him either.

It was about that time that Sheena came flying into the room with Mrs Efields in tow. The two of them promptly crashed violently into Principal Tio.

Principal Tio (after picking himself up off the ground): Mrs Efields...I specifically told you to stay in the nurse's office. Expect a dock in pay for this...and you Ms Sheena...youre not getting off to a very good start either...

[KyoZaber]

*** Back at the Entrance to the U.N.D.I.C. ... ***

Sheena : *Glaring at Principal Tio.* Hey, this wasn't Sheena's idea! It was hers! *Points at Mrs. Efields.*

Mrs. Efields : *Passed out...*

Sheena : *Eyes grow wide.* No! Wait! It... It really was her idea! *Begins shaking Mrs. Efields.* Wake up lady! Wake up!

Principal Tio : *Sighs* Ok... look... You stay here with her and make sure she doesn't get into trouble, ok Sheena? *Points to the rest of the students.* You all follow me in. I can shut down the mainframe, however, I need you all to be my eyes looking for danger.

*** Inside the Mainframe Room... ***

Our band of heroes slowly entered into the room...
A fine mist hung in the air... The room was dimly lit... The only light currently piercing through the fog was that of the mainframe at the center of the room... It's terminal interface glowing eerily... strange symbols scattering up and down the screen....

Principal Tio : So far... So good...

Sheena : Oh... I wouldn't know about that sir... *Her eyes continually darted all around... watching...* Take it from an evil genius... we haven't even started yet.

Camma : *Standing next to Principal Tio... her eyes darting back and forth...* ... Sir? *Her hand raises up... she points off to a far corner...* Do you see that?

Off in the distance... Camma's eyes spotted what looked like a little girl... However...

Principal Tio : *Adjusts his glasses...* ... I don't see anything Camma.... What am I looking for?

The little girl get up, and begins to walk away...

Camma : I can't let her get away sir... *She dashes off in pursuit.*

Principal Tio : *Reaches out to Camma, trying to stop her.* WAI~

From the ceiling... the sound of tape letting go could be heard...
A 2-by-4 came tumbling down... landing on Principal Tio's head with a loud *BONK!*

Principal Tio : *Goes cross-eyed.* ... That's gonna leave a mark... *Falls flat onto the floor.*

The lights in the room all go out, plunging everything completely into darkness...
Well... Except for the errie green eyes that began lighting up... and surrounding our group.
The sound of metal clanking against the floor revealed that whatever was around them... wasn't human.

Kyo's voice echoed from the front of them... "Welcome to the party... fellow classmates..."

Sheena : *Her eyes grow wide... she pulls out a flashlight, and shines it in front of her.* Class representative Kyo?

The light shines on what looks like a metal trash can, with duck-taped on accessories.
-PVC Pipe Tank-Treads.
-Broom-stick hands.
-An old toaster loaded with bread.
-And a squirt gun-type device.

Kyo's glasses could be seen glinting through carefully cut eye-holes.

Kyo : *Waves the broom-arms, his voice is deep, and lightly echoes through the can.* None shall pass!

[Blackcat]

*** In the Nurse's Office... ***

Seia is STILL playing Tetris...

Nurse Arisa : Zzzzz....

[DashStPierre]

Dash: Kyo...what are you doing? We dont want to hurt you or the mainframe...
Kyo: None shall pass...
Romero: Dash, you think we're gonna need to kick it up a notch?
Dash: I dont want to because we dont want to hurt him. I dont think that armor of his can hold up very well. HYPER MODE DEACTIVATE! (Powers down to regular armor)
Romero: Well we gotta get to that computer somehow.
Kyo: I cant let you do that...
Dash: Kyo, we dont want to hurt you...

Kyo swings his broomsticks at Dash as he is talking and Dash is evading...

Dash: Kyo, I didnt want to do this...PHOENIX KICK!

Dash unleashed his move on his friend and hit squarely on the trashcan. Kyo flew to the other side of the room and exploded in a pile of parts. Romero raced over to him to check and see if he was ok.

Kyo shook his head...
Kyo: "what happened?"
Romero: We'll explain later...right now we got a big problem adn we need help with that mainframe AND find Camma.
Mainframe: Im sorry...I cant let you do that...

[Romero Anchovy]

After Romeor helped Kyo up he started laughing.

Romero: Hehehe, I'm glad your okay, but you looked so stupid in that get up! I thought I was going to die from laughter!

[KyoZaber]

*** A few moments earlier... In a different part of the U.N.D.I.C. ... A small break room a little ways away from the Mainframe Room... ***

Camma had given chase to the figure... and was now staring her down.
The small female figure had nowhere else to run.  She was cornered.

Camma : *Keeping her eyes trained on the girl.* Give up Audrey... You must stop this madness.

"Audrey" : *Over loud-speakers in the entire complex...* *Her face turns sad... A look of guilt appears to wash over her.* I'm sorry... *A determined look then grows in her eyes.* I can't let you do that...

Camma : And why is that Audrey? I've seen the equations you're running over the network... You're replacing all of the mathematics homework that had been developed over the summer with your own set of equations.

"Audrey" : It had to be done... My primary function is to properly educate and aid students in their academic endeavors.

Camma : Yes, we know that... But you're causing un-told harm to the school and striking fear into it's students!

"Audrey" : *Pauses for a moment... her eyes dart back and forth...* It couldn't be prevented. *Her pupils darted back up... locking onto Camma's...* I couldn't let the current mathematical homework doom the students. *She gestured Camma over to a terminal in the room.* Look at the equations yourself.

Camma kept her eyes on Audrey's avatar as she sat at the terminal and began reading...

Camma : *Eyes darting back and fourth...* ... You're right... Th... These equations make no sense... some of them do not even have answers. This would... result in...

"Audrey" : A scenario called "The Math Homework of Doom." ...*She looked down at the floor for a moment...*  I'm sorry... *She looked back up... a defiant glare in her eyes.* However I cannot let you all stop me!

With those words... A pair of arms shot out from the terminal, wrapping themselves around Camma... holding her tightly.

Camma : AUDREY!!!


*** Back in the Mainframe Room... ***

Sheena : Principal Tio? What's the "Math Homework of Doom?"

Principal Tio : Later Sheena... We've got to~

Just as with Camma moments earlier... Terminals grabbed each of our heroes holding them all tightly.

Kyo : *Completely confused.* ... I... Really have no idea what's going on right now. @_@

"Audrey" : *Appears in front of them all... Surrounded by vapor.* I'm sorry everyone... However... This is how it must be.

Principal Tio : Audrey! As principal of the school, I order you to stand down!

"Audrey" : *Shakes her head.* I cannot do that sir. You know as well as I do that the scenario may not be allowed to pass. Since you nearly allowed it to pass, as did Mrs. Efields, I cannot trust either of you... therefore have denied you access to the system.

Sheena : *Struggling.* What are you going to do to Sheena!?

"Audrey" : *Her eyes dart back and fourth for a moment...* ... The only scenario I have to my disposal is to insert a AI program into your minds... just as I did with student Kensabre. This AI will take over your functions, and allow me to continue without your interruptions. Granted... your personalities will be altered somewhat... however I have little choice.

Dash begins struggling even more... almost beginning to glow with anger...
Audrey goes over to him... watching him closely.

"Audrey" : And you student St. Pierre... have still not mastered controlling your emotions. I recommend you think twice about breaching my mainframe... *She lightly smerks.* Inside of my case is a small nuclear power cell that keeps my main systems functioning. Unless you wish to put everyone in danger... and cause radioactive fallout upon Little Tokyo...

*She steps back out into the center... and begins looking at all the heroes...*

"Audrey" : So... Who want's to be first?

There's a long pause of silence...

Eyah :*Her eyes shift back and fourth.* ... I nominate Class Representative Kyo...

Kyo : Hey!

[DashStPierre]

Dash began glowing brighter and the tentacles began cracking around him

Dash: Oh I have control over my emotions young lady...you havent even seen the extent of my power...

With that he grabbed his sword and cut Romero free.

Dash: Romero, you armor up and get the others. Im gonna teach this little troublemaker a lesson she will NEVER forget...

Dash then grabbed Audrey by the throat and shot up through the ceiling and out of the school.

Dash raced along with Audrey in tow.

Audrey: What are you doing?!? Youre going to kill us both!

Dash: Im not going to destroy you Audrey. As much as Id LIKE to because that is what my dark side would want, Im not going to do that.

Dash thought of what to do

Dash: I cant destroy her but I also want to make sure that she cant harm anyone else..

As he slowed down he passed by a nuclear power plant.

Dash: Perfect. Well little missy, I think I found a place where you can put that power cell of yours to good use...

Audrey: You wouldnt...

Dash: You dont know me very well do you...

With that Dash grabbed a rope and bound Audrey up and left her at the security gate at the entrance to the plant, then knocked on the window and left, leaving Audrey for the security guard along with a note to "put her to work".

Audrey: You cant do this to me! I have rights! I'll call my lawyer! I'll GET YOU FOR THIS!!!!!

Dash then raced back to the school to help his friends out.

[Romero Anchovy]

As Dash came back he saw that Romero had already gotten everyone free.

Romero: Well this has been an interesting first week of school here, first my friends hands catch on fire and now the school computer tries to put chips into our brains.

Dash walked over to talk to Romero.

Dash: How's everyone?

Romero: Fine...what did you do to Audrey?

Dash: Dropped her off at the Nuclear plant...

Romero: Are you sure that's a good idea? If she did this to the school (Gestures to all the mayhem around them) what makes you so sure she, one dosen't have some sort of back up plan, or she won't cause trouble at the nuclear plant?

[KyoZaber]

*** At the "U.N.D.I.C. Mainframe Room..." ***

Principal Tio : *His hands gently rubbed his wrists...* Ugg... This is going to be one serious mess to clean up...

Kyo : *Puzzled.* Can someone please confirm what I just saw? Did Dash just took a mainframe computer the size of a small Bus with a nuclear power core, leapt out the basement-like underground bunker, through the upper school building, and ran off with it?

Sheena : Yeah... *Puts her finger to her mouth... pondering...* That confused Sheena a little bit too.

Eyah : What do you mean class representative Kyo? It makes perfect sense!

A piece of steel-reinforced concrete falls from the ceiling above... Splashing down into a forming puddle of coolant where the Mainframe once sat bolted into the ground.
Everyone in the room looks back at Eyah.

Eyah : ... *Shrugs, grinning un-easily.* Some how...?

*** Back in a different part of the U.N.D.I.C. ... A small break room a little ways away from the Mainframe Room... ***

Camma's ears twitched as she heard the others rambling on a few rooms away in the server room...

Camma : *Confusion spreads over her eyes...* What are they talking about? *She struggles some more... Still unable to break free.*

A moment later... Audrey's avatar appeared again before her...

Camma : What've you done to them?

"Audrey" : What I told them I'd do... Currently the AI-s I've inserted into their minds are running virtual world scenarios to satiate their conscious minds and put them at ease. At that point... the AI-s will take over their bodies, and allow them to leave... *She turns to Camma... looking her straight in the eye.* Which leaves you left to implant.

Camma : *A cocky grin spreads over her lips...* I'd like to see you try...

"Audrey" : Very well. *Her hand reached out... cupping Camma's cheek.* ... W... Wait!

Audrey's eyes went wide in terror... Camma's eyes grew frightening... Camma began laughing... louder... and louder...
Audrey tried to take her hand away from Camma... but couldn't...

"Audrey" : W... What are you!?

Camma : *She stopped laughing... for just a moment...Gazing into "Audrey's" eyes with a blank look.* I'm just like you...

With that... Audrey's holographic form faded... plunging the room into darkness.
The sound of a loud crash could be heard coming from the mainframe room.

*** At the U.N.D.I.C. Mainframe Room... No... For real this time... Honest. No more plot twists. ***

The room was brightly lit...
Mrs. Efields was standing by the Mainframe... the shattered remains of a lamp in her hands.
On the Mainframe's terminal screen... the words "TILT" flashed on and off in big red letters.

All of the students, and Principal Tio slowly begin to get up off of the ground...

Principal Tio : Ugg... Dizzy... Very dizzy...

Sheena : Someone please stop making the world all spinny... Sheena's getting sick...

Eyah : If someone doesn't explain what just happened... I'm going to LOSE IT!!!

Everyone stops to look at Eyah for a moment.

Eyah : What!? I'm going to loose it again! ... Err... Stop looking at me!!!

Mrs. Efields : *Holds her hands up.* Everyone please calm down! I can explain everything... Just... Please! Give me a moment!

[KyoZaber]

****** Epilogue ******

Everyone was sitting upstairs in the Little Tokyo High Garage...
Somehow... Sitting amongst the classic cars was calming... Especially after everything that'd happened...

Kyo : So Mrs. Efields... You're saying that we were all in some kind of trance caused by an AI from the mainframe?

Mrs. Efields : *Nods* Only for the last part of the fight when Audrey captured you. The terminal on the mainframe was displaying intricate lines of programming code that you all looked at. The code was processed in your mind, and formed into a computer program which your brain then ran.

Sheena : So then... How come you weren't affected? Especially back in the classroom like Kyo was?

Principal Tio : *Sipping on some coffee.* My dear... Mrs. Efields is immune to all forms of mental tampering... *Sipps.* Believe me... I've tried...

Mrs. Efields : *Smerks.* He hasn't tricked me into accepting a lower pay-raise yet!

Eyah : Focus Mrs. Efields!

Mrs. Efields : Right! Right... So that's why Audrey then knocked me out using my band instrument materialization device. While I can counter most forms of mental trickery & programming while awake, it takes me a little longer in my sleep.

Kyo : So... Why did you throw a lamp at the nuclear mainframe computer?

Mrs. Efields : *Giggles.* While the AUDUI model mainframes are built tough like tanks, they can falter when under subjected to sudden bouts of pressure while computing complex tasks.

Kyo : So metaphorically speaking... she was dancing on a tight-rope when you hit her with a lamp, causing her to fall?

Mrs. Efields : Err... Yes.

Everyone sits for a few moments in silence...

(Ok Folks, you know the drill. If there's anything that still confuses you, speak up! We're in wrap-up mode. Thank goodness too! I don't know how much more plot convolution I could do! @_@ )

[DashStPierre]

OOC: Sorry...I was thinking more in terms of a person...didnt mean to set that plot hole...

Dash: Sorry. I dont know what happened...I...guess...I...

With that Dash passed out and his armor powered down leaving him in his normal state.