[Sol5753 Reactivating]
[Establishing Connection To Bambinet]
[!Connection Failed!]
[Reconnectin—]
[!Failed!]
[_]
[_]
[Searching For Offline Databases]
[Database Detected— Last Updated 4/0969/7537]
[Connecting To Database]
[Connection Successful]
[Awakening Host]
[!Failed!]
[_]
[__________]
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[Forced Awakening]
[Host Successfully Awakened—By Force]
'Ugh!'
'My head hurts.' I winced as I felt an ache all over, slowly subsiding as I regained consciousness.
'Where's everyone?' I mumbled turning my head left and right, catching nothing as everywhere was dark. When all of a sudden, what had previously occured returned to me.
The Planet was attacked by Aliens, and none except the Imperial Command knew who or what they were. The Bambin Forces were losing, but they kept the news from us of course. Still, we could tell, as coms with cities like Bin39 and Bin20 suddenly ceased. So to ensure the safety of our families, all the able ones in Bin56 –including myself– had joined in on the Command's Troopers. As we believed the forces were spread thin to defend the 70 cities— but we were wrong.
'Ryk? Jegaen?' I called out, receiving no response from my friends.
Back then, the aliens had nuked Bin54 a nearby city we were to defend, even before we took off. However, aware the next place which would be hit was Bin55 then ours. The Command wanted to get their forces out of the city as fast as they could. But it was our home, and I and my friends couldn't think of leaving our families behind to die— for the Command planned to, without a second thought.
"Someone? Anyone?" That feeling had begun to get to me, it'd been long since I got into a situation to experience it. What was it called, right— fear.
It was a bold and risky decision to take, still we did it. Running towards the residential area as fast as we could, aware that there was no escape from the enemy now. However, that went to the back of our minds, for all we wanted to do was see them again— even if it was the last time.
'Inhale, Exhale, Inhale, Exhale.' The Panic Control they'd taught us in the 5 day instant trooper training seemed to work.
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[Hello Darak67]
Huh? What was this screen before me, I could see it despite everywhere being dark. 'Are the Command Forces here for Survivors?'
What had happened? It was unexpected, though I wouldn't say I regretted my decision, as taking the other would have led to the same situation.
[You Bet I Was]
My gaze shifted to catch anything around, except for the darkness and screen. Only to find out the screen was moving with it too, as that jolted a memory.
'Soul Chip?'
[Finally, Some Recognition]
Joining the Troopers had given me this advanced implant, bound to my soul. As the Command didn't want it being taken off by any means. It was a must, helping in our survival in battle and since it didn't give them control over our minds, there was no harm taking it.
'What happened? Where's everyone?'
[Reconnectin—]
[!Failed!]
'A glitch?'
[No, There's No Trace Of Bambinet]
I couldn't help but laugh at the words displayed before me as it was the worse lie I'd ever heard. 'You need fixing, there's Bambinet even down at the planet's core.'
[You Aren't On Planet Bambi]
'Whaaat!!' Why did my words sound squeaky, no it didn't matter like what the words on the screen did.
'And why wouldn't I be here?'
[Because You Are Dead]
Our aim was simple and we were closer to it with each passing second, however we failed. Bin55 had already been dealt with, numerous alien ships appearing above ours. All we wanted was to reach our families, while the Command was bent on extracting its troops— ending up as a tragic failure. Seeing them raining death down, never did we halt, having a spec of hope which kept us powering through. Until all hope was lost when one of the nukes dropped a distance before me— an intensely bright light hitting me next.
'I'm dead, so is this Omilabi[Heaven]?'
[No You Are In An Uncharted Territory]
'So it's Zhraki then.'
I was a Tinker back then, my inventions doing more harm than good to society. From the plasmas to the sabers, all going to none other than the rebellious bambis. However, coming together to fight an enemy threatening our existence didn't bag up and shove my crimes away. Guess Zhraki[Hell] was the best location for me then.
[Internal Scanning Complete]
When did it run that?
[You Appear To Be In A Living Being]
'Like, I'm alive?'
[Exactly_]
[All Requirements Are Met To Adapt To This Body]
[Should I Proceed?]
I didn't know which answer to give, because it didn't make sense. I wasn't on Bambi, I could think but not move or feel any parts of my body. Wait, that was wrong, I could feel and move my head. Yes, I could turn it also like before and roll my eyes too. Maybe this Chip was right— I do have a body.
'Proceed.'
[Adaptation Initiated]
[Time Left To Adaptation Completion: 00:05]
'Eh? Wait what?'
[00:02]
[Adaptation Successful]
'Wasn't that too fast? I mean—' Just then my eyes flew open, as I didn't realize that they were shut all this while.
'Aaaahhhh!!'
[!Warning! Warning!]
A red screen flashed before my eyes, being the least of my worries for the moment.
[!Immature Retina Detected!]
'Aaaaahhh!!' I couldn't bear it, the stinging sensation as if something wanted to burst my eyes open. My hands were shielding my eyes, yet they couldn't do much to help.
[Automatically Applying Pain Relievers]
Soon the sensation slowly subsided, my hands coming down from my oddly shaped face. As I could feel something between my eyes and mouth. My vision was blurred out, unable to check out my environment.
[Initiating Retinal Surgery— Please Keep Your Eyes Closed]
Following the Chip's instructions, I shut my eyes or should I say blinked instead before another message popped up.
[Surgery Successful]
'Were my eyes that small?' I squeaked, my vision much clearer now.
"Moisi?" A voice was heard, and as I looked up in the direction it came from— I froze still.