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2 Lesser Developed E-100 Units - Delta and Epsilon!

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Data File 9: City Hunt Arc

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"No! Don't go any closer!"

A female voice spoke out, Gamma looked to the left seeing an orange echidna girl dressed in very strange clothes. Gamma tried to scan her, but there were a lot of error messages that played before the screen. Nothing Gamma did seemed to have any effect.

"Huah...I'm sorry I see you must not be one of them huh? "

Gamma had no intention of harming these creatures. Based on its own data banks these creatures were called chao. They were harmless, weak, could barely do anything without aid. They wouldn't get in the way of the mission. But, then again Gamma still had no idea where it was located presently. It truly didn't want to be here.

"Did you notice the presance guarding these children? He's a very loving and gentle creature. These little creatures are too vulnerable without its protection. This protection allows them to continue singing in peace. Even I was surprised when I first saw him."

Why protect something that wasn't useful to you? The doctor only cared about what was useful. If something wasn't useful then it didn't matter correct? Everything Gamma knew was in stark contrast to what this girl was saying. A machine couldn't understand the concept of protecting something weaker simply because you were kind. There had to be a logical reason. Otherwise you were wasting time.

"Now, my father is trying to take their sacred home. It seems his heart is closed off to us all. My true hope is that someday we will understand each other..."

Why was Gamma seeing this? It didn't understand why would it? None of this made any sense to it. These small weak creatures, this strange echidna girl, the strong presance, the girl's father, none of it meant anything to Gamma. The only thing that mattered was the mission. However, when the girl mentioned hoping one day she would understand her father Gamma began thinking of its "family".

Doctor...Beta...can we ever understand each other?

There was then a flash of light as Gamma saw it was back in the Egg Carrier. How had that happened? Its data logs held no recollection of returning to base. However, Gamma went over to see its siblings arguing over the frogs they had each collected in pursuit of the mission. Gamma then looked down to see it was holding the tailed frog once more like it had never left. What did that mean? Had that whole vision been a dream? But, machines couldn't dream.

"This frog's the one we want!

"No, here's the real one!"

"M-y f-r-o-g i-s t-h-e r-i-g-h-t o-n-e!"

E103 Delta, E104 Epsilon, and E105 Zeta were yelling with anger towards one another. Gamma didn't understand, why did the siblings all hate one another? Were they not all the same? Were they not all trying to be useful to the doctor? Why did they treat each other like that? It was the same way Beta had treated Gamma. None of them acted like they were on the same side even though they were all from the same series. Gamma didn't understand, it didn't compute.

Does not compute...Does not compute. Does not compute... Does not compute...Must wait for orders from the Doctor.

So, that was what Gamma did. It silently took a spot and waited. It didn't want to process what it saw. So Gamma learned the concept of denial, deny what wasn't important. Only the mission mattered.

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Chapter 13 : Betrayal Saves The Mad

--[ please keep in mind these are all early unfinished versions of the script , leaving names and information out is to avoid sticking to ideas instead of plot development , thank you]--  "And so your plan is to what , exactly?!?, Open the quarantine line to go after something that may not even be in there ?!?!"

'If that's what it takes that's what it takes'

" I'm not...WE'RE NOT-" {' Might I jump in here a moment?'}

"Better then throwing this conversation back and forth I guess" 'really?' , "I don't want to hear that from you!" {'We can't go sending anyone in there , it's to early . but what if we went 'something' instead?'}

"He'd never agree , not alone , he'd find the task menial anyway" ' I agree , E-123 Omega sooner shoot us then take on a task like this.' {' But something else is out there waiting for a chance to get in.'}

"So What Now we're supposed to just wave a giant COME F@#$ US FLAG?!" , '....' {' in a sense'} "Sense!? Sense seems to be the only thing lacking around here lately! , if 0.3 gets in there , there is no telling what it will do or how much it has to gain from it!"

'but.' "NO! , no buts! , Also it be a huge welcome home beacon for it and it's copies! and they aren't organic . Not to mention we can't contain them in there! that's not how the dome was designed!"

'But Omega would happily chase 0.3 and it's army in and take our mission objective without hesitation then..' {' Precisely '}

{' hmmmm...'} , "Oh what's that now doubting your own plan" {' No , but ...do we have any E-100 unit chassis lying around?'} 'oh . right . I think so.' , " What are you two getting at what did I just miss?"

'If we send Omega in it's body will just absorb radiation' , {'So when it comes out it be useless, But if we make or put it in a spare we can transfer it without any risk'}

"Now you want to try to convince the self-proclaimed 'killing machine!' 'superior being' , To transfer bodies. This is insane! Even temporarily Omega would never agree.... We'll ...talk of this more later." ( exits the room in a hurry looking at phone )

'E-104 Epsilon is in a storage container on the base in Oil Ocean Zone....But I get the feeling you already knew that.' {' I'd be lying if I said I hadn't been keeping a eye on it , yes , So is that a all clear?' } 'If you don't say anything , I didn't see anything. The west gate team knows to expect Omega use the information however you like. What are you after anyway?'

{' Suppose I said I just want to go home , would that answer your question?'} ' You lived in there?!' {' no'} 'Then no. better get moving' { 'tch , heheh fair enough.' }

[ Dusk is setting, rain ever so lightly pelts everything here as it falls , the sun is still blinding on the horizon reflecting in a deep burning orange across the surface of a black expanse of onyx liquid. Oil ocean. ]

{' Gamma , Meet me at the docks of G.U.N HQ in oil ocean , We're taking E-104 epsilon out of retirement ' }

E-[102] : Confirmed , signal E-101 beta as well for pick up and extraction?"

{' Hmmm. Good idea , I'll stand by here for a lift from Beta.'}

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[bornofgamma]

Data File 7: City Hunt Arc

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Location : Station Square

Gamma was rather out of place, the city looked like a seaside paradise though if one paid attention this city looked very much like the place where the remains of Gamma were found. This must have been what the ruined city looked like when it was a city. The people were free, they were happy, they were enjoying time at the beach. There was a theme park, hotel, museum, city hall, police station.

The main difference though, was that the citizens all looked to be human much like the doctor. Gamma did wonder about that for the smallest moment before the timer at the top left of the screen was activated once more. Gamma was now on the clock, meaning it had to complete the mission quickly.

Mission Objective: Locate Tailed Frog.

The robot began to rotate its head in a 360 circle. The scanners picked up some information. Though many of the people looked to be offput by the hulking machine that was wandering the steets. A warning then flashed through Gamma's system that he needed to not draw attention. As that would bring trouble to the doctor.

"Understood, now commencing search with more caution."

The first place to look would be the beach. That looked to be more hidden from the eyes of the public while still being a good spot to search for the frog. There had been reports of the frog being seen within the city. So anywhere would be a good place to begin looking.

Gamma wondered where E103 Delta, E104 Epsilon, and E105 Zeta were searching As far as it knew they too were looking in other areas. Gamma wondered if perhaps they were doing ok. Unlike Beta Gamma didn't intend to look down on them like Beta had towards Gamma. They were all brothers, they needed to do their best.

"Traces of frog located..."

Scanners picked up frog prints on the sand along with bigger foot prints following the frog. Gamma moved into action, it activated its mode change before wheeling its way down the sand.

[bornofgamma]

Data File 6: City Hunt Arc

Not long later the four robots were called to the main area of the Egg Carrier to await further instructions. They arranged themselves carefully so there was enough space for them all to properly stand.

I wonder what our mission will be.

Don't make a fool of yourself Delta. We have to prepared for anything.

D-o-c-t-o-r i-s c-o-m-i-n-g

How do you know this?

Zeta is more connected to the Egg Carrier's systems.

Yes, I saw Zeta activate devices! It was so interesting!

Please stop with this Delta. You will make us look foolish.

L-i-g-h-t t-u-r-n o-n.

Ohhh! What's going to happen? It's so interesting!

Delta! This is your last warning!

M-u-s-i-c a-c-t-i-v-e

They all stood in silence when all of a sudden music began playing as well as spot lights began to spin around in circles. It was so pretty!

Eggman Arrives!

"Ah-ha! Testing! One! Two! Three! AHEM! You the elite Egg Carrier crew are here today to hear a very special announcement."

Gamma had never seen this side of the doctor before. It was confusing as to why he would put on this amount of effort towards his creations. Was he trying to impress them? For what reason?

"Behold, its a tailed frog! Very unique!"

The image of a frog appeared on the large screen above the doctor. The four robots all looked intently upon the image taking it in.

Is that our target? It looks cute!

Delta I swear...

L-i-s-t-e-n

"This frog is absolutely vital to my plans. I command you to locate this frog immediatly. You hear me?! I don't care what it takes to get it, just bring it to me!"

The order was processed through all four of the E Series machines. All traces of their emotions became muted in that moment as the task became their sole reason for being. Gamma, Delta. Epsilon and Zeta entered the same stance in perfect unison without a sound.

"We haven't got time to waste! So come to attention!"

E102 Gamma Reporting!

E103 Delta Reporting!

E104 Epsilon Reporting!

E-1-0-5 Z-e-t-a R-e-p-o-r-t-i-n-g!

In that moment all trace of sibling interactions were gone. Once more the four were reduced to mere machines created to carry out the doctor's orders. Each one was teleported away one by one. They weren't going to work together, each one would be expected to search for the frog by themselves without any help from the others.

The goal had never been to have the four work together. SImply to send them out to different places in search for one frog.

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Data File 5: City Hunt Arc

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Beta was no where to be found after that. Gamma had been placed into a new spot to reboot itself once the day was over. This was presumably located within the Egg Carrier that the doctor spoke of before. It was a massive flying fortress, filled to the brim with technology. Much of it went over Gamma's limited understanding.

Egg Carrier

It was but a foot soldier for the doctor, something such as it would never understand the complicated machines that allowed this place to function. It still didn't understand why it was that it had to fight Beta. What was the reason behind it? Were they not made to serve the doctor? Why could they have not done that together? Why had they been made to fight when it would been better to work together?

No, it shouldn't question. The doctor's word was everything. It must obey, it must not question. The master registration silenced everything that questioned the doctor's methods. It would obey.

Things became even more complicated as not long later other E Series machines appeared beside Gamma within its charging station. One of them was blue, the next orange, and the last purple.

"Identify."

"E103 Delta Reporting!"

"E104 Epsilon Reporting!"

"E105 Zeta Reporting!"

They all looked liked Gamma with the same arm attachments. Was the fight meant to test which of the designs were better? Meaning that if Beta won these other E Series would be using the missile arms? Was that truly all that fight had been? A mere test of combat designs? That was why Beta was made to hate Gamma so much?

As of to answer that question the three robots sent text to Gamma in very much the same fashion that Beta had before. Must be something built into the E Series if they were all able to do this.

We are thankful Gamma! Your fight was amazing!

You allowed us to gain a better existence with your victory.

T-h-a-n-k y-o-u.

Delta, Epsilon, and Zeta were showing slight signs of emotion too. Delta seemed joyful, Epsilon the best at communication, and Zeta texting only in single letters. There were differences in design too but Gamma could only tell those differences because of scanning their frames. Delta's body was the lightest meaning it was the best at movement, Epsilon had advanced tactical data, while Zeta contained incredible data processing power along with larger memory banks.

I only followed orders.

We know! We want to be like you Gamma! Useful for the doctor!

Beta was flawed, far too emotional. The loss was predictable.

V-i-c-t-o-r-y 0%

It was strange, Gamma didn't know what to think about this. The others were all saying it was good that it won. But, something deep down didn't feel right. Gamma wanted Beta to be with them too. They were all meant to be brothers, the doctor said so himself. Was it right for brothers to talk down another? To prop another brother above the others? Gamma supposed it was good to not be alone. Seeing more of its kind, meant they could do work much faster.

Work will become better together.

Yeah! I think so too! I'm glad we get to be together!

We shouldn't let our guard down. The doctor might have us work against one another like Beta and Gamma were.

C-o-m-p-e-t-e

What did Epsilon and Zeta mean by that? Surely not! The doctor already had the best design surely there was no need for more competition between the machines of the E Series?

Sadly, that truth would be something these brothers would soon face.

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