Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
After David and Gary left to pick up Cass and Will, Rob spoke with Julie and Andy “Have a seat.” He said kindly. Julie looked around but could not find any chairs, she looked over at Andy strangely. He only smiled and put his fingers to his lips indicating for her not to ask.
He turned his head and looked down at the ground, Julie followed his gaze and to her awe, the chairs was pushed from the floor. She smiled as she took a seat and caught a glimpse of Rob looking at her. She turned away embarrassingly “Sorry, I’m just awestruck at everything here.”
Rob laughed with his head shaking “Don’t be sorry. This is the Unit, although we are not government owned, we do have great devices, probably better than the FBI.” He turned to Andy “I want to show you something.”
Andy nodded “How about now?”
“Okay, Julie why don’t you come along too?” he got up and straightened his white suit as he placed his hands clasped behind him and led them down a hallway. Halfway down there, he stopped and turned to the wall to the left “Open.” He commanded. The once plain metal wall was now sucked into the back and appeared a whole special room. It was not white like the Unit nor was it dark like that very same hallway. This was bright with hundreds of different colors flying around a white room. Again Julie was at awe, Andy smiled remembering why he found her so adorable.
Rob turned and waved Andy over. His face grew solemn as he saw a weapon in a display box. As he came closer he recognized it “Is this…”
The Head nodded with a proud smile “Yes. This is the weapon we have been working on for the past five years. It’s finally done.” He pressed a button at the side of the tube that held up the display as it opened up allowing Rob to take it out.
“What is the name?” Andy asked. He’s never seen anything like it.
“We call it, the Head Stealer. It was made for only one purpose, like it’s name. At one whip it will take away any human, machine or animal’s head of it’s body within seconds. It’s a deadly weapon and I will only allow one person to use it.” He held it up and let go of the edges as it fell in a long metal rope. The texture was smooth with tiny bumps when he smoothed his hands over it. Rob smiled “Those bumps you feel can be deceiving. Take a look.” Rob moved away from Andy giving himself room to show him. He rolled it up around his elbow as his hands covered the metal whip. He quickly whipped it against the ground causing the tiny bumps to appear even sharper and longer. It looked like spiked strip. “Each needle contains 1 ounce of a tranquilizer type of potion that works on humans as well as machines when it attacks their wires. You can release it by holding down this button.” He showed Andy at the handle which gripped around the hand like a mold.
Andy took a hold of the handle “What makes you think I will be able to learn all of it’s uses? There are probably hundreds….” He was reluctant for once in his life.
Rob smiled “There are exactly 102 uses, most of which you don’t need to learn. What you need to know is how to use it when you attack your enemy.”
He couldn’t get over how well the handle fit his hand, it was almost like it was especially designed for him. Julie stood at the side with her arms crossed. Andy turned to her questioningly “What do you think?”
She smiled, her face thoughtfully as she approached the sprawled weapon carefully “It’s so crazy, it might just work. Why don’t you give it a try and see how well you pick it up. If it’s hard to control, at least the Unit will know then to improve it. Can we mass produce this?” she asked Rob.
He shook his head “I’ve thought about it, but my main concern is that our spies will take it for personal use. It is a deadly weapon and you will die if the spikes catch onto your skin. I would not trust half of the spies to carry it on with great respect and carefulness. I only see Andy using it.”
Julie looked at him with proud eyes “If the Unit has great expectations for you, why don’t you give it a try?” she urged.
Andy had never been nervous in his life, but to take on a such a great honor. He knew it would be dumb to pass it up. He was glad Julie was there to cheer him on “Okay. When do I start training?”
Rob laughed heartily “Great! You will start training immediately with James Chung, the creator of this weapon.”
Andy and Julie exchanged glances “James?” they asked in unison.
The Head nodded “You are probably surprised why James Chung would create something that could destroy his own monster machine creations.”
Andy nodded “I could only guess the reason.”
Rob raised his eyebrows in curiosity “I want to hear it.”
The young spy crossed his arms as he paced the weaponry room “The monsters or PX11 is a magnificent killing machine. But where do you go after you have conquered your biggest accomplishment? You create something else that can top the last creation. In this case a weapon that can prove you still have what it takes to create something better.”
Rob clapped his hands while shaking his head “That is why you are my top spy. Not only do you think of a spy’s point of view, you think of the enemy’s point of view.”
Julie tilted her head thoughtfully “What I don’t understand is why he would be helping us.”
“I do not work for Hung Fung.” The group turned and found James Chung standing by the doorway “Who ever offers me an opportunity to create something bigger and better, I will go to them. I have no contracts with anyone.” The man looked confident and his eyes showed greed and power.
Andy brought out his hand “I believe we have not gotten the chance to meet, I’m Andy.”
James was polite as he shook his hand “Ah…Agent Chu. We’ve met but standing on difference sides. I’m glad to be on your side this time.”
Andy smirked “You are fearful of your own design?”
James laughed “Fear? If I was fearful, I would not switch sides. I don’t believe in loyalty, I go with the wind, wherever it is the strongest you will find me there.” His smile faded “But to be honest, I want to retire after this invention. It has taken years off of my body and soul.”
“How long will this training last?” Andy asked.
“3 months. I will spend 3 hours with you everyday.” James instructed.
“Why don’t you do longer training hours so then the training will be done so we can finish our project?” Julie asked in curiosity.
James snickered “Don’t underestimate the power of this weapon. It may be small and simple but it’s powers will take your energy if you hold onto it too much.” He flicked his eyebrow at Andy “Try letting go of it.”
Andy handed it over to Rob. The minute he did that, his arm weakened like it was broken. His eyes widened “How…”
James laughed “One of the greatest features of this weapon is that it will soak up your inner strength if you are not using it. It will treat you like an intruder stealing something valuable. Only when you learn to use it will it recognize you and allow you to hold onto it longer.”
Julie shook her head fearfully “Only a mad scientist would create a weapon with a mind of it’s own.”
“Or a genius.” Andy commented.
James covered his smile “Now, now, no more compliments please.” He turned to Andy with a more serious expression “We’ll start at 8am tomorrow morning.”
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Cass, Will and Leann were in disguises when they approach the monterail train center. They looked around cautiously before entering the station. “It looks clear.” Cass said when she did not spot any FBI agents around. “Come on.” She waved for them to follow her.
The minute the reached the entrance of one of the trains a loud siren rung throughout the station. Lights flashing as a group of uniformed men rushed to them holding up their laser guns ready to shoot. Cass and Will looked at each other in defeat while Leann was a scared little rabbit.
They were surrounded when to their left, the men began to move to side and allowed a person to pass. It was Leo Fung. “Gor?” Leann called.
He turned to her angrily “I’m not your brother, traitor!” he barked. His smirk returned when he looked at Cass and Will “Did you think you would get away with taking someone from Toys Domination? My father has not released her.”
Cass smiled shortly “But he did allow us to save her. I don’t believe he would be happy to know that you came here without his consent.”
Leo only laughed at her attempted threat “That old man doesn’t know right from wrong. That’s why I’ve taken over. If you must know, he is in the hospital resting from a heart attack.”
“Father…” Leann whispered worriedly.
Will leaned into her ear “Don’t believe everything you hear.” She looked up at him strangely as he winked at her with a smile telling her that he knew more than she did.
“Get them.” Leo ordered as half of the men inched closer.
“Anymore great plans?” Cass asked sarcastically. At the minute she said her words a round metal device was thrown in the center of the group.
“Bomb!!” Someone cried causing a diversion between the uniformed men as they closed around Leo to protect him. Suddenly the device erupted with a dark smoke as it quickly spread throughout the station.
Cass felt a hand grabbing her arm as it yanked her towards the train. She could not see through the dark smoke as she fanned her hand in front of her face “Will!!”
“He’s safe, don’t worry.” The familiar voice eased her nerves.
When she felt the train begin to move, the smoke began to disappear and her face quickly brightened as she recognized the figure that saved her “David!” she hugged her friend dearly but she quickly pushed him away “Where’s Will and Leann?”
David smiled “They’re in the train behind us.” He turned in time to see Gary, Will and Leann coming from the car behind them. The clear glass doors opened and allowed them to see each other.
“Clear of agents.” Gary said happily as he united with the other two. “Cass!!” he said loudly as he rushed to her hugging her in a tight bearhug.
“I missed you too…” Cass gasped for breath.
He let go of her with a laugh “It’s been years…” Gary turned to Will “I see you found a new boyfriend. At least break up with me first.” He joked openly.
Cass laughed “I would if we actually dated.” She reached for Will’s hand “This is William but call him Will. And this is Leann.” Cass pointed to the timid girl.
David looked at her with a smile as she turned away shyly “Don’t be afraid, we won’t hurt you.” His voice was soothing.
Leann nodded with a smile “I know.”
Cass looked from Leann to David, it was the first time she saw this outspoken girl who was not hesitant when she was cruel to her but in front of David, she turned into a soft kitten. Cass smiled at Will as they took a seat comfortably “Looks like someone’s got a crush.”