The crescent moon pierces through the clouds, shining down on the desolate land below, swallowed by thick wide-spread vines wrapped around the mass of dried rubble like a woven basket. A large lizard crawls out from the darkness, as it sneaks up to an unsuspecting insect.
Just before the lizard could strike, it dashes off as a rugged boot stomps right above it.
Axel: "It's been a while..."
Axel looks at the entrance to the cave, completely covered in vines like an infection, sealing the entrance off completely in darkness.
Axel: "O'Ton-omi... Burn it down"
O'Ton-omi: "Alright Master, Let it burrrnnnnnn!"
O'Ton-omi ejects a flamethrower from its hood. Igniting the dried vines, sealing the entrance to the cave. As the vines burn from the flames, the Ti9000 watches as they crumble to ashes, mesmerised by the bright flames. The vines instantly turn black, charred completely from the fire. O'Ton-omi ceases its flamethrower as Axel walks up to the charred vines, breaking through them easily with his arm and stepping into the darkness. O'Ton-omi and the Ti9000 follow behind him shortly after, O'Ton-omi switches on its beaming lights through the cave, illuminating the area.
Just then, "GGGRRRRRRRrrrrr... GGGRRRRrrr" threatening growls and glowing eyes emerge from the shadows. Axel steps back and draws his blade, as he glares towards the shadows ready to attack.
The Ti9000 steps in front of him with its menacing red eyes, piercing through its shadow from O'Ton-omi's bright lights shining behind it casting its large exterior in shadow. Out, run the massive wolves, all scattering at the sight of the Ti9000.
Axel: "Scrap... They look just like Scrappy..."
Axel watches as the wolves run out of the cave, putting away his sword. The Ti9000 looks back at Axel with its glowing eyes, affirming him it is now safe to continue. Axel then notices the unique scar-like scratch, carved down the Ti9000's face over one of its eyes. Now clearly visible from the illumination from its red eyes filling the carving. Axel averts his eyes away and continues to the entrance descending into the bunker.
Axel: " You two, stay here. I'll be back with all the gear I can carry"
Axel drops into the hole, disappearing into the darkness. O'Ton-omi slowly hovers towards the Ti9000, inching closer and closer to the machine.
O'Ton-omi: "So. Ti9000, Now that you do not serve The Primordial. What is your name?"
Ti9000: "My name? What is a name?"
O'Ton-omi: "It's a unique title you are called by"
Ti9000: "So like my manufactured build type? That you already know, I am a Ti9000."
O'Ton-omi: "No that's not it! It is supposed to be unique. There were other models just like you, all called the Ti9000"
Ti9000: "Oh, so you are referring to my serial number. I am the 100498..."
O'Ton-omi: "No!!! Not a stupid serial number either. I see you need my expertise in helping you choose a name. I am the perfect machine to help you!"
Ti9000: "I have never heard of this concept of a name before"
O'Ton-omi: "Yeah me either. Master Axel introduced me to the idea. I believe it must be a human's tradition. Anyway, you are a Ti model, Ti9000 to be specific. Which stands for Titanium and the 9000th generation. Hmmm calculating... Yes! I have the perfect name. You shall be called Tech9!"
Ti9000: "Tech... 9"
O'Ton-omi: "Okay. No! I hate it now that I heard you say it. Recalculating... T... Tenin. Yes, Tenin! Perfect!"
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We Are Humans
Science FictionIn a distant future where humans are thought to be extinct through the death of their own creations, The Machines. An earth rebuilt by the AI where they now rule the planet with an iron fist until one baby boy is found and changes it all. follow the...
