Zenohazard

Rethinking Allies

The lighting from wherever we were awakened me from my recovery sleep, causing me to not be so happy. I look over to see James asleep... next to a woman... whom I don't know. Had fun while I was asleep, did we? I watched as he jolted slightly, I knew he was trying to block me.

It's too damn early to deal with your bullshit right now... I held back a chuckle, James knew I was on the brink of hysterical laughter. I snickered, knowing he wanted badly to put a knife, or even a gun, up to my gullet. Let him.

Well I would think you'd be in a good mood, looks like you scored, buddy. He stood up careful not to wake the mysterious woman, and walked towards me. I stood up. You don't intimidate me, Sparrow. You'd be surprised how tolerant I am to scary things. Lions, tigers, bears, oh my!

You're lucky you were paired with me so you don't die. Now, get back to your own thoughts.

Okay, okay, someone's grumpy... I sat back down on the metal plate these infidels call a bed, and leaned side to side, humming lightly.

Would you stop that?

No.

I continued on, but stopped humming as I hugged me knees waiting for the mysterious woman to wake. James sat down and scribbled something down in his journal, I tried to see what, but he completely blocked me from his thoughts. As we waited, the woman sat up, rubbing her eyes.

"Well, well, look who's up. James, would you mind introducing your new... er... companion to me?" I taunted, grinning with delight. I love new friends. James sighed as he carefully put his book in his pocket and stood up. He wiped his palms on his trousers, then clapped his hands together.

"Red... this is Willow... she wanted to major in the medical field but came here for-"

"Yeah, yeah, back stories. Let's move on, tell Willow about me, after all, you've known me longer." I smiled.

"I'm sorry. Ignore her, she's just jealous because she doesn't get all the attention. This is Robin," he glares at me lightly, "she can be a little... well..."

"Crazy?" I correct. He pursed his lips and nodded with an eyebrow raised.

Willow stood up slowly as if she was trying not to startle me, like I was a zoo animal. "Hello..." She reached her hand out to me, only for me to stare at it. James rubbed his temples, annoyed with me. I glared at her, new people... she's shy... can't be trusted by me.

"Look, if you're going to approach me like I'm some sort of zoo animal, how would you expect me to shake your hand? I don't have posable thumbs." I mimicked my hands as if I were a dog. I felt a sizzle near my thigh.

Watch it, softie. Do it again and who knows what I'll do to Willow.

Don't even.

Ooh, stern. Something made you angry.

"Is there a reason she's smiling at you, Mr. Perrowin?"

"Oh, please..." I rolled my eyes and slid off the bed to walk around. "It's Sparrow, is it not? Or James if you really want. Mr. Perrowin, are you serious? Let's just get moving."

"Agreed." James snarled. "Upstairs, Red."

I glared at Willow behind her back as they led the way stealthily, completely against my ways. I tried tapping into Willows thoughts, but for some reason couldn't get in. She wasn't blocking, she didn't know me, or my powers. Our feet lightly tapped the stairs as we continued on up. I tapped into James' head out of boredom.

Willow and James sitting in a tree... should I sing the rest or should I spare you?

ROBIN DO NOT make me hurt you.

Why? Am I actually valuable to you? How quant.

I'm ignoring you now.

Awe James you know I need attention... I pouted.

"ROBIN BACK OFF!" I acted surprised when he turned around, but went to a pouted grin as he turned. "Guys, wait here."

"What? No no no, I can't stay here, not with her... I can't stand her she's just too shy. I might kill her if you leave me alone with her." I argue. James rolled his eyes.

"I'm sorry, Willow, you and I will stay here, let Red go. Red, kill the guards, you know what to do." I nodded in delight and silently danced my way up the steps, quieting as the guards came into view, I listened carefully to the three.

"Ugh... another breach? Damn... virus was it? Jim, you deal with it." I don't think so... I thought as I whipped my wrist, snapping Jim's neck with my telekinesis. The second guard flipped around, causing me to snap his neck as well.

"Hey! Red! Get back to your cell you little bitch."

"What'd you just call me?" I said as I came around the corner, kicking his feet from under him, making him fall. He got up, and punched me in the face, staggering me backwards. "Oh, you're fucked now." I declared as I wiped the blood from my nose on my coveralls. I threw a punch and kneed him in the groin, causing him to lean forward in pain. He pushed me against a wall and punched my gut, knocking the wind out of me, I used my telekinesis to draw his hands off of me.

I remembered something about my telepathy that moment. I can control actions... I concentrate on his mind, finally making him relax.

You will repeat after me

I will repeat after you...

You will grab your plasma hand gun, point it at yourself, and shoot.

I will grab my plasma hand gun, point it at myself, and shoot...

His hand glided to his holster, grasping the handgun. He brought it to his head, and shot as I stared excitedly. I grabbed the keycard from his pocket, then took the guards cloths, changing into guards clothing myself. I tread lightly around the corner, tossing the other two uniforms to James as they came to my sight. I looked at James, grinning, and waving the keycard in the air in front of his face. He went to reach for it, but I quickly recoiled and placed it in my back pocket, leading them back down the stairs.