AN: To those of you who noticed, then yes, I indeed used 'Transformers' body parts. That series taught me all I know about robots and their function, so a lot of the Synthetic Singers' actions will probably resemble that. Oh, and if you have seen Transformers Prime, then you will probably spot the idea I took from there.
Hint: What does TFP Soundwave have that no one else does?
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Rattling metal links. Shuffling. Nervous chitters and whimpers from young mouths.
"Cold. Why is is it cold, Sa'nok..?"
"I don't know, little one."
"I don't like it here, Sempu! It's really weird.. Can't we just go home?"
A solemn and tired sigh.
"Shh... Peace, child. It will all be over soon enough. Just be patient."
"Where are we?"
"I want my Sa'nok!"
"Sempu! Sempu!"
"Quiet now, children!"
"But-"
"The humans will hear us. We mustn't let them see us being so undignified. Now, preen those feathers and straighten your tails. It is almost time."
"I want my Sempu.."
"Your Sempu is gone. He was bought by the human female from the Medius Terra area."
"Now now, we should not be so harsh to the children, Grand Supreme. They are young, therefore, they do not understand."
"This is the only way in which they will learn."
"Perhaps it is time to devise a new way to teach them through different methods?"
Rattling chains. A steady, high-pitched series of 'tinks' against a cage floor. The creaking of the cell's door as weight is placed upon it. A commanding, light voice growling threateningly before melodious sounds burst forth.
"Are you questioning our accient ways, William? Must I remind you, I alone have the power to forcefully take your child. As the Grand Supreme, I am in command of all of you-"
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Artificial Life
Teen FictionBeginning of Act Location: Crystal City, New Earth With a New Earth, there comes new things; and with new things come the dreaded changes. But humanity adapts. It must. Though the same can't be said for their glorified pets: the SongBirds. They do...
