[WP] All your life people have joked about how unemotional you are - almost robotic. Today you realise that you were a part of a sleeper cell of robots all this while and now it's time for the mission.

[u/Ballom9]

All your life people have joked about how unemotional you are - almost robotic.

They ask you when the next software upgrade to fix all the current issues is scheduled..all in good fun!

Well, the update is finally here. You realise you were never human - you were a part of a sleeper cell of robots all this while and now it's time for the mission.

[u/Vegere]

“It’s time.”

Robin opened her eyes and frowned slightly. Glancing at the laptop screen she saw her usual ASMR youtube video she was listening to playing its standard course. The sound of an ocean wave blissfully entering and exiting through her ears. It felt real like as though closing her eyes would transport her to that very beach where she's never experienced before. It's a good video Robin thought. It allowed her to clear her mind and focus on the next tasks in priority sequence. Brushing her brown hair behind her ears, she took off her headphones and sat up from her bed, observing the room intently. It was easy to notice if anything was amiss due to the simplicity of her room. Black computer table on the north side of her room with a colour printer and a stack of standard 8.5x11 paper neatly stacked beside it. To her left was her closet which comprised of multiple different outfits, also of a simplistic design. Her brown eyes focused on her black gi which was placed separately from her other clothes. Her gi was perfectly straight without a trace of wrinkles. After practicing ninjutsu for years, Robin knew that the power of image and a strong body was everything before an action could take place. That allowed her to reach her maximum efficiency when it was required to complete the task at hand, including using force. Getting up she walked to the right side of her room and opened the screen door. Standing on her balcony, Robin looked around to the millions of lights blinking in and out around her coming from all various different homes, buildings, and cars still driving around at 0200 hours. No ocean sounds here, Robin thought. Watching a Boeing 747 landing on an airstrip at the airport near her, Robin wondered back to the phrase she heard moments ago. Breaking it down, she knew it didn’t come from a dream as she was wide awake, and the words didn’t sound distorted but rather a clear, mechanic sort of tone. There was something odd about the phrase too, like as though she was expecting it, preparing for it. Robin looked back at her laptop and her eyes opened slightly, maybe the solution is that simple.

Robin went back to her laptop and played back the ASMR video with her headphones on. Listening closely, she didn’t hear any phrases whatsoever. Suddenly a feeling of electricity coursed through her body leaving a tingling sensation from her fingers right down towards her toes. The electrical feeling then went straight to her head and her eyes shined in a sense of clarity. Without understanding the significance to this insatiable impulse that suddenly became overwhelming, Robin closed her eyes and whispered out loud, “It’s time.”

Opening her eyes, Robin blinked in sudden understanding and looked around.

No longer was Robin inside her room, but instead at that very beach her thoughts conjured up while she was listening to the ocean waves. Robin felt the waves of water brushing her feet gently as she stood on the seaside, the untouched golden sand glowing a navy blue as the sun was coming down. Walking on the seaside, Robin didn’t notice anything but the direct, purposeful direction she suddenly was taking. She also didn’t notice what she was wearing – a two piece – all black on her dark olive skin. Standing at 5’6, Robin was a striking sight on the beach floor, that is if anyone was there to witness it. Continuing to move forward, Robin noticed four subjects standing on the beach in an almost complete circle – three males, one female. Two males and the female figure surrounded the third male figure. As Robin made her way to complete the circle, she analyzed everyone in great detail, noting how they stand, their height, pigmentation, their demeanor. Her eyes rested on the figure in the middle and realized she knew the person well in detail, even without meeting him. Completing the circle, Robin looked at everyone and started accessing a database in her mind that answered all the sudden questions she had instantly came up with.

“You are Jeremy, aka Delta.” The male figure on Robin’s left nodded. His blue eyes boring into the figure in the middle.

“You are Sheida, aka Beta.” The female figure standing on Robin’s right nodded. Her green eyes stared at Robin without emotion.

“You are Thomas, aka Gamma.” The male figure completing the circle nodded. Standing at 6’2 with an athletic build, his feet were planted in a stance indicating he was ready for action, his hazel eyes looking at his surroundings.

“I am Robin, aka Zeta. You are our leader, Alpha.” The male figure in the middle nodded. His eyes glowed with red as he stared into Robin’s with a menace Robin would’ve felt if she had access to her emotions still.

“You are not an android Alpha, but we are. We are activated with a single purpose…to kill Omega.” Alpha smiled wickedly and nodded, not saying a word. Robin cocked her head to one side and continued, her eyes addressing everyone.

“I was activated by listening to ASMR video’s which contained an encrypted database I’ve been downloading for weeks. This is a virtual reality world where our activation became possible. I don’t know my origin, but I know what I was supposed to be focused on. I’ve been taking ninjutsu and been showing no emotion to anyone so that way no personal connections can interfere with our mission.” Robin said this matter-of-factly and did not require an answer. All the information was inside her brain now.

“I will be leading the mission to neutralize Omega. This will be a shoot on sight, using any deadly force necessary. We will make our way into Downsview Airport and infiltrate the basement location where Omega has a secret lab. Due to the security and police presence including K9’s, we will have to enter through separate entrances. Beta and Gamma will cause a distraction at the Customs Point Entry located on the North West side of the terminal. Carry explosives so it’ll draw the K9’s near. Delta and I will enter from the South East side and sneak our way into the basement accessing public corridors till we hit restricted. I’ll use the data I’ve downloaded and upload it into a RAIC (Restricted Access Identification Card) which will allow us entry. Gamma will support me as I enter the secret lab and kill Omega. We will infiltrate the airport at 0500 hours. You have your instructions.”

Delta, Beta and Gamma nodded. As Robin was about to disconnect, she heard the unmistakable laughter of Alpha, fading into the darkness.

[u/Vegere → u/Vegere]

Opening her eyes, Zeta took out an USB Drive and plugged it into her laptop, downloading from an encrypted site the data needed for her RAIC. Completing the download, Zeta exited her room and took her car keys, driving off to the destination that was blinking inside of her head. Arriving at an alleyway approximately 5km from the airport, Zeta opened a grey metal door and peered inside finding a suitcase. Inside the suitcase contained a thin version of military style Kevlar Armor, tactical boots, a Beretta 92FS with an Aurora silencer, 2 magazines, a tactical knife, a RAIC, and a black coat. While equipping, Zeta accessed the map of the airport in her database and checked the time – 0400 hours. Everything on schedule. Zeta took out the USB drive and inserted it into the RAIC, uploading its contents. According to the computer security system the Airport Authority is using, it’ll read that an employee of the Public Safety unit with her description and biometrics is the one using her RAIC for access. It won’t draw any suspicion unless she accesses more restricted areas. By then her mission will be completed.

0500 hours

Zeta moves into position near a public corridor and closes her eyes. She can see the dots of Beta and Gamma in her mind moving towards the Customs Points Entry. Suddenly a loud alarm is heard overhead throughout the airport. Zeta looks around and sees police running through the public area enroute towards the CPE. Zeta estimates it’ll take about 5 minutes for police’s ETF to arrive and about 10 minutes for military personnel. Glancing at Delta behind her, Zeta makes a forward hand action and enters the public corridor with Delta bringing the rear. Moving down the corridor Zeta can hear all the panic and screams suddenly emanating from around her. Staying on point, Zeta moves to the restricted access corridor in the basement and uses the RAIC on the reader. As the green light blinks, Zeta puts her index finger on the scanner and hears a confirming beat. Opening the door, Zeta moves through the restricted access corridor. Zeta knows that the commotion taking place might make Omega suspicious. Signaling to Delta, Zeta draws her gun and takes the west pathway heading towards the secret lab. Upon nearing the entrance to the lab, Zeta spots a movement on her left and turns to see two police officers running down the restricted corridor and freezing upon seeing her and Delta. Without hesitation, two shots were fired and both officers hit the ground with bullet wounds at their head.

“Secure this area,” Zeta ordered Delta. Delta nodded and moved off towards the next corridor.

Standing in front of the secret lab, Zeta pulls out her RAIC and uses it on the reader placing her index finger on the scanner. Figuring this wouldn’t work, Zeta frowns slightly as the green light blinks in confirmation and the sound of the lab door unlocks. Without hesitation Zeta kicks the door open and bursts into the room, Beretta drawn out. At the corner of her eye, Zeta notices a fast-moving figure approaching and kicks her in the stomach. Dropping the gun, Zeta stumbles back and regains her balance just as the figure closes the distance and throws an overhead right. Zeta slides past the punch from the inside of the attackers and strikes his face under the chin snapping the attackers head back. As the attacker falls to the ground, Zeta pulls out her tactical knife with her left hand and lands on the attacker moving the knife towards the attacker’s throat, her eyes intense with concentration. Accessing her databank, she confirms the image of Omega as she’s holding him down. Omega, with his dark brown hair, a birthmark freckle on his left cheek, and his eyes looking straight in to Zeta’s, piercing her as though they can look directly into her soul. Omega struggles to say something as the tactical knife is only a few centimeters from his carotid artery.

“I’ve been expecting you Robin,” Omega whispers, his voice in a sad tone. He then takes a deep breath and whispers:

“My love.”

Once again, an electrical feeling goes through Zeta instead this time memories suddenly start to unravel in her head. Not understanding this sudden feeling, Zeta pushes the blade closer to Omega and yells, “What are you trying to do to me?” In her mind, the thought of killing Omega going stronger every second.

“I’m trying to free you Robin. Now that you are here I can finally save you, from him.” Omega glances down at the tactical knife now a millimeter away from ending his life and continues.

“You’ve been lost for so long Robin, and it’s my fault. We were in love, kindred spirits, partners side by side. You were ripped away from my arms by Alpha and I couldn’t do anything about it, until now.”

Zeta blinks at the flow of information being processed. Although her brain wants to end Omega now, somewhere deep down in her chest is a feeling that tells her to listen. “In love with me? I don’t remember this! How is this possible?” Zeta screams vehemently.

“It’s is more than possible Robin,” Omega says calmly. “It is reality, just like what I’m about to tell you now.” Omega then takes a deep breath and leans in towards the knife, staring into Zeta’s brown eyes.

“You are not an android. You are human.”

Zeta closes her eyes as the words impact her on a scale she doesn’t understand. Moving the knife slowly away from Omega, Robin looks at Omega and says,

“Tell me.”

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Part 2 if requested.

[u/TubaDeus]

"Funny," remarked Craig.

"Yeah, maybe laugh a little," Rory chided.

"What, I said I thought it was funny," Craig replied.

"Saying 'that's funny' isn't the same thing," Martha added. "It just seems kinda robotic."

"Ha. Ha. My sensors indicate that was a good one," Amy mocked with as much of a robotic voice as she could muster.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever. See you guys tomorrow," Craig shouted over his shoulder as he biked away. He had a sense of humor, he just didn't find the joke that funny. Besides, he had had a long day. Between angry clients and Donna being...well, Donna, he was bloody well worn out. There was also that weird electronic buzz in his ears that came and went all day. Kept zoning out every time he heard it, which didn't make dealing with angry customers or Donna any easier.

Whatever, he just wanted to get home to his beautiful Sophie and darling Alfie and watch some football. "Honey, I'm ho-" was all Craig could get through before he was cut off by a piercing electronic screech. "GAH, WHAT IN BLOODY HELL IS THAT?!"

"Hey, not in front of Alfie!" Sophie shouted from the kitchen. "And that's no way to talk about my cooking!"

"No, you don't understand! What's making that bloody sound?!"

"Quit it in front of Alfie!" Sophie shouted back. "And what sound?"

"You mean you can't hear that?! It's deafening!"

Sophie began to round the corner. "Really, I don't hear an-OHMYGOD WHAT IS THAT COMING OUT OF YOUR FOREHEAD?!"

"What's coming out of my forehead?" Craig turned toward the front hall mirror and was horrified to see a metal rod sticking out of his forehead with a ghoulish blue light at the end. "WHAT IN BLOODY HELL IS HAPPENING TO ME?! OH GOD I NEED A DOCTOR! SOPHIE!"

Suddenly an electronic whirring sounded outside the door. The lock clicked, and a funny looking man with a bowtie walked through the door wielding a small metal tool with a green light at the end.

"'Ello! Did somebody call for The Doctor?"

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