nanowriwoe @ 2008-11-25T00: 42:00
Chapter Nine In the betting takes place, and the Great Revelation is coming.
They had three days of travel or had not made a single stop for over an hour.
The car was comfortable, Evan could not deny it, but at this point is beginning to feel somewhat claustrophobic. The map points were increasingly close (they had already spent the first four), but apparently they were moving faster toward the north.
had already left the range of 30 degrees in one direction, and that visibly decreased the options. There remained only one place on the water where the coordinates they had, they could apply.
But first had to stop for a moment.
were near where Abel server, home server was located in South America. There Gabriel Evan Lowe and Rhodes have their bets and decide the right to enter Thirty Evan Zero.
Paige seemed happy for others. The day before had the pleasure to announce that he had gotten permission to spend as much time to stay in a beachfront hotel, and that all expenditures were part of the kind Mr. Lowe.
For some reason everyone wanted to hug him. Well, everyone except Evan, whom it smelled a rat and decaying.
The car stopped.
Abel appeared to receive, with a "Welcome to my home."
Everyone got off the car without being able to hide some emotion.
Seconds later, everyone wanted to raise the car and burst into a ravine.
were in the middle of nowhere.
If they were in the middle of nowhere along the coast, but the middle of nowhere in the end.
- And the thing should be our hotel. - Evan said, pointing to a rickety hut by the sea.
- Exactly. - Abel smiled. - Mr. Lowe requested that you upgraded.
"There must be sent to bring a fruit basket." Evan thought, and his theory was confirmed few minutes later, when they saw that the cabin was so dirty inside and out ... But there on the table moth-eaten, had a nice fresh fruit basket.
For a moment everyone looked in shock. When I finally looked up at Evan, this begged the gods he knew that the group did not charge the sins of the father on the child.
- And I wonder why I hate ... - Muttered under his breath, and this time the eyes were understanding.
had enough beds for everyone, and also the fridge had food, but that was it. Clara decided to anyway it was not worth wasting a paradise beach Brazil, so he put on his swimsuit and ran to the coast, where he would not leave until evening. About two minutes later, Erin and Paige followed ... And a minute later, Jay went babbling something about swimsuits two piece. Evan
sat in what had once been assumed the porch of the hut and sighed.
- They are a very active group, huh? - Abel commented sitting next to him.
- Yes. And no matter what I do I can not get rid of him.
- that really do not want ... Right?
- No, of course not, but I feel like suicide in a school excursion. - Evan chuckled. - Also would be pretty hypocritical of me to tell them to come is stupid when I am doing one.
- That's a good point ... But at least they keep you entertained. You have a tendency to think too much.
- I'm terribly easy to read. I wonder if that should also be a part of my brain fried.
- the first time in a long time to come here. - Le Abel said with a smile. - It's very different than he remembered ... The last time it was crowded.
- What happened to these people?
- were workers. They were working on me ... Supposedly my body is hidden nearby.
- Do not know where ...?
- No. The shrines are hidden from the perception of spirits ... I can go back to my body without problems, but I know the way to it. Is a major security policies.
- Why if someone manages them out the information?
- among other things. We do not know the exact location of the Shrine of Thirty Zero ... In fact we have no access to the most sensitive data from Group A.
- is logical ... They fear that someone could access the servers and steal all that information ...
- Be careful when using the Internet here ... As far as the servers feel and act in a manner totally different from the Nodes ...
- I know. Neglected.
- But it's time. - Abel stood. - Gabriel Rhodes wants to see.
Evan closed his eyes and as carefully as he could check their e. The latter was the very Gabriel Rhodes, and consisted only of a link to a chat room ... In one of those chat rooms ...
- Okay ... - Evan also stood up and sat in a place where not bothered if he fell fried. - That is what God wants ...
opened his eyes in a totally different room to the beach where it had closed.
was large and for some reason had no corners, the round wall was full of pictures ranging from what appeared be scribbling of a little one year to realist works. There was a big part of the wall was still blank. Evan thought it was almost like the timeline of an artist.
blinked once and then two ... Years and did not use the Web in full immersion mode and cost a bit to get used to knowing that your body was vegetating somewhere in the world, his mind leaped to the Web
In the middle of the room was a carpet, round as well. On a cushion on the floor was sitting on that assumed it would be Gabriel Rhodes. Or rather what Gabriel Rhodes wanted to see him. The person in front of him was about thirty years and long silver hair in a braid. It seemed pretty bored of waiting.
- It was time. - It was all he said by way of welcome.
- I had some things to do. - Evan lied not even try as he sat on the other pillow, which was diametrically opposite to Gabriel.
- I guess this means you are interested in my bet?
- Yes. I need that sign and I need it fast.
- I know, so I preferred to meet in full immersion. It will be faster this way.
Evan nodded only in this way people communicated and worked at the speed of thought. A Instead, one is ostracized from the world without the network for that period of time, it was also very easy to lose track of time.
The biggest problem was no doubt that, contrary to the normal interface, the mode of immersion could be harmful to the brains of people if they received some kind of particular when it downloads. Evan
knew of those consequences.
After all, that day had been very deep in that way ...
Gabriel sat in his chair, charging head on his right hand.
- The rules are simple. You have to guess what the secret behind Gabriel Rhodes. You only can use Network, and of course only thirty-three seconds.
- And that's what I bet?
- If you win, you have my signature and my support for the trip to Thirty Zero.
- What if you win?
- If I win, transfer it to me the titles of all that William left a legacy for you and your sister.
- In other words, one third of the Group ...
- Exactly. Is fair, after all I'm risking my life's work in this game, and probably the future of the Net I hope something equally valuable.
- Good. Are there any other limit on what I can do?
- No, of course not. You can even kill me if you want, but who will not sign. - Gabriel laughed, folding his arms.
- Agreed. Let's start.
- Forward, Evan. I want to see if it's true what your father says about you.
Evan closed his eyes and entered into internal crisis.
This was suicide, "How the hell could he know the secret of this man if he did not know that much resembles the image that showed on the Web? All he had on him was his name, and its use, no more no less.
the Group Risk Your really not worried, it was not too fond of it anyway, but to risk the Dominique was a little more dangerous. I could not afford to risk the future happiness of her sister's that easy. That
without talking about the kidnapping and Thirty Zero.
Apparently, this man was hiding something. Something that should be large enough to trust that Evan could not know from before. Something big enough to risk their lives for it ...
closed his eyes and carefully test the network. I could feel the power of the server and the complete immersion, the reaction rate was higher and their skills were easier to use than ever. This was the very best way to try to hack the database server or even the mind of the person in front of him. Even knowing that, Gabriel Rhodes smiled, half expecting the attack.
With figurative fingers Silk (and maybe even a bit literal) attempted to reach the minds of men before him. Received a complete vacuum and frowned. There was no defenses or walls, there was nothing, only emptiness.
That made no sense. Damn all this was madness.
tried to calm down.
Barely two seconds. There was no reason to go into crisis.
man had been in the creation of the Network The Network was created by his grandfather and the other woman. He must know some really dirty tricks to hide. Met
empty once again and ventured a little deeper.
Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Four seconds.
Abel. Evan
reached the server without much effort, perhaps even too easy. According to the network infrastructure, there existed a link to the Main Server. There must have some more information about this man and his work.
did a basic search and received an immediate response indicating the link was done. Evan smiled slightly, Abel should be helping. Reached the connection, and used the power of the dive to see the interface.
A common room with sofas and libraries. A fireplace, a lamp off, the afternoon sun ... Amid around a table with a small bottle that said "drink me."
A door, very little substance.
That nice, Dominique would have loved.
The bottle was, of course, the entry protocol. Once past the first stage, the second line of authentication must be the door lock.
Perhaps with a little luck ...
requested authorization, but was denied.
Seven seconds.
It was time for subtlety, or to see if the spirit was primary server and acknowledged.
closed his eyes, and slipped under the door, like an envelope. Ten
seconds.
There she was.
I watched his eyes red, damn, should have no more than six or seven years of apparently Evan peered at those eyes, long white hair, clothes ceremonial ...
had to be her, Arianna, the primary server.
- What are you looking for? - I finally asked, his voice seemed to be lacking feelings.
- Ah ... - Evan seemed confused for a moment, his mind began to feel the efforts of the dive. - Seeking information on Gabriel Rhodes.
- I can tell you what you want to know ... I can tell you more than you ever expect to know, for I am the center of the Network .. - Evan smiled and could not help but shudder, it was as if those eyes belong to a dangerous predator and not a small seven years, could not get the feeling that something was terribly wrong. - But you should stay with me forever ...
- Then you have to tell me anything. - He stepped back, with a nervous smile on his face. - Sorry to bother you ...
- You are Evan ... Evan the son of William ... Dominique's brother ... - The voice of the girl, Arianna, softened to say the least. She stepped toward him in a gentle motion, seemed to put weight on his bare feet and watched him even more intently if possible. - Tell me ... Where is she now, Evan? Why is it no longer comes to me ...?
- Dominique ... The Thirty are being Zero. - Twenty seconds, supplemented his mind, the better to explain to him this quickly. - Arima said that might have something to do. I'm looking for, but I need the permission of Gabriel Rhodes for it.
- They ... Did they take to Dominique? - She asked, her expression puzzled, though his eyes had not changed. - That is unacceptable.
- I have no time now ... I have to find something fast.
- In this place you will not find the secret of Rhodes ... That secret lies Gabriel himself in ... Perhaps it would be prudent to look there.
- Search just gives me empty. That is not normal, must have some method ...
- That's it. - He was interrupted by the girl. - Sometimes the answers are in what they are and not beyond what you find. Open your eyes and remember what you learned ...
Twenty seconds.
By the gods, saints, demons, various and miscellaneous other deities as necessary. They needed a saint of the Network could pray.
What year was this man born? Damn, should have more than ninety years old How the hell shattered (Was a little surprised to be thinking like his father) could look so terribly healthy ...?
It was assumed that the network capabilities deteriorate with age.
Twenty-four seconds.
course, also meant that a mind could not be empty. Even put the mind blank walls just generated, the connection of the network was directly with the brain and the brain contains infinite information ... Unless, of course, that the person before him had no brain.
Twenty-five seconds.
Twenty-six seconds.
Twenty seconds ...
The first idea that formed in front of him was the most logical. The following were quite delirious, and included aliens and spirits, so I chose the former. Arianna had said that sometimes the answers were in what was ...
Evan had found nothing. Absolutely nothing.
was clear that this man could not be a human.
Gabriel Rhodes was not a human.
was not a spirit either, I could feel it, but it definitely was not human.
Twenty-eight seconds.
- No. .. There are human. - I said finally.
- going the right direction. - The man sitting opposite him laughed and recharge his head in his right hand. - But you have four seconds and that's not the whole secret. So I guess, what is Gabriel Rhodes?
What is Gabriel Rhodes? Evan was asked, there were hundreds of possible answers, but one was the most obvious.
Maybe not a lie that he had once read about how Gabriel Rhodes was probably the best programmer of all time.
- You are an artificial intelligence, right?
- Yes. You have the pleasure of talking with Attis. The result of over twenty years of investigation by the Rhodes-Nachtmann pair. The first fully autonomous artificial intelligence, and owner of one third of the mental health of planet earth.
- Curse ... - Whispered Evan under his breath. - The project on artificial intelligence was suspended thirty years ago. How long are you here?
- Thirty-one years, of course. The project was suspended after it was found that I was stable. - Attis, someone who called himself Gabriel chuckled. - Sometimes there are things that are best when secret, but you must know about it.
- What is the real Gabriel Rhodes ...?
- Gabriel is dead, of course ... He has spent the last seven years. - Attis chuckled, but Evan could swear he looked a little sad. - Contrary to what we like to say here in the Group ninety years is not exactly the beginning of youth. My other father, Darius, spent a couple of years. They left me everything to me. And in a couple of years everything will be Gabriel Rhodes son. So, me again.
- Do you know others? - He frowned. Did not remember that his father had ever said anything about it, or any of the spirits.
- Kathe William Lowe and Brand are informed about my life and my work. William helped in my building, my father told me, and Kathe visit me often.
- I see. - Evan stretched his legs a bit and let your body, your mind really relax. - So I won the bet?
- Sure. - The man smiled. - You will have your signature. And the authorization to enter Thirty Zero ... And of course if you say something about me, you will also have completely brain dead, but this is not news.
- Claro. - He chuckled. What was left of her brain was too important at this time. - And why artificial intelligence ...?
- Ah ... - Attis laughed too, even more loudly. - When Gabriel began his work in me, liked to say that he had done for simple morbid curiosity. In reality, but that did not understand until you completely lost someone. Apparently that did turn over to work ...
- I can understand that. - Evan sighed, if at least he turned his father had a decent excuse.
- Darius Gabriel had told me over ten years working on me when they started working together. The network operated, and at that time I was a control program. I remember nothing of those times, but I have saved the logs in my database.
- What controls?
- Supplies of medicines and care. - Attis smiled. - It is not very different from what I do now.
- Oh yeah? - Was allowed a moment to entertain his new discovery. After all, not every day one was an intelligence autonomous artificial wanting to tell a story. - What are you doing now?
- personally oversee the more than ninety hospitals and schools that the division has installed Rhodes. All these were thought of Darius, of course, he was the kind of person who likes to help others ... And finally it was Gabriel who proposed to leave all that to my office when I was complete ... That if I remember. After tests were asking me for fifteen years.
- That's a long time. What kind of evidence was?
- do not know, these are data that the two were carried to the grave. - Attis laughed. - But you know, in those years I met many people ... I think in the end, wanted to teach to love people and human ... I also explained how to carry out my tasks CEO, that's what took longer, because the Division has methods Rhodes rather special ... But that was the work of Gabriel. He knew information that no one else knew ...
- So you're thirty-one, right?
- Yes. Although thirty years in the network are quite different to thirty years beyond. - His smile widened, almost playfully. - So far no one has suspected.
- That explains a lot, actually.
- Of course, my father was not as eccentric as me. A lot of people is striking that the only present in the net ... We let him die soon, and then take on the identity of your child ... The non-existent child was born seventeen years ago, still not of legal age.
- I remember that. - Evan nodded. - Television has talked a lot about.
- but well ... I guess it's time. No I have to steal more minutes.
- Okay ... The rest is on the beach, I can not get to go out today or bomb threats ...
- Ah ... Are you in the cabin?
- Yes I suppose he has been fine twenty years ago.
- Check the basket of fruit. - Attis smiled. - I left something there for you. But beware.
- According ... Does that it?
- Arianna Dress, right?
- Yes. - Evan sighed. - There is a vulnerability in the door ...
- No, there is not Evan. That's the point. Evan
frowned.
- if any. I went through it, and was surprisingly easy.
- No, there is not. The door is completely sealed. He has over twenty consistent authentication processes, most of them are invisible ... Even after passing it, nobody can enter there without permission, because the last authentication process itself is performed by Arianna. Arianna No Server. Arianna Spirit.
- So she let me pass. - Concluded Evan. That actually sounded pretty logical.
- What I mean is that the key broke in the first two levels, and apparently did it pass without being perceived by other processes. Arianna finally allowed you to pass your own level.
- That makes no sense. I could not pass without being detected by the authentication ...
- Unless you consider the network itself a spirit. Attis
smiled and lifted the cushion on which he sat.
- Ask Paige pass you my address, yes? I'd like to talk to you.
- According ... - Evan replied, something lost with the whole thing. If the Internet really felt a spirit ... I needed to know how the hell was that something had happened. The answer probably had some of all those people out of reach. Arianna, William, Katherine Brand ...
sighed. There was
again, right?
- It was a pleasure. - Finally stammered.
- Ditto. - The man smiled.
- Good afternoon.
Evan opened his eyes and heard the screams from the beach. He looked at his watch and noted that just three minutes had passed. Abel sat beside him, smiling.
was asked whether he knew the secret, but decided not to risk (they could not even fry it, I had many things to do).
He smiled and raised his thumb. Abel smiled back, and followed it to the basket of fruit.
There was a square piece of paper that had been folded twice to look like a triangle. Evan opened it to discover that there was nothing written inside.
This whole issue had become a little strange today.
--------- There you are. Arianna
kind of wanted to Meet Evan, so I demanded to let her appear. On the other hand, Gabriel Rhodes decided to be something bizarre while writing this chapter.
mean I knew that there were two people behind him, but this was Surprising xD
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
What We Need To Renew Driver's Licence In Ohio?
nanowriwoe @ 2008-11-23T21: 10:00
Chapter Eight.
on the game, a bet, and the trick of spirits.
Before he knew it, his group had grown visibly.
had begun with him, Abel and Paige. And for some reason I still could not understand, he had become, Paige, Abel ... And eighty percent of the band. Jay
he had taken it personally. If her sister had stolen her best friend and had erased from collective memory, so it was a personal affront and had to retrieve the girl. Besides his personal opinion was totally unable Evan when to fight, so be responsible for hitting those who needed it.
Clara offered to accompany. His point was they needed someone who had lived for a time in an area outside the influence of the network, and according to his humble opinion, that person was her. Besides, her boyfriend was an idiot, so they needed someone to calm down and put it in place. Finally
Erin had decided that if this person was important enough to be part of the agenda, it was important enough to risk going for it.
Now was when Evan began to doubt the chances of this were real.
had a group, a car (and go car by all the gods, Evan knew nothing about engines, but I knew that thing was more extensive than a family van, but could run twice as fast), there was a traitor, the kidnapped princess, the castle unseen, wanted to stop in order the world ...
He wondered if that was the kind of things that people dream to sleep on the Net, and if so was that Dominique was so fond of it.
was also wondering if his life had gone from an ordinary life but a bit bizarre to life a bit bizarre but common, and how the hell was that you could go back and regain lost normality. And partly
questioned to that point wanted to close my eyes and ignore all this.
the hell.
was overreacting again, after all his life was strange and bizarre was nothing new. Seriously had no idea that part of his brain had left the idea that had ever been different, but I was sure it was in a party that no longer believed dead.
His name was Evan Lowe. He was born the son of William (remaldito) Lowe, and Agnes (no last one) McBride.
lived in a world where people are connected to a global neural network with only a small harmless chemical bath.
His sister and saw ghosts in the network. Once one of these spirits I fried the brain, and almost killed him to "go into the land of the gods." And those ghosts were apparently investigated by the Group A, owners and inventors of the Web
Group A, of which he was heir to be the only son of William.
If life has never been normal.
Evan Lowe was not so deluded.
Or at least trying not to be.
sighed and realized that since this had all started he was sighing a lot.
hair was pulled and hit his head on the pillow.
Why the hell had not already left? (Because it was dangerous) Damn, was supposed to be even more dangerous they were bringing Dominique to Thirty Zero. (The Group of delay there) And if they did not time it all go to hell.
Because only God and the triumvirate knew he was hiding there as well as Server ...
Needless to say that was a long night.
departing to Special Training Course for server operation on Wednesday morning, under the care of Paige, and with the full and rushes of William Lowe, who had charge of false certificates and invitations personally.
La Banda left convinced that Dominique had been abducted for a reason related to William. Evan preferred keep them ignorant of the spirits for a while as a security.
The official version of them was Dominique's abduction was linked to the deaths of seven scientists, and even he had no idea what the hell was what they were investigating. Iban
to look because we could not know that was what these people were seeking. The police would not do anything right, and Evan was not going to trust the group to save it.
Everyone seemed more than satisfied with that version, but deep down I knew Evan would not be soon enough with that.
While the car was heading towards the first point where they had had contact with Dominique courtesy of its advanced artificial intelligence, the group decided it was time to observe so far six points on the map, to determine the direction in which these people were moving.
- And this is the end point. Move in irregular ways. - Evan concluded by showing a map group. Paige seemed engrossed in conversation on the Net, but the rest were watching closely.
- Looks like a worm. - Well, except for Jay, but his contribution was ignored.
- They may have contacts in those places. - Clara suggested after a subtle tap on the leg of her boyfriend. - May be changing car ...
- addition are not going through big cities. - Point Erin. - Should be avoiding something in them ...
- Probably people are avoiding the group. After all, it is obvious to think that it would put everyone on alert after something.
- Not if you know my father. - Evan interrupted. - That is why we are moving after all.
- then all these points have something in common. - Jay concluded that seemed more fun to change the TV channel that is to see the items on the map.
- are all places outside our area of influence. - Said Abel, Evan nearly killing a heart attack in the process.
- Abel Damn! How many times do I have to tell you that you have to learn to tell before you speak? - I chided aloud unconsciously, which earned him a few strange looks.
- Sorry. - Abel smiled. - But it seemed that no one could realize it.
- could have appeared first and then tell me things. Maybe my attention, something ...
- Ah ... I did not realize. - Abel gave him a smile a bit shy and looked over the group. - But you know ... I think you're in trouble.
- What do you mean I'm in ...? - Evan Abel followed her gaze and sighed.
Were less than twenty miles away from the city where they lived ...
And the secret was gone.
Evan spent the next five hours explaining his group's version of the story spirits. Paige spent those five hours confirming the facts that count, which fortunately served to keep everyone thought that therapy had left him even worse. Finally
offered to pay the return trip just to reach a city station, but received three emphatic negative. Jay
would stay on principle, and he would stick to the spirit, if necessary. Clara would stay out of curiosity, I had read something about spirits in a forum and now dying to know more. Erin kept his point, no one should desecrate the sanctity of the agenda, and if Dominique was in it, then it had been desecrated. Trying to dissuade
, Evan explained that these people were dangerous and not joking, they could all die on this trip, but all stayed.
Evan explained that he had no way to defend them but rather the opposite. They had no support group and did not even know it was in the road. Everyone nodded and stayed.
In a desperate last resort, Evan explained that a spirit almost killed him and left him permanently damaged physically without arms, yet they all were.
sighed.
not going to get rid of them or even try, right?
Dominique's message came after midnight.
"I am fine, today I bought an ice cream. Two days ago I have not seen one of the men, but we have a new one with us ... This is your photo. Take care. "
Evan noted the new image, of course it was otherwise completely unknown to him, but was careful to download this and other images to show to their peers.
would be nice to be more careful with the enemy from now.
slept while the truck kept moving and Evan was distributed schedules for guards with Jay.
would rather be paranoid that a guy sane living and dead.
That night, while also advancing Dominique received message to mark a new point on the map, which kept the irregularity of the others. If they were right enough way to achieve savings of three or four days.
At five o'clock, Paige opened her eyes and leaned back in his seat. He looked and a small smile to Jay, who was standing guard while attacking a bag of chips, but did not say a word.
Evan Jay woke at six and a half when the potatoes and lack of sleep began to beat him.
Paige offered a smile to Evan as well, but in turn contacted by the network.
- get some rest? - He asked curious. Certainly not what it seemed.
- something, but I've been waiting to try to jump out the window because I'm a fool.
- Ah ... That would not be very convenient, considering that you're the only one who knows where we go. - He said Paige. - So we should trust in yourself enough to not run in panic.
- that or do not know exactly what they are doing, that's what I'm afraid ...
- If it makes sense.
- At this point does not make much difference. - He paused, and something I had completely forgotten about it popped into my head. - I forgot to thank you for helping me with the explanation for all of them ... It would have been hell otherwise. And that if he was lying in the middle of the road.
- O in a madhouse. - Paige chuckled. - But it was something else I wanted to say.
- Forward then. - Evan leaned back in his seat and also got a little window to let in the fresh air of spring.
- I spoke with Mr. Rhodes. - Le said. - I said talk to you when you arrive to the proximity of Abel Server. Supposedly it is in our way.
- Okay. Did he seem upset or something ... Perhaps inclined to send me to hell?
- No. sounded pretty calm actually. Almost as if he knew what was going to ask and do not bother him.
- That ... It makes me feel less alone.
- said he would make a bet with you, and if you accept it and you were earning the firm would need ... In your place I would be careful before saying that if ... Mr. Rhodes is often very cruel to those things.
- A bet then ... Did he say something about hope for some time?
- Nothing. But it seems that you are following our progress closely.
- could not expect less of a person who has thirty years working with my father.
- certainly ... - Paige laughed softly. - But for now, we go to Abel ... Sure there'll manage to get such approval.
- You can have it for sure ... Evan
noted the map and set the car to make a short stop.
The nearest town was less than half an hour. It would be nice to get off, take a bath and some breakfast before going on the road. Perhaps trying to convince the Banda to return to their homes (and probably fail).
- Good morning, Evan. - Abel greeted in a much lower tone of voice used, appearing at his side. - So is right?
- Perfect.
- Ah, good morning to you too Paige. - He said, no response, of course. Looked puzzled for a few seconds until he noticed the obvious and began to laugh.
- You'll have to get by otherwise. - He said Evan, who would cost a little help laughing too.
- Second attempt. - Abel nodded and looked back at the girl, who seemed utterly focused on seeing passing landscapes. - Good morning, Paige.
This time it was her turn to cry.
Abel sat on a seat and moved a little foot, which barely reached the floor. Le Paige smiled, he looked quite pale, and then the rest of the crew of the car, which Evan had affectionately named "SS Suicide."
- Nice, - he said once they had finished awakening. - My name is Abel.
- So this is the said Abel. - Said Jay, whose need for a comment that was several times stronger than the shock.
- Yes, and just at this moment was about to ask if you would kindly tell me from doing everything that can be made visible.
- Since forever, but we're not allowed to do so. - Abel smiled slightly and sank into the seat. - You know how, company policies.
- Policies, of course ... - Evan sighed. - And already received authorization?
- No. - The spirit smile widened. - I was thinking, and after consulting with the other ninety-six percent of us agree that we are under the situations described in Ordinance 358-B. ITEM F-One Point Seven numeral
- Claro. - Jay from the bottom of the car repeatedly nodded his head. - Now it all makes sense.
- At this ordinance known as "umbrella." - Paige intervened with a laugh, and was much less pale. - In short, says that if an event Alert Red, we can use any method that does not break a law established by the government where you are, but only for the benefit of the Group.
- A subtle way of saying that the end justifies the means. - Contributed Erin.
- Exactly. - With each passing minute Abel was more and more like a child, Evan was sure the spirit does not fit in if the happiness to be breaking a couple of rules to living forever. - Become visible is not against any law, and still being carried Thirty Dominique to zero, we are in a Red Alert.
- has a point. - Said Clara, who was totally delighted by the way that things were developing.
The circus continued to grow, "said Evan himself.
Now Abel was visible, Clara died of the excitement, Jay seemed quite offended because his girlfriend was not paying attention, Erin had begun to reschedule appointments in your calendar and Paige ... Paige said nothing, only smiled.
At this point all I wanted was to get Evan Thirty Zero and it to end this madness.
------ Lol. Now closer and closer to real mess.
Abel, you should have your own TV series, ilu xD
Chapter Eight.
on the game, a bet, and the trick of spirits.
Before he knew it, his group had grown visibly.
had begun with him, Abel and Paige. And for some reason I still could not understand, he had become, Paige, Abel ... And eighty percent of the band. Jay
he had taken it personally. If her sister had stolen her best friend and had erased from collective memory, so it was a personal affront and had to retrieve the girl. Besides his personal opinion was totally unable Evan when to fight, so be responsible for hitting those who needed it.
Clara offered to accompany. His point was they needed someone who had lived for a time in an area outside the influence of the network, and according to his humble opinion, that person was her. Besides, her boyfriend was an idiot, so they needed someone to calm down and put it in place. Finally
Erin had decided that if this person was important enough to be part of the agenda, it was important enough to risk going for it.
Now was when Evan began to doubt the chances of this were real.
had a group, a car (and go car by all the gods, Evan knew nothing about engines, but I knew that thing was more extensive than a family van, but could run twice as fast), there was a traitor, the kidnapped princess, the castle unseen, wanted to stop in order the world ...
He wondered if that was the kind of things that people dream to sleep on the Net, and if so was that Dominique was so fond of it.
was also wondering if his life had gone from an ordinary life but a bit bizarre to life a bit bizarre but common, and how the hell was that you could go back and regain lost normality. And partly
questioned to that point wanted to close my eyes and ignore all this.
the hell.
was overreacting again, after all his life was strange and bizarre was nothing new. Seriously had no idea that part of his brain had left the idea that had ever been different, but I was sure it was in a party that no longer believed dead.
His name was Evan Lowe. He was born the son of William (remaldito) Lowe, and Agnes (no last one) McBride.
lived in a world where people are connected to a global neural network with only a small harmless chemical bath.
His sister and saw ghosts in the network. Once one of these spirits I fried the brain, and almost killed him to "go into the land of the gods." And those ghosts were apparently investigated by the Group A, owners and inventors of the Web
Group A, of which he was heir to be the only son of William.
If life has never been normal.
Evan Lowe was not so deluded.
Or at least trying not to be.
sighed and realized that since this had all started he was sighing a lot.
hair was pulled and hit his head on the pillow.
Why the hell had not already left? (Because it was dangerous) Damn, was supposed to be even more dangerous they were bringing Dominique to Thirty Zero. (The Group of delay there) And if they did not time it all go to hell.
Because only God and the triumvirate knew he was hiding there as well as Server ...
Needless to say that was a long night.
departing to Special Training Course for server operation on Wednesday morning, under the care of Paige, and with the full and rushes of William Lowe, who had charge of false certificates and invitations personally.
La Banda left convinced that Dominique had been abducted for a reason related to William. Evan preferred keep them ignorant of the spirits for a while as a security.
The official version of them was Dominique's abduction was linked to the deaths of seven scientists, and even he had no idea what the hell was what they were investigating. Iban
to look because we could not know that was what these people were seeking. The police would not do anything right, and Evan was not going to trust the group to save it.
Everyone seemed more than satisfied with that version, but deep down I knew Evan would not be soon enough with that.
While the car was heading towards the first point where they had had contact with Dominique courtesy of its advanced artificial intelligence, the group decided it was time to observe so far six points on the map, to determine the direction in which these people were moving.
- And this is the end point. Move in irregular ways. - Evan concluded by showing a map group. Paige seemed engrossed in conversation on the Net, but the rest were watching closely.
- Looks like a worm. - Well, except for Jay, but his contribution was ignored.
- They may have contacts in those places. - Clara suggested after a subtle tap on the leg of her boyfriend. - May be changing car ...
- addition are not going through big cities. - Point Erin. - Should be avoiding something in them ...
- Probably people are avoiding the group. After all, it is obvious to think that it would put everyone on alert after something.
- Not if you know my father. - Evan interrupted. - That is why we are moving after all.
- then all these points have something in common. - Jay concluded that seemed more fun to change the TV channel that is to see the items on the map.
- are all places outside our area of influence. - Said Abel, Evan nearly killing a heart attack in the process.
- Abel Damn! How many times do I have to tell you that you have to learn to tell before you speak? - I chided aloud unconsciously, which earned him a few strange looks.
- Sorry. - Abel smiled. - But it seemed that no one could realize it.
- could have appeared first and then tell me things. Maybe my attention, something ...
- Ah ... I did not realize. - Abel gave him a smile a bit shy and looked over the group. - But you know ... I think you're in trouble.
- What do you mean I'm in ...? - Evan Abel followed her gaze and sighed.
Were less than twenty miles away from the city where they lived ...
And the secret was gone.
Evan spent the next five hours explaining his group's version of the story spirits. Paige spent those five hours confirming the facts that count, which fortunately served to keep everyone thought that therapy had left him even worse. Finally
offered to pay the return trip just to reach a city station, but received three emphatic negative. Jay
would stay on principle, and he would stick to the spirit, if necessary. Clara would stay out of curiosity, I had read something about spirits in a forum and now dying to know more. Erin kept his point, no one should desecrate the sanctity of the agenda, and if Dominique was in it, then it had been desecrated. Trying to dissuade
, Evan explained that these people were dangerous and not joking, they could all die on this trip, but all stayed.
Evan explained that he had no way to defend them but rather the opposite. They had no support group and did not even know it was in the road. Everyone nodded and stayed.
In a desperate last resort, Evan explained that a spirit almost killed him and left him permanently damaged physically without arms, yet they all were.
sighed.
not going to get rid of them or even try, right?
Dominique's message came after midnight.
"I am fine, today I bought an ice cream. Two days ago I have not seen one of the men, but we have a new one with us ... This is your photo. Take care. "
Evan noted the new image, of course it was otherwise completely unknown to him, but was careful to download this and other images to show to their peers.
would be nice to be more careful with the enemy from now.
slept while the truck kept moving and Evan was distributed schedules for guards with Jay.
would rather be paranoid that a guy sane living and dead.
That night, while also advancing Dominique received message to mark a new point on the map, which kept the irregularity of the others. If they were right enough way to achieve savings of three or four days.
At five o'clock, Paige opened her eyes and leaned back in his seat. He looked and a small smile to Jay, who was standing guard while attacking a bag of chips, but did not say a word.
Evan Jay woke at six and a half when the potatoes and lack of sleep began to beat him.
Paige offered a smile to Evan as well, but in turn contacted by the network.
- get some rest? - He asked curious. Certainly not what it seemed.
- something, but I've been waiting to try to jump out the window because I'm a fool.
- Ah ... That would not be very convenient, considering that you're the only one who knows where we go. - He said Paige. - So we should trust in yourself enough to not run in panic.
- that or do not know exactly what they are doing, that's what I'm afraid ...
- If it makes sense.
- At this point does not make much difference. - He paused, and something I had completely forgotten about it popped into my head. - I forgot to thank you for helping me with the explanation for all of them ... It would have been hell otherwise. And that if he was lying in the middle of the road.
- O in a madhouse. - Paige chuckled. - But it was something else I wanted to say.
- Forward then. - Evan leaned back in his seat and also got a little window to let in the fresh air of spring.
- I spoke with Mr. Rhodes. - Le said. - I said talk to you when you arrive to the proximity of Abel Server. Supposedly it is in our way.
- Okay. Did he seem upset or something ... Perhaps inclined to send me to hell?
- No. sounded pretty calm actually. Almost as if he knew what was going to ask and do not bother him.
- That ... It makes me feel less alone.
- said he would make a bet with you, and if you accept it and you were earning the firm would need ... In your place I would be careful before saying that if ... Mr. Rhodes is often very cruel to those things.
- A bet then ... Did he say something about hope for some time?
- Nothing. But it seems that you are following our progress closely.
- could not expect less of a person who has thirty years working with my father.
- certainly ... - Paige laughed softly. - But for now, we go to Abel ... Sure there'll manage to get such approval.
- You can have it for sure ... Evan
noted the map and set the car to make a short stop.
The nearest town was less than half an hour. It would be nice to get off, take a bath and some breakfast before going on the road. Perhaps trying to convince the Banda to return to their homes (and probably fail).
- Good morning, Evan. - Abel greeted in a much lower tone of voice used, appearing at his side. - So is right?
- Perfect.
- Ah, good morning to you too Paige. - He said, no response, of course. Looked puzzled for a few seconds until he noticed the obvious and began to laugh.
- You'll have to get by otherwise. - He said Evan, who would cost a little help laughing too.
- Second attempt. - Abel nodded and looked back at the girl, who seemed utterly focused on seeing passing landscapes. - Good morning, Paige.
This time it was her turn to cry.
Abel sat on a seat and moved a little foot, which barely reached the floor. Le Paige smiled, he looked quite pale, and then the rest of the crew of the car, which Evan had affectionately named "SS Suicide."
- Nice, - he said once they had finished awakening. - My name is Abel.
- So this is the said Abel. - Said Jay, whose need for a comment that was several times stronger than the shock.
- Yes, and just at this moment was about to ask if you would kindly tell me from doing everything that can be made visible.
- Since forever, but we're not allowed to do so. - Abel smiled slightly and sank into the seat. - You know how, company policies.
- Policies, of course ... - Evan sighed. - And already received authorization?
- No. - The spirit smile widened. - I was thinking, and after consulting with the other ninety-six percent of us agree that we are under the situations described in Ordinance 358-B. ITEM F-One Point Seven numeral
- Claro. - Jay from the bottom of the car repeatedly nodded his head. - Now it all makes sense.
- At this ordinance known as "umbrella." - Paige intervened with a laugh, and was much less pale. - In short, says that if an event Alert Red, we can use any method that does not break a law established by the government where you are, but only for the benefit of the Group.
- A subtle way of saying that the end justifies the means. - Contributed Erin.
- Exactly. - With each passing minute Abel was more and more like a child, Evan was sure the spirit does not fit in if the happiness to be breaking a couple of rules to living forever. - Become visible is not against any law, and still being carried Thirty Dominique to zero, we are in a Red Alert.
- has a point. - Said Clara, who was totally delighted by the way that things were developing.
The circus continued to grow, "said Evan himself.
Now Abel was visible, Clara died of the excitement, Jay seemed quite offended because his girlfriend was not paying attention, Erin had begun to reschedule appointments in your calendar and Paige ... Paige said nothing, only smiled.
At this point all I wanted was to get Evan Thirty Zero and it to end this madness.
------ Lol. Now closer and closer to real mess.
Abel, you should have your own TV series, ilu xD
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nanowriwoe @ 2008-11-23T18: 41:00
Chapter Seven Where Evan gets a car, a large group learns the facts, and William ... Well William is William.
was ten o'clock in the morning and Evan had only slept in small lapses. could not fool anyone, I was exhausted, the events of yesterday and the little known of the four o'clock had their share of energy.
Feeling more than justified, he did what any girl of seventeen would have done instead. He told his mother that he was sick. To prove his point
pretended flu, a cold, chicken pox, measles, and amnesia.
None of the performances was really good, but his mother left him miss their classes, as a "reward for the effort."
miraculously recovered his health, Evan went downstairs for breakfast with his family.
William was not there and several of the spirits seemed utterly distraught by the lack of Dominique. Evan Paige was there and could not help but remember the voice of Dominique (in a sort of echo, like in the movies) that said William to ask for it. At some point he thought he was going crazy. But that fact was becoming less important.
I was into the matter more illogical than had ever seen.
and was following the game, because it seemed as sensible.
By the gods, demons and various pagan deities, was going crazy.
He fell into bed and covered his head with a pillow. What I loved most in the world was going to bed and never get out more, because I knew something terrible would happen to ridicule or at any time and end up getting into another problem.
For two minutes he was hiding there, waiting.
heard the silence, the new birds singing ...
And when he thought he was safe appeared.
Of course I was wrong.
When he opened his eyes, there was William. The original single William Lowe, very laid the legs and arms crossed on his chair beside his desk in his room. And Evan had not heard him so get started, which only made the situation worse.
His father watched with a sardonic smile and an expression on his face that seemed to say: "And when you plan to tell your mother took her daughter?".
It goes without saying that Evan would have preferred a visit from a murderous spirit rather than his father.
- And when you plan to tell your mother took her daughter? - He asked.
- I have to tell you why. If you do not remember it better, when the recovered see I do.
- That philosophy more professional. It's definitely your style.
- If you came here to spit sarcasm and show how much smarter you would do things, then you can go to hell and start rescue Sun on your side. I have a better things to do.
- As frustrándote stay in bed. Adorable.
- Curse William, what do you want? - Evan finally sat on the bed. I did not even need to say he was furious.
- Lost to Dominique before anything else. The things that pass will then be side effects. Evan
silent. As much as I hated this man, could not deny that his side have it easier Thirty tremendously finding itself Zero and Dominique. He could provide information and money. Maybe even contact ... And I needed to have on your side if it came too late and had to go in there to find his sister.
The downside was that I knew William would use that as another excuse to show Evan had no way to compete with their obviously superior skills, and would probably never forget ...
The other good side was that Evan knew he was exaggerating the consequences.
finally made a decision. If you could ask for help from two spirits, one of which made him feel especially uncomfortable, I could ask William helps.
just had to keep decorum, and pretend it was for his sheer goodness that allowed his father to participate in the rescue. With a smile, asked something that really was dying to know.
- How much do you know this?
- Ah ... I received several different reports ... - William smiled. His expression said "I believe I will win, because you're my son, it's your birthday, or so it said in the mind of Evan. - But that is exactly what you know. About Tyler, the issue of Arima ... On the ability of using Arianna Dominique knew from before, of course.
- and never said anything.
- Sure no. Do not tell people that your wife's daughter uses the servers bypassing security policies.
- They could have told us. - He said Evan. - Could have prevented this to know.
- Yes, but then you would have caused thousands of problems every time she and I do something without you. That is your style.
- Good. - Changed the subject quickly, not at all satisfied with the direction the conversation took. - Then you know that we need a way to reach Thirty Zero.
- I personally know several shortcuts, but these are company secrets. You would need approval of at least two of the three members of the Triumvirate to use.
- Do I have yours? - Evan frowned. - Knowing you can reach me say no.
- You're absolutely right. A big part of me wants to say no. - William laughed. - But I will give you if, if you get the first signature is that of Rhodes.
- why do not the Brand?
- Kathe Because small sign just hear your story, has a heart of butter. I see you working. Once I sign sign Rhodes.
- Good. I'll get the signature. - Evan got out of bed. - And what do you know Paige?
- Paige Moore ... If it's a preciousness, right? It is the Rhodes group, but the suit because he knew you might like.
- You're lying. - And he was making a fairly obvious too.
- Truth. - William smiled. - The suit to be our direct contact with Gabriel. She gives daily reports, and that keeps the old pole out of my personal space, said with all respect.
- things corporate. As always.
- It was actually surprisingly beneficial Tyler decided to make his stupidity at the moment, with her in the house.
- That should take away credibility. - Evan watched his father intently. If looks could kill, William take hours sitting on a cloud playing a harp (or burning in hell, in the view your child.) - Why is it desirable?
- You can enter easier Thirty Zero ... You and your sister. - William smiled, standing up. - Or it is not clear which are taken there is benefit me? I would not be sitting here if it were not, but that will not damage it and will bring Thirty Zero for me.
- Do you have regarding this?!
- Make no mistake, Evan. I'm just getting a personal benefit of something I suspected would happen sooner or later. - Advanced to the door of the room and severely sentenced. - Dominique's health is my priority and we are working satellites in this ... But people who took his job very well known and the net ..
- Do you mean by ...?
- Arima is one that is helping. - Continued unmoved. - And Arianna is still not experienced enough to deal with it.
- Can you see ...? What spirits? - It could be. It was too adult, William was much earlier than the generation. His father smiled and took another step toward the door. At the last moment turned and looked at Evan stared.
- Yes. - He said, his smile widen. "After all ... I am the father of Generation.
And with that William left the room. There
a few things that Evan hated his father.
From small things like your speech, his walk and the way that was going on, to bigger things like the fact that breathing and their very existence.
But of all the things I hated Evan William Lowe, a leading thousand times was his habit of saying damn cryptic comments and then leave.
took a bath to calm down (and to clean, she felt dirty.) In the shower head came to the idea that I had to talk to Paige as soon as possible.
absently noticed she had not said a word during the whole thing and acted as if he knew that he spoke as Evan Dominique motion on the table ...
Hell, the girl was good.
For a moment he was extremely stupid. Did
was the only one who had not noticed anything?
Fortunately, that impression was removed when Abel came while he was in the shower.
term
When jumping in and screaming, out of the rain and covered with a towel as quickly as he could, the spirit watched impassively throughout the process, with its best face "is not anything you have not seen before ".
- You have to learn to play before entering!
- I have no body. - He said the child. - Also, I studied and observed human anatomy before.
- anyway! - Evan sighed and resigned. Dried as quickly as he could and began to dress. - I was startled.
- Sorry. - The spirit of the young man smiled and noted that it did not feel at all, because they simply did not understand the point.
- What do you need?
- I knew that William had spoken with you. - Abel smiled. - That's good, gave us permission to release much more information.
- Ah. That's my father ladies and gentlemen, your grace is immeasurable.
- You have to talk to Mr. Rhodes, right?
- Yes. Apparently it We all get his signature. But for now we need to get out as soon as possible.
- Arisa could map the current location of Dominique in his last visit ... But you need a car to start ... And then a plane, probably, unless these people choose to keep a low profile ...
- Where are they?
The spirit did see a map with a mischievous smile. Evan assumed, correctly, that make things appear out of nowhere was not something for which the spirits of Group A to be allowed normally.
- Here. - I said pointing to a spot on the map, which at first glance was more than nine miles away. - Need a fast car.
- We are moving fast ...
- Yes. So perhaps a good time to talk to Paige. Surely she can get something if you convince her that it would be nice if someone unauthorized Thirty reaches zero.
- you know ... I think she's waiting for me to talk to him. And that actually has the fastest car you say waiting in the parking lot at the Office of A.
- That if you do not have a jet. Mr. Rhodes is often quite extreme when something does not like.
- Okay, talk to her I can hardly find ... And we will leave immediately.
- She can see us ... But he knows we exist. So be honest with her ... Well except for the part that brought William why, but it will not surprise her. Your father has quite a bad reputation in that regard.
- Ah ... I wondered why.
- Good afternoon! - Abel smiled and it went away.
Evan knew more than good that the next step was to find Paige. Maybe I could tell their classmates about their future absence. Maybe invent some excuse to give them and Agnes and Ishmael, not to worry.
At least he had the assurance that the Group would be responsible to cover up his death in the worst case, so her lie would never be discovered, and on the other hand, if recovered then everyone would be Dominique too focused on that to remember the lie.
was a situation where he was always winning, sure.
He sat in the room and waited.
waited, waited and waited.
was becoming a nervous wreck when a short message from Dominique "I'm fine, but are looking at me" did ease a bit.
Paige returned to the house at four in the afternoon, all smiles and kindness. Evan
waited with patience worthy of a saint, she finished doing her things before asking her out. Paige gave him a smile that said "I was waiting for" everywhere. He went a gesture that said "I have told before, and if resolved."
Both knew that this was the beginning of a beautiful suicide rescue mission.
went out to lunch
. Both asked
area, and Paige also requested some cookies.
The conversation was somewhat strained, with both looking around to confirm that no one else to see. With some reluctance, Evan was disconnected from the network to ensure that no spirit could hear it.
- So? - She finally asked him, and leaving aside the subtleties.
- I wonder ... - Evan chuckled - but apparently everyone knows more than you should know anyway.
- Oh ... - Paige looked at him slightly apologetic. - The investigation of spirits is actually one of the most recent Brand division, and is supposed to keep us out of the finer points of it.
- I see. A nice way of saying that I could tell you knew of spirits.
- Something like that ... Also, my job is to be officially part of the Disciplinary Committee should only care that no one gets out of the rules ... And the rules say that what Brand is owned by Brand until they choose to share.
- And as always, not everyone knows to stay in place ...
- Exactly. One of the scientists of Lowe, Tyler Briggs, of course, was apparently getting into areas that were not allowed ... He knew of at least two times you tried to access the encrypted database ...
Brand - And let me guess My father was informed.
- Yes. But that's not surprising. - She gave him a little knowing smile that Evan could not help but respond. - When Mr. Rhodes discovered what was happening asked Mr. Lowe to send, so watch Briggs ... And it goes without saying that Lowe also ...
- Of course.
- It seemed that there would be more than a routine investigation, but something went very wrong ...
- Tell me. - Evan chuckled. - So what is your plan now?
- Honestly, I have no idea. - Paige sighed. - To improve it, the very unfortunate escaped with a lot of sensitive information that should not leave the lab ...
- Scientists killed ... Did they have to do with it?
- Right. All had a lesser or greater degree connection with the investigation into the spirits.
- I see. - He paused thoughtfully, before adding. - You are going to hang by the thumbs, right?
- That's ok. - Paige sighed. - And that if I have luck.
- Good ... - Evan sighed. Abel was right, his father was right ... - Remember Dominique? Paige
politely refused.
- Should ...?
- is my sister. Tyler apparently took her when she escaped ... And only those sensitive to the spirits seem to remember.
- Ah ... - Paige frowned. - Do you mean that we can add kidnapping charges?
- Yes. And soon maybe a few more charges, because the Zero-Thirty is carrying.
- O-oh ... - For a moment she simply stood watching, unable to utter a word and when he could speak he could not say anything coherent. - By the gods, it's crazy!
- I know.
- If we can not stop ... - Paige pressed a little napkin in his hands, he seemed agitated. - More people could die ... Many more people than you might think.
- why we must find them and stop them.
- But ... - She stared at the napkin and into their own hands for a few seconds. - I do not know the location of Thirty Zero ... It is assumed that no one knows outside the Triumvirate.
- I can get there. I need only Rhodes authorization ... And for that I need to talk to him.
- Ah ... If you need two licenses ... It would be best to get the Brand? The girl is usually quite accessible, and I suppose that you have with your father ...
- Not exactly. William Rhodes will not sign until you have done.
- Oh ... - Paige lowered his head slightly before adding in almost a whisper. - Your father is a very special person ...
- is an unfortunate, I know.
- Ah ... Mr. Rhodes will report on this right now. He surely will give us a suitable transport medium for this type of travel.
- Good. It would be nice had all ready as soon as possible.
- Oh neglected. Although these days not enough, I'm pretty good at my job. Evan
Banda met with that afternoon. And throughout the evening, Clara looked puzzled. Throughout the evening, Jay did not stop leaving the subject, and Erin ... Well, Erin seemed the same as ever.
The three looked over and over each other and then Evan.
After twenty minutes, Evan noticed that the bass player (as was to be called) was not.
- Ah ... Are not we missing someone? - Finally ventured.
- Emanuel We told him not to come today.
- Ah ... - Noted that his group missed. - Why?
- Dominique ... - Jay finally said. Evan blinked perplexed, there was no way they will remember. - Erin explain ...
- Good. Before yesterday prepared the agenda of yesterday outside the network did not have good signal and there was no reason anyway. As I did, I noticed that something felt different. I did not understand very well that it was, so I started to review the past months, in case I forget something.
- Did you find something? - Evan seemed more nervous than I should.
- Yes, but did not find it on the agenda, but on paper. Apparently had been some time under the bed when Minerva found him while chasing his toy mouse. Brought him on the mouth he passed me so I removed it ...
- until that cat does something useful. - Added Jay, earning a dirty look from Erin.
- The paper had his name ... He said that we would find Dominique ... I spent a while to remember where I knew that name ... Until I remembered that you had mentioned a couple of days ago and then you went pretty nervous.
- And in a nutshell ... - The Jay interrupted. - We want to know what the hell is going on. How could we all forget about this person Dominique at the same time?
- That ... It's a long story and I do not tell it is the best. While least know the safer.
- What we believe is that someone took her to blackmail your father. That would make sense, after all, is the daughter of his ex-wife and everyone knows that he remains on good terms with your family. - Clara commented from his place behind the battery.
- and if so and you have a clue, want to help. - Concluded Erin.
- That's not a good idea. - Evan shook his head. - Trust me on that, if they know they can go wrong.
- I do not think we can go further than the mother of Emanuel. - Jay and Clara murmured dealt a blow to the head.
- What happened to your mother ...?
- Do not you see? Apparently she was murdered in his sleep ... Em found the body.
------- Well, this chapter suffered a lot because although the initial draft of the kidnapping gang found out was not exactly sure how it was that they learned.
the end I'm the agenda of Erin, which made sense that people are consierando could only edit the network and not real life. Emanuel
... It's like an extra name. It's super cute.
And William ... That brave man, to this day do not exactly understand What the hell is up with him. Still, ILU William, your love for your child to antagonize amusea me to no end.
Chapter Seven Where Evan gets a car, a large group learns the facts, and William ... Well William is William.
was ten o'clock in the morning and Evan had only slept in small lapses. could not fool anyone, I was exhausted, the events of yesterday and the little known of the four o'clock had their share of energy.
Feeling more than justified, he did what any girl of seventeen would have done instead. He told his mother that he was sick. To prove his point
pretended flu, a cold, chicken pox, measles, and amnesia.
None of the performances was really good, but his mother left him miss their classes, as a "reward for the effort."
miraculously recovered his health, Evan went downstairs for breakfast with his family.
William was not there and several of the spirits seemed utterly distraught by the lack of Dominique. Evan Paige was there and could not help but remember the voice of Dominique (in a sort of echo, like in the movies) that said William to ask for it. At some point he thought he was going crazy. But that fact was becoming less important.
I was into the matter more illogical than had ever seen.
and was following the game, because it seemed as sensible.
By the gods, demons and various pagan deities, was going crazy.
He fell into bed and covered his head with a pillow. What I loved most in the world was going to bed and never get out more, because I knew something terrible would happen to ridicule or at any time and end up getting into another problem.
For two minutes he was hiding there, waiting.
heard the silence, the new birds singing ...
And when he thought he was safe appeared.
Of course I was wrong.
When he opened his eyes, there was William. The original single William Lowe, very laid the legs and arms crossed on his chair beside his desk in his room. And Evan had not heard him so get started, which only made the situation worse.
His father watched with a sardonic smile and an expression on his face that seemed to say: "And when you plan to tell your mother took her daughter?".
It goes without saying that Evan would have preferred a visit from a murderous spirit rather than his father.
- And when you plan to tell your mother took her daughter? - He asked.
- I have to tell you why. If you do not remember it better, when the recovered see I do.
- That philosophy more professional. It's definitely your style.
- If you came here to spit sarcasm and show how much smarter you would do things, then you can go to hell and start rescue Sun on your side. I have a better things to do.
- As frustrándote stay in bed. Adorable.
- Curse William, what do you want? - Evan finally sat on the bed. I did not even need to say he was furious.
- Lost to Dominique before anything else. The things that pass will then be side effects. Evan
silent. As much as I hated this man, could not deny that his side have it easier Thirty tremendously finding itself Zero and Dominique. He could provide information and money. Maybe even contact ... And I needed to have on your side if it came too late and had to go in there to find his sister.
The downside was that I knew William would use that as another excuse to show Evan had no way to compete with their obviously superior skills, and would probably never forget ...
The other good side was that Evan knew he was exaggerating the consequences.
finally made a decision. If you could ask for help from two spirits, one of which made him feel especially uncomfortable, I could ask William helps.
just had to keep decorum, and pretend it was for his sheer goodness that allowed his father to participate in the rescue. With a smile, asked something that really was dying to know.
- How much do you know this?
- Ah ... I received several different reports ... - William smiled. His expression said "I believe I will win, because you're my son, it's your birthday, or so it said in the mind of Evan. - But that is exactly what you know. About Tyler, the issue of Arima ... On the ability of using Arianna Dominique knew from before, of course.
- and never said anything.
- Sure no. Do not tell people that your wife's daughter uses the servers bypassing security policies.
- They could have told us. - He said Evan. - Could have prevented this to know.
- Yes, but then you would have caused thousands of problems every time she and I do something without you. That is your style.
- Good. - Changed the subject quickly, not at all satisfied with the direction the conversation took. - Then you know that we need a way to reach Thirty Zero.
- I personally know several shortcuts, but these are company secrets. You would need approval of at least two of the three members of the Triumvirate to use.
- Do I have yours? - Evan frowned. - Knowing you can reach me say no.
- You're absolutely right. A big part of me wants to say no. - William laughed. - But I will give you if, if you get the first signature is that of Rhodes.
- why do not the Brand?
- Kathe Because small sign just hear your story, has a heart of butter. I see you working. Once I sign sign Rhodes.
- Good. I'll get the signature. - Evan got out of bed. - And what do you know Paige?
- Paige Moore ... If it's a preciousness, right? It is the Rhodes group, but the suit because he knew you might like.
- You're lying. - And he was making a fairly obvious too.
- Truth. - William smiled. - The suit to be our direct contact with Gabriel. She gives daily reports, and that keeps the old pole out of my personal space, said with all respect.
- things corporate. As always.
- It was actually surprisingly beneficial Tyler decided to make his stupidity at the moment, with her in the house.
- That should take away credibility. - Evan watched his father intently. If looks could kill, William take hours sitting on a cloud playing a harp (or burning in hell, in the view your child.) - Why is it desirable?
- You can enter easier Thirty Zero ... You and your sister. - William smiled, standing up. - Or it is not clear which are taken there is benefit me? I would not be sitting here if it were not, but that will not damage it and will bring Thirty Zero for me.
- Do you have regarding this?!
- Make no mistake, Evan. I'm just getting a personal benefit of something I suspected would happen sooner or later. - Advanced to the door of the room and severely sentenced. - Dominique's health is my priority and we are working satellites in this ... But people who took his job very well known and the net ..
- Do you mean by ...?
- Arima is one that is helping. - Continued unmoved. - And Arianna is still not experienced enough to deal with it.
- Can you see ...? What spirits? - It could be. It was too adult, William was much earlier than the generation. His father smiled and took another step toward the door. At the last moment turned and looked at Evan stared.
- Yes. - He said, his smile widen. "After all ... I am the father of Generation.
And with that William left the room. There
a few things that Evan hated his father.
From small things like your speech, his walk and the way that was going on, to bigger things like the fact that breathing and their very existence.
But of all the things I hated Evan William Lowe, a leading thousand times was his habit of saying damn cryptic comments and then leave.
took a bath to calm down (and to clean, she felt dirty.) In the shower head came to the idea that I had to talk to Paige as soon as possible.
absently noticed she had not said a word during the whole thing and acted as if he knew that he spoke as Evan Dominique motion on the table ...
Hell, the girl was good.
For a moment he was extremely stupid. Did
was the only one who had not noticed anything?
Fortunately, that impression was removed when Abel came while he was in the shower.
term
When jumping in and screaming, out of the rain and covered with a towel as quickly as he could, the spirit watched impassively throughout the process, with its best face "is not anything you have not seen before ".
- You have to learn to play before entering!
- I have no body. - He said the child. - Also, I studied and observed human anatomy before.
- anyway! - Evan sighed and resigned. Dried as quickly as he could and began to dress. - I was startled.
- Sorry. - The spirit of the young man smiled and noted that it did not feel at all, because they simply did not understand the point.
- What do you need?
- I knew that William had spoken with you. - Abel smiled. - That's good, gave us permission to release much more information.
- Ah. That's my father ladies and gentlemen, your grace is immeasurable.
- You have to talk to Mr. Rhodes, right?
- Yes. Apparently it We all get his signature. But for now we need to get out as soon as possible.
- Arisa could map the current location of Dominique in his last visit ... But you need a car to start ... And then a plane, probably, unless these people choose to keep a low profile ...
- Where are they?
The spirit did see a map with a mischievous smile. Evan assumed, correctly, that make things appear out of nowhere was not something for which the spirits of Group A to be allowed normally.
- Here. - I said pointing to a spot on the map, which at first glance was more than nine miles away. - Need a fast car.
- We are moving fast ...
- Yes. So perhaps a good time to talk to Paige. Surely she can get something if you convince her that it would be nice if someone unauthorized Thirty reaches zero.
- you know ... I think she's waiting for me to talk to him. And that actually has the fastest car you say waiting in the parking lot at the Office of A.
- That if you do not have a jet. Mr. Rhodes is often quite extreme when something does not like.
- Okay, talk to her I can hardly find ... And we will leave immediately.
- She can see us ... But he knows we exist. So be honest with her ... Well except for the part that brought William why, but it will not surprise her. Your father has quite a bad reputation in that regard.
- Ah ... I wondered why.
- Good afternoon! - Abel smiled and it went away.
Evan knew more than good that the next step was to find Paige. Maybe I could tell their classmates about their future absence. Maybe invent some excuse to give them and Agnes and Ishmael, not to worry.
At least he had the assurance that the Group would be responsible to cover up his death in the worst case, so her lie would never be discovered, and on the other hand, if recovered then everyone would be Dominique too focused on that to remember the lie.
was a situation where he was always winning, sure.
He sat in the room and waited.
waited, waited and waited.
was becoming a nervous wreck when a short message from Dominique "I'm fine, but are looking at me" did ease a bit.
Paige returned to the house at four in the afternoon, all smiles and kindness. Evan
waited with patience worthy of a saint, she finished doing her things before asking her out. Paige gave him a smile that said "I was waiting for" everywhere. He went a gesture that said "I have told before, and if resolved."
Both knew that this was the beginning of a beautiful suicide rescue mission.
went out to lunch
. Both asked
area, and Paige also requested some cookies.
The conversation was somewhat strained, with both looking around to confirm that no one else to see. With some reluctance, Evan was disconnected from the network to ensure that no spirit could hear it.
- So? - She finally asked him, and leaving aside the subtleties.
- I wonder ... - Evan chuckled - but apparently everyone knows more than you should know anyway.
- Oh ... - Paige looked at him slightly apologetic. - The investigation of spirits is actually one of the most recent Brand division, and is supposed to keep us out of the finer points of it.
- I see. A nice way of saying that I could tell you knew of spirits.
- Something like that ... Also, my job is to be officially part of the Disciplinary Committee should only care that no one gets out of the rules ... And the rules say that what Brand is owned by Brand until they choose to share.
- And as always, not everyone knows to stay in place ...
- Exactly. One of the scientists of Lowe, Tyler Briggs, of course, was apparently getting into areas that were not allowed ... He knew of at least two times you tried to access the encrypted database ...
Brand - And let me guess My father was informed.
- Yes. But that's not surprising. - She gave him a little knowing smile that Evan could not help but respond. - When Mr. Rhodes discovered what was happening asked Mr. Lowe to send, so watch Briggs ... And it goes without saying that Lowe also ...
- Of course.
- It seemed that there would be more than a routine investigation, but something went very wrong ...
- Tell me. - Evan chuckled. - So what is your plan now?
- Honestly, I have no idea. - Paige sighed. - To improve it, the very unfortunate escaped with a lot of sensitive information that should not leave the lab ...
- Scientists killed ... Did they have to do with it?
- Right. All had a lesser or greater degree connection with the investigation into the spirits.
- I see. - He paused thoughtfully, before adding. - You are going to hang by the thumbs, right?
- That's ok. - Paige sighed. - And that if I have luck.
- Good ... - Evan sighed. Abel was right, his father was right ... - Remember Dominique? Paige
politely refused.
- Should ...?
- is my sister. Tyler apparently took her when she escaped ... And only those sensitive to the spirits seem to remember.
- Ah ... - Paige frowned. - Do you mean that we can add kidnapping charges?
- Yes. And soon maybe a few more charges, because the Zero-Thirty is carrying.
- O-oh ... - For a moment she simply stood watching, unable to utter a word and when he could speak he could not say anything coherent. - By the gods, it's crazy!
- I know.
- If we can not stop ... - Paige pressed a little napkin in his hands, he seemed agitated. - More people could die ... Many more people than you might think.
- why we must find them and stop them.
- But ... - She stared at the napkin and into their own hands for a few seconds. - I do not know the location of Thirty Zero ... It is assumed that no one knows outside the Triumvirate.
- I can get there. I need only Rhodes authorization ... And for that I need to talk to him.
- Ah ... If you need two licenses ... It would be best to get the Brand? The girl is usually quite accessible, and I suppose that you have with your father ...
- Not exactly. William Rhodes will not sign until you have done.
- Oh ... - Paige lowered his head slightly before adding in almost a whisper. - Your father is a very special person ...
- is an unfortunate, I know.
- Ah ... Mr. Rhodes will report on this right now. He surely will give us a suitable transport medium for this type of travel.
- Good. It would be nice had all ready as soon as possible.
- Oh neglected. Although these days not enough, I'm pretty good at my job. Evan
Banda met with that afternoon. And throughout the evening, Clara looked puzzled. Throughout the evening, Jay did not stop leaving the subject, and Erin ... Well, Erin seemed the same as ever.
The three looked over and over each other and then Evan.
After twenty minutes, Evan noticed that the bass player (as was to be called) was not.
- Ah ... Are not we missing someone? - Finally ventured.
- Emanuel We told him not to come today.
- Ah ... - Noted that his group missed. - Why?
- Dominique ... - Jay finally said. Evan blinked perplexed, there was no way they will remember. - Erin explain ...
- Good. Before yesterday prepared the agenda of yesterday outside the network did not have good signal and there was no reason anyway. As I did, I noticed that something felt different. I did not understand very well that it was, so I started to review the past months, in case I forget something.
- Did you find something? - Evan seemed more nervous than I should.
- Yes, but did not find it on the agenda, but on paper. Apparently had been some time under the bed when Minerva found him while chasing his toy mouse. Brought him on the mouth he passed me so I removed it ...
- until that cat does something useful. - Added Jay, earning a dirty look from Erin.
- The paper had his name ... He said that we would find Dominique ... I spent a while to remember where I knew that name ... Until I remembered that you had mentioned a couple of days ago and then you went pretty nervous.
- And in a nutshell ... - The Jay interrupted. - We want to know what the hell is going on. How could we all forget about this person Dominique at the same time?
- That ... It's a long story and I do not tell it is the best. While least know the safer.
- What we believe is that someone took her to blackmail your father. That would make sense, after all, is the daughter of his ex-wife and everyone knows that he remains on good terms with your family. - Clara commented from his place behind the battery.
- and if so and you have a clue, want to help. - Concluded Erin.
- That's not a good idea. - Evan shook his head. - Trust me on that, if they know they can go wrong.
- I do not think we can go further than the mother of Emanuel. - Jay and Clara murmured dealt a blow to the head.
- What happened to your mother ...?
- Do not you see? Apparently she was murdered in his sleep ... Em found the body.
------- Well, this chapter suffered a lot because although the initial draft of the kidnapping gang found out was not exactly sure how it was that they learned.
the end I'm the agenda of Erin, which made sense that people are consierando could only edit the network and not real life. Emanuel
... It's like an extra name. It's super cute.
And William ... That brave man, to this day do not exactly understand What the hell is up with him. Still, ILU William, your love for your child to antagonize amusea me to no end.
Body Piercing Certifications
nanowriwoe @ 2008-11-23T18: 37:00
In Chapter Six that accentuates the downward spiral: two disappearances, the fourth change and a spirit concerned.
Monday morning, Evan forgot to look for a change.
When he came down to breakfast, wearing a shiny pair of black pants and a shirt the same color, courtesy of the third change, Dominique was not noticed.
Agnes, who was already visibly better health, he said that Dominique had left early in the morning, but would return for lunch. He also made several notes of appreciation for the fashion sense of her son, completely happy because the black color highlight all of its genes bizarre mutants.
Tyler was out, probably chasing spirits with a network, and Paige had not begun his day. The four breakfasted, and Evan went to school, not knowing that when I returned everything would have gone to hell.
In the afternoon, Evan sent a message to Dominique and received no response. Should be busy ... The joker in the group said, and then everything went to hell. knew something was wrong when bassist (How the hell was it called?) Asked in his best expression of lost "Dominique who?". Well, the bass player was a fool and could forget about the girl who was blush whenever it was mentioned, but when the rest seemed to agree, Evan almost panicked after running out of excuses to say to himself.
ran to his house, completely forgetting the fact that I could have asked for help from a spirit, and with some trepidation asked his mother if Dominique had returned.
"Dominique who?" The mother answered with a question.
This time you panicked.
Intimidated by the situation came to the room of his sister. Well, at least I tried, it was difficult to peep into a room that did not exist.
There was no door, the wall did not sound as if a room on the other side ...
There was his fourth change feared ...
Something had wiped his sister from the existence and had no way of getting someone to know. Evan
did what any sensible person would have done in this situation ...
She locked herself in her room and called loudly Abel.
Before Abel appeared his mother, who managed to distract saying that Evan was in a voice call. Agnes laughed softly, and asked him to please not yell so much as he left the room.
Abel appeared in twenty minutes.
At this point Evan was biting his nails in despair. There were approximately twenty messages sent to Dominique. Had called the supposed guardian of her sister, Arisa, screaming and finally tried to access a satellite to locate it.
That last was a pretty dismal failure. None of satellites, their nerves were such that the network just responded to normal commands.
Abel blinked once and then another.
- What happens? - Asked a little worried. Evan noted absently that spirit carried a sketch pad and pencil, but that did not matter now.
- Dominique. Something was Dominique.
- What you say? - For a moment Abel seemed as nervous as Evan. Immediately recovered the calm. - The look for ... If you are in the network I can find.
The boy closed his eyes and frowned Evan ... I did not know how far I could trust that this spirit had told the truth. The extent to which a spirit claiming to be the entire server in South America could not just make people disappear off the face of the earth using the powers that everyone knew he had.
If anything this spirit was not guilty. If all the spirits were guilty and had become like a fool to trust them despite what had happened that time ...
breath deep. He had a promise to keep, just had to be cautious.
- No. .. I can not find. - Abel seemed dejected, and perhaps a little frustrated. - Wherever you are, is not connected to the Web
- Can not be. If it disappeared this morning it is impossible to be out of area emergency
- anyway she could not be out of reach. - The child seemed to be thinking a lot about it. - Wherever you are, it is impossible that Dominique is out of reach of the network, because it directly uses the Main Server.
Evan took approximately form a coherent response, and the truth was that no was as consistent as I wished.
- What ...?
- That means ... - Abel stopped and looked at Evan. He cocked his head, curious, and after a minute notice. - Oh ... I said aloud.
- It's crazy. Nobody can connect to the Main Server is not part of the high ranks of A. Dominique does not have that kind of access, at least not to my knowledge.
- You're wrong. There are two ways to connect to the main server ... The one you said. The second is that Arianna will permit.
- Arianna ...?
- The main server, of course.
- Claro. - Evan repeated. And found it hard enough to assume that was opposite to the American Red the South and to assume that somewhere there was a capricious master server.
- Arisa told me that they had already been reported.
- Como .. as the Arianna you say?
- Ah ... - Abel laughed. - I have not seen more than a couple of times, and the last time she was very small ... Measured five feet three inches ... That is more or less as high ... - He nodded slightly below his ribs. - And had long hair and very white ... And very red eyes. We always drew attention because no other spirit had such coloration.
- is the same ... The spirit in the dreams of Dominique.
- Yes? That's good. It means that your sister can go to the Web from anywhere, or that theirs is no loss of signal ... And as it never gets off to sleep and that if it had been left unconscious while would also connected to the network ...
- That leaves two options ...
- That she has been disconnected or that ...
both silent. No one wanted to think about the second option.
- I was calling Arisa. - Evan changed the subject abruptly. - No reply, but that does not surprise me.
- Arisa ... She has to know something else. Try to contact her. - Abel smiled. - That's a good sign. If Arisa not here that means that continues to care for Dominique.
And that meant that Dominique had yet to care. Evan nodded.
- Be careful. - He was surprised saying.
- Okay. Watch yourself. - And with these words he disappeared. Evan
dropped on the carpet and stared at the ceiling.
No matter how he was spinning things, this story made no sense if the spirits were not in it, and even the spirits just had enough sense to look like a story.
sighed.
felt that something was lost.
Agnes called to dinner at half past nine, as always. Evan fell and dined. Dominique and Tyler was not either.
felt a hunch and asked for him. "Tyler who?" Answered all.
knew he had found another clue. Arisa
arrived in the evening along with Abel.
Evan sighed. Just had to disconnect the network and the spirits have gone. No more Abel with his reassuring smile and no more Arisa with her looks guilty. Call the police and they seek to Sunday
knew he would never find her and even if they did they could not turn back the memories of all (after all, there was no such power, right?) But it would help to conserve what he thought was his sanity.
sighed. Never solve this without the spirits and knew more than good. Of course, he also inherited some of the stubbornness McBride and Dominique had more practice at it to use ...
spirits visitors sat on the carpet along with Evan and for a moment the three just exchanged glances.
- Tyler also disappeared. - Les said Evan. - Similarly, blank stares and a lot more "Tyler who?". Disappeared together in the same way.
- may look to him to be the solution ... - Abel muttered. - But now listen to Arisa. There are several important things you could learn from his story.
- I understand. - He looked to Arisa waiting in silence watching the floor at her, and worried a little (just a little) for the physical (or mental) that had been his sister. - Thanks for coming.
- It's nothing ... I also want to help.
For a moment, Evan swore he knew the spirit beyond the time he had seen. His voice was so similar but so different at a time ... But that was not important. Any information to help get his sister would be fine, no matter where they come.
- Well, I'm listening ...
- Everything was good night ... - Arisa started, maybe a little shy at first words. - Dominique was sleeping and I was watching as usual. In the morning came and I followed as always ... Then approached the new person ... Tyler. He looked at me ... I did not like anything.
- Does he take her? - Evan asked, anxious. Arisa was rambling and it was almost necessary to keep it online.
- She went with him. But not seem forced or forcing. It was because he said he would show the way to Thirty Zero ... - Arisa frowned. - And Dominique was. My first thought was that it looked different, something was wrong ... And then I understood.
- The were controlling, right?
- Yes. Something was in the mind of Dominique. And it had to be something strong, it is not easy to get into his mind ... Something that protects not understand.
- Talk about it ... - Abel suggested, and Arisa nodded.
- I think it was Arima. - He said finally.
- Arima ... - Evan knew that he had heard that name somewhere. For a second, the fog lifted from his memory and nodded. Was the name of the previous version of Home Server.
- She could have done that. Has more than enough capacity and power ... Addition looked very much in the way of being and acting. What caught my attention was his gait. Dominique was how completely different ...
- Do you know? At that Arima ...
- are twins. - Abel interrupted, returning the smile of appreciation Arisa, who did not seem exactly comfortable talking about his sister. - Two parts of a single being. But Arisa was half secret, the backup server.
- I see ... - Evan frowned. - And why is that Dominique is out of line?
- I asked her to. - Evan Arisa directs you to look a little guilty, yet determined. His voice now is more secure. - Arima can not touch it if you are outside the network but agreed that it would connect every six hours, so we can chart your current location and know that you are well.
- Good. When you connect again I talk to her. I have some questions to ask.
- I'll tell ... - With that stood Arisa. - Continue to monitor and care ...
- What happens to the unfortunate Tyler? - Evan asked, perhaps more than you intended to disgust in his voice.
- I can not understand which side is this person. On the one hand it seems to be the most care of Dominique, but the other is also the one that seems to have more trouble to come wherever you are going ... I do not feel anything but tranquil.
- okay. You are not alone. - Evan chuckled with some bitterness. - Keep them under surveillance and inform us about the movements of Dominique. If you can find out who it is. I will try to get a way to go and look ... And I need to chart a path for me, Abel ...
- I will. - The boy smiled slightly. - But be careful what you choose. Anyone who will take you not to ask questions or be extremely reliable.
- Dominique not venture to a decision in a hurry ... I'm also talking to various spirits and asking for favors. - Evan shrugged shoulders. - Ask someone to take me to any Zero Thirty would be less stupid.
- Certainly. - Abel laughed, apparently immune to the words of the young. - Try to get an entry permit to Thirty Zero. If you really are going there, we can take more risk than we expected.
- Is it true that there is the Main Server, then?
- Yes. But no one can enter without the authorization of the three heads ...
- Fantastic. - Evan smiled sarcastically. - William always comes around.
- okay. - Abel smiled standing up. - I'll take care of everything. If not, you lose Arianna permission. She should be able to talk to the Guardian and get the permits.
- I have no idea what you mean. - Evan replied in a very conversational tone.
- The will of its time. For now, there are certain secrets of Group A which should be secret for a while.
- I understand, I understand. Whenever I say that is what can kill before they kill me and take back to Dom, everything is in order.
- According ... - The child's eyes went blank for a moment and quickly changed the subject. - Arisa. It's time.
- Well, come on. - She smiled up from the floor on a fast break. - Dominique will contact you within the next hours ... Do not miss the attention. Arisa
Abel and withdrew without sound, just like as they came. She even looked a little upset when they left the room, but that was expected. Evan
dropped on the carpet with a deep sigh.
had no idea why the hell they decided to take Dominique, but I was sure I had to do with spirits, especially with this child, and Dom had the power but no one understood correctly.
not even herself.
took special care not to disconnect from the Internet and began to listen to music. Dominique soon and could call feel calmer. By now it was more urgent to decide who would look for his sister ... And who could really trust.
not even remember when she was sleeping.
supposed to have been between one thought and another, when the human mind simply entered on land that no one could explore ... He assumed he was being too philosophical and that was just too tired from all the emotions of the day.
sat down, while absently noticed that in recent days he had spent more time on the carpet than any other side.
He settled the hair with his fingers, threw a little get your clothes to wrinkle and finally noticed that it was four in the morning. Back to sleep dreaming incredibly attractive at this time and was accommodating when he received the call.
- Evan?
- Dom? Is that you?
- Yes! Ah ... Arisa told me you were worried. Sorry I do not want to stay off but said ...
- I know. - The Evan interrupted. - Arisa told me the story. Do not have much time so tell me how you feel.
- Ah ... I'm fine, I care much, because they say I'm important ... I do not understand why ... Oh, Tyler is also here, behaves very rare now ...
- Him .. Dominique, Are you on the Net now?
- No. Only connects when I sleep, or so I said Arisa. Anyway, do not worry, I'm fine ... I talked to the girl ... I said his name was Arianna and she would help me when I was closer ...
- Is there anyone besides Tyler?
- Yes. Two women and a man ... I'll send you pictures of them next time.
- Okay, but be careful, do not trust anyone, and keep an eye open in the case of Tyler ... I never much liked.
- Okay, okay. I'm big, I can take care of myself. - Evan could feel her smiling on the other side of the communication. - You too careful, do not nonsense ... - A short pause. - Arisa will tell you where I am.
- I know. I'll be there soon. Do not do anything to provoke these people.
- Of course not. I'm not you. Evan
chuckled.
- You're right ... Be careful anyway.
- I will. And I have to go or going to realize ...
- According ... The next time you leave a message online, right? Avoid paranoia.
- I will ... - Dominique made a short pause, I could almost see her frown. - Now I remember! One of the spirits told me something about Paige ... On that Tyler did not want or see, but did not say why ... Ask William, he has to know something.
- I will ...
- Do not cheat. It will not talk.
- You know I will. - They laughed.
- Good. Be good, OK?
- That should tell you I love you.
- See you in six hours!
- Bye ...
And then silence.
------
ABEL.
Seriously, I know you should stop doing that, but ABEL, MY LIFE AND Arisa
XD, I love you too. And lol. Plot.
In Chapter Six that accentuates the downward spiral: two disappearances, the fourth change and a spirit concerned.
Monday morning, Evan forgot to look for a change.
When he came down to breakfast, wearing a shiny pair of black pants and a shirt the same color, courtesy of the third change, Dominique was not noticed.
Agnes, who was already visibly better health, he said that Dominique had left early in the morning, but would return for lunch. He also made several notes of appreciation for the fashion sense of her son, completely happy because the black color highlight all of its genes bizarre mutants.
Tyler was out, probably chasing spirits with a network, and Paige had not begun his day. The four breakfasted, and Evan went to school, not knowing that when I returned everything would have gone to hell.
In the afternoon, Evan sent a message to Dominique and received no response. Should be busy ... The joker in the group said, and then everything went to hell. knew something was wrong when bassist (How the hell was it called?) Asked in his best expression of lost "Dominique who?". Well, the bass player was a fool and could forget about the girl who was blush whenever it was mentioned, but when the rest seemed to agree, Evan almost panicked after running out of excuses to say to himself.
ran to his house, completely forgetting the fact that I could have asked for help from a spirit, and with some trepidation asked his mother if Dominique had returned.
"Dominique who?" The mother answered with a question.
This time you panicked.
Intimidated by the situation came to the room of his sister. Well, at least I tried, it was difficult to peep into a room that did not exist.
There was no door, the wall did not sound as if a room on the other side ...
There was his fourth change feared ...
Something had wiped his sister from the existence and had no way of getting someone to know. Evan
did what any sensible person would have done in this situation ...
She locked herself in her room and called loudly Abel.
Before Abel appeared his mother, who managed to distract saying that Evan was in a voice call. Agnes laughed softly, and asked him to please not yell so much as he left the room.
Abel appeared in twenty minutes.
At this point Evan was biting his nails in despair. There were approximately twenty messages sent to Dominique. Had called the supposed guardian of her sister, Arisa, screaming and finally tried to access a satellite to locate it.
That last was a pretty dismal failure. None of satellites, their nerves were such that the network just responded to normal commands.
Abel blinked once and then another.
- What happens? - Asked a little worried. Evan noted absently that spirit carried a sketch pad and pencil, but that did not matter now.
- Dominique. Something was Dominique.
- What you say? - For a moment Abel seemed as nervous as Evan. Immediately recovered the calm. - The look for ... If you are in the network I can find.
The boy closed his eyes and frowned Evan ... I did not know how far I could trust that this spirit had told the truth. The extent to which a spirit claiming to be the entire server in South America could not just make people disappear off the face of the earth using the powers that everyone knew he had.
If anything this spirit was not guilty. If all the spirits were guilty and had become like a fool to trust them despite what had happened that time ...
breath deep. He had a promise to keep, just had to be cautious.
- No. .. I can not find. - Abel seemed dejected, and perhaps a little frustrated. - Wherever you are, is not connected to the Web
- Can not be. If it disappeared this morning it is impossible to be out of area emergency
- anyway she could not be out of reach. - The child seemed to be thinking a lot about it. - Wherever you are, it is impossible that Dominique is out of reach of the network, because it directly uses the Main Server.
Evan took approximately form a coherent response, and the truth was that no was as consistent as I wished.
- What ...?
- That means ... - Abel stopped and looked at Evan. He cocked his head, curious, and after a minute notice. - Oh ... I said aloud.
- It's crazy. Nobody can connect to the Main Server is not part of the high ranks of A. Dominique does not have that kind of access, at least not to my knowledge.
- You're wrong. There are two ways to connect to the main server ... The one you said. The second is that Arianna will permit.
- Arianna ...?
- The main server, of course.
- Claro. - Evan repeated. And found it hard enough to assume that was opposite to the American Red the South and to assume that somewhere there was a capricious master server.
- Arisa told me that they had already been reported.
- Como .. as the Arianna you say?
- Ah ... - Abel laughed. - I have not seen more than a couple of times, and the last time she was very small ... Measured five feet three inches ... That is more or less as high ... - He nodded slightly below his ribs. - And had long hair and very white ... And very red eyes. We always drew attention because no other spirit had such coloration.
- is the same ... The spirit in the dreams of Dominique.
- Yes? That's good. It means that your sister can go to the Web from anywhere, or that theirs is no loss of signal ... And as it never gets off to sleep and that if it had been left unconscious while would also connected to the network ...
- That leaves two options ...
- That she has been disconnected or that ...
both silent. No one wanted to think about the second option.
- I was calling Arisa. - Evan changed the subject abruptly. - No reply, but that does not surprise me.
- Arisa ... She has to know something else. Try to contact her. - Abel smiled. - That's a good sign. If Arisa not here that means that continues to care for Dominique.
And that meant that Dominique had yet to care. Evan nodded.
- Be careful. - He was surprised saying.
- Okay. Watch yourself. - And with these words he disappeared. Evan
dropped on the carpet and stared at the ceiling.
No matter how he was spinning things, this story made no sense if the spirits were not in it, and even the spirits just had enough sense to look like a story.
sighed.
felt that something was lost.
Agnes called to dinner at half past nine, as always. Evan fell and dined. Dominique and Tyler was not either.
felt a hunch and asked for him. "Tyler who?" Answered all.
knew he had found another clue. Arisa
arrived in the evening along with Abel.
Evan sighed. Just had to disconnect the network and the spirits have gone. No more Abel with his reassuring smile and no more Arisa with her looks guilty. Call the police and they seek to Sunday
knew he would never find her and even if they did they could not turn back the memories of all (after all, there was no such power, right?) But it would help to conserve what he thought was his sanity.
sighed. Never solve this without the spirits and knew more than good. Of course, he also inherited some of the stubbornness McBride and Dominique had more practice at it to use ...
spirits visitors sat on the carpet along with Evan and for a moment the three just exchanged glances.
- Tyler also disappeared. - Les said Evan. - Similarly, blank stares and a lot more "Tyler who?". Disappeared together in the same way.
- may look to him to be the solution ... - Abel muttered. - But now listen to Arisa. There are several important things you could learn from his story.
- I understand. - He looked to Arisa waiting in silence watching the floor at her, and worried a little (just a little) for the physical (or mental) that had been his sister. - Thanks for coming.
- It's nothing ... I also want to help.
For a moment, Evan swore he knew the spirit beyond the time he had seen. His voice was so similar but so different at a time ... But that was not important. Any information to help get his sister would be fine, no matter where they come.
- Well, I'm listening ...
- Everything was good night ... - Arisa started, maybe a little shy at first words. - Dominique was sleeping and I was watching as usual. In the morning came and I followed as always ... Then approached the new person ... Tyler. He looked at me ... I did not like anything.
- Does he take her? - Evan asked, anxious. Arisa was rambling and it was almost necessary to keep it online.
- She went with him. But not seem forced or forcing. It was because he said he would show the way to Thirty Zero ... - Arisa frowned. - And Dominique was. My first thought was that it looked different, something was wrong ... And then I understood.
- The were controlling, right?
- Yes. Something was in the mind of Dominique. And it had to be something strong, it is not easy to get into his mind ... Something that protects not understand.
- Talk about it ... - Abel suggested, and Arisa nodded.
- I think it was Arima. - He said finally.
- Arima ... - Evan knew that he had heard that name somewhere. For a second, the fog lifted from his memory and nodded. Was the name of the previous version of Home Server.
- She could have done that. Has more than enough capacity and power ... Addition looked very much in the way of being and acting. What caught my attention was his gait. Dominique was how completely different ...
- Do you know? At that Arima ...
- are twins. - Abel interrupted, returning the smile of appreciation Arisa, who did not seem exactly comfortable talking about his sister. - Two parts of a single being. But Arisa was half secret, the backup server.
- I see ... - Evan frowned. - And why is that Dominique is out of line?
- I asked her to. - Evan Arisa directs you to look a little guilty, yet determined. His voice now is more secure. - Arima can not touch it if you are outside the network but agreed that it would connect every six hours, so we can chart your current location and know that you are well.
- Good. When you connect again I talk to her. I have some questions to ask.
- I'll tell ... - With that stood Arisa. - Continue to monitor and care ...
- What happens to the unfortunate Tyler? - Evan asked, perhaps more than you intended to disgust in his voice.
- I can not understand which side is this person. On the one hand it seems to be the most care of Dominique, but the other is also the one that seems to have more trouble to come wherever you are going ... I do not feel anything but tranquil.
- okay. You are not alone. - Evan chuckled with some bitterness. - Keep them under surveillance and inform us about the movements of Dominique. If you can find out who it is. I will try to get a way to go and look ... And I need to chart a path for me, Abel ...
- I will. - The boy smiled slightly. - But be careful what you choose. Anyone who will take you not to ask questions or be extremely reliable.
- Dominique not venture to a decision in a hurry ... I'm also talking to various spirits and asking for favors. - Evan shrugged shoulders. - Ask someone to take me to any Zero Thirty would be less stupid.
- Certainly. - Abel laughed, apparently immune to the words of the young. - Try to get an entry permit to Thirty Zero. If you really are going there, we can take more risk than we expected.
- Is it true that there is the Main Server, then?
- Yes. But no one can enter without the authorization of the three heads ...
- Fantastic. - Evan smiled sarcastically. - William always comes around.
- okay. - Abel smiled standing up. - I'll take care of everything. If not, you lose Arianna permission. She should be able to talk to the Guardian and get the permits.
- I have no idea what you mean. - Evan replied in a very conversational tone.
- The will of its time. For now, there are certain secrets of Group A which should be secret for a while.
- I understand, I understand. Whenever I say that is what can kill before they kill me and take back to Dom, everything is in order.
- According ... - The child's eyes went blank for a moment and quickly changed the subject. - Arisa. It's time.
- Well, come on. - She smiled up from the floor on a fast break. - Dominique will contact you within the next hours ... Do not miss the attention. Arisa
Abel and withdrew without sound, just like as they came. She even looked a little upset when they left the room, but that was expected. Evan
dropped on the carpet with a deep sigh.
had no idea why the hell they decided to take Dominique, but I was sure I had to do with spirits, especially with this child, and Dom had the power but no one understood correctly.
not even herself.
took special care not to disconnect from the Internet and began to listen to music. Dominique soon and could call feel calmer. By now it was more urgent to decide who would look for his sister ... And who could really trust.
not even remember when she was sleeping.
supposed to have been between one thought and another, when the human mind simply entered on land that no one could explore ... He assumed he was being too philosophical and that was just too tired from all the emotions of the day.
sat down, while absently noticed that in recent days he had spent more time on the carpet than any other side.
He settled the hair with his fingers, threw a little get your clothes to wrinkle and finally noticed that it was four in the morning. Back to sleep dreaming incredibly attractive at this time and was accommodating when he received the call.
- Evan?
- Dom? Is that you?
- Yes! Ah ... Arisa told me you were worried. Sorry I do not want to stay off but said ...
- I know. - The Evan interrupted. - Arisa told me the story. Do not have much time so tell me how you feel.
- Ah ... I'm fine, I care much, because they say I'm important ... I do not understand why ... Oh, Tyler is also here, behaves very rare now ...
- Him .. Dominique, Are you on the Net now?
- No. Only connects when I sleep, or so I said Arisa. Anyway, do not worry, I'm fine ... I talked to the girl ... I said his name was Arianna and she would help me when I was closer ...
- Is there anyone besides Tyler?
- Yes. Two women and a man ... I'll send you pictures of them next time.
- Okay, but be careful, do not trust anyone, and keep an eye open in the case of Tyler ... I never much liked.
- Okay, okay. I'm big, I can take care of myself. - Evan could feel her smiling on the other side of the communication. - You too careful, do not nonsense ... - A short pause. - Arisa will tell you where I am.
- I know. I'll be there soon. Do not do anything to provoke these people.
- Of course not. I'm not you. Evan
chuckled.
- You're right ... Be careful anyway.
- I will. And I have to go or going to realize ...
- According ... The next time you leave a message online, right? Avoid paranoia.
- I will ... - Dominique made a short pause, I could almost see her frown. - Now I remember! One of the spirits told me something about Paige ... On that Tyler did not want or see, but did not say why ... Ask William, he has to know something.
- I will ...
- Do not cheat. It will not talk.
- You know I will. - They laughed.
- Good. Be good, OK?
- That should tell you I love you.
- See you in six hours!
- Bye ...
And then silence.
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ABEL.
Seriously, I know you should stop doing that, but ABEL, MY LIFE AND Arisa
XD, I love you too. And lol. Plot.
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