Cyber... Kittens?!, Part 1

Surprise Kittenhood

<Sypher> ::has shrunk to the size of a five year old, loooookies around::
<Matrix> ::is about four anna half, blinks himself, eyes wide::
<Sypher> ::uhm...looks around for anyone else who can explain what just happened::
<Matrix> ::pokes Sy, eyes questioning::
<Sypher> ::jumps, looks at Matrix:: ::tries to ask what happened, but the spell's all messed up on him...and instead of sending his mind back to his childhood, it just sent it back before he learned anything and he doesn't know how to talk:: ::however, it shouldn't matter as they're still linked and thoughtspeech needs no language::
<Matrix> ::blinksblinks, then sends him a shrugging thought via their mind::
<Sypher> ((Their mind? Oh no! They're Borg now!))
<Sypher> ::whimpers, eyes tear up, doesn't like this::
<Matrix> ((::dies!:: Their MINDS, even!))
<Matrix> ::curls up on th' floor, eyes wide anew::
<Sypher> ::curls up by Matrix, looks around::
<Jason> ::bursts in, was searching for the Pastmaster....and ends up seein' two kitts::
<Matrix> ::lookies up at Jase, whimpers and hides his head::
<Sypher> ::staaares at Jason, is all huddled down in his now-oversized uniform::
<Jason> ::recognizes them only by the uniform...otherwise he woulda thought they were other kitts:: What in.....???
<Matrix> ::shivers::
<Sypher> ::quizzical thought to Matrix as he steps up to Jase in nothing but his T-shirt...which covers more than enough::
<Matrix> ::lookies up as Sy sends that thought::
<Jase> ::kneels down, awestruck:: Sypher? Matrix?
<Sypher> ::blinks at him, tries to figure out what he's saying, doesn't know.... however, "Sypher" he likes - hey, he chose his own name at the first anyway... it appeals to him::
<Jase> Good kats....::grabs his radio:: I need back-up here STAT. We've gotta couple agents in need, over. ::turns to Sy:: What did that creep do to you two?
<Matrix> ::pads a couple inches forward, then stops::
<Sypher> ::just stares at him, is memorizing everything he says, but can't find a way to use it yet::
<Trina> ::runs in:: Slider, the areas are blocked off....the little creep got away....::pauses to blink at the kitts:: What th'......???
<Jason> Nevermind him...it's Sypher and Matrix I'm worried about...
<Matrix> ::shivers at the newcomer::
<Sypher> ::repeats his name:: Sypher. ::points to himself - has figured this much out::
<Sypher> ((<Jase> ::sighs:: Well, his language skills are on par with a Pokemon... He can say his own name...))
<Trina> ::ba-links:: He turned them into kittens!!!
<Matrix> ::whimpers::
<Jason> Good kats....we gotta get them outta here...
<Matrix> ((::DIES!!!::)).
<Sypher> ::tries to reassure Matrix, thinks it's okay::
<Jason> Back to HQ, now. ::picks Sypher up:: We'll find that little troll sooner or later...
<Trina> ::nods, then turns on her radio:: Sage to all agents: Abort mission, repeat, abort mission. Headin' back to HQ. Over. ::strolls over to Matrix and tries to pick him up...succeeding with the little guy crawling away from her::
<Sypher> <Don't leave! Come with!> ::or crude concept thereof::
<Matrix> ::all he sends back are images of the Pastmaster...has some feeling the ones taking there are in cahoots with him::
<Sypher> ::notes that their scan - though he doesn't understand what it is - is nothing like Pastie's, pleads, doesn't want to be alone::
<Matrix> ::whimpers anew, doesn't wanna be left alone, but doens't wanna go with these strange guys either::
<Trina> Slide...this is gonna take a while...
<Sypher> ::is a naturally trusting child, clings to Jase and keeps pleading with Matrix::
<Matrix> :thinks he's gone bonkers, wants to trust Trina, but keeps getting frightening images::
<Trina> ::finally talks to him:: Matrix...:soft tone:: I'm not gonna hurt you....
<Sypher> ::tries to send him nice ones, but can't remember many... notes that Jase is warm::
<Matrix> ::is so scared he actually curls himself into a small ball and just lays there, making no attempt to stand up::
<Jase> ::sets Sy down and takes off his jacket, wraps it around Sy and picks him up anew::
<Trina> ::sighs and takes off her own jacket:: I'm sorry, Matrix...I know you're scared, but we've gotta get you outta here....::wraps it around him before he makes a break for it::
<Matrix> ::howls and squirms, tries to get away, but it is to no avail as Trina holds him that close, the jacket being like a blanket::
<Sypher> ::snuggles into Jase and purrs for his own part... while trying hard to calm Matrix down::
<Trina> ::makes an attempt to calm him down by whispering into his ear::
<Matrix> :;just shivers this time...either he's still scared, or he's cold...::
<Trina> ::huggles him, makes an attempt to stop him from shivering::
<Jase> ::chuckles:: Don't become a mother any time soon, *Sage*...
<Trina> ::razz:: Try to settle down sometime, *Slider*...
<Sypher> ::watches them curiously, still sending calming thoughts to Matrix:: ::ears flicker::
<Matrix> ::is so exhausted by his own thoughts and that of Sypher plus trying to fight that he promptly falls asleep::
<Sypher> ::is fairly contented with that... feels a hair weak himself... tummy rumbles::
<Jase> C'mon, let's get going...they need...to be looked at...
<Trina> ::nods, picking up their uniforms out on the way::

::back at MBI HQ::

<Sypher> ::paws at the guy looking at him::
<Furklaw> ::chuckles:: Hey, hold still...::looks at Trina:: Y'know, for a couple of our men, they're pretty playful....
<Trina> ::smirks:: Let's just hope we get them back....isn't there anyway to bring them back to normal? ::holds a sleeping Matrix::
<Sypher> ::has learned laughter is good, bats sommore:: ::is still looking for a way to explain his needing.... something - ie: food/energy::
<Furklaw> You know we can't reverse magic unless it's with magic....all I can say is that they're both in good health....have they eaten at all?
<Trina> Not since we got back....
<Sypher> ::mewls because his tummy hurts, mercifully the magic left him the feline instincts he learned::
<Sypher> ((<Furklaw> The poor kid! ::pops a donut in his mouth:: There.))
<Furklaw> Well.....might as well pick up the phone, lieutenant...we'll be eating take out tonight.... ::puts a hand on Sypher's shoulder: You'll be okay, man...
<Matrix> ::squirms in his sleep::
<Matrix> ((::dies::))
<Sypher> ::cocks his head..... aaaand... squirms, has to pee::
<Furklaw> And...whilst you do that, Korat....I'll accompany 'im to the litterbox....
<Trina> ::sighs and goes to pick up the phone, Matrix in her arms::
<Sypher> ::finds himself onna box/potty, blinks, doesn't know what to do::
<Furklaw> ::Aaaaand.....begins the potty training:: <I better get a raise for this...>
<Trina> ::calls, and goes to settle Matrix onna couch whilst he still sleeps, using a blanket this time for 'im::
<Sypher> ::blinks, gets the idea and does his thing::
<Sypher> ((<Sy> ::confused, cries, doesn't like the game on the hard, white chair::))
<Sypher> ((<Sy> ::traumatized for life, never goes near another b-room::))
<Matrix> ((::dies::))
<Furklaw> ::is thankful he grasps the idea::
<Trina> :sighs, then goes over to Jase's office:: Hope you haven't eaten....I just called for take-out....
<Sypher> ::trots out, looks at Furklaw, hopes he did it right::
<Furklaw> ::nodsnodswith a look of assurance::
<Jason> ::lookies at his comp:: Not at all...really wansn't in the mood of cooking tonight....::looks at her:: How are they?
<Trina> Well, Furklaw said they're in pretty good health...
<Sy> ::beams, grabs his hand and tugs to head back, knows the way easily now::
<Furklaw> ::chuckles and lets him drag 'im along::
<Jason> That's *it*?
<Trina> Hey, be thankful they are...::sighs as she fiddles with his cube puzzle:: We can't reverse magic unless it's with magic....
<Jason> ::sighs himself:: Forgot about that..
<Sypher> ::finds his way back to Matrix and hops up on the couch by him::
<Matrix> ::whimpers in his sleep::
<Furklaw> ::thinks they're fine, goes back to Jase's office with the printouts of the checkup::
<Sypher> ::pats Matrix, sending along a mental reassurance::
<Matrix> ::mutters something::
<Trina> ::as Furklaw explains things, walks back to the kitts and sits beside Sypher onna couch as she watches Matrix::
<Sypher> ::ears flicker at the mutter, hadn't talked himself....doesn't know many words... and knows what less mean::
<Trina>::puts a hand on his shoulder::He okay?
<Sypher> ::looks at her, knows she means Matrix...doesn't know how to tell her anything, gives her the big eyes::
<Trina> ::picks him up and holds him close:: I know it's hard, Sypher....
<Sypher> ::whimpers, kat form fuzzes abruptly::
<Trina> ::blinks at this:: Huh?
<Sypher> ::gets scared, doesn't understand it, wills himself normal.. in his mind now anyways, that's solid - becomes solid once more::
<Trina> <Je's trying to remember...> It's okay, Sy...it's normal in your case....
<Matrix> ::opens an eye, is lost::
<Sypher> ::cocks his head:: ::more confident, goes acoherent and just sits there, seeing everything completely different without his kat eyes::
<Trina> ::sighs, and puts a hand on Matrix' shoulder...hopes he isn't as scared this time::
<Matrix> ::closes his eye, is too tired beyond words::
<Sypher> ::looks worriedly at Matrix.... on impulse, tags him lightly and transfers some of his energy to him... before returning to kat form, noticeably tired::
<Matrix> ::blinklblinkblinks and turns to look at Sy::
<Trina> ::tries to figure that out::
<Sypher> ::smiles and curls up on Trina's lap... fact is, he and Matrix have used lots of energy with no return of any kind::
<Trina> ::chuckles and puts her jacket on 'im::
<Matrix> ::lookies at Sy, then at Trina, and curls up beside her lap::
<Sypher> ::rests for a few, ears twitching when the delivery guy arrives::
<Delivery guy> 'Nother long night, huh, lieutenant?
<Trina> ::chuckles:: Yup...you know the drill...leave it onna table and pick up yer check inna morning....
<Sypher> ::pads over to the eats::
<Delivery guy> ::waves and leaves::
<Matrix> ::curious, pads after::
<Trina> ::watches them go and rubs her eyes tiredly::
<Sypher> ::paws at a box of sesame chicken::
<Matrix> ::tries to go after the sweet and sour chicken..and ends up tackling the chow mein::
<Jason> ::as he sees them once he walks out:: Couldn't wait fer it, huh?
<Furklaw> ::chuckles:: Well, they're growing kitts..
<Sypher> ::gets in at last and munches... using his hands, of course::
<Matrix> ::muches as well as he can...is starving in fact::
<Trina> ::smiles and lies down...she needs a katnap before getting back to work::
<Jason> So it's settled...tomorrow morning we hunt down for Pasty...0700 sharp. I'll send the notification via fax.... ::picks up his sweet n'sour chicken...which, like his mun, happens ta' be his favorite....::
<Furklaw> Affirmative. ::attacks the egg rolls::
<Sypher> ::munchmunchmunch.... is getting much more bright-eyed... 'ware, sleepy agents... you have charged up the kitt::
<Matrix> ::for some odd reason seems to be charging up himself...and gets full in no time...::
<Sypher> ::finally finishes and beams at all present, then tags Matrix lightly and, tossing a mental "Can't catch me!" darts across the room::
<Matrix> ::blinks, heard that, then fires back:: <Oh yeah!?> ::chases after!::
<Sypher> ::runs as fast as his little legs will go, thru this door, that door, around that::
<Matrix> ::as his power is on full, charges...and zips into a blue blur that chases after Sy::
<Sy> ::realizes and goes electric himself... and more or less accidentally spills over into a nearby computer::
<Matrix> ::doesn't seem to notice and goes after::
<Sypher> ::blinks at the computer, senses information flying past him in a form he can understand.... forgets the game and starts trying to learn::
<Matrix> ::skids nearby and tags:: <You're it!>
<Sypher> <No fair! Am not!> ::has re-learned his language skills anyways::
<Matrix> <Are too!!>
<Sypher> ::tags him back and darts outta the comp:: ::scoots back to where the adults are and climbs Trina::
<Trina> ::is sorta KOed...doens't seem to notice::
<Matrix> <Cheater! ::goes after!::
<Sypher> ::playing:: Help! He's after me! ::cling, first thing he's said since his own name::
<Trina> Hmm?? ::squints an eye open::
<Matrix> He started it!!!
<Sypher> ::just grins at Trina:: Thank you for the food, Sage... ::remembering to be polite...only heard her called Sage and knew for sure it was her::
<Trina> ::cat-like yawn, showing off her teeth and all, then lookies at Sy, pauses to think about what he's saying and smiles:: Anytime....::pauses as Matrix leaps onto her back gently...she's lying down on her stomach::
<Sypher> ::smiles, rubs his cheek against her with a purr:: ::turns to Matrix:: We need a new game.
<Trina> ::chuckles and scrtiches 'im behind the ears::
<Matrix> I dunno...I'm rather comfy...::issa curled up on her back, grins::
<Sypher> ::purrs:: I'm getting there.....
<Trina> ::chuckles:: What do I look like? A sofa? ::pauses:: Don't answer that...
<Sypher> ::smiles, curls up by Matrix, issa small kitt... and despite his already advanced language is still very much a kitt::
<Trina> ::smiles at 'em, razzes at Jase who strolls by to call her a mother hen:: Lemme lone...be glad I'm too tired to kick yer tail....
<Jase> Well, sleep as much as you can...we've got an early mission in the morning...
<Trina> ::nods:: Leave me any sweetn'sour chicken?
<Jase> In the 'wave...s'all yours.
<Sypher> ::has already gone to sleep on her by Matrix::
<Trina> Just make sure you put a "hands off, back off, it's mine!" sign on it in my favor....
<Jason> yeah, yeah....::pause:: Hey, McKlaw!! We gotta 'nother moment!
<Trina> ::pause:: Jason, don't you dare...
<McKlaw> ::tosses Jase the camera::
<Sypher> ::sleepsleepsleep... dreams odd dreams where he's a big kat and Matrix is a stick in the mud::
<Matrix> ::dreams the same....and gets ta' chase Sypher around all day...::
<Trina> Jason Michael Korat...you take that picture.....::makes no attempt to move::
<Jason> *SNAP!*
<Trina> Yer dead meat...
<Sypher> ::purrs, oblivious to everything else and snuggles up to Matrix cuz he's warm... having a vocab now assumes the other kitt must be his brother::
<Matrix> ::cuddles next to 'im, then lazily tosses an arm over 'im::
<Jason> Awwww...you don' wanna wake 'em up, do ya?
<Trina> Yer dead meat...
<Sypher> ::purrs softly in his sleep::
<Jason> ::chuckles:: See ya' inna few, Trina...::tosses a blanket over her and them::
<Trina> Right, right....::grin:: Thanks...
<Sypher> ::sleeps and dreams away::
<Matrix> ::lays his head on Sy's neck as he sleeps::
<Trina> ::chuckles lightly at the two of 'em, and sleeps herself::
<Sypher> ((Oooo... And, Jase has photo evidence... Matrix will die...))
<Matrix> ((::dies!!!:: Right!!! ROFL!!!! Then methinks they will...but'll try to deny it...;) ))
<Sypher> ((<Jase> This is you two sleeping all curled up on Trina...This is you in the bathtub together... This is when you started that food fight with Furklaw.... <Matrix> Must we see more.... <Sy> Awww... You were so cuuute, Matrix.... <Matrix> Shuddup.))