Cyber... Kittens?!, Part 4

Putting This Mess Back Together Again

<T-Bone> ::as they head off:: <Hey, Matrix, Sy....? I'm in here.... Hope you don't mind... ::means in their link - the future him would of course have it too::>
<Matrix> ::grins:: <Don' mind at all...>
<T-Bone> <Thanks.... Sy?>
<Sypher> <M' fine... ::mental squirm and wiggle.. like a small child who wants down now, pokes Razor gently::>
<Razor> <S'up, Sy?>
<Sypher> <Can I come out now?>
<Razor> <If you want...>
<Sypher> ::checking for anyone looking thru Jake's eyes, pops out, solidifying::
<Sir C> ::Blinks!::
<Jason> ::whilst carrying Trina, gapes::
<Sypher>::blinks at them all:: Hi.... I was staying where it was safe... I'm like Matrix.... and I'm supposed to be big too......
<Sir J> ::looks at him for a minute, then nods::
<Sir C> ::believes he's gonna get a headache::
<Jason> ::already has a headache::
<Sypher> ::smiles, skips up by Matrix::
<Matrix> ::grin:: Heya, Sy. ::picks 'im up::
<Sypher> Hi... ::smiles, waves to Trina, spying the other kitt::
<T-Bone> ::slows to let Jase take the lead and let him alongside Razor:: You holding okay?
<Trina> :waves from Jason's arms::
<Razor> M'fine...
<Sypher> ::grins::
<T-Bone> Doesn't sound "fine"... ::eyeing him from the side... is even more perceptive than usual.... hey, he remembers partnering with Razor for a looooong time::
<Matrix> ::as he sets him on his shoulders:: <Hey...got the info ya' need to become older....>
<Razor> I'm concerned, bud...
<Sypher> <Huh?>
<T-Bone> About all this?
<Razor> Bingo...
<Matrix> <Um....lemme clarify.....stuff from my head, I send to your head, you become big...>
<Sypher> <::mental pout:: I *know* that... I meant... you can learn to be big?>
<T-Bone> ::puts a hand on his shoulder as they reach the T-Kat:: It'll be okay... ::heaves a sigh:: Even if I'm stuck it'll be okay... My mind finally stopped accelerateing, so I'm stable.
<Matrix> <::loooooooong pause:: Since you put it that way...>
<Razor> :nods:: Okay.....I'll fly.
<T-Bone> You are not! I have eighty years more practice than you! ::and he don't look a day over twenty-five.... cept for that notch:: Away from that stick!
<Sypher> <Yes?>
<Razor> ::would die laughing:: OKay, bud...you got me...
<Matrix> <Um...I guess>
<T-Bone> Don't smirk at me, youngster... ::grinning:: ::to Jase:: Need a ride?
<Sypher> <Matrix... Even if you can teach me... I... I don't know if I wanna grow up yet...>
<Jason> I could use one...it's kinda hard ta' balance a bike and a kitt...
<Matrix> <I understand...wheneever you feel the time is ready...>
<T-Bone> Sure... ::without pausing at all - gotta love that computer brain... or not... calls up what the T-Kat has at this point in time:: The cargo bay it is...
<Sypher> <Is that okay with you?>
<Matrix> <:grin:: Don' worry. Jus' poke me whenever yer ready...>
<Jase> ::walks in there with Trina::
<Sir C> ::looooooooks at the T-Kat with MAJOR skepticism:
<T-Bone> ::turns to them:: Did Queen Callista ever mention our flying machine?
<Sypher> <Alright...> ::snuggles into his shirt/uniform:: <Matrix, are you different now that you were a kitten? I mean, as a grown-up?>
<Matrix> <::Grin:: I don't feel any different...>
<Sir C> She did....but...
<T-Bone> This is it....
<Sypher> <Something..... I was really happy when you.... Y'know, when you said you loved me... Did I ever do anything bad to you, Matrix?>
<Sir C> Do tell....::eyes are wide::
<Matrix> <:hugs him:: You never did anything to hurt me....you saved my life...>
<Sir J>::nods::
<T-Bone> Yes... It flies... However... only the...crew will fit at the... helm, so you'll have to ride in the hold. ::figures ship analogies work well::
<Sypher> <I did?>
<Sir C> if there's no other way....
<Matrix> <You did..>
<Sir J> I don't know, Chancellor... Flying would be fun...
<T-Bone> ::grins:: Trust me, it is... And, it's the fastest way to our destination.
<Sypher> <Tell me about it.>
<Sir C> We don't have any other choice, do we, Jacob?
<Matrix> <:does so.....as much as he remembers..::>
<Sir J> I suppose not... C'mon... ::follows Jase::
<T-Bone> ::hops into his seat... takes a second to familiarize himself with thecontrols of this time::
<Sypher> <::soaks it all up::>
<Sir C> ::sighs and follows::
<T-Bone> ::starts 'er up and flies to the museum:: ::flies with one hand, idly playing with his notched ear... which has to significant if he bothers to recreate it in
his solid form when he could remove it when he reforms and never bring it back::
<Razor> How you holdin', bud?
<T-Bone> Fine physically... A little...unnerved mentally.... ::why the fiddles, it's his nervous habit::
<Razor> hey, we'll prevent those things from happening...trust me...
<Matrix> <::recalls a few more things, and sends them over::>
<T-Bone> I know..... It's just so odd.... I.... ::eyes mist a bit and he shakes his head:: ....Hmm... Nevermind.
<Sypher> ::soaks it all in:: <Wow....>
<Razor> ::Raised brow:: What is it, bud?
<Matrix> <Yups....you believe me now? ::grin::>
<T-Bone> ::as he sets the jet down on the roof of the museum:: Just... you being here... ::punches the side of the cockpit abruptly:: I've seen you die, already!
<Sypher> <Yeah... ::snuggles in, all cozy::>
<Razor> ::jumps, eyes are wide at his reaction, pauses, then lays a hand on his shoulder:: What it is...it's not gonna happen...
<T-Bone> No...The part that's not gonna happen is I'm not gonna haveta be immortal while you die of old age... ::stands and looks back at him as the canopy raises:: You don't die bad, Razor.... Some things do happen the way we'd hope they would.
<Razor> ::gives him a warm smile:: I'm with ya' all the way, bud....
<Matrix> <::huggles Sy>
<Sypher> ::purrs at being huggled::
<T-Bone> ::smiles at Razor:: I know. ::hops out and opens the cargo bay for the others, a running commentary about how lazy he's gotten as he wishes the jet had the systems in place so he could do it just by thinking of it::
<Razor> ::chuckles and follows::
<T-Bone> ::greets the crew down there::
<Sir J> ::is studying all the gear intently::
<Sypher> <::part of his older self is kicking in with the memories and marveling at Matrix' display of emotion... tho' the kitt half doesn't understand the surprise of it::>
<Matrix> You look better...:to T-Bone::
<Sir C> ::was on the trip the whole time trying not to barf.::
<Jason> ::steps out:: How you feelin'? ::to T-Bone::
<T-Bone> ::chuckles lightly:: I like not to be my future self, but otherwise I'm fine.
<Sir J> ::pats Sir C::
<Jason> ::nods:: We'll find that little creep...don't you worry.
<Sir C> No other option, you said...we could have walked!!
<Matrix> ((::chuckles:: 'Trix ((that's scary..I just nicknamed 'im after a cereal..)) is displaying emotions he's never felt...even tho' he's not too fond of the mushy ones, there's something about kittens that's poking at him....inna sense, sooner or later he'll become a soft hearted guy...))
T-Bone> Trust me... Walking would have taken you over a day...
<Sir J> Your flying machine is that fast?
<Sypher> ::has drifted off in Matrix' arms::
<Matrix> ((::snickers:: Silly Kris, 'Trix is for kitts! <Matrix> ::is suddenly tackled by various kitts:: ARGH!!!!!))
<Razor> You haven't been in it when it goes to its maximum level...
<Matrix> ::huggles him, feels something tick inside him...but isn't able to analyze it::
<T-Bone> ::chuckles at Sir C and nods to what Razor said...even as he sends Matrix a thought:: <Better watch it, Tough Guy.... You'll be gooey as the rest of us before you know it... ::says it less like a warning...more like he *knows*::>
<Matrix> <Say huh?>
<Jason> :sets Trina down::
<T-Bone> <Mr. I Hate Squishy Feelings is gonna change his tune... ::singsong voice::> Let's head in and find Dr. Sinian... ::to the others, unable to hid the smirk on his face::
<Matrix> <Ah, shaddap...>
<Jason> What he said...::lookies down at Trina:: She's gettin' restless....
<Sir C> ::tries to calm his nerves::
<Sir J> ::pats him again and moves forward::
<T-Bone> ::leads the way giving Matrix a mental smirk too big to shake a stick at::
<Sypher> ::wakes up a hair and notes Trina:: <Could you put me down?>
<Matrix> <I'll hurt you, Chance...> ::sets Sy down::
<Sir C> ::follows::
<Trina> ::issa holdin' Jase's hand looking around::
<T-Bone> <With what?> ::looks back at him briefly when no one else is looking, eyes blue rather than green:: <Huh? Think you can take me?> ::is kidding::
<Sypher> ::scampers over to Trina:: Hi.
<Jason> ::looks down at them, thinks it's so cute::
<Matrix> <I'll betcha I can....::eyes go blue::>
<Trina> ::lookies at Sy, then grins:: Hi.
<T-Bone> <Then, before this is over... When the others aren't around... Try me, tough guy.> ::eyes blue, faintest hint of sparking:: ::wishes briefly Razor could join
in this::
<Sypher> You wanna play a game?
<Matrix> <If that is a challenge, you got it....>
<Razor> ::looks at the two of them:: Uh oh...
<Trina> ::looks up at Jase as if asking permission:;
<Jason> <She never listened to Mom, why should she listen to me?> Go ahead...I guess.
<T-Bone> <You're on!> ::to Razor:: Before you make me normal, me an' Smart Guy gotta match to have...
<Sypher> ::looking up at Jase solemnly:: I'll take care of her....
<Dr. Sinian> ::nearly bumps into Sir J coming up on the roof::
<Razor> Should I bring out the bandages? ::smirk::
<Jason> Oh...all right.
<Trina> T'ankies! ::hugs Jase::
<Jason> ::sees her:: Dr. Sinian! ::goes towards her::
<Sir J> ::is mumbling:: Pardon, milady....
<Dr. Sinian> ::is gaping at him... first the sabretooth tiger, now the Dark Age exhibit?::
<T-Bone> ::chuckles lightly:: Only for someone's pride...
<Sypher> ::pats Trina lightly:: Tag! You're it! ::skips off::
<Sir C> Milady...::bows and stands straight again::
<Razor> Yeah...yours...
<Jason> Dr. Sinian...I take it my men have talked to you?
<Trina> Hey! No fair! :chase!::
<T-Bone> Mine?! I'm more than a match for him! Besides,... ::sniff:: ... I'm 26 years older....
<Dr. Sinian> ::looking from the knights to Jase:: Yes... But.. Who are your friends?
<Sypher> ::giggles::
<Razor> Oh, alright, alright....
<Jason> ::rubs his eyes:: It's a looooooong story...I'll explain on the way down....
<Trina> ::chase after 'im, tags!:: You're it!
<Dr.Sinian> ::nods and leads the group down... Sy and Trina still chasing each other around everyone's feet... leads them to her research center, where any magic item that really oughtn't be out for the public is kept::
<Furklaw> ::salutes to Jase, then blinks at the doubles, and then at li'l Trina chasin' after Sy, to later blink at Jase:: I ain't askin'...
<Jason> You don't wanna know...
<T-Bone> ((::DIES!::))
<Dr. Sinian> ::steps over a huge, ancient book laid across her desk and looks at the page it's opened too:: I may have found something to help you here....
<Jason> Fire away...::as he leans against the desk::
<Razor> ::watches cross armed from one spot::
<T-Bone> ::is leaning on the wall by Razor::
<Sypher> ::is everywhere::
<Dr. Sinian> ::adjusting her glasses:: While not nearly as complete as the Tome of Time, this book is also a book of spells... There is a reversal spell for aging magic.... However, ... ::looks up from the book:: ...the spell is useless without a source of power... And, I know of no one these days making claims at having magic power of their own.
<Jason> ::rubs his eyes:: Except the Pastmaster....
<Razor> ::softly, pretty much to hiimself:: And Callista....
<Trina> :chase after Sy::
<Jason> We can't just let Pasty take this book....what about the Dragon Sword that was recently found?
<Sir C> ::is staring marvelled at the Dark Ages display::
<T-Bone> ::glances at Razor::
<Dr. Sinian> I do have it... ::walks over to a locked cabinet, unlocks it, and produces the sword::
<Sir J> ::nearly needs triple by-pass::
<Sypher> ::climbs Matrix::
<Matrix> ::blinks::
<Trina> ::just loooooks up at them::
<Sir C> ::jaw drops all de'way to the floor...::
<Razor> ::stares on, still doens't believe it was found::
<Dr. Sinian> ::blinks at them all::
<Sir J> ::produces his own sword and holds it up to hers - his seems to glow with an inner light while the other remains dull and lifeless::
<Sypher> ::sits on Matrix' shoulders and giggles softly, quietening as he picks up the seriousness of the moment;:
<Razor> ::walks over:: You...mind if I hold it?
<Trina> ::pouts, but listens anyway::
Dr. Sinian> Not at all... ::passes it to him, staring at Sir J's::
<Sword> ::comes to life about the time it hits Razor's hand::
<Sir C> By the good beard of King Jonathan....
<Jason> Holy kats...
<Razor> ::gasps::
<Sir J> ::arches a brow - hey, it's more normal than what he's been seeing:: Methinks it remembers you, Sir Razor....
<Razor> ::just gapes:: I....I......
<Jason> ::looks over at Dr. Sinian:: Would this be normal? ::as he picks up Trina::
<Dr. Sinian> Normal? Artifacts don't come to life as a rule... Not even magic ones... an incantation or some other trigger is required....
<Sir J> ::picks up a bit of that:: He pulled it from the stone.... first.
<Jason> ::looks over at Razor, then at T-Bone::
<Razor> I didn't think it would happen...
<Sir J> ::eyes it:: It has been dormant for many years since a bearer last held it.... ::eyes narrow:: Perhaps you were to bear it in this time.
<Razor> ::sighs heavily:: I wonder if I should....would this affect thiing in anyway?
<Dr. Sinian> ::sorting it out, she's smart like that:: If he owned the sword... ::nodding to Sir J:: 800 years ago, I see no harm in your having it in our time. Two in
the same time haven't caused a paradox yet.
<Razor> "Yet"....that's what worries me...
<Sir J> Hopefully, we can find a spell to return us to our own time... ::looks Razor deep in the eyes:: But, when we do... keep the sword... It has no use outside of a
bearer's hands.
<Razor> ::nods:: Okay.....I'll do it...
<Jason> That's one problem solved....
<T-Bone> What's solved?
<Sypher> <::deep, deep sigh:: They're going to need all the real help they can get.... ::takes a few to really savor what it feels like to be a kitten before doing what he has to do::>
<Jason> The deal with the sword...now we gotta find the Pastmaster before he tries anything else...
<Matrix> <Sypher, you don't have to, y'know....>
<Dr. Sinian> We can bring him here easily enough... This book is attractant enough...
<Sypher> <Yes, I do.... What good am I back where we work..... ::learned about it again from Matrix:: ...when I'm like this?>
<Jason> ::ndos:: That helps...and, we'll have all the help needed to catch the creep....
<Razor> ::to T-Bone:: You up to it, bud?
<Matrix> <You can change back at any time...it doesn't have to be now...>
<T-Bone> Up to it? ::arches a brow:: Razor... I may have been accelerated into my 100 + self, but I'm fine.
<Sypher> <But... Much longer.... and I'll just want to grow up normal... And, I know you'd be waiting for me... You wouldn't get old on me n' stuff, but....>
<Razor> :grin:: Okay, okay...jus' makin' sure...
<Matrix> <Sypher...I guess if you feel the time is right....>
<T-Bone> ::sniffs:: Get a little older and people start thinkin' yer senile...
<Sir J> ::is showing his sword to Dr. Sinian and explaining::
<Sypher> <I liked it.... Play a game with me sometime, would you?>
<Razor> ::Cracks up!:: I worry about ya', bud....
<Matrix> <::gives him a warm smile, and would burst into tears if he knew how:: I will. I promise...>
<T-Bone> ::pats him:: I worry about you more....
<Sypher> <::Matrix wouldn't have to look far in Sy's emotions to learn how::>
<Razor> T-Bone...did you realize how pathetic we sound? ::grin, is kidding::
<T-Bone> ::just sniffs... is actually somewhere between okay and wanting to hug Razor as his older half thinks he should be dead::
<Sypher> <::mental hug.....then accesses those memories::>
<Matrix> <::hugs back, then lets him access::>
<Razor> ::puts a hand on his shoulder::
<T-Bone> ::just nods::
<Dr. Sinian> ::turns to Jase:: Shall I make the announcement?
<Sypher> <::does so...finds what he needs... plus a back up file of his adult DNA left in Matrix' mind... it was there all along - he just knows where it's hidden now::>
<Jason> You go right ahead, Dr. Sinian.
<Dr. Sinian> ::goes to make sure Pastie knows all about it::
<Sypher> <::mind ages slowly, remembering this and that....>
<Matrix> <::just watches mentally::>
<Sypher> <::mental equivalent of a blink, once again his older self:: That was so amazing....>
<Matrix> :;puts a hand on his shoulder:: <Would you do it again if you could?>
<Sypher> <Be a kitten? Yes. The part of life I missed.....>
<T-Bone> ::is listening to them, has been all along - can't help it::
<Matrix> <I wish I coulda seen it like you did..I was scared the whole time....::sighs::>
<Sypher> <Did you save the file?>
<Matrix> <:nods::I did..>
<Sypher> <::grins:: Then, we'll go back sometime when maybe you feel a little more comfortable... It changed you, you know...>
<Matrix> <hey, I made a promise...I'll keep it...and, about the changing part...::glare at T-Bone:: SOMEBODY keeps rubbin 'it in!>
<T-Bone> ::turns to smirk back, a hair preoccupied and it's probably leaking a little::
<Sypher> <::chuckles at the last before adding "I know...." to the first::>
<Matrix> ((::DEAD at Bugs:: Daddy!! You're back from Peru! Oh fathah, we thought you got run over by an elevator!!))
<Matrix> ::smirk at it all::
<T-Bone> ((An ELEVATOR?!!!!!! ::DIES!::))
<Sypher> <::probes T-Bone gently to see what's wrong.... doesn't really alert him to his presence.... gets an idea tho'...::>
<T-Bone> ::a good five minutes later, his eyes abruptly widen..... nothing like very literally feeling time change around you::
<Razor> You okay, bud?
<T-Bone> ::gives him a smirk:: Better than okay, bud... C'mon, let's go watch for Pastie... ::to Sy and Matrix:: <When the time comes and you know what I mean.... You have *my* permission anyway...>
<Matrix> <You got it, big guy...::grin::>
<Razor> ::nods:: Right....::puts the sword away for the time being::
<Jase and de' Megs> ::already left to arrange::
<Sir C> ::awaits for them::
<Sir J> ::shakes his head at them all:: Many things have gone on beyond notice... ::faint smile:: Perhaps this trip was not as haphazard as it seemed...
<T-Bone> ::gives him a look - hey, he's the one with the future perspective, *he's* supposed to be the wise, knowing one around here!::
<Sir C> ::nods:: One never knows what awaits in the path ahead, my friend...
<Matrix> ((::dies at T-Bone!!::))
<T-Bone> Fine, fine... Come on...