Cyber... Kittens?!, Part 6

Alls Well That Ends Weird

<Matrix> <Still think you c'n take me down, Furlong? ::grin::>
<T-Bone> <Any time...> ::as they pop out on top of MK Tower::
<Matrix> <I think yer too full of yerself...>
<T-Bone> <Really? And, I thought the last 80 years had knocked me down a few...>
<Matrix> <You know what I mean....::hands glow blue::>
<T-Bone><No really... They tell me I mellowed with age...> ::grins:: <Just think what that means you have to deal with when this is over... Of course, you should know...> ::hands glow blue as well::
<Matrix> ::chuckles:: <I'll try to ignore that...> ::forms a small ball of energy::
<T-Bone> ::chuckles himself... mentally and audibly:: ::forms his own, that showers sparks onto the rooftop::
<Matrix> <Whenever you're ready, Chuckles...>
<T-Bone> <Now's good, Smartie...>
<Matrix> <You asked fer it....> ::fires, ball of energy not too powerful::
<T-Bone> ::sidesteps neatly, firing his own::
<Matrix> ::backflips as it hits the roof:: <You gotta improve yer aim!>
<T-Bone> ::snorts and and sends a much better aimed one at him.... a really well aimed one::
<Matrix> Gah!! ::goes acoherent fast, but not fast enough::
<T-Bone> <Haha! I suppose you know how Sypher changed the timeline I knew?>
<Matrix> <Oh, great.....how?>
<T-Bone> <He's already decided to make Razor one of us rather than changing me back... Now, this me has been mindlinked with him for at least twenty years... Does wonders for the aim...>
<Matrix> ::smacks a hand against his head:: <I'm gonna hurt 'im...>
<T-Bone> ::chuckles:: <Why ever for?> ::grin::
<Matrix> <I'm gonna hurt 'im...::just repeats it:>
<T-Bone> ::just chuckles:: <What? Dislike the company?>
<Matrix> <It doesn't give me the opportunity to hit you...>
<T-Bone> <Hit me? Isn't that what you're trying to do right now?>
<Matrix> <Presactly!! I don't have the aim!> ::fires::
<T-Bone> ::backflips, springing off his hands lightly:: <Ahhh... Well, ask Razor sometime...>
<Matrix> <ARGH!>
<T-Bone> ::grins::

::meanwhile...::

<Dr. Sinian> ::is studying the book for the right reversal spell::
<Sir J> ::has just been told that Razor hasn't a clue how to use his sword and is blinking - what knight can't use a sword?::
<Razor> ::issa sitting onna stool looking at the sword, and it has stopped glowing::
<Sir J> 'Tis true?
<Sypher> ::is trying not to smile and laugh at various points as he gets the fight...his mind having no problems keeping up with seeing it thru T-Bone's *and* Matrix' eyes::
<Razor> Huh? ::looks at Sir J, was snapped outta his musings::
<Sir C> ::is staring with wonderment at the Dark Ages display anew::
<Sir J> You truly don't know how to fight with a sword?
<Sypher> ::steps over to Sir C::
<Razor> Well....it's different in this time....
<Sir C> ::just gapes, but knows Sy is there::
<Sir J> ::puzzles this over:: Your other weapons? Can you fight without them?
<Sypher> ::looks at the display:: Troubled or pleased, my friend? ::can affect their speech easily by now if he wants::
<Razor> As long as I can fight claw to claw without gettin' killed, I suppose....
<Sir C> Amazed...this is what came out of our time?
<Sir J> ::nods, sits by him:: You seem troubled....
<Sypher> Has it not all come to be yet?
<Razor> I freaked out...I never thought the sword's power.....
<Sir C> Not at all...
<Sir J> ::lays a hand on his lightly:: 'Tis no less power than your flying machine.... Just different.
<Sypher> Well, you can be assured it shall....
<Razor>Well, yeah, but..... ::sighs:: I thought I could handle it...
<Sir C> ::nodsnodsmanytimes, eyes are wide::
<Trina> ::pokes Sy, kitten eyes wide::
<Sir J> And, now?
<Sypher> ::looks down at her... smiles:: Yes?
<Razor> I'm still skeptical....
<Trina> ::seems to be younger than she was, waves::
<Sypher> ::picks her up and eyes her:: Dr. Sinian... Best if we hurried...
<Sir J> Of yourself? ::totally bumfuzzied::
<Razor> If I can handle it or not...I mean....::looks at him:: You do want me to keep it, don't you?
<Trina> ::pulls on his whiskers::
<Sypher> ::chuckles and holds her close... looks for Jase::
<Sir J> Better than it sitting here on display with all the other things that are dead... As long as the PastMaster and his kind can come upon this world, it has use.
<Razor> ::nods: Right....
<Jase> ::issa drinking some coffee, needs to wake up::
<Sir J> ::cocks his head:: You don't believe me?
<Sypher> ::pats Trina... keeping a close eye on her lest he need to make her acoherent.... tho' he doubts she'll be lucky as T-Bone if she goes back to before conception or something:;
<Trina> :clings::
<Razor> Yes, I do....and, should Pasty ever come back here....::looks at the sword:: I'll try my best to stop 'im...
<Sypher> Are you alright?
<Sir J> ::pats his shoulder:: You will do fine.
<Trina> ::mews, has no words::
<Razor> ::manages a smile:: Thanks...
<Sypher> ::carries her over to Dr. Sinian:: Dr....?
<Sir J> ::smiles::
<Jase> ::loooks:: oh....no....
<Dr. Sinian> Yes... I believe so... ::looks up:: And, just in time I see... Is she the only one?
<Jase> To my knowledge...
<Sypher> T-Bone....
<Jase> That's right...he's gotta get down here....
<Sypher> I'll call him... <T-Bone... It's time....>
<Matrix> <::pause:: NOW!? I was starting to beat 'im!>
<Sypher> <::snorts:: I know perfectly well you're tied... >
<T-Bone> <Alright, alright...>
<Matrix> <Fine...I WILL hurt you, tho'...>
<Sypher> <Moi? You'd hurt your own... ::almost says brother and pauses, wondering why he thought that::>
<T-Bone> <I'm heading back... ::referencing Sy's mind:: Trina can't wait...> ::goes acoherent and zips off::
<Matrix> <My own partner? Yes! Why not? Mua ha ha! :as he zips after T-Bone::>
<Sypher> <I meant brother and you know it!>
<T-Bone> ::appears in the room, crackling blue before he solidifies::
<Matrix> <::grins:: I know...just wanted ta' hear yer reaction...>
<Razor> :looks at T-Bone and stands::
<Sypher> ::as 'Trix reappears:: <Are we? Well, genetically... Dark Kat used similar DNA...>
<T-Bone> ::nods to Razor::
<Dr. Sinian> ::holding up Pastie's watch:: I'm ready...
<Matrix> <:;gives him a headlock hug:: Of course!>
<Razor> ::nods back, gives him a thumbs up::
<Jason> Good luck....::as Trina is set on the table beside T-Bone::
<Sypher> <Alright, alright! Welcome to our odd little family!>
<T-Bone> It'll be alright... ::returns the thumbs up and waits::
<Dr. Sinian> ::reading from the book set on a stand and raising the watch:: That which was done let be undone. Magic unmade, unsaid. All back as it was. ::watch glows and the glow envelops T-Bone and Trina::
<Matrix> <Mua haha!!>
<Trina> Mrow?? ::blinks::
<Sypher> ::pauses to watch::
<T-Bone> ::shivers a little... feeling all those odd memories fading away::
<Matrix> ::looks on::
<Razor> ::ditto::
<Jason> ::holds his breath::
<Sir C> ::Stands beside Sir J:
<T-Bone> ::then, reverts to his old self before he "died" or should have....... then ages down, the notch in his ear disappearing, then he's just normal old T-Bone::
<Trina> ::appears sitting on the table, with a torn uniform, blinking many times, once again back to her old self::
<Sypher> ::sighs in relief:: It worked...
<T-Bone> ::blinks, knew there was something important he was supposed to remember, but can't:: ::looks to Razor:: What... happened?
<Razor> Yer back! ::headlock hug!::
<Jason> ::gives his sis a tight hug::
<Trina> Okay...obviously we're missing something here...
<T-Bone> I was missing?
<Sypher> <::connecting to T-Bone as there isn't a link established yet now:: Just sort of...>
<T-Bone> ::ears swivel, trying to find the voice he heard, then ignores it - assuming Sy muttered it - waiting for Razor to answer::
<Razor> It's a loooong story....
<Jason> What he said...first we gotta get rid of the Pastmaster...
<T-Bone> Ooookay... ::glances over at Pastie who's... not around:: Where is he?
<Trina> Where did he go? ::as she steps down from the table::
<Sir C> ::looks around::
<Sir J> ::does as well... and gets zapped with something as Pastie appears fresh from raiding the Dark Age exhibit::
<Pastie> ::cackles evilly,... apparently unaware that his muns meant to wrap this thing...he's stolen the keyboard... help!::
<Sir C> Jacob!!! ::sword brandished, runs towards Pasty::
<Jason> Why that little creep....::takes out his handgun::
<T-Bone> ::growls, eyes narrowing... and glowing faintly blue::
<Sypher> <Blast it! Why weren't we watching him?!>
<PastMaster> ::to Sir C:: I don't think so... ::brandishes a short staff and takes a shot at him::
<Razor> ::looks at T-Bone, blinks, then sees as the sword glows sommore::
<Matrix> <We got distracted...>
<Sir C> ::is blasted::
<T-Bone> ::glances at him:: What?
<Sypher> <Crud...> ::has taken up a ready stance::
<Razor> I....::feels something coming from the sword...and whatever it is, it's painful::
<Matrix> ::hands glow blue::
<T-Bone> Razor?
<Sypher> ::his hands glow as well::
<Razor> ::grips the sword, clenches his teeth::
<T-Bone> ::eyes widen:: Razor?!
<Sypher> Huh? ::glances over there.. narrowly misses another shot from Pastie::
<Sir J> ::is sorta frozen in place::
<Sir C> ::picks himself up:: Jacob!?
<Razor> :wants to let go, but can't...::
<Pastie> ::chuckles:: He'll be going with me until I find a way to have that sword for my own... I fear he's too strong for the usual forms of control... But, there are ways....
<T-Bone> ::hurries to Razor::
<Sypher> <T-Bone's on Razor - let's help Sir C.>
<Razor> T-Bone...stay back....::through clenched teeth::
<Sir C> Jacob!?!?
<T-Bone> ::backs away a bit:: Razor.. Crud, buddy, what's happening?!
<Pastie> He can't hear you... Time has very literally stopped for him...
<Sir C> You!! ::brandishes sword and runs towards him in an act of fury::
<Razor> I...don't know....but......it hurts....::wants to really drop the sword, feels his hand superglued or something::
<SWAT Team and other Megs> ::are fighting against minions outside:
<Sypher> ::tackles Sir C in time to knock him out of the way of Pastie's next blast:: <Matrix... Assistance!>
<T-Bone> ::looks on helplessly, eyes flitting from Razor to a suddenly raging fight:: Crud... ::punches the nearest table... or meant to... actually blasts it one:: ::blinks, looking at his hand:: What...did I....?
<Dr. Sinian> ::jumps at that, was trying to find a counter spell in her book::
<Matrix> ::fires a ball of energy::
<Razor> ::suddenly pauses, falls to the floor in an act of exhaustion::
<Pastie> ::just barely ducks it::
<T-Bone> Razor! ::scoops him up, forgetting his own weirdness::
<Razor> T-Bone? ::slits his eyes....revealing a yellowish glow::
<Matrix> CRUD!
<T-Bone> Razor? ::staring at the glow... okay, nevermind his eyes are glowing blue::
<Sypher> ::stands and fires his own blast::
<Matrix> ::fires his own seconds later::
<Razor> :holds his head::What in.....::as his hands glow silverish::
<T-Bone> Razor... What happened to you? And, me while you're at it?
<Pastie> ::gets nailed and knocked back::
<Razor> I...don't know....::pauses:: The Dragon Sword....it.....::looks at him:: What happened to you??
<Matrix> <Yes!>
<T-Bone> It what....? Where is it even? ::looks around:: And, yes, me... I... I just zapped the table, okay?
<Sypher> ::dives for the staff while Pastie's down::
<Matrix> ::fires another ball of energy, just in case...::
<Razor> I think...I absorbed it....::looks:: And...you zapped the table...
<Sypher> ::gets the staff Pastie comes raging up::
<T-Bone> You absorbed it?! ::eyes are huge::
<Matrix> ::Goes to tackle Pasty::
<Razor> Don't ask me how I did it, cuz' I don't know...
<Pastie> ::yelps, doesn't have his watch or nuddin::
<Sypher> ::seeing Pastie... incapacitated, carries the spear to Dr. Sinian::
<T-Bone> ::blinks:: Alright... Then, why am I tossing around energy blasts like Sy and Matrix?
<Matrix> Yeh, try something now!
<Razor> You got me...I thought you knew...
<Pastie> Release me, Mortal!
<Razor> Um....you...were hit by the Pastmaster and Matrix had to absorb you to stop the aging process...and....
<Matrix> Ha!
<Pastie> ::squirms::
<T-Bone> Yeah... I remember getting hit... But, that doesn't explain...
<Sypher> ::listening... carefully removes the block T-Bone gave himself to hide from the fact that he never changed back after being merged with DK's creature::
<T-Bone> ::blinks rapidly several times, only manages:: Oh.....
<Razor> ::nodsnodsslowly::
<Matrix> ::keeps him pinned::
<Sir C> Jacob!! Talk to me!
<T-Bone> I.... Man.... Alright...::mumbling out loud to Sy::
<Sy> <I can hear you here...> ::taps his head for emphasis::
<Dr. Sinian> ::steps up to Sir C and Sir J with the staff:: I believe this may help...
<Sir C> ::looks at her:: Whatever helps, Milady....
<Razor> :looks at his glowing paws, then at Pasty::
<T-Bone> ::looks at Razor:: What are you thinking? I can hear Sy and Matrix - and it's weird.... not even bothering me...- but not you....
<Dr. Sinian> ::points the staff and Sir J and zappo! (too much Sluggy) he's "thawed"::
<Sir J> ::falls::
<Sir C> ::rushes to his side:: Jacob?
<Razor> That...the sword may've had a purpose....::reaches down and the sword appears, glowing once more::
<Sir J> ::looks at him woozily::
<Dr. Sinian> ::gets out of the way... man, these big guys go all to pieces sometimes::
<Pastie> ::snarling Dark Age curses in lotsa ancient languages::
<T-Bone> Which was?
<Matrix> Someone needs ta' wash his mouth out with soap...
<Razor> That I can send that little creep to an area where he won't come back...
<T-Bone> ::blinks:: You can do that now?!
<Pastie> ::snarls::
<Sir J> What... happened?
<Razor> I think so....but, I think Jacob has to help me....
<Sir C> ::points to Pasty:: You were hit...
<Sir J> ::growls softly::
<T-Bone> Alright....
<Matrix> Now, now...where are your manners? ::stands and picks 'im up by the cape::
<Pastie> ::gets hauled along::
<Sir J> ::looks over at Razor and blinks, seems to know what's up immediately and hurries over there::
<Razor> ::as he grips the sword, looks at Jacob, then at Pasty, then at T-Bone...my, he's looking...>
<Sir C> You okay? ::to Sir J::
<Sir J> Yes... I believe Razor and I have a job to do....
<Sir C> ::nods:: Whatever it is, :;puts a hand on his shoulder:: You have us as back-up...
<Sir J> ::smiles:: I know... ::turns to Razor:: Do you understand now?
<T-Bone> <I understand I have a headache...>
<Razor> I...believe I do....
<Matrix> <Wuss...>
<T-Bone> <Wuss?! WUSS! I've been *ancient* today! Seen the better part of my life and can't remember it! I come back to find out I'm not even the species I was born anymore and my partner's suddenly got magic powers and talking about stuff I don't even understand! ::okay, so he let it ALL out::>
<Sir J>::nods:: Good...
<Matrix> <Okay, okay...sheesh...you don' hafta' get cranky....>
<Razor> :sets his sword to be pointing towards Pasty:
<T-Bone> <Sorry...Bad day.>
<Sir J> ::points his own sword at Pastie::
<Sypher> ((<Matrix> ::looks up from holding Pastie down:: I move now...))
<Matrix> <Right, right...::smirks: I c'n still beat ya'...>
<Matrix> ((ROFL!))
<Razor> ::concentrates:
<T-Bone> <At WHAT?!>
<Sypher> ::intervenes:: <Bro... He's had a tough time... Let him be...>
<Sir J> ::eyes narrow in concentration::
Matrix> <Um...nevermind....I'll tell you some...other time...>
<Razor> ::eyes glow, hands glow and yadda::
<Razor> ((<Razor> ::CHUGS his yadda, it's essential for cases like these:))
<Sypher> ((::DIES!::))
<T-Bone> <Okay... ::weakly, just watches the scene play out.. feels like he just fell into the Twilight Zone::>
<Sir J> ::his sword glows as his eyes glow to life::
<Dr. Sinian> ::WILL be writing a long paper on this later::
<Razor> ::his sword's tip hits Jacob's, and an incredible amount of energy is displayed::
<Pastie> ::lets out one shriek before he's blasted into goodness only knows where::
<Sir C> Whoa....::says this in typical T_Bone form, wonders how that came out...::
<Matrix> Whoa indeed.....
<T-Bone> ::just blinks::
<Sir J> ::smiles.. and slumps a bit, clearly drained::
<Razor> ::drops the sword an falls to his knees, lets out a huge sigh of relief::
<T-Bone> ::kneels by Razor:: Are you okay?
<Razor> I...want my bed....::grins:: Other than that, I"m dandy...
<T-Bone> ::picks him up:: That I can arrange.... but all the Nyquil is mine. I'm gonna need it to sleep after all this... ::pauses, the sounds of fighting outside have stopped::
<Razor> ::manages a small tired grin, eyes are back to normal::
<Sir C> ::picks up Pasty's watch::
<Dr. Sinian> ::sighs in relief::
<Sir J> ::breathes easier himself before standing to go over by the SKs::
<Sir C> ::looks at the watch, wonders if Callista will use it, or even alter it::
<Sir J> ::to Razor:: Will you be alright now?
<Razor> I guess....::issa opening and closing his eyes::
<Jason> ::runs in:: I take it he's gone? All the little creeps out there vanished into thin air...
<T-Bone> It's all over... <Except for some really odd aftereffects I don't want to discuss....> ::looks at Razor worriedly::
<Jason> ::nods:: Good....we're gonna be heading back in no time....if any of you need a ride....
<Razor> ::rubs his eyes::
<T-Bone> We've got the jet...::pauses, sets Razor down, helping him stand::Wait... ::looks to the two knights:: How are you getting home?
<Sir J> ::points to the watch::
<Razor> ::slumps against T-Bone, fights to keep his eyes open::
<Sir C> We'll be back home in no time at all...
<T-Bone> ::nods:: Good then...
<Sypher> We're going with the SWAT Kats....
<Matrix> ::nods at what Sy said::
<Jase> :;nods:: Well, we'll see you whenever. ::shakes hands with Dr. Sinian:: Thank you so much, Dr.
<Sinian> No trouble... It certainly... livens one's day...
<Sir J> Make with the.. ::pauses:: Let us go home, my friend... ((before they destroy my English further...))
<Sir C> ((::DIES::))
<Jase> I believe it...::grin::
<Sir C> ::chuckles:: You're starting to get used to the modern ages, Jacob...::as the watch begins to glow::
<Razor> :snaps awake:: Jacob!
<Sir J> ::pauses and spins around::
<Razor> ::smiles:: Thanks.
<Sir J> ::returns it:: The least I owe my descendent...
<Razor> Just watch your back....
<Sir J> I'll be sure to.... ::turns to the glowing portal::
<Sir C> ::finds it odd, but does it anyway...gives T-Bone a thumbs up::
<T-Bone> ::chuckles and returns it:: Take care, Sir Furlong...
<Sir C> You do the same, Sir T-Bone....::grin and turns to the portal...and disappears::
<Sir J> ::smiling back at them, goes::
<Matrix> ::as portal disappears:: <That....was interesting...>
<Sypher> <Very... ::following T-Bone, who picked Razor up again, to the roof::>
<T-Bone> <Am I going to be hearing you two the rest of my life?>
<Matrix> <Only if you want to...::impish tone in his voice::>
<Razor> ::crawls into de' WSO's seat and falls asleep right after he buckles up::
<T-Bone> <What's THAT supposed to mean? ::helping Razor into his seat::>
<T-Bone> ((<T-Bone> ::buckles Razor into a childseat:: <Razor> ::wakes up, sees:: CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!))
<Matrix> <::whistles innocently::>
<Matrix> ((::DEAD::))
<T-Bone> ::getting into his seat and strapping in:: <Cough it up or I go after your softer bro...>
<Sypher> ::leaps into the T-Kat's comp::
<Matrix> <Awwww...why would you wanna hurt Sy? ::as he leaps into the C-Tron's comp::>
<Sypher> <Matrix... He just wants to know what's up....>
<Matrix> <What I meant was you c'n hear us, but that's up to you...we c'n cut off this link anytime, you know...>
<T-Bone> <That's not really what I meant... Am I stuck like this?>
<Matrix> <::turns to Sy, quizzical look::
<Sypher> <We can change you back if you want, Chance....>
<Sypher> ((<Sy> Mwahaha! We'll make him one of us! <Matrix> Sy... We're CYBERdemons, not REAL demons.))
<Matrix> ((::DIES!!::))
<Matrix> <What he said.>
<T-Bone> <Make me normal.... Nothing against you guys, but... I... This is weird...>
<Matrix> <Of course it's weird....like, duh!>
<T-Bone> ::as he lands at the hangar:: <And, you just made it worse, pal...> ::sets 'er down and opens the canopy:: ::turns to Razor::
<Razor> ::snooooze::
<Matrix> <Just doin' my job...>
<T-Bone> ::ignores him now, unbuckling Razor and picking him up:: <Do it while I'm asleep tonight, okay? And, promise me that's *all* you'll do - no surprises, no games.>
<Matrix> <Cross my heart...>
<T-Bone> <Alright... ::carries Razor to bed::
<Sypher> ::appears and solidifies::
<Matrix> ::leaps out and solidifies:: Well....should we comply?
<Sypher> With?
<Matrix> Make 'im normal again?
<Sypher> Well, T-Bone hasn't thought of this - he doesn't remember it even now... But, do you think he'll live through that injury when he fights with Dark Kat if he *isn't* one of us?
<Matrix> Now that I think about it....not really...
<Sypher> ::sighs:: He has to stay a CyberKat until after that fight. For now... we'll block his memories and his powers. They'll only surface when he truly needs them. They'd be a big help, but that's not what he wants. He wants to be normal. Agreed?
<Matrix> ::nods:: Agreed.