"Q's Companion" The black-clad figure of Knife of Shadow stood on the roof and was squeezing the trigger of his Shadowloo Special when a voice like a snake hissing spoke from behind him "that is not a good idea Knife" "What do you want Blade?" said Knife of Shadow barely containing his anger and hate for the possessor of that voice "I bring news from the master" the voice Identified as Blade said "he has heard that you failed to capture the target, that displeases him" "Fine you've given your message I'll deal with it, now go and let me finish the mission" hissed Knife turning his attention back to the figure that was on it's way up the street unaware of the conversation above something whizzed over his shoulder and knocked his Special to the floor "were that all there was I would go but the master has other grievances, first that you continue to use the name of Shadowloo against his orders if we are found by Shadowloo to be using it's name they may well hunt us down and destroy us, the master would not like that, second you continue to use that Shadowloo pistol you acquired and the master has told you to use only the weapons he sees fit, a Shadowloo Hand Gun is not A weapon he wishes used it is to easily traced to Shadowloo and that will bring them down on us and finally this mission not only have you failed but now I find you about to destroy a target that the Master has ordered you to bring in alive. For those reasons you are to return to the Dojo to account for your actions and I am to finish what you started" said Blade with obvious glee "WHAT? I've been striped of my Mission the master must be REALLY pissed to do that" Knife pushed a button on his wrist and stood in the centre of the roof for a moment Blade of Shadow watched Knife Slowly fade and vanish into thin air then walked to the edge of the roof "well robot I hope you are ready because the Blade of Shadow is after you and where the Blade of Shadow walks Death follows close behind" he then walked back into the centre of the roof and pushed the button on his wrist and faded out Q walked down the street toward the airport no emotion shoeing on his face "Terabyte Call The Plane I am Leaving" Q spoke in his mind "are you sure? maybe you should talk to Susan first" said the computer sounding unsure "No I Am Leaving Now Call The Plane Terabyte" answered Q anger in his transmission "yes master Q" Terabyte said sounding hurt "I Am Sorry Terabyte I Am Having Problems Making Lucid Decisions About Susan At The Moment" Said Q "Oh And I want You To Find Out Why Shadowloo Wants Me, Use Any Means Necessary To Find Out" Q continued to walk toward the place that would take him away from this city "Why Do I Have So Much Trouble Leaving? I Have Left Her Financially Secure She Has The Warehouse And The Units To Protect Her And Serve Her Every Whim" Q thought "I Do Not Wish To Leave Yet I Am Sure My Business In This City Is Done. This Confuses Me Greatly" He kept walking Susan sat on the floor and felt the tears flow down her face "Why did he go? I don't Care about what he did or how dangerous it is. Why did he go? "insufficient information" said a computerised voice "huh? what? Terabyte is that you?" said Susan in surprise "negative the Terabyte System has disengaged from this terminal, this system has been tooled to obey Susan Anderson" Came the answer "Hmmmmmmmmmmm What about Q are You supposed to Obey him too?" said Susan with a curious expression on her face "negative this system and all units contained in this warehouse are tooled to obey Susan Anderson and only Susan Anderson" "Units? Hey can you show me a list of the units that are here?" "affirmative" A panel on the wall opened and a list of units began to scroll down before her eyes "Four Medical Drones One to be replaced, 5 Mechanical Maintenance Drones, 25 Computer Maintenance Drones, 5....." "I can read you know" said Susan as the computer began to list the drones vocally as well as on the screen "that information is in my banks 5 Experimental Space Combat Drones 3............" the computer continued with electronic stupidity "shut up" Susan snapped with annoyance "affirmative" said the computer Susan read down the page for a while and said suddenly "Stop" the text stopped and she pointed to a name on the screen "what kind of unit is that?" "That unit is listed as one of a kind, It is listed as a hobby of Q's" "Will it obey me?" "all units are programed to obey you" Susan smiled and said "I think I have an idea"
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