Big O Fan Fiction ❯ Human Heart ❯ True to the Game ( Epilogue )

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Human Heart

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of other people wished we did.

Last Chapter: Roger and Dorothy reconcile their differences with help from Norman
and then express them to each other. Roger also begins to remind
himself of his true obligation to Walter. The man he owed everything.


Chapter 5: True To The Game

I drove down the dreary streets of Paradigm making my way to the number four
dome. I drove in silence listening to the purr of my car engines and watching the parade
of sad people in silence. But even today I could not let those faces of dispair change the
feeling in my heart. For once I was whole. Although my past was still a blur my future was
crystal clear. As long as I had Dorothy nothing could go wrong.

Then a frown became etched on my features. But if this group continues to grow
Dorothy may become in danger and every so would every android in the city. I pressed harder
on the gas trying to speed up my arrival to my destination.

I went through the clearance so I could enter the dome. As I drove down the neatly
paved streets, I saw children playing outside. They stopped as they saw me drive past. This
dome was colorful and my car was a morbid black probably disturbing what they are used to.
There was an artificial light source that helped the vegetation grow fruitful. All in all this place
was beautiful. It doesn't fit my style but this would be every child's fantasy place. I began to
recall images from the past forty years ago. Every place in the old world looked like this place.
'I don't think I would've liked that world too much,' I mused to myself.

After a hour of driving through this annoyingly beautiful place I arrived at my destination.
It was a house in the middle of a run down neighborhood. A perfect place for the protestors to have
a meeting. It was in a place where none of the 'happy' people would dare step foot on therefore they
won't be bothered.

I stepped out of my vehicle securing it. You can never be too safe even in 'happyville.' A
burly man opened the door. He wore a stern expression on his face but I had a look that could match
his. " Who are you? I ain't see you around before," he said. " My name is Roger Smith, top negotiator
for Paradigm City. I have business with the men who run this place," I stated. He folded his arms over
his chest. " We figured Stein would hire you. My superiors told me not to let ya through," he said. I
grinned. " I advise you to ignore your superiors this time. I will get past you whether we do this the
easy way or the hard way," I said.

The man frowned at my words. " Ya ain't gettin' through," he said. I sighed in annoyance.
" Fine. I tried to be nice," I said. Before he could utter another word I punched him hard in his
stomach. His eyes rolled bach into his head as he fell to the ground with a hard thud. I shook my hand
to ease the pain. " The bigger they are, the harder they fall," I said as I continued my journey into
the building.

I entered a big hall where over a hundred men and women were seated talking about the
androids. I took a seat in the back so I wouldn't be noticed. The leader I supposed walked up to the
podium to begin his speech. I folded my arms over my chest and began to listen to his words.

" People of Paradigm City, the bio-androids that Walter Stein is going to manufacture
will be a menace to the people. They will take over and eventually exterminate the human population.
We have to do something about him now before he begins to create them. We've tried talking but
he won't listen to us. We only have one last option open to us. We must kill Walter Stein!," he said.
The crowd errupted in applause at his proposition. They gave him a standing ovation as I sat
bewildered at how heartless people can actually be.

When the hall calmed down he was going to continue but I beat him to the punch. " Do you
really think that killing Walter Stein will solve your problems?," I asked. The hall became silent as the
speaker began to search the hall. " Who said that?! Show yourself!!," he demanded. I stood from my
seat and the whole hall filled with gasps. " Roger Smith! How did you get in here?," he asked. " I got
rid of the door man," I replied smoothly. I began to make my way to the front. Several men were about
to attack me but the leader told them to stop.

A smirk began to appear on his features. " Good. You will prove my point by speaking here," he
said. I shot him a hard glance. " Don't be so sure about that," I countered. Worry crossed his old worn
features but only for a moment. " So, why do you think that killing Mr. Stein won't solve our problems?," he
asked. " Do you think that Walter will be the only one to attempt this idea? If you kill him you will have
to kill everyone in history who wants to do this. You'll become slayers of people with brilliant ideas," I
said. The hall was silent. " But he's trying to play God!!," the leader shouted. The people yelled in
agreement. " No. He's trying to improve what man has already created. I can tell you off hand the
regular androids are no different from the improved ones," I stated. The leader glared at me. " And how
would you know Mr. Negotiator? Do you have an android?," he asked.

" Yes he does," a female voice said from the crowd. Everyone's eyes reverted to the doorway
to see who had spoken. In the doorway stood a woman with red hair and two very familar black eyes. My
eyes widened when I realized who it was. " Dorothy?!," I asked. She gracefully made her way to the front.
As she walked past a group of men their eyes followed her generous form. Fires of jealousy were igniting
in my belly but I contained them. She came up to the podium and stepped in front of the microphone.

" My name is R. Dorothy Waynewright and I am a bio-android, one of Walter's creations," she
began. The hall errupted into gasps yet again. " See that?! She easily fooled our men. What good will a
human woman be with those machines around? A man even!!," a woman said. Dorothy showed no signs
of backing down as she listened to the woman's words. " I can tell you that the android won't love anyone
unless it is already in their heart," she retorted. " So what are you saying? That regular androids can
feel and have emotions before they go through this transition?," the leader asked. " Yes," Dorothy said.

The crowd errupted into gasps again. " Androids won't acknowledge their emotions though.
We feel as though we are just machines and are not supposed to feel. Why do we think this? Because
that's what the humans told us. That is a good enough reason for regular androids to revolt. Because we
were lied to. Why do you think androids can contradict what you say? Critize what you do? It's because
we know things that go beyond our programming. We are already humans. We just can't do certain things
that humans can. And in reference to the lady's question. What about the humans who never find love
at all? We can be made to fill that gap in the human soul. Maybe even make this place better. Stop the
people from being so sad," she said.

Silence plagued over the hall when Dorothy finished her speech. Slowly but surely people
started to applaud her words. Even the leader of the organization stood and clapped along with his
followers. He approched me extending a hand. I grinned a bit as I took his hand. Camera's flashed at
this act. " I was wrong Roger Smith. Is this and.. I mean woman yours?," he asked. " No. He's mine,"
Dorothy said. He chuckled. " I would guess so. You are very lucky to have her around. Tell Walter that
the revolt has stopped thanks to Paradigm's top negotiator and his charming lady," he said. I nodded
at his request. Dorothy slipped her arm through mine. I looked down at my lover. She truly is something.

The next day, Dorothy and I went to Walter's office. When we entered his room he had his
whole crew of scientists with him. They began to applaud as we made our way into the room. They
cleared the way so we could get to Walter's desk. He was reading the paper that had the leader of
the revolt and me shaking hands. " 'The revolt was stopped by Paradigm's finest negotiator and a
beautiful bio-android therefore saving the city from possible peril'," he read. I looked at Dorothy who
was blushing at all the praise she was receiving. " Roger Smith, Ms. Dorothy, you two are absolutlely
wonderful. I knew I chose right as soon as you came into my office for the first time. Now that we got
that out of the way it is time for your payment," he said.

He snapped his fingers and a Trista came out with a black briefcase. She layed it on his
desk where she opened it revealing the money. " Twenty million, just like we agreed upon. I wouldn't
blame you if you wanted more," he said pushing the case full of money towards me. I looked at it then
closed it pushing it back towards him. He looked at me in confusion. " Walter, you already paid me in
full with Dorothy. For me to take anything else from you would be bad business on my part," I said. He
smiled. " I see. Well, I hope you two have a good life. Please come visit me," he said. We nodded at his
request. I looked over at Dorothy who's fingers were intertwined with mine. I smiled at her and she
smiled back at me. Love burned deeply within our eyes as our lips met for a passionate kiss. Walter's
employees were making noises as we kissed. To live is wonderful, but to love is genuine. That's Roger
Smith's rule number four.

*We Have Come To Terms*

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