Chapter 9: The Promening
"1 day before the prom"
The scene changes to show Doll as she was carrying a bag behind her back while outside the school.
Above the school was a banner that was to signal prom night.
Doll then looked around as she saw Anton and Thad walking around whilst discussing something.
Anton: As I was saying, installing the chips within N, V and J won't be difficult. And later on I'm gonna try and install that chip where you can speak and understand Russian to fit with Doll.
Thad: You're really overworking yourself and helping me with trying to get close with Doll.
Anton: Like I said, I'm a man of my word and I'll help you with your date for the night.
Thad then saw Doll.
Thad: And hey! There she is! My partner for the night!
Doll looked away and was leaving.
Anton found her odd.
Anton: Hey Doll! Where are you off to?
The drone stopped and looked at Anton.
Doll: Чтобы уладить какое-то «частное» дело, скажи Тэду, что я его жду. А что до тебя... я потом с тобой улажу...(To handle some "private" business, tell Thad that I'll be expecting him. And as for you...I'll settle matters with you later)
She left, Anton turned to Thad.
Anton: I have no idea what she said, but I think I heard her mention you tho so it's not all bad.
Thad: I guess so...
Anton's mind: But what's behind that bag...what is she hiding...?
"Present"
The scene changed to Uzi as on her face had text that read "Sleep Mode".
Uzi wakes up on the floor with piles of papers and books surrounding her. Camera pans to a large wall with an assortment of numerous documents, specifically the card that N's apology card.
Uzi: Well today's the day... at least I won't go alone in prom...*smile*
"Flashback"
Anton was busy installing the chips inside V and J, he was first doing V by using a pair of tweezers.
Then he heard a knock on his door.
Anton: Come in!
Then Uzi came in which made the latter stop.
Anton: Oh, hey Uz. What's up?
Uzi: Hey Anton, you know tomorrow's the night right?
Anton: Oh how can I forget about that? It's the reason why I helped Thad out find someone. But I wanna ask you, did you find someone to go with?
Uzi: No no, not yet...*chuckles*
Anton sighed in relief before kneeling down to be at Uzi's level.
Anton: I'm relived of that.
Uzi: Huh, relieved?
Anton: Yeah, because I wanted to ask you something...
Uzi's eyes shrank as she knew what was going to happen.
Uzi: Please ask! Please ask!
Anton; I was wondering since we're both alone on prom night...wanna be my partner for the night?
Uzi: YES-I mean, yeah sure. If it's you I'm down for anything. *mind* WHY DID I SAY IT LIKE THAT?!?
Anton: HELL YEA-I mean wonderful! I'll be sure to make you have a great time.
Uzi: Just don't dress in something flashy, like it's not like we're going to some stupid wedding.
Anton: Y-yeah. Noted, plus me and N agreed to wear similar clothing.
Uzi: Wait we're bringing in N with us?
Anton: I mean why not, guy seemed eager and I did promise him to come with us.
Uzi: Ok *turns to V and J who were still powered out* And what about these two?
Anton: I don't know actually, J I feel like is the type to not want to associate herself with this kind of stuff. As for V, she's unpredictable.
Uzi: Fair points, if I were you I wouldn't invite them yet. I think one murder drone is enough.
Anton: Whatever you say Uz, need anything else before I finish them?
Uzi: Nothing at all, I just came to ask you to be my partner but since you did first I got my answer. I'm gonna head back home. See ya tomorrow.
She waved at Anton before leaving, the human sighed in relief. The latter then did a small dance in victory.
Anton: Mission accomplished!
"End of Flashback"
Uzi was then brought back to reality when Rebecca kicked her as she opened her locker, causing her to drop a book.
Rebecca: Yeah, meeting Brad in an hour.
Uzi threw a book towards the Worker Drone, which instead hits Braiden in the head by accident.
Rebecca: Can you imagine going to prom alone?
Trevor: Ha! *models finger puppets* I'd be all like, "I don't deserve happiness."
Uzi: *rolls eyes* Whatever losers...
As she walked off she spots the aforementioned board of missing drones and, cackling, grabs them to add to her billboard of murder-related documents, only to find that the documents had been earlier removed by her father, Khan.
Khan shuffled through the papers and gently places them on a shelf, the latter sighed
Sign on the wall: NORI'S KOOKY INSANE STUFF.
Khan closed the door and walks away, whistling.
Uzi: *Crouched down, turns towards Khan* MY crazed ramblings! Stay out of my FREAKING ROOM!
Khan: Oh? *Reached for Uzi's shoulder.
Uzi was not in the mood.
Khan: Personal space for a very alarming coping mechanisms isn't covered under a... non-optional *read from guide booklet* family support... structure!
Uzi: *swiped the booklet away* I'm sorry for being vulnerable for FIVE SECONDS, okay? You were never there for me. If you wanna help now, stay distant.
Khan is let down by this statement.
Uzi: *exhales* I'm going to talk to Anton and N.
As she was walking she nearly tripped over a frozen human skeleton.
Uzi: WwwhaAAt is this?
Khan: Prom dress! Child small! You're grounded from seeing those bad influencing murder drones and Felix's kid.
Uzi: Eeeaah?
Khan: You heard me young missy. I'm noticing all the stuff that human does and he's a bad influence to you as well.
Uzi: Don't you talk like that to Anton! At least he's always there for me unlike you!
Khan: When I'm you're not seeing him I mean it.
Uzi: Well who am I supposed to go to prom with, he was my partner!
Khan: But I talked to your teacher to find you CLASSMATES to go with tonight!
Uzi: Huh?
The door opens, revealing Lizzy and Doll.
Lizzy: 'Sup, freak. Heard that loser Anton won't be around ya. Prepare to be popular.
Khan: *with a bowtie* I'm CHAPERONING!
Uzi: *protracted screaming*.
Meanwhile Anton was in a conversation with his parents.
Anton: HE WHAT?!? *angry*
Felix: I'm sorry son, but Khan told me to tell you that he forbids you to be Uzi along with your other drone friends.
Anton: Can't you try and-
Vera: We did. We tried to convince him but you know how Khan is, stubborn.
Anton: Oh but when it comes to his precious doors he doesn't shut up about getting insulted he cries like a child.
He then decided to imitate Khan.
Anton: *Mimics Khan's voice* WAA! WAA! I love doors more than my own daughter, who cares if she gets eaten by a Disassembley Drone, I'm just gonna stay inside my house and build my precious doors!
Vera: Anton I know you're angry but there's nothing we can do about it sweetie.
Anton: I swear one day I'm gonna build a door of my own, show it to him and then smash his face onto it.
Felix: Son I-
The human got up as he had more to say.
Anton: Who the hell is he to tell me that I don't get to see Uzi? He ain't the fucking president that's for sure, he even knows we're old enough to make our decisions and decides to get in our private lives! Instead of trying to ruin his daughter's life even more he should try and encourage her to be supportive, instead of building doors that probably have his ass getting-
Meanwhile in up Anton's room N, V and J can hear the whole yelling down the floor.
N: Boy, he sure is angry.
J: He's mad because the purple witch's dad banned Anton from seeing her.
V: Hahaha, who knew Anton can have a funny way with his words when he's mad.
J: Shut it you two I wanna hear more.
She leaned her head to the floor to hear more yelling.
Anton: He's probably glad his wife is dead and instead of grieving he does what? Sit around and build more doors?! And I'm not trying to sound like a bad guy here, he thinks I'm a bad influence. Did I cause an injury to Uzi? Hell naw because I-
Felix: Anton Watt! I order you shut up! Think about what you just said! Sure you have valid points and a reason to be angry but that's no excuse for you to curse and show valid language when in front of me young man! Now go to your room!
Anton:....
Vera:.....
Felix:.....
J:.....It stopped.
N: What do you think will happen?
V: I hope he flips a table.
Anton went from silent and angrily walks off leaving his drone parents alone.
Felix: Was I too harsh on him?
Vera: I don't know, you tell me.
Anton slammed the door as he entered his room. The murder drone trio looked at him.
N: Anton buddy, you ok?
Anton: Shut up N, I don't need to listen to your yapping in this moment.
J: Ok so you got banned from meeting with the purple witch, big deal.
Anton: *Approaches J with a huge amount of anger* It IS a big deal! We were partnered up until that old bastard cucked me!
J: Well... you know alternatives exist. If you can't go with Uzi, maybe go with either of us.
N: I mean he and I are-
J: *slaps N* Shut up!
Anton: You look more like the type of person not to be interested in this kind of stuff, plus I was saving you all to show how I turned you from oil feeders to basically harmless.
J: Don't get it twisted, I'm only doing this because I don't want you going alone.
N: He won't be alone since Anton and I are gonna be partners!
Anton:.......
J:......
V was the only one taking advantage of the situation and having a good laugh.
N: *nervous smile* Too much? Oh hey where did V go?
N was ignored by the two.
Anton said nothing and then looked at J who had her hands on her hips. The latter just sighed.
"Later"
We are now taken to the prom night. A worker attempts to pull off a funky little dance, but is judged by his partner. Thad does a one-armed push-up/hand stand and gestures towards Doll on the other side of the room. Doll isn't having it.
Thad got up and decided to engage her in Russian.
Thad: Полагаю, вы не единственный, кто может говорить по-русски, а? Благодаря Антону я могу хорошо с тобой разговаривать. Что вы думаете? *sassy smirk* (Guess you're not the only one that can speak Russian eh? Thanks to Anton I can speak with you well. What do you think?)
Doll: Я скажу, что для человека его возраста он вас немного улучшил. Но ты, кажется, забыл, что это только на одну ночь, идиот. (I'll say, for someone his age he improoved you a bit. But you seem to forget this is just for one night, idiot.)
Thad: *sigh* *Mind* I knew this wasn't gonna work...
Uzi was with them but she was mostly quiet.
Thad: Hey Zi, you alright?
Uzi: I'm fine, just thinking to myself...again...
Thad: Weren't you gonna be with Anton.
Uzi: I WAS but then *points to Khan who wasn't far off* he banned me from seeing him.
Thad: Ouch, that sucks....
Doll glanced at Uzi for a bit before looking away.
Then they heard some gasps.
The trio then saw what everyone saw, it was Anton and he was accompanied by N and J.
Anton and N wore just black clothing that matched with them well. J on the other hand had a black dress that went down to her knees.
Uzi: Huh?!?
She then noticed Anton was a bit conflicted, J was rather proud of herself, N was just N.
Uzi: Guys!
They noticed her and Thad, Doll slowly backed away.
Anton: Oh am I relieved to see-
Uzi: Why are you with her?!
J: Oh, well the news about your dad banning Anton from seeing you flew fast. I felt bad for the guy and decided to be his partner for the night.
N: Hey Uzi! We're dapper buddies now!
The female Worker Drone was gonna say something but then Khan arrived.
Khan: Uzi, what did I tell you earlier?
Anton just gave him a death glare. Uzi gulped when she saw the two exchange looks.
N: H-hey Mr Uzi, you look good! I like the suit!
Khan: Oh thanks N, much appreciated!
The stage lights flip on and Lizzy comes on the platform.
Lizzy: Okay, listen up, nerds. We're doing this a little early, but since the entire prom court mysteriously disappeared, your queen by forfeit is, uh, this!
Then out of nowhere V lands on the stage as she wore a red dress, causing a stir in the crowd.
Guy: Oh, we're gonna die! There's three of them here!
V laughed maniacally.
J: Oh you gotta be kidding...
Anton had to do something.
Lizzy: Easy, judgey bots, V is my friend.
A large screen is lowered and proceeds to show a montage of selfies with V and Lizzy hanging out in various scenes.
Lizzy: She's done with the murder or whatever. We've been hanging!
V: Yess. Best friends. So easily manipulated... *Cackling stops*... Prom queen? *Looks to Lizzy*
Lizzy gave our a shy smile. V glanced at the crown and looked disgusted and disappointed.
Thad: No way V's gonna be prom queen?
Anton: Oh I gotta do something about this....
Doll was looking over her list of candidates, now having one empty space, she clutches it in her fists and cackles.
Lizzy: *Looks back at V, presumably with pity* So, forgive and forget, or I'll get my dad to DOCK YOUR FREAKIN' GRADES! And you can't sit with us, REBECCA!
Rebecca: Fine! I forgive her. Settle.
Guy: She's kinda cute, though.
Applause was heard from the crowd.
Lizzy: Clap harder, losers!
Everyone cheered and clapped harder, Anton groaned and left the gang.
Uzi: Anton!
J: Hm, what's he gonna do?
A girl Worker Drone approached V with the crown in her hand.
Girl: Your dress is really cute. *places the crown on V's head*
Crowd: Speech! Speech! Speech!
V: I, uh...
Anton: Ok cut it off!
Lizzy: Huh?!
Anton grabbed the mic from the stand.
Anton: Sorry to interrupt people but I've come to make an announcement!
Lizzy: Ugh get off the stage loser!
Anton: Takes one to know one, at least I don't fucking rely on daddy to make myself look good.
The crowd ohhed.
Anton: Now, about the Disassembly Drones that have appeared... I was going to show them to you but not right now tho, but since things went haywire I think it's the time I tell you everything.
Khan: Get down the stage Anton!
Anton: You stay out of this boomer!
The crowd ohhed again.
Anton: You see these last few days I was working on how to make these three specific drones to be less harmless and have no need to feed on oil. With some help I managed to make that a possibility. In short summary they won't kill you anymore, you're all safe.
The crowd gasped.
Rebecca: Is that true?
Guy: And I liked to think this guy was some dumb average human. He literally saved us the trouble of having to hide from murder drones.
J smirked, N cheered on for Anton, Uzi smiled.
Lizzy: Ugh, are you done yet?
V: Yeah, I have a speech to make.
Anton gave her the mic.
Anton: Do the honors prom queen. *winks*
V giggled but before she could say anything, Doll laughed as a symbol appeared on her face. She then spread her fingers ready to launch an attack.
Uzi, J and N noticed them.
Uzi: No!
Lizzy noticed Doll and backed away.
An explosion is launched at V, holding her in place.
Anton: Look out! *pushed V away*
Other Worker Drones attempt to escape the room, but are met with similar deaths.
Anton was sent crashing to a nearby table from the explosion.
Anton: Ugh...
Doll then turned her attention to Anton, she slowly approached him.
J grit her teeth and turned one of her hands in a rail gun and began firing at Doll.
Doll noticed, with one swipe of her hand, Doll enforces a shield that protects her from J's blasts. She summons a cleaver knife and tosses it at J, removing her arm.
J: Gah! You'll pay for that!
Doll removes the ceiling fan from its post and began to use it for something.
Uzi: Holy crap, what is she doing?
N: This isn't what I expected at all! I guess we should, uh-
Doll turned her attention to V who got up.
Doll tosses the ceiling fan in V's direction, an attack that is blocked as N jumps in. Uzi follows quickly behind him with a knife to throw straight at Doll's face. The knife bounces right off. Doll releases the lock from the door, and all the surviving Worker Drones storm out except Khan, who is hesitant.
Doll: Узи, ты правда на стороне Дронов-Убийц? Я не единственная, кто потеряла из-за них семью. (Uzi, you would really side with the Murder Drones? I'm not the only one who's lost family to them.)
She then turned to Anton who slowly got up.
Doll: И вы пытаетесь исправить их, утолив их жажду. Это довольно умно, но это все равно не меняет того факта, что они кое-что у меня забрали в прошлом. (And you try to fix them by removing their thirst. That is rather smart but that still doesn't change the fact they took something from me in the past)
Uzi: Bite me! Whoever started this wants us to fight! I'm not dealing with anything well, but I'm done dealing with everything alone. We move forward together, or not at all!
Anton then joined her.
Anton: I changed them for the better, they turned against their own mother company and turned over a new leaf. Not all of this can be solved with violence Doll, we all have to move on. I may not understand you at all, but I'm sure there's a bit of mercy inside you.
J: He's right. *stands beside them* I turned over, although it's hard to get used to but it's for the better. I don't know what could happen with us if we continued with this but I just hope for the best.
Doll: Как мило... Но мне твоя помощь не нужна. (Cute... but I don't need help.)
She summoned another pole that goes straight through N's leg. Two unidentified obbjects fly straight towards them, but A pushes Uzi out of the way.
Doll notices Khan trying to reenter the room once he sees that Uzi is in danger, so she shuts the door from behind her. Another blade is thrown at Uzi that goes straight through her hand. Uzi pulls it out and arms herself.
Anton: Uzi!
Doll's point of view shows a red flashing screen that starts beeping as Anton approaching with a vengeful look. She attempts to throw another blade, but the human but he swipes it away.
Anton: You're gonna pay for that...dearly...
Doll: Принеси, человек... (Bring it, human)
V's arm is pulling itself along the ground
N: *Picks it up* Is this...?
V: *grabs it out of his hand using her mouth* Mine!
Lizzy: Ew. You look like garbage.
V: *muffled* You frickin' traitor.
Lizzy: *Swipes V's arm out of her mouth* As if you weren't using me to try and kill everyone, Ms. Petty. Where does this freaking go?
N: Thank you, Lizzy!
Lizzy/V: Shut up, loser.
A knife was thrown at Anton but he ducked, the human then grabbed a nearby chair and smashes it over Doll's head.
Doll then trips the human and had him pinned.
J then changed her hand into a laser gun and was going to aim at Doll, but then Anton reversed the tables and stood ontop of the female worker. The two struggled for control.
Uzi picked up the knife from the ground and launched it at Doll but she managed to catch it mid air.
She punched Anton in the face and got up.
Doll multiplied the knife and charges them towards Uzi.
Anton: No!
N then blocked the attack for her.
Anton: Thanks N-
Doll then grabs him by the sleeves.
Doll: Что вы видите в них? Они безнадежны!!! (What do you see in them? They're lost causes!!!)
Anton: They changed for the better...you need to understand that I tried to help you and the other workers...I didn't mean harm.
J: Let him go!
She had her arm changed into a chainsaw.
Doll then used her powers to pull the knife she used earlier, she then launched it at J.
Anton then broke from Doll's grasps and ran to the female Disassembley Drone.
Anton: J move-
Anton stopped as his expression was now blank.
Everyone were silent and shocked.
Uzi: Anton!
To be continued....
OK guys, this was chapter 9.
Peace out!
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