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line chuckled again. “Come now, boy. Am I really that forgettable?” The man’s voice was calm, but sharp.
    Zack felt his body arch. “Corson.”
    Zack stood frozen with fear. He already found out who I am?! He’s good, real good.
    “Please excuse my behavior at our last meeting, I’m normally much more composed. If anything, I should be thanking you.”
    Zack narrowed his eyes. “How so?”
    Corson’s tone changed to a more apologetic one. “No need to be coarse. To have Lambda under your command is impressive. It is a bit of a setback for us of Stigma, but we are willing to offer you a full partnership into our society. We hope you agree-”
    “I have no desire to be part of a group of nut jobs that kill innocent people. You’re just bloodthirsty terrorists with a problem with authority.” Zack’s response was heated, but even.
    Corson’s tone returned to being dark and grim. “So you feel the way Babel regulates the Network and claims to help those struggling by relocating them is fine then?”
    Zack scowled. “You think you have some kind of right to disregard the laws and go against the government just because you can’t access the Cyber Network?” Zack tried to sound convincing, but he could hear his own doubt in his tone.
    Corson heard the doubt as well. He pounced on the opportunity.
    “I’m disappointed in you, Zack. I had hoped someone of your intellect could see much further than what you say. It is clear to me now that you’re just another brainwashed fool.” His voice was menacing.
    Zack got a chill. He tried to sound convincing none the less “Everyone is entitled to an opinion, even if it’s wrong,” he replied with a dead expression.
    Corson sighed over the line. “I had hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but you leave me no choice. We will be seeing each other soon, Zack. Perhaps when we meet next, you will be singing a different tune.”
    Zack’s eyes widened. “Wait, you wouldn’t dare-”
    The call cut out. Only dead silence hung in empty space.
    Lambda inched forward. “Your elevated heartbeat is approaching dangerous levels. Lambda would suggest you-”
    “Lambda!” Zack yelled. “How far can you move with your Worm Drive?!”
    Startled, Lambda replied quickly. “About thirty miles per jump. Why?”
    “Less questions, more action. I need to get to my house right away,” Zack replied, haste marking every word he spoke.
    Lambda didn’t understand the urgency. “Lambda lacks information. What purpose do you have at your dwelling?”
    Zack became irate. “Corson is going after my sister! She goes live in just a few hours and the only way I can contact her is through the Network! So, if there are no more questions, I would like to get to her before Corson does!”
    Taken aback, Lambda stared before the boy that glared daggers at her. The intensity in his eyes radiated with purpose and drive. She was compelled to obey, but moreover, she wanted to help. Why, she didn’t know. All she knew was that Zack needed her, and she wasn’t about to question any further.
    “Lambda will need proper coordinates to reach your dwelling.”
    Zack saw the resolve in Lambda’s eyes just as her visor shielded them once more. He forgot his anger as he found respect in the AI unit before him.
    “Alright, let’s go!”
    Moments later, Lambda opened the hole in space with the Worm Drive. They quickly dove in as they didn’t have much time. Zack did find a certain satisfaction being lead by Lambda into the void of darkness.
    He smiled confidently. I’m coming, Cecilia!
     
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    [January 6th - Washington D.C. - Cyber Research Plant - Day]
    The Director walked briskly. Following behind him was a tall, well-built woman with long flowing hair the color of a deep rose. She carried a tablet-sized computer that lit her face a light blue color. She blazed her fingers across the touch screen as she marched her dominating frame forward with each stride. She found it