Bonus Chapter: Knife and Spork

Maegwyn brought the table their food. “Alright here are two Mocha Chickencow Burgers, some fries, and a Knife and Spork Sampler. Will there be anything else?” she asked.

Tek, James, Lisa, and Odessa looked at each other. “No, that will be it.” Odessa said.

“Alrighy then. If you need anything just tell me.” said Maegwyn smiling as she left for the back room. Once alone, she knocked on the wall and it opened. Inside there was a small room where Mr. Z sat in a chair.

“They have arrived, sir.”

“Good.” Mr. Z said smiling. “Now will be the perfect time to chat with Odessa about letting EbilCorp into the Galactic Alliance.” Mr. Z followed Maegwyn out and brought the chair with him. Placing it in front of the table where Odessa sat, he sat down and smiled at them.

“Who are you?” Odessa asked looking at the furry blue creature in a business suit.

“My name is Mr. Z, the CEO of EbilCorp.”

James, Lisa, and Tek became angry. They knew EbilCorp would never approach the Loreon government unless it had something it wanted.

“Mr. Z, please tell me why you are here.” Odessa said trying to hide her concern. “I am here to talk with you about getting EbilCorp into the Galactic Alliance. Because we already sell to Zargon, Loreon, and many other places you have never been...we would be an excellent asset to have.”

“I will have to talk to the others about this.” Odessa said wary of her tone.

Mr. Z smiled again. “I sense you are uncomfortable. Please express your concerns with me.”

“Well, EbilCorp has been known to be a very controlling company. If you joined the Alliance I fear you may attempt to take control of it. Then you would unite everyone under EbilCorp.”

“That seems like a very nice concept to me.” he responded.

“EbilCorp has been known for being very sinister. In fact, you kidnapped Maria-5.”

Mr. Z’s expression changed to a serious one. “I took back what was mine. She was created by us and thus she belongs with us.”

Everyone was shocked, but Tek had suspected this the entire time. “She is a spyborg.” she said.

Everyone, including Mr. Z were surprised at this. “You were able to identify her as a robot?”

“Yes. I am the Chief Technical Officer of the SDF after all. But you are wrong about her. She is more than a robot...she doesn’t belong to you.”

“Excuse me?” Mr. Z said insulted.

“She was an intelligent life-form. She should have had the ability to choose her own life.”

Mr. Z was silent. “Perhaps, Odessa, we should meet another time...somewhere more private.” he said glaring at Tek. He could sense she would be an obstacle.