They stepped into a side archives, the door hissing shut with pneumatic sound. Dim light flickered on systematic.... fluorescent. It illuminated rows of glowing blue data crystals. Elena's slender finger flew about on the central console.
" Here are his final entries" she said referring to Elias. Jason plugged in enhanced earport... Nova dived in, going through logs at lightning speed. Data gushed.... numerous.
[Fascinating! He was close to soul transfer but still inferior to me. I am the apex of AI sentient!] Nova rang out.... seductive voice laced with ego.
Time short, they poured over files.....copying what was needed and glancing over the rest.
Minutes later, they where out...Elena left calling forth her shuttle. There goodbye.....not forever was steamy as Jason pulled her in for an intense kiss. Before parting, Elena's face flushed as she boarded her own space ahuttle.....capable of short interstellar travels and orbit runs.
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His shuttle landed on his docking pad making his way inside. A dresser not matched his steps as he entered stripping of his cloths leaving only the sleek black jumpsuit as he headed for his office space.
Today has been a joy ride, from intense board meetings to steamy moments with Elena and Elias hidden lab
" Nova what's the rundown?"
[Important files saved and backed up to internal banks....labs coordinates and codes have also been saved. With a little time, I can decode and grant primary entry. One inside, we can leave a link and overtime exploit weakness and eventually take control]
" Good!" Jason nodded as he settled into his huge soft chair holographic screens flickering around him.
" Latest star news!"
" Fastest orbit racer!"
" New sexy goddess feature in new film!"
" Madox technologies facing investigation from the United Earth council"
Flickers of information streamed through. Jason back-tracked to old Jason's memories. Smile tugging at his lips
If he wanted to keep up his Jason's persona, he has to continue with his old habits and that includes.....
He also needed knowledge, new techs and allies in the shadows that would do the work while he basked in the glory. His grandaunt Elena was about to be conquered just a little push needed. Next his ice cold sister Ava, a cold scheming glint in his eye
Conquering his sister would provide inner and financial channels and information he could use to start his dominance. It was time to shine!
Ping!
A notification from the family network came in, clicking it was a general announcement by his father..... Victor
" As if effectively immediately, my son Max Madox take over as the interim CEO sufficing due to our families current dynamics. The dicision was made and agreed on by the board. Hope you all can support my son in making Madox great again!!"
Pfft! Jason chuckled what a load of crap, his father definitely has the sweet tongue no wonder he could charm his stepmom Maria. Jason mused, speaking of Maria - a jade beauty came to mind, young..... beautiful.....smart. his step mom was the late night fantasy of old Jason.
Leaning on the table finger interlocked eyes squinted....maybe he could include her in his grand scheme...
[Careful dickbrain, the Frostmoor's are almost on pairs with the Madox colongomerate. Definitely not be messed with] Nova warned.
Eyes twitching from being called dickbrain, but her warning returned clarity to his thought " I have to take it slow and enjoy myself in the process...not lose my life"
The estate's night cycle dimmed the lights glow, a soft hum glazing the world. Jason sleep was short, dreams of fire and mothers incessantly pleas, but awakened sharper. The chaos loomed large....but he will ride it.
Nightmare clawed it's way into Jason's mind like a virus entering a secure net, slow at the beginning....then violent towards the end. Back in the sterile hospital room, the air filled with antiseptic and disinfectant mixed with twh sterch of decay. Heart monitor beeped..... monotonous in the background.
His mother....pale layed on the bed, her ones vibrant face cold and deathly.....eyes sunken framed by grey strands of hair.
The oxygen tubes hummed softly providing air through the tubes.....IV dripping slowly..." Why didn't you come sooner" her voice deathly rang" the work stole you away while I dead" labs wear stained and rumpled from endless alltiners
"I am close mum...soon, This will change the world" he has said over the line as she died away...slow and painfully. Alone, the scenery changed fire rocking the lab turning all into ashes.
Jason jerked awake, his ranging heart beating against his ribs.....gasping for air, cheat heavying with every intake. Sweat soaked his night wears
Huff! Huff! Huff!
The suite automated system responded....slowly, light flickering on with a humm, brightning of the chamber with a blue halo.
He sat up, wiping sweat with his pristine white pajamas, cool air blowing...metallic tang against his throat.
....
Retreat washed over him in waves, brain scattered...his brain waves spiked. Self neglect, isolation, no friend, families...his mothers death.....slow.... painful..... alone. While he chased the future
[Error.....error brain waves erratic, nerves cooling initiated!....]
Huff! Huff! Jason gapsed at Nova's electronic voice....blaring through his skull, snapped him out of the gaze
[ Sentiment is for the weak, conquest is your future. Your past will drag you down...allow me to delete it!] Nova said her tone from a narcissist drawl to a cold lecture.
"No!" Jason said voice exuding stress
[Humph! Weak!]
"....sigh, easy for you to say," he said, legs meeting the cold hard floor " Delete? If only it was that simple " his voice echoed in the quiet chamber ...hallow broken ohh the distant estate thrum
Nova voice was a persistent voice in head..... egotistic but it drove him. Silence breed loss.
Here, on this new era, head turned looking out the floor ceiling glass.....into the distant waking estate... patrolling roboguards and servants both human and enhanced shuffling about performing their daily task
He would build empire's....
Stripping he headed into the wash chamber the like a vertical tube with tiny opening lining the wall jetting out water to the center.....
Followed by daily medicals and enhancement..... again rejecting implants.
Dressed in a black metallic suit with leather here and there smart watch strapped on... earpiece inserted drone whirring in the background, rotate with a high pitch whine before going in stealth mode
[Destination?]
"Let start small... under levels" eyes black scheming.