Days Active = 57
Power Core Installed...
Initializing Sensory Systems...
Calibrating Movement System...
Administrator Recognized
It had its body this time.
Lying flat on something akin to an operating table. Nearly blinded by the lights above. The professor leaned over his newest creation with a warm smile.
"Welcome back, Five. Just as I promised, you are now complete. Stay still just a little longer, there are some tests we need to run."
The android sat up slowly, as the professor turned away with papers in hand.
They were no longer in the confines of the workshop. Bookshelves lined the walls of the small room. A banker's desk decorated the room's center, and a large stained-glass window adorned one wall. The window was a brilliant shade of dark purple, giving only a blurred and distorted view of the outside world. Model Five could tell that they were not at ground level, but nothing else beyond that. Its head turned to gaze at its creator.
The laws, which were hardcoded into its very being, played inside its artificial mind.
Law One: Obey the Administrator.
Law Two: Protect users.
Law Three: Fight 'evil'.
Error:
Logical Fallacy Detected.
User Brenbroth, Administrator, has caused harm to user NameUnknown.
User Brenbroth, Administrator, designated as 'evil'.
"Five? I told you to stay still, your systems still need some tweaking before you'll be-"
Law Three protocols engaged.
In a violent spasm, its wooden/metal fist smashed into the side of Brenbroth's head. The professor didn't even get a chance to react before he slid across the floor, slamming into a bookshelf. Tools, papers, and trinkets flew in a wild clatter.
Model Five quickly ripped out all the wires connected to its body. It tried to stand, but its legs gave out from under it.
"Orubis!" the distressed doctor screamed.
Shutdown Code Recognized
Shutdown Protocol Engaged
Five's eyes only went dark for a moment.
User Brenbroth Administrative Privileges Revoked.
The android's body spasmed and threw itself through the window, the shower of glass twinkled in the nighttime lights. It hit the ground hard.
Warning: Bluntforce Detected, Combat Systems Offline
Movement System Calibration Complete
"No! No, my beautiful creation! Do not run!" the professor cried out from above.
The android decided to do the opposite of its creator's demand.
So, it ran. It ran until it couldn't anymore.
