Wolfcub sighed as she slung her bag on her shoulder. Her heels tapped the linoleum as she walked, her tail swaying slightly behind her. Her bag, or over-sized purse as some other teachers called it, was something she rarely let others see, let alone touch, for inside was things that need certain level's of clearance to use.<br/><br/>She got into her car, laying her purse in the seat beside her. She pushed the button to start it, barely hearing the electric engines turn on. Only the glow of the dash lights indicated it had started. She really wanted an old car that ran on gasoline, preferring the sound of a powerful roar of an engine over this weak sounding thing, but then again, it did have the power and speed she wanted.<br/><br/>Reaching for the seatbelt, she paused for a moment, seeing something move slightly in the rear view mirror. In a flash, she had drawn a pistol from her purse and twisted in her seat to press the business end to the chin of the person sitting behind her.<br/><br/>"What the hell do you think you're doing?" she demanded. She couldn't really get a good look at the person, but he didn't move nor flinch at the sight of a gun.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Agent Wolfcub. I have been issued as the Guardian Unit for your current mission." he said.</span>Wolfcub motioned with her gun.<br/><br/>"Move over there where I can see you." she said. He moved over to the other side of the car, sliding effortlessly across the leather to the window, where she could see him properly. He looked like a kid, yet wore odd crimson armor and white under armor, a red helmet with fins on the top, and a long blonde ponytail sticking out the top that reached down his back and ran across the seat. He was wearing power armor similar to the stuff she had tested in the past, but he seemed way too young to be an Agent. His small face could barely be seen since his helmet rested on his brow.<br/><br/>"Who are you?" she asked.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"I am designated Cypher. Prototype Artificial Intelligence Android." he said without emotion, "As I have said, I have been issued as a Guardian Unit to assist in the protection of the Hybrid known as Donta."</span><br/><br/>Wolfcub lowered her gun and sighed heavily again. Stuffing it back in her purse she continued to put her seat belt on, seeing the small android do the same in the back seat.<br/><br/>"I assume I am to deliver you to the subject?" she asked. He nodded as she pulled out of the parking lot, then as she signaled to turn he spoke once more.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"You are also to act as liaison, maintenance, and guardian for me as well. Your place has been designated as storage for supplies." he said, Wolfcub noticed her navigation system activate on her dash and a waypoint blinking on the map, "This is your new home address. All of your possessions have been moved to this place, along with the necessary maintenance for my needs."</span><br/><br/>Sighing again, she switched her signal to turn the other way, heading out. Upon arriving at the address, she looked up at the apartment building, her brow lowering.<br/><br/>"Isn't this..."<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"The same building as the subject. Command wants us to live closer for security reasons."</span><br/><br/>"God damn it, Leon!" she cursed, "Cypher, you have a secure line to command?"<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Yes."</span><br/><br/>"Connect me to Leon." she said. Cypher's eyes closed for a moment, then when he opened them, they had a dim blue glow.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Leon here." Cypher said, but in a gruf voice.</span><br/><br/>"Leon, what the hell are you doing? Why was I moved to this place?!" she demanded, her voice seething with resentment.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Wolfcub, this was necessary in your assignment. I know it's not as glamorous as your usual place, but that penthouse is still purchased by you so we won't touch it. It will be there when you're done. Besides, this new apartment isn't that bad. Plus, you'll be next door to another one of your students, Kate Crawford."<br/></span><br/>"Isn't that what you sent the Guardian for? I thought he was supposed to live with Donta for protection?" she asked.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"I don't think those two would let Cypher stay with them out of the blue. How are you supposed to explain him?"</span>Wolfcub hesitated.<br/><br/>"I already told them about him." she said, then added, "....And me"<br/><br/>There was a long silence then Cypher's lips began moving again with her commander's voice coming out of his mouth.<br/><span style="font-weight: bold"><br/>"You've blown your cover from the start? I thought you were a professional?"</span><br/><br/>"Yes, Sir! But..." she began.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"I know. This particular case is kind of different. I don't think it will be possible to keep your secret from him. That's why this morning, Donta and Raine have been given full clearance."<br/></span><br/>"What?! The email order said..." she began.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Yeah, I decided to give them clearance just after I sent that." Leon said, "Let's just let that part go and continue on with your mission. Leon out." he said, then Cypher's eyes returned to his normal color.</span>Frustrated, Wolfcub slammed a fist on the steering wheel in frustration.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"I am sorry Miss Wolfcub for this inconvenience." Cypher said, "I am merely following orders as well."</span>Wolfcub sighed and began pulling into the underground parking.<br/><br/>"I know, Cypher. It's not your fault either." she said, "Let's just see our new place."<br/><br/>She opened the door with a fingerprint and the two stepped inside. It was just like her old place, everything in the same place, except it was half the size and everything she owned throughout her old place was stuffed into the one room that was supposed to be the living room. The kitchen cupboards and fridge were fully stocked, her clothes and bedroom were all there. Even her bathroom was fully stocked along with all of her things, complete with half empty shampoo bottles. It was a little cluttered and confined, but it didn't look that bad. There was the guest bedroom that she hadn't investigated yet, and she cautiously pushed the door open.<br/><br/>Flashing lights all over the room blinded her for a moment in the dim light. In the middle of the room along the far wall was a pod connected to a large generator. To the right, a large bank of servers hummed with energy and blinked with activity.<br/><br/>"I suppose this is your room." Wolfcub said. Cypher nodded.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"I do not require service or recharge at the moment." Cypher said, "Although I would like to meet the subject. His ID chip is located at a Diner a short drive from here."</span><br/><br/>"I am kind of hungry. I'll treat you." she said, with a smile.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"But I do not eat." Cypher said, following her out the door.</span>