Chapter 31 - On Its Side

The time was now 09:35 in the evening and I was now back at home in my base wearing my regular clothes. Sonya was seated at the workbench working on the Hammer drones saving any of the useable components from it. She wore a tank top that showed cleavage and a pair of booty shorts that's exposed her pale long leg. Her dark green hair was up in a messy bun with strands sitting lightly on her cheeks. Ever since getting her body she doesn't like to use the computerised arms that were made to make our creations easier.

She also strives to imitate human life to the best of her ability, this meant cutting her connection to the world wide web, locking up a portion of her excessive knowledge, slowing down her own ability to process things so that it's at a human level. We had also developed a sustainable energy source through the decomposition of food that is broken down to natural energy for her to run on a. Essentially giving off the image of a normal everyday human. We are still researching a way emulate touch, smell and taste but turning such things into accurate information is not possible without the use of God like powers.

I approach quietly as to not disturb her work but I notice that she had a pained look on her face. I was gonna ask why but I realise it's the dejected look of rejection. The look of unrequited love that comes with a bitter smile in an attempt to encourage themselves in their love life. And it's all because of me but even if I feel bad I can't simply throw away the relationship I have with Charlotte.

"Thanks, Sonya but we can do that tomorrow so just get some sleep," I said sincerely while taking the robot parts out of her hand.

With the same bitter smile, she replied: "It's okay I don't get tired, remember?"

Saying that she gently grabbed the parts out of my hand and got back to work. I then walk away to a door that led directly to my bedroom. Charlotte was already in bed wearing her light blue nightgown reading a book. I slowly change into my own pyjamas and join her in the bed. Hugging her in my arms I feel relief and the notion that what I did is right.

"What's wrong with Sonya" Said Charlotte who put her book down and stared decisively into my eyes.

"What do you mean," I said

"Do you think I wouldn't notice that Sonya suddenly isn't as bright or perky as before. So tell me what happened" Said Charlotte

I immediately lie "It's just misunderstanding on one of our projects"

"Don't lie to me Theo or you won't be sleeping on this bed anymore?" Said Charlotte clearly understanding me very well

"I, I, I can't say," I said as I was unsure of her reaction

"Theo tell me" Said Charlotte with a strong resolve

Giving a light sigh I say "She confessed to me and I rejected her"

"Huh? but why?" Said Charlotte

"Huh? isn't it obvious its cause I have you and Chloe" I said confusedly

"So it's not causing you to think of her as just a robot" Said Charlotte

"How could I, this world has a wide range of races that include robots and A.I? Despite how some think I'm very accepting of odd or none human looking life forms. I'm not the least bit phased by how the world views me, I only do what sits well with my moral compass. So even though I might like Sonya I won't accept it because I have you" I rambled without noticing

Charlotte now had a wide smile "So you do like her"

"Yes, I'm sorry but believe me I will not make any advances at her," I said clearly not understanding her smile

Charlotte shook her head "Theo, I want you to stop holding yourself back and accept her,"

"Okay now I'm lost," I said

"You know our recurring nightly activities have destroyed my stamina and my body. I can't satisfy you so I mind as well get a partner to tackle it and the kids already see her as a second mother. I also don't want to Sonya to be sad, she's family" Said Charlotte caringly

"I can't it's. . ." I try replying before she interrupts

"Stop doing what you think is right and just do what you want" Said Charlotte

At her words my whole world became clearer, it had appeared that my insistent thoughts of not wanting to have Sonya be mine caused a mental block.

Looking deep into the eyes of the black haired beauty in my arms I say "You know I really love you"

She gave a radiant smile and said "I know, now go make Sonya happy"

I disappear from the house and was now stood on the side of a skyscraper, I panicked for a bit before realising that I wasn't going to fall. The place I was in is literally on its side The sky was blue with white fluffy clouds and around me were other building with the bottom being covered in a thick grey fog.

"Huh? This isn't the base Where am I?" I ask only to be met by silence

I attempt to teleport out but it seemed to not work which makes no sense as I was sure nothing could hold me or negate my ability. I was then presented by the same golden light from the first day of having my powers.

After the light passed a note sat in the air defying gravity. On the not it said:

"Hey Theo it's Elijah so here's your first monster slaying mission. The monster your facing has been upgraded to have just enough durability to take a beating before dying. His sword skills and other skills are also upgraded to challenge as yours"

"As a bonus for winning this fight, I'll give you an option at the end to give Sonya her dėsɨrėd body or to gain a piece of strength from your inheritance. Also, any wounds gained from here is completely healed once you get out"

"Good luck Theo try having some fun it's not every day you have someone that can challenge your strength"

"Wait! blue sky, tall dull buildings, world on its side and sword skills. I thought I was fighting monsters from Marvels multiverse, shit is it. . . ." I said out loud looking over my surrounding once again.

My words stopped as I here a scratchy echoing voice that sent shivers down my spine "HAAa hahaha! HAAa hahaha! oh how unexpected a visitor"