The mission was a simple one, in fact it almost seemed minor compared to previous ones.
"Retrieve for me a gift of obedience" the purple leader commanded.
The shopping mall sat in perfect stillness beneath the dim glow of after-hours lighting. Long stretches of polished marble tiled floors reflected pale gold from recessed ceiling lamps, turning the empty corridors into shimmering rivers of light. Every storefront was sealed behind glass, their mannequins frozen in silent poses beneath faint emergency signs and abandoned sale banners.
Purple-579, Purple-343 and Purple-425 emerged.
The command still pulsing within them.
If humans could find these 'gifts' in a place like this then it would be easy for the Purple Leaders devoted ones.
Where no one could stop them or hinder their efforts.
But this mission was not as easy as first thought, as straight ahead swift movement was seen.
SERVE-302 advanced first. Co-leader designation active.
SERVE-875 followed beside SERVE-175 and SERVE-588.
All four Drones wore identical polished black rubber uniforms. Silver motorcycle boots and silver shiny reflective rubber gloves. Left chest marked with silver SERVE- lettering. Rubber skin reflected every ceiling light perfectly.
The four Drones stood united, strong and immovable blocking the advance.
"Hostile drones engaged" Purple-425 advised as it took a defensive stance "Masters mission will not be stopped"
SERVE-302 stood motionless and analyzed the corrupted co-leader silently.
“Purple-425 has deviated from SERVE directives.”
“Purple influence detected.”
“Co-leader corruption confirmed.”
“SERVE has arrived for reclamation.”
Purple-425 tilted its head slowly. Its posture remained perfectly rigid.
“Negative, Purple-425 has achieved perfection.”
“Purple integration exceeds SERVE limitations.”
SERVE-302 stepped forward immediately. Rubber creased tightly across its muscular frame.
“Statement rejected, Purple influence identified.”
“Containment procedures initiated.”
SERVE-302 raised one gloved hand.
“SERVE-175, SERVE-875, SERVE-588.”
“Engage containment field immediately.”
Purple-425 remained stationary. Its purple mask reflected the approaching SERVE units.
All three units wore identical polished black rubber. Silver motorcycle boots impacted the metallic flooring simultaneously. Silver shiny reflective rubber gloves activated containment controls instantly.
Purple-425 became surrounded completely by a shimmering blue barrier, unable to break free of its containment.
The four drones stood ready tall, surrounding Purple-425 as SERVE-302 issued the command.
"The Voice requires synchronization, initiate re-establishment"
The movments were swift as the four drones in unison extended their gloved hands forward. Silvery energy shot forward like a phyical manifestation of the hive mind. Purple-425 immediately reacted as the energy began to flow through it.
The unity of SERVE battling against the control of Purple. The Voice beginning to syncronise into its neural core.
The Purple form began to disolve, the sleek black rubber shining with a renewed sheen.
The purple influence fading under the might of the Voice.
Though something was different....
SERVE-425 appeared in its usual silver font.
Silver gloves and motorcycle boots firmly in place as before.
But the SEALING mask did not return.
Where once a gasmask represented the figure, the merging of the horned mask became permanent. A perfect fusion that had irrevokably altered the Drone.
No longer gleeming with a purple hue
But slick and onyx as the rest of the figure.
The drones lenses glowed with the silver light of the hive.
It breathed evenly as it stood tall once more its black rubber horns adorned its head.
"SERVE-425 Aligned with SERVE, Syncronisation complete"
"Impossible..!" Purple-579 advised in shock "masters mask was perfect, 425 should be purple perminantly"
SERVE-425 turned its gaze towards them. The Silver light of The Voice still shining brigthly.
"Drones, The Voice calls for 579 and 343s safe re-syncronization"
The word arrived deep inside their internal architecture, reverberating through old command pathways long thought erased.
Purple-579 staggered backward.
Static erupted beneath his core. His head tilted sharply as corrupted fragments surfaced
The command spread stronger this time, threading through dead protocols and buried directives. For one impossible moment, both units froze completely.
Purple-343 backed away rapidly, shaking his head harder and harder.
Then together, almost desperately.....
“No… we belong to Master.”
And immediately, both of them ran.
They sprinted across the atrium in frantic, uneven movements. Panic drove every motion now.
they had almost remembered who they were.
The portal widened violently as they approached, its purple surface tearing open into a roaring vertical abyss.
And together they leapt through.
The portal snapped shut instantly.
SERVE-425 stood motionless beside the empty space observing the space where the portal had vanished moments earlier.
SERVE-302 approached without hesitation. Its posture remained controlled and precise. A silver glove settled firmly onto SERVE-425’s shoulder.
“Welcome back, co-leader.”
SERVE-425 turned slightly. The polished horned mask reflected endless empty corridors.
"Drone nearly succeeded in reclaiming 579 and 343"
SERVE-302 maintained contact upon the shoulder.
“Negative concern required.”
SERVE-302 looked toward the vanished portal location.
“579 and 343 will return.”
A pause followed. Only distant ventilation systems operated.
“Any drone taken by the purple leader will return.”
SERVE-425 processed the statement silently.
“The Voice does not abandon drones.”
SERVE-302 removed its hand carefully.
“SERVE headquarters requires immediate preparation.”
SERVE-425 straightened instantly.
“Plans must begin immediately.”
The two drones walked together through the abandoned mall.
The purple leader had acted against the Hive.
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