The power of The Purple fuels his body, making him almost tireless as he carries out mission after mission, obtaining the necessary materials to complete his master's plan.
After storing the last component of the day, 009 has no more missions to complete, so until he receives new orders, he stands next to the acquired components, so motionless that anyone would say he is a statue.
But his solitude doesn't last long.
The Purple Leader walks with authority and confidence through the halls of headquarters towards the area where his prized portal is being built, there he finds 009 stationed like a soldier.
"Well, well. So you're back, 009." The Purple Leader says, seeing the motionless figure of the gigantic purple drone, which only responds with silence. The leader moves even closer to his drone, inspecting it from top to bottom
"You know, 009." The leader says this while running his hand over the muscular drone's pectoral muscles. "You're a... peculiar... drone."
"Since your transformation, you haven't said a single word." The Purple Leader continues. "Other drones usually express their loyalty with words from time to time, but you only do it with your actions. And don't get me wrong, I have absolutely no complaints⦠but I wonder what's different about you that makes you act this wayā¦"
The leader then decides to use his powers over the Purple to delve deeper into 009's mind, unaware that they are not alone.
SERVE-901 and SERVE-903 followed the signal of the component stolen by 009 from the SERVE facilities, and they found the headquarters of the Purple leader.
"The situation is more serious than anticipated." 901 states.
"Affirmative." 903 replies. "The enemy designated as 'the Purple' appears to be building some kind of device using stolen technology. 901 and 903 require backup."
"Negative." 901 replies. "The connection to the Hive has been lost since we entered this structure, probably due to a signal jamming device." The drone explains. "It seems there are only two enemies at headquarters. 901 suggests confronting them and destroying the device before it's too late."
Then the drone activates the weapon it carries. It's not a conventional weapon, but a device capable of frying any type of electronic component.
The sound it makes when arming is almost imperceptible.
But 009 hears it and, as he does, his eyes light up purple and he automatically sets off, dodging his master and heading towards the drones at full speed.
The SERVE drones notice, but they don't have time to react.
009 reaches them in the blink of an eye, with a blow of his powerful arm he makes 903's weapon fly, then he grabs the drones by the collar of their uniforms and immobilizes them against the wall.
009 stares into the eyes of the shocked drones, and his own empty eyes glow an unnatural purple. 009 had already tried to break 903's will during his mission at the SERVE facility, but he hadn't been able to. But now⦠now the Purple Leader and his most prized project are in danger, and 009 isn't going to fail.
His eyes shine brighter and brighter.
The SERVE drones try to resist with all their might.
Despite their titanic efforts, the power of Purple has entered the minds of 901 and 903, who are now completely docile, relaxed, and willing to follow the orders of 009 or his master.
009 takes a couple of steps back. The purple covering his hands begins to flow into the air, forming two perfect purple masks. Two masks that need two hosts.
And 901 and 903 are more than ready to be taken.
The assimilation of the drones is quick and without incident, as they do not offer the slightest resistance. Their minds are too far gone and immersed in purple bliss.
Soon, Purple 901 and Purple 903 are born, standing next to 009, ready to obey the Purple Leader's orders. The leader approaches the trio of purple drones while observing them closely.
"901, 903, go and secure the entrance." The leader commands. "I don't want any more unexpected visitors."
"Yes, Purple Leader." The two drones answer at the same time, walking towards the entrance of the headquarters without saying another word.
009 remains there, still as a statue once more.
"What the hell was that, 009?" The leader said with a meaningful smile as he stood before the silent drone. "Super speed⦠the ability to subdue the will of even a SERVE drone⦠and also to create perfect purple masks⦠and you acted to protect the portal at the first sign of danger, without being ordered to do soā¦"
"There's no other drone like you, 009. How deliciously mysterious..." the Purple Leader murmurs, looking at 009 as if he were prey ready to be eaten. "But the time has come to know the truth."
Without further ado, the leader's eyes glow purple, and his mind expands to reach inside 009's. What he finds upon arrival doesn't surprise him. The usual mindset of a purple drone. Blind obedience, loyalty⦠nothing seems out of the ordinary untilā¦
"What is this...?" The Purple Leader mutters.
The leader finally understands.
At the core of the drone's mind, he finds the psychic manifestation of Trevor, the human who became 009. Instead of being subdued and pushed aside by The Purple, Trevor has surrendered completely, with such fervor, with such force, that it may be impossible to ever separate them.
The Purple Leader emerged from 009's mind, astonished by his discovery. He had never seen or foreseen anything like it. It made no sense⦠but it had happened.
Without a second thought, he shot a purple energy beam at the drone.
"Such dedication and passion are wasted on a simple drone like you, 009." The Purple Leader announces. "The time has come for a promotion."
The energy the leader is using should transform 009 into a Purple Lieutenant, butā¦
009 seems more inert than usual⦠less alive, less active.
But just when the leader thinks that perhaps 009's special condition may have resisted the transformation, and maybe even had the opposite effectā¦
A crack appears on the drone's chest.
And fingers make their way through it.
The pressure builds and spreads throughout the rest of the drone's inert body, until, with a heart-rending screamā¦
The new Purple Lieutenant, Purple 009, emerges from within.
Full of life, strength and vigor.
009 then steps decisively toward the Purple Leader. The leader isn't quite sure what to expect after such an unusual transformation, but when 009 is just a few steps awayā¦
009 kneels before his master and lord.
"Purple 009 obeys the Purple Leader." The new lieutenant says with determination, staring intently into their leader's eyes. "009 is Purple, now and forever."
The Purple Leader is pleased with his new lieutenant, detecting in him a certain vitality, a certain⦠authenticity in his words that go beyond the influence of Purple, and the leader knows why.
Approaching his lieutenant, the leader gestures for him to stand up. Their bodies are so close that their chests are pressed together. Their breathing is heavy and ragged, a clear sign of arousal.
"I have many plans for you, 009, for us..." He says with a smile that is both mischievous and wicked. "But... you know...?"
The leader brings his face close to that of his lieutenant.
"They can wait until tomorrowā¦"
The leader breathes those words just before pressing his lips to his new lieutenant, 009. Yielding completely, 009 responds with perce passion and an absolute devotion he has never felt before.
Disclaimer: SERVE-901 and SERVE-903 are not real drones, and no SERVE drone currently exists with either of those designations. However, some readers may recognize the drones from a previous story by 302.
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