Chapter 6: Salvation

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Henry was trapped in a jail cell dress only in orange jumpsuit. His arms being restrain by large chains wrap around his upper body. He just sat on the bed with his eyes close and his legs just cross on the bed as well. He just wants to rethink what Jenny has told him about his action previously from his interrogation. The human robot hybrid let out a sigh in shame to be trap in the cell treated as a monster.

"My God look at you," spoke a voice that causes Henry to opens his eyes. A middle age man with blue jeans, red long sleeve button shirt, and brown boots stand in front of him. This man was the one person that taught him to be how he is. This was his father.

"I know you have spilled some blood from the wrong people, but you have to be careful of your action Henry. You have earn to be call by your name for beating those terrible people back in Russia, but don't lose yourself from you're anger. Being angry doesn't make you feel better. It's stopping the jerks and the bullies of the world. You had saved people that cared for you Henry, so make sure you don't forget them and continue saving others while being careful."

Henry smile from his father's words of encouragement and support. He always has the ability to help him face his challenges and stand tall. From the time he was bullied by those three bullies to defending Akan, his father's words always makes him get back to his feet and fight back.

"By the way Henry, I think that robot chick looks like the type of gal for you."

Henry shakes his head quickly while blushing on his face. He never looks at Jenny that way, for she is a teenager.

"Hahaha, don't worry Henry, I know you'll find a gal for you someday," added his father before he quickly disappear.

It was an illusion all along, yet it was another word of advice Henry had been given by his father. He does see his father as a vigilante in comic books he used to read ad a child. Henry then stares at the ceiling wondering how long he has to be in chains and in the cell like a criminal.

Jenny on the other hand was at the Skyway Patrol office waiting for her mother to arrive. She stares at the ceiling of the room in boredom wondering how school is going. She could have left to just spend more time with her friends at school like any ordinary teenager, but she is not an ordinary teenage. She has responsibilities of Henry since she wants the half human half robot to also live his life without be discriminated against.

"How long Nora Wakeman does have to take. We simply asked her to come and examine the guy," complained one of the officers.

Jenny was going to argue with the officer, but the head officer place his hand on her shoulder while holding an ice pack on his head with his other hand.

"Don't worry rookie, Dr. Wakeman is a busy person who has her science experiment to deal with," inquired the head officer. "Who knows, she just want to be careful with the fellow as well."

"Well, my mom just wants to finally examine a cyborg. She has never seen one before," mentioned Jenny with a smile.

The rookie officer didn't listen as he winced in pain while touching his shoulder.

"I swear I would destroy that fellow if he wasn't a cyborg."

"You sure about that?" asked Nora Wakeman, who surprised everyone upon her arrival as she holds a large case in her hand. "Evening if he wasn't a cyborg, how would you tell if he won't defend himself from the likes of you?"

The rookie felt embarrassed while Jenny tries to hold her laughter.

"By the way XJ-9, why are you not at school. I thought you promise you will be in school if you're not saving the world."

Jenny then felt embarrassed by her mother's words.

"But mom, they took me here just to help them watch Henry," Jenny explained before the head officer join in the conversation.

"Dr. Nora Wakeman, you are aware that a man how is half robot was brought here by is to make sure he doesn't cause chaos to the town."

"So that's his name, Henry. I have heard of this individual from my XJ-9. Apparently he was about to escape from her watch," mentioned as Jenny couldn't believe her mother tell them about her first encounter with him. "But I have grown curious to examine him. I have ever seen a cyborg in person, but now I have the chance to see one."

Later on, Henry was sleeping in his bed still in chains before a Skyway Patrol officer open the cell. Henry shot up before falling down to the floor. He grunted in pain before he looks at the officer.

"Stay where you are. You have a visitor," said the officer before a small elder woman with a large case enters.

Henry looks at the woman weirdly. It was weird to see her gray hair spiked up, her large red glass, and the yellow coat she wears. He may not know much about fashion, but boy did the women's choice of clothing was not exactly an ordinary clothing line. Never the less, the woman looks at him with a deadpan expression.

"For a person who is half human half robot, I don't see the point of having chains tied to you. You can easily break them," the woman spoke.

It was quiet for a few seconds as the woman place the case on his bed before she asked, "You're not much of a talker, are you?"

Henry looks around to think of an answer. The only answer he gave the woman was mouthing, "I can't speak."

The woman was confused by his silence response.

"What do you mean you can't speak? Surely they install your voice," said the woman, but Henry shakes his head to disagree. "Oh my, then I guess I have to install your voice. By the way, my name is Dr. Nora Wakeman."

Jenny and the officers start watch as Nora begin to observe Henry in his jail cell. She first uses a flashlight to see how his eyes react. The result was Henry's eyes react normally like human eyes. Nora then pulls out a stethoscope to check his heart. She was about to place it on his chest but was prevented by the chains.

"I can't continue my observation if these chains is on my way," said Nora while tapping her foot impatiently.

The officers would have pull out the keys if it wasn't for Henry who decides to push himself yet again, as he broke out of the chains by expanding his arms with his strength. The officer who had the keys drops them in awe. Nora was quite impressed with Henry's strength.

"Well, you seem to have great strength. Just make sure you don't forget to use it like my XJ-9," Nora mentioned.

"Mom, it was only that one time when I thought I could relax," inquired Jenny outside of the cell.

"Yes, and I remember you were defeated by a rabbit."

"A mutated rabbit defeated me!"

Henry chuckled at the mother and daughter interaction between the two Wakemans. It kind of remind him of his sweet little interactions with his father if he wasn't the tough guy he always been.

"Now let's check your heart," said Nora as she place the medical tool to his chest.

It wasn't a surprise for Nora to her his heart beating, but she did hear electronic device functioning in his body.

"Well, your heart is normal, even though I almost forgot you are a cyborg. So, how do we install your voice?"

Henry looks at Dr. Wakeman with a puzzling expression. It was the second time someone was going to put his voice back on, but this time there was no way his chance to speak was going to be prevented.

"Since you and Jenny seem to be friends, how about you say friends?" asked Nora Wakeman as she watches the half human half robot begin to mouth the word.

Jenny and the officers watch in silence to hear him. He tries to speak, yet nothing came out.

"It's alright Henry; you don't have to push yourself. Just make sure to begin to feel your voice."

Henry then continues to mouth the word with his eyes close. He tries and tries, until...

"FRIends...," he finally speaks out the word with his voice sound a bit robotic, and everyone in the room was surprised. "Friends..." His voice sounding like it was adjusting with Nora waiting for his voice to be fully normal. "Friends."

"Yes, you and Jenny are friends."

"Me... and Jenny... are friends. Me and Jenny are friends. Oh my God, I can finally speak!" cried Henry as he hugged Nora Wakeman off her feet. The officers was about to get in the cell if Jenny didn't stop them. "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You have no idea how much I miss my voice."

"You're welcome," respond Nora as she just pat his shoulders awkwardly before Henry put her down. "Now since you can speak, you can finally tell us your side of the story."

The officers look at Henry as Henry just smile in glee. He was about to speak when an alarm was on in the area.

"We have a break in! Someone broke in the headquarters!" announced the announcer from the speakers.

"Great, now we have to deal with this. Nora, Jenny, come with us in the main room, and Henry will be here in his cell," said the head officer as Jenny and Nora follow the officers while Henry lean on the bars.

"I can speak now," whispered Henry. "I have a voice. I wish Jimmy was here to see me speak."

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