The Tales of the Legendary Mimic : Momo

Hidden path and danger

The moment after the Vermin retreated into the shadows, Max didn’t feel a rush of relief. Instead, he was filled with a deep, unsettling sense of dread. The monster was gone for now, but it was still out there, and this was far from over. His mind raced with questions—too many questions he didn’t have the answers to.

He glanced at Sarah, who was still standing in shock, holding her arm where the creature's slimy tongue had wrapped around it. The sight of the Xenomorph, the sheer terror it instilled, was enough to freeze anyone in their tracks. Yet, she was staring at Max now, her mouth slightly agape, trying to process everything.

"Max," she whispered, her voice trembling. “How come I was the one that got kidnapped by some weird monster with acid tongue?"She almost yelled the last part as she tightened her grip on Max with unexpected Vicious strength

Ouch

“I Don’t know..oouch plzz.”

Max flinch a little as he gripped his ear before letting go he didn’t know how ot what to explain only tried to check her for any injuries he didn't find any but he found a sloppy liquid on her Neck, Touching it.

“Ahhh it burns..Mommy Momo help.”

“Sorry Master ,um no one's mommy .” Momo said in a shy dumbfounded look which Had max upset that he threw A baseball by the rack he was with but Momo ducked while the ball found its self sitted on Sir Lorne palm after soaring for a while before it was replaced with the jetpack gun.

Pam*

“Sir Lorne Any ideas why Sarah is covered in boiling liquid.”

His heart was still pounding in his chest as he turned to Mr. Lorne, the butler. The fire in the air still lingered, filling the space with a burnt aroma, and the aftershock of battle hung like a heavy fog.

“Ahh,should Be Acid, the Vermin that left Is known for making large Amount of them in form of ptylalin also known as Saliva.”

Mr. Lorne straightened, wiping his brow with one gloved hand as his jetpack gave a soft hiss of air, cooling down. His goggles glinted in the dimming light, but his calm, composed expression never wavered.

“But sarah…seems fine.”Max asked with a begrudged look as if hoping for sarah to suffer

“Heyi!”Sarah Angry growl as she pounces on him giving him some scolding while Momo watched by the sidelines

Sigh

“Please, Master Max, Sarah come with me. We don’t have time for squabbles..and from what I feel there might never be anytime for it. ” He then motioned for them to follow.”This way, both of you.” he turned on his heel and began walking toward the shadowed side of the estate.

The duo gave Confused glances before they agreed with a code

Nod

Nod

Also…

The

Nodding hard of a fuzzy head..Momo

Facepalm,Dumb Mimic! Sarah and Max felt disturbed

“Come with me,there's more to do and see.”

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Max hesitated. He wanted to keep asking questions, to demand more answers. But he knew better. Mr. Lorne had been dealing with this for longer than Max he could comprehend. With a hesitant glance at Sarah who just hinted with a whatever reflex, he nodded, and they the. followed the butler since he Was their only lead.

Ooh boy, please be exciting and not deadly!

Max prayed in his heart and from the look on Momo's face and his joint palms and his speedish gibberish. .he must have been Mimicking him..

Doesn't seem like..he..well she ooh damn he-she was praying at all!

Wait..~!

“Momo,are you a he or she ?.”Max asked curiosily

Even Sarah ears Perked and Sir Lorne who didn't seem in touch all this while became a little attentive Before ignoring all and focusing on Helping us navigate our way.

Seeing the expectant looks on his Master and Buddies face Momo felt compelled to Grant a satisfying answer

Puffing up..as he watch how the cohort held their breathe as if afraid it would blow out the answers.Satisfied..he gave his all into thinking.and wua la..he got it..

“Um a She or he!”

Momo said in confidence with eyes closed while Nodding with hands on waist.

Max almost slipped

Sarah face fell in annoyance and nonchalance as she stepped harder while catching up to sir Lorne which she suspected must have chuckled at their Anthics

Annoyed..but she couldn't blame the bum,it was kinda funny .

Checking the area again.

The path they walked was steep and narrow, winding its way toward the back of the estate. As they moved further from the house, the landscape began to shift. The grandeur of the garden and the estate seemed to fade into the background, replaced by an air of secrecy, of something hidden.

The group Already reached a thick cluster of hedges, and Mr. Lorne paused in front of a large stone door embedded into the ground—almost invisible among the overgrown plants. He pressed a hidden button on the side, and with a low rumble, the stone door slowly slid open, revealing a dark, underground passage.

Max couldn’t help but feel the hairs on the back of his neck stand up. This place—it felt old. Ancient, even. There was something off about it, like it was waiting for them. Or maybe waiting for him.

Mr. Lorne motioned for them to enter. "It’s safe here. Come on in l,.. now."saying the last part after we didn't pick his orders earlier due to us-dumbfounded

Max stepped forward first, followed by Sarah.

The tunnel was narrow but well-lit, its walls lined with intricate carvings that Max couldn't make out in the dim light

They went into something similar to a mine cart but more luxurious, as they watch the view while they sped by.

The deeper they went, the more Max felt like he was being pulled into something much bigger than he could understand.

They walked in silence for a few moments until they arrived at a small, dimly lit chamber. In the center of the room stood a large terminal, its lights flickering softly in the otherwise empty space. It looked like a control center of sorts, but with the way the technology hummed and buzzed, Max could tell it was far from ordinary.

Mr. Lorne stopped in front of the terminal and turned to face Max. “Your father left a message for you. A final one.”

Max’s heart skipped a beat at the mention of his father. The words felt like a punch to his gut. His father... He hadn’t seen him in a while.The last time they spoke, was when everything changed from normal.he had a feeling his father could clarify him.”

Momo rubbed his master curly hair as if he wanted ease his anxiety.

“You think your father has something to do with all this right Master Max?”Sir Lorne said with Hamds behind his back with his back still facing Max that gave a mysterious feeling.

Before Max could respond, the terminal whirred to life, and a soft, metallic voice echoed through the chamber.

"Maximus," the voice spoke, clear but distant, as though it were coming from the past. "If you are hearing this, then it means I’m no longer around to protect you."

Max’s heart sank. It was his father’s voice, but so much more strained, as though he was fighting for time,Did This happen when he left that Day after The odd call.

“I’ve set everything in motion for you, Max. I hope you understand. I’ve created something to protect you—a synthetic, one I trust to carry out the mission. His codename is IX-69. He will guide you for a while til you can battle on your own.”

The terminal flickered, and for a brief second, Max thought the message was over. But then it continued.

“I don’t know how much time you have, but you must be careful. There are things at play here—things far beyond us. You must stay hidden, and IX-69 here should protect you till ‘It’matures so trust him, Max. Apart from Lorne who would be busy running the CurDrive,he his the only one who can help you for now.”

The transmission ended abruptly, and the terminal powered down. Silence fell over the room, the weight of his father's words hanging heavily in the air.

Max stood frozen, his mind racing, trying to digest everything he had just heard. But before he could gather his thoughts, the sound of a heavy mechanical whirring filled the room as if crashing.

Turning around, Max’s eyes widened.

Standing at the entrance of the room was a tall figure—completely still, his body almost too perfect to be real. It was a man, but wasn't this thesame man he met earlier which had them wait before he went to scout ahead? And from Sir Lorne's previous acts it seems like the synthetic had to deal with the Vermin but yet he was here and alive too… Must be strong. I thought while studying him

He had a sleek, polished look of a machine, his features angular and precise, almost sculpted. His eyes were an eerie blue, glowing softly in the dim light. His clothes—an immaculate suit, dark and smooth, added to his unnerving perfection.

So this was IX-69?the synthetic father had left behind to protect me?...I..think it's cool . Max felt as he turned to Sarah who just shrugged

boring..!

Turning to Momo ,who seemed to have found himself a high rated pushing about maid or Errands boy..as expected Momo got the point and winked Max

Sarah saw the interaction and couldn't help but say

“Such is the Master and his ‘humble mimic’.”while she shook her head.

Sir Lorne just smiled ,feeling like the meeting was better than what he had in mind at least his troublesome Young master didn't hop on the Bio android as soon as they met as that would be courting death as their Kind have anger issues since they were given emotions.

The synthetic, who was the main focus and cause of the funny atmosphere, stepped forward, his movements unnaturally fluid, yet somehow human.

"At your service, Sir Maximus,I guess we have met before.please pardon my rudeness then it was only necessary for your safety." the synthetic said, his voice smooth and neutral, with just a hint of warmth that made him sound almost... human.

Max blinked, trying to process the situation. He was standing in front of something his father had created—something designed to protect him. But how could something like this truly protect him?

Questions swirled in his mind, but there was no time to ask. Not yet.

IX-69 didn’t wait for a response. He simply gave a small nod, his expression unreadable.

“Follow me, Master Max. It’s time to prepare.”

“Yeah follow.us Master Max .”Momo said smugly as he tried to hop and land on the IX-69 shoulders, Which the synthetic easily evaded even Swatting the teddy away…which doesn't seem all teddy…flesh?

Max felt as soon as he picked Momo up even though the later was scratching his crown trying to get rid of giddy dizziness

Max glanced at Sarah, her face a mirror of his own confusion. There was so much they didn’t know and its beginning to change them..but it's hard to put in words and they couldn't really care too yet... they were in this together.

Nodding, Max, determination finally overtaking the fear. Whatever was coming, whatever was out there—it would have to wait. Max had a new purpose now, and he wouldn’t let it slip away.

As they followed IX-69 into the deeper part of the hideout, Max knew one thing for sure: his life would never be the same.

“Pfft, of course it can't be thesame”

Blink…

“Momo,were you reading my mind?” Max squinted his eyes in a curious Manner..

“No,he could easily tell you were in one of those absurd hero moment of yours when you think you are Mc again.” Sarah said feeling smug as she looked at the pair in disdain..not noticing The Butler that Shook His head behind them

"Never mind…Guess I thought too much”

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