Nolan, Brenden, Wendy, Charlie, Ava, Aaron, Caleb, Cameron, Adrian, Charlotte, Eli and Colton all looked at each other. None of them could pass up their opportunity to pilot. This was the quintessential duty of an AEP unit. It was even more important than making the AEA units. I had brought in a lottery tumbler. A ball with the name of each of them were placed inside. I had them all watch as I did so. This was to reassure them that this was being done fairly. The first name to be drawn was Caleb's. He got up and cheered happily. I walked over and pat him on the head. "Come here and stand in front." I told him. When we stood next to me, I began spinning the tumbler again. The next name was Adrian. He was ecstatic to be chosen. He made his way up and stood next to Caleb. The next one to be drawn was 02. He looked pleasantly surprised. I was in the middle of calling him up when all of the others began shouting me down. They did not want 02. I tried to calm down, but they refused. They all threatened to challenge me for my position if I did not rescind 02's win. It was totally insane.
Even Caleb and Adrian were glaring at me and flexing their armor plating. I did not want to fight all 14 of them at once. Even with my magic, it would not be enough. I just would run out of mana and be deposed. I looked over at 02 and gave him a really apologetic look. "I'm sorry." was all I could say. 02 looked betrayed for a brief moment before schooling his face. He glared down at the floor as his armor plating covered his body in silent anger. "Fine! I get it. If the clan doesn't want it, there's nothing that a human can do." Everyone else began to cheer. I was not going to have it. "Quiet down you little shits! Shut the fuck up. I don't want to hear a single sound from any of you until the end of the day." I said. I was pissed and they knew it. I had never spoken to them like this before. I was still glaring at them when I began to spin the tumbler again. Charlotte was the replacement for 02. She began to come up, but I said "Who the fuck told you to move!? Stay there." I said coldly. She nervously sat back down where she was. It was then time for the final drawing. It was Charlie. I left the lab in disgust.
Making it up to 02 would be my priority. Sonic Clan called for another meeting. This would serve as a party for the clans' massive achievements. From there, we would all be sending the 2 AEP pilots to the Foundry. Everyone was invited to the meeting. I made my way there by myself. When I got there, there were lots of people there. All of the human employees of the safehouse and the interlopers were there. The commandos and researchers were also here. I looked around for someone to hang out with before the start. I saw Terrance was sitting with Timmy and Timmy II. Marion and Nancy were also in the same booth. Wyn and Temmy were both approaching me. They wanted to take me to the private room for sex. Because they were now rivals for my time and affection, they glared at each other. I got in the middle of them. "Things have been really hard lately. Let's just sit down together and hang out." I said. Both of them pouted, but agreed to spend the time with me. We had a good time chatting. I was able to forget how irritated I was with all of my clanmates. It was soon time for the party.
