Chapter 12
X, Shortcut, Jazzlyn and Brielle walked off the oil rig in electric chains, guided by Jeanette and her gang of androids.
“You guys are the dumbest posse on the planet,” Xadrian said, poking Shortcut. “Remember when you took me prisoner? Look at you now. The future belongs to us, Mama!”
Jeanette looked back and gave Xadrian an approving look; Xadrian let out a giddy laugh in response.
Shortcut kept his eyes down. “Good to see you, X.”
“You too,” X said.
“How do we get out of this one?” Shortcut whispered.
“I don’t know.”
“Can’t you calculate some odds?”
“My algorithm chip isn’t at full power yet. Without it, I’m no better than a human. Worse.”
“No talking!” Xadrian said. He pressed a button and an electric shock zipped through the chains, zapping everyone. X’s entire bo
