art by @ j-em-g
Sentient AI small fic written for Miroah fans
Noah is by no means a ‘productive member of society’ as the government would say … He spent most of his days in his garage working on cars. He wasn’t exactly a mechanic, more like a tech. He worked on cars' inner computer systems, safety features, overall functions and such. He lived with his mother and little brother, Kris who adored him despite his past mistakes.
It was another mistake he made with his friend that got him into this situation. His old buddy offered him a part in a dangerous but money making gig. His only job was to go into the dealership, break into the car and steal its stereo. Except when he got in, the car doors locked themselves and wouldn’t let Noah out. He panicked and started to slam his body against the door in a desperate attempt to get out. He couldn’t go to jail, especially not over some dumb gig. He was doing so well in life finally. The car then started itself and took off down the parking garage, out the exit and onto what looked to be an abandoned highway.
“What the hell is wrong with this car?!”
He slammed his foot against the brakes but it did nothing at all. The vehicle eventually stopped in front of an.. abandoned factory? What was going on?
Noah was then surrounded by men in black carrying huge guns. He put his hands up from inside the car, yet now his car door opened. Before he could say he didn’t do anything, the men were already yanking him out of the car and pushing him towards an entrance of the building. He looked behind him and noticed the car door closing and the Porsche driving away without anyone in it.
“W-Wait guys I can explain, why is the car driving all by itself?!-”
The men grunted and pushed him into a brightly lit room. The place looked nothing like on the outside, it looked like some expensive laboratory. Noah’s attention was caught as a woman from a catwalk spoke down to him.
“Noah Diaz. 25 years old and an ex military engineer. Lives in Brooklyn with Breanna, his mother.”
“Who are you- how the hell do you know all that?!”
She stared down at him and closed the file she held. She walked over and began going down the spiral stairs.
“My name is Dr. Sandra, I’m a scientist here. You are someone we’ve had our eye on for a while.”
“What? Is this because of my past? They said that’d never be a problem for me again, where is the colonel-”
“Noah, you are not here because of that. Although that part is very important to us. You are here because you attempted to steal a very special car. A car that is government property technically.”
Noah sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. He knew none of that would’ve been worth it but the sound of giving his family more money sounded too good. He went to speak-
“-But that is not what we're focused on. You have experience and skills, ones we could use here at NEST.”
“Wait- NEST? I thought you said this was all government..”
“It is, it’s just not made public to our society or press.”
“And… why is that?”
“Well…”
She gestured for him to walk with her. She took him deeper into a warehouse looking environment. Inside of it were beautiful cars and variations of trucks lined up. The first one on his side of the row being the Porsche he tried to jack. Noah was still very confused.
“Here at NEST we’re specializing in creating the best cars possible. Ones with abilities that no ordinary car can do. Vehicles that are completely controlled by AI.”
“Seriously? This is just a cover up to make experimental cars? Sorry but I was an engineer not a programmer or whateve-”
“Your skills are useful to us here anyways. All we need you to do is work on putting final models together and parts into the car's basic system. Unfortunately, here is the hard part. If you do not do this, we will turn you into the police for breaking and entering, gta, the whole nine yards.”
“Right.. That's the catch. Nice going.”
Noah groaned and looked around the ‘dealership’. This wasn't his cup of tea at all, but he knew how upset his family would be if he went to jail or even prison. He wouldn't be surprised if these guys were that extreme. Everything about this was extreme and sketchy. A secret government program exclusively for making smart cars? Seemed like a load of bull.
“Fine, I’ll do my part in this.”
Sandra smiled and nodded confidently.
“Good. Here is some basic information so you know what you're working with. You are free to go home but be aware, if you try to tell anybody about this or sabotage what we're doing, you will be sent to the highest security prison on this earth.”
She handed a one inch thick folder and walked away from him, leaving him speechless. He was escorted outside but realized.. He had no way home. He was about to start walking but that same stupid gray car pulled up right next to him. He felt his eye twitch as he stared at it. The passenger door popped open, swinging for him to get in. He exhaled. Why was this night going by so fast and crazy? Despite his better knowledge, he got into the car assuming maybe those scientists were using him as a guinea pig. The Porsche took him back home, the entire ride uncomfortable and silent. When it shifted into park, it opened the door for him and flashed its lights.
“..Thanks uh.. I guess.”
He got out and went to his front porch. Before he opened his front door he looked behind him one last time at the vehicle. It was like it was watching him. After a second it finally pulled away and he felt some relief. Did this mean this was another gig he got roped into?
sorry if my writing isn't the best, this is my first fic i've written as a rper. if you want more please like, comment, anything to lmk ❤
