RTU

Chapter 1 - RTU

Since the birth of nanotechnology, many world issues such as cancer, aids, autism as well as physical deformity of the human body were rectified. At the cell level of every organism, these deformations were altered by adding more or missing proteins to perfect the human body. On the atom and molecular level, nanotechnology is able to restructure the very objects right before one's eyes. This included organic as well as solid matter. Some called it "magic" at first, but because of the explosion of advances in technology, it had become the norm. Miracles were unspoken of.

The early stages of nanotechnology were used to make life easier by using simple objects, such as apparel, and repel water like the oils on a feather. Nothing too impressive at first, until, the creation of the Robotic Transfer 1 Nano-bot. It was the first model of its kind. There were many attempts to create the RT1, but the bots were unreliable and unstable at its size. Friction from transferring and passing through objects made it brittle. It weakened the ultra-light atomic aluminum Nano-bot casings and joints. It would also get crushed by what it was attempting to construct or repair. With the passing of time and further advances in technology, the RT2 Nano-bot was born not of just solid matter, but of organic matter. This allowed it to move fluidly between atoms and molecules without damaging itself or the objects that it was performing on. The joints now held together by organic matter in order to give it 360 degrees' flexibility in all directions.

This opened a new world of opportunities to experiment on living beings. Like most experiments, lab rats provided the first few tests, which proved to be successful. RT2 was able to repair and stitch back a rat's tail after it was cut off without leaving a scar. The next test was to see if it would be able to rebuild an entire ear of the rat if severed and thrown away. This pose no stumbling blocks as the DNA could be extracted from a single RT2 in which it will then transfer the data to the other bots to start the repair process immediately. There were no signs of pain, but reports show a slight vibration like feel, a jump in blood pressure and increase in heart rate.

Though the world had answers to the imperfections of the human body, the expense to have the luxury of this kind of technology performed on one's self was literally unheard of, until now....

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"Nye Montgomery, how are you planning to be able to provide nanotechnology for everyone around the world, without the expense that comes along with it?" questioned a reporter. They all stood in silence waiting patiently for a response. The rather small conference room was packed with reporters from all over the nation silently waiting.

Nye walked in front of the microphone with a confident smile across his face. The young self-made trillionaire stared into the crowd. His fitted royal blue suit and black tie shouted with professionalism and confidence. "Ahh, the big question everyone is waiting to hear," teased Nye stretching his arms out wide welcoming everyone to the question at hand. "Ladies and gentlemen, I give you RT Universe!"

At the response of Nye Montgomery, a black curtain, unnoticed before, was released revealing the poster hidden from behind. Chatter filled the room as reporters looked at one another in confusion. Questions were hollered from across the room. Cameras went wild at the scene like that of a photo shoot. The poster presented the RT2 Nano-bot in the center surrounded by the glitter of the universe. Hovering around in the darkness, four moons could be seen forming a shape of a diamond.

"Is this a joke!? We came here to see how you can provide affordable Nano-bot care for the public not another one of your MMO games. I'm out of here!" another reporter jabbed.

Nye then insisted, "Oh don't be so quick my dear friend. You may know me as the king of the MMO gaming world, but I come bearing gifts. There will not be enough time here today to explain to you what my team of experts have been able to develop over the past 20 years in conjunction with nanotechnology. It has been tested to work flawlessly. What you're interested into day is how and why? I've explained this in my recent journal that I will be releasing after this, but the one thing I will reveal to you right now is this....it is free! Thank you for your time."

As Nye made his way out of the conference room, it only raised more questions and confusion. Reporters rushed to the podium holding out their microphones for another word of explanation from Nye Montgomery. Two men in black suits came out from the back to guide the reporters to the exit. Sure enough, after the press release, Nye Montgomery's journal was given to the public causing mass media attention.

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"Ding! Ding! Ding!" blared Dee's cell phone.

"Hello?" groaned Dee.

"Hey buddy, you awake?" came a familiar voice.

Dee yawned mumbling, "Now I am. What's up Jerry?"

"Well, I was wondering if you could cover my shift today?" stuttered Jerry.

"Yeah no problem," Dee replied staring out the window. Was it that late already?

"Thanks Dee, you're the best," said Jerry excitedly. "Oh yeah, my shift starts in 20 minutes."

"Come on man!" jumped Dee.

It was already too late. Jerry had hung up. Dee tore off the sheets and grabbed his left leg and pushed it off the bed. Then he did the same for the other as he sat up. On the lampstand next to his bed he reached for a remote control about the size of a large round egg and pressed a glowing green button, which beeped as he released it. Shortly after yawning again, a wheelchair hovered into the room.

"Good morning sir," greeted the wheelchair in a female voice.

"Good morning. What would I do without you?" replied Dee. The wheelchair floated next to his bed and dropped the left side arm down. Dee scooted his way over and onto the cushion seat.

When he first received his automated wheelchair four years ago, he thought it was strange to be speaking to it. Now, he considered it like family. His only family. He wouldn't have been able to afford it if it weren't for the settlement money collected after the accident. It was more than just an automated wheelchair; it could also take care of most things such as playing music, telling jokes, the weather and ordering online, which is what every retailer now has converted to except for Big Stop down the road. It was small and local. To see a place like that was like looking into the past. Not for this part of the city though, because here lies one of the city's poorest area.

Dee leaned forward like those hover boards back in 2016 when they were really popular until, of course, the wheel-less hover boards made their way into the market around 2032. Dee looked into the mirror, turned his face to the left and then to the right. His dark brown hair a bit messy and long, but nothing that can't be fixed with a little hair gel. His beard had grown about an inch thick from ear to ear. He had not cared to shave much anymore. He flexed his arms. Not what they used to be when he was playing college football. He was one of the best wide receivers in his college before the accident. Every day a reminder looking down at what used to be the fastest legs on the Centaurs. He had gotten multiple letters from the NFL, if he should pursue and go pro. All this came to a tragic end in the matter of just a few seconds, his career was over and his life as well.