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The Remembered: Maximum

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Rod never really found himself one for kids. He never planned on having any since he was more or less married to his job and well… being a spy didn’t really mean time to find dates. But as for his current situation, that would never happen… Well…. save one exception.

Up till a certain time he had been keeping a close eye on Holly Shiftwell, being sure she was safe and able to do all that she needed to do. He also kept tabs on her husband and a lot of the time was helping out his fellow Remembered, Leland, with his duties… and now a new responsibility had shown up.

Holly and Mater had settled down and started a family of their own. A little boy by the name of Max Shiftwell. Both were very happy to have him in their life. Sure, it was hard to keep up the pace at work and raise a young boy, but they made it work.

Rod kept silent, watching the kid grow. He sometimes helped with keeping the boy out of trouble but he never revealed himself to him.

I’m not planning on showing myself to anyone… but better to save my shots for emergencies. I only got two left since Leland informed Finn I existed.

Today was another day for Max. He decided to go out wandering by himself in the fields while his dad was taking care of some other things. Rod followed behind him, knowing what the boy was up to.

Just as bad as his old man… Loves tractor tipping just as much as he does.

Max giggled a little as he got his blow horn ready, sneaking up in front of one of the resting tractors. He waited a few seconds before blowing the horn, causing the tractor to fall back. He laughed, making his way for the next one.

Rod chuckled a little, perching on a near by rock to watch.

Max grinned as he did it once again laughing at the result. “Awesome!”

Yep… Definitely takes after his dad…

There was a loud noise heard… the noise of a bull.

Oh no…

Max gulped as he started to back up. Frank had gone to the big pasture in the sky years ago… But it didn’t mean he didn’t leave behind an heir to reign terror on the mechanids.

“Oh no… Diablo’s up!”

Soon enough a mecha bull came charging out, his eyes set on Max. He snorted, gunning right for him.

RUN KID!

Max yelped and started running as fast as he could. “No! Get away from me! MOMMA!!!”

The bull started getting closer, Diablo was set on hurting Max. Rod sprang from his rock, rushing on over to him.

Let’s make this quick.

He made himself visible before diving for Max, getting him out of Diablo’s range, rolling onto the other side of the fence, holding Max close to him.

“Oh… gonna feel that one in the morning…” Rod groaned. “Ow…”

Diablo was heard snorting before running off. Max was shaking a little as he sat up watching him go before looking to Rod eyes wide. “A-Are you okay mister?”

Rod sat up, dusting the sleeves of his coat off.

“Yeah, I’m used to this kind of stuff to be honest.”

“Oh… Cool.” Max nodded looking him over. Huh… He’s dressed like that and it’s the middle of summer… Only Uncle Finn ever dresses like that when it’s this hot out… “Hey… You a spy?”

“Part timer I guess, but yeah, I work for C.H.R.O.M.E.”

“Just like my mommy and Uncle Finn!”

Rod grinned a little. “I’m an associate of theirs, I’m just more deep cover.”

“Like I’d tell ya but then I’d have to kill ya?” Max asked in wonder. He was fascinated with everything involving spy work, he got that much from his mother. He wanted to know everything there was.

“Yeah… though I’m more a different case.” He sat back, looking at Max. “I have two bosses… The heads of the agency and then someone upstairs.” He unclipped the gear that was on his tie, turning it back into an Anchor Gear, showing it to Max. “This is something only you get to know about.”

“Whoa… Our own conspiracy?” Max grinned looking at the gear. “Cool!”

Rod nodded. “I’m what they call a Remembered… I’ve already passed on but I made a contract with someone so I could stay, under the condition I protect someone. I’ve been protecting your mother for quite a few years… and well… part of my contract allows me to choose three people who can see me… You’re the first person I’ve talked to in a long time that wasn’t a Remembered or anything outside the contract.”

“Whoa… That’s amazing mister! So you're like a ghost spy! That’s all sorts of awesome!”

Rod chuckled. “You know what… you’re alright kid.” He ruffled his hair. “You wanna be a spy too huh?”

Max chuckled trying to smooth his hair back down. “Yup! Just like Momma. I wanna be an awesome spy too, use all the gear save the world! And have cool weapons and stuff!”

“Well when you get older I bet you would make a great spy Maximum, just know there’s a lot of work involved.” Rod smirked a little. “That I could… more or less teach you about… ya know… if you want.”

Max smirked a bit. “Just call me your padawan!”

“It’s a deal then, but I’ll only do some basic stuff since you’re still young… Oh and before I forget.” He clipped his gear back one before extending his hand to Max. “Rod “Torque” Redline.”

Max shook his hand. “Max Shiftwell! Though you already knew that.” He smiled sheepishly.

“Yeah… But I think I’ll stick to calling you Maximum.”

“I like that! It sounds cool… Like a codename!”

“Darn right kiddo.”

Max smiled. “Rod… I think this is the start of something awesome.”

“Oh yes…”

“And I won’t tell anyone your secret. Cross my heart and hope to spy.”

“Then we’re all set my young padawan.”

He grinned. “Darn right we are… Obi Rod Kenobi.”

“Obi Rod Kenobi… I like it.”

“Awesome!”

I got a secret teacher who’s a ghost… Who needs the force when you got that!?

Rod ruffled his hair again.

Well looks like I got more to life than just protecting and doing work… I get to train a new spy of my own… Not bad… Not bad at all.
Well about time Rod got his own solo story. It's generally Leland leading the way so now Rod gets a chance to shine on his own. And for him... Meeting his actual first connection as a Remembered. Rod is kind of the rarer case when it comes to Remembereds. He didn't stay for someone he cared about. Only reason he decided to stay was to be sure Holly was safe. He didn't really talk to anyone except the other Remembereds. (Rarely speaks to Finn.) So now he actually has his first actual person he'll talk to. Little Max. And yes you read it right, Max is the son of Mater and Holly. 8T Don't like? Backspace key is your friend.

So yeah. Way to go Rod.

Till next time.

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The-Fishy-Fangirl301's avatar
Obi Rod Kenobi! xD I love it!! xD