Metabees17

It was a relaxing time for all when the old human was not present in their small abode.  The Metabee toys were free to roam throughout the apartment as they pleased, and the Caretaker was at ease with the freedom granted by that absence.  All four of them enjoyed a comfort not typically found there.  No longer restricted to the bedroom, the miniature yellow robots preferred to spend time wandering in the other rooms, discovering things they never had the opportunity to before.  When the Caretaker decided to cook, the three of them would flock to the kitchen counter in order to watch, full of awe at the process.

Several days passed peacefully following this calm flow.  Eventually exploring turned rather dull for the mini Medabots; they began yearning for excitement and new experiences.  This was a golden opportunity for some, yet there was little else for the toys to do that seemed any different from their usual activities.  Determined not to be discouraged, however, L.B. and Saikachis would make the most of their day by participating in Pokemon Contests in AlphaSapphire.  The pair worked diligently, preparing their team by making Pokeblocks and selecting choice moves which matched the monsters' personalities.  

Uninterested in once again spending an entire evening hovering over a hand-held game system, B.B. slid down the covers of the bed the group had been playing on.  He landed safely on both feet.  The Caretaker was currently seated at her desk, actively clicking a computer mouse in front of the desktop monitor.  The model strode over to the base of the chair, reached out his small white hand, and grabbed at her pant leg.  A few light shakes of the fabric was enough to get the young woman's attention.  After glancing to see what was the matter, she leaned down to scoop up the lone robot and set him gently on the wooden surface.

Once the older model was neatly set the woman returned her eyes to the screen.  A video was playing, but with headphones in, B.B. was unable to listen along with her.  He had ventured over in hopes that she would entertain him, but no such luck was to be had.  A tinge of jealousy arose within the toy.  He found himself thinking that if it had been one of the other two, their Caretaker would have happily included them in the fun she seemed to be having.

This slight was entirely imaginary; the human loved each of her Metabees equally.  However, once the thought entered his mind, B.B. could not help beginning to feel that it was true.  L.B. was initially the one to reveal their sentient existence to her.  Ever since the larger model perceived every interaction between the small figure and their Caretaker as a sort of special treatment.  The idea extended to include Saikachis, who was still the newest member to their family.  

Angrily, B.B. stomped towards the wall where he seated himself, facing it.  The model remained there, brooding, for the rest of the night.  In time, the small figure noticed the other's prolonged disappearance, and stood to look around for him.  Spotting his larger self, L.B. attempted to get his attention, which was a rather difficult task for one who was unable to speak.  Saikachis shook his head, reassuring the little one that it was for the best to leave the other alone for the time being, and pointed at the hand-held's screen.  Realizing that it was his turn to make a move, the figure sat down again, choosing to spend the next few hours winning virtual ribbons.