Grey Hair
Sorry I haven't updated Befriending Echo. I have writer's block; every writer's worst enemy. If you have any suggestions, please write them in a review or private message. I would appreciate it if you gave me suggestions. In fact, I am begging you to. Now, without further ado, enjoy this oneshot between Zane and Dr. Julien.
Zane noticed an interesting change in his father. It was subtle at first, as nearly all changes were. But then it started showing up more.
Zane didn't like it one bit.
"Father?" Zane said, trying not to let worry sneak into his voice.
"Yes, Zane?" Dr. Julien put his tinkering on hold.
"Why is your hair changing?" the curious and concerned android asked.
"What do you mean?" Dr. Julien was confused by the question.
"Your hair. It used to be brown, but now it is different. There must be a reason why."
"Zane, I'm aging. When people get older, their hair changes from their natural hair colour and turns white or grey. It's all part of the circle of life."
"What's at the end?" Zane asked, not sure if he wanted to hear the answer.
Dr. Julien sighed. He always tried to avoid this topic. He knew Zane would eventually find out. He always thought it would be the hard way. "Well, um. The-the person dies."
"Dies?"
"The person sleeps for a very long time."
"Forever?"
"Yes, Zane. Forever." Dr. Julien didn't dare look at Zane's face. He stared at the ground. Dr. Julien couldn't see it, but Zane's eyes were shining with hope.
"You are not going to die, are you, father?"
Dr. Julien felt a lump in his throat. He placed a caring hand on Zane's shoulder. "One day we are going to have to say goodbye," Dr. Julien admitted sadly. He knew that this was a tough concept for an android, or any young child for that matter to comprehend.
"But, I do not want you to die," Zane said sadly. Or as sad as he could be within his programming.
Dr. Julien squeezed Zane's shoulder with sadness he didn't want to admit he had. He wanted to reassure the android. But the truth was, he didn't know how much time he had himself. He transitioned from squeezing Zane's shoulder to holding Zane in a tight embrace. Zane returned the hug. "I love you, Zane."
"I love you, too."
I hope I didn't destroy your feels.