Chapter 4

AN: Hey Guys I'm Baaaaaaaaaaaack! I've told ya the story won't die. XD

I kinda used some sentences from the Dream of the Red Chamber, let's see if you could find it out. (=´ω`=)

Again Nier Automata is not mine, and please enjoy the new chapter!


Three days later…

8pm 18B's room

"What a tough experience!" 18B slumped onto the bed. After 3 days of repair and maintenance, the nightmare of not permitted to do severer sports finally ended. 12O got along well with 18B and now she came to visit her, chatting.

"So tomorrow will be the first day of our first mission!" 12O sat on the chair, "Though that's just a training mission..."

"Though it's a training mission, I'm still excited about fighting alongside madam 2B! Ha!"18B shouted as she punched at the air, "We B types are designed to fight after all! I can't stand staying inside like this any longer!"

"I'm excited about working with you, too!" 12O clapped her hands together, she was appointed as 2B's operator, "Aww I kind of envy you because you can work with sir 9S too. He is such a cute guy!"

"WHAT?" 18B shouted, almost falling to the ground, "Why do you say that?"

"Because… y'know we don't often see S types around the bunker and they seldom work outside. And there aren't many boys with handsome faces in YoRHa, not to say sir 9S is..."

"Ok ok! I've got that!" 18B waved her hands and rose to check her pod.

"Hey that's unfair! Sir 9S treats you so well nut you always turn on a cold shoulder to him!" 12O said behind her.

"Yeah yeah. Because I think S types are not designed for battle, they are just a burden to us B types."

"But they can help you out with his hacking abilities!"

"Well, while hacking he must stop fighting and madam 2B must spare her power to protect him. Unlike me, I'm the Bs type that can fight and hack in the same time. Therefore, I think sir 9S should be replaced by me." 18B said in a haughty voice as she held her pod, " As our technology develops, the new generations will excel the old ones. Right, pod 036?"

Attention, unit 18B should meet unit 2B and discuss about tomorrow's mission.

"Oh! I almost forgot we should be meeting at 8 o'clock. Sorry 12O and excuse me..." 18B put her pod down and ran outside.

"It seems you forgot you can only do some ' simple hacking' as well." 12O shrugged and glimpsed at the clock, "It's time to meet madam 6O, too. I shouldn't make her wait."

"If I had a 'dad' like sir 9S...oh, that's a beautiful dream. Why madam 12O chose such a taciturn guy...Though she calls it 'urbane'"


8:05 2B's room

"Why, 2B, why? Why she always ignores me?" 9S sat next to 2B, complaining, " Does she have any prejudice against S types? Or misunderstandings?"

"Maybe your constant disturbance annoys her." 2B answered absently as she stared at the clock. Why she doesn't come now?

"'Constant disturbance' ? I'm caring about her!" 9S moaned, " I told her stories of the earth, of you and me. I give her gifts such as Lunar Tears or bowknots. You are always pleased to receive gifts, aren't you? But why isn't she? Is this the 'resistance period' called by humans?"

"Knock knock. It's me, 18B. Sorry for keep you waiting."

"We'll talk about that later."2B said as she rose to make a seat for 18B, "Please come in."

"Thanks!" 18B came in with a smile on her face. However, the smile faded as she saw 9S was here too.

"Oh, it seems I've chosen a bad time to come." She said in a subtle voice.

"Why so?" asked 2B.

"If I'd known he was here, I wouldn't have come."

Silence.

Awkward silence.

"It's fine. If you want to talk with 2B alone then I can leave and..." 9S stood up embarrassedly.

"Nonono, please stay. Since I'm also working with you tomorrow, you should learn about the mission so it will go smoothly without any burden."

So it's a resistance period indeed, you uppity girl. 9S thought to himself as 18B seated herself on the chair.

"Thanks for coming and we are talking about our mission tomorrow." 2B said and placed her pod on the desk. A hologram appeared in front of them showing the topography and the map.

"In fact, we are sent to collect data samples about the machine lifeforms living around this place. According to the latest report, they might have related to the storeroom incident..."

"Those bastards! I'll destroy them all!" 18B clenched her fists, growling.

"Calm young, young lady, and let me finish." 2B let out a cough and continued, "There's no need for unnecessary fights. Remember that you are still a soldier-in-training. Don't put yourself at risk."

2B slipped her finger across the screen. A small hill appeared on the hologram.

"We will hide behind this hill, mark it on your map, and pods will take photos of the machine lifeforms. 9S will hack into their systems and I'll protect you both in case we're attacked..."

"Excuse me madam, may I help with hacking?" 18B interrupted, raising a hand.

"I'm afraid not. During the mission, you are in charge of keeping in touch with your operator and familiarize yourself with the earth's conditions."

"That's...all?"

"That's all."

"Fine… understood..." 18B shrugged disappointedly.

She still couldn't join the battle after all her expectations. That's too bad.

"Umm...18B? I mean, don't put on a sad face. After you graduate from your training missions, you'll be able to fight as a true soldier!" 9S put a comforting hand on 18B's shoulder.

"I know and I don't need you to tell me." 18B said as she push his hand away.

"Any questions?" 2B asked.

"No, madam."

"Then you are free to go now. Meet me at 7am tomorrow. Have a good rest, girl."

"Understood. Thank you madam."

18B left mutely as the door closed quietly.

"So...you just mentioned 'resistance period', didn't you?" 2B asked, watching her left.

"Yep. I hope we could handle it well."9S said as he placed a hand on his waist.

"Obviously there's a long way to go..."


AN:More reviews please! Tell me if you have any thoughts about it, I'm always happy to see your comments.

18B will be paired with someone you know (or hate?)in the game. Guess who is the guy!

See you next time~