Clicking footsteps entered the hanger as the entire room sparked with wires hanging from the ceiling and flames engulfing the falling debris. The entire structure was collapsing. The commander walked past the R units and peered at the floor where 6O and 21O layed.

"Status report"

The leader of the r units stepped forward. "Several units KIA, most of the upper wing is destroyed due to the impact of the flight unit as unit 2E arrived. As for the two they were able to escape."

"Go after them, but make sure you recover 9S' body."

"And 2B mam?"

"Terminate her"

"Affirmative, let's go." The R units entered their flight units and blasted off towards their target.

The commander called out orders to the engineering crew to quickly patch up the damage. But there was some commotion in the corridors.

"What's the problem!" The commander demanded an answer.

One of the guards marched in from the door, "It seems there are crew members that are...revolting mam."

The commander almost broke her cold stare to one of surprise "What?"

"They keep yelling out free 9S and 2B. At the moment we are attempting to blockade them"

The yells of the other androids echoed off the walls. The commander turned back around and stared back down at 6O and 21O holding hands.

"I see."

...

Space is filled with beauty, but at the same time it is cold and silent. As the space shuttle drifted towards earth 9S was staring out of the front windshield as he sat in the co pilot seat. 2B was now laying on the stretch out bed to the side resting.

9S still had tears in his eyes, "Why did she save me? Why are they doing all this for me?"

He huddled in a ball feeling cold, but he also felt a pit in his stomach. There was so much he didnt know, and being a scanner model made it more stressful for him. 2B started rustling, so 9S turned around and looked down at 2B. He noticed the cuts and burns through her body, he had to at least patch her up. He got up from his seat and found a med kit to repair her. He walked over to 2B and took out a wet cloth to wipe off the oil and grime. He gently started to replace pieces of her skin with replacements and sealed them, along with using special tools to heal the burns like a coating and polish. He then worked on the larger gashes and cuts. But he had to remove some of her clothing...well whatever was left of it. Once he did so he took a moment to look at her. He may not know her, but damn is she beautiful.

"Ummm 9S? I dont mind but..."

9S squealed and backed up. "S-s-sorry 2B, I was just fixing your...um.. wounds."

"I know."

"Wait how long have you been awake?"

"Since you wiped off my outer layer, that cloth was a little chilly."

"Uh..My bad" 9S blushed a little. 2B couldnt help but grin at him. He stepped towards her and continued to repair her. She winced a little but this was definitely not the worst. She then looked around and her breathing almost stopped.

"9S...where's 6O and 21O?"

9S froze in place. He looked up at her but didnt say anything. 2B started choking up.
"No..no...no no no." She started to panic it seemed.

9S got up and sat next to her. He wasn't really sure how to handle this. But he put his arms around her and she leaned into his shoulders. Yet, this felt natural.

9S decided he should explain, "When you were knocked out 21O was able to hack the turrets, but as we carried you into the ship 21O was pinned by falling debris. 6O saw and she...she pushed us in and went back for her."

She cried even harder, gripping his shirt, "What have I done! It's all my fault, I couldn't protect them..I couldnt do anything!"

9S hugged her tighter "You did do everything you could...you did"

The pain she felt must've been immense. He felt it from only knowing her for a brief moment, but her? He let her lay down as he layed next to her to try to comfort her. Her crying eventually started to fade. He placed his chin over her head as she curled up in his arms. She whimpered until her systems powered down to recovery mode. 9S just kept her close. He wanted to know what they all meant to him, he needed to know.

He decided to peak into 2B's memories. He started his hacking process and entered. It was like a spotlight on a drawbridge except it was all white. He proceeded to walk towards the main data storage. Although there were some security pop ups he quickly dismissed them. He scrolled through and read the files. Combat techniques, map layouts, robot types, virus identification, security, yorha, then finally he found one labeled...9S. He pinged the file as layers of images, scans and videos surrounded him. He was in awe. He started playing every video one by one. Their first awkward briefing, their first enemy encounter, the walks through the forest, their interactions at the resistance camp. He saw her strict side but also her gleeful side as she would tease his name "nines" and would purposely climb up the ladder first to mess with him. 9S started to tear up going through the memories. He felt a warmth fill his chest...almost a joyful feeling. A figure then appeared behind 9S, 2B stepped forward and 9S quickly closed the files.

"2B! Sorry I didnt..."

"No.. it's okay nines, I love seeing them."

She walked over and opened the file. She smiled as she scrolled through pointing out all the adventures they had together and the clumsy mistakes too. They both laughed and continued to explore, she also showed the ones that were close calls which was like a thriller movie to 9S.
2B kept talking and jumping around, 9S just looked at her with a smile, 6O was right.

But as she kept on, 9S saw a subfile labeled as classified and attempted to open it. 2B stopped and the area become much darker around them.

"9S...there are things that you shouldn't see." 2B faced away from him.

"Sorry..."

"No, I mean...its just that I should apologize." She needs to tell him here and now.

"Why 2B?" 9S was just confused.

"Theres things I've done that are unforgivable, things I've done to you 9S...and It hurts me to explain this." Her strong voice was faltering once more.

9s walked towards 2B and looked into her eyes, "Show me"

2B closed her eyes and gritted her teeth. She unlocked the file. 9S opened it.

Displays popped up all around as 9S' eyes widened. There he saw several videos of blades being stabbed through him. He walked closer to them. 2B however was looking up in horror of the things she did. She wrapped her arms around her.

"2B...is this...me?"

"Yes"

2B looked down at the ground, she couldnt take the sight of it all. 9S clicked another file and displays of his bodies popped up all around them. 2B covered her mouth as she was about to break down. 9S closed the file.

"9S I'm sorry, I didnt want to show you because i knew you'd hate me, I never wanted to do it..." 9S walked towards her.

"And i know you will never forgive me and I just..."

"2B"

"I just..."

9S grabbed her hands and she looked straight at his eyes. They weren't harsh or rough. They were gentle and kind. They both exited her memories. She woke up as did 9S.

"2B...I forgive you"

She was in shock, 9S just placed her hand on her cheek. "I saw the warmth in you, I saw the pain you held everytime you drove it. I noticed the ones where I accepted it so that it would be easier, which seemed to make you cry more. 2B this is in the past, you dont need to worry about it anymore because I love you"

And like that the weight of the world was removed from her shoulders, he lifted up his hand to wipe the tear falling from her face.

"Call me nines and we'll be even" he snickered.

She placed her hands on his jawline and pulled him into her lips. The world seemed to just disappear around them as 9S embraced her, wrapping his arm around her waist. They stayed like that for a while until she pulled away with a smile.

"I will...Nines"

~Author Note~

Hope everyone is enjoying the story still! I'll try my best to finish it so hang in there! Dont forget to drop reviews, it helps me know if I'm doing good...or not :P