Snow fell gently on the abandoned camp, burying the temporary structures in clouds of white. Only a small path led out from a small room in one of the buildings. 2B leaned on the door, watching the calm scenery around her.

"Report: It is time to get ready, 2B."

"Thanks, Pod."

2B returned inside to find the other two pods preparing her dress. She could feel a slight chill roll down from her neck to her spine as she looked at it.

"Proposal: Unit 2B should remain calm."

"What are you talking about pod? I am calm."

"Negative. You're shaking."

2B didn't deny it that time. She turned to her pod and patted its head. "Sorry, pod. Guess I am nervous. Wouldn't you be too?"

"Pods don't have as much emotional capability as androids, so no."

"I'm trying here, sorry."

"What are you nervous about, 2B?"

"I guess Nines and I might not be perfect for each other, maybe."

"Negative. 2B and 9S have plenty of what's called "Chemistry". I find that is a strange analogy. However, this analogy works when referring to the romantic relationship between these two android."

"Thanks pod." 2B looked at herself in the mirror in her white dress. "How do I look?"

"Stunning."

"Thank you again," 2B replied as she pat the white box once more.

The pods lifted the skirt of 2B's dress as she began to walk to the garden at the other end of the ruins. 2B saw 5B leaning against some of the ruins.

"5B! What are you doing out here?"

"Waiting for you."

"What for?"

"4S told me to. He's a strange Scanner."

"Well, they're all interesting in their own way."

"Sounds like you, 2B. Your pods are sure being helpful."

"Affirmative. This support unit is tasked with supporting Unit 2B."

Both androids laughed before they begun to head towards the bridge that had been decorated with flowers for the special occasion.


"4S, what if I mess up? What if something goes wrong?"

"I doubt anything will go wrong. I'm here."

"You're not helping!"

"Sorry." The blue and black arm of 4S's pod reached out and tapped him on the shoulder. "What's up, 078?"

"Guests have arrived at the elevator. Please review their identification."

"Got it!"

4S turned to his computer to see a few of the Resistance Members at the door.

"Come on in, you guys! Nice to see you can make it!"

"You installed a security system in here?"

"Yeah! No machines or shady figures getting in here today. Without Pascal, it's pretty simple."

9S rolled his eyes and headed out of the hut. 4S and 5B had spent the past week setting up for this day. The work they did was amazing. With the radiant glow of the Lunar Tears on the ground and the re-purposed rubble from the Tower, the room had a pristine finish.

"Hey, dumbasses, let me in!"

4S's camera showed A2, dressed in a slightly odd outfit. Maybe it was her idea of "formal attire".

Soon, A2 was at the front of the makeshift church, inspecting a Lunar Tear. Slowly but surely, the rest of the guests filed in one by one. 9S peeked out from behind the curtain to see all of the androids from the Resistance Camp. Even Emil teleported back to Tokyo for the occasion.

"That's a lot of people."

"Yeah, a lot of these guys like you, Nines."

9S couldn't stop shaking as 4S began to set up the music. "You've got this, Nines. Don't be afraid. I think even 2B couldn't be mad if you messed up."

"You clearly don't know her all that well."

"She's a Number 2 Model. And a B type in name. All of them are pretty focused and are always pointing out your errors."

"Have you ever worked with a Number 2 model? Or a B type?"

"Nope. Just 38O, my operator. She was kinda similar in personality though."

"You'd think YoRHa R&D would try to pair you up with an operator that wasn't your complete opposite."

"Talking about 21O?"

"Yeah. And from what I've noticed, 2B and 6O as well."

"They do that for mission efficiency, dude. You and 6O would've been researching nature rather than deal with the machines like we were supposed to." 4S turned back towards his computer and started the music. "You're on."

"Alright. Here we go."


The elevator opened up as 2B headed into the Commercial Facility. 5B walked in first.

"Ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be."

"Wait, I have one more thing for you."

5B swung her backpack off and set it on the ground. She opened it up and began looking for something. As she dug, the gleam of white she was looking for evaded her sight. Then she remembered when she'd left it.

Unzipping the front pocket, the white light hit her eyes.

"9S made this for you."

"Oh, Nines. He's…" 2B was left speechless as 5B placed the crown of Lunar Tears on her white hair.

"He knows you well, doesn't he?"

"Yes. He knows me very well."

"Now go. Your happiness awaits."

"I'm surprised you actually care about that."

"Well, anything that cuts us from the pain of our past is worth fighting for. If he were still here, 17S and I might be in a similar place."

"I wish I could give you this same happy ending."

"No need. You've done enough for me already. Though I wish…"

"What?"

"I wish Number 7 hadn't turned on us too."

"Me too."

The doors opened with a mechanical click, and 2B turned towards the crowd. Anemone stood up and handed her a bouquet of Lunar Tears.

The two white-haired androids locked eyes and smiled. All they could see was each other, a silent promise echoing in their thoughts.

Taking one step forward, 2B breathed heavily, letting all worry aside.

She couldn't worry looking into those eyes.

As 2B approached, 9S reached out a hand to her. "You look… stunning."

"As do you."

"Shall we begin this stupid ceremony?" A2 asked.

"Proposal: Unit A2 should show some respect."

"SHUT THE HELL UP BEFORE I SMASH YOUR FACE IN, POD!"

"Yes, we're ready, A2."

"Alright. Losers and dumbasses of the Resistance, YoRHa, and my favorite Round Guy, we're gathered here today because these two decided that a revenge plot against me wasn't human behavior enough! So now we're doing a wedding or something… I can't believe you two dragged me into this."

"You're our best friend, A2! Well, besides each other."

"Oh, save it for the honeymoon! So, this book I stole from the ruins of Pascal's Village says that you two should've written vows?"

"Uhh, yes! Of course, just give me a moment!" 9S pulled out a paper from his pocket and cleared his throat.

"It's okay, Nines. You don't have to start if you're not ready."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

9S put the paper behind him as 2B began to speak. "A long time ago, I made you a promise. I told you that I'd be here as long as you needed me. That was during our first mission. We were fighting in an abandoned amusement park in western Asia. You asked if I would still care about you, even if you did something bad. I knew what my duty was. It was my job to carry out your punishment. But still I told you that. I promised that I'd listen to you and help you in any way I could. I made you many promises over the years. But today, I make them final."

2B searched deep in her memories for all of the people she'd met and made promises to over the years.

Her promise to 1D, to lead the team when she couldn't fight anymore.

Her promise to 4B, to stand by each other until the end.

Her promise to A2, that she wouldn't regret anything that she did from now on.

And every single promise she'd ever made to 9S.

"Until the end of time, I want to stand by your side and protect what we have. This world has cursed us for far too long. I want to live each day without regrets. And one of my deepest regrets is trying to distance myself from you to spare myself a heartbreak when I had to kill you again. You're such a fantastic person to be around. I'm sorry for all of the times I ignored you and ignored my emotions. Carrying the burden of my sins is like carrying the world on my shoulders. Now, I want to make up for that. I promise that I'll cherish every moment with you as it's the last time we'll see each other. Until the end of time."

Both 9S and 2B wiped tears from their eyes as 9S pulled his notes out once more.

"I'm not sure my writing could even come close to that. 2B, I've only known you for a few months. Or, at least this version of me has only known you for a few months. I know you've known me for so long and said goodbye to me so many times that it's broken you. What souls we might have are broken beyond repair. But the light we carry inside of them hasn't faded. I feel that light whenever I'm near you. I want to keep that light alive for as long as I can. Thank you, for everything."

"Alright, Round Guy! Do you have the rings?"

"Right!" Emil rose and walked towards the two androids. "A long time ago, my friend gave me one of these and I made another matching one. She'd be happy knowing they ended up in the hands of some of the most amazing people I've ever met."

Emil handed one of the rings to each android.

The two traded rings, and A2 rolled her eyes. "Okay, idiots. What the hell do we do next?"

"KISS HER, NINES!" 4S shouted.

"Wait, what?"

"Just do it!"

9S shrugged his shoulders and pulled 2B closer before they locked lips.

"Your speech was fine, Nines," 2B whispered in his ear.

"Hey, I remember this place!" Emil stated as he saw Kaine's hut out of the corner of his eyes. "This was… Kaine's home. I wonder…"

Emil looked on a small shelf and found a picture of a few familiar faces standing together.

"What is it, Emil?" 4S asked.

"This was us. Back before someone doomed humanity to extinction. Devola and Popola took this for us. The tall blonde one is Nier. He's pretty cool. But my memories of him are very fuzzy. The short girl standing next to him is his younger sister, Yonah. We were pen pals for a while. I'm the one over on the other side. I kinda look like part of the family, don't I? That book floating behind Nier is Grimoire Weiss. He didn't like it when we didn't use his full name. And the silver-haired woman is Kaine. She was like an older sister to me. I miss them all so much, but I've made a lot of new friends too!"

9S smiled. "Hey, maybe we should get the pods to take a picture of all of us together too! How does that sound, 2B?"

"Alright." 9S saw that she had changed back into her normal black dress.

The couple headed back upstairs to see that 4S had gathered everyone for the promised picture. Anemone, A2, Emil, 5B, Accord, 4S…

"I kinda overheard you guys, so I thought I'd gather everyone. Pod!"

"Affirmative," chimed 078 as they flew away to get everyone inside their camera.

"On 3, say "Friends Forever!"

"1… 2… 3!"

The smiles their friends made that day stamped 9S and 2B's hearts as they set the picture in the hut, right next to Emil's photo. A reminder of the times they shared, the good and the bad, for as long as they were alive to see it.