Holy crap man! What are you trying to do, write a fanfiction in the review section?!
God damn!
Anyways length aside I'd like to answer your question and address some other things before we continue our very painful, oh so very painful story through nier Automata.
Firstly, what the outline for my story is? Uh.. No clue honestly. I just read some other fanfictions and entertained myself with them so I decided I'd make one too. Though of course im not going into this blind I have a genral idea of what I wanna do. Usually in these stories the MC survives for a couple days on their own or with a pod before finding a group of androids and then they proceed to be baby sat by the androids for 40 chapters but I want to do something different. And I'd tell you some plot points but of course, those are spoilers aren't they now?
Now things I'd personally like to adress!
(Also imagine a PC built with the same technology as androids holy crap)
So then you may be wondering when the next chapters will be releasing and if I have a schedule. I don't, on a separate account that I've now lost I made a schedule for my self and that was the exact point where I began loosing motivation for writing. Now dont worry dont expect something horrible like a chapter a month, I'll still make sure to get them out as soon as my fingers allow me too!
I myself am quite a literate person, so I can actually set a bar for myself when it comes to how many words per chapter. Said bar being at the very least 3K words per chapter, now then don't expect too much of me but I'll probably make a few chapters that are jam packed with words.
Now something that I do see quite a lot is personal canon in stories and such, and that sometimes ruin the story so I will try my best to stay as close as possible to canon. Of course somethings I will have to change due to tiny puny human nerd in big chad world filled with goomba bots but I hope to keep it to a minimum.
Without further adieu, where did I leave you guys off? Oh yeah,
The wind was blowing. It had just become night, it was a cold night. The winter breeze was blowing against Nathan's body as he sat near the window. He wasn't just looking at the star filled night sky, he was looking at the house infront of his dorm room. There was a party going on, bright colorful lights were blasting off in the house as he listened to the muffled music coming from the house. He saw the people inside through the windows having fun and chatting with each other probably drinking spiked punch, or he'd watch the people whos snuck outside in the backyard to have a break from all the stress of staying at the party. Though it didnt look stressful to him, it just looked like endless fun.
He sighed as held the invitation letter to the party in his hand, with the same question going through his head every few minutes.
"..Why couldn't I go?"
Huh? Hell was that? Oh well, here you are! AHEHEHEEM
"..Well I.. I was just.. I w-was curious! T-thats it! I swear!"
"Then why'd you run when I was gonna scan you?" Asked the lady from yesterday. That's a question he couldn't really answer, at least not without being taken seriously.
"I was scared- I've never seen someone t-that string before.. I-I mean that robot would've destroyed a-all your b-bones if it hit you!.. Or well, i-if it hit a normal human! N-not to say you're not normal or h-human!.." Nathan how deep are you gonna dig this hole you've dug yourself into?
"..What?"
"what"
"Prove it."
"uh, prove what?"
"That you're human!"
"Why would I have to robe im human?.. Aren't you human too?"
"No we are androids, there are only androids on earth. Now prove it!"
"W-Well, may I?"
He asked as he pointed to her hand, she simply moved her sword away and stretched her hand out near him, looking at him in pure disbelief. Why aren't there any humans left? And what the hell is an android?! Did the world get terminator-ed? Whatever, he grabbed her hand by wrist and then gently placed one of her fingers on his wrist, so she could feel his pulse of course. Now you see this is where we have to go into our first "head canon"y area. You see androids do seem to have blood and for that they'd need a pulse right? And I'm not denying the fact that they have a pulse I'm denying them having a pulse in the wrists, we've seen 9S'es arm be torn in half and I'm pretty sure there was no blood! And so far we have only seen androids bleed from their stomachs. Oddly specific I know but that can only mean they have no blood in their arms which means! No pulse! Check mate haha I feel like I just won a case as a lawyer hehe. Anyways back to the story.
The one with the asked looked at Nathan in shock before slamming their fist into Nathan's wrist, grabbing it with an inhumane grip strength as she pressed her thumb into Nathan's wrist. Nathan grabbed his arm with his other wrist and groaned in pain, completely natural reaction I must say. For Nathan not for Psycho grip strength lady.
"No.. This is... Impossible."
"LET GO OF MY HAND LADY!"
The lady quickly listened and let go of his wrist taking a step back. Nathan grabbed his wrist and rubbed it in pain. The lady said something to the rest of the androids who all too seemed way too shocked at his humanity. They looked like they were about to fall over face first onto the ground.
"How the hell do you have such a great grip strength?! Holy shit my wrist is purple for f*cks sake!"
"I, I am incredibly sorry please forgive me, I did not know I was in the presence of a real.. human.."
"What??? Please, explain-"
"Thousands of years ago all the humans went to the moon after near extinction due to those machines you saw 12B fight against. Humanity left us behind to go to war with the machines and save earth. Of course, you're.. not supposed to be here."
"Wait, there's a lot to unpack here. I'm the last human on earth?"
"Shockingly, yes."
"God, that's horrible news. And how can it of have been thousands of years? what's the current year?"
"It's the year 11945."
"Wh...at...?"
Everything began spinning for Nathan, he could barely stand upright as he looked at the peop- androids, one of them was speaking to some sort of hologram but he couldn't focus on anything. Everything he's been living through has just been ripped apart, his world is gone and everything he knew... with it.. He was starting to fall over as the lady who was just threatening his life ran over and grabbed him, and then everything went dark.
"..."
"..I don't recognize that ceiling.."
Nathan had woken up from his black out. He wasn't in his dorm so of course, that definitely means this wasn't a dream. And that it couldn't be a dream anymore, his reality had crumbled just like this world is crumbling apart. He sighed and sat up from the bed, at least this time he actually had the privilege to sleep on a nice, warm and fluffy bed. Though the room he was in was kind of bland and empty. There was nothing but his simple bed in the corner and a wardrobe in the left corner from the door. No windows, the only light was the dim light from the ceiling lamp. Not to mention it was cold. Nothing he'll complain about however, it's way better than having to sleep on rusty metal while being terrified of being found by the androids.
He got up from his bed and did s couple of stretches, his back ached but he doesn't quite know why, nor does he know how the hell he got here nor why. Well, he can assume correctly. Those androids, they definitely were the ones who carried him to this place. Problem is he's got no damn idea what this place even is, maybe it's a prison, maybe it's a dungeon or maybe even a mansion to his own pleasure. Though that last one is nothing but a passing thought. Like a bad joke you make to yourself in your head. He walked over to the door, fearfully grabbing the door handle and slowly opened the door.
The bright light of the sun (or whatever light comes from) once again piercing his eyeballs for the second time. He shielded his eyes with his arm and then rubbed them for a quick minute, he then decided to take in a good look of things. This looked like some sort of camp, with random assortments of things just stranded about on the ground or on tables. there were man made objects here, so this must be that place the lady came from which can only mean food!
He stepped outside and a cold breeze of air blew around him, is that a good or a bad sign? Usually breezes are indicators of something important but this is real life and Nathan only ever saw that happen in movies, also that one show he binge watched. Enough of dwelling on the past it's time to focus on the present. As he walked outside he noticed there were people!.. Or actually, these must be more androids right? They don't have the same clothes as the ones who he saw last time so that must mean they're different right? Even with that, he didn't trust these androids. He tried his best to stay away and not pin attention to himself as he looked around. He began walking around to look around and try to get used to this place, he had a feeling he'll be staying here for some time.
Yet despite his efforts he couldn't help but notice the androids from afar, looking taking small and very obvious glances at him. One android that was speaking to another actually pointed at him, at which point he decided that those two would be the two he'd talk to. So he walked over to the two of them.
"-rd YorHa brought h-"
"Ahem."
"Uh, hey there new guy-"
"Uh, is there some sorta president leader type guy around here? Think I'll need to talk to them."
"Uhm, There's Anemone but she's out on a meeting currently so uh, I guess you'll have to wait for them?"
"Thanks... Also uh, got nothing to do and I'm pretty sure you've got some interest in me due to the pointing so, how's your day been?"
And with that he could seriously not help but laugh as he watched their face fill with dread. It was very funny.
"AhEm, UhHHUhHhH, well uh, we all got worried when a gang of Yorha members came in carrying an unconscious android... that being uh... you.. but uhm. Apparently we're not allowed to know much about you but uh, maybe you can tell me- us! I meant us-"
The other android they were speaking to just quietly said "it's fine-"
"That's odd. How about you two tell me more about this place and yourselves n then I'll answer a question or two."
"Sure!"
"Great to hear it, so what's your names?"
"Well I'm (the pointer) Nuro (pronounced like neuro) and he-
"I'm Veti (Veh-ty)"
he's Veti"
"Huh. Weird. No offense! Just not used those types of names, alright next question! What is this place?"
"Oh it's a resistance camp and before you ask the resistance is another model of android that's not YorHa. We also fight against the machines just like you n YorHa!" Nuro did a little finger thing while winking with a smile, weeeirrrd. But she must think that Nathan is a YorHa android... Maybe this is a good thing.
"Oh alright, do you guys have food by chance? Or water?"
"Course we have em! Though we don't need food it's still delicious, I thank humanity so much for giving us taste buds!"
"Yeah uh, thanks humanity n what not"
"what"
"what"
"what"
"Hey isn't it your turn to ask me a question?"
"Oh right! Heres the first one! What android type are you?"
"...Uh. Can't tell you, I'm sorry. Something else, maybe?"
"Aw man! I was really wondering you know? What about you Veti?"
"Hm, I gotta ask man, when are you from? You don't look like any type of model I've ever seen."
"Well, I'm from the 2000s.. It was a shock for me... So much so that I blacked out.."
Both Veti and Nuro were taken aback completely by this, Nuro looked like she was in complete and utter shock. Meanwhile Veti had this interesting look, of shock yes but also extreme interest. He began talking.
"That means you were from the era of humans does it not? You lived with humans didn't you?!"
"That I won't tell you anything about, well, just yet. But uh.. it was nice talking to you Veti and Nur-"
"You're answering the question - Wait what's your name?"
"You can call me. Uh. N2. Yup. N2."
Gotta make it believable right? They think he's from YorHa which he assumes are the black clothed androids and we'll, one of them had a weird name like 12B wait. The number comes first! Oh come on! Whatever let's hope it's still believable.
"Huh, uh, alright, N2 you're answering the question!"
"Alright fine Veti, I lived with humans. I didn't have much a purpose yet so I mostly lived to blend in and become as close to human as possible (He's making this up on the spot) that's all."
"Interesting! tell more! Please, will you? Then I'll get off your back!"
"Okay but this is the last question Veto, after this go make sure Nuro is uh, ok she doesn't look too good."
"sure sure she'll be fine"
"Okay well, humans are just like us really. Honestly it is hard for me to differentiate myself from humans and androids at times. it's like androids have grown to be human. Well bye!"
"Oh uh, bye?"
Veti looked over at Nuro, "maybe androids have become human" he thought to himself before shaking his head, what that ancient boy said couldn't possibly be true, he must be talking out his a*. He then shook Nuro.
"Hey tin head! I'm not asleep! I was just in shock you didn't have to shake me!"
"Sorry sorry, it looked like you were in a trance."
"Whaddya think about N2?"
"He's.. something, I think I'll talk to him later again."
"Yeah, I think I might too. He's nearly a decade old so he's gotta have some interesting information right?"
After giving Veti and Nuro both existential crisis Nathan began walking around so that he could get used to this place the prying eyes weren't of much help but he understood why he was being stared at, at the very least. He continued walking aroundnoticing merchants and other nosey androids, before deciding he'd just go sleep the hunger away. Food most likely costs money in this world he might as well be the brokest man known to the world as of now. He remembers where his room is, or well, where the room hes staying at is. Tucked away at the very back of this camp in a little corner by itself, he walked back to it and not because he remembers the way no no. He just aimlessly walked around until he happened to stumble upon it.
And yet before he could put his hand on the handle and get inside he could faintly hear the muffled sounds of a conversation going on inside of his room from the other side of the door to his room. It was quiet but still loud and clear enough for him to make out the conversation.
"-l: Search for the android, and ask if anyone has seen the new android."
"As if that'll work! The human is so slippery! They've gotten away from me once already, now they've disappeared again!.. It's not like I mean him harm.."
Should he feel guilty? No, course he shouldn't! After all she's the one who was super intimidating and terrifying after all. It's fine to be afraid of someone scary. This is horrible reasoning he should just enter the room before the person inside gets even more worried. He grabbed the door handle and opened it, walking inside and closing the door behind him. He looked at who it was inside and big coincidence it's the same android as day one .
"O-oh you're here!"
"I was outside the door, also, slippery? Really? What am I a bar of soap?"
"N-no of course not sir! I w-would never compare h-humanity to a bar of soap!"
"Uh. Where'd all the "halt, explain yourself" confidence go? Second you realize you're talking to a human all you're toughness just crumbles?"
"Hey! That's mean! I'm confident and cool, remember all the stuttering you did?!... S-sorry-! s-s-sorry!" She ended that sentence by putting her hands on her mouth, her eyes widened like hell and it was again funny to see. Nathan just smiled and scratched the back of his head.
"It's fine really! You don't gotta talk to me like I'm something special. I'm only human, so don't worry about i-"
Before he could even finish his own sentence he was suddenly grabbed by the shoulders (which she could barely do, to the point she had to get on the tips of her toes to do so) with a really painful and hard grasp. She had a serious look on her face as she looked up at the remnant of humanity.
"Only human?! Seriously?! Don't downplay yourself you are a big deal, the biggest deal to us! You're the only actual evidence of what we are fighting for! you are our hopes and dreams, so don't pretend you're not something special. Okay?"
"That was uh, a lot to take in. But.. Thank you! Also, could you maybe let go of my shoulders? I think you might fracture my bones"
"OH! Sorry! Sorry! Does it hurt?" She said as she hurriedly let go of Nathan's shoulders, the serious look turning into one of worry.
"No no not at all! Well er, it doesn't hurt as much so I'm sure I'll be fine. You're uh, 12B right?"
"Oh my god! You remembered my name! I can't believe it!" She said with stars in her eyes, oh god Nathan you poor boy you don't know the influence you can have over these things.
"My name is Nathan by the by, and did you bring anything by chance?.. Food, maybe?"
"Oh! Right! I put it on your bed hang on!" She turned around and walked over to Nathan's bed and indeed there was a little white box on the bed. She picked it up, meanwhile Nathan was eying the floating tin can that was definitely inspecting him. 12B then walked back over to Nathan and handed him the present.
"So what is i-"
"Ab bab bap! It's a surprise!"
"Well, surprises are welcome."
He said optimistically as he opened the box and took out it's contents, said contents being some sort of meat with simple plain rice. The meat wasn't weird or anything, it's just he's not sure if cows still exist so he's not calling it beef. Didn't think I'd need to mention it but of course this was all on a plate with a fork, knife and spoon. He smiled widely at the food, though he didn't have s table or anything to eat it on so he just silently walked over to the bed, 12B followed but just stood next to the bed watching him.
"Thank you for the food, what's the meat by the way?"
"No problem, and it's moose meat as it's widely available here."
"Moose meat? That's new."
"Oh is it bad?"
(while chewing his first bite)"Hel no ifs nat" (After finishing his first bite)"It's f*cking amazing! I haven't eaten in so long this is like a gourmet meal by Gorden Ramsey!"
"Why thank you but, who is Gorden Ramsey?"
"Well he's one of the greatest chefs known to mankind, or well... was.."
The mood was slightly darkened by that sad note but this food was some serious gourmet stuff. Nathan was half way through the meal when 12B asked him something.
"Might I have a bite? We do not have food in the bunker so I don't really ever get the chance to eat stuff."
"Course ya do! You brought this food to me, you got another set of utensils or something? I'm sure you don't want to eat with the same utensils as me. Because my mouth has spit, I dunno if androids do cause I don't think they'd need it but yeah."
"Oh, uh, I didn't actually bring another set."
"Huh. Are your gloves clean?"
"What?"
"You heard me!"
"Well, yes I'd suppose they are."
"Then just use your hands, I don't mind."
"Great! I haven't tasted food in so long!"
Nathan handed the plate over to 12B and she ate a bite of the food before handing the plate over back to Nathan who went back to eating the food, and so in about 8 more minutes of eating Nathan was done with eating the food. He then looked over to 12B, who was looking at him intently.
"So what do I do with the dishes?"
"No worries I'll handle that, and I was also allowed to answer your questions if you have any."
"Ah alright, am I allowed to go outside?"
"It's too dangerous wouldn't you agree Nathan? With all those alien machines outside who's entire purpose are to kill you, are you sure you want to go outside?"
"Yes, there isn't a lot to do in this place."
"Well then you'll need an android or preferably androids with you whenever you go."
"..I guess that's fair, why don't the resistance members know I'm human?"
"They aren't allowed to know, the less people who know of your existence the better. The only resistance member that knows of your humanity is Anomone."
"Oh, well then what if I tell them?"
"You should absolutely not!"
"Ok ok, I won't.. That'll be all, I guess you're dismissed now."
"Oh, uh, yeah okay then I guess our time is up for today. Goodbye Nathan, thank you for.. everything."
She said with a smile before she walked outside of the room with the dishes and the small white box. Nathan just sighed and ran his hand through his hair, this is basically a prison where he's the only prisoners and the guards all worship him without knowing. Why is he of all people in this situation? He doesn't want to stay up thinking about this until something happens, he's already on his bed so he threw his blanket over his body and laid down on his bed to force himself asleep again. He'd rather stay inside than outside.
And on that note, that is the end of this chapter! I know not a lot happened but sometimes that's just what happens in these stories. We'll get back into the action soon trust me! Until next time fellas!
