Summary/disclaimer: Time for another chapter of Mechanical Marvels. Enjoy the 1200-word chapter. I don't own DBZ, Akira Toriyama and a few others do.

He was too interested in the next stage of what came next. 21 was not just another creation, she was the last of these androids that Professor Gero had created… For what reason, he did not know, but he also didn't really care when it came down to it.

"There's plenty of evidence that this can get easier as it came down to it." 23 heard as he turned towards her. "I don't know what happens next, but I do know that it's not exactly fun. Peh, I need more candy." 21 stated as she hummed.

23 was not stupid, 21 had the cells of a Majin within her. With that? Came the need for food, possibly a side effect of her massive healing factor. Her increased metabolism made sense.

"I don't think there's any down here." 23 responded meekly. "I don't know where they would put candy." 23 added before continuing to jot down notes.

21 was silent, aware of what he had said. Still? It didn't help much of her thoughts at all. She needed stimulation.

"Then I'll make some, stay here." 21 responded as she slowly sat up, her legs uncrossing as she did so. "Don't touch anything. I don't know how much of this stuff is dangerous, ok?" 21 added before she flew off her feet.

23 merely sighed, unsure of what to say or do next. His job was to help 21 in anyway he could shape or form. If it was possible? He intended for that to be as much as possible. If 21 wasn't kept in check when it came down to it?

He'd be sure the rest of humanity would feel her wrath. Not the most pleasant of thoughts, but it was something that worried him if not kept in check periodically. Whatever it was? The consequences of it were not something that either him nor her wanted.

"Something tells me I should keep an eye on her more closely." 23 said before starting to type on the console.

He sighed as the camera displayed footage of 3 days ago. The day the two had met. It was low grain and holographic, but it still gave out better then the majority of technology not produced by Capsule Corps.

"Sometimes I question how RR wasn't able to change the world in an ideal way." 23 said while he rubbed at his temples. "What am I saying? They wouldn't want to change if it meant we died otherwise. There's nothing they wouldn't do to claim power, at least… That's what the recordings say." 23 said before the hologram started to play.

"Android 21 release successful, beginning future tests." The computer stated as the holographic 23 paused to look at the objects.

"Hmm, where am I?" The woman questioned before 23 turned to her.

The woman had long brunette colored hair which seemed to stick out to her shoulders. She was taller than him with light blue eyes which seemed to stick out. However? She didn't seem hostile before he turned to her.

"I don't know, who are you?" 23 questioned with a raised eyebrow before he turned to look at her clearly. "I'm Android 23, I think. That's what the machine says so." 23 said before he hummed to himself.

The woman stayed silent as 23 tilted his head to the side, curious as to how this would go. The android slowly climbed out of the pod; her footing uneasy before 23 moved across the chamber towards her. He turned, wrapping an arm around her legs and small of her back, arresting her fall as he did so.

"Um, sorry." 23 said before he slowly placed her on the edge of the pod, unsure of what to say or do next. "You aren't hurt, right?" 23 questioned before she turned to look around, curious as to the woman.

"Thank you," The woman said. "And I believe it is 21. That's what I remember hearing. I don't know if it's right, though." The woman put in before she slowly looked around.

23 was silent, unsure of what to say or do at this moment. He wasn't prepared for meeting another android like this. It had caught him off guard when he thought about it currently. It was surprising.

"I'm guessing the fact that we're androids has thrown something off." 23 said before he slowly looked around. "I don't understand what is going on at the moment." 23 added while he shook his head, unsure of what to say or do at the time.

He was quiet, watching as the more advanced android slowly pulled her legs under her. She was quiet, her advanced mind growing as she was allowed to think to herself. She didn't think of how this could help given enough time.

"Hey, do you have something to eat?" 21 asked to which the android shook his head at the moment.

"No, uh sorry. I don't really have something to eat. I don't think there's any food in this place." 23 said, humming as he leaned on the wall.

21 frowned, looking at the android who seemed to be both her partner and assistant. She looked around the android room. She was still thrown off by her mere existence. This place seemed far odder than she was used to.

"We should move, this area seems to not hold anything of note." 21 said before she blinked to herself. "Come, follow me around." 21 said as she slowly walked around, slowly walking as she tried to not fall on her feet.

"Are you ok?" 23 questioned, walking slightly faster as 21 hummed to herself. "I don't know a lot about this place, it feels… Off, like it doesn't really exist or something. Is that weird?" 23 asked before he slowly started to lean on the wall.

"Yes, it is quite odd. I am still getting used to this body as well." 21 stated before she snapped her fingers, stumbling a step as she went.

She turned towards 23 who almost collapsed to the ground. She cursed as she realized neither was ready to do much exploring as well. She slowly stumbled back towards the pods where she had been before. 23 followed her as well. She was quite curious as to her surroundings, but it appeared that something like that would have to wait.

Not that she minded much at the moment. She had plenty of questions to ask 23 at this moment. The android walked back across the chamber, tugging 23 as she went. The more docile android followed behind.

He said nothing as they walked along, simply enjoying the company of the woman at the moment.

Author Notes

Phew. Another chapter done! I want to apologize for this chapter being short and such. Next chapter will be delayed at the moment, but it will be longer and such. Next chapter will be in 2-10 months and will show 23 and 21 talking to each other at the moment. It will also be 900-6500 words and such. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!