Chapter 17

(In Sauli's Point of View)

"Adam!" Cried Kat as she shook the unconscious Adam. "Adam please wake up!" It was no use. He wasn't responding. In frustration, Kat threw Adam to the ground. Luckily, I caught him in my arms before he could hit the floor. I thought I saw a tear trickle down Kat's cheek, but it must've been a malfunction. I looked down at my love. He looked as if he were in sleep mode, but I felt as if he would never wake up. I caressed his cheek with my index finger.

"Adam," I whispered, "please wake up. Please." As my finger reached Adam's chin, I felt a sharp pain near my finger nail. It was brief, but it hurt. A static shock. Suddenly, Adam's eyes opened and he sat upright. "Adam!" I exclaimed as I hugged him tightly. "You're alright!" Adam looked surprised that I was hugging him. "Um...you ok?" I asked. "You took a pretty bad hit."

"Yes," replied Adam, "I am fine." Adam's eyes scanned my body quickly, then he stood up and dusted himself off. "Come," he said, "we should leave The Superior's quarters immediately."
"What?" Said Kat in shock. "What about The Superior?"

"Do not worry," responded Adam, with a slightly eerie smile on his face, "She is vanquished. I promise." Kat looked over at me, and I at her. We were slightly confused, but I trusted Adam more than anything. I shrugged my shoulders and walked up to Adam, grasping his hand tightly and entwining our fingers. Adam looked at me, his face painted with irritation. He pulled his hand away from me.

"Adam, it's ok." I said. "We don't have to hide our love anymore. The Superior is gone. We're free." I reached for his hand once again, but he still moved away.

"I do not wish to join hands with you at this time," he said, "I need to focus on my directive." Adam moved me out of his way and quickly walked ahead. New feelings rushed through me. I felt disoriented and my chest hurt. I didn't know what was wrong with me. I felt so...stupid and unwanted. Kat tapping me on the shoulder snapped me back to reality.

"What was that about?" She asked. "You guys ok?" I sighed.

"I think Adam's upset with me. Maybe I wasn't supportive enough."

"Oh stop it Sauli," said Kat, "Adam's probably just tired from the battle. Why don't you take him back to your quarters for the night and tomorrow we'll head to Sanctuary." I tilted my head in confusion.

"Sanctuary?" I asked. Kat smiled.

"That's what I'm calling the new homeland for the droids. Like it?" I nodded. "Good. Now go get Adam!" I smiled and ran ahead to Adam. I grabbed his arm and pulled him to a stop. He grunted.

"What do you want now?" He asked angrily.

"Well," I said, rubbing his arms gently, "Kat says tomorrow we're going to travel to the new homeland. You know, the one that keeps us from The Superior's rule? Anyway, tonight I thought we could spend some time together and rest. Just you and me. Sound good?" Adam looked appalled at first, for some strange reason, but then he smiled.

"That sounds wonderful. Now, remind me again where our quarters are?" I giggled.

"Guess that bump to the head scrambled your brain, huh?" Adam rolled his eyes.

"Yes, ha ha, you are a comedian. Now show me to our quarters 3002." I turned around confused.

"What?" Adam froze up.

"I mean, Sauli." Adam chuckled softly. I began to feel nervous. Did Adam really call me by my number? "What is wrong Sauli?" He said, "Do you not trust me?" Adam pouted his lips and his eyes became wide and sad.

"No Adam," I said, "I do trust you." Adam smirked.

"I am so pleased to hear you say that Sauli." Adam gestured to the path ahead. "Lead the way."

I took Adam to our quarters. I looked at the large door that stood before us.

"Well," I said, "Go ahead." Adam looked at me puzzled.

"What do you expect me to do?" He asked. I giggled.

"Open the door, silly. Type in the passcode so we can go inside." Adam stared blankly at the keypad. He pushed the number 1.

"Incorrect 1st digit." A voice said. "Try again." Adam looked over at me.

"Oh dear," he said, "It appears I have forgotten my passcode. Do you have knowledge of this code?" I nodded.

"Yes. You taught it to me. Don't you remember?" Adam gulped.

"Of course I remember. Now open the door."

"Fine," I said. I typed in the passcode and the door flew open. I was about to enter, but Adam pushed me to the side and walked in. "Hey!" I whined. "That wasn't very nice Adam!" Adam turned and smirked at me.

"Sorry," he said laughing, "but you were in my way." I looked down, sadness in my heart. Adam sat down on his bed, still chuckling to himself. I sat down on his lap and began playing with his beautiful hair.

"Adam honey," I said softly, "I know you're stressed." I leaned in closer to Adam, who was backing up as I moved closer. "Let me help you." I began to massage his shoulders. "Baby, you're so tense." Adam scoffed.

"What are you doing to me?" He said. He sounded slightly scared. I began kissing his neck.

"Shhh, my love." I said. "Don't speak. Let your body talk." I closed my eyes and leaned closer to Adam, whose back hit the wall. "Kiss me," I whispered and then pressed my lips against Adam's. At first it felt good to feel his lips on mine again, but then I realized something. Adam wasn't kissing me back. I didn't feel a connection between us at all.

"Get off of me!" Cried Adam as he pushed me to the floor.

"What did I do?" I said, a slight sob escaped as I spoke. Adam smirked.

"Do?" He said. "What did you do? The better question is what do not you do? Your very presence is vomit inducing to me." Liquid began to build up in my eyes.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that I no longer wish to be your companion anymore. I do not care for you at all."

The liquid escaped my eyes. I felt so much pain inside my chest.

"You can't mean these things...after all we've been through?" Adam crossed his arms.

"I do not recall you doing anything you useless inferior wretch!" He laughed. It was as if he enjoyed hurting me. I felt my insides breaking down. I had never felt such pain. I stood up and walked towards Adam. I placed my hand on his cheek.

"Tell me all you said isn't true. This can't be you talking...You love me..." Adam scoffed.

"You foolish work droid. I am incapable of love. As are you." In that moment, I looked at Adam in his eyes. That's when I noticed that his eyes were not the beautiful gray blue that I remembered. They were red."What are you staring at?" Said Adam, annoyance in his tone. I backed away.

"N-Nothing," I said, trying to hide the fear in my voice. "I deeply apologize for my actions. It won't happen again." Adam closed his eyes and smiled smugly.

"Excellent." He patted my head hard and pushed me out of his way. He laid on his bed and pulled the blankets over himself, leaving no room for me in the bed.

"May I please join you?" I asked. Adam laughed.

"No," he replied, "the floor is where you will stay because it is where filth like you belongs. Now, wish me goodnight."

"Goodnight?" I said confused.

"Very good," said Adam as he turned his back towards me. I laid on the floor, curling myself into a ball in fear. I was scared and alone. I didn't know what to do anymore. However, there was one thing I knew for sure in that moment. The droid that was sleeping in the bed next to me, was not Adam. And whatever it was, come morning, would have to deal with me. And this time, I wasn't going to be so nice.