Of Spare Parts (and their echoes)

by Faulty Paragon

2B and 9S, on a journey to find meaning in a world which no longer holds purpose, told in alphabetized snapshots. Post-game, spoiler heavy.

19. Chapter 19

Of Spare Parts (and their echoes)

[s]uperiority

9S stumbles, joints too stiff after a particularly cold night without shelter. 2B catches him, gears unused to sudden activity after months without combat.

9S rights himself, looking at his feet. Cords trail from where they stand to a small shack on their right. The handiwork is familiar, bringing back memories; nostalgic, terrifying.

Carefully, he pushes open the door, peeking inside, eyes following all the way to pulsating light in the center of the room.

The inventor from Pascal's village… "survived"; his core is split open, oozing, leeching power. 9S wants to help. Can't. They cut the cords. Cry.