Episode 3 - Mysteries of Humanity

Alan's POV

We were all walking home, 11B was following us but something was wrong, 11B was looking over her shoulder constantly, it was as if she expected to be followed, when she wasn't looking back 11B was looking at every alley and corner of the street city streets. Did she expect someone to come out of nowhere and attack her?

Looking closer I noticed that she was shaking. What was 11B afraid of? I put my hand on her shoulder "11B, are you ok?"

"AAAAHHHH!" 11B let out a scream and turned to me with a raised fist, ready to punch me.

"Calm down, it's me! Alan!" 11B calmed down but when she tried to lower her fist she couldn't, I gave a nervous look towards 11B, she realized I wasn't looking at her but at something behind her, when 11B looked back she came face to face with a very angry Devola and Popola, Devola was holding 11B's wrist.

"Explain now!" Devola said.

"Explain what?" 11B Asked pretending not to understand, but you can see, she was looking left and right out of the corner of her eyes.

"Since we left the resistance camp you have been constantly looking over your shoulder, looking towards alleys and corners, you were walking at a hurried pace. I can see the fear in your eyes 11B, not to mention it's clear you're shaking." Popola said as she looked 11B in the eyes.

"We were willing to ignore it, but due to your aggressive reaction to a tap on the shoulder, we want answers." Devola said as she dropped 11B.

11B Looked around for a few seconds, I realized she wasn't looking at us, but at the buildings around, 11B then bowed "I'm sorry Alan! But I cannot speak here. We need to go somewhere safe." 11B Picked up the bags she had dropped and waited for my answer.

"Let's talk at my house, but from now on you will walk between Devola and Popola!" I said as I pointed at the twins, 11B nodded and stood between the twins.

Devola, Popola and 11B were walking in the front while POD 000, POD 001 and I walked in the back, the friendly atmosphere from before was gone, now we walked towards our house in uncomfortable silence.

TIMESKIP

Alan's POV

Finally we arrived at the house, wiping our feet on the welcome mat, I took a key from my pocket and unlocked the front door, I entered the house accompanied by the PODs, Devola and Popola followed, the last to enter was 11B, as soon as she walked in 11B started looking around the house.

It doesn't surprise me, despite being further away from the center, our house stands out in relation to the rest of the city, after all the twins and I renovated the entire house a few years ago, before we lived here this house was just another ruin, now it seems that had just been built.

The front door was made of wood with a peephole to see the other side, going through the door there was a small corridor, in this corridor on the right side there was a wooden furniture with frames with photos on top, photos of landscapes, cities that became ruins there a long time and the classic frame with a photo of a generic family.

On the left side of the hallway attached to the wall were wooden hooks for hanging coats, there were three coats hanging from them, below the coats were boots and shoes on the floor, to the right of the shoes was an umbrella holder the size of a bucket.

But there were no umbrellas, only melee weapons, there was an iron bar, a metal pipe, a baseball bat with nails and barbed wire wrapped around it, a machete and fire axe. Devola and Popola said there was no need for that. But you never know, do you?

The hallway led to the living room, in the living room there was an extremely comfortable white sofa bed. It's not like the owner of the furniture store we broke into would care. On the left side of the sofa bed, a sofa with space for two people. In front of the sofa on top of a large red and purple rug was a coffee table made of wood and glass.

On the right side of the room was a recliner made of leather and on the side of the armchair a large wooden stand filled with books.

On the left side of the room was the hallway to the kitchen, and on the right side of the hall was the door that led to the basement, where I kept tools and repair parts for Devola and Popola.

Next to the armchair were the stairs that led to the second floor where my bedroom, the twins' bedroom, the study, and an empty bedroom.

There was also the bathroom, but I prefer not to think about it. Who's the crazy one who puts carpet in the bathroom? I shuddered just thinking about it.

We put our bags in a corner of the room, I sat on the couch with the PODs beside me and 11B standing in front of me, the twins were behind 11B.

"Very good! Start talking!"

11B She took a deep breath and then said, "As of today, I am a Yorha defector."

Shit!

"Holy crap!" Devola yelled.

Popola just watched with one hand over her mouth.

Of all the explanations 11B could give me, I had to get this one? This is a joke, isn't it?

"HAHAHA!" I started to laugh "I liked joke 11B! Have you ever thought about working as a comedian? Now tell me. Why were you so nervous?"

11B He looked down at the floor and said in a low voice, "I'm not kidding. I am defecting from Yorha."

I looked towards Devola and Popola, they just gave me a worried look back, I looked at 11B and the smile on my face faded. "And you thought it would be a good idea to come with us? Three androids that have nothing to do with this?"

11B looked to the side with shame and said "You have a certain fame you know? I watched your broadcasts, when we met at the camp I figured you could help me. Can I hide here? Another thing, could you teach me how to live here on Earth? You seem to have a relatively normal life." 11B said as she looked around the room.

What should I do? Housing a defector? If Yorha finds out they'll invade this place tearing down all the walls, but first I need to ask 11B a question "I'll think about it…" 11B gave me a hopeful smile "But first you'll have to answer a question. "

"Ask."

"Why were you so scared? I understand that you are afraid of being found by Yorha. But you're a battle model aren't you? If an android came after you, you would be able to defend yourself. But I saw real fear in your eyes. So tell me. What is it that can put such fear into a battle android?" I looked 11B in his eyes.

She looked away, 11B hesitated for a few seconds, then she took a deep breath and said, "Type E Units."

I raised an eyebrow at that. Type E units? Never heard of. "What is an E-type unity?"

11B got even more nervous "I'd be surprised if you knew what it is. But before I answer, may I sit down?"

"Yes you can."

"Thanks." 11B sat down on the smaller sofa, Popola, Devola and I stared at 11B waiting for her answer, 11B took another deep breath and started to speak "Type E units are androids made to eliminate other androids. Traitors, androids who know too much, and defectors like me."

I widened my eyes, now I was really nervous, when I realized I was with my arms crossed and tapping my foot repeatedly on the floor. When I looked at Devola and Popola they both stared back at me I think they also understood what I want to do.

I turned to 11B "So…"

Alan's POV

When 11B started talking about what made her so scared, I didn't think it would be that. An android made to kill other androids! What have I gotten myself into?! Saving an android has put our lives in danger! Not to mention of course I have two PODs with me.

Unfortunately I can't risk it, I had to send 11B away, or at least I tried since she was insistent on staying. Which eventually led to the current situation.

"Go away from our house!"

"NO!"

"Go away, I don't want any android killers coming after me!"

"But I have nowhere to go!"

"That's not my problem!"

If the context behind what was happening now wasn't so dire, the current situation could be considered funny.

"11B open that door!" I yelled as she forced the handle.

"NO!" 11B yelled from the other side of the bathroom door, she had locked herself inside.

"You can't stay here 11B, you're putting us in danger!"

"Please promise not to be a bother. I can live in the bathroom if you let me stay here!"

"No!"

"If you let me stay I can protect you from machine attacks!"

"I already have Devola, Popola and two PODs, I don't need a bodyguard!"

"I will not leave!" 11B yelled back.

What the hell? I went to the umbrella holder downstairs and picked up the fire axe. If 11B doesn't go away willingly, maybe a scare will send her away. I'm going to do something I saw in a movie once.

11B's POV

Everything was suddenly silent. What is Alan doing? I thought as I walked towards the door, I could hear footsteps on the other side, I put my ear to the door to hear better, all of a sudden….

CRACK!

An ax blade came through the door, inches from my head. He will not go….

CRACK!

A second blow opened another hole in the door.

He goes!

CRACK!

A third swipe, Alan put his face in front of the gaping hole in the door.

"Here's Alan!"

"AAAAAHHHHH!"

I sat down on the floor, he kept breaking down the door. I need a weapon! Looking to the side there was an object with a wooden handle and a rubber part at one of its ends that should do the trick.

"I will not leave! Stop what you're doing or I'll use this!" I said as I pointed the object towards the door.

"Good luck trying to stop me with the toilet plunger!"

CRACK!

"AAAAHHHH!"

"Listen 11B, I don't want to do this, but your presence puts us in danger, you have to go!"

Alan put his hand through the hole in the door and tried to unlock it.

"No matter where I go, the command will always be able to track my black box!"

CRACK!

With one last blow he slammed the door down and stood there looking at me.

"So you mean the problem is your black box is being tracked?"

I swallowed hard "Yes!"

"What if I told you that I know someone who might be able to solve this problem?"

"Do you know anyone capable of doing this?"

Alan nodded, "But you're going to have to keep it a secret, if you tell anyone who that person is, I'll kick you out of this house!"

"I promise to keep it a secret!"

"Excellent!" Alan turned the ax in his hand and leaned it on his shoulder, then he held out his hand to me and gave me a smile, I nervously took his hand as we walked out of the bathroom couldn't help but ask.

"What is a plunger?"

Alan looked left and right embarrassed and then told me what a plunger is for. I shuddered in disgust and threw the plunger through the bathroom window, breaking it.

CRACK!

Alan glared at me.

"I'm sorry, I'll fix it later!" I said embarrassed. Alan sighed.

"Never mind, let's solve your black box problem."

11B's POV

When Alan told me that we would find the person who can help me I didn't imagine it would be in such an isolated place, this forest is huge. We had been walking for some time, Alan was leading the way with the PODs and the twins were behind me, I could feel their irritated gaze on the back of my neck. I guess they didn't like me almost punching their friend and the mess I caused in their house.

I heard the straight haired twin behind me say "Alan are you sure this is a good idea?" Why is she worried?

"Don't worry, everything will be fine. After all, I'm bringing her a gift." Alan said as he lifted a bag full of liquor bottles.

"Well that will help with her bad mood." The wavy haired twin spoke up.

Who is 'She' they are talking about?

We arrived at a clearing, if I remember correctly the information in the Bunker, we are close to the Forest Kingdom, Alan stopped in the center of the clearing and shouted.

"A2! IT'S ME ALAN! I HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU!"

A2? That name is familiar to me. A2…. A2... A2... Wait a minute A2! The traitor?!

From above one of the trees an android fell and landed behind Alan, they were talking back to back.

Alan's POV

I felt A2 landing behind me, we had our backs to each other, I think I better start talking.

"Hello A2! It's been a while, hasn't it?" I said with a smile on my face

.

"Well, well, if it isn't General Alan!" A2 said in a mocking voice.

I shuddered at this, my time as a general was turbulent to say the least. I've done things I'm not proud of, but would be seen as necessary by older members of the resistance.

"Please don't call me that A2, I'm not part of the resistance anymore."

"So let's talk about the Yorha android you brought here. You're not handing me over to command, are you?" A2 said I could feel her slowly reaching for her blade.

"No, she's a defector." I could feel it, A2 calmed down.

"A defector? This is a surprise. How did she end up with you?" A2 said surprised.

"Did you hear about the factory attack? It was a Yorha mission, most of the flying units were shot down, but the mission was a success. When it was all over my POD detected a black box signal. It was 11B, the twins and I went to rescue her."

"Serious? Can't you go a minute without putting yourself in danger?" A2 asked annoyed.

"You know me. But back to the point, I need your help, 11B has a problem with the black box, if you know what I mean. Can you solve this problem?"

"And why should I?"

"Then I guess you won't want my gift." I said as I lifted the bag full of drinks.

"Hmm! Okay, I'll see what I can do. I never imagined you helping a defector, if what I heard is true, you had to get rid of defectors in your time as a general."

"That was a long time ago. And I'm not part of Yorha, am I? Yorha androids defecting is not my problem."

"HAHAHA! I think you are right." A2 said as she laughed.

We both turned to each other, and shook hands.

"Good to see you again A2."

"Good to see your stupid face again Alan."

Stupid face? Well, that's the A2 I know.

"Hey guys, come over!" I called out to Devola, Popola, PODs and 11B.

They all came towards us.

11B's POV

I can't believe! A2! Yorha's infamous traitor! She's been wanted for years! And now she's standing here in front of me. We were getting closer and closer to her. What should I do? What should I say? What if she attacks me? I didn't have time to continue thinking as the twins ran past me.

"A2!" The two screamed.

The straight haired one tried to hug A2, she avoided the hug, the wavy haired offered a handshake that A2 accepted with a small smile.

The PODs floated around A2 "Hello Miss A2!" POD 000 said.

"Hmm! So you're still intact you flying can." POD 001 also spoke to A2 "Greetings Yorha unit A number 2!"

"What!" A2 yelled in surprise as she drew her sword, ready to slash POD 001 "Calm down A2, this is my POD!" Alan yelled.

"Do you have two PODs now?!"

"Yes..." Alan said nervously.

"I don't know whether to be surprised or say what an idiot you are for stealing more gear from Yorha." A2 said while staring at Alan, he just shrugged his shoulders while looking away, avoiding A2's gaze.

As I got closer A2's gaze fixed on me, I suddenly froze, she approached me and started circling me while looking me up and down.

"So you're 11B?" A2 asked as she stopped in front of me and crossed her arms "Yes ma'am!" I said as I straightened my posture like I was talking to Commander White.

"Stop this Madam bullshit! What you need?"

I jumped back a little and swallowed hard. Come on 11B, you're a Yorha android! Take courage! I took a step forward and looked A2 in the eye "I want you to solve my black box problem! You're a traitor, but even so, managed to get away for years, you must have done something with your black box so it won't be traced. Do the same to me."

A2 was silent just staring at me.

"Ok!" A sense of relief washed over me. A2 turned to Alan "Hey, do you have any tools?" Alan took the backpack off his back and started looking for something, from inside the backpack he took something out a small black plastic box, it looked like a suitcase, opening the suitcase I could see pliers, screwdrivers, a hammer.

"Thanks." A2 took the box and turned to me "I need you to lie on your stomach over there."

A2 said as he pointed to a corner of the clearing.

"Fine." As I walked to the edge of the clearing, I heard Alan say, "Well, while you guys work this out, I'm going to record another episode of my show. See you later." He said as he walked away with the two PODs.

"Be careful!" Popola screamed.

"If anything goes wrong, run back here!" This time it was Devola.

"Be careful not to get crushed by a machine, it would be a shame if you turned into a stain on the floor." A2 spoke without looking in his direction.

Then Alan disappeared into the trees.

"It's just you, the twins and me now. Hope you're ready, I'm not a repair droid so I recommend that you don't move too much despite the pain you will feel. It would be a shame if my hand ends up slipping and I stab an important part with a screwdriver, wouldn't it?" A2 said as she put a hand on my shoulder and gave me a smile.

I'm starting to regret coming here.

Alan's POV

I think we're far enough away, let's start recording "POD 000 in position, start recording on my signal."

POD 000 was standing in front of me, POD 001 was beside me "3,2,1, Recording!" The red light came on above the POD.

"Hello, ladies and gentleman! Welcome to another episode of our humble show, as you may already know, I'm your host Alan! I don't know if you've noticed, but we have a new face on our show. Everyone say 'Hello' to POD 001! Say hello POD!"

POD 001 looked towards POD 000, doing his best to give a nod as POD said "Greetings."

Meanwhile in the Bunker

6O and 21O "WHAT!"

All the other operators in the control room turned to look at the source of the noise.

"Operator 6O and 21O, is there something wrong?" Commander White asked from her raised platform.

"No ma'am!" 6O replied.

"We just got a lot of data from our designated Yorha units!"

Commander White just squinted at this information "Very well, get on with your work."

"YES MA'AM!" Both androids responded, when Commander White was no longer looking at 6O and 21O just looked at each other nervously, worried about what might happen to the host android if the Commander found out he was in possession of two PODs.

Alan's POV

I was expecting a livelier presentation, but I can't fault the POD, they all have a monotone robotic voice with a few minor changes.

"This is our new companion ladies and gentlemen. Today's episode is special, I usually prefer not to get into this type of subject because it falls into the area of conspiracy theory, but due to Yorha's attack on the factory and the appearance of several Goliaths I believe that today's theme serves to reduce tension in the air." Taking a step forward and opening my arms I said.

"That's why today's episode will be about Mysteries of Humanity!"

"During the history of mankind, many have claimed to have seen things considered impossible, sightings of lights in the sky, strange creatures hiding at the bottom of the ocean, mysterious disappearances. These events have supposedly been happening from ancient times to the present day, I myself have seen many strange things in my travels. So today we're going to talk about these weird things and we're going to demystify them."

"I will try to talk about this matter as logically as possible, always using 'What if' and 'Maybe'. Many of the people who researched these myths and events ended up losing credit due to the large number of conspiracy theorists screaming at conventions and on the internet, so I ask everyone to take what I am about to say with a tone of skepticism, but don't doubt the possibility that what I am going to say here exists. After all, something is considered impossible until proven otherwise."

I said as I gave the camera a nervous smile, it wouldn't be the first time I had to deal with androids who get very agitated by the information I give them.

"For starters, how about we talk about some Cryptids? Being more precise those that appear in one of the most famous and ancient books in the world, the Bible, let's talk about two specifically Behemoth and Leviathan. I've never been a very religious person, but I've tried to research the bible, its stories, and the strange things written in some of its texts. Serious! Have you ever researched how angels are described in ancient texts? Trust me they don't look like humans with wings."

I wonder how androids would react to a wheel full of eyes.

"Let's start with Behemoth." When I said that POD 001 showed a picture of what the Behemoth supposedly looks like "POD, where did you get that picture?"

"Wikipedia." The POD responded.

"So does that mean that Wikipedia still exists in some form?" I asked the POD in an emotionless voice.

"Affirmative." I took a deep breath. If Wikipedia still exists why do I still record my show?

"Back to the point, this is what the Behemoth looks like." He said while pointing to the image "If I remember correctly it is mentioned in the Book of Job Chapter 40, Verses 15 to 24, the creature Behemoth and the name Behemoth are usually associated with something big, usually a monster, but I believe that actually this creature it could have just been a wrongly described hippopotamus. Just like in the medieval arts."

POD 001 showed several images of medieval arts of mythological beings." As you can see in these arts shown by POD, several of these creatures are actually animals that were described by people who had no idea what they were seeing, some traveler saw a strange animal, told everyone and the news spread, until some artist decided to paint the being that was so talked about."

POD 001 showed two images side by side "We have the unicorn that could actually have been a narwhal. During the Middle Ages, it was considered an animal so powerful that it was capable of knocking an elephant down; moreover, people thought that its horn had properties capable of curing all sorts of diseases."

"Want to hear a funny story? If I remember correctly, it happened in medieval France, a French king or any nobleman bought a supposed unicorn horn from a merchant, believing that the horn could cure any disease, when the horn obviously did not cure any disease, instead of the nobleman thinking that he had been tricked by the merchant, the nobleman actually believed with all his might that the merchant had taken the real horn and he had bought a fake one. So what did the noble do? He went to the same merchant and bought another one!"

I said to POD 000 while trying to hold back my laughter, sometimes it surprises me how gullible people of the past were, but I also can't blame them the world was still being explored and science was still developing.

"But back to Behemoth, if I'm not wrong Behemoth has a God given mission, someday God will ask Behemoth to kill another giant monster known as Leviathan, a sea creature depicted as a whale or a large serpent, Behemoth and Leviathan will kill each other in combat, but Behemoth will be glorified for fulfilling his mission and the flesh of the two creatures will be served as a feast for humans. I hope the humans on the moon don't miss this feast."

Said with a nervous laugh, since I saw the SHADES, my mind became more open to the existence of monsters.

"Since we mentioned Leviathan, let's talk about him, the enemy of Behemoth. Leviathan is mentioned in the Old Testament as a sea monster, being a fish or serpent of enormous proportions, also being represented in marine maps of the Middle Ages. Show it to our POD viewers."

POD 001 showed several images of old sea maps, on these maps there were various types of sea monsters, giant fish with legs, snakes that engulfed entire ships, tentacles that dragged people to the bottom of the ocean.

"During the Middle Ages Leviathan was considered a demon and one of the seven princes of hell, maybe we'll talk about that in a future show. Leviathan isn't the only sea monster. How about we talk about another famous sea monster? I present to you the Kraken!"

POD 001 showed a photo of a Kraken with its tentacles wrapping around a ship.

"The Kraken is represented as a giant squid or octopus, according to Norse mythology, it had a hundred tentacles and was the size of an island, famous for destroying ships, but unfortunately or fortunately, the Kraken is nothing more than the bad observation of a marine animal by humans, sailors likely saw a giant squid or colossal squid, another example of this being the mermaids, which may have arisen from observing seals in the water."

As the last image POD showed a picture of an adorable seal, the seal was lying on top of a rock, it was wearing a blonde wig and a seashell bra. I laughed a little at the image.

"Today we talk about some monsters from mythology around the world, there are many more, maybe I will do part two of this episode, as I said before are skeptical about the existence of monsters, but keep a small part of your mind to consider the existence their. Even saying that I can't deny it, I've seen monsters, they were known as SHADES, they seemed to be made of darkness, with claws on their hands and feet, smart enough to wear armor, but no one seems to remember them nowadays, the which is strange, because before they were everywhere."

"I think we've talked enough for today, send your questions to the POD, and if it's not a bother, let me know if you found anything strange. Very well POD cut the recording."

The red light on top of POD 000 went out indicating the end of recording, POD 000 came floating towards me.

"Administrator Alan, how do you have so much information about creatures and monsters?" I stopped for a while to think about it.

"POD, when you're alone in a big city, you end up having a lot of time to read." Said that while caressing the POD.

"Administrator Alan, are you okay?" POD 001 asked me.

"Yes POD, I am." I said trying to disguise the sad tone in my voice, the two PODs just stared at me.

"Come on, let's see if A2 has finished taking care of 11B's black box!"

Alan and His PODs walked towards the clearing, but what Alan didn't know is that by mentioning the SHADES, he ended up catching the attention of ancient androids around the world who knew of the existence of a certain project.

11B's POV

"AAAHHH!" I screamed when A2 jabbed me with the screwdriver, here I was, lying in a clearing with my back open and traitor A2 digging into my black box, if command finds I've deserted and I'm getting help from a traitor, I will be turned into spare parts.

"I told you to stay put!" A2 screamed, of course she screamed, who knew one of the most feared androids in the world could be so feisty, she's been complaining throughout the entire process.

"Hey hand me another bottle!" A2 said to Devola, A2 seemed to be on better terms with the twins, Devola handed a bottle to A2 as she handed it over, Devola tried to get a bottle for himself but ended up getting slapped by A2 on the hand.

"The drinks are mine." A2 said.

"Come on, just give me one." Devola replied.

"No! They are payment for the favor I am doing you." Devola kept rubbing her aching hand and glared at A2. It seems that Devola was the more impulsive of the twins.

"Never mind Dev." Popola said to her sister. Popola, on the other hand, was the most rational. A nice dynamic.

Soon an awkward silence took over the clearing, we stared at each other, until finally someone decided to break the silence.

"So why did you decide to defect?" A2 asked.

I think it's about time someone asked, "I deserted so I could be with someone special to me."

"Oh! Your boyfriend?" Popola asked with a teasing smile, I felt my cheeks flush.

"No, girlfriend. Her name is 16D, she was thinking about becoming a combat model, so we could be together here on Earth, at first we only thought about doing missions together, but we stopped to analyze the dangers that the missions offered, at any time one of us could die without doing back up, we didn't want to lose each other, so when we were both on Earth together, we would defect at the right time."

"How is she?" Devola asked as she leaned forward towards me with a smile on her face.

"She has hair as black as night, eyes as blue as the ocean, I can look at them for hours, and her smile is so beautiful, every time she smiles I feel something in my chest, a pleasant feeling, and the laugh hers is so…"

"AAAHHH!" I screamed in pain when A2 jabbed me again with the screwdriver.

"I don't want to know about your love life! This honeyed conversation makes me want to throw up!" A2 said irritated, again the awkward silence took over the place.

"A2… A2… A2…" She was ignoring me.

"A2?"

I could hear A2 taking a deep breath in annoyance, "Speak." She said in a serious tone.

Now let me ask my question, I should have thought better of it.

"Won't you speak?" A2 asked.

"Give me time to think." I already know.

"How did you all meet? The twins, Alan and you."

A2 was silent for a few minutes "I met Alan during a Yorha mission in conjunction with the resistance, at the time when Commander Rose was still alive, Commander Rose was the supreme leader of the resistance so to speak, and she had her generals leading different groups of resistance around the world, Alan was one of those generals."

"So you mean he's an android made for the role of General?" I asked, something that surprised me was when A2 started laughing.

"HAHAHA! No! That softie? Alan is the weakest android I know, all the androids I've seen in my life are stronger, faster and more competent than him. He didn't become a general because he was made for it, nor because of his achievements on the battlefield. He became a general because the entire high command of the base where he was enlisted was killed in a machine attack caused by a traitorous android. But still his old soldiers' opinion of him are good." A2 said.

I was silent with this information, the twins too.

"He never told us about it." Popola spoke, Devola was silent and A2 continued to speak.

"As for the twins, they helped me in a difficult fight against some machines."

"This is what happens when you bite off more than you can chew." Popola said while scolding A2.

"I didn't need your help, I had the situation under control."

"The Bipedal Goliath who threw you into a building would like to disagree." Devola said while teasing A2.

As Devola and A2 argued, I heard the footsteps of someone approaching. Looking to the side, I saw it was Alan.

Alan's POV

As I approached the clearing I heard the sound of an argument. What did A2 do this time? Inside the clearing the vision I had was of 11B lying on the ground with a small part of her back open, where A2 was fiddling with the black box, at the same time Devola and A2 were screaming in each other's faces while Popola just watched and laughed. .

"Good to know you're having fun." I said as I approached, they all turned to look in my direction.

"Apparently you're still intact, too bad." A2 said in a teasing tone.

"Welcome back, good to know you're okay." Popola spoke with a smile.

"Hey, how was your show?" Devola asked.

"It happened normally, nothing strange happened this time. So A2, how is 11B's black box?"

"I'm done." A2 said while closing the open part on 11B's back, when the part was closed it was possible to see the outline of where it was opened, but in just a few seconds 11B's "skin" came together and the outline disappeared, it was like a scar of surgery suddenly disappeared.

"Now let me explain to you what's going to happen, as much as I want to, a black box signal can't be isolated, all I did was scramble that signal so it's harder to track, that's how I managed to get away from Yorha for so long, but there is a problem, if someone is actually trying that signal can be unscrambled, then 11B will be traced. Did you understand?"

We all nodded yes.

"Great now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to pay a visit to the Forest Kingdom." A2 said as she turned her back on us.

"Looks like this is goodbye for now, doesn't it?" I Said to A2.

"Don't worry, these scrap heaps are nothing to me."

"Be careful!" Popola spoke.

"When we meet again we will share a drink!" Devola said.

11B was silent for a while, but then she took a few steps forward and yelled "Thanks for everything!"

A2 just waved as she walked away, then she disappeared into the trees.

"So I guess we're done for today, how about we go home?"

"I think so, today was a long day, but at least we found A2 again." Popola said as he gave me a squirt.

"She better watch out, or I'm going to kick her ass and send her to the resistance camp for some necessary repairs." Devola spoke as she walked beside her sister.

"I was forgetting POD 000, can you give 11B back his sword?"

"Affirmative." POD took 11B's sword out of its storage and handed it to her."

"Thank you 11B." She said.

"You're welcome." POD 000 responded with a slight hint of happiness in his voice.

As we all walked out of the woods I heard Popola whisper in my ear "Alan, are you going to tell 11B about your secret?"

My eyes widened, I hadn't thought of that. "Let's try to hide it for as long as possible."

Popola just nodded his head.

My life just got more complicated.

Bunker

"Looks like today's show is over." 6O said as she closed the broadcast screen.

"Yes, it seems that this android's broadcasts don't have any specific theme, I think the correct expression would be 'A little bit of everything', interesting." 21O said as she received a data packet from her designated Yorha unit.

"Do you think he will answer your question?" 6O continued.

"Maybe, but I won't create too much expectation, after all I'm not the only one watching this." 21O said as she looked towards other operators who were also watching the broadcast.

"I just hope the Commander doesn't find out…"

"Find out what exactly Operator Number 6?" Suddenly 6O and 21O froze in their seats as they turned around and came face to face with Commander White giving them a serious look.

6O and 21O looked at each other, no words were said, but even without saying anything a word was shared through their gaze.

SHIT!

END OF CHAPTER

This chapter took a while to write, due to studies, my biggest difficulty in writing episode chapters is finding a subject that is interesting for everyone, but a fun thing about it is that I end up researching new things and learning about something I didn't know.

I believe this chapter was a little slow, maybe I'll rewrite it later, I feel like I could have done better, but don't worry, in future chapters we will have more action, I would just like to leave a little warning for now the tone of my story is adventure/humor, but maybe it will take a more serious tone in future chapters.

Until the next chapter.