Stray x Reader Oneshots

Zbaltazar x reader

774 words

This one was requested by lizzie_fox6

You have good taste! I'll admit, it was quite fun to make! I hope you like it.

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The sewers were both disgusting and terrifying. Zurks may look all cute and cuddly, but they definitely do not act friendly. Nonetheless, you finally made it out of that wretched place and into somewhere more tranquil and peaceful-looking. "Hey, are we meant to be here, little fluffball?" You asked, dazed by the abundance of flowers and foliage. The small ginger cat you had followed gave you a small nod and bounded off to explore the huge layered pavilion.

The first layer was filled with different bots, all in similar clothing. As you entered, one of the friends you picked up on the way, called B-12, had caught sight of an old cryopod, similar to one that you'd been in for so many years.

"This box... I remember now. I got into one of these. Everyone needed to have one of these. I was no assistant. I WAS the scientist... This is... So much to take in at the minute... Excuse me." The small drone realised, the small hint of sadness amd disbelief in his robotic voice.

As you continued, you could understand some of what they were saying, as you asked around for a 'Zbaltazar' guy. You had no idea who he was, but he had a cool name, you had to admit. As you searched, someone pointed upward, unexpectedly.

"He's up there. He heard a Soft One came with the little Outsider. That's you, isn't it?" Someone spoke up.

"Yeah, I'm the Soft One. Thank you for the directions."

"Not a problem. Though, I must say, he has taken quite a liking to you, Soft One."

"Seriously? He's hardly met me. I was only able to communicate with him with Momo around."

"Well, he said he liked the sound of your voice. Don't let him down." He finished, and walked off.

You ventured to the second layer, where a robot, surrounded by endless screens, showing a vast solar system, was sat. The ginger cat scurried to your side and meowed loudly, catching the sitting stranger off guard.

"You mustn't interrupt a companion in the middle of meditation, Little Outsider. I've heard things from Momo about you, and your Soft One friend."

You shifted on your feet, as you began to rethink whether this was a good idea or not. The general aura he was giving was 'sophisticated, yet could strike you down at any moment.' and you sensed danger. Yet, he stayed seated, legs crossed and a TV, showing an agitated face, sat on his lap, slightly lopsided.

"Ah, i can tell you are slightly worried, Soft One. Come, sit down. I must talk with you. Y/n, is it? A conversation with you will be interesting, for sure. And, I would quite like to hear about the journey through the sewers." He said, comfortingly. You sat and the cat and B-12 went off to find clues for what to do next.

As you sat down, he shifted you towards him, eager to hear the thrilling tale of how you escaped the Sewers. As you two were relaxed, your knees touching slightly, you told the riveting tale, each bound, skip, leap and dodge. Apart from the occasional 'O' face, he watched you lovingly, taking in each word you uttered. He was fascinated by you. There was no doubt about it.

"My god, that sounds incredible, y/n. You sound so heroic, each duck and weave sounds like an expert did it!"

"Heh, thank you Zbaltazar. But I'm afraid I must leave." You said, sadness falling onto you like boulders.

"Oh, but you can't! Please!" He grabbed your arm as you were about to get up.

"Zbaltazar? What do you mean??"

"I... I suppose I've fallen for you. Worse than I'd imagined. I'm sorry, but I can't let you go out there, back into the danger. It would break me to the point of no return, if you got hurt. Please. Stay with me."

You looked at him, then to the cat and B-12. You had no idea who to go with.

"Y/n, you can stay, if you wish." B-12 interjected.

Silence.

"Ok, Zbaltazar, I'll stay."

And that was your decision made. You sat down again and placed your hand on his. It felt cold, but you could tell he was glowing inside. As you two sat in silence, you felt the world slip away at your feet, as you drifted into the unknown with him by your side. But, before you went, you felt Zbaltazar slip his arm around your shoulder. A sense of security washed over you, and you finally slipped off to the other world.