The Short Story Collection

Robotic Affection 1/2(Overlord Fandom)

{CZ2128 Delta X OC}

(N/A)

[Small/1170 Words]

SFW

!Cursing!

*Sniff* *Sniff*

*BANG*

"SHUT THE HELL UP!" A cruel voice screams while harshly kicking the cage I'm trapped inside. "IF YOU CANT LEARN TO STAY SILENT, I'LL START RIPPING YOU APART RIGHT HERE; STARTING WITH THOSE DISGUSTING FUCKING EARS!"

I flinch back and cower in the corner at the verbal assault, doing my best to hold back my sobs while holding the target of the man's rage. Feeling my soft and fluffy cat ears, I wish now more than ever that I wasn't born with such appendages. No one I come across reacts positively to these ears of mine, treating me instead like I'm sort of beast who's out to get them. Several times I've contemplated cutting them off but the words of my Mom always pull me back.

'Don't change yourself to fit into this cruel world. There will be someone out there who loves you for you~'

. . .

*Hick*

"I'm trying Mom....I really am," I whisper to myself miserably before quiet sobs start escaping from me once again. I realize what I'm doing after a few seconds and try to cut it off but it's too late.

*SLAM*

The door that the cruel man had just exited through rockets open before he steps through, now sporting a blade in his hand.

"YOU ASKED FOR THIS YOU LITTLE SHIT!"

"No *hick* no please!" I sputter, watching terrified as he approaches me with murderous intent. Is this really going to be it for me?

"I hope this hur- *POP* *POP* *POP*

Sounds that could be closely compared to the popping of kernels only much louder emitted from outside the house. It's total silence for a few seconds as I still my crying while the man pauses in his task to listen. Then, like all the sound returns at once, screams erupt from outside accompanied by more and more of those 'popping' sounds. My tormentor shoots up in alarm and rushes out of the room, threatening me one more time before he fully leaves.

Now in a silent room, I can only huddle pitifully in the cage while listening to the panic outside.

The hopeful part of my brain is praying that this is some sort of attack by Adventures or knights and I would soon be freed!

*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM*

Right after that thought, an absolutely colossal sound erupts from outside, shaking the very building I'm in. Cowering on the floor, I cover my ears in pain at a harsh ringing but still realize that the screams from outside have stopped. Looking towards the door, I gulp before deciding to take a chance and open my mouth-

"PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!"

I hold my breath in wait, wondering if I just made the worst mistake of my life or if someone really would come. I don't have to wait long though as right after I screamed, I hear multiple footsteps approach the building I'm in. I freeze up in horror at first but quickly realize that the footsteps are noticeably lighter than any of the men I had seen in here before.

"Check it.....CZ," A muffled voice says from just outside, footsteps entering the house soon after. Looking towards the open door with hope, I feel like I can almost collapse in relief as a girl comes into view, not one of my tormentors. She's wearing what I can best describe as an armored maid outfit with bits of odd green fabric here and there. In her hands, she wields a strange object that she's scanning the room with before stopping as she lands on me.

We stare at each other in silence for a moment before the strange girl puts her 'weapon' away and approaches. I watch her closely and recoil as she literally rips the entire front of the cage off with her bare hands. Gasping slightly, I tentatively crawl out of my prison and once standing, come face to...well chest with the girl. Now that I'm closer, I can look up and see that her face is almost devoid of emotion, save for a small smile that ever so slightly grows as I look at her.

"Cute," She suddenly says, taking me by complete surprise before stepping forward and doing something even more shocking.

*Squeeeeze*

Freezing in her hold, I can tell my brain is doing a full system restart at the almost forgotten form of contact. I haven't received a hug since..my mom...

. . .

*Sniff* *Sniff*

Tears embarrassingly begin to resurface once again, making me want to pull away from this girl but I find that her hold is secure. Then, I feel a hand start gently rubbing my back as we start to move out of the room. Breaking down completely at this, I let my tears flow and just relax in her hold; even hooking my legs around her to stay closer.

Our walk continues through the house before we make it outside and I feel the warmth of the sun for the first time in weeks.

"Whatcha got there CZ?" A higher pitched confused voice says from behind me, out of sight as I stay buried into 'CZ'.

"Cute...." CZ says, trailing off briefly before continuing- "Fluffy..."

After her second word, I feel her hand slowly and gently start rubbing my ears. Never since my mom had someone touched my ears with such gentleness. It was always pulling or hitting to cause me pain....nothing like this. Smiling slightly at the feeling, I finally let myself relax fully, now knowing without a doubt that I'm safe with this girl.

"Mmmm, do you want me to ask Lord Ainz if you can keep him?" The same voice asks curiously, making me slightly perk up at the words. Would they really take me with them?

"Yes....thank you....Entoma," CZ answers, the subsequent sound of footsteps retreating telling me the other girl 'Entoma' left.

*Scratch* *Scratch* *Scratch*

Making random blissful noises as CZ continues to pet and now scratch my head, I start to smile a genuine smile at the feeling of being in her hold, and soon enough, an involuntary sound starts to emit from my chest. Blushing immensely at the fact that she's getting me to purr, I try and hide my face more but soon find myself being held out in front of her. She's staring at me so intently and even though her petting has ceased, my purr motor has started and won't stop anytime soon.

"So...Cute-" She whispers, bringing me back to her body right after- "Mine"

The dastardly blush returns to my face at her sudden proclamation, making me way happier than I probably should be. Despite that, I don't question it too much and just hope that Entoma will bring back good news. I'm happier than I've been in a very long time and I truly hope it can stay that way.

Me and CZ may be strangers but she makes me feel wanted and that's all that matters to me.

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