Tales from the Borderlands One Shots

Minds Alike (Zer0 X Reader) Part 2

OK so, towards the middle of this something happens with Zer0.  I have my own opinion of what the assassin might look like so I apologize if any of you disagree.  All of you have your own ideas and I respect that, and if you would like to, you can leave a description of what he might look like in the comments :D  I love to draw, and I don't mean to brag but I'm pretty good at it.  If I'm able to draw Zer0 from one of your ideas I'll upload it on the next shot.  Thanks for your time :)

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Two weeks.  Two weeks and the two of you had never found or heard anything about the Crow. After hours of walking and driving both you and Zer0 were able to find nothing, you were beginning to think it was impossible. You'd stop at taverns and ask for information, also to have a few drinks before you went out again. Although Zer0 didn't drink, you had a good time with him. He was surprisingly funny and very sarcastic, he made you laugh with almost every snappy remark he made. And you would also make camp off-road somewhere if it was getting too late to travel. The world was already chaotic enough in daylight, but at night it was double the terror and fright, so both of you decided it would be a good idea to rest while one watches over. In just a three day period you and Zer0 were good friends, you learned more about him as he did with you, it was like you had known each other for years.

You sat around the campfire that you and Zer0 had made for the night, both of you had killed some skags for meat to cook over the flames, and to your surprise it was actually pretty good. A little chewy, but good. Zer0 was still standing beside you as he continuously twisted his head in every direction to detect if anything was wrong or if enemies may be nearby.

"Zer0, I can take the first shift if you want me to." You say as you take another bite of your meat. "You've been standing for hours, I'm sure you want to rest."

But he shook his head.

"I am fine (y/n) / You get your rest / I can wait."

"Are you sure?"

Zer0 nodded as he looked down to you.

"Alright then. But I mean it, if you get tired let me know. Kick me if you have to."

You heard a soft chuckle come from the assassin. You made him laugh? It was certainly something you had never heard from him, and frankly you were happy that you did it and not anything else. You smiled to yourself as you laid back on the dirt, and when you did your (e/c) eyes met the night sky. Stars covered every inch of space just like a blanket, the white dots captivated you the longer you stared, it was nice to just relax and not have to worry about being shot at for once.  You sighed in relaxation.

"If I could do this for a living and forget about bounty hunting, I'd be just fine."  You say as you stretch and turn to your side.  Your cape was your blanket, and the ground was just soft enough to get some comfort from it.

"Night Zer0.  Wake me up if you get tired."

Zer0 looked down at you.

"Good night (y/n)."

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"Wreck the shops, burn the houses, break EVERYTHING!  LEAVE NOTHING AND BURN IT ALL TO ASH!"

"D-Don't please!  I have money if that's what you want, just please don't hurt my family!"

This was the only thing you saw before your vision viewed the wave of blood that cam from the mother of four.  Her terrified scream filled your ears, and soon it went to her children who were huddled together as the brutal and mysterious figure came closer to them.  One by one the man slit their throats, shooting them many times in the chest.  Orange blazes and dark clouds surrounded you, insane laughter and cries of help coming from every angle around you.  You twisted your body and head and scanned your eyes everywhere trying to make sense of what was happening.  It was as if you would end up in one place and then suddenly be in another, but whatever was going on it wasn't pleasant. . . it was a nightmare.