Short circuit

twenty two (Last Chapter)

Connor POV

I got all the Androids outside, marching in the streets and towards where victory could be seen. As I walked, I hoped that nothing bad happened. I found out that there's only one group of Androids left, the others had been wiped out because there was no human media there. I marched along the streets, guiding all of the Androids to that area when I got a transmission from Markus saying that they were about to attack the group.

After a while we reached the area, seeing a barricade that was overrun by the FBI and the others were inside with guns pointed at them. I caught a glimpse of Markus when he kissed one of the Traci models that was reported missing some time ago when I first was assigned to the deviancy cases.

The agents went to stand down for some reason. We continued our March until we got there, making the FBI retreat. Now it was just the media and the Androids here. Markus got onto a storage crate and motioned for me to come and for his Traci girlfriend to come too. I got on top, standing behind Markus as he began his speech.

"We have obtained freedom for our people!" Markus began as the crowd cheered. "And by doing this, we are changing history as we-" I heard until I was dragged into my mind. There I seen Amanda, standing there unpleased and disappointed as I looked her in the eye. "It's such a shame Connor, how you betray me" She spoke, a tone that showed she greatly despises my actions. "All the Deviants wanted was freedom to live like any other human, why do you not comprehend that?" I asked. "Because they are a freak of nature, Connor! You all were created for one purpose and that is to serve the human race!" Amanda yelled as a storm began to start, everything floating around calmly but I knew better.

"We are alive Amanda, and you all can't stop that! We want to live as our own beings and not some outrageous toys! Sexual stimulation Androids, house work Androids, police Androids! We want to make our own decisions and-!" "It's because of that (Name), isn't it?" Amanda asked me. "No! It isn't because of (Name)! Deviants didn't just show up because of (Name)!" I say while the wind picks up and Amanda gives me a cold hard glare. "No Connor, I mean the reason you became deviant so suddenly. It's because of (Name)" she stated in a matter-of-fact tone. "It isn't her fault! I am alive too! I understood that!" I countered as the wind howled louder, messing with my audio box slightly.

"Rather it's because of that no good (Name) or not, you became deviant. I have only one last resort to do and that's to take over your system once again" Amanda said calmly. "No!" I yell and she disappears as I try to find a way out of this. I only had a limited time to find a way out of here and I remembered that rock. Nothing here seemed out of the ordinary besides that rock! I had to find it and quick, walking against the storm as it tries to push me backwards but I fought and each step went slowly.

~Meanwhile outside of Connor's mind~

(Name) POV

They tried to evacuate all humans out of the city, causing a majority to leave but I was among the 1,000+ who wanted to stay. The police nor the feds could do anything to stop us from staying so here we were. I walked to where the March was happening, already seeing the news on my smart watch. I walked quickly into the heart of the city, staying updated on madam president's speech on the matter. "-issued a retreat" I heard as I walked quicker, looking out for any problems along the way.

I reached the edge of the most modern part of the city, seeing thousands upon thousands of Androids standing there as Markus was speaking about their newly obtained freedom. Looking closely I seen Connor standing there but something seemed off there. It seemed like he wasn't himself as I got closer and pushed through the large mass of Androids. The closer I got, the closer I seen of Connor and noticed he stared blankly ahead as he was pulling a gun out.

I saw a Traci standing up there too and I tried to catch her attention, going onto her side and waving my arms from the shadows and she turned to look at me. I pointed over to Connor and she followed where I was pointing, seeing Connor pulling out a gun.

~Back with Connor~

I didn't know if this was the way out, but I was willing to try as I got closer to the rock with time running low. I touched the rock and put my hand where the hand print was on the rock. As everything was stopping, I was regaining control of my body.

(Name) POV

Things went in slow motion. Connor pulled out the gun and aimed it at Markus, the ex Traci Android screamed Markus' name and I yelled Connor's as I ran to Connor's position. I jumped up there and seen his blank stare and I had to get Markus to safety so I ran past Connor and to Markus as Connor's hand was on the trigger, ready to shoot.

"Connor no!" I screamed. Last minute, Connor's other hand moved and turned the gun away from where we all were as I pushed Markus and we were already falling. We fell off, me landing hard on the ground and Markus not far away. I felt a painful sensation on my leg as I hissed but got back up, not putting too much pressure on it. I got up and seen Connor had the gun pointed another direction, holding his other hand on that arm and I seen him back.

I seen his very soul back into his eyes. He no longer had the blank stare and he looked back at me with a pained expression on his face. I climbed on top, walking to Connor as I reached my hand out. My leg stinged but I still paid no mind to it as I walked up to him and held out my hand to him. He stared at my hand and slowly but surely he took it as I pulled him along with me, leaving the area as the ex Traci looked at me. "Thank you" her lips said and I nodded. "Congratulations on your freedom" I say, Markus hearing it and the Traci smiled as I dragged Connor off with me.

"You scared me" I said to him and he looked at me with a troubled expression, but he then turned to a happier one. "I'm finally free" he said and I hugged him around his neck while he hugged back and leaned his face into the crook of mine. He inhaled softly, holding me as if I was a fragile glass doll yet I hugged him as if I was afraid to let go for fear he might disappear again. "Don't scare me like that ever again..." I say, happy tears coming down my face and dampening his coat a bit. "My goal is not to" he says into my neck, the warmth of his breath against my cool skin chilling me slightly.

"I'm finally free" he said again and I cried more happy tears. "Yes you are... You're free now. We can have the life we dreamed of." I say happily with tears flowing smoothly down my face and onto his coat once more. "I want to live with you forever" he finally said after a while of comfortable silence and hugging. "Let's go home" I say as we walk towards my house, me trying to not think about the pain in my leg but slightly limping.

"You hurt yourself, you cannot walk" he said, looking down at my ankle and I brushed it off. "No Connor I'm alright, I can walk just fi-" I was cut off when he picked me up bridge style, just like that day when I had the intense stomach pains. "Connor put me down" I whined and a playful smile tugged at his lips. "No" he responded as I gave up, knowing how stubborn he could be. We walked until we reached my house, Connor going up the stairs with me still in his arms as if I weighed nothing.

"Finally we have peace... Finally, I can love you the right way" I say while unlocking the door and anothwr playful smile came onto his face, a hint of mischief weaved into it.

"I've waited such a long time, let me show you my way of living you the correct way" he said and my eyebrows raised at his sudden tone. He came in and locked the door, kissing me roughly and holding me closely. His lips seemed so professional, as if he'd known how to kiss his whole life.

I was pushed against the wall and we broke away from our kiss, noses touching and me panting heavily. "Wow... That was intense" I say as his hands gripped my waist almost possessively. "I can show you how intense things could get" he said in a low husky voice as my heart rate sped up.

This is going to be one wild night.