Astro Boy X Reader The Seven Souls

A world without sun

Arc 2 - Fire

Starfire and Sapphire eyed each other with distaste while Robot watched over the two nervously. Truce shook with fear as he clutched onto Robot's arm.

"T-there's TWO of them!? Ah this is bad..." He squeaked. Both of the hot headed Y/ns turned towards him and scowled at him.

"What'd you say!?" The two snapped. Truce squeaked and hid behind Robot even more, who sweat dropped. Starfire and Sapphire then turned back towards each other and growled at each other. They then grinned and linked their arms together.

You smiled slightly at the scene. You then held your hand up to your swollen cheek and winced.

"Does it hurt?" You jumped and turned to see Alpha smiling at you. You smiled slightly and shrugged.

"Ah, it's nothing." You said. Alpha shook his head and reached into his pocket. He then took out a small jar of cream which you immediately recognized.

"Here, put some of this on your cheek. I would often use this cream to treat Seventh's wounds from her previous battles with Error." Alpha explained, and offered you the cream. You smiled warily at him and shook your head.

"O-oh, no. You don't have to give me that. You should give it to Pandora, she can't walk properly so she'll need it more." You told. Alpha nodded and dipped his finger into the cream.

"I already applied some to her wounds. They healed up nicely." He said and reached forwards. You winced as he began to apply the cream on your cheek. You shivered at its cold temperature.

"W-where is she right now?" You asked him, your cheeks turning red from his close proximity.

"Both she and Pandemonium are visiting Third at the hospital, it turns out she was injured quite heavily." He revealed. Your eyes widened and you tensed up. Images of Error's beam going through Third's torso weighed on your mind, sending a wave of guilt over your body. Alpha used his thumb to smear the cream over your cheek. He then noticed your disheartened state and furrowed his brows in concern.

"I'm sorry, Third..." You whispered and your eyes fluttered shut with a lone tear slipping down your cheek.

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Pandora clenched Third's hand tightly within her grasp. An oxygen mask was connected to her mouth as she laid there, still as death. Third then looked up at Pandora, and smiled weakly at her.

"Everything...is going to be....okay..." She breathed, making Pandora look up at her. She then looked down at her hand and her eyes widened in shock. Hovering just above Third's hand was her half of the soul.

"Third...if I take this, you'll..." Pandora whispered. Third shook her head and gave her a tired smile.

"It's...alright. I won't die... I'll just lose my powers..." Third muttered. Pandora stared at the soul and swallowed hard. "Go on, take it..." She urged. Pandora bit her lip. She then reached forwards to take it. The moment her fingertips touched the hazy orb, the soul half shone a bright blue light, engulfling the entire room. When the light dispersed, the soul piece was gone. A feint aura appeared around Pandora for a brief moment before it faded away, leaving the two Y/ns to dwell on the loss and gain of power.

Pandemonium watched from the door way with a frown as Pandora wept into Third's blankets. Third's hand brushed over her hair for a brief moment before it dropped by her side.

Pandora breathed in a shaky breath and turned her back to her. Her gaze then lifted up to meet Pandemonium's, and the two shared a regretful look. Without saying a word, the two embraced each other. Pandora buried her teary face into his chest and her entire body trembled with sorrow as Pandemonium held onto her.