The Doctor's Carnation

Freedom

After who knows how long 860-2 finale stopped, 553 had left some time ago so it was just them. 049 took Shadow in his arms and slipped off 860-2 when it crouched down. He set Shadow on the ground and ran a hand through its mane to say thank you. 

He looked around, they were in a large clearing in a forest. In the corner of his eye he saw 106 come from the floor, 049 walked to him while removing the pendant from his neck.

"Thank you all for fighting so hard to help us escape, will the others join us soon?"

049 handed him the pendant, smiling beneath his mask. But it dropped as he saw 106 eternal smile actually drop a bit.

"I am afraid none of us will be joining you."

049 moved to speak but 06 raised a hand to stop him.

"You see we already know those foundation bastards are going to hunt us if we all escape. They will send all they have to find us. So we all agreed to work together to free you and your little friend. You have always helped us, and you now have a purpose to run. We know you won't cause a fuss since you don't want to lose your flower. We all wish you luck and joy in your life."

049 was too stunned to speak, he couldn't understand. This didn't seem like any of their personalities, to give everything for one, and him of all things. But if they truly gave everything for his escape, he really meant something to them. Shadow cleared her throat to get there attention.

"But isn't 049 a dangerous SCP, won't they search for him?"

106 smiled at the small girl.

"We planned for that, we had 1146 make a replica of him that is shredded with bullets, they will believe he was killed in the fight and you two will be safe. Since no one else knows Shadow exists we didn't have to worry about her."

They were both crying now, wishing they could hug the man but knowing they can't. 049 continued to spill thanks as he finally comprehend his freedom.