𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚'𝒔 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

A tiny sigh fell from my lips as I dragged open the entrance that led into the camp's mainframe. I had recently woken up from one of my regular naps and realized I was out of food, which isn't the greatest of conditions to wake up to when you're still human.

"Hey, (Y/n!)" a deep-ish male voice greeted me, "How are you?"

I twisted on my heel to face the owner of the voice once I eventually got the door to shut. When I turned, I was confronted with a grinning brunette-haired android, "Ah, hey, Zion. I'm doing quite fine, how about you?"

"I'm great! I actually just got back from a supply run," he beamed, shifting the bag on his shoulder insignificantly as if to show off his finds or something along those lines.

It naturally warmed my heart to see a being so thrilled about running about for supplies, human or not. I gave him a considerate smile and patted his shoulder, "I bet the supply run was successful with you running it."

The resistance member reddened lightly with a nod, "Yes... oh! And, before I forget..." He paused, kneeling to the ground and setting the bag from his shoulder down. He unzipped it and pulled out an additional bag, "I checked on your food supply earlier when you were napping and saw that you were out. I hope this will help for the time being."

The brunette handed me the bag with a grin and I peeped inside to see various kinds of non-poisonous berries and fruits, "This is perfect, thank you, Zion!"

I patted his head tenderly before we parted ways. I had decided to put the sack of food in my room so I didn't lose it since I was inclined to lose food so undoubtedly. As I was squatted down, I felt palms place themselves lightly over my eyes, which in turn, made me halt.

"Guess who~"

"Mm... Nines!" I hummed with a smirk. I knew it had to be him since he was the only android who has ever done that to me. The hands fell away from my orbs as I overheard a soft huff from above my body. "Sorry, perhaps if you get another scanner or another android, in general, to do that to me, I will have a difficult time suspecting you."

I got to my feet again and promptly turned on my heels to embrace the slightly taller male as I pet the top of his head. The little pout that was on his lips twisted into a soft smile instantly.

"I would try and get another android... but, I don't wanna share that with anybody else," he whispered, his arms enclosing around me to return my embrace. "Oh yes, I have something for you."

9S let go of me in order to get to the green bag that he had around him. He set his bag on my mattress to scan through it before another grin came to his lips while he pulled out about two things. "The first thing is something I meant to give to you for a while, but I couldn't until we were done analyzing it. The other two, I found on my missions."

Other two...? So, there's three. I feel rather spoiled by him.

"First off, here," he uttered as he handed me a picture frame that held the family portrait that my mother always had on her desk. The second I saw this, I felt tears crawling to my eyes, threatening to fall.

"Where did you find this?" my gaze flicked up to his as my head lowered to the side a little.

"Well, 5S actually found it when we initially got to the hospital to find you. I had it on me ever since. I desired to give it to you for the longest time, but the Commander wanted it to examine beforehand." Nines explained, which only received a small nod from me. I wasn't angry. I just was more astonished that the photo lasted all this time. "Anyway... as for the only two things, close your eyes."

I, of course, did as told, shutting my eyes fairly tightly. Soon, I sensed something cold being placed around my neck. He also raises my hands and set something else in it. "Okay, you may open your eyes."

When he cued me to, my eyes immediately opened and the first thing that I saw was a gorgeous white-flower in a glass cup that counted as its vase. It had a slight glow to it too. A grin bounced to my lips as I glimpsed down at my neck to see a gold chain that connected to a little golden heart.

Oh, Nines...

My eyes shot to his as I gingerly placed down the flower and tackled him into a big hug, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

"W-woah!" 9S chuckled, falling to his butt while stroking my head. "You're welcome, (Y/n)."

"Where did you even find these?" I eventually mustered, fixing my position to the point that I was now entirely resting in his lap while my head tilted to the side curiously.

"On a recent outing," he rejoined easily, his arms once again wrapping around me, "Well, more or so I got the flower on my most recent outing. I had the accessory for a while. Actually, I picked it up way before we found you."

Ah, so it was kinda like a collectable item for him. I mean, it would make sense since he is a scanner model after all.

"Oh," I sounded with a grin, "Say, do you find things like these frequently?"

Nines was soundless for a second before nodding briskly, "Honestly, now that I think about, yes. I find something, almost, every outing." He gave me a smile with a melodious hum as if in thought, "You know what would be cool?"

"What?"

"If you could come with me and hunt for items from the old world with me!"

A smile lit up my face and I agreed immediately. I loved the idea and, of course, it was something to get me out of the camp. However, my smile sank a little when I thought about the Commander.

"Do you think the Commander will be alright with the idea?" I questioned, which prompted 9S to frown.

"Oh... probably not. Since I'm not a battle unit, I doubt it."

"Wait, would it be okay if 2B comes with us?"

He was hushed for a few minutes, taking in my proposal and pondering about it, "Say, that wouldn't be a bad idea! I'll go ask her."

And, with that, he set me down on my bed before slipping out the door into the camp. I was excited, the opportunity finally came to get out of the monotonous camp. Best of all, it's with my favourite android. Now, all that's in the way for this adventure, is 2B's agreement and the Commander's approval.