Connor x Reader - Altering algorithms (DBH)

Chapter 12: A lost lover

Suddenly, the woman was pushed off me, as I saw Connor entering my vision. I hastily rolled to the side and out of the way of my partner and the other android. Rapidly, I stood up and was about to confront her when I saw the brown-haired female pick up a screwdriver and kick Connor to the side, making him lose his balance.

I froze for a second, my mouth going completely dry. With quivering lips and shaking legs, I dashed towards the two, putting myself in front of Connor and using my left hand to stop the screwdriver from piercing through my partner's skin. The impact of the weapon made me cringe, however, fortunately I had used my better arm. With one fierce kick, I thrusted the android back until she fell out of the exit, which surprisingly was right behind her. At the same time, I witnessed Hank getting pushed over and the blue haired Traci running outside.

My mind spun, as blood dripped down my hand. Out of concern, I ignored the criminals for a second and turned around to check on Connor, however, he had already ran past me towards the two women. The blue haired one noticed him before he was able to reach them and managed to avoid Connor's attack, shoving him aside. I started running towards my partner but halted when I saw the two females joining their hands before sprinting into the direction of the large fence.

I held my breath as Hank yelled, "QUICK! THEY'RE GETTING AWAY!"

In front of me, I spotted Connor getting up and chasing the women. Coming back to my senses, I rushed after him.

The two women were about to climb the fence when the detective android grabbed the blue-haired one and tore her away. Instantly, the other one jumped onto Connor, yet he managed to shake her off. I got closer when the hazel-brown haired man fought the blue-haired Traci and the second woman grabbed a pole. Forgetting about my gun, I used my own body to jab her aside, falling onto the cold ground together with her.

As she got up, I suddenly saw Connor pressing her against the wall to hold her off. Afterwards, the blue-haired woman dove towards us, hence I quickly jumped to my feet and grabbed her arms with my right hand, as the left one was still pierced through by the screwdriver.

Unfortunately that wasn't enough to keep the android at bay, whereas she easily shoved me aside onto the floor. Out of the corner of my eye, I witnessed her and the second woman thrusting Connor into the wall. He managed to elbow one android but failed to kick the other one, stumbling backwards with the blue-haired woman.

I got up just in time to prevent the brown-haired machine to hit Connor with a trash can, however, I was driven backwards by her force nonetheless. Misplacing my right foot, I tumbled over Connor's body, landing a few feet away while sending him back as well. Weakly looking up from the ground, I noticed my partner's LED brightly flicker yellow as he raised the gun I apparantly had lost during the fall. He aimed at the brown haired Traci in front of him, making my blood turn to ice. I stared at him, the whole world turning black.

"Don't..." I quietly whispered feeling all strength leaving me.

As my body violently shook, I saw Connor lowering the gun and being kicked into the face the next second. The detective android fell onto me, causing me to grunt. Hearing me, he hastily moved to the side, his eyes meeting mine and eventually seeing the fear in my (E/C)-colored iris. As his LED still blinked yellow, he raised one hand to gently touch my shoulder. It was as if he had forgotten about our surroundings as soon as he had seen me.

"When that man broke the other Traci... I knew I was next..."

The voice of a woman tore us out of our trance, whereas we both fastly stood up, Connor supporting my body with one hand around my back in the process. The blue-haired female stood right in front of us, her eyes filled with anxiety.

"I was so scared... I begged him to stop, but he wouldn't... And so I put my hands around his throat, and I squeezed...until he stopped moving... I didn't mean to kill him... I just wanted to stay alive..." She explained, as the other woman inched closer.

"Get back to the one I love."

As soon as she said those words, the two females linked their hands once more.

"I wanted her to hold me in her arms again... make me forget about the humans...their smell of sweat and their dirty words..."

I sensed Hank walking up behind us.

"Come on, let's go." The brown-haired Traci said to her lover, hence both shot one more glance in our direction.

"I think you are close to finding out about that yourself..." The blue-haired one whispered at either Connor or me, I was unsure of that. Then, the women ran towards the fence, climbing it up again.

Connor still tightly held my waist, sending an irritated gaze at Hank, who was next to us.

"It's probably better this way..."

Connor's LED was still tainted yellow, as he now stared at me, parting his lips.

"You are hurt. Please let me see that." His voice was filled with worry, however, I shakily stumbled out of his arms and lifted my right hand with a smile.

"I'm completely all right."

I couldn't let him see the blood falling off my other hand. While Hank now peered at me, appearing concerned as well, Connor walked towards me.

"I can see that you are lying (Y/N)."

I didn't know where else to go, still hiding my left arm behind my back. Before I was able to react, Connor gently grabbed it and pulled it towards him.

As soon as his eyes met my palm, he slightly widened his eyes. More of my blood dripped down the screwdriver and onto the white ground.

"Shit, it's blue..." I heard Hank mutter, as I felt perspiration roll down my forehead.

I had been exposed.