Chapter 21: Stay close to your enemies

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(Y/N)'s P.O.V.

November 11th
10:48 pm

I looked out of the window, as Connor and I sat in a self-driving cab, on our way to CyberLife. Wearing our normal clothes again almost felt weird. We currently crossed a long bridge, making me realize how we had almost reached our destination.

"I guess this is it, huh?"  I whispered, my gaze wandering across the snowy landscape on the other side of the glass. When I felt a hand around my own, I turned around with a smile and leaned my head on Connor's shoulder.

"We will be fine." He assured, causing me to slightly chuckle. I didn't expect us to have too many issues anyway. It was quite funny how I originally had been afraid to return here but now, with my partner by my side, I felt confidence welling up inside me.

The car slowed down, hence Connor quickly let go of my hand and I straightened my posture. I witnessed a soldier moving around the cab, over to the side where Connor was seated. His gun in his hands, he waited until the window had fully opened. The android next to me looked at the man outside, stating, "Connor Model #313 248 317. I brought detective (L/N). I'm expected."

Moving his head to the front, Connor enabled the man to scan his LED from the side, surely to check whether he was the correct model. I remained in my seat, as the soldier's gaze landed on me, probably to see if I had all the android parts in the right places, as some kind of identification.

"Okay. Go ahead." The man coldly said, whereas the window moved up again and the engine started once more.

The white wall labeled with "CyberLife" in front of us disappeared in the ground and our cab started driving another time. In the meantime, Connor and I stayed quiet in case we were watched in any possible way. On our right, one could easily spot the huge CyberLife tower, reminding me of my past days in this facility. Instead of feeling fear overrun me though, I merely sensed determination empowering my heart. We had an important mission to fulfill and I did not need to worry about my history anymore. Connor was right by my side, supporting me in any case whatsoever. That was why I planned to do the same, rather than cowering somewhere in a corner due to anxiety.

Suddenly, our car stopped and one door opened. Connor stepped out before me and I quietly followed. A drone was flying above our heads, making me want to roll my eyes. CyberLife's security sometimes was too unbearable. Two guards stood on both of our sides, a few feet away, as we walked through the space in between them, heading for the building's entrance. The two glass doors opened and in front of us were three guards now, weapons ready. We came to a halt, since they blocked our way.

"Follow me. We'll escort both of you." The one in the middle announced.

"Thanks... But I know where to go." Connor argued, yet the other man did not falter.

"Maybe, but I have my orders." He then turned to me, stretching out one hand.

"Your gun."

I nodded, grabbed it out of my holster and handed it over to the soldier, who practically ripped it out of my hands. Putting it away in one of his pockets, he started leading the way, the other two humans walking behind us.

Connor and I silently obeyed, strolling through the fully white building, with a few strange plants here and there. The soldier in front of us occasionally turned around to observe us over his shoulder.

As if we could ever escape with such tight security, I thought to myself.

As we neared the next pair of doors, a hologram of scanners appeared in front of us, hence we were required to pass through it. A robotic voice echoed inside my ears.

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