Connor x Reader - Altering algorithms (DBH)

Chapter 21: Stay close to your enemies

"Alright, alright! You win..." Connor rapidly stepped away from the large impartial group of androids, raising his hands in surrender. I silently did so as well, as not to endanger Hank in any possible way. As the fake Connor now aimed his gun at my partner, I widened my eyes and saw the grey-haired man trying to disarm the android next to him. I took a deep breath, deciding on what to do next. Time was once more running away. Slipping out of my hands. The fake Connor got distracted by Hank's attempt to attack him, whereas my partner ran towards him, tackling the other android.

As the fake one lifted the real Connor up, I hurried over to Hank and grabbed his arm, dragging him a bit away. Our partner surely did not want him getting too involved. The grey-haired man shot a confused look at me, as the two Connors now fought.

"Trust him." I whispered, following the battle with my eyes.

I hated to admit it but I had lost sight of which Connor was the one I loved. Embarrassed by that fact, I observed each of their movements, trying to discover who was the correct Connor in order to aid him. Firstly, they punched each other, seemingly on an equal power level. Then, kicks followed, as I saw the gun from the fake Connor slide to the ground. I gasped and made a run for it, sliding onto the ground, hastily grabbing the weapon on my way over to the two androids. Within one fast motion, I stood up again and screamed, "Stop. NOW!"

Both Connor's turned to me, immediately halting. I carefully walked backwards, next to Hank.

"Thanks (Y/N), you saved my life," The right one said, getting up. "Get rid of him, we have no time to lose."

The left one now stood up as well, staring directly into my eyes, " It's me, (Y/N), Hank! I'm the real Connor."

I pointed my gun from one to the other Connor, biting my lip. "One of you is my partner... The other is a pathetic imitation."

Hank mumbled next to me, " Question is, who is who?.."

I slowly nodded, my eyes not leaving both androids.

"What are you doing, (Y/N)? I'm the real Connor. Give me the gun and I'll take care of him!"

He stepped forward, hence I yelled, "Don't you dare move!"

He promptly halted.

The left one spoke up again, "Why don't you ask us something? Something only the real Connor would know."

I exhaled, focusing on a question. Addressing Hank, I asked, "Any ideas?"

He stepped next to me and parted his lips. "Uh, where did we first meet?"

I calmly watched both androids, hoping my partner would know what to say. The right one was quick to reply, "Jimmy's bar! I checked four other bars before I found you. We went to the scene of a homicide and met (Y/N). The victim's name was Carlos Ortiz."

The left one opened his mouth and uttered underneath his breath, "He uploaded my memory..."

I sighed, letting Hank pose another question. "What's my dog's name?"

The left Connor almost instantly perked his head up. "Sumo. His name is Sumo."

I slightly glanced over to the other one, who stared at me and spoke as if he was offended, "I knew that too. I..."

Interrupting him, I decided to ask something that really only my Connor could answer correctly. "What happened to you after the explosion in Jericho?"

My gaze was lingering on the left Connor, who did not hesitate a second. "It wasn't only me but you as well. We ended up in that chapel, where I answered to your confession. I still haven't changed my mind. I love you (Y/N)."

It didn't take me long to direct the gun at the right Connor and pull the trigger. He quickly fell backwards to the ground, as I ran up to my partner. The way he had spoken, full of affection, was so familiar to me, I knew it had to be him. I threw myself into his arms, faintly smiling.

"Sorry for not having noticed who you were earlier. I too haven't recanted my feelings either."

Connor gently caressed my back, as Hank slightly coughed. We both immediately parted, while I stepped next to the android. Hank approached us and started talking with a weak smile.

"I've learned a lot since I met you, Connor. Maybe there's something to this. Seeing how close you and (Y/N) have become. That honesty and love within your voice... Maybe you really are alive. Maybe you'll be the ones to make the world a better place..." Like a proud father, he eyed us two.

"Go ahead, and do what you gotta do." He nodded towards the other machines in the warehouse. I carefully pushed Connor into their direction, giving him a thumb up.

Connor approached one of the other androids and linked their minds. The unknown man's LED shortly blinked red, as Connor exclaimed, "Wake up!.."

They let go of each other arms and now the android put his hand onto the shoulder of the one in front of him, speaking the same words.

"Wake up."

This motion continued spreading throughout the whole warehouse afterwards. A folk was about to reawaken now.