one of my features (DBH connor x mute!reader)

Twelve: stranger in need

the only lead connor recovered was one small splash of thirium on the nearby concrete by the fence they climbed over to escape. it was small, however it was just enough to trace whoever caused the horrible incident.

judging from that he could link at least one android serial number to one other known crime it was featured in.

the (full name) assault that happened just a few weeks ago.

without hesitation, nines immediately ran up to the blonde android from behind to get a moment of an advantage. He then grabbed the androids neck from behind, and pulled him down to the concrete in an instant, leaving simon, and the bystanders completely unharmed. Much to (name)s and Simon's shock.

However (name) didn't waste time in going up to her friend and wrapping her arms around him

She didn't need to sign, he didn't need to speak, they knew their thankfulness without them having to spell it out, that's what was so great about their friendship. She couldn't believe she almost lost him today.

"Woah, what the hell happened here?"
"Nines? (Name)?"

Simon and (name) both turned around to see a familiar grey haired lieutenant and a brunette android hastily make their way over to them, however the lieutenant went to nines, and connor ran over to the pair still embracing eachother. however when simon let her go, (name)ran over to the rk800, and met him in a rush halfway.

"(Name)! Are you alright?" He asked, rapidly searching her body for any fresh bruises or marks

"Yes connor I'm fine, just a bit shaken" she signed "Simon got attacked, you should be checking him over not me"

Connor paused and looked over to Simon, who had since backed away a bit from the two.

"Don't worry, he didn't do any damage to me, just a bit scraped but I'll be fine, nothing a bit of extra thirium cant fix!"

"I hope"

with that, (name) peered over connors shoulder to see the android nines had expertly apprehended  in handcuffs sitting in the cop car hank had driven to get here, (though it was strange to see he wasnt driving his old manual car back from when people still drove them)

her eyes softened as a stab of sympathy went out for that android, whoever he may be. she knew very well he tried to damage simon, and lingering on that thought rage seethed in her blood. though looking at him now, appearing so almost fragile and small behind the steel bars of the cars window, she  was almost assured it was something more than just a random targeted attack to take out anger.  no, something told her it was something deeper.

she knew she should feel anger, and be grateful he was gone and couldnt hurt someone else. though something stopped her. maybe it was just her immature tendencies of the little voice in the back of her mind that told her she might see breant in that same position one day.

"Don't be alarmed (name), the android will be incarcerated and out of your hair" connor countered, a plastic hand was brought up to (name)s warm skin, a warm jolt of sincere happiness jolted through Connors circuits at the small contact. "we'll bring him back to the station for questioning"

"please connor" (name) signed, she brought up her small hand to grab connors "please dont let them deactivate him. for my sake"

connor pulled away from the embrace to lock eyes with (name), even though he hurt her friend even though he tried to take what little soundness her life has by trying to critically damage simon, she was still thinking of another, taking in information and not lashing out because of a personal grudge.

the thing that cyberlife took ages to calculate and place into the programing of their androids, this human was displaying without even realizing.

connors thirium pump skipped a beat, she really was too incredible.

he smiled "i promise"

he held out his hand for (name) to take, and they both started to walk back to the car with simon following close behind the pair.

"ill take you two home if you would like" connor stated, "your house isnt even a mile from this location"

(name) shook her head, "im gonna come with you, though simon might need to go home and rest, well  rest as easy as an android can"

"well if you insist, as long as you be careful, i dont think i can handle another scare"

(name) stopped, then turned around to hug her caregiver, honurary family member, and best friend. one she never even realized could be gone in an instant, that is until now. she never truly realized how much she loved him until he almost was gone and she'd never be able to tell him just how much she cared for him.

a few salty tears left her eyes as her face rested on simons stout shoulder

"ill be fine"

"so will i, dont worry" he always knew exactly what to say to make her feel better,

they stayed locked in an embrace for a few moments, then finally they let go.

with a quick goodbye and a 'thank you' to nines, simon turned around and walked back to (name)s house, and (name) turned around to meet connor as they got in another police cruiser that had shown up earlier. the three of them, despite being through hell these past few months, all thought that the worst was over and that together they'd all go back to normal, no more threats no more scares, just bliss.

but watching the two go down their separate ways, a looming threat said otherwise. quietly, 'it' watched as (name) changed from an immature girl who knew nothing about the dangers of  society to someone with a group surrounding her, someone who no longer needed 'it'. someone who was flooding her mind with nothing but negativity about the current society they were living in. by now, shes moved on, completely outgrown 'it'.

so she wants to help huh? lets see if she still wants to save a stranger in need.