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// Story: Nier: The Last Human 
// by StardustSprinkle 
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"Finally!" Anemone greets Sunset and A2 as the pair returns: "Where have you been this afternoon?"
"Digging holes and filling them up," A2 responds absentminded.
"It's a bit more than that," Sunset rolls her eyes: "Did something happened?"
"Yes, and I would like to talk to both of you in private," Anemone speaks quickly.



"So 9S woke up and want A2 dead?" Sunset's eyes widen.
"I'm afraid so," Anemone sighs: "9S was transported back to the camp after you guys left. He was badly wounded, and..."
"Let me guess, he was healed and left the camp soon after," Sunset cuts her friend off, burying her face in her palms: "Great..."
"It's a miracle that you guys didn't run into him," Anemone says: "He's completely lost of it, and I don't think you can persuade him otherwise."
"Then so be it," A2's voice, cold and quiet, slices through the air: "If he can't be reasoned, then I will knock some sense into him."
"You can't," Sunset cuts off A2 with a forceful tone: "He won't stop until you are dead, and that's not happening as long as I'm breathing."
"You know, Sunset," Anemone says: "You are a human, and he's an android. You cal just order him to stay from Number 2."
"That won't work!" Sunset collapses on a chair: "He will just go ahead and do it anyway!"
"An order is an order," Anemone says: "There's no way he could disobey it."
"Perhaps," Sunset lets out a sigh: "But I trust my instinct."
"Say, it's getting really," In an endeavor to comfort Sunset, A2 tries to change the topic: "Perhaps we should turn in for the night."
"It's 8 p.m," Sunset says, eyes closed: "We need to think of something and quick."
"Don't worry about it; I'll just kick his ass," A2 says.
"Can you, though?" Sunset opens her eyes and focuses her attention on A2: "You have sworn to take care of 9S at the request of 2B. Both of them were complete strangers to you, A2. You are willing to put your own life at risk for two strangers! How many androids can do that?"
A2 looks away. 
"You are too nice," Sunset stares to the floor: "Just like a friend of mine, but with a tough shell."
"I may be able to keep them apart," Anemone suggests: "I will keep you guys informed about 9S' whereabout."
"That sure will buy us some time," Sunset says: "But I'm afraid there's little we can do. I can talk to him, give him orders, but in the end, it's his decision."
"Is that so," Anemone says: "Well, I will do my best."
"I can defend myself," A2 says quietly.
"I know how strong you are," Sunset says: "But your strength will fail you."
"It doesn't matter," A2 responds: "I promised someone something, and I will see it to the end."
"I see," Sunset stands up: "Anemone, please tell me what do you think about this whole situation."
"Well," Feeling uncomfortable about this situation, Sunset puts her, Anemone looks at her superior with pleading eyes.
"Well?" Sunset shots Anemone a look.
"Well?" A2 decides to join the fun.
"Fine, I will talk," Anemone takes a deep breath: "Number 2, you are one of my oldest friends. I'm not usually comfortable with expressing my feelings. Still, there it is: I was overjoyed when you showed in the camp. I am happy that you are alive. It's funny, really, I thought you are dead, but you are not. It's a good thing! I am just saying that I want you to stay safe."
"See?" Sunset says: "We care about you!"
"Agh, fine," A2 covers her face: "I will be careful."
"Actually, 2B wanted you to take care of 9S, right?" Sunset asks: "Well, in that case, I would like you to stay with me in the camp at all times so that you are in good condition for your mission."
"That's highly unnecessary," A2 raises an eyebrow: "But an order is an order."