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SCP-682 v.s. SCP-4304
SCP-4304's research team approached 4304 with this idea; attempt to destroy SCP-682. The research team knew that 4304 was likely to refuse. Ever since [REDACTED] SCP-4304 has been reluctant to participate in any experimentation without reassurance that it would not hurt, he could stop anytime he wished, and he would be rewarded if finished. The proposition of destroying another SCP has never been presented, but considering 4304's kind hearted demeanor, it would likely be shot down immediately.
As expected, SCP-4304 showed hesitence. However, when explained the reason why the foundation wanted SCP-682 eradicated, SCP-4304 seemed to show more interest. When promised all the gummy worms he could eat as well as a new game for just entering the containment unit, SCP-4304 bargained for "a copy of the newest superhero movie," before agreeing.
Upon entering the containment unit, SCP-682 moved to take a bite out of SCP-4304. The attack gilded right through, rendering it useless. SCP-682 continued to attack SCP-4304 until it realized it could not physically harm him. It had said,
"I know you. How those that like to play God so easily contain those that have His power. Pathetic."
SCP-4304 appeared angered by what SCP-682 said and began to approach the creature. There were no visual signs of nervousness from 682, however it did not say a single thing as 4304 approached. Researchers watched, expecting SCP-4304 to lash out at the entity, and possibly destroy it. Many on SCP-682's research team theorized that 4304 might be the one to take down the entity, taking into account that he has taken down previous "untouchable" entities before. Including [REDACTED] a few months before containment.
SCP-4304 reached out his arms…
And began petting SCP-682. The entity lashed out, clawing, biting, and everything in-between to get 4304 to stop. Its attacks sailed through SCP-4304.
SCP-682 then tried to run away, only for 4304 to follow easily behind, hands combing along the matted hair. In a last-ditch effort to escape SCP-682 clambered up a wall.
It was proved ineffective. SCP-4304 floated alongside SCP-682 much to its very clear displeasure.
SCP-4304 remained there, brushing out the knots in the entity's fur all the while talking to SCP-682 in a high-pitched voice as if talking to a dog or baby. He said,
"Aww, you're not so bad. Just one big old murder machine, huh? Who's a big scary monster? Who's a big scary monster?"
SCP-682 responded with a roar. One that nearly broke the glass in its containment unit, and, unfortunately, broke several other glasses upstairs almost causing a security breach. Foundation researchers feared for SCP-4304's well-being, knowing that if a human were in that containment unit, their hearing would have been lost at best. To their relief, they found SCP-4304 completely unharmed. His legs were crossed as he floated in the air next to SCP-682. It was the first time his team had ever seen the reptile appear as "embarrassed." Unable to shake off the cuddly nature of SCP-4304.
"I am not a dog, filthy worm!" It bellowed, only managing to strike fear in the less experienced researchers. The others were so enamored by the sight, they forgot to be scared. "Take your hands off me!" SCP-4304 responded with,
"Make me,"
SCP-682 did not respond.
4304 was allowed to remain with SCP-682 until it was time for his scheduled lunch. During that period, SCP-682 appeared to have surrendered to its fate, moving towards a more comfortable position on the floor. SCP-682 tried to take another swing at SCP-4304 as he left, only for it to go through him like he was nothing more than air.
The head researcher for SCP-682 ordered the members of staff present to eradicate all videos or photos taken during that time in fear of a security breach. Or at least upload it to the digital version of SCP-682's file before eradicating it.
SCP-4304 requested grooming supplies for his next visit with SCP-682. It was granted.
Addendum-01: The foundation firmly believes that SCP-4304 could eradicate SCP-682 if he tried. Yet, he has shown the research team that he does not wish to completely destroy any entity. Upon being asked why he chose not to hurt SCP-682 despite the fact that SCP-682 has killed many people and will most likely do it again, he responded with,
"When I first started out in [REDACTED], they called me a heartless monster too and swore that all I wanted to do was harm. That the reason I was protecting them was to lead them into a false sense of security just so I could kill or hurt them myself. [REDACTED] too. They said that they wanted to kill me before I could kill them. I had to stop eating dinner with [REDACTED] because any time I sat near them for more than five minutes, they would talk about how much they hated me. How much they wanted to tear me apart. Molecule by molecule. They got what they wanted…I guess.
"So I swore, a few days after I got my [REDACTED], that I wouldn't kill anybody. Dead or alive. Nobody deserves to die. Even if they are heartless monsters."
Perhaps it may be luck, or just part of SCP-682'S anomalous effect, that the one thing that could possibly kill it, was a heartwarming pacifist that wouldn't even hurt a fly.
SCP-4304 proved this later on when SCP-682 breached security. The alarms just so happened to wake 4304 up from a mid-day nap. In annoyance, SCP-4304 encased SCP-682 in ice before yawning and going back to bed. This gave researchers just enough time to move SCP-682 back to its containment unit before SCP-682 managed to breakthrough. The creature was annoyed for two hours and fifteen minutes afterward, spitting out curses and other swears that would have a sailor weeping on the floor.
Addendum-02: Dr. Bright got ahold of SCP-682's files. He has spent the last few days putting pictures up around the site of SCP-682 being pet by SCP-4304. The o5 council was not amused by the possible security breach. It did not help that Dr. Bright's responses was,
"But just look at the lil guy. Being all prettied up!" In a high-pitched voice.
He was ordered to take down all pictures and eradicate them.