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Chapter 2 - Baby oh baby
There was a baby ...in front of them…it was looking at them ...it looked rather odd for a baby drone…for this one did not look like the pill shaped untrained neural network drones Uzi was created from. This baby was still about the same size as an UNN, but they had small limbs and even a small head of blonde hair that had a small green hard hat on its little head. The baby was still staring at them from the blankets, it put its little hand in their mouth. Biting at their hand a little still. But the most shocking thing was the baby had a long tail, with what looked like what could only be described as a grabber machine claw hand at the very end of the tail. it was opening and closing a little as it continued to stare up at wonder at Uzi and N, in sync the baby tilted its head along with N and Uzi.
it then opened its mouth and a small series of chirps came out, this was definitely another surprise for the dapper duo. As they looked at each other confused for a moment, wondering if they heard the little one right and what they were going to do now. Even more so they did not want the little one to see the fateful l error of its mother behind them.
“ mmmmammmmama”
Another drawn out cheep came from the baby, its little green and blue eye lights were now locked with Uzi. who startled a bit, as she felt something inside her compelling her to pick the little one up. Sparing a glance at N , the purple drone gave a sigh as she knelt down. Picking the odd looking baby up, keeping them wrapped up in the blankets so the little one did not see the fate of its mother. While holding the child close to her chest, watching as the baby was tapping its little hands against her hoodie. Making a rather adorable cooing sound, seemling enjoying the fur hood. Uzi felt a warmth in her chest, like this was right...this was important...this is something she had to protect…it was almost overwhelming. Giving a little whine she offered the baby to N, the warmth feeling was scaring her quite a bit, she was almost 20 of course but no way did she want a little brat …at least not yet…they should just take this kid to the nursery back to the colony and be done with it. She took the time to make sure N was holding the baby right before she let out a shaky breath, sighing as she ran a hand through her hair a little.
“ You hold them N….it's making me feel weird….lets just take them back to the colony, there is a nursery there that can give this kid the proper care they will need”
Uzi sighed in relief as she felt the odd feeling disappear , only to be replaced by a sadness now….great what was wrong with her. Did that thing have a virus or something? Oh crap did it infect n too? He has been oddly silent for the past couple minutes. She looked at N with a worried expression only to stop herself from swooning a little, the look on N’s face right now ... .it was right out of her anime’s compatibility with the shining wobbling yellow eyelights. Clearly N though this little odd looking unn was cute and not a snack which was odd but revealing at the same time, she definitely did not want to see the kid become a bite sized snack or anything…maybe if she was with V she would have to worry. But Uzi knew N well enough to know he never wanted to harm kids, unless they were creepy laughing down a dark and spooky hallway but that's another whole can of worms to open.
“ Uzzzzziiiiiiii look how cute this little one is! They are like a little koala bear!!!, that cute little grabby hand on their tail! It looks like that odd creature from the Pokkeymons you showed me!”
N happily cooed , booking down at the baby like they were the most precious thing in the universe. Seriously it was like the kid had cast a charming spell on N with how he was acting, to be fair Uzi was sure the kid must have gotten her with that damn spell to with how much she wanted to also fawn over the child. It was going against her angsty programing that's for sure, she shook her head a little, placing a hand on N back just above his tail as she looked at how the child was grabbed onto the fur of N’s coat and had snuggled down to sleep.
“ its Pokemon N and the one your on about is called Aipom…but you are right…that is useful looking tail…much better than my own that's for sure, at least that won't bite me”
As if on cue her tail appeared next to her, annoying her a little Uzi could swear it had a hurt expression on that creepy maw of its. Swatting her tail away she looked over the baby again, it was so odd to saw a child looking like this…normally a Unn was pill shaped and then got put into a body like hers when it was needed…but she had heard rumours of some colonies wanting to mimic humans even more and trying to mimic a human growth pattern. Uzi just found that it would be annoying to grow like a human did, but she had to admit this child was very cute ... .ah it definitely charmed her.
The pair were interrupted by a warning flashing on their visors, a major ice storm was coming their way rapidly. Not even N would be able to out fly this, Uzi looked around quickly and saw the tall houses being surrounded by. It would have to do for now, while N would probably be ok for a bit in the storm, she and the kid definitely would not be and even N would not last that long either. Ice stories like this could freeze up the very oil inside you or your wings while flying. No matter how warm you might be.
Uzi grabbed N making sure he had a tight hold on the kid. They ran towards one of the building entrances, they could hear the storm screaming behind them. The winds sounded like a pack of beasts rushing their way, snarling and gnashing their teeth. N scooped up Uzi holding her and the child close to him he opened his wings and gave an extra bolt to make it inside a broken door of the building. He flew into the deeper parts of the building and looked for a room that was far from the door. He soon found a large red wooden door, he used his claws to break the lock and he walked inside and shut the door behind him. Holding Uzi close to his chest with the still sleeping child now tucked up warm inside his coat a little still wrapped up in their blankets.
The room was dark, but by some miracle it did not appear this home had any outside damage. Walking deeper inside Uzi used her tail as a light so they could see where they were going, it appeared this was a family home at one time. Given the still intact pictures of a happy human family, N made his way to the living room and sat Uzi down on the sofa. Looking around , he sat next to her holding the child close to his chest as it felt rather eerie to be in a dark room. Even though he could make out what was around the room it still felt off, Uzi was kneeling next to him to get a better look at the sleeping baby.
She was wondering what they should do now, who knows how long that storm was going to last for….it was lucky she and N had just finished a hunt and that they would not need any oil for a bit….last thing she wanted to do was lose control and attack n….or the kid. But that's the main concern now is the kid…she had no idea how to look after a unn…she did not really pay attention in that health class…she been sketching her designs for her railgun at the time…there was no way in heck she was going to message her dad for help..not that he be much help anyway but she was sure he would get the wrong idea if she suddenly asked how to take care of a Unn and he would probably brave the storm just to kick N’s ass…ya no he was definitely not an option…. There was her teacher? But again he would probably tell her dad and she have the same problem…there was one person they could ask.
“ N do you have Ron the doorguard phone number? We could do with some advise how to look after this kid until the storm dies down and we can take it to the nursery”
She asked with a look of concern on her face as she found herself rubbing the child cheek with her finger, the little one giving happy content coos and nuzzling against it in their sleep. It again warmed her cold gothic core a little as she had to look away a little embarrassed as N gave her a toothy grin. She smirked at him and lightly bonked him on the head with her tail in a playful way, earning a soft chuckle from the disassembly drone as he rubbed the child’s back a little as he looked through his contacts. He only ever had V , J and Uzi at one time but now he had a rather long list of mostly drones of Uzi’s colony that liked him. Though he only really ever spoke to Thad , Uzi and Ron through his messages. He already had to block some of the creepy ... .fangirls from Uzi’s class…those messages were ... ..not PG that's for sure…still gives him nightmares. Scrolling down he found the doorguard name , with a smile he clicked it and sent a message to the friendly doorguard that was one of the first drones after Uzi and Thad to accept him so openly. He was like a father figure to N in a way, so he was the perfect drone to ask for help.
S.D.N : Mr Ron Guarder? Sorry to bother you so late but Is it ok if I ask for some advice please?
- Guarder: Of course you goob what's wrong? Are you and Uzi ok? I've not seen you come back yet, that storm sounds awful
S.D.N : We are fine, we are hiding away in an old apartment building…it's a little too far to make it back to the spire or the colony safely…but …well you see..Uzi and i…
Back at the colony Ron was sitting at the table in front of door one with a few other guards and Khan, they were playing gin rummy. What was surprising was the teacher , Mr Eucild was here as well. He got tired of marking papers, especially when Uzi was the only one he could expect to get the high marks from. It was disheartening to learn the rest of your students were basically failing. He was taking longer sips from his bottle than normal, Khan was eyeing him with a bit of worry wash over him.
R.Guarder: It's ok goober, i am sure whatever it is we can get through this kiddo. Don't worry, I said I'll always be here to support you and Uzi. so whatever it is it be ok
Ron felt like taking a sip from his teacup, he had been rather enjoying what Khan had brought over today. He wondered just what his son and his would be girlfriend had gotten into that he was so nervous to ask for help.
S.D.N : Uzi and I have a baby!
Ron did a spit take right into Khan's face, coughing a little as the remaining liquid went down the wrong way. He had to reread that message quite a few times, his own mind a buzz with questions as everyone looked at him as he grew a second head and Khan looked rather annoyed but the expression on his face worried Khan himself, he knew how close Ron was to the young murder boy his daughter was so close to. He even confided in Khan a few times that he wanted to adopt N and take care of him.
Ron stood up from his seat looking around a bit worried as he waved off Khan, chuckling nervously as he backed up. He needed to get back to his home right now so he could message N without anyone nearby.
“ ah sorry Khan , my bad i em…saw a scary pop up that's all…i think i'm coming down with a virus…i need to go..em bye”
With that Ron made a mad dash out of the remaining doors and ran back home, leaving his co-workers rather confused. Euclid sipped his own drink , a slight look of amusement on his face that was hidden well to all but those who knew him well enough.
“ frankly my son Chad comes up with better excuse to get out of school than that, he looked like a worried father to me that's for sure “
Khan gave him a glare as he looked worriedly after his friend , he really must ask if it was to do with N or not…he had to know if Uzi was ok…maybe he should try message her himself…though he knew she had him blocked after the whole leaving her for dead incident….maybe… he could try and see if she unblocked him?
Message failed
Same as last time…yes…he just hoped he really was blocked and she was not dead in a ditch somewhere….though he has a gut feeling shes ok…plus if something really was dangerous then Ron definitely would told him…he just hoped whatever it was Uzi was with that murder boy at least…he knew if they were together then they could get through just about anything.
Little did he know that he sort of just became a grandpa, wherever he be a good one only time will tell.