Post by Stitchpunk1 on Mar 17, 2010 16:01:17 GMT -5
It was a unusually quiet day in Rapture. Not even the splicers were
yelling about as usual. A small head poked out of a vent looking around
for something. With a small pout she went back inside to wait. Soon a
giant machine looking man walked by and pounded on the side.
The girl slid out and ran off to find a corpse, not caring if he was
close or not.
The bouncer trudged after her, the ground vibrating with each step he
took, unaware of the quiet scraping and crumbling of ceiling bits
beginning. The spider splicers were on the move, craving ADAM.
She hummed as she knelt down and started extracting ADAM from a corpse
unaware of the danger. She hadn't seen a splicer in days so she was
feeling brave.
The bouncer stood close, watching her as she did what she had been made
to do. A loud whizzing noise came through the air as a pair of glowing
hooks shot from the ceiling, into his back.
He yelled in pain, turning and roaring as the splicers jumped down from
the ceiling, running at him, the hooks scraping against the floor,
causing sparks to illuminate their distorted faces.
The girl jumped and screamed then ran as fast as she could, just then
realizing how far she was from the vent.
Loud taunts and crashes were heard back at the fighting, the bouncer
roaring and trying to fight off the splicers. There were too many of
them, and soon he was overwhelmed, killed by the splicers.
She ran as fast as she could, the vent was in sight now. All she had to
do was make it a little further. She screamed and fell as one of them
dropped right in front of her. "Ain't gettin away this time." He
grinned and picked her up.
The others dropped down near them, peering through their masks.
" What're you waitin' fer, you bastard! Crack 'er open!" one shouted,
emphasizing the 'crack' with a slamming motion. The others chimed in,
shouting for him to get the ADAM out.
She looked at them all fearfully before letting out a loud scream. The
splicer raised his blade to kill her and shut her up.
The ground began to tremble below them, a roar piercing the air. The
spider splicers immediately became wary, leaping back to the ceiling,
crawling off. One grabbed the splicer's arm," C'mon! Leave the little
nusisance! We gotta git outta 'ere!"
He looked at her for a moment before growling and throwing her down
hard, running off with the others. The little sister curled up into a
ball on the ground, too terrified to move.
The stomps got louder as they came closer before they stopped just next
to the little sister. A low noise echoed through the big daddy's suit
as he kneeled down, touching her head gently.
She tensed before looking up at him though her tears.
The lights to his helmet were a bit dim, but illuminated her with a
soft green glow. He made the noise once more before offering his hand
to her.
He stared down at her patting her head gently. He moved her away a bit
before turning and kneeling down, motioning for her to climb up on his
back.
She scampered up him and clung to his helmet tightly.
He stood, patting her back before heading down the corridor and through
one of the many walkways, going towards the farmer's market.
She watched where they went, on the look out for splicers.
Thankfully, most of the splicers were off hiding somewhere or digging
for scraps of food. The big daddy brought her to a small clothing shop
which had jewelry, shoes, and little dresses about. Though, the
bathroom was a bit flooded with a few corpses floating about in it, the
store was rather nice.
She looked a bit in awe at the dresses, she had never seen ones so
clean unlike her dirty torn one.
He picked her up gently off his shoulder, setting her down on the
ground and nudging her forward, encouraging her to look.
She went over, looking back to make sure he stayed close before looking
at them.
He sat down with a thud, the tremor jolting a record player nearby,
causing it to start up, playing a small tune.
She jumped and ran back to him.
Chuckling echoed through his helmet as he watched her. She was such a
skiddish little sister.
Once she was sure it was safe again she wandered back over and found
one she liked, stripping off her old dirty one to put this one on.
The big daddy looked rather silly trying to cover the many portholes he
used as eyes so he didn't see her. He stopped for a moment, noticing
the tattooed number on her back. '48'.
She finally got it on herself and looked down at it smiling. "How do I
look daddy?" It was rare that a little sister called a big daddy that,
they had to get very attached which most don't as they all take care of
them.
He looked to her, a bit suprised. Had she called him 'daddy'? He'd
never heard a little sister call him that. Only 'Mr. Bubbles' or
'Mr. B'. Never daddy. He nodded a little, letting out a deep noise.
She smiled and went back over to him, crawling up and sitting up on him
again.
He stood, turning and walking from the room. He stopped upon seeing a
little sister vent, staring at it.
The girl didn't notice, too busy looking at everything else.
He stared at it a few more moments before continuing on, heading away
from it.
As he walked the girl fell asleep and started to slide off him a bit.
He looked up to her, picking her up off his shoulder, holding her in
one arm as he searched for a place to lay her down.
A ways away from the two a splicer watched them. He had been following
the big daddy for a while now.
The big daddy wandered into one of the many abandoned hotels, going to
a clean room. Though it still had trash and things in it, it was much
cleaner than the ones with corpses and such.
The splicer got frustrated, he couldn't see him in the room without
peering through the doorway and he was sure to be spotted then. He sat
down at the end of the hall and waited.
After making sure the room was secure, no splicers able to get in
without going through the front door, he set her in bed, covering her
up before patting her head gently. He stepped out of the room, standing
just outside the door, keeping lookout.
He smiled watching the big daddy, knowing this would probably be the
closest he ever got to him.
The big daddy soon moved from standing up to sitting down, then sitting
down to leaning against the door. The lights in his helmet flickered a
bit before he fell asleep, though his body still looked tense, ready to
wake and attack if needed.
Maybe getting a little closer wouldn't hurt, he snuck down the hall as
quickly as he could go and went into a room, peering around the corner
at him.
The lights flickered in his helmet slightly, but the big daddy stayed
asleep. From where the splicer was, soft snoring could be heard coming
from him.
He smile watching him. Unfortunately this was a very clumsy splicer. He
slipped a bit when he moved his foot and landed out in the hall with a
loud THUD.
The big daddy jolted awake, the green lights from his eyes now turning
red as he shot up, looking around. He spotted the splicer, growling
lowly, his drill starting to spin.
The splicer backed up to the wall, he looked up in pure terror.
He started towards him, drill pulled back a bit as he seemed to aim for
what spot to hit.
"NO PLEASE 8!"
The big daddy froze. He knew that voice... But from where? And that
name... 8... Was that his own name? The drill slowed to a stop as he
stared, the lights flickering to a sort of yellow color.
He was trying not to cry. "Please 8 don't kill me."
He stared at him, tilting his head bit. Why was this splicer calling
him that?
"Daddy!" The little sister called out terrified, she couldn't see him
anywhere and was scared to move.
He pointed to the ground, grunting at the splicer to stay where he was
before turning and going back to the room.
The girl was crying from her spot curled up under the covers.
He walked inside the room, staring at the shivering spot beneath the
covers. He reached over, placing a gentle hand on her.
She peeked out "Daddy!" She hugged him tightly. The drill sound had
woken her up and she got even more scared when she couldn't see him.
He was taken back by her show of affection, staring down at her. He
placed his hand on her back, giving her a slight hug back.
The splicer peered into the room watching him hug the girl. His heart
ached watching the scene remembering what he lost.
The big daddy let go of her, patting her head a little. He glanced
back, eyes flickering red as he saw the splicer peeking at them.
He shrank back quickly.
He stalked from the room, staring at the splicer.
He looked up at the big daddy wondering if he was going to kill him.
He stared before looking back and calling to the little sister to come
over. He couldn't decide what to do with the splicer, so he figured she
might.
She wandered out and froze when she saw the splicer and started shaking.
He pet her head gently, trying to assure her she was safe.
She walked over a bit unsure. "It's ok I wont hurt you." He said
holding out his hand to try and get her to trust him.
The big daddy remained tense, watching the splicer's every move.
She walked over to him and took his hand. The splicer smiled, she
looked so much like his little girl.
His lights flickered to green as he watched them. Maybe this splicer
wasn't bad after all.
She walked over and sat in his lap, snuggling close and falling asleep
quickly. She didn't know why but she trusted this one. The splicer
held her close, close to tears remembering his little girl.
The big daddy walked over, staring at the two for a moment before
scooping up the splicer. He trudged back to the room, setting the
Splicer on the bed before walking to the doorway and sitting in it.
The splicer who slept very little just sat there holding her close
humming.
The humming lulled the big daddy, making him sway a little before
slumping forward, fast asleep.
As he held the girl he couldn't hold it in any more and started crying.
The big daddy jolted at the sound of crying, thinking it was the little
sister. He got up, turning and looking... Only to be suprised that it
was the splicer.
The splicer didn't notice him, he just sat there crying.
He tilted his head a little before walking over. He picked the splicer
up, sitting down and setting him in his lap gently.
He sniffed and leaned against him "I wish you would remember 8."
He tilted his head a bit. There was that name again.... 8....
He tried to hold it in but started crying all over again.
He let out a low noise, kneading a bit at the splicers back with his
free hand. He didn't want him to be upset. Though the reason behind
that feeling was unknown.
He hid his face against his helmet. "Please remember, its me 6..."
His body visibly tensed, images flashing through his mind. 6... 6... He
knew that name...
6 sighed leaning against him thinking 8 would never remember him.
8 shook his head a little, the memories coming back to him... Their
room up in Fort Frolic... The theaters they would go to... Their baby
girl.... It ravaged the big daddy's mind.
He sniffed holding the girl close.
" S....Sssssss...." the small vent for the big daddy to breathe hissed
out a bit, trying to talk.
He jumped a bit, almost waking the girl when he did that.
" Ssssssiiii........xxxx......."
He stared at him "Y-You said my name."
He placed a gentle hand on 6's head, ruffling his hair just as he
remembered doing before.
Tears filled his eyes "You remember!" He leaned against him nuzzling
him.
He made a low noise, rubbing a bit at the Splicer's back. He did
remember 6... But what had happened to him? He looked just like the
other splicers, though not as bad as some of them. And just what had
happened to himself? Last he could recall, he had been down in the
fishery, working. And now... He was a monster.
He could tell 8 was trying hard to remember. 6 nuzzled him lovingly.
8 let out a noise of aggrivation. He'd try to figure things out in the
morning. He leaned back against the wall, patting 6's back a little as
he dozed off.
6 snuggled close, staying awake for a while before dozing off.
The night was thankfull uneventful, most splicers paying no mind to the
apartment rooms, searching elsewhere for ADAM.
The girl woke up early the next morning whining. The slug inside her
wanting more ADAM.
8 stirred a bit, the whine waking him up.
6 yawned wondering what was going on. The girl looked up to 8 "Need
ADAM daddy..." She whined a bit.
8 stood, fixing his oxygen tanks a bit before picking the little girl
up and setting her on his shoulder.
6 stuck close as they wandered off to find her a corpse.
It didn't take them too long as they wandered into Arcadia. It was
eerie inside, trees all around them, the leaves deafly still. Strange,
wooden figures stuck in the ground by the poles attached to them, some
charred, others seeming freshly made.
6 shivered sticking close to him. The girl slid off quickly when she
saw a corpse and hurried over, draining the ADAM from it.
8 stayed watch, looking all around for any splicers.
"Do you want to know what happened to her?" 6 asked suddenly.
8 jumped a bit, the question startling him. He turned, looking to 6 and
tilting his head a little. What happened to who?
"Our daughter." If 8 remembered him he had to remember their little one.
At the mention of the word daughter, the images began again. 6 in the
hospital, giving birth. Him, holding the little one. She was so
tiny... What HAD happened to her? He nodded a bit to 6, wanting to know.
"They took her away. The same day you disappeared, they said that she
was going to be turned into a little sister." He leaned against him
trying not to cry. "I tried to protect her but I couldn't, I thought
you could help but you never came home..."
He put his arm around him gently, holding him close. He felt
terrible... If he hadn't been changed, he could've saved his little
girl...
"It took me years to find you but I still haven't found our little 48."
He tensed up. 48... 48!! He let out a loud noise of joy, grabbing 6
gently. Their daughter was already with them!!
6 didn't understand him "What is it?" There was a clatter making him
look over, the girl was gone only thing left was the object to extract
ADAM from corpses.
8 looked to the corpse, tensing up. He roared loudly, grabbing 6 much
like he would a little sister, putting him up on his shoulder before
charging through the area. He knew exactly what could've taken her like
that. Houdini Splicer.
The splicer had his hand over her mouth to keep her from screaming as
he raced to find a secure place to finish the job.
Loud thuds sounded after him as 8 charged, searching for him.
He tripped on something causing his hand to move.
"DAAAAAAAAAAAADDY!!!!" She cried out. "Shut up!" He hit her, the sound
echoing in the area.
A loud roar shook the halls, making even the trees shake. 8 dropped 6
down gently before charging at the Splicer. NO ONE SLAPPED HIS GIRL. NO
ONE!
He tried to vanish off again but was out of plasmids, he was completely
vulnerable.
8 grabbed the Splicer by his head, gripping tightly as he roared.
It didn't take much force for his head to pop, covering the girl in
blood and other gross things just from him holding her.
8 pulled her from the corpse's arms, holding her close.
She snugged up to him shaking.
He turned, walking with her back to 6.
6 looked at how dirty she was now. "Poor thing." He took her from 8.
"Lets get you cleaned up."
8 made low noises at him, trying to tell him about who she was.
6 walked to a store and got a dress from it before finding a spot where
the water leaked from the ceiling. The girl took her blood soaked dress
off, knowing what he was going to do. 6 froze when he saw the number on
her back.
8 nudged 6 a little," ffff.. oo..... rrrrr.... ttttyyy.... eeee....
iiigggg.... hhhttt...."
6 just stared at the tattoo in shock as the girl washed the blood off
her face and out of her hair. It was really her!
8 tensed a little as he heard a rock skitter across the floor, looking
around to make sure no one was there.
6 dried her off quickly after she got cleaned up, got the dress on her
then held her close.
8 watched over them for a moment before realizing something. He hurried
off for a few moments before coming back with 48's ADAM extracter.
48 took it and started to drink from the end. "Thank you daddy!" 6
smiled hearing her call him that.
He pet her head, letting out a low noise to her.
6 held her close as he heard a sudden screech sound. What on earth was
that!? 48 shook close to him. "B-Big sister." She mumbled.
8 shook his head, the screech screwing up his vision for a few moments.
He watched closely for any movement, his drill slowly starting up.
6 held her close as she shook. "Its ok sweetie, we won't let anything
hurt you."
Another screech echoed through the halls, 8 roaring a bit as it messed
with his vision once more.
48 clung to 6 getting more and more scared.
In almost an instant, 8 hit the ground hard on his back, 48 ripped from
6's hold.
6 cried out and held his now bleeding arm. "DADDY!" 48 cried out
terrified. 6 got up and ran after her as fast as he could go. He
couldn't loose her again!
The big sister was soon out of sight, climbing high into the building.
8 struggled a bit before being able to push himself up.
6 stopped looking around trying to figure out where they went. He
couldn't hear 48 calling for them anymore. He shook a moment before
falling to his knee's crying.
8 hurried over to 6, kneeling down and pulling him close. They would
find her. He knew they would.
48 just bawled in the big sisters hold, she was so scared!
The big sister continued through the place before she stopped, kneeling
down," Don't worry, little one... I'm not here to hurt you. I'm here to
save you."
48 just cried "Daddy!"
The big sister clutched her close," I will take you to the other
children. Perhaps they can help you see what it is I'm doing for
you." and with that, the big sister continued on, holding her tight.
48 kept crying out for her daddy to come get her.
8 could hear her but only faintly. It was hard for him to navigate the
passage ways the big sister had taken, being far too bulky for some
areas.
6 ignored the throbbing pain in his arm as he tried to locate his
little girl. He felt so horrible for not being able to protect her once
he got her back.
8 let out a low, angry noise, starting to drill through the walls to
make the passing easier.
48 started to cry louder which was attracting some splicers.
The big sister screeched, trying to keep the splicers away as she
travelled.
6 heard the screech and ran in the direction.
8 hurried as best he could after 6.
48 cried out for them as loud as she could. "DADDY!" Tears poured out
of her eyes "MOMMY!"
The big sister stopped, high up where the splicers couldn't reach. She
stared at the girl in confusion. The little sisters were known to cry
for their 'daddy', but she'd never heard one shout for their mother.
6 heard and was going after them even faster. 48 cried and cried in the
big sisters hold.
She sighed a bit," I didn't want to do this just yet... But it should
be done." she said softly, removing her glove. Her hand glew as she
reached for her.
48 tried to push her hand away "No leave me alone!"
She kept her hand firm," Just hold still. You'll be fine."
"No!" She squirmed and kicked to try and get away.
Just before she placed her hand on the girl's forehead, she winced, a
loud roar coming just from beneath them. The fixture shook, nearly
throwing her off.
48 cried, getting even more scared.
Just before the big sister got her footing, the fixture shook again,
causing her to fall. She held 48 tight, bracing for the impact of the
ground. She landed without a scratch.... right into 8's grasp.
"Daddy!" She cried trying to get out of the big sisters hold.
8 roared at the big sister, gripping her tightly as she tried to pull
away from him. He motioned for 6 to come over and take 48 from her.
6 hurried and took 48 from her. The girl held him tightly crying. "Its
ok mommys here." He hugged her close.
8 spiked the big sister hard against the ground before putting his foot
firmly on her chest, drill reving up.
"Stop it!" A girl ran out and put herself over the big sister.
8 stopped, staring at the little girl confused.
She bravely glared up at 8 a bit "Leave her alone!"
His drill slowed down a bit until it stopped, taking a step off the big
sister.
The girl shook, still clinging to her. 6 moved to hide behind 8.
The Big Sister pet the girl's head gently as she got up, looking the
two over, uncertain.
6 held the girl tightly, he would die before loosing her again.
She sighed a bit," ... my apologies. I usually take the little sisters
to help them. I didn't know she had... Well, I guess you could say a
real family."
6 almost accidentally dropped 48 as the pain shot up his arm from the
wound the big sister gave him.
8 looked back at him with concern, turning a little. The big sister
motioned to them," come with me. I can help you."
He shook his head not trusting her at all.
She looked down for a moment before sighing, taking off her helmet. She was a older woman, looking to be around her late 20's, early 30's. Much older than most of the big sisters," please. I just want to help."
He shook his head again holding 48 close to him. All these years alone he barely trusted anyone.
8 looked back to her, letting out a low, threatening noise. She sighed a little," alright... Alright. I just wanted to help your daughter become normal again."
6 didn't believe her. He had seen what some men did to little sisters, they say their going to help them and they harvest them and take the slug inside them.
She shook her head a little," If you don't believe me, just look." she said, stepping aside a bit for 6 to see the little girl," She used to be a little sister."
The girl nodded. 6 looked up to 8, she was his daughter too and it was only fair he got a say.
8 seemed very hesitant about this. He never did trust these big sisters... But this one seemed different. He moved to follow her, the woman smiling with relief.
He followed 8 closely, still unsure.
The woman led them to a well-hidden room, made just for the children she'd found and helped. Some of the girls looked up in fear at 8, though some giggled, pointing to him.
The girl who was with the big sister ran over to a identical boy who was in the corner, the only boy out of all the children.
The boy was scribbling a little drawing on a piece of paper. He smiled, looking up at the girl.
48 hid her face against 6, scared of all these other children.
8 glanced back at 48, petting her head gently to calm her down.
She nuzzled into his hand, feeling safer with him around.
The big sister slipped from the clanky underwater outfit, revealing a stained '7' in the back of her shirt.
6 was surprised how much normal she looked compared to most of the other residents in Rapture.
Her back made a loud crack sound as she bent back," That suit can make a person so tense."
48 jumped at the crack sound.
7 turned to them, smiling a little," may I see her?"
6 held her close, still a bit unsure.
She nodded," Alright. I'll do it whenever you're ready for me to."
6 sat down on a box holding 48 close. His arm still throbbed in pain but he didn't want to let go of his baby.
The woman, 7, grabbed a medkit, tossing it to 8 who snatched it out of the air," Give it to him.". 8 nodded a little, turning and offering it to 6.
6 set 48 so she was in his lap and took the first aid, banding his arm quickly.
8 turned, flinching when he saw most of the children staring at him.
48 started whining again, needing more ADAM.
8 offered his hand to her, wanting to go with her to find some more ADAM.
She was about to take his hand when 6 spoke up. "Wait..." He looked at 7 "..Do you promise you won't hurt her."
" Cross my heart." She said, making the motion.
"Do it quick." 48 looked to him confused, what where they going to do to her?!
7 nodded, taking 48 gently from 6, her hand beginning to glow again," Alright sweetheart, hold still."
She whined, fearful again.
She smiled a little," you'll feel much better after this." she said, placing her hand gently on the little one's head.
There was a bright white glow.
8 watched, tensing up. Just what was she doing to her?!
Once it died down she was shaking in 7's hold. She reached for 8 scared, "Daddy!"
8 hurried over, taking her and holding her closely.
She snuggled close feeling weird.
He sat down, setting her in his lap, keeping her close to himself.
6 sat close watching as the girl started to nod off, tired from the day.
8 leaned back, making quiet, low noises to her.
She snuggled up close, fast asleep.
8 pet her back a bit, looking to 6 and motioning to him to come over.
He went and sat next to 8, leaning on him and nuzzling him a bit.
He nuzzled him back as gently as he could in this suit.
He still couldn't believe he finally had both of them back after all these years.
7 glanced to them, smiling a bit solumnly," I... have a favor to ask of you."
"What is it?" It was only fair sense she helped their daughter that they helped her.
" I need to get these little ones up to the surface. But it isn't safe for us out there alone, even with my big sister outfit, I can't protect them all at once. Could you find us safe passage to Neptune's Bounty? If we can get there, we can take a bathysphere up to the surface... To freedom."
He nodded. He didn't want his girl to have to live down here let alone others.
She smiled before looking to 8," will you be able to help too?". 8 nodded a bit, letting out a low noise. Anything to help.
6 snuggled close to 8 getting a bit tired himself.
8 laid his head back, the lights in his helmet beginning to flicker as he fell asleep. 7 smiled, getting a blanket and covering the family up," sleep tight, my friends."
Once 7 sat down the little girl went from her brother and sat at her feet, she was still a bit shaken up from earlier.
7 pet her head gently," are you alright, 4? That was a very brave thing of you to do."
"I-I'm ok..." Though she clung to one of 7's legs.
She smiled, picking her up and setting her in her lap.
The boy looked to them before hurrying over. 7 smiled, picking him up and setting him next to his sister.
She clung to her twin a bit as her shaking died down.
He smiled, hugging her," It's okay sissy, momma 7 will keep us safe!"
She smiled and hugged him back, nodding.
7 smiled at them both, hugging them close.
The next morning 48 woke up feeling a bit odd. Why didn't she want ADAM like before?
8 was sound asleep, holding 6 and 48 close to himself.
She looked over at all the other little girls asleep. She didn't know there were more.
The boy looked up, seeing 48. He nudged his sister a bit," look! She's awake!"
She looked over and smiled at her. 48 gasped and hid her face against 8 shyly.
He walked over, smiling up at her," Hi!"
She peeked out fearfully.
He held his hand out to her," Would you like to come play?"
"P-Play? Whats t-that?"
He gasped and looked back to his sister," She doesn't know how to play!"
4 went over "Come on we'll show you!" 48 looked a bit uncertain then slid of of her fathers hold.
3 took her hand and led her over to some of the toys.
"What are these?"
" Toys! You play with them!"
She picked up one that looked like it hadn't been played with much, a doll that looked like her daddy.
He smiled," now you can play with him."
She looked at it for a moment before smiling and hugging it.
He nodded," There you go!"
She giggled playing with it a bit.
8 stirred a little, starting to wake up.
48 didn't notice, too busy playing for the first time in her life.
8 moved to sit up before he felt 6 still asleep. He looked to him, making a quiet noise.
6 woke up with a small jump. He was always jumpy at the slightest sound.
He nuzzled him as gently as he could manage, making the noise again.
"What is it?" He hated that he couldn't understand him.
He looked over in the direction of 48.
He smiled watching her laugh and play.
He let out a low noise, happy that his little girl was happy like this.
4 showed 48 the crayons and how to use them. 48 smiled brightly drawing with them.
8 stood up, wandering over to her and peeking at the drawing.
She was trying to draw him to the best of her ability.
He pat her head gently, letting out a noise to her.
She looked up and smiled "Look daddy its you!"
He nodded as best he could with the helmet on.
She turned back to the wall and drew more.
8 looked over to 3, tilting his head when he saw how the boy was hiding behind his sister in fear.
4 was shaking as well looking at him.
he moved a little to get a better look at them, making 3 shrink back, trembling.
4 turned and clung to 3, terrified as 8 got closer.
He stopped, staring a bit at them. Were they scared? Usually all the little ones liked him...
4 started to tear up, getting more scared.
3 tugged at her arm," C-c'mon Sissy, lets go!"
She hurried away with him.
8 let out a quiet noise. They were scared of him...
6 went over and hugged 8's arm. "Its ok."
8 looked to him and shook his head a little. It wasn't okay. He hated being this monster...
6 kissed his helmet. "Well there are two people who arnt scared." He smiled a bit hoping it would cheer him up. 48 finished her little drawing of her daddy and smiled.
He looked between 6 and 48 before letting out a happy noise. He did have them, didn't he?
6 looked at 48 and had a thought. Shouldn't they leave her here where she was safe when they tried to find a way out of this living hell? He didn't want her to get hurt at all.
8 looked at 6 and tilted his head a little, wondering what he was thinking about.
"Should we leave her here? So she doesn't get hurt out there?" He didn't want to but he just didn't want her getting hurt.
He thought for a moment before nodding. It would be better for her to stay here out of danger's way.
6 went over and knelled down next to her. "Sweetie?" She looked up at him. "What is it mommy?" Oh this was going to be hard. "You're gonna have to stay here for a while ok?" Her smile went away in a instant and she looked on the verge of tears. "W-What!?"
8 hurried over, patting her head to try and calm her down.
6 hugged her close, he was afraid she would react like this. "I don't wanna stay!" She cried. "I wanna go with you and daddy!"
He let out a low noise. It wasn't like they wanted to leave her!
She clung tightly to 6, she didn't want them to leave her!
8 pet her head gently, wanting her to calm down.
6 felt close to crying himself, feeling terrible for having to leave her behind.
8 looked between the two before scooping them both up in a hug.
"Don't go." She whined, she was so scared they would never come back.
8 shook his head a little. They had to go. If they didn't, there was no chance to get out of here.
6 hugged her and kissed her forehead "We'll be back soon sweetie." He set her down.
8 nodded, letting out a low noise to her.
The two quickly left knowing they would never leave if they didn't now. 48 stood watching them, tears still pouring out of her eyes.
3 peeked out from his and 4's hiding spot, seeing her. He nudged his sister," hey, she's crying!"
4 frowned, she didn't like others to be sad. 48 walked as far from the others as she could and curled up in a corner with her back to them.
3 looked to 4," Should we go after her?"
"I dunno." She thought "Lets go get 7."
" good idea."
The two hurried off. 48 looked around a moment before spotting a vent. She looked around to make sure no one was looking before grabbing the big daddy doll and climbing up in it.
The vents twisted each and every way, all leading to different rooms, though some were sealed off due to flooding and destruction of the rooms.
She didn't know how long she crawled through there before deciding to hop out of one.
A slight yelp came right after she dropped, along with a clatter. A young boy had been playing close to the vent with a little metal toy when 48 had hopped out. He stared wide-eyed at the girl, trembling.
He looked down a little, seeing his toy at her feet. He whined, wanting to get it, but more wanting to make a run for it.
She looked down at it before picking it up and holding it up to him
He looked at it before back up at her, looking as if he was scared she'd bite his arm off or something.
She held it out a little bit father wanting him to take it back.
He reached out and took it quickly, looking it over to make sure there were no scratches or anything on it.
She took a step back from him, holding her big daddy doll close. That reminded her! "Have you seen my daddy? He looks like this." She held out the bouncer doll.
He looked to it and tilted his head," I haven't seen a daddy like that... But mommy might have."
48 smiled a bit "C-Can you ask please?"
He smiled back shyly," S-sure I can!" he turned," MOMMY!!!!" he called loudly. A loud crash was heard, followed by stomping as a Rumbler approached.
She stepped back till her back was against the wall, fearful of the rumbler.
The Rumbler stopped just infront of the boy and looked down, petting his head. He giggled, nuzzling its hand before grabbing hold of it," mommy, one of the yellow eyed girls wants to know if we've seen her daddy!"
48 looked up a bit fearful and held up her doll showing the rumbler it.
The rumbler reached out, taking the doll gently and looking it over. It shook its head, having not seen him.
She took it back and looked down disappointed. She thought she would never find them.
The boy looked to 48 and smiled a little," you can come stay with me and daddy while we wait for yours."
She shook her head and backed up again. She didn't like strangers that much.
He tilted his head a little before smiling," okay! Just watch out for those spiders. They're really mean."
She walked off, not wanting to go back in the vent. She held her doll close as she walked, fearful of the darkness.
The boy watched her, getting a little tense. He looked up to the Rumbler," Shouldn't we go after her, mommy?"
48 jumped when bits of the ceiling fell next to her. This place looked so different now!
The boy held his little toy close as he hurried after 48.
She panicked when she heard the boy running after her, thinking it was a splicer and took off as fast as she could.
He stopped as he lost sight of her, looking back to the Rumbler and going to it. The rumbler pet his head gently before picking him up and heading towards an area labeled Olympus Heights.
48 stopped and looked around. What was this place? It was nothing like she remembered.
Not too far from her were some leadhead splicers, searching through trash cans and even through corpse's clothing.
Her small footsteps were heard as she continued on her way.
One glanced up, spotting her a ways away. She grinned, standing up and holding her tommy gun close,"You wanna play with me?" she called.
She approached her, loading her gun,"I was gonna be famous... now look at this dump!" she shouted.
She kept backing up shaking, she knew it wouldn't work but she had to try. "DADDY!" She screamed at the top of her lungs.
Just as the splicer tried to shoot, it was blown to hell by a Heat seeking rocket. The rumbler was back, though without the little boy.
48 was on the ground, arms covering her head as she shook.
As soon as it knew the splicer was dead, it went to 48, kneeling down and petting her head gently.
The second it touched her she started crying, terrified.
It let out a soft, low noise, just like 8 would to calm her.
She kept crying, it just wasn't the same. She held the doll close to her "Daddy!" She cried.
It picked her up gently, carrying her back the way it came, knowing where she would be safe.
She eventually cried herself to sleep along the way.
It walked into the front office of Olympus Heights. The boy from before peeked out the window of one of the rooms, smiling brightly," Mommy's back! And has the little yellow eyed girl!"
The boys father looked out the window, his son had been telling him all about his encounter.
The rumbler stepped into the room, laying 48 down gently on a worn down couch.
"2 what on earth are you thinking!? Bringing a little sister in here what if a big daddy or sister finds her?!"
The rumbler pulled off his helmet, smiling a little," oh don't be so scared. She isn't exactly a little sister."
"Well she looks like one to me!"
He slipped out of the suit before walking over and bopping the man on the head," oh hush. She's sleeping, and I won't have you waking her up with that yelling."
He glared a bit at him and sat down on a chair.
The boy walked over to the couch, standing on his tiptoes to look at her," She's looking for her daddy, but all the spiders and stuff are mean!"
She whined in her sleep and clutched the doll closer, obviously having a nightmare.
He tilted his head a little, rubbing her arm," Bad dream..." he murmured," I don't like bad dreams."
"daddy... mommy..." She whined.
He looked to 2 with big eyes," C-can't you go find her mommy and daddy?"
1 looked to 2 wondering how he was going to answer that one. For all they knew her parents could be dead.
He smiled a little bit at the boy," 12... I don't think I can find her mommy and daddy.". He flinched as 12's eyes grew big, starting to tear up.
1 went over and picked 12 up. "Its alright."
12 whined a little, burying his face against 1.
2 glanced over at the girl, seeing the doll. Well... Even if he couldn't find her actual parents, he would at least try to find her big daddy. He picked up his helmet," 1, I'll be back, alright?"
"Alright, be careful."
He laughed a little," When am I not careful?" he asked before putting the helmet on, heading back out.
He sat down holding 12 close.
12 snuggled up to him, feeling safe in his arms," Spiders are always scared of mommy." he said, smiling a little," mommy's good at keeping us safe, huh?"
He smiled down at him, "Yes he is." He looked over at the girl feeling sorry for her, alone and lost in this godforsaken city.
"Its alright." He said quietly. There were plenty of weapons they stored just in case.
Thankfully, the splicer didn't notice them, continuing on his way.
He relaxed a bit, thankful not to have a confrontation with one of them.
12 settled down in his father's lap, starting to play again with his little metal toy.
1 kept a eye outside, making sure no other splicers were near.
12 glanced up at him," Daddy, is there any food left?" he asked.
He climbed off 1's lap and hurried over. He grabbed two little creme-filled cakes before going to 48. He set one down next to her before unwrapping his and nibbling at it.
1 smiled at him, he was such a nice boy.
12 got through half of his before nudging 48 a little," don'tcha want your cake?"
"12 let her sleep."
He looked back to 1," But what if she's hungry?"
"She'll eat if she is when she wakes up."
He sighed," okaaaay...."
1 watched as the sea grew darker with night coming. "Alright 12 time for bed."
12 whined," b-but I'm not sleepy!"
"12 you know you have to go to bed." He picked the boy up and took him to his makeshift bed.
He squirmed a little in his hold before he stopped, yawning.
1 laid him down and tucked him in.
12 snuggled down underneath the blanket," night daddy."
"Good night 12." He kissed his forehead.
He smiled a little before nuzzling his pillow, closing his eyes to go to sleep.
He got a spare blanket and covered 48 up.
~Fort Frolic~
8 let out what sounded to be a yawn. It was getting late, and they'd been walking the entire day.
6 was leaning against him a bit as they walked, still feeling horrible for leaving 48 behind. He thought she hated him now.
8 looked to 6 and pet his head, knowing he was feeling just as guilty as he was.
He held 8's hand.
8 tensed up a bit, letting out a low noise as he heard loud footsteps. Those of another big daddy.
6 whimpered, scared.
8 pushed 6 behind him, his drill starting up, prepared to charge. 2 came into sight just a ways away, looking around.
6 peeked out and his eyes widened, he had seen Rumblers before and what they could do.
8 let out a threatening growl at him, drill spinning quickly. 2 looked over, tensing up. That was the big daddy he'd been looking for, but he obviously didn't want to see him.
6 shook in fear behind 8, hiding again.
8 tensed as the rumbler reached up, but calmed down a bit when he removed his helmet. " I-I'm sorry to have startled you at all! B-But my son found your little sister earlier today!"
6 looked out again. "W-What?" There had to be a mistake, 48 was with 7.
2 looked to 6, a bit confused. Maybe this was the mother the girl had been talking about. " She climbed out of a vent and was calling for her father and mother! S-she's small, brown hair in a ponytail with a big red bow, and a little doll that-". 8 perked up. That was 48! But how'd she get with them?!
"Where is she!?" 6 couldn't believe she was out here on her own!
" In Olympus Heights with my husband and our son! I can take you!"
"Please show us."
He nodded, placing his helmet back on before motioning to them to follow, heading back the way he came. 8 followed after him, keeping an eye out for any splicers.
6 followed close, worried about his little girl.
Thankfully, the trip back was quiet, 2 taking them to his and 1's room.
1 was still awake, too on edge to sleep.
2 opened the door, stepping inside," I'm back. With friends too."
1 tensed when he saw the big daddy. 6 immediately went over to 48, picking her up gently so he wouldn't wake her.
8 looked to 1 and raised his hand as a hello.
He waved back though a bit more hesitantly.
He glanced over and walked to 6, petting 48's head gently.
"What on earth was she doing out here all alone." He said quietly holding her close.
2 took off his outfit, stretching a little," You both are welcome to stay the night here."
"Thank you." They didn't notice 1 looking at 2 like he was insane.
8 sat down with a loud thud, shaking 12 from his sleep.
1 looked over at 12, oh no.
12 squirmed a little, whining as he woke up. He HATED waking up too soon!
1 went over and knelt next to his bed, he didn't want the boy seeing the newcomers and panicking. "Go back to sleep 12."
12 opened his eyes a little and looked up at 1," W... what's going on, daddy?" he asked quietly.
"It's nothing just go back to bed, its late."
He stared at him for a few moments before his head plopped back on the pillow, falling fast asleep.
He let out a sigh of relief.
2 placed a gentle hand on 1's shoulder," good work."
1 smiled a bit at him before leaning back against the wall. He wanted to sleep but he wanted to watch over and protect his family.
2 sat next to 1, snuggling up to him a bit.
He put his arm around 2, holding him close
2 kissed his cheek softly, smiling a little at him.
1 was out, he honestly hadn't slept in a few days.
2 laughed a little, watching him sleep for a few moments before falling asleep himself.
~Back with the little sisters~
"Hey where did she go?" 4 looked back to where 48 was crying before.
3 glanced over, tilting his head a bit," I dunno. Maybe she's hiding?"
The two quickly started to look for her.
7 walked into the room, pulling off her big sister helmet and sighing. She hadn't been able to find a single little sister today.
"7! 7!" 4 ran over to her and clung to her leg.
3 ran over as well, clinging to 7's other leg. 7 laughed, looking down at them," Now what has gotten into you two?"
"We cant find her!"
7 raised a brow," You can't find who?". 3 shook his head," The little girl!"
"We looked everywhere!"
7 tensed up before putting her helmet back on," You both stay here, I'll go out and search!"
They watched her run off.
She searched everywhere. Checking in vents and apartments, trying desperately to find the little one.
In the morning 48 whined a bit, starting to wake up.
She rubbed her eyes before realizing who had her "MOMMY!" She yelled which woke 6 up.
8 jolted, waking up as well. His jolt scared the living daylights out of 12, making him run back to 1 and 2.
6 held her close "48 what were you thinking running off on your own!?" She snuggled close. "I missed you..."
8 pet her head gently, letting out a low noise to her.
She nuzzled into his hand. She felt horrible now for disobeying them.
12 peeked around the corner at them, watching.
6 saw him and smiled at him. "Hello."
12 ducked back a little, scared.
"It's alright we won't hurt you."
He was a bit hesitant, but he stepped out of hiding, walking over slowly.
48 looked over and smiled at him. If it wasn't for him or his parents she wouldn't have hers back.
12 smiled back shyly," u-u-u-u-um.... A-are you t-t-two hungry?"
6 shook his head no, 48's stomach growled loudly at the mention of food.
12 giggled before going to their little supply area. He grabbed a bag of chips and hurried back, giving them to 48.
"thank you." She said and started eating them quickly.
He watched her a little," You act like you've never ate chips before..."
She tilted her head "Chips?"
He laughed," Is this the first time?" he asked before pointing to one in her hand," that's a chip."
She tilted her head and looked at it before eating more.
He went back to the stash, getting himself another little cake, eating it.
48 finished her food, letting out a small burp.
He giggled," Say excuse me!"
"Excuse me?" What did that mean?
" Yah! It's rude to burp and not say that. At least that's what mommy tells me."
She tilted her head still not understanding.
He laughed a little," Your mommy can teach you!"
6 laughed a bit watching the two.
He looked at the half of his little cake he had left before offering her it," want some?"
She took it and sniffed it a bit before eating it. Her eyes widened, this was good!
He giggled," isn't it nice and sweet?"
She nodded and quickly ate it all.
He sat down, yawning a little, still a bit tired.
48 snuggled close to her mother.
He laid down, curling up a bit on the floor.
She slid down and went over to him "Whats wrong?"
He looked up at her and smiled a little," I'm tired..."
"Then go back to bed silly."
" But I don't wanna...."
She giggled a bit, he was weird but funny.
He tilted his head at her," Why're you laughin'?"
"Your weird." She giggled some more.
He made a pout face and stuck his tongue out at her," Nuh-uh!"
"Yeah-huh!"
He crossed his arms," Nuh-uh!"
"Yeah-huh!" She insisted.
" prove it!"
"You just are!"
" That's not proof!"
"Is so!" The arguing woke up 1.
" is not!"
"Is so!" 1 groaned "What on earth are you two fighting about!?"
12 looked over," Daddy, this girl says I'm weird!"
1 sighed "Please just stop, its too early for this..."
" but I'm not weird!"
48 listened to 1 and went back over to 8, crawling up in his lap. Once there she stuck her tongue out at 12.
12 went to 1 and sat inbetween him and 2, sticking his tongue out back at her.
She snuggled close to 8, ignoring 12.
8 pet her head gently, brushing the hair from her face.
She smiled, happy to have him back.
He wished he could smile back at her, but all he could do was make noises to her.
She snuggled closer to him.
A loud clank came from outside, making 8 tense up immediately.
48 clung to him, terrified.
12 eeped when he looked out the window to the room," b-b-big sissy!"
1 was up and had his gun. Many times a big sister tried to take 12 but they never lived to try again.
8 got up, holding his hand out to 1 and making a noise. He was worried it could've been 7 out there!
"Fine you take care of it then." He went to wake 2 up.
8 set 48 down gently before stepping from the room. The big sister saw him and hurried over, taking off her helmet to show it was indeed 7," I-I'm sorry but I can't find your daughter!"
48 peered from the room a bit.
7 peeked past 8, gasping," There you are!"
She hurried back in and dove into 6's arms, she was terrified that she was going to get taken away again.
8 let out what sounded like a laugh as 48 did that.
"It's alright." 6 held her close feeling her shake.
8 walked inside, 7 following him," I'm sorry she got away in the first place."
48 clutched 6 tighter as she heard her come in.
7 sighed a little," Would you like me to take her back? Even though I really doubt she'll come with me..."
48 shook her head, "No I don't wanna go!" 6 hugged her a bit "It's ok sweetie we won't make you." She would probably just run away again.
8 wanted to figure out just how to help 48. He couldn't just let her stay with them as they searched, it was far too dangerous. But she wouldn't go back with 7...
She snuggled close to 6, convinced they wouldn't make her go away.
7 looked up, seeing 12 peeking around the corner. He eeped, ducking away and running back to 1.
1 picked him up "It's alright."
" I-I don't want big sissy to get me...."
"Don't worry she won't."
He buried his face against his father, trembling.
1 hugged him, trying to calm him.
2 yawned a little, starting to wake up," hn... what's wrong?"
"We have another guest."
He sat up, stretching a little," We do?"
He nodded towards 7.
2 glanced to her and gasped," Why, we do! And a big sister at that." he said, standing up and brushing himself off.
1 just held 12 closer, not trusting her.
7 smiled a little as 2 walked over," and just why are you here?" 2 asked politely. She smiled," I came to find this little one. I was watching her while her parents were out and she disappeared."
~Elsewhere~
A little boy dug through some debris trying to find food.
A houdini splicer was with him, glancing around to make sure no one was there.
He smiled as he found a bottle of water "Look daddy!"
He looked over and smiled brightly, walking over and ruffling the boy's hair," great find!"
He smiled, loving to help find stuff.
He looked around," Think we could find anything else, 45?" he asked.
"I dunno." He looked around a bit more but didn't find anything.
He smiled, placing the water in his bag before scooping the boy up," Alright, lets get outta here."
He nodded and clung to him as they walked.
He carried him, watching around for any signs of splicers.
Not to far away near a room a splicer with one eye was looking for some supplies.
The houdini soon approached, smiling," Hey!" he called.
He looked and smiled "9!"
He laughed," Who were you expectin' 5? Andrew Ryan?" he asked jokingly before setting 45 down.
"I didn't think you would be back so soon." 45 ran over to 5 who knelled down and hugged him.
" Yeah, we didn't go too far. Got a bag of stuff though, which is good."
He was about to say something when a loud sound echoed the halls. "W-Was that another big daddy?" He didn't want to risk 45 getting hurt near one.
He tensed up, glancing around," I don't know... You and 45 hide."
"W-What about you?"
He smiled a little," I'll take it down if I have to."
"No please don't." He hated it when 9 went off to fight.
" I'll be fine, don't worry."
"Daddy don't go!"
He walked over, hugging both 5 and 45," I promise I'll be back." and before they could say another word he ran, disappearing in a mist of rose petals.
5 hurried into the room, locking the door tightly behind him. He prayed 9 would be alright.
9 hurried towards the noise, looking around nervously as he made his way there.
This was a lone Rosie, looking around for a vent to summon a little sister.
He watched, tensed up a little. Big daddies meant little sisters. And little sisters meant adam.
It found a vent, pounding on the side of it.
He ducked down a bit, legs tense, prepared to run and grab the sister.
In a moment one scrambled out, smiling up at the big daddy.
9 darted forward, grabbing the girl tightly and running away as fast as he could.
She screamed which enraged the big daddy. In the room 5 set 45 down on a bed "Sweetie stay here and don't open the door until me or you daddy come back." 45 nodded and locked the door behind 5 when he left.
9 ran as fast as his legs could go, disappearing and reappearing farther away from the big daddy.
"9!" 5 saw him with the little sister and was NOT happy.
9 screeched to a halt, clutching the girl tight.
"You said you were going to stop!" He could not believe 9 was trying to take ADAM from a little sister!
" I-I know what I said! But you and I both know we need this adam!"
"Not from her! Put her down this instant!"
He hesitated but sighed, setting the little sister down.
The girl took off as fast as she could towards her big daddy. 5 glared at 9 a bit before heading back to their makeshift home.
9 sighed, rubbing the back of his head as he followed 5.
"45 its mommy." The door unlocked and 45 was instantly attached to 5.
He laughed a little, seeing how 45 reacted.
5 sat down holding 45 close, his back turned on 9.
9 watched him for a moment before sighing a little, closing and locking the door behind him.
5 had honestly been trying so hard not to be addicted to ADAM, he seen what it did to other splicers and did not want to become that.
9 knew just what adam did to the others, but he couldn't help but crave it.
45 looked up at 5 "Whats wrong mommy?" He smiled a bit and hugged him "Nothing sweetie." In this hellhole the last thing he needed was to know his parents had a fight.
He watched out the window of the room, a bit on edge, worried about that big daddy, hoping it wasn't still looking for him.
5 rocked 45 a bit to calm the boy who was a bit on edge, he heard the big daddy yell and got scared.
9 glanced over, looking to 45, worried about the boy.
He tensed as they heard the big daddy walk by.
He looked out the window, keeping silent as he watched the big daddy.
It stood there for a moment before moving on.
He let out a sigh of relief, clutching his chest a little.
"Oh its ok." 5 held 45 closer, the boy had started to cry from the scare.
9 looked over and stood, walking to them," oh 45..."
He shook and cried quietly, it was so scary here!
He reached out, petting 45's hair gently. He felt so bad for the boy.
5 wished there was some way they could leave this horrible place.
9 tensed up as he heard a knock on the glass. He looked over, gasping as he saw a big sister peering inside.
5 stood and backed away, holding 45 close.
The sister pressed her hand hard against the glass, starting to crack it.
5 looked around, there was no other exit but the front door.
9 stood between the two and the big sister, tensed up. She wasn't going to lay a finger on his family.
5 shook a bit "W-What are we going to do!?"
" I-I don't know." 9 backed up as the glass cracked even more, threatening to break at any moment.
He held 45 tightly, hiding his face against himself.
The sister perked up, hearing the big daddy not too far off. She peered back inside for a moment before running off.
"Oh thank god." He leaned against 9 thankful she ran off.
9 turned around, hugging him and 45 close.
5 snuggled close, that was terrifying.
9 kissed his forehead softly, stroking his hair," we have to get outta here..."
"But how?"
" I don't know. But we'll find a way. I promise."
He leaned against 9 hoping they would.
He smiled a little," I guess you're not mad at me anymore?"
He shook his head. "Just don't go after little sisters anymore."
" Alright. I promise I won't."
He smiled a bit and gave him a kiss.
He kissed him back, smiling a little.
45 was asleep snuggled close to them both, the scares had worn him out.
He glanced down at 45 and smiled," we'll find a way out later."
He nodded and sat down on the bed, holding 45 close.
9 sat next to him, putting a gentle arm around his waist.
5 leaned on him a bit.
" We'll get outta here. I promise."
He nodded and kissed him.
He smiled a little, kissing him back before laying down on the bed.
5 laid 45 down between them.
9 gave 45 a little hug before dozing off.
5 sat awake for a while, still shaken up from that big sister.
Just outside the room, the big sister passed, paying them no mind with a little sister in the back carrier.
Soon he got too tired and laid down on the other side of 45, falling asleep.
A screech rang through the building, the big sister falling over, 7 standing over her, taking the little sister.
45 whined a bit in his sleep but didn't wake.
7 perked up, her helmet picking up on the little whine. She snuck to the room, peeking inside.
The footsteps woke him up. He opened his eyes and froze seeing her.
She opened the door quietly, sneaking in and looking to him, holding her hand out.
He started to practically hyperventilate and hid his face against 5.
She pulled off her helmet, touching his shoulder gently," it's okay, little one..." she murmured.
He whined loudly, stiffening under her touch.
9 jumped, waking up from 45's whine. He glanced up at 7 and gasped, shoving her back, jumping to his feet. 7 stumbled back a little, glaring at him.
That woke 5 up. He froze for a second seeing 7 before scooping 45 up and holding him close.
7 held her hand out," wait wait wait, i won't hurt you!"
5 just held 45 close, terrified of her.
9 glared, his hands beginning to glow," get out."
"9 don't." He knew she would attack if he did first.
" I can help him out. I can help all of you." 7 insisted.
5 shook his head not believing her.
" Please, I swear I'll help you."
He looked at 9, unsure.
9 glared," We have no reason to believe you."
45 peeked out at her then whined and hid his face again.
She sighed," fine." she said, turning to go.
5 let out a breath of relief that she was leaving.
7 glanced back," I'll be back for him, once we find a way to the surface."
5 held 45 tighter, she was NOT taking his baby.
9 raised a brow," wait... You're trying to find a way to the surface.". She turned, nodding," Yes. To get all the little sisters out of here."
5 looked at 9, unable to believe he was listening to her.
He seemed thoughtful, calming down," And you would be willing to take our boy up with you?". She nodded," him, and both of you if you'd like."
5 calmed down a bit but not much.
9 looked to 5," ... What do you think?"
"I dont know... how can we trust her?"
7 smiled a little," Has your boy ever been tampered with? The way little sisters were?"
5 held 45 closer, the only "tampering" with a little sister he saw resulted in her death.
She shook her head," What I meant was, is your son like the little sisters? Does he have a slug within him?"
5 shook his head no. Only girls got the slug put in them.
She sighed a little," then I've got no way to show you that I'm telling the truth, unless you come with me."
"9 its up to you." 5 did not know what to do.
9 was tense. It was hard for him to get over his fear of them. 7 turned to go," I won't make you come." she said, starting to leave. " W... Wait." 9 told her," We'll come."
45 whined, scared of going with her.
9 pet his head head a little," It's alright, don't worry."
5 kissed the top of 45's head, holding him close.
7 waved to them," come on. Lets go.". 9 followed after her, waiting for 5 and 45 for a moment.
5 followed, holding 9's hand to steady his nerves.
9 smiled gently at him," it's okay, don't worry."
"I can't help it."
" I know you can't."
He leaned his head on his shoulder as they walked.
7 smiled a little back at them, leading them back to 1 and 2's apartment.
6 and 8 were still there, unsure of what to do with 48.
yelling about as usual. A small head poked out of a vent looking around
for something. With a small pout she went back inside to wait. Soon a
giant machine looking man walked by and pounded on the side.
The girl slid out and ran off to find a corpse, not caring if he was
close or not.
The bouncer trudged after her, the ground vibrating with each step he
took, unaware of the quiet scraping and crumbling of ceiling bits
beginning. The spider splicers were on the move, craving ADAM.
She hummed as she knelt down and started extracting ADAM from a corpse
unaware of the danger. She hadn't seen a splicer in days so she was
feeling brave.
The bouncer stood close, watching her as she did what she had been made
to do. A loud whizzing noise came through the air as a pair of glowing
hooks shot from the ceiling, into his back.
He yelled in pain, turning and roaring as the splicers jumped down from
the ceiling, running at him, the hooks scraping against the floor,
causing sparks to illuminate their distorted faces.
The girl jumped and screamed then ran as fast as she could, just then
realizing how far she was from the vent.
Loud taunts and crashes were heard back at the fighting, the bouncer
roaring and trying to fight off the splicers. There were too many of
them, and soon he was overwhelmed, killed by the splicers.
She ran as fast as she could, the vent was in sight now. All she had to
do was make it a little further. She screamed and fell as one of them
dropped right in front of her. "Ain't gettin away this time." He
grinned and picked her up.
The others dropped down near them, peering through their masks.
" What're you waitin' fer, you bastard! Crack 'er open!" one shouted,
emphasizing the 'crack' with a slamming motion. The others chimed in,
shouting for him to get the ADAM out.
She looked at them all fearfully before letting out a loud scream. The
splicer raised his blade to kill her and shut her up.
The ground began to tremble below them, a roar piercing the air. The
spider splicers immediately became wary, leaping back to the ceiling,
crawling off. One grabbed the splicer's arm," C'mon! Leave the little
nusisance! We gotta git outta 'ere!"
He looked at her for a moment before growling and throwing her down
hard, running off with the others. The little sister curled up into a
ball on the ground, too terrified to move.
The stomps got louder as they came closer before they stopped just next
to the little sister. A low noise echoed through the big daddy's suit
as he kneeled down, touching her head gently.
She tensed before looking up at him though her tears.
The lights to his helmet were a bit dim, but illuminated her with a
soft green glow. He made the noise once more before offering his hand
to her.
He stared down at her patting her head gently. He moved her away a bit
before turning and kneeling down, motioning for her to climb up on his
back.
She scampered up him and clung to his helmet tightly.
He stood, patting her back before heading down the corridor and through
one of the many walkways, going towards the farmer's market.
She watched where they went, on the look out for splicers.
Thankfully, most of the splicers were off hiding somewhere or digging
for scraps of food. The big daddy brought her to a small clothing shop
which had jewelry, shoes, and little dresses about. Though, the
bathroom was a bit flooded with a few corpses floating about in it, the
store was rather nice.
She looked a bit in awe at the dresses, she had never seen ones so
clean unlike her dirty torn one.
He picked her up gently off his shoulder, setting her down on the
ground and nudging her forward, encouraging her to look.
She went over, looking back to make sure he stayed close before looking
at them.
He sat down with a thud, the tremor jolting a record player nearby,
causing it to start up, playing a small tune.
She jumped and ran back to him.
Chuckling echoed through his helmet as he watched her. She was such a
skiddish little sister.
Once she was sure it was safe again she wandered back over and found
one she liked, stripping off her old dirty one to put this one on.
The big daddy looked rather silly trying to cover the many portholes he
used as eyes so he didn't see her. He stopped for a moment, noticing
the tattooed number on her back. '48'.
She finally got it on herself and looked down at it smiling. "How do I
look daddy?" It was rare that a little sister called a big daddy that,
they had to get very attached which most don't as they all take care of
them.
He looked to her, a bit suprised. Had she called him 'daddy'? He'd
never heard a little sister call him that. Only 'Mr. Bubbles' or
'Mr. B'. Never daddy. He nodded a little, letting out a deep noise.
She smiled and went back over to him, crawling up and sitting up on him
again.
He stood, turning and walking from the room. He stopped upon seeing a
little sister vent, staring at it.
The girl didn't notice, too busy looking at everything else.
He stared at it a few more moments before continuing on, heading away
from it.
As he walked the girl fell asleep and started to slide off him a bit.
He looked up to her, picking her up off his shoulder, holding her in
one arm as he searched for a place to lay her down.
A ways away from the two a splicer watched them. He had been following
the big daddy for a while now.
The big daddy wandered into one of the many abandoned hotels, going to
a clean room. Though it still had trash and things in it, it was much
cleaner than the ones with corpses and such.
The splicer got frustrated, he couldn't see him in the room without
peering through the doorway and he was sure to be spotted then. He sat
down at the end of the hall and waited.
After making sure the room was secure, no splicers able to get in
without going through the front door, he set her in bed, covering her
up before patting her head gently. He stepped out of the room, standing
just outside the door, keeping lookout.
He smiled watching the big daddy, knowing this would probably be the
closest he ever got to him.
The big daddy soon moved from standing up to sitting down, then sitting
down to leaning against the door. The lights in his helmet flickered a
bit before he fell asleep, though his body still looked tense, ready to
wake and attack if needed.
Maybe getting a little closer wouldn't hurt, he snuck down the hall as
quickly as he could go and went into a room, peering around the corner
at him.
The lights flickered in his helmet slightly, but the big daddy stayed
asleep. From where the splicer was, soft snoring could be heard coming
from him.
He smile watching him. Unfortunately this was a very clumsy splicer. He
slipped a bit when he moved his foot and landed out in the hall with a
loud THUD.
The big daddy jolted awake, the green lights from his eyes now turning
red as he shot up, looking around. He spotted the splicer, growling
lowly, his drill starting to spin.
The splicer backed up to the wall, he looked up in pure terror.
He started towards him, drill pulled back a bit as he seemed to aim for
what spot to hit.
"NO PLEASE 8!"
The big daddy froze. He knew that voice... But from where? And that
name... 8... Was that his own name? The drill slowed to a stop as he
stared, the lights flickering to a sort of yellow color.
He was trying not to cry. "Please 8 don't kill me."
He stared at him, tilting his head bit. Why was this splicer calling
him that?
"Daddy!" The little sister called out terrified, she couldn't see him
anywhere and was scared to move.
He pointed to the ground, grunting at the splicer to stay where he was
before turning and going back to the room.
The girl was crying from her spot curled up under the covers.
He walked inside the room, staring at the shivering spot beneath the
covers. He reached over, placing a gentle hand on her.
She peeked out "Daddy!" She hugged him tightly. The drill sound had
woken her up and she got even more scared when she couldn't see him.
He was taken back by her show of affection, staring down at her. He
placed his hand on her back, giving her a slight hug back.
The splicer peered into the room watching him hug the girl. His heart
ached watching the scene remembering what he lost.
The big daddy let go of her, patting her head a little. He glanced
back, eyes flickering red as he saw the splicer peeking at them.
He shrank back quickly.
He stalked from the room, staring at the splicer.
He looked up at the big daddy wondering if he was going to kill him.
He stared before looking back and calling to the little sister to come
over. He couldn't decide what to do with the splicer, so he figured she
might.
She wandered out and froze when she saw the splicer and started shaking.
He pet her head gently, trying to assure her she was safe.
She walked over a bit unsure. "It's ok I wont hurt you." He said
holding out his hand to try and get her to trust him.
The big daddy remained tense, watching the splicer's every move.
She walked over to him and took his hand. The splicer smiled, she
looked so much like his little girl.
His lights flickered to green as he watched them. Maybe this splicer
wasn't bad after all.
She walked over and sat in his lap, snuggling close and falling asleep
quickly. She didn't know why but she trusted this one. The splicer
held her close, close to tears remembering his little girl.
The big daddy walked over, staring at the two for a moment before
scooping up the splicer. He trudged back to the room, setting the
Splicer on the bed before walking to the doorway and sitting in it.
The splicer who slept very little just sat there holding her close
humming.
The humming lulled the big daddy, making him sway a little before
slumping forward, fast asleep.
As he held the girl he couldn't hold it in any more and started crying.
The big daddy jolted at the sound of crying, thinking it was the little
sister. He got up, turning and looking... Only to be suprised that it
was the splicer.
The splicer didn't notice him, he just sat there crying.
He tilted his head a little before walking over. He picked the splicer
up, sitting down and setting him in his lap gently.
He sniffed and leaned against him "I wish you would remember 8."
He tilted his head a bit. There was that name again.... 8....
He tried to hold it in but started crying all over again.
He let out a low noise, kneading a bit at the splicers back with his
free hand. He didn't want him to be upset. Though the reason behind
that feeling was unknown.
He hid his face against his helmet. "Please remember, its me 6..."
His body visibly tensed, images flashing through his mind. 6... 6... He
knew that name...
6 sighed leaning against him thinking 8 would never remember him.
8 shook his head a little, the memories coming back to him... Their
room up in Fort Frolic... The theaters they would go to... Their baby
girl.... It ravaged the big daddy's mind.
He sniffed holding the girl close.
" S....Sssssss...." the small vent for the big daddy to breathe hissed
out a bit, trying to talk.
He jumped a bit, almost waking the girl when he did that.
" Ssssssiiii........xxxx......."
He stared at him "Y-You said my name."
He placed a gentle hand on 6's head, ruffling his hair just as he
remembered doing before.
Tears filled his eyes "You remember!" He leaned against him nuzzling
him.
He made a low noise, rubbing a bit at the Splicer's back. He did
remember 6... But what had happened to him? He looked just like the
other splicers, though not as bad as some of them. And just what had
happened to himself? Last he could recall, he had been down in the
fishery, working. And now... He was a monster.
He could tell 8 was trying hard to remember. 6 nuzzled him lovingly.
8 let out a noise of aggrivation. He'd try to figure things out in the
morning. He leaned back against the wall, patting 6's back a little as
he dozed off.
6 snuggled close, staying awake for a while before dozing off.
The night was thankfull uneventful, most splicers paying no mind to the
apartment rooms, searching elsewhere for ADAM.
The girl woke up early the next morning whining. The slug inside her
wanting more ADAM.
8 stirred a bit, the whine waking him up.
6 yawned wondering what was going on. The girl looked up to 8 "Need
ADAM daddy..." She whined a bit.
8 stood, fixing his oxygen tanks a bit before picking the little girl
up and setting her on his shoulder.
6 stuck close as they wandered off to find her a corpse.
It didn't take them too long as they wandered into Arcadia. It was
eerie inside, trees all around them, the leaves deafly still. Strange,
wooden figures stuck in the ground by the poles attached to them, some
charred, others seeming freshly made.
6 shivered sticking close to him. The girl slid off quickly when she
saw a corpse and hurried over, draining the ADAM from it.
8 stayed watch, looking all around for any splicers.
"Do you want to know what happened to her?" 6 asked suddenly.
8 jumped a bit, the question startling him. He turned, looking to 6 and
tilting his head a little. What happened to who?
"Our daughter." If 8 remembered him he had to remember their little one.
At the mention of the word daughter, the images began again. 6 in the
hospital, giving birth. Him, holding the little one. She was so
tiny... What HAD happened to her? He nodded a bit to 6, wanting to know.
"They took her away. The same day you disappeared, they said that she
was going to be turned into a little sister." He leaned against him
trying not to cry. "I tried to protect her but I couldn't, I thought
you could help but you never came home..."
He put his arm around him gently, holding him close. He felt
terrible... If he hadn't been changed, he could've saved his little
girl...
"It took me years to find you but I still haven't found our little 48."
He tensed up. 48... 48!! He let out a loud noise of joy, grabbing 6
gently. Their daughter was already with them!!
6 didn't understand him "What is it?" There was a clatter making him
look over, the girl was gone only thing left was the object to extract
ADAM from corpses.
8 looked to the corpse, tensing up. He roared loudly, grabbing 6 much
like he would a little sister, putting him up on his shoulder before
charging through the area. He knew exactly what could've taken her like
that. Houdini Splicer.
The splicer had his hand over her mouth to keep her from screaming as
he raced to find a secure place to finish the job.
Loud thuds sounded after him as 8 charged, searching for him.
He tripped on something causing his hand to move.
"DAAAAAAAAAAAADDY!!!!" She cried out. "Shut up!" He hit her, the sound
echoing in the area.
A loud roar shook the halls, making even the trees shake. 8 dropped 6
down gently before charging at the Splicer. NO ONE SLAPPED HIS GIRL. NO
ONE!
He tried to vanish off again but was out of plasmids, he was completely
vulnerable.
8 grabbed the Splicer by his head, gripping tightly as he roared.
It didn't take much force for his head to pop, covering the girl in
blood and other gross things just from him holding her.
8 pulled her from the corpse's arms, holding her close.
She snugged up to him shaking.
He turned, walking with her back to 6.
6 looked at how dirty she was now. "Poor thing." He took her from 8.
"Lets get you cleaned up."
8 made low noises at him, trying to tell him about who she was.
6 walked to a store and got a dress from it before finding a spot where
the water leaked from the ceiling. The girl took her blood soaked dress
off, knowing what he was going to do. 6 froze when he saw the number on
her back.
8 nudged 6 a little," ffff.. oo..... rrrrr.... ttttyyy.... eeee....
iiigggg.... hhhttt...."
6 just stared at the tattoo in shock as the girl washed the blood off
her face and out of her hair. It was really her!
8 tensed a little as he heard a rock skitter across the floor, looking
around to make sure no one was there.
6 dried her off quickly after she got cleaned up, got the dress on her
then held her close.
8 watched over them for a moment before realizing something. He hurried
off for a few moments before coming back with 48's ADAM extracter.
48 took it and started to drink from the end. "Thank you daddy!" 6
smiled hearing her call him that.
He pet her head, letting out a low noise to her.
6 held her close as he heard a sudden screech sound. What on earth was
that!? 48 shook close to him. "B-Big sister." She mumbled.
8 shook his head, the screech screwing up his vision for a few moments.
He watched closely for any movement, his drill slowly starting up.
6 held her close as she shook. "Its ok sweetie, we won't let anything
hurt you."
Another screech echoed through the halls, 8 roaring a bit as it messed
with his vision once more.
48 clung to 6 getting more and more scared.
In almost an instant, 8 hit the ground hard on his back, 48 ripped from
6's hold.
6 cried out and held his now bleeding arm. "DADDY!" 48 cried out
terrified. 6 got up and ran after her as fast as he could go. He
couldn't loose her again!
The big sister was soon out of sight, climbing high into the building.
8 struggled a bit before being able to push himself up.
6 stopped looking around trying to figure out where they went. He
couldn't hear 48 calling for them anymore. He shook a moment before
falling to his knee's crying.
8 hurried over to 6, kneeling down and pulling him close. They would
find her. He knew they would.
48 just bawled in the big sisters hold, she was so scared!
The big sister continued through the place before she stopped, kneeling
down," Don't worry, little one... I'm not here to hurt you. I'm here to
save you."
48 just cried "Daddy!"
The big sister clutched her close," I will take you to the other
children. Perhaps they can help you see what it is I'm doing for
you." and with that, the big sister continued on, holding her tight.
48 kept crying out for her daddy to come get her.
8 could hear her but only faintly. It was hard for him to navigate the
passage ways the big sister had taken, being far too bulky for some
areas.
6 ignored the throbbing pain in his arm as he tried to locate his
little girl. He felt so horrible for not being able to protect her once
he got her back.
8 let out a low, angry noise, starting to drill through the walls to
make the passing easier.
48 started to cry louder which was attracting some splicers.
The big sister screeched, trying to keep the splicers away as she
travelled.
6 heard the screech and ran in the direction.
8 hurried as best he could after 6.
48 cried out for them as loud as she could. "DADDY!" Tears poured out
of her eyes "MOMMY!"
The big sister stopped, high up where the splicers couldn't reach. She
stared at the girl in confusion. The little sisters were known to cry
for their 'daddy', but she'd never heard one shout for their mother.
6 heard and was going after them even faster. 48 cried and cried in the
big sisters hold.
She sighed a bit," I didn't want to do this just yet... But it should
be done." she said softly, removing her glove. Her hand glew as she
reached for her.
48 tried to push her hand away "No leave me alone!"
She kept her hand firm," Just hold still. You'll be fine."
"No!" She squirmed and kicked to try and get away.
Just before she placed her hand on the girl's forehead, she winced, a
loud roar coming just from beneath them. The fixture shook, nearly
throwing her off.
48 cried, getting even more scared.
Just before the big sister got her footing, the fixture shook again,
causing her to fall. She held 48 tight, bracing for the impact of the
ground. She landed without a scratch.... right into 8's grasp.
"Daddy!" She cried trying to get out of the big sisters hold.
8 roared at the big sister, gripping her tightly as she tried to pull
away from him. He motioned for 6 to come over and take 48 from her.
6 hurried and took 48 from her. The girl held him tightly crying. "Its
ok mommys here." He hugged her close.
8 spiked the big sister hard against the ground before putting his foot
firmly on her chest, drill reving up.
"Stop it!" A girl ran out and put herself over the big sister.
8 stopped, staring at the little girl confused.
She bravely glared up at 8 a bit "Leave her alone!"
His drill slowed down a bit until it stopped, taking a step off the big
sister.
The girl shook, still clinging to her. 6 moved to hide behind 8.
The Big Sister pet the girl's head gently as she got up, looking the
two over, uncertain.
6 held the girl tightly, he would die before loosing her again.
She sighed a bit," ... my apologies. I usually take the little sisters
to help them. I didn't know she had... Well, I guess you could say a
real family."
6 almost accidentally dropped 48 as the pain shot up his arm from the
wound the big sister gave him.
8 looked back at him with concern, turning a little. The big sister
motioned to them," come with me. I can help you."
He shook his head not trusting her at all.
She looked down for a moment before sighing, taking off her helmet. She was a older woman, looking to be around her late 20's, early 30's. Much older than most of the big sisters," please. I just want to help."
He shook his head again holding 48 close to him. All these years alone he barely trusted anyone.
8 looked back to her, letting out a low, threatening noise. She sighed a little," alright... Alright. I just wanted to help your daughter become normal again."
6 didn't believe her. He had seen what some men did to little sisters, they say their going to help them and they harvest them and take the slug inside them.
She shook her head a little," If you don't believe me, just look." she said, stepping aside a bit for 6 to see the little girl," She used to be a little sister."
The girl nodded. 6 looked up to 8, she was his daughter too and it was only fair he got a say.
8 seemed very hesitant about this. He never did trust these big sisters... But this one seemed different. He moved to follow her, the woman smiling with relief.
He followed 8 closely, still unsure.
The woman led them to a well-hidden room, made just for the children she'd found and helped. Some of the girls looked up in fear at 8, though some giggled, pointing to him.
The girl who was with the big sister ran over to a identical boy who was in the corner, the only boy out of all the children.
The boy was scribbling a little drawing on a piece of paper. He smiled, looking up at the girl.
48 hid her face against 6, scared of all these other children.
8 glanced back at 48, petting her head gently to calm her down.
She nuzzled into his hand, feeling safer with him around.
The big sister slipped from the clanky underwater outfit, revealing a stained '7' in the back of her shirt.
6 was surprised how much normal she looked compared to most of the other residents in Rapture.
Her back made a loud crack sound as she bent back," That suit can make a person so tense."
48 jumped at the crack sound.
7 turned to them, smiling a little," may I see her?"
6 held her close, still a bit unsure.
She nodded," Alright. I'll do it whenever you're ready for me to."
6 sat down on a box holding 48 close. His arm still throbbed in pain but he didn't want to let go of his baby.
The woman, 7, grabbed a medkit, tossing it to 8 who snatched it out of the air," Give it to him.". 8 nodded a little, turning and offering it to 6.
6 set 48 so she was in his lap and took the first aid, banding his arm quickly.
8 turned, flinching when he saw most of the children staring at him.
48 started whining again, needing more ADAM.
8 offered his hand to her, wanting to go with her to find some more ADAM.
She was about to take his hand when 6 spoke up. "Wait..." He looked at 7 "..Do you promise you won't hurt her."
" Cross my heart." She said, making the motion.
"Do it quick." 48 looked to him confused, what where they going to do to her?!
7 nodded, taking 48 gently from 6, her hand beginning to glow again," Alright sweetheart, hold still."
She whined, fearful again.
She smiled a little," you'll feel much better after this." she said, placing her hand gently on the little one's head.
There was a bright white glow.
8 watched, tensing up. Just what was she doing to her?!
Once it died down she was shaking in 7's hold. She reached for 8 scared, "Daddy!"
8 hurried over, taking her and holding her closely.
She snuggled close feeling weird.
He sat down, setting her in his lap, keeping her close to himself.
6 sat close watching as the girl started to nod off, tired from the day.
8 leaned back, making quiet, low noises to her.
She snuggled up close, fast asleep.
8 pet her back a bit, looking to 6 and motioning to him to come over.
He went and sat next to 8, leaning on him and nuzzling him a bit.
He nuzzled him back as gently as he could in this suit.
He still couldn't believe he finally had both of them back after all these years.
7 glanced to them, smiling a bit solumnly," I... have a favor to ask of you."
"What is it?" It was only fair sense she helped their daughter that they helped her.
" I need to get these little ones up to the surface. But it isn't safe for us out there alone, even with my big sister outfit, I can't protect them all at once. Could you find us safe passage to Neptune's Bounty? If we can get there, we can take a bathysphere up to the surface... To freedom."
He nodded. He didn't want his girl to have to live down here let alone others.
She smiled before looking to 8," will you be able to help too?". 8 nodded a bit, letting out a low noise. Anything to help.
6 snuggled close to 8 getting a bit tired himself.
8 laid his head back, the lights in his helmet beginning to flicker as he fell asleep. 7 smiled, getting a blanket and covering the family up," sleep tight, my friends."
Once 7 sat down the little girl went from her brother and sat at her feet, she was still a bit shaken up from earlier.
7 pet her head gently," are you alright, 4? That was a very brave thing of you to do."
"I-I'm ok..." Though she clung to one of 7's legs.
She smiled, picking her up and setting her in her lap.
The boy looked to them before hurrying over. 7 smiled, picking him up and setting him next to his sister.
She clung to her twin a bit as her shaking died down.
He smiled, hugging her," It's okay sissy, momma 7 will keep us safe!"
She smiled and hugged him back, nodding.
7 smiled at them both, hugging them close.
The next morning 48 woke up feeling a bit odd. Why didn't she want ADAM like before?
8 was sound asleep, holding 6 and 48 close to himself.
She looked over at all the other little girls asleep. She didn't know there were more.
The boy looked up, seeing 48. He nudged his sister a bit," look! She's awake!"
She looked over and smiled at her. 48 gasped and hid her face against 8 shyly.
He walked over, smiling up at her," Hi!"
She peeked out fearfully.
He held his hand out to her," Would you like to come play?"
"P-Play? Whats t-that?"
He gasped and looked back to his sister," She doesn't know how to play!"
4 went over "Come on we'll show you!" 48 looked a bit uncertain then slid of of her fathers hold.
3 took her hand and led her over to some of the toys.
"What are these?"
" Toys! You play with them!"
She picked up one that looked like it hadn't been played with much, a doll that looked like her daddy.
He smiled," now you can play with him."
She looked at it for a moment before smiling and hugging it.
He nodded," There you go!"
She giggled playing with it a bit.
8 stirred a little, starting to wake up.
48 didn't notice, too busy playing for the first time in her life.
8 moved to sit up before he felt 6 still asleep. He looked to him, making a quiet noise.
6 woke up with a small jump. He was always jumpy at the slightest sound.
He nuzzled him as gently as he could manage, making the noise again.
"What is it?" He hated that he couldn't understand him.
He looked over in the direction of 48.
He smiled watching her laugh and play.
He let out a low noise, happy that his little girl was happy like this.
4 showed 48 the crayons and how to use them. 48 smiled brightly drawing with them.
8 stood up, wandering over to her and peeking at the drawing.
She was trying to draw him to the best of her ability.
He pat her head gently, letting out a noise to her.
She looked up and smiled "Look daddy its you!"
He nodded as best he could with the helmet on.
She turned back to the wall and drew more.
8 looked over to 3, tilting his head when he saw how the boy was hiding behind his sister in fear.
4 was shaking as well looking at him.
he moved a little to get a better look at them, making 3 shrink back, trembling.
4 turned and clung to 3, terrified as 8 got closer.
He stopped, staring a bit at them. Were they scared? Usually all the little ones liked him...
4 started to tear up, getting more scared.
3 tugged at her arm," C-c'mon Sissy, lets go!"
She hurried away with him.
8 let out a quiet noise. They were scared of him...
6 went over and hugged 8's arm. "Its ok."
8 looked to him and shook his head a little. It wasn't okay. He hated being this monster...
6 kissed his helmet. "Well there are two people who arnt scared." He smiled a bit hoping it would cheer him up. 48 finished her little drawing of her daddy and smiled.
He looked between 6 and 48 before letting out a happy noise. He did have them, didn't he?
6 looked at 48 and had a thought. Shouldn't they leave her here where she was safe when they tried to find a way out of this living hell? He didn't want her to get hurt at all.
8 looked at 6 and tilted his head a little, wondering what he was thinking about.
"Should we leave her here? So she doesn't get hurt out there?" He didn't want to but he just didn't want her getting hurt.
He thought for a moment before nodding. It would be better for her to stay here out of danger's way.
6 went over and knelled down next to her. "Sweetie?" She looked up at him. "What is it mommy?" Oh this was going to be hard. "You're gonna have to stay here for a while ok?" Her smile went away in a instant and she looked on the verge of tears. "W-What!?"
8 hurried over, patting her head to try and calm her down.
6 hugged her close, he was afraid she would react like this. "I don't wanna stay!" She cried. "I wanna go with you and daddy!"
He let out a low noise. It wasn't like they wanted to leave her!
She clung tightly to 6, she didn't want them to leave her!
8 pet her head gently, wanting her to calm down.
6 felt close to crying himself, feeling terrible for having to leave her behind.
8 looked between the two before scooping them both up in a hug.
"Don't go." She whined, she was so scared they would never come back.
8 shook his head a little. They had to go. If they didn't, there was no chance to get out of here.
6 hugged her and kissed her forehead "We'll be back soon sweetie." He set her down.
8 nodded, letting out a low noise to her.
The two quickly left knowing they would never leave if they didn't now. 48 stood watching them, tears still pouring out of her eyes.
3 peeked out from his and 4's hiding spot, seeing her. He nudged his sister," hey, she's crying!"
4 frowned, she didn't like others to be sad. 48 walked as far from the others as she could and curled up in a corner with her back to them.
3 looked to 4," Should we go after her?"
"I dunno." She thought "Lets go get 7."
" good idea."
The two hurried off. 48 looked around a moment before spotting a vent. She looked around to make sure no one was looking before grabbing the big daddy doll and climbing up in it.
The vents twisted each and every way, all leading to different rooms, though some were sealed off due to flooding and destruction of the rooms.
She didn't know how long she crawled through there before deciding to hop out of one.
A slight yelp came right after she dropped, along with a clatter. A young boy had been playing close to the vent with a little metal toy when 48 had hopped out. He stared wide-eyed at the girl, trembling.
He looked down a little, seeing his toy at her feet. He whined, wanting to get it, but more wanting to make a run for it.
She looked down at it before picking it up and holding it up to him
He looked at it before back up at her, looking as if he was scared she'd bite his arm off or something.
She held it out a little bit father wanting him to take it back.
He reached out and took it quickly, looking it over to make sure there were no scratches or anything on it.
She took a step back from him, holding her big daddy doll close. That reminded her! "Have you seen my daddy? He looks like this." She held out the bouncer doll.
He looked to it and tilted his head," I haven't seen a daddy like that... But mommy might have."
48 smiled a bit "C-Can you ask please?"
He smiled back shyly," S-sure I can!" he turned," MOMMY!!!!" he called loudly. A loud crash was heard, followed by stomping as a Rumbler approached.
She stepped back till her back was against the wall, fearful of the rumbler.
The Rumbler stopped just infront of the boy and looked down, petting his head. He giggled, nuzzling its hand before grabbing hold of it," mommy, one of the yellow eyed girls wants to know if we've seen her daddy!"
48 looked up a bit fearful and held up her doll showing the rumbler it.
The rumbler reached out, taking the doll gently and looking it over. It shook its head, having not seen him.
She took it back and looked down disappointed. She thought she would never find them.
The boy looked to 48 and smiled a little," you can come stay with me and daddy while we wait for yours."
She shook her head and backed up again. She didn't like strangers that much.
He tilted his head a little before smiling," okay! Just watch out for those spiders. They're really mean."
She walked off, not wanting to go back in the vent. She held her doll close as she walked, fearful of the darkness.
The boy watched her, getting a little tense. He looked up to the Rumbler," Shouldn't we go after her, mommy?"
48 jumped when bits of the ceiling fell next to her. This place looked so different now!
The boy held his little toy close as he hurried after 48.
She panicked when she heard the boy running after her, thinking it was a splicer and took off as fast as she could.
He stopped as he lost sight of her, looking back to the Rumbler and going to it. The rumbler pet his head gently before picking him up and heading towards an area labeled Olympus Heights.
48 stopped and looked around. What was this place? It was nothing like she remembered.
Not too far from her were some leadhead splicers, searching through trash cans and even through corpse's clothing.
Her small footsteps were heard as she continued on her way.
One glanced up, spotting her a ways away. She grinned, standing up and holding her tommy gun close,"You wanna play with me?" she called.
She approached her, loading her gun,"I was gonna be famous... now look at this dump!" she shouted.
She kept backing up shaking, she knew it wouldn't work but she had to try. "DADDY!" She screamed at the top of her lungs.
Just as the splicer tried to shoot, it was blown to hell by a Heat seeking rocket. The rumbler was back, though without the little boy.
48 was on the ground, arms covering her head as she shook.
As soon as it knew the splicer was dead, it went to 48, kneeling down and petting her head gently.
The second it touched her she started crying, terrified.
It let out a soft, low noise, just like 8 would to calm her.
She kept crying, it just wasn't the same. She held the doll close to her "Daddy!" She cried.
It picked her up gently, carrying her back the way it came, knowing where she would be safe.
She eventually cried herself to sleep along the way.
It walked into the front office of Olympus Heights. The boy from before peeked out the window of one of the rooms, smiling brightly," Mommy's back! And has the little yellow eyed girl!"
The boys father looked out the window, his son had been telling him all about his encounter.
The rumbler stepped into the room, laying 48 down gently on a worn down couch.
"2 what on earth are you thinking!? Bringing a little sister in here what if a big daddy or sister finds her?!"
The rumbler pulled off his helmet, smiling a little," oh don't be so scared. She isn't exactly a little sister."
"Well she looks like one to me!"
He slipped out of the suit before walking over and bopping the man on the head," oh hush. She's sleeping, and I won't have you waking her up with that yelling."
He glared a bit at him and sat down on a chair.
The boy walked over to the couch, standing on his tiptoes to look at her," She's looking for her daddy, but all the spiders and stuff are mean!"
She whined in her sleep and clutched the doll closer, obviously having a nightmare.
He tilted his head a little, rubbing her arm," Bad dream..." he murmured," I don't like bad dreams."
"daddy... mommy..." She whined.
He looked to 2 with big eyes," C-can't you go find her mommy and daddy?"
1 looked to 2 wondering how he was going to answer that one. For all they knew her parents could be dead.
He smiled a little bit at the boy," 12... I don't think I can find her mommy and daddy.". He flinched as 12's eyes grew big, starting to tear up.
1 went over and picked 12 up. "Its alright."
12 whined a little, burying his face against 1.
2 glanced over at the girl, seeing the doll. Well... Even if he couldn't find her actual parents, he would at least try to find her big daddy. He picked up his helmet," 1, I'll be back, alright?"
"Alright, be careful."
He laughed a little," When am I not careful?" he asked before putting the helmet on, heading back out.
He sat down holding 12 close.
12 snuggled up to him, feeling safe in his arms," Spiders are always scared of mommy." he said, smiling a little," mommy's good at keeping us safe, huh?"
He smiled down at him, "Yes he is." He looked over at the girl feeling sorry for her, alone and lost in this godforsaken city.
"Its alright." He said quietly. There were plenty of weapons they stored just in case.
Thankfully, the splicer didn't notice them, continuing on his way.
He relaxed a bit, thankful not to have a confrontation with one of them.
12 settled down in his father's lap, starting to play again with his little metal toy.
1 kept a eye outside, making sure no other splicers were near.
12 glanced up at him," Daddy, is there any food left?" he asked.
He climbed off 1's lap and hurried over. He grabbed two little creme-filled cakes before going to 48. He set one down next to her before unwrapping his and nibbling at it.
1 smiled at him, he was such a nice boy.
12 got through half of his before nudging 48 a little," don'tcha want your cake?"
"12 let her sleep."
He looked back to 1," But what if she's hungry?"
"She'll eat if she is when she wakes up."
He sighed," okaaaay...."
1 watched as the sea grew darker with night coming. "Alright 12 time for bed."
12 whined," b-but I'm not sleepy!"
"12 you know you have to go to bed." He picked the boy up and took him to his makeshift bed.
He squirmed a little in his hold before he stopped, yawning.
1 laid him down and tucked him in.
12 snuggled down underneath the blanket," night daddy."
"Good night 12." He kissed his forehead.
He smiled a little before nuzzling his pillow, closing his eyes to go to sleep.
He got a spare blanket and covered 48 up.
~Fort Frolic~
8 let out what sounded to be a yawn. It was getting late, and they'd been walking the entire day.
6 was leaning against him a bit as they walked, still feeling horrible for leaving 48 behind. He thought she hated him now.
8 looked to 6 and pet his head, knowing he was feeling just as guilty as he was.
He held 8's hand.
8 tensed up a bit, letting out a low noise as he heard loud footsteps. Those of another big daddy.
6 whimpered, scared.
8 pushed 6 behind him, his drill starting up, prepared to charge. 2 came into sight just a ways away, looking around.
6 peeked out and his eyes widened, he had seen Rumblers before and what they could do.
8 let out a threatening growl at him, drill spinning quickly. 2 looked over, tensing up. That was the big daddy he'd been looking for, but he obviously didn't want to see him.
6 shook in fear behind 8, hiding again.
8 tensed as the rumbler reached up, but calmed down a bit when he removed his helmet. " I-I'm sorry to have startled you at all! B-But my son found your little sister earlier today!"
6 looked out again. "W-What?" There had to be a mistake, 48 was with 7.
2 looked to 6, a bit confused. Maybe this was the mother the girl had been talking about. " She climbed out of a vent and was calling for her father and mother! S-she's small, brown hair in a ponytail with a big red bow, and a little doll that-". 8 perked up. That was 48! But how'd she get with them?!
"Where is she!?" 6 couldn't believe she was out here on her own!
" In Olympus Heights with my husband and our son! I can take you!"
"Please show us."
He nodded, placing his helmet back on before motioning to them to follow, heading back the way he came. 8 followed after him, keeping an eye out for any splicers.
6 followed close, worried about his little girl.
Thankfully, the trip back was quiet, 2 taking them to his and 1's room.
1 was still awake, too on edge to sleep.
2 opened the door, stepping inside," I'm back. With friends too."
1 tensed when he saw the big daddy. 6 immediately went over to 48, picking her up gently so he wouldn't wake her.
8 looked to 1 and raised his hand as a hello.
He waved back though a bit more hesitantly.
He glanced over and walked to 6, petting 48's head gently.
"What on earth was she doing out here all alone." He said quietly holding her close.
2 took off his outfit, stretching a little," You both are welcome to stay the night here."
"Thank you." They didn't notice 1 looking at 2 like he was insane.
8 sat down with a loud thud, shaking 12 from his sleep.
1 looked over at 12, oh no.
12 squirmed a little, whining as he woke up. He HATED waking up too soon!
1 went over and knelt next to his bed, he didn't want the boy seeing the newcomers and panicking. "Go back to sleep 12."
12 opened his eyes a little and looked up at 1," W... what's going on, daddy?" he asked quietly.
"It's nothing just go back to bed, its late."
He stared at him for a few moments before his head plopped back on the pillow, falling fast asleep.
He let out a sigh of relief.
2 placed a gentle hand on 1's shoulder," good work."
1 smiled a bit at him before leaning back against the wall. He wanted to sleep but he wanted to watch over and protect his family.
2 sat next to 1, snuggling up to him a bit.
He put his arm around 2, holding him close
2 kissed his cheek softly, smiling a little at him.
1 was out, he honestly hadn't slept in a few days.
2 laughed a little, watching him sleep for a few moments before falling asleep himself.
~Back with the little sisters~
"Hey where did she go?" 4 looked back to where 48 was crying before.
3 glanced over, tilting his head a bit," I dunno. Maybe she's hiding?"
The two quickly started to look for her.
7 walked into the room, pulling off her big sister helmet and sighing. She hadn't been able to find a single little sister today.
"7! 7!" 4 ran over to her and clung to her leg.
3 ran over as well, clinging to 7's other leg. 7 laughed, looking down at them," Now what has gotten into you two?"
"We cant find her!"
7 raised a brow," You can't find who?". 3 shook his head," The little girl!"
"We looked everywhere!"
7 tensed up before putting her helmet back on," You both stay here, I'll go out and search!"
They watched her run off.
She searched everywhere. Checking in vents and apartments, trying desperately to find the little one.
In the morning 48 whined a bit, starting to wake up.
She rubbed her eyes before realizing who had her "MOMMY!" She yelled which woke 6 up.
8 jolted, waking up as well. His jolt scared the living daylights out of 12, making him run back to 1 and 2.
6 held her close "48 what were you thinking running off on your own!?" She snuggled close. "I missed you..."
8 pet her head gently, letting out a low noise to her.
She nuzzled into his hand. She felt horrible now for disobeying them.
12 peeked around the corner at them, watching.
6 saw him and smiled at him. "Hello."
12 ducked back a little, scared.
"It's alright we won't hurt you."
He was a bit hesitant, but he stepped out of hiding, walking over slowly.
48 looked over and smiled at him. If it wasn't for him or his parents she wouldn't have hers back.
12 smiled back shyly," u-u-u-u-um.... A-are you t-t-two hungry?"
6 shook his head no, 48's stomach growled loudly at the mention of food.
12 giggled before going to their little supply area. He grabbed a bag of chips and hurried back, giving them to 48.
"thank you." She said and started eating them quickly.
He watched her a little," You act like you've never ate chips before..."
She tilted her head "Chips?"
He laughed," Is this the first time?" he asked before pointing to one in her hand," that's a chip."
She tilted her head and looked at it before eating more.
He went back to the stash, getting himself another little cake, eating it.
48 finished her food, letting out a small burp.
He giggled," Say excuse me!"
"Excuse me?" What did that mean?
" Yah! It's rude to burp and not say that. At least that's what mommy tells me."
She tilted her head still not understanding.
He laughed a little," Your mommy can teach you!"
6 laughed a bit watching the two.
He looked at the half of his little cake he had left before offering her it," want some?"
She took it and sniffed it a bit before eating it. Her eyes widened, this was good!
He giggled," isn't it nice and sweet?"
She nodded and quickly ate it all.
He sat down, yawning a little, still a bit tired.
48 snuggled close to her mother.
He laid down, curling up a bit on the floor.
She slid down and went over to him "Whats wrong?"
He looked up at her and smiled a little," I'm tired..."
"Then go back to bed silly."
" But I don't wanna...."
She giggled a bit, he was weird but funny.
He tilted his head at her," Why're you laughin'?"
"Your weird." She giggled some more.
He made a pout face and stuck his tongue out at her," Nuh-uh!"
"Yeah-huh!"
He crossed his arms," Nuh-uh!"
"Yeah-huh!" She insisted.
" prove it!"
"You just are!"
" That's not proof!"
"Is so!" The arguing woke up 1.
" is not!"
"Is so!" 1 groaned "What on earth are you two fighting about!?"
12 looked over," Daddy, this girl says I'm weird!"
1 sighed "Please just stop, its too early for this..."
" but I'm not weird!"
48 listened to 1 and went back over to 8, crawling up in his lap. Once there she stuck her tongue out at 12.
12 went to 1 and sat inbetween him and 2, sticking his tongue out back at her.
She snuggled close to 8, ignoring 12.
8 pet her head gently, brushing the hair from her face.
She smiled, happy to have him back.
He wished he could smile back at her, but all he could do was make noises to her.
She snuggled closer to him.
A loud clank came from outside, making 8 tense up immediately.
48 clung to him, terrified.
12 eeped when he looked out the window to the room," b-b-big sissy!"
1 was up and had his gun. Many times a big sister tried to take 12 but they never lived to try again.
8 got up, holding his hand out to 1 and making a noise. He was worried it could've been 7 out there!
"Fine you take care of it then." He went to wake 2 up.
8 set 48 down gently before stepping from the room. The big sister saw him and hurried over, taking off her helmet to show it was indeed 7," I-I'm sorry but I can't find your daughter!"
48 peered from the room a bit.
7 peeked past 8, gasping," There you are!"
She hurried back in and dove into 6's arms, she was terrified that she was going to get taken away again.
8 let out what sounded like a laugh as 48 did that.
"It's alright." 6 held her close feeling her shake.
8 walked inside, 7 following him," I'm sorry she got away in the first place."
48 clutched 6 tighter as she heard her come in.
7 sighed a little," Would you like me to take her back? Even though I really doubt she'll come with me..."
48 shook her head, "No I don't wanna go!" 6 hugged her a bit "It's ok sweetie we won't make you." She would probably just run away again.
8 wanted to figure out just how to help 48. He couldn't just let her stay with them as they searched, it was far too dangerous. But she wouldn't go back with 7...
She snuggled close to 6, convinced they wouldn't make her go away.
7 looked up, seeing 12 peeking around the corner. He eeped, ducking away and running back to 1.
1 picked him up "It's alright."
" I-I don't want big sissy to get me...."
"Don't worry she won't."
He buried his face against his father, trembling.
1 hugged him, trying to calm him.
2 yawned a little, starting to wake up," hn... what's wrong?"
"We have another guest."
He sat up, stretching a little," We do?"
He nodded towards 7.
2 glanced to her and gasped," Why, we do! And a big sister at that." he said, standing up and brushing himself off.
1 just held 12 closer, not trusting her.
7 smiled a little as 2 walked over," and just why are you here?" 2 asked politely. She smiled," I came to find this little one. I was watching her while her parents were out and she disappeared."
~Elsewhere~
A little boy dug through some debris trying to find food.
A houdini splicer was with him, glancing around to make sure no one was there.
He smiled as he found a bottle of water "Look daddy!"
He looked over and smiled brightly, walking over and ruffling the boy's hair," great find!"
He smiled, loving to help find stuff.
He looked around," Think we could find anything else, 45?" he asked.
"I dunno." He looked around a bit more but didn't find anything.
He smiled, placing the water in his bag before scooping the boy up," Alright, lets get outta here."
He nodded and clung to him as they walked.
He carried him, watching around for any signs of splicers.
Not to far away near a room a splicer with one eye was looking for some supplies.
The houdini soon approached, smiling," Hey!" he called.
He looked and smiled "9!"
He laughed," Who were you expectin' 5? Andrew Ryan?" he asked jokingly before setting 45 down.
"I didn't think you would be back so soon." 45 ran over to 5 who knelled down and hugged him.
" Yeah, we didn't go too far. Got a bag of stuff though, which is good."
He was about to say something when a loud sound echoed the halls. "W-Was that another big daddy?" He didn't want to risk 45 getting hurt near one.
He tensed up, glancing around," I don't know... You and 45 hide."
"W-What about you?"
He smiled a little," I'll take it down if I have to."
"No please don't." He hated it when 9 went off to fight.
" I'll be fine, don't worry."
"Daddy don't go!"
He walked over, hugging both 5 and 45," I promise I'll be back." and before they could say another word he ran, disappearing in a mist of rose petals.
5 hurried into the room, locking the door tightly behind him. He prayed 9 would be alright.
9 hurried towards the noise, looking around nervously as he made his way there.
This was a lone Rosie, looking around for a vent to summon a little sister.
He watched, tensed up a little. Big daddies meant little sisters. And little sisters meant adam.
It found a vent, pounding on the side of it.
He ducked down a bit, legs tense, prepared to run and grab the sister.
In a moment one scrambled out, smiling up at the big daddy.
9 darted forward, grabbing the girl tightly and running away as fast as he could.
She screamed which enraged the big daddy. In the room 5 set 45 down on a bed "Sweetie stay here and don't open the door until me or you daddy come back." 45 nodded and locked the door behind 5 when he left.
9 ran as fast as his legs could go, disappearing and reappearing farther away from the big daddy.
"9!" 5 saw him with the little sister and was NOT happy.
9 screeched to a halt, clutching the girl tight.
"You said you were going to stop!" He could not believe 9 was trying to take ADAM from a little sister!
" I-I know what I said! But you and I both know we need this adam!"
"Not from her! Put her down this instant!"
He hesitated but sighed, setting the little sister down.
The girl took off as fast as she could towards her big daddy. 5 glared at 9 a bit before heading back to their makeshift home.
9 sighed, rubbing the back of his head as he followed 5.
"45 its mommy." The door unlocked and 45 was instantly attached to 5.
He laughed a little, seeing how 45 reacted.
5 sat down holding 45 close, his back turned on 9.
9 watched him for a moment before sighing a little, closing and locking the door behind him.
5 had honestly been trying so hard not to be addicted to ADAM, he seen what it did to other splicers and did not want to become that.
9 knew just what adam did to the others, but he couldn't help but crave it.
45 looked up at 5 "Whats wrong mommy?" He smiled a bit and hugged him "Nothing sweetie." In this hellhole the last thing he needed was to know his parents had a fight.
He watched out the window of the room, a bit on edge, worried about that big daddy, hoping it wasn't still looking for him.
5 rocked 45 a bit to calm the boy who was a bit on edge, he heard the big daddy yell and got scared.
9 glanced over, looking to 45, worried about the boy.
He tensed as they heard the big daddy walk by.
He looked out the window, keeping silent as he watched the big daddy.
It stood there for a moment before moving on.
He let out a sigh of relief, clutching his chest a little.
"Oh its ok." 5 held 45 closer, the boy had started to cry from the scare.
9 looked over and stood, walking to them," oh 45..."
He shook and cried quietly, it was so scary here!
He reached out, petting 45's hair gently. He felt so bad for the boy.
5 wished there was some way they could leave this horrible place.
9 tensed up as he heard a knock on the glass. He looked over, gasping as he saw a big sister peering inside.
5 stood and backed away, holding 45 close.
The sister pressed her hand hard against the glass, starting to crack it.
5 looked around, there was no other exit but the front door.
9 stood between the two and the big sister, tensed up. She wasn't going to lay a finger on his family.
5 shook a bit "W-What are we going to do!?"
" I-I don't know." 9 backed up as the glass cracked even more, threatening to break at any moment.
He held 45 tightly, hiding his face against himself.
The sister perked up, hearing the big daddy not too far off. She peered back inside for a moment before running off.
"Oh thank god." He leaned against 9 thankful she ran off.
9 turned around, hugging him and 45 close.
5 snuggled close, that was terrifying.
9 kissed his forehead softly, stroking his hair," we have to get outta here..."
"But how?"
" I don't know. But we'll find a way. I promise."
He leaned against 9 hoping they would.
He smiled a little," I guess you're not mad at me anymore?"
He shook his head. "Just don't go after little sisters anymore."
" Alright. I promise I won't."
He smiled a bit and gave him a kiss.
He kissed him back, smiling a little.
45 was asleep snuggled close to them both, the scares had worn him out.
He glanced down at 45 and smiled," we'll find a way out later."
He nodded and sat down on the bed, holding 45 close.
9 sat next to him, putting a gentle arm around his waist.
5 leaned on him a bit.
" We'll get outta here. I promise."
He nodded and kissed him.
He smiled a little, kissing him back before laying down on the bed.
5 laid 45 down between them.
9 gave 45 a little hug before dozing off.
5 sat awake for a while, still shaken up from that big sister.
Just outside the room, the big sister passed, paying them no mind with a little sister in the back carrier.
Soon he got too tired and laid down on the other side of 45, falling asleep.
A screech rang through the building, the big sister falling over, 7 standing over her, taking the little sister.
45 whined a bit in his sleep but didn't wake.
7 perked up, her helmet picking up on the little whine. She snuck to the room, peeking inside.
The footsteps woke him up. He opened his eyes and froze seeing her.
She opened the door quietly, sneaking in and looking to him, holding her hand out.
He started to practically hyperventilate and hid his face against 5.
She pulled off her helmet, touching his shoulder gently," it's okay, little one..." she murmured.
He whined loudly, stiffening under her touch.
9 jumped, waking up from 45's whine. He glanced up at 7 and gasped, shoving her back, jumping to his feet. 7 stumbled back a little, glaring at him.
That woke 5 up. He froze for a second seeing 7 before scooping 45 up and holding him close.
7 held her hand out," wait wait wait, i won't hurt you!"
5 just held 45 close, terrified of her.
9 glared, his hands beginning to glow," get out."
"9 don't." He knew she would attack if he did first.
" I can help him out. I can help all of you." 7 insisted.
5 shook his head not believing her.
" Please, I swear I'll help you."
He looked at 9, unsure.
9 glared," We have no reason to believe you."
45 peeked out at her then whined and hid his face again.
She sighed," fine." she said, turning to go.
5 let out a breath of relief that she was leaving.
7 glanced back," I'll be back for him, once we find a way to the surface."
5 held 45 tighter, she was NOT taking his baby.
9 raised a brow," wait... You're trying to find a way to the surface.". She turned, nodding," Yes. To get all the little sisters out of here."
5 looked at 9, unable to believe he was listening to her.
He seemed thoughtful, calming down," And you would be willing to take our boy up with you?". She nodded," him, and both of you if you'd like."
5 calmed down a bit but not much.
9 looked to 5," ... What do you think?"
"I dont know... how can we trust her?"
7 smiled a little," Has your boy ever been tampered with? The way little sisters were?"
5 held 45 closer, the only "tampering" with a little sister he saw resulted in her death.
She shook her head," What I meant was, is your son like the little sisters? Does he have a slug within him?"
5 shook his head no. Only girls got the slug put in them.
She sighed a little," then I've got no way to show you that I'm telling the truth, unless you come with me."
"9 its up to you." 5 did not know what to do.
9 was tense. It was hard for him to get over his fear of them. 7 turned to go," I won't make you come." she said, starting to leave. " W... Wait." 9 told her," We'll come."
45 whined, scared of going with her.
9 pet his head head a little," It's alright, don't worry."
5 kissed the top of 45's head, holding him close.
7 waved to them," come on. Lets go.". 9 followed after her, waiting for 5 and 45 for a moment.
5 followed, holding 9's hand to steady his nerves.
9 smiled gently at him," it's okay, don't worry."
"I can't help it."
" I know you can't."
He leaned his head on his shoulder as they walked.
7 smiled a little back at them, leading them back to 1 and 2's apartment.
6 and 8 were still there, unsure of what to do with 48.