AN: Yup, here's another chapter of Magical A2. So I'll put this to in-progress, but know that I consider it more to be an anthology of one-shots rather than 1 coherent story, though I'll try to connect them somehow. (It's sorta like one of those slice of life stuff where the episodes don't really matter much to each other but are still connected somehow).

Edit: Some grammar stuff

"I am the blacksmith Masamune. I see you-"

"Wait. Wait. Stop please." A2 face-palmed in frustration. "I've only been meaning to ask wh-"

"I'd be happy to- "

"Sharpen them for you if you wish." A2 finished for the busy weird samurai-blacksmith machine lifeform. "I get it already. No need to keep on repeati-"

"I am the blacksmith Masamune. I-"

"Oh for the love of the root! This castle is decrepit anyway!" A2 threw her hands up in exasperation, giving up on the cool-looking machine lifeform that can only repeat the same phrase over and over. "I'll look somewhere else"

Once A2 stormed off, the legendary blacksmith Masamune stopped what he was doing and looked towards the entrance. Once there was no more visual or audible sign that A2 was there, the legendary Masamune brought out a nuclear fission powered electro-magnet and brought the metallic block to cover his entrance once again.

"Good." The machine lifeform then hid the magnet and continued its work of creating the most powerful of weapons.

"Where should I go now…" A2 mutters as she jumps across the broken bridge towards the castle's gates.

Recommendation: Explore. |Crystal

"No shit Crystal. I want to secure a workshop I can work from first. It would be good to have a place I can take a rest and a bath in after putting in some work." A2 responded.

As A2 walked towards the gate, some sunlight reflected across a small transparent distortion that floated beside her.

This device would like to report that it detects several machine lifeforms through the gate ahead.

Recommendation: Ask the locals. |Crystal

"That would be a promising idea Crystal, if they don't attack me first." A2 yawns in boredom as she walked towards the gate. "Believe it or not, I'm surprised that no machine lifeforms have attacked us since we left that castle, aside from that weird Masamune wannabe thing."

This device questions its assigned user's intellect and points out the metal scrap swept towards the side. |Crystal

"Haha. Very funny Crystal." A2 dryly laughs. "That duo must have went on a rampage, I wonder what they were doing in that castle anyway, I did not detect any Machine servers nor anything else around."

Warning: You are nearing the machine lifeforms, please exercise caution |Crystal

"Crystal, Crystal. Ha… Oh root that was horrible." A2 sighed while her face cringed in despair. She then pinched the bridge of her nose. "I've increased the energy diverted to the prana barrier, I'm pretty sure it would take something out of this world to get through it."

"Welcome to our village. We are not your enemy."

"Umm… Hi." A2 awkwardly greeted the machine lifeform that was a few feet taller than her. "So… Umm… I'm looking for a place to stay."

"Welcome. Our Leader, Pascal is that way, he will answer any of your queries. Welcome."

"Oooook… I'll head over that way then." A2, still in an awkward situation pointed the way the machine lifeform gestured to and moved towards it. "At least it's not repeating the same thing over and over…" A2 Mumbled.

"Hello. My name is Pascal, may I know yours?" A more humanoid looking machine lifeform landed in front of A2, who did not notice and was knocked down by walking right into Pascal's metal body. "I am terribly sorry, I did not mean to hurt you. Are you injured?" Pascal said as he reached out an arm towards A2.

'That hurt. I should really add an alert feature to the prana barrier for self-induced collisions.' A2 shook her head and then stood up.

"Hey there… Umm Pascal was it?" A2 took Pascal's hand and shook it. "I am A2. Does your village have any vacancies? I'm looking for some place I can stay at."

"Miss A2 was it?" Pascal then looked A2's body up and down, as though he was deep in thought, but decided it was not worth the trouble. "I apologize, we currently do not have any room since we are in the process of creating a playground for the children."

"I understand Pascal." A2 replied and looked at the small stubby machine lifeforms forming behind Pascal, thus proving the village's need for enhanced playgrounds due to metallic robot children. "Even I would have trouble managing a village with such children."

"I thank you for your understanding Miss A2. There is however a Resistance Base near this location" Pascal bowed, just noticing the children behind him.

"Oh! That would be useful, can you transmit to me the coordinates? Here's my frequency." A2 stated, as she opened up communications with Pascal. "Testing. Testing."

"Connection is established Miss A2, this connection is very peculiar, sound only yet real-time. It's very efficient." Pascal praised A2's systems, as he tinkered with his visual interface. "There, I have sent you the coordinates of the Resistance Base. The village's contact name is Anemone, so feel free to use my name in introduction."

"Oh! Old Anemone is still alive?" A2 exclaimed in shock towards Pascal, whose eyes somewhat became more relaxed.

"I wouldn't call her old but…"

"Yep, the way you talk and act, it's only obvious you will both know each other. She has this friendship aura thing." A2 nodded her head knowingly, confusing Pascal even more.

"Yes, Miss Anemone is indeed very friendly but I don't think she can be considered as old."

"Haha!" A2 merrily laughed, blocking out any sound from Pascal. "I guess I'll travel towards that Resistance camp and greet my old friend!"

"Oh! It is good you two are friends. Feel free to visit my village anytime!" Pascal shouted as he once again bowed towards the retreating form of A2.

"Sure, just call me or something!" A2 responded, as she continued her merry skipping towards the destination Pascal gave her.

"What a peculiar android. Is that why 2B and 9S were looking for her? She is totally different from the network's records… She seems friendly, a lighter and friendly version of Miss Anemone"

"So just to get this straight… You need my help in making a parade?" A2 said towards a machine lifeform in a clown outfit.

"Yes. I'm hoping you will provide us protection for the successful dispensation of our parade's wonderful message." The machine lifeform responded.

"Hmm… Based on this route you gave me, it will lead near my destination, you won't mind if we continue the parade towards the Resistance Camp?" A2 grinned with hope towards the machine lifeform. "You won't mind if I also add in some of my ideas won't you?"

"We would be glad to if it will spread our message of love."

"I'll just change, give me a sec." A2, proceeded to jump behind the metal barriers. "Ok Crystal, I need these to be a little more durable, so some of your support would be appreciated."

Affirmative |Crystal

"SHARE IN THE HAPPINESS"

"2B, do you hear that?" 9S tugged the arm of 2B who was busy bargaining a good price for the fish she caught.

"Yes, even my partner here heard your promise that you will buy a pair of Killifish for 10000g." 2B continued bargaining with the merchant.

"LIVE TO HAVE FUN"

"Uhh… 2B, I think you should look over-"

Alert: Old World Magic detected. |Pod042

Proposal: Exercise Caution. |Pod042

"You drive a hard bargain lady. Since I respect you YoRHa types, I'll take it for 8000g, deal?" The merchant handed a pouch towards 2B, who proceeded to take it and shake the merchant's hands.

"ABANDON ALL HATRED"

"Is that A2?!" 9S exclaimed in shock, as he stopped pestering 2B and just watched on as A2 in an Idol outfit (definition of which 9S blames on the original 9S' hacking of YoRHa servers), complete with bonnet, lead an entire battalion of amusement park machine lifeforms on a spree of glitter and confetti pollution. "Wait… Is that music?"

"~na tenshi NO TE-ZE madobe ~" A2 sang out loud, as two machine lifeforms behind her were carrying stereos playing background music, with the machine lifeform's chant adding to the background.

"2B! This is-" 2B proceeded to cover 9S' blindfolded eyes with her hands, as she watched on for 9S' sake. "Hey 2B! I need to observe this! It's my job!"

"No looking 9S." 2B said, as she took notes on A2's frilly clothes, almost revealing, but not really revealing what's underneath the skirt. She also noted how most of the male-type android's eyes were drawn to A2, as though they were mesmerized. She then tightened her hand's grip on 9S' eyes. 'A logic virus? No, it's something worse'

"Hey 2B! It's starting to hurt. Please let me go!" 9S tried to squirm

"No. She's dangerous." 2B's grip on 9S' face only got tighter.

"SHARE IN THE HAPPINESS"

"KONO SORA WO~"

"2B!"

"No Looking."

After AN: Yep, A2 has being an idol in her credentials. She's done a lot of odd jobs for Mr. Schweinorg after all.