AN: Sup ^_^ It doesn't take a genius to understand that I've fallen in love with this game 3 Yoko Taro-san was merciful enough to let us fan-peasants be free of how we interpret 9S and 2B's relationship. THEREFORE, I've written a story about them.

NOTE: This is just a preview of chapter 1. (Kinda like a teaser?) Also, this is not a post-E story. (The title is already the hint if you read some side materials) Apologies to any grammatical or stupid errors. Now read and hate me.

Seeing the sleeping face of a young man as the wind caressed his disheveled hair made 2B bite her lip in anguish.

In front of her was a young YoRHa male unit that she has successfully put on temporary shutdown. It wasn't dead. Just temporarily dead. A contrary to her order which was to eliminate the said YoRHa unit.

The black visor that she held squeaked against her glove that gripped the item in full force.

"...I've...," She said with trembling voice. "...enough..."

Her cry reverberated across the coastline. "...I've had enough of this..." Tears laced down from her dull blue eyes. She felt the weight of the world pinning down on her ragged body. The cyclic order she accepted from Command was slowly sinking its fangs to her core.

"...that's why..." As if gaining a new resolve, she stood firm and gripped her visor tighter. She wiped her tears, showing the reflection of the ocean's light in her eyes.

She looked to the 2 rectangular machines beside the sleeping unit. At first, she glared at the two non-functional Pods, afterwards, a softened gaze like a mother to her children. 2B fastened her visor to Pod 042's rectangular body, patting the Pod on the head for the last time.

"...I leave him in your care now." She smiled, leaving the fate of the YoRHa boy to the Pods.

She glanced and went near to the YoRHa unit that she was meant to destroy. White hair, well-lined brows, tender lashes and its flesh lips. She took-in all the little details of the unit as she gently touched its warm cheek.

2B gently pressed her head against him. 'If Gods do exist, I pray to you.' Her forehead met his. 'Set us free from this cycle.' Her tears dropped to 9S's face like droplets of gloomy rain. If she had the choice, she wouldn't let go of him. But now, things will be different. She prayed to the invisible Gods that her choice this time won't be a mistake.

"Good bye..." She smiled. "...Nines..." She lifted her touch on 9S. She never knew for herself that she could smile yet feel sad at the same time.

Author: +_+ well? did it somehow pique your interest? Let me know if you want me to continue :) Also, I write in the Japanese-local point of view. Cuz the English one somehow portrayed 2B as 'too-strong' of a character. (I love Kira Buckland and Kyle McCarley's portrayal tho) Point out any OoC stuffs and mistakes if ever :)