Hi there, since I developed a very strong liking for Nier: Automata I decided do a One-Shot Collection for this game. The reason is simply. I do not trust myself to write on another continues story since I am still working at all my other stories, but I do have a few cute little ideas in my head for the characters. So boom here we have my first One Shot Collection. I will update it whenever have a piece of work for this that I managed to formulate into an acceptable story.

All these One Shots will play either post-game, during the game or before the game. If any story contains spoilers for the game I will leave a warning in a note. So those who have not finished the game may chose for themself if they should read it or not.

So now please read, enjoy and review and remember, I am from germany and my engish is still not the best.

Disclaimer: I do not own Nier: Automata, but I do own a copy of the game!

[Summery]

For a scouting mission 2B and 9S are required to accompany another Type S Model called 18S. 18S's behavior and interaction with 2B, caused 9S to feel bothered by this fellow android. But was there really a reason for him to feel bothered by 18S?

[Spoiers]

No spoilers for the game.

A norm[A]l scouting mission

"This is Operator 6O to 2B. Please respond." 9S looked up from the piece of Titanium Alloy he retrieved out of machine scraps towards 2B. Her Pod 042 was already projecting the image of her Operator. He figured it was her scheduled contact. There was no reason to pay attention to it since they were just to confirm the status of the Units as well as their functionality.

His attention was back on scanning the reminding parts for more useful supplies. Maybe if he found a few more he could upgrade his weapon and be of more use in battle. It was already tough enough being a Scanner Model, which obviously weren't designed for battle. Also there was still a bunch of data he could get out of the ROM as well as RAM if he was quick enough before it fully shut down on the electric circulations. Then there was the construction of the metal, there had to be an answer of why some machines were tougher than the others when they were all made of the same material. God he couldn't wait till he was fully allowed to-

"I understand." 2Bs voice resounded from the background. "We will meet up at the received coordinates. 9S, let's go."

Okay so maybe he should have paid a little more attention to what 6O was saying. They walked for a bit quietly next to each other. Thankfully his Pod had downloaded the coordinates and basic mission data for him too. Still he wanted more information. So he did the only logical thing he could come up that wouldn't give away that he didn't listen one bit on what 6O had told them about their next mission or the one they were to work with.

"Soooo do you know that Unit we are going to meet up with?"

"He is a Scanner Unit like you, an older Model but efficient for scouting missions so far." Short and to the point as always, but that was one of the points he admired about 2B.

"I see. So we are to accompany him, am I correct?" That was the only logical conclusion he could draw on the information he received. It was only logical for them to accompany and help out an older Scanner Model on a scouting mission especially if it was a new terrain. Who knew what kind of machines they will encounter. He couldn't wait for all the new data he could use to supported 2B more.

They arrived at the meeting point. It was the edge of the desert. Apparently they were to help the other Unit to gather information about the area beyond it which was hard to reach. There was no sign of the one they were to meet up with and 9S used that time to scan their surroundings, gathering information about possible confrontations and locations of useful resources. He did keep an eye on his partner. It wouldn't be good if he wandered off to far. In the case of an attack he wouldn't be back fast enough to support 2B.

The humming of a flight unit was heard and the two androids turned their attention skywards. A standard black one was getting closer towards them and slowly touching down towards the ground. 9S attention was captivated by the flight unit watching its movements and analyzing the visible parts. Man he did envy the D- and R- Models to be able to develop, repair and work with flight units.

The moment the engine cut out it landed safely. The flight unit opened up to let out an android with dark grey nearing black hair, cut in a bowl like style. It was a male model who was wearing nearly the same as 9S only that he did not wear shorts but trousers that covered his legs fully. The ends of the trousers were securely tucked into the boots the android was wearing. Also other than 9S he was carrying his back bag in a similar fashion to belts.

2B and 9S watched the new arrival. He bowed as the flight unit behind him took off again. "I am 18S. It is a pleasure to work with you 2B."

2B didn't answer instantly but nodded in acknowledgment. 9S frowned as he was not greeted even thought he had been noticed by the follow Type S Model. He decided to greet 18S happily anyway.

"I am 9S. It's a pleasure to meet you 18S." He said happily offering his hand as greeting the way he read humans did. 18S didn't return the friendliness but greeted him back anyway. "It is nice to meet you too, 9S."

The hand fell back to his side as 18S attention was turned towards 2B again. Leaving 9S to frown once more and a strange feeling in his circulation, for some reason it was rather hard not to feel offended.

"What are the missions primaries 18S?" 2B asked obvious to what has transmitted between the two Scanner Models.

"We are to primary scout the area. Satellite scanning has not provided enough information. So the area beyond the desert has yet to be taken care of. Any machines are to be exterminated. We are also to look out for any possible placements of terminals. Because of the lack of information it is required for us to go as a group instead of me alone."

2B hummed taking in all the information and 9S felt excided at the prospect of learning new information. 9S was already formulating and thinking about an optimized route for how to tackle this mission as 18S beat him to that.

"May I propose that we start at these coordinates and systematically work our way through the unknown terrain. I also recommend that we Scanner Units will analyze the area and assess its properties while you, 2B, keep any possible threats we encounter at bay." 9S was about to comment that letting 2B fight alone would be kind of unfair but 18S kept on talking. "Of course you will not have to fight alone. If the situation calls for it we will assist you in any way possible."

"I see." 2B answered. "Let's move out then."

Before 9S could even say anything 2B turned and headed towards their new destination their Pods marked on their map. 18S followed her promptly and so did 9S yet he couldn't help but slightly glare at the other Type S Model behind his visor. Also he was a little frustrated that 2B didn't seem to be interested in hearing his suggestion of how to approach the mission.

Their travel was mostly quiet as they crossed over the dessert arriving in a terrain were slowly overgrown grass took over the sandy ground. It was fascinating to say the least how the change from desert to grassland took place. 9S was practically radiant with curiosity as he took every little detail in.

18S on the other and had been quiet. 9S noted that he was a rather quiet Model, only talking when directly talked to. He also seemed to have a certain affinity for 2B judging by the way he respectfully addressed 2B but was pretty indifferent yet somewhat friendly towards him. It bothered 9S a little but not enough to speak up towards that behavior.

2B stopped and picked something up from the ground. It was big enough to fit in her hand and seemed to have a spiky shell. It was open and a brown object was contained in it. "Pod, what is this?"

"Oh that?" 9S started wanting to give her the information instead of Pod 042. "It's call-"

"A Beechnut. To be exact you are holding a beech pods which produce edible beechnuts once you remove the shell and white kernel within. Beechnuts are said to have a sweet flavor and high oil content. They are records that they used to be smaller but because of the environmental change they grew in size like every other vegetation." 18S stated ignoring 9S who glared at the fellow android and the Pod that fell silent.

"So it is profitable." 2B concluded before dropping the nut. "Thank you 18S."

"There seems to be a high number of them available in this area. This can be of great use with the oil content. They might be able to extract the oil and make good use of it." 9S commented starting an area scan for the gathering sports close by as well as a mineral scan.

He wasn't bothered that 2B didn't say anything towards him but was paying attention to something 18S apparently had discovered something 9S didn't care enough about.

It didn't bother him that he was earning her thanks for trivial information he could easily tell her too.

It didn't bother him at all that he was practically hogging 2Bs attention.

…

Okay it did bother him.

And it kept on bother him as nearly every founding followed the same procedure. Whenever 2B found something 18S beat him to answering her question towards the object in question, earning her thanks while his comment was rarely responded to. She didn't even bother asking her pod for such information since 18S seemed to always answer before anyone else could.

It got to the point that 9S grumbled in frustration glaring at the holographic displays before him. He glanced at 2B who was overseeing the clearing from a nearby dry looking tree that like all the others overgrew to extreme heights. Letting out a sigh he took a look at their map data and marked another possible location from a terminal. There wasn't much left for them and the mission was going to be over soon. Than it would be just him and 2B and their pods again. It wasn't in his nature to be mean towards any of his follow androids but he couldn't help but feel distain towards 18S.

Surprisingly they hadn't encountered a lot of machines and when they had always been these small stubby standard machines. It was a relief and bother all the same and a slight disappointment since that meant no new data and information. And for his frustration, it also meant more room for interaction between 2B and 18S.

"18S." 2Bs voice rung over the clearing. She jumped down from the tree slowly moving towards them. "There seems-"

An alarming peeping sound resounded from 9S's pod as well as the others. Alarmed the androids looked around and 9S was the first to look up.

"2B! Watch out!" His yell was over tuned by the heavy landing of three Goliath Biped dropped by three Medium Flyer.

In a matter of seconds the 3 Units entered battle mode. Their weapons appearing right on their back, hold by the magnetic field that kept them in place. Several times 9S attempted hacking the machines to either slow them down or self-destruct themselves. So far he had succeeded with one Medium Flyer. But all further attempts were disrupted by having to dodge the attacks of one of the Goliath Bipeds which grew to apparently constantly want to smack him against the ground or in the air.

9S dryly noted that 18S despite being a Type S Model also possessed a weapon for light attacks, which he used in an efficient way to destroy the plated armor of the Goliath Bipeds. Doing more damage and helping more than he was in the moment.

Shaking his head the android ignored his fellow S-Model and concentrated anew on hacking into the machines to cause their self-destruct. He was in the middle of breaking the second Medium Flyer as he was slammed upwards. He barely registered 2Bs yell for him as he was slammed back into the ground by a Goliath Biped.

His sensors cut out and visuals turned colorless. The constant waring peeping filled his sound receptions, informing him over and over again that his states had dropped dangerously low. A second later the Auto-Item use Plug-in reacted, recovering him partly. His awareness of his surrounding recovered enough for him to watch how the remaining machines were destroyed by either 2B or 18S. He witnessed their flawless team work and how well their fighting styles seemed to complete each other.

9S frowned. His help in the fight seemed to be not needed. In fact, 18S was perfectly filling in his place, even better then he himself does. 18S displayed a better suited fighting style for close combat fighting with his possession of two weapons. 9S couldn't help but envy 18S for that. This wasn't fair, he was supposed to be the more advanced model and yet it was his fellow S-Type Model that appeared to be better suited to be partnered with 2B.

He stood up feeling the strain in his joins he was sure he needed to take a look at later. He wasn't sure if he wanted to look up to see how well 18S and 2B got along. Yet he knew that 2B was looking at him so he looked up at her after all, giving her a smile and told her that he was fine. There was no need for 2B to worry about him. He ran a quick internal scan, locating any damaged areas that would need repairing or replacements.

"All hostiles close by have been eliminated." Pod 042 resounded. "The Mission has been completed."

"Let's return to the city." 2B ordered, turning towards where the city was located. But noticing as neither of her two companions started to move she turned towards them.

"There is no need for me to return there." 18S stated his head turning slightly towards his pod. "A flight unit will arrive to take me back to the bunker where the acquired data will be evaluated."

"Affirmative." His pod added. "The flight unit will arrive in approximately 3 Minutes."

"I understand."

9S wasn't paying much attention at that moment. He was concentrated of figuring out which of his plug-in chips had been damaged but sighed with relief as he figured that there hadn't been any damage towards them.

"9S." The male android looked up at suddenly being addressed.

"Y-yes?"

"Let's go." Without further words 2B started to walk away. 9S followed a little hesitant looking back at 18S once more before following after her. The walk back towards the city was quiet between the two, with 9S evaluating the data from his internal scan and 2B being her usual quiet self, it was a surprise for the Type S Model when 2B suddenly spoke up.

"You did well out there 9S."

"I-I did? Felt more like I was smacked against the ground more often than helping in the fight…" He joked lightly yet he still felt slightly frustrated with himself for that. He was of no help towards 2B that way.

"You discovered most of the suitable places of the terminals, as well as destroyed a few of the smaller machines before the last attack." 2B stated in return not looking at him but ahead.

"Well yea but 18S…"

"18S has done his job just like you did with…" She paused searching for the right words. "…less success than you… Nines."

"T-thank you." 9S stumbled and stared at the back of 2B before he resumed walking like nothing happened. "My pulse rate rose there for a moment…" He mumbled to himself quiet enough that 2B couldn't hear him. "I will have to investigate this phenome more, it keeps appearing at unexpected moments…"

Suddenly he realized also something else, excitement filled him. "Wait! What did you call me just now?! It was Nines, wasn't it?!"

"9S." 2B answered curtly picking up the pace.

"No! I am pretty sure you just called me Nines!" The android couldn't help the goofy smile that appeared on his face.

"You're sound reception module must have been damaged. We will have a look at it once we return." 2B countered ignoring 9S obvious happiness.

"What? No that can be! It's not damaged!" He was absolutely sure that 2B had finally called him Nines and he was not willed to let that slight.

But 2B ignored any further attempts her companion did on proving he was right, until she was feed up with his constant nagging. She stopped and sharply turned towards her pod. "This is 2B to Operator."

"This is Operator 6O listening. Oh hey 2B what's up?" Her operator answered forcing 9S to stop and wait for whatever 2B had to say.

"I am requesting a checkup of YoRHa Unit 9S. Something seems to be wrong with one of his sound reception modules and might need repairing." She stated while 9S gaped at her.

"What? What happened?!" 6O questioned worried.

"Wha… I am totally fine! You just have to admit it!" 9S whined but was once more ignored as 6O giggled having a slight idea of what this was about.

"When can it be repaired?"

"Oh come on! 2B!"