SCP 1471 [A one of a kind friend.]

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As soon as the anomaly returned, she decided to take a bath to wash off all the dirt and dust she had on herself.

She remembered that time when she was afraid of water and he was there to help her.

Every time she thought of him she couldn't help but worry.
If only she had found him before...

No.

If only she had been awake that same night he disappeared.

She hoped that scientist was suffering for what she did right now.

Frustrated she blew bubbles on the surface of the water.
There was no use thinking about it now, but she couldn't help it.

She decided to focus on her bath, the amount of dust and dirt she had collected on her "walk" with 682 had turned her slightly gray.

While she was washing her hands, she noticed that her claws were stained with a deep red color.

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When she finally staggered out of the bathroom it had already turned dark.
After a long time drying all her fur she walked towards the kitchen in look for something to eat.

She smelled a particular smell and ran towards it, she could never mistake the delicious smell of omelettes.

She found a peculiar humanoid-shaped lizard in front of the kitchen but no trace of him.

A little disappointed she sat down in a chair next to the dining room table.

-I'm making your favorite food.
-The human told me that people like to eat their favorite foods when they're not happy.

-Yes, but...

She stared at the anomaly.
Its cold heart had melted a little with all the time it had spent with them.

It walked towards her, holding plates with a few arms coming out from its ribs.

-Eat.

A little reluctant to eat Mal0 played with her fork and knife over the food on her plate.

-Eat. -It repeated, pushing the plate toward her.

-I-I'm not hungry.

-Im not asking.
-If you don't eat you won't have the energy to take care of him.

Reluctantly she took a bite from her plate and couldn't help but wag her tail out of happiness.

It was delicious!
They tasted exactly the same as if Quentin had made them himself.

She devoured the food on her plate until there was no trace left.

-Thank you for the food. -She said quietly.

She could have sworn she saw a weak smile in the corner of its mouth.

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The more questions she asked the soldier on guard, the less accurate the answers he gave were.

-Is he all right?

-The patient is stable.

-He'll be back here, right?

-I can't confirm that. -He answered without even looking at her.

-Hmph.

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Both anomalies were in the living room.
There weren't many things to distract them in the containment chamber.

When they finally relented and allowed them to visit the patient, Mal0 couldn't help but jump with excitement.

After a long ride in the back of a truck she had to restrain herself from running through the white corridors of the foundation.

-You may pass.
-Do not touch the patient, and you're not allowed to stay more than five minutes.

They wouldn't let Mal0 through until she calmed down, so 682 went through first while Mal0 was fidgeting in a chair in the waiting room.

The items on the table from the other day were gone.

Were they from Quentin?
The cell phone obviously was, but she couldn't imagine him using a weapon to hurt someone.

Time was ticking away and she felt each second getting longer and longer.

When 682 finally left the room quickly and quietly, Mal0 had to force herself to act calmly.
Her heart felt like it was about to explode.

She was surprised when she entered the room, she didn't expect to see it in such disarray.

She approached the bed where the boy was lying.
Seconds ago he had been with 682, maybe he had fallen asleep again?

She had to kneel down next to the stretcher to be face to face with him.

Slowly he opened his eyes and fixed his gaze on her.

-Quent-

-AHHHH!

His scream made her jump and fall backwards knocking some stuff away, while the boy in his terror fell out of the bed and hit the floor.

-Don't-don't be scared!
-It's me!

-Huh?!
-I don't know who you are!
-Take off that mask! -He exclaimed, pointing to her skull.

-Don't you... don't recognize me? -She asked, lowering both her ears.

-Should I? -He exclaimed, taking deep breaths.

She thought he was joking at first, but his expression seemed so genuine, and so did his reactions..

-I... -She began as she seemed to be on the verge of tears.

-I am your friend.

-I'm sorry, but I don't think I've ever seen you before. -He added as he saw the anomaly shaking from head to toe.

The anomaly gently took his hands and placed them on her rough skull.

The boy shuddered as he felt that the "mask" was actually bone.

He began to curiously caress her muzzle and the anomaly could no longer hold back her tears.

She cried incontrolably as the boy pet her head and behind her ears,

Using all her self-control Mal0 pulled herself away from the boy's chest.

-I'm...
-I'm really sorry.
-I came here to take care of you and you ended up comforting me.

-I try to remember, but it makes my head hurt.
-Sorry...
-Miss uhh...
-Wolf?

-Mal0.

-Mal0?
-Nice name. I'll try not to forget it twice. -He joked.

He was still the same person, but...

-Ha-ha.
-...

With a forced smile she got up from the floor and walked to the door.

She sighed and looked back at him.

-I hope you get well soon.

-I'll be waiting for you in the containment chamber.

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Something something english hard.
I'd appreciate pointing out mistakes and typos

Thank your for reading!!!