"𝐔𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝" An 035 x 049 fanfic. (Discontinued)

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏

About a week later, the two had finally made it to Italy. They were in the countryside, and there wasn't much but farmlands and vineyards for miles. 035 sighed happily. "Home at last, mio caro," he said.

049 took in the beautiful sight that was Italy, standing still and enjoying it. He'd then let out a soft chuckle and he grinned. " Never thought I'd see this place again.. " He'd admit before beginning to make his way toward a nearby yet distant town. " I'll admit.. I didn't actually think we'd make it in one piece. " The doctor confessed.

"As pessimistic as ever," he commented. "I knew we could."

" Ah, thank you for the feedback. Now.. should we find you a host, mon amour? " He asked with a small sigh.

035 laughed a little. "Yes, good idea! And then we can walk through this beautiful countryside hand in hand. Very poetic."

049 rolled his eyes. " It sounds poetic... though, I'll have to decline. You know I came here to try and predict the Pestilence from spreading any further. "

"Ugh, why can't you stop for just a little bit? A month? Even a week, maybe? You do need to have a break, you know."

" I understand you want me to take a break.. but, you know how dangerous diseases can be. I mean.. we were both there, were we not? "

"True, but there's a difference," he countered. "All those years ago, there actually was a plague to cure."

" This time is no different! " He snapped back before closing his eyes and letting out an irritated sigh. " I keep sensing it less.. the last stop we were at.. there were barely any infected by it. I'm thankful for that.. it'll give me enough time on working on a cure. "

"Then maybe if you're sensing it less, you could also take a little while to do something else?" he suggested, more than a little condescending in his tone.

049 shook his head, letting out a small growl. " There is no time to waste, mon amour. I can't make an exception.. even for you. The world is faced with a terrible sickness.. a sickness that I can only cure.. "

For a moment, 035 paused. Tension was in the air, and he was deciding whether to say something extremely personal. "Fine. I guess I'll just have to distract you, then."

" Don't try it.. I am not easily distracted, mon amour. " He uttered before sighing. Once entering the town, he'd make his way towards the first store he saw. 049 seemed less tense and less anxious when around the small crowds of people, it was refreshing to say the least.

035 noticed this change. However, he decided that commenting on it would most likely make 049 more anxious, so he said nothing about it. "Now, I suppose we need to find somewhere to stay. An old farmhouse, maybe?"

049 thought about it for awhile, humming in thought for a small while as he entered the store. " I wouldn't mind.. " He uttered. " I'm going to go look for another map while you get a host.. this shop is a bit busy, don't you think? Try not to be too picky.. " He said setting 035 down carefully, and walking away from the mask.

Of course, someone came and picked him up after a while. 035 silently cheered. The man was very tall. His plans would be even easier with this kind of host.

049 picked out a map, taking out a compass he had held onto and humming it thought as he examined the two objects while having his cane rested against the wall. " Niquer.. "

035 quickly found him, quietly walking up to him. "What seems to be the trouble, mio caro?" he suddenly asked.

" I cannot seem to find a map of just the area we're in.. " He replied, before sighing and rolling up the map and putting it back. " We should look for a place to stay.. and a place where I can do my work. "

"Yes, of course, your work." Without much warning, he quickly tilted himself up the forehead of his host. The body's face was already mostly covered in black goo, though it hadn't quite begun decaying. He gave 049 a peck on the cheek of his own mask, extremely nonchalant about it.

049 became extremely flustered, though at the same time.. rather disgusted. The kiss on the cheek was amazing.. but then, the goop just made him feel disgusted. He'd quickly take his cane and wack 035's host in the stomach with it. " Prévenez-moi la prochaine fois!! "

"Ugh- god, fine!" he yelled, a little angry. "I should snap that cane of yours..."

049 wiped the goo off with his hand, gagging a bit. " You know how much I hate your that substance of yours.. " He said before sighing in annoyance.

"Then I'll be sure to wipe my mouth next time," 035 snapped coldly.

He'd calm himself down a bit by inhaling and exhaling once, placing both hands on his cane. " My apologizes.. I got mad. Merci pour le baiser. Now let's go find somewhere to stay.. "

049 quickly followed the other, putting a hand behind his back. He'd exit the store, looking up toward the sun with squinted eyes. " Ah yes.. I the on thing I never missed. The bright heated sun.. " He growled, taking his hood down and pulling down the cloth that covered the lower part of his face. He'd then shake his head, walking off to look for a place for the two to stay at.

As they walked, 035 was planning various ways he could distract 049 from trying to work on his "cure." Clearly, the one he had just tried wasn't the most strategic way... and not to mention his host had gotten a cane to the stomach. Maybe if I just got it from him first... He remained silent as he thought.

While he walked through the town, keeping an eye out for any place the could stay.. like an old farmhouse or something along those lines.. he begun to think to himself. He wondered how and why they had lasted so long out here on their own. " Tell me when you see a place, mon amour.. "

"Oh, of course," he answered, his thoughts interrupted. Soon they found what they were looking for; the house was large and clearly very old, with vines and plants growing up the sides. However, the inside seemed mostly intact. "Look, mon amour! Perfect, if I say so myself."

049 looked over, his eyes widening a bit. " Parfait! I agree with that statement. " He said, making his way towards it. " And here I thought I was the one with a good eye.. " He said with a small chuckle.

"Considering I have none, I would say you need to step it up a little bit, doc," he joked, laughing as well.

049 shot a small glare at the other. " I have tape and a cane.. which do you prefer? "

"Hm. You know, the way you phrase that makes it sound very... sensual?" He was obviously teasing him.

Without any warning nor hesitation, he immediately struck 035's host in the leg with the cane. He'd then clear his throat. " Anyways.. let's move along! " He commanded as he begun making his way towards the house.

Though he was briefly stopped by being hit, he eventually followed him along the small road to the house. They soon came to the doorway.

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uhhRmmm
important headcanon for 035! gO!!
for a short amount of time, 035 control his hosts even when he's away from their face. the further away, the less control he has.