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

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐

049 would let out a small sigh before entering the large house, looking around from the inside. He was obviously surprised.. and impressed. A small smile tugged his lips before setting his cane up against the wall as he begun to explore the place. " I can use the table for surgeries and tests.. as well as to journal my discoveries! What a fantastic place.. "

Hearing the mention of "tests," 035 walked up behind 049 and put his host's arms around his waist. He then rested his chin on the top of his head, being tall enough to do that "Mm, yes, it really is."

He jumped at the sudden grasp, getting completely flustered and looking up to 035 and letting out a soft low growl. " Mon amour.. I'd appreciate if you'd not get your black goopy substance all over me.. especially my hair. "

"Oh please, you ruin everything." He quickly took one of his hands from being around 049 and wiped as much of the goo off as he could. He then went back to how he was before... though now one of his hands was covered in the black substance.

049 would let out a slightly annoyed sigh, standing there with a flustered expression. He'd then hesitantly place a hand over one of 035's host's hand. " You must reeeaally being enjoying it up there, huh? " He said, rolling his eyes.

035 chuckled. "Very much so, dearest doctor."

" I have no time for this.. can you please let me get back to work? I just need to set up everything for a new subject... or patient or whatever you want to call them. "

"Would you take a moment to settle in? You've only seen the first floor. I'm sure there's a nice view from the second."

049 hummed in thought for a moment as he hand fell to his side. " Fine fine.. but, we can't get there if we are just standing here. "

"Right you are." He released 049, taking one of his hands instead. He then began walking to the stairs.

For a moment, he was being dragged.. but after he stumbled a bit thanks to being on heels, he followed 035 a bit from behind up the staircase.

They finished climbing the stairs. 035 looked around, taking note of the different rooms and hallways. They found their way to a balcony off of a bedroom. The countryside stretched out ahead of them. "Well, I believe we've found what we were looking for, mio caro."

049's eyes widened, his mouth dropping as he looked out at the beautiful sight. " Ah.. mon amour.. I... this is beautiful.. " He uttered, completely in awe.

"Yes." 035 sighed, taking it in. "We were right to come back here. I missed it."

" I know you did.. which is why I suggested it and not France. " He confessed, leaning on the balcony's railing.

"Hm, maybe we could go back there too. After a little while, of course."

He'd give a slow nod, a smile upon his face. " Italy is truly a beautiful place.. is it not? The cities.. the small towns.. the countryside.. the people.... so amazingly beautiful. "

"I couldn't say it better myself." He gently took 049's hand, specifically in the one that wasn't smeared with black goo.

" And I.. get to see it all again with you. " He said, looking over to 035 as he held his host's hand tightly. " We're free..! I never thought I'd see the day, mon amour.. "

"Me neither! I was worried you would never leave.." 035 looked at him as well.

" I didn't want to leave my studies... but, I didn't want you to go do something reckless and dumb like you've always done... and get yourself shattered. "

"Then for once, I'm glad you were worried."

049 would let out a small dry chuckle. " Besides.. I can continue my studies here! It'll just take a bit of time.. "

035's expression changed to a frown at that. He said nothing but just gave him a look.

His smile immediately dropped as he looked up at the mask. " Did I say something..? Is everything alright? "

"You know I would rather you stop those studies all together..." he answered. "It isn't real, mon amour..." Something that 035 rarely expressed was very present in his voice: guilt.

His grip loosened as he slowly pulled his hand away. 049 begun to shake his head while lowering it. " No.. you're wrong. You are wrong, 035..!! The Pestilence is real, and I'm the ONLY one that can cure it! "

"What exactly does it do, then? Have you seen anyone die from it? Explain any proof you have to me, now." He was suddenly very serious.

049 became silent for awhile, growing tense. He'd stare at the ground for that small while, just thinking over how to respond. " You've.. you've seen how bad it can get, haven't you?! You've seen people die at the hands of sickness! Right in front of your own eyes!! All those years ago..THAT is the Pestilence.. and I can't let all that happen again. "

The horrible sympathy 035 felt nearly made him want to scream. It really was difficult, caring about someone. He knew that if he tried to reason with him, nothing would happen. Though he didn't want to lie to 049, he felt that this one could be excused. "Alright, then... I understand. At least don't overwork yourself..."

Once again, he fell completely silent. Yet this time, it didn't seem like he was going to really speak for a long while as he would only give a small slow nod as he kept his head lowered. He'd lean up against the railing, letting out a sharp sigh.

After a long pause, 035 finally spoke. "Ti amo... mi dispiace molto.."

" S'il vous plaît .. ne vous excusez pas.. " He responded immediately before looking back up at 035. " I just.. want to help. "

"I know. And I want to help you..."

" There's nothing to help me with, mon amour.. " He reassured, yet in such a cold tone. 049 then begun to make his way off of the balcony and back inside.

035 watched him go, his expression still a frown. After he was gone, he turned back to look at the view. The sun was now setting. He slumped over the railing and watched.

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tbh, as soon as it hits somewhere along like 1,000 words i just kinda-
yknow, end it.

but bro the angst- ya'll miss it?