(5 months later) November 5th,2038:

Markus Pov:
I just returned back from getting Carl's paints. I turned on the birds (Y/n) loved them so I always remembered to turn them on just in case she decides to stop by. I then go upstairs to get Carl ready. I open the curtains and Carl awakens.

"Good Morning, Carl." I say

"Good morning," He says in a sleepy voice.

"It's 10am," I say as I watch him sit up. "The weather's partly cloudy, 54°, 80% humidity with a strong possibility of afternoon showers," I say as he lays back down sighing.

"It sounds like a good day to spend in bed," Carl comments.

"I did go to pick up the paint that you ordered." I say walking over to him.

"Oh yes. I'd forgotten." Carl starts. "That is the difference between you and me right Markus?" He asked as I prepared his medicine  "You never forget anything."

"Show me your arm, please Carl." I say before sitting at his side.

"No." He said stubbornly.

"Carl," I said in a warning voice. He sighed and gave me his arm. "Thank you," I say as I give him the medicine.

"I just opened my eyes and I'm already gritting my teeth," He commented. "Humans are such a fragile machine," He admitted. "They break down so quickly. All this effort to keep'em going," he continued.

I didn't know how to respond to him neither did i really want to if I had the will to.

"Hey," He started. "What happened to your clothes?" He asked.

"Oh, its nothing," I dismissed. "Just some demonstrators in the street. Carl." I answered honestly.

"Nothing? If (Y/n) saw this she would throw a fit," He started.

I smiled a bit knowing he was right.

"What a bunch of idiots..they think they can stop progress by roughing up a few androids?" He asked annoyed. "I hope they didn't harm you,"

"Oh, no,no..they just pushed me around Carl. I'm fine," I admit."Trust me. I'll be OK," I say with a small smile. "I'll take you to the bathroom now," I say carefully lifting him up to carry him to the bathroom.

Your POV:

"I'm telling you (Y/n) deviancy is on a rise and I can sense a war. I know you treat androids as they were family and you see them as equals but just like humans some of them are dangerous. All I ask is that you be careful." Elijah said.

"Of course," I say.

He hugged me. "I love you," He whispered.

"It's not the end of the world yknow?" I say.

"I am aware. I just rarely say it," He said as he let me go.

I sighed. "I love you too Elijah,"

"I am assuming you will be rushing off to Mr.Manfred's?"

"You know me too well," I say smiling.

"Be safe," He said.

"I will," I say walking away. Once I got to there house I used my spare key to let myself inside.

"Hello?" I call.

"In the dining area!" Markus called.

I speed walked into the dining area.
"(Y/n) glad you could join us this morning," Carl said. "What brings you by?"

"Just wanted to spend my free day with my two favorite beings in the whole wide world," I say smiling as I hugged Carl.

"You flatter me," Carl joked.

I looked over to Markus and gave him a hug. I pulled away to take in his appearance and his clothes were ruined.
"What happened to your clothes?" I asked worried.

"Just some demonstrators in the street. Nothing to worry about I'm fine," Markus said.

"Nothing to worry about my ass Markus! They think fucking up an android is gonna make a difference? It's only making things worse!" I shouted angrily. "Are you okay? They didn't leave any scratches did they?" I asked putting my anger aside.

"No, just pushed me around,"

"Well," i sigh "I guess the important thing is that you're okay."

"Told you (Y/n) would throw a fit," Carl said to Markus.

"We have to get you new clothes as soon as we possible can," I say.

"(Y/n), I am having the opening of my retrospective in the museum of modern art tonight and I was wondering if you're able to attend." Carl says.

"It's the only way he'll go," Markus said.

"Of course I'll go!" I say.

"Perfect, I couldn't stand going to a boring party like that without my partners in crime,"

"But, we can't get to that opening if you don't eat," Markus says to Carl as he pushed his wheelchair to the table.

"Are you hungry (Y/n)?" Markus asked.

"No I ate already," I say smiling.

"Then I guess while I eat you and (Y/n) came find something to do," Carl says.

"Sounds fine with me," I say.

I followed Markus into the living room and he sat at the piano. I sat beside him so close there was no space between us and god. I felt the need to just crawl into his lap. I just always feel safer the closer he is. I feel happier. Every positive emotion increased by ten when I'm with him. But I know that he isn't capable of feeling the same things I'm feeling. He could if he goes Deviant but then again he could choose not to return those feelings. The possibilities are endless in this world.

"Have anything in particular you wanna hear?" He asked.

"No just play anything," I say.

He begins to play and I watch his fingers grace the keys to create a soothing melody. I rested my head on his shoulder.

"Something has changed in the way you play," Carl says startling me. I move away form Markus slowly blushing.
"Sometimes I think you have more humanity than most humans..."

Ain't that the truth.

"One day I won't be here to take care of you anymore...You'll have to protect yourself...and make your choices...Decide who you are..." Carl said.

"What you want to become," I bud in wrapping my arm around Markus and laying my head on his shoulder again. Carl smiled at me. But quickly turned his attention back to Markus.

"The world doesn't like those who are different Markus, Don't let anyone tell you who you should be,"

"Ever," I add on.

"Let's go to the studio," Carl said.
Markus pushed Carl's wheelchair into the studio. I followed behind them. I watched from a distance sensing that this was a bonding moment. But Carl soon roped me into the action.

"(Y/n),come here please," I walked over.

"How may I be of assistance?" I asked.

"Markus likes it but tell me what you think," Carl says.

"It's beautiful but depicts something about you. How you feel. This painting depicts sadness. Carl is there something you're not telling us?"

He sighed. "The truth is I have nothing left to say anymore...Each day that goes by brings me closer to the end...I'm just an old man clinging to his brushes,"

"Carl..." Markus and I say in a sad tone.

"But enough about me...Let's see if you have any talent," He says to Markus.

"This should be fun," I say smiling.

"Give it a try...try to paint something," Carl says.

"Paint?But what I- paint what?" Markus questioned.

"Anything you want,"  Carl told him. Markus turned to the canvas in fronts of him. "Give it a try," Carl says.
Markus took the paint and the brush and went to work fast. Creating a perfect replica of Carl's painting within a matter of a few seconds.

"That is a perfect copy of reality" Carl admits. "But painting is not about replicating the world-" Carl starts.

"It's about interpreting it,Improving on it,Showing what you see." I finished.

Markus looked between the two of us. "I don't...think I could do that it's not in my programming. I-"

"Go on, grab that canvas," Carl said.
Markus placed the new canvas on the easel.

"Do something for me...close your eyes..close your eyes," Carl said.

Markus looked skeptic.

"Trust me," Carl said. "(Y/n) wouldn't let anything happen to you anyway," He teased looking in my direction and I bashfully looked away. Markus closed his eyes.

"Try  to imagine something that doesn't exist something you've never seen... now concentrate.. on how it makes you feel...and let your hand drift across the canvas."

Markus followed his instructions. As he did so his LED light begin to blinking yellow sporadically.
When he was done painting I was in awe so was Carl.

"Oh my god..." Carl said started.

I understood what his painting meant and shit...it made me realize that Kamski was right. This deviancy thing was real and it's becoming realer by the second. The thought was a little scary but revolutionary yet at the same time expected. I knew there would be a time when androids would self evolve to a point where they would want free will. But I never thought that I'd live long enough to see it. There will be a war and someone's gonna get hurt. I automatically thought of Vee. She's the last one I don't want to see hurt. I had to send her with Kamski. That's the safest place I know for her.

"Guys...I have to go," I say. "I'll see you both tonight," I start but then someone walked in.

"Hey, Dad," Leo said completely ignoring Markus and I.

"Leo don't be rude we have others present as well." Carl says.

He quickly eyed me and turned away. "(Y/n)," He says.

"Hey,Leo...I haven't seen you since they toted you away in a police car. Did you get the help I sent you?" I asked.

"I did, anyways I was in the neighborhood and I thought it'd stop by," He chuckled.
"It's been awhile right?"

"You alright? You don't look so good," Carl said.

"Oh yeah,yeah..I'm fine," He said
"Hey listen..uh..I need some cash,Dad."

"Again? What happened to the money I just gave you?" Carl questioned.

I walked over beside Markus and stood beside him and he wrapped his arm around my waist. I was caught up in what leo was saying i didn't notice all I knew is I felt safer again.

"Uh, well it just goes yknow?" Leo nervously brushed off the question.

"Yeah," Carl says. "You're on it again aren't you?" He questioned Leo.

"No,no I swear it's not that,"

"Don't to me Leo,"

"What difference does it make!? I just need some..cash that's all!!"

"Sorry," Carl started. "The answer's no,"

"What? Why!?"

"You know why,"

Leo looked at me and Markus. "Yeah,Yeah I think I do know why. You'd rather take care of you plastic toy and his prissy,stupid human girlfriend than take care of your own son,eh? Tell me dad tell what they got that I don't. They smarter? More obedient!  Not like me right?"

I looked over at Markus who seem to be angry as Leo got in his face.

"But you know what? This thing is not your son, IT'S A FUCKING MACHINE!" He said pushing Markus.

"Leo I think that's enough you should go home," I say.

"She's right you need to go home!" Carl said.

"You don't care about anything other than yourself and your goddamn paintings!" Leo said. "You never loved anyone, you never loved me dad!" He said as he was leaving. "You never loved me,"

"Are you okay Markus?" I asked.

"Yes I'm fine," Markus answered. "Would you like for me to walk you home?" He asked.

"No, it's fine Markus. I have something to take care of anyways. But I will see you both tonight. " I say leaving.

I walk inside the mansion. "Vee?" I call urgently. "Vee!"

Vee came jogging down the steps.

"I heard the urgency in your voice what's wrong?" She asked.

"Pack your bag. I'm going to take you to stay with Kamski for a while." I say grabbing my keys.

"What? Why?"

"Because you're deviant and...there's a war coming. That's the only place you'll be safe." I say.

"Wait. War?" She asked.

"Yes...it may not be a war but somebody is gonna get hurt and I refuse to let it be you," I say. "Please. Pack your bag and come with me we have to hurry because I have to go to Carl's retrospective opening in the museum of modern art,"

I couldn't believe what I was seeing but her LED went yellow and she began to cry..it broke my heart. "But what about you? I don't want you to get hurt either,"

I felt tears streaming down my face. "Hey, don't worry about me. I will be fine. I'll be safe. I'll keep in contact at all times and visit when I can. But you will be what they are searching for when all hell breaks loose and I can't afford to loose you," I say crying as I hug her.

"I love you, mom," She said and I smiled.

"I love you too, Vee. Now go pack," I say.

She  and goes up to her room and gets all her things.

I called Kamski.

"Hello?" He questioned.

"Hey, Kamski I'm about to come over to your place. But I have a favor to ask you when I get there."

"Whatever it is. Yes I'll help,"

"Thank you,"

"No problem, see you soon,"

"Soon,"
I said hanging up.

Finally Vee came down stairs with her bag.

"I'm ready,"She said.

We drove to Kamski's house and I knocked on the door.

One of his androids opened the door.

"Ms.(Y/n) welcome back. I will let Elijah know you're arrived," She says letting Vee and I inside.

"Please tell him to hurry because I have other matters to attend to," I say nervously.

"Yes,Ma'am," She says.

Soon Elijah came out. "Is everything alright (Y/n)?" He asked worried.

"Yes, but I seen what you meant about the deviancy it's slowly spreading. At first I thought maybe it was just yours and Vee. But it's everywhere and I need to keep Vee safe." I say rapidly.

Elijah smiled. "She'll be a lot safer on Canada.I'll  call a friend to get her there bit until then she can stay here with me. But we need to get rid of her LED,"

"I can help her sigh that," I say quickly.

Elijah turned to his android. "Please take Vee's belongings into the guest room," He said to her and the android followed his instructions.

I took Vee's hand and lead her to the bathroom.

"Vee remember what I told you very long ago about me not being around and you having to make your own choices?" I asked. She nodded. "From here on you won't be given easy judgment calls like what lip product to wear or what clothes to put on for the day. But you will have to choose what job you want to work at. What you want to be
..what do you plan on becoming. Because from on out you're not  just Dr.(Y/n)'s android..." I take the letter cover and prod her LED out of her head and her skin heals quickly. I let out a short sigh. "You are you're own being," I say with a smile as I look at her reflection and let a tear slip.

She hugged me. "I'm....scared," she admits.

"Me too," I admit. "But I lmownyou can do this because this is what I have been teach you all along even if you didn't realize it," I say. "So, I'm going to go, Kamski will explain to you what the game plan is and we'll keep in contact." I say.

She nodded. "Thank you for everything,"  she said.

I smiled. "I'm just doing the right thing,"

Soon I left and got ready for the opening:

I returned to Carl's house and as always Marcus answered.

Markus Pov:

When I seen her I was stunned. I had never seen her this..beautiful. She's always beautiful but she was beyond that tonight.

"Hi Markus," She said smiling.

"Hello, (Y/n) you look...stunning," I say.

She smiled bashfully looking at the ground. "I-i didn't know if it was super formal but I figured it was so I just put this on,"

"You guessed right it is a formal event," I say. "Come inside," I said standing aside o watched her walk inside everything seemed to slow down for a moment.  Before Carl spoke.

"My god," He started. "You look stunning,"  He complimented and she smiled.

"Thank you," (Y/n) said smiling.

"Markus?" Carl said.

"Yes,Carl?" I questioned.

"Don't you have something to give her?"

I suddenly remembered. "Yes, I do," I ran to get her gift. I got the blue velvet box from Carl's room then went downstairs and handed it to her.

She opened it and her eyes went wide as a smile appeared on her face. "Oh my God."  She gasped.

I smiled. "Here, let me put it on you," Ibsay taking the jewelry out of the box and placed it on her:

"We were trying to figure out the perfect time to give it to you for months now," I admit.

She hugged me tightly and thanked me and Carl's repeatedly.

"You'll be the center of attention," Carl said.

"I wouldn't say that, this is your night Carl,"

"Yea but if you steal the show that means I won't have kiss ups trying to bargain for lower prices on my paintings," He grumbled.

"I think that'll happen either way Carl," She chuckles.

"Well whatever the case may be. We should get going to find out," Carl said. 

Your POV:

"After the lady," Carl said letting me walk passed him and Markus.

"Thank you both, you are far too kind,"

We soon arrived at the museum and Markus was right. It was most definitely a formal event. Ibay first thought I'd be a sore thumb but I fit right in with the rest.

The night dragged on as Carl predicted. People trying to get on Carl's good side to lower the prices on his art. Nome of it worked. Suddenly slow jazz music began to play. (In the media) Something you would slow dance to. Some people did.

Markus pov:

"Why don't you ask her to dance?" Carl asked me.

"Dance?" I questioned.

"Yes dance, if you feel the way I think you feel about her. You'll jump at this opportunity to get closer. Go,go on,"

"What about you?" I asked worried.

"I believe I can manage without your help for a 2 minute dance. Dance with her. You deserve it."

I gave in and asked her for a dance.

"Carl said it would be a shame for the most beautiful woman in this room tonight had nobody dance with," I lied. Carl didn't say it but everything else was true. No matter the case. It was enough to make her smile and grab my hand.

I wrapped arm around her waist and the joined her hand. She place her unoccupied hand on my shoulder.

"Fair warning. I haven't danced like this since sophomore year of high school for prom," She chuckled.

I smiled. "Don't worry, I'll guide you,"

At first she stumbled over her feet but eventually got the hang of it.

"I've always loved jazz music," (Y/n) confessed. "I've always loved intrumental music in general. It's fun to listen to the music itself and not the artist to figure out the message. It's like the instruments have a voice of their own and it's beautiful." She gushed. I smiled at her.

"I guess it seems that way," I agreed before spinning her around and pulling her against me. Her back was against my stomach. I do me what nuzzled my nose into her neck. I smelled her sweet perfume. I knew exactly what kind too (favorite perfume). It fit her personality well. She rested her head again at mine as we danced.

Her smile was contagious.

"You're really good at this," She whispered.

"I was made to be good at everything,"  I said smiling.

"Do you believe you could be capable of love?" She asked.

It was quiet for a moment. I had to think about that question.Was I? I've felt slightly emotions but was I capable of loving another?

"Never mind it was a ridiculous-" She started.

"I believe I could be." I interrupted.

The music stopped and I let her go.

Your POV:

When he let me go I suddenly remembered we weren't alone in the room. But it felt like when we were in that moment. It was just the two of us alone. I wanted it to stay that way forever.

"We should get home. It's getting late," Markus said.

I nodded. Markus for Carl and we went home.

I felt like this night couldn't get any better and I was unknowingly right. It could only take a turn for the worse.

We walked inside the house to be greeted by the alarm.

"That was  by far the most boring party I've been to in the last 25 years." Carl started. The only entertaining thing an out that's party was watching the two of you dance." He teased and I blushed. "Every time I go to one of these I ask myself: 'what the hell am I doing here?' I hate cocktail parties and all the shmoozers that go there."
I giggled.

"Well, It's a chance for all of those who admire your work to meet you." Markus said.

"Ahahah, No One gives a damn about art."
Carl said as Markus takes Carl's jacket. "All they care about is how much money they're gonna make out of it."

"Let me get your vest," I say taking it off of Markus' arms.

"Thank you," Markus said with a smile.

"Your welcome," I say.

"Come on, let's have a drink! All the excitement of this thing has made me thirsty," Carl said.

I smiled as Markus pushed Carl's chair to the living room with me close behind.

"Scotch,neat as usual?" Markus asked.

"Absolutely," Carl said.

"Okay, but you know what your doctor would say." Markus warned.

"Yeah...well he can kiss my ass, I'm old enough to choose my own medication." Carl said as Markus fixed his drink.

"Do you want one too (Y/n)?"

I shook my head. "I had two or so cocktails. I don't want to wake up with a headache tomorrow." I say.

"Did you leave the light on I'm the studio Markus?" Carl asked.

"No,no, I'm sure I didn't," Markus said.

"...Call the police," Carl said.

Markus began to call the police. "This is Carl Manfred's android, at 8941 Lafayette Avenue. We've just returned home and found the lights on. There may have been a break-in." Markus reported.

"Let's go check it out," Carl said.

"No way, Carl maybe we should go outside and wait for a policeman to get here," I say.

Markus walked ahead. "Markus,no! I wanna to come with you!" Carl said.

"No,Markus...Let Carl stay here while we check it out. It's not good for his heart and you and I both know that."

"Markus listen to me, take me with you," Carl said and Markus listened.

"Leo!" Carl yelled.

I automatically ran inside the studio.

"What are you doing?!" Carl asked.

"You refused to help me so I'm helping myself!" Leo shouted. "It's crazy what some people will pay for this shit."

"Don't touch'em!" Carl commanded.

"Look they're all going be mine sooner or later anyway.." Leo shot back. "Just think of it as down payment on my inheritance,"

"Leo you're sick," I say angrily.

"Will you shut the fuck up?! Who are you? You're a nobody here! Keep your nose out of our business you prissy bitch! You're nothing but and attention whore!" Leo spat in my face.

"You're just upset that you wanted another fix when your dad didn't give you drug money. You threw a fucking hissy fit! I tried to help you Leo! I got you out of jail and send you to rehab! But it's your fault you are where you are!"

"Keep telling yourself that, You orphaned, good for nothing bitch," Leo growled.

"Leo! Leave her alone!!" Carl argued. "Markus get him away from her. Get him outta here."

Markus listened walking our way. "Listen,you should go before things get worse," Markus advised.

"All you ever do is tell me to go away." Leo said."What's wrong dad?Am I not good enough for you?"Leo asked. "Not like this bitch!?" He said pushing me to the around. "And her little plastic toy?!" He said lunging at Markus. 

"That's enough!Get out right now. Go on! Move!" Carl said to Leo.

"What makes it so special?huh?What's it got that I don't?!" Leo said pushing Carl back.

"Carl!" I strained as I hold the back of my head from the impact of my fall.

"Come on! Let's see what you got!!" Leo said pushing Markus.

"Markus. Don't defend yourself. You hear me?" Carl said. "Don't do anything."

"Go ahead hit me What are you waiting for?" Leo said. "You think your man? Act like one!!"

Carl began to cough. "Stop!" He said through the cough. I crawled over to him. But everything was triple and spinning. I fell again.

"What's the matter? Too much of a pussy?" Leo questioned pushing Markus.

"Stop it! Leo!" Carl said.

"Carl.." I said belly crawling. "Dad!" I yell.

"Too scared to fight back You fucking bitch?!" He said slapping Markus.

"Stop!" I yell crying. I tried to stand not I fell back down.

"Oh right,That's right! I forgot, You're not a real person!...You're just a fucking piece of plastic..You listen to me.

"No! Leo leave him alone!!" Carl said.

"I'm going to destroy you and get rid of your little girlfriend then it'll just be me and my dad.." Leo said holding Markus by his collar."I'm going to tear you apart and nobody's gonna to give a shit you wanna know why?Cuz you're nothing. You hear me? you're nothing!" He said punching Markus in stomach.

"Markus!" I yell.

Carl collapsed and I ran next to him before collapsing. "Dad/Carl no!" I Markus and I say together.

Markus made his way to Carl's side.  I cold tell but it looked like Markus was crying.

"No,Carl,No!" Markus said.

"Humans are fragile machines.." Carl said.

"Carl,Don't leave. Okay?Please,don't go..don't leave."

"Remember, Markus.. don't let anybody. tell you who you are."

"No..no,Dad!No. Please!" Markus cried.

"This is all your fault.." Leo blamed.
Suddenly My hearing begin to go in and out and I was Barely able to keep my eyes open I was only able to make out certain words But not enough to form a full sentence.The last thing I heard before I black. Was gunshots.