(Y/N) and Astro went into the elevator and headed to the lab's level. Astro offered (Y/N) an extra large t-shirt that he kept as a pajama shirt. Although (Y/N) was slightly taller than the robot, the shirt fit like a short dress so the surgeons and doctors had access to her leg. Astro still gave her a blanket so she felt comfortable. 

(Y/N) sat in her wheelchair while Astro rested his hand on one of the handles. It was silent for a few seconds. (Y/N) didn't know what to say. Everything was becoming a reality. She would finally be able to walk by herself again, be able to function by herself again. Although this was something that (Y/N)'s been waiting for, for what seemed like weeks now, she was nervous. She hadn't gotten full mobility of her arm back yet. Was now a good time to get a whole new leg? Getting used to two new mechanical prosthetics at the same time would be an extra long recovery. Was this really the best choice? How could she cope? Would she ever be as strong as she was before? Although (Y/N)'s expression was blank, her mind was racing. Her breathing quickened, her heart thumped rapidly, everything dawned on her- 

"You okay?" Astro asked from his kneeled position in front of (Y/N). Her heart slowed immediately as she held her breath. When her mind registered that she was safe, she exhaled. 

"Yeah... Just nervous." She admitted with a weak smile. 

"...Do you want to talk about it?" Astro offered. 

"It's... I'm scared of the recovery. Healing with two prosthetics? That's gonna be even more exhausting than dealing with life without them." (Y/N) explained. 

"You're right, it will be tough." Astro agreed with a nod. "But I'll be here to help you. You know that, right? I'm here, whatever you need." He assured. (Y/N) nodded and looked down for second. She knew Astro would be there to help, whether she liked it or not. She smiled and looked back at her boyfriend. 'That's weird to say ', She snickered to herself. 

DING 

The elevator doors interrupted her thoughts, her smile dropped. Astro stood up beside (Y/N)'s wheelchair. Dr. Tenma and his assisting doctors and surgeons stood by him as they finished the surgery preparations. (Y/N) released a shaky breath before Astro leaned his head next to her. 

"Whatever you need... I'm here." He reminded. (Y/N) nodded again, showing she understood, and that she was ready to go in. Astro pushed the wheelchair into the lab. Their entrance alerted Tenma and the other scientists. Tenma smiled at his son and (Y/N). 

"(Y/N) is to be taken care of with all of our attention throughout the surgery." He ordered as the two got closer to the counter. "This is a special operation for a special member of my family. Let's take our time, and do it with precision and perfection." (Y/N) appreciated his words tremendously. She felt every emotion during that moment, and one of them would have to be worry, as she wanted a safer operation than what Hamegg had performed. 

Astro rolled her towards the operation table and stopped before (Y/N) struggled to push herself up onto the counter with one working hand and one robotic hand, while she balanced on one leg. The last thing she wanted was to be seen as helpless, even in her clearly vulnerable state. Astro pushed the wheelchair aside and placed his hands on her waist. 

"Let me help." He insisted with a soft smile. (Y/N) hopped around to face him. He hoisted her up onto the table, which stood at Tenma's stomach. Meaning the table was at Astro's chin. 

(Y/N) felt like a toddler as Astro lifted her onto the table, but Astro didn't mind at all. He only wanted (Y/N) to not strain herself, especially before this big operation. Although he didn't say this out loud, (Y/N) knew what he was thinking, just by the look on his face. She took a breath and laid down on the tall table while Astro was given a stool to stand on. The three surgeons, two mechanical scientists, and Dr. Tenma, all surrounded the operation table. Astro stood at the end, just behind (Y/N)'s head. Dr. Tenma prepared the anaesthesia while Astro tried to keep (Y/N)'s attention on him. She looked up at him while he stroked her head lovingly. Tenma held the breathing mask up and slowly placed it on (Y/N)'s face. 

(Y/N) started to relax as the anaesthesia took over. Her eyes began to flutter as she desperately tried to keep them open, just so she could see Astro's smile. After about a minute, she was fully unconscious. 

Dr. Tenma nodded, as it was now time to commence the surgery. 

Astro stayed in his spot behind (Y/N) as the doctors and scientists got to work. He placed his forehead on (Y/N)'s and whispered, "You'll be okay, I promise... I'm here... I'm here." 

A/N 

That took AGESSS. I am so sorry. I definitely needed that break. 

But here's some exciting news... I got my first car! A blue one :) It'll be here in 5-6 weeks. I'm so excited! 

Now, with the story, my aim is to make the chapters longer and/or more detailed, as the wait in between them is so long, which I will also try to fix. 

Hope you guys are having a lovely day <3 

See you in the next chapter! 

- Chalupa