Markus x reader - Everything will be alright
A/N: Hey so this is sort of long with 2k words again, cant help it with these boys. Based the work on this prompt ;
“They were looking, but I didn’t care. I ran to him anyway.”
The time of the revolution was a grueling and difficult time for both humans and androids alike. The discrimination faced by the androids was simply unjust and biased for the human satisfaction. The masses would often judge someone if they treated an android as an equal, it felt wrong on some many levels. At a point in your life, your views of androids correlated to the masses, they were nothing but machines. Whilst being Carl’s neighbour, you often times went over to paint with him and keep him company. Carl’s view of androids seemed to make you reevaluate and think differently about androids and made you have sympathy for them. That was when he introduced Markus, his carer. Markus had a pleasant and soothing aura surrounding him, it made you feel at home. His gentle words made your gut flutter with excitement, the way he addresses you in a familiar fashion made you fall for the android. Despite the inevitable fact that humans would replace their human partners for androids, it was still a taboo topic to discuss. Which is why you hid the fact you began developing feelings for the android carer. Carl, being the wise old man he was, obviously noticed the way your demeanor changed whenever you would arrive and talk to Markus with a shy smile and gentle words. He had often encouraged you to manifest your feelings. Saying things as “love doesn’t discriminate, neither should anyone.” And “I’m certain you would help Markus understand himself better than I could ever teach him”. You would shy away at these encouragements.
Markus had begun feeling a certain wave of emotions whenever he saw you. Your friendly figure would linger around him for prolonged amount of times which he thoroughly enjoyed. He would have a content attitude and a more vocal approach to you when you would come over. It would be small moments like when you would accompany him in making breakfast where the pair of you felt a connection. Moments when you would accidentally touch his smooth synthetic skin when passing the salt or when he taught you how to play the piano, you’d feel the soothing warmth radiating off him and a shock of excitement would fill your being.
It wasn’t until that fateful day when Leo showed up unannounced to Carl’s house. You had accompanied the pair to the Charity Ball, in which Markus had whole heartedly complimented your outfit. In the moments leading up to Leo’s death, something in Markus had snapped when Leo had directed his insults at you.
“You treat her like your own daughter when you don’t even care for your own son!” Leo screamed at Carl, clearly frustrated.
“That’s because I don’t come crawling asking for money for drug abuse!” you defended Carl, anger stricken from Leo’s delusions.
“I wasn’t talking to you, you bitch!” He yelled and raised his fist as if to hit you.
You tightly closed your eyes, hearing Carl scream for Leo to stop as you waited for the impact. When you didn’t feel anything, you slowly opened your eyes to see Markus standing in front of you, his arms shielding him from Leo’s assault. It ached your heart seeing him get hurt for you. You instantly knew your feelings for him were real when it physically pained you seeing him protect you and getting hurt in the process.
“Leo! Stop it!” Carl’s yelled and rolled over to stand between him and Markus.
“ Markus, are you hurt ?” You touched his shoulder as a sign of comfort.
“I’m fine, are you alright [name]?” He responded looking into your eyes, emotions filled his whole form.
“Oh would you look at that, the bitch is in love with a plastic” Leo pushed passed his father to push and threaten Markus.
Carl had attempted to stop his deranged son but to no avail. You had also tried to pull Markus away but Leo would interject. It wasn’t until Carl gave Markus that one command which would change the fate of history.
“Don’t defend yourself, Markus!”
Who would’ve known, one simple command would be the cause of an uprising. The situation escalated, in which resulted in the death of Leo. Markus had realized his mistake.
“You need to leave Markus, NOW!” Carl yelled as he cradled his dead son.
“Markus, you have to run. GO!” you pleaded as tears rolled your down your eyes.
“Please Carl, I don’t want to leave you and [name]. I don’t want to go, [name] I can’t leave you” Markus desperately begged, tears rolling down his eyes as he fanatically looked at you.
It crushed your soul seeing the man you began to love get shot in front of you. It destroyed you internally.
You followed the revolution through the news networks, your views on androids strengthening at every movement. When the androids had taken over the news networks to broadcast their deal, you felt a sense of familiarity in the android’s voice and his passion. It struck you, it was your deceased lover, Markus. When you found out this revelation, you had closely began to keep up with him and his whereabouts. Of course it was damn near impossible, he had to be cunning and smart to survive whilst you had the advantage of being human and searched for him. Your search for him went unsuccessful for a great while, your chances running low as he became the face of the revolution.
Then, it was the day of the demonstration. November 11th.
The media outlet was present at the peaceful android demonstration, documenting history unfolding. You watched the TV closely, looking for any signs of Markus. You noticed it was being broadcasted live from the Hart Plaza, not too far from where you resided.
‘Markus has to be there!’ You thought as you got ready to run in the freezing night for your lover.
As you ran, the glacial wind smacked against your soft skin but you carried on. With determination and hope of seeing Markus alive, prompted you to carry on. As you ran, you saw dozens of SWAT vehicles surround the town centre. Authoritative figures with heavy rifles stood guard, questioning any passing individual for their reason of being out late. They stopped you, in doubts of whether you’re human or a deviant.
“Sorry ma’am, its past curfew you should return home” They replied.
“I’m a reporter for [newspaper] I was ordered to document this” You lied attempting to hurry the soldier.
“Alright but be careful, there are deviants there” they said before they allowed you to continue.
The harsh lights beating down on you, almost a shimmer of hope that everything will be alright. You got closer and noticed a whole crowd of people. Your legs ached from the running but you carried on. The noise of gunshots, flash bombs being detonated sounded throughout the space.
“what’s happening ? Why are they shooting, it was a peaceful demonstration!” you questioned, frustrated by the action of the soldiers.
“The deviants didn’t take the deal” someone had replied.
You push passed the crowd and came to the front of the barricade, safe from the commotion. From your stance you saw him. You saw Markus and other deviants cornered like animals waiting to be slaughtered. The field was littered with the bodies of unfortunate androids who lost their life to a caused they believed in. Markus had his hands up, a motion of surrender. A wave of emotions came crashing, feelings of love, fear and frustration filled your core. Your eyes welled from seeing Markus alive and still fighting for a good cause. The immense feeling of adoration took over your body and you clutched your chest. You feared for him and the other deviants as the guns were pointed directly towards them.
It wasn’t until Markus stepped forward.
“Hold on just a little while longer” He sang.
The other deviants followed his verse. The song struck the hearts of everyone in the area. It was simple melody that held a million emotions, millions more were evoked. Your eyes teared up at this beautiful action, Markus’s perfectly synched voice held so much passion.
“Everything will be alright”
This was your queue. It was now or never.
“Markus!” You yelled as jumped the barricade and sprinted towards him.
The look of shock, confusion and yearning filled his heterochromic eyes. His mechanical heart began to beat faster at the sight of your running form toward him. Markus began walking forward to you.
The soldiers were ordered to stay down, which allowed you to keep running to your lover. They were looking, but you didn’t care. You ran to him. Markus held his arms open, a tender smile graced his face as tears streamed down his cheeks.
“[Name]” he softly said as you launched yourself at the man.
His arms immediately wrapping themselves around you protectively. You tightly hugged his lean form and softly cried into his chest. His warmth became comforting against the frosty November night. You pulled back and stared deeply into his coloured eyes with a gentle smile upon your lips, he smiled back and began leaning in. His warm lips collided with your soft pair. All the stored feelings of worry, anger and frustration melted away in the moment. Your heart exploded with immense feeling of relief. Markus was safe and in your arms.
Markus felt his whole being change. The immense rush of love, excitement filled his form as he deepened the kiss. He had never stopped thinking about you from the moment he got shot, guilt had overtaken him then. Now all those feelings were replaced by hope. Hope for a better future for all androids and human. A better future for you and Markus.
You pulled back, slightly out of breath. You reached your hand and cupped his scarred cheek, softly caressing with your thumb.
“I love you so much Markus, I never stopped thinking about you” you confessed smiling, tears stained your cheeks.
Markus leaned in and kissed the top of your head.
“I never stopped dreaming of seeing your beautiful face again [name], I love you for not giving up on me despite everything” He spoke softly, wiping your tears away and a sad smile visible.
“You made it, Markus. You’ve freed your people, I’m so proud of you” You say as you leaned up to peck his lips once more.
Your reunion would change the course of history, a human and an android fighting together for the freedom of love. You became Markus’s companion in the developing fight and agreement of the new constitutional right for androids. It was a long way to go but with your lover beside you, you could conquer anything.