Machine Theory
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Your head pounded with a familiar rhythm. Your heartbeat accelerated. Your throat choked.
You were being hunted by a machine of design. A machine that wanted to see your blood.
But.. Maybe it didn't have to be that way. Maybe you'd get to see a softer side. A side that was hidden by 30 years of being broken and alone.
A side that said.. Everything would be alright.
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- Part 1 of Machine Theory
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After the events of last night.. You were a mess of emotions and feelings.
You weren't sure how to feel. Scared? Sympathetic? Your hands trembled at the thought of returning, but your heart yearned to hear it's voice again.
Despite your mixed emotions, you knew one thing.
You wouldn't dare to leave them.
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- Part 2 of Machine Theory
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Your heart thumped in your ears. You felt a tight feeling in your chest. You were worried. Full of emotions.
All you could do was wrap your hands around the steering wheel tighter.
You wanted to do this. You had to do this. It was time.
You didn't care about your job anymore. You had a different goal.
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- Part 3 of Machine Theory
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You felt good. You didn't feel anxious, or envious, or just scared.
You felt fulfilled. You now have this towering rabbit in your care and they likely felt the same about you too.
But this just couldn't last. They were an attraction. You'd be fired if they discovered what you did.
What now?
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- Part 4 of Machine Theory
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You had finally achieved peace. You brought him home and now could live happily.
But you messed up. You left too many loose ends. If they found out what you did.. You wouldn't be able to escape with him.
You couldn't bear being separated from the one you love.
You have to finish things. Here and now.
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- Part 5 of Machine Theory
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You were a mess. Mentally and physically.
You had fixed things. Everything was okay and safe.
You held your wound in your hands.
You couldn't head home just yet, but soon.
Soon. You'd be reunited.
With the one you love most.
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- Part 6 of Machine Theory
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Things were going well.
You were still recovering from the injury, but life finally felt on track.
He seemed to have integrated well into modern life. Seeing him try to figure out things was so endearing to witness.
And after everything that happened.. You felt okay.
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- Part 7 of Machine Theory
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Things have been good. Not great, but good.
Your actions had been haunting you. Your selfish desires. You tried justifying it, but you knew what it was. You'd do it again no matter what.
It was hard to sleep at night without dreaming of it again and again. You'd wish it stopped.
When you wake up, you'd have bigger issues. Something you can't easily run away from.
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- Part 8 of Machine Theory
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You weren't sure if you could keep going anymore. The nightmares were getting worse daily. All you had left was your husband. Your past was coming to haunt you, and you dreaded what would happen.
You were persuaded back into one last job. Maybe she figured you hadn't changed. See if you have changed at all.
You have changed.
You'll never be the same after this.
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- Part 9 of Machine Theory
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Everything felt like a haze. Maybe that blow to the head rattled something within you.
The tinge of blood felt like it soaked through the pores in your skin. You'd never recover from this.
Five bodies. Five murders. You could probably say a few were self-defense, but.. You knew better than that.
What happens in the dark comes out into the light.
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- Part 10 of Machine Theory
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Things finally feel normal. Well, as normal as you can get.
Your family hasn't mounted your head on a pike, so that's something. You probably scared her because of what you did.
That's her fault for making you like that.
It didn't matter. You didn't even want to think about that right now.
Good thing the kitchen smelled nice. Was he baking..?
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- Part 11 of Machine Theory
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Your hands were steady. Your breathing was calm. You knew what you were doing.
The air conditioning made you uncomfortable. Especially with who was in the driver's seat.
You weren't looking forward to returning to Jackson.
But you'd do it. Just this once.
Then everything is done.
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- Part 12 of Machine Theory
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"How is he doing?"
"What do you expect?"
"I expect results. He say anything?"
"Nothing outside of groans and grunts. This isn't working."
'Fine. The girl is dealt with. Deal with him when you can."
"Yes sir."
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- Part 13 of Machine Theory
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Your body ached after such a day you had.
The drive made you worried. Same with the duct tape on your wounds. You'd have to deal with that eventually.
Right now.. Chicago.
Hopefully you'd make it there safe and sound.
With the last family you have left.
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- Part 14 of Machine Theory
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It's been a long time in the road to Chicago. You've bonded with him so intensely..
Yet you've never really considered that side of the relationship.
You've thought about it, but.. The thought always makes you feel thick-headed, hot and tingly. You couldn't face that you liked him in such a serious manner.
Besides.. How would they even..?
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- Part 15 of Machine Theory
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It had been a long trip. A long ride.
He was safe and sound, asleep in the back seat.
You looked at the skyline with uncertainty.
She was in there somewhere.. Gobbled up in all of that.
But you'd find her. You would have to.
She's all you have left.
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- Part 16 of Machine Theory
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Disclaimer: this is a reformatted upload of the last three fics; Bottom of the Eight, A Pit of Paranoia, and In The Spotlight. I did this so I could easily categorize the series in order.
Please read Where The Cold Wind Blows for a brief refresh on where these fics lead from. Safe and Sound was only a test run for upcoming smut, it takes place during the journey to Chicago.
Otherwise, just start from the beginning and see where everything ends up in order of series.
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- Part 17 of Machine Theory
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What were you going to do?
Your mind was a swirling mess of thoughts. Some where conflicted emotions from the rollercoaster of the past night, the rest were worried about your life.
Where did you come down on staying or going?
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- Part 18 of Machine Theory
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The offer lingered in your mind very heavily. You wanted to go, to figure out if you wanted to stay in Chicago or go somewhere else.
But.. You never could ever leave him alone. You loved him too much for that. Of course you'd stay a moment longer with him.
Maybe you'll even find out more about him. Not that it mattered much to you... He was a dead man, after all.
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- Part 19 of Machine Theory
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After your slow and intimate ballad between you and your husband, it was time to get cleaned up and for the road.
Time to see if you could really stomach staying in this town. Truth be told, you didn't like the big city. It was loud and oppressive.
But you had family here, and you wanted the best life for your lover. This fit the bill.
Let's just hope you don't get distracted on the way to your goal. Again.
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- Part 20 of Machine Theory