\\N's POV//

I was slumped against the wall with discontent. Irrational discontent. Or was it? I looked out at all the couples dancing, V and Uzi among them. I tried not to stare. Ever since V had practically changed her personality entirely, she'd became... kind of like a loose bullet. And now that she'd decided to dance with Uzi... I ran my fingers through my hair. It really didn't matter. What mattered was stopping Doll, and making sure Uzi was alright. If getting along with V was what she needed, then why should I object? Why was I being such a bastard? One of the things I hated about existing was fabricated emotions. They were so upsetting sometimes. I blamed myself. I was so, so, selfish. Uzi was just another person that probably didn't want to be together with me. All I ever did was talk and talk until I've been told to shut up.

I glanced back at them, but something caught my attention this time. Uzi was talking to V in a serious voice. She was probably telling her about doll's plan. I wondered if I should go help—probably not. I squinted to see V's reaction. It looked like she was laughing it off. Before Uzi could keep talking to her, a blonde haired girl with pink eyes pulled her aside. Uzi stood there hopelessly. I decided now was probably the time to go over to her.

"Uzi?" I asked tentatively. "What happened? Did you tell her?" She turned towards me with a defeated expression on her face. "No. She didn't listen. And before I could...stupid Lizzy pulled her aside for something." "Oh.." I grimaced. "Well, what should we do?" "I-I don't know.." she mumbled, starting to panic. I didn't know how to comfort her, no one ever really liked my company, but I couldn't leave her like that. Her hands were shaking, so I took them gently in mine, as if I could stop everything. Fix it all. "Please don't worry. I.." I tried to find the words. "You guys were...dancing," I blurt out. Oh what the fiddlesticks, why'd I have to say that?? Of everything, in the world, that's what I thought to say??? "Uh..it was her idea-" she mumbled rapidly, probably embarrassed. I glanced around the room. Music was still blasting from the speakers, and everyone was dancing. Still not facing her, I held out my hand. "Woah, a-are you-?" She didn't finish her sentence. "N-no, I, uh-! We should...go look for V, that- that's what I- meant, because you- and I... uh..n-no, not that!!" Amused, she stared me down. "Oh really? Because it kind of looked like you were asking me to-"

"Everyone!!"
The music stopped, and everyone in the room turned towards the sound. On the stage was the blonde drone, and behind her... "It is my pleasure, to uh, announce to you all..our prom queen." She gestured behind her. "Give it up for... V!" There was a small, scattered applause as she walked onto stage in her shiny crimson dress. She smiled her psychopathic smile and let her sharp claws unfold. Everyone in the room seemed to back away at that, a few running for their lives even. V sounded like she was going to break into hysterics. "V!" Uzi cried out, suddenly. "V, please, I need to tell you something-" A cold, Russian voice interrupted her. We both looked towards it. Among the other students stood a purple haired girl with a gentle, yet horrifying smile on her face. "She says it's, like, too late and you've fallen into her trap or.. something?" Lizzy translated with little interest in her voice. "Um, who are you again?" V asked, genuinely confused. Doll gave her a dead eyed stare before she stepped on the red X. "V, NO, STOP-!" Uzi cried out, but it was too late.

My sensors couldn't quite catch what happened next, but the next thing I knew, Uzi was facing off with Doll.
(A/N: sorry I don't know Russian so I'm just gonna write doll's lines in English bc I'm a little lazy- pretend N understands Russian somehow)
"Why are you fighting me? We're the same." She pointed at the strange symbol they shared. It came out with their powers as they fought. "No we aren't you frickin' psycho!!" Uzi yelled back. Doll laughed lightly. "Why don't we work together? Against that awful murder drone. We both have this power, we could kill them both." Uzi stopped and stared for just a moment, which probably would've made my heart pound, had I a real one. Suddenly I was pulled back into reality. If I didn't want Uzi to be blown up, I had to help.

**V's POV**

Why was she defending me? Why did I feel happy that someone cared and I could just be this nerd- What? What?! WHAT?!! Where the fuck... do these thoughts come from? Am I...fucking malfunctioning?!
I was. I could feel the thoughts and feelings and sensations pouring in from... my past life. My past life? I was...No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, maybe? No, no, no, no, no- maybe?! Maybe...? Maybe.. maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. MaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybeMaybe

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***A/N***
Heyyy it's Avi here again! Today it's..September 6th! That's crazy! I actually dunno when i started this chapter but uh... yay I'm done episode 3! I think. This chapter was a bit short for the wait, sorry! But I finally had the motivation to finish it up today! Y'all's comments are always very kind and encouraging :)
Plus, I love the engagement this story is getting! It's awesome!
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed, and look out for chapter 5 soon!
Have a great time of your day!
-Avi
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