This is my first fanfic lad! Whoop whoop! i love this fandom so much and i don't think i'll ever get over the beauty that is Connor/Bryan dechart. Both are such Wholesome beans 3

Markus's POV :

It had been a long tedious battle but finally after singing the humans backed down allowing the Deviants to finally relax. Abet only a little bit. There was still so much to be done. They weren't completely out of the water yet. They were still in danger.

But Markus took any victory he could take. So many lives had been lost and he wouldn't stop until they were all free and happy.

After what he hoped was inspiring speech he went to his inner circle of friends. But noticed one of the key reasons they won was no longer with them.

"Where's Connor?" he said concerned.

The others shrugged and glanced around just realising he wasn't among. The "deviant" hunter was gone.

"He probably just needed to get some air or something." Simon's calm voice normally calmed his nerves but this time it had little effect.

Couldn't help the frown forming on his face even with all the cheering.

Focusing on negotiating with the government and securing a place for them to live was vital right now. But he had hoped everyone would be here, he just wished Connor had told him where he was going. Connor seemed kind of lost last time he saw the Ex deviant hunter and that made his stomach twist uncomfortably.

Markus could tell Connor wasn't adjusting to being a deviant as well as all the others were. Sighing he received a call from the local authorities.

He'd worry about his friend later, right now there was work to do.

First things first they needed a place to call Home.

Connors POV :

Connor walked the streets alone, he could slightly hear the cheering from the deviants but he was too troubled to pay much attention.

He had almost killed Markus! The first person to trust him so easily even knowing all he's done to hurt their cause. Even knowing what a monster he is. But Markus was too trusting and Amanda had been able to take control. This proved to Connor that he didn't belong with them, he needed to stay away. He was still a machine, a heartless android who can never be free.

There was no where he could go. But unknowing his legs moved. He could go to hanks, but that was the other side of the city. He had no way to go that far unless he walked. And he was surprised to find he was feeling weak. Which didn't make sense since he shouldn't feel tiredness he wasn't alive.

He didn't really know where he was going until he got there. And to his surprise not only had he walked to Hanks favourite Takeaway but there was also a familiar silhouette. Connor walked over to the man.

The Hank turned around hearing his footsteps.

Guilt still plagued Connor's mind but seeing Hank notice him and then smile his way seemed to lighten the burden. And he couldn't help returning the gesture wholeheartedly.

Hank approached him and Connor didn't know what he was doing until he felt arms wrap around him.

Hank was hugging him. Frozen momentary, he had not anticipated this greeting. It was then he realised how much he had missed the grumpy man. Holding him back tightly he buried his head in his jacket taking a deep breath. His smell receptors identifying Alcohol, cologne and the soft earthy smell of sumo.

Hanks warmth making him feel for the first time like he was "home". He was content.

They stayed like that for a few minutes in silence. The storm was still for once just like the streets.

Hank pulled back and coughed awkwardly. "I'm glad to see ya, kid. I thought your metal ass might be face down in a gutter somewhere."

Connor smirked "so you were worried about me?"

He got a weak glare and a "Fuck you, ya stupid android." Connor smiled, this was nice.

"Come on lets head home, I'm sure sumo will be happy to have ya back". Gesturing to his car across the street.

Connor's mind was racing. Wait so Hank was inviting him back to his house. But he didn't deserve this kindness. He had murdered so many people tonight almost killed Markus and ended the cause. It was a surprise the media hadn't used him killing those men in the Cyberlife tower against them. Maybe they didn't know about it yet or maybe Cyberlife was covering it up to save some face.

"Wait what, home?"

Hank stopped and stared at him. "You're coming back with me, right?.. Or do you have somewhere else to go?"

Stay? Hank was offering a place to stay. This warmed Connors heart.

"No…no I don't". Living with the others wasn't even a choice.

"Well come on then, I'm freezing my balls off"

Staying silent he followed Hank. There was nowhere else for him to go and he couldn't deny that staying with Hank would be nice?

Hank could keep an eye on him and make sure he didn't lose control. And Connor in turn could make sure Hank looked after his health. Take sumo for walks, download some cooking recipes so he could cook for him and maybe garden. After everything he went through it would be a great change of pace to have a more "domesticated" life.

"What you smiling at?" Connor was awoken by Hanks voice. He was unaware he was Smiling. Thinking of why he was happy he settled on. "I am just glad the war is over." Hank sighed.

Getting in the car. They put on their seatbelts. And Hank pulled onto the road.

"It's not over yet. This is just the calm before the storm." That sounded accurate to Connor as there was still so much to do. He felt guilty that he wasn't going to be there to help. But at least this way he could not be a danger to everyone.

Connor watched the snow fall through his window. They made their way home in a comfortable silence. Both exhausted from the hectic day.

Connor rested his head on the window and closed his eyes. Trying not to think about anything for once. He felt emotionally drained.

He hadn't realised he had fallen into standby mode until Hank shook his shoulder.

"Come on kid let's get ya inside."

Connors systems weren't completely online which was unprecedented and confused him completely. While scanning his systems to check for abnormalities Hank had walked around and opened his door.

Connor tilted his head at him but Hank just put his arm around his shoulder and helped him up.

"Come on it's been a long day, you must be exhausted."

"Machines don't have stamina". Hank gave him a pointed look.

"Yeah well you look like shit, and ya literally fell asleep on the way home, which I didn't even knew you could do by the way."

Connor's eyebrows knitted. "I was on standby not asleep…."

"What's the difference?" Hank struggled to open the door.

Connor opened his mouth to reply but shut it again. What was the difference? Hank had a point. They were both the same process, going offline to conserve energy and mind power. He was glad he knew someone like Hank. Someone who didn't care about Logic and statistics when it came to differencing Androids and humans.

Markus and the others had fought for weeks for Androids to be considered "Human" and were still fighting. Something as simple as sleep was a good example of their similarities.

Hank didn't let him walk on his own into the house. Which Connor was glad for cause his vision was blurring? Hank keeping his grip around him until Connor was on the bed. Sitting him down and taking his shoes off.

Connor tried to look at him "This is your bed". Hank pushed him till he was lying down.

"Shut the fuck up and go to sleep."

Hank tucked him in and Connor found himself automatically closing his eyes.

Standby mode imminent in 20:00 seconds

The warning flashed in the corners of his eyes. He wasn't worried that his system was forcing him into standby mode though.

"Where are you going to sleep?" He mumbled. Feeling the bed dip slightly beside him and a hand smoothing back his hair.

"I'll survive stop worrying." Hank said gently. Connor sighed happily burying himself under the covers.

"I missed you, Hank." The hand in his hair stilled for a moment.

Just before he fell asleep he heard.

"I missed you too son"

Notes :

Constructive criticism is appreciated! 3 I really want to improve my writing and it would mean alot. I find it hard to proofread and look at what i write with no bias. (Cause i hate everything i write xD)

Hope ya enjoyed the ride anyways!