This is part thirty-nine of a series of images followed by stories that follow Warren, a human. And Alice, a Tordenchi. As they both survive during the Rynar's invasion of earth.

Sorry for taking so long with this one, been a turbulent year already to say the least XD

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Story idea base on a universe created by  Hetzer
His story Integration was our first look into UTO, none of this would exist without him and his incredible story! Check it out!

The artwork was done by the amazing  Jadan
His work has been making OMAM possible!

Check out my other stories too!
Hearts And Minds
Various Characters!
Blue On Blue
Stars Guide Us

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Pippy was in his vehicle once again, checking over the front compartment. His hands toyed with small dials, adjusting them and turning them as he listened to empty static. I watched quietly, curling my knees against my body as he worked.

Despite being exhausted, I found myself unable to sleep. My mind gnawing at me from everything that happened today. I found myself glancing up, expecting to hear the roaring sound of human aircraft once again.

Dark hanging clouds covered the sky, blotting out almost all of the stars... Though the planet's companion floated far high in the sky.

Watching it flutter in and out of view through the fast-moving clouds, my tired mind lost track of time. I was awake but felt away from myself for the moment as if I could disconnect from all this like it was a bad simulation.

I tried...

I tried thinking my way out, wondering now if this was a simulation. Reaching behind my neck, I pinched, hoping that I was just too tired to will my way out and that the failsafe of a simulation could be my ticket out.

As I pinched, fear washed over me when I didn't see the glass of a pod or feel a cushioned seat under me. Yet, a moment later, I felt a sting of guilt.

Simulation or not, Pippy needed me...

My tired eyes craned down, and I saw that he was glancing up at me. He flashed a quick smile and nodded, picking up his stick before hobbling out from the driver's seat. Walking around to the other side of the vehicle, I smiled back and leaned down.

How scary was it to even be around a giant like me...

Pippy seems to be calm now, but his smiling face is a stark contrast to the anger and horror of before... Glancing at my hand, I wondered what that Rynar would have done to him. Having broken his leg by accident, it could have easi-

Stop.

I flinched, recoiling from the idea the second it entered my mind. Glossing my glove over, I realized it was finally time to take these off.

Idly, I reached out, slipping my claws under my glove before pulling up. The padded gloves would stick slightly, but I fidgeted my hand out with a sigh. Pippy was still adjusting something inside the truck, and suddenly, a strange sound emitted from it.

Plucks of a string? Electronic? Drums? I couldn't quite tell what it was, but the rhythm sounded nice. Comforting even as I sat back and smiled.

"Guess all species have their music, huh?"

Chuckling as Pippy glanced back at me, he saw my smile and returned his own. For the first time, it felt like he actually understood what I said. And soon, I started thumping my foot to the beat, smiling as he nodded and turned the music up.

Wiping my eyes, I stretched before my mind focused. Suddenly, a beeping sound caught my attention.

It was dull and faint, yet I instantly knew it was always present. It had been repeating ever since my suit went on low battery.

Pippy glanced me over with a worried gaze, and I reached up to slip my fingers into my armor. Peeling it away as Pippy went to the back of his vehicle. Picking through his items as I disengaged my armor clamps.

"Don't think I need this much anymore, Pippy..."