Ark: The Days I Stayed Alive

[Angst] [Sweet Ending Guaranteed] [A Few Original Characters] [Almost Invincible]

When he pushed open that door, he didn’t know what he was hoping to find.

But he felt he had to open it.

Perhaps it would disappoint him, or perhaps it would live up to his expectations.

He looked toward that spot.

He saw a familiar figure.

He walked over, though he was exhausted after just finishing an experiment.

“Long time no see, old friend,” the figure said with a smile.

“Long time no see...” He sat down beside him.

He told him about everything that had happened over the years, and the other man listened quietly.

But goodbyes always come eventually.

They fell silent.

“What are you thinking about now?”

“I’m thinking... about when you were alive. What about you?”

He was silent for a long time.

He thought he wouldn’t get an answer, but then he heard,

“I... am too.”

He wiped his cheek in confusion.

Was I... crying?

He couldn’t figure it out.

In the end, he decided not to think about it. He left the office.

He joined the celebrations.