A black haired man wearing a white Atlas military uniform walks to his house in the snowy plains after being dropped off via a bullhead. The man turns around while walking backwards and watches the ship distance itself further and further from his location. He opens the door and is immediately tackled by a young girl.

???: Daddy!

The man smiles and laughs as he embraces the child.

???: Hello Ava.

A young woman with blue hair comes into view holding a sleeping toddler who was wrapped around her upper body. The man smiles and stands up and goes to the woman.

???: Hey Samantha.

They share a kiss to which Ava gives them a gross face and pretends to vomit.

Samantha: Hey Zack.

The man known as Zack smiles and looks at the toddler. He caresses its head which causes its face to crumple up as it turns its head away and into the crook of Samantha's neck.

Zack: How's he been?

Samantha shrugs with a smile.

Samantha: Likes to eat every forty minutes but he's been pretty tame. How about you? How was work going today?

Zack lets out a deep sigh as he puts his things down.

Zack: Good and bad. Ironwood's been itching for a new improvement to the bots.

Samantha raises a brow and sits next to him.

Samantha: Again? You almost took all of last year to make and improve the AK-200's with Pietro.

Zack nods and sits back.

Zack: Yeah....he's still rejecting the super soldier development. Despite the recruits I've recommended and trained personally.

Samantha leans back on the couch with her eyes still on her husband.

Samantha: Speaking of how are all the boys?

Zack thinks and then chuckles to himself.

Zack: Well, Cisco is still kicking ass at hand to hand combat. Really needs to start using weapons though. Jenkins is the complete opposite though. Couldn't defend a goal that man. Then there's Peter. All he ever does is show off in front of the ace ops, more towards Harriet.

Samantha giggles at this and leans on Zack's shoulder.

Samantha: Maybe the super soldier idea could be held off for a bit?

Zack exhales deeply while looking at the roof of his home. He looks at her then smiles.

Zack: Maybe.

Just as Zack and Samantha settle into their peaceful home life, enjoying the company of their children and reminiscing about their work, a loud crash brings their attention to the living room window. Zack and Samantha exchange glances and head outside to see something had made a clearing in the ground and knocked down dozens of trees.

Zack: Stay here.

Zack starts to traverse the ruined grounds in front of his house until he comes to the source of the destruction. His eyes widen as he sees a ship unlike any he's ever seen. His face goes from cautiousness to curiosity. He approaches the ship and notices the glass window looking into it. He looks inside to see a figure unconscious in the seat of the ship.

Zack: Hello? Can you hear me?

The figure flinches and slowly moves his head up to show the red chitin-like mask. Zack's eyes widen as the figure then stabs at the glass which causes Zack to back up and fall on his ass. The figure stands and stumbles to the glass where it then punches the door making a few dents before it finally gives way to the force of its attacks. The figure comes into the light with its black tail moving around slowly. Zack took in its appearance.

Zack: It looks like a Faunas....

He thinks to himself as he takes in your appearance however turns his attention to your extra appendages.

Zack: If so...what kind?

The 'creature' stomps towards Zack, causing the man to back up and put his hand out.

Zack: Wait wait wait!

Zack pleas as he closes his eyes and looks away.

Your pov~

I stopped after the creature in front of me backed away and held his hand up. His hand...it looked identical to mine. Could this creature be...like the other half of me?

Standing face to face with this man who bears the same features as me...I can't help but feel a glimmer of....something. Could he be the key to finding out who I was?

Normal pov~

With cautious curiosity, you slowly approach the man, your eyes searching his face for any signs of recognition. He watches you intently, his expression a mix of fear and wonder.

Zack: Who...who are you?

You hesitate for a moment, unsure of how to communicate. But then, a surge of energy pulses through you, and you instinctively reach out your hand towards Zack's. As your hands touch, you feel a sense of wonder.

(Y/n): W....Wh....

Zack feels intimidated by the mask's modified voice. You smell the fear radiating over his entire being. You remove the mask and look down at him. His eyes widen as you stand back up over him.

(Y/n): W-Who...?

Zack gains his bearings and stands up. Zack puts his hands on his chest.

Zack: Zack. My name is Zack.

You imitate his actions and look at him.

(Y/n): Zack?

Zack gains a small smile and shook his head dismissively.

Zack: No. MY name is Zack.

Zack decides to risk it for the biscuit and puts his right hand on your chest.

Zack: What is YOUR name?

He asks. You think about it before Ako's presence flashes in your head.

Ako: Hybrid.

You look at the man then put your hands on your chest and stutter the name which was given to you.

(Y/n): H-Hy.....Hybrid.

Zack raises a brow and repeats your name silently to himself while looking away. Eventually he shrugs and looks at you once again.

Zack: Not the name I would have picked for you.

You quickly turn to the ship and re-enter. Zack wonders what you are doing until he sees you come out with two wrist bands on. He sees you put on the mask again and tap a few buttons on the left wrist band. He is surprised when he sees you immediately tear off the mask and blink a few times at him. Zack approaches the mask and picks it up. He looks at you as you stare in concern about the mask. Zack hums to himself as he inspects the mask and is surprised when he puts on the mask and sees his own body heat.

Zack: Infrared vision? Incredible.

He removes the mask and hands it back to you.

Zack: That wristband device on his left arm must have something to do with it.

Zack: I'm not familiar with this tech. But I reckon I could help you figure it out. If you wouldn't mind?

You eye him up and down and at the wristbands and mask. A gust of wind blows past you as the temperature of the environment begins to take its toll on you, causing you to shiver.

Zack: My house is just beyond the wreckage your ship left. If you like I can get you warmed up.

You stare at him as he just gestures for you to follow. It takes a few seconds for you to understand that he wishes to lead you somewhere. You follow but stay cautious.

Timeskip~

Samantha sipped on some hot cocoa as she watches bullheads carry the escape pod back to Atlas. It had been an hour since Zack brought you in, it was a shock and a scramble to get clothes on you as to not expose their daughter to the nudity of men. She looks at the scene as you were being examined by Zack as Ava sat on the other end of the table while their toddler was eating in the high chair. You were wearing a black sweat shirt that didn't fit as it still showed your stomach but did cover up most of your top. You also wore black track suit pants as the jeans they had only seemed to make you waddle around.

At the moment, Zack has a wooden spoon on your tongue and was looking at your glossy metal-like teeth.

Zack: Don't think you'll be going to a dentist any time soon with those.

He takes the spoon out of your mouth and pushes up on your chin in which you close your mouth.

He takes your hands then looks at your fingers and notices your black finger nails.

Zack: An odd colour.

He runs his own nails over yours in a scratching motion.

Zack: Not paint. Must be natural...

Zack stands and goes behind you. He gently runs his hand along one of your dorsal tubes and then your tail.

Zack: This skin is so odd. It's seperate from his normal skin colour and feels firm, but yielding.

Zack steps away from you and goes to Samantha.

Samantha: So...What kind of Faunas is he?

Zack looks at Samantha with a contemplative expression, unsure of how to categorize your unique appearance.

Zack: I'm not entirely sure, Samantha. I've never seen a Faunus with extra appendages like Hybrid has. It's possible that he's a new species or a variation we haven't encountered before.

Samantha nods, her blue hair falling gently over her shoulder as she considers the possibilities.

Samantha: Whatever he is, he seems lost and in need of help. We can't just leave him out there in the cold. We should do what we can to assist him.

Zack agrees, his gaze turning back to you. He sees the that his toddler has escaped the high chair and made his way to your tail. He bends down to touch it which gains your attention. You reach for him and pick him up with one hand by the overalls he was wearing. You examine him and smell him. It had an odd smell. Almost sweet and new.

Samantha: Tyler seems to have taken a liking to him.

Zack nods as he watches you place the toddler back in the high chair. He inhales and exhales before turning to his wife.

Zack: You're right, Samantha. Hybrid may not have a clear origin, but that doesn't mean we can't show him compassion. We'll do what we can to make him feel welcome and help him understand his own identity.

Samantha smiles, her eyes filled with warmth and empathy.

Samantha: That's why I love you, Zack. You always see the best in others and strive to help them.

Zack chuckles, leaning in to kiss Samantha's forehead.

Zack: And that's why I love you, too. We'll figure this out together.

As the two of them exchange a tender moment, you observe their interaction. You tilt your head at their actions. Wondering why they have interlocked lips. Eventually they seperate and Zack walks over to you.

Zack: Hybrid, we may not have all the answers, but we're here for you. Tomorrow, I'd like to do more tests. A physical activity if we may.

You don't understand but nod in agreement, if it helps you.

Zack: For now I'm going to study the gadgets you acquired. Hopefully I can turn up with something and I have that something for you.

You just nod as he takes the wristbands and the mask before leaving the room. Ava comes next to you and holds up some jerky.

Ava: Want some Hybrid?

You look at her then at the jerky. You reluctantly take it and watch her put the same piece of hard meat in her mouth. You eventually do the same and go wide eyed. You consume the rest instantly which causes Ava to giggle as she lays more out for you then eats the rest from the bag.

Afterwards, Samantha shows you to the spare bedroom and shows you the bathroom, which was awkward to explain. As night began to fall, you had hope that your origin would come to light eventually. Hopefully tomorrow will bring opportunity.
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