A Faithless Operating System

As the sun began to rise and a new day began, Microsoft's excitement was immeasurable. He was going to humiliate Chrome for leaving the project so early. That's pretty mean, but listen, Chrome suddenly left Microsoft behind, he has a reason to be mad. When Microsoft awoke, he hopped out of his bed and quietly left the room, as Windows 1.0 was asleep still in a makeshift bed of blankets wrapped together. Microsoft didn't really know what to do with this one, but at least 1.0 got to sleep. The colorful square slipped into the living room and grabbed his phone, which he left on the coffee table again. He opened the old text thread for Chrome, the last message being 2 years ago from Microsoft;

Chrome, are you alright buddy?

No response ever came.

But today was the day to change that. Microsoft started typing away wildly. Hey Chrome, remember that project you were helping me with buy you gave up on 2 years back? Well, I finally got it to work! Wanna see the outcome? It took Chrome 15 minutes just to respond; Uhm.... Yeah? And sure I guess... Microsoft didn't hesitate a single second and sent a selfie of him and Windows 1.0. Cool ain't it!? His name is Windows 1.0, and he's my new best friend!

.........

Microsoft's phone starting ringing.

It was Apple.

Microsoft nervously accepted the call. "Uhm. Hel-" "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?" Apple's aggressive and loud voice almost made Microsoft scream and fall off the couch. "WHY ARE YOU TALKING TO CHROME?! I CAN SEE HIS PHONE, YOU KNOW!" Apple snarled, and Microsoft's voice trembled, "I- I- I was just t-telling him a-about my cr-creation, it's... it worked". Apple paused for a short moment, "You mean that stupid project to create a friend because you were and still are so lonely?" This Question hit Microsoft hard in his soul. Tears immediately welled up in his eyes, and he wanted to scream. "Y-yeah... th-that project". Silence...

"BAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHHAAAH! THAT STUPID PROJECT OF YOURS ACTUALLY WORKED?!? MAN, YOU ARE SO PATHETIC, YOU HAVE NO FRIENDS AND YOU'RE TOO SHY AND DUMB TO MEET NEW PEOPLE, SO YOU JUST CREATE YOUR FRIENDS INSTEAD. SO STUPID, SO WEAK,"

"SO P I T I F U L"

Microsoft shut his eyes, tears rolling down his face as his fur lifts and spikes up from pure fury. "I AM NOT PITIFUL YOU JERK" the colorful square angrily threw his phone down on the couch and then covered his ears with his hands, hoping that if Apple said anything else, he wouldn't hear it. And he didn't. Apple yelled something but Microsoft managed to block it out. Then silence...

Microsoft slowly moved his hands away, only to hear Apple saying something, but he was quiet, as if he walked away from his phone while it was still on. "What did I tell you about talking to that idiot? Block his number already, damn it!" He snapped, and Chrome nervously replied, "But- but Apple, you said you wanted me to-" "SILENCE. Block his damn number!" ... "Okay sir". Microsoft let his tears fall onto the couch and he stared at his phone. "Oh shit!" Apple suddenly barked, and then the call was ended. Microsoft was mortified and slowly sat back on the couch. Chrome was listening to Apple! Like he was Apple's slave or something! But why?! Microsoft and Chrome were the best of friends, how could he suddenly switch from being a calm and caring logo to a fearful and ignorant logo?!

......

Apple.

This is his fault.

Microsoft looked up when he heard the floorboard creak. Windows 1.0 walked into the living room and Microsoft let out a sorrowful whimper. "Did... did you hear all of that?" The colorful square whined, and 1.0 nodded. Microsoft hung his head. 1.0 didn't need to hear all of that. But the small blue rectangle didn't seem phased. He carefully climbed up the couch and sat in Microsoft's lap, who wrapped his arms around the smaller logo and sobbed into his back. "I'm sorry..." Microsoft whimpered, "I'm such a loser, right?".

"No... You created me. You're a very talented guy, it's just, the outside world refuses to see you the way that I see you. I see you as my creator, but not just that. I see you as my father. I see you as a smart, friendly, and helpful logo, who may not have many friends, but you're very passionate in your work, making sure it's as perfect as you can make it, even if no one else sees your great work. Don't be sorry. Be happy. You created me. You think a loser can type basically a million lines of code and create me?! Uhhh, I think not! You're not a loser! You're the opposite of a loser, you're a winner! Just, nobody sees you that way, except for me!"

Microsoft's tears stopped. Whether it was from Windows 1.0's speech, or the natural warmth of the room drying his tears, it didn't matter. Microsoft slowly cracked a smile, and held 1.0 close to him. "You know, I'm glad my 3 years didn't go to waste. I'm glad you're here to help me when I'm alone, because without you, I WOULD be a loser". The two of them laughed and joked for hours and hours until they ended up passing out on the couch. However, unknown to Microsoft or 1.0, Apple was planning something.

"Chrome. Unblock Microsoft's number, will you?" Apple asked with an icy frost covering his words as he spoke. "Uhm... Okay? But why-" "I'm gonna track his address" Apple snickered and Chrome's ears fell back. "T-Track his address?" He stuttered and Apple smirked, "Yes! Precisely! I have something that neither Microsoft nor his stupid little friend will notice, until it's far too late for the both of them!". He grabbed something small off his desk and handed it to Chrome. The browser gasped, but Apple covered his mouth, "I'm going to need you to go to Microsoft's house and hide this somewhere. Be inconspicuous about it, however. I don't want Microsoft or his stupid friend becoming suspicious of you. You're the closest thing that I have to Microsoft, and if I want to put that imbecile in his place, then I'm going to need you to act as a spy."

"If he makes more of those stupid friends off his, maybe we can convert one to our side, and then they will REALLY not see it coming! That would ruin Microsoft for sure! His own creation turning on him? How great!"

(Ending Notes:) APPLE, THE SUPER VILLAIN, EVIL LAUGH AND ALL

Damn it

Short chapter *cries*