A Faithless Operating System

Chrome lifted his head, "Sir... didn't he hear you on the phone last night?"

Apple blinked.

"Yes. But, he's gonna be too naive to realize what you're doing. Yes, he might know that you listen to me now, but would he ever guess that you were a spy? I don't think so" his gray tail slowly flicked behind him. "But... Windows 1.0" Chrome muttered and Apple just turned to him. Chrome nervously held the small thing that Apple gave him before. "Listen. Just follow the plan. Stick that thing somewhere inside his house, somewhere hidden. You're most likely going to have to text him on the daily to keep the act up, but I doubt that idiot will figure it out" His gray tail twitched, and Chrome nodded. He then turned around and reached for his phone...

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Microsoft's snoring was all that Windows 1.0 heard when he woke up. The little rectangle sat himself up and realized that Microsoft had slipped off the couch and was now sleeping on the floor. 1.0 giggled, such a silly colorful square. He gently slipped off the couch and wandered over into to the kitchen. He gently moved a stool over to the counter and climbed up. Being how short he was, how small he was, he needed stools to climb up on things. He was a "kid" after all. He walked over towards the bread on the counter next to the fridge, but he tripped on the obnoxiously long toaster cord, which wrapped around his leg and made him dangle above the ground. The slight noises of something in the kitchen woke Microsoft up, due to his good hearing with his big fuzzy ears. He noticed that 1.0 was gone so he quickly went to investigate the sounds in the kitchen, only to find his little friend dangling by the toaster cord. 1.0 whimpered, "Uhm, little help here Dad?".

Microsoft gently picked up his friend and placed him back on top of the counter, unwrapping the cord from his leg as well. "Uff... I was trying to make some breakfast for us, and then I slipped. Why is that toaster cord so dang long" he whined. Microsoft wagged his tail, but then nervously huffed, "Well... please be more careful next time... you could've been very injured by a fall like that". Windows 1.0 raise a brow. "During the coding to create you, I never figured out how to make your body stronger... you're almost as weak as glass...." Microsoft's tail and ears fell with sadness. 1.0 could've smashed into pieces or just cracked at the least if it wasn't for the toaster cord. 1.0 sighed, "Well, I guess I'm glad that I tripped on the cord". Microsoft wagged his tail before giving 1.0 a gentle pat on his head, "Let's get some food, shall we?" 1.0 nodded.

Then, Microsoft's phone vibrated. The colorful square flicked his ear at the notification sound; Him barking. He snickered, "I still have that silly notification sound?". 1.0 snorted, "Well, go check your phone, I'll try to get something". Microsoft wagged his tail, "Watch for toaster cords" he chuckled, but when he turned away, his face turned sour. He should've made 1.0 stronger... he slipped back into the living room and spun his phone around.

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*1 New Text!*

From Chrome

.........

No

Th- This can't be right..... right?

Microsoft lifted his phone up and opened the text.

Hey Microsoft. Sorry that Apple interrupted, I'm actually interested in this creation of yours. Windows was it?

Microsoft nervously replied.

Uhm yeah. His name is Windows 1.0 and he's a sweetheart.

You wouldn't mind if I came over to meet him?

What? Chrome wants to come over and meet 1.0?

I wanna make it up for you for ignoring you for years, you deserved better.

Uhm... okay. I guess you can come over this Friday?

Alright, see you then!

.......

He wants to 'make it up to me'? Doesn't he listen to Apple now? Why would Apple want Chrome to talk to him? Is this all a trick!? ..... No it can't be... Chrome is just too friendly.....

R-Right?

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Microsoft has been hard at work. He's been working on his next best creations, Windows 2.0 and Windows 3.0. Will they be as good as Windows 1.0? Microsoft hopes they will. Though, remember, it took him three years just to make Windows 1.0. Writing the code for another Window would probably take a long time, if not a whole nother year. Though, he wouldn't mind this time, he had Windows 1.0 to be with so he wouldn't be so lonely over the years. He'd have a friend to talk to over these years. As Microsoft typed away night after night, he slowly became more tired and tired from not sleeping enough. Windows 1.0 took notice to Microsoft's tiredness, but he seemed okay nonetheless. A few days passed, and eventually...

It was Friday.

A soft knock on the door signaled that Chrome was here, and Microsoft nervously opened to door to let him in. Chrome stood there, tail down, and his arms at his sides, looking nervous.

"Hey Micro, long time no see, huh?" He murmured, and Microsoft stepped back to let Chrome enter, which he did afterwards. "Yeah, you wanna talk about that?" Microsoft asked solemnly, "Here, come sit on the couch and I'll introduce you to 1.0"

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Time went on and on. 

Microsoft talked for hours about Windows 1.0, the last 3 years, and Apple. Oh boy, did he rant about Apple. Chrome seemed to be sweating almost every minute as Microsoft spoke, barely even speaking himself. 1.0 just watched in confusion. Microsoft then offered to get Chrome a drink, and then he left for the kitchen. Chrome decided now was when he would place that thing that Apple gave him...

A mini camera.

Chrome got up and went to the window, taking a peek outside. It had begun to rain. 1.0 was messing around on Microsoft's phone. Chrome then took the camera from his tail and raised it up to a plant hanging near the window, a pretty blue-purple flower that looked too big for it's pot. Chrome carefully slipped the camera under a leaf of the flower, hidden enough to not be seen but also catch footage. 1.0 looked up right as Chrome moved his hand away.

"What a pretty flower!" Chrome purred, wagging his tail. 1.0 flicked it tail. It was pretty, guess Chrome just likes plants? 1.0 didn't think much about it... then Microsoft came back.

"Ight I got the Apple juice!" Microsoft hopped over and placed down three cups on the coffee table. Chrome gently sat back down and took a cup as Microsoft sat beside 1.0, wrapping his tail around the little, light blue rectangle. "You know, I've just started working on my next project, Windows 2.0!". Chrome lifted a brow, "Oh yeah? What is it, an updated version of him?" Chrome asked calmly, motioning towards 1.0. Microsoft's tail twitched, "Eh... maybe?". "Well, I should probably be getting home now" Chrome took a big sip from the Apple Juice and then got up. "Oh. Alright, see you again sometime?" Microsoft inquired as Chrome opened the front door.

"Hmm, sure Micro"

The door slowly shut.

1.0 glared at Microsoft... and then at the flower....

(Ending Notes: Why did this chapter take so long to finish AUGH. I had Roblox withdrawal, which made me do the funny, and actually work on shit. I have a bit of a headache, but it's alright. This chapter is kinda basic lmao)