Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP - XXXX is to be separated into its two components. Unless authorized by a Level 3 or higher personal SCP - XXXX - 1 and SCP - XXXX - 2 are to remain separated at all times.
SCP - XXXX - 1 is to be contained in a standard humanoid containment cell within Site 10 - 2B. All personnel operating within Site 10 - 2B are to have no prior military service, martial training or any anomalous affiliations. The introduction of any anomalous or deadly object or entity to the site is to be overseen either by a site director or SCP - 5091 , designation Dr. Bones. Fire-arms of any variety are to be kept off the premises in case of a full breach.
An inoperable instance of SCP - XXXX - 2 is to be kept within the top draw of Dr. Bones’ desk within Site 10.
Description: SCP - XXXX is consistent of two elements : a humanoid entity (SCP - XXXX - 1) and an anomalous object that resembles a Colt Single Action Army Revolver (SCP - XXXX - 2) when in it’s default shape.
SCP - XXXX - 1 :
SCP - XXXX - 1 is a humanoid sapient entity that is unrecognizable upon engagement. If at any point an individual breaks visual contact with SCP - XXXX - 1, the entity will shift itself to appear as a member of the human race un-identifiable to the observer. SCP - XXXX - 1 appears able to shift its physical appearance and attire along a full spectrum of age, gender and race.
If the observer is capable of hearing SCP - XXXX upon the completion of this shift the entity will attempt to engage the observer in conversation with its engagement phrase, “Howdy stranger.” When engaged in conversation SCP - XXXX - 1 speaks a form of English that seems to be constant with that utilized by cow herders in North America during the 19th century.
The entity is, however, most obviously identified by the consistent presence of SCP - XXXX - 2 holstered within a 19th century single loop holster upon it’s hip. When utilizing SCP - XXXX - 2, the entity has demonstrated extreme martial prowess and skill with firearms, showing superhuman speed and accuracy when engaged in combat. SCP - XXXX - 1 is also capable of highly tuned threat assessment and location, an ability that seems to result from its second anomalous property.
Upon entering a new population center SCP - XXXX - 1 appears to designate the area as its “Town. “ SCP - XXXX - 1 will then attempt to engage with whatever it deems to be the most obvious threat to itself within its “Town”, entering a trance state until it has reached its quarry and eliminating with extreme prejudice any hindrances to its pursuit. Upon encountering the threat, SCP - XXXX - 1 will speak its second engagement phrase, “This Town ain’t big enough for the two of us”. At this point SCP - XXXX - 1 will attempt to engage in single combat with its target and will fight until either itself or its quarry is considered technically deceased.
If SCP - XXXX - 1 is successful in its elimination of its target it will enter a more docile state. However if it detects the presence of another threat within its “Town” it will re-enter its trance state and attempt to engage. If SCP - XXXX - 1 is eliminated by its quarry in single combat or as a result of a “misfire” from SCP - XXXX - 2 its remains will putrefy rapidly until reduced to dust. If capable of vocalization at the moment of its demise SCP - XXXX - 1 will state its final patterned response, “Keep ‘er warm for me.”
At this point SCP - XXXX - 2 can be utilized by SCP - XXXX - 1’s killer.
After a period of seven (7) days SCP - XXXX - 1 will reform, “reanimating” complete with all vital systems required to sustain a human life, on the nearest road adjacent to the population center designated as SCP - XXXX - 1’s “Town”. All instances of SCP - XXXX - 2 will reduce to dust upon the reanimation of SCP - XXXX - 1 and a new instance of SCP - XXXX - 2 will appear holstered upon the hip of SCP - XXXX - 1. Upon its reanimation SCP - XXXX - 1 will begin moving towards the second closest population center, away from its previously designated “Town”.
SCP - XXXX - 2 :
SCP - XXXX - 2 is the designation for the anomalous firearm utilized by SCP - XXXX - 1, colloquially referred to as "The Big Iron” or “Ankle Biter”.
In its base form SCP - XXXX - 2 resembles a Colt Single Action Army Revolver as it would’ve appeared during the 19th century. SCP - XXXX - 2 appears to be constructed from an unidentifiable metamaterial that allows it to be fully adaptable in its physical form.
SCP - XXXX - 2’s main anomalous property is its ability to adapt its form and function to kill whatever it is aimed at. However, when adapting in this manner in many cases the resulting instances of SCP - XXXX - 2 are inoperable due to either their size, structure or danger to those within proximity. Any event that negatively affects the wielder when firing SCP - XXX - 2 is designated a “misfire” and appears to count as a “loss” for SCP - XXXX - 1 if the misfire results in its death.
SCP - XXXX - 2 is also inoperable by anything that has not bested SCP - XXXX - 1 in single combat, functioning as an unloaded example of a Colt Single Action Army Revolver if this condition has not been met. SCP - XXXX - 2 appears to not require ammunition and instead appears fully loaded at all times. SCP - XXXX - 2 ‘s adaptive ability appears to disappear the instant its wielder is killed, reverting to its base state and becoming inoperable.
Note: “Ankle Biter'' was adopted colloquially after its usage by several other sapient SCPs. The first usage of the term occurred after we introduced an inoperable instance of SCP - XXXX - 2 to SCP-5866. SCP - 5866, classification Tiamat, was quite terrified upon the sight of the gun and babbled incoherently about a “Bow” and the “Son of Thetis” before retreating at haste. Due to this incident and its amorphous nature, we question the consistency of SCP - XXXXs form and internal rules. Perhaps over a long enough period of exposure to a new population center it might be partial to change. Our curiosity piqued, we shall endeavor to conduct more research into the device's origins forthwith
- Dr. Bones
Discovery Log: SCP - XXXX was discovered after it engaged Foundation forces in an attempt to assassinate SCP - 5091, colloquially called “Dr. Bones”, while in transit. SCP - 5091 had been escorted from Site - 10 in the hopes that it’s specific knowledge surrounding [DATA REDACTED] might aid the Foundation in its investigation.
SCP - 5091 was accompanied by members of Mobile Task Force Pi - 1 (“City Slickers”) due to their prior involvement and experience apprehending SCP - 5091. All members were armed with an assortment of weaponry including a number of 4th generation Glock 17s and submachine guns. SCP - 5091 was to remain secure in the center of a three vehicle procession of heavily armored foundation transport vehicles.
All MTF Pi - 1 members had been advised to watch for any anomalous activity from SCP - 5091 including; tearing of its flesh, excessive leakage of blood, or bone protrusions.
From conducting investigations into its origins it would appear that SCP - XXXX had remained in a docile state within a small population center near Site 10 as an undetected anomaly for over 50 years. A car crash along the predetermined return route to Site 10 forced the transit team to change their pathing and resulted in SCP - 5091 crossing into the boundaries of SCP - XXXX - 1’s “Town”.
Upon sensing the presence of SCP - 5091 within its proximity, SCP - XXXX immediately entered its trance state and moved to intercept the transit team.
A pair of transcripts recovered from the recording devices attached to members of MTF Pi - 1 and their transport vehicles is detailed below:
Initial Discovery Transcript:
Date: 2 January 2021
Location: ██████████
Present: SCP - 5091, MTF Pi - 1, SCP - XXXX
Foreword: Transit team is driving within visual distance of population center in standard three car defensive formation. SCP - 5091 is seated in the central vehicle alongside Team Leader. SCP - XXXX - 1 is stood in the center of the road 200 meters ahead. Visual of the entity has just been established by the front car.
<Begin Log>
MTF Agent 1: [ Via radio ] Sir, we have a civilian at 12 o’clock. Standing in the road ahead.
Team Leader: Are they moving?
MTF Agent 1: No Sir.
Team Leader: Copy that, slow our approach. I want eyes and guns up. No cute surprises.
[ The vehicles slow as the MTF Agents prepare for potential engagement ]
Team Leader: Doctor, please put your head between your knees and do not raise your head until I say so.
SCP - 5091: Very well sir, we shall comply to our utmost ability.
[ SCP - 5091 settles into a defensive position as the MTF agents in the front vehicle establish a clearer visual of SCP - XXXX ]
MTF Agent 2: Gun!
MTF Agent 1: Gun. Sir, we have a gun at 12 o’clock. What are the rules here?
Team Leader: Stop the ca…
[ The lead vehicle detonates upon impact with an unguided rocket fired from the barrel of an adapted form of SCP - XXXX - 2 ]
<End Log>
Closing Statement: In the resulting fire fight SCP - XXXX terminated all 15 assigned Task Force members excepting Team Leader who remained in a stationary position in order to guard SCP - 5091. Autopsies conducted after the incident noted extreme variability in cause of death, but also noted that all Agents had been terminated by ranged attacks. Agent Hess, who had been issued a piece of experimental foundation body armor as part of a field test, was considered terminally deceased after an impact by an unidentifiable substance caused her body to explode into a swarm of Danaus plexippus. The resulting butterflies appeared to physically consist of the bone and meat of the now deceased agent.
Initial Discovery Transcript - 2:
Date: 2 January 2021
Location: ██████████
Present: SCP - 5091, Team Leader, SCP - XXXX
Foreword: SCP - XXXX - 1 has just eliminated assigned Task Force members and demanded that SCP - 5091 show itself. SCP - 5091 has emerged from its vehicle under advisement from Team Leader. Team Leader is attempting to move stealthily into position in order to eliminate SCP - XXXX - 1. SCP - XXXX - 1 currently resembles a lean white haired female of African American descent between the ages of 50 - 55.
<Begin Log>
SCP - XXXX - 1: [ As SCP - 5091 emerges from its vehicle ] Howdy Stranger.
SCP - 5091: Madam, we must ask that you cease all hostilities at once. Such behavior is barbaric in the extreme.
SCP - XXXX - 1: Ha! If you jokers didn’t want no lead flying ya shoulda steered well clear of my town.
[ Team Leader establishes visual contact with SCP - XXXX - 1, having not seen the entity until this point. Team Leader is currently hid behind the wreckage of the lead vehicle ]
SCP - 5091: Madam, we are Dr. Bone and despite your recent behavior, wrecking a series of perfectly good potential skin suits, we are happy to make your acquaintance.
SCP - XXXX - 1: The pleasures all mine Doc. It's been a mighty long time since anyones had the gall to come into my town smellin of trouble. And my old iron here has been plenty cold.
[ SCP - XXXX - 1 gestures with SCP - XXXX - 2 as Team Leader sneaks towards a more advantageous position, breaking visual contact with SCP - XXXX - 1 ]
SCP - 5091: Madam, we would entreat you to forgo your attempts at violence. We are rather attached to our current skin suit and would be quite distressed if it were to suffer any wear or tear. SCP - 5091 is being contained securely and I am begging you to walk away.
SCP - XXXX - 1: Oh I see. There are two of you bouncing around in there. Well Doc, I apologize but old bones there is too dangerous to be strutting around on my turf. Seems this town just ain’t big enough for the two of us.
[ As SCP - XXXX - 1 moves to engage SCP - 5091, Team leader re-establishes visual contact with SCP - XXXX - 1 causing it to shift. SCP - XXXX - 1 now resembles a large red haired male of Caucasian descent between ages 25 and 30. Noticing its shift in appearance SCP - XXXX - 1 turns and is shot in the shoulder by Team Leader. SCP - 5091 also notices SCP - XXXX - 1’s shift in appearance ]
SCP - 5091: My goodness, Sir! Your flesh suit is simply splendid! An outfit for every occasion, why… it would never go out of style!
[ As SCP - XXXX - 1 terminates Team Leader with a single shot from SCP - XXXX - 2, SCP - 5091 approaches it from behind ]
SCP - 5091: How did you word our agreement Doctor? I believe you said, “I am to never perform a flesh removal on a HUMAN again.”
[ SCP - XXXX - 1 turns to fire on SCP - 5091. The resulting instance of SCP - XXXX - 2 is a long spiraling lance-like structure of metal with two long prongs extending at the front. Upon attempted activation this instance of SCP - XXXX - 2 results in a “misfire”, liquidating the hand of SCP - XXXX - 1 ]
SCP - 5091: Fine. Its self-defense.
[ SCP - XXXX - 1 screams as SCP - 5091 grabs it by the face and peels its flesh from its bones ]
<End Log>
Closing Statement: The remains of SCP - XXXX - 1 quickly putrefied upon death to the both apparent disappointment and relief of Dr. Bones. A retrieval team quickly arrived on site, having been summoned by Team Leader shortly before his death. SCP - 5091 was amicable in its return to Foundation care but was hesitant in its willingness to give up its ownership of SCP - XXXX - 2 upon request, stating that it was, “a most curious device” and “worth investigation.” It should also be noted that SCP - 5091 has apparently retained its anomalous ability to remove flesh as “Dr. Bones.” Further action on this information is to be taken under advisement.
Addendum XXXX.1 - Containment
SCP - XXXX was retrieved and contained after its reanimation 7 days after its attempted assassination of SCP - 5091. Upon reanimation SCP - XXXX made its way directly to Site 10 as the second closest population center to its original “Town”. The entity was apprehended by perimeter guards while in its docile state and contained before it could note its proximity to other dangerous SCPs.
Since its containment SCP - XXXX - 1 has made a number of attempts on the continued existence of other SCPs. Many of the entities that SCP - XXXX - 1 attempts to engage are on power scales that even when armed with SCP - XXXX - 2 would simply result in the death of SCP - XXXX -1. Despite SCP - XXXX - 1s repeated attempts to assassinate its person, Dr. Bones has been placed in charge of all operations regarding SCP - XXXX and has conducted a series of interviews to help determine the entity's origin and psychological profile.
Interview A Transcript:
Date: 17 January 2021
Location: Site 10 - 2B, Wing A, Interrogation room 4
Interviewed: SCP - XXXX - 1
Interviewer: Dr. Bones
Foreword: Partial transcript of the initial interview conducted after SCP - XXXX - 1’s containment.
<Begin Log>
[ Dr. Bones enters Interrogation room 4. SCP - XXXX - 1 is handcuffed and seated per foundation regulations. The entity currently resembles a small Indian woman with brown hair between the ages of 20 and 25. Dr. Bones sits opposite SCP - XXXX - 1 ]
SCP-XXXX-1: Howdy Stranger, I apologize for my repetition but this town just ain’t big enough for the two of us.
Dr. Bones: Good evening Madam, WE must apologize for treating you in so terrible a manner. Ghastly rooms these. No décor or personality…
[ As Dr. Bones takes its seat, SCP XXXX attempts to reach across the table and throttle the doctor in spite of its shackles. Dr. Bones watches warily as SCP XXXX fails to break its restraints but maintains efforts to terminate the doctor ]
Dr. Bones: Although I must concede to the good doctor that they are functional.
SCP-XXXX-1: Get me out of these damn things you sunofabitch and let’s have us a fair fight!
Dr. Bones: Madam, we must ask that you cease this tomfoolery at once. We are here to conduct an interview, and though we are sympathetic to your plight, we demand you behave with some dignity!
[ SCP XXXX resumes it’s seat but continues to fiddle with its restraints ]
SCP-XXXX-1: Fine! You got until I find a way out of these damn things but after that you an’ me are settlin business.
Dr. Bones: Wonderful!
SCP-XXX-1: If you don’t mind me askin, which one of y’all is gonna be asking yer questions?
Dr. Bones: I’m not sure I understand?
SCP-XXXX-1: I’ve got a keen eye for these kinds of things. Comes with the trade. And I know there are two of you fuckers rattling round in there. One of ya I could live with, but the other….
Dr. Bones: Let us simply say that my bones have a mind of their own.
SCP-XXXX-1: Ambiguous and unhelpful, thanks for that one Doc.
Dr. Bones: Oh you shall come to find that is the norm around here my dear, I assure you that. Now where do you come from? I am infinitely curious as to what drove you to attempt to assassinate my person.
SCP-XXXX-1: Pft if you have a way of finding that one out Doc I’d love to hear it. I’ve had so many faces and lived so long that I can’t even speak to who I was at the start of this hell rodeo. As to why I want to kill ya, well you’re a challenge and as far as I can tell I’m supposed to be keeping folks like you in check.
Dr. Bones: Hmmm, an agent to restore equilibrium then? An interesting hypothesis but unprovable without your origin I should think. Well then, how do you prefer to be referred to my amorphous friend? What nomenclature best suits a creature of such fascinating quality?
SCP-XXXX-1: Hmph well let’s not be getting too familiar Doc. You can call me Stranger.
<End Log>
Closing Statement: SCP - XXXX - 1 was returned to containment following this interview. It is to be noted that the entity persisted in attempting to break containment for as long as Dr. Bones was located within the boundaries of Site 10 - 2B. A series of follow up interviews are to be conducted over the course of the next month.
Interview V Transcript:
Date: 25 June 2021
Location: Site 10 - 2B, Wing A, Interrogation room 4
Interviewed: SCP - XXXX - 1
Interviewer: Dr. Bones
Foreword: O5-█ requested transcript of incident occurring during standard weekly interview
<Begin Log>
[ Dr. Bones enters the interrogation room. SCP - XXXX- 1 currently resembles a tall Asian male with dark hair between the ages of 35 and 40 ]
SCP-XXXX-1: Howdy stranger.
Dr. Bones: And our most sincerest greetings to your own person Stranger! You have picked a most wonderful face tonight, if we might be so bold. A most handsome countenance.
SCP-XXXX-1: Y’know I don’t pick em Doc, just a luck of the draw. Yet, you insist on complimenting every single one.
[ Dr. Bones takes its seat at the interview table and begins unpacking its notes ]
Dr. Bones: Yes but there is beauty in the temporary is there not? We like to appreciate them while they’re here, for as short a period as it might be.
SCP-XXXX-1: Whatever Doc. Now are we doing this finally? Lord knows by now you know that this town ain’t big enough for the two of us.
[ SCP XXXX begins its struggle to break its restraints ]
Dr. Bones: Yes we know, but we do rather wish you’d simply concede that we do not wish harm upon yourself.
SCP-XXXX-1: I don’t want this anymore than you Doc, believe you me. But it’s simply the way of the world.
Dr. Bones: You do realize that you’re never going to win in a melee? Even if you do manage to escape those shackles we would simply be forced to terminate you by hand. Although…. then the gun would work.
[ SCP XXXX stops it’s assault on its bonds and appears to examine Dr. Bones ]
SCP-XXXX-1: So that’s it. That’s what these interviews have been about. You want to be able to fire my iron. Well it won’t work, it needs to be in my hand when I die in battle in order to transfer ownership.
Dr. Bones: Hmph, inconvenient.
SCP-XXXX-1: I questioned yer fascination with me Doc. But I didn’t take you for the materialistic type.
Dr. Bones: We admit a certain kind of fascination with the weapon to be sure. The good doctor has expressed that it could be of great use to the foundation and therefore ensure our usefulness to our superiors in perpetuity.
My bones feelings towards you are… a bit more murky. The closest we come to describing the sensation is… a jealous wonder. SCP - 5091 used to be able to shift its appearance much like you can, although in a much more gruesome and unsavory manner. But now it is stuck, trapped in a single static body and we believe seeing you makes it feel… small.
SCP-XXXX-1: I’m… sorry to hear that. If it helps, it probably don’t, but I’ve become quite fascinated with you myself.
Dr. Bones: In the sense that you are constantly thinking of how best to murder us?
SCP-XXXX-1: Only partially. Sometimes you’re on my mind in… other ways.
[ An uncharacteristically long pause is noted from Dr. Bones ]
Dr. Bones: Oh well that’s… well that is…. propriety states that we… we think that’s all the time we have for today.
[ Dr. Bones rapidly moves away from the table, collecting its notes and making its way towards the door of the containment unit. Just before exiting The Doctor turns to face SCP - XXXX ]
Dr. Bones: We don’t really have time to be… We’re rather… We’re rather married to our work you know?
SCP-XXXX-1: [ Winks ] You will be.
[ Dr. Bones flees the room. Signs of amusement are noted on the face of SCP-XXXX-1 ]
<End Log>
Closing Statement: Send this to the Site director immediately! This situation needs to be either nipped in the bud or exploited as soon as possible.
Note: The mutual affection observed between SCP-XXXX-1 and Dr. Bones is to be noted as an asset. As long as the Doctor cares for SCP-XXXX-1 it will be unlikely to kill the entity and thereby weaponize SCP-XXXX-2 for its own gain. The good doctor already proved itself to be a stalwart protector of the entity and this foundation when it chased off that f██king dragon.
Though some of my peers are in disagreement, I feel that placing another barrier between ourselves and SCP XXXX - 2 in the form of Dr. Bones will ensure the continued survival of this foundation.
Our mandate is to secure, contain and protect, not to execute.
- O5-█
Addendum XXXX.2 - Weaponization
A recent document has proposed the systematic killing of SCP - XXXX - 1 in an attempt to weaponize SCP - XXXX - 2.
Note-1: To go behind a gentleman’s back and meddle with his affairs is an act of infuriating callousness. SCP - XXXX was placed under our jurisdiction. We will find whoever did this. There will be consequences
- Dr. Bones
Note-2: I think you’ll find Bones has already rather successfully weaponized the damn gun. I remain constantly amazed at that things ability to lie its way out of most any situation when armed with the stupid thing. Apparently ain’t nobody f-ing with someone with the “Big Iron” on their hip, even if it's a bluff. But if you’re holding trials as to who gets to aim the thing… I’m first in line
- Assistant Director Clef
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