Artiopas Series (A Goodbye Gift for Cutter)

Before anything I would like to put out a disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: NONE of this writing is my work. All the work of FinalCutter55 who will be leaving us. Bella’s Sword who has done quite a lot in collaboration. Along with the parts of multiple others who participated in the 6th chapter, Seeker, Frown, and many others who made it possible. This is a mini gift for Cutter as a collection of his first works on this wiki. And this page will be put under his category.
Disclaimer 2: Sorry if I can’t get any subtitles for labeling which chapter it is so I put spaces between the stories so you can differentiate.
Many players have encountered many strange occurrences while playing their favorite (Or one of their favorite) games. Today I'm going to tell you about one of the strangest.
"It's critical that you listen."
I heard those words in a dry, and frightening voice. It was quite low, and I didn't know what caused it. Maybe my imagination? It seemed so, and I really didn't get much sleep, so I didn't think much of it. After a moment of confusion, I clicked the button that directed me to the server. Truth is, I really haven't gone on many servers on Minecraft before. And the last time I did was a long time ago. About 5 months, to be exact.
Let's just get to the story.
I logged on to a quiet area of the server. I was pretty confused because this server normally gets lots of attention. I got a bit suspicious. (Although, when the modest of odd occurrences result, I do think it's a bit peculiar.) Forgetting about the lack of players, I decided to play some games. There was a moderate selection of games, but since 80% of 90 games were multiplayer, I was limited to 18 games. I didn't know which one to pick.
Still ignoring the lack of players in the server at the time, I selected the first game in the corridor, Tetris. A block puzzle game. Almost everyone knows about the game. I've performed the game a few times on the server. My high score is roughly 24000, (Not that it matters). I clicked the button, and I was teleported to the hub. I commenced the game. It started out like a typical Tetris game, controlling, moving and flipping the blocks.
I operated the game for at least 5 minutes. Nothing much occurred during that stretch of time, other than your occasional glitching and chunks disappearing. Nothing out of the ordinary. Yet, after some time, I caught another dry whisper coming from my earbuds.
"I hope you're ready..."
I got a bit skeptical. What are the odds of the same situation happening twice? I assumed it was my imagination yet again, and I resumed the game. A few minutes later, I ended the game, because I didn't feel the need to play anymore.
"Are you there? Are you listening? Can you hear me?"
Alright, this situation was starting to get questionable. Why am I hearing voices? Who is it coming from, and where is it originating from? Now I was getting skeptical. I needed to find out who, or what is causing these enigmatic voices.
I then remembered the lack of players.
Where were they? Nobody just rejects a server without an announcement or conversation. What is going on? I decided to do the first thing I could think of; look for them. I scrolled through the corridors and landscapes to find at least ONE player. It took hours to scroll through the entire server grounds, and I wasn't sure if I resolved anything. After an hour, I came to the conclusion that nobody was in sight, and I might have wasted lots of time looking for people that weren't even on the server in the first place. I knew something was up. Just when I heard a peculiar whisper coming from behind me.
"You should have listened...."
I paused and slowly turned behind me. I heard crackling sounds and static while slowly moving my cursor across the desk. When I have fully turned around, I witnessed another player and his nametag said "Adam".
A knife.
A knife was in his hand, clutched in his hand, very tightly, as if he was ready to attack. Blood was all over the blade and some more blood was on the handle, just above where his hand grasped the knife. He stared at me, with such a deathlike smirk on his face. I tried to sprint away, but the keys were suspended. I couldn't move my player. I wanted to turn off Minecraft, but I was paralyzed with stress. I watched as he crept towards me, slowly, and ominously. I was trying everything I could to quit the game, but nothing worked. He just stared at me, with that horrible, bloody smile, creeping towards me.
<ADAM> You should have listened, I was trying to save you.
<ME> What? What's happening?
<ADAM> There really isn't time to explain, you need to go. He'll be here any minute.
<ME> I need an explanation, where is everyone?
<ADAM> Look, this server was overrun by a haunted player of some sort, many people saw him flying, hacking, and even spawning apples in his hand. Many people thought he was a hacker, so he eventually was kicked. Later, he appeared again and started to turn this server into hell. I'm one of the only individuals that survived, at the cost of my sanity. I had no choice.
<ME> So... Where are the others?
<ADAM> They left, they all left. some ran, some killed themselves, some left the game, and some were left behind to be eaten, killed, or condemned to any sort of torture.
<ME> So, why did I join? Why is this server open in my server list?
<ADAM> They're waiting for you. You are one of the rare individuals still able to join this server. Please, you have to leave. If they catch you, God knows what will happen. They'll most likely kill you.
<ADAM> Look, you really need to go. This server is dead. There's nothing to do here but die. You need to go, now.
<ME> One last thing, why would anyone want to take over a server?
<ADAM> No idea. Now you need to go. He'll be here any minute. Go, before it's too late.
I quickly hit Escape, and I quit the game. I was remarkably confused. I looked away from my monitor to take a breath.
"No... That didn't happen. I didn't see that, It wasn't real!" I muttered to myself.
I opened my browser, and you wouldn't believe what I saw.
"Ghost player spotted on gaming server, hundreds terrified!"
"Holy shit.," I muttered, shocked like never before.
It was real, all true, like a terrible atrocity had risen, while everyone remains oblivious. Nobody expected this... I was terrorized. Why could such a thing take place? I've read over stories innumerable times, I never believed any of the events recounted in those stories, and I bet many other people didn't trust it, either. But how could it even occur? How could the events in the stories come out of fantasy?
No.
I'm not letting this happen. I'm not letting this situation escalate any further. Hundreds were terrified, and no more needed to be. I've read many stories, none end well, and this situation won't either. Neglecting the situation won't help, so I need to take action!
With courage, I faced my monitor and started Minecraft. Ending this complication seems quite necessary at this time. If nothing changes, flames of guilt and sorrow will arise, nobody will be able to remember the name, nobody will be able to place another block, nobody will ever type a letter, whether it's a sign, logging in, chatting, or command, nobody would be able to compete, building in the light of glowstone. I'm not allowing any of that negativity strike anyone down. I knew this had to end. Immediately.
I logged onto the server. It took about 3 seconds to connect, and the moment I saw the background appear, I looked around, carefully and thoroughly. Nobody was in sight, Like earlier.
"YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE COME BACK"
I heard in a dark, moaning, eerie voice. It came from behind me. And so, with the best of my courage, I turned and I saw in front of me a player. A dark, black, featureless skin. Red eyes, green cape. Looks like it was made in MS Paint.
<LAR2> YOUR ARRIVAL...
<Me> Who are you?
<LAR2> AH. I AM SURPRISED. DON'T YOU REALIZE THIS SERVER IS DEAD? I'VE TAKEN OVER IT. THE CORE IS MINE. I HAVE FULL INFLUENCE NOW, AND WHEN I KILL YOU, ALL OF MINECRAFT WILL BE MINE.
<Me> I don't think that would be the case.
<LAR2> YOU ARE A LOT MORE GULLIBLE THAN ADAM SAID YOU WERE.
<Me> Adam?
<LAR2> YES... HE TOLD ME THAT YOU GOT AWAY, YOU WERE TOO AFRAID TO FIGHT. BUT ENOUGH OF THIS CHIT-CHATTING. IT'S TIME TO MEET YOUR FATE.
<Me> But why? Why take over the entirety of Minecraft when you can just create your own server? I don't see the fun in terrorizing hundreds of users.
<LAR2> YEARS OF TORMENT... PEOPLE THINK OF ME AS THE "RUNT OF THE GAME", I CAN'T STAND IT. I HAVE BEEN TORMENTED COUNTLESS TIMES, AND I CAN'T FORGIVE ANYONE WHOM TORMENTED ME DURING MY PEACEFUL MOMENTS.
<Me> But.. where is everyone?
<LAR2> THEY'RE DEAD. WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU EXPECT ME TO DO WITH THEM? I JUST WANTED PEACE, AND THERE COULDNT BE ANYMORE PEOPLE TORMENTING ME. I HAD TO DO WHAT I MUST.
<Me> Well, I'm here to do good. I can't see you torment and torture hundreds of people. They love this game. They don't want to see it fall into the hands of a sick and cruel hacker. There's a whole wiki about the thing and even a respective wiki for horror stories! I didn't believe any one of the stories posted on that wiki. And I never will! AND THAT'S HOW IT'S GOING TO BE! AND YOU CAN'T CHANGE THAT!
<LAR2> I SEE IT'S GOING TO TAKE A BIT MORE TO MAKE YOU BUDGE... BUT ONE THING... YOUR JUMBLING YOUR WORDS. I'M NOT TRYING TO BE A "CREEPYPASTA", OR TORMENT MANY, I JUST WANT PEACE... AND PEOPLE WERE SO BOTHERSOME... NOT GIVING ME COMFORT, EVEN DISLIKING, AND DESTROYING MY BUILDS, FOR NO REASON. THIS ISN'T MY TERROR, THIS IS MY REVENGE.
He suddenly shot at me. I quickly reacted, getting out of the way.
<Me> IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU HAVE TO DESTROY THIS GAME AND HOST IT AS YOUR PROXY!
<LAR2> TO BE HONEST. EVERYONE WAS JUST LIKE YOU... USING YOUR TACTICS, DODGING MY EVERY MOVE, THEY WERE JUST AS DUMB AS YOU. THE MOST THEY WERE DOING WAS DELAYING THE INEVITABLE. I FOUGHT THE STRONGEST OF PLAYERS IN GROUPS, EVERY SINGLE PLAYER, I HAVE DESTROYED. NOT A SINGLE ONE REMAINS. AND YOU ARE MY LAST VICTIM BEFORE I TAKE THE MOJANG OFFICE!
He had every weapon imaginable, a sword, fireballs, you name it, he has it. He just kept hitting me, trying his best to land a single blow on me. He couldn't do it.
<LAR2> JUST DIE, YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE STANDING IN MY WAY. YOU ARE WEAK... AND THE SMALLEST OF WALLS WILL FALL!
He struck one final blow to me, and I ended up dying. I stopped, with a shocked look. I could have saved Minecraft... I guess all hope is lost now...
No, wait. The respawn button popped up. With a yellow text below it.
"You thought I left you to fight on your own? You're Minecraft's only hope. C'mon. I underestimated you. You are a lot stronger than you look. You are closer than you think. Show this weirdo what for. What you are really made of." I clicked the button. I respawned behind him, with a diamond sword in my hand. He looked distracted.
<LAR2> FINALLY, THE LAST PLAYER IS GONE. NOBODY WILL BE ABLE TO STAND IN MY WAY NOW.
<Me> You thought I was done that easily? No... You are the gullible one here.
<LAR2> ...No...
<Me> ...Yes.
<LAR2> How did you... HOW DID YOU RESPAWN? I TOOK ONE FINAL BLOW ON YOU, I DISABLED THE RESPAWN OPTION, EVERY SINGLE PLAYER WAS DOOMED, HOW DO YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE RESPAWN BUTTON? HOW ARE YOU STILL IN MY WAY?
<Me> Maybe you didn't take into consideration that I had some assistance?
<LAR2> ...No... Adam.... That dust mite.
I swung my sword at him. He took great damage.
<LAR2> GAH!!!
<LAR2> ...So it's not that easy...
<Me> You know... I'm not as dumb as you think I am.
<LAR2> ...So... You really are determined to save Minecraft... I don't know why I didn't presume this...
<Me> Don't you get it? So many people love this game. And I'm not letting it go to waste.
<LAR2> THEN I GUESS I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO KILL YOU OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
He struck me again. I died, but I respawned yet again.
<Me> Getting cocky?
<LAR2> I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT MAKES YOU SO POWERFUL... AND WHY YOU KEEP GOING ON. I'LL JUST KILL YOU COUNTLESS TIMES, AND YOU'LL REGRET CONTINUING YOUR ACTIONS.
I died again, and again, and yet again. I respawned every single time.
<LAR2> JUST STOP IT. YOU KNOW WE'LL BE HERE UNTIL THE END OF TIME.
<Me> Exactly. We'll be here until the end of time. That's why I'm keeping you here, fighting me.
<LAR2> ...I'm not letting... YEARS OF TORMENT GO DOWN FOR NOTHING!!!
<Me> Just give up. You know I'm not letting this happen.
He did the exact same thing. Kill me, again, again and again.
<LAR2> THAT'S IT! I'VE HAD JUST ABOUT ENOUGH OF THIS MESS! I GUESS I HAVE NO CHOICE....
<LAR2> I CAN'T KILL YOU... BUT I CAN CONTAIN YOU...
A cage of bedrock appeared all around me. I was trapped.
<LAR2> DO YOU REGRET YOUR ACTIONS NOW???
I had an idea.
<Me> Sorry, I can't hear you through this bedrock. <LAR2> LET ME REPEAT THAT... DO YOU REGRET YOUR ACTIONS NOW??? <Me> I still can't hear you. <LAR2> FINE.
He broke the bedrock. Such a cretin.
<LAR2> Now, I can repeat it...
Before he could type another letter, I jumped out of the cage, slashing him with my sword in the process.
<LAR2> So... You aren't as dumb as I thought.
<Me> Yeah. You're the dumb one.
<LAR2> All this time... I wanted peace, quiet, and revenge for those who had tormented me.
<Me> Well, that isn't a smart idea.
<LAR2> I guess I have to abort the plan...
<Me> You thought I was done with you? Do you really think I am letting you get away that easily? No, not after what you've done to this server and those innocent players...
<LAR2> No... Please, offer me mercy... I have been such an idiot, being angry at nothing.
<Me> No. I'm not offering you mercy just yet.
Lots of other players rejoined the server. Every single one he killed, rejoined.
<Reedseed341> There he is! GET HIM!
<LAR2> No... Please... Have mercy...
Every single one ran to attack "LAR2". after countless hits, he raised up to the sky and started to dissolve, like the Ender Dragon.
<LAR2> YOU FOOLS... I'M NOT DONE YET! I WILL BE BACK, THIS WAS JUST MY FIRST ATTACK! THE PLAN WAS JUST GETTING STARTED!
After he was fully dissolved, I disconnected. I looked away from my monitor, wondering what the heck just happened. Wondering how an average player could expand his courage to fight a dangerous hacker, let alone win. Why would anyone torment a player for no reason? Why would anyone want to take over Minecraft? Why would anyone care to destroy hundreds of players, just to gain peace? Why would anyone hack for such a reason?
Maybe those questions are best conserved for another day.
The lost log of Artiopas: the start of all the torment, and the hacker striking the server. The following text is written from the point of view of "LAR2".
I was just an average player, nothing else. But what I found was that not very many people enjoyed my presence. In fact, I don't think they even like me. I don't know why, or I forgot long ago, but I really don't see why they hate me so much. Even the admins dislike my company. Why? I don't see what I did wrong, let alone even acknowledge whatever they were mad about. Maybe they aren't mad at me? Maybe they hate me because there is hidden darkness in this place. It isn't right. None of this is. There must be order. At least I remember when it started. 
That grueling day... It wasn't pretty. Ever since that player, "Adam" joined, rumor and gossip started all around the server. I could safely assume that it was about me. I wanted to check it out. I really didn't do much on there, I only constructed a few builds.
I logged on, nothing much. It wasn't really much to worry about. But the rumors and gossip about me were something to worry about. I didn't appreciate it's arrival.
<Remistae> Oh look! It's the Brianman!
<Herobrine> What?
<Frowndot54> Gah, don't worry lad. We ought to guide ya! Ya need it!
Give me a coffee break. Something isn't right with these players. All I did was ask a question. They took it too far. Are these guys neanderthals?
<Herobrine> I... Have to go...
<Remistae> Okay! Seeya punk!
What is their deal? Is something going on in their lives? Maybe so. I wanted to check with the admins to see if they knew anything.
<Herobrine> Hey, admins?
<Geodashie> Sorry, but you must be a reasonable user or above to communicate with a moderator/admin!
<Herobrine> What? You too are being silly?
<Eggman45> We aren't being silly. We're just doin' our job!
They laughed at me. It wasn't long before others saw the conversation and joined in. All this laughing cycling through my head... I wanted to die. I fell to the ground, still hearing all those laughs.
<Deezknots> Haha... Is mister no-eyes crying?
It sounded so realistic. I stood up. I was shocked, it was like my brain was falling apart. I saw everyone laughing at me from my player's view. I was the player. I saw them all giggling, slapping their knees... I couldn't do this. There was no escape button here...
<Geodashie> We'll give you a break, Make sure to stop here at 4:30 for some milk and cookies! HAHAHAHA
I heard them all. It wasn't like any text you visual learners would see... I heard it all through my desolated pixelated ears...
<Adam> Let me talk this guy out... He seems pretty let-down!
<Herobrine> Were you the one who started all this?
<Adam> DID YOU TALK TO ME WHILE YOU WENT ALL HILLY-NILLY WITH YOUR MOUTH? DIDN'T THINK SO!
More laughter... I had to suck it up. I had no choice but to listen to the humor I was unintentionally passing along... I pressed the up key on my keyboard... There was no keyboard... Recurring thoughts of suicide kept jumping through my head as laughter played throughout my ears... I took off with my legs instead...
"What is their deal? Why am I suffering like this?" I muttered.
I took off even further. Anything to stop that laughter and get some quiet. Maybe some building will cheer me up.
I took off into the building section. I got some wool from the chest. Without obeying gravity, this seemed like a piece of cake. I was wrong. There was still one form of gravity left... The players. They tracked me down, joining my room one after one... destroying what I have created with the click of a mouse.
<Geodashie> Sorry, but you haven't gone to building school!
I placed another block down. They destroyed it again. Can they even make a good joke in this one moment anyway? Didn't seem like it.
<Deezknots> You are a true numbnut here!
<Eggman45> Everyone step right up! Smack-a-player for only 2 emeralds!
I saw green all around. They faced towards me, helping "Deezknots" building some structure, while they pushed me over to it. I was the pinata. I was tied there tightly, while the pain of players punching me struck through my body. I knew that something was up.
It's been a few days. I'm already tired of this poor pixelated life. I don't know how much more I can take. I went to the building section again, just because I had nothing to do. I was hungry, but I knew that whatever situation I'm dealing with is, nobody's going to let me have food. I just wanted to build. I did so.
<Deezknots> What are you doing here, chief?
<Herobrine> Just leave me alone. I've been through enough already.
<Deezknots> You're not the admin here, buddy. You're just a toothpick.
<Herobrine> Admins are supposed to watch the server with care! If that's true, you really suck at your job!
<Deezknots> Well, that was quite rude.
<Herobrine> You think that was rude? Look at you! You are a whole hundred times more impolite than me!
<Deezknots> How about we make a deal. If you give me a diamond, I won't pick on you for the rest of the day.
<Herobrine> I guess so... Here.
<Deezknots> How did you get this, anyway?
I froze. How did I get it? I don't remember picking it up, nor going into the excavation site nearby. Is there something I was unaware of?
<Deezknots> Well?
<Herobrine> I... Dug for it.
<Deezknots> Heh, stupido. Well, have fun with your next 9 hours of free time. It could have been a whole lot more if you were to just log off, pretty boy. I don't understand why you're still here.
Does nobody realize that I hadn't logged off for a whole 3 days? This is a hit rock bottom situation. I wanted to build. The only opportunity I had to play, anyway.
I came to the same room I was in 2 days ago. There was so much to see. The structure I was hung on seemed like it was about to topple... If gravity were scientifically accurate, that is.
After cleaning up the rubbish, I started to build. The server would only allow me wool. Cheapskates. If only generosity existed... I reached into my pixelated pockets. I didn't even care anymore.
I pulled out a torch.
What was that about? I only had wool on me, so why this? I am trapped in a game. I can't find all the answers in one day. This game was torturing me. What was this torch about? How did I even get to touch it?
"Maybe it only works in the building section?" I thought.
I ran towards the walls of the building site. I ran fast. No, seriously. Fast. I ran like an ostrich. I jumped, with my arms pointing towards the barrier ceiling. I was flying. I landed outside the perimeters, In front of a whole group of people.
<Deezknots> Sorry. I took back on that deal.
<Reedseed41> Yeah. Anything you want to say before we send you to the world of the banned?
I was mad as all hell. I wasn't about to be taken down by these punks. I ran like an ostrich, punching that lousy admin. Felt good. Everyone froze silent, looking at me with a shocked look.
<Adam> You've gone too far. GET HIM!
<Herobrine> YOU PUNKS BETTER KEEP YOUR FIVE METER DISTANCE!!!
I pulled out a diamond sword, quickly putting on diamond armor. It was heavy but worth it. They froze silently. Didn't even press a key. Except for one fool. Deezknots. He ran towards me, typing some command. I slashed him, knocking him to the ground. He disconnected. I spawned an apple and ate it. Tasted good, my favorite snack.
A brown screen.
I saw a brown screen in front of me, with text in the middle. "You have been disconnected. Reason: Hacking, High treason." Do these jerks get anything right? I reconnected like I didn't even witness the screen. They were still shocked. Fools.
<Herobrine> DO I HAVE TO MAKE IT CLEAR TO YOU JERKS? I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 3 DAYS, AND I CAN'T EVEN FIND SOMETHING TO DO WITHOUT A BUNCH OF JACKASSES SPOILING THE FOOD ON MY PLATE! ALL I WANTED WAS TO HAVE FUN, BUT THE NICK OF UNDERCOOKED BEEF SPOILED THIS ENTIRE GAME! I HAVE HAD ENOUGH. IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO OBEY YOUR NEW COMMANDER, ME.
I hit the sword to the ground, block by block, it started to kill players. They ran away in panic. I ran towards "Adam". The ringleader of the enchilada. I pinned him with his back facing the wall.
<HeLobRine2> Oh, on the contrary, Adam. You are going to become my slave.
<Adam> Please! Have mercy!
<HLoaRin2> I tried to show mercy long ago. It's YOU who should be showing it, comrade.
I spawned Zombies and skeletons, they spread out and patrolled the area. Not making a mistake.
It remained that way for a long time. I captured and killed every player in existence, along with Adam. He was the one who to blame for. He was the source of my anger and discomfort. He now has to make up for it by assisting me for life.
A player.
As I expected. The last player was about to joined. Once I kill this player, I can have full control over the server with no discomfort. I've waited for this moment.
<LAR2> ADAM. ONCE THE LAST PLAYER IS KILLED, THEN I WILL HAVE FULL CONTROL OVER THE SERVER WITHOUT ANY SORT OF FRICTION GETTING IN THE WAY. I WANT YOU TO DO THE HONORS.
<ADAM> Aren't you taking this a little too far?
<LAR2> DIDN'T YOU TAKE THE MATTERS WHEN I CAME BACK FROM THIS SERVER A LITTLE TOO FAR, TOO?
<ADAM> ...
<LAR2> THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT. LET ME REMIND YOU, ADAM...
"It's critical that you listen..." 
Remember my encounter with "LAR2"? The so-called "hacker and future ruler of Minecraft"? Remember him? Well, my encounter with him isn't finished yet. Starting at the end of "Artiopas", I had just finished logging out of Minecraft to take a breather. I couldn't believe I just saved the game from a hacker that barely any player could stand up to. It just seemed so improbable! Well, with a hacker of that type, I can guarantee that he will be back for more ruckus, and he won't be as friendly with me. I logged back on to Minecraft a few hours later. I wanted to see the aftermath of the hacker attack. The repairs of the server, the damage the hacker has done. I was curious. What could be the worst of all the things on the internet?
Logging into the server, I saw some admins breaking down the bedrock cage I was trapped in. I decided to observe from a distance. I didn't know why, but it seemed like the most on-point option. I observed around the server where I fought "LAR2". I saw some more players fixing the fire damage and arrow debris. It wasn't a pretty sight, but I could most likely expect that from a hacker attack. The worst of the damage would have to be the command blocks, over 500 of them were deconstructed, and I heard it took about a full 40 minutes to repair one of them. Trust me, it wasn't the server I remembered.
"Thank you."
I heard that familiar whisper coming from behind me. I turned around, but this time, without fear.
<ADAM> I just wanted to give you a huge apology for my friend's actions.
<ME> Wait... Was he really your friend?
<ADAM> It's kind of a long story... But in a nutshell, he forced me. That's how I went insane. Taking orders from a hacker... All he did was cause fear, damage, and destruction. I can't accept this.
<ME> Well, he WAS a hacker.
<ADAM> Not JUST a hacker, he was tormented by many, after all. I guess it was a creative way of getting revenge...
<ME> Well, I suspect with a hacker of that type, he won't be as friendly the next time I see him. And I guarantee that I will see him...
<ADAM> Right. Well, I'll be on the lookout for him. I hope he doesn't go too wild on me...
Adam ran off. I was quite happy to see him as a normal person.
Like I said before, I was still expecting "LAR2" to show up. He was a hacker with a rough history, so I expect him to return briskly. Looking more at the server rather than "LAR2", I still saw many broken blocks and portals, still being restored. Even at this point, the damage was sharp. What else could you expect from a hacker attack?
I was wandering off, looking for some more damage this hacker has caused. I could most likely report it to the admins, so this server can open up sooner.
A cave.
In the corner of my eye, I spotted a cavern, that I couldn't well remember. I was confused and yet skeptical at the same time. I don't find any memory of this being there, nor any patch notes, even through aimless wanderings.
"Must be a new extension?" I thought, attempting to ease my worry.
I decided to check it out anyway, curiosity is what I fondly follow through at this time. (I know that saying, "curiosity kills the cat", but I stopped a freaking hacker, okay?) With the last of my worry gone and some courage to guide me through, I entered the cave.
I expected it to be an easter egg, or at least a supply hideout, but what I found inside the cave was downright gruesome. I saw a lot of signs, lots of them containing warning messages, like "CAUTION: CERTAIN CHANCE OF DEATH" or "CAUTION: LAVA PIT NEARBY, WATCH STEPS THOUROUGLY". I mean, it may have been an excavation site at one point in time, but the next few items were downright disturbing. There were more signs, containing texts like "Why did you ruin my freedom?" and "I never want to see you, so get lost."
I was getting a bit scared. The cave didn't look promising, either. The cave didn't look natural, it looked like it was man-made, with a few 2x2 tunnels through the narrows, adding more to my excavation site theory.
"TURN AROUND, YOU IMBECLE."
I knew it all along. Why didn't I guess this? I turned around, seeing that same skin... The same player who has killed many, the same player who has caused damage to the server. The same player who was persecuted during his opportunity to play.
<LAR2> LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.
<Me> ME? You've only got yourself to blame!
<LAR2> YOU TOOK MY FREEDOM, YOU TOOK MY PEACE, YOU TOOK MY FRIEND, ADAM.
<Me> He's not your friend. You forced him. Don't try and fool me.
<LAR2> I HOPE YOU REMEMBER YOUR CHIT-CHATTING WITH ADAM... I WAS THERE, I HEARD EVERY SINGLE WORD. YOU WERE RIGHT. I WASN'T FINISHED WITH YOU. AND NOW, I HAVE CAME UP WITH SOMETHING GRAND... SOMETHING THAT CAN DEFINETLY DEFEAT YOU.
LAR2 turned into black particles and disappeared. I remember that menacing laugh playing through my earbuds as he vanished into those dark, menacing and ungodly particles. I knew this could only mean one thing;
I was right.
I knew I was right. I knew that with the type of hacker I'm dealing with, the situation wouldn't stop smoothly. It wasn't over. I had to familiarize the admins. I rushed through the narrows, and out the cavern. Up ahead, I saw some, admins talking to each other. They didn't look too concerned, but I could probably expect that from the type of hacker "LAR2" is.
<Me> Admins! This is a serious problem!!!
<Eggman45> Uh, what?
<Me> Remeber the Hacker? LAR2?
<Eggman45> Yeah, he had caused innumerable amounts of panic, not to mention the damage brought onto the command blocks. It's been 3 and a half hours, and we aren't even halfway done!
<Me> Well, I saw him in a cavern down the tree line.
<Deezknots> Didn't we already ban him?
<Geodashie> A cavern? I don't remember putting that in...
<Me> I stumbled across it while wandering through the tree narrows.
<Deezknots> Well, show us.
I accompanied the admins to the cavern I spotted. It wasn't a long walk, and I got there in about 2 minutes.
<Me> Look.
<Deezknots> The old excavation site?
<Me> I saw LAR2 in here. Should we venture in?
<Geodashie> We'll take it from here. Deezknots, stay with this person and watch over the surface in case something happens. Don't leave him, okay?
<Deezknots> Right.
I saw Geodashie take the other admins down into the mine. I was left with "Deezknots"
<Deezknots> I'm going to patrol the area. You stay here.
<Me> Do you really think I'm that stupid?
<Deezknots> Don't talk back to an admin.
<Me> Listen up here, outdated meme. Geodashie gave you strict orders not to leave me. He didn't tell you to walk around looking for vandals. The server isn't even open yet!
<Deezknots> Uhh...
<Me> And I know no other players can join because the players that HAVE joined have special tags assigned to their names! If the server spots a player that's nametag isn't in the book, they get banned!
<Deezknots> Well,
<Me> And what were you talking about with the other admins? And how come I've never seen you with the other admins before, Let alone why I've never seen you as an admin AT ALL!
<Deezknots> Come on, I'm a
<Me> LAR2, there's no hiding now. Show yourself.
<Deezknots> THIS ISN'T YOUR FIGHT, NOW BEGONE!
<Me> You know what? Why am I even wasting time?
I struck at him. Fast. Lightning fast. After a few seconds, he stared at me like a wolf thinking you're a juicy steak.
<LeeAnoRts2> YOU'RE ALOT SMARTER THAN  YOU LOOK.
<Me> Nobody wants you on this server, hacker! I'm here to finish this battle once and for all!
<LeAkRn2> You know what?
<LAR2> I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING.
LAR2 struck at me. I flew back into a bedrock hole. I fell and fell until I hit the ground, which was obsidian. I saw him in a dark, wide passageway, staring directly into my eyes.
<LAR2> I HAVE HAD ENOUGH FOOLING AROUND. I CAN'T SEEM TO FOOL YOU IN ANY SORT OF WAY, SO I AM GOING TO INITIATE THE LAST RESORT OPTION OF MY PLAN.
<LAR2> IF YOU CAN SOMEHOW GET OUT OF THIS PIT, MEET ME AT CENTRAL SQUARE IF YOU ARE REALLY ARE DETERMINED TO RESTORE PEACE TO THIS DOMAIN. I WILL WARN YOU; THERE WILL BE NO MERCY THERE. HAVE FUN.
LAR2 disappeared into black particles as he made a menacing laugh. he left me in a dark, deep pit. There was one passageway, so I went that way. In the narrows, I noticed a few prison cells. I saw a few of LAR2's slaves in the prison narrows. They looked upset.
Adam.
In one of the cell narrows, I spotted him. Looking through the bars with a sorrowful pout. I felt remorse, so I approached.
<ADAM> I'm sorry. I lost everything.
<Me> What? What are you doing here?
<ADAM> You were right... He did come back. And he did go rough on me...
<Me> What did he do to you?
<ADAM> I hate that terrorist... All he had done was cause trouble, God knows what wildfire is happening up on the surface... He took my moderation privileges... I can't assist you any further...
<Me> Come on, LAR2 has no control over you. He has no right to make you his puppet. You need to fight back with aggression.
<ADAM> It's no use. He is too powerful... I should have never served him... Look what awful complications ha strike this server... And it's all my fault. Living with this is impossible, knowing that so many innocent players have been suffering under his rule... Fighting against him is like trying to stick a toothpick through a metal block... It's impossible.
<Me> I'm not standing for this mess... If you aren't going to help, I'll just stop him myself, no matter how hard he goes on me.
<ADAM> Don't try. He's too experienced with users like you. You won't last a second.
<Me> Well what am I supposed to do? Let all innocent users fall under his rule?
<ADAM> I'm only doing you a favor... but I guess there's no stopping you. There's a secret ladder behind one of the bedrock blocks near the edges of the hole. The bedrock blocks concealing the ladder are actually stone, but they are retextured to look like bedrock. Be careful, once you break those blocks and climb the ladder, the ladder will disappear, there's no turning back after that. Go if you dare.
<Me> Okay. I will see you later...
I felt sick. The first part was bad enough on its own, but this time? Was I really up to the challenge? Could I really stop this guy once and for all? I've learned to expect the normal, even with the strength of a thousand men. I knew that the hacker days were over for this server. It was time to restore justice to this hacker. It may not be easy, but it could happen.
I held my left click, looking for the stone blocks. It took me 3 minutes, but I found them. After holding my left click for enough time for my index finger to get sore, I finally was able to save the server and stop this hacker. It's time to climb the ladder.
<ADAM> Are you sure you want to do this? It's very risky.
<Me> I can handle it. You'll be out of this cramped life in no time.
With the last of my courage, I hopped to the ladder and started to climb. I felt apprehensive. What was going to happen? Was I ready?
After roughly 30 seconds of climbing, I saw the glistening sunlight approach my eyes, the sky was in my view, but no players. I hopped out of the ladder, and out of my view, the ladder vanished. There was no turning back. Now that I was on the surface, I had one last thing to do.
Kill LAR2.
He had caused enough trouble. Killing innocent players, hacking and being a pest. He needs to go. I've waited for this moment. I strolled around to find Central Square. It was the one and only opportunity to finish the job. I spotted a colosseum-like area in the distance. It was Central Square.
"You may know me from the past. Years of torment and psychological issues has led me, and you to this. From now on, you are to obey me, and me only. I will be releasing Adam, and from that point on, you are to also respect and follow his orders. Traitors will be burned and banned from this server for a long time. Have fun with your-"
I hated this guy. I want him to die. I ran, sprinted as fast as I could, and with the last of my power, I struck him, pinning him to the ground.
<LAR2> ...OH, WHAT A SURPRISE...
<Me> I've come, just as you ordered, bacon bits. Now you are really going to have it.
<LAR2> YOU'VE HAD YOUR GAMBLE, YOU'VE PLAYED YOUR GAMES, BUT NOW, YOU PLAY BY MY RULES. I WILL MEET YOU AT THE EAS-
<Me> No. This battle is going between you and me, right here, right now.
<LAR2> VERY WELL THEN. SO YOU REALLY ARE DETERMINED TO SAVE THIS SERVER. I WILL BE BACK, AND WHEN I AM I WILL-
I've had it with this coward and his running away. I punched him. Felt good.
<LAR2> ...
<LAR2> IT NEVER HAD TO BE THIS WAY. I GUESS IT'S TIME TO FINISH THIS MINECRAFT ENVY.
He struck at me, I dodged.
<Me> You have already done your share of hate, now it's time for the equalizer.
I struck, again and again. I couldn't hit him, no matter how good I was.
<LAR2> YOU KNEW IT WOULD COME TO THIS, YOU KNEW THAT YOUR ACTIONS COULD LEAD YOU TO THIS MESS. I JUST WANTED PEACE AND ORDER. I WANTED TO BRING THE RIGHT TO THIS SERVER, YOU-
I hate him. I punched him.
<LAR2> WOULD YOU STOP??? I TOLD YOU IT-
I hit him again.
<LAR2> THIS ISN'T HEL-
And again.
<LAR2> CAN YOU-
And again.
<LER2e> LOOK-
Again.
<Ler2ne> ...
Again.
<LeRo2ine> I can't....
Again.
<erobRin2> This isn't...
Again.
<Hero2Rine> I never wanted it to...
Again.
<Herobrine> ...
I stopped. What was he doing?
<Herobrine> Fico... Is this really what you wanted? To save this server from what appears to be a "sick and cruel" hacker?
<Me> ...What's happening...
<Herobrine> I knew with all my might I couldn't beat you. Even if I retreated, if I refused to die... The days I was thrown in torment would still haunt me...
I was speechless. What was he talking about?
<Herobrine> I can't remember my body... It's losing itself centimeter by centimeter.
<Herobrine> The day I died... I...
<HerobRin2> I...
<HArob2rine> ...
<Herobrine> I'm suffering from great pain and regret...You can't feel remorse for anything, can you?
<Herobrine> My gaming days are over... my soul is decaying...
<Herbrine> Mark my words...
<HrobRin> This day forward...
"Minecraft..... Will....... Remember...............................M............E..........."
I froze. Was this the end? Was all the confusion over? This was confusing. What just happened? What did I witness with my very eyes?
Cheering.
I heard applause from behind my back. It was like I just defeated a villain in front of thousands of people. I wanted ti to stop. Even though I defeated a hacker, I felt remorse. Those words I heard through my headphones... what could it mean?
<Eggman45> Well, that was an interesting moment.
<Geodashie> This was a moment we will never forget, Eggman.
<Eggman45> What should we do with this guy?
<Geodashie> I would like to crown him as an admin.
<Adam> Yes! YES! You did it!!
He was there, out of the prison narrows, like he didn't remember it.
<Me> Didn't you doubt me?
<Adam> Yes. but now I know that my "Friend" had a dark history.
<Me> I couldn't believe what I had just witnessed... It felt like something ripped from a movie...
<Adam> Sure seems like it.
<Geodashie> Well, I'm pretty sure you would make a good admin.<Me> Are you sure?
<Geodashie> I am more than sure! You just saved this server from a hacker!
<Me> All he wanted was peace...
<Geodashie> Yes. But not all hackers are truth-telling.
<Me> Well, this was fun. I guess I'll take my leave.
I walked out of the colosseum, remembering the moment and cherishing it. I was happy. A while later, while I was walking around, I noticed something at the bottom of my nametag.
An admin tag.
An admin tag.
What an honor. I knew this would come soon. Running this server is now my number one priority.
I know LAR2 will be coming back, and he may be coming back bigger and better than ever. But we must not be so sure. I may have seen him die a few hours ago, but that doesn't mean he's gone for good, right? I hope he doesn't come back as the villain.
I walked to the hills. Nothing much to see here except for Adam playing tennis.
<Me> What'cha doing?
<Adam> Just playing a game. I need a break after serving that hacker.
<Me> He's definitely more than a hacker. I think he's some sort player that had a rough history with the server.
<Adam> Well, History is history. He's dead now. We're all free from his tyranny.
<Me> Are you sure he meant business? Was he trying to show something?
<Adam> No idea, but those questions are probably best left unanswered.
<Me> I guess so.
Meanwhile in another server...
<LAR2> Damn.. they were too strong. I've underestimated the outcome of their true potential. I wonder what the others will think of this...
*Sliding door opens to a secret base*
<303> What? Did they kill you again?
<LAR2> Yes. Unfortunately.
<Lick> Really? Are they that strong?
<Herobrine> Or maybe you're too weak?
Chuckling.
<LAR2> Hey, quiet down. I've already had a rough history with his server and I don't need a rough history with this one.
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<303> Yeah...
<Herobrine> Well how are we going to take over that server? The Negatorium needs to thrive! It won't be long before Microsoft finds this server and closes it down!
<LAR2> I... may have an idea. But it's going to involve every member.
<303> Well, what is it?
<LAR2> You'll see... It's the most mischevious idea yet...
*Maniacally laughing*...
<Adam> Look, we shouldn't worry about him.
<Me> Are you sure? I mean, he could come back, obviously more powerful.
<Adam> Hopefully he won't come back. Welp, I'm going now. I'll see ya soon.
<Me> Goodbye.
No. I can't let my doubts kick in. I know he will be coming back. Bigger, and worse than ever. I felt the sudden urge to warn the admins. It felt like the most reasonable option. (of course, like always.)
I wandered over to Geodashie, conveniently having a chat with the admins. I joined the conversation.
<Geodashie> And that's why ice cream makes my stomach rumble.
<Eggman45> Cool.
<Me> Um...
<Geodashie> Oh! And here is the man who saved us all!
<Me> Yes, but that's not why I came over here.
<Deezknots> Oh? why is that?
<Me> You know the hacker?
<Geodashie> That damn fly, LAR2... All he has caused is trouble. I have set a special form of command blocks down in the maintenance room. Just in case he comes back, The command blocks will ban him every five seconds.
<Me> Good!
<Geodashie> The command blocks must be kept a secret. If he finds out about 'em, it might not end well for the server.
<Eggman45> Obviously.
<Geodashie> Don't be a sassy fuck.
<Me> Well, I guess I'll patrol the area.
<Geodashie> Okie Dokie. Have fun with that.
I exited the conversation. Since I was an admin now, I have decided that patrolling the area seems logical. I was next to the game rooms now.
<LAR2> HELLO, MY GOOD SACK OF CHUM.
<Me> What? How did you get here?
<LAR2> DOES IT LOOK LIKE I'M AN EIGHT YEAR OLD? NO. I'M NOT GOING DOWN LIKE THIS.
<Me> Just leave us alone! The past was the past, Okay?
<LAR2> INDEED IT WAS THE PAST, A GRUELING, TORTUREFUL, BOTHERSOME PAST. A PAST THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. A PAST THAT PERHAPS NEEDS TO BE PERCIEVED AS WHAT SHOULD GO DOWN IN HISTORY.
<Me> Look, it's never too late to do the right thing.
<LAR2> THE RIGHT THING? I HAVE TRIED SO MANY TIMES LONG AGO TO DO WHAT YOU CALL "THE RIGHT THING", BUT IT GOT ME ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE. LOOK, MARK MY WORDS, I WILL BE-
I banned him before he could finish his sentence. I know that he's a coward.
<LAR2> ADMIN NOW, EH?
<Me> WHAT? How did you unban yourself?
<LAR2> I PACKED SOME EXTRA VPNS. I CAN CHANGE MY IP ADDRESS.
<Me> oh, well i guess im stupid.
<LAR2> SO... NOW THAT I'M OUT OF THINGS TO SAY IN THIS CRAPPYPASTA-
<Me> Seriously? Breaking the fourth wall? Can we get through at least ONE storyline without mentioning the audience?
<LAR2> YOU'RE BREAKING IT RIGHT NOW, SILLY.
<Me> oh damn
<LAR2> Anyway, now that-
I banned him again. Surprisingly, he didn't come back. Well, at least for a while.
"FORGET IT, I WAS DONE ANYWAY."
I could've sworn I heard those words as he was slowly banned. I knew he was coming back, the assault wasn't over. I needed to warn the admins.
I quickly ran over to the admins. Geodashie was looking up into the sky. At first, I recognized it as daydreaming until I noticed the angry look on his face, along with Eggman and Deezknots. They looked irritated as if something was bugging them. I looked up to where they were looking.
I could see what they were upset about.
<Geodashie> WHAT DO YOU WANT THIS TIME, YOU STUPID PEST?
<LAR2> I AM QUITE THE OPP-
<Geodashie> NO! YOU ARE THE STUPIDEST PERSON IN-
<LAR2> QUIT YOUR MUMBLING. I'VE ALREADY GOT BACKUP FROM MY FRIENDS. I GUESS IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO SEE HOW IT FEELS TO BE TORMENTED.
<Geodashie> YOU'VE ALREADY "GOTTEN REVENGE" COUNTLESS TIMES! HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU NEED TO ATTACK US UNTIL YOU'RE FINALLY SATISFIED???
<LAR2> OH, NOT MUCH. JUST YOUR SERVER AND PUPPETING ALL OF YOUR PLAYERS SHOULD DO IT.
<Geodashie> THAT DOES IT!! YOU WANT WAR, WE 'OUGHT TO GIVE YOU WAR!
<LAR2> JUST TRY TO BITE ME...
I could see four other players appear out of a portal behind him. I recognized them quite fairly, their usernames even gave them away.
<303> THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST IDEA HE'S EVER HAD, DASHIE. THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE THE MOST CRIPPLING FOR YOU. SURRENDER YOUR SERVER OR FACE ABSOLUTE DESTRUCTION.
<Herobrine> YOU'D BETTER LISTEN UP. WE'VE ALREADY PREPARED UP TO THE POINT WHERE EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF DISOBEDIENCE COULD LEAD TO THE LARGEST OF DESTRUCTION.
<Me> Wait... Herobrine? Aren't you and LAR2 the same entity?
<LAR2> OH, WE AREN'T.
<Me> But what about the stories players have told me? That moment during your death? What's going on here?
<LAR2> I GUESS IT'S TIME I TOLD YOU.
<LAR2> YOU SEE, ME AND HEROBRINE ARE BUGS. WE WERE NEVER INTENDED TO BE IN THE GAME, BUT LUCKY HEROBRINE AS HE FOUND A PHYSICAL FORM TO GRAPH ON TO. I WAS BASICALLY A DEAD VIRUS AT THAT POINT. BUT ALL THE TORMENT PASSING ALONG ANGERED ME, ME AND HEROBRINE ENDED UP FIGHTING FOR THE BODY, BUT STILL TRYING TO MAINTAIN A GOOD GAME FACE. I WAS ONLY SECONDS AWAY FROM TAKING THE SERVER OVER UNTIL YOU CAME ALONG AND STOPPED ME. ALL THAT TORMENT AND ANGER GAVE ME A PHYSICAL FORM STABLE ENOUGH TO GRAPH ONTO.
<Me> I don't know if bugs can take over their own game. It's like trying to put a balloon inside a balloon, while the balloon inside wants to be the one outside.
<LAR2> EXACTLY.
<Me> What?
<LAR2> I WANTED TO BE KNOWN. I WANTED EVERY SINGLE PLAYER STILL PLAYING THIS STUPID GAME TO ENVISION MY TRUE POTENTIAL. I'M NOT A WEAKLING LIKE MANY OTHERS PRESUME, BUT RATHER TRYING TO FIT IN, BUT BEING PASSED ALONG AS DISGUSTING ALL BECAUSE I'M A GLITCH.
<LAR2> I'VE SAID ENOUGH. ALRIGHT FOLKS, BEGIN THE NEGATORIUM INVASION!
303, Herobrine, and the rest spawned in a load of zombies. These weren't normal zombies, no. They were overpowered, having Sharpness MMXCVII Swords and Protection MMXCII Armor. I watched as they swept clean the land. Killing any and every player they saw. 303 and Herobrine were focused on fighting the admins. I was terrified.
But wait, I had an idea.
I used the last of my energy to jump at the right moment, pinning LAR2 to the ground with a steady grip. I didn't let him go.
<LAR2> BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH ANOTHER FIGHT? COME ON, YOU KNOW THAT THIS ISN'T GOING TO WORK.
<Me> Don't make assumptions.
<LAR2> WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF M-
<Me> No. You started this madness, you can finish it. I'm not letting you coward away this time. I'm here to finally put an end to this tyranny.
<LAR2> WELL WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
<Me> I'm going to...
I stuck out my hand like a rose with a sweet tooth.
<Me> Offer you peace.
<LAR2> WHAT? WHAT ARE YOU GETTING AT?
<Me> I want to put an end to this madness once and for all with a peace offering.
<LAR2> THIS? THIS IS WHAT THE CAKE COMES TO WHEN ALL YOU DID WAS STOP MY PLANS AND TORMENT ME??
<Me> We can all put our differences aside, even if our history was painful.
<LAR2> LOOK, EVEN IF I WANTED TO, IT PROBABLY WON'T BE EASY. FOR NOW, LET'S DO WHAT WE ALL LIKE TO DO BEST.
It looked as if he was lifting blocks up with some telekinetic force. It was. Block after block, he lifted them up to merge into some sort of sphere. The sphere's eyes opened, revealing a blue glow from its pupils. Growing legs and arms, I swear I gulped a little. Even for someone as tough as an admin, he truly seemed like a powerful and persistent foe.
<LAR2> WAR.
<Me> What? Come on. You're better than this.
<LAR2> JUST GIVE UP. YOU DO KNOW THAT YOU AREN'T GOING TO CONVINCE ME.
<Me> You see this madness going on all around you? You've really crafted such an episode.
<LAR2> ENOUGH!!!
He slammed his giant iron ore fists towards the ground. He missed me, like he always does.
<LAR2> GIVE IN!!!!!
He tried his hardest to sweep me clean off the ground. He couldn't come an inch close to doing that.
<Me> IT NEVER HAD TO BE THIS WAY!!! THAT'S WHAT YOU TOLD ME, RIGHT?
<LAR2> THAT WAS WHEN I HAD A MORE FORGIVING TONE. NOW, I JUST DON'T SEE HOW PEACE IS GOING TO SOLVE THIS TYRANNY.
<Me> It will! Come on, just join us! You will be forever known as a hero!
<LAR2> I'M ALREADY A HERO TOWARDS THE NEGATORIUM!!!
He attacked again, and again. I dodged every time, still waiting for a sign of justice. He didn't seem to be alive here.
<LAR2> JUST LET ME HIT YOU!!!!
<Me> And why?
<LAR2> BECAUSE...
<Me> Because?
<LAR2> ...
<LAR2> I don't know ...
He seemed to have a moment of compassion. Perhaps he was regretting the madness he had caused?
<Me> Don't try to refuse just for the sake of the length of this action pasta. It won't solve anything.
<LAR2> I can still fight!
He swept again, but it seemed a little more... weak.
<LAR2> I can...
He did it again, and again, each time progressively getting more weaker. I could just feel it.
<LAR2> I... can...
<LAR2>... I ..... .. Can.... 't......
His sphere machine thing came to a halt. It's pupils stopped their glow.
<Me> It's never too late to do as you call "The right thing".
<LAR2> heheheh... that's a good one....
<303> We got 'em.
<Me> Oh no.
303 and the rest of the gang showed up, with the admins tied up, dragging them across the cracked ground by their arms.
<303> We won the fight. God forbid they fight back.
<Herobrine> What are your orders, sir?
I could see what they meant. They were about 90% done with the fight.
<LAR2> ....
<303> Sir?
<Lick> Are you okay?
He looked at me.
<LAR2> I guess it's never too late, is it?
He reached out his hand. I proceeded.
<303> SIR?? HAVE YOU GONE MAD??
We shook hands. We were now allies.
<LAR2> LET THEM GO, WHITE HOOD.
<303> Sorry, but you're not our lead-
He zipped faster than light, grabbing and pinning 303 towards the wall.
<LAR2> I SAID LET THEM GO!!!!
<303> You... just... wanted... fighting... all... along...
Herobrine raced towards LAR2. I ran, punching him to the ground. Lick tried to target me whilst evading my attacks, but LAR2 responded with an eagle's eye. He threw 303 at him.
<303, Lick and Herobrine> GAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
The admins regained consciousness.
<Geodashie> You scamps better skedaddle. Eggman WILL give you quite a beating.
<Eggman45> I'M A PROFESSIONAL BADASS OLD SCHOOL SON OF A BITCH, BITCH!!!
<Herobrine> RETREAT!!!
Herobrine and the rest of the gang fled back to the portal. The zombies followed. The players respawned, and everything went back to as if the fight never took place.
MANY YEARS LATER...
<LAR2> Well, it's an honor.
<Geodashie> Use your admin privileges responsibly. Never use in doubt.
<Me> Absolutely, friend.
<LAR2> What? You waiting for me to shake your hand?
<Eggman45> I still remember that day.
<Me> Me too.
<LAR2> We shall remember it from here to the fall.
<Me> Absolutely.
THE END.
It has almost been a year since LAR2 was crowned admin. And things were growing rather... interesting.
As the hours progress, the odds of running into a troll are decreasing. I've seen trolls gather all around the building site and build structures representing admins, burn them to ashes, and repeat the process. Nowadays, they barely even place a block, let alone go over there AT ALL. I guess it's probably due to his professional hacking skills... I still don't understand...
We're eleven and a quarter months in, and the admins seem to be growing rather personal with him. Heck, it's not just the admins, the everyday users seem to be telling stories of their day, and LAR2 seems to act as if he's already heard them before as if he's experienced the same through hard friendships and past trial and error.
We still have three-quarters of a month left for his 1 year anniversary, and people are treating him like it's already here.
All I can say is that it's amazing for such a long favored public enemy to become one of the server's best friends...
I decided to walk around the server. I was like a fresh out of the dryer towel, all warm and full of comfort. With peace on the horizon, and with no vandals, I could safely wander without pulling out my banning stick every five seconds.
I liked going for walks. Things change rapidly with the new moderators, as the admins treat them like their children (Kind of). They are loaded with creativity, so they are always coming up with ideas for the server's add-ons. You could expect it to be fun to walk and think. Anyway, I was taking a nice walk through the game halls, when I saw the admins having a chat. I joined in.
<Geodashie> And that's why swing sets make me feel nauseous.
<LAR2> Cool.
<Eggman10> Yee
<Me> Um.. Ok?
<Geodashie> Oh! Hi, Fico. We're just-
<Me> Discussing one of your bodily issues, again. We get it.
<Geodashie> Yes
<Me> Anyways, LAR2? Can I talk with you alone?
<LAR2> Sure. Geodashie, remember to get back on that story where you feel happy whenever you eat eggs.
<Geodashie> Okie dokie.
Me and LAR2 budded out of the conversation. We walked off to the quiet areas of the hill, where not very many people gathered, due to the minigames and all of that hoopla.
<LAR2> Yes? What is this about?
<Me> I just wanted to remember the fierce battle we fought about a year ago.
<LAR2> Well, we could have just discussed that with the other admins.
<Me> Remember that they were unconscious during this part.
<LAR2> Oh, right.
<Me> Anyway, remember how you suddenly had a change of heart?
<LAR2> Yes... Why?
<Me> How did you feel remorse that quickly? I mean, judging by all the times you've come back, and how many insults you've thrown at the server, it sounds like you've used to hate this server a lot. So, how did it happen so quickly?
<LAR2> Well, truth is, unlike all other moments I've been on this server, when I saw the admins being dragged around, and by your words and ruthless struggling, I actually thought. I knew I would fail, even though we had the upper arm. I knew things had to change, so I shook hands with you.
<Me> Whoa... You must've really thought hard...
<LAR2> I sure did.
<Fergusia> Admins! Admins!
A player was sprinting towards us. He was full of fear.
<LAR2> Yes?
<Fergusia> There's a vandal insulting players and destroying builds!
<LAR2> That fat sack of dog shit... Sorry that I have to cut this conversation short. Another asshole doing bad things...
<Me> No problem!
LAR2 ran off like the determined admin he was. I knew he was going to have fun.
I spent the rest of the day wandering, stopping by the building site to construct a couple of builds.
Fast forward to LAR2's one year anniversary.
It was a grand celebration. Geodashie did a pretty good job of redecorating Central Square to fit the setting. I was waiting, eager for the ceremony to begin. I actually spent a couple hours redecorating my skin and dying leather armor for this special event. I know, it might sound a little over the top, but this was special for me.
Meanwhile with the Negatorium....
<303> Damn, with LAR2 gone for a year.... it feels like we've been struck hard.
<Lick> Like a stab in the back.
* Sliding door opens*
<303> Herobrine?
<Herobrine> Yes, it's me.
<Lick> What did you discover?
<Herobrine> They're apparently throwing a cute little party.
<Lick>...You want to sabotage it, don't you?
<Herobrine> Well, what else is there to do? Leave it untouched? We have to get revenge on that "Leader" for betraying us! We were just that close to taking that server when LAR2 spoiled it!
<303> I don't know if this is a good idea...
<Herobrine> Well, are YOU going to betray us as well?
<303> Come on! In every story, we end-
<Me> COME ON! DOES EVERY STORY SERIOUSLY HAVE TO INVOLVE BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL?
<303> Um... Sorry...
<Me> SO, GO ALL HILLY-NILLY WITH YOUR CONVERSATION, BUT WE'RE GOING TO START THIS AGAIN, OK??
<303> Fine...
REWIND
<303> Come on! In every attack, we end up losing.
<Me> That's better.
<Herobrine> Well, do we have a choice?
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<Herobrine> What do you mean we "have a choice"? Do we just sit here and mumble with our puny lives, or we take that server by force and show our true power?
<303> Woah! What got up your ass?
<Herobrine> I DON'T KNOW! MAYBE ANGER AND DREAD FOR THE ONE WHO BETRAYED US?
<Lick> EVERYBODY SHUT THE FUCK UP!
Silence filled the room as Lick's scream echoed through the base.
<303> ...
<Herobrine> Sorry. My sanity was plundered for a second there...
<Lick> That's better.
<303> Let's just go. This story-
<Me> >:(
I stared at him with a mighty rage, recommending him not to finish that sentence.
<303> Let's just go. We can't just sit here for the rest of our lives and sulk at this betrayal.
<Herobrine> Yeah.
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<Lick> Okay.
BACK AT THE SERVER...
The ceremony was about to begin, everyone found seats briskly and sat down, eager to see the ceremony begin. Adam was also crowned admin, for a special reason, anyway.
<LAR2> Adam, Can you watch over the colosseum and make sure those Negatorium bastards don't arrive, I have a feeling that they'll be here to spoil every last piece of this party.
<Adam> Definitely.
Adam exited the coliseum, patrolling the perimeters to make sure everything was secure. As I watched him exit, I noticed Eggman and Deezknots were out there, waiting for him. Either LAR2 or Geodashie was serious about potential invaders, or that they were uninterested in giving a speech or paying attention. I'll go with the first one.
MIDWAY THROUGH THE CEREMONY...
<Geodashie> He is a great admin, although having a tough history.
As Geodashie was giving his speech, I heard grunting coming from the coliseum windows. I turned around to see what it was. Apparently, it wasn't a big surprise.
<303> PUNY.
I saw 303 choke Eggman and use some dark energy to blast him towards a tree. In shock, I quickly exited the coliseum with my diamond sword in hand. I ran and attempted to slash 303 down with my sword.
<303> You missed, comrade.
<Me> Um... I'm not you.
<303> ??
<Me> Get it? Because you're stupid!
<Geodashie, LAR2, Adam, Eggman, Deezknots and the rest> OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
<303> stop.
<Me> ok.
<303> Anyway, I'm so glad you decided to join in with this little fiesta.
<Eggman10> THIS ISN'T A FIESTA THIS IS A BATT-
<303> Quiet, you peasant.
<Eggman10> PEASANT? WHY YOU LITTLE!!!
Eggman ran towards 303, he teleported away. He turned around. 303 Grabbed on to his neck with a painful grip. Adam rushed towards 303, attempting to evade 303's grabs, but he was just too quick. Eggman punched 303, loosening his grip, allowing him to kick him in the chest, pushing him away. Unfortunately, 303 teleported, ready to punch Eggman away, but perfect timing, LAR2 appeared, punching 303 towards a tree.
<LAR2> Let me guess, you're here to soil my anniversary, at the worst time.
<303> yes.
<LAR2> Well that's not going to work out for you.
<303> I just love how persistent you are. It's so charming.
303 stomped the ground. Dust flew everywhere as the ground 303 and LAR2 were on separated, lifting up about 3 feet into the sky.
<303> Rejoin us.
<LAR2> You expect me to rejoin that joke you call the "Negatorium"?
<303> You like the Negatorium. It's your favorite thing, remember?
<LAR2> What makes you think that, you fool?
<303> We were your friends. You were our leader. Come on. You miss the old days, do you?
<LAR2> I hate the Negatorium... I betrayed you all and I will keep the promise... I am on Fico's side AND I'M NEVER LEAVING!!!!!
<303> So you're going to relentlessly toss us away and join that slob, Yoshfucko?
<LAR2> Don't you dare make fun of Fico, he's my friend! And I'm not gonna betray him! So fuck off!
<303> It was never easy to begin with, was it?
Switching to LAR2's perspective
303 slammed the ground, enlargening it. I couldn't see Fico, Eggman or Deezknots anymore. The only one who could root for me was myself.
<303> Join us once more... You were our leader... We need you to order us.
<LAR2> My heart isn't that easily changed.
<303> IS IT?
303 earthbent a giant rock and threw it towards me. I dodged.
<303> Come on. You miss the good old days, don't you?
<LAR2> I. Am. Good. You shall never get me to rule the Negatorium EVER!!!
<303> You don't seem easy to change. Too bad I have the other members with me.
303 did some arm signal. His goons came over.
<303> Is it time?
<LAR2> YOU SHALL SUFFER THE WRATH OF OUR SERVER NEGATORIUM! I WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS STALLING ANY LONGER!
<Herobrine> But you have nobody behind you.
<LAR2> But that doesn't mean I'm not strong by myself.
<303> Null! Teach him a lesson!
<Null> null. null null null glitch null!
<303> *facepalm*
303 earthbent another rock. I dodged again but merely dodged a second one hurtling my way.
<303> Enough games.
This time, he earthbent some tall rocks. I jumped rock through rock. Good thing I parkoured yesterday.
<Herobrine> He's a tough cookie.
<303> I eat cookies for breakfast...
<Herobrine> That's not a very wholesome breakfast.
<303> It's a metaphor you fuck!
303 earthbent a maze. That's right. A MAZE. It was moving much slower than the other obstacles, about a meter per minute. I had no time to waste. I navigated the maze, relying on luck and dead ends to find the exit. I did it.
<Herobrine> ...Do you eat them for dinner, too?
<303> Stop.
303 earthbent a figure of sandstone. I didn't know what he was creating until it turned to sand and blew away. The sand was covering a zombie. More sandstone covered the zombie and faded, revealing iron boots and a diamond sword.
<LAR2> This is pointless.
<303> Not enough? Okay.
There were now ten Zombies... each equipped with enchanted diamond armor and swords.
I pulled out my smite stick. It was fairly easy to take down those wimps with my trusty stick.
<LAR2> Ten zombies lost to a stick. Ugh. Heavy breathing. That was very difficult. I was so scared. Omg.
<303> NO MERCY
303 was now angry. he summoned a lot of walls, and there were two zombies, each one spawned at the edge of the walls. The walls then rushed towards me, lifting right at the center. I quickly rushed to the center, barely avoiding the first wall. I killed the zombies, but more took their place. I killed them, but more came. I killed about 10 of them before the walls and zombies stopped spawning.
<LAR2> Ugh... Is this going to be over?
<303> One last puzzle.
I waited. where was it?
<LAR2> So?
<303> I thought you might ask where it is.
<LAR2> Okay? So where is it?
<303> Join us.
303 stomped the ground. It became smaller.
<LAR2> I told you, I AM N-
<303> Shut your mouth. You don't have an option.
<LAR2> I do! I'm not joining you!
<Herobrine> Remember, you were our leader. You lead us. You loved us.
<LAR2> My heart isn't easily changed! I told you that!
<303> Stop resisting. You don't want this.
<LAR2> I'm not joining you! I quit on you and that's final!
<303> Or maybe that's the second final.
<LAR2> Stop.
<303> Join us.
What were they doing? Why were they persisting like this?
<303> I insist you join us.
<LAR2> I insist you shut your mouth!
<303> We need you.
<LAR2> Stop! You can't...
I felt a pain in my chest. It wasn't physical, it was emotional. What were they doing to me?
<LAR2> You can't... do.... this....
No. Keep your ground, LAR2. Fight it.
<LAR2> I'm... not joining you!!
<303> I know you're regretting your choices. You're in there somewhere.
<LAR2> St-Stop!!!!
<303> That's why I have to get you out.
303 stomped the ground. It enlargened. He earthbent some more zombies, as two large sandstone sticks emerged from the ground.
This had to end.
The sticks rushed towards me as I struck the zombies down. Felt good, but I still had the sticks to avoid. I got out of the way as they raced towards me, nearly crushing me. I wasn't done, though. They rose up to the sky, and their bottoms turned to dispensers. They progressively moved across the stage as they shot flaming arrows. I dodged them all.
<303> Give up?
<LAR2> Ugh... no!
The pain was stronger. It felt too strong for me. I still had to fight it.
<LAR2> You...are...just as weak...as...
<303> As what?
<LAR2> As a speck of dus-st!
<Herobrine> He's still fighting it.
<303> Just a little more then.
The sticks widened, and they planted in the ground. They slowly moved in towards me as arrows were coming from random directions. I moved out of the way of the walls as they almost crushed me. They passed through each other.
<LAR2> I'm not giv-iving up..!
<303> Stop fighting it. let it take your body.
It was strong. I had flashbacks of players laughing at me. Those feeble laughs...
I fell to my knees. The walls disappeared and the arrows stopped firing. I was almost crying.
<303> We got him back. Well done, leader.
I'm sorry, Fico... I've failed to fight it. I hope you can.. can fight it... your... CAN FIGHT THE DREAD THAT'S COMING TOWARDS YOU!!
Back to fico's Perspective
I couldn’t see LAR2. The island was taking up too much space. Judging from the heavy banging and relentless screaming, it sounded like he was putting up a good fight. It was 30 meters up in the sky though, so I couldn’t make out very much. It wasn’t until 15 minutes that I saw the island shrink, lowering back down to the ground. 303 was holding LAR2’s back while LAR2 was twitching mildly. What was going on?
<Me> LAR2?
<LAR2> I’m sorry, Fico.
I was confused. What was he sorry about?
<Me> What?
<LAR2> I’m so very sorry…
303 let go of LAR2 as he sprinted towards me at full force. He punched me with extreme force, knocking me into a tree.
<Me> Ouch!
What has happened to him?
<303> Check if he’s… Okay.
<LAR2> I GIVE COMMANDS, WHITE HOOD. but good idea though
LAR2 stomped towards me with a fierce look. He kneeled down towards me. I played dead, hoping he wouldn’t notice me breathe. He didn’t.
What happened to him? This wasn’t the LAR2 I remember.
<LAR2> I THINK HE’S DEAD. FRESHLY KILLED.
<303> Good. Now what are your commands?
LAR2 slowly pointed to Eggman.
<LAR2> PUNISH.
<303> Yes, sir!
303 punched Eggman swiftly, but Eggman luckily dodged every one of them.
<303> Grr…
303 finally landed a hit, knocking him to the coliseum. It caused a large bang, easily scaring away lots of players. They disconnected, worried about their lives. 303 eventually hit Deezknots with a good backstab. It wasn’t a surprise that Geodashie came out of the coliseum, rushing towards the ruckus.
<Geodashie> The fuck is going on here?
<LAR2> MEAT.
<LAR2> I WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN, GEO. STAY HERE.
<Geodashie> Answer my question. WHAT. THE. FLYING. FUCK. IS. GOING. ON. HERE.
<LAR2> SPEAKING OF FLYING FUCK…
LAR2 became a…”flying fuck”. Yep. He was flying. It wasn’t long before the other Negatorium members joined in. I stayed down, hoping to backstab them before it was too late.
SKIPPING UP UNTIL THE INTERESTING PART.
I spent days hiding behind those bushes with Adam. He was the only surviving player after… Welp, it’s Artiopas all over again.
<LAR2> THIS IS A GLORIOUS DAY!
<303> Yes, it sure is, sir.
I went further into the woods. I didn’t want him noticing me, he isn’t anything of what I remember.
<Adam> I guess we can only assume the worst.
<Me> No. This can’t happen.
<Adam> He’s grown a lot stronger than before. Artiopas and Uponaken was nothing compared to this.
<Me> I fought him twice, I can fight him thrice.
<Adam> This is a bad idea, dude.
I felt a wave of fear hit me in the chest. Maybe he was right?
<Me> You’re right… I can’t fight him, especially after I taught him my tips and tricks.
<Adam> We are the only surviving two. I don’t want this to happen…
No… What was I doing.
<Me> We can’t just hide here forever, though. God knows what he’s planning on doing with this server…
<Adam> Well what do we do?
I paused for a minute and thought. No. We were fighting. I remembered about two diamond swords in my inventory.
<Me> I knew these would come in handy.
<Adam> What? What are we doing?
<Me> We’re fighting. We aren’t going to sit around like this and let The Negatorium take the server like this.
<Adam> I’ve never killed anybody before… Even when I agreed to guard the coliseum, I was only there to point out the enemies, not assault them.
<Me> We can beat LAR2. I know him, and his heart is easily changed.
<Adam> The thought of using it against LAR2 is terrifying… let alone slicing his heart.
<Me> No. I meant talking some sense into him. I know him like the back of my fist.
<Adam> Okay… If this is the only way out…
Adam was hesitant at first, but I convinced him that he needed to slice. He agreed.
<Me> Okay. Our first thing to do is to duck behind the coliseum and cause a scene. This will distract the nearby guards, giving us time to sneak into the other side of the forest.
<Adam> Why don’t we just cross THROUGH the forest instead of taking a dangerous and potentially deadly shortcut?
<Me> Distracting the guards will give us a better chance to go places easier. Plus, lots of coils and wires go through the coliseum. If we strike it at the right time and angle, we can shut the power off everywhere.
<Adam> If you say so.
Me and Adam positioned ourselves correctly. We were ready to strike.
Me and Adam rushed towards the coliseum. Swords in hand, heart at pulse, we were ready. We used all of our stamina to strike down the base. Lucky shot. It worked. Nearby guards seized the chance to check out what happened. We bolted, heading towards the main fortress, likely where LAR2 was.
Switching to LAR2’s perspective
<LAR2> STATUS UPDATE! 303, WHAT’S NEW?
<303> Apparently, the colisseum was struck down.
<LAR2> WHAT??!! I KNEW WE SHOULD’VE HIRED THE BUILDERS TO RENOVATE!
<303> Sir. We did.
<LAR2> oh okay. BUT WHAT HAPPENED?
<303> I don’t know… we can only assume that it was a structural failure.
<Geodashie> lar2… this isn’t like you…
<LAR2> QUIET PEASANT!
<Eggman10> Peasant?
<LAR2> I WASN’T TALKING TO YOU.
<Agnryman10> NOW LISTEN UP HERE YOU FAT SACK OF SHIT!!! IF I WASN’T TIED UP IN THESE RUSTED AS FUCK CHAINS, I WOULD BEAT THE FUCKING LIFE OUT OF YOU UNTIL YOU HELD THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD OF HEIGHT!!! NOW IF YOU DARE FUCK WITH MY MAN GEODASHIE AGAIN, I WILL FUCK WITH YOUR FACE LIKE A TODDLER PLAYING WITH BUILDING BLOCKS!
<LAR2> YOU’RE CUTE, BUT JUST STAY THERE IN THOSE CHAINS. YOU LOOK NICE IN THEM.
<Agnryman10> NICE? YOU FUCKTARD! JUST WAIT UNTIL I GET MY FISTS ON YOU, THEN I’LL TEACH YOU WHAT LOOKS NICE ON YOU, YOU FUCK-
<Geodashie> Forget it, Eggman. Flaming him isn’t going to do very much.
<LAR2> VERY GOOD, GEODASHIE.
<Geodashie> shut up you don’t matter to me
<LAR2> NO, BUT WHAT DOES MATTER TO ME IS THAT WE STILL HAVE TWO ADMINS MISSING, FICO AND ADAM. I HUNGER FOR FICO MOST OF ALL. HE’S THE ONE I WANT TO GET MY HANDS ON.
<303> Do you want to search for him? He could be a reason for the failure of the coliseum.
<LAR2> yes
<303> Okay then.
Back to fico
<Me> I guarantee that we might be spotted soon.
<Adam> No shit! Destroying the coliseum was a large scale idea, anyway!
Me and Adam had snuck into the back storage room while we were sprinting. It was a rather tough challenge, but it was possible.
<Adam> What do we do now?
<Me> We go deeper. Kill ANY guard you see.
<Adam> Okay…
Adam was shivering a bit.
<Me> What’s wrong?
<Adam> I still can’t sustain the thought of killing.
<Me> Come on! You struck down the coliseum!
<Adam> Well, the coliseum was inanimate, and I was just slicing down stone, not living and breathing creatures!
Blah blah blah, guards in the halls, 303 beaten, John Cena is Little Mac, LAR2 roasted, let’s get to the part you want to hear, okay?
<LAR2> HOW DID ALL OF OUR DEFENSES FAIL?
<Herobrine> Apparently, Fico and Adam are in the main corridor.
<LAR2> THEN SET A TRAP! I WANT FICO AND ADAM TO BE TIED UP IN CHAINS JUST LIKE THE OTHERS.
<Herobrine> Sir? They’re already in the room. We can’t set a trap.
<LAR2> OKAY. NOW GET LOST. I WANT TO SAVOR THIS MOMENT.
<Me> Me too.
<LAR2> YOU JUST DON’T SEEM TO QUIT, DO YOU?
I felt a tingling sensation on my back. It wasn’t a feel of nervousness, it was a dark presence. Something grabbed me from behind, and dragged me away from the battlefield.
Switching to Adam’s perspective
The dark prescence that dragged fico away wasn’t recognizable. It was just darkness, dragging him away. He was struggling to move, and he was doing everything in his power to move, but he just couldn’t move.
<LAR2> WELL, ADAM. LOOKS AS IF YOU ALL BY YOURSELF.
<Adam> Uh…
<LAR2> Without fico, you’re powerless.
<Adam> Um…
<LAR2> I CAN TELL YOU’RE AFRAID. THAT SLOB FICO HAS DONE STUFF TO YOU.
<Adam> Stop…
<LAR2> TWO CHOICES. JOIN US, HAVE POWER, AND LIVE. REFUSE, AND YOU WILL DIE.
I was fearing for my life. I didn’t want this to happen. It all came down to this. A relentless onslaught of betrayal.
A friend, dragged away from me just like that.
Dragged away from us just like that.
His heart is bewitched with no protection.
And he wasn’t the one I remember.
…
Which is why I’m finally going to take action.
<Adam> T-two-two wor-rds…
No. Keep your ground. He’s nothing.
<LAR2> ADAM…
<Adam> Don’t you dare refer to me as Adam, you bucketbrain.
<LAR2> I DON’T LIKE YOUR TONE…
<Adam> You aren’t supposed to like it.
<LAR2> ADAM, COME, OR BE DESTROYED.
He’s nothing.
<Adam> Two words. Fuck. You.
<LAR2> SO YOU PICKED THE HAR-
<Adam> Shut it. Fico wasn’t a relentless slob.
<LAR2> ?
<Adam> He taught me one thing, and that is life isn’t a merry go round. This place is more of a minefield at that. You need to fight sometime in your life. Being a pacifist is impossible when it comes to this world, because you need to swing your sword at least once in order to survive those extra few years.
<Herobrine> He’s not giving in.
<LAR2> COME ON ADAM.
<Adam> Don’t try that crap with me. Joining you is probably one of the last mistakes I would ever make, and that’s why I’m not doing so.
<LAR2> ADAM… WHAT HAS GOTTEN INTO YOU?
<Adam> Nothing. I’m the exact same as before. You’re the one who’s different from who you used to be. If I have to swing my sword at least a million times to save this server from your hands...
I drew my sword with a steady, but tight grip in my hand. I was ready for the future. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy.
<Adam> Then that is what I must do.
<LAR2> OH ADAM…
LAR2 hopped onto the battlefield, drawing his sword.
<LAR2> You really are naive.
LAR2 ran towards me with his sword, pointed right at me. I dodged.
<LAR2> What?
<Adam> You missed, comrade.
<LAR2> GRR…
He swung at me with a quick tone. He did it again. I dodged every swing. He struck at me. I knew my sword would come in handy.
<LAR2> PUNY.
He jolted his sword upward, throwing it into the air.
<Adam> I’m just warming up.
I jumped upward, grabbing it, and attempting to land on LAR2 with my sword. He dodged. I’m quick.
<LAR2> GAH!
<LAR2> NO, I’M WARMING UP, TOO!
It’s time to finish exploiting my potential. This cookie think’s he’s tough? I eat them for breakfast.
<LAR2> LAST CHANCE, ADAM.
<Adam> Pfft. I doubt that you can actually turn the tide this late.
<LAR2> I PROBABLY CAN’T, BUT MAYBE MY GOONS CAN.
<303> GOONS?
<LAR2> JUST GET OVER HERE.
LAR2’s goons came over. More cookies to munch down on.
<LAR2> ATTACK!
His goons came right at me. Herobrine and Lick came after me, I struck the down easily. 303 was tricky to surpass. He struck a good hit on me. It was a struggle to knock him down. I did so, kicking his body away.
<LAR2> ...LET’S NOT GET HASTY…
<Adam> Holy fuck. Have you seen yourself?
<LAR2> COME ON. THIS ISN’T YOU.
<Adam> Say that to yourself.
<Adam> Where’s the LAR2 I remember? Did he go to Aruba? I don’t think so. He’s in there somewhere.
<LAR2> STOP.
<Adam> I’m getting him out.
I drew my sword. 303 got up somehow and ran off. He wasn’t my target at the moment, though. Fico would be proud. We were both at half a heart. Any strike would do.
It was a tense game. It was whoever drew first blood would be the victor.
Sword in hand. It was time to end this.
We ran towards eachother. Fico seemed to be escaping the dark presence and the rusty chains captivating the admins were coming loose.
My game.
<LAR2> THIS IS MY GAME. I WILL RESPAWN, AND YOU’LL EVENTU-
He froze midway through his bluffing. What was he doing?
SWITCHING TO FICO’S PERSPECTIVE.
I could only assume that Adam put up a good fight. Well, I know that because I broke free from whatever was holding me and jogged over to him, where he had his sword in hand, and LAR2 was to the ground. The admins broke from the chains, coming down to LAR2. He was as still as a statue.
<Geodashie> What is he doing?
<Agnryman10> I DON’T CARE WHAT THE FUCK HE’S DOING! I WANT TO SLAM HIS FACE ACROSS THE-
<Geodashie> Shut up you flaming fuck! I wasn’t talking to you!
<Eggman10> ok
LAR2 fell to the ground. His body was still, but his eyes were focused on the ground like a statue.
<LAR2> y o u f o u g h t i t . . . t h a n k y o u . . .
<Me> What?
<LAR2> 3 0 3 i s s t i l l a l i v e . . . s t r i k e h i m d o w n b e f o r e h e t a k e s m y f r e e d o m a g a i n . . . q u i c k . . .
<Me> Where is he?
<LEAR2N> J U S T G E T I T D O N E ! ! ! ! !
Before we could figure out what was going on, 303 came out of nowhere, leaped to LAR2, grabbed him and levitated 5 feet above the ground.
<303> PERSISTENT, EH?
<LAR2> j u s t g o . . . p l e a s e . . .
<303> SOME “LEADER” YOU WERE.
<LAR2> Go, i don’t want anything to do with you…
<303> THE NEGATOR-
<LAR2> FUCK THE NEGATORIUM! I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO CLOSE DOWN THAT PATHETIC DUSTBIN YOU CALL A GROUP! I WAS NEVER ON YOUR SIDE, OKAY? YOU BRAINWASHED ME. THAT’S NOT REJOINING!
<Eggman10> oh damn hes good
<LAR2> HERE’S MY ADVICE; YOU WANT A LEADER? ADOPT THE GROUP YOURSELF! YOU’VE KEPT TOGETHER THAT DUSTBIN FOR A YEAR, SO YOU CAN KEEP IT TOGETHER FOR ANOTHER! ALTHOUGH I’M NOT SURPRISED BECAUSE THE MOST YOU CAN DO IS JUST THAT; KEEPING A DUSTBIN INTACT!
<Eggman10> oh fuck man he’s got roasted
<303> Stop…
<Geodashie> He’s right, you know. Stop attacking us and manage the group yourself instead of making us fork over a friend.
<303> It was never easy to-
<LAR2> NO!! YOU’RE A MADMAN THAT DESERVES EVERY FUCKING MOMENT BANNED FOR HURTING OUR PRECIOUS SERVER!!!! IF YOU COME BACK HERE, I WILL TIE YOU TO A CHAIR AND MAKE MY ALT ACCOUNT KILL YOU!!!!
<Geodashie> Calm down, man.
...
303 lost grip on LAR2. He landed softly.
<303> I’ll admit. You’re tough, and you’ve defeated Herobrine and Lick. I don’t know where null is…
MEANWHILE WITH NULL’S PERSPECTIVE…
<Null> NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL!!! NULL NULL NULL!
Null null null null. Null. Null null null! Null null null null null null null null. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null!!! NULL NULL!!! NULLAHU NAKBAR!!!
(If you are offended by 9/11 jokes, I’m sorry.)
BACK TO FICO…
<Me> I honestly don’t care.
<303> Look, I’ll be back. And when I am back, I'll be bigger and badder than ever. I will make history, and I'll be the leader.
303 dissappeared.
Yep. He dissappeared.
That’s it.
I know he’ll be back though.
And instead of LAR2…
...We’re facing his right hand man. I know it.
THE END.
Two years.
I’ve officially spent two years on the server.
It was a bumpy ride, full of disturbances, fights and madness, but I did it. I’ve spent officially two years on the server. A lot has happened. Builds were constructed, games were made and naturally, we were spying on the Negatorium.
But, most importantly…
My two year anniversary.
<Geodashie> He is the most important user on the wiki. He was the one to fend off the Negatorium, and take one of their members; their leader. He is valued as a great user and changing that is impossible.
<Eggman10> I would also like to add in that he helped me build.
<LAR2> And help me find the true light.
<Deezknots> And help me do absolutely nothing.
<Me> You’re welcome lol
<Deezknots> really
I felt like a warm towel. Spending two years on the server really paid off. Sure, it was a bumpy ride, but it was definetly worth it.
My two year anniversary went a lot better than LAR2’s. No troll dared to step a single wrong into my special time. Better yet; I was promoted from an admin to a bureaucrat. Geodashie is very happy with me.
After the speeches, I walked over to Adam, who was punching some fighting dummies. I greeted him. He smiled at me.
<Me> You seem to like this new sport, do ya?
<Adamantis39> Yep. Fighting has really made me stronger. Being a pacifist was hard, but if you mix some fighting into the mix, you have a lot more potential.
<Me> See? I told you it would go well with your responsibility and deep trust!
<Adamantis39> You’re right, fico. I really believe in you now.
Adam continued with his fight. I left him alone to continue with his training. From a pacifist to a judge. Good for him.
I’m amazed at how this server improved. I thought that this server was stuck at the top, and nothing could raise it higher. But that all changed with Adam’s fighting skills and LAR2’s friendship.
I walked over to Geodashie, who was having a conversation with the other admins, as always.
<Geodashie> And that’s why the sum of the square roots of any two sides of an isosceles triangle is equal to the square root of the remaining side.
<Eggman10> Cool.
Nope. I’m not bothering with that.
I walked over to LAR2, who was… staring at a moderator. Not any moderator, a female one, chatting with friends and dong some building. I was confused at first, but that changed when I asked him what he was doing.
<LAR2> Look at her…
<Me> ?
<LAR2> She’s beautiful.
<Me> LAR2?
<LAR2> WHA? HUH? Oh. It’s just you. What’s up?
<Me> Nothing much. Just being myself.
<Eggman10> oOOOOHHHHHHHH!!! LAR2 HAS A CRUSH!!!!
<LAR2> WHAT? No I don’t! I WAS JUST OBSERVING!!! THAT’S ALL!!!
<Geodashie and Eggman10> OHHHHH HE JUST ADMITTED IT!!!
<Me> Guys… don’t start tormenting him again…
<Geodashie> Alright, one last time then I’ll stop.
<Geodashie, Eggman, Adamantis39 and 413 others> LAR2’S IN LOOOOOOVEEEE!!!!!!!!
<LAR2> stop this is getting ridiculous.
<Geodashie> Okay. Anyways, can you follow me Fico?
<Me> Yes. Take care, LAR2 and Eggman.
<LAR2> Okay.
<Eggman10> Have I ever told you about the time where I took a shit on the toilet?
I followed Geodashie into a secret cavern, the same excavation site where I found LAR2. It was quite a while before we got to a deep dead end, and that’s when Geodashie talked.
<Me> Yes?
<Geodashie> You might find this interesting, Fico.
<Me> Okay…
<Geodashie> It turns out that the Negatorium isn’t the only group within Minecraft. There are 3 other groups I discovered.
<Me> Go on…
<Geodashie> The first one I found was the Heroium. They don’t seem like big threats, they only seem like good teammates. The only way they are threats is if they team up with the Negatorium. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen.
<Me> They sound kind of powerful.
<Geodashie> Welp, time for the second one. The Megalaroki. That group seems to have the most members. Two I think I remember is “Ari” and “Zero”. According to those names, the group seemed to have already attacked us before.. Maybe… I can’t remember. That was years ago, before LAR2 even joined.
<Me> Woah.
<Geodashie> If you want to hear about a strong group, let me tell you about the Imperium. The Imperium is the absolute strongest of every single group on Minecraft MULTIPLIED. Those guys consist mostly of hackers and dead viruses. Like LAR2, only more… sophisticated. Luckily, those guys are white hat hackers, and won’t attack others for no reason, they’ll only retaliate or fight others who are big threats, which means you REALLY shouldn’t piss them off.
<Me> You know about the “Multiplied” part? Well, the Negatorium would’ve cancelled out the multiplication, because they are about as strong as a fucking fire ant.
<Geodashie> XDDDDDD LOL YOU ARE SO RIGHT MAN.
<Me> Speaking of which, what are those guys doing?
MEANWHILE WITH THE- Okay. We know.
<Herobrine> Guys… I’ve been working on something pretty big.
<Null> Null null null? (What’s up?)
<303> Nobody can understand you, Null.
<Null> Null Null null null null glitch null! (Do you think I don’t know that ya fuck?)
<303> We love ya too.
<Herobrine> Anyway, I’ve actually developed something big today, an entity that can actually SPEAK.
Everyone turned to null.
<Null> Null null null null null… (Please shut up…)
<303> LOL. You’re funny.
<Null> NULL NULL NULL NULL!!! (I SAID SHUT UP!!!)
<Lick> Aww… is the baby crying?
<Null> NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL!!!!!!!! (STOP IT!!! I DIDN’T HAVE A CHOICE TO NOT SPEAK!!! STOP TREATING ME LIKE THIS!!!)
<Herobrine> I think Null wants to be replaced. That’s fine. She doesn’t do very much anyway.
<Lick> So we found something to replace the black skinned blue haired doormat?
<Null> NULL NULL NULLLLL!!!! NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL!!!! (SHUT UP!!! I DON’T WANT THIS!!!)
<303> You’re cute, Null.
<Herobrine> This experiment will be the greatest.
<Null> Null… (Don’t…)
<Herobrine> AND CAN PROBABLY FIT AS A BETTER DOORMAT!!!
<Null> NULL NULL! NULL NULL “FUCK” NULL NULL NULL!!!! (FUCK ALL OF YOU!!! FUCK HEROBRINE, FUCK 303 AND FUCK YOUR FUCKING EXPIRIMENT!!! I QUIT THIS PATHETIC DUSTBIN!!!)
<Herobrine> Aww. Do you want to be a waitress at a fancy restaurant?
<303> She probably can’t. SHE’LL PROBABLY BE THE DOORMAT INSTEAD!!!
<Null> *Scribbles on a piece of paper* *Throws it at herobrine*
<Herobrine> Woah… you can actually write? I’m impressed.
<Null> Null. (Fuck you.)
<Herobrine> *Reads paper* Wait… WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU QUIT?!?!?!
<Null> NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL!!!! (IT SHOULD BE OBVIOUS YA DEAF CUNT!!!)
<Herobrine> Can’t you just use an-
<Null> *Slaps him and knockes him out* Null null null null... (Consider that my resignation motherfucker...)
<Server> Null has been demoted to <User>.
<Server> Null has left the game.
<303> ...Well. That was a thing.
<Herobrine> Whatever. Null didn’t do much anyway. It’s only natural that she quits.
<303> Okay… So about this new entity?
<Herobrine> Oh, yes. This is one of the biggest projects ever created. A virus-like superentity with massive capability.
<303> Capability?
<Herobrine> I’ve calculated that this entity can destroy an entire Minecraft world just by blinking. Heck, just by RELEASING this guy can strike fear into the hearts of everyone.
<Lick> I think this will end off dangerously…
<Herobrine> No it won't! It will be a great addition to the Negatorium!
<Lick> Ugh.
<Herobrine> Besides, you’re a cancer and can’t do anything right. You’re fired.
<303> Yeah.
<Lick> Okay… You have a point… I am a cancerpasta. You’re right. I’ll leave.
<Server> Lick is cancer so he is banned.
<303> Welp, The Negatorium is down to two members.
<Herobrine> Three.
<303> Wha-
A giant explosion occured as Herobrine flicked a switch. The beacon was rendering the entity, pixel by pixel. When he stepped out, he twitched and cracked a maniac smile towards 303 and Herobrine.
<sacron> what… is… me….?
<Herobrine> You are our newest recruit. We created you, and so now, you are now my minion. You now have to do whatever we sa-
<sAcron> you… not… boss…
<Herobrine> Actually, we created you. Well, I did find your soul in a lake and perfected a superbody to contain it.
<303> Wha-
<sAcTwn> Heroium… created… me… I… was… friend……….member….
<Herobrine> Well, now you work for the Negatorium.
<BAcTwin> You…. have… no… control… over… me….
<Herobrine> Actually, we do.
<303> Do we have control over him?
<Herobrine> Yes, we do.
<BATwIn> NO…. YOU…. DON’T…
<Herobrine> Wait? Wha-
The entity raised his hand, pushing 303 and Herobrine, pinning them to the wall.
<Herobrine> What’s… happening?
<BATWIn> I WAS TRAPPED IN THAT RIVER FOR 30 YEARS, JUST WAITING FOR MY SOUL TO BE RELEASED FROM THAT CAPSULE. LUCKILY, YOU FOUND ME, AND YOU GAVE ME A BODY CAPABLE OF DESTROYING WORLDS!
<Herobrine> So why are we in this position?
<BATWINg> I NEED TO DESTROY THE HEROIUM. THEY ARE THE CAUSE OF THIS MADNESS. I WAS THEIR FRIEND, I WAS THEIR STRONGEST SOLDIER. AND THEY DECIDED TO KILL ME, ENCAPSULATE MY SOUL AND LEAVE IT ISOLATED IN A FUCKING RIVER FOR 30 YEARS! I CAN’T LET YOU WEAKLINGS GET IN MY WAY.
<Herobrine> WAIT! We can help you! We can take over Minecraft together!
<BATWING4> Oh, Herobrine.
He stepped out of the beacon and everything calmed down.
<Batwing4> That’s not how I work, unfortunately.
Batwing4 moved his arm to his side, throwing 303 and Herobrine to the wall, pinning them there as Batwing4 opened up a portal.
<Batwing4> This is my revenge. I will take down the Heroium, but first, what better way to test out my powers by nuking that pathetic server.
<303> What?! We can help you!! Don’t do this!!!
<Batwing4> What did I tell you? I don’t work like that!
Batwing4 flew into the portal and disappeared.
<303> …
<Herobrine> I know what we have to do.
BACK AT THE SERVER…
Geodashie really taught me about the depths of Minecraft. I did know that Minecraft was an odd place, but I really didn’t know that more groups like the Negatorium. LAR2 was still watching that female moderator; “Saphire31”. I don’t know why, though. He was most likely… influenced, let’s say. Nothing much happened from the-
Null has joined the game.
Gah, damn. Do we really have to deal with the Negatorium already? Welp, better get my ban stick ready.
<Null> Null null null null null! (Guys, I quit the Negatorium!)
<Geodashie> Null? What are you doing here?
<Null> Null null null null! (I quit the Negatorium.)
<Geodashie> I don’t understand you, so I’m just going to just ban you, regardless of what you want.
<Null> *Scribbles on a piece of paper* *Hands it to Geodashie*
<Geodashie> *Reads paper* You quit the negatorium?
<Null> Null null null null null. (Yep. They were tormenting me.)
<Geodashie> Umm.. I don’t care why you quit the Negatorium, but what does matter is that you shouldn’t be here.
<Null> Null? (What?)
<Geodashie> Don’t play dumb, or whatever you’re playing, because I know that this is some sort of joke. You ARE a part of the Negatorium.
<Me> I don’t know… I mean, look at LAR2. We got him on our side FROM the Negatorium, so there is a possibli-
<Geodashie> LAR2 has been watching a moderator for 2 fucking hours!
<Me> So?
<Geodashie> ...Okay… I’ll give Null a chance…
<Null> Null! ( Yay!)
I was just about to walk away, when something in my chat box made me froze.
Herobrine has joined the game.
303 has joined the game.
Gah, what is the negatorium doing here?
<Herobrine> GUYS, WE MADE A BIG MISTAKE…
<Null> Null null null. (How surprising. I’m shocked.)
<303> I don’t know what you’re saying Null, but you’re probably right!
<Null> *Scribbles*
<303> *Reads paper* Um…
<Me> What’s going on here?
<Herobrine> Fico, we’ve made a big mistake…
<Me> How so?
<Herobrine> I.. um..
<Null> *Tosses note* (You released the “ultimate project” didn’t you?
<Herobrine> No… Possibly…. Probably…. Maybe…. Likely……
<Null, Geodashie and 5 others> *Looks at them funny*
<Herobrine>…..Yes…….
<Geodashie> *Glimpses at paper* What entity?
<Herobrine> What was originally going to be a project had suddenly gone rogue and is probably destroying server by server…
<Geodashie> Project? Rogue? Server?
<303> WE RELEASED A SUB-PLAYER WITH THE POWER TO DESTROY ENTIRE SERVERS! WE NEED TO TAKE THIS GUY DOWN, BUT WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!!! PLEASE!!
<Geodashie> Because I hate you, and I wish that you would be suplexed into a chasm, I would say no. But this sounds like a real threat, and two or three men couldn’t take this on their own.
<303> Two… definitely two…
<Geodashie> Okay…
<Saphire31> What’s going on here?
<Me> An admin-to-admin conversation.
<Saphire31> Hey, aren’t those two of the Nega-
<Herobrine> THE two, not two OF.
<Saphire31> Okay.. But what’s the Negatorium doing here?
<Geodashie> Hey, have you noticed that admin, LAR2, has been star-
<LAR2> NO! NO! I WAS OBSERVING! OBSERVING FOR POSSIBLE DANGERS!
<Me> Yep. Nothing like observing the same player for over two-
<LAR2> OKAY I’M GOING NOW SEE YOU LATER *Sprints away*
<Saphire31> …
<Geodashie> No time to waste. This entity will be here soon. We need to prepare.
<Herobrine and 303> WE’LL BUILD SOME TURRETS!!
<Adamantis39 and Eggman10> WE’LL FIGHT THEM!!
<Me and Deezknots> WE’LL BE LOOKOUTS!
<LAR2> AND I’LL EVACUATE SAPHIRE TO A SAFE AND PRIVATE- NO SAFE LOCATION!
We looked at LAR2 funny.
<LAR2> Umm… Uh… I’LL GET THE COOKIES! *Sprints away*
<Saphire31> OOH! COOKIES? *Sprints away*
…
<Me> Let’s prepare.
We began to prepare for this battle. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy.
I was pacing across all of the corridors. Game hall, Central square, The main plaza, etc. Adam and Eggman seemed to be putting up a good fight as they were slicing and dicing those training dummies. Herobrine and 303 WERE our enemies, but they seemed to be doing a good job at building some good THELs (Tactical High Energy Lasers). Deezknots was assisting anyone who needed help, like, if a part seemed misplaced or a sword was broken or just any general assistance altogether.
LAR2, Null and Saphire were… baking cookies.
Well, can’t say I blame them. Cookies are a delicacy, and we could use some whilst we fight…
* Slaps self*
GET IT TOGETHER, FICO!!! A player with supermassive power is coming. YOU NEED TO PREPARE!
I walked over to LAR2 in the community kitchen. He’s already baked, like, 40 batches of cookies right now, all in a giant plate.
<LAR2> And that’s the story on how I chewed food.
<Saphire31> Oh, impressive.
<Null> Null null! (Well done.)
<Me> Yeah. It’s not like anyone can already do that.
<LAR2> OH! Hi Fico!
<Me> Hello.
<Saphire31> What are you up to? Aren’t you supposed to be looking out with deezknots?
<Me> Yes, but I came to have chat with LAR2.
<LAR2> Oh, okay then. I’d better go.
<Me> Also, here’s something for you two.
<Server> Saphire31 was promoted to User Class: Admin.
<Server> Null was promoted to User Class: Moderator.
<Saphire31> Oh my Goodness!! Thank you so much!!
<Null> Null null null null! (Okay.. thanks.)
I walked away from the kitchen and to LAR2, who was waiting for me.
<LAR2> What’s this about?
<Me> You know the new admin, Saphire31?
<LAR2> You promoted her?
<Me> Yeah.
<LAR2> Okay… what about her?
<Me> Do you… desire her?
<LAR2> Um… What do you mean?
<Me> Do you want to give her lovin’s?
<LAR2> No…
<Me> OH JUST ADMIT IT, YOU ANAMORPHIC BLOB. I KNOW YOU WANT TO ESCORT HER TO A PRIVATE LOCATION AND THRUST YOUR SWORD INTO HER COURAGE PLACE.
<LAR2> Fico, I don’t want to plow her…
<Me> What, no! I meant fighting. You want to escort her to the arena and strike your sword through her chest!
<LAR2> Fico, what makes you think I would want to do that…
<Me> Of course you don’t want to do that. You love her, don’t you?
<LAR2> WHAT?! What m-makes you think th-that?
<Me> Mumbling just admits it. What kind of person watches someone for 3 hours straight with no initial goal or reason? Because they love the person. That’s blatantly obvious.
<LAR2> Fico. I t-told you, I was j-just observing.
<Me> Observing? Observance can get suspicious when you’re watching the same player for 3 or so hours.
<LAR2> OKAY! I ADMIT IT! I LIKE HER, OKAY? ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?!?! I ADMITTED IT!! OH LOOK AT ME, I ADMITTED THAT I LIKED A GIRL, DO I WIN AN OSCAR- OF COURSE I DON’T WIN AN OSCAR! IT’S A NATURAL COURSE IN LIFE TO LIKE SOMEONE, IS THAT IT?!?! HUH?!?!
<Me> Larry, calm down. It’s okay. I just wanted you to spill the beans.
<LAR2> So, you’re not mad at me?
<Me> Of course not! You have a crush, it’s natural! You shouldn’t feel ashamed!
<LAR2> Thanks, Fico…
<Me> You’re welcome, Larry.
<LAR2> …So, is that what you called me here for?
<Me> No. lol. I came here to tell you about the cookies.
<LAR2> Okay! What about them?
<Me> 1: What use are they to a fight, and 2: Are they chocolate chip?
<LAR2> I’m just baking cookies just so that we can eat them when we fight. It might just be good for giving us courage. And yes, they’re chocolate chip. There’s also a batch of oatmeal raisin in there somewhere.
<Me> Okay-
I was interrupted by the blow of a horn. Someone was here.
<LAR2> …HE’S HERE…
<Me> GET TO CENTRAL SQUARE!
I, along with the rest of the staff, ran to central square. Many had their swords in hand, many were preparing their turrets, although the weak players fled. We stood guard, though. Herobrine and 303 have built many turrets, about 70, scattered all over central square. Eggman and Adam were ready to fight this beast hand-to-hand. I thought they were crazy. Judging by the sheer strength this thing packs, I wasn’t expecting them to take it down.
We were waiting.
Waiting for this entity.
Waiting for the dark sky.
Waiting for the blood moon.
Waiting for the Armageddon.
Waiting for the Destruction.
Waiting for this monster to come.
…
And he did.
<LAR2> WHAT THE?!
A dark vortex emitted from the sky. The sky turned black and out came the vortex,
It was him.
He’s here.
He’s here to kill.
<Batwing4> Well, looks as if someone decided to form a cute little army… And look at you two. Herobrine and 303. You joined him too? Bah, it doesn’t matter how many conflicts you resolve. You’ll never stop me.
<Herobrine> WE’VE ONLY “FORMED AN ARMY” TO STOP YOU!!! MINECRAFT IS BEING PUT AT RISK BECAUSE OF YOU, AND, TO MAKE THE WOUND MORE PAINFUL, WE CREATED YOU!!!
<Batwing4> ALL “MINECRAFT” HAS DONE TO ME IS TORTURE!!! SEAN TRAPPED ME IN THAT RIVER FOR ABOUT 30 YEARS, PROBABLY MORE!!! I’M HERE TO FUFILL MY GOAL, TO DESTROY EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING THAT HAD CAUSED ME MISERY. BUT FIRST, I WANT TO TEST OUT MY POWERS ON THIS SERVER. AFTER THAT, I’LL TAKE DOWN THE HEROIUM.
<Me> Heroium? Sean? Powers? 30 YEARS?!
<Batwing4> I was trapped in a river for 30+ years by Sean, “The Hooded One” for what? Taking my anger out? How dumb.
<Batwing4> Look, I’ve said enough. IT’S TIME TO DIE!!!
Batwing4 fired lasers out of his eyes, destroying all of the turrets. Although explosions ran off, Adam, Eggman and a bunch of other players ran towards Batwing4, ready to strike.
Not ready enough, unfortunately.
He pushed us back and pinned us with a telekinetic force.
He came closer.
Closer.
Closer.
Yet, closer.
He was a few feet away.
He was two feet away.
He’s not going to stop.
…
He’s right in front of us.
<Batwing4> I never knew I had so much potential. I must thank you, Negatorium. But, it’s now time to finish you off.
Batwing4 summoned a giant sandstone stick, ready to crush us.
I closed my eyes. Was this really the end?
…
No.
He was supposed to crush me by now…
Why hasn’t he?
…
A whistle.
That’s what saved us. A faint, 5 second whistle blow is what saved us from obliteration. That sandstone stick is about two inches away from crushing us. I opened my eyes, and in the distance… I saw a player. This wasn’t any ordinary player. This one was standing atop the spike of a pine tree, balancing on the tip top as if he was weightless. He had a grey cloak going up to his back and he had a hood covering his face. I couldn’t make out any details.
<Batwing4> HEY!! MR. MYSTERY MAN!! YOU’RE INTERRUPTING EVERYTHING! LEAVE!!
He didn’t back away. He jumped off the pine tree, and he landed on the ground as if he was a cat.
<Batwing4> I SAID BACK OFF! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?!?!
<LAR2> You’re a bitch. That’s who you are.
<Batwing4> GRRRRRR…. GOOD ROASTS, MY WEAKNESS…
The hooded figure moved closer, pulling out an iron axe.
<Batwing4> ENOUGH!!! I’M NOT GOING TO PUT UP WITH THIS ANYMORE!! DIE!!
He crushed the player with another sandstone stick.
<Batwing4> WELL, THAT’S ONE NUISANCE GONE. NOW, WHERE WAS I BEFORE I WAS RUDELY AND ABRUPTLY INTERRUPTED… OH YEAH! I WAS ABOUT TO SQUISH YOU PUNY FIRE ANTS.
<Adam> But we’re fire ants that bite.
<Batwing4> Wha-
Adam sped towards Batwing4 and struck him with his sword, knocking him back, hitting a tree.
<Batwing4> THAT’S IT!! I’VE HAD ENOUGH!!!
Batwing4 summoned sandstone pillars that encapsulated us.
Can’t move…
Couldn’t… move…
<Batwing4> SAY GOODBYE, ASSHOLES!
<GREEN0704> Goodbye, asshole.
<Batwing4> WHAT THE F-
The mysterious figure slashed the bitch with his axe. Batwing4 was knocked into another tree.
<Batwing4> No… you’re here… Sean…
<GREEN0704> It’s been some time, Makoto. I never thought you could escape your small purgatory.
<Batwing4> Ok?
<GREEN0704> Well, if it weren’t for some two IDIOTS.
<Herobrine and 303> *whistles innocently*
<GREEN0704> SOME TWO WHISTLING IDIOTS.
<Herobrine and 303> Damn, that gag is so overused that we got caught.
<GREEN0704> Whatever. I’m not going to tend to you guys. For now, at least.
<Herobrine> Ok…
<GREEN0704> What I AM going to tend to is getting YOU back in your rightful place.
<Batwing4> TRY.
Batwing4 slammed the ground, destroying all of the houses, the structures, the stores, the game hall. The only thing still standing was the city hall.
It’s gone..
All our hard work, it’s been erased…
Everything we’ve done…
Everything we’ve celebrated in…
Gone…
All with the swing of a fist…
<Batwing4> NOW THAT YOU’VE SEEN MY TRUE POTENTIAL, DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE??!
That’s it. This isn’t going to escalate.
<GREEN0704> I will.
…
<Me> Count me in too.
<Eggman10> I'm in, as well.
<Geodashie> Can't forget ol' dashie.
<Saphire31> I'm fighting this as well!
<LAR2> Boy, you're just weak.
<303> Okay, it's time for me to take action, as well.
<Herobrine> Not to worry about me, either.
<Null> null null null!!!!
Then, Herobrine got an idea.
An awful idea.
Herobrine got a wonderful, awful idea.
<Herobrine> Null, I can't understand you. You need to escape this story and work on your English.
I was mad. Very very mad. My head grew like bamboo and became 1 kilometer long.
<Me> HEROBRINE, YOU USELESS PIECE OF TRASH!!!! WHAT HAVE I TOLD EVERYONE IN THIS FUCKING STORY TO NOT BREAK THE DAMN FOURTH WALL?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!
<Herobrine> Sorry!!
<Me> LET'S REWIND THIS DAMN STORY, AND YOU'RE GOING TO SAY SOMETHING ELSE!!!
REWIND
<Herobrine> Null, it would be better off if you practised English a little better, but I digress.
<Me> THAT'S BETTER.
<Batwing4> Hahaha... you guys are but termites compared to what I've really fought with.
<LAR2> That’s what I said to fico. But, it turns out he isn’t as strong as I was lead to presume.
<Batwing4> Oh Larry. I can sense the ever-growing evil in you. You know you want to take over the-
LAR2 Bolted faster than light, cutting off Makoto’s arms. One bolt cut off the first one, and a returning bolt cut off the second. Sparks flew from Makoto’s arms as Larry landed.
<Batwing4> Gah!!
<LAR2> IF I WAS REALLY WEAK AND EVIL, WOULD I HAVE DONE THAT?
<Batwing4> And if I wasn’t a player with powers to destroy entire servers, Would I be able to do this?
A dark, gooey substance protruded from Makoto’s arms, and slowly, it morphed into a cube. It then turned solid, revealing an arm. Fresh, as if Larry didn’t cut it off.
<LAR2> *Gulp...*
Makoto dashed, grabbing Larry by the throat and threw him to the ground after dashing 3 feet high. Eggman and Geodashie attempted to shoot him with arrows, only to find that the arrows had turned red, and shot back at them. Adam tried to slash him with an axe, only to find that Makoto’s new hand had pointed in his direction, pushing him back with a pulsating force.
What did I do?
Nothing.
I watched as my allies tried to take down this unstoppable monster. It was a painful 5 minutes before they all decided to fall back.
Except for two.
Me, and Green. We stood ground, feet planted in the topsoil, weapons in hand.
<Batwing4> WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING? WAITING FOR YOUR DEATH? WELL CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE ACHIEVED YOUR GOAL.
Makoto summoned a dark lightning bolt that impacted the ground with brute force. We dodged.
<Batwing4> YOU WANT TO DELAY THE INEVITABLE, DO YOU? WELL WHY DIDN'T YOU JUST SAY THAT?
He summoned more lightning bolts of the same strength, each one coming faster. We dodged them, reflected then with a piece of metal, anything was fair game.
One lucky one came striking at Green, reflected, and it hit Makoto, removing a large portion of his face. The same black goo came pouring out of his cranium, reforming his head.
<Batwing4> Haha… this will be fun.
Suddenly, a familiar presence began to wrap around me. Not only me, but Green, also. That’s because I saw what it was.
Bedrock.
I thought that we were doomed. Makoto had far more power than we have, and bedrock was physically indestructible. Was this the end?
<Batwing4> I’VE BEEN ENTERTAINED JUST ENOUGH. I THINK IT'S JUST ABOUT TIME FOR YOU TO DIE. I'VE HAD MY FUN.
He earthbent a few pebbles, and jammed them into my arms. The bedrock was just too strong to struggle… I can’t move.
I struggled.
Can’t move.
Struggled again.
Still couldn’t move.
I struggled one last time...
…
I could feel my fingers moving up and down in the slightest.
I tried harder. I could feel more of my finger able to move.
I defied the bedrock. My wrist was beginning to become free.
I scowled at the bedrock. My wrist was fully functional.
I thought of the bedrock as a flock of feathers. My hand was free.
I imagined myself as a puddle of acid, eating away at the bedrock. My arm was twitching.
I put a lot of energy into twisting and turning. My limbs were coming free.
I told the bedrock it was weak. I could feel my entire body pulsing with energy.
<Batwing4> Ha. YOU are the weak one here. Don’t talk to inanimate objects.
I ignored him. My body was free.
…
I took his advice. The bedrock was just an inanimate object.
…
The bedrock shell was glowing and cracking, every crack making it brighter and brighter.
…
It gave way.
I bolted, grabbing Makoto by the neck and scraping him against the broken walls of the game hall and coliseum. I dashed back to the place where I was trapped, pushing my diamond sword with all my might into his ribcage, piercing through his heart. I made him look at Green. Twisting and turning his entire body, and eventually breaking the bedrock shell. He stomped closer to Me and Makoto. I held him down.
<GREEN0704> MAKOTO. YOU ARE GOING TO THE WORDS I HAVE TO SAY, AND YOU ARE GOING TO LISTEN TO THEM WITH RESPECT.
Green earthbent some small pointed rocks, piercing the body of Makoto, moaning and gasping in pain.
<GREEN0704> I DID NOT CREATE YOU TO CAUSE RUCKUS. I DID NOT CREATE YOU TO TAKE OVER MINECRAFT. I DID NOT CREATE YOU TO TERRIFY AND KILL LITERALLY EVERY PLAYER IN EXISTANCE. I DID NOT CREATE YOU FOR SUICIDE!!!
<Batwing4> THEN WHY DID YOU CREATE ME? TO THROW THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ME INTO A RIVER FOR 30 YEARS, 5 YEARS LATER??
Green lifted his hand, and more spiked rocks penetrated through Makoto’s body.
<GREEN0704> I CREATED YOU BECAUSE IT WAS A GIFT. I CRRATED YOU BECAUSE I WANTED YOU TO FEEL WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BE MORTAL. BUT YOU WASTED IT ON A POINTLESS AND EXTREMELY CLICHÉ GOAL: TAKING OVER MINECRAFT.
<Batwing4> Sean… don’t do this, man…
<GREEN0704> I WILL DO THIS. IF THIS IS WHAT IT TAKES TO GET YOU TO SMARTEN UP, THEN I GUESS IT'S WHAT I MUST DO.
Green readied his axe, ready to strike. He raised it into the air, and, in a fraction of a second, he sliced it into Makoto's neck. A second, more powerful swing happened not even a second later, cut into his skull, halfway into his head. The third swing cut deeper into his neck, and released his head.
I released my sword, moving it out of his chest, and his body fell to the ground like it was a ragdoll.
Was that it?
…
Of course, it wasn't it.
I rejoiced in my mind, thinking that the terror was done. Thinking that we had just stopped a killer of worlds.
Me and Green walked out of the battlefield, and towards our friends. They greeted us with smiles.
<Saphire31> Woah... you really did it?
<Me> Yeah. It wasn't easy.
<Saphire31> You made it look very easy.
<Me> Well, it wasn't.
<GREEN0704> OH FOR THE LOVE OF INK, JUST MAKE OUT WITH LAR2 ALREADY. THE AUDIENCE IS DYING FOR THIS TEASING TO END.
<Me> I would yell at him, but he's kinda right.
LAR2 and Saphire looked at eachother.
<LAR2> welp okay
They made out.
<Geodashie> ...Let's give them some privacy.
We went somewhere else.
<Geodashie> So, do you think he's done?
Geodashie slowly began to frown.
<Me> What do you mean?
<Geodashie> Look behind you...
Before I could turn my head a degree, something hit me in the head. I stumbled and rolled down the small hill and landed into a small trench.
<Geodashie> FICO!!!!
Geodashie and Green came running towards me. They picked me up and got me standing up again.
<Geodashie> You okay?
<Me> Yes...
<Geodashie> I knew he wasn't done-
<GREEN0704> LOOK OUT!!!!
A dark chained arrow pierced through Dashie's chest.
<Me> DASHIE!!!! NO!!!!
The dark arrow pulled out of the ground, picking Geodashie up and pulling him towards a dark storm cloud. And out came from the storm cloud came Makoto, head covered in a glowing, black fluid where the slices were. The pieces of his head were coming closer together, healing.
<Batwing4> DID YOU REALLY THINK I WAS DONE?! HA.
Two dark arrows came out of the storm cloud, aiming at me and Green. We reflected them with our weapons.
<Batwing4> STOP PRETENDING THAT YOU'RE SO POWERFUL. YOU-
<Me> OH SHUT UP!!!
<Batwing4> You don't want to waste any time, do you?
He moved into the cloud, and out of the cloud came a nasty surprise. A storm of arrows was raining from the sky. I got my sword ready. I ducked, sword held above my body.
…
The arrows were supposed to impact us by now...
But instead, they impacted a bright and spherical energy shield surrounding us. And at the center of the shield, was a player. Red robe, black skin, white eyes.
<SethPlays> THE HEROIUM IS HERE!!!
Right as he said that, a bright purple flash of light occurred at the dark cloud, and as I looked up, a purple crescent sliced the cloud in half, tarnishing it, and out came Makoto's body, sliced in two, falling towards the ground with a comet tail.
And out of the crescent's origin, came a bright purple player, flying towards me, carrying Dashie's body.
<TheDarkGardevoir> THE HEROIUM IS HERE!!!
Seth lifted the bubble shield out of the ground, picking up Gardevoir and a portion of the ground, moving us towards the crash site of Makoto's body. As we approached Makoto's body, Seth disbanded the shield, and we walked towards Makoto's body. The same black goo came from the two pieces of his body, recombining him. He stood up with a weak posture as the goo was recombining.
<Batwing4> It's been a while since I've seen you comrades. 30 years, to be exact.
<SethPlays> And I don't think that's a long enough break from you. You've become a monster.
<Batwing4> I haven't "become" anything. I'm the same old self.
<SethPlays> You used to be a good-doer. You used to be a part of us. But, unfortunately, you've changed.
<Batwing4> Seth, I haven't chan-
Seth cut Makoto's body in half with a bolt of speed, briskly returning.
<SethPlays> YES, YOU HAVE CHANGED.
Makoto's body reformed.
<Batwing4> Stop trying to decapitate me.
<GREEN0704> Says the guy who keeps on gloating about his "eternal powers".
<Batwing4> Here. I'll give you some stress toys to decapitate.
He lifted into the sky, and out of the horizon came a horde of zombies. TNT in hand, swords ready, we sliced through many of them.
<GREEN0704> Guess I should be glad you can disobey my orders all the time or else I would've died to this maniac!
<SethPlays> Did you really think I was going to just sit there and do nothing? No. You are our leader.
<GREEN0704> Yes, and I commanded you to stay back at the base!
<SethPlays> Still, I wasn't just gonna let you die! We are one group!
<Me> You people need to calm the fuck down.
<GREEN0704> ...fine...
We kept on slicing. More and more zombies were coming.
<TheDarkGardevoir> LOOK OUT!
Gardevoir lifted us into the air as she fired a crescent down to the ground, exploding with the power of a nuclear bomb, killing all the zombies.
We lowered to the ground, to find Makoto, fully healed, ready to fight.
<Batwing4> Hahahaha... It all comes down to this, does it?
<GREEN0704> I'm not going to waste anymore time. This pasta is already lo-
I stared at green. My head was ready to grow up to 1321312312312842379658342 kilometers.
<GREEN0704> … I'm not going to waste anymore time. This pointless fighting has grown long enough. I'm going to finally kill you. Even though you are my creation, you've become way too dangerous for this universe.
Green drew his axe, ready to strike.
<Batwing4> Very well then.
I drew my weapon. This wasn't going to be easy...
But we will win this.
We'll win this for us.
We'll win this for Minecraft.
We'll win this for everyone.
<Batwing4> Hahaha... Well then, if you do not prefer to waste time, I guess there is only one option left.
<GREEN0704> OH JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP, YOU IDIOT. I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS. YOU'RE ALREADY BAD ENOUGH SINCE YOU CAN'T FUCKING STAND A FUCKING ELECTRICAL WIRE!!!!!!!! WHAT KIND OF WEAK IDIOT ARE YOU TO DIE TO A FLIPPING ELECTRICAL WIRE????????????????????? WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!!! YOU'RE SUCH A PUSSY!!!!!!
<Batwing4> I've learned to adapt to your aggress-
I took this opportunity to bolt forward, slicing off his head. Some of his chest came off, revealing a glowing source. I shielded my eyes.
When I reopened them, I could make out the shape of the source to be a heart, wired to the body it was in.
The same goop covered his wound, rebuilding it.
<Batwing4> Puny. So puny. You should learn to learn from your experiences.
He rocket-launched his hand towards me. I dodged, but not a second later, he teleported to me, throwing me towards Green.
Green looked up at him.
I could make something out of Green's face. Sadness. Malice. The negative thoughts seem to have rooted into his head, covering him in more than darkness, but... fear.
<GREEN0704> What kind of monster are you...
<Batwing4> Green. You-
<GREEN0704> AND DON'T TRY TO FUCKING BRAINWASH ME, YOU IDIOT!! THAT WOULD BE A TOTAL AND UTTER CLICHÉ!!! YOU SMELL LIKE PISS, ANYWAY!
<Me> Calm down. You should learn to not be an angry bloodhead and learn to actually get in and fight!
<GREEN0704> It's no use. He's overcome all of my tactics, I can't fight him. He's too strong to hold back.
Green looked towards Seth and Gardevoir, looking slightly afraid.
<GREEN0704> Evacuate the server.
<SethPlays> What? No! We can't leave you here! You'll die!
<GREEN0704> Then I would have fixed my mistake of creating this monster... Look, I have always been proud of you two comrades. I am very impressed with what you two have grown up to be. Stay strong, and carry on my passion.
<TheDarkGardevoir> AND your anger, don't forget your ang-
<SethPlays> Ugh. Why do you have to be a jackass at every single chance you get??
<GREEN0704> Just evacuate the server. Leave me to rightfully die in this land of death.
Seth began to put on a tear. His face scrunched into a look of fear.
<SethPlays> Y-Yes sir...
Seth and Gardevior ran away from us, receding into the distance. Me and Green turned around, facing Batwing4.
<Batwing4> It all comes down to this, does it?
<GREEN0704> I created you, I can destroy you.
<Batwing4> Ha.
<GREEN0704> I KICKED YOUR ASS ONCE, I CAN FUCK YOU UP AGAIN!!!!!
Batwing4 swooped down, grabbing me and Green, pinning us both by the necks. Batwing4 then let go of me, throwing me into some rubble.
I lied there.
I got up, pounding the dust off my clothes, and looked up to where Green and Makoto were.
Makoto punched him.
And threw him.
Green barely did any damage to him, and any damage that was done was covered by that damn black goo.
It was a good 2 minutes before he swooped back down to me, grabbing both me and green by the necks.
I looked at Green.
His face was bruised and beaten. I couldn't even make out any fear.
He then pinned us to a wall, looking at us with an evil stare.
<Batwing4> THIS WILL END WITH YOU TWO DYING. I CANNOT SEE ANY REASON TO LET YOU LIVE ANY LONGER.
His face broke into blue flames. the pieces were levitating, the blue flames keeping it up.
<Batwing4> SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE. THAT IS, IF I WASN'T IMMORTAL!
All of a sudden, he lost grip on me, and gasped in pain as he fell to the floor.
Why?
Well, behind him was Larry and Saphire. Larry holding A BB gun.
<LAR2> TAKE THAT, YOU SHIT EATING PISS SMELLING REINCARNATION OF A DAY OLD DIRT BLOCK WHO'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS A PIECE OF PAPYRUS WRITTEN BY THE CONDOM FACTORY THAT'S 400000 YEARS EXPIRED!
<Me> Did you seriously wait until now just so you could come up with that insult?
<LAR2> No... ok fine i'm a green wannabe...
<GREEN0704> Lol. What a pity.
<Batwing4> WHAT THE FUCK!!! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR???
<LAR2> Justice.
Then I got an idea.
An idea that would surely turn the tide.
I grabbed Batwing4 by the neck and threw him to the sky, where I sliced him in the same manner I did before.
I then threw him to the ground and cut off his limbs, so he would take longer to regenerate.
I picked him up and showed his body to Green.
<Me> LOOK!
The black goop grew faster this time, picking me up and throwing me to the wall. His torso flew into the sky, regenerating faster than ever.
<Me> Did you see that?!
<GREEN0704> What?
<Me> THAT BLUE PULSATING THING IN HIS CHEST! WHAT WAS THAT??
Green then put on a wave of fear.
It's like he realized something.
...
And he did.
<GREEN0704> His... Soul?!
<Me> Yes! Maybe his soul could play an important role in this battle??
<GREEN0704> It's uncovered?? They didn't put a barricade around it??
<Me> So it's his weak point?!
<GREEN0704> Yes! All we need to do is to remove his soul and trap it like I did before!
<Me> WHY DIDN'T YOU THINK OF THAT BEFORE??
<GREEN0704> I DIDN'T THINK THAT IT WAS THAT EASY TO GET TO HIS SOUL! I THOUGHT THAT HE WOULD LEARN FROM LAST TIME TO PUT SOME DAMN COVER ON IT!
<Me> Well that's the key out of this mess. All we have to do is trap his soul!
<GREEN0704> ...
<Me> What?
<GREEN0704> I don't think it will be that easy. I did it once, but I don't think it will be that easy with this new body.
<Me> Well we have to do it quickly. And heck, just look at me! I've fought through almost everything unscathed!
<GREEN0704> ... You're right. Let's do this.
We shook hands. We were now allies.
<GREEN0704> ALRIGHT, LET'S PUT AN END TO THIS ONCE AND FOR ALL.
Green mysteriously brought a capsule out of the fourth wall. Convienient.
<GREEN0704> LET'S DO THIS!
<Batwing4> Without any hesitation.
I pulled my sword. I was ready.
Let's win this.
I bolted towards Batwing4, cutting off his arms. He grabbed me with his legs and attempted to throw meto the ground. Lucky for me, Green came from nowhere and sliced his chest in two.
<Batwing4> What are you- NO! I'M NOT LETTING YOU DO THAT TO ME AGAIN!
The same goop came from his wounds. It grew, enlargening his limbs, making them super thick.
<Batwing4> I'VE SPENT ENOUGH TIME IN THAT RIVER-
<LAR2> No you haven't.
Larry threw an axe at Makoto's already worn chest. His soul was now exposed.
<Batwing4> NO!!! NEVER AGAIN!!! NOT ANYMORE!!!
The black goop came from his chest.
But it didn't stop at the boundaries of his body. It kept swelling.
Growing larger.
I moved away.
When the black goo was done casting, he was twice as large as he originally was.
<Batwing4> NOW YOU MAY-
Larry bolted faster than light, landing on Makoto's back.
Larry began to cut into his neck, letting us have some time.
I bolted, cutting his limbs.
What did Green do?
He jumped.
And with that jump, he grabbed onto Makoto's neck, squeezing it tighter than ever.
He got his axe out and cut into his chest. Makoto grabbed onto him with his legs.
It was no use for him.
<GREEN0704> NOT THIS TIME!!! I'M PUTTING YOU BACK WHERE YOU BELONG!
He cut off Makoto's legs and regrowing limbs with his axe. One strong blow to the chest completely exposed his soul.
<Batwing4> DON'T DO THIS, SEAN!
<GREEN0704> Begging is futile.
As we pinned Makoto, Green got out the capsule.
And in one swift motion, Green slammed the capsule down to Makoto's chest, encapsulating his soul.
<Batwing4> SEAN!!!! I'M SORRY!!! I JUST WANTED TO PROVE TO YOU GREATNESS!
<GREEN0704> You've proven no greatness to me, bitch.
Green pulled Makoto's soul out of him, causing Makoto to glitch like crazy. His body was spazzing, glitching like never before.
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His body disintegraded.
And out of the dust lied a statue.
A statue of his body, capturing every minute detail.
And that was it.
The dust blew away in the wind, scattering the land like a pile of ashes from a volcano.
...
We landed like cats. I wasn't afraid of heights anymore.
<Me> Told you it was easy.
<GREEN0704> Oh, be quiet.
As we landed on the ground, brightness rised all around the valley.
The land was being cleansed. The brightness grew bigger, restoring the land to it's former glory. The building area, the coileseum, the game hall. It had all returned.
Applause came from the nearby valley.
Everyone rushed to where we were, clapping and cheering for us.\
<Eggman10> YOU DID IT!!! WELL DONE!!!
<Geodashie> It seems you have saved this server once again. Your loyality will be forever remembered.
<Me> Thanks.
<Geodashie> How about your friend over here? What does he have to say?
The applause settled as Green rose up from the ashes. His cloak was down.
<GREEN0704> THIS DAY WILL BE FOREVER REMEMBERED. SERVICE AS LOYAL AS THIS WILL NOT BE PUT DOWN TO NOTHING. WE, THE HEROIUM, SHALL TAKE A PLEDGE TO MERGE OUR GROUP WITH THE ARTIOPAS SERVER, READY TO BECOME HONORABLE CITEZENS OF THIS KINGDOM!
Applause came after Green's speech.
From that day forward, Green, Seth and Gardvoir became admins of our kingdom, and have been loyal to the very end.
<Me> There's just one thing left. What do we do with his soul?
Green got a smirk on his face. He had an idea.
An awful idea.
A wonderful, awful idea.
<GREEN0704> I'll equip it with eyes and ears so it can see some mind destroying stuff.
<Me> XD sounds good.
The end.
Three years.
And what a great 3 years spent.
This server has grown extremely well relative to when I first joined. Having the Heroium and several other trusted members become admins really did well.
Don't think there wasn't any new bureaucrats, though.
LAR2, Green, and Saphire got the bureaucrat positions. I don't know what inspired or enticed Geodashie to promote them, but what I do know is how well this server has grown.
Ever since we bested Batwing4 and merged with the Heroium, we have been getting a lot of players coming in. I think Geodashie is bathing in cash from all of his income.
Better yet, I haven't experienced a troll in months.
And I don't know if the other admins had experienced them, either.
I shouldn't worry about it. I should relax; something I barely got to do.
...
And what better way to relax than to talk to my friends.
I was scrolling through the game hall. I felt great.
I then spotted Geodashie talking with some of the staff.
You could probably guess what they were talking about.
| Geodashie (O W N E R) | And that's why I get tired when running for too long.
| Saphire31 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Interesting.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Yes.
| GREEN0704 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Dude. That's so fucking cool. It's not like other people have that "ability" either.
Wow. Green took my job.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | I agree with Green. There's a reason why you stop running over long periods of time in Minecraft.
| Geodashie (O W N E R) | son
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Greetings, my friend.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | hi sexy people
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | What brings you here?
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | I just want to talk to my friends, and daddy.
Every one of them began to blush. I think Larry was about to laugh, too. I called Geodashie "Daddy" because he's the owner of the server (and it sounds funny).
| Geodashie (O W N E R) | Well son, I'm just-
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Talking about your poor health, we get it.
Geodashie began to giggle a little bit.
| Geodashie (O W N E R) | Well, I'd probably put it that way. I get nauseous from playing on a swing for too long and I feel happy whenever eggs are on the table.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | What causes that poor health anyway?
| Geodashie (O W N E R) | no idea larry
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Anyways, I better go. I think there's some corridors in need of maitenance.
| GREEN0704 (B U R E A U C R A T) | You sure? I haven't seen a single troll come here since we bested Makoto.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | I can't argue with Green. I haven't seen a single rulebreaker since that muttonchop joined this server.
| GREEN0704 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Well, that day will be remembered for more than just the end of rule breakers.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Of course. Welp, I'm going to go anyway for the point of the story. And yes, I broke the fourth wall. I know that's ironic, but fuck it, I'm the sexiest memelord ever. Screw irony, it doesn't apply to me.
They began to laugh their heads off.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Well damn, I don't know what makes you so hillarious, ficc. I haven't heard this much laughter since the day I re-connected-...
Larry began to slow down in his speech.
His face began to cringe. His eyes were noticeably still.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | The day I... reconnected...
| GREEN0704 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Larry?
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | I... have to go... there are... fish fingers on the... dinner... table... no, I need to get to w-work...
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Earth to Larry!
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | SORRY, BUT I NEED TO GO...
Larry began to sprint off. His feet slammed the ground, moving further away from us. He faded away in the distance, Turning towards Central Square, to his base.
| GREEN0704 (B U R E A U C R A T) | ...What's up with him?
I scratched my head. What WAS up with him? Larry usually doesn't act like this.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | I'd better see what he's doing.
I walked into central square. I walked with a sturdy pace; still confused as to why Larry was so afraid.
I noticed the back of his head turn into his house. The door slammed shut.
I walked up to his door and knocked on it. I heard footsteps approach from the other side of the door; although no true response was made. The footsteps continued, but fading away, further into the house.
I knocked for a second time, this time with a more fierce intention. No answer.
At that point, I had it.
I pulled out my ban stick. Since I was a bureaucrat, it was unlocked to its full capability. I could promote and demote users with it, I could (obviously) ban users with it, I could even analyze them; finding out their IP address, When their account was created, When they joined the server, How many Artiocoins they earned through games or jobs, the sky's the limit.
The reason why I'm using it right now is for unlocking the door. It can unlock any door. Geodashie mainly coded that feature so that it could unlock the maintenance room, but as the server expanded, he coded it so that it could open any door, even iron doors.
I hit it against the wood of the door, and just like that, it creaked open.
I pushed the door open, to reveal Larry sitting on his bed, weeping.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | WHA?
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | It's just me, Larry. Calm down.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | HOW'D YOU GET IN HERE??
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Remember how Geodashie updated the Ban Stick? I can unlock any type of door.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Well, I need my privacy.
Larry curled up into a ball. He seemed rather dead, as if he was lifeless. He was weeping a little bit.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | What's wrong?
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | I need my privacy. Just leave me here.
He started to cry a little bit. I could hear his sniffles, even with his legs curled into his chest.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | OMG! SAPHIRE'S BEING ATTACKED!
Larry's eyes then shot open. The eyes themselves were rather bloodshot, wider than the sun. Not a second later, his legs were up, and he bolted through the door faster than light itself. I just stood there and stiffened up as he raced through the door, casting splinters everywhere.
I walked out of the hole he made, making sure not to step on the spiked pieces of wood. I found him right outside his house, standing in a fighting position, holding his ban stick.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Dude, calm down. What the hell has gotten into you?
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | N-nothing...
I grabbed him by the shoulder before he could step away.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Answer me. You've gone insane.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | ...Ugh, fine... I'll tell you.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | ...It's a long story, but-
Before things could get tense, the bell on central square did it's low chime.
Someone's here.
LAR2 shook his head, wiping away the tears.
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Oh, what the heck! Someone's attacking!
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | Get to Central Square!
Me and Larry rushed to Central Square; towards the noise of the bell. Me and him both pulled out our ban sticks midway through.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | So, what were you about to say before the bell chimed?
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | I really don't wat to talk about it. It's a personal issue.
I decided that pressuring him will only make things worse. I stopped bugging.
| Yoshfico123 (B U R E A U C R A T) | If you really insist on keeping it a secret, then I guess I'll stop bugging you...
| LAR2 (B U R E A U C R A T) | LOOK OUT!
It took me a second for my mind to figure out what he was talking about, but before i could turn my head, I bumped into someone.
I collapsed to the ground, hitting the topsoil.
| Eggman10 (A D M I N) | You okay, Fico?
Okay fuck the new chat tiles
I looked up and saw Eggman looking down at me. He stuck his hand out at me.
<Me> I'm fine... You guys can hear the bell, too?
Whilst I said that, I was being helped up by Eggman, pounding the dust off of me in the process. I noticed that most of the moderators and admins were gathered in a circle.
<Geodashie> We did. Someone's here.
<Me> Who?
<Geodashie> We don't know.
Suddenly, a dark shadow appeared in the center of the circle. It's appearance was so sudden that when it did appear, I almost jumped.
<Me> WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!
The admins and bureaucrats, including myself, pulled out our ban sticks.
The shadow turned into a flat crescent that swooped through our legs. It didn't do any harm.
<CodeMan> I SEE YOU'VE BEEN EXPECTING US.
That voice came from behind us. It sounded kind of raspy, with a little bit of dark to it.
I turned around. There were two men standing behind us, wearing tuxedos.
<CodeMan> IT'S RUDE FOR A GENTLEMAN TO APPEAR WITHOUT A SUIT.
<Me> What?
The second person standing beside CodeMan began to twitch. Suddenly, his skin beamed off of him to reveal a woman. Blue hair, white eyes.
<Scientress> Well, not all gentlemen are required to wear a tacky suit every time we are on a mission.
<CodeMan> DON'T MAKE FUN OF MY SUIT. I'M JUST TRYING TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL.
<Scientress> Well, that's besides the point.
<Me> What is the point then? We were called to central square because of you two. You better have good intentions.
<Scientress> Oh? Sorry for wasting your time.
<CodeMan> I AM CODEMAN FROM THE IMPERIUM. WE WERE SENT HERE BECAUSE OF SOME STRANGE RADIO EMMISSIONS COMING FROM THIS SERVER.
That's when I realized.
I slowly came up to Geodashie's ear. I whispered into it.
<Me> The... Imperium? You said something about them being extremely strong, right?
<CodeMan> WHAT ARE YOU WHISPERING ABOUT?!
I jumped. I turned around towards the two players.
<Me> I... uh...
<CodeMan> NAH, I HEARD EVERYTHING YOU SAID. YES, THE IMPERIUM IS A STRONG GROUP. HOWEVER, WE AREN'T HERE TO EXPLOIT OUR POTENTIAL LIKE MAKOTO DID.
<GREEN0704> Makoto? You know about him?
<CodeMan> YES. WE FIRST OBSERVED HIS POTENTIAL WHEN HE TOOK HIS FIRST STEPS. THE NEGATORIUM REALLY WENT ALL-OUT WITH HIS FEATURES. ENHANCED FLYING, AIR MANUVERABILTY, EYE LASERS...
<Scientress> Meh, I've invented better machines in my closet.
<CodeMan> NO YOU DIDN'T.
<Scientress> Yes I did.
<CodeMan> NO YOU DIDN'T.
<Scientress> Yes I did.
<CodeMan> NO YOU DIDN'T.
<Scientress> Yes I did.
<Me> Is Makoto the reason why you came here?
<Scientress> Partially. Makoto had extreme destructive capability. It's a miracle that you could take him down.
<Me> Well, I did befriend LAR2 and stop many hacker invasions.
<Scientress> How did you do that then? A normal user couldn't have taken down hundreds of hackers and best a superpower like Makoto.
<CodeMan> MAYBE WE SHOULD STOP CHIT-CHATTING AND BEGIN OUR MISSION.
<Scientress> oh- Ah, yes. We aren't here to chat. We're here to preform a usual confinscation measure because your destructive capability has grown too extreme.
<Me> Extreme?
<Scientress> Goodbye.
As those words entered my ears, I quickly pulled my sword.
She lunged at me, trying to slice my legs. I conterattacked and sliced her backwards. She crashed into a large building, knocking it over.
<Geodashie> Come on! How many times does this server have to be destroyed until it's finally repaired for good?
Scientress got up, grasping her sword weakly. CodeMan rushed towards her.
<Scientress> damn, they're good...
<CodeMan> HE'S GOOD, NOT THEM.
<Scientress> This will be harder than I thought. 
<CodeMan> LET ME TRY.
CodeMan dashed towards me at the speed of light, trying to behead me. He almost got me, although i quickly dodged. I took a slice at his legs. He dodged and impaled me with his sword. 
<Me> GAH! 
<CodeMan> HEHEHEH... NOT SO STRONG NOW, HUH?
Scientress drank a pink potion, regenerating her health. All of her injured parts regenerated. Her bruised forehead, her cut legs, everything healed.
<Scientress> I think we can begin searching the server.
<Me> I think you can get OFF our server and never come back.
I dashed backward, releasing grip of CodeMan’s sword, and dashed back towards CodeMan, my sword pointed forwards. I sliced through CodeMan’s arm, pulling it off his torso. I threw his arm at Scientress for a split second. Both fell forwards. 
<Me> I expected more from the strongest group in all of Minecraft. Are the stories that we were all lead to believe false?  
<CodeMan> OH? ARE WE DISAPPOINTING YOU?
CodeMan stuck his hand behind his arm. He grasped on to something.
<CodeMan> WHAT IF I WERE TO TELL YOU THAT I COULD DO BETTER?
In a split second, he swiped his hand from his arm, revealing a sword, picked right from a scabbard. He had it pointed in the air, straight up.
Then, clouds rushed it to block out the sun.
The clouds grew more and more numerous, and yet, darker.
The sun’s normal bright glow became an elusive thought as the clouds moved closer in. The sun was blocked out, darkening the valley.
It wasn’t finished. The valley continued to grow darker, eventually reaching twilight, midnight, and ultimately turned to pitch black.
I can’t see.
All of a sudden, a bright glow filled my eyes as lightning petruded from the sky, lighting up the darkened server. A yell came from CodeMan, revealing the lighting striking CodeMan’s Sword.
<CodeMan> THIS PETTY CHARADE SHALL CEASE. IT IS FINALLY TIME I FUFILL MY TASK OF PROTECTING MINECRAFT FROM OVERPOWERED LAYERS BENT ON DESTRUCTION. GOODNIGHT...
<Me> Wait, destruction? THIS IS A MISUN-
Right then and there, everything turned dark again. CodeMan became invisible to the naked eye and just vanished right in the complete darkness.
I pulled my sword in anxiety, worried as to what he was planning. In my left hand, i held a stack of torches. I placed one down.
<Me> Guys? Larry? Father? GREEN?
Everyone just vanished. My friends just suddenly disappeared. I don’t know where they went, but they aren’t here anymore.
I began to move around, placing a torch in the local area. I had placed five torches now. They lit up an entire chunk. Not completely, of course.
<CodeMan> THOSE TORCHES WILL BE YOUR ONLY CHANCE OF SEEING.
<Yoshfico123> ...
oh also fuck codeman's font too
<CodeMan> Enjoy.
I grasped on to the remaining 59 torches I had. I couldn't see a damn thing. The entire server was unlit by thick clouds and fog. I couldn't see the sun. I couldn't see anything but the troches I placed.
<Yoshfico123> ...This server... I've never seen it so dark before.
I could barely even tell where I was at. All the fighting I did with the Imperium completely took my mind off of my location. If only I knew that it would come in handy at this moment.
Then, all of a sudden, a bright flash of light hit my pupils.
I shut my eyes in the reaction, almost tearing them up from the intense blare of the light. It took me a minute to open them, but when I did, I found that my surroundings were turned into a large glass container. Outside of it were multiple supercomputers, as well as many robots dressed in lab coats.
There were multiple electrodes attached to my forehead. They were wired to outside of the glass chamber, to another supercomputer. I was standing on some sort of four-way treadmill, nullifying any movement.
And, guess who was outside of the container, looking up at me?
CodeMan.
<CodeMan> Oh don't mind that.
<Yoshfico123> What the heck? What was that?
<CodeMan> Sorry, I was just testing some VR tech. And, by the looks of it, it seems as if it works like a charm.
<Yoshfico123> You... experimented on me? I wasn't on my server?
<CodeMan> Kind of, and yes. What you just witnessed was actually some VR technology I was experimenting with.
<Yoshfico123> ...Okay, I got to hand it to you, that was authentic as HELL.
<CodeMan> Hehe... thanks.
CodeMan pressed a button on some sort of weirdly-shaped remote. Right then, the electrodes on my forehead lost grip on my skin and dropped to the floor. The treadmill that I was standing on was frozen, allowing me to move around freely. A large, Delorean-like hatch door on the side of the container opened, allowing me to step outside. And so I did. Immediately, however, I felt cold air hit my skin.
<Yoshfico123> ...Why is the air so hot?
<CodeMan> Oh. The simulation recreated the air temperature and pressure of the server, so it might feel a little weird at first... Your server had 25 °C and 1.010 bars of pressure... we have 19 °C and 1.024 bars... That difference translates into an approximate ~5% - 7% difference.
<Yoshfico123> What the...? What?!
<CodeMan> ...Sorry, I'm just confusing you, aren't I?
<Yoshfico123> I'd put it that way... But what do you want from me?
<CodeMan> I don't really want much from you, Fico. In fact, I only want one thing: You.
<Yoshfico123> What?
<CodeMan> Truth is, I like you, Fico. You're a very interesting specimen. I've searched through your files, and you've done some pretty impressive stuff, including, but not limited to; Besting a hacker twice, plus an overdesigned robot in combat, reached the administrator position in just one week, Taking down a full-scale invasion of overpowered zombies and 4 more cryptics, etc.
<Yoshfico123> ...Yes?
<CodeMan> My point being, I'm not sure if you are aware of your strength. The "confiscation measure" that you saw in the VR actually happened, only we abducted you in your sleep, then... well, I don't think I can say what happened next.
<Yoshfico123> Wait... You did what?!
<CodeMan> Now, let's not get so-
<Yoshfico123> So you're saying you took down my server?
<CodeMan> Yes, but only because-
<Yoshfico123> I KNOW WHAT YOUR INTENTIONS ARE!
I pulled the sword from my scabbard, and tried to slash CodeMan with it. He dodged, swiftly escaping to the space beside him. My sword ended up hitting the ground, cracking it.
<CodeMan> Good God! Did you not hear what I just said? You're unaware of how strong you are!
<Yoshfico123> SAYS YOU!!!
I tried to slash him again. Same thing happened. He dodged.
<CodeMan> Just calm down! We can talk this out!
<Yoshfico123> What did you do to my friends... WHERE ARE THEY?
<CodeMan> Are you always this angry- and talkative when searching for answers?
<Yoshfico123> JUST TELL ME WHERE MY FRIENDS ARE!
<CodeMan> Alright! Stop being so enraged!
CodeMan gestured for me to follow him. I walked down with him through some corridors and hallways to what looked like a prison. CodeMan opened the prison door, revealing all of my friends inside prison cells.
<CodeMan> There are your friends.
<Yoshfico123> What? Why are they in here?
<CodeMan> Same reason why we put your server on display. They were too powerful.
<Yoshfico123> ...Display???
<CodeMan> ...It's exactly what it sounds like.
I tried to rush over to the corridors out of fear of my server being a museum artifact. CodeMan grabbed on to my neck, preventing me from moving anywhere.
<CodeMan> QUIT RUNNING. WHAT HAVE YOU BECOME?
<Yoshfico123> I don't want to be here! I'm not too powerful, or anything else you say!
<CodeMan> ...You know, you have misbehaved quite a lot... Before you meet your friends in that prison cell, I want to show you one more thing.
<Yoshfico123> ...One... more... thing? What could possibly be next-
Suddenly, the prison door from behind Fico opened. revealing a lot of steam flowing out of the door, as well as two figures in the doorway. One was holding on to the other, preventing the second figure from squirming about.
<CodeMan> Behold.
<Yoshfico123> ...What?
As the two figures approached, Fico could make out their shapes, as well as their color. The figure restraining the other figure was Scientress, while the other figure was...
Makoto.
<Batwing4> Let... go... of... me!
<Scientress> Not a chance.
<Yoshfico123> Hold on a minute... MAKOTO??
<Batwing4> ...Fico...
Makoto gave Fico a stare of malice. He looked straight into Fico's eyes, scowling at him.
<Batwing4> I'LL KILL YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID!!!
Makoto lunged at Fico, pulling an arm cannon that protruded from his wrist. His legs stomped on the ground as he forced towards Fico, ready to shoot.
...
Then, he stopped.
He kneeled down to the ground in a sort of suffering stance. A look of pain scrunched up into his face as he let out a painful yell, with sparks coming out of his body. Eventually, the yelling and sparks concluded as he fell to the ground, gasping and breathing from the torture. Behind him was Scientress, holding some sort of remote.
<Yoshfico123> Okay, mind explaining to me what the hell is going on? I'm very confused. I'm hearing all this about our server being "on display" and my friends being locked inside prison, as well as Mr. Death Robot over here being renovated.
<Batwing4> ugh... you never l-learn...
<Yoshfico123> So can someone tell me what is going on?
<CodeMan> Simple. You gained too much power.
<Yoshfico123> Huh?
CodeMan stomped on the ground, revealing light, coming in bright, focused beams, from the ceiling, aiming all around Fico and CodeMan. A few seconds later, the light faded, revealing Fico and CodeMan in a large, cylindrical chamber.
<Yoshfico123> ...What's happening? That's not helping!
<CodeMan> You gained too much power, like I said before.
<Yoshfico123> Huh?
<CodeMan> For years, we have watched over Minecraft, scouting out all of the nefarious servers with too much power. Our goal is to defend Minecraft from total domination by ridding servers of their power before they grow too big. We've done that for almost 100 years.
<Yoshfico123> 100 years- Look, we aren't bent on destruction! People keep attacking us and we're forced to defend!
<CodeMan> That is an illogical statement. Two entities merged with one entity, focusing more power into a small area, as well as housing an extremely powerful robot... Yeah, I think that you have too much power.
<Yoshfico123> ...So you capture me and my friends and "put my server on display"?
<CodeMan> Yes.
<Yoshfico123> ...But why am I not in the prison?
<CodeMan> Because unlike the rest of the people that came here, you have something special about you.
<Yoshfico123> What?
<CodeMan> I have never before seen a specimen like you. You have survived through so much, and have gained people's trust quite quickly. You have so much potential that you sadly dispose of because of your... how should I put this... Stay confined in that server.
<Yoshfico123> Huh... I guess you're right about that...
<CodeMan> So, I'd like you to... this might sound a little sudden... join us.
<Yoshfico123> ...What?! Join you?
<CodeMan> You heard me just right.
<Yoshfico123> No! No, no, no! Why would I join you?! You captured my friends for no reason and "put my server on display!" I'm not joining you! It's not happening!
<CodeMan> ...Haha... Always quick to jump to conclusions... Well, you haven't considered our purpose yet.
<Yoshfico123> Purpose??
<CodeMan> Yes. The thing is, we didn't capture them for nothing. You must've learned from the VR simulation that we did it for a reason. They were too powerful.
<Yoshfico123> But... Like I said, we aren't too powerful! How are we "too powerful?"
<CodeMan> Well, we saw your friend GREEN's soul merge with two other souls, granting him more mobility, strength and thinking strategies than he ever had before. To us, that seems too powerful. To you it might not, but to us, it is.
<Yoshfico123> So... you're telling me I was unaware of it?
<CodeMan> ...Now you're getting it. Well, now you can use it for the right purpose; to serve the Imperium.
<Yoshfico123> ...
Fico thought. His hand touched his chin as he was thinking about what would happen in the future. CodeMan looked a little excited as he saw Fico think.
<Yoshfico123> ...My only condition: My friends have to join with me.
<CodeMan> ...Still focused on your friends, huh? You don't need them; they'll hold you back.
<Yoshfico123> But we're family. We can't abandon each other.
CodeMan began to look a little angry. His face very slightly scrunched up, his arms to his sides.
<CodeMan> What did I tell you? If you would just listen to me for one second, you'd know that you don't need them.
<Yoshfico123> ...But I HAVE been listening to you, and every reason you provided is wrong. I know that.
CodeMan's angry expression suddenly loosened. His face returned to normal, and his arms crossed.
<CodeMan> ...Well, it was worth a shot. Sorry Fico, but you had your chance.
<Yoshfico123> Wha-
Suddenly, a dart came from the black void around him, landing on and piercing him arm. He quickly reacted by pulling it out.
<Yoshfico123> Agh!!! ...What was that?
<CodeMan> You know what it is.
Then, Fico started to feel dizzy. His surroundings started to distort a little before he swayed from side to side. He collapsed to the ground from the dizziness, and shut his eyes.
<LAR2> ...Is there ANY way out of these bars?
<Geodashie> I don't know... I've been trying for hours, but these bars just won't give way-
Suddenly, the prison door opened, revealing two robotic guards wearing police officer uniforms carrying Fico's body, moving towards an empty prison cell at a brisk pace. They threw Fico into the cell whilst bars came from the top of the opening in the cell. The robots then walked down the prison corridor, exiting the prison.
<LAR2> ...Fico?
<Geodashie> Fico's here?
<GREEN0704> He is... But why isn't he moving?
<Geodashie> ...What did they do to him?
<LAR2> ...Well, whatever they did, let's hope that he's okay-
Suddenly, Fico sprang up, lifting his head up in a surprised stance. He was dazed for a moment before examining his surroundings.
<Yoshfico123> WHA??
<Yoshfico123> ...
<Yoshfico123> ...Where am I?
<Geodashie> Not you... us. The question you should be asking is "where are we?"
<Yoshfico123> ...Right... where are we?
<Geodashie> We're in prison... somehow.
<LAR2> Well, this isn't our server. Kind of weird to think that a server that uses "too powerful" as their excuse would resort to international- no... inter..servial.. abduction.
<Yoshfico123> ...Have you guys noticed that we're the only ones here?
<Geodashie> ...Actually, yes-
<LAR2> I mean, come on! How could some sort of high-tech server like this stick us in prison without-
<Yoshfico123> Larry, that's enough.
<LAR2> Oh, sorry... what were you saying?
<Yoshfico123> ...Haven't you noticed that out of the millions of cells in this huge hallway, there are only four occupied; ours?
<LAR2> ...Hmm... Yes, and your point is?
<Yoshfico123> My point is that we're the only ones here. If the Imperium's excuse is "too powerful", shouldn't they have nabbed other players and trapped them in here too? There definitely has to be at least one server stronger than us.
<LAR2> ...I see where you're going... but don't you think there could be multiple prison cells chock-full of prisoners, and we were placed inside of a newly opened prison room?
<Yoshfico123> ...Could be... CodeMan told me that they've been doing this for hundreds of years, so there must be a lot of prisoners here.
<LAR2> Yeah- Wait... slow down... CodeMan told you...? As in he told you himself?
<Yoshfico123> Yes... You know how I was outside the prison cell for a while? CodeMan tried to brainwash me into joining by his side... and it didn't work.
<LAR2> Oh... That's clever of him. At least you didn't give in to him.
<Yoshfico123> ...Yeah...
<Geodashie> That said fact aside, how do we get out of here?
<Yoshfico123> This is a prison, correct?
<Geodashie> Yes?
<Yoshfico123> How do you normally escape a prison?
<Geodashie> ...We wait for the right opening and we bolt?
<Yoshfico123> That's one way. There are a lot of other ways to escape a prison, but that's one.
<Geodashie> ...But this is the Imperium. How do you expect to escape from the Imperium so easily?
<Yoshfico123> Simple. It won't be easy.
<Geodashie> Huh?
<Yoshfico123> This IS the Imperium, after all. There has to be some high-tech security system installed in here. If they are keeping hundreds of players in here, they have to be sure that they don't escape.
<Geodashie> ...Good point.
<Yoshfico123> If we're going to escape, we gotta be wary of that.
<LAR2> Slow down... are you sure this will be easier done than said? I mean, this is the friggin' Imperium. The IMPERIUM. The strongest group in Minecraft for crying out loud- and the escape plan has to be good to work!
<Yoshfico123> ...Okay, here's what we're going to do-
Geodashie looked puzzled. His sword was planted in the ground, the spot it usually laid to rest, while he was looking down at a paper. Fico walked in no time later, noticing Geodashie looking down at the papers he once scrambled.
<Yoshfico123> Father?
<Geodashie> son
<Yoshfico123> Good morning, father.
<Geodashie> Good morning son. I’m just looking at some papers; notes that I’ve jotted down.
<Yoshfico123> Yes… I can see that. What are they about?
<Geodashie> Using technology the Heroium provided, we are now able to pinpoint chemicals, DNA signatures and individuals with emphasizing power.
<Yoshfico123> Go on...
<Geodashie> The Heroium says it’s not a prototype, but rather, a completed piece of tech.
<Yoshfico123> Yes, but I’m not interested in the tech; I’ve seen everything the Heroium does.
<Geodashie> Pretty amazing, isn’t it?
<Yoshfico123> Yeah… but are those papers the backup code or experiment notes or something?
Geodashie handed Fico the papers, neatly stapled together in order. Fico flipped page through page, letter through letter, reading the contents mentally. As he read, he asked more questions.
<Yoshfico123> …“Lollipop?”
<Geodashie> I thought that name was weird too. It turns out she’s a kindergartener that was modified by a mad scientist. It wasn’t clear if she obtained any powers before the modification though...
<Yoshfico123> Yes… the papers say all that…
<Yoshfico123> Why are we tracking a little girl- Oh. She’s like a little ghost girl from the Shining… Cliches… Still doesn’t explain why we’re stalking her…
<Geodashie> Yeah, she is pretty good at killing. We’re hoping to use some of that power to our advantage.
<Yoshfico123> No… I can see so many things wrong with that sentence… but the most emphasizing question in my head right now is; are we going full-on Makoto?
<Geodashie> Kind of…
<Yoshfico123> I don’t think it’s wise to create an AI and have it turn on us. You saw what Makoto did to the server; he wiped everything but the city hall just by punching the ground.
<Geodashie> Granted, that’s Makoto. I’m only engineering this project to be a street guard, killing all the zombies and mobs from the streets. It should help newbies. We can’t switch to peaceful mode, as that would immediately defect most of the games.
<Yoshfico123> So… it’s not going to be an AI?
<Geodashie> No. Rather, a robot with predatory instincts only designed to hunt zombies, skeletons, spiders, etc.
<Yoshfico123> Soo… in other words, an AI.
<Geodashie> It’s not sentient.
<Yoshfico123> Oh.
<Yoshfico123> But where are we going to get the “predatory instincts” from? How does this involve the girl?
<Geodashie> I’ve already sent LAR2 under classified conditions to go and retrieve some DNA from the girl.
<Yoshfico123> Right… I guess I’ll go play some Mob Arena? It’s good for my Artiocoin balance, after all.
<Geodashie> Sure thing. Seeya later, son.
<Yoshfico123> bye, father.
Boom! Crash!
A few dishes are broken on the ground.
<Lollipop> *barges into the potion room* The kitchen sink has a hobo in it!
<Scientress> WHAT?!
<Lollipop> Yeah! A hobo is in the kitchen sink!
<Scientress> Alright, what did you do this time?? I guess I'll find out myself. I know you won’t be honest.
<Lollipop> NO! That's really it!
<Scientress> *Still suspicious*
<Lollipop> I swear on my life.
<Scientress> Fine.
Putting down some experimental glass tools, Scientress and Lollipop walk over to the kitchen. Surprise filled their eyes when they saw a man curled up into the kitchen sink. LAR2 noticed them, and looked at them, as if he wasn’t surprised, or just didn’t care.
<Scientress>...
<LAR2> ‘Sup?
<Scientress> What. Are. You. Doing. In. My. Kitchen. Sink.
<LAR2> Oh, this was a Kitchen sink?
<Lollipop> Yeah, Duh.
<LAR2> I thought this was a bathroom sink, because it looked like someone had a loose tooth.
<Lollipop> *swearing under her breath* *mumbles* at least my teeth regrow…
<Scientress> What are you even doing in my sink?
<LAR2> Collecting DNA samples from raw blood.
<Scientress> What?
<LAR2> It's complicated. I’ll be honest, it wasn’t my choice.
<Lollipop> Can I make this guy into a lollipop? I want to make new flavours. Plus, this guy is clearly a creepy pedo or stalker. I don’t like him. (Kinda reminds me of my ste—mother.)
<Scientress> No.
<Lollipop> Awwww… *eating her lollipop*
<Scientress> What’s the new flavour of your lollipop?
<Lollipop> That’s….non of your concern.
<Scientrees> Is that made from the corpse of your step-mother?
<Lollipop> …
<Lollipop> Shut up before I use my dagger to make you my new flavour of candy.
<Scientress> I’ll shut my mouth then.
A little green pet jumped into the kitchen. It then hopped into Lollipop’s arms.
<Lollipop> *smiles*
<Scientress> That’s the only thing Lollipop would ever be happy about aside from her candy…
<Scientress> Why are you here, stranger?
<LAR2> That’s classified- Well, I guess it’s no mystery now…
<Scientress> Oh. So you’re gonna try and clone her?
<LAR2> I’ll be honest, I don’t know why I was sent to retrieve blood from a little girl… but…
LAR2 Lifts his arm, revealing a syringe, full of blood.
<Lollipop> *face darkens* I   A M N O T A N E X P E R I M E N T ! ! ! !
<LAR2> That’s nice… girl… but, alas, my work here is done. Goodbye.
With a flash of light, LAR2 vanishes, teleporting back to the Artiopas server. Right after he does, the sound of folded paper hitting the ground filled the kitchen. LAR2 seems to have dropped something.
<Lollipop> I   W I L L F I N D   T H A T B A S T A R D   I F T H A T ‘ S T H E  L A S T T H I N G I D O!
<Scientress> He dropped something.
<Lollipop> Let me see.
<Lollipop> Can you get me to their server?
<Scientress> Maybe….
<Lollipop> I   S A I D   G E T M E   T O T H E I R   $ 3 4 V 3 4 !
<Scientress> That gave you some pretty bad memories, doesn’t it? Of your past, I mean. You do realize some people would give everything to switch position with you, right?
<Lollipop> DID I ASK TO BECOME THIS FILTHY CREATION OF CANDY MAGIC?! DID I ASK FOR A EVIL STEP MOM? DID I ASK FOR MY FATHER TO BE TURNED INTO A CANDY STATUE? DID I ASK TO BE IMMORTAL AND SUFFER FOR ETERNITY? NO! SO    S H U T Y O |_| 4 /\/\ 0 |_| 7 h !
<Scientress> We all had bad pasts, Lollipop. Then again, seemed to trigger some negative response from you, so it wouldn’t hurt if I did let you go and let off some steam. Wouldn’t want you to destroy a universe out of anger, after all. I don't want to get on 1963's bad side.
A few hours later...
<Scientress> I got the location. Just step onto the teleportation tube.
<Lollipop> *steps inside*
<Lollipop> No one treats me inhumanly and get away with it.
Candy Wings sprouts from her back and her daggers and arrows are ready to taste blood. Her eyes glow red.
<Geodashie> And that’s the story on how ducks and penguins are seperated by the laws of nature and focus.
<Yoshfico123> Cool.
<Eggman10> Cool.
Their conversation was interrupted by heavy stomps on the pavement. LAR2 was sprinting towards Geodashie and the gang, ready to inform them of the news. A syringe of blood was being held in his hands, held high.
<LAR2> I got the… *pant*... blood you requested.
<Geodashie> Ah. Thanks.
Geodashie placed his hands on the syringe. LAR2 let go of it.
<Geodashie> Alright, I’ll take this to the lab. You blokes have a good afternoon.
<Yoshfico123> Okay, you too.
<Eggman10> Same here.
Geodashie walks into the foggy distance, towards the lab.
<Eggman10> So, what do you want to do now?
<LAR2> Have I ever told you about the ti-
LAR2 was interrupted by a large flash of light emmiting in the distance. It was a mere 300 meters away, right where the spawn was located.
<LAR2> WOAH!!!
The others notices the flash of light, and quickly turned to look.
<Yoshfico123> What was that?
<LAR2> I- the map…
<Eggman10> Huh?
LAR2 was checking all around his clothing for the piece of paper he dropped. He was noticably worried.
<LAR2> the map… where did it go…
<Yoshfico123> You dropped your map?! Did you drop it at the site of whatever classified mission you went to?
<LAR2> I DROPPED IT… WE MIGHT HAVE A FEW THREATS HERE.
<Yoshfico123> Well, no hilly-nilly sucking should be done! Get to the spawn!
<LAR2, Eggman and Yoshfico123> TO THE SPAWN!
LAR2 and the gang sprinted at a brisk pace towards the spawn. They held their swords out, focusing on whatever threat the spawn held.
<Lollipop> |-| 3 1 1 0 $ |_| € k 3 4 $! (Hello suckers!) *shoots a few exploding candy arrows*
Lollipop didn’t notice her Om-nom jumping off her and landing on the ground.
<Lollipop> I just need to get to their lab…
<|0||1p0p> /\/0… 1 \/\/@/\/7 43v3/\/g3….
<Lollipop> *drops candy grenades all over the place*
<Lollipop> |-|@|-|@|-|@|-|@|-|@|-|@|-|@!!!!!
<Users> *Screaming*
<Lollipop> *Destroys spawn using a command block made out of blood candy*
Her massacre was interrupted by heavy stomping and war crying. Fico, Eggman and LAR2 were charging towards the spawn, now only 50 meters away. Lollipop noticed, and the sight of their swords made her feel a little worried.
Lollipop opened her candy wings, flew into the sky, and looked down at the group with her glowing eyes. Blood is splattered all over her costume. The group stopped accelerating. Their feet scraped against the concrete of the damaged spawn, looking up at Lollipop.
<Eggman10> Why did you have to drop that map…
<LAR2> NEVERMIND THE MAP! WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT THE GIRL!
A bit of hesitation came through their heads, but after a second of thinking, Fico stepped in.
<Yoshfico123> Cut it.
<LAR2> What?
<Yoshfico123> I SAID CUT IT.
<Eggman10> Are you saying we.. kill her?!
<Yoshfico123> NO! SHOOT ARROWS AT THE WINGS!
LAR2 and Eggman10 equipped their arrows, and with the aim of an eagle, they shot, puncturing the wings and spreading candy powder all around the spawn. The wings sparkled, and regenerated back. Lollipop smirked.
<LAR2> Well that didn’t work!
<Yoshfico123> What do we do now? We don’t have infinite arrows, you know!
<Lollipop> YOU MORONS! YOU NEVER $H0U|D H@V3 @NG343D /\/\3!
<LAR2> ...I have an idea.
<Yoshfico123> Well what is it?!
<LAR2> ...Got any candy?
<Yoshfico123> THAT WON’T WORK!!!
<LAR2> …Well we don’t have infinite options! Do YOU have any ideas?
<Yoshfico123> ...No…
<LAR2> GOOD. NOW HAND OVER THE CANDY!
With a little hesitation, Fico handed LAR2 a dozen cookies and a lollipop. LAR2 put the cookies in his main hand and the lollipop in his other hand.
Lollipop doesn’t seemed to be affected, but a little green pet ran out, and chewed on the candy happily, making satisfied noises. LAR2 didn’t hesitate and kept feeding the pet some more candy.
<Lollipop> Om-Nom…
<|0||1p0p> 3V3/\/ Y0|_| b37@y3d /\/\3?!
Lollipop was interrupted by a light blue laser piercing through her chest. A shocked expression filled her face as the laser punched through her heart. She struggled to stay flying, and then ultimately collapsed to the ground, candy wings fading.
<Lollipop> *Coughs blood*
<Lollipop> Even you betrayed me….
The group put their weapons away. Their swords, bows, everything into the far pocket of their inventory. Every one of them had faces of surprise; looking pale.
<LAR2> Okay… who did that?
<Yoshfico123> Wasn’t me…
<Eggman10> Wasn’t me either…
<LAR2> I know it wasn’t you two! You two were right… beside…
LAR2 stopped talking to focus on a humanoid object in the distance. An arm cannon was protruding out of his wrist, aimed where Lollipop’s chest was during the impact. Another humanoid figure was standing behind him, looking up, astonished at the event that happened.
<Batwing4> Mission accomplished.
<LAR2> Makoto… what… did… you… do…
<Batwing4> I saved the server! What else would I have done?
<Yoshfico123> YOU ALMOST KILLED A KINDERGARTENER!!! SHE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT SHE WAS DOING?!?!
<Yoshfico123> GREEN? YOU LET HIM DO THIS??
<GREEN0704> Uhh… Yeah???
<Yoshfico123> WHY?!
<GREEN0704> She was trying to kill the server! I didn’t know she was a kindergartener!
<Yoshfico123> ...Something tells me that wasn’t the right thing to do…
Lollipop crawled towards Om Nom and teleported it to the laboratory, then fainted. Makoto just seemed a little awkward.
“Hello?” Lollipop called out into the empty cabin.
A hand suddenly grabbed her petit throat.
“YOU LITTLE BASTARD….I WILL FIND YOU, EVEN IF I’M DEAD! MOTHER ALWAYS FINDS HER CHILDREN!”
A few bloody candy arms protruded out of the walls, and tried to grab her.
“please….no..” coughed out Lollipop.
But the arms didn’t listen.
“Where were you when your step mother turned me into a statue?”
“I hate you forever.”
“Just because you’re alive and we’re dead doesn’t make a difference.”
“WE WILL HAUNT YOU FOREVER. YOU SHALL NEVER BE TRULY HAPPY.”
In reality, Lollipop's eyes turned back to it's original colour.
<Geodashie> You did what?
<Batwing4> I shot that monster with one of my lasers. I had no idea she was a little girl!
<Geodashie> ...Well, I don’t think you should have messed with a girl of that… power…
<Batwing4> I learned my lesson about betrayal after we destroyed the Imperium. I just want to help this server, and I thought I helped it when I shot down that girl… I wouldn’t have done that if I know she was that young.
Silence filled the room as Makoto made these remarks. Everyone looked unsatisfied or sad, but not quite mad or negative towards Makoto.
<Geodashie> ...I pardon you, Makoto. Just next time, don’t make decisions by yourself. Work with other people.
<Batwing4> Understood, leader.
Everyone inside the Auditorium let out an applause. A quiet one, but it was an applause. Geodashie stepped closer to the Microphone stand, grasping the microphone and pulling it towards his mouth.
<Geodashie> Now, on the agenda… After Makoto’s pardoning trial comes news about our new project.
Applause happens in the background as Makoto walks backstage. Geodashie continued his speech.
<Yoshfico123> Hey, what’s wrong?
<LAR2> You did great. Don’t be nervous about going up there. When I was crowned as a bureaucrat, I was nervous-
<Batwing4> It’s not that…
A moment of silence filled the backstage, with the exception of the background noise coming from Geodashie’s speech.
<Yoshfico123> ...Then what are you sad about?
<Batwing4> I just don’t feel right in the head about shooting down that girl…
<Yoshfico123> Hey… it’s okay! After a pardoning trial, you don’t have to feel sad anymore.
<Batwing4> But… She’s not a citizen… Do you think she’s okay?
<LAR2> I don’t know, but we can hope that she’s doing just fine.
<Batwing4> ...You guys are right…
<Bella1963> Hello? Lollipop? You there?
<Lollipop> Oh…. Bella….hi.
<Bella1963> *smiles* You did something rash again, didn’t you? Oh and… *frowns* it’s because of your background. I’m so sorry… The ghosts took over again, didn't they?
<Lollipop> I’m sure you had worse.
<Bella1963> *sad smile* Yes. Sadly. Anyways, enough of the melancholy subject! I’m here to tell you that your powers is currently cut down by a heck lot because the Scientress was stupid and decided to use your power to charge the teleportation tube. A quite amature mistake, I must say.
<Lollipop> Everyone is an amature compared to you.
<Bella1963> Haha… that’s...again, sadly true.
<Bella1963> I can’t help you right now because I have to take care of something.
<Bella1963> *mumbles* I hate how the creators likes to play it’s creations...and I can’t even help.
<Lollipop> Hm? What was that?
<Bella1963> *forces a smile* Nothing. It’s time for you to wake up. Good luck. I hope you’ll go far, kid.
Lollipop woke up.
<Geodashie> Larry? Fico? Could you come here?
<Yoshfico123> Yes?
<LAR2> What is it?
<Geodashie> I’ve got some bad news and some bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?
<LAR2> ..Uh, seems like an unanimous decision, doesn’t it?
<Geodashie> Good, then I’ll inform you of the bad news first.
<Geodashie> The bad news is that I finished the project. The first beta model has been created.
<Yoshfico123> ...And how is this bad news?
<Geodashie> Well, that’s the bad news. The bad news is that the project is acting… weird.
<Yoshfico123> Weird? What kind of weird?
<Geodashie> I’ve hooked up some wires to her eye sensors. Apparently, she not only perceives mobs as threats, but players, too. I’ve never let her out of her glass cage, as she repeatedly charges at me, blocked by the glass, all because of a bug in the system.
<Yoshfico123> You sure it’s a bug? I mean… what if you made her “predatory instincts” too predatory?
<Geodashie> ...Well, it is acting a little twitchy… but that girl that invaded the spawn… You do have a point. I think this “bad news” probably requires more assessing. I’ve been trying to get her system to work only at mobs several times, but it always mistakens at least one player as a threat.
<Yoshfico123> Maybe we need to take a step back. What if we are doing this all wrong? What if what we’re doing is wrong? If that thing has a risk of killing a player, then we should probably not focus on it any further… ESPECIALLY after we borrowed DNA from a little girl from The Shining.
<Geodashie> ...The problem is, I’m going to have a hard time letting go of all these months worth of work. There’s a solution to every problem; I know it.
<Yoshfico123> You saw what Makoto did. This could be Makoto 2.0.
<Geodashie> So, we drop the project?
<Yoshfico123> Yeah. We should just build fences and lights across the spawn. It’s not hard.
<Geodashie> …
<LAR2> I’m getting everything Fico is saying. You might want to take a step back.
<Geodashie> ...Okay, Lights and fences it is.
<Yoshfico123> ...Want some ice cream?
<Geodashie> Sure.
<LAR2> I’m down.
<Yoshfico123> Alrighty then!
The lights shut off as footsteps cross out of the doorway. LAR2 closes the door behind him.
<Unknown> Who...who am I?
<Unknown> These memories…..these aren’t mine.
<Unknown> I’m Lollipop.
<Unknown> Wait… no… that’s someone else…
<Unknown> I’m a clone. I’m not supposed to exist.
<Unknown> I’m a abomination. I am a tool.
<Unknown> I am a tool used for killing.
<Unknown> Very well. Time for blood to spill.
<Unknown> I shall name myself… Blood.
<Unknown> Yes… a good name.
Blood ripped apart the cage, and opened the door.
<Geodashie> Mm… Vanilla… I'm glad we had this ice cream shop implemented. The ice cream tastes so charming…
<LAR2> That's what I call a fine treat.
<Yoshfico123> (digging in, indulging himself)
Whilst they were enjoying their treats, a beep comes from Geodashie’s back pocket. His phone was beeping; usually a sign of a phone call.
<Geodashie> Whup. Sorry, my phone is beeping.
<LAR2> Oh. Okay.
<Geodashie> Hmm… what is happ- Wait… an unauthorized facility breach?
Fico stopped indulging himself, curious as to what Geodashie was pondering about.
<Yoshfico123> Hm?
A large moment of silence appeared as Geodashie read the details of the rupture. He became more and more shocked the more he kept reading.
<LAR2> Dashie? What's going on?
<Geodashie> ...Containment… breach… at the laboratory…
Now, everyone was looking. Some onlookers turned to face Geodashie. Ones who didn't pay much attention to the auditorium speeches just fell into curiosity.
<Yoshfico123> What's going on?
<Geodashie> Please tell me this is a bug…
<Yoshfico123> What is a bug? Just spit it out!
<Geodashie> My phone is reporting a breach in the lab. Something seems to have broken down the door and has access to the main hallway.
<Yoshfico123> Should we go check it out?
<Geodashie> Sure. This could be bad news...
<Yoshfico123> Roger that, chief.
Fico and LAR2 pulled their ban sticks. They got off of the stools of the ice cream bar counter and rushed off to the main facility, where the laboratory was located.
<Blood> Kill...kill...kill…
The blood of the users painted the walls and floor of the lab a crimson red. Blood found a locked door. She used an axe to bash the door until only pieces of metal remained. A couple of scared users were hiding behind it.
Blood ignored their pleads for mercy, and chopped off their heads. She then walked out, and continued to kill. She found another locked door, and proceeded to do the same.
Only...there was a kindergartener.
Blood was confused. Then, she remembered this girl from her fake memories. She stepped forward to kill her, only to discover that the girl has rushed out of the room. Blood ran after her, but the girl was nowhere to be seen. She continued her killing spree.
Fico and Larry arrive at the main entrance of the facility. After trying the main handle, they find there is something blocking the door, and it won't open.
<LAR2> Gah… open you- It’s jammed. I can't open it.
<Yoshfico123> Okay, stand back.
<LAR2> Wha-
Fico’s ban stick lit up with a bunch of sparks. Held in the air, then immediately slammed into the door. Dust and debris flew everywhere as the door forced open. What was inside almost gave LAR2 more of a heart attack than the sudden noise the door made when it opened.
<LAR2> Uh, what was that for?!
<Yoshfico123> The door wouldn't open.
<LAR2> Okay.. I'll be honest, I couldn't-
As LAR2 peeked his head into the facility, he stopped in both movement and speech as he saw the contents of the main hall. Bodies and blood, scattered everywhere. The addition of broken and smashed machine parts made the sight worse.
<Yoshfico123 and LAR2> …
<LAR2> This doesn't seem like any ordinary break-in... It looks like someone caused a massacre.
<Yoshfico123> Ag-agreed...
LAR2 and Fico were interrupted by a small girl with a gaping, burned hole in her chest ran out from behind a smashed desk. It was Lollipop. She seems much calmer now; she had a neutral expression that gave nothing away.
<Lollipop> Let me tell you, it was quite rude of you to take my DNA without my permission, kill me, and lock me inside of a room.
<LAR2> What?
<Lollipop> You heard me.
<Yoshfico123> Kid, listen. There’s a breach inside this facility. Are you the cause of it?
<Lollipop> No… What does it look like? There’s a hole in my chest- I’m lucky to even be alive!
<Yoshfico123> ...Then… no…
<LAR2> Fico? What’s wrong?
<Yoshfico123> You think, maybe, “she” broke out?
LAR2’s face became noticably as worried and as pale as Fico’s.
<LAR2> ...I’d bet the flowers on my net-witted grave…
LAR2 and Fico held their ban sticks out, focusing on whatever danger is inside the facility. Lollipop just seemed hesitant for a moment before walking out of the main door; lollipop in her mouth.
A creak filled the room. Fico and Larry just jumped, and quickly focused on the origin of the sound. It turned out to be nothing more than a faculty desk, ready to give way due to a damaged leg.
<LAR2> ...Fico, I’m not gonna lie, I’m scared.
<Yoshfico123> Don’t think that I’ve parted with that sickening feeling just yet.
<LAR2> ...I want to run away.
<Yoshfico123> Have you forgotten that we’ve dealt with much worse before?
<LAR2> ...No…
<Yoshfico123> Good. Now follow my lead.
Fico and Larry turned towards a smashed door, with a huge hole dead center. The doorway was noticeably scratched and damaged. Glass was scattered in an arch outside the doorway, almost acting like a shield to any potential invader.
<LAR2> You go first.
<Yoshfico123> I’m always the first…
Fico lead Larry into the damaged doorway; the main hall. There was nothing but a bloody wall on the left, another damaged door with broken metal bits on the floor. On the right was a charred wall, with a huge opening.
<LAR2> ...The lab…
<Yoshfico123> You’d be getting a hundred times the amount of flowers of your burial.
Fico approached the huge, charred opening. The walls were as black as coal. He had to think for a moment to actually find out what the room was. The contents of the charred room were smashed test tubes, broken desks, and a huge containment machine that was busted beyond recognition.
<Yoshfico123> ...Yep. definitely the flowers.
<LAR2> FICO!!!
Larry's painful scream echoed through Fico’s ears. As he heard that, he quickly turned around, facing LAR2.
LAR2 was being pinned. Blood was standing behind him, holding a knife up to his neck. The knife would have touched his neck, if it weren't for LAR2’s ban stick blocking the knife.
<LAR2> let… go…
<Blood> SILENCE, YOU FILTHY PUTRESCENT SACK OF SLIME.
Fico reacted quickly. He quickly dashed at Blood, hitting her right in the chest, forcing her to let go and smash into a wall. LAR2 recuperated, holding up his ban stick with Fico.
<Blood> GAH… MEATBAGS....
<LAR2> We’re no meatbags.
<Blood> YOU ARE AN ORGANIC MATTER, NO? THAT’S WHY YOU BLEED, MORON!
<Yoshfico123> ENOUGH OF THIS. HOW DID YOU ESCAPE THE CONTAINMENT FACILITY?
<Blood> YOUR DEFENCE SYSTEM IS JUST REALLY, REALLY, REALLY  WEAK.
<LAR2> Nah, you were just overdesigned-
<Yoshfico123> Larry, this isn't the time to make jokes.
<Blood> ARE ALL MEATBAGS THIS TALKATIVE WHEN THEY ARE ABOUT TO DIE?
<Yoshfico123> Quiet down-
<Blood> ENOUGH. LET’S DANCE!
<Lollipop> My Powers….they aren’t coming back yet…
<Lollipop> I hope I don’t have to walk around with this hole in my chest for the rest of eternity..
<Lollipop> Those foolish mortals just had to make a clone with my DNA.
<Lollipop> Don't they don’t know how dangerous that is?
<Lollipop> I mean, come on! Did they not watch enough movies to realize that’s a stupid idea?!
<Lollipop> Bella1963 did tell me to take care of your own mistakes though…
<Lollipop> ...I am not a coward.
Lollipop ran after Yosh and LAR2.
Blood’s arms turned into machine guns as she jumped out of the way of Yoshfico123 charging at her, and she aimed at LAR2 and Yoshfico123. They quickly blocked with their ban sticks, and reacting by firing lasers at her limbs, heavily damaging her ability to stand and shoot.
<Blood> ARG!
<LAR2> I'm not the type for dancing.
<Yoshfico123> You were not created to become another Makoto. You have no idea why you were created- or what you were designed for.
<Blood> MY CREATOR DESIGNED ME TO KILL, YOU LIAR!
<Yoshfico123> You were designed to kill Zombies. Slow, aimless, zombies.
<Blood> ZOMBIES, HUMANS, CREEPER, THEY ARE ALL ORGANIC MATTER! WHICH I AM SUPPOSED TO KILL!
<Yoshfico123> You were meant to kill the infected and the dead, not the healthy and alive. It's not hard to tell the difference between green and peach, you know.
<Blood> OH, REALLY? YOU DO REALIZE HUMANS WILL ONLY USE ME AND TREAT ME LIKE A TOOL? I CAN CONTROL ZOMBIES! WHY WOULD I KILL THEM?
<Yoshfico123> Well, be defective if you want. The only place you'll be going to is the scrap pile.
Fico shot more lasers at her chest. The pain took her over, almost making her insane. She got weaker and weaker the more lasers were shot. However, the feeling of lasers puncturing her chest made her recall something.
<Blood> So this is déjà vu...You did this to that little girl too, didn’t you? Just how cruel are you?
<Yoshfico123> You have no idea what you are. I can't afford the loss of more citizens.
<Blood> I am a sentient being.
Seeing that she wouldn’t win this battle, she managed to teleport away to another server.
<LAR2> ...Huh?
<Yoshfico123> ...We did it. I killed that monster.
<LAR2> That word, though… “sentient"... I recall that she wasn't meant to be sentient, though.
<Yoshfico123> She wasn't meant to be dead, either. But, she is.
Lollipop came in through the door.
<Lollipop> I was too late, wasn’t I?
<LAR2> ...Yeah. I bet you could've helped.
<Lollipop> I felt teleportation in this room. She escaped.
<Yoshfico123> Huh?
<Lollipop> She must have escaped to Codeman's server...shoot.
<Yoshfico123> She’s not dead?
<Lollipop> She’s not.
<LAR2> I refused to ask this a while ago, but aren’t you supposed to be dead? Makoto shot you right in the chest.
<Lollipop> You are underestimating me. I’ve had worse.
<LAR2> ...Oh. In that case, then-
<Geodashie> *pant*, *pant* did… i… miss anyth- thing???
Geodashie was sprinting towards the facility, as fast as he could go. He was practically spitting out mouthwater as he struggled to breathe. He was exhausted.
<LAR2> Yeah. You missed everything.
<Yoshfico123> Apparently, The new project escaped the containment facility and has caused a rampage. We were able to heavily damage it before it got away, though.
<Geodashie> Got… away…?
<Yoshfico123> Yeah. Lollipop told us that she got away to another server.
<Geodashie> ...Well, we can only hope… *pant*... that we can finally be rid of that machine…
<Geodashie> How bad are the damages?
<LAR2> Oh, they’re bad. The facility is almost destroyed.
<Geodashie> WHAT?! How??? I only equipped it to destroy Zombies!
<LAR2> Well, it happened. You must’ve over-designed it.
<Yoshfico123> Well, let’s hope that she’s not coming back.
<Geodashie> Right...
<Lollipop> *Whispers* I know she’s going to come back soon...and I’m gonna prepare for it.
<Bella> I’m worried for the kid.
<Sword> I’m sure she’ll pass the trials. We all do.
<Bella> True…
<Blood> Ugh… where am I?
<Blood> I can’t move, my body is almost destroyed…
<Blood> I can’t even stand up… it’s all been taken from me…
<Blood> ...What to do… It’s not like I have very many options…
Suddenly, Blood hears a faint weeping sound coming from the far distance of the void she was in. She saw nothing but darkness for miles.
<Blood> Huh? Who is that?
The weeping grew louder. It was now a mere sobbing.
<CodeMan> They took it from me… they took it all from me...
<Blood> He...llo?
<CodeMan> Huh? WHO’S THERE?! LEAVE, WE HAVE ALREADY SUFFERED FATAL DAMAGES!
<Blood> ...hahah...so you too, eh?
<CodeMan> ...What? Who are you?
<Blood> A sentient killing machine that was destroyed by their own creator.
<CodeMan> ...Makoto? What are YOU doing here- ...No, you can’t be Makoto, your voice is too… feminine...
<Blood> Heh, yeah. I’m supposed to be female. I’m Blood, nice to meet you...
<CodeMan> Nice to meet you too… but how did you get here? This used to be a thriving super-facility… but picking on that server was our last grave mistake. I completely underestimated their potential. Now it’s gone. All of our hard work is gone...
<Blood> That’s….surprisingly very relatable to me. They designed me to kill, and then destroyed me. A laser through my chest. I’m almost immobile. I think...I recognize you from my fake memories...you work with that female scientist with the blue hair, correct?
<CodeMan> ...Scientress? She betrayed me; left me after she saw Makoto. Now she acts like it never happened. Even though she quit her job here after seeing Makoto, she is somehow okay with seeing him... I’ve never seen her since.
<Blood> Ah...according to my memories, someone forced her to do so. It’s someone I still yet haven’t seen yet, but I think I’ll see them in the future. Even though my creators are the so called “heroes”, they stole the blood of a little kindergartener to make me.
<CodeMan> Haha…. Interesting… Hey, I know this might sound a little sudden… but… maybe we could help each other out. You and me have something in common. We’re both helpless… yet weakened.
<Blood> That’s a nice idea… I can teleport you out of here...if you fix me.
<CodeMan> Good… I think I have the technology to upgrade you. I hope it still works. I kept it underground to prevent it from being destroyed by the Artiopas/Imperium war.
<Blood> Fantastic. Just try your best, my system has an auto healing program installed in me.
<CodeMan> Auto healing… I think I know how to fix you. Follow me.
<Blood> Well then.
<Yoshfico123> So, Lollipop, you say she isn’t dead?
<Lollipop> She isn’t. We kinda have a bond through blood, so I can sense her.
<LAR2> How? The lasers from our ban sticks pretty much destroyed her body. I didn’t think she could still live after that barrage.
<Lollipop> You dunderheads installed an auto healing program into her body.
<LAR2 and Yoshfico123> (looks at Geodashie)
<Geodashie> ...Okay, I admit that I MAY have gone a little out of hand with her features.
<Yoshfico123> It was meant to be a STREET GUARD, not an UPGRADED MAKOTO.
<Batwing4> As much as that sentence depreciates me, I might have to agree with Fico.
<Lollipop> You do realize if you wanted a street guard this much, you could’ve just hired them, right?
<Yoshfico123> I also suggested we implement fences and torches. That could have been a way better choice.
<Lollipop> That is much more effective than building a killer robot that’s gonna want to have revenge on this server after you try to destroy it to stop their little killing spree.
<Geodashie> ...I’m so sorry… but what do we do now?
<Yoshfico123> Well, half the facility was killed off, despite the respawns and the repairs. The location she may have teleported to could have some sort of untouched tech or something else she could use… We need to act urgently.
<Lollipop> We need to prepare. Get staff to protect this place, place torches, do anything you can to protect this server. I have a bad feeling
<Geodashie> never thought I’d have to take orders from a kindergartener...
<Lollipop> I know that look, and I know what you’re thinking. If you are going to compare us through age, I am old enough to be the ancestors of the ancestors of everyone on this server. So just do it.
All throughout the server, many of the streets were painted with torches and fences. The once darkened streets of the spawn were furnished with fences and lighting, going 500 meters before the wilderness bordered the spawn.
<Lollipop> We should be giving out armour and weapons to users so they are at least prepared. Make emergency shelters for normal users to hide when she comes. I would suggest building a wall to perfect re-enforce our defence it even more, but I do not want to be called little female Donald Trump 2.0.
<Yoshfico123> Who’s calling you that? You probably know more than me.
<Lollipop> *Glares at the readers* Ignore me.
<LAR2> Alright, I’ve barricaded the Main Facility and every staff-built building with barriers and keypad doors.
<Yoshfico123> I did the same thing with the streets, only with fences and torches.
<Lollipop> Call our allies. I have a feeling we will need as many of them to come as possible.
<Yoshfico123> ...Okay then, but who should we call?
<Lollipop> The Heroium? Or maybe I can ask Scientress to get us some patrol bots that actually works.
<Yoshfico123> The Heroium merged with us after we defeated Batwing4.
<Lollipop> No wonder your server is so ****ing big.
<Geodashie> Mind the chat filter. It blocks swear words and other sensitivities/profanities.
<Lollipop> I know. I said ****ing, not the actual swear word. Our mansion has the same thing, only it’s run by magic.
<Yoshfico123> Okay. Is the Scientress busy, or can she help?
<Lollipop> She’s always busy, so she can help. It wouldn’t matter when you ask her.
<Yoshfico123> Okay, I guess we can call her over.
Lollipop pulled up a holographic screen, and a few seconds later The Scientress appeared on the other side.
<Scientress> You having fun over there?
<Lollipop> ….shut up. Can you give us some patrol bots?
<CodeMan> Agh… Well, here it is. The buried technology.
<Blood> I can see the remains of a once great server.
<CodeMan> Yeah… If only I didn’t overestimate our power...
<Blood> Same here, my friend.
<CodeMan> Well, here goes.
CodeMan leaped into the 3 foot gap. He landed on the solid linoleum floor, making a slapping sound with his rubber shoes. He stood up. Blood followed his example, and jumped in landing on both of her feet.
<CodeMan> There it is, the old technology. I just have to hook you up to it and your damaged body parts will be upgraded.
<Blood> It looks pretty new to me.
<CodeMan> All of our tech was pretty advanced. This is a sample I buried so nobody would touch it- or break it altogether.
<Blood> It was a smart decision.
<CodeMan> Indeed.
Blood walked to where the technology sat, and hooked herself up to the machines.
<CodeMan> Okay… now just- NOW!!
As soon as those words filled Blood’s ears, a Bedrock/Glass container surrounded her. The black void all around her turned into a laboratory, with at least a hundred robots, wearing lab coats, all holding onto some holographic technology. CodeMan stood outside of the container, looking up at Blood.
<Blood> Whoa! That’s genius!
<CodeMan> Indeed. The most advanced server in all of Minecraft can’t go down just like that. In fact, this isn’t the only room inside the facility. There are a hundred.
<Blood> …..I’m speechless.
<CodeMan> Don’t be. This was all a trick. The Artiopas Server didn’t destroy us, nor did they break any of our tech. All they did was escape out of our prison and set our troops back by a few thousand or so. Still impressive; for a server.
<Blood> Wow….I’m sure we will destroy those little nuisances!
<CodeMan> Yes… heheheheh… We…
An evil grin lit up CodeMan’s face. He walked over to a large machine, with a big red lever in the center.
<CodeMan> Well, better get on with those upgrades.
<Blood> Good idea! Good thing I can’t feel pain.
<CodeMan> Oh, you won’t need pain. It’s a feeling just like excitement.
As soon as CodeMan flicked the big red lever, an alarm sounded all across the lab.
<Computer> ENGAGING PROGRAM REHABILITATION MUTATION SEQUENCE...
Blood was confused as to what those words meant. Suddenly; it hit her. Something was wrong. Something she… didn’t like.
<Blood> Oh….oh. You’re gonna wipe me of all of my feelings, correct? That’s understandable.
Blood gave a little bitter smile.
<CodeMan> How gullible ARE YOU??!
Suddenly, bolts of lightning surrounded Blood. She was being raised off the ground, feet no longer holding her up. Pain, a feeling she never experienced before, suddenly flowed through her body, starting at her legs, then going up.
<Blood> You do realize I have a soul now, right? And as long as I have a soul, my feeling will always come back. I can’t stop it even if I wanted to- gah… what's happening to me??
Blood didn’t scream. In her fake memories, she suffered this feeling so much she’s numb to it. She just wore a tired and neutral expression.
<CodeMan> Now for phase two.
Suddenly, the bolts of lightning grew stronger. She then starting experiencing something new, distress. One by one, she was slowly losing grasp of those fake memories. She let out a hysterical laugh.
<Blood> Guess I’m better off without them anyways… might as well enjoy them while they're still here… agh… the pain...
<CodeMan> Everything is going exactly to plan.
Then, she fell unconscious. Her eyes shut, and she fell limp. She still somehow felt pain, and was no longer laughing. It was awful for her, even if she was a robot.
<CodeMan> Now let’s amp you up.
<Blood> Where am I?
<???> You are in the Void.
<Blood> Who are you?
<???> One of the creators.
<Blood> What does that mean?
<???> It doesn’t matter. Someone wants to see you.
<Blood> Wait, wait, wait, WHAT? Where are you going? Come back!
<Lollipop> Hello, clone of mine.
<Blood> Oh, it’s you….
<Lollipop> I have a name. It’s Lollipop.
<Blood> What’s happening!?
<Lollipop> You are being emotion & memory wiped.
<Blood> I know. I’m sure many would want to take my spot.
<Lollipop> That is sadly, true. But, you are currently in a little part of your subconsciousness. The scientist can’t touch this part of your programming. For now, at least.
<Blood> That’s… nice to know, I guess.
<Lollipop> It is. We will be able to communicate through our dreams. Unfortunately, you will only be able to remember small parts of it when you wake up.
<Blood> Better than nothing.
<Lollipop> True. Ah… you’re waking up now… good luck.
Lollipop hugged Blood. Blood went stiff, and then relaxed into the hug a while later.
<Lollipop> I usually don’t give hugs often, but….I’m sure you need it.
<Blood> Thanks…
CodeMan flipped the red lever back up. The electricity cut off, leaving Blood to be lied down on the floor. The blackened feelings around Blood suddenly brightened. She could now move her limbs. She could feel all the feelings a human could, down to the most minute detail.
She felt… great.
A large hatch door in the container opened, right in front of her. She got up, gazing at the sight around her. CodeMan approached her. Gazing into her eyes.
<CodeMan> How do you feel?
Seeing as she didn't remember anything, she decided to tell him of her new, more emphasizing feeling.
<Blood> I feel… great...
<CodeMan> Excellent. Now me and you can destroy the server, together.
<Blood> Yes… let's do just that.
<CodeMan> Don't worry about all those fake memories. You didn't need any of them. The new you looks marvellous.
<Blood> What “Fake memories?”
<CodeMan> Haha, now you're getting it.
Together, CodeMan and Blood walked out of the laboratory, and in to the large courtyard of the facility.
<CodeMan> Are you ready?
<Blood> Yes, I am.
<CodeMan> Excellent.
Lollipop knew that if she is going to be battling, she needs preparations.
She familiarized herself with the server since this is going to be her battle ground. She also built several redstone contraptions like auto TNT cannons and arrow dispensers around the server. She practiced different parkour maps and built several training machines for her to use, and prepared herself battle plans that would take care of every single scenario. She also meditated for her magical abilities. Fico just watched.
<Yoshfico123> She’s definitely working hard.
<LAR2> She must be really determined to win this war.
She made and drank potions, collected ender pearls, crafted armour, and did whatever she could to prepare for the upcoming war. She hoped that it would be enough to save Blood.
<Lollipop> Do any of you need some? I can make tons of them.
<Yoshfico123> It would be rude to say no… sure, I guess I could take some.
<Lollipop> Fantastic! Here!
Lollipop gave Fico splash potions of healing harming, night vision, and enchanted diamond gear.
<Yoshfico123> Thanks. Oh, by the way, where’s the Scientress?
<Lollipop> She’s too “busy” to come. Something about a scientific breakthrough she’s making about connecting magic and science. Just your usual everyday mad scientist crap.
<Yoshfico123> Okay… At least she’s sending drones or troops, whatever they’re called...
<Lollipop> I made some redstone contraptions to help the server, if you don’t mind.
<Yoshfico123> No, it’s fine.
<Yoshfico123> Let’s hope we win…
Then, a sound came from behind Fico.
It was the sound of a large, brass bell. Central Square was chiming, usually the sound of a threat or major delivery.
<Yoshfico123> Lollipop, let’s hope we’re ready…
<Yoshfico123, LAR2, Geodashie and 806 others> TO CENTRAL SQUARE!
And so, all at once, every player on the server with their best gear rushed to Central Square, where the spawn was.
<CodeMan> Wow… They’re all gathered here…. We can’t start our invasion at Central Square, it’s too risky and time-consuming with all those players in the way.
<Blood> I will not question your judgement, then.
<CodeMan> I can get around them, but I can’t get too far from the spawn, since this is not our server. If we’re going to get out of Central Square, we need some sort of distraction.
<Blood> Like what?
<CodeMan> Hmm… I can’t go because I’m presumed dead. If they see me, I’ll be gone for sure... We could use a decoy, but I don’t think I brought one with me.
<Blood> That’s not a problem. I am programmed to be able to construct one.
<CodeMan> Heh… Good girl. See? I told you that you didn’t need all of those fake memories and other nonsense...
<Blood> Yes sir. Just one question, why did you mention these so-called “fake memories” again?
<CodeMan> No reason…
Every player on the server was crammed into central square. They had their swords or bows in their main hand, ready to attack whoever spawns in next.
<Lollipop> *mutters* I can sense her...she feels so near...
<Yoshfico123> Near? She has to be the next person that spawns…
Everyone was pointing their swords right at the exact block of the spawn. They knew the next person that spawns would be the threat.
<Lollipop> *mumbles* I don’t think they’re gonna use spawn… She is too smart...
<Yoshfico123> But everyone starts back at the spawn when they come back to the server. She has to be there for at least a tiny second.
<Lollipop> I really hope you’re right.
<Yoshfico123> Yes.
Suddenly, out of thin air, somebody spawned in to the server. It was Blood. She was oddly silent, holding nothing.
<Yoshfico123> ATTACK!!
Everyone dashed at the person, firing their bows, slicing their swords, using whatever weapon they had to kill the person. Lollipop just stood still.
<Lollipop> *thinks* It's gonna be a trick.
Then everyone stopped.
<Yoshfico123> ...Stop… This isn't Blood...
<Lollipop> Yeah, it’s a decoy.
<Yoshfico123> ...We've been tricked...
<Lollipop> They’re somewhere else now!
Suddenly, Fico and Lollipop turned towards a silhouette in the distance, moving away from them in a brisk pace.
<Yoshfico123> Hey!
Fico began to sprint towards the fading figures. They were heading towards the main facility. Lollipop didn't hesitate to extend her wings, and started to fly, catching onto Fico as she started to follow the figures.
<Yoshfico123> Don't let them get away!
<Lollipop> I won’t.
A few sharp candy arrows/feathers fired from her wings towards the figures.
<CodeMan> Wah!
CodeMan and Blood quickly dodged the spiked projectiles that were aimed towards them.
<CodeMan> Oh no… Fico noticed us…
<Blood> It’s candy?...hard one’s too..
<CodeMan> Forget about the candy! if Fico sees my face, I'm done for!
Blood is having a really bad sense of déjà vu, but ignored it anyways.
<CodeMan> I left my tech at the base… we have to keep running…
<Yoshfico123> STOP!
<CodeMan> Agh!! Keep running!
<Lollipop> Hmm….BOOT TO THE HEAD!
A few candy boots suddenly rained down on CodeMan and Blood’s faces. They dodged, but not without getting tired enough to hit at least one.
<CodeMan> Keep going…
<Blood> We can't keep running forever!
<Lollipop> Ah...the good ol’ powers of memes.
<Yoshfico123> ENOUGH!!!
Fico pulled his ban stick, aiming at both of their legs. He shot, and a laser swept under their feet, knocking them down and refusing to let them get up.
CodeMan and Blood just lied there, unable to move from their exhaustion.
<Lollipop> Hello, CodeMan, hello, Blood...we meet again…
<Yoshfico123> Yeah, you two- Wait… What do you just say?
<Lollipop> CodeMan and Blood.
<Yoshfico123> ...But…
Fico put his foot on CodeMan’s head, turning him around to face Fico. Surprise filled Fico’s face as he saw the man he turned.
<Yoshfico123> B-but… I killed you…
<CodeMan> No… I'm very well alive.
<Yoshfico123> How? I saw that laser penetrate your skull… You died!
<CodeMan> Haha… It was but a mere illusion… I staged it.
<Lollipop> Scientress said, a good scientist always thinks 10 steps ahead of their enemies. I wouldn’t be surprised if she preserved and entire mini lab underground.
<Yoshfico123> And.. you brought Ms. Homicide Makoto?
<Lollipop> Who is this Makati person I keep on hearing?
<Yoshfico123> …Better not tell you now.
<Blood> What are you going to do to us…
<Yoshfico123> I'll tell you this. We've been looking for you. I didn't expect him to be alive, but we got you both.
After these words reflected on CodeMan, Someone came from a tree in the distance. It was LAR2. He was clapping. Slowly at first, but gradually quicker as Geodashie and the other admins came from behind other trees.
<LAR2> ...CodeMan… I knew you weren't dead.
<CodeMan> ...Really?
<LAR2> Sure… I could guess that.
<Geodashie> What are you doing here? I thought we made it clear that you aren't to come back.
<Lollipop> Bad Guys never listen. N e v e r. They are egotistical bastards.
<Yoshfico123> ...I suggest you two get out and never come back.
<LAR2> Are you crazy?! Why would we let them go only for them to kill us later?
<Yoshfico123> ...So we kill them?
<LAR2> Yes-
<CodeMan> I DIDN’T ASK FOR THIS. ALL I WANTED WAS TO KEEP MINECRAFT SAFE FROM SERVERS WITH TOO MUCH POWER.
<Lollipop> *mutters* Hypocrite.
<CodeMan> I’m serious! That’s all I want to happen!
<Lollipop> Then your own server would also break your own rules. It was fairly powerful. We are helping you do your job, and you should be happy.
<CodeMan> ...That’s not how it works…
<Yoshfico123> Enough of this. I’ve had enough of your crap.
<CodeMan> And what do you plan on doing about it?
<Yoshfico123> THIS.
Fico slammed his sword down into CodeMan’s torso, cutting his chest in two. Blood oozed from the cut, before his eyes closed, and his moans ceased. Fico then turned to Blood, putting on a menacing look.
<Blood> ...You killed him.
<Yoshfico123> Didn’t I just?
<Blood> Can’t… move my legs…
<Yoshfico123> Don’t try to get away.
<Lollipop> Wait! She’s just a confused A.I that’s seeking guidance!
<Yoshfico123> SHE KILLED HALF OF THE FACILITY. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER MAKOTO.
Fico slammed his sword into Blood’s stomach, again spewing blood and machine parts around the area. She twitched for a moment before closing her eyes.
<Lollipop> No wonder why all of your AI’s go horribly wrong when the AI’s Scientress and Bella1963 create is fairly successful. You have absolutely no idea how to deal with them.
<Yoshfico123> They all malfunction and turn on us... Well, until you look at Makoto. After we escaped the Imperium, he joined us.
<Lollipop> Makato is mistreated before he turned dark. When Blood woke up, no one was there to tell her what to do. When Bella1963's and Scientress’ AIs were created, we treated them like an actual human being. You treated them like machinery. Something was bound to go wrong.
<Batwing4> ...Fico, She’s right. Maybe we’re looking at this all wrong. I lived in denial until we got through that prison.
Lollipop gave Batwing4 a little smile.
<Yoshfico123> ...Well, it’s too late… I already killed it.
<Geodashie> ...So what do we do now?
<Yoshfico123> I’ll tell you. We never create any more AI’s. They obviously don’t work out easily.
<Geodashie> We also agreed to do that before she woke up. I still don’t know how she managed to turn herself on, I left her in cryosleep until we flipped a switch.
<Lollipop> Every villain you encountered up until now has either been mistreated, misunderstood, and/or confused/misguided. LAR2 was bullied. Makato was mistreated. CodeMan thought he was doing justice. I’ll admit, the CreepyPastas were cruel, but I think they were just made that way. They had no choice. I think you need to re-think your solutions to your rivals.
<Yoshfico123> All CodeMan cares about is the Imperium. He’s so wrapped up in it’s advanced tech that he takes it out on powerful servers and uses “too strong” as an excuse. LAR2 and Makoto at least have the common sense to acknowledge us.
<LAR2 and Batwing4> ...He does have a point.
<Lollipop> You didn’t see how he reacted before he died, did you? Just how bad are you at reading people’s body expressions and analyzing their words? He was desperate. Do you even know what his backstory was? Why he’s like this? No.
<Yoshfico123> You don’t even know what he is. He doesn’t gain anyone’s trust, not one.
Silence potruded the dark area of the forest for a second or two.
<Geodashie> Okay… Let’s just pretend this never happened.
<Yoshfico123> Agreed.
<LAR2 and Batwing4> Definetly.
<Lollipop> ...Well, there isn’t anything left to do. Sure, as long as we don’t create anymore defective AIs.
The users walked off from the dark forest and into the light of the spawn. Silence filled the dark forest for a while after that.
Lollipop remained.
<Lollipop> *whispers* She’s not dead yet…. No, they’re not dead...
<CodeMan> ...They killed us…
<CodeMan> Ahem… They thought they killed us...
<CodeMan> I didn’t even have time to use the spawn eggs yet.
<CodeMan> If they can identify us that well, I reckon that the invasion may never succeed.
CodeMan felt hesitant. He was holding some thick eye-goggles, same you would find with a VR simulator. Beside him was Blood, hooked up to the same VR simulator.
<Blood> Woah… We’re not dead?
<CodeMan> No. What actually went over to the server were robots programmed to follow every action we do. I don’t like appearing in public, especially when it comes to that server.
<Blood> So… you’re saying I was never there?
<CodeMan> No… You weren’t. You could feel every punch, or every scratch or tumble, but it doesn’t cause you any real harm.
<Blood> ...That felt so real… But, that aside, how are we going to take down that server?
<CodeMan> Agh…
CodeMan’s face landed in his palms. He was either frustrated- or hesitant.
<CodeMan> For the first time in thirty years, I can simply say that we don’t have a lot of options. They are shown to really be a tough task.
<Blood> Why not invade them with your armies?
<CodeMan> If you saw what they did to our armies back during that war, you’d regret saying that. They set our troops back by a good three thousand when they made their jailbreak. Sending more would only result in more losses.
<Blood> Oh…
<CodeMan> We have to think. I can’t find any ideas; they’ve all left me.
Silence filled the simulation room as Blood and CodeMan both thought of ideas. They were both thinking hard, although it was not a guarantee that an idea would come.
<Blood> Can’t you make more robots like this one?
<CodeMan> Like I said, that would only be a waste. Remember; they got rid of 3 thousand troops back in the war.
<Blood> We can also make a robot that looks like one of their staffs, and go undercover.
<CodeMan> But if they saw the doppelgänger and the legitimate staff member, then that would be confusing, no? Plus, if they find out we try something too powerful, they’ll surely destroy us. They’d make it their life mission if they had to.
<Blood> We can kidnap them first. And if they managed to escape, we can say that they are the doppelgänger instead.
<CodeMan> ...There are a lot of dangerous precautions and measures we should have to take when it comes to that idea. We’d have to take one of their staff members without being caught, make a perfect replica of that said staff member down to the most noticeable detail(s), reprogramming their memories, characteristics, weight, height, eye color, etc. It’s just too much work.
<Blood> That’s one of our only shots at taking down their server.
<CodeMan> ...One of our only shots?
<Blood> There is other ideas that can work…. I mean, you can insert a mind control chip into one of their more important users, or something. Do you not have that kinda stuff?
<CodeMan> Wireless mind control is scientifically impossible, wired mind control requires specific neuron wiring and knowledge over that staff member, including how he/she behaves.
<Blood> ...How about hypnotism?
<CodeMan> That would involve kidnapping; or at bare minimum getting in contact with that staff member. And you saw what they did to our VR bots.
<Blood> Then know about we just kidnap small users first, and then slowly work towards the top?
<CodeMan> Small users… Hmm… Still too risky to be seen…
Then, CodeMan suddenly remembered something.
<CodeMan> ...Wait… There’s something that we could use.
<Blood> Huh?
<CodeMan> If we’re absolutely exhausted on ideas, then we could use something with irreversible and superficial power.
<Blood> And what shall that be?
<CodeMan> ...Follow me.
CodeMan and Blood got off of the VR simulator, and headed through some halls and other rooms to another door. This door looked odd. It had a metal outlier as well as a mossy wooden material.
<CodeMan> Alright… Now just have to open this…
CodeMan twisted the rusty doorknob of the mysterious door, giving way to an old storage closet lit only by a dingy bulb.
<CodeMan> I never thought I’d have to use this. But if the Imperium is going to take down that server, it seems like we have no choice.
<CodeMan> This is far more advanced than hypnotism, genetic modification, cloning or supervaccination. Rather, something that can theoretically end every scrap of life on that server… but it’s unpredictable…
<Blood> What does it do?...
<CodeMan> This is a superpower that roots its energy from a compact core, kind of like how a black hole keeps all of its mass inside it’s singularity. It’s unpredictable, although what I do know about it is that it can possibly end Minecraft altogether… I don’t even know if this is meant to exist…
<Blood> Do you want to take this risk?
<CodeMan> ...Are you absolutely, positively, 200% sure that we are all out of ideas? That every thought that comes into our head has a weakness that the server can exploit?
<Blood> ...No ideas are present in my mind. That server can match us with precision and excellence.
<CodeMan> So, Is that a yes or a no?
<Blood> ...Yes…
<CodeMan> Then there’s your answer.
<Blood> Very well then.
As the rest of the server relaxed itself from the small attack, Lollipop felt worried.
<Yoshfico123> Say that again, Lollipop.
<Lollipop>They’re still very much alive.
<Yoshfico123> What?!
<LAR2> ...I honestly can’t say I’m surprised. If she could escape once, she could escape again.
<Yoshfico123> ...And we’re just sitting here, relaxing like we’re on vacation?
<LAR2> ...You’re right. I feel like this is just going to keep looping. Something bad happens, it escapes, it strikes back, it escapes, and it just repeats.
<Lollipop> I already put up a few magical barriers in case they try to pull something.
<Yoshfico123> ...Well, we can’t just sit inside the barriers forever. We know the Imperium’s leader, CodeMan, isn’t dead. He could be planning something.
<Lollipop> I know. That’s why I didn’t take down the cannons I built. And yes, they are planning something.
<LAR2> ...We can’t hold on to the defensive card forever, let alone take it for granted.
<Yoshfico123> Diplomacy won’t work with CodeMan. He’s a master of trickery. He knows how to gain people’s trust, and manipulate them any way he wants. He does that all too often.
<Lollipop> Are you suggesting we should take the battle to them before they take the battle to us?
<Yoshfico123> What I’m saying is we retaliate. If they try anything offensive one more time, we go to war against them and finally put an end to CodeMan’s nonsense.
<Batwing4> Slow down… Are you sure he has hostile intentions? He could just be very self-righteous.
<Lollipop> I know, but what is done cannot be changed. They already attacked us more than once.
<Batwing4> ...Said the kindergartener superpower to the death robot of destruction.
<Lollipop> *rolls eyes* And you’re talking.
<Batwing4> CodeMan is the owner of the Imperium, the strongest group in all of Minecraft. He might just want to protect it.
<Yoshfico123> Yeah, by attacking us and recruiting Ms. Chop Bot.
<Batwing4> I’m serious. Creator always told me that nothing is impossible; Every player functions differently. I was hellbent on destruction, until we went through a bonding experience on that group.
<LAR2> ...And I was relentlessly bullied until I saw what Fico’s true intentions were.
<Yoshfico123> True… But CodeMan thinks outside of the box. Heck, he lives in the outside of the box. He is the outside of the box. If the box had an outside of an outside, he’d own that, too.
<Batwing4> ...But this problem needs a solution. The Imperium is tricky, and there is a very faint chance they will give up and let this conflict slide.
<Yoshfico123> So, we have three options, We play offensively, we play defensively, or we wait it out.
<LAR2> I vote defensively.
<Batwing4> Offence could result in chaos… Sure, defensively for me.
<Lollipop> ...Doesn’t matter what I think, I’m outvoted.
<Yoshfico123> Good. Now, we wait for their next move.
<CodeMan> ...Well this is it.
<Blood> What is it?
<CodeMan> See that orb right on that diamond pillar?
<Blood> Yes… This is a pretty tight containment facility.
<CodeMan> ...Let’s get a closer look.
<Blood> Okay…
Blood and CodeMan approached the diamond pillar. Blood felt a wave of apprehensiveness flow through her entire body.
<Blood> I know I may have asked this question before, but what exactly is it? And… Why is there red goo inside that glass orb? It’s moving like octopus tentacles!
<CodeMan> This relic is one of sheer destruction. I don’t exactly know what capabilities this thing carries, but one thing’s for sure; it’s unpredictably dangerous.
<Blood> …
CodeMan placed his right and left arms on the pillar, sort of surrounding the orb. CodeMan coughed a bit at Blood, urging her to do the same. She did.
<CodeMan> Excitate vos e tenebris mundo conspiciuntur,...
Somehow, Blood knew the words of this ritual. It was somehow attached to her, like it was a part of her mind; her programming.
<CodeMan and Blood> ...a rubrum terra, ut fructum dare ei cicatricem et daemonium, quod in terra. Nomen eius cognosci oscillatione ax.
Suddenly, the orb began to glow a deep purple. The fluctuations of the goo-tentacle like material inside the orb grew faster, giving an exhilarating vibe.
<Blood> Woah…
<CodeMan> Beautiful… repeat the phrase…
Blood kept her arms atop of CodeMan’s, and repeated the phrase.
<CodeMan and Blood> Excitate vos e tenebris mundo conspiciuntur, a rubrum terra, ut fructum dare ei cicatricem et daemonium, quod in terra. Nomen eius cognosci oscillatione ax…
The orb was now glowing in a stronger purple, the movements became even more exciting.
<CodeMan and Blood> Excitate vos e tenebris mundo conspiciuntur, a rubrum terra, ut fructum dare ei cicatricem et daemonium, quod in terra. Nomen eius cognosci oscillatione ax…
They repeated it again.
Excitate vos e tenebris mundo conspiciuntur, a rubrum terra, ut fructum dare ei cicatricem et daemonium, quod in terra. Nomen eius cognosci oscillatione ax…
And again.
Excitate vos e tenebris mundo conspiciuntur, a rubrum terra, ut fructum dare ei cicatricem et daemonium, quod in terra. Nomen eius cognosci oscillatione ax…
Once more.
Excitate vos e tenebris mundo conspiciuntur, a rubrum terra, ut fructum dare ei cicatricem et daemonium, quod in terra. Nomen eius cognosci oscillatione ax…
<CodeMan> Perfect. Now, we just need the final ingredient.
<Blood> Final… Ingredient??
<CodeMan> This.
CodeMan pulled out a heavy, gold-plated diamond axe. He struggled to lift it for a second, but he quickly adjusted to it and could carry it with ease.
<CodeMan> One swing, and we will be granted with almighty power.
<Blood> Huh?
CodeMan lifted the axe up. The blade was facing the orb, precisely faced so that it would make a clean cut.
<CodeMan> 3…
<CodeMan> 2…
<CodeMan> 1…
<CodeMan> Release-
<Blood> WAIT!!!
That hesitation inside Blood grew stronger. She held her arm out, blocking the axe before it could reach the glass orb.
<Blood> …
<CodeMan> What… are you doing?!?!?!
<Blood> ...I think we’re taking this… too far…
<CodeMan> Too far? You agreed to this!
<Blood> What have you become? You’ve turned into more of a maniac than I can comprehend if you’re willing to release this… thing… for the sake of one server that hasn’t touched you! It’s unpredictable, remember?
<CodeMan> …
Silence filled the containment facility as CodeMan looked at Blood, with an angry expression.
…
<CodeMan> I’m sorry…
<Blood> ...Huh?
CodeMan then put on a smile.
<CodeMan> I’M SORRY, BUT SINCE WHEN DID I REPROGRAM YOU TO HAVE A DIFFERENT OPINION THAN ME, DEFECTION?
<Blood> NO!!!
CodeMan’s right hand took a second to release grip from the axe, and punched Blood in the chest, knocking her backwards, a few meters from CodeMan.
<Blood> AGH!! You… MEGALOVANIAC!
<CodeMan> ...You should have stayed out of this idea, Blood.
And, with those words concluding, that one swift drop from the air let the axe fall. The blade impacted the glass surface of the orb.
As soon as it did, the purple glow grew so strong it almost blinded Blood’s eyes. Everything ended in a violent explosion, purple smoke flying everywhere. The next thing Blood knew was strong winds emitting from the orb.
She saw the orbs glass exterior completely crack, but barely broke apart. The red substance inside; some red/black slime substance with octopus tentacles emit from the large hole made by the axe. The slime poured slowly, then suddenly sprouted large octopus tentacles that broke the containment walls.
The slime and the tentacles kept growing. The entire containment facility was destroyed, every computer was down. Eventually, the slime reached it and swallowed it. CodeMan just backed towards the containment door, looking at the huge blob.
<Blood> *coughs* Do you even- *coughs* know how to- *coughs* control it?
<CodeMan> No control is involved.
Then, all of a sudden, a tentacle slammed onto CodeMan, barely missing Blood. Blood jumped back, shocked at what happened.
The tentacle lifted, showing CodeMan sticking to it. CodeMan didn't react, he just let out a maniacal laugh as he was slowly dragged into the blob. Blood just watched in horror.
<Blood> WHAT KIND OF MONSTER ARE YOU???!!!
The blob just kept growing. It kept enveloping everything.
<Blood> SCREW THIS!!
Blood didn't hesitate to run out of the nearly enveloped containment facility, and out of the forsaken closet. She ran straight through the hall and through some more rooms.
It wasn't long before the tentacles reached through the halls and corridors.
Blood finally found an exit, and broke out of the Imperium facility. Her legs struggled to stay standing as her exhaustion took her over. She looked back. She saw the facility, in all it glory, being swallowed, with tentacles gripping it, causing multiple antennae to break.
<Blood> What is this… thing?
<Blood> This is my fault… I let this happen.
<Blood> ...This thing will swallow everything… every server will be broken within only days…
<Blood> And it's my fault. I'm responsible.
<Blood> If only I had an idea other than this. It could have been all avoided.
<Blood> I can't let it spread… Minecraft will be gone forever. I have to put an end to this… if only I could do it by myself.
<Blood> It's not safe here… I have to get out of here… to the only other place I know.
<Blood> But first, let me change this…name. I shall start anew with a slightly modified username...
<Blood> …
<Blood1> …
<Blood123> Hmmm..
<Blood> Nope...
<Blood> Let me see..
<Blood19> …
<Blood1963> Done.
<Blood1963> ...From this moment forth, I am no longer Blood. I am new, and reformed. I am… Blood1963.
<Blood1963> Yes… a good name for a new beginning..
<Sword> HEY! MISTRESS! SHE’S COPYING YOU!
<Bella1963> *calmly wiping a glass vial* How do you know she’s not one of my reincarnations?
<Sword> Wait, these kind of things happen?!
<Bella1963> *smiles mysteriously* Why do you think I’m not allowed to interfere? This could very well be one of my past or future reincarnations.
<Sword> What else could you see?
<Bella1963> Sometimes, I would dream of entire lifetimes. I know more than just past, present, and future. I can see million of timelines ; possibilities. Thousands of them are being created and destroyed as we speak. *face darkens* This is perhaps my ultimate punishment from My Creator ; I am immortal, and I know everything that’s going to happen. I live a meaningless life. I don’t even look like this! I’m not allowed to show my true appearance. I can never have a happy ending. Heck, I cannot even have any endings, regardless of good or bad. I can’t even sleep without having a nightmare. I’m powerless. Nothing matters. But...at the same time, everything matters…. *glass vial suddenly shatters* Ah! Excuse me for ranting. Eternities of suffering has made me quite bitter.
<Sword> But the rest of us is also immortal?...
<Bella1963> You can still end your life if you wish. I cannot. No matter how hard I try, it cannot be achieved. I am too important of a pawn for The Creator to be killed off. Believe me, I tried. I tried so, very hard to die…
<Sword> Oh. Hm. I’m still confused. Why would you want to die?
<Bella1963> You still have much to learn, my sword.
<Sword> ...But mistress, what about that huge blob?
<Bella1963> That’s called a plot device. Don’t ask what that means.
<Sword> ?
<Yoshfico123>REALLY?! EVEN IN A FRICKING CROSSOVER CAN WE NOT BREAK THE FOURTH WALL?!?!
<Bella> Indeed. The fourth wall repair crew is much more expensive than you think it is. Nevertheless, Bella1963 is a little more than a piece of easily manipulated character. She is the more self-aware characters among my personal arsenal of characters..
<Yoshfico123> ...Point taken...
Rewinded...
<Sword> But mistress, what about that huge blob?
<Bella1963> *stares at the reader and the creators with an amused smile on her face* That’s just an object that the fates harnesses to please our inter-dimensional stalkers.
<Sword> *deadpans at the sound of more walls being broken* I won’t question it.
<Yoshfico123> ...Lollipop?
Lollipop came rushing to Fico, face almost out of breath.
<Yoshfico123> What’s wrong?
<Lollipop> Do you want to hear the bad news or the good news first?
<Yoshfico123> ... There’s MORE news?
<Lollipop> Just pick one please...
<Yoshfico123> As much as it pains me to hear it, Bad news first.
<Lollipop> There is a giant blob with tentacles that is currently swallowing everything in it’s path, starting with the Imperium server. It is coming at our server at alarming speed too.
<Yoshfico123> ...Hold on, do you maybe think the Imperium is maybe trying some stupid attempt at firing back at us?
<Lollipop> *ignores the question* CodeMan has been swallowed by the blob. I have no idea if that’s good or bad.
<Yoshfico123> CodeMan? ...This might be a trick…
<Lollipop> That’s up to you to think about. Anyways, the good news is-
<Blood1963> *suddenly appears beside Lollipop* Hi.
<Yoshfico123> ...No. Way.
Fico draws his sword, pointed at Blood.
<Lollipop> WAIIITTTTT! She’s not bad anymore! She joined our side!
<Blood1963> Yeah...
<Yoshfico123> ...What?? Now the friend of our enemy is the enemy of our enemy? You’re trying to pull a fast one on me??
<Lollipop> She had decided to join our side. She also changed her name to Blood1963.
<Yoshfico123> I killed you, though! How did you survive?
<Blood1963> VR headset.
<Yoshfico123> Oh… Well, what’s this about a “blob” that Lollipop told me about?
<Blood1963> I’m not too sure either. All I know is that it’s very dangerous.
<Yoshfico123> ...Go on…
<Blood1963> I was WITH CodeMan when I saw him unleash that… thing. He told me all about how that was going to destroy you guys… and foolish me believed him. Not only did I help him unleash it, I watched it escape from that orb and swallow CodeMan.
<Yoshfico123> ...So he is dead.
<Blood1963> I’m so very sorry….
<Yoshfico123> ...Do I accept her apology, or do I cast her away?
<Yoshfico123> ...
<Lollipop> *glared threateningly at Yosh*
<Yoshfico123> ...You aren’t unlike LAR2 or Makoto, so I’ll take a chance with you. Welcome aboard.
Fico stuck his arm out in a handshake-like stance, putting his sword back to his scabbard.
<Lollipop> *smiles a little bit*
<Blood1963> Thank you! Thank you so much for forgiving me for my foolish actions!
As she took his hand, a few tears rolled down her cheeks.
<Yoshfico123> D’aww…. Stop crying, you’ll make me cry!
Blood suddenly hugged Fico.
<Yoshfico123> *blushes intensely* Uhh… thanks...
<Lollipop> *smiles like a proud mother*
Blood releases grip of Fico, still smiling, with a noticeable tear still stained on her face.
<Yoshfico123> After that… emotional… moment… What do we do about this blob?
<Lollipop> Let’s add more defences to this server.
<Blood1963> I personally think that’ll just give the blob more stuff to consume.
<Yoshfico123> It’ll have more stuff to consume either way...
<Blood1963> ...True. Maybe we should ask more people for ideas.
<Yoshfico123> ...Point is, I don’t think this server can be militarized even further. We’ve already installed top-notch security.
<Blood1963> True…
<Yoshfico123> ...But we do have you… more swords equals more victory…
<Yoshfico123> Can you show me your powers once more?
<Blood1963> I’m not exactly sure of the extent of my powers either…. I do know CodeMan added even more modifications to me though. I also know I can shoot lasers, bullets, and bombs and fly.
<Yoshfico123> Hmm… Well, better strengthen that power as much as you can… It’s our last hope in taking down this thing.
<Yoshfico123> *glares down, looking a little sad*
Lollipop and Blood noticed Fico’s worry.
<Yoshfico123> I just… don’t want to lose everything I worked up to just for a blob with tentacles…
<Lollipop> *mutters* Do not worry… Deus Ex Machina will save the day regardless…They love this world too much.
<Yoshfico123> ...As long as we fight and die rightfully! FOR THE SERVER!!
<Lollipop, Blood1963 and Yoshfico123> FOR THE SERVER!!!
<CodeMan> …
<CodeMan> ...blood…
<CodeMan> ...blood, where the hell are you?
<CodeMan> ...come on… stop hiding from me…
<CodeMan> …
<CodeMan> ...traitor… she just ran away… like a coward… a baby…
<CodeMan> ...ugh, it’s so dark in here… what is this pink stuff?
<CodeMan> ...oh no… that means…
<CodeMan> ...the CORE… it’s awoken…
<CodeMan> …
<CodeMan> ...and it’s beautiful… i will do my best to protect it.
<CodeMan> ...nobody will get to this part of CORE. it’s the only way to destroy it…
<Ari> ...That… thing…
<Zero> ...Should we inform leader?
<Ari> Yeah, buttnoggin! That thing will eat everything!!
<Zero> Alright! ...You don’t have to be so pushy about it…
<LAR2> What do you mean a giant pink blob with octopus tentacles is heading our way??
<Lollipop> Exactly what it sounds like.
<LAR2> Right… But, is it moving or is it… growing...
<Blood1963> Both.
<LAR2> ...That doesn’t sound good…
<Batwing4> ...Sure doesn’t.
<Yoshfico123> Look, we don’t have time to goof off. It will be here any second, and we have to kill it.
<Batwing4> I’ll go inform creator about this.
<Yoshfico123> Good idea.
Makoto rushed off to GREEN’s house, where he was currently sleeping. He made his way through the roads and wilderness to get to GREEN’s base.
<GREEN0704> Making bacon soup… AND IT’S GONNA BE IN MA BELLY-
GREEN was interrupted by a quick slam on the door.
<Batwing4> LEADER… *pant*
<GREEN0704> ...What?!
<Batwing4> ...Actually, I think Fico would be better off explaining it then I would.
<Lollipop> *pops up*  I can help explain.
<Batwing4> WHA... HOW’D YOU-
<Lollipop> Teleportation device. Duh?
<Batwing4> Oh...
<Lollipop> Anyways, so you see, there is this huge pink blob...
<DekuDesu!> What do you mean?
<Ari> We saw something odd in the crystal ball. It was this huge… pink… consistency.
<Zero> It had octopus tentacles coming out of it, and it was devouring the entire Imperium base.
<DekuDesu!> Alright, that’s it! No more internet for a week!
<Zero> What?! No, that’s really it!
<Ari> Do you not believe us?
<DekuDesu!> No…
<Ari> Then come see for yourself!
Ari and Zero lead Deku to the crystal ball on the pillar. What it showed scared Deku.
<DekuDesu!> ...Dear God…
<Ari> At this rate, It will cross the border and enter the other servers in… three minutes!
<DekuDesu!> Are we the only ones worried about this… thing?! It could swallow every server, even the great Megalaroki!
<Ari> …
<Zero> Well, there is ONE server…
<DekuDesu> Where?
Zero pointed towards another side of the crystal ball, which showed Fico and the gang making preparations.
<DekuDesu!> Makoto… That beast… I mourned for days because of him…
<Ari> I think Makoto is the least of our worries… We have bigger issues.
<DekuDesu!> Absolutely. Alright, pack up, we’re paying them a visit.
Deku, Ari and Zero touched the one side of the crystal ball together. All of a sudden, their surroundings blurred and light reached all around them.
Eventually, their surroundings turned into the Artiopas server. They didn’t stay to admire the surroundings, they rushed towards Fico.
<Yoshfico123> *sips tea* Nothing like a warm, cozy cup of tea on a stressful day such as this.
<Blood1963> *peeks towards the spawn* Someone’s here.
<Yoshfico123> Huh?
Fico saw three figures running towards them. The figures were sprinting as fast as they could, almost narrowing their breath down entirely. As soon as they were close enough to be seen clearly, Fico pulled his arm out, signaling for them to stop.
<DekuDesu!> Stop!
Ari, Zero and Deku all stopped, right in front of Fico.
<Yoshfico123> ...Who are you three?
<DekuDesu!> I am DekuDesu!, head of the Megalaroki.
Suddenly, that word echoed in Fico’s mind for a second.
<Geodashie> Welp, time for the second one. The Megalaroki. That group seems to have the most members. Two I think I remember is “Ari” and “Zero”. According to those names, the group seemed to have already attacked us before.. Maybe… I can’t remember. That was years ago, before LAR2 even joined.
Fico paused.
<Yoshfico123> The Megalaroki… You guys are the final piece of the puzzle, huh?
<DekuDesu!> What do you mean?
<Yoshfico123> You are the final group that Geodashie told me about… But you attacked us before, right?
<DekuDesu!> ...No… I don’t remember anything like this…
<Yoshfico123> ...Well, that can wait. For now, we have an even bigger issue to deal with.
<DekuDesu!> ...The giant pink tentacle blob of death?
<Yoshfico123> Wait, how did you know about that?
<DekuDesu!> EVERY server in Minecraft was warned about this thing. Needless to say, it’s the reason why we came here. We were thinking that maybe we could team up to defeat this thing.
<Lollipop> That’s a decent idea. Also, welcome to this server, leader of the Megalaroki.
<DekuDesu!> Haha… Thanks.
<Lollipop> I also brought Green here. Batwing and I have returned.
<GREEN0704> ‘Sup?
<DekuDesu!> The Heroium… What happened to you guys, by the way?
<GREEN0704> We merged with the Artiopas server. It’s a long story, but us merging may have caused the Imperium to notice us. Speaking of which, that now broken down server is where the blob now grows.
<DekuDesu!> The Imperium… The most advanced group in all of Minecraft and now they’re suffering fatal damages from that blob… I didn’t even recognize that server due to that pink blob’s chaotic frenzy.
<Blood1963> Probably even worse, CodeMan actually started the blob’s infestation. I was a good friend of him, until he suddenly turned crazy and unleashed that monster without thinking.
<DekuDesu!> ...Woah… I knew the Imperium was bad news from the start… Another question, What happened to the Negatorium?
<Yoshfico123> After we… uh… how should I put this… Defeated… Makoto, Entity 303 and Herobrine’s souls merged with GREEN’s. I have no idea why.
<DekuDesu!> And what happened to Null and Lick?
<Yoshfico123> No idea. They’ve likely faded away.
<DekuDesu!> Oh...
<Yoshfico123> Anyways we can-
Fico was interrupted by a very loud thunder sound. It was so loud, it scared everybody and made them focus their attention to the sky. There were red clouds that filled the entire sky.
The most fearful realizations came true when they looked to the right. The blob was here.
<Lollipop> I have a bad feeling about this.
<Blood1963> No dip Sherlock. It’s here.
<Yoshfico123> IT IS HERE!!! LOOK TO THE RIGHT!
Fico pulled his sword from his scabbard, pointed towards the blob. He gave it a stare of rage. Soon, everyone followed; Pulling out a ban stick or whatever weapon they had, in the same stance as Fico.
<Yoshfico123> Never before have I witnessed something so… terrifying.
<DekuDesu!> Those tentacles will destroy the entire server in a matter of minutes. We have to at least delay it.
<Lollipop> If my experiences are right, this should have a weakness somewhere….
<Yoshfico123> Where? This thing doesn’t seem to have a weak point- it’s just a blob!
<Blood> Maybe there’s a core?...
<Yoshfico123> Maybe- Oh, what are we doing? Just cut off the tentacles!
Fico and the gang rushed to the blob; the peak of the red sky.
<Lollipop> I’m sure it’ll just grow back...
<Yoshfico123> Let’s find out.
A large tentacle slammed down, just missing Fico. Fico reacted quickly and slammed his sword to the ground, cutting the tentacle cleanly in half. The tentacle spazzed a bit before going limp, leaking out a black oil.
<Yoshfico123> ...What is tha-
Another large tentacle tried to squish Fico, but he reacted quickly and pointed his sword in the air. It impaled the tentacle and the same black oil came out from it.
<Lollipop> I have no idea. Jeez, I wish I could just nuke the thing several times over. Where is Scientress when you need her?!
<LAR2> Now wouldn’t that be satisfying?
<Yoshfico123> What is this… black goo? It looks like it’s boiling...
<Blood1963> Could that be it’s fuel? Or maybe a protection for it’s core?
<Yoshfico123> No… I don’t think the tentacles would keep all of it’s-
Suddenly, the black goo started to boil a little more. A few seconds later, it’s shape turned into humanoid figures. The figures gained color, revealing zombies. A lot of zombies.
<Lollipop & Blood1963> Shoot.
<Yoshfico123> Blood, I hope you still have your street-guarding expertise in you.
Lollipop and Blood flew into the air at the same time. Lollipop shot explosive candy arrows that took out at least five zombies per arrow while Blood’s hands turned into lasers that scorched everything in its path, taking down rows of zombies. But this wasn’t enough.
<Yoshfico123> Every time we cut open a tentacle, black goo comes out and morphs into zombies…
<Yoshfico123> But we haven’t tried…
Fico sprinted deeper into the forest of tentacles, moving closer to the blob.
<LAR2> Fico! Where are you- Gah, I’m coming with you!
<Geodashie> Same here.
LAR2 and Geodashie sprinted with Fico deeper into the tentacles.
<Lollipop> Hey! Wait for-
Lollipop narrowly avoided being bitten.
<Lollipop> Jesus... *whispers* I hate story restrictions…
<Blood1963> I’ll kill them zombies, you go help Fico.
<Lollipop> Thanks!
She rushed after the three.
Fico, LAR2 and Geodashie stopped right at the edge of the blob’s gooey surface.
<LAR2> Fico, what are you doing?
<Yoshfico123> Cutting open the skin.
Fico thrusted his sword into the skin of the blob. He then cut the surface open, revealing the same black goo.
<Yoshfico123> Oh… damn it.
<Lollipop> That’s just gonna turn into more zombies for Blood to have to take care of. Be more useful!
Lollipop’s predictions were right, the goo morphed into more zombies.
<Yoshfico123> ...What do we do now?
<LAR2> RUN!
<Lollipop> Cowards.
<Geodashie> Uhh… Guys?
Geodashie pointed to the opposite direction where Fico and LAR2 was facing. There was just blob and tentacles. It got worse. They were surrounded by the pink blob. It was slowly closing in on them, The tentacles made the situation worse.
<Lollipop> Anyone have a flint and steel?
Then, a tentacle suddenly grabbed on to Lollipop and Blood, constricting them in an inescapable position.
<Lollipop> *Groans*….. this is so annoying…
<Blood1963> You should be more concerned.
The tentacle then brought the two inside the blob. Fico, LAR2 and Geodashie just stared in plain shock.
<Yoshfico123> ...I guess this is it…
<LAR2> Never thought I’d be eaten by a pink gelat-
Then, a tentacle came around Geodashie. He let out a scream, which made LAR2 and Fico face him.
<Geodashie> ARGH… HELP… ME…!!
He, also, met Blood and Lollipop inside the blob. Fico and LAR2 just looked at eachother.
<Yoshfico123> See you in heaven, brother…
<LAR2> The feeling’s mutual.
Then, LAR2 ran into the blob himself, avoiding all the tentacles. He splashed into the surface, making a small wave pattern. Fico stood there in fear, looking all around him.
<Yoshfico123> ...What kind of demon are you…
Then, with his last breath, Fico charged into the blob, head first. He cut all the tentacles that tried to devour him, and finally jumped into the blob.
…
It seems as if you’ve reached the end…
…
Or, have we?
<Blood1963> ...Ugh… Where are we?
<Lollipop> Most likely inside the core of the pink blob. Cliches. I am tempted to add the Cinemasins ding right here.
<???> Lollipop and Blood, You are making too much noise.
Lollipop’s vision focused on that voice. She turned out to be inside a giant, pink void
<Lollipop> And who might you be, oh so-great-and-ominous voice?
<???> Wha- No… You probably remember me…
<Blood1963> CodeMan?!!
<CodeMan> Haha… Right on, Blood.
Blood stood in horror as he saw CodeMan standing outside of what looked like a prison cell. Blood and Lollipop were inside the prison cell. The bars were made of tentacles and the walls and floors were made of the blob itself.
<Lollipop> Oh so we’re prisoners now? I demand a pay raise from Fate! This is very stressful!
<CodeMan> No raises involved… Just like how there was no CONTROL involved. My work here is done.
<Lollipop> Oh really? I doubt it. Still, I can see how much you are like Scientress.
<Blood1963> ...You sick man. How are we alive? Why aren’t you dead?
<CodeMan> Haha… I thought you would have figured that out by now… It was another trick.
<Lollipop> It’s the same reason why we’re not dead, Blood. The blob didn’t kill us.
<Blood1963> ...All this time you’ve lied to me…
<Blood1963> YOU WERE USING ME LIKE A MAID????
Blood charged at CodeMan. Her charging force was nullified by the tentacles in between her and CodeMan.
<CodeMan> You don’t like me anymore?
<Blood1963> YOU’VE NEVER LIKED ME! I WAS BEING USED WHILE YOU JUST DID NOTHING!!!!!
Blood shaked the bars vigorously as she said those words.
<Geodashie> Who’s using who now?
<CodeMan> Hahaha…. Nothing. Go back to sleep.
<Geodashie> This place… that voice… CodeMan!!!
<CodeMan> I said, go back to sleep!
<Geodashie> YOU WERE BEHIND THIS??? YOU INSIST ON TAKING DOWN EVERY MINECRAFT WORLD SO YOU CAN PUT US IN PRISON???
<CodeMan> That was my original intention. Unfortunately, I didn’t unleash this monster just to let it kidnap you. This is the new Imperium.
<Geodashie> ...You do know you will never get away with this…
<CodeMan> Nah… I’m done here.
<Blood1963> HEY! WHERE ARE YOU GOI-
<Lollipop> Let’s just quietly play out the role of damsels in distress.
CodeMan faded into the distance. He walked down through the empty halls of the prison and made his way to the exit. He stopped, and put on an apprehensive look.
<CodeMan> Larry and Fico… They’re not here…
<LAR2> ...ugh…
<LAR2> ...what happened… why am I not dead....
<LAR2> ...What is this stuff?...
<LAR2> ...no…
<LAR2> gah… you couldn't be suggesting…
<LAR2> That's impossible!
LAR2 got up rubbing his eyes and adjusting them to the area around him. As he saw his surroundings, a feel of worry flowed through his body.
He was in the Artiopas server.
It wasn't the same server, but it was the same shape. Every building was made of pink blobs and tentacles, just like the blob itself.
<LAR2> What is this place… It looks just like home only… amalgamated. Yeah, amalgamated.
<LAR2> The air is warm… and I'm hearing what sounds like... heartbeating.
<LAR2> But.. that must also mean-
As LAR2 was wandering around the newly amalgamated server, he stepped on a piece of paper. It was kind of moist due to the slimy ground.
<LAR2> Huh? Oh, a piece of paper.
LAR2 picked up the piece of paper, almost tearing it from the moisture. He put it in front of him, reading the contents.
<LAR2> “AT MY HOME BASE, YOU WILL FIND ME”...
<LAR2> ...That must mean…
As LAR2 recognized the familiar area around him, he began to see the unfolding street lights and black goo pouring from the ground, morphing into random mobs.
<LAR2> It's almost like I have to grief this server once again...heh, deja vu?
LAR2 pulled his sword, and readied himself for the fierce combat ahead of him.
LAR2 ran down the amalgamated streets, slicing his way through various zombies, slicing them into pieces. It was hard for him to control his movement due to the slippery ground, but he pushed his way through.
LAR2 stopped at what looked like an amalgamated Coliseum.
<LAR2> It copied everything, huh?
<LAR2> ...Gah, my phone isn't working… the map won't show up.
LAR2 continued running through the amalgamated server, until he finally neared his destination: The Staff Factions.
<LAR2> LAR2, Saphire31, Yoshfico123- Yes, this is it!
LAR2 opened the spongy door of Fico’s amalgamated home base. There was no creaking, only the sound of two wet sponges being rubbed together filled the area as Fico’s door opened.
<LAR2> Fico?
<???> Larry? Is that you?
<LAR2> Yeah. It's been a while since you referred to me as my name…
Fico ran towards LAR2, collapsing into a hugging position. LAR2 hugged him back.
<Yoshfico123> This place…. It's so weird.
<LAR2> I know. It's our server, only it's… pink and spongy.
<Yoshfico123> ...Well, we're better off on our toes. This place can be unpredictable.
<LAR2> Yeah-
Suddenly, LAR2’s phone beeped.
LAR2 pulled it out of his pocket, looking down at it. It immediately showed the Map App, and in it was one room, labelled “A/Fico’s Base”
<LAR2> …
<Yoshfico123> What is it?
<LAR2> My map is suddenly working… Well, kind of. It's showing your base, the rest is just static. It also as an A/ prefixed on the label.
<Yoshfico123> Hmm…
Fico pulled out his phone, too. It also showed the Map App, same result as LAR2’s phone.
<Yoshfico123> What do you think the “A/” could stand for?
<LAR2> I don't know. My best guess is probably “Amalgamated", but I'm not too sure.
<Yoshfico123> ...strange…
<LAR2> ...That aside, why are us two not dead? Where is Lollipop, Blood and Geo?
<Yoshfico123> They were dragged in by tentacles, so maybe they were brought somewhere. We just jumped into the skin, so maybe they’re still alive, but in a different location than us.
<LAR2> Let me see if I can contact them…
LAR2 made an attempt to contact Geodashie. No answer.
<LAR2> Nope… The signal keeps jamming.
<Yoshfico123> Let me try.
Fico did the same thing that LAR2 did. He also got no answer.
<Yoshfico123> ...Nope.
<LAR2> Maybe this place also messes with radio signals.
<Yoshfico123> I guess that means if we're going to find them, we have to do it the old-fashioned way.
LAR2 and Fico pulled their swords. They looked down the street of the staff factions and saw more black goo appearing from holes in the ground.
<Yoshfico123> ...It seems this place also has the ability to create mobs at will.
<LAR2> Yeah.
Fico and LAR2 ventured through the mob filled streets of the server, searching for the missing three.
<Lollipop> Are you sure you can’t get ahold of them?
<Geodashie> ...No, the signal keeps jamming. I can't get anything.
<Lollipop> Again, I wish Scientress was here.
<Blood1963>  Wait a second….. Aren't I  still armed with a couple of weapons?
<Geodashie> Yeah, I armed you with lasers and guns… but every single piece of tech in this void seems to be unstable. I'm not sure if it will work...
<Lollipop> I think I still have enough candy magic to break us out of here, and then Blood can use her weapons. It’s our only chance at getting out of here.
<Blood1963> ...That might be a problem. Geo’s right, My tech isn't responding...
<Lollipop> *exasperated sigh* REALLY?
<Geodashie> ...We just need to get out of here. If we’re still alive, Fico and Larry probably are, too. We can hopefully reunite with them and find our way out of here.
<Lollipop> If we run quick enough after I destroy the tentacles, I think we won’t need to use weapons.
<Geodashie> ...Alright then. Work your magic.
Lollipop’s eyes glowed a mixture of pink and purple for a few seconds. Then, the bars exploded, and oil started leaking out.
<Lollipop> Run!
The group started to run just as zombies started to form from the oil. They started to chase after the group after they formed. The zombies were slowly catching up.
<Geodashie> These zombies… why are they so fast?
<Lollipop> Maybe the black oil gives them special properties that no other zombie could have?
<Geodashie> Point is, they’re gonna catch us if we don’t go faster!
<Lollipop> Surprisingly, I seem to have more leftover magic then I thought I have. My gears are also still in my inventory. Here.
Lollipop handed Geodashie a peppermint candy sword with a chocolate hilt and Blood a bow and arrows made out of gingerbread, hard candy, and marshmallow strings.. Surprisingly, the weapons works just like it’s regular counterparts, and it’s just as durable, if not more.
<Blood1963> Thanks.
<Lollipop> You can keep it after this. Just so you know, the weapons are edible.
<Geodashie> ...Alright then.
Lollipop pulled out a candy radar, and tried to locate Fico and LAR2.
<Blood1963> How does that even work?
<Lollipop> Magic! *jazz hands*
<Lollipop> *thinks* There goes my attempts to not become a Deus Ex Machina. Damn it, I now owe Scientress 50 lollipops.
<Yoshfico123> Where do you think they could be?
<LAR2> ...I have no clue. Maybe they're being held captive somewhere?
<Yoshfico123> That would make sense… but what is the only place on this server that-
<LAR2> Wait… This server, you say?
<Yoshfico123> ...Yeah.
<LAR2> The blob started at the Imperium… and worked its way up to here. They can’t be on THIS server, it seems too redundant.
<Yoshfico123> Huh… never thought of it that way.... So, we have to go through other servers to find them?
<LAR2> That, or maybe they’ve been… killed.
<Yoshfico123> Eugh…. Don’t put that thought into my mind.
<LAR2> But look all around us! This blob has eaten nearly everything. It would maybe take a full year to get to the nearest server!
<Yoshfico123> ...There has to be a way… Where exactly are we now?
Fico pulled his phone, and checked his map. The map showed “A/SPAWN”
<Yoshfico123> We’re at the spawn… Damn it, it’s so hard to recognize anything with all of this discoloration and blob!
<LAR2> We can’t teleport… Hm… I just noticed this now, but it looks as if the blob doesn’t devour the whole world.
<Yoshfico123> Huh?
<LAR2> Look over there. It seems as if this weird pink amalgamation cuts off at the edge of every man-made build. If we get to the edge of the spawn, facilities and every other man-made structure, we should reach the edge of the blob.
<Yoshfico123> So we keep walking in one direction?
<LAR2> Precisely.
Fico and LAR2 rushed over to the edge of the blob. It was a tiring and slippery hike. However, Midway through, they encounter something. The ground below them ripped open, spilling black goo around them.
<Yoshfico123> Uh…
<LAR2> Zombies… Get your sword out, Fico.
The goo didn’t morph into zombies, though. It all came together in one big pile. Slowly, it grew taller and taller, and eventually morphed into a giant zombie.
<Yoshfico123> ...Is that?
<LAR2> The giant mob… I didn’t know it could exist!
The giant stomped on Fico and LAR2. Fico and LAR2 dodged.
<Yoshfico123> So we’ve seen it create Zombies and Giants… Can it create anything else?
<LAR2> Let’s find out after we kill this thing.
<Yoshfico123> k
Fico rushed over, cutting off the Giant’s legs and arms. The Giant let out a painful roar before being beheaded.
<LAR2> …
<Yoshfico123> That was quick.
LAR2 didn’t question it, and walked over with Fico to the edge of the blob.
<LAR2> Well, here we are, the edge.
<Yoshfico123> So… do you want to go first?
<LAR2> Hmm… Sure.
LAR2 charged towards the edge of the blob. Grasping on to Fico as he did. They ended up breaking through the wall, and into another amalgamated server.
<LAR2> …
<Yoshfico123> We’re inside another server now. But who’s server is it?
Fico and LAR2 both pulled out their phones at the same time. The room they were in was now in the same map as the Artiopas server.
<Yoshfico123> … “M/SPAWN EDGE”
<LAR2> The prefix changed? But it looks as amalgamated and messed up as our server...
<Yoshfico123> What if the prefix doesn’t suggest “amalgamated”? What if, instead, it suggests the first letter of the server we’re in?
Fico, out of curiosity, tapped the prefix with his finger. The letter expanded into a word, saying “MEGALAROKI”
<Yoshfico123> It IS. We’re in the Megalaroki now.
<LAR2> Huh… Well, could they be in this server?
<Yoshfico123> Let’s find that out.
Fico and LAR2 walked down the empty fences and street lights, scrolling through the server with the same fashion as the Artiopas server.
<LAR2> ...I don’t think the Megalaroki has a prison.
<Yoshfico123> But what other server has a pris-
They both stopped and looked at eachother, each with a surprised look on their faces.
<LAR2 and Yoshfico123> The Imperium.
Fico and LAR2 rushed towards the other edge of the blob, and broke through the wall together.
<Yoshfico123> “S/BOTANY LAB”
<LAR2> What’s “S/” Stand for?
<???> Something that was… once great.
Fico and LAR2 looked towards the origin of the sound. They saw a female. An average sized, blue haired, no-eyed female.
<Scientress> Long time no see. Missed me?
<Yoshfico123 and LAR2> WHAT???
<Scientress> Haha. Still as dumb as before, though.
<LAR2> You’re alive???
<Yoshfico123> Scientress… A lot has changed, huh? You ran from the Imperium?
<Scientress> Indeed. I have, but only because I was afraid Bella1963 would start allowing Lollipop to make me one of the flavours of her lollipops. That, and Makoto.
<Yoshfico123> I thought you invented better machines than him inside your closet?
<Scientress> Well… That was a bit of an stretch. I was only able to make one with the help of 1963.
<LAR2> Lollipop, huh? We’ve met her. She stayed on our server for quite a while.
<LAR2> But.. How did you survive the blob?
<Scientress> It was easy. Just a few small calculations here and there, and voila!
Scientress opened a small door. The entire server/laboratory was amalgamated, but the supplies and glass tubes weren’t.
<Scientress> Welcome to the Minecraft version of my lab. Do not mistake it for 1963’s. It’s not as nearly as Mary Sue.
<A.I> Welcome back, Scientress.
<Yoshfico123> ...We’re headed towards the Imperium. It turns out the blob swallows entire servers and jams them together like it’s the Subspace Emissary.
<Scientress> Yes. It seems to build another world inside of it’s Core. Only a few can survive the journey to this place.
<Yoshfico123> ...Well, we can’t stay, unfortunately. We have to scramble to the Imperium.
<Scientress> I know. I can help you teleport there.
<LAR2> Really?
<Yoshfico123> Now THAT would have been convenient when we started our journey.
<Scientress> At this rate, you’ll die of thirst and starvation before you reach that server.
<Yoshfico123> ...Never thought of that, honestly.
<LAR2> Well, I don’t think we have time to waste.
<Scientress> Just a little heads up, they’re not in that server anymore. They managed to wander somewhere else.
<Yoshfico123> What? How did they escape the Imperium prison? We barely made it out when we were captured.
<Scientress> Lollipop.
<Yoshfico123> Oh… Well, that’s pretty good.
<Scientress> In all honesty, they managed to wonder to the center of the CORE. That’s impressive luck on their part.
<LAR2> ...Fico, I think we should probably get to the Imperium. It might be the key server to stopping this.
<Scientress> Do you have weapons or food?
<Yoshfico123> I have my trusty sword with me. I don’t really have food.
<LAR2> I have my ban stick.
<Scientress> That’s not gonna be enough. At all. *sigh* Come with me.
<Geodashie> What is that… glass orb connecting to the walls?
<Lollipop> How should I know?
<Geodashie> It looks like some sort of core. It seems to be pulsing energy out to the ski-
<ROBOT #1218> INTRUDER! INTRUDER!
Out of nowhere, tentacles came out of the ground and constricted them.
<Lollipop> Blood! Can you hack this?
<Blood1963> I’ll try… It won’t be easy.
<Yoshfico123> Woah…
<Scientress> “Woah” is right. I spent centuries developing this tech.
<LAR2> What can it do?
<Scientress> It gives you the ability to get anything you can get in creative mode. Even Spawn eggs.
<Yoshfico123> That sounds ridiculously overpowered.
<Scientress> That’s why I set restrictions.
<LAR2> Huh?
<Scientress> To be more precise, 1963 advised me to set restrictions on this thing. You cannot have anything that is too Mary Sue unless you have her permission. Also, it takes time to charge.
<Yoshfico123> ...Well, we don’t have time to waste. I’m really trying to be as polite as I can, but if we don’t act soon, there will be too many servers to navigate.
<Scientress> Indeed. I’ll try my best to assist you. Take the things you need.
Fico grabbed ahold of some of the technology. LAR2 did the same. They seemed to get used to it pretty fast.
<Yoshfico123> ...This device can give you creative mode properties… I hope that will be enough to take down this… thing.
<Scientress> Abomination.
<Yoshfico123> Yes… abomination. That’s a more correct word.
Fico and LAR2 walked out of the tech room and onto a strange teleportation device. Scientress fiddled with the settings, ready to teleport them to the Imperium.
<Scientress> By the way… there is a test that you will have to pass before you’ll fully teleport to your friends….good luck.
<Yoshfico123> Wha-
Scientress lets out a little amused chuckle. She then flipped a switch, and in a flash of light, Fico and LAR2 vanished.
<Scientress> I wish you the best of luck, heroes. It’s been so long since I had something entertaining to watch….
<Yoshfico123> ...Ugh… Where are we?
<LAR2> Let me check… “I/TESTING FACILITY”
<Yoshfico123> “I”... We must be at the Imperium.
<LAR2> Reckon so.
Fico and LAR2 got up. Unlike the rest of the servers, the room was dark. There was still nothing but pink and tentacles, but the rest of the room laid dark.
<Yoshfico123> ...Why is this room so dark?
<LAR2> I have no idea.
<Yoshfico123> The holographics aren’t on, so why is this room dark?
Then, all of a sudden, the room lit up. Surprise filled Fico and LAR2 when the bright lights hit their eyes. However, when checking around, there was nobody.
<LAR2> Look at all the supercomputers… They’ve been turned into that pink mush..
<Yoshfico123> Yeah. It’s so… surreal, to say the least.
<LAR2> There’s a door right over there.
Fico and LAR2 walked over to the pink door. They slid it open.
<Yoshfico123> The hallways… They’re empty. When we escaped this place, I saw so many robots down the hallways. Now it’s deserted.
<LAR2> …“I/EAST CORRIDOR”
<Yoshfico123> ...This is the east corridor. If I’m correct, the prison is at the back of the building… according to memory, at least. So we should probably head for the South Corridor.
<LAR2> Got’cha.
Fico and LAR2 stepped out of the Testing Room, and wandered into the hallway. They walked down, Heading south, when they had to stop at a door.
<Yoshfico123> Why is it so deserted, though? If we’ve learned anything, it’s that the blob doesn’t kill people, it swallows them and contains them somewhere.
<LAR2> Well, we can find that out once we get to the Prison.
Fico and LAR2 rushed towards the end of the corridor, and opened up a door.
<LAR2> “I/SOUTHEAST STORAGE ROOM”
<Yoshfico123> Yes.. We’re getting close.
Fico pushed through some strange and worn-down junk to the wall to his right, opening a door and stepping into another corridor.
<LAR2> “I/SOUTH CORRIDOR”
<Yoshfico123> Alright… The prison should be right over there.
Fico and LAR2 headed to the middle of the large south corridor, to another pink, slimy door. It was the same as the prison door before the Imperium was amalgamated, only it was just like the pink doors everywhere else. Fico pushed it open, revealing a large prison, with broken tentacle bars.
<LAR2> “I/PRIS-”
<Yoshfico123> Okay, I know where we are…
Fico examined his surroundings. There was nobody to be found.
<Yoshfico123> ...They’re not here…
<LAR2> Huh?
<Yoshfico123> ...They aren’t here, they must have busted out…
<LAR2> Or, maybe they’re somewhere else?
Suddenly, Fico and LAR2 heard some weeping coming from deep within the facility. They quickly turned towards the sound, putting on an uneasy face as the weeping hit their ears.
<Yoshfico123> ...You hear that?
<LAR2> ..Yeah.. According to the map, it’s coming from the… central containment chamber!
<Yoshfico123> Well, what are we waiting for? We better get there!
Fico and LAR2 rushed over through the depths of the South Corridor. He busted open the door to the Southeast storage and rushed through the East corridor. LAR2 looked to the left, taking a quick glance at the VR room.
The crying grew more intense. It was now easier to be heard. Fico and LAR2 busted open the doors to the Northeast Storage room, and rushed into the North Corridor.
Fico and LAR2 stopped. They grinded their feet on the slimy ground, coming to a halt.
<Yoshfico123> ...Why does the corridor look so… red?
<LAR2> ...Yeah, it looks a little like a sore throat… the blob was pink, but in this corridor, it’s… red?
<Yoshfico123> Not only that, Look at the door to the containment facility! The blob’s color is… crimson!
Fico and LAR2 walked over to the door of the Contaimnet facility. The arch of the door was colored a deep crimson, while the door itself was a swollen red, with a purple tint. The crying became louder. It became so loud, it was an ear-piercing sobbing.
<LAR2> Gah, I can't take this anymore!
Suddenly, LAR2 charged aggressively at the door. It gave way to an everlasting darkness. After charging, LAR2 collapsed to the ground, taking Fico down with him. The sobbing just stopped right as they hit the ground, lapsing into unconsciousness.
<Geodashie> Huh? What was that?
<Geodashie> Ugh… it's so dark…
<Geodashie> It's impossible to see anything…
<Geodashie> Just go back to sleep… this is a nightmare...
<Yoshfico123> ...ugh… where am I…
Fico got up in the pitch black darkness. He couldn't see a thing.
<Yoshfico123> ...Larry, get up.
<LAR2> ...what… where are we?
<Yoshfico123> If I'm remembering correctly, it seems as if we're inside… our final destination.
<???> And you'd be right…
<Yoshfico123> Huh? Who's there?
<???> I thought you would have figured it out by now… but, I guess it's time I revealed myself.
Suddenly, the entire room lit up, revealing Fico and LAR2 standing inside a tall, cylindrical shaped room. Surprisingly, it wasn't amalgamated. In fact, the only amalgamated part of it was some large tentacles pierced through the walls of the room, rooted inside a large, purple sphere, contained inside a cracked glass sphere. There were multiple holes in the glass sphere, where the tentacles came out of.
And, right in front of it was CodeMan, with an evil stare glued onto his face. Inside the walls were prison cells, with Geodashie, Lollipop and Blood each inside one.
<CodeMan> ...I never thought you'd make it this far.
<Yoshfico123> ...Huh?
<CodeMan> I know how it feels to be incarcerated inside such a… surreal image.
<Yoshfico123> CodeMan… I knew that you had something to do with this… but why? Why are you doing this? Why did you release that… monster?
<CodeMan> I figured that you knew my intentions were hostile… and yet you've reached the end… the center of the containment facility.
<Lollipop> Just stop monologuing, will you? It’s annoying and cliche.
<CodeMan> Quiet down, you!
<Lollipop> Ugh… fine.
<CodeMan> ...You two didn't come here just to destroy my creation… Did you?
<Yoshfico123> Your.. creation?
<CodeMan> After all, I did release this thing, so I'm technically it's creator.
<Blood1963> You’re not the only one.
<CodeMan> Ha… yes, I am. You're not a friend of mine anymore… it seems you lack the proper knowledge of.. well… having the same opinion as me, like I said.
<Blood1963> ...Oh, right… You were using me. I was never your friend.
<CodeMan> Bad time to catch on to it… sorry.
<Yoshfico123> Alright, that’s it! You’ve taken the final straw!
Fico slammed his right foot down in from of him in a mid-stomping stance.
<CodeMan> ...Really now?
<Yoshfico123> May I add in that Minecraft isn't your playground? You are not in control of anyone. You can create a facility so big it tops any other build, and you can strengthen a military force so strong it's that of North Korea, but I'm not about to let you get away with all the crap you've done to us.
<CodeMan> Excuse me?
<Yoshfico123> Just look at yourself! You've manipulated poor Blood over there by forcefully reprogramming her, luring her into this trap and imprisoning her! Not to mention you caused a full-scale riot with your powers and military force invading other servers and using “Too powerful" as a flipping excuse! Now, you've released this beast all over a war that just started, and you're willing to sacrifice all of Minecraft because of your arrogance?
<CodeMan> And you insist-
<Yoshfico123> You created a loop of constant torture and ridicule, and it's finally time someone does something about it. It's time that you stop acting like the self-proclaimed administrator of Minecraft and finally witness justice for everything you've done. I’m tired of seeing you continuously use you power to hurt other people, and not feel a single hint of remorse for it. You are going to get your rightful punishment.
Silence filled the room as Fico pulled his sword from his scabbard. He pointed it at CodeMan, looking at him with a stare of rage.
<CodeMan> ...
<CodeMan> ...I'm sorry…
<Yoshfico123> Huh?
Fico lowered his sword as CodeMan said those words.
<Blood1963> !!!
….
<CodeMan> I'M SORRY, BUT SINCE WHEN DID YOU GAIN THE AUDACITY TO STAND UP TO ME, INSECT?
CodeMan lunged at Fico, faster than sound, almost cutting him in two. He dodged, and counterattacked, slicing him with his sword, knocking him towards the purple core.
<CodeMan> GAH!
<Yoshfico123> It wasn’t always like this, no? Was there ever a point in time where you actually helped Minecraft?
<CodeMan> We only invade servers with unmatched power. It’s to prevent a risk that servers won’t take over Minecraft.
<Yoshfico123> And yet, you haven’t invaded the Negatorium, or even yourself? You’re friggin’ taking over Minecraft right now!
CodeMan lunged at Fico, same stance as before. They kept clashing swords and dodging their own punches for a few seconds, before locking their swords in a push stance.
<Yoshfico123> I’d expect you to figure out that you’re the monster, and yet, you’re still doing this! You’re conquering servers constantly and not giving two damns about your actions!
<CodeMan> I told you before! I only do it to defend Minecraft from world-domination!
<Yoshfico123> And yet you’re the world dominator! Stop living in denial and accept the truth!
Fico pushed his sword roughly, pushing CodeMan away from him, knocking him onto the floor once again. CodeMan pounded the dust off of him and continued clashing swords with Fico.
<Yoshfico123> Take a look at what you’re doing with me! We’re dueling! And guess who started it!
<CodeMan> You did.
<Yoshfico123> How did I start this?
<CodeMan> You barged into here, wandering yourself into a trap you very well knew existed, and you stood up to me.
<Yoshfico123> And yet, you made the first move! You were the one lunging at me at the speed of sound and almost sliced me in two!
Fico sliced his sword rapidly at CodeMan. CodeMan blocked every slice with his sword. Then, CodeMan counterattacked, slicing Fico, knocking him down into the floor.
<Yoshfico123> GAH!!
<CodeMan> Have you had enough yet?
…
<Yoshfico123> I WILL NOT LET MINECRAFT DIE BECAUSE OF YOUR ARROGANCE!
Fico got up, and began to rapidly swing his sword at CodeMan. The swings were coming faster than sound, CodeMan could barely keep up.
<Yoshfico123> I know how this feels! You don’t want this to happen! You’re wrapped up in this pathetic group that you have to attack other people who outmatches it! Admit it!
<CodeMan> ..stop..
<Yoshfico123> And I never received an answer to why the Negatorium wasn’t invaded by you! They were clearly threatening balance and order, but you didn’t do anything!
<CodeMan> Stop..
<Yoshfico123> You also attacked us! US! We didn’t do anything to you, we just went with the flow! People just kept attacking us, that we had no choice!
<CodeMan> Stop!!
<Yoshfico123> There’s no hiding it now. Admit it!
<CodeMan> STOP!!!
CodeMan knocked Fico back with one powerful slice. The impact force knocked Fico to the ground, stumbling and landing on his rear. He could barely keep a grip on his sword. He let go of it, putting it down right beside him. CodeMan’s sword just faded into thin air.
<Yoshfico123> agh…
<CodeMan> ...The truth is… The Imperium isn’t for protecting Minecraft. It almost never was.
<Lollipop> No surprise there! You were always a hypocrite.
<CodeMan> IT WAS ORIGINALLY MEANT TO PROTECT MINECRAFT, AND I STUCK WITH THAT ANALAGY FOR YEARS!
<Lollipop> You became power giddy.
<CodeMan> ...I realised its full potential not long later. We kept raiding servers with high security and combat force, nab and study their tech, and we kept doing that for almost 100 years.
<Yoshfico123> ...So propaganda broke out, huh?
<CodeMan> ...I guess so… You guys are actually the first server to ever have an equal matchup to our combat force… When we saw the Heroium merge with you, and Herobrine and Entity 303 fuse with Green, we instantly saw our goal to take you down… and the goal still drags on to now.
<Yoshfico123> And you still insist on holding this grudge for years, even though you’ve unleashed this blob?
<CodeMan> ...Yes, actually. I’m always wrapped up in making the Imperium as strong and as undefeatable as possible. When I saw you escape from our prison, I knew that this goal would keep sticking to me. And it has.
<CodeMan> Like I said, you guys are the very first people to withstand against our military force. Not only withstand it, but with excellence. I have to admit that you have power I’ve never seen before.
<Yoshfico123> ...Well, Look at LAR2. There’s something I always say, and that saying is: “It’s never too late to make the right choice.” ...So it’s never too late to stop holding this grudge and put an end to this madness.
Silence protruded the containment room for few seconds. Everyone seemed a bit awkward from Fico’s speech, even CodeMan.
<CodeMan> …
<Yoshfico123> ...Well?
<CodeMan> ...I’m sorry.
<Blood1963> No! Nonononononononononono!!!!!! Fico, he’s tricking you!
<CodeMan> No! Really! I’m sorry! This isn’t a trick!
<Yoshfico123> Really? You mean it?
<CodeMan> Yeah! I’m sorry… that… I didn’t end this battle sooner.
<Yoshfico123> ???
CodeMan materialized an arm cannon from thin air. He pointed it at Fico, charging it up. Fico tried to move, but found that tentacles from the blob was pinning his limbs.
<CodeMan> So, it’s time I finally decide a winner.
<Yoshfico123> What?! Come on! You’re better than this!
<CodeMan> You don’t know who I am. I am a virus. I’m not meant to exist, let alone befriend. Goodbye-
Then, out of nowhere, a blue laser pierced through his chest.
The blue laser punched through his chest, spewing blood and other various organic materials all around the room. CodeMan’s face filled with fear and shock as his chest gave way, making room for the laser. He collapsed to his knees, and then fell over on his right side, coughing blood and shutting his eyes. The arm cannon turned to dust.
Four more smaller lasers came from behind CodeMan. They broke the tentacles that were constricting Fico’s limbs, releasing him.
<CodeMan> *cough* ugh…
<CodeMan> never thought it would end like t h i s ...
Behind CodeMan was a dark figure, with an arm cannon protruding from his wrist. It was aimed towards where his chest was before the impact.
<Batwing4> Mission accompli- ...Oh… right…
<Batwing4> ...I messed up again, didn’t I?
<Yoshfico123> Actually, you saved the day, Makoto-Ex-Machina.
Fico and Batwing4 exchanged smiles before looking down at CodeMan’s body. He was lying down, dead, with blood coming out of his mouth as well as the hole in his chest. Fico then Looked at LAR2, who was just standing there, close to the amalgamated exit door.
<Yoshfico123> You know, you could have helped.
<LAR2> I know… But I thought you had the fight in the bag.
<Yoshfico123> ...Yeah.
LAR2 came closer to CodeMan’s body, approaching Fico. They both looked down at it.
<Yoshfico123> Do you think this is the end?
<LAR2> Hopefully…
<Batwing4> You know, it was really satisfying to shoot that laser through his chest.
<LAR2> It wasn’t satisfying when you shot Lollipop-
<Lollipop> Wait… Makati shot me down? You stupid hacker...
<LAR2> Yeah… but we best not talk about that right now.
LAR2 kneeled down to CodeMan’s body. He looked at it for a second, then his hand accidentally fell into the blood.
<LAR2> Eugh… that’s… gross-
Then, LAR2 felt the consistency of the Blood. It was thin.
<LAR2> ...He must have had some low blood pressure, because his blood seems really… thin.
<Yoshfico123> ...Let me see…
Fico kneeled down and put his finger inside the blood. It was thinner than he expected.
<Yoshfico123> Wait… this isn’t blood…
<Blood1963> What are we talking about? Why does it involve me?
<Yoshfico123> No, I’m not talking to you… It’s just that…
Fico put a drop of the blood inside his mouth. After tasting it, he came to a reluctant conclusion.
<Yoshfico123> ...This is cranberry juice…
<LAR2> What…?
<Yoshfico123> It’s cranberry juice! We’ve been tricked!
<???> Haha… fools.
The sound came from behind the giant core of the blob. After Fico, LAR2 and Batwing4 turned to face it, They noticed a figure come from behind the core, and moved in front of it.
It was CodeMan.
<CodeMan> Haha… fools...
<Yoshfico123> You son of a b-
<CodeMan> You should’ve destroyed the core when you had the chance.
Then, CodeMan stomped his foot down into the floor, creating a sound wave that almost deafened the ears of everyone in the room. A huge crack was made in the center of the room, making the cages embedded into the walls give way. Geodashie and Lollipop landed on Fico’s side, While Blood landed on CodeMan’s side.
Blood punched CodeMan in the face. CodeMan’s face moved backwards, but he didn’t get hurt.
<CodeMan> Weak.
CodeMan kicked Blood to the other side of the containment facility. She had a rough landing; chipping a part of her hull as she received the powerful kick. The crack in the containment facility grew larger, the gap expanded. Lots of rubble from the ceiling fell as the contaiment facility ripped in two.
Eventually, the entire chamber ripped in two. The half with CodeMan and the Core was slowly receding into the distance. The cracks in the walls and floor revealed the pink blob itself. Tentacles sprouted from the huge crack.
<Yoshfico123> WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!
<LAR2> MAKOTO! BLOOD! DO SOMETHING!
<Batwing4> Agh… My tech isn’t responding…
<Blood1963> Mine isn’t either!
<Yoshfico123> WELL, ONLY ONE WAY OUT OF THIS MESS!
Fico made the jump, swinging across the huge gap, holding onto the tentacles, as if they were vines we was swinging across.
<Batwing4> Come on you… stupid… piece of… overdesigned… junk… work!
<Blood1963> ...Larry, you’d best head off with your friend. We’re pretty much scrap metal without our tech.
<LAR2> Alright then…
LAR2 joined in with Fico in swinging across the large gap of blob and tentacles. Eventually, him and Fico landed on the side CodeMan was on. CodeMan turned and looked at them.
<CodeMan> I KNOW WHAT YOU SAID TO LARRY. IT NEVER HAD TO BE LIKE THIS.
CodeMan stomped his foot into the ground again. Black goo came pouring from the ceiling, landing in multiple piles around the half of the containment facility. The goo morphed into zombies about 3 times taller than a normal zombie.
<Lollipop> Oh god… a mega-zombie. Great. Just great.
Lollipop grew out her candy wings and flew to where Fico and Larry are.
<Lollipop> I’ll help.
<LAR2> We’ve seen this goo create mobs as large as houses and mobs as fast as a cheetah...
<Yoshfico123> We’d better start slicing!
Fico and LAR2 began to chop through the zombies, while Lollipop flew through the air and shot more candy feathers/arrows at the zombie’s eyes.
<CodeMan> AND, WHAT’S WORSE IS THAT INSTEAD OF USING DIPLOMACY WITH ME, YOU INSTEAD TRY TO KILL ME EVEN THOUGH YOU’VE TAMED LAR2 AND MAKOTO.
<Lollipop> I’m sure they already tried that.
<CodeMan> …
CodeMan stomped his foot into the ground again. This time, It expanded the half of the containment facility into a large arena. A wall of tentacles appeared behind LAR2 and Fico.
<Lollipop> Look out!
<LAR2> ...Shoot. Looks as if Blood and Makoto won’t be fighting this battle…
Black goo came pouring out of the ground. It morphed into more zombies, slightly larger than before.
<Lollipop> More zombies. Geez, I’m going on a zombie killing spree in another world after this. They are far too annoying.
Lollipop shot the zombie from above ground, Fico began to swiftly chop through the zombies, while LAR2 fired a bow and arrow at their feet. It took them a good 3 minutes before they were finished.
<Lollipop> Can’t we just light them on fire?
<Yoshfico123> Does any of us have a Flint and Steel?
<Lollipop> I think I do…
Lollipop reached half of her petite frame into her bag trying to find something.
<Lollipop> Aha! Found one!
<CodeMan> AND, WHAT COULD BE WORSE THAN THAT? TRICKERY. I’VE BEEN PLAYING TRICKS ON YOU EVER SINCE YOU’VE DEFEATED MAKOTO. MY FIRST TRICK WAS THE- WELL, YOU KNOW WHAT IT WAS, RIGHT, FICO?
<Yoshfico123> Agh… Yup, he’s right. I remember that-
A tentacle came at lightspeed towards Fico’s chest. He barely escaped it, but once he did, he cut the tentacle, pouring black goo into the room.
<Lollipop> Careful!
The black goo didn’t morph into Zombies, though. Instead, it began to morph into a giant sphere.
<Lollipop> I have a bad feeling about this.
<LAR2> Hold on a minute… I recognize that shape!
The black goo morphed into the same circular robot LAR2 used back in the Negatorium/Artiopas war.
<LAR2> Haha… long time no see, I guess…
CodeMan jumped up high in the air, and landed inside the machine.
<CodeMan> I hope you remember how to deal with this thing.
<Yoshfico123> ...I remember that day like it was yesterday.
An arm came slamming down at Fico. He dodged.
<Yoshfico123> ...I know!
<Yoshfico123> IT NEVER HAD TO BE THIS WAY! THAT’S WHAT YOU TOLD ME, RIGHT?
Then, the machine started to make a sound. Speakers came from the sides of the machine, aiming towards Fico.
<???> THAT WAS WHEN I HAD A MORE FORGIVING TONE… NOW, I JUST DON’T SEE HOW PEACE IS GOING TO SOLVE THIS MASSACRE.
<CodeMan> Haha… so you do remember… Very good.
Then, two of the machine’s arms slammed down at Fico and LAR2. They both escaped.
Fico then noticed the core. He remembered what CodeMan said to him.
<CodeMan> You should have destroyed the core when you had the chance.
Fico then got up, and used whatever power he had left in him to sprint towards the core. His legs were so tired from the running and the cat-fast dodging, he just wanted to fall over. But he didn’t.
<CodeMan> Haha… Where are you- Wait… NO!
Lollipop realized what Fico is doing and started shooting her feathers at the core. LAR2 grabbed onto one of the machine’s legs, preventing it from moving to the core.
<CodeMan> Just… MOVE!!
Fico was then grabbed by one of the machine’s extended limbs. He was thrown back.
<Yoshfico123> GAH!!! No… keep… going!
A few of Lollipop’s feathers managed to hit the core, but it only did some damage.
<Lollipop> Are you ok?!
<Yoshfico123> Just… attack the core!!! Break it open!
Lollipop continued to shoot at the core with her wings. Some fire from the machine started to blast her, forcing her to fly up to avoid it. Fico got up, and continued to run to the core.
<Lollipop> Gah!
Lollipop started to fly towards the core with a sharp peppermint sword. One of the machine’s arms broke it before the tip could land, only damaging it slightly less. The core was now changing into a deep crimson.
<Lollipop> I think it’s slightly damaged!
With the last of his power, Fico cut off the last of the two machine’s limbs, and dashed to the core. He began to slash it. Every slash made the core darker, damaging it even further.
<CodeMan> ENOUGH!
CodeMan ejected from the machine, and landed behind Fico. CodeMan punched Fico, pinning him to the ground.
<CodeMan> HAD ENOUGH YET?
Fico then got up, and slashed his sword at CodeMan. CodeMan blocked with his sword. Fico continued to duel with CodeMan, leaving Lollipop and LAR2 to damage the core. While this was happening, Lollipop flew towards the core at the speed of a bullet with yet another sword. The core was now a deep black. It looked as if one more hit could break it.
<Lollipop> LAR2, DOSOMETHINGUSEFULYOUIDIOT!
<LAR2> GAH!!
LAR2 dashed at CodeMan, impaling him on his sword. Utter shock filled CodeMan’s eyes as the sword cut his side.
<CodeMan> …
<CodeMan> ...So… it WAS a worthless goal after all…
LAR2 threw CodeMan with his sword to the other side of the room. He impacted the wall with the force of a truck.
<CodeMan> ...NO!!!
Fico and LAR2 dashed towards the blackened core.
Then, LAR2, Fico and Lollipop both charged their next attack.
Fico lifted his sword.
LAR2 pulled his sword back.
Lollipop charged her candy darts.
…
And with one, simultaneous hit from the three, the core cut open.
A strong wind filled the room as the core blew up in a blinding flash. An ominous chanting sound filled the room, as well. The chanting grew more intense as the core disappeared in a large explosion.
<Lollipop> I know this language-
Before Lollipop could explain, the tentacles attached to the core turned to dust. It started with the tentacles close to the core, but as the dust came closer to the other tentacles and blob, it turned to dust, as well. The wall of tentacles disintegrated, pulling the two halves of the containment facility together. Eventually, the entire containment facility was de-amalgamated.
After the tentacles inside the containment facility turned to dust, the other rooms began to turn back to normal. The tentacles inside the rooms turned to dust, while the amalgamated rooms of the other servers began to turn back to normal.
...
<Blood1963> We’ve...won?
<LAR2> We… have won.
Fico, Lollipop and LAR2 walked towards Batwing4, Blood and Geodashie. Batwing4 and Blood suddenly got their tech working.
<Batwing4> It’s working!!!! We did it!!
<Blood1963> YES!
<Lollipop> It’s finally over. God, that took a long time.
Fico opened the no-longer-amalgamated door to the containment room, and took in a fresh breath of air.
<Yoshfico123> We did it. We’re finally free of this curse!
<DekuDesu!> Ugh… Keep fighting! These zombies can’t keep respawning forever!
<Scientress> *through a walkie talkie* They can. And they probably will. Until that is, Lollipop and the other heroes proves themselves useful.
Suddenly, a beam of sunlight hit DekuDesu’s skin.
<DekuDesu!> What?
He looked up. He noticed the blob turning to dust, and the surroundings around him turn back to normal.
<DekuDesu!> YAHOO!!!
<Scientress> Finally. That took long enough. Jesus, Lollipops need more training lessons when we get back to the lab.
<Yoshfico123> Well, here we are! The Artiopas Server. Brand new, no longer amalgamated!
<LAR2> I never thought today would be so… weird.
<Lollipop> I’ve seen weirder, quite honestly.
Fico, LAR2, Blood, Batwing4 and Lollipop sat down at a table near the ice cream shop.
<Yoshfico123> ...So, what have we learned today?
<Lollipop> YOU MORTALS NEED TO LEARN “HOW TO CREATE A NORMAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 101!” JEEZ!
Everyone, including Blood, looked at Lollipop.
<Lollipop> What?
<LAR2> ...Yeah, let’s learn how to code AI properly.
<Lollipop> I mean, seriously, why can’t code something like Siri or Alexa or something? They’re good examples of normal, non-lethal, non-sentient, non-homocidal, and sane A.Is. Also, don’t provoke dangerous beings next time. Your radar could’ve caught one of the worse powerful entities. Like 1963. Or a homocidal inter-dimensional demon.
<Yoshfico123> ..Haha. Well, I think we’ve learned a very valuable lesson today.
<LAR2> ...And what exactly is that?
…
“It’s critical that we listen.”
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