//------------------------------// // Friend’s New Friend // Story: Subject 27 // by Phyrexian //------------------------------// This is another crossover chapter! The Co-writer is itsmyfuneral his story is The Darkness Within Us All. I strongly urge you to go read his story! We'll be doing more work together on crossovers later on. Chapter 43 - Friend’s New Friend “I know what you’re thinking, 27. And the answer is no.” Shot down before my idea can become even airborne.” I open to my eyes to see Fade standing in front of me, shaking her finger. “Fade, he promised me that he won’t hurt you.” “Answer is still no, there’s somethings I will do, but there’s no way I’m going back into his mind, not after what Daimon did to me.” “Come on Lass, it could a fun little field trip!” Fade and I turn our heads to see Friend already sitting in his throne. “Fade, Friend will be in control of my body, and if anything happens to you he has my AOK to destroy Colt’s body.” Friend leaps from his throne, doing a somersault before landing. “Oh can I? Please tell me I can! What fun I would have turning his body into applesauce and drinking it through a straw!” Fade still shakes her head. “I’ll even let you have a snack on me.” My little offer causes Friend to explode with anger, but Fade’s face brightens up and her head snaps to me with a smile. “No! She may not snack on my catalyst! I forbid it!” But it was too late, Fade already sinks her teeth into my neck and the mixture of frozen pleasure and agony floods my soul. My plan is going off without a hitch, I needed to go to the Abyss without my soul taking critical damage and Fade was the perfect way to do that. I trust her not to indulge too much on my soul. I just hope I can persuade the Abyss to let Colt’s soul go, Arkis isn't going to be thrilled to see me so early. - - - Friend in full control over my body, I slowly open my eyes as my scales completely cover my body in just a few seconds. I look down to my right and see Bell, a sinister grin plastered itself onto my face and I began to laugh hysterically. “Well hello there! Who might you be?!” My voice low and dark. “Your executioner if you hurt Colt. . . “ Bell states flatly. “HA! So someone thinks they can kill the lad? That’s FANTASTIC! HAAHAH-” My insane laughter is cut short as Bell tightens her hold on my neck. “Aren’t you the serious type? You and I are going to get along just fine!” “Get to work before I end your life.” “Work, do you honestly want me, of all things to wor-.” I stop mid sentence as I notice something in the corner of my eye. “I got you now you little scamp!” I lunge at Tail, I miss tail altogether and I begin to chase my tail like a dog. “Why don’t you just go outside and play with yourself, if you can’t help Colt just get out.” After the second circle, tail wises up and trips me, sending me crashing down to the floor. “I’ll get you next time!” I shake my fist in the air, cursing tail before getting up. “Oh but I am helping Colt, can’t you see that?!” “Daimon said he had it under control, and with your mental instability and short attention span I don’t see how you are helping Colt in anyway.” “You’re obviously too blind to see the big picture, or I just might of let my mind wander away again... But that’s not the point, I haven't killed him yet!” I burst out in my mad laughter again, but Bell slams me against the wall with enough force to create a dent. “And I haven’t killed YOU yet, Colt isn’t the only one who can handle themselves.” Bell says as she glares at me. “Kill me? HA! You can kill the lad all you want, but you can’t kill me!” “Don’t tempt me, if Colt dies so do you. . . “ I lung at Bell, kicking off the wall and tackle Bell with a hug. I get to my feet and spin us around the room, laughing. “I knew you and I were going to be friends!” I stop spinning and set her down, she envelopes my limbs in a sickly green aura. She binds my arms behind my back folds my legs into knots, turning my body into a pretzel. “Don’t touch me.” “What agonising pain! You have no idea how much pleasure this brings me! I haven't felt like this in ages! I thank you from the bottom of my empty heart! Ask anything and I shall grant your wish!” With Friend in control, I’m turned on by this torment. “Well you can thank mother for all those years of training. . . “ “Your mother?! Oh please tell me she’s single! I would love to meet her!” “She would bleed you dry just like the others.” “Stop, you’re making me blush!” I cry out in pleasure as Bell increases her power. “Bell! Either kill the bastard or stop because this is making it hard to concentrate.” Daimon shouts. Bell’s magic dissipates, releasing my from my bindings. My limbs quickly snap back into place and I hop to my feet. I stroke my horns, giving them a polished sheen. Bell turns her attention to Colt’s body and sees the different color, it was no longer a normal healthy looking pink, but more of a ice blue instead. She slowly trots over to his body and nuzzles his hand. “Please be okay.” Bell says as she begins to tear up. - - - “The Abyss won’t let you go so easily this time, Subject 27.” I appear on the shore of the Abyss, Arkis stands in front of me. “Don’t remind me, Arkis. I came here to save someone’s soul, not to be scolded.” “That’s going to cost a pretty penny...” Arkis sighs and walks up the shore with me in tow. “So Arkis, is there a way I can come and go from the Abyss without causing any damage to my soul.” “Since you’re so determined on coming back here time after time, I guess I can allow you to come here, if and only if the circumstances are dire.” He stops walking, but doesn’t turn around. “Okay, what is it?” “Passcode HikeWne, you’ll know what it unlocks.” We continued walking up the shore, in silences. “There, is that the soul you seek?” Arkis points into the river of souls, I follow his finger and see Colt lazily floating in its current. “Yeah, grab him.” Arkis reaches into the river and pulls Colt out. “Welcome to the Abyss, Colt.” I pat him on the back, he just looks at me with confusion. “Ah, leave it to you to bring me to a place so dark and depressing.” He says as he looks around. “Yeah... Sorry about that... Whomever I kill ends up here. It’s complicated.” I scratch the back of my head and give off a weak laugh. “Well that is strange, you weren’t the one who killed me, so why am I here?” Colt ask. “But I did kill you though, or you wouldn't be here right now...” “Well from what I saw while you stalled Rage you didn’t, he did, you merely caused my death by letting him burn me to death faster than Daimon could heal me.” “The fact still stands, you’re dead, and Subject 27 doesn’t know when to stop coming back here...” Arkis finally speaks up. “No idea who you are but lets talk and walk while we go get Rage, he is up the river a bit on the shore.” Arkis walks past us and continues up shore, Colt and I follow. We walked upstream, we spot a small child sitting with his back turned to us as he cries. “Wait... When did I kill a child?” I don’t remember killing a child... A human child in that fact... I approach the child and reach out towards him. “Son, are you alright? Everything will be okay, just embrace the Abyss.” I’m only a few feet away from the kid, he sniffs in between sobs. “B-But I can’t find my mummy, do you know where my mummy is?” The child asks. “I’m sorry to say this, but you’re no longer with the living. I took you away from your mother...” I place my hand on the kid’s shoulder, he raises his head. “No. . . No. . . NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” The child screams as he turns to face me as he catches fire, his eye sockets hollowed out as a steady stream of blood flows from them. “Just accept the Abyss with open arms and your punishment will be swift!” I quickly jump back away from the kid. “NO!!!! You took away our mummy!” The child screams as he lunges at me, grabbing me by the throat, and begins to choke me. “Shhh it's okay Rage, he didn’t take away your mummy, some bad guys did, it’s okay, I’m here now.” Colt says as he steps towards the child, he removes him from my throat and the flames die out and starts to cry again. “Don’t worry, he’s with me.” Colt holds the child as he sobs. “So, I’m assuming that this child is the one who caused your body to become a living inferno?” “Yeah, this little guy can be a handful sometimes but he’s a good kid at heart.” “You shouldn’t have come here for them, 27... I doubt the Abyss will let you go again, let alone those two.” Arkis finally speaks again. “Technically we're only two thirds of a person, the other third is still alive and kicking.” “That still doesn’t change the fact, in here the both of you are your own, and not a fraction of one person. The Abyss will not let you go so easily.” “So, what do I have to pay to return us home?” “You can’t make such a hefty payment.” “But I can.” I step in front of Colt, my back towards him and I’m facing Arkis. “You’re going to owe me for this one Colt. Make sure Fade is alright and Friend didn’t kill your body and Bell.” “I think I am more concerned about what the girls would do to your friend but alright.” “Arkis, would a piece of my soul cover Colt’s and Rage’s fee?” Arkis frowns at me, not liking this idea one bit. “Are you sure you want to do this, 27? You should just let them both die here.” “Colt, while I have you here alone, I have a request for you.” “What is it?” Colt replies. “When the time comes, I need you to kill me.” “Okay, we’ve nearly killed each other on two occasions, say the word and off with your head.” “If I said the word, it would be too late, you’ll know when the time comes.” I nod at Arkis, he reaches into my soul and takes a pieces out, only thing I see is white as I let out a death rattle. “Your soul can’t take much more punishment, 27...” Arkis states flatly. “Y-Yeah... I k-know... I would rather sacrifice my so-.” “Sacrifice it to what? Insurance? To a power hungry Banshee whose only staying with you because she wants to devour your soul?” I must’ve collapsed on the shore after Arkis pulled a piece out of me, I look up to see him standing above me. “Do you even know what you’re doing? All this work, countless lifetimes of planning just so you can go throw it all away for these so called ‘friends’ of yours? This little insurance policy you’re trying to create will fail, nothing can stop it. The gears are already in motion, it’s only a matter of time before all the pieces fall into place.” Is the last thing he says before kicking me back into the Darkness. - - - I can hear Fade humming her lullaby as she lays her head on my chest. I look down to see two new holes on my chest, one from Arkis and the second from Fade’s snack time. My soul is too weak for me to even move, It’s going to take some time for me to heal before I can take control over my body. “Thank you, 27. Your soul is even more delicious than it was the first time, I can’t wait to go through the memories I just obtained.” She purrs, pleased by the little gift I gave her. “Y-Your welcome Fade, glad you enjoyed it, I need to get back to see if Co-.” I try to rise, but Fade won’t have it. “You need your rest, stay, let me handle this.” She plants a kiss on my cheek and vanishes. “Aww, I was just having some fun too! Why did the lass have to go and kick me off?!” Friend appears over me with his cane. “Friend, what did you tell Sure Kill? The gryphon.” Friend stops twirling his cane and looks down at me with a malevolent grin. “Oh I can’t tell you that, not just yet. But if she spills the beans, it could create a lot of fun! HAAHAHAA!” His laughter echoes through the Darkness, he bows before me and turns into a puff a smoke. - - - As Colt awakes, he sees my body returning to normal, tail props me up, preventing me from falling. “Hey 27, everything where it should be?” He asked. “Subject 27 is resting, Colt.” My voice becomes cold and quiet as Fade takes control and corrects my posture. “I guess you’re Fade, Daimon didn’t put you in the bull again did he?” “You’re correct, and no Daimon and I just minded our own business while I was in you.” Tail is happy to see Fade, he coils around my body and hugs me. “Looks like I’m not the only one glad you returned in one piece, oh hey Be-” Before he can finish, Bell glomped him. “He didn’t... Be grateful for his sacrifice, it did more to him than you can even imagine.” I coldly state as tail breaks the hug. “Well I exactly didn’t get off scott free, I am his ‘Insurance Policy’ if you get what I mean.” “I know, and so am I...” “Yeah, this is really awkward.” Colt strokes Bell’s mane as he says this. “C-Colt, are y-you okay?” Bells asks in a near whisper as she looks up at Colt. “Yes, but more importantly are you and the girls okay? I saw most of it but after I burned out I didn’t see or hear a thing.” “Y-Yes, we are alright, but please don’t leave me alone with 27 again, h-he scares me.” She stutters. “I don’t see why you think he’s scary, I think he’s splendid... And if you ever threaten to hurt my 27 again, I’ll turn your life into a frozen hell.” My words become even colder as Fade threatens Bell. “Okay can we not murder each other, please? We just tried that and it ended up with both of us broken. Can we go for one day without beating the hell out of each other?” Colt plead, hoping to stop us before another fight ensues. “Very well.” I sigh, my breath visible in the air. “Whatever you say Colt.” Bell says as she hops up on the bed and hugs him. As Bell hugs him, the door swings open: Nyuel walks in, the girls, S.K., The Good Doctor, and Isaac with his book. “Hey Horror, the Princess will be fine, just minor burns.” S.K. flies over everyone and lands next to me, tail pets her. “Demon, how are you holding up? Would you care for another healing potion?” Nyuel ask as she fishes out another healing potion. “Colt!” Colt is instantly surrounded by Trixie, Fluttershy, and Pinkie, whose mane is as poofy as ever. “Hey girls, hope I didn’t cause you any trouble.” He says as he scratches the back of his head. “Of course not, we are just glad you’re okay.” Fluttershy says as they hugs him. “Also who are these various ponies, and what about the gryphon and zebra?” Colt ask as he looks around is now crowded room. “The unicorn in the lab coat is Doctor Helping Hoof... He’s from the facility.” I retake control back from Fade, pushing myself before my soul can fully stabilize. “Ah, sorry about wiping out your medical staff.” “I’m not, they deserved it.” Daimon says. “It’s quite alright, they were just there for the bits... They did deserve it.” The Doc announces without an ounce of remorse in his voice. “Touche.” Is all Colt can say in response. “Nyuel, Colt needs the potion more than me right now.” Nyuel simply nods and hands Colt the potion. He chugs it, and sits there for a minute before handing Nyuel the empty flask. “Thanks for the band-aids Nyuel.” Colt pats her on the head after saying this. “Band-aids? I do not know the meaning of this, that potion was not Band-aids, but a Healing Potion. And you are welcome.” Nyuel puts the vial back into her bags and steps away from the bed. “Eh, not every joke can be a winner.” “And this lovely gryphon i-.” S.K. interrupts me with a playful shove, causing me to lose my balance. “I’m Sure Kill, but you can call me S.K. for short.” “Hmmm, you look alot like those gryphons in Trottingham I beat the shit out of.” “You did WHAT?!” S.K. lunges at Colt with her talons ready, but Tail wraps around her and lassos her back. “Steady S.K., I just finished healing and I don’t feel like fighting again...” “Ah, so I was right. You are in that sad excuse for a gang, they really need to raise their standards. The last ten or so members couldn’t even touch me. I even made a gryphon cry after backhanding him, good times, right Bell?” He asks and Bell giggles. “Why I outta k-.” S.K. stops and looks up to me, my body is shaking as I try to control myself. Credits Editor frieD195