SCP-███

by Journeyman

SCP-002 — The Blind Burden

Item #: SCP-002

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-002-1 and SCP-002-2 are currently uncontained, and no measure has been theorized to effectively contain either as long as they are together. Containment has been restricted to surveillance of the subject and limiting exposure to civilian populations until suitable containment can be constructed.

Current approximate time to nearest civilized area: Three (3) weeks.

Description: SCP-002-1 appears to be a mildly emaciated, dark brown minotaur. Despite possessing a full range of movement, the subject’s form is very rigid as if made of stone, but this cannot be confirmed until it can be safely approached. The subject remains blindfolded at all times, and yet still navigates its path with relative ease. The subject is unaffected by magic, but may have some means of detecting when it is being cast (See Addendum 1). There does not appear to be any set destination for SCP-002-1.

Any flora or fauna that enters an estimated two (2) kilometer radius of the subject begin to rapidly dehydrate until they are devoid of all water. The effect accelerates the closer one is to SCP-002-1, with teleporting D-Class to its immediate vicinity resulting in instant mummification. Air and soil also suffer rapid evaporation and dehydration, preventing the formation of clouds or condensation during colder weather. SCP-002-1 remaining in one area for an extended period of time results in the death of soil bacteria and all life that requires some form of moisture in order to function, creating an arid desert incapable of supporting other creatures.

SCP-002-2 is a large coffin constructed out of what appears to be moabi wood with unknown text painted across the surface (See Addendum 2). The entire surface is weather-worn due to SCP-002-1’s travel, but the arid conditions surrounding it have left it preserved over time. Sand with silica traces typical of the Muudi Desert continuously pours from the coffin and corrodes any unnatural structures and/or barricades. No containment methods have been able to circumvent the sand’s effects.

SCP-002-1 does not require rest, sleep, or any form of nourishment, and SCP-002-2 is always seen bound to its back with iron chains.

Addendum 1: A log of attempts to communicate or restrain SCP-002.

Attempt 1: A stone sign was placed in the direct path of SCP-002-1 with the text “What is your name?” in modern Equestrian.

Result: SCP-002-1 does not visibly react to the sign and continues walking.

Note: I know thoroughness is a virtue, but it’s blind. What did you expect? -Doctor Willow

Attempt 2: Magic was used to teleport a stone sign in its direct path with the text “What is your name?” in modern Equestrian.

Result: SCP-002 does not react to the appearance of the sign. Curiously, SCP-002-1 stopped walking for one second as the field agent on scene teleported the sign. SCP-002 then continued to carry the coffin and ignored the sign.

Attempt 3: Magic was used to teleport a stone sign in its direct path with the text “What is your name?” printed in modern and ancient Minoan.

Result: SCP-002 pauses once more at the moment of teleportation, but ignores the sign.

Attempt 4: Concrete barricades were cast in order to funnel SCP-002-1 into an unscalable canyon. Barricades were set in place in its perceived route ahead of time, with one final barrier prepared to seal the canyon off by assembled D-Class.

Result: SCP-002-1 did not walk its expected course, but the barricades were sufficient in hemming in the subject. However, the sand trailing from SCP-002-2 proved enough to corrode the barricades into dust and SCP-002-1 continued its path.

Attempt 5: A single radio was teleported into SCP-002-1’s direct path. Dr. ██████ was on standby with a list of questions. Dr. ██████ was selected due to his xenolinguistics expertise in hopes of communicating with the subject.

Result: SCP-002-1 pauses at the moment of teleportation, but does not respond to any attempts at communication. SCP-002-1 deviates from its expected path and is currently estimated to come into contact with Dodge Junction, Equestria in three (3) months at its current pace.

Attempt 6: Unicorn field agents were to separate SCP-002-1 from SCP-002-2 with telekinesis.

Result: Attempt aborted. Field agents on site were unable to affect objects at the two kilometer limit.

Attempt 7: Agents on site were to enter the subject’s radius of effect and attempt to separate SCP-002-1 from the coffin. Agents were instructed to navigate to one kilometer from the subject and repeat Attempt 6.

Result: Agents on site reported that any spellcraft seemed to “slide” off of SCP-002-1 and the coffin despite repeated tries and direct line of sight. Agents were instructed to return to base of operations and were treated for dehydration.

Attempt 8: Resources were shipped on site to carve out natural rock formations into suitable barricades for containment purposes. Three (3) squads of unicorns were directed to the Equestrian border in order to assist with on site teleportation.

Result: Natural barricades from naturally occurring rock formations seemed somewhat effective at containing the subject. Staff had no direct line of sight of the subject, but mapped its location through its area of effect. Success proved to be short lived, as SCP-002-1 smashed its way through the stone with lengths of chains wrapped in its fists in a feat of strength a minotaur of its stature should not be able to accomplish. The chains proved to be undamaged and the subject continued its path after eighty seven (87) minutes of confinement.

Attempt 9: Agents on site were to collapse a natural rock formation on the subject.

Result: The subject buckled as it was entombed, but emerged from the rubble after eighteen (18) minutes, both it and the coffin undamaged.

Addendum 2: Current translation of the text across SCP-002-2. Translation is currently ongoing, and text is understood to be an ancient, archaic amalgamate language of some unknown dialect of Minoan and Zebrican descent.

[Eyes struck?] from thee for
Thine [walk/search?] lies open
[Whereas?] ye will [carry/shoulder?] worlds [unknown]
For she may [slumber/observe?] until [unknown]

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Author's Note:

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Comments

[Journeyman]

This chapter released early because I accidentally unpublished another one. Whoops.

[Quantum_Shift]

Very interesting; I like it.

[Prism Phoenix]

SCP-002-1 is a large coffin constructed out of what appears to be moabi wood with unknown text painted across the surface

Shouldn't that be SCP-002-2?

[Journeyman]

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It's set in the same universe, but does not continue the actual story. I thought it more prudent to have a repository for dossiers, case files, and after action reports that I could link to rather then clutter a story every other chapter with stuff people may very well not read. I could just link to them instead. As for why it is cancelled, it remains that way until I can fix a problem one of my editors pointed out in it. He spotted a flaw, and the shortest answer is while the beginning and end were perfectly fine, the middle was utterly boring. I scrapped it and it's remained as such until I am satisfied with something else.

Sadly, I don't know any people familiar enough with SCP lore in order to ask for help in fixing the problems. Coupled with writing fanfiction being something that requires a fair portion of unpaid time, I can do little more until its scripting problems are fixed on their own time.

[Dragon Turtle]

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He made your edit. Good catch.