The Longest Thread (Misadventures)

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"So you're a coward, then."

Whatever. If they want to fight, then they can make the thread. 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

He slumped to the floor, defeated. "I can't do it, Star. I can't kill her."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Star's eyes darkened. "If you can't let her in, then let her go, storm you! I will not have my own character be thrown away. Especially not by you."

Edited May 6, 2019 by Shard of Thought

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom shook his head, feeling the coldness deep within. "I can't. I can't."

He raised the key to lock Tamika back up again, to protect her from death.

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"If you do this, I will make sure she will hate you forever. She will reside in your dreams and you will never find peace. The only constant will be twisting guilt and agonizing regret."

[Elend Venture he/him]

Then she died.

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Not Tamika - Lift. 

Star grinned. They would not ruin her story. And if they tried, they would feel her wrath. 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

He's not going to kill her himself- but he doesn't need to.

Tom hesitated for a second, Key poised in midair.

Edited May 6, 2019 by xinoehp512

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"Because he's a coward," Star said. She gripped Tom's mind. You know what you must do. But you are too weak to do it. You don't have to be my champion. I could pick someone else and let you rot.

[Elend Venture he/him]

Mr. Wheedlenose handed Tom a large Bowie knife.

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU MUST DO! Star screamed in his head.

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Something in Tom broke. The key fell from his hands.

"Forgive me," he whispered.

Then he raised the knife.

[Elend Venture he/him]

A low whistle sounded through the dark. Seconds later, a throwing knife burried itself in Tom's back.

Edited May 6, 2019 by ElendVenture

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Star put up a forcefield before Tom would be hurt. She wouldn't have anything interfere. Not again. Never again. 

Tamika opened her eyes. Tears formed and fell down her cheeks. "Tom what are you doing? Tom?" She raised a hand toward his face. "Please don't hurt me. Please."

Edited May 6, 2019 by Shard of Thought

[Rebecca she/her]

Well I’ve been here since page one, and I was mentioned in the opening post! Not that’s it’s a contest or anything... just saw you guys talking about it. Also, I have no idea what’s happening so...

Pika-chu! Pika pika-chu!

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Narrator Star considered the previous post irrelevant. She chuckled to herself. How fitting. 

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom brought the knife down.

[Snipexe he/him]

To be honest I couldn’t care less. You can have the stewardship of the thread Star

[Truthless of Shinovar he/him]

B/but that's when But Venture jumped in front of Tamika. The knife struck home, and But collapsed on the ground. 

"T-tom..." But managed to get out. "P-please, you m-must t-t-take this."

But held out a clear vial. About the size of a forefinger, it was filled with a clear liquid, one that seemed to almost shine. 

"D-drink it," But said, then died with a final exhale of breath

Edited May 6, 2019 by Truthless of Shinovar

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Star cocked her head. Fascinating. She was immensely curious as to what Tom would do next. He had better choose carefully. At this point, she would almost enjoy ripping apart Tom's soul just as much as completing this story. 

On the floor, Tamika was frozen. She trembled. Why should anyone give their life for her?

Edited May 6, 2019 by Shard of Thought

[Truthless of Shinovar he/him]

"Wait wait wait wait. You're giving control of Tom to me?" Narrator Truthless asked. "You posted, thereby signifying that you will not post again/determine Tom's actions, as it is considered rude and unethical to post twice in a row. Following this logic, you mean for me to control what Tom will do. Am I correct in this assumption?" 

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

"Of course not. Tom is Pheonix's. As such, Pheonix will decide what he does."

[xinoehp512 he/him]

Tom held the vial in trembling hands. He uncorked it, hesitated for a moment, then drank it all.

Then he exploded.

[Truthless of Shinovar he/him]

With the joyous energy of being returned to his normal self. But's potion had worked perfectly!

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

All dark and evil effects of the potion were negated and Narrator Star stood by to watch. Save her, she thought. Save her, my champion. 

Edited May 6, 2019 by Shard of Thought