BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 20, 2019 Author Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Quote No, so I guess I just need to make some noise and try and break out. BoS tired to squeeze past the bars. So close… She had her left leg and arm through, she was working on her head. Sweat beaded down her forehead. Hopefully nobody would notice… @xinoehp512 @Shard of Thought Edited July 21, 2019 by Inklingspren I’m editing this because the original post just didn’t fit me or the character. 1
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 20, 2019 Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Star took a deep breath, removing herself from her misery. She knew that trying to Narrate her way out of here would be unwise; Silence would have been sure to have thought of that and taken the right precautions. But her telepathy... that might just work. She closed her eyes and searched, embarrassed that she didn't know the mental signature of her target near as well as she thought she had. Pheonix had to be here somewhere. Thankfully, most of the auras around here were those of the mimes, which were easy to distinguish from Narrators or characters. She found Shadow who was unhurt, thankfully. She even found Xino who seemed to be struggling in his beautifully stubborn way. He'd have to be careful. You could only really help people if you yourself were unhurt. But then... she supposed she had trouble taking care of herself as well. She continued her search. Minutes past as she took minds in her hands and scoured for a single, precious one. The minutes turned into hours. But no matter where she looked, nothing could be found. Finally, she slumped to the floor and fell into an uneasy sleep. Edited July 20, 2019 by Shard of Thought
xinoehp512 he/him Posted July 20, 2019 Posted July 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Shard of Thought said: Star took a deep breath, removing herself from her misery. She knew that trying to Narrate her way out of here would be unwise; Silence would have been sure to have thought of that and taken the right precautions. But her telepathy... that might just work. She closed her eyes and searched, embarrassed that she didn't know the mental signature of her target near as well as she thought she had. Pheonix had to be here somewhere. Thankfully, most of the auras around here were those of the mimes which were easy to distinguish from Narrators. She found Shadow who was unhurt, thankfully. But finally, she ran into something.... different. A wall of silent darkness. A room, a cell, a prison separated from her own. She pushed against it and found Pheonix's mind. It was dampened, but she could feel it. Quote *cough* Uh, Pheonix is in the other Universe.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 20, 2019 Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, xinoehp512 said: Quote *facepalm* That's depressing. I'll edit it... Star turned over in her sleep, plagued by unsettling dreams. Trapped in the cold grip of her own unconscious imagination, she was subject to all manner of possibility. Happy endings were burned to ash right before her, freedom slipping between her fingers. Her nightmares, unlike Thought’s, were not linear. They were simply prolonged flashes of feelings and experiences; she was flung from one image to the other. She shivered. Edited July 20, 2019 by Shard of Thought
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 A few short hours later, Star awoke in sweat, breathing heavily. She still felt tired. Such sleep was not very restful. She felt useless and utterly alone.
BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 21, 2019 Author Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) @xinoehp512 @xinoehp512 Edited July 21, 2019 by Inklingspren
xinoehp512 he/him Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) On 7/20/2019 at 2:56 PM, Inklingspren said: BoS tired to squeeze past the bars. So close… She had her left leg and arm through, she was working on her head. Sweat beaded down her forehead. Hopefully nobody would notice… @xinoehp512 @Shard of Thought The bars squeezed inwards, trapping the prisoner halfway through trying to sneak out. One... inch... more. Xino panted with exertion as he pulled on the shackles. He was close. The heat from his signs had caused the metal to bend almost enough for him to slip his hand through. Just a little more, and... Snap. One down, thought Xino excitedly as the shackle fell to the ground. Now I just need to... The symbol on his palm flashed, and the other shackle melted into slag. Xino grinned. Free at last. Now he could escape and rescue the others. With Star's help, they could escape, and then- Clap. The sound interrupted his thoughts. Clap. It seemed to be coming from everywhere. Clap. Xino began feeling a sense of deep unease... Edited July 21, 2019 by xinoehp512 1
BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 21, 2019 Author Posted July 21, 2019 “Scheisse. Scheisse, scheisse, scheisse!” Shadow tried to get back into the cell.
xinoehp512 he/him Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 There was a chuckle. "Language, Shadow," said the voice that had just Narrated her entrapment.
BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 21, 2019 Author Posted July 21, 2019 BoS growled in return. “Who the hell are you?”
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 Star sat up against the wall and pulled her legs to her chest. The truth was... she didn't know how to get out of here. Just like in the video of her possible past, she was caged. Back when she had fought against everyone for a title and position that she didn't even care about, she had known exactly what she was headed toward. A cage, certainly, and, depending on how much they had grown to hate her, endless abuse. She would have taken it and she wouldn't have complained. Pheonix changed all that. But what if... what if it was all just another way to torture her? Fate's way of getting back at her for all that she had done and for having the audacity to think that she might find her happiness... She sighed. Hadn't she done some good? She had freed Heather from Ruin. She had made a promise to protect Butt Venture. She had made up with Marsh and tried her best to move on and become a better person. But the fact remained that Pheonix had been taken away from her. Twice. And she had ended up exactly where she had always known she was headed. A cage. "Author?" she whispered, looking up. "TVG? Do I get out of this?" There was no reply. No feeling of reassurance or magical vision. As she recalled meeting with her Author's avatar, she pictured the crystal circlet that she had seen. Before, it had felt so right, but now... She felt crushingly unworthy. She had made herself a character, pages upon pages ago. She had subjected herself to her Author's will, letting her take control. Sure, it felt like free will, but... There was Fate to think about. What was in store for her? She felt the burns again. It wasn't bad this time. Just a few small blisters on her cheeks. They still hurt. 1
xinoehp512 he/him Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Inklingspren said: BoS growled in return. “Who the hell are you?” "Why should I tell you that?"
BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 21, 2019 Author Posted July 21, 2019 “Because I asked,” Shadow struggle some more. 1
xinoehp512 he/him Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 "You are my captive. Why should I listen to anything you say?"
BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 22, 2019 Author Posted July 22, 2019 BoS grumbled in return, trying desperately to free herself.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) Star slid backwards down the wall and laid down on her side. Silent tears fell across her face. She hated herself for crying. She'd accepted this fate along time ago! But that didn't mean she wanted it. She sighed, scratching at the cold, hard ground. She knew what was making her uneasy; Shadow and Xino were still out there, in Silence's Realm. She understood that it wasn't her fault that they'd been captured, but... She shouldn't just be lying here! Heather and Ember and Pheonix and Butt; they were all still in the wrong Universe. Maybe... maybe when the Toms finished their Bridge they'd be able to speak with Silence and free the others. As for her... Well. Wouldn't the thread be better off without her? Edited July 22, 2019 by Shard of Thought
BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 22, 2019 Author Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) Quote No, it would not. @xinoehp512 @Shard of Thought @xinoehp512 @Shard of Thought Edited July 22, 2019 by Inklingspren 1
xinoehp512 he/him Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 16 hours ago, Inklingspren said: BoS grumbled in return, trying desperately to free herself. "Won't work. Sorry." 22 hours ago, xinoehp512 said: One... inch... more. Xino panted with exertion as he pulled on the shackles. He was close. The heat from his signs had caused the metal to bend almost enough for him to slip his hand through. Just a little more, and... Snap. One down, thought Xino excitedly as the shackle fell to the ground. Now I just need to... The symbol on his palm flashed, and the other shackle melted into slag. Xino grinned. Free at last. Now he could escape and rescue the others. With Star's help, they could escape, and then- Clap. The sound interrupted his thoughts. Clap. It seemed to be coming from everywhere. Clap. Xino began feeling a sense of deep unease... ...and the walls of his cell fell away. Filing cabinets lined the wall, each colored in the same inverted fashion common to everything in this realm. They surrounded a simple, wooden-looking desk, at which sat a solitary figure. Silence. Well done, he said in a dry tone. You've managed to 'escape'. Xino scrambled backwards, summoning his sword and shield, but Silence just laughed. Don't even try, my dear man. You wouldn't want me to use this, would you? He gestured to the gun lying on the table. Xino's fists clenched, but he didn't make a move. "So it was a trick?" The shackles? Yes. There was never any chance of you actually escaping. I would never be that careless. Xino's felt anger rise within him, but he did nothing. He couldn't do anything, or Silence would blow him out of existence. "Where are Star and Shadow?" he finally asked. "Have you hurt them?" 1
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 23 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: "Won't work. Sorry." ...and the walls of his cell fell away. Filing cabinets lined the wall, each colored in the same inverted fashion common to everything in this realm. They surrounded a simple, wooden-looking desk, at which sat a solitary figure. Silence. Well done, he said in a dry tone. You've managed to 'escape'. Xino scrambled backwards, summoning his sword and shield, but Silence just laughed. Don't even try, my dear man. You wouldn't want me to use this, would you? He gestured to the gun lying on the table. Xino's fists clenched, but he didn't make a move. "So it was a trick?" The shackles? Yes. There was never any chance of you actually escaping. I would never be that careless. Xino's felt anger rise within him, but he did nothing. He couldn't do anything, or Silence would blow him out of existence. "Where are Star and Shadow?" he finally asked. "Have you hurt them?" Star used her telepathy again. Neither Xino or Shadow were hurt. But she might as well try to communicate. Xino? she projected. Can you hear me?
BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 22, 2019 Author Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) BoS sighed and relaxed a bit. “I hope Star and everyone else is okay…Would you know?” Her voice went curt on that last part. Edited July 22, 2019 by Inklingspren
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, Inklingspren said: BoS sighed and relaxed a bit. “I hope Star and everyone else is okay…Would you know?” Quote I'm just picturing her with one leg and arm sticking out of her cell, trying to relax. It's beautiful.
BringerofShadows she/her Posted July 22, 2019 Author Posted July 22, 2019 Quote Maybe you should draw that!
xinoehp512 he/him Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Inklingspren said: BoS sighed and relaxed a bit. “I hope Star and everyone else is okay…Would you know?” Her voice went curt on that last part. "They have not been harmed."
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