Pre-Forsaken 1x1x1x1

Pre-Forsaken 1x blog. No PFP yet, as I am still making/finding one.

[abomination-creation]

The Calm Before the Storm. Ignorance is Bliss.

This is the RP blog @iodometric-titration has made!

STATUS : afk :[ ASKS IN INBOX : 0 RPS I HAVEN'T REBLOGGED : 1

Anyways, go ahead and ask this goober some questions.

Here are the rules.

No weird, NSFW stuff. I’m a minor. I'm actually like relatively young compared to most of you. (I am not under 13 though.)

Please be nice to me. You can however, throw 2763 gallons of liquid angst at them.

Do not interact if you fall under basic DNI criteria.

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PreForsaken!1x1x1x1’s dialogue and instances of them is obviously in green. Present 1x1x1x1 is bolded and green. Use any pronouns you like. I'll just be using they/them.

They are a lot more chill than uh normal 1x1x1x1 from Forsaken :]

Character is from Roblox, but this one is from Forsaken. Not mine. I am not with the devs of Forsaken nor with Roblox. (Obviously.)

IC tag: #abomination creation Posts: #talking to yourself Role-play start! #do i know you? Role-play continue! #hello again. Role-play end! #you’ll come back right…? OOC: #OOC Asks: #answered asks! wires-for-veins = #wires for veins the-c00l-kidd-of-all = #c00lkidd!!! d0mino-eff3ct = #(1^4)^2 shedletskys-monster = #glimpse into the future

OOC comments will be in tags. Otherwise they will be highlighted in purple.

More info may be added soon.

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Eheheh I love timeless

[abomination-creation]

“Hacker spotted! Preparing to neutralize!” *A bunch of soldiers approached the hacker*

{ "Hacker...? You've mistaken..." }

[ They put their hands up, albeit tiredly and not with much fear. ]

[abomination-creation]

I was thinking of a Shedletsky ask-blog.

OPTION 1 - summon le chicken!

OPTION 2 - burn the father, feed the child /ref

OPTION 3 - can't we have a normal happy family- NEVER

OPTION 4 - alr chat we're casting necromancy

Voting ended onMay 9, 2025

pre forsaken shedletsky ask blog?

option one, we summon the chicken man himself. But then, I will be forced to neglect the eggs :(

option two, don't summon the chicken man. Summoning Shedletsky is a bad idea. Since that will end up with me neglecting this and g00ber. This is an option I am willing to take. Also Hollow Knight reference, fuck yes.

option three, I spend my grass-touching time to all ask-blogs, making me wish to suffer. However, I can PROBABLY still manage, but my role-playing will be... Significantly less.

option four, why are you looking at my deceased red and blue ask blog like that...? But we'll resurrect the red and blue noob blog. (I'll still do this blog, and I'll try to answer or role-play faster, because right now, I take 2,763 years to respond.)

[abomination-creation]

Hey. Your friend likes poinsettias. You're getting one for them?

{ "It's the least I can do. They've been the only company for a long, long while, and seems like that won't change." }

[ ... ]

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[with the mix of them attacking the one with the bat, the one with the dagger going after 1x and the one with the spear injured spawnpoint managed to get up and hit the one with a spear again, this time in the back]

[the cultists decide to go for spawnpoint, that was the one they needed after all. 1x was merely a bonus. With that in mind the one with the dagger leaped forwards slashing spawnpoint, while the one with the bat took a swing at them]

[abomination-creation]

[ They panicked a little. Not knowing what to do, they tried to get rid of one, the bat-holding one, hoping that they would dodge the other. They tried to go for a non-lethal attack to the stomach, but somehow missed so badly, stabbing their chest instead and ending up killing them. Oh. Oh crap. What did they do!? This was a very bad time to be panicking right now.]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the two left pause for a moment before going to attack 1x after realizing they're panicking, the spear wielding one going for a jab, though spawnpoint tackles them getting hit in the process]

[spawnpoint is internally panicking leading them to mess up, they're in pain a lot of pain in spite of this pain they're trying to stab the spear one in the neck, though they keep getting blocked, not even noticing the dagger one attacking 1x]

[abomination-creation]

[ They managed to stab them. Despite not being a normal robloxian, being artificially made by him, they still felt pain. And right now, they felt... a lot of it. In self-defense, they slashed at the dagger wielding cultist, aiming for their neck, in an attempt to behead them. Their vision was blurring now. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they're still too focused on the spear wielding cultist to notice, trying over and over to stab them in the neck, they did manage to slice the cultists just below the collar bone]

[the cultist is trying their best not to get stabbed while trying to stab them, managing to stab spawnpoint in the leg, causing them to stumble backwards, before dashing forwards and slicing the cultists neck cutting through their throat leading them to a painful death]

[abomination-creation]

[ Two out of the three cultists were killed and the last remaining one was poisoned and downed, the only sound was the wind and their ragged breathing. . They haven’t noticed that the rest of the cultists were dead. They stared down at the dagger cultist with an unreadable expression, before passing out. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[spawnpoint and the last remaining cultist stare at the passed out 1x for a moment, the cultist went to grab 1x, deciding that they'd rather tell the cult they couldn't get the vessel but got someone with information on them than leave empty handed and down two people, spawnpoint dashed towards the cultist tackling them and stabbing them in the heart killing them]

[they wasted no time picking up 1x and carrying them to their tiny apartment, placing them on the couch and bandaging them up where they could]

[abomination-creation]

[ Eventually, after a while after being bandaged, they woke up, still in a daze. They were no longer in the clearing, not star-gazing any more. Eh. They don’t think they would be doing star-gazing any time soon, after the fight with the cultists. Oh yeah… the cultists. They killed one. ]

{ “How long have I been out for…?” }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[now that you can properly see them, they're not in the best shape... they take a moment to register what they said, they look at the wall clock, it reads 2:12]

Like two hours, i think..? You feeling okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Y-yeah. I'll be fine." }

[They look away. They also notice that their scarf is a little torn. But it's clear to see that they're not completely fine. They need time to think later. Perhaps, when they return to the HQ, they'll take the time to recover. ]

{ "Are you alright though...? Is there any way I can help?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Alright...

[they can clearly see they're not, but they decide not to push]

Yeah.. this isn't anything out of the ordinary anyway. I'll be fine, but thanks for the offer

[abomination-creation]

{ "Okay, if you say so." }

[ They yawn, glancing at them before looking back to the side. Their whole body aches, but they don't show any reaction to it currently. ]

{ "Well... I guess I should return to the HQ soon... I'm a little tired. "Though, I do want to say that uh... thanks for tonight." }

[ They face them again, grinning, hiding whatever that they were feeling deep within. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah... Alright, hope you don't get into too much trouble... Oh uh your welcome..

[they smile back, it's fake just like 1x's they're still stressed from the fight. They notice that their smile doesn't quite reach their eyes, they understand why]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hey, uh... Before I go, is there anything you really want?" }

[ They ask, rubbing their eyes, putting a hand on the handle of the door. They're planning to get a gift for them next time they visit. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

... N-no

[they're lying, but it's not like they can get anything they want]

D-do you want me to walk with you to hq..?

[abomination-creation]

{ "No thanks, I'll be fine by myself. You need to take a break after all that's happened today. And I have my sword. }

[ ...Their tone was a little bitter, but it was understandable. ]

{ Stay safe, alright...?" }

[abomination-creation]

Hey, you don't seem too well. Anything you really want right now?

{ "It's nothing physical, so you won't be able to get it for me, but if you still insist on doing a favor for me, ask my friend if they have a favorite flower. Thanks." }

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[with the mix of them attacking the one with the bat, the one with the dagger going after 1x and the one with the spear injured spawnpoint managed to get up and hit the one with a spear again, this time in the back]

[the cultists decide to go for spawnpoint, that was the one they needed after all. 1x was merely a bonus. With that in mind the one with the dagger leaped forwards slashing spawnpoint, while the one with the bat took a swing at them]

[abomination-creation]

[ They panicked a little. Not knowing what to do, they tried to get rid of one, the bat-holding one, hoping that they would dodge the other. They tried to go for a non-lethal attack to the stomach, but somehow missed so badly, stabbing their chest instead and ending up killing them. Oh. Oh crap. What did they do!? This was a very bad time to be panicking right now.]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the two left pause for a moment before going to attack 1x after realizing they're panicking, the spear wielding one going for a jab, though spawnpoint tackles them getting hit in the process]

[spawnpoint is internally panicking leading them to mess up, they're in pain a lot of pain in spite of this pain they're trying to stab the spear one in the neck, though they keep getting blocked, not even noticing the dagger one attacking 1x]

[abomination-creation]

[ They managed to stab them. Despite not being a normal robloxian, being artificially made by him, they still felt pain. And right now, they felt... a lot of it. In self-defense, they slashed at the dagger wielding cultist, aiming for their neck, in an attempt to behead them. Their vision was blurring now. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they're still too focused on the spear wielding cultist to notice, trying over and over to stab them in the neck, they did manage to slice the cultists just below the collar bone]

[the cultist is trying their best not to get stabbed while trying to stab them, managing to stab spawnpoint in the leg, causing them to stumble backwards, before dashing forwards and slicing the cultists neck cutting through their throat leading them to a painful death]

[abomination-creation]

[ Two out of the three cultists were killed and the last remaining one was poisoned and downed, the only sound was the wind and their ragged breathing. . They haven’t noticed that the rest of the cultists were dead. They stared down at the dagger cultist with an unreadable expression, before passing out. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[spawnpoint and the last remaining cultist stare at the passed out 1x for a moment, the cultist went to grab 1x, deciding that they'd rather tell the cult they couldn't get the vessel but got someone with information on them than leave empty handed and down two people, spawnpoint dashed towards the cultist tackling them and stabbing them in the heart killing them]

[they wasted no time picking up 1x and carrying them to their tiny apartment, placing them on the couch and bandaging them up where they could]

[abomination-creation]

[ Eventually, after a while after being bandaged, they woke up, still in a daze. They were no longer in the clearing, not star-gazing any more. Eh. They don’t think they would be doing star-gazing any time soon, after the fight with the cultists. Oh yeah… the cultists. They killed one. ]

{ “How long have I been out for…?” }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[now that you can properly see them, they're not in the best shape... they take a moment to register what they said, they look at the wall clock, it reads 2:12]

Like two hours, i think..? You feeling okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Y-yeah. I'll be fine." }

[They look away. They also notice that their scarf is a little torn. But it's clear to see that they're not completely fine. They need time to think later. Perhaps, when they return to the HQ, they'll take the time to recover. ]

{ "Are you alright though...? Is there any way I can help?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Alright...

[they can clearly see they're not, but they decide not to push]

Yeah.. this isn't anything out of the ordinary anyway. I'll be fine, but thanks for the offer

[abomination-creation]

{ "Okay, if you say so." }

[ They yawn, glancing at them before looking back to the side. Their whole body aches, but they don't show any reaction to it currently. ]

{ "Well... I guess I should return to the HQ soon... I'm a little tired. "Though, I do want to say that uh... thanks for tonight." }

[ They face them again, grinning, hiding whatever that they were feeling deep within. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah... Alright, hope you don't get into too much trouble... Oh uh your welcome..

[they smile back, it's fake just like 1x's they're still stressed from the fight. They notice that their smile doesn't quite reach their eyes, they understand why]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hey, uh... Before I go, is there anything you really want?" }

[ They ask, rubbing their eyes, putting a hand on the handle of the door. They're planning to get a gift for them next time they visit. ]

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[with the mix of them attacking the one with the bat, the one with the dagger going after 1x and the one with the spear injured spawnpoint managed to get up and hit the one with a spear again, this time in the back]

[the cultists decide to go for spawnpoint, that was the one they needed after all. 1x was merely a bonus. With that in mind the one with the dagger leaped forwards slashing spawnpoint, while the one with the bat took a swing at them]

[abomination-creation]

[ They panicked a little. Not knowing what to do, they tried to get rid of one, the bat-holding one, hoping that they would dodge the other. They tried to go for a non-lethal attack to the stomach, but somehow missed so badly, stabbing their chest instead and ending up killing them. Oh. Oh crap. What did they do!? This was a very bad time to be panicking right now.]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the two left pause for a moment before going to attack 1x after realizing they're panicking, the spear wielding one going for a jab, though spawnpoint tackles them getting hit in the process]

[spawnpoint is internally panicking leading them to mess up, they're in pain a lot of pain in spite of this pain they're trying to stab the spear one in the neck, though they keep getting blocked, not even noticing the dagger one attacking 1x]

[abomination-creation]

[ They managed to stab them. Despite not being a normal robloxian, being artificially made by him, they still felt pain. And right now, they felt... a lot of it. In self-defense, they slashed at the dagger wielding cultist, aiming for their neck, in an attempt to behead them. Their vision was blurring now. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they're still too focused on the spear wielding cultist to notice, trying over and over to stab them in the neck, they did manage to slice the cultists just below the collar bone]

[the cultist is trying their best not to get stabbed while trying to stab them, managing to stab spawnpoint in the leg, causing them to stumble backwards, before dashing forwards and slicing the cultists neck cutting through their throat leading them to a painful death]

[abomination-creation]

[ Two out of the three cultists were killed and the last remaining one was poisoned and downed, the only sound was the wind and their ragged breathing. . They haven’t noticed that the rest of the cultists were dead. They stared down at the dagger cultist with an unreadable expression, before passing out. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[spawnpoint and the last remaining cultist stare at the passed out 1x for a moment, the cultist went to grab 1x, deciding that they'd rather tell the cult they couldn't get the vessel but got someone with information on them than leave empty handed and down two people, spawnpoint dashed towards the cultist tackling them and stabbing them in the heart killing them]

[they wasted no time picking up 1x and carrying them to their tiny apartment, placing them on the couch and bandaging them up where they could]

[abomination-creation]

[ Eventually, after a while after being bandaged, they woke up, still in a daze. They were no longer in the clearing, not star-gazing any more. Eh. They don’t think they would be doing star-gazing any time soon, after the fight with the cultists. Oh yeah… the cultists. They killed one. ]

{ “How long have I been out for…?” }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[now that you can properly see them, they're not in the best shape... they take a moment to register what they said, they look at the wall clock, it reads 2:12]

Like two hours, i think..? You feeling okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Y-yeah. I'll be fine." }

[They look away. They also notice that their scarf is a little torn. But it's clear to see that they're not completely fine. They need time to think later. Perhaps, when they return to the HQ, they'll take the time to recover. ]

{ "Are you alright though...? Is there any way I can help?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Alright...

[they can clearly see they're not, but they decide not to push]

Yeah.. this isn't anything out of the ordinary anyway. I'll be fine, but thanks for the offer

[abomination-creation]

{ "Okay, if you say so." }

[ They yawn, glancing at them before looking back to the side. Their whole body aches, but they don't show any reaction to it currently. ]

{ "Well... I guess I should return to the HQ soon... I'm a little tired. "Though, I do want to say that uh... thanks for tonight." }

[ They face them again, grinning, hiding whatever that they were feeling deep within. ]

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[with the mix of them attacking the one with the bat, the one with the dagger going after 1x and the one with the spear injured spawnpoint managed to get up and hit the one with a spear again, this time in the back]

[the cultists decide to go for spawnpoint, that was the one they needed after all. 1x was merely a bonus. With that in mind the one with the dagger leaped forwards slashing spawnpoint, while the one with the bat took a swing at them]

[abomination-creation]

[ They panicked a little. Not knowing what to do, they tried to get rid of one, the bat-holding one, hoping that they would dodge the other. They tried to go for a non-lethal attack to the stomach, but somehow missed so badly, stabbing their chest instead and ending up killing them. Oh. Oh crap. What did they do!? This was a very bad time to be panicking right now.]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the two left pause for a moment before going to attack 1x after realizing they're panicking, the spear wielding one going for a jab, though spawnpoint tackles them getting hit in the process]

[spawnpoint is internally panicking leading them to mess up, they're in pain a lot of pain in spite of this pain they're trying to stab the spear one in the neck, though they keep getting blocked, not even noticing the dagger one attacking 1x]

[abomination-creation]

[ They managed to stab them. Despite not being a normal robloxian, being artificially made by him, they still felt pain. And right now, they felt... a lot of it. In self-defense, they slashed at the dagger wielding cultist, aiming for their neck, in an attempt to behead them. Their vision was blurring now. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they're still too focused on the spear wielding cultist to notice, trying over and over to stab them in the neck, they did manage to slice the cultists just below the collar bone]

[the cultist is trying their best not to get stabbed while trying to stab them, managing to stab spawnpoint in the leg, causing them to stumble backwards, before dashing forwards and slicing the cultists neck cutting through their throat leading them to a painful death]

[abomination-creation]

[ Two out of the three cultists were killed and the last remaining one was poisoned and downed, the only sound was the wind and their ragged breathing. . They haven’t noticed that the rest of the cultists were dead. They stared down at the dagger cultist with an unreadable expression, before passing out. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[spawnpoint and the last remaining cultist stare at the passed out 1x for a moment, the cultist went to grab 1x, deciding that they'd rather tell the cult they couldn't get the vessel but got someone with information on them than leave empty handed and down two people, spawnpoint dashed towards the cultist tackling them and stabbing them in the heart killing them]

[they wasted no time picking up 1x and carrying them to their tiny apartment, placing them on the couch and bandaging them up where they could]

[abomination-creation]

[ Eventually, after a while after being bandaged, they woke up, still in a daze. They were no longer in the clearing, not star-gazing any more. Eh. They don’t think they would be doing star-gazing any time soon, after the fight with the cultists. Oh yeah… the cultists. They killed one. ]

{ “How long have I been out for…?” }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[now that you can properly see them, they're not in the best shape... they take a moment to register what they said, they look at the wall clock, it reads 2:12]

Like two hours, i think..? You feeling okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Y-yeah. I'll be fine." }

[They look away. They also notice that their scarf is a little torn. But it's clear to see that they're not completely fine. They need time to think later. Perhaps, when they return to the HQ, they'll take the time to recover. ]

{ "Are you alright though...? Is there any way I can help?" }

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[with the mix of them attacking the one with the bat, the one with the dagger going after 1x and the one with the spear injured spawnpoint managed to get up and hit the one with a spear again, this time in the back]

[the cultists decide to go for spawnpoint, that was the one they needed after all. 1x was merely a bonus. With that in mind the one with the dagger leaped forwards slashing spawnpoint, while the one with the bat took a swing at them]

[abomination-creation]

[ They panicked a little. Not knowing what to do, they tried to get rid of one, the bat-holding one, hoping that they would dodge the other. They tried to go for a non-lethal attack to the stomach, but somehow missed so badly, stabbing their chest instead and ending up killing them. Oh. Oh crap. What did they do!? This was a very bad time to be panicking right now.]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the two left pause for a moment before going to attack 1x after realizing they're panicking, the spear wielding one going for a jab, though spawnpoint tackles them getting hit in the process]

[spawnpoint is internally panicking leading them to mess up, they're in pain a lot of pain in spite of this pain they're trying to stab the spear one in the neck, though they keep getting blocked, not even noticing the dagger one attacking 1x]

[abomination-creation]

[ They managed to stab them. Despite not being a normal robloxian, being artificially made by him, they still felt pain. And right now, they felt... a lot of it. In self-defense, they slashed at the dagger wielding cultist, aiming for their neck, in an attempt to behead them. Their vision was blurring now. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they're still too focused on the spear wielding cultist to notice, trying over and over to stab them in the neck, they did manage to slice the cultists just below the collar bone]

[the cultist is trying their best not to get stabbed while trying to stab them, managing to stab spawnpoint in the leg, causing them to stumble backwards, before dashing forwards and slicing the cultists neck cutting through their throat leading them to a painful death]

[abomination-creation]

[ Two out of the three cultists were killed and the last remaining one was poisoned and downed, the only sound was the wind and their ragged breathing. . They haven’t noticed that the rest of the cultists were dead. They stared down at the dagger cultist with an unreadable expression, before passing out. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[spawnpoint and the last remaining cultist stare at the passed out 1x for a moment, the cultist went to grab 1x, deciding that they'd rather tell the cult they couldn't get the vessel but got someone with information on them than leave empty handed and down two people, spawnpoint dashed towards the cultist tackling them and stabbing them in the heart killing them]

[they wasted no time picking up 1x and carrying them to their tiny apartment, placing them on the couch and bandaging them up where they could]

[abomination-creation]

[ Eventually, after a while after being bandaged, they woke up, still in a daze. They were no longer in the clearing, not star-gazing any more. Eh. They don’t think they would be doing star-gazing any time soon, after the fight with the cultists. Oh yeah… the cultists. They killed one. ]

{ “How long have I been out for…?” }

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[with the mix of them attacking the one with the bat, the one with the dagger going after 1x and the one with the spear injured spawnpoint managed to get up and hit the one with a spear again, this time in the back]

[the cultists decide to go for spawnpoint, that was the one they needed after all. 1x was merely a bonus. With that in mind the one with the dagger leaped forwards slashing spawnpoint, while the one with the bat took a swing at them]

[abomination-creation]

[ They panicked a little. Not knowing what to do, they tried to get rid of one, the bat-holding one, hoping that they would dodge the other. They tried to go for a non-lethal attack to the stomach, but somehow missed so badly, stabbing their chest instead and ending up killing them. Oh. Oh crap. What did they do!? This was a very bad time to be panicking right now.]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the two left pause for a moment before going to attack 1x after realizing they're panicking, the spear wielding one going for a jab, though spawnpoint tackles them getting hit in the process]

[spawnpoint is internally panicking leading them to mess up, they're in pain a lot of pain in spite of this pain they're trying to stab the spear one in the neck, though they keep getting blocked, not even noticing the dagger one attacking 1x]

[abomination-creation]

[ They managed to stab them. Despite not being a normal robloxian, being artificially made by him, they still felt pain. And right now, they felt... a lot of it. In self-defense, they slashed at the dagger wielding cultist, aiming for their neck, in an attempt to behead them. Their vision was blurring now. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they're still too focused on the spear wielding cultist to notice, trying over and over to stab them in the neck, they did manage to slice the cultists just below the collar bone]

[the cultist is trying their best not to get stabbed while trying to stab them, managing to stab spawnpoint in the leg, causing them to stumble backwards, before dashing forwards and slicing the cultists neck cutting through their throat leading them to a painful death]

[abomination-creation]

[ Two out of the three cultists were killed and the last remaining one was poisoned and downed, the only sound was the wind and their ragged breathing. . They haven’t noticed that the rest of the cultists were dead. They stared down at the dagger cultist with an unreadable expression, before passing out. ]

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[with the mix of them attacking the one with the bat, the one with the dagger going after 1x and the one with the spear injured spawnpoint managed to get up and hit the one with a spear again, this time in the back]

[the cultists decide to go for spawnpoint, that was the one they needed after all. 1x was merely a bonus. With that in mind the one with the dagger leaped forwards slashing spawnpoint, while the one with the bat took a swing at them]

[abomination-creation]

[ They panicked a little. Not knowing what to do, they tried to get rid of one, the bat-holding one, hoping that they would dodge the other. They tried to go for a non-lethal attack to the stomach, but somehow missed so badly, stabbing their chest instead and ending up killing them. Oh. Oh crap. What did they do!? This was a very bad time to be panicking right now.]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the two left pause for a moment before going to attack 1x after realizing they're panicking, the spear wielding one going for a jab, though spawnpoint tackles them getting hit in the process]

[spawnpoint is internally panicking leading them to mess up, they're in pain a lot of pain in spite of this pain they're trying to stab the spear one in the neck, though they keep getting blocked, not even noticing the dagger one attacking 1x]

[abomination-creation]

[ They managed to stab them. Despite not being a normal robloxian, being artificially made by him, they still felt pain. And right now, they felt... a lot of it. In self-defense, they slashed at the dagger wielding cultist, aiming for their neck, in an attempt to behead them. Their vision was blurring now. ]

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[with the mix of them attacking the one with the bat, the one with the dagger going after 1x and the one with the spear injured spawnpoint managed to get up and hit the one with a spear again, this time in the back]

[the cultists decide to go for spawnpoint, that was the one they needed after all. 1x was merely a bonus. With that in mind the one with the dagger leaped forwards slashing spawnpoint, while the one with the bat took a swing at them]

[abomination-creation]

[ They panicked a little. Not knowing what to do, they tried to get rid of one, the bat-holding one, hoping that they would dodge the other. They tried to go for a non-lethal attack to the stomach, but somehow missed so badly, stabbing their chest instead and ending up killing them. Oh. Oh crap. What did they do!? This was a very bad time to be panicking right now.]

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they take a few seconds to recover, giving enough time for the spear user to get back up and the bat user to take a swing at them, though their aiming was a bit off, hitting spawnpoint in the side, possibly breaking a few ribs]

[they stumble to the side, falling over, the spear user attempts to stab them, though spawnpoint rolls narrowly avoiding it, and taking a jab at the spear user, hitting them and twisting the dagger]

[the dagger user is now fixated on 1x, dashing forward in an attempt to hit them]

[abomination-creation]

[ Three different targets was… overwhelming to say the least. They didn’t know what to do, as their thoughts were clouded with their anger. They recklessly attacked the cultist with the bat, just to barely noticing another cultist trying to stab them with a dagger. They parried just in time, albeit with not complete success, as the cultist managed to slice their shirt and leave a small wound. Not too much of a problem compared to what they were dealing with. ]

[ They were holding back. They didn’t want to kill people, despite how terrible they were. But it was either killing them or dying. They couldn’t hesitate, but they still did. ]

[ Both sides were facing some trouble. The cultists knew they would have to focus on attacking one person. ]

[yummyletsky]

[ Someone is nearby, someone familiar. It’s… 1x1x1x1? But… They look different. A lot different, actually. They don’t seem dangerous though. This wasn’t the present 1x1x1x1, but a more innocent, past version of them. ]

:-[[ The look he had on his face. it was of pure terror and confusion. :-[[ he didn't want to make the same mistakes again.

[abomination-creation]

[ They hadn’t noticed Shedletsky yet, nor did they know he was near. They were just happily humming a tune, but they did feel the presence of someone nearby. They’re very unaware of their surroundings, it’s a miracle they’re still unharmed. ]

[yummyletsky]

:-[[ he was muttering to himself.

"No.. nononono-...shit.."

[abomination-creation]

{ “Anyone there…? You can come out, I won't harm you.” }

[ They yell out with an almost nervous smile on their face. Who knew someone so innocent, so childish would become such a vile creature? They didn't even know of their future either, too bad there was no way to stop it. ]

[yummyletsky]

:-[[ Well.. he had no other choice.. it WAS his creation after all. he just slapped on a poker face to hide the worry and walked over to them.]]

" Hey kid!! whatcha doing out here alone? "

[abomination-creation]

{ "Shedletsky!?" }

[That sound, that voice, they'd recognize it anywhere! They were ecstatic to see him! Good, they couldn't see the worry behind his current 'mask.' ]

{ "Oh, I was just exploring this strange place, trying to find you. You must know, I was so worried for you! Where were you all this time?" }

[yummyletsky]

"I was extremely busy, I'm sorry, kiddo. But I'm here now, aren't I?"

:-[[ He gave a smile, even though he feared of the same thing happening to him again.

[abomination-creation]

{ "That's okay! Once we get back to Roblox HQ, there is something I wanna show you!" }

[ They were practically jumping up and down with excitement. They also wanted to give Shedletsky a hug, but decided against that. ]

{ "Are you alright though? Your eye..." }

[ They point, tilting their head sideways. ]

[yummyletsky]

"Oh, this ol' thing? It was just an accident. was practicing my swordsmanship and scratched myself in the eye, I can still see through it tho, its nothing to worry about."

[abomination-creation]

{ "..." }

[ They didn't look too convinced. They seemed a little confused. How could he make such a reckless, dangerous mistake? Eh. Accidents did happen. Though this one was a little strange to them. They wanted to ask, but decided that it wouldn't be very respectful to do so. Shedletsky was the one who created them, raised them, did so much for them...? They should do their best to repay the favor, right? ]

{ "I see... Hope you're doing okay though..." }

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they silently parry, albeit sloppily and with a bit of panic. and immediately afterwards goes for the one with the spear, trying to protect 1x]

[the one with the dagger tries to strike them in the back, doing so successfully, causing them to wince in pain]

[abomination-creation]

[ Their eyes widen as they are stabbed. With the immediate stress, adrenaline was pumping throughout their whole body. They managed to free themselves from the spear user and kick them down. Their friend was in trouble and they had to help, just like how they helped them. ]

[ How dare they hurt them? They felt an overwhelming sense of anger growing in their chest. ]

[ In a fit of fury, they slashed at the dagger-wielding cultist, who jumped backwards to dodge, giving them time to recover. ]

[abomination-creation]

Hey hey hey 1x look at me, look at me, deep breaths, deep breaths

- @the-friend-that-never-was

[ Oh. Someone WAS here, and they could see them in such a vulnerable state. Thankfully. it was a friend, and not some sort of stranger that found pleasure in watching them suffer. It was still embarrassing though. ]

[ They look up at the other. Their face was a mess! They sniffled, wiping away their tears with their sleeves, trying to stabilize their own breathing. Their sleeves were now a little wet, and so, they felt a little cold. ]

[ Eventually though, they calmed down a little. Of course, their breathing was still a little panicky, but with the comfort of another person, they felt a little better. Their finger was still bleeding a little, but they were too unfocused to notice. ]

{ Thank you… }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

You're welcome

[they pull you into a hug]

Everything will be okay

[they know it won't, but they wish it would]

[abomination-creation]

[ A sugar-coated sweet lie always felt better than the bitter truth, and them, being a coward, would rather believe that sweet lie. They smiled, believing every word they said. ]

[ After they were hugged, more tears streamed down their face. They craved a human’s touch for a long time, even if it was a pathetic desire. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they dont let go, not for a long while, admittedly they were a bit touch starved themself]

[when they finally let go they look around the room and notice the glass on the floor, along with a bit of blood]

What happened? Why is there shattered glass on the floor, are you okay?

[abomination-creation]

{ “I-I uh… Got too worked up… I threw my lamp in frustration.” }

[ They say in shame, looking down at the blood on the remaining shards they forgot to clean, before looking at their small wound. They didn’t really know what to do with it, so they just wiped it with a small piece of tissue paper. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmm... it's alright, we all have those moments... I think

[they pause for a moment, then grab something out of their pocket]

Here have a bandaid, I'm sure it will help

[abomination-creation]

{ "Thank you, yet again..." }

[ They quickly bandage their finger, throwing the remaining scraps away in a small trash can near their drawer. They've stopped crying, but they're still sniffling and their breathing is still shaky. They wanted to ask a question next, but they were hesitant on whether or not they should ask.]

{ "If you don't mind me asking, when I was told that I was a... a vessel for his... 'unwanted emotions...' is that true...?" }

[ Heh. They didn't even want to use the word, hatred. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod silently to the thanks]

... Uh i- uhm...

[they're hesitant to answer the question]

I-i uhm... Maybe..?

[in an attempt to steer the conversation away from that they look at the glass]

So uhhh you need help with cleaning the glass up?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their hands was slightly shaky as the other responded. But- They weren't too sure either, right? Maybe it was all just a huge misunderstanding somehow. It had to be. They shook their head, getting the thought out of their head. ]

{ "I feel as if I'm asking too much of you, but if you're okay with that... Yes, please." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod, grabbing some bloody rubber gloves out of another pocket, they put the gloves on and start cleaning up the glass]

You can always ask for help, i am happy to help.

[abomination-creation]

[ They couldn't help but notice the blood on their rubber gloves. They rub their eyes. Perhaps they were hallucinating...? No. They weren't insane. When there's something that lingers in their head, it stays for a long time. Maybe they could ask later. ]

[ They nod, feeling a lot better now, trying to smile a little. But it was still a little sad, knowing their future and that there was no way to change it, while they didn't know. ]

[ They open the drawer with the rest of the shards, letting them put them away. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they finish cleaning up the glass and put it in the drawer]

[they take off the rubber gloves and put them back into their pocket]

Soo uh when's the last time you've eaten?

[abomination-creation]

[ Their gaze lingers on their gloves as they put them back into their pocket. Their thoughts were clearly somewhere else, but they do snap out of it and respond. ]

{ "Oh. Uh. I don't need to eat, I don't really feel hunger. I don't really remember. I guess... Like a week ago?" }

[ They shrug, a little confused by this sudden question. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they stare for a moment, confused about them not needing to eat]

Oh! Uh wasn't expecting that, but still a week ago is a long time, even though it's not needed shouldn't you still eat more regularly than that?

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Uh. Alright... He brings me fried chicken sometimes as a treat." }

[ They nod, staring off into the distance blankly. Evidently, they weren't completely focused on the conversation. They just couldn't stop thinking about that little breakdown they had earlier. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Ah, you're not allowed out of this room aren't you.

[they notice the blank stare, but choose to ignore it at the moment, focusing more on the fact that hes not letting 1x out]

[abomination-creation]

{ “He says it’s for my own good or something…” }

{ “He lets me out sometimes, more frequently in the past, it is pretty rare now. I don’t think he’s going to let me out any time soon after he finds out about my…” }

[ -Breakdown. But they didn’t say it, feeling too ashamed about it to do so. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I- um.. why would that be for your own good?! I imagine isolating someone isn't very good for them..

[this reminds them of something]

[abomination-creation]

{ "They say it's to protect me from others... It's for the greater good, as he says." }

[ In reality, it was more of the opposite, to protect others from them. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they sigh, looking vaguely upset]

I.. i was told something similar years ago, before i escaped the cult, they uh wanted to keep me from leaving, i um i cant say for curtain why you were told this..

[they pause not sure what to say next]

But in the end, I'm sure you'll find out why.

[abomination-creation]

{ “So they told you they’d keep you there to protect you, but it was never for your own good…?” }

[ Their gaze drifts away. ]

{ I see. Well, sometimes I feel like that goes for me, too.” }

[ They inhale, staying quiet and holding their breath for a second after hearing their last comment. They nod and exhale quickly afterwards. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Y-yeah.. they usually don't go after ex-cultists that leave this much, but apparently I'm 'important'...

[they're fiddling with the hood of their hoodie anxiously, they seem to not enjoy this topic]

In the end i'm sure everything will be fine for you

[a lie, they know what's coming]

Anyways do you want anything, I'm sure i could get something for you.

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’m fine. I don’t need anything… You've already done a lot for me. I appreciate it.” }

[ They internally smile, knowing someone truly cares for them. They haven't gotten much care, so they trust them completely. ]

{ "But if you can, maybe find a way to sneak me out of here. I want to see the outside world." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod]

Very well

[they look startled at that ask, though they should have seen this coming]

W-well... I suppose i could sneak you out, probably via the vents, that's how i come and go after all!.. Um... So do you know if there's any tracking devices on you? That's very important for sneaking out.

[abomination-creation]

{ “Oh yeah! The vents! I forgot, heh. And- Nope! No tracking devices! I don’t think there are.” }

[ They look excited when they agree to sneaking them out. They already have ideas on what places they should go see first. Oh, especially star-gazing, that is something they’ve always wanted to do. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile at your excitement]

So you want me to hoist you up into the vents? Or you want me to lead the way?

[abomination-creation]

{ "You can go first. I can get up there myself." }

[ They give the other a thumbs-up. They're only bringing their sword, they don't really have much to take with them. Once they both got into the vents, did they really start feeling a little nervous. What would he think of this? They quickly shook it off though. They would be fine. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they nod hoisting themself into the vent, waiting for a sound of the other climbing into the vent before fully crawling through.]

[after a few turns they take off a vent cover and crawl outside, falling to the ground and laying there looking at the sky for a moment]

Fresh air!

[After a moment getting up and looking at their surroundings to make sure none of the cultists are following]

[abomination-creation]

[ They feel a little chilly from the wind, but ignore it. There was no one around besides them two. They took a deep breath. The earthy scent around them was refreshing. They look behind them, looking back at the Roblox HQ, before turning back, excitedly asking where they should go first. ]

{ "Where should we go see first!?!?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Hmmm.... Can you taste? If so i think we should go get ice cream, i know a place that's open at this time.

[abomination-creation]

{ "Yeah...!" }

.

{ "Oh! Ice cream shops are open at night? Heh! Alright. Ice cream sounds great." }

[ They laugh a little but continue to follow them. They sauntered, taking in the views around them. They were a little disappointed to not be able to see too many stars in the sky. Seems like this place had too many lights. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[...is there someone watching?]

Oh um not usually, but there's this nice place open around this time, open about 10 pm till 6 am, i think it might be 7 am, anyway it serves more than ice cream, it's a nice place! its called uh midnight meals i think

[you're both walking down a mostly empty street void of people and most places are closed, you round a corner and there's a place open, it's painted mostly darker colors, and has a sign out front that says menu and a list of items, in the window there's a sign that has the name of the place on it, midnight meals]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh. Makes sense, it seems harder to see in the night than in the day. And it seems pretty cold." }

[ They squint, looking at a nearby tree as they follow them to some sort of restaurant or shop. The lack of people near this area was a little unsettling, but that didn't bother them too much. They looked at the menu just to see what was served here, but they just wanted ice cream. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[you both enter the place, it's mostly empty except for three people, the cashier, a customer, and a janitor, the lighting is warm, but dull]

So uh, you got anything specific you want? A curtain flavor? Maybe something other than ice cream?

[neither of you notice but there's someone watching from across the street]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Oh uh, dunno if there's chicken here... And for flavor..." }

[ They ponder for a moment, glancing at the other three people. ]

{ "I'll try... mango. You know, to try it out, I've never tried a mango before." }

[ They continue yapping on and on, oblivious to the fact that they were being watched. ]

{ "Wait, what about pay?" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I believe they do have chicken here, but I'm unsure do to not liking chicken.

Hm, good choice, i actually haven't tried mango yet... Eh I'll probably just get vanilla like usual.

[the both of you walk up to the cashier and order]

... I have money 1x, i can pay for this

"that'll be 12.98"

[they pull out some money from their pockets, and put it on the counter]

[the mysterious figure moves closer]

[abomination-creation]

{ "...Okay!" }

[ They nod, a little relieved and thankful that they had money. They couldn't help but want to repay them back somehow. They also make a mental note about their dislike towards chicken. ]

[ They watched as the cashier counted the money before putting it away. They seem a little unsettled, distracted. They looked around the restaurant. There was nothing out of the ordinary, right...? ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they feel a looming sense of dread, though try to ignore it]

S-so um now that we have our ice cream, is there anything specific you want to do?

[the figure walks into the shop, casually, trying to take note of who's with the vessel, you can see them more clearly now they wear a white shirt with the spawn symbol on it, black jeans, and a mask to cover their face.]

[they order something, in an attempt to pretend like they're not stalking the two of you]

[abomination-creation]

{ “I’ve always wanted to go star-gazing…!” }

[ They exclaim, but their voice is quieter. They didn’t know why but this place with giving them a sense of danger the longer they stayed. They took note of the masked figure’s appearance. But that symbol was the one thing that stood out. They looked back at their friend, or really, the clothing they wore. ]

[ The spawn symbol the silhouette had, that was what gave it away that something might be wrong here. They didn’t want to ruin their friend’s time, so they kept it vague and whispered… ]

{ “I… think we should go. I don’t feel the safest around here.” }

[ Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the stalker was clueless either. They clearly saw the giant letter ‘R’ on their shirt. They knew they were affiliated with Roblox. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Star-gazing? Hm i suppose we could do that

[they notice the spawn symbol on the figures shirt, knowing that they're one of the cultists, but choosing to stay calm]

Y-yeah we should go..

[you both leave, followed by the cultist a few moments later]

[abomination-creation]

[ They tried to keep their mind off of the cultist. Oh yeah, stars. They narrow their eyes, trying to see the stars behind the trees. The stalker, were they gone? They still couldn’t wave off this uneasy feeling. ]

{ “I’m pretty sure an open area with less lights would be a good place, I’ve heard from him that the stars illuminate brighter, the less lights are near.” ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they know the cultist is still following, they're always persistent after all]

Yeah, um somewhere without a lot of lights... Where's a spot like that? There's probably a place like that outside of town... I can't really think of a specific spot though...

[abomination-creation]

{ "Hmm... Maybe a park, or some sort of clearing, perhaps? The light pollution levels are low there." }

[ They suggested, following and sticking closely to their friend. ]

{ "I don't really know much about the outside world, so I don't have a preference." }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

The parks here usually have lights on so that's probably not a good place for star-gazing...

... I would help you learn more, but I'm still rather new to places outside of the cult,

[the cultist is still following, taking note of what you say]

[abomination-creation]

{ "Alright then, a random clearing it is, wherever that is... I guess we can explore the world together, then. Heh..!" }

[ They chuckle at what they say, trying not to sound 'cringy' and childish. They have no idea where they're going, they're just trying to find a good spot to star-gaze. They eventually do though, pointing at a small hill. ]

[ The cultist didn't seem all too happy about the fact that they were getting outside socialization instead of following the Spawn's orders, but it's only natural that the vessel finds and sympathizes with another with a similar purpose. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

Yeah i suppose we can...!

[they smile, knowing that 1x is having a good time, compared to how they found them]

[the two of you go up the hill and lay down, looking at the stars, they're pretty, and it's peaceful, for now...]

[the cultist continues watching, looking for more information, even if they do lose the vessel at least they don't return empty handed]

[abomination-creation]

[ They've learned that they were called 1x1x1x1. They clearly held held some sort of respect or potential, they just didn't know of it yet. ]

[ They try to remember where each of the stars were. They point at one of the stars. It's not the brightest, but it's visible. ]

{ "Oh. I'm pretty sure that's the Small Dipper, there's Polaris, the north star!" }

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[they smile, it's genuine but a bit sad, they also dont seem very relaxed, knowing what's watching]

... Interesting, you know i never really thought about stars much, i should do that more often

[they discreetly put their hands into their hoodie pocket and slip the bloody gloves on, preparing for a fight]

[abomination-creation]

{ "I've been reading about them! And now that I finally get to see them... They're just as dazzling as how I imagined them to be! I should really go ask Shedletsky to give me more leisure time someday, we can go star-gaze again." }

[ They smile back, seeing how the other said that they were interested in stars as well! They couldn't help but notice their distress though. ]

[ The cultist contemplated whether or not to stay hidden and return the information they had, or to attack and possibly bring back both, but that would risk them getting heavily injured or even killed. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

I'm glad they're like what you imagined

[they grab hold of their dagger, but keeping it hidden within their pocket]

[the cultist is still taking note of what's being said while contemplating, this person also seems very isolated... they should probably catch them both, they could be useful as well, wouldn't want something of use to get away]

[abomination-creation]

[ They hum, acknowledging their words. They’re not trying to find a particular star right now, just… watching the night sky peacefully. It would be a shame if something or someone ruined this moment, really. ]

[ The cultist knew they weren’t going to lower their guard any moment now. This ‘1x1x1x1’ guy, they didn’t seem too bad. The vessel was the only trouble. Plus, they had back-up. They mouthed the words, ‘for the spawn,’ before slipping into the shadows of the trees and finding a good opening to sneak attack. ]

[the-friend-that-never-was]

[the cultist finds a good spot, behind them with a clear path to both of them, they motion for backup, getting ready to strike]

[the two others show up, they all pull out their respective weapons, a dagger, a spear, and a metal bat]

[abomination-creation]

[ The cultist gives the others the cue. The one with the spear strikes first by attacking and holding down the oblivious one while the metal bat wielder attempts to whack their head to try to knock them out. They knew that they would parry or dodge in some way or another, but it was worth a shot. ]