half-life void au

Gordon Freeman is not in stasis and is very alone [au by safevoidz]

[ask-void-life]

Welcome to ask-void-life, a Half-Life au ask blog

This is a story driven ask blog revolving around the idea of Gordon Freeman not being in stasis between the events of Half-Life 1 and Half-Life 2, and is instead fully awake and very alone in what he calls "G-Man's Void." Links to chapters below (more will be added as the story progresses).

Chapter 1: Isolation

Start reading here!!

Other Info

-Updates do not have a set date as this is just something I'm doing for fun :]

-I will put trigger warnings when they are needed. If there are any I miss on a post, let me know and I'll add them. General triggers for disassociation, blood, and usual content found in the games.

-Anon is on for asks.

-Blog ran by @lucifrogg

[safevoidz]

I scrapped the original version of the animatic for @ask-void-life cause I hated it and I burnt myself out. So here's the boards for the new version!! I like it a lot better and there's a lot less work I have to do for this version :]

[ask-void-life]

If you've been wondering why I've been gone for a while, this is why!! I've been working on something big for the ending of Chapter 1. Thanks for your patience!! I'll have the full animatic done hopefully this week or next week if all goes according to plan.

[ask-void-life]

Is there anything else on the computer that can help you pass the time? I mean, you have internet access correct? Maybe you can try to get ahold of Kleiner or Barney.

“Trust me I’ve tried contacting them a thousand times.”

“I doubt any of them would be at their computers though... can’t exactly call them either.”

“I try to put them out of my mind but... it’s very difficult. I have far too much time to think.”

“Far too much time...”

“Maybe this think time isn’t a bad thing though.”

“I have an idea to get out.”

[peachy-doodles]

What if I drew a bunch of Gordon designs that I really like and also orbified them? haha just kidding… unless :#0

Seriously though, every single design I see out there for Gordon, even if its still quite similar to his in-game model, is all so unique in their own little way and I love y’all for that!! There’s so many differen’t Gordons out there it’s amazing-! So here’s a buuuunch of peeps with cute Gordons AND really good blogs, go check em out!!

Gonna @ y’all in order of appearence (hope its okay!) <3

@g-bgordon, @ask-void-life, @asthecrowrambles, @barneysimp, @gryphsdeadbones, @vinegar-rights, @barnrey, @nuclearnerves, @freemansasks, @classicjdies, @otheror, @nerdepic !!!

I might have missed a few Gordos that I like but i’m not sure since I was just going through my tag, nonethless, no matter if youre on this list or not EVERYONE has such fun designs and ideas/headcanons and I love y’all for making this little community so much fun to be in :) Keep it up you glorious basards (affectionate).

[ask-void-life]

THIS IS SO EPIC thank you so much :D!!!!

[ask-void-life]

maybe you should ask G-man if anyone else is trapped as well? why would you and him be so important as to be the only two prisoners....? also, did his employers bother to put a bathroom in the void?? anyways, i’m rooting for you! good luck!!

[Tell me more, G-Man. Are there more people trapped here?? And why are you doing this??] Gordon signs.

G-Man thinks to himself for a moment then turns to face Gordon. “I should... not be saying this. But you are not the only one here, Dr... Freeman. There are many beings that my Employers are... interested in,” he shares.

“As for my... situation. I cannot give you many details, but there is... someone I care deeply for that is being... held. By my Employers. I work to... keep them safe,” he explains, a sad tone can be heard in his voice.

G-Man lets out a pained groan and brings his hand up to his face to soothe the pain. “I’m afraid I cannot share... anymore. About this subject. I am forbidden to discuss such... personal. Topics.”

Gordon processes this new information and signs a reply. [I can help you. You can help me. We can help get others out too. We just have to work together.]

G-Man is caught off guard by Gordon’s offer. “No. I cannot allow that, Dr. Freeman. The Employers are all powerful beings, the two of us alone cannot... compare to them. We are. Nothing.”

Gordon doesn’t know how to respond as G-Man walks away and opens a door portal.

The “business man” looks back at Gordon.

“I appreciate the... offer. Dr. Freeman. But you have no idea what the Employers are... capable of. They are what always lurks in the... shadows. They are... chaos. They will kill you, Gordon. And my daughter too.”

The door closes.

[ask-void-life]

Merry Christmas from the void!!! It's been a while since I've updated, but Gordon wishes you all have happy holidays or just a great day if you don't celebrate any holidays!!

Remember to take care of yourself!! Pet an animal, listen to some songs that make you happy, drink water, etc. Have a great day 🧡🧡🧡

[ask-void-life]

i'm very used to mute gordon but i do appreciate your gordon :> looking forward to reading more! (it's super interesting)

ooc: thank you so much!!! I'm hoping to update sometime after Christmas :]

[ask-void-life]

Question, sometimes we can see Gordon shouting, does that means he can talk and uses sign language to talk to others? Or was that just an error?

ooc: That was intentional!! My Gordon is selectively mute. Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder which means that he can still talk to other people, but it takes a lot of energy to do so, as well as having moments where he just cannot force himself to speak, therefore using sign language instead. Sometimes he also just feels more comfortable signing than talking because he has a stutter (unrelated to his selective mutism). I hope that clears things up!! Let me know if you have anymore questions and I'd be more than happy to answer :]

-V

[ask-void-life]

ooc: hey everyone!! thank you all so much for your support for this ask blog!! It really means a lot to me. I've never made one before and the fact that there's over 100 of you guys following this is really cool :]

I won't have an update this week because I'm moving in less than 5 days and I won't have much time between packing and my last days of work to work on the next post.

Hopefully once I get settled, I can get on a better schedule and I won't update so erratically anymore lmao

But anyways, thank you so much for liking this funney lil half life au idea of mine!! There's a lot more in store for the future and I'm excited for you guys to see it :]

[ask-void-life]

(ooc: HOOOLY SHIT THAT LOOKS SO COOL!! I ALREADY ADORE UR ART TO THE MOON (HI WHEATLEY (AND SPACE CORE)) AND BACK BUT AWOOOOOGA THOSE COLORS LOOK SO NICE AND THE PANEL WITH THE CITADEL BEHIND GORDON,,, I CANNOT BREATHE I HAVE ASCENDED I AM AT THE TOP AT THE PEAK OF EXISTENCE THATS SO COOL AJDKAKKFJSNGKSKHFJDJ)

[ooc: AWOOUHFG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I'M REALLY GLAD YOU LIKE IT, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT 🥺💖]

[ask-void-life]

Gordon, Ask him about your family, friends and life on earth. Also did you know Aperture created a gun that can make portals?

"How are you doing... today, Dr. Freeman?"

["What do you know about Earth? What's going on? Are my friends okay??"]

"Ah... I see. You do not want any niceties at the moment. I cannot say much about that as I do not keep a close eye on any... one group of... beings. But-"

"-things are looking to be quite grim for humanity."

["What?! Why?? In what way? I thought I defeated the alien in control of the invasion from Xen!!"]

"Dr. Freeman you do not seem to... understand the situation. The Nihilanth was but one single... variable in the equation."

"There are much larger... forces at play here, Gordon. Much larger than anything you could ever. Comprehend."

"You will face this force eventually. But not... now."

[ask-void-life]

Ohhh hey hey hey, Gordie it's okay! You're gonna be okay. I'm sure you'll be able to get out of this.

I'm fine. I'm okay. Really. I'm just lonely is all.

I just need to focus on getting out of here somehow. I already ran as far as I could to see if there's anything else at all in this place.

Though I wasn't very successful and just ended up running myself mad. So I need a new plan.

G-Man said he was a prisoner of these "Employers" too... so why would he do this to someone else?? Did he... did he used to be a normal human?? How long has he been here?? I think if I ask him more things next time he comes, I may get a better idea of what's REALLY going on here. Maybe you guys can give me some ideas on what to ask him so I don't miss any crucial points.

[ask-void-life]

[OOC: I will post/answer questions soon!! I've been in a really bad mental state and haven't been able to get much of anything done. Thank you for understanding and for all your support with this so far!!]

[ask-void-life]

(ooc, I love your art. so much. like. oh my goodness. it's so nice to look at and the expressions are just !!!! and the way you draw poses or whatever is just. aaa!!!!! it flows so well and it's just. it's really nice.)

[Thank you so much!!! That means a lot omg,, I appreciate it :] -V]

[ask-void-life]

As he stands alone in the darkness once more, Gordon cries. He cries and cries, just wishing he could wake up from this sick nightmare. He just wants to see his friends, no, his family again. He hopes so much that they’re better off than he is.

[ask-void-life]

Gordon hears footsteps coming from behind him and quickly turns around to see who or what is approaching.

In a fit of rage, Gordon rushes forward and grabs the lapels of G-Man’s suit jacket.

Gordon lets go of G-Man and backs up a bit, confused.

[ask-void-life]

Why do you want to invent a teleportation device?

Many reasons actually!! It would reduce the amount of time it takes to get to places along with helping people deliver things faster and whatnot. There's so many things teleportation would be able to help with!! People could get to emergency rooms faster, car accidents would be reduced, you wouldn't have to spend hours on a plane to see another part of the world.. I... I just want to help people in any way that I can. I thought creating a device that we could only DREAM about would be really cool.

Though I suppose I never knew what we were really doing.

I didn't realize we would open our world up to other worlds.

I didn't know.

I wish I had known.

Gordon looks at his hands. He doesn't say a word. He still feels all the blood on them.