Headcanon? Nothing much of a difference from Sammy8d257's AU.
Overall, I suggest he's annoyed at how MK treats him, but he's experienced enough to keep quiet, and when you ask him what happened, he won't answer your question.
Purple was the one who gave him the leaf tie or something, and even if the CG asks if they could help him escape, he will strangely deny that offer.
Not because he's stubborn, but because he's experienced.
"One of the biggest changes is that King didn't lose his kid via Minecraft, he lost them during the "Chosen and Dark Attacks" on the internet. They were separated from each other in the commotion and King never found them."
So is there a POSSIBILITY of Gold showing up at some point?
I-
Hmmmm
I'm going to say no, at least regarding the AU proper.
Post-Main story, maybe but I haven't thought much about it
For all intents and purposes, Gold is gone and although it's still a very sore spot for King, it's been years since it's happened
King has not gotten over it, but he's learned to cope
Plus in the AU proper, he has a lot more things to be concerned about than the loss of his child
But after the main story is finished? Who know!
Full disclosure, MT survives, gets a stable (retail or cafe, haven't decided) job at a mall in the InterSpace, and goes to therapy. That's his happy ending
Whether or not Gold comes back is gonna be for Future Sammy to decide
A little peak into the dynamic between Purple and MT in the Mad King AU.
Purple has every right to be mad at MT for all he put them through, but at what point does it become too much?
Bonus! An old Journal Entry from the past. Purple can hold a grudge like no other:
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Journal 2, Entry 15:
I asked King about my wings the elytra. It's been almost a month since I failed and King took away my the kingdom. I didn't mention it beforehand but he also took away the elytra I found.
He didn't take away the Ender Eye I found. I don't even know why I still have it. It's kinda creepy.
We're staying at another colony village right now. Nothing too important is going on, just some routine check-ups on how the villagers without stationed rulers are doing.
Apparently, a new update might be in the works. The Village Elders think the Nether is going to be changed soon.
I hope so. The Nether sucks. It's too hot and boring in there.
Not like the End. The End is nice. It's cool in there.
But since it was an "off" day, I thought I could ask for my the elytra back. The elytra felt so natural. I want it back.
King said it wasn't mine to have anymore.
He said I lost that privilege until I could prove I'm worthy again. That I won't fail like last time. Said I have to make up for the destruction I caused.