A Small King and His Subjects

Welcome to Fantopia, friends! Make yourselves at home and...uh...don't mind the Guards.

[the-cxrsed-isle]

An independent multi-muse blog for I Wanna Be the Guy and a few of its multiple fangames (I Wanna Kill the Guy, I Wanna Kill the Happil, In Search of More Dangerous Toys, ect).

Canon-divergence and a bit headcanon heavy.

TW = death, death mention, abuse, gore, gore mention, guns, illnesses (mental and physical), and a few more...gristly triggers.

Title born and loved by Leri

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Rules are what they usually are. +Don't be a dick +Golden Rule (Treat as You Would Want to Be Treated) +No NSFW though mun's an adult (Unless I really know you) +Just common sense in general people. +If you have a trigger that I didn't set up there please let me know. This is a hobby but I want to make everyone else happy with their encounter.

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[queeniethevampire]

How did a 'child' find Queenie so easily? The little Guy looked around before holding out a basket that seemed bigger than he was! Inside seemed to be... offerings of his handiwork? Sweets and a few oddly beautiful rings made from the limbs of a tree that only grows in his home.

Seems he was just trying to give a peace offering despite his free hand fiddling with his cape. Through the nervousness he held that smile was nearly contagious as it was warm.

@the-cxrsed-isle

Queenie was sitting by a river when a child approached. It’s not like she was miles from civilization, or even a large road. She just wasn’t right in town.

Then a kid showed up. With a “Pic-a-nic basket.” She said mining the intonation of yogi bear.

There was a moment as she smacked her head. “The kid will never know what that is. And I don’t know a good bluey impression. Anyways kid, wassup, whoooooo are you?”

[the-cxrsed-isle]

That little mimic did get a chuckle from him. Oh, he knew who Yogi Bear was. Classics be classics after all. He soon made his way closer, setting the basket down. "Just wanted to give a little gift in hopes this makes your day."

Sure he sounded like a Toad with bronchitis but the smile didn't fade as he clasp his hands in front of himself.

"I'm Kid. Weird name, I know."

The little king gave a sheepish chuckle before looking out toward the river for a few seconds. The smile faltered just a bit as he swore he saw something but it was shaken off quickly.

[queeniethevampire]

“Well, got the name right on the first try.” She said with a single slightly raised eyebrow. “That being said I’m Queenie. So I can’t judge people for having weird names.” That’s not true, she could, and did, but today she didn’t feel like it.

With that she picked up the basket and looked it over. “Hmm. Nice collection. I could probably make something with this. Definitely could if I had my shit at home.” She looked over her shoulder. “Kid, you trusted around strangers? Wanna travel and try something t’eat?”

[the-cxrsed-isle]

Kid tilted his head as he listened before humming a bit. He soon waved a hand like he was swatting something away.

"Oh, your name is way better than mine. Though yours also fits. You're beautiful as one."

He couldn't help his compliment before perking up at the question. If only she knew...at least she couldn't see his issues.

"I traveled here so I'll be more than happy to tag alone for a bite. Anything's better at the moment than campfire food. Let me just...find something first along the way? For safety reasons."

[queeniethevampire]

“Of course I’m as pretty as a Queen. I am one!” She said sounding a bit indignant. “Wouldn’t name myself ‘Queenie’ without at least being in line to a throne. But since I’m a vampire and my family has been dead, or at least undead since like…. The fifth century or so, I just made the country. Were like…. On the border here. I forget exactly where it runs.” She looked around and just kinda shrugged.

There was a moment as she raised her eyebrow again. “Ok. Uh…. Sure? Whatcha looking for?” She asked as she held the basket up over her shoulder. “Can I help find it or…. Like…. Nah?” She debated given a more nuanced question, but ‘nah’ fit the bill.

[the-cxrsed-isle]

Kid listened with a gleam forming in his eyes. Hell, it looked knowing at that. How would he know?

"My apologies though. I didn't have my knowledgeable buddy with me so I didn't know. He's, uh...taking care of my home while I'm gone with a few others."

He admitted with a smile that was mixed with sheepishness and apologetic. The next question did make him tilt his head again in thought.

"Well...if you see a yellow box with a red spot on the side will you let me know? I...need to touch it before I do something stupid by accident while traveling. I haven't found one for a few days now."

He hated that he had to say that but some people do ask. With him being accident prone with other unseen issues it was just a precaution.

[queeniethevampire]

How did a 'child' find Queenie so easily? The little Guy looked around before holding out a basket that seemed bigger than he was! Inside seemed to be... offerings of his handiwork? Sweets and a few oddly beautiful rings made from the limbs of a tree that only grows in his home.

Seems he was just trying to give a peace offering despite his free hand fiddling with his cape. Through the nervousness he held that smile was nearly contagious as it was warm.

@the-cxrsed-isle

Queenie was sitting by a river when a child approached. It’s not like she was miles from civilization, or even a large road. She just wasn’t right in town.

Then a kid showed up. With a “Pic-a-nic basket.” She said mining the intonation of yogi bear.

There was a moment as she smacked her head. “The kid will never know what that is. And I don’t know a good bluey impression. Anyways kid, wassup, whoooooo are you?”

[the-cxrsed-isle]

That little mimic did get a chuckle from him. Oh, he knew who Yogi Bear was. Classics be classics after all. He soon made his way closer, setting the basket down. "Just wanted to give a little gift in hopes this makes your day."

Sure he sounded like a Toad with bronchitis but the smile didn't fade as he clasp his hands in front of himself.

"I'm Kid. Weird name, I know."

The little king gave a sheepish chuckle before looking out toward the river for a few seconds. The smile faltered just a bit as he swore he saw something but it was shaken off quickly.

[queeniethevampire]

“Well, got the name right on the first try.” She said with a single slightly raised eyebrow. “That being said I’m Queenie. So I can’t judge people for having weird names.” That’s not true, she could, and did, but today she didn’t feel like it.

With that she picked up the basket and looked it over. “Hmm. Nice collection. I could probably make something with this. Definitely could if I had my shit at home.” She looked over her shoulder. “Kid, you trusted around strangers? Wanna travel and try something t’eat?”

[the-cxrsed-isle]

Kid tilted his head as he listened before humming a bit. He soon waved a hand like he was swatting something away.

"Oh, your name is way better than mine. Though yours also fits. You're beautiful as one."

He couldn't help his compliment before perking up at the question. If only she knew...at least she couldn't see his issues.

"I traveled here so I'll be more than happy to tag alone for a bite. Anything's better at the moment than campfire food. Let me just...find something first along the way? For safety reasons."

[queeniethevampire]

How did a 'child' find Queenie so easily? The little Guy looked around before holding out a basket that seemed bigger than he was! Inside seemed to be... offerings of his handiwork? Sweets and a few oddly beautiful rings made from the limbs of a tree that only grows in his home.

Seems he was just trying to give a peace offering despite his free hand fiddling with his cape. Through the nervousness he held that smile was nearly contagious as it was warm.

@the-cxrsed-isle

Queenie was sitting by a river when a child approached. It’s not like she was miles from civilization, or even a large road. She just wasn’t right in town.

Then a kid showed up. With a “Pic-a-nic basket.” She said mining the intonation of yogi bear.

There was a moment as she smacked her head. “The kid will never know what that is. And I don’t know a good bluey impression. Anyways kid, wassup, whoooooo are you?”

[the-cxrsed-isle]

That little mimic did get a chuckle from him. Oh, he knew who Yogi Bear was. Classics be classics after all. He soon made his way closer, setting the basket down. "Just wanted to give a little gift in hopes this makes your day."

Sure he sounded like a Toad with bronchitis but the smile didn't fade as he clasp his hands in front of himself.

"I'm Kid. Weird name, I know."

The little king gave a sheepish chuckle before looking out toward the river for a few seconds. The smile faltered just a bit as he swore he saw something but it was shaken off quickly.

[overx]

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[the-cxrsed-isle]

Happil couldn't help his grumbles as he rolled up the most recent map he was trying to read. It wasn't a fail but it was more of an annoying read. He couldn't make heads or tails of what he was looking at for a bit but it finally made sense only to really make him annoyed with it to the point he didn't want to deal with it anymore. Normally, it wouldn't be that much of an issue but he hated to admit...that anon's question hit a nerve.

He heaved a sigh as he shoved the map into the holder before looking for a different one, eyes half lidded now. He was too deep in thought to notice that Dark Kid had entered the cabin, flinching at his voice. "I see that guy rubbed you the wrong way."

"I know they didn't mean to but...ugh..." He cuts himself off with a grimace as he pulls another map out. "I just hate being remembered why I had to leave. I keep telling myself it's because of the heat of the desert biome but...it wasn't even that hot compared to all the others. It was comfortable." He gave a hard frown as he opened the map, eyes darting over it before rolling it back up.

"Well, I think I can say you handled that pretty well. You could've just kicked their ass out and say nothing." Dark Kid's mouth gave a faint twitch of a smile as he shrugged, well aware of Happil's glance at him over his shoulder.

"Oh shut it. They have a right to know." The blond was back to his grumbles as he was hunched and looking closer at the wall of maps for one that caught his eye.

"Hey. I'm just saying~" The Reanimated didn't expect the sudden jolt through their connection like this but the sudden stillness of Happil made him frown now. This wasn't normal. Last time he saw the other like this was long ago. "Uh...Hap? You good?"

Happil didn't move, staring at the wall blankly and unblinking. He didn't even twitch at the hand that was on his back now. "Wh-what was that?"

"All I said was that I was just saying." Dark Kid furrowed his brow at this. What did he say that caused Happil to act like this? He could tell it was a fluster but it wasn't a normal sort of fluster. Hell, he enjoyed giving his partner a hard time but this? This worried him.

"O-Oh. Sh-shit. Sorry, I, uh..." He straightened his back slowly. "I thought that tone was hinting at something."

Dark Kid crossed his arms with a questioning look now. "And what would that hint be? I didn't think that tone would've hit something that nearly made you piss yourself."

"Hey, it's not my fault when that triggers." Happil gave a pout before looking toward the door to their cabin. "Happilious isn't even my real name, DK...that tone on just hit the memory on the head..."

"Wait...you mean your name is something else?" Dark Kid tilted his head as Happil gave a small nod.

"Before I became Happilious...my name was Just. I changed it after Simteve killed me the first time in hopes to lessen the crosshair on my back. You see it didn't go as planned." Happil pointed toward his own face, the darkening of the whites of his eyes were clear indication of the change he was going under thanks to the revival technique that was used.

"So...you were Just? That would explain those Wise Guys of yours in their names." The Reanimated couldn't help his huff of amusement. "I take it those guys back home know you as Just then?"

"Herobrine and Simteve know of the name change. The others don't. Probably for the best...I don't want them seeing my change like this." The blond rubbed his face as he explained, eyes screwing shut. He felt his face flush though as he heard the whisper in his ear.

"You know? I think I like Happilious better anyways~" Dark Kid couldn't keep a laugh down as Happil pushed at him. That's what he wanted to see~ "Come on. Pull out that one map that was pissing you off and we'll work on that together."

[the-cxrsed-isle]

So, Happil, if what we're seeing is true...why did you leave your home? Knowing that kind of place personally you shouldn't have had any issues!

-- Crafting Anon

Happil squinted at the other as the question registered. He should've known that someone would've caught on. He didn't like that either...but the sigh wasn't of defeat. Just tiredness over the memory. He didn't want to admit it. It still hurt even if it was several years ago.

He put down the sextant with a forming grimace. "You know? I'll bite. Yes, I did come from a Mincraftian desert. I had everything in my village. That is...until he came. Imposter of a Steve...wish he never found my place."

Happil was soon hunched over, hands clasp while elbows resting against the table. "Simteve destroyed my safe space...my very home. The village was griefed with stacks of TNT and lava. I would've been perfectly fine with lava casts but this? He made sure there was nothing to come back to."

The blond sat back in his chair, looking toward the anon. "After my first encounter to fight him personally Herobrine and I, well...I made a protection pact with him. A stack of enchanted golden apples, Notch Apples, Gapples, your call on whatever you call them. He gave me the ancient technique of making them since even he knows it's near impossible to keep a steady supply for my own safety. But with Simteve came a whole different situation I won't get into."

Happil looked off with a frown, eyes flickering. The Griefing Miner took so much from him with how empty those eyes looked now just remembering that. "You know you're in something bad when even the mobs start to side with you. Be it normal mobs to...anomaly based entities that found their home in the code."

[the-cxrsed-isle]

The sand crunched under Fauver's footsteps, the ex-Guy looking the blue can over in thought despite the whimpers coming from the Zygarde beside him. "I really don't see what's wrong with this thing. I mean, besides making Kid sick as balls and you whimper like a wuss..." He grumbles before cracking it open, unaware of the fact extra pairs of eyes were looking at him from the ocean.

Fauver grimaced at the sickly sweet smell that came from it. This wasn't a normal smell, he knew that much. He glanced around before looking down at Mighto. "Watch my back will you? I need to see what the issue with this...Joja....is." He waited for the yip from the dragon beside him before daring to take a sip.

The reaction was instant as the sweet fluid ran over his tongue. He spat it out only to shudder hard. Yeeeeah, not a chance in Hell was he going to swallow that! He couldn't help the retch the aftertaste made him do as it lingered. He rather drink expired Brew than this!

He went rigid when he heard another crunch just nearby, eyes darting to look toward the owner of the sound. A Villager like himself, bat in their hand. Seems they just dropped it after seeing he had spit it out. "Sorry about that. Thought you were drinking that nasty other Realm swill."

Fauver squinted at the Villager before heaving a sigh. This guy was about to kill him?! Well...it didn't surprise him. That's when he saw it though, a glassy sheen in their eyes making him back up a bit. No, that wasn't a Villager. "Thought I was drinking and decided to take matters into your own hands?"

"More or less. Yes, I was hoping to keep the peace knowing how you are...no, I can't kill you even if I tried." They grumbled before looking toward the sea theirself. "Why are you even here, old man?"

The jab made him roll his eyes before looking at the open can. He needed to find a way to get rid of it but he didn't know how. Trash cans didn't even deserve this vile concoction! "Kid's sick..."

The silence was deafening as the 'Villager' stared at him, head slowly tilting as that sheen deepened to a deadened gaze. "Go home pops, you too sober."

Fauver opened his mouth before snapping it shut at Mighto's noise. That sounded like a laugh from the mythical. "I might be sober but what the fuck's going on with Kid? This isn't normal, even with his Singularia."

"Again, mouse man. Go home. I have no cure for this sort of evil corruption. Our Guy is starting to realize just what he needs to do...you probably should help is all I'm saying." They hinted before turning toward the sea, making their way to the shoreline. "Normally I wouldn't be like this but I had to see what the scent was. It's worse than mine."

"I was wondering why you looked like one of us, nasty scales." The ex-Guy gave a huff but...they were right. One thing lead to another. U.O being over both health and death it was only a matter of time before he came to either heckle over their use of the cure or just...heckle in general. "Should I find a way to get to some lava? I think this deserves to be incinerated."

The deadened gaze shifted to look back at Fauver before nodding, ducking under the waves. The smell that now lingered overpowered the cola but...it was welcoming for once.

~~

Kid rubbed his face as he had returned home, Dark Boshy following still as he knew his partner wasn't feeling the hottest yet again. "Need me to make some tea to help the stomach, Kiddo?"

Kid leaned against the door frame toward the back gardens and orchard, looking back at the Possessor before giving him a thankful smile. "That...would be Fruiting great, Dark. I'm just going to check on the...the produce to see if they grew more stuff."

Dark gave a thumbs up before watching as Kid made his way out. If he could frown he so would be at this rate. He turned to the kitchen to make that aforementioned tea. "I'll test some sap and see if that'll ease the nausea for him..."

~~

The little Guy gave a hum as he glanced around at the trees. Heavy and Fruit bearing but they weren't falling on him, something he was already thankful for. Just a quick wander and he was surprised to see more was ready but he knew. Even more as he glanced toward the greenhouse.

Dark Kid was back already, having followed after Fauver since he could feel something was in the air. Something that wasn't wrong but...also wasn't right in a way. He saw what was in the greenhouse himself, the sight amused him and for very good reasons. "Hey light me. How you feeling?"

"Like a Spike ran through me and it's stuck." Kid grumbled before stopping. He noticed his Reanimated self with an amused look about something. "You look like you saw something I haven't yet."

"Oh...you're going to be surprised. I'll leave you at produce picking. I need to check on Happil as he's been a bit of a spree with a new Chain." Dark Kid rolled his eyes but he was more surprised that it hadn't connected to him. Relieved even. With that in mind the Reanimated could only wave before wandering back toward the ship.

Kid watched for a bit before holding a hand on his stomach for a few seconds. He had to wait for the nausea to go down again before opening the door to the garden inside. What he didn't expect to see there? Fauver with a watering can. He was actually helping? The dad was standing there like a deer in headlights before raising a finger. He slowly lowered it before looking at the watering can. "It is exactly what it looks like...but I swear to Kayin if you say a single word!"

"I know, I know. You'll rip me to shreds and grind my tiny bones." Kid shot back but a grin was trying to force its way out of the serious face he was pulling. "Thanks. You didn't have to do this."

Fauver stared at Kid for a bit before spraying the crop beside him. "I know I didn't but this is my island too. I might be a jackass but I'm not letting some other asshole corrupt this place." The ex-Guy lifted the can with a hum. "That's my job." He ignored the snort of a bit back giggle that got from Kid as he returned to watering.

[the-cxrsed-isle]

A knock on the door was what pulled Kid out of his disgusted thoughts as he perked up, toothbrush handle sticking out while he held on to the sink due to the fact he had to lean back a bit to see if he was hearing things. Nope, another knock made him sigh before spitting into the sink. "Hey Dark? I know you might be busy but can you answer that for me?"

The Possessor perked up from his spot in the kitchen. He was just watching the dark boo eat so he wasn't busy but something told him not to open that door. He didn't know why at first. Dark Boshy gave a hum, messing with the ghost's 'hair' before moving to answer the door. Now he knew why his nanos were screaming.

Ray stood there, head down with a worried look. Beside him? A very not happy looking Dark Kid. "Oh, Ray...DK? Why are you two here?"

Dark Kid gave the shopkeep an elbow which made him flinch before talking. "I, uh...seem to have fucked up royally. I found a catalog and, you see..." Ray trailed off with a shifty gaze. Another elbow and flinch before he started back up. "I seem to have ordered an evil without meaning to. Is, uh...my Guy around?"

Kid had to wipe the foam from the toothpaste off with a grimace. He heard it all and now he knew why it was bothering him. Something about that light blue and happy looking can was setting his body off. Just what evil did Ray give them?!

Ray paled as he realized Kid heard it all, shifting uncomfortably and unable to look at the small ruler. "So that's what was going on? That would explain the-" Kid raised a hand as a pardon as he couldn't keep a burp down, grimacing. "Sick feeling in my gut. It's not from here but whoever was warning me did it in the back. If I didn't know better these guys know of me in a way since they came for me for your mess up."

"Where's dad?" The Reanimated's question made Kid perk up, glancing back into the house. He didn't know Fauver had wandered off. The realization made him frown as he looked back at his dark half. "Oh...right. I think we better get back to the store. Something feel like it's about to go down."

Ray looked confused at first before a sudden outburst of a curse. It looks like he just remembered with how fast he was making his way back to the City bounds. The two soon looked at Dark Boshy as they caught the little jingle of the Possessor's notification. "I think we should all go...Boshy just messaged me...Geezer left the tower and started to head his way toward the store..."

Kid blinked a few times before biting his lower lip. He knew what this meant. The Guardian of the Haunted House and creator of the City in general wasn't happy about something. "Yeah, I'm coming. I swear if this is due to shipping holds he's going to throw a fit." Kid gave a grimace as he caught the gleam on Dark Boshy's surface. He hated it when he was right...

~~

"I'm not too happy with waiting this long, Ray..." The tone was calm but the Painted face held a half lidded frown. The hologram of the Master AI's face hovered thanks to the two light blue shards that had marks of lime green, matching the hologram's screen.

Ray gulped hard as he was in the faint glow. He knew Geezer wasn't just 'not happy' thanks to the fact the store's lights had failed leaving them in the dark. "I-I know, sir. I was just about to check on it before DK grabbed me to warn and ap-apologize to our Guy."

The sentient AI heaved a sigh but the shards moved like he gave a nod. "Please hurry and check on that tower. It's been a few weeks." Geezer grumbled as he looked away. He would've asked Kid to get it at this rate if he had known it was going to take this long.

The lights flickered back on as the area around the shards flickered, a formed body's hands resting against the counter as he wasn't aware of the recent newcomers. Kid's voice made him perk up, a smile returning though it somehow looked tired. "Geezer? I swore you got it already."

"Nah. Been a few weeks now..." The AI gave a huff, arms now crossing. That's when he noticed. Kid didn't look too well. "Damn, my Guy...you good?"

Kid waved off the question with a reassuring smile. "I'm good, buddy. Just found out something I'm going to have to fix." He noticed Geezer's tired smile fall, eyes narrowing. "I don't know why but I might have to start selling the extras of my garden even more now with how fast they're producing...all because of him."

Geezer followed Kid's point toward the back before giving an incredulous look. "You can't be serious?"

"I wish I wasn't." Kid returned with an eye roll, soon beside the AI at the counter. "Might help the economy more anyways so I'm not mad at that. I'm mad that the stupid evil thing's made me sick..." He swore he heard a snort of a held back laugh at his pouting and looking back up he caught that slight grin. "Hey, I have a right to complain!"

"I know you do, Kiddo. Just caught me off guard with your tone." Geezer admitted with a quiet chuckle. The group stood there, waiting now. Kid looked back before frowning. He knew this didn't take long, even with an AI temper tantrum caused outage.

Kid didn't hesitate to hop over, making his way into the storage bay of the store. "Ray? You good?" He perked around the corner to see him with a lowered head, gripping the sides of the table the ordering terminal sat on. "Delayed again?"

"Lost...I...I can't tell him this! He'll have my code!" Ray's voice hit a squeak as he was nearly in a meltdown making Kid cringe. The little Guy made his way over, resting his hand against the Civilian's arm making him look down.

"No he won't. I know this might be a weird idea but this is the only way at this point. Give Barry a call You already work with him so give him a call. I'm sure with help a tower will come in quickly."

Ray went still before slowly nodding. "You're right... completely right. I shouldn't have sent the request elsewhere, stupid me." Ray muttered before grabbing the cellphone that was nearby. "Tell Geezer I'm getting him better, will you? Don't... Don't hold back what happened, as much as I hate giving him this news."

Kid nodded before ducking out of storage. The look on Geezer's face made him sigh. This wasn't going to be easy but at least he knew himself this was getting fixed in one way or another. So said that smile as it returned, nauseated feeling in his gut returning or not.

[the-cxrsed-isle]

The tune overhead from the store's speaker wasn't as loud as it could've been but for some reason Kid was on edge. He could feel something was wrong upon stepping in the building, grabbing a basket absently while he glanced around.

He knew the cashier very well, even if the person wasn't a...person. It was a Koopa of all entities that settled in Fantopia, smiling at the little king as he came closer to the register. "Well hello, my Guy! Ray didn't tell me you were coming today. You're, well...three days early."

"Blame my baking habits mostly. Where's Ray anyways?" Kid couldn't keep from standing on the tips of his toes to get a glance behind the Koopa. Seems the cashier soon followed his gaze in confusion.

"I think he left to see to the bakery. Cybil got a bit caught up in a situation over there." They admitted with a grimace before perking up. "Oh! I just remembered. We have a new stash of goods that Ray brought in. It should be in the corner over there if you'd like to check it out."

Kit tilted his head as he glanced toward where was mentioned, squinting his eyes as he swore he saw a color that normally doesn't appear in this store. "I'll check on Cybil myself once I get what I was here for but..." He trailed off before giving a thankful smile toward the turtle, hurrying down the aisle with a growing worry.

Just ignore it right now, that's all I need to do. It's just a feeling, that's all. He couldn't help thinking to himself as he jumped to reach the item on the shelf he couldn't reach normally. He put it in the basket with a sigh. It's nothing. It has to be. But something feels so wrong...

He grabbed another item only to go rigid. That bright blue color beside what he just grabbed...those white letters. Yes it popped but for some reason it made him sick looking at it. He leaned back to get a better look down the aisle only to pale. More of that bright packaging was in his sight. He didn't know why but he felt he recognized it. Could this just be another branch of an unknown self?

He swallowed hard before hurrying back toward the register with the two items he had. That gut feeling was burning and it didn't burn in a good way. It nagged. It was telling him that this wasn't supposed to be here. Another swallow as he put the items on the counter. "Kaloop...where and when did Ray get that new shipment?"

A head tilt from the Koopa as he was in thought now. "Let's see...I think it was brought in a few days ago? The other employees wouldn't even touch it so I was wondering what's wrong myself. The packaging looks so bright and happy!"

Another twist in his stomach. He knew the other employees himself. Spirits. Friendly in their own way. He chewed at his upper lip as he let this register. If the spirits weren't touching them then... "We have contaminated goods." His voice was nearly a whisper making Kaloop lean in with a questioning look. "Those new goods are corrupted..."

He didn't even wait setting the exact amount down on the counter and hurrying out, deaf to Kaloop's call toward him. He should've known when he saw that his greenhouse crops were growing so fast. A call for help? That's what it had to be.

~~

Kid burst through the door to his house making Fauver jump from the couch. He hasn't seen his son this bothered before. Hell, he didn't bust open the door to the Castle like this either way back when! "Kid?"

He heard the heavy thump of the two items on the table which made him wander toward the kitchen. That look in Kid's eyes made him nervous for some reason. "Kid?"

"I don't like this..." Kid leaned on the table, eyes wide. Unblinking. There were thoughts he didn't want crossing his mind.

"What's going on?" Fauver finally made his way into the room, picking up the flour bag. Might as well put these away while Kid's freaking out like this.

"We have a different source of corruption..." The little Guy finally spoke, blinking a few times. "I have no idea how Ray got his hands on it but..."

Fauver tensed up as he saw Kid's body shudder before pushing past him. It didn't take long before he heard a noise in the bathroom making him frown. Could this corruption be rubbing against Kid's own in a bad way? He didn't know but seeing this made him cross his arms with narrowing eyes. He had to see this for himself. "Kid? You good?"

"Do I sound good to you?!" Kid screamed from the bathroom. He sounded exhausted making Fauver frown as he heard it.

"I'll be back..." Fauver yelled back as he made his way toward the door. Nope, he wasn't listening to his son yelling for him to get back inside. He needed to see this for himself. What he didn't expect was that a certain 'dog' had moved to walk beside him. "You feel it?" The question got a high pitched yip from the mythical Pokemon beside him. That was a yes if he ever heard it.

[the-cxrsed-isle]

"So... you're telling me you saw some adorable looking Apples? Really, your Majesty?"

Kid couldn't help but question the goddess in front of him. The Moon based deity gave a nod as she was looking at the little king as he stood there. While he would make a joke about this he knew this was no joking matter.

"I'm only telling you what I saw when you settled for the night, Kyd. The peeps they made nearly made me give into some cuteness aggression..." Her eyes shifted as she admitted that, aware of Kid's near snort of a nearly failed held down giggle. "Though if they're here that means something is wrong. I can tell they're from another Realm."

Kid pursed his lips together as he heard this. Another situation his kingdom and island was shoved in. One he'll have to take care of. The knowledge of that made him slowly nod in the now mounting silence. "Thanks for the heads up, your Majesty. I'll take a quick look around the island to see what I can find."

"Be safe..."

~~

Kid grumbled a bit as he walked the trail back home, carefully traversing the Spikes that decided to pop up on him. No trap so he was happy with that. The walk was a breeze thanks to the muscle memory. But one thing was on his mind. Mother Mercy didn't do anything to the soil but spirits. What was causing those little spirits to come? Why all of a sudden at that?

He didn't want to admit this felt off. His land was as Cursed as he was so why would they even linger? He gave a low growl about the thoughts not adding up, unaware that one of his trees decided to drop one of their Fruit. It missed him but the thump it made on the ground caught his attention finally. "Will you stop that? I'm trying to think and you're no help..."

"You know that will just set it off even more, Me." Kid turned to see his darker self leaning against a tree nearby. There was a heaved sigh but he knew Dark Kid was right. "Needed to stop by and realized you didn't do your shopping list yet."

Kid glanced down while he listened. "I didn't forget. You know I had to talk with her Majesty about the sudden growth speed." Kid grumbled again as he crossed his arms.

"Take the list and get what you need along with what you want. It might give your mind a bit of a rinse seeing you nearly got splattered a few seconds ago." The Reanimated's eyes shifted as he slipped Kid the hint. He knew but he couldn't just downright tell him.

"Ugh... you're right. I should get the list taken care of. It's almost time to feed Pipey as is and we both know what happens when the Pipe Plant gets impatient." He mutters the last sentence as he ducked inside.

Dark Kid watched before raising a hand. Kid wasn't out anymore but...he knew what 'peeped' at him. "In due time..."

[the-cxrsed-isle]

Kid could only stand in the doorway of the greenhouse, staring at the plots just behind the corn he had sewn. He didn't expect to see something else. Even more green. First carrots and now cabbage? Those seeds grew so fast. It only took the corn stalks three more days before producing the corn itself!

"Oh sorry...uh, your mother needed some cabbage and I felt the need to put those in here." Kid didn't expect Fauver's voice behind him. Let alone the tone he held. Sheepish for once and not the usual jeering he aims at his son.

"When did you put those there?" Kid wasn't mad. Hell, he was actually happy that he wasn't the only one! He glanced back at his dad who seemed confused at the question.

"Uh...three or so days ago? Why?" Fauver soon tried to push past only to stop as he saw the heads himself. "What the...?"

"I need to see what kind of soil I was given because this is insane." Kid muttered as he knelt down to pick a head with a grunt. "Guess mom's about to make a soup or start on it?"

"Yeah. She realized she was out of cabbage to make the usual stock for it." Fauver admitted as he took the handed vegetables from the other. "I didn't think that they would've grown this fast though."

Kid stared at his dad for a bit before squinting. "Next time, let me know before you decide to plant some seeds? I need to make sure the nutrients in the soil are good for the seed in question."

Fauver gave a grimace but nods in understanding. He should've known, having been stuck in Kid's headspace for so long. Kid would know how to grow a garden and make sure it's the best. Now if only the trees would be just as easy...

~~

Kid sat down the case he used to hold the corn, grunting a bit from the weight of it. Yes, he didn't have to do this but he knew what this hunger can do to someone. At least he wasn't like himself since he 'contracted' the status. He still wondered where it came from. Nevada or Portal City in general?

The little king shook his head to shake out the thoughts, picking up another crate to finish grabbing the other ears he couldn't fit in the first one. After this he knew he had to go and check with a fellow farmer for his own supply mixed with a Piranha Plant guard's food. The time should've passed enough to get a good haul with his payment method.

He sighed as he stared at the crate while walking back to the greenhouse. At least the status only bothered himself and his dad. He didn't know what to do if it hit the other Villagers and Civilians.

It didn't even take him five minutes to fill another crate before he made his way back out. Putting these in the cellar shouldn't be too much of an issue. He just needed to dry it out, right? He knew how to handle Delicious Fruit and storing it for later use in the future but vegetables were a whole different thing for him.

He soon looked toward the pathway toward the Temple of the Moon. Should he go ask? He did have questions about why his greenhouse was doing this well so it wouldn't hurt asking about preparing corn for the future either. He did question it though.

Why was he being blessed like this all of a sudden?

[the-cxrsed-isle]

Another week, another roster of issues he needed to make sure got taken care of. The little Guy gave a hum as he sat in the throne room, his 'throne' creaking as he leaned back to grab the clipboard from Dark Boshy. "Thanks. So this is all you were able to find within the City?"

The question mark gave a nod as the Possessor stood behind him for now. "Yeah, there wasn't much since we did what we could before it was time."

Kid gave a grunt as he shifted on the wooden stool, getting as comfortable as he could. "Just upgrades I'll have to send to Geezer it looks like."

"I would've taken it to him but I know how much you want to do this work when you're island bound." Dark Boshy admitted with a shifty mark. "Though I did, uh...open some personal portals to let others in to visit. We haven't had any tourists for a while so I felt we needed to change that."

The little king gave a quiet hum before slowly nodding. He couldn't keep from agreeing and for a good reason. "Just random portals appearing in places knowing you?"

Kid rolled his eyes but a smile did twitch as the guardian gave a sheepish chuckle. Yep, he knew. "It's the easiest way. Poking at curiosity."

"I do hope you're going to be on your best behavior, Dark. I don't want you scaring away some people." Kid leaned on his knees as he looked toward the other who now had an equally sheepish stance.

He wasn't going to move for a few hours from now. The portal just outside the bridge that connected the land to the Castle of the Guy despite the massive moat around it. If anything, it was a waiting game for the little Guy.

Who will step through the portals?

[the-cxrsed-isle]

~~ Continuation from here ~~ Dark Kid blinked a few times as his eyes adjusted to the change from light to dark. What he didn't expect to see was a familiar face...or so he thought. "Deimos?"

The stranger seemed surprised at first before they gave a laugh. "Oh no, I'm not Deimos. I, uh...well..." Their eyes shifted in thought about how to explain this. "You see...I liked his character a bit too much so I took his visage."

The Reanimated blinked a few times again before it dawned on him. "Waaait a minute. Those eyes...those nails...I shouldn't realized. My apologies."

The other laughed it off with a wave of Its hand. "Relax, DK. Not many would've known so I don't hold it on you to." It soon saw his surprised look. "Yes I know you despite you not knowing me buuut...in a way you also do know me."

It turned around to look at the multiple screens that was in view, humming a bit in thought. That's when even he saw it. The view of Trauma finding a spot to settle, free from the Voice's grip. Dark Kid's eyes narrowed at that. "I know you're wanting to handle him yourself but he's a bit of a slippery one. Like someone you know." It gave a chuckle at that hint, well aware of the eye roll that got.

It soon leaned back in the chair, hands behind Its head. "Though where's my manners? You're in my home so I should treat you as a welcomed guest! I'm THE Code and this?" It raised Its hands to motion around the 'room' It had formed. "Is my work space!"

"How...do you know me?" Dark Kid finally asked as he moved to stand beside the entity. He glanced up to see the other's gaze.

"Oh, you've all been here enough for me to see your coding along with Kid's, Boshy...Dark Boshy." Its eyes shifted as It said that, looking back at the screen. Even Dark Kid could see the gears turning while staring at the rogue Anti. There was soon a grimace forming on Its face. "But this Cheating data is annoying me."

"I don't blame you. I'm usually trying to stop assholes like this from abusing it myself." The Voice admitted with a sigh through his nose. It took a bit before he noticed the Code was staring at him. "What?"

"I...I think I have an idea and I need your help with it." It had leaned down just enough to be eye level with Dark Kid making him lean back a bit.

"And that idea is?" He couldn't help adding to that fire it seemed as the question brought a wider grin to Its face. He probably shouldn't have asked that.

"I need help with forming an anti-cheat code, you see. What best way is to see the boss man in action?"

Dark Kid tilted his head at this before looking away. He could help...but this wasn't his Realm's code. "Now I don't know-"

"Come on! It'll be fun!"

~~

Dodging and weaving, weaving and dodging. It felt natural but...also unnatural at the same time. Dark Kid let a Spike fly overhead before frowning a bit to himself. Yes he felt the adrenaline after so long but...he couldn't stop any of these traps like It would've wanted. This wasn't his code. Seems his thoughts had nearly gotten him skewered if It didn't stop the metal tip from touching him. He stared at it for a bit before looking at the Code, apologetic but still wanting to help.

"Not happening, huh?" It frowned as Dark Kid shook his head. It should've known within the five or so minutes of performing. That's when It gave a snap of Its fingers. "Wait! Idea! Hold on." "You said idea last time." Dark Kid was curious though as he made his way back over to the screens. He was still staring at the Anti of his partner though out of the corner of his eye he could see a more familiar line of text. Something he's seen a certain computer AI pull around. "Now let me just pull this out...surprised Paranoia even still has this old code still active in her tablet. Could've sworn the last time he connected was when his code changed...stupid sentient fruit..." It muttered with a squint, leaning forward and staring at the screen as a progress bar was filling.

The Voice tilted his head again. Wait, It couldn't mean what he thought It meant. "You still have Geezer's old data?" "Oh do I! Paranoia won't get rid of anything she sees as good memories. Old data included." It explained with a few pokes at the screen overhead. "Just need to mount this real quick..." "Why did no one else know of this? He could've regained so many more of his old memories." He knew the boot up sound all too well as it rang through the space. "He knew that but I guess he wanted newer memories. Better ones than what the Spam gave him." It seemed to hint, staring at the empty screen for a bit once it had fully booted. "He gave the tablet those memories after he returned...then again, so did Buggy." Dark Kid seemed to be in thought again before slowly nodding. He could understand that. He understood that on a personal level even. His thoughts were yanked out though as a shiver ran through him due to the air change. It felt electric...dangerous...familiar. That's when he saw Its serrated grin. "Ready for round 2?" ~~ Ten more minutes and Dark Kid was panting, hands on his knees. That was more intense than the last round! No fear of death though from what he could tell but it still didn't stop that feeling from rising a few times. Oh...how he longed to feel like this again after so many decades. No, centuries!

"Yehehehesss!" The Code had Its arms raised with a proud gleam in Its eyes. He knew what that had to mean but it didn't stop him from making his way back over to Its side. "You have no idea how much I owe you, DK. I was able to pull your anti-cheating code from how you acted since I, well...added some of that unwanted cheating in there myself to trigger a reaction from your bound soul."

"It was that easy?" He looked up and, indeed it looked to be that way. He squinted at the screen himself to get a better look. Wait...where was this newly made code going? "A lot easier than even I thought it was going to be. I just need to slip it into the hidden update sequence for a certain someone...aaaand there." It soon swiped the screen away with a sigh of relief. "No more God Mode asshole wandering around all high and mighty."

Dark Kid was quiet for a bit before looking back at the entity. "Who's getting that?"

It was quiet longer than he would've liked getting a poke to the leg which got a sigh in return. "Paranoia's getting it. Her system's the only one who can handle such a new code. Especially after I just unscrambled her mess of old data a few weeks ago."

Confusion started to settle in again. "But...she never updates herself like everyone else. Hell, even I know she hates the idea."

There was that proud and cocky grin again. "Exactly. Momma needs a bit of a nap every now and then these days so of course I was able to sneak it in there."

Dark Kid had to fight a knowing smile at that. "Oh...you evil." He joked getting a laugh from It. He soon gave a hum, staring at the rift in thought. "I...might stick around a bit longer just to see how this plays out. I stopped Happil myself so of course I want to see how she handles his ass."

"I give the approval to that, buddy. Just keep that jug refilled until you get to either SunRidge or Perfection. The heat wave's coming again and it's worse than the last one." It warned which got a nod of understanding from the Reanimated before he left. It just sat there now, pride still swelling about the winning code It formed. Now It just hoped that he wouldn't out It's existence to everyone.

...or let Deimos know he had a major fan.

[the-cxrsed-isle]

The ship rocked on the waves but the second captain couldn't move. Where was he? In the Captain's Quarters...stuck in a tub. Happil didn't look stuck but the look in his eyes said otherwise. Vacant, unfocused.

He had his arms draped over the sides, staring ahead at nothing. Yes, he felt his crew move around him since he sunk into the water but he couldn't do anything. Not after IT happened again.

The blond didn't even flinch when he felt the pincer like 'hand' that slipped around his wrist. The alien murmurs reached his ear as his wrist was let go. "Pulse is fine after revival...mind connection says otherwise. Was wondering where you went, Hap..."

Happil closed his eyes as he took a deep breath. He was going to answer but, thankfully to him, someone spoke up. "Last I remember him saying was he needed to give Herobrine another offering..." Though absent his gaze turned to look at who spoke. A beanpole of a Civilian was couched nearby. A firebug that they had let join them...someone that knew the two captains rather personally.

"Does he have any more of those apples?" A mushroom shaped entity turned to the Civilian. There was a small frown in thought before the other shook his head. "Great...guess he just needs to soak and let things realign." The alien gave a huff as it crossed its arms. "Being connected to Dark Kid like he is..."

"No..." They both perked up at the sudden croak in Happil's voice. He shakily moved to point toward the corner, leaning over the edge of the tub now. "G-Gapple's there...j-just one."

The Shroob perked up as it heard that, hurrying over to the chest. He should've known his captain would've put it in something that looked like where it came from. What he didn't expect? That gleam as it hit his eyes making him flinch back. Happil had to have just made it from the enchanted glow's brightness. Doc gave a grimace before picking it up by the stem, surprised even more by how heavy it was. "How can you carry these so easily?"

Happil only gave a weak chuckle at the question. The less they knew about his home the better he felt. Herobrine was just a normal name at this point though. He didn't hesitate to take the apple though, a thankful but weak smile still evident.

"Should I tell Ned and Mark that you are alright? They've come in a few times to check on you after all. You...were still knocked out." The Civilian relaxed as he saw Happil's nod, hurrying out as the captain bit down into the apple. Those now serrated teeth went through the metal like it was a normal apple.

He soon settled back in the water, another sigh escaping. He...really needed to find a way to fight that griefer. He can only handle a lava bath so often...

[memehyena]

ANONYMOUSLY PESTER MY MUSE!

Annoy them, ask them invasive questions, ask about their rps/ships, send them gifts, whatever you like! 

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[the-cxrsed-isle]

The area was silent, even as Dark Kid knelt besides an indent in the crust that he knew the shape of it all too well. A Spike was active...active in a way it shouldn't have. What's worse? Hank's blood was still pooled in it. It should have absorbed quickly with how dry Nevada is.

"A week later and it's still pooled like it's fresh? That's not normal but...I don't smell anything off." Dark Kid hummed in thought as he looked around, moving to walk around the spot to take a thorough look. No change he could tell. Even the blue puddle was fresh still but he knew better.

This wasn't Greed's doing but he was starting to realize just what was happening. Something had preserved the crime scene. Probably a bit too well for his liking. He needed to pinpoint where that Spike came from, damn it!

The Reanimated repositioned his jug's belt before moving to leave. That is...until he felt something...no, someone. He was being watched. Who in their right mind would be-

Dark Kid just side-stepped as the ground that was once under him erupted a Spike. This wasn't the Curse's doing and a scent he knew reached his nose. The cause was here now and aiming to send him out of the Realm. He knew better, so said the foot resting against the side like it was a harmless piece of fauna. "You really trying, aren't you?"

He felt the shift in the air, eyes darting around only to catch a hint of blond hair from the individual's hiding spot. That wasn't his partner. This was far from it. Dark Kid gave a sigh as he had a hint on who it was. This would explain why Happil's head was more empty since the Recolor was revived as an Anti.

He moved quickly, feeling the foul aura in the air as more Spikes were trying to get through the Reanimated. Each Spike just tilted away from him despite making a beeline for the attacker's hiding spot. Before the other could move a metal wall was used as a forced springboard to knock them out of their spot.

It wasn't long before he was staring down a familiar form. If he didn't know better he would've thought it was Happily but...those Spikes poking out of them. This was his partner's trauma. Of course it got a form of its own and boy did it reek of that corruption that God Mode slipped through originally.

"I should've known you were coming..." It growled as it stares back at the Voice, lip twitching in a grimace. It didn't want to admit being sprung from its spot hurt that much but the look it had said otherwise.

Dark Kid just waved his hand at its words though there was a gleam forming around him. He had to get rid of this thing before it caused more harm. "You know what you did and you also know you shouldn't exist."

"Neither should you!" It snarled back, a few Spikes in its back shifting to make it look bigger. Dark Kid didn't shift, let alone bat an eye at the attempt. "I know you're supposed to stay dead like any good corpse..."

The Voice crossed his arms, eyes half lidded as he listened to it. He could hear a tone in those snarls and growls. He kicked this trauma out of its host and now it was going to make it everyone's problem. He was about to raise an attack but...a flash blinded him just enough to have it scramble away, a grimace forming when he saw it was gone. "Damn...I shouldn't hesitate like that..." He couldn't keep a grumble down, lowering his hand as he glanced around.

The smell was gone, that's one good thing but also a bad thing. He didn't know where the God Mode incarnate had run off too. But one thing did catch his eye. A sliver of a Portal of sorts. It made him tilt his head a bit. That wasn't there before. It also didn't smell of cheats. The smell that he was picking up made him wonder though. This wasn't normal.

Dark Kid could only stand there, staring at it for a bit before daring to put a hand against the darkened spot in the air. The touch alone ripped it open but he didn't flinch back...unlike the individual on the other side.

What did he just stumble upon?