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The cold air nipped at his skin, even though the puffy coat he had borrowed (stolen) was doing its best to keep him warm. Lemon laid his back on the wall of the outside of the candy store, awaiting for Pump’s arrival.
“…He said he would be here by now. Where is he?” He scooted down to sit and rest his back against the wall. His eyes wandered around the town, at the other buildings, over to the people walking down the street, laughing and talking to each other, and up to the sky. Although it was cloudy, The sky was plentiful of shimmering stars. His attention drifted to two specific ones. Two brighter than the already bright ones in the sky. It was almost like a creature nestled deep in the clouds was staring right back at him. It gave him a strange feeling across his spine.
A squirrel came chittering next to him. Lemon Demon sighed, and picked up the squirrel by its neck. The squirrel, obviously, began to freak out, shrieking and thrashing about. Lemon just haphazardly sunk his teeth in the squirrel’s neck, and bit his head right off. Iron squirted into his mouth, a taste he’s never tired of. A simple squirrel is just a mere snack to him. If his stomach could handle it, he could probably eat a whole cow, or human…
*Ching!~* The bell on the door jingled, implying that someone might have entered or exited. Lemon flinched and threw the decapitated squirrel on Club Candy’s roof, making a loud *THUNK!*. A figure skipped past him, but then stopped. He choked down the rest of the squirrel just quickly as it appears in his vision again, with a familiar shape for his head. A pumpkin shape. Pump!
“Oh, Pump! Hi!” He stood right back up to greet him. Pump ran up to him, carrying two brown baggies of assorted candies. He was bundled up in a brown coat and a beanie with a hole cut out of the top, so his stem is exposed. His cheeks were already starting to redden up from the cold. “I bought some candy for us!” Lemon smiled and shook his head. “You didn’t have to buy any for me.” Pump pulls out a taffy wrapped in paper, and pops it in his mouth without unwrapping it (It’s kind of a bad habit of his).
“Well, Okay! I can just save this for later then!” He put the baggies under his armpit. “So, Why did you want me out here this late?” “I really want you to go star-gazing with me!” “I never knew you liked stars, Little Meteorologist.” Lemon chuckled, patting Pump on the head. “Is there, like, a specific location you w t to go to?” Pump nodded back at his question. “Yeah! I know where we’re going!” He looked around, seeing the cold weather all around them. “But, Are you sure? It’s super cold out.” He happily nodded back. “Okay, But if you get cold, please don’t go complaining!” Pump hopped up and down in glee. “Yaayyy!~” He snatched Lemon Demon’s hand and began to run towards their unknown destination. “Now, C’mon! Let’s go!”
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A few moments pass, They have slowed to walking, and they are still moving. They passed all the possible places Lemon thought of. They passed the free grass places in the neighborhood, They passed the mall, They passed everything past Skid and Pump’s neighborhood. “Pump, Are you sure you and me are supposed to be out so far and so late?” LD asked. “If we get there quick enough, then, Sure!”
Minutes later… “Okay, Mr. Lemon, We’re here!” Lemon looks up and sees The creepy house on the hill that looms over the entire town. Pump smiled at him, And that was when Pump noticed the strange look on Lemon Demon’s face. He has suddenly had this feeling of… fear? Nervousness? Or was he just hungry? He didn’t know. Just this strange feeling, like he was being watched, somewhere… Pump’s smile falls from his face. “Mr. Lemon, Is there something wrong?” His gaze met with Pump, and he gave him another smile. “Uh… No. Does it look like anything is wrong?” They slowed their pace to walking as they approached the house on the hill. “I don’t know, You just seem nervous. But you don’t have to be nervous! We’ll have fun with him!”
“Wait- WHAT? HIM? Who do you mean? And why are we going star-gazing inside of a creepy abandoned house that we probably should NOT go into?” Pump puts his hand on Lemon’s and grins. “You don’t have to worry, He is a good friend to me and Skid, and I bet you and him will get along real well!” His sweet smile never faded from his face. Lemon sort of nods, although he had that odd feeling still tucked away inside him.
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The two fruity (or if you can call a pumpkin a fruit) friends continued to ascend up the grassy hill. They both approached the large wooden door, and immediately, the strange, unpleasant aura of the place hit Lemon hard. His hands began to quiver a little, and he swallowed a lump in his throat. “Are you sure he’s in here?” Pump turned his little head and grinned. “Of course he’s in there! You don’t have to worry about a thing! I come here every Saturday to look at the stars with him, and nothing really that bad has happened. Things are gonna be alright!” That calmed him down a bit, and he sighed. “Well, Alright. Let’s just keep moving.”
He put his hand on the door, and it opened suddenly, emitting a loud, slow, *CREEEEAAAAAAKK!!* After a short pause, they step inside. The inside of the house was much colder than the outside, since it has been (possibly???) abandoned for the longest time. Pump took off his stocking cap and coat and put it down next to the door. Lemon shivered, quietly regretting coming here. But, He managed to beat the cold and unzip his coat as well, putting it next to Pump’s. And that was when he noticed… a large hole in the ground of the manor. Was that supposed to be there, and why hasn’t it been fixed yet? Pump ran to it, happier as he was before. Lemon ran beside him, making sure he doesn’t slip and fall. Pump put his free hand next to his mouth, let in a deep breath, and then began to yell. “HEYA, EYES!! I’M HERE, AND I BROUGHT SOMEONE WITH ME, AND CANDY!”
Within almost a second, A purple-ish tendril emerged from the dark hole, wrapping around the little boy, and without any chance of Lemon grabbing him, pulled him in. “Ahh!! Pump!!” He ran closer to the hole, maybe a little too close. He heard a crack behind him, then a snap, then he started to fall. A panel of wood he had been standing on gave way. Lemon tumbled down deeper into the earth, falling faster and faster. Before he had any time to accept dancing with the Grim Reaper, he landed on something soft. Bouncing, then landing again. Sputtering and coughing up the dirt that he got in his mouth, He sat up and opened his eyes.
He was alive! But, where is he? The world was definitely much warmer than the house up above, and the skies all around him was filled with bright, shining, beautiful stars. The thing he landed on had a fluffy feeling to it. He looked around more and began seeing skinny black… things on some parts, twitching and writhing. Then he saw… eyes… Who the hell is this? What the hell is this?? Lemon stared in awe at this thing, too stunned to even scream or say practically anything.
A booming sound suddenly echoed around the area, sending vibrations through LD. “Hello, Little Fleshling. Thank you very much for the candy…” And he heard Pump’s voice. “You’re welcome! Anyway, I brought another one of my friends over, he’s a little worried though.” Lemon, overheard all of this, still completely disbelieved. ‘A little?? What does he think he’s talking about??’ He thought.
The same rumbling voice came out from the creature, creating another little shockwave around his area. “He doesn’t have to worry about a thing. I’m sure he will enjoy the stars~” “Oh! That reminds me, Where is he?” One of the eyes in front of Lemon darted its pupil right at him, and he accidentally caught a glimpse of it.
“Ah, yes. I see him now.” Lemon didn’t have another chance to look away, as he was pulled into a sudden trance. His pupils dilated a little and glowed a bit cyan. He heard quiet whispers echo in his mind, but he couldn’t comprehend them. He began to feel warm, but in a way that made him feel… comfortable? Lemon shut his eyes quickly in fear. The tip of something gently touched his shoulder. A different purple-ish tentacle, now a darkened magenta from the change of scenery.
“Little one?” Quickly, he threw himself backwards to get away, but it was really no use. “Please, don’t hurt me!” He yelped cowardly. “Do not fret, I am benevolent, I promise.” The tentacle wrapped around his ankle, slithering upward all the way to his calf, then suddenly pulling him upside down by his leg as if he weighed only a feather. For a tentacle, it was surprisingly warm and not slimy at all. It pulls him higher, and begins to move him. Just as quickly as it started, the movement stopped. Lemon Demon finally admitted it, he was absolutely horrified, so incredibly worried about Pump and their safety. He was too scared to even open his eyes. A bright warm light engulfed his body, slightly glowing through his tightly shut eyelids. “Flesh, Please open your eyes.” The creature did not seem to have any ill intent, yet at least. Slowly, He opened one of his eyes… And he finally saw him. Pump’s friend. The Eyes of The Universe.
“Yes. Look at me.” Lemon attempted to shut his eyes once again, but it was far, far too late. His pupils dilated once again, and they turned completely cyan. His mouth hung open, and he felt (and looked) terrified again. Pump smiled at both of them, and decided to join in, his eyes changing color in just a few seconds. “See? Everything is alright!” He assures to Lemon. Everything’s alright… Lemon’s horrified face slowly dimmed into a calmer expression, his eyelids beginning to droop down and flutter, visibly relaxed.
- There. How does that feel?
‘Wh-What?…’
- Do you feel better?
‘I… don’t know…’
‘The only thing I know is that I feel weird!’
He felt the tendril around his leg begin to slowly let go of him, only for another tentacle catch him by his waist and wrap him up quickly to his chest. The alien limb gently flipped him rightside up, allowing to look at his eyes much better. Whatever this thing was, It was making him feel so strange, but its gaze was also so pretty and warm~ “Isn’t this nice, Mr. Lemon?” Pump said to LD. Lemon slowly nodded, “Yeah. The Stars look… They’re so… beautiful…~” He blankly responds. The corners of his mouth tugged upward a little, as if he was trying to smile. His eyelids were getting more and more heavy, they fluttered down and up, down and up. It was getting so hard to stay awake, but he felt like he just needed to keep his eyes open, he didn’t know why, it was like an unconscious response from him.
- You looked so worried about the little fleshling.
‘Of Course, I am. I don’t want him to get hurt!’
- Like I said, I am pacifistic, I will not hurt you or your friend.
- I am friends with the fleshling, and Everything.
‘Everything…? What do you mean?’
The tentacle gave his body a sudden tug around his body, and Lemon wheezed hardly.
‘Huh- Holy shit…’
- Please do not be afraid of me.
- There is nothing to be afraid of.
- Just relax.
- And look at the stars.
‘L-Look at the stars…’
The tendril gave him a second squeeze, but much more gentle, almost like a hug. He huffed softly as he closes his eyes, Oh God, this feeling… His mind just… getting so hazy and foggy from the creature’s hypnotic gaze. Replacing his worrying and stressful thoughts with comforting little whispers, leading him deeper down.
- That’s it, Keep looking now.
- Keep your focus on them.
- You don’t need to worry about the fleshling’ s or your safety.
-He is okay, and so are you, you are safe with me.
‘That’s nice to hear…’
- Indeed.
He let his heavy head slump down into his chest. His thoughts were melting more and more, like the effects of some kind of drug were working into his mind.
- Such a gentle thing you are.
‘Haha… First time I’ve heard that.’
- You are very caring towards Everything and his little friend.
- How very kind.
‘Thank you…’
- You are welcome, little flesh.
He felt a loopy smile quickly grow on his face, Actually, this wasn’t as bad as he thought it was. In fact, This is starting to feel so, so good…
Something close to him gently pressed onto his lips, it was smooth and warm, and rounded at the end. He lifted his head up a little, trying to not let it bob back down. It was another tentacle. It just waved around smoothly, awaiting his next action. Lemon just stared at it, then at Eyes, then back at the tendril, that dreamy look in his eyes and blissful smile never leaving him.
The rounded tendril then pressed at his cheek, soft flesh meeting up with warm but rough skin. It dragged the tip across from his cheek to the corner of his mouth, pressing itself once again onto his lips. And without a second to think, or, if he could even think, he opened it just a little bit, but just enough. Rippled pants of breath poured out as he was stuck with his mouth open, awaiting what Eyes was going to do. The tendril patiently waiting finally made its way closer to the inside. Its tip gently brushed on his teeth, in an almost teasing gesture. It was like Eyes was toying with him, getting him all excited. Lemon let out a giggle. The tip slithered down to lay on his tongue, the warmth of his oral muscle embracing the already warm tendril. His lips greedily closed around the tentacle, and he stared at Eyes with bliss and sleepiness in his.
Lemon began to suckle on the tentacle like a baby with a mother’s teat. It felt amazing inside of his mouth, so smooth and soft~, and tasted amazing, well, to LD. The meaty-like flavor of the tentacle was addicting to our little lemon friend. Jesus, This pleasant feeling throbbing throughout his very being. The power from this thing drilling into his brain is giving him tingly pleasures all over his body, his crotch being the most vulnerable. Is he getting aroused by this?? Or was he just not feeling good? I mean, his body was heating up greatly. Lemon felt the tentacle go deeper down into his mouth, exploring around, nearly touching the back of his throat. He gagged a little bit, but only continued to suckle more. His tired eyes gazed from Eyes to Pump, who was busy “star-gazing”. He just looked at him for a bit until another voice butts in.
- Are you thinking about your little fleshling?
‘Mmh hmm…’
‘I’m not worrying, though…’
- Good, Very good.
- That is very nice to hear, you aren’t afraid anymore.
- You have finally come to terms with your fears.
Lemon’s eyes drifted back to Eyes’s, and he gave him a tired smile.
‘Really glad to hear that…’
- I’ve hoped you would be.
- I’ve forgotten to mention this, but I have noticed your body is reacting to the stars in a strange way.
‘???’
- I can see what is going on down there.
‘…’
- How cute~
- But, You are much too sleepy to continue on with that feeling.
‘Nnyeah, I guessss I amm…’
Lemon Demon felt the throbbing tentacle slowly pull itself out of his mouth, all wet with his oral essence. He didn’t mind that his saliva was dribbled all down his chin, he was just so deep under the stars’ power.
‘Mmh… So sleeepyy…~’
‘I-Isss it okay if I take a little nap?’
- Of course, Little one.
- Just relax a bit.
- I’ll be here if you want to calm down, whenever you wish.
‘…~’
- But, For now, Just close your eyes, and breathe.
- In and out… In and out… And…
- S L E E P ~
Yet another jolt of pleasure hit our little lemon friend, and his body grows tired, so exhausted after all of this “star-gazing”. Lemon’s eyes flutter shut, and his mind seems to shut down immediately, like someone unplugging a computer. He has finally fallen asleep. Deep, deep sleep…
- Yes, Just sleep.
- Everything is alright.
- You are safe and so is your friend.
- fall into deep slumber, little flesh.
- relax…
- let go…
- a n d s l e e p . . . ~
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20 MINUTES LATER…
Pump let out a yawn, and rubbed his eyes with a free hand. “Heya, Eyes. I think I’m done star-gazing for tonight,” He notified Eyes, “I’m getting a little sleepy, and it’s kind of late.” Eyes simply blinked as a nod. “Oh? Okay, Did you have fun?” Pump nodded happily, “Of course, I did!! I really hope Mr. Lemon had fun.” He looked over to LD, who was still sleeping blissfully, his warm smile still there on his face. “I think he had a lot, Fleshling.” Pump giggled back at Eyes. “I will bring you up first, and then your friend. Is that okay?” Pump nodded once again, “That sounds like a good deal to me!” And with that, Eyes slowly raised Pump back up to the manor, placing him carefully on the wooden floor.
While Pump was waiting for Lemon’s arrival, he heard Eyes whispering, whispering something to Lemon. “Walk him home for me, Little one. I will be grateful.” About a minute later, Up came Lemon, held up by a tendril. Gently, The tentacle put him down by his feet, and he managed to stand as straight as a pole. And just as it came, the tentacle disappeared back into the hole. “See you, Eyes!” Pump waved goodbye to the hole, and ran back towards the door, taking Lemon with him by the hand. “Wasn’t that fun, Mr. Lemon?” He cheered as he put his jacket and hat back on. Lemon Demon stared back at him with sleepy, half-lidded eyes, and simply nodded back. “S-Ssssstaaaaaarrrrssss…” He muttered out quietly. Pump was almost about to open the door when he remembered, “Oh, right, Your coat,” He grabbed the gray puffy coat off the ground and handed it to the sleepy citrus. “I almost forgot. I wouldn’t want you to freeze out there!”
The door opens, and out comes the two, Pump riding on Lemon’s shoulders, and Lemon almost sleepwalking towards their next location, Pump’s home. “So, Mr. Lemon, Did you have fun??” He giddily awaited LD’s response. Lemon Demon simply nodded and muttered something unintelligible. Pump smiled back at him, “I’m so glad you did!” Pump pointed out to the left towards the neighborhood. “My house is on the left of town, by the way!” And so, They were off to go back home, Pump calling out the directions to our sleepy citrus friend.
Through that blissful smile, came a few thoughts;
‘Will I ever be able to come back?’
‘Does anyone else, Pump even, feel the same way when they look into this creature’s eyes?’
‘Will I have to take a cold shower if I think about this later on?’
