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It was a bright and sunny morning as you helped Magolor open Merry MagoLand for the day.

“Are you sure everyone will like my magic act?” You asked nervously as you put your costume on.

“Of course they will, my love! You’re a natural! There’s no one more suited for the job  than you! Well except yours truly of course!” Magolor giggled as he gestured to himself.

You couldn’t help but giggle along with him.

Magolor was just too cute sometimes!

“Thanks for the pep talk, babe!”

And with that, Merry MagoLand was open for another day of business.

Customers from all across Popstar came pouring in to try their luck at the games, ride the rides, and sample the delicious food.

However, deep within the sea of people, lurked Hyness and the three mage sisters.

“Remind me again, why are we wasting our time with this theme park?” Flamberge grumbled.

“Because this place makes a mockery of the Jambastion! A place made took look like the ancients built it?! Blasphemous! It must be shut down!” Hyness ranted as he gestured for the sisters to follow him. 

Francisca couldn’t help but admire all of the beautiful attractions surrounding her.

“Francisca! Don’t get distracted! This place is sinful remember?” Zan Partizanne snapped.

Francisca jolted back to reality and quickly caught up to her sisters.

Just as Hyness and the mages were about to reach Magolor’s desk-

“Attention all Merry MagoLand guests!  Gather in the plaza to watch the amazing Y/N’s magic show!”

Magolor’s announcement almost made Hyness jump out of his hood.

“Juh?! Magic show?! First this jamblasted place makes a mockery of the hard work of the ancients! Now they insult their magic?! This cannot stand!”

With a loud growl, Hyness gestured for the mage sisters to follow him to the plaza.

Sure enough, there was a large, colorful stage in the middle of the plaza.

Hyness was about to jump on stage when-

“Welcome one and all! Welcome to The Amazing Y/N’s Magic Show!”

Your voice rung out like a bell as the curtains swooped open.

Hyness’s jaw nearly hit the ground!

From your beautiful eyes to your playful smile, you were breathtaking to say the least.

The three mage sisters exchanged worried glances.

“Lord Hyness, are you alright?” Zan Partizanne asked gently.

Before Hyness could answer, your voice rung out again.

“For my first trick, I need a volunteer!” 

You hummed for a moment before spotting Hyness in the crowd.

“You there! In the white hood!”

Hyness let out a startled squeak.

“C’mon up!”

Before Hyness could react, you were already helping him climb on stage.

“Now then, what is your name, friend?” You asked as you held the microphone to Hyness’s face.

“Juh-” -Hyness shook away his shock- “-I-I am the great Lord Hyness of the Jambastion! I have come to put an end to your blasphemous sinning!” 

The crowd gasped in unison as you gave Hyness a startled look.

“I’m sorry, what?”

“Do not play dumb with me! You and this jamblasted place are making a mockery of the ancients! Magic is not something to be shown off like a jawaii little toy! It is a scared practice! A scared practice that you are now tarnishing!” Hyness’s words flew out a mile a minute as he waved his arms around.

You could barely understand a word he said but you could tell he was furious.

You were about to try to deescalate the situation but Magolor came to save the day.

“I’m sorry, what seems to be the problem here?” 

Hyness continued to rant and rave a mile a minute and flail about.

“Woah! Slow down there! What are you going on about?” Magolor asked as he held his hands out defensively.

Hyness let out a loud shriek before rushing off stage and running out of the park with the mage sisters in tow.

“Ohh-Kay then. Well! Sorry about that folks! Hopefully the show can continue yes?” Magolor clasped his hands together.

“Yup! Looks like I could use a new volunteer! Hopefully a little less crazy one this time!” You joked nervously.

The crowd giggled at your joke, bringing back the happy atmosphere.

Once you selected a new volunteer, your show went off without a hitch! 

While you were performing, Hyness and the three mage sisters warped into the Jambandra Base.

“Lord Hyness…” Zan Partizanne reached out to Hyness only to have her hand smacked away.

“I must go to the sanctuary! Do not disturb me!” Hyness snarled as he warped away.

All Hyness could hear were menacing voices as he entered the sanctuary.

“Jorrow  Bastion

Jamblasted Bastion

Konjy bastion”

Hyness pressed his sleeved hands together.

“Great Dark Lord, you know I am a righteous man, of my virtue I am justly proud”

“Janno Jaway”

His body shook as he lit the nearby fireplace.

“Great Dark Lord, you know I'm so much purer than, The common, vulgar, weak, licentious crowd!” 

“Janno Jaway”

It wasn’t long before he saw your image dancing in the flames.

“Then tell me, Dark Lord, why I see them dancing there? Why their smoldering eyes still scorch my soul?” 

“Mi bastion”

“I feel them, I see them-” -The flames seemed to smile at him-“-The sight of their jawaii smile! Is blazing in me out of all control!”

“mi bastion konjy”

 Hyness frantically jumped away from the flames.

“Like fire! Hellfire! This fire in my skin! This burning desire, Is turning me to sin!”

With a shrill cry, Hyness ran away from the fireplace as fast as he could.

“It's not my fault!” 

“Jes Vun”

“I'm not to blame!”

“Jes Vun”

“It is that jamblasted heathen! The demon who sent this flame!”

“ Jes Vun”

Hyness’s voice grew more and more desperate.

“It's not my fault!”

“Jes Vun”

“If in your plan-”

“Jes Vun”

“-You made the bastion so much stronger than a man!”

“mi bastion konjy”

Hyness fell to his knees and slammed his hands on the ground.

“Protect me, O Dark Lord! Don't let this siren cast their spell! Don't let their fire sear my flesh and bone!”

Hyness pleaded as he flailed his arms about.

“Destroy Y/N! And let them taste the fires of hell Or else let them be mine and mine alone!” 

Hyness hugged himself before jumping to his feet.

He whimpered and clutched the sides of his head.

“Dark Lord, I invoke thy name! Deliver me from evil, Dark Lord! GIVE ME SANCTUARY PLEASE!”

With another shrill cry, Hyness tore off his hood.

“I WILL FIND THEM!”

His head practically spasmed as he spoke. 

His chameleon-like eyes darting in all directions. 

“I will find them even if I have to burn down all of Popstar!”

Hyness let out a maniacal laugh that echoed throughout the sanctuary.

“Hellfire! Darkfire! Now heathen, it's your turn! Choose me or your pyre!

Be mine or you will burn!”

His breathing was heavy as he started to relax a bit.

“Japologa Vun”

“O have mercy on them”

“Japologa Vun”

“O have mercy on me”

“Japologa Vun”

Hyness let out crazed chuckle.

“But they will be mine! Or they will burn!  They will burn!”

With one final cry, Hyness fell to his knees once more.

“PLEASE GIVE ME SANCTUARY!”

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The rest of the day went by rather quickly as closing time was soon upon MerryMagoland.

You wiped away a few beads of sweat as you watched the last few customers leave.

“Phew what a day! It was fun but I’m glad it’s over!” 

“Really? Even with that crazy Hyness guy yelling at you earlier?” Magolor teased as he locked the gates.

“Well ok, that part wasn't fun but the rest of my day was. Hopefully I’ll never see that crazy guy again.” You admitted as you helped clean up.

“Don’t worry, my love. That Hyness guy is permanently banned from MerryMagoland. Seriously! Who just goes around screaming crazy talk at performers?” Magolor rambled as he shook his head.

“Right? I don’t even want to know what his deal was.” You added with a sigh.

“Well, I’m still glad your day was pleasant in spite of all that fuss.” Magolor admitted as he nuzzled the crook of your neck.

You let out a cheerful hum as you kissed his hooded forehead.

Magolor let out a soft purr as he continued to nuzzle you.

“C’mon, let’s head home.” You chuckled as you patted his head.

And with that, you and Magolor headed back to The Lor Starcutter.

Upon coming inside, Magolor floated to the Lor’s Computer.

“Before we hit the hay, I gotta check on the Lor.” 

“Don’t take too long!” You teased as you headed to your shared bedroom.

Once Magolor finished checking up on the Lor, a string of text appeared on the screen.

“>Have you gotten the chance to propose to Y/N?”

Magolor’s face flushed under his hood.

He quickly typed back

“Not yet, Lor! I’m waiting for the right time!” 

“>Take all the time you need. The ring is still safe here with me”

A small compartment opened up to reveal a beautiful ring just your size and perfectly suited to your tastes.

Magolor couldn’t help but smile under his scarf.

He couldn’t wait to see the ring around your finger someday.

While the two of you have been dating for a few years now, Magolor was still unsure how you would feel about marriage.

Marriage is a huge commitment and a life changing event.

Magolor loved you more than anything in the multiverse but he didn’t want to scare you away with such a big decision.

He closed up the compartment and typed back,

“Thank you, Lor. I’m gonna hit the hay now. Goodnight”

“>Goonight Magolor”

Magolor let out a sigh of relief as he headed off to the shared bedroom.

After changing into his pjs, Magolor immediately snuggled into bed beside you.

You wrapped your arms around him and pulled him close.

Magolor let out a soft purr as he nuzzled into the crook of your neck.

“You’re so cute when you purr.” You whispered as you stroked his ears.

“Well that’s because I’m always cute,” Magolor chuckled, “but you’re cute too.”

You giggled softly.

“Is that so?” 

“Mm-hmm. I never thought I’d meet someone as cute as me but here you are.” Magolor confessed as he leaned into your touch.

“Oh you sweet talker.” You whispered as you kissed his concealed forehead.

“I’m being serious, you know-”-Magolor let out a yawn- “-You have got to be the cutest cutie who ever lived.”

“No! You have to be the cutest cutie who ever lived!” You giggled softly.

“Alright we’re both the cutest then.” Magolor chuckled as another yawn escaped him.

“Goodnight, Magolor.”

“Goodnight, Y/N”

And with that you drifted off into a deep sleep.

Magolor let out a dreamy sigh as he took a moment to watch you sleep.

What did he do to deserve someone as amazing as you?

Even after all of the terrible things he’s done, you still saw the light in him.

And yet…

Part of him felt he didn’t deserve such kindness.

After all, he stabbed his friends in the back and tried to take over the universe!

Even though he worked tirelessly to redeem himself, Magolor still felt guilt eat at his mind like a pack of snakes.

In spite of his inner turmoil, the warmth radiating from your touch was enough to finally lull him to sleep.

Magolor soon found himself falling deeper and deeper into a blackhole.

His clothes turned to rags as he felt the icy claws of the blackhole drag him deeper and deeper.

All he could hear was a voice frantically echoing in his mind

“In the void, in the void, in the void, in the void!”

THUD!

Magolor landed flat on his back.

Letting out a groan, Magolor slowly pulled himself up.

Shaking off the dust, Magolor took a look at his surroundings.

Nothing but the cold chill of darkness and rain pouring down onto him.

Magolor sighed and held his throbbing  head.

“Baby, I’m spinning round the corner…It’s tasting kinda lonely..”

Magolor sang as he stumbled forward.

Magolor yelped as he felt The Master crown digging it’s claws into his skull for a moment.

He frantically patted his head but the crown was no longer there.

He let out a sigh of relief as he kept going.

“And my mind wants to control me…”

Magolor coughed up a blob of black goo and grimaced.

“Ah-Ah-Ah-Empty…There’s rotten things left in me…Injected by society…”

Magolor’s ears drooped as he hung his head.

“No one here but me to judge me…”

Sounds of heartbroken wails and distorted cries for help filled Magolor’s head.

He groaned and tugged on his ears

“Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow!”

Magolor squeezed his eyes shut but all he saw was a corrupted monster laughing in his face.

“I hate who I was before!”

Tears tricked down his concealed cheeks as he whimpered 

“I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow, someone tell me if this is hell!”

Magolor’s eyes burst open and he begun to pick up speed.

“I Got to escape that void, There is no other choice, yea,

Tryna turn down the voices, The void ate me!”

Magolor soon found the ruins of The Lor Starcutter along with several sad yet familiar statues holding its missing pieces. 

“Look at the mess I’ve done!

There is nowhere to run, yea

Holding a loading gun, the void!”

Magolor cried as he flew past the somber sight.

He quickly grew tired and buried his face in his hands.

“Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself! Kneeling on a metal grater!”

If he had knees, Magolor would’ve fallen to them.

“Bloody like a body that has died and it’s myself! Tangled in my own intestines!” 

Magolor pulled himself together and kept flying.

“I Got to escape that void, There is no other choice, yea! Got to escape the void!” 

He calmed down a bit as he found himself in a distorted meadow.

“So strange, I’m trying to find a doorway..”

Magolor sighed as he looked at his shadow.

“My eyes are staring at me, and they seem so damn unhappy…”

Magolor’s eyes lit up as he noticed a small blue spark flickering on the ground.

“C-C-C-Collect my fickle insecurities…”

The moment Magolor picked up the spark, he felt a bit of his magic return to him.

“And turn them into beauty! Alchemize the dark within me-eee!”

He soon came across a puddle in the grass.

Once again, the wails and cries begun to echo through his ears.

Magolor clutched the sides of his head.

“Pipe down with the noise, I cannot bear my sorrow!”

Magolor gazed down into his reflection, only for it to morph into the same corrupted monster from before.

“I hate who I was before!”

Magolor quickly flew away from the puddle.

“I fear I won’t live to see the day tomorrow, someone tell me if this is hell!”

Magolor begun to fly as fast as his body could take him!

“I Got to escape that void, There is no other choice, yea! Tryna turn down the voices, The void ate me!”

Magolor soon found himself surrounded by volcanoes and dragon skeletons.

“Look at the mess I’ve done!

There is nowhere to run, yea! Holding a loading gun, the void!”

Magolor let out a wail as he felt a bony claw drag him into the lava.

“Like a priest behind confession walls, I judge myself! Kneeling on a metal grater!”

Magolor frantically tried to fight against the claw with what little strength he had left.

“Bloody like a body that has died and it’s myself!

Tangled in my own intestines!”

Just as Magolor freed himself from the lava, he felt his body freeze up.

“I got to escape that void, There is no other choice, yea! Tryna turn down the voices, The void ate me!”

Leaves and wood slowly started to engulf him, as he struggled to break free.

“Look at the mess I’ve done! There is nowhere to run, yea! Holding a loading gun!”

Soon the wood begun to dig its roots deep into the ground.

“The void…”

Was all Magolor could say as his body succumbed to the tree.

Magolor awoke with a gasp!

He put a hand on his chest and let out a sigh of relief.

He was now safe and sound in his bed, curled up next to you.

“Thank the stars it was just another nightmare…” Magolor thought to himself as he nuzzled into you.