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1x1x1x:

1x1x1x is 10 years old before corruption. 1x1x1x is the younger sibling of 2x2 by 10 years. 1x1x1x has wings and stuff. He is also significantly shorter than 2x2 before forsaken. 1x1x1x is treated like a normal child and not some soldier and vessel. There isn't much to say without spoiling the whole thing. Ther ewill be images yay! 

2x2:

2x2 is more angel like compared to 1x. 2x2 absolutely adores his younger brother 1x1x1x.2x2 has this problem with jealousy where he tends it do rash things as a result it is one okjf his weak points. 2x2 was originally gonna be the heir of telamon's throne before 1x came. 2x2 is not aware of the change yet. 

Telamon:

Loves his creations/kids but won't admit it. Hes a good or decent father for once.Telamon does not pt torture any of heir creations and accepts them calling him father. Telamon plans to banish his hatred using an ancient ritual however he will need specific ingredients in order to perform the ritual so he sets off on a journey, trusting 2x2 to take care of 1x. Oh how much for a mistake it was. 

Idk how to add images so uhh u guys will have to wait on that, apologies. 

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" Hmm, this is seemingly not too difficult. I just need to acquire some items to perform the ritual and free myself from this burden of an emotion. However, I will have to inform 1x and 2x2 first. 2x2 is mature enough and should have the responsibility of taking care of 1x temporarily. " Telamon assured himself. Little did he know, a life changing mistake would occur because of that simple naive trust. 

Telamon grabs a sling bang that looked old and Somewhat withered but it could contain a large number of items since it was an enchanted bag after all. Telamon closed the door of the study room he was originally in and was met with the sight of 1x1x1x reading on the staircase—a tale of heroes and fictional creatures. The momment the door was slammed shut, 1x1x1x flinched and look behind to see telamon. His gaze softened. Telamon signaled 1x to go and grab their older brother. 1x, being the obedient child he is, quickly got up and scrambled down the stairs to go grab his brother.

After what seemed like decades, 1x1x1x returned with his brother, 2x2. 2x2 was panting and sweating a bit, he was clearly exhausted from the run. Just how far away was he? 1x1x1x was still in top-notch condition which was a stark contrast between them and 2x2. 1x1x1x noticed his brother's exhaustion and gave him a Pat in the back as a form of comfort. Telamon then decided to ease the silence after a few reassuring momments for 2x2.

" I will be away for around 2 to 3 days to work on a personal matter. 2x2, I trust you will be responsible and take care of 1x while I'm gone. " telamon hushed out firmly. 

" You can count on me, father. " 2x2 replies with a dedicated look. 2x2 always took whatever task he was assigned to by telamon seriously. 

When telamon left, 2x2 was in a panicked state. He did not know how to take care of a child. God, why did he agree so easily? 2x2 felt a small tug on his shirt. He looked down and saw 1x slightly tugging 2x2 shirt to ask him if he was okay. 2x2 smiled warmly at 1x's comforting gesture. His brother was so cute! He absolutely adored by them. Suddenly, 2x2 heard a growl from 1x's bdoy—must be his stomache. 2x2 looked out the window and noticed how the sun was setting down, it was time for dinner. 2x2 rushed downstairs to the dining table and placed 1x on a baby stool since he was too short to climb up the chair. After that, 2x2 headed to the kitchen. He stared at all the supplies, clearly dumbfounded by what he was seeing in front of him. Just by staring at the supplies he felt really nervous. What was he supposed to do? He did not even know how to cook! They have been depending on brighteyes or telamon for food and brighteyes is busy with something else. 

Suddenly, he heard more familiar rumbles from the room behind him. 1x1x1x's hunger was growing impatient. 2x2 had to act quick. He looked all over the kitchen, racing against time. He looked through the cupboards and the shelves. Everywhere for something that could help. Right then, 2x2 noticed a cookbook lying in the corner. A lightbulb lit in 2x2's head. He could just use the cookbook to cook something up for 1x1x1x.It could not be THAT hard especially with the guidance of the book, right? Oh boy was 2x2 wrong. 2x2 scrolled through the pages attempting to find a simple recipe that could feed both him and 1x1x1x. Then, a picture in one of the pages caught his attention. He opened the page and saw an image of a bowl, some soup and vegetables. It was a portion large enough to feed  one person and it looked simple to make, so 2x2 could just make 2 of those. 

2x2 began trying to cook the soup. 2x2 took out the pot and heated it up on the stove. He poured some water into it but some small droplets of boiling water bounced back at him and burned his finger but using his magic, he healed it instantly. Following the instructions clearly written in the book, 2x2 placed salt, vegetables and some seasoning into the pot one-by-one. However, he did not notice he had accidnelty used the sugar instead of salt and being the inexperienced cook he is, he did not even bother to taste test it once the soup was completed. When 2x2 finally finished making the soup, the aroma of the delicious meal could be smelt from miles away. There was a strange hint of sugar but 2x2 shrugged it off. Seeing his so called 'master piece', 2x2 had his ego in cooking boosted up. To add more taste, 2x2 grabbed a random bunch for ingredients from the dusty-old-storage rooms and set them up on the counter. A coconut, banana and an Oreo packet. 2x2 crushed the Oreos into little bits and pieces using the roller and cut the banana into small slices before dumping them into the pot. 2x2 then cracked open the coconut and poured the juice into the pot. After 20 minutes of unnecessary waiting, 2x2 poured th soup into 2 bowls. 1 for him and the other for 1x1x1x.

1x1x1x eyes lit up seeing 2x2 carry the 2 bowls of what was supposed to be soup. 2x2 gently placed the hwols onto the table. 1x1x1x did not know the soul's aroma was unnatural due t this being the first time he ate soup in a couple of years for some apparent reason. He could still remember it's taste though. 1x1x1x picked dup a spoon and was about to eat before 2x2 stopped him. 

" Wait 1x1x1x– dont eat it yet. It is still boiling hot, let us wait for some time. It won't be too bad, you can wait a couple more minutes right? " 2x2 asks clearly hoping 1x would nod. 1x1x1 was growing hungrier  by the second but with 2x2 reassurance, 1x1x1x nodded happily. 

" I think I can handle a few minutes! " 1x replied cheerfully. 

2x2 smiled at 1x1x1x innocent response it almost saddened him, like as if his heart could sense something horrible was going to happen to that poor, unfortunate child and his heart ached when thinking about such possibilities. 2x2 ecstatically listened to little 1x talk about his new friend he met during his play date with builderman's creation, John doe. Not only were the 2 the same age, John doe also had a sibling named Jane doe. During the play date, 1x1x1x was absolutely ecstatic with his newfound friends. What felt like seconds, 15 minutes had already passed. With the reminder on the clock, 2x2 informs 1x it was safe to eat. The two took out their spoons and tried it. 1x1x1x expression changed from excitement to pure disgust as he quickly spit the soup back into the bowl. 2x2 did the same at the realisation of how monstrous his cooking skills were in. 1x1x1x eyes became watery, like as if he was about to cry. 2x2 quickly grabbed the bowls of soup and threw the soup away into the sink, of course emaking sure the soup was completely drained. He left the bowls in the sink, planning to wash them later, he had more urgent matters to attend to. 2x2 quickly grabbed his phone and called the local pizzeria—builder bros pizza—for dinner instead. 

When 2x2 came back, 1x1x1x was making gagging noises just because the food was absolutely dog shit. Looking at 1x1x1x nauseous face, 2x2 sighed feeling a pit of regret pulling his stomach. Oh what could he have possible done for it to turn out so wrong? Was it his ego or was it just his plain stupidity? 2x2 looked at 1x1x1x sad and starving look. His pit of guilt swelled bigger. His adorable, cute little brother was now sad because of him and starving too! 

" Was my cooking really that bad? " 2x2 asked with a saddened look. Which, 1x1x1x immedislty replied to. 

" Brother, it was HORRIBLE! I have never tasted something so disgusting in my life! I'm sorry this is rude but it really is! " 1x1x1x whined. The soup truly was very bad, considering a child like 1x who usually never complained about food was whining about the soup 2x2 made. 

2x2 sighed at 1x's response but still giggled a little at 1x1x1x angry expression. It was really cute. Oh how he adored his adorable little brother. Out of the blue, the doorbell rang. 2x2's eyes lit up, It must have been the pizza guy. 2x2 ran out of his seat and went to the door. 1x1x1x stared at 2x2, wondering why was 2x2 reacting like that? 2x2 would usually never go run to the door so excited. He saw a strange man wearing a bright red uniform giving some sort of box to 2x2, as he waved goodbye and closed the door. 1x1x1x was intrigued to see what 2x2 was holding. When he turned around, it was the box of pizzas 2x2 previously ordered. 1x1x1x beamed with joy, pizza was one of his current avourite foods. The two brothers quickly began gobbling the food up to fill their empty stomach. 

Later, 2x2 tucked 1x to bed blowing him soft goodnight kisses on his forehead before he turned off the lights and slowly closed the door. Now that 1x was asleep, it was time for him to rest as well. Suddenly he recalled a memory of a TV show he had seen on channel 8 a couple days ago and it was some sort of drama series. 2x2 then mentally debated on which activity to do, if he slept now 2x2 could wake up the next day completely well rested and perfect to take care of 1x for the day but if he watched TV he could finally watch a drama for the first time in his life since telamon forbid both 2x2 and 1x1x1x to watch such a genre for no exceptional reason. As 2x2 thought, he felt a vibration from the right pocket in his pants. 2x2 realised it was coming from his phone. Guest was calling 2x2 so late at night. Yeah, they called often but they agreed not to call each other during nighttime hours so they both could sleep unless it was something important or urgent. Sweat trickled down his forehead as he picked up his phone and answered the call. In order not to disturb 1x, 2x2 walked down the stairs. Upon arriving at the king room, 2x2 answered the call. 

" Hello? Oh Guest! What is it that you need? " 2x2 asks through the phone. 

" 2x2 I need to tell you soemthig  important. It is about 1x." Guest says with a tone for concern. 

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" You're getting replaced. "

2x2 dropped the phone, small parts of the phone screen shattering into tiny bits of pieces. 2x2's hands were shaking. Him? The very first creation? The supposed successor of the great telamon? Replaced? 2x2's eyes widened as he stared at the phone on the ground, clearly not taking the news well. He could hear guest's distorted voice from the phone that should have broke. He did not want to hear anyone right now, he wanted to be alone in a deep, dark void. All the years of hard work, dedication, all crumbled to dust like as if it was not even worth a penny. All of that effort was replaced by what, a measly child? His own little "brother? 

2x2 looked up and onto the door to 1x1x1x's bedroom like as if it had just did an unforgivable crime. He could not help but feel a piercing sorrow stabbing his heart like as if it was just another piece of paper, another life to ruin. But yet, he could also sense these overwhelming emotions growing from his spine. Waiting for the right momment to burst out and strike. Feeling nothing but hatred and envy. 2x2 quickly shook his head, what was he saying? It was not like him at all! This must be some sort of joke right? But yet, he knew this deceitful lie would not work on himself. 

" 2x2, you there? "

2x2 Stared at the phone for a good 13 seconds before picking it up and quickly replying. 

" Yes, I'm here. Was just, processing the information. Thanks for telling me by the way. "

" It's alright. I'll hang up this call, I know you need some time to think. "

" Thanks, Guest. "

" Anything for you, friend. "

The soft beep from the telephone was the loudest thing in the room, 2x2 was left speechless. Who knew his own little brother would replace him in the future? Replace HIS heir to the throne. It was supposed to be for HIM. But, the decisions were already made yet he did not know about this. No one bothered to tell him except his closest friend. Which was unbelievable considering the fact telamon, the very guy or father who plans to replace 2x2's role to be heir to the throne with 1x, did not even bother informing him? Was he taking his time? No, telamon would not bother with such `unnecessary` delay, he would always place himself above all of course. That selfish, liar and fucking asshole. Yes, 2x2 agreed 1x1x1x had great potential to be heir but straight up- REPLACING HIM? That was not right. 2x2 knew he should not be blaming 1x1x1x yet he could not help but make 1x1x1x part of the blame. 

2x2 felt nothing but hatred towards telamon after hearing this completely uncalled for news but 1x? He felt a bit uneasy. 2x2 was in a mix of disgust, hatred, sorrow but he knew he definitely felt envious of 1x1x1x. After all, 1x1x1x was so young yet was already set to be the next Robloxian in telamon's position. The heir. The very heir HE was supposed to be. 

2x2 knew it was wrong. It was definitely wrong. So, why did he do it? Why would he do something so, cruel? What have you done, 2x2? 

 

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The morning's rays lit the room through the glass window. 2x2 could not sleep that night I mean, who would after hearing such news? 2x2's heart felt heavy but not with sorrow but from an emotion more cruel and rash, hatred. Despite these clouding thoughts, 2x2 still got up from bed. Usually, he would feel refreshed and energised—prepared for the following day. However, he felt tired and uncomfortable which was definitely major contrast between the 2 experiences. Despite this burden-like feeling, 2x2 still did his usual morning routine. There was no time to waste anyways, 2x2 still had to help moderate back in roblox HQ while also having to take care of 1x1x1x before he accidentally explodes telamon's house or something. 2x2's wings were schign slightly, most likely from his exhaustion. 

2x2 left his room which was just a simple room with a one-person bed, desk, chair, shelf and simple white floors. Which was nothing compared to 1xx1x's room, colourful walls, bright and beautiful mats, many toys and shelves, a desk , chair and definitely a big bed. It was luxurious compared to 2x2 which made the pit for envy in his heart swell bigger, but he could not exactly blame telamon. Afterall, 2x2 did not actually live in their house, he was more of a temporary guest that will come over every now and then but it still hurt to him since they were family after all. Right? While 2x2 was still busy questioning reality, 1x1x1x had woken up and fell out oof bed. 

" OW! " 1x said as he landed roughly onto the ground. He was too short to be on such a bed, it could easily get him hurt. 

1x1x1x was about to start crying. Tears swelled up in eyes and his rosy red cheeks were clearly signifying his future tears. 2x2 quickly snapped back to reality and went over to 1x1x1x.He was about to go carry a dn cradle him untill he realised something. 1x1x1x cried, over such a small thing. I mean, falling off the end and your already on the brink of tears? So pathetic. So weak. 2x2's past terrible childhood memories flashed before his eyes. Memories of telamon beating and reprimanding 2x2 so cruelly over small msutakes or tears even. Yet 1x1x1x was so babied, cried over small things, etc. But to be fair, telamon only started being so strict to him when he was 12 and above but 1x1x1x was less than 10 years old. Despite these logical thoughts coming to his head, 2x2 couldn't help but suddenly hold so much resentment against 1x1x1x.

Why did HE get to cry? Why did HE replace HIM? It wasn't fair. Who cares if he was way older than 1x when telamon started beating him up. A weakling was about to replace the older siblings who had gone through so much more than him. 2x2 felt so much hatred growing from his heart. It was like an infection, spreading untill you die. 1x1x1x sensed 2x2's resentment towards him and started crying which unfortunately for him, made 2x2 even more enraged. At this point, 2x2's bottled up feelings were bursting out. 2x2 felt so much hatred and resentment towards 1x1x1x, he started blaming 1x1x1x for everything that happened to him. So while little 1x1x1x just sat there crying his heart out, 2x2 made his move. He slammed the door shut and began searching around the house searching for the venomshank, one of the SFOTH swords which telamon had left at home. 2x2 was overwhelmed by hatred, you could even say possessed by it. 2x2 was full-time storming across the house desperately searching for it. Upon finding it, only dark and evil thoughts clouded his mind but only one of them caught his attention. 

1x1x1x was playing with his toys to calm himself down when 2x2 left. He took out the bear plushie 2x2 had bought him a couple months ago, it was his favourite comfort toy. 1x1x1x loved playing with it, for some apparent reason it always cheered them up. 1x1x1x had grown so attached to the toy he had named it "Terry" so whenever they mentioned it, they would not have to explain what plushie they were referring to. Right now, 2x2 hugged Terry tightly, squishing the poor teddy bear against his chest. Feeling the Bear's warmth it made 1x1x1x feel like telamon was back home comforting his little cries. Using this imagination of his, he quickly calmed down and stopped crying.

" Thank you Terry! " 1x1x1x thanked happily. Such a nice kid he was, he did not deserve what happened to him. 

Suddenly, the door slammed open, 2x2 was clenching the venomshank tightly so tight it looked like his veins were about to pop out. 2x2's glare towards 1x1x1x scared him. After all, it was only full of hatred and envy anyways. Oh how powerful emotions can be. 1x1x1x stared at the sword, breathe shaky, body trembling and definitely scared. Why was his older brother holding such a dangerous sword and why was it pointing towards HIM!?!? 

" 2x2? Why are you holding such a dangerous sword? Dad said we can't hold any of his swords without his permission! " 1x1x1x stammered, his voice was shaky. 

2x2 scoffed. He was not thinking properly, all he could feel was the resentment he felt towards his little brother, 1x1x1x. 2x2 gripped the sword tight and charged. Realising his intention, 1x1x1x scrambled to get up and started running. Unfortunately he was still a kid and had short legs so he was easily caught up with within a mere 3 seconds. Right then and there, blood splattered all over the floor. 

" Oh- Oh my God. "

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CLANK! The dark heart dropped onto the floor. Leaving a noise louder than 1x1x1x will ever be now. The young, innocent child was killed by his own brother. The blood was oozing out from the large wound in 1x1x1x's torso. 1x1x1x gasped as he dropped to the floor, coughing out blood in the process. 1x1x1x was clutching onto his guts desperately despite the pain, it felt so slow yet so painful. Almost like as if his guts were about to spill out. 1x1x1x body aches and trembled under 2x2's mercy- no, there was never any mercy. 1x1x1x was having the life in his eyes drained out over simple envy, such selfishness. 1x1x1x's wings were stained with red and his fingertips ached more. His whole body hurt, the pain was unbearable. 1x1x1x felt so nauseous, God why couldn't he just die already? Why make him bare the pain any longer? As 1x1x1x let out his last cry 2x2 dropped to his knees. 

" What have I done? " 

A simple yet heavy question. Thats all 2x2 could say as he stared before what was once his brother. His adorable, innocent brother. Who had died by his own cold hands. He was just a child. 2x2 broke into sobs as the guilt finally hit him, like a missile. Sofft yet loud footsteps traveled up the footsteps then a blinding light came from behind 2x2. He turned around and saw telamon's shocked face. Telamon's expression quickly switched to fury, his wings seemingly growing larger and the ever-so-bright fire ring halo behind him turning brighter as well as if it was fueled by his hatred. 

" 2x2, what have you done? Explain yourself– no. You do not deserve to be able to explain yourself. You filthy traitor, how dare you kill your own brother. How dare you dishonour our family!"

2x2 gasped, his heart aches but telamon's words were nothing short of the truth. Telamon fiercely pulled 2x2 by his head wings—the most sensitive part—and threw 2x2 court of the house. 2x2 gasped at the cold, wet floor of the outside. It was raining and very much cold. Telamon scoffed. 

" Dont you dare come back here ever again, stranger. You do not belong. You incompetent fool, blinded by envy so easily I assume. No, I know. Your nothing but disgusting. From now on you are no longer related to me or anyone else in this family. "

The warmth from the home was cut short as quickly it was given. The door slammed shut as 2x2 trembled in the cold rain. 2x2 started crying, his little brother died and now his whole family hated him. He knew their reaction was valid but it still hurt so much. 2x2 shivered in the rain as his sobs continued as if the rain was crying with him. Of course, sitting down there and crying won't change anything. 2x2 got up and slowly walked towards an alleyway, since it was raining 2x2 couldnt fly his way back home since his wings were now drenched in rain and slight blood. The cold was starting to numb him, luckily he had many pairs of wings so he just wrapped his wings around him. 2x2 shivered from the cold but it was probably nothing like the cold 1x1x1x had felt while he died in 2x2's hands. 

After a while the rain calmed and soon was swept away, all that was left was the remaining coldness of the night. The night sky was beautiful that day, the moon was shining brightly and radiated warmth, the same warmth 1x used to give. Was nature playing some kind of cruel joke? 2x2 slowly got up and shook the water droplets out for his feathers then flew up into the air and arrived back to his humble abode. All alone, again. The warmth was definitely nicer this time. 2x2 went to the shower and washed up but the water didn't make the blood stains completely go off. Even after the wash he could still feel the blood on his hands, the crying, the guilt. Later, he hopped onto his comfy king-sized bed. With the bed sheets and pillows cuddling him and the wind in the nights breeze, 2x2 soon fell asleep. 

" What the- where am I? "

2x2 asked clearly dumbfounded. He was in some sort of black void, it was cold and silent. 2x2 walked around it was only him and the darkness, or so he thought. After what felt like years of continuous walking and heavy steps, 2x2 saw familiar white wings. 

" 1x?!? "

2x2 quickly ran up to 1x1x1x and was about to hug him untill the crushing realisation came in, 1x1x1x was dead. This was just a dream. 2x2 sighed and trembled a bit, still shaken from what had happened. 1x1x1x turned around and smirked, 1x1x1x had the same wound that one-shot killed him and it was dripping blood endlessly. Seeing 1x in such a state made 2x2 feel sick , reminding himself he made 1x like that. Fake 1x1x1x smirked at my trembling body. 

" Wake up!! "

Hm" Hey- wake up!! "

" WAKE UP! "

2x2 quickly got up. His head was sweating and was panting. 2x2 turned around and saw no one there. He was probably hearing things. 2x2 got up and changed like usual, he was in a contradiction of crying and normal routine. A wift of fragrant cooking slipped through the doors. 2xw followed the scent and before he knew it, he was at the kitchen. 2x2 eyes widened. 

And there it was, the dead one.