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I was never really good with endings.
No shit. Me neither. Avery felt like puking when he woke up before his computer again. He was sure he'd fainted while watching Derek's goodbye video.
Now he was back. Not sure how, not sure why. was it just a bad dream? Or did he get sent back in time? Either way, he's not going to let go of Derek. The same computer screen. The same weird platform surrounded by nothing, and Derek's avatar, pushing his own towards the edge. The sight had always sent a weird flutter to his gut, but he ignored it for now.
<d3rlord3> You won't leave?
<TheMostMayo> No.
<d3rlord3> Avery what's in your inventory
<TheMostMayo> I'm not falling for it again.
<d3rlord3> Again?
<d3rlord3> What do you mean again
Yes. Make him hesitate. I'm not falling for your tricks this time, you prick.
Avery was scowling into the screen now, chewing on his lip in irritation and nervousness. Then, weird figures- no, eyes- started to form, surrounding the platform. Is that the King In Yellow?
How heart-warming.
The next thing he knew, his mind blanked out. Like a wave crashing into his mind. Unpreventable. Harsh. It hurt. His vision started to blur.
<d3rlord3> Avery?
<d3rlord3> AVERY
Too late.
Your attempts were amusing, but futile.
The vessel is mine.
<d3rlord3> AVERY
<d3rlord3> AVERY
<d3rlord3> WAKE UP
<d3rlord3> PLEASE
Derek was inching closer, but that's the last he saw. It was dark. Fuzzy. Kinda like when you press your fingers into your eyes for too long. Is he gonna die? Is the King gone? Is Derek okay?
It hurts.
It hurts.
I feel weird.
Is this what Derek felt..?
I feel dizzy. and sick.
I can't move.
> How are you able to resist? <
Who are you?
The King In Yellow?
I should've read the book more thoroughly.
> You are very loud. <
Stop it. My head hurts.
Is Derek okay? I can't tell. I can't see anything. I hope he's okay.
> How are you able to resist? Your mind is clean. Seems like I've forced myself upon you. The ritual is incomplete. <
What the hell?
...
...am I like Derek now?
> What? <
Like... infinite knowledge and stuff. My head still hurts though.
> ...You're more resilient than that... knight. You aren't surprised at all. <
I am surprised.
This feel like a really bad dream.
> You remind me of Ianius. <
Who?
The first vessel..?
> .... Yes. <
Am I gonna die?
> That I can not answer. <
Real helpful.
My chest is starting to hurt.
I just hope Derek is okay.