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The bushes rustled, slow footsteps as padded feet inched across the grass. There they were, tending to the flowers. Right in Two Time’s gaze. None the wiser.
Two time gently set up their tri-pod and phone, and hit record.
“What’s up YouTube! It’s ya cultist, Two Time, and today, we WILL be backstabbing my boyfriend in this flower field at 3AM! Remember to like and subscribe or else the Spawn will not bless you…and you can join my giveaway for a FREE iPhone!”
They exclaimed towards the empty, soulless black camera lens as quiet as possible. It wasn’t actually 3AM, but the subscribers didn’t need to know that. By 3AM, all the members of the Spawn would already be asleep as per protocol. It was only about 8PM currently.
“So, the plan is simple. I’m going to jumpscare Azure, and try to sacrifice them. However, as Spawn commands it, they’ll come back epicly,” they explained, flailing their hands around for dramatics. They would make sure to add a few soundboard clips to go alongside it in the editing stage.
“Can’t wait to see his reaction. Let’s go guys!”
Two Time aimed the camera a little closer to the outside of the bush, and set it still. They gently arose out of the bush, and began to march towards the distracted Azure.
“Hm, who goes- Oh Two Time! I hadn’t seen you there, what brings you here on this fine evening?” he asked politely.
“Ohhhhh Azure~ I was merely waiting for you! Turn around, I got you a surprise!”
“Whatever you say, Timey. Tell me when I can turn around!”
Two Time giggled to themself. This reaction was perfect! It would almost seem scripted, how naive Azure was in this moment. This was sure to clipfarm.
They started to unsheathe their dagger when they heard the noise of something hitting the soft grass. Shit! Their tri-pod had fallen over. They awkwardly made their way back.
“Two Time?” Azure asked, concerned, “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing, dear! Ehehe…shit shit-”
Worried for their partner, Azure turned around, seeing Two Time cradle over a phone that had fallen over.
“Two Time…you were recording me?!”
“Ah- You see-” They stumbled around for a response. How could they possibly expl-
Azure’s smile brightened, and he cheerily said, “I see…! Well, now you’ve got me excited if you wanted to record my reaction.”
Oh. Was he thinking they were going to propose or something? An anniversary gift? Uhm.
“Haha..yup! Turn around darling!” they brushed the back of their neck.
Azure didn’t turn around, “No no, I want to see!”
So, in the flash of an eye, Two time took a few steps forward, and stabbed Azure’s…back? But they were just in front of him how-
Then it set in on Azure’s face that wait on a sec, Two Time stabbed them!?”
Two Time shoved Azure to the floor with their foot, and began the ritual. The flowers around Azure seemed to blossom and bloom with more life, as blood poured from the open wound.
They tried to cough up a response, but were too overrun with shock.
Once Two Time finished the ritual, they merrily skipped back to the tri-pod set up and ended the recording.
“That’ll be fun to edit! Now, let’s start a new one-”
They hit the record button once more.
“Alright viewers! We’ve done the ritual! I’ll come back tomorrow! See you then! Remember, it’s all a prank. The Spawn will guide Azure back to life, and we’ll see his reaction!”
They couldn’t wait until Azure woke up. Perhaps, if Two Time explained it was for the YouTube channel, he’d forgive them. After all, it was bringing in much money for the otherwise isolated community; after Amarah snuck into the centre of the city and gambled the cult’s funds away at a casino they were lacking in money for when they needed outside supplies. They remembered it was owned by this person who was quite enthusiastic about gambling, their name was Chad or something like that.
Time to get back to the village before Amarah gets upset, Two Time thought as they walked back home, recording supplies in hand.