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iTrapped sat on the armchair in the middle of the office, while Chance walked around looking for something. The hacker already forgot why they even got here in the first place.
Out of boredom, he started watching the wall where some of the limiteds Chance owned were showed off. They really had an ego, huh…
His eyes skeimed over the limiteds, cataloguing their prices. He didn't even go halfway through the items and he already counted over 25 milion robux…
Suddenly his gaze stopped on a specific object.
A pitch-black longsword was hanging down, with a heart shaped pommel and a purple diamon-shaped crystal in the middle of its chappe. The blade itslef had amethyst-like patches reflecting the light naturally falling into the room through the windows.
It was just…beautiful
iTrapped couldn't look away from it for a longer while. At some point, he started hearing whispers.
"L0NG T1M3 N0 S33, 1V4N"
The hacker's breath hitched.
It was real.
Not a copy
It was actually The Darkheart
FInally, he spoke up.
"I didn't know you have the Darkheart, Chance" iTrapped murmured
Chance looked up at him, a little confused at first. "Wha–" they looked in the direction iTrapped was still loooking "Oh that. Yeah. It originally belonged to my cousin but I guess it's mine now" they shrugged
iTrapped's thoughts were not stopping. He was scheming. Analyzing.
He felt the need to hold the sword. To have it back. He felt like it could help him reach his goal.
At the same time…he knew how high were the risks. He knew how dangerous the sword can be to a simple Robloxian like him.
He has to choose.
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He finally looked away. 'Too risky' he thought.
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This action will have consequences
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Chance and iTrapped were at the casino bar, already a couple drinks in. And iTrapped's tongue started to loosen up. A lot.
Chance made a bad, terrible joke, and somehow, it still made both of them laugh. While the barman was filling up their glasses, iTrapped turned to the gambler beside him.
"Y'know…ya remind me a lot of my old friend Nate" he said, still giggling a little
"Really?" Chance asked "How so?"
"Dunno…you act kinda similair" iTrapped shrugged, grabbing his glass and twirling the drink inside it "And dress too" he added with a chuckle
"Damn, actually?" Chance crossed their arms and rested them against the countertop "I would gladly meet this Nate guy, you make it sound like we would get along!"
"Yeahhh that might be an issue" iTrapped leaned back a little, almost falling off the bar stool, but he managed to catch his balance last second. After a second he took another big sip of his drink "He's kiiiinda locked up in the Banlands–"
"Oh…" Chance frowned a little "Why?"
iTrapped grimaced, contemplating if he should shut up. But only for a few seconds. "Did some nasty stuff back in 2012…him and Caleb–my other friend–got caught and locked up. Somehow I escaped." he swirled his drink again "I miss them a lot, Chance. They were…like brothers to me."
Chance looked at iTrapped for a few moments. Then they leaned towards him, one of their hands reaching out for his face, to turn it towards them. "I might be able to help with that actually"
iTrapped blinked slowly. Then again. "R-Really?" he slurred out
"Yeah, really" they smiled warmly, grabbing iTrapped's hand, then raising it to their lips to kiss it softly "Anything for my prince"
iTrapped's face flushed red as he looked away, but didnt pull away his hand. "Oh stop it–" he whispered with a smile
"You're very pretty like this, you know?" they said in this low, charming tone, which made iTrapped giggle. And blush even more.
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Chance convinced iTrapped to go out shopping with them, insisting to buy him something nice for their next date. iTrapped swore on his life that he was fine with what he had, but Chance didn't backdown. So iTrapped finally broke.
They were in some fancy boutique where everything was sparkly or elegant. Or both. Rich people roaming around and shop assistants alongside them measuring and advising.
"Hey, earth to iTrapped" Chance's voice cut through to the hacker when they snapped their fingers in from of him
"Sorry, I zoned out for a moment" iTrapped smiled softly
"It's fine." Chance assured him, then showed him two suits. "Which one?"
"For you or me?"
"Would you wear any of those?"
"…No." iTrapped shook his head and chuckled "I like the one with the red shirt"
Chance looked at the suit again "I was actually more keen on buying this one anyways. Thanks. We'll find something for you in a sec." they said, then went off to the nearest shop assistant.
iTrapped decided to look around the shop, looking for something he liked. He would rather not make Chance waste money on him, but he knew they won't back down until he chooses something.
He walked through the boutique watching several suits. While he was walking through the aisles, his gaze went up as he heard Chance call out his name somwhere. While looking around to find them, his gaze stopped on…a dress.
It was made of what iTrapped assumed was satin, judging by the shine of the material in a deep cobalt shade. The top part was fitting to the manequin, while the bottom was much more flowy with white ruffles along the bottom and a sparkling layer on top of the skirt part that was long enough to almost touch the ground. It was paired with a white fur boa and gloves with fur lining visible. He started thinking how it would look on him…
"Focus iTrapped." he muttered to himself just before Chance approached him
The two of them spent a little more time in the boutique before they finally found a suit for iTrapped. Chance suggested that iTrapped can wait for them outside, because he looked a little overwhelmed. He didn't fight it, and after a couple minutes, they were finally heading home.
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Chance booked a table for 6 pm. After 30 minutes of reinding them, the gambler finally brought iTrapped the clothes they bought him.
Surprisingly enough, they handed him a hanger that was…suspiciously light for a suit.
"Open it" Chance asked
iTrapped raised an eyebrow. "You saw it already"
"Yeah. But open it." they insisted
With a sigh of frustration, iTrapped finally opened the wrapping, revealing…the blue dress.
"I know we picked you a suit together" Chance chuckled nervously "but I saw you looking at it for a bit and figured you will like it…"
iTrapped just stared for a few moments at the dress. His fingers gently brushed against the thin sparkly material
“I-I bought you the suit as well, if you don’t like it I can–“ Chance’s voice was getting more high-pitched the longer iTrapped stayed quiet
“…I think Im gonna try it” he murmured finally
Chance blinked once. Then sighed with relief. “You want me to lend you some tights and heels?”
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After a few minutes, iTrapped was finally standing in the dress in the bathroom of Chances apartment. He liked the dress. He really did. But…something stopped him from exiting the bathroom.
Suddenly, a knock was heard “Trap? You good?” Chance asked in a wworried tone
Damn, he must be here for suspiciously too long
“Yeah I just…” he pressed his lips into a thin line, fingers combing through the fur boa “I- I don’t know if it looks that good on me–“
“I’m sure it does” Chance said softly through the door “I can help you with makeup and hair if it makes you feel better”
iTrapped stared at himself for a moment more before walking up to the bathroom door to open it. He could see Chances pupils dilate a bit more than usual as well as a pink shade appearing on his cheeks when they saw him. “Only hair” he muttered
“You look stunning” Chance murmured
“Hair” iTrapped said quietly and looked away, trying to hide the faint blush
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The place was full of people in expensive suits and dresses, just looking at the interior made his head hurt when he thought his much it could cost to get a table here. And yet he was here on a date.
iTrapped constantly had this weird feeling everyone is staring at him in the dress. He felt surrounded. Trapped even. But at the same time…it felt good to be in this dress. Chance’s compliments only assured him of it.
After a long while just sitting and eating the food they ordered broken sometimes by small talk or Chances flirting, the gambler stood up. “I want to show you something” they said extending their hand towards iTrapped
He hesitated for a longer while but finally he stood up taking Chance’s hand, letting them lead him.
After a short walk up a flight of stairs they ended up on the rooftop of the place. It was actually a rooftop garden, bushes and trees blooming around the path that lead to the railing where there was a view of the whole town. The whole place was lit up with fairy lights which made the vibe even more magical. iTrapped couldn’t help but look around and adore all the flowers, amazed by how much effort someone had to put into keeping them in such condition. Whoever designed the garden, had to be a master at their craft.
Finally they stopped. Surrounded by the scent of roses and hyacinths, with lights that looked a little like fireflies. “So Chance…” iTrapped broke the silence, subconsciously reaching for the fur boa and combing his fingers through it “Is that what you wanted to show me?”
Chance looked nervous even in their shades, fiddling a little with his hands, before finally taking a deep breath. They took of their hat, looked at it for a moment then looked up at iTrapped.
“Not quite” they smiled, their voice coming out much softer than usual. It lacked the usual cockiness of the gambler it was much more…intimate
“iTrapped…before I met you my days were filled with just the rush of adrenaline, I wanted to feel something, anything because I had no one who could give me any sense of belonging or purpose. Then you appeared. You bothered enough to get to know me. For the first time in a while, when I met you, I felt like I finally met someone who wants to see something more than just my money or status. For the first time in a while…someone looked at me, really looked at me. The longer we spent time together, the more we talked, I let myself accept the fact that I want this to last, I want to be by your side, I want to be yours. Then came the kisses, the shared nights, shared secrets, the public affection, the will to give you everything I can to make you happy. And I do not regret any of those decisions I made since we met.”
They raised their hand to their shades, pulling them up on top of their head, revealing their golden eyes. They looked iTrapped straight in the eyes. “And I know I won’t regret this one as well” they smiled
Then they dropped to their knee, while reaching to their pocket, pulling out a small red box. They opened it, and presented to iTrapped. Inside there was a golden ring, with braided engravements and a diamond on top which reflected the light around them and split it into many colors.
“iTrapped…will you marry me?”
iTrapped was…speechless. The second they started the monologue, he felt his heart flutter, his hand slightly trembling, unable to look away from them. And when they showed the ring? Oh dear Telamon above, he felt tears of joy gather in his eyes.
He smiled, holding back tears. He knew what he wanted to say, but his throat was tight because of how emotional the moment got him.
“Yes” his voice came out much quieter and high pitched than he would want it to, but it didn’t matter “Absolutely”
With a visibly shaky hand, Chance grabbed iTrapped’s right hand and slipped the ring on his finger. Then their fingers laced with his, tightly.
Chance stood up slowly, looking at iTrapped for a few moments in silence. Finally they spoke up, their other hand reaching towards his face “Can I–“
They didn’t get to finish before iTrapped’s free hand grabbed their face and pulled them into a kiss. He no longer tried to hold his emotions in, tears falling down his face. The kiss was long, messy, and full of pure, unfiltered affection. At some point, Chance reached for iTrapped’s face and cupped it, their thumb brushing along his cheekbone and wiping away his tears. For a moment they pulled away, just enough to look at him with glassy eyes.
“Damn it, Trap, you’re gonna make me cry too” they chuckled, their voice breaking for a second .
iTrapped also laughed quietly through tears, reaching to get a stray strand of Chance’s hair out of their face “I don’t care.” he whispered pulling them back into the kiss, his one hand tangling in their hair “I love you” he whispered between kisses
“I love you too, my prince” Chance whispered back, pulling him closer
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iTrapped laid on the couch with his head in Chance’s lap while the other combed through his hair with their hand. The TV was on, some kind of documentary playing in the background, but the two were too focused on each other.
“Hey Traps…” Chance spoke up suddenly, playing with a strand of the hackers hair “You remember when I said I could help with your friends being locked up?”
iTrapped nodded slowly “Yeah…why?”
“I would gladly go meet them. Talk to them, you know. Before I ask for a recommendation letter from the admins.” they smiled, tilting their head to the side slightly
“Y-You can do that?” iTrapped stuttered
“Yeah. Assuming there was a visible change in their behavior…getting them out won’t be a problem”
iTrapped stayed quiet for a moment. “I’d be glad to introduce them if so. When do you wanna go?”
“Tomorrow morning?” they suggested
“So tomorrow morning it is.” iTrapped smiled and went quiet for a moment “…Do you have a spare skirt that you don’t mind sharing?”
“Of course, darling.” they chuckled
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"Have you ever been here before?" iTrapped asked
The two were walking through a barely lit hallway with black bricked walls.
"A couple times." Chance shrugged, then grabbed iTrapped's hand, seeing how nervous the hacker was "It's gonna be fine. Mr Doombringer is an amazing guy."
iTrapped looked at them, then sighed quietly "I'm more nervous about meeting my friends…I haven't seen them in years, what if they don't recognize me?"
"Don't overthink it. Surely they didn't forget you, it's hard to forget someone who was close to you when you're locked up away from most people." Chance assured the blonde
"…Okay. Maybe you're right."
Soon, the hall opened to a large space with the only thing in sight being the huge Banlands gates. "Hoe is that supposed to work? There's no walls" iTrapped asked surprised
"I'm not sure. Some kind of…admin magic" they replied
iTrapped wanted to correct him, but ultimately decided against it. What if they didn't know about Robloxia's code?…?
Finally they reached the gates. It didn't take long for Doombringer to acknowledge their presence and the warden soon appeared.
"Mr Doombringer! Pleasure to see you!" Chance did a small bow, iTrapped followed with slightly less enthusiasm
"Welcome, Chance" Doombringer said calmly "How may I help you today?"
"I wanted to visit someone. Ellernate and caleb244 to be specific" they replied
The warden raised an eyebrow at the mention of the names "These two? How do you know them?"
"Friends of friends" they grinned
Doombringer nodded slowly, his gaze soon falling on iTrapped
"And who's that with you?"
The hacker froze for a second. What am I supposed to do? If I reveal my name–
"My lovely soon-to-be spouse, Traps" Chance's voice cut in
Internally, iTrapped let out a sigh of relief. Hopefully that's enough for Doombringer.
The warden chuckled quietly "I'm happy for you, young ones" he opened the gate letting them in "Let's go then."
After a not too long walk alongside countless cells they reached the one where Nate and Caleb were kept. They followed Mr Doombringer into the suspiciously big space.
Then, iTrapped saw them. They both looked different, but…it was them. Soon, Ellernate and Caleb noticed the blonde. iTrapped put a finger to his mouth, signifying Doombringer doesn't know who he actually is.
"Prisoners, you have guests." Doombringer said. He touched the ground with the tip of his Banhammer, "Here will be an invisible power force. Neither of you can cross it. I'll let you talk in private. You have 30 minutes tops."
After saying that, Doombringer walked away towards the exit again.
"You changed" iTrapped finally said, his voice tight
"So did you" Ellernate said, trying to hide the fact he glanced at the fact iTrapped was wearing a skirt "…It's good to see you again though" he smiled, then looked at Chance "And who is it that you got here with you?"
"The name's Chance" the gambler introduced themself "It's a pleasure to finally meet you. Trap told me many good things about you."
"And why exactly do you bother coming here and I assume help us maybe?" Caleb growled
Chance chuckled and looked at iTrapped, who just blushed and looked down at the tips of his shoes. "We're uh…close…very close…um…"
"We're engaged" Chance said shrugging, which made iTrapped throw them a deadly look "What?" they chuckled
"We're happy to hear that" Ellernate said "…So how exactly are you gonna help us?"
"Well, I have to prove to the admins that you have changed since your ban, so I wanted to meet you a little." they said "As a Banlands Key owner, I am allowed to ask for shortening chosen individuals' punishments."
The two hackers looked at eachother, then back at Chance
"Fine. As long as you're not an admin, we can work together" Ellernate said, Caleb nodding to show he agrees with the other
"Glad to hear that" Chance said
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Two weeks later Chance and iTrapped appeared again in the Banlands, waiting for Doombringer to come back after giving him the recommendation letters.
"I'm nervous, you know?" iTrapped said
"It's gonna be okay, Ica" Chance assured their partner
Then, Doombringer appeared, followed by two people. Ellernate and Caleb.
"So we can just…walk out?" Ellernate asked, with visible disbelief
"Basically yeah." Doombringer shrugged "And hope you don't come back. This is your second and last chance."
With that, the gates opened for the two. Caleb went first, not thinking about it much. Ellernate was a bit less trusting, but he finally stepped out in front of the gates. As soon as he did, they shut close behind him. Doombringer was already gone.
iTrapped stared at the two of them for a moment, as if making sure that Doombringer is not watching. Then she jolted forward to the two exploiters, hugging both of them tightly. "I missed you…" she whispered
Caleb's wings extended a little and he let out a surprised bird sound, but he quickly gave in and, wrapped his wing around iTrapped. Ellernate on the othe hand didn;t hesitate and reciprocated the hug immediately.
"We missed you too, Trap" Ellernate replied
"Same here" Caleb chuckled, resting her head on top of iTrapped's
Chance looked at the three of them, smiling. They were happy to see iTrapped reunite with her friends. And basically to see her happy. Every day they spent together, Chance felt like iTrapped was becoming happier. They were glad to be able to give her that. They also felt happier.
iTrapped brought in their life a light that they searched for so long. If they were the moon, then iTrapped must have been their stars. The night would still be night without stars, but it's those that make nights beautiful. Similair to her. If she didn't show up, who knows what pithole would Chance end up in. They would still live, probably, but it would be a life full of misery and consant search for something they couldn't name. But there they were, watching her understand herself, reunite with her friends, with a ring on her finger given to her by Chance alongside a promise of living together. THey couldn't imagine this being different.
This was…perfect.
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iTrapped laid in bed curled against Chance, one of here hands wrapped loosely around their waist, while they were brushing through her hair with their fingers.
She got used to this. To just…letting the moment last. To being vulnerable. That's what made her life alongside Chance so much better. She could just…be herself.
"Chance?" she asked suddenly
"Hm?'
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"…Do you think we would still end up like this in another universe? As lovers?"
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"Absolutely"