On a mission
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_At the tower_
Blixer is immersed in music, he recently ascended the throne and has begun to reform everything.
The creatures of the land will soon awaken and serve him faithfully. He didn't need to fight day after day with the people who looked down on him when he had sent his powerful minions to work much more efficiently.
"Sorry to interrupt but I come to report progress"
He opened his eyes and turned his gaze towards his subordinates.
A triangle guy tinged with ghostly and evil pink, wearing a command post and a serious demeanor reporting to his boss.
Blixer put his guitar aside and relaxed in an expensive chair, in this luxurious space he looked like a dandy.
"How the progress?"
"The factory has been built and we have sent illegal citizens in. Those who oppose the government have been suppressed and in prison, do you want to recruit more people for the army or more assistants like me? "
"Just do the rest of the work, the recruitment of more minions is of course be chosen by me. You will be the general for the main force, personally teaching the new soldiers."
"Yes sir. End of report, I shall take my leave"
He just wave his hand then he close his eyes again take a break.
The general withdrew from the room and closed the door, leaving a quiet space for the king.
Actually, Blixer hasn't been pleasant lately, his heart feels empty but he doesn't know why. Perhaps he longing his miserable old days.
Or maybe the friend that often visited him during the lonely days he was stuck in the dingy cave.
He quickly fell asleep and found where he belonged.
Appearing in front of him was the hill and the beautiful sunset setting. Someone was sitting, long blue hair fluttering like thin silk.
A cool tone, which should be the opposite of a warm color but it really suits them and blends in with the surroundings.
"Oh, you've come. Wanna chill out with me?"
"....."
He obediently sit with them, sigh a long breath to relieve the fatigue in his heart.
The sun is warm and beautiful across the sky, and the cool breeze washes away everything in mind.
"Where am I?"
"Here"
"Is this real?"
"Of course not, silly"
"Who are u?"
"Don't u remember? We sometimes hang out in the Voice"
Even though they spoke openly and informally but refuse to say much about themself, Blixer wasn't angry, he try rummaging through his memories to find something.
This time he will be the one being questioned.
"Blixey, are you happy with the presence?" soft and caring like honey in their voice.
"...I'm not sure" was suddenly asked which confused him but he just say honestly.
"Next time I want to show you the sea"
"Isn't it just undulating waves, what's there to see?"
"The sea from the memory of my world was very beautiful. The blue sea stretches halfway across the planet, the water is so clear that it can reflect instead of a mirror and there are creatures living in the sea from fish to unknown species."
"Really?"
"Yes, it is possible to explore there and sometimes find ancient ruins, shipwrecks, treasures or abandoned bases and weapons. In addition, the creatures are diverse and beautiful. It can also be dangerous if you run into something you shouldn't."
"You know, in my world there's also a place called an aquarium. It's safer there and you'll be free to admire some sea creatures or seals, penguins, otters, dolphins. They are trained and bring lovely moments making you admire by their great performance skill and smartness."
Blixer is swept away by stories and this person's presence never bother him.
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"Everything strange but the atmosphere feel so real"
"This place pretty interesting, It capture exactly the moment we want and making flowing smoothly loop"
"Why we call it Voice is because the original form of this space just darkness which I can hear my own voice echoing. However it's a perfect place for a date"
"Huhhh??"
"Fft- oh my dear child, I'm just messing around"
"I'm not a kid and who is your son"
"Rightt~"
"Why are wearing a mask?"
"Don't we all?"
"I don't think so and isn't it suffocating?"
"Look who worry for me~ Well, your dazzling cute handsome face is too dangerous"
"Hah then are u willing die for me?"
"Hehe already once~ "
Knowing it's a joke but Blixer can't stop the heat on his face. Specially hearing their cute giggle just making him drown deeper in this weird atmosphere.
"Hey- How should I call you?"
"I'm not telling you until u remember~
However if it hard for u then call me 'Friend' "
"Hmp! We aren't that close but I'm have no other choice then"
"Mind if I hold your hand, Blix?"
"How did u know my- Fine"
The other's small hand approached his hand gently, they groped his hand like a squirrel, examine and teasing his hand making him tickle a bit.
"What are u doing?"
"Your hands are big and sharp, you tried so hard but in the end your calluses have fallen and corrupted into their guilty blue"
(So he knew what have I done?)
Although he did not regret what he had done, he was unconsciously annoyed at the thought of the other person avoiding him, and quickly withdrew his hand.
But he was held back by the other, they did not hesitate to knitting their hand into his hand.
"You...I'm glad u are not him" their tone was a bit sorrow mixed with little joy.
"Are u mistaken me with someone?"
"Don't be scare" They comforted him and patted his head like a child with their other free hand.
"Everything will be fine, this time I'll be the one to go first"
Although it was difficult to understand, Blixer felt that the other person would disappear one day. Not always meeting good friends, but when they go, it makes him even sadder.
"Please stay"
This familiar moment making him feel like he has done this before. Are they the one that visit him in these lonely days when he stuck in that rotten cave? Are they the same person that he catch back then?
Due to the influence of psychology and the dark environment for a long time, his eyes were quite weak at that time, but his hearing was very sensitive and he could identify when someone entered the cave.
Bullies and others rarely dare to enter because this is his own territory.
Only 'that person' dared to step in and visit him as usual. For him it was the best and only friend he had since he was born in this land. Sad for him when they also left him and went with the tiny blue intruder.
The person in front of him right now is very similar to his 'old best friend' who he want to ask most. Question how they come and go so easily? Approach him making his heart open and empty again than ever.
"Blixey, time to wake up"
"What?"
"We still hang out in this place whenever we want but I know in reality u still have work so go"
"What if- I still forgot about you?"
"I’m still beside u"
The dream scene is beginning to break down, it is returning to its original form. Both he and his 'friend' began to disappear as if returning to air.
The 'friend' hands automatically let go first and fell down the hill, looking at them as if they were convulsing and losing their balance. It looked like a drowning person, probably some kind of symptom.
He wanted to jump down and hug them for protection but his arm were outstretched to the air. Only then did he realize he had just woken up from a dream.
His heart was pounding from the real experience, his body was sweating and his mood was in turmoil. Wonder if he having a nightmare or just his overreacting.
But is this a coincidence? That person knows him very well, perhaps more than himself.
(I know I'm not a sleepwalker, not every dream we can control)
But his action can't lies that he care about 'friend'.
(If I already have the power, why don't I take the act first?)
He don't know if his theory is correct, but he will find out the truth soon. Blixer went straight to the bathroom to wash off all the dirty liquids and his mood right now.
"Knock- Knock-"
"Come in"
"Sir, did you call me?"
"There is a mission for you"
Barracuda noticed that water was still dripping from the visible muscles of his body onto the furry carpet, he didn't look very relaxed after resting. Either way, he'll be working overtime for a long time (T-T)