Partners In Justice

Chapter Eight- The Villains!

"Heheheh~! It's been so long, Darky~!"

Dark's partner grinned ear to ear, his child-like nature showing in his posture and words clearly. Even if it'd only been a month since they met and became 'partners in crime', it really did feel like meeting up with an old friend.

"Hello again, partner."

"I have a name, ya know!"

"Do you, though?"

"Wh- everyone has a name, dumbass!"

"I don't know... What do you do with your life except help me hunt down Actor?"

"...Stuff."

"See? How can you POSSIBLY have a name when you don't even have a life?"

"I have a life!"

The partners had friendly banter for a few minutes, acting as if nothing was wrong in the world. After some teasing and joking, they caught up- being open and honest albeit not having known each other that long.

Dark felt as if a weight was lifted from his shoulders. It was nice to have such a close and honest friend... Yeah, he had William, but he was too... Insane. Of course, his partner was also a bit off his rocker, but he was easy to talk to.

"Heh... It's been a hot minute since we've hung out~! So... Ya called me here for a reason, bud? Did you find him?" his friend tilted his head, awaiting an explanation. 

"Yes... It's time to begin. He's here... And the sooner we cut him down, the better."

"Alright. What's the plan? Actually, never mind. We don't need one- the second he shows his ugly mug, we'll beat the shite out of him!" Dark's partner pumped his fists in the air, as if he did something impressive.

Dark chuckled, "you really are odd. We do need a plan, unfortunately. But luckily for you, your part just includes you being you. I already know what I'll do." The other perked up, not afraid of prying, "mind telling me what you'll be doing, partner?" He narrowed his eyes, grin never fading. 

"That's for me to know, and you to see later." 

The other pouted, whining, "why don't you tell me anythiiiiingggg... You just don't trust me no more..."

Dark huffed his amusement, "I'll give you a hint, since you love games oh so much... The puppeteer's the one that can actually get hurt from the strings."

"...I don't get it."

"Good."

"You're meeeeaaaannnn!" 

"Anyways... I'm going to need you to be careful and on alert. If you see him, call me immediately. If I see him, you better come running, you little shit." Dark smirked but had a concerned look in his eyes. "And be on the lookout for Antisepticeye... I don't know what's wrong with him or why he teamed with Actor, but he's dangerous."

"Yeah, yeah! Okay, old man, I'm all eyes and ears! I'm vigilant, believe it or not!" Dark's partner joked. "Are you sure you don't want to temporarily move in with us Ipliers? Actor isn't one to let things slip by him. He has to know everything and everyone that has to do with me- he probably already knows about you!" Dark tried to reason.

"I'm sure. Stop being such a damn worrywart! Your stalker won't catch me off guard that easily, bud." The other snorted, causing Dark to snicker as well. But Dark was getting more and more paranoid since the actor resurfaced, he couldn't help but worry. "I'll be fine, Dark." His partner smiled at him softly, getting up to leave, "you should be more worried about you and your kids." 

"Just..." Dark's brow furrowed with worry as he called out to his partner. The other turned back to look at him.

"Be careful, Con..."