Operation Lightbulb

The Experiment

"So what did you need help with?" Lightbulb finally asked as she rocked her legs back and forth on Test Tube's wheelchair. Test Tube was running back and forth, making her experiment. Earlier she kept asking Lightbulb a ton of questions and wrote it all on the clipboard she was going to use earlier. Then she wrote her hypothesis. Test Tube looked up. "Huh? Oh." She sighed, trying to come up with something that wouldn't freak her out. She knew Lightbulb would never agree to this. "I just want to test some experiments on you. Don't freak out–" She said when Lightbulb looked up immediately. "It's nothing hurtful, I promise. I just want to see if my hypothesis' are correct!" Lightbulb said nothing in response, she was dumb founded. Clearly she had no idea what she just said. "It means I want you to help me see if my predictions are correct." "Oh!" Lightbulb laughed. Test Tube smiled at her laugh. It made her think if she really wanted to do this to her. I mean, it's not like she would make her turn into some psychopath. Right?

Test Tube walked over to her desk and grabbed a water bottle with a sleeping pill in it. She gave it to Lightbulb and told her to drink it, but she seemed hesitant. "I promise nothing bad will happen, we're friends aren't we?" Test Tube asked. Lightbulb grinned and nodded. She then drank the bottle. The two just stared at each other waiting for something, anything to happen. Is she not affected? Test Tube thought. "What was the drink supposed to do?" Lightbulb asked. "It was supposed to help you fall asleep, but it didn't affect you in any way." "Oh." After a while Lightbulb looked down and started kicking her legs again. Making a squeaky noise every time. It didn't bother either of them though. Test Tube didn't want to give her a second dose, it could be dangerous for someone like her. Then she came up with the old "neck" defense she learned from one of her physical education teachers in middle school. It makes your opponent black out for up to thirty minutes. She still didn't know why they thought it was a good idea to show them. "Don't worry I have another idea. Give me your neck" Lightbulb showed her her neck. Test Tube pinched her and Lightbulb passed out immediately.

While she was asleep, Test Tube made her drink her experiment. She grabbed her clipboard to observe. The only thing she noticed was her change in breathing. It was a little faster, but softly. Disappointing. She thought. Test Tube also saw how cold Lightbulb was. She grabbed an recbecca purple cape she had in her storage area, then wrapped it around Lightbulb. Test Tube went off to do more science stuff, but then Lightbulb woke up. "Ugh, my head hurts!" She groaned and rubbed her head. Test Tube noticed her change in tone. "What are you looking at me for? Creep." It worked! Test Tube smiled. "I'm bored! I'm gonna go outside." Before Test Tube could say anything she walked into the elevator. I wonder how her impact on others will be. She shrugged and got up from her desk. Then she followed Lightbulb into the elevator as well.

By the time they were outside Test Tube slowly walked away from Lightbulb. She didn't want to look suspicious. She hid behind a bush and saw Paintbrush walk towards her. "Lightbulb! There you are!" They sighed. Lightbulb rolled her eyes. "I thought you ran away or something." Paintbrush added. "Pfft. I wish." Lightbulb scoffed. "Anyway, do me a favor and get lost. I don't want to be around someone like you. Also, fix your bristles, they look horrendous." Paintbrush was shocked at this new attitude. "Hey, what's the deal with you?!" Lightbulb ignored them and pushed them away. Paintbrush noticed the new cape she was wearing and thought it was some sort of act. But she wouldn't be that mean, even if it was acting-- terrible acting.

They left to go find Fan, but Lightbulb got to him first. They were shocked when they saw her holding the egg in her hand, out of Fan's reach. "What's wrong? Come and get it!" She laughed. "Lightbulb! Stop!" Test Tube appeared out of nowhere and ran towards the two. Lightbulb rolled her eyes and dropped the egg. Luckily, Test Tube caught it just in time. "What's the matter with you?!" Test Tube lied. Lightbulb didn't show any sign of regret; she just swished her cape and walked away. "Hey! Get back here!" Paintbrush called out. "That was strange..." Test Tube mumbled. "Yeah, and what was with the cape? It looks creepy on her if you ask me." Fan said. "Can we focus on the important stuff?! I mean, look at her! She looks and acts like a whole new person." Paintbrush added. "We need to stop her soon or she'll hurt some-"

"She went into the hotel!" Fan yelled. "Oh jeez." Test Tube sighed. The three walked towards Hotel OJ. This gave Test Tube some time to think. The attitude was not what I was hoping for, maybe a little more aggressive. Still, it's not enough. Hmm... a little more juice wouldn't hurt, right? She smirked.

By the time they walked in, it was chaos. Salt and Pepper were mad their 'spa day' got interrupted, Tissues wouldn't stop sneezing, Pickle and Soap were playing a video game with the volume on loud, a little too loud, Trophy and Lightbulb were in a huge fight, with Cherries and Yin-Yang (Mostly Yang), cheering them on, and OJ was trying to break it up. Test Tube, Paintbrush, and Fan just stood there at the door not knowing what to do or say. They tried to listen in on the fight, but couldn't hear much. None of them tried to stop it since the fight was intense and it was risky. Not until Lightbulb had yelled something and Trophy punched her so hard a crack had formed on her lower left cheek. Everyone immediately stopped doing what they were doing and just stood there in shock. It was silent until Lightbulb got up and saw some blood coming from her cheek. "YOU LITTLE-'' She lunged towards Trophy and bent one of his handles so far back it fell off. Blood splattered everywhere and wouldn't stop coming out. At this point everyone was now trying to stop them, before things could get any worse. "ANNOYING BRAT! YOU BROKE IT!" Test Tube covered Lightbulb's mouth before she could reply. "What are you guys even doing here! You're not eliminated!" OJ yelled and tried to cover Trophy's mouth as well. "Well, Lightbulb started acting weird and then she ran in here so-" "Oh whatever, just fix her and get back to the competition grounds before you get disqualified." OJ rolled his eyes. They all nodded and carried Lightbulb out the front door.

After a while, it was starting to turn sundown. Test Tube's arms were getting tired from covering Lightbulb's mouth. She let go and sighed in relief. She instantly regretted it when Lightbulb started shouting again. "PUT ME DOWN MOP HEAD! I HATE YOU!" "MOP HEAD?!" Paintbrush fumed. Fan rubbed his temples and decided to update his blog. The two continued to argue until their voices hurt. It was a long walk back to where they usually spent the night. When Lightbulb fell on the grass, she instantly fell asleep. The same happened with Fan. The ground was cool and soft, it was windy but not too windy. And they were all underneath a huge tree, sleeping in the shade. Test Tube and Paintbrush were still awake laying on the grass, thinking. "We really need to figure out what's going on with her." Paintbrush mumbled. A leaf fell by their face. They turned their body to face Test Tube. "You think you can, I don't know, check her?" They asked. "Like, a doctor?" Test Tube asked as she turned her body as well. Paintbrush nodded. They both went silent. Test Tube looked up at the moon and sighed. "Well, I'll see if I can." She got up. "Better to do it now, when she's fast asleep." Paintbrush said nothing in response as she picked up Lightbulb and walked away.

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(I just got second hand embarrassment)