Just From the Books

Global Insanity, 5

Both Gb and Basketball sighed, there was truly nothing they could do. “Alright, everyone listen up!” The chatter stopped and all eyes were on her. “ii village is not that far, we’ll just head North till we’re there!” She expected for them to agree with her but not everyone was on the same page. “What’s the point? We’re goners!” Bubble cried, Fanny went to pat her back, “I agree, it is useless for us to find a safe place when these things can spawn anywhere by Basketball’s logic! And didn’t you read the news? It said there was a weird glitching liquid located there!” Fanny made a  “>:(“ face, “Look, our crops, shops, and restaurants were crushed by boulders! We’re not staying long and we will just go there for resources. Besides, the glitch is moving slowly so It has no chance to get to us. Other than that, it’s a free for all now, but I suggest we stick together-” “We can’t stay together! What if these things find us? It’ll be a big pot of food for them! C’mon you three, we’re going solo.” Snowball dragged Eraser, Pen, and Blocky away into the forest behind them, opposite direction from the village. “We need to stick together you idiots!” Little by little people started descending into their own groups away to wherever. The only people who were left were Black Hole, Tree, Leafy, Grassy, Gb, Tb, Basketball, and two others. “Well, less mouths to feed I guess.” Something clicked in Leafy’s mind after hearing that, was she forgetting someone? “Tree, where is Biscuit?” Tree put his hands in his head and got out Biscuit, he’s been hiding in Tree the whole time. “Since you’re holding Grassy, I’ll just let him in my head, he’s tired anyways.” Tree rested Biscuit on top of him, purring coming from Biscuit. “Alright then, let’s get moving.” Once again Gb conducted the group, leading them North using a compass, where did she get the compass? No clue.

When 13 minutes passed Grassy woke up with a yawn. “Good morning sweetie.” Leafy said, he gave her a whine in return, “Grassy is hungry.” Her eyebrows subsided into worry. “If only I could bake now, I’d give him a pumpkin pie.” She turned her head and saw Pin, “Oh, I didn’t even see you! Sorry about your bakery.” She apologized, Pin giggled, “My life is more important than a bakery I spent years working on, If I died trying to save it what’s the point?” Leafy only nodded and put her attention back on Grassy then to Tb, “Hey, can we stop for a second? There has to be food somewhere.” She whispered. His expression changed seeing Grassy in her arms looking uncomfortable, his small hand on his stomach, “I’ll ask Golf Ball.” Leafy watched as he went up to Gb who was still walking and whispered something to her, she stopped. “Fine, we’ll find something quick to eat and then we will continue on, see anything that’s edible?” They look around the big field of dead grass that’s flat on the ground, the moon making it look a little freaky, “Can’t see anything in this darkness, and that says a lot coming from me.” Bh told them, Leafy reacted, “We have to find something or we’ll starve before we get there!” She held Grassy close to her. “Let’s head into the forest then, I’m sure there’s food in there.” They all agreed and made their way inside. The forest is beautiful when the sun is out but when it’s night, It is a ghost city. “Grassy doesn't like it here.” Grassy told his mom with teary eyes. She caressed his cheek, “We won’t stay long Grassy, we’re just here for food.” She whispered, making him feel a lot better. “Guys, what if there’s a monster here?!” A copper coin exaggerated, making everyone else feel a cold sensation crawl through their spines. “Don’t be silly, Coiny, I’m sure no entity has spawned here yet.” She gulped as they descended deeper.

Bh pointed out something, “Hey, here's some purple berries.” Leafy didn’t waste any time and ate one in a single go. “Wait, those are yoyal- '' Leafy turned into metal, “-Yoyal berries…” Gb finished. Grassy bursted into tears making the whole group jump, even Biscuit shot awake. “Grassy, shhh..” He didn't stop weeping, “Mommy is gone!” He desperately tried to leave Leafy’s arms out of fear and she ended up setting him down on the soft grass and he went straight to Basketball. “I don’t think he recognizes you.” Leafy frowned and Tb patted her back, “Don’t worry, the yoyal metal only last a few hours.” “Hours?!” She yelled and an echo went through the hollow forest. “Yes, hours. The metal does have benefits though like it can keep you from being injured since you’re a leaf originally.” He explained, at least she can’t get hurt physically but for now, getting hurt mentally is a problem.