Fragments - A Cookie Run Fanfiction

Chapter Seventy-Two: Saturation

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GingerBrave continued to play with Poison Mushroom's wardrobe with them for a little while, before Licorice walked by, snapping a quick picture before chuckling and stepping closer and tapping both of them on their heads. This surprised both of them.

"What's going on here? A fashion show?' He snickered, before shaking his finger to the two younger boys and pulling his hair back with a big grin. "I will have you know I am a professional in this department." He winks at them both before doing a twirl. "In fact, I am considered to be drop-dead gorgeous status in the fashion industry! Top notch, I say!"

Poison Mushroom started to clap their hands, before gesturing to their other drawer and hobbling over to it. They pulled out some black clothing with red in specific areas. He showed them to GingerBrave, making the common cookie's eyes light up in a small sparkle.

"Those look so cool! The colors really DO suit you guys...! They kind of give me a feeling of deja vu..." GingerBrave pondered this feeling for a moment, before shaking his head. "Maybe I am just imagining things."

"Ohh, that's right we do have these." Licorice gently took the clothes from the child, before chuckling and shaking his had. "A few of us got some custom clothes made but I can't remember what they are for anymore. I'll go change into mine, be right back!" Licorice seemed excited to share his own style. Soon enough, he was walking back in style.

Licorice had managed to get dressed quickly. Now sporting a red, loose-sleeved formal shirt, black slacks, a red hat and his hair tied back in a charming man bun.

Poison Mushroom cheered, clapping their hands before stepping out of the room to change themselves. Their outfit was much simpler. A black and red cap cover, and a large baggy sweatshirt with a sparkling 'M' chain.

"These are so dashing!" GingerBrave admired the clothing, before stepping back again. "it fits!"

All three of them started to laugh with each other before hearing a female clear her throat from the hallway.

All three of the boys stopped messing around, only to look over to the side and see Pomegranate Cookie and Dark Enchantress Cookie standing next to each other in the hallway. The red haired female being the closest of the two. At first, all three of the fashion-enjoyers were fixing to apologize for their loudness and chatter. However, they were stopped when Pomegranate stepped forward, pushing up some glasses on her face.

"My style is a bit more simple. I was moderately entertained by the idea." she admitted, before adjusting the coat hanging over her shoulders. "Red Velvet saw what was going on and told us. He went to go and get his costume too. It's just taking a minute."

Dark Enchantress Cookie was drying her hands. While she didn't have a costume on, she did have her almost iconic hood over her head either. Aside from her regular garb, her hair was freed from where it typically rested, hidden in her clothing.

In the place of the hood, though- she was sporting a hairstyle that was somewhat wavy and a little braided down one side. The hair had clearly been cut recently, but it was lengthy enough. GingerBrave's face lightened a bit and his eyes seemed to sparkle.

"Whoaaa your hair is so pretty..!"

"Just felt like airing it out a bit today." Dark Enchantress sighed, before chuckling a little at the antics of the boy. "Besides, we are all dressing up. Why not partake in the fun a little bit, at least? It would be better for my hair to breathe every once in a while. Like everyone else's."

Pomegranate pushed up her glasses and looked to the side, seeming to be a little flushed. However, she regained her composure when she heard a door opening.

Red Velvet came trotting down the hallway after turning a corner, and he revealed his costume as well. Chiffon following right behind with a small spiked collar, and a black and red crown carefully put over his head. The cake-hound barking in excitement as he followed his owner.

GingerBrave seemed to cheer up even more, before looking around. "Everyone looks so nifty! The style is too good to pass up!" he exclaimed before pulling the clothing in his arms closer to himself with a laugh. "What about Dark Choco Cookie?"

Licorice piped in. "Ohh, he didn't want anything. We have an outfit for Choco Werehound Brute, but 'Brute is out scouring something out in another area. Based on the letters that have been written back, Brute is having a good time with some distant relatives too." the black haired man laughed before tapping his custom made prop staff on the ground with a wink "But brute also looked top notch. I can guarantee!"

The blue eyed child seemed to take it seriously, before nodding and looking toward the bathroom. He settled down again before excusing himself and walking in the direction he needed to go.

Opening the bathroom door, he stepped inside, before running the adequate bath temperature.

The water eventually came to a cease, being plugged.

The stillness of the bathroom compared to everything else was rather unsettling. Not much a feeling to be comforted by. However, it was calming in a way.

Sliding into the tub, GingerBrave closed his eyes, and allowed himself to commit to the actions he had considered earlier.

The clock from the hallway ticked and tocked. The sound pinging through the walls at a steady pace. The thumping and melodic nature of the sounds soothed him. He took a deep breath and pondered before becoming tense.

He needed to get back to his brother. Maybe, he will have better control this way. Slightly more aware,with nothing but the sound of water, rhythmic ticking, and his thoughts. All within this room.

GingerBrave exhaled, before taking in yet another deep breath. He readied himself, praying that he didn't accidentally drown himself during this stunt he was about to pull.

Leaning back in the water completely, GingerBrave closed his eyes and withheld his breath as he submerged himself in the tub, letting all of his thoughts and fears go as he tried to concentrate on Dozer again. He just needed to get more information.

Finally falling into the familiar darkness, GingerBrave felt his heart throb painfully. He continued to reach around in the murky blackness of his mind... until he heard a familiar voice.

((To Be Continued))