A Doll On The Run!

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You and wally bought some flowers from Howdy's shop, it was just down the road nearby the hospital so it was just a quick visit.

Howdy looked strong, he had 2 extra prosthetic arms which was so cool! It moved on its own as it cleaned and organize things in the shop while howdy took care of other deliveries and such.

After that, you and wally then went to the hospital in the waiting room, Julie came out poppy's room in which the poor girl looked like she just cried.

Wally comforted her, ofcourse. You did too, making sure the girl had enough water to drink.

She asked who you were, but Wally answered for you instead- saying you are a friend of his visiting town.

Julie understood, in which she eventually have to leave due to some things.

Wally sat just beside poppy's bed, he placed the flowers in a spare vase on the bedside table.

You gently held poppy hand just like the day before.

She was cold, but it seemed like she is atleast gaining a little color.

You looked at wally to see how he's doing. He's just as gloomy as the last time you saw him, although..

Poppy's ghost is hugging him.

You can't help but smile softly at the sight.

Sally came by, dropping off some flowers and wished Poppy a great recovery.

Barnaby came by, cracking some jokes to lighten the mood, the ghost of poppy laughed along with it as each joke was told.

Although as he couldn't think of anything more, his goofy smile faded.

He then left to wish poppy a good recovery, then patted your head before leaving.

Howdy then came by with blankets and pillows, he tried to smile for the woman— although he broke down into tears upon seeing her state.

He bid you and wally goodbye before leaving.

Frank and Eddie came by with cards and gifts, with a 'get well soon' balloon that is now tied on the bed frame.

Frank held onto Eddie as he too, cried.

Eddie comforted him, telling him that she will be fine.

They bid their goodbyes and left.

You watched as wally fell asleep on his seat.

The ghost of poppy stroked his hair gently, even if he couldn't feel her touch atleast her presence can be seen..

By you.

«Poppy, I'm sure everything will be fine.» you said with a hopeful tone.

«Im sure Soulkeeper will find her ways, just like how she turned me into a human. I mean, I feel things now! Ain't that cool?» you smiled at her, in which she chuckled softly.

"It is, although dear.. please take care of yourself and wally, don't give my poor boy a hard time..." She says with a soft smiled you nod at her words and gave her a thumbs up.

"Why don't you rest, dear?" She says softly. "You must be tired, go take a nap."

«ya sure? I'm a strong girl, poppy! I assure you I'll do fine staying up for ya!» you grinned

Not even 30 minutes had passed you fell asleep.

Poppy chuckled softly, watching the two.

Oh, how she loved them as her own......

You then woke up in a void.

You're in a doll form, you knew this was all a dream again.

Although this void looks different.

No oxygen, no light, no breeze.

Just empty.

Shaky breathing can be heard not too far away.

And a familiar presence, too.

Could it be..?

«soulkeeper?» you then stood up, following the source of sound.

The more you walked, there were trails of feathers.

Bloody feathers, to be exact.

You couldn't help but worry.

Step by step, you eventually found the source of sound.

Luan laid on the floor, her clothes a little shredded and bloodied, but mostly her back.

A pair of wings can be seen not too far away from her, torn into shreds. Bone can be seen and bloodied feathers now dry.

«Luan?» you muttered quietly, shuddering slightly from the sight.

You then came closer and take a closer look at her back.

It was like her spine was forcefully pulled out.

But the nerves, muscle and tendons are trying to... Stitch themselves on their own. Bone slowly formed again as if it was trying to copy a form of... Wings?

You then went Infront of her.

She's..

Asleep, it seems. Yet she was breathing heavily, and she looked pretty beaten up too.

Her body was trembling a little, the place isn't even cold, or hot.

It's just..

Non existent?

The atmosphere feels a little off, the gravity felt existent yet nonexistent at the same time.

Almost as if it's a place of nothingness.

«it felt like a void.. yet at the same time not?» you said quietly in question.

You then found something poking out from her lower back.

You then took it.

...

It's Soulkeeper's baton.

Well, more like a retractable scythe.

What's it doing with Luan?

You glanced towards the sleeping woman, you then wonder how you could help.

You then see a pair of items appearing out of the blue.

You then approached the said items, to see it was the materials you just needed.

Bandages, Rubbing alcohol, Water and Painkillers too! And... Whatever the last item is. Witch hazel? That's what the tag says atleast.

You then started to hear voices in your head.

No.

Voices all over the place.

Crow had activated the interaction.

You may now interact with (Y/n) in the comments, guide her or ask her a few questions, do as you wish.

May all be well, Readers.

There, that will do!