Sugar - Vessel / SleepToken ff

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I sit at the table, I wasn't really hungry, so I only had 2 pancakes. My mind racing, full of thoughts and worries. I sat across from IV, who was looking at me from across the table, he seemed pissed off.

" What's your issue", I say in a stern voice.

"Your a dickhead, you know that?" He replies to me, he looks at me in the eyes, I see the irritation cloud his veiw.

" What did I do?" I ask annoyed, but confused. I didn't know that Jade was II's sister, and I didn't believe it. When she told me Why they look different, I felt guilty and wasn't sure how to reply. So I froze.

"Your so rude to Jade, I get there's alot going on right now, but you act like you hate her" III tells me.

But I'm not rude... Am I? I don't mean to be. I've been told that the way I show affection and love is being rude and mean. But I never believed it.

"I think Jade's cool she seems nice. A bit distant, but I could get along with her-" I was cut off my IV.

"She left the hotel because of you! You pushed her too far! You don't ask people personal questions like that, Ty!

I stood there. In shock. They never use my real name, only when there really pissed. I opened my mouth, but nothing came out. Surely she didn't leave because of me... oh god I hope not.

A quick vision flashed before me. It was Jade, she was Struggling. I wasn't sure where, or why, but I felt she needed me.

Franticly looking for my hotel hey, I reached in my pocket, and there it was. I walked towards the door and opened it up. I ran outside the hotel, I couldn't see her.

Fuck Vessel your so blind. You need to watch how you talk to people more. I thought while the whirlwind of guilt and self hatred continued to storm in my mind I made my way around the corner of the hotel.

I saw a park, but it was covered in crows. As I got closer to this unusual sight, I saw a man in a dark cloak holding someone by the shoulders.

For fuck sake, I thought. I got closer, making sure not to disturb the birds too much.

"Get the fuck off me you Freak! I'm not goanna stay still for no one!" I heard Jade yelling at the cloaked man.

As I got closer, I stepped on a bottle, the noise made the cloaked man turn to me. He quickly covered Jade's eyes.

" Did I ask you to come, Vessel?" His dark toned voice reminded me of many sleepless nights of endless pain and suffering. I hesitated before stepping closer.

" Sleep, what is this?" I asked, in a worried tone tangled with confusion as i let my eyes scan the horrendous scene unfold infront of me. Why go after Jade? She hasn't done anything.

"Oh Vessel, you wouldn't understand" he replied mockingly. The low grumble of his voice sent shivers down my spine, knowing the threat that often followed int he footsteps of Sleep.

"What wouldn't I understand, the fact that your trying to claim another innocent soul as your own?" I said arrogantly.

"Oh Vessel, she is far from innocent, and I'm far from claiming, some would say, I'm just awaking them from their deep sleep. Reminding them of their true form.. bringing them back". Sleep proclaimed. Practicly Spitting at the main sound of each word

"Sleep, I've had enough of this, just let her go and we can talk about this later".

"Ah, but Vessel this cannot wait. They are to be converted in form. This process cannot be corrupted. You know that as much as I do. Remember Casey-"

"No! I don't want to remember Casey! And I don't want a replay! Leave her alone Sleep!" I couldn't hide the anger, neither the guilt I felt as he brought up Casey. Sadness and regret washed over me, my emotions almost consuming me. Don't loose control Vessel, just, stay calm...

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I was blinded my the black hands of the man that stopped me from moving. I could hear a familiar voice... it was Vessel he called the black handed man Sleep.

What's Vessel doing here? How does he know this man? What happening? How do I get free?

I had so many questions. I heard them talking about someone called 'Casey'. I'm not sure who that is, but Vessel doesn't seem flattered at the mention of them.

"Hey! Dude with their hands over my eyes I can't see shit! Let me go! I don't wanna be one of your Fuckin' puppets!" Angrily, I try to wriggle free.

All my effort was not enough, I felt useless.

"Stop fighting it little lady, and maybe you'll be rewarded". Sleep said to me.

"Jade..." I hear Vessel's deep tone, it warmed me to know that i wasn't alone. I felt a slight sense of security, besides the fact that a fucking random man was tryna squish me to death. Well... that's what it felt like at least.

"Just, relax. It's worth it. You'll never fight him off, he's too strong" he ordered me. He seemed sincere.

I gave one more boost of force to free myself from the chains that froze me. I couldn't get out, so I stopped wriggling and tried to relax my body, just as Vessel told me.

Eventually, I saw light flood into my vision. The hands where gone. I could see.

"That's right Princess, relax..." the whisper from sleep sent shivers down my spine, making me want to tense up again.

I looked around , I could finally move. I saw Vessel, in his black jacket, pants, and white mask. He slowly approached me and Sleep.

I could no longer feel sleep on my shoulders. I turned my head but It was jolted to look straight.

"Jade! Stay still... Just... stop moving" he said, reaching his hand out towards me.

He kept walking slowly, and finally made it infront of me. He kneeled down, getting to my hight.

My body was frozen again. Stuck in the same state.

"She's a fighter, but still belongs to me. a great asset to the team mhh. don't you think, Vessel?" Sleep said, it surprised me and I gasped as I noticed how close he was.

"Please Sleep, you can't do this. She doesn't deserve to be treated like this". He sounded genuinely worried for me. That was a first.

Vessel's head was looking over my shoulder. After a minute or two of staring, he nodded his head and picked me up.

My legs felt weak, my whole body numb as I felt free from the chains that wrapped my whole body, suffocating my whole body, declining any effort to move.

"Sleep is gone, your okay now, I'll take you back to the hotel". Vessel's soothing voice was fading, my vision nothing but a blur. Then, darkness. I passed out in his warm, comforting arms.

All I recall was looking up at his face, covered by the white mask he wore.

What just happened? Who is sleep? What did he want with me....