T h r o u g h t h e b r o k e n Ｃｏｄｅ [RQ fanfic]

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 7

[3rd person (Light) POV]

Night fell upon the world and quiet filled the tranquil air as it flowed in a gentle breeze. It wasn't cold out yet, but the coolness would send shivers down to someone more sensitive to cold.

Light marched on with a determined yet cautious firmness to his step, paying no mind to the falling temperature. He was replaying the meeting in his head and reminding himself of the instructions he had been left with to fulfil and complete, many areas to build defences for and many kingdoms to help out.

Yellow Leader had recommended forming a group of trained or experienced Steves to help and ease his "burden". Light was glad he had said that since he himself had had a similar thought as well.

So his first destination was the Yellow Outpost. He knew that there were a handful of Yellow Steves over there and they likely wouldn't want to leave their temporary home defenceless, but with the orders of their true king, at least some would come.

Light Steve made it to the gates of the outpost.

"Who goes there?!" Two guards appeared on their respective towers with their swords raised, a metallic glint reflecting off as the Moon rose. Upon seeing a a deathly white Steve, they were startled.

"My name is Light Steve, and I have been sent to collect potential volunteers to help deal with the Darkness and fortify kingdoms."

"By whose orders?!" One of the guards with a deeper voice called out.

"It is a decision all the Leaders made in union, but it is your true king that recommended the idea additionally to my own." Light Steve spoke firmly. Upon hearing that it was their own trusty leader that sent the stranger to fetch for them, the two guards murmured something among themselves and then turned to Light again.

This time, the other guard spoke. "If your words are true and intentions genuine, you are welcome at our humble outpost. Please, come inside and we'll gather our people." He said and his guard-mate left to what Light assumed was to gather their people. Once the gates were open and the white traveller was inside, he was met with Yellow Steves standing in a straight line with either firm or nervous stances.

"These are all we could gather. The others are either out or fast asleep. We hope that this amount will suffice for now."

"It is alright. Now, I request that you all listen to me and that carefully so. Everyone's lives might depend on it." Light's voice was clear through the cold air of the night, little amount of fog emitting into the breeze as he spoke. "In union decision of all 6 Chromatic leaders, I am tasked with assembling a team with trained and/or experienced Steves willing to cooperate for a better cause from all willing Colours. We are to create defences for Steve villages and dig out bunkers in case of an emergency. It is just as important to help the kingdoms be ready for Darkness sieges that may be to come."

The young Yellows listened carefully and great interest, some looking eager to join in while others looked hesitant or skeptical.

"Well, if our King so wishes, then I'm definitely in!" One of the eager ones raised his hand and stepped one step ahead, ready to get into action.

"Of course, of course it's you who's ready to jump in without any more clarifications." One beside him, to his left, muttered quietly to himself as he adjusted his black glasses on his nose.

"Hey, if it's the true King's orders, then there's nothing else to discuss! Give an order and I'm sure to do whatever it takes!" The most eager one, Persistent Yellow or also known Glimmer, Light learned, spoke so firmly everyone could see that he was genuine. A fine example to join the mission, Light Steve concluded from the first impression he got from him.