Eternal Radiance (Inside Out Fanfiction) (Joy x OC Character: Infinite)

A Sacrifice for Love

Infinite

As Joy and I clung to the ropes of the balloon, the storm of negativity cast by Anxiety raged on.

Amidst the chaos, a massive idea light bulb hurled towards us. I locked eyes with Joy, urging her, "Grab the light bulb! It's our only chance!"

Joy's determined gaze met mine as she reached out, grasping the light bulb.

"Now what?" she asked, her voice trembling with uncertainty.

I knew what had to be done, and my heart sank with the weight of my decision.

"You have to let go," I whispered, sadness washing over me.

"What?" Joy exclaimed, a hint of fear in her voice.

"Joy, you must," I insisted, struggling to keep my voice steady.

"That light bulb is your only way out. Forget about me; Riley needs you. Go save her."

"No!" she cried, her voice filled with pain. "I can't leave you!"

Time was running out, and I had to make her understand.

"Joy, please," I pleaded, my heart shattering as I witnessed the sadness in her eyes. "Riley's in danger.

If you don't let go, something terrible could happen."

With a heavy heart, I knew I had to express the depth of my feelings for her.

"Joy, our time together has been the most beautiful experience of my life. Your radiant light of happiness has melted the icy walls around my heart.

I never expected you to become such an integral part of my existence, but you've become the light of my life, Joy.

You will always be the eternal radiance illuminating my heart."

Tears welled up in Joy's eyes as she whispered, "Thank you for everything, Infinite. I love you."

"I love you too," I confessed, my voice barely a whisper.

We shared a tender, bittersweet kiss, our lips meeting in a gentle farewell. Joy pulled me into an embrace as I managed to return the  embrace.

We both pulled away gently, and I gazed into her tearful eyes, my heart swelling with the knowledge that this would be our final moment together.

"Goodbye, Infinite," Joy murmured, her voice thick with emotion.

"Goodbye, Joy," I replied, my own voice cracking with the weight of our parting. "My precious radiance of light."

With one final, heart-wrenching effort, I seized the massive light bulb and heaved it with all my might, launching Joy towards the tube leading back to headquarters.

"Infinite!" Joy's agonized cry echoed through the tempest of Riley's mind as I vanished into the stormy vortex of negativity, my final act of love for the extraordinary being who had forever changed my world.

Joy

Though the pain of leaving Infinite behind weighed heavily on my heart, I knew it was necessary for Riley's sake.

Still, I couldn't shake the fear that something terrible might already be happening to her.

As I navigated the tube back to Riley's brain, I steeled myself for the challenges that lay ahead.

Upon my arrival in Riley's mind, I discovered Anger, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and the new emotions – Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui – huddled together, bound by Anxiety's oppressive ropes.

A destructive tornado of anxiety raged in Riley's mind, a testament to Anxiety's insidious influence.

Disgust, her voice tinged with concern, spoke up, "Joy, we're relieved to see you back here.

You have to stop Anxiety; she's hurting Riley." The others nodded in agreement, their eyes imploring me to take action.

"Don't worry, I'm going to put an end to this," I promised, my resolve unwavering as I braced myself against the howling winds and entered the destructive tornado of anxiety.

"Stop, Anxiety!" I called out, yet Anxiety remained unresponsive, her grip on the control console unyielding.

I approached her cautiously, trying to reason with her. "Anxiety, this isn't Riley. You have to let her go."

Anxiety's silence was deafening, but I refused to give up. With one final plea, I urged her to release her hold on Riley's mind.

To my relief, Anxiety's grasp on the console loosened, and I quickly pulled her out of the tornado.

As we emerged, I swiftly freed the other emotions, along with Embarrassment, Ennui, and Envy.

A new sense of self began to grow, symbolizing the balance of Riley's multifaceted emotions.

We gathered around Riley's rejuvenated sense of self, offering our support and care.

As our collective warmth enveloped her, Riley's anxiety began to dissipate, and a sense of calm washed over her.

I couldn't help but smile, relieved that Riley was finally safe and sound.

Though our journey had been fraught with challenges, our united front had persevered, and together, we had overcome Anxiety's darkness to restore Riley's inner light.