Shattered Mirror

Chapter 5: Meet the boss

Living here became a routine. I'd wake up, walk and talk with Rodger, meet up with the other Twisted's, wait by the elevator, and then fall asleep huddling close to Shrimpo's warmth. My makeup and perfectness became just a fond memory, no one cared that I was perfect or completely hideous with the many times I tried to fix my face, they all just saw me as a toon who had bad luck at the wrong place at the wrong time.

My eye became a pinkish-red as the days dragged on, it never fully became red like the others. Toodles was....fine. Except for the face that once in a while I would wake up to find Toodles trying to nibble my ankles. But for her passing time she would scare the rats and sometimes kill a few, then have races with Pebble and Shelly.

I would also like to mention that now I became a lot faster at running, I would sometimes trip on something and would get a scolding from Vee. I slowly stopped going to the elevator entrance, usually coming back to it when I want some alone time. One day however, the door finally opened and out came Dandy. Everyone went into hushed silence, but I immediately ran up to him. "DANDY! You came back-" a strong force knocked me back and I forgot how to breathe for a second. I sat up and looked at Dandy with confusion.

Dandy looked down at me, his usual wide smile and friendly attitude completely disappeared from his face. Rodger quickly dragged me away and into the crowd. Dandy sighed and his smile returned, "Good afternoon everyone. I would like to thank Shrimpo for finally getting a toon, give him a round of applause." Everyone started to clap and Shrimpo's ego expanded.

"I've heard that you've all been getting comfortable with the new guest though there's been some...problems with him. No worries! Soon he'll let the ichor become his new blood and fully convert into a twisted. Give him a round of applause folks!" My body became full of dread as everyone clapped and cheered, cheered for me to become just like them. A mindless beast whose only purpose was to kill. Teagan spoke up, "Sir, have you gotten the vaccine for Toodles rabies shot yet?" Dandy handed her a syringe with clear liquid. "Had to get it last minute, sorry for the wait."

Dandy looked down at a watch and brushed off his hands, "I best be on my way everyone! See you for an update soon." Everyone said their goodbyes as Dandy disappeared into the elevator. Days went by as normal but...I just felt numb. Knowing that soon I would fully turn into them gave me dread and hopelessness. So, one day, I took off my bow and ripped off a thick strip of it, then I tied it around my wrists. Even if I would turn twisted, I would at least use my consciousness to pervert me from hurting anyone.

[With Dandy]

Dandy walked through the hallways into the staff only area, he powered on the cameras and went to the closet. He dragged out a toon who was gagged and had his wrist tied together. "Enough games Dandy. You're going to tell me everything you know, and this time tell me EVERYTHING."

The bounded flower let out a muffled whimper and turned away. Dandy let out a growl and threw him back into the closet, "I'll keep you here until you talk. It won't be long until you snap with what little food and sleep you're getting." Dandy locked the door and stormed out of the staff only area. Dandy cried softly to himself in the closet before falling asleep. Hoping that Astro can see his dreams and cries for help.

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Dandy isn't the original?!?! What a cliffhanger! Also thank you all for the 126 reads! I never had so many reads ever! Thank you all so much for the votes also.