Error 404 is just about surviving. The Deities are trying to hide and Star is nice and full
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Ship Children Multiverse
Peace was something most savoured, a calm from the many surprises that life liked to throw at people without warning. Peace was savoured after you got through a rainstorm and were back safely at home, when you just got bad news and were finally somewhere safe to wind down to take it in. That is to say that most people took such a thing for granted, something that most people assumed they would always have that sort of peace in their day, even if only a few minutes occurring in the day where nothing important needed their attention.
"WHERE IS MY KID?! I'VE BEEN ASKING NICELY BUT I WILL GET ROUGHER"
...Right now Error 404 cursed all those delusional people, envying the people with simple lives and routines as if their silly work meetings were the most stressful part of their day. He would have laughed at the sheer unfairness of it all if he wasn't struggling to stay standing while being shaken like a rag doll by Origin.
It was always a lovely reminder that Ink's were stronger then their deceptively small forms appeared, like seeing a hamster be able to body slam you without breaking a sweat.
"Stop being so kind to him, Origin! You go gather the kids while i have a nice deep chat with him"
It needed to be reiterated but he truly thought this family was certifiably insane, letting out an undignified yelp when strings wrapped around his legs and flipped him upside down, never feeling so helpless in his life until having the misfortune to bump into this couple.
This is what he got for trying to mentor someone and be nice, kindness something his past mate enjoyed but now it was bringing him nothing but issues.
*PECK*
...and of course Kevin was still being an utter joy to be around, shivering in terror at the deranged look on End's face which was rather impressive considering just how many Destroyer's he had bore witness to, not to mention the many horrific atrocities.
He had thought himself incapable of fear with a frozen over SOUL but truly the Omniverse was full of surprises that seemed specifically prepared for him and to stress his poor delicate SOUL.
"I would love to say this won't hurt but that would be a lie and i really hope it does"
...he knew he should have just accepted getting dusted when he had the chance, a cold shiver running down his spine when he saw their 'pet' DreamSwap hold up a bunch of tools that were made for anything but a nice chat.
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Upper Realm
Star was finishing off sampling a pretty pink 'crystal' which the thing said was from some Deity named 'LOVE'. There were far too many names to keep track of and he mentally named them by how they tasted. The one with black centre was now Coffee DEATH and this one was Rose LIFE, much easier names to remember and less fuss in the end.
His favourite was still FATE who tasted like cotton candy but wasn't sure if he wanted to rename them quite yet but maybe he could just interchange the name. With his complicated issue solved he went back to munching food which would be perfectly complimented with a nice crunchy plate, even feeding some to Brom who only ate a bit before sneezing and their numbers going all funny.
He gently patted their fluffy head, Brom settling on a similar shape to the thing but had dark fur and red eyes. Truly a scary shape and he was very proud of them, determinedly ignoring the white fluff in his lap who was yapping and licking the side of his face.
He instead admired the remains of his pretty 'crystals', one part wanting to keep them as a snack for later and another thinking they would make nice gifts for his family.
It was such a tough choice, thinking he could perhaps break them in half and do both. They would be the size of a marble then and a perfect snack while also a shiny pin of jewellery for his family.
Plan sorted he used his fingers to do the deed, his tips sharpening into points and carefully chipped a substance harder then diamond which easily crumbled under the black digits of the babybones. Staying around the white fluffy creature had been helpful even if he would never admit it, learning how to make his Code...for better words eat anything he wanted. It was time consuming but it helped him get through the annoying doors that had kept these delicious snacks from here.
He nearly drooled when he watched Coffee hobble by, the hitch of breath when he was spotted was confusing and then they suddenly vanished into thin air intrigued him.
It almost made him want to go back to chasing them, his bones slightly trembling at the thrill. Like a cat spotting a mouse with it incredibly hard not to do so.
His eyelights had turned to slits when DEATH vanished, body unnatural still when he spotted a limping LIFE and was just about to pounce when the whole place started to shake, nearly dropping some of his snacks in the process.
"Star! Where are you?! If you are lost again I swear i'm going to chain you to me!"
"That is a bit excessive, Vega and besides. That would only mean we would lose you both in the end"
"How do you sound so logical at times and then others like you are about to snap any second, Jammy?!"
"✨Trauma~✨
"...one, that is a terrible answer and two, how on earth can i hear the sparkles in your voice?!"
"The voices helped me!"
"That is another deeply concerning statement that i will be addressing once we are somewhere that doesn't feel like im bathing in all emotions known to man"
"I oddly sense a lot of fear. It tastes quite nice!"
"Oh my poor baby! Did the mean Deities hurt you at all?! I'll dust them all!"
Origin was on Star in seconds after his frankly deranged rant, only hesitating for a second before scooping up his smallest child and smothering them in affection, accidentally holding the dog as well who seemed very unbothered by this position.
Error 404's gaze was dead, mind dissociating after using nearly all his magic and nearly dusting in the process to succeed in this task to get to the Upper Realm. Something that was thought to be impossible and yet here he was, eyes drifting to Star with the few emotions not squashed inside him freezing at what was by Star's feet.
...what kind of child ate Deities like it was nothing?!
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Origin: *Shaking Error 404 like they weigh nothing* Where is my kid?!
End: *Putting a hand on Origins shoulder not to stop them but to make things worse* You are being too light. Let me help
Error 404: *Heavily dishevelled, slightly battered and close to being sick* How was that gentle?!
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Annoying Dog: *Helpfully pointing out the names of each essence Star is eating* And this one is LOVE!
Star: *Absentmindedly nodding along while choosing food based names* Cotton candy is till my favourite
FATE: *Slowly crawling to hide and feeling a chill run down her spine*
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Deities: *Near tears of relief* It's done, we are all free-
*Entire realm shakes as new visitors arrive*
Origin: *Overprotective parent mode activated* Where is my innocent baby?!
LIFE: *Crying in the corner* It never ends!
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FanfictionEvery child requires care and affection in order to thrive. So what happens when one is born alone and spends centuries by themselves? "Ooo! What does this taste like?..why does my mouth suddenly feel so tingly?" "Spit that out, right now!" ....the...
