It's Raining Somewhere Else | A Subnautica FF (Markiplier x Reader) {EDITING}

Chapter Five: Nightmares

We raced out again, and I had the speed on maximum. We made it past the three Leviathans that were guarding the Aurora. They must've not seen us. And now, it was a fast trip through the Shallows. The fish fluttered beneath us and Mark's grip hadn't loosened. I could see the bright orange inflatables and the rings of blue light, and my hope was slightly restored as we reach our safety vessel.

I popped open the bottom hatch of the Lifepod, and Mark let go of me. He pushed me up, then he followed. I closed the hatch, took off my gear, and fell to the floor, out of breath.

"You...are one crazy son of a bitch." Mark fell right beside me. "I thought you were gonna make us fish food."

I smiled, and I gazed at the ceiling, my eyes were hurting and my body was in pain.

"A crazy daughter of a bitch." I answered. "The only time I would make us fish food is if they had some soy sauce on this fucking planet."

Mark chuckled. "I think we need to sleep after that suicide attempt."

"Mark, I'm fine." I shrugged, and Mark shook his head.

"You haven't slept the entire time we've been here." He answered, and my eyes flickered towards him. I moved my head and I made fragile eye contact with him. His eyebrows were furrowed and his eyes were painted with worry. "Don't even make an excuse."

I rolled my eyes. "I'll sleep when my body wants to sleep. I just wanna rest, can I do that?"

Mark huffed and rolled over, his back facing me. "Fine, don't come crying to me when you can barely swim."

"I won't, Fischbach." I moved my head so I could gaze at the ceiling, but my heavy eyelids got the best of me.

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"Mark!" I call as I walk through an underwater base. The walls were a bright white, and were empty. I entered a room, and looked around. It was a Moonpool, where Seamoths and PRAWN suits are docked. There was a yellow Seamoth docked there, and there was a paper on it. I walked along the side then onto the bridge, and took the paper.

(Y/N)-
I left to find the Lost River, don't wait up for me. I'll be back. I promise.
    Love, Markimoo

What 'Lost River'? I was confused. If anything, we would stay together. "PDA, check lifesigns on the Cyclops." I say automatically, it was like I wasn't in control of my body.

"Zero lifesigns."

I flinched. "PDA, check all lifesign within a 300 meter radius of the Cyclops."

"28 lifesigns detected. Seven deceased."

"Determine."

"Reaper Leviathan, Sea Dragon Leviathan, Stalker and Peeper remains are found."

"Determine living beings."

"Human, Sea Dragon Leviathan, Warpers, Bleeders, and Lava Larva."

"Define humans."

"Mark Fischbach."

"What is his status?"

"2% of health remaining. Incoming transmission."

I froze in my place, beside the Seamoth.

"I-I'm coming home, d-don't you worry, (Y/N). I'm almost to the Cyclops, I'll be with you soon. I-I lov-e y-you-"

"Message interrupted. Message connection lost. Scans show zero lifesigns in the PRAWN suit."

I woke up, wrapped in Mark's arms. He was unmoving, and my face was buried in his chest. I was crying, and trembling. He rubs my back and holds me tightly.

"You're alright, you're okay. I'm right here." He soothed sleepily, and blink away my tears. His comfort was so warm and sweet.

"Mark." I whimpered, trembling. My voice showed it. What the Hell did I just dream?

"You were having nightmares and you started crying." He says, holding me closer and closer.

"Y-You.." I started, but then decided to keep it to myself.

"Come on, go to sleep. I'm right here, I'll never let anything hurt you at all."

I waited until I could hear his small snores, and I climbed out of his grip. I pulled on my dive gear and I grabbed a rung of the ladder. I looked at the peaceful Mark, and I took in a sharp breath as I climbed up. I opened the hatch and clambered out, closing it gently. I moved to the ladder on the side of the Lifepod and I slid down, the moonlight glimmered on the waves that licked the side of the Lifepod. The water was cold as I slid into it, and I grabbed my Seaglide from my utility belt. I turned on its flashlight and I began to scavenge for metal.

God, what the fucking Hell was that? Why did I dream that?

My heart kicked itself as I began to think about Mark. I don't know what I would do if Mark died; I would, first of all, lose my shit. Secondly, lose my fucking shit, and lastly, cry. I don't know why I would cry, I mean, he's nice and all but I don't like him like that. He's a colleague, nothing more and nothing less. I hate my brain and I hate being on this god damn planet.

I grabbed some titanium and I sighed, putting it in my inventory.

I wish I could leave here, if I don't, I think I might lose my mind. I will lose my grip on my sanity and I will sink to the bottom of these shallows. I want to go home, I want to see my family, I want to go eat at my favorite restaurant. I want to rewatch my favorite shows and movies and snack on my favorite snacks. I miss home, I do, but I have to keep fighting.

Before I knew it, I was at a drop off into the Grand Reef, and I breached the waves to refill my oxygen tanks. I then sank to the cliff, sitting on it and gazing out into the darkening waters. I took in a deep and slow breath, before I placed my feet against the sandstone beneath me. I held my Seaglide closely and I pushed off, beginning my journey to discover this strange planet I had to call home.

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be prepared for some hard hitters soon darlings 🤧