Glitch (Prinxiety)

Chapter 11

    "It's been half an hour, where is he?" Pranks said checking his watch.
    "I don't know! He usually doesn't keep us waiting this long!" Missy replied.
    "Let's go find him. I don't want to wait anymore." He said standing up.
     "Alright. What if he jumps out of no where and scares us?"
     "It'll be fine! Don't be such a scaredy cat!" Pranks said teasingly.
     "I'm not! I'm just worried about Anx." Missy looked at the ground.
     "It's okay. I'm sorry. I'm worried too." Pranks wrapped his brother in a hug.
     "Let's just find him and watch the movie." Missy said quietly.
     They looked in the Commons but only saw Dad and princey chatting.
      "Have either of you seen Anx?" Missy started.
      "Yeah we haven't seen him since lunch!" Pranks said.
       "No... we haven't, are you sure? I thought he went to your room." Prince said uncertain.
      "Yeah. We haven't seen him! We're looking for him now. " missy said.
      Prince and Patton got up and walked to the kids. "We'll help, let's check his room." Prince said.
      The four of them walked to Anx's room.  Prince knocked on the door. "Anx? You in there?" He called. No answer. He opened the door just a bit. He pushed it all the way open so the others could see. There was no one there. The room was empty. Missy checked the bathroom. He turned around and shook his head.
    "He's gone." He said sullenly.
    "I'll go talk to Thomas." Prince said as he sunk down.
    "Why don't you two to explore. I need to talk to Logan." Mo' ruffled their hair and left the room.

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    "Hey, Thomas? We've got a small problem." Prince said as he popped up.
    "Does it have to do with anxiety?" He asked turning towards Prince from his spot on the couch.
     "Yes, actually. How'd you know?"
     "Something felt off earlier. I could tell someone was in trouble and realized I was having a light anxiety attack."
      "Oh, well, he's gone and we can't find him."
      "That's not good. What can I do to help?"  Thomas asked, standing up.
      "I'm not sure. We don't even know if it has anything to do with Corey."
       "Alright. Thanks for letting me know."
       "No problem. I'm gonna go and talk to the others." Prince sunk down back in Anx's room.

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    "Hey, Logan? Have you seen Anx today?" Morality asked, opening the door.
     "No, why?" Logan responded turning away from his computer.
     "We're looking for him. We can't find him anywhere. He's gone." Mo' said looking at the floor.
      "I have this thing on my computer that allows me to see where all of the traits are. I'll check that." He started typing on his computer. When Anxiety's icon popped up red he shook his head and turned around to see Patton crying. He walked over and pulled him into a hug.
      "It'll be okay. We'll find him. I promise." He whispered.
      "But what if we dont?" He asked. "What if Corey killed him? What if, Thomas does something stupid because Anx isn't there to convince him not to?"
      "I, we won't lose him. I'll find him. Corey won't hurt him. I promise." He said gripping Mo' tighter.

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     "Let's go explore. It'll be better than sitting around." Pranks said.
      "Alright. Have you ever been past Anx's room?" Missy asked.
     "No."
     "Then what are we waiting for? Let's get going!" Missy said thinking that they might find Anx.
     They walked down the hall and once they got around a corner, the walls were grey. It was much colder too.
     "What is this place?" Missy asked.
     "I don't know. I think I hear people talking." Pranks walked to a door way and gasped. He turned around white as a sheet. "I found Anx..."

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      "What do you mean by that?" Anxiety asked defensively. Curling up into a little ball.
     "I mean, that now that it's just us... we won't have any interruptions.  So first off let's check out those cuts shall we?" He starts towards Anx who stands up and shrinks away. Shaking his head.
     "Why don't you listen? I'm the only one who cares you know! The others just lie and lie and lie. I'm the only one who will be honest with you. The others will tell you they care but, in all truth, they really wouldn't care if you died. Now me? I would care. I'd be the only one crying." During his speel Anx had lowered his arms and allowed Corey to come closer. "Let's check on those cuts now." He grabbed Anx's arms and tore the bandages off. Noticing that one was still bleeding a bit. "That's good, let's go ahead and re-bandage them, huh?" He spoke to Anx like he was an injured child.
    Anx nodded and Corey led him to a bathroom. While Coruption cleaned his wounds and put fresh bandages on them Anxiety couldn't stop the thoughts that hurdled through his brain.
"They're better off with out you."
"They're happier without you."
"Thomas can actually do things without constantly worrying now that you're gone."
    Over and over and over. Never stopping.
    "Penny for your thoughts?" Corey asked, finishing both arms.
     Anx didn't respond. He was trying to stop his train of thought before his mind bursted.
    "It's okay to talk, darling." He said grabbing Anx's hands.
    "I'm just thinking about how the others are all better off with me gone. They can get more done now." He said quietly, tears slipping down his face.
    "Oh it's alright. You are correct but thats what I'm here for." He gathered Anx into his arms and carried him to the bed. Laying down and playing with his hair. Anx leaned into the touch. "That's it, just relax. Good boy. Remember, you're better off here. And the others are happier with you out of the way." He whispered as Anx fell asleep.

So, yup. Anx has been kidnapped. The kids know where he is, but what will happen? Will they tell the others and save the day, or is Corey smarter than they think? Tune in next time to find out!
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-R
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