Puppet (Darkiplier Fanfic)

21: Hello Again

It's been three years since Wilford shot me. I haven't heard from Dark in a year, but I can only assume that he's still with me, since I'm still alive.

Three years since my life turned for the worst. It started with Markiplier, and it ends with Markiplier. If you can recall, I met Markiplier and became friends with him, and then I was transported into a mirror world. That's where I am now, still trapped, no way out.

It's tough knowing that you'll never be able to see your loved ones again. I miss my Markiplier. Not the one in this mirror world. Sometimes though, I can look into a mirror and glimpse into my world, but only for a second.

I have no idea how Dark did it to get me here, or how my Mark can 'summon' Dark and Wilford. I guess its because I do not have an alter ego, yet. Every day I can feel something...strange in the back of my mind. I can tell it's not Dark, because Dark announces himself.

I sighed as I looked into the mirror I use to see Mark, hoping that this time I can tell him what happened. Once in a while I can see him talking about me to Sean and Felix, but only snippets. I never met Felix before, and he was the first person I ever watched on YouTube (a/n that's actually true. I've been subscribed since he first started, the same with Mark and Jack.)

I sighed as I touched the mirror, trying to connect with him, but something weird happened. Instead of Mark, I saw...me? This mirror never showed me my own reflection. I pulled my hand away, but my reflection kept its hand on the mirror.

"Finally I can talk. Hello Cait. I know this seems a bit...confusing. I'm Pandora Void. You may call me Void if you like. This mirror world you're in isn't really a mirror world. It's where alter egos are born. I'm sure you've heard about how mirrors can be a way to see into the void, hehe. That's why in every culture, when someone dies, their loved ones cover the mirrors in their homes. Precisely for this reason." Void said, and a look of confusion was written on my face.

"But why am I here? And why are you my alter ego?" I asked, trying to wrap my head around this.

"You're dead my dear. Humans, live ones, aren't supposed to be able to be inside mirrors or as us egos call it 'The Hollowed Vales'. When your little friend, Dark, pulled you in, it shattered you. You can't die, not until you come back over. In order to do that, you need an ego. It's taken me three years, but I'm here." Void explained, and it felt like someone just ripped my heart out. I've been dead, and Dark lied to me, again! I really am a puppet. His puppet.

"I'm dead? Does Mark know? Does my family know?!" I exclaimed, anger and sadness radiating off of me, and I could feel Dark become restless.

"No, they don't. I made sure of that. When you were shattered, I formed from the pieces. I'm made from all of your worst qualities, but I am also made from your love. I have kept them at bay, but I can't for much longer. I need to be one with you. Which is why I need you to get rid of Dark." Void answered calmly. I stepped back and shook my head.

"You'll die without me Cait." Dark said, finally letting his presence be known to both me and Void.

"Don't call me that! You tricked me again! I should've never trusted you! You're a monster! Get out! You are no longer welcome here! You're a worthless piece of shit!" I screamed, and my body felt like it was on fire. I fell to my knees and I felt a cold hand on my shoulder. I looked up and saw Dark, and saw his shadows flaring up behind him.

He pulled his hand away and punched me in the face, causing me to fall on the floor. I could hear Void pounding on the mirror, but I had a feeling I would need to touch the mirror again, but I wouldn't be able to if Dark stood in my way. I grabbed my cheek and glared up at him, slowly standing up.