Touched By An Angel

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*YOUR POV*

Slowly, I opened my eyes and sat up. I looked around the room, rubbing the spot on my head that the rubble had landed. I furrowed my brow in confusion. I recognized the room, but... It was mine. In my house. Not the factory. I took a deep breath, thinking through the events I'd experienced. Was it all just a dream? My mind drifted to when I kissed Alice and I blushed. I'd hoped it was real, but at least I was home, safe from the Ink Demon. I stood and left my room, freezing when I saw what awaited me. The familiar browns and blacks of the factory greeted me. How was that possible? I was just in my room. A voice off to my right spoke and I immediately recognized it as Alice. "In case you're wondering, Tom and I made that room for you, so you would feel more at home." I turned and saw them both sitting at a nearby table. "You're still in the factory; we pulled you from the rubble." I was thoroughly confused.

"But... The ink... How did you get through it?" Alice smiled softly.

"After you destroyed the Ink Demon, the ink all drained away and it was safe for us to cross."

"I destroyed the Ink Demon?" A nod from Tom confirmed it as Alice continued talking.

"Yes. He's gone. As are the other enemies that roam these halls, such as the Projectionist and the Butcher Gang." I blinked in shock, barely able to believe what I was hearing.

"What does that mean?" Alice blushed, seeming nervous.

"Well... Um... It means that... The factory is safe now..."

"Ok...?" I hesitated, waiting for Alice to catch her breath and finish.

"So, if you wanted, you could stay here with us... With me. It would be safe for you."

"Stay?" Alice nodded.

"Only if you want to. What do you say? Will you stay with us?" I didn't even hesitate before giving my answer.

"Yes."