A Glitch In The System: Corrupted Database(Editing)

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Hot tears flooded your face as Cosmo's hand had went limp.

"Please..." your voice cracked, reaching to touch his hand again.

It began to fade and vanish, his robotic arm and coat staying behind.

Your heart shattered, tearing your eyes from the items that had once belonged to your mentor.

The sword that had done the job clanged onto the ground, vanishing in a puff of code.

Rage and sadness clashed in your chest as you stood up, hands balled into fists.

You felt yourself slam a fist into the green coded wall, angry tears clinging to your face now.

He didn't need to die! He knew what he was doing! I don't know what I am supposed to do!

Hatred for the smug grinned imposter boiled inside you.

It was HIS fault the chaos started. HIS fault everything was in danger.

HIS FAULT COSMO WAS DEAD.

Moving from the wall, you made your way to the desk that held the papers and documents that had been Cosmo's.

Your eyes were narrowed as you pulled out an old worn journal.

Guide to Playandia

You recognised the Gameboy's slanted and messy handwriting instantly.

He must have something in here.

Each chapter held information about game characters, how each system worked and even blue-prints for future plans that would never see their beginning..

You were nearing the back of the book...

Nothing...

You let a cry of emotions escape your mouth as you set it down, a thin piece of paper slipping free.

It caught your eyes. It had been terribly bent and looked rushed..

Picking it up, you read in over, heart in your throat.

To Y/n,

I am assuming you have located this note in my journal...

Apologises it couldn't have been on better terms..
I knew I wouldn't survive this attack..
I barely escaped last time with all of my body parts. The Virus is an intelligent creature.. He adapts to the world around him. Don't give him a foot hold in your mind. He uses the ones around that aren't protected. I was one of them... I gave him the ability to gain his own body in my arrogance and inability to see his true intentions...

I was an idiot to let him take over my body..

I feel as though I will not make it so this note is for the future you. You are a natural leader Y/n. You will lead us to safety.

Rally the others.
Protect the unprotected.

The Virus will not stop until he has power.
Show him Playandia is strong my friend.

                                   - Cosmo
P.S. I believe my coat would look well on you. Be safe. I wish the best for you.

You scanned it several times, drying your tears.

I won't let you die in vain...

Getting up, you pocketed the letter and set the robotic arm on the desk, grief returning.

Lifting his green coat, you slipped in on, eyes tightly closed.

Silence passed over you as you bowed your head in mourning.

Lifting your eyes, you looked to the coded walls...

Those were lives.. Not just numbers.

Those were your people.

.. Fine.  If Glitch wants a battle..

You rose up, heading outside.

You'll have a battle.