One-shots and things

Take Me Instead

This one-shot is basically a continuation of ATUS.

Except Grian never woke up.

TW: Death, Self harm, Attempted Suicide, Basically a whole lotta angst.

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Darkness.

It Blanketed the world, the air slightly wet with tears.

It felt just like the first time they had lost Grian, but more painful. 

Because this time, they knew he was never coming back. 

Mumbo was shaken to the core. 

He never left Grians grave, sitting next to it all day.

Without Grian, what was there to live for?

Mumbo was a mess.

He hadnt washed himself, or changed his clothes for the past week. He cried everyday, wishing that he could be with Grian. 

Why did it have to end this way?

He looked around, at all of the flowers layed next to the tombstone. Mumbo didnt put a flower there though. He put himself. 

Grian had killed the Watchers, but the Watchers attacks had left him to weak to move on. Mumbo wasnt ready to lose him, but it was to late now. He was dead.

And It left Mumbo wishing he were dead too.

Mumbo took out his sword, and stabbed it through his chest. It hurt badly, but Mumbo just wanted his life to be over. He felt his vision blur as he started to fade away.

But he respawned.

Again and Again this awful cycle continued, Mumbo screaming at the air, tears in his eyes.

LET ME BE WITH GRIAN!

JUST LET ME DIE UNIVERSE!

I DONT WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT HIM!

Mumbo was left sobbing even harder than before.

He knew that it wasnt going to work, but he still kept trying.

The chat was filled with messages.

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

<Mumbo Jumbo was slain by Mumbo Jumbo>

The others were getting worried.

Iskall had seen the messages, and flew over to where to Grians grave, where Mumbo was.

Mumbo was screaming out into the world.

TAKE ME INSTEAD!

HE DESERVES TO LIVE! 

HE WAS A BETTER PERSON THAN I WAS!

Just give him back...

Mumbo sobbed, as he raised the sword to his chest again.

Mumbo! Stop!

Iskall landed next to him, and took the sword.

Dont beat yourself up! Grian wouldnt have wanted for you to-

-WELL GRIAN IS DEAD, ISKALL! And he is never coming back! 

Mumbo yelled, before sitting down next to the grave, and crying again.

I know...I just dont want to admit it to myself. I loved him like a brother...

Iskall whispered, tears forming in his eye.

Iskall sat down next to Mumbo, and cried.

But... we have to admit it.  I loved him to. I loved the way he smiled, his laugh, and his mischievous grin. His sandy blonde hair and red sweater, they way he danced with the parrots. He was so happy, yet... inside he was in pain. He had bared the weight of the past for to long. Do...do you think he is happy, right now? Is he happier than he was down here?

Mumbo question, as he wrapped an arm around Iskall.

I...Im not sure...

The two just sobbed, as the sky turned dark, and the rain poured down on their heads. 

I dont want to live without him, Iskall. 

Mumbo took the sword back from Iskall.

But Mumbo, you will just respawn again. You only truly die if you are killed by a Watcher.

Iskall countered, as he wiped his eye. 

I know that. That is what the sword is for.

Mumbo stood up, sword in one hand, and the other behind his back.

But you cant go back there, the portal is destroyed.

Iskall grabbed Mumbos arm, water dripping from their drenched clothing.

Mumbo took his hand out from behind his back, revealing a Watcher Mask.

Im not going to use the portal.

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That was fun.

This one-shot was written by me, Forest.

I like writing angst, but my siblings want to add fluff, so I got a chance to use my inner angst.

Im always open to suggestions, as well.

Happy Reading!

-Broken <3

(Again, written by Forest)