SIXTEEN: Rise of DEVUX II

                                    

                                          
[Y/n]
2 weeks, i have been here for 2 weeks already. After those distractions, I'm finally going to try and see who Seruv is. I crept past multiple hallways. I already knew where those files were, because i requested a blueprint layout of the building i was in. Good thing Void wasn't with Lady Star, because he'd know that something's up. 
Silently, i stole the keycard from a sleeping guard, the keycard color was green and looked like it could unlock the door only in this area. 
After getting past it, i made sure to not make any sound whilst entering. The room i entered was cold and dim, the lights were poorly lit and the room was filled with dust. Finding the letter S labeled on the drawers, i pulled the drawer slowly and searched through the files until i found what i was looking for. 
My fingered brushed against the plastic-wrapped files, picking up one file. 
Seruv Alter. 
I mentally celebrated, opening the folder. 
Name: Seruv Alter
Status: Dead
Cause of death: TDL
Rank: #1
Oh fuck he was dead. The folder revealed his identity, who he was, and his personal information, along with the red keycard. I was told that the red keycard would unlock every door and grant access to only those assigned this—including TDL. How foolish of them to leave it with the folders. 
I snatched the keycard and put back the file, checking for security cameras if TDL was watching. Thankfully none were present. 
I walked back the hallways and silently passed by any guards that roamed the area, with keycard still in my grasp. 
I made it back to my cell, tucking in the keycard through the book i was reading.
This was going to take a lot of planning. 
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I walked through the familiar halls, i was just done eating lunch in the cafeteria, and now making my way towards my cell. 
It was strange how Lady Star and Void weren't eating at the table like how they used to before, I thought they were busy but not THIS busy enough to skip lunch. Now I have no one to hang out with. 
I sighed with those thoughts, now remembering TCO and TSC who were worried sick right now, they must've had it worst after my disappearance. I want to tell them how I'm okay, but i know i can't. 
“I just hope they're taking care of theirselves..“ I muttered, holding a hand to my chest as the other gently brushing against the cold metal.
 I now realized how much I still hadn't gotten used to the cold atmosphere, the clothes Lady Star gave me were the regular white shirt every prisoner was wearing and shorts. Not to mention the fabric was thin. 
I longed to collapse on my bed and wrap around the heavy blanket, the only thing that brought me comfort. 
As i walked, i accidentally bumped into someone's chest. 
“Ah, you're here” he says as i stumbled back, i looked up to see TDL towering over me. 
Fuck it felt like i hit a damn brick wall, does every stick figure's chest that damn hard?!
“Ugh, what do you want, TDL?“ I questioned, a bit irritated. 
“I need you to assist me for a bit” he spoke, his hands folded behind his back as usual “Lady Star and her pesty boyfriend are busy with the tasks i gave them, and i have no one to assist me.“
“Then why don't you cancel those tasks??”
“It was a necessity, they had to do those tasks.”
I groaned, putting my prosthetic arm on my hips “and what exactly do i have to 'assist' you for?“
“A virus I have been working on”
I froze for a bit “What Virus..?“
“Devux-601”
Shi—
I pursed my lips, not knowing to say yes or not. 
“Is that a yes?“ He raised a brow, his eyes narrowing. “You look like you already know what it is.“
Fucking answer god damni-
“Yes! Sure sure I'll help you.. Yeah..“ I finally spoke. He just gave a subtle nod and was about to leave. 
“Wait-”
“Hm?“ He turned his head to me. 
“Do you, uh, perhaps have a sweater or some sort?“ I asked “It's cold here” (this line was cringe im sorry) 
“...“ He fell silent, as if thinking if he should say yes or no “I have, actually. Follow me.“ he—surprisingly—agreed.
He walked towards his workshop as i tagged along. He slid the keycard, i glanced at the color and it was the exact color of the keycard i stole from Seruv's folder. 
“Stay here” he said before disappearing in the darkness, sometimes i wonder how tf does he work in the dark. 
He came out with a specific looking sweater, the same one he used to wear when we were still close. “Haven't used this in a while but this should do. Another sweater will be delivered after a few days so you'll wear these for now”
He tossed the piece of clothing to me as i caught it. “Well uh, thanks. When will i assist you?“
“2 pm sharp, meet me at section S, the signs will show you were it is”
“Got it” i nodded before walking off.
 When i got to my cell, i wore TDL's old sweater, it was oversized but it'll do. His scent still lingered on the cloth as i inhaled it, can't blame me for it being addicting.
I thought of how he's slowly being less agressive to me, but shrugged it off.
It wasn't important anyways. 




⧼꒷꒦✦꒦꒷⧽
~UnstableLight
[A/n]: it's the 4th of November and it's almost my birthday on November 9 so i decided to give yall a bit of a small bonus :D
Also i really wanted this book to be slowburn but it looks so messy.. Perhaps i should do another book that's more canon and sticking to the main plot :0??