The day carried on as usual, and everything was rather uneventful. The snow didn't seem to pick up as much, making the survivors almost feel hopeful. I mean.. perhaps this meant the storm was clearing? Hopefully..there wasn't many sources of food and it was getting even more difficult to survive by the day.

Fries had spent the rest of his day with Firey, as he felt bad for not seeing him as much. He just wanted to make sure he was doing okay, and that he wouldn't turn to the emotional state he was in a few days ago. Stapy seemed to be good company though, which was helpful.

He had went to leave to get home a little later than he planned.. evening was coming and he hadn't expected to take so long returning. He had struggled finding his way back, but once he did the nerves of being back this late had only begun to sink in.

Gelatin was guarding the door at this time, raising an eyebrow as Fries made his way through it. Fries swallowed, knowing Gelatin was close to Donut and knew all his secrets..Gelatin had no idea that Fries knew them, too.

"What are you looking at?" Fries snarled, heaving his shovel over his shoulder and speed walking past him in a mood. Gelatin didn't reply to that, muttering something as Fries made his way inside.

"Two is busy by the way, he advised Front Row to guard the prisoners while they're out." Gelatin informed, Fries stopping in his tracks.. Two was gone?

"Where did they go?" He turned back to Gelatin fiercely, wanting an answer. Gelatin shrugged, unbothered "Psh, how should I know? Find it out yourself. " he joked, but meant it since he didn't like Fries.

Fries understood his anger but pretended like he didn't "How helpful.." he sarcastically remarked, swerving his body back around and making his way up the stairs to where Twos office would usually be.

He was confused.. what would Two be doing at this time? He couldn't imagine them leaving the base, so where else would they go? Fries glanced around the corridors wearily..everyone seemed to be off and busy..they were empty.

He placed his hand on the door to Twos office once he approached it, pushing slowly "Two?" He called, peering inside curiously. But to his dismay, they weren't there. He frowned and opened it fully.. neither was Coiny or Donut.. where were they?

He felt a little uneasy, looking around the almost silent room,..perhaps Two needed them for something? Or maybe they were both busy on their own. He was drawn inside, listening to the ticking of the clock as it stayed in rhythm with his steps.

The whole room was quiet, and uneasy. There was a feeling of uncertaincy which lay around the room.. he paced up to Twos desk, placing his hand on the surface delicately. He looked behind himself for a split second before turning back..

Maybe there was more information he could find while Two was gone? Maybe..

Fries didn't really want to stay here for long, since he didn't wat to risk getting caught.. he had already tested his luck earlier when taking Coinys files..

Defeatedly, he went to turn around to leave, but of course something had to catch his eye just before he could get out of there. He had noticed something looked...off, turning his body to the side so he could get a better view.

Just by Twos desk.. the floor appeared.. strange. He trailed up to it quietly, trying to be careful and putting his shovel down. He rubbed his hands together in preparation before pushing the heavy desk; it screeched against the ground so he winced, hoping it hadn't made too much noise. He pushed it just enough to reveal something abnormal..it was a hatch, like a small door that lead to underground. Why did Two have this here? Had this always been here?

Perhaps it had been covered by the desk.. did they accidentally leave it revealed? Letting his curiosity get the better of him, he reached down to pull at the hatch, and... to his surprise it wasn't locked. It pulled open, a dark room now evident. It was completely pitch black.. it kind of looked endless.. but he doubted it was.

What in the world was this..? Should he go explore it? He didn't want to get caught..but he really wanted to know what was down there. He glanced behind him one last time..maybe just a quick trip.. he would be out of there in no time.

There was a metal ladder in the wall that lead down into the hole. He moved towards it, slipping himself down and holding the bars tightly as he gradually lowered himself into the strange cavity, gripping onto the bars and travelling downwards.

The further he went, the darker it became. It made him increasingly nervous, he wasn't sure what he would find.. he knew he should have just left it alone, but he wanted to know what was there. He hoped nobody would come in..either - but with Two being 'busy' and everyone doing their jobs, he doubted anyone would return.

Right?

He looked up worriedly, continuing to make his way down. He was being careful to avoid slipping, grunting as he eventually got to the bottom.

The floor had wooden planks.. was this just another room? He turned his body and squinted in attempt to adjust to the light..it was hard to make anything out due to the darkness, so he felt the wall beside him for some sort of switch.

He eventually touched something, fiddling for a moment before pressing a switch with a soft click. He was astonished to see it was nothing more than a regular room.. kind of tacky though, that was for sure. The walls were half-assed built with some sort of wood, and the ceiling had been neglected - many cobwebs drew across it. There were some metal cabinets, drawing him in to investigate. The light wasn't very helpful, it was kind of dull ..like a candle light. It didn't quite reach the corners.

He wondered over to it and traced the metal with his finger. To the left of the room, there was some sort of tv set, and something that looked like a DVD player. It closely resembled the tv Four had in the exit. Actually.. it WAS the one that Four had. How did Two get hold of this?

Four was dead, was he not? He looked back at the cabinets. There was little files, each having a sort of label. He proceeded to read them.

"9-Ball, 8-Ball, Anchor, Avocado, Balloony.." He mumured aloud.. these cabinets were in alphabetical order according to everyones names? How interesting..

The dim light mace difficult to read, and as well as this it kept flickering. He glared up at it, before paying his attention back to the cabinets.. what were these? He opened up 9-balls, taking it out and reading it.

Deceased/Alive

Neither had been marked off.. did Two not know if 9-ball was still alive? He went to look at 8-balls, not bothering to read anything else about the debuter.

Deceased/Alive

Well.. he knew that part. So.. were these all just information about each of them? He was interested..obviously this was Twos little hide out area for storing information..but why was it so hidden? He knew he shouldn't go poking around somewhere like this, but he simply couldn't help himself.

The rest of the information was kind of unimportant..he didn't see a reason to keep reading the rest of it. He put it back and pushed the file back in, "Hm.."

Right..Coiny. maybe he could find some more things out about Coiny. He traced his hand along it until he found the letter C, grabbing the small handle to the one named after him and pulling it open so that he could look inside.

A disk?

There was files too, but that was what caught his attention first. He grabbed itand admired it, growing sick with nerves as he managed to read what it was called..the disk was called 'Amnesia'..the word written with a big black marker. He suddenly didn't feel too good, debating if he should just forget about this and head back as if this had never happened.

He was stupid though, and determined to know more about this. He deserved to know about Twos despicable plans. He turned his body around, not taking his eyes off the disc and trailing towards the DVD player.

Hesitantly, he kneeled down, locating and pressing the button for it to open. It did.. he wearily looked one last time at the disk, before sighing and putting it inside the player, closing it up and backing off.

He stared at the tv screen, waiting for some sort of signal that the DVD was working...he was tense.. someone could come by any moment..

He flinched as the blaring light of the tv static took him by surprise, lighting up the room in a glow. It revealed parts of the room that he didn't get to see before due to the pathetic lighting.

The tv produced a soft hum, as if the DVD was working. There was no video, but there was definitely audio. He patiently awaited, flinching fearfully as someone spoke. He almost thought it was someone above him ..but it was just from the tv.

And just like that there was a sound of movement..like something being placed down. He assumed whatever device used to record the audio was set down or something.

"T-Two.. I don't really know why you brought me here.." Coiny spoke. So.. Coiny was on this tape? No surprise..Fries felt like something bad was about to happen.. he didn't know if he just made a huge mistake deciding to listen to this.

"Coiny, take a seat. I have some..things to talk to you about." Two then replied..they were in this too..

"What?" The sound of a chair screeching was heard.. he assumed that Coiny sat down. "What? Is this about Four?"

"Eh.. kind of. Ever since I arrived, I feel like things have been a little up and down with everyone. Its kind of tense, right? Nobody knows what side to join.. Four won't speak to me, nor X.."

This was when they were still alive...? Well, Four. He wasn't sure if X was dead currently... since Donut said that he was imprisoned.

"I-I understand. It's probably confusing for everyone. Firey wants to stay with Four but..I quite like you, ha.. its pretty funny actually, since we-"

"Yeah yeah I get it, I have something I want to talk to you about."

Wait.. Coiny sounded normal. He sounded rather cheerful..actually. This must have been before the whole amnesia thing. Fries had completely forgotten his surroundings, listening attentively while hanging on every last word, staring at the static screen.

"Oh? What's that, Two?"

"Y'know.. things are kind of boring. "

"What do you mean?"

"Well.. I get it, you're all buddy buddy with each other but.. what fun are you having?"

"We..are living? I find it quite nice. What's the problem."

"Coiny.."

...

"Yes?"

"There's no drama! There's no.. thrive! No.. umpth, you get me? Things are soooo bland. What's the point of living such miserable lives???"

"Miserable?? Two, no offense, but its seriously the opposite. "

"I don't think you understand what I'm saying. "

"I-I don't think I do. I like our lives! I'm..happy with the way it is."

"Even after that happened to your eye? How did that even happen? Looks preeeetty bad.."

"Leafy.. er..I don't want to talk about it. What is this all about? Why am I here?"

"Well.. I've been thinking.."

". R-Right.."

"I'm just fascinated by how quickly everyone has turned to like me.. isn't it admirable?"

"I guess."

"To simply just.. trust me. It's strange, isn't it? Do you trust me, Coiny?" Two was talking a lot slower at this point.

"..Y-..Yes? Why are you asking?" He sounded uncomfortable.

"But.. well..why? You don't even know what I'm capable of.."

"I..I..just, do.."

"You know nothing about me.. you don't even know my intentions. Why do you even think I'm here?"

"I-..Two- I-I don't know. I don't like this, you're making me uncomfortable."

"You're so difficult.."

"Two.. why do you keep looking over there?" A-Are you recording this?"

No reply. Fries gripped his fists together without realizing, tense and waiting in fear.. as if he were in Coinys position.

"T-Two..wh-what are you doing?! H-Hey! HEY! LET ME GO- GET OFF-" he was suddenly muffled.. as if Two had something over his mouth.

"Before I came here..things were pretty dead. So.. I think my visit will really impact all of you.."

"MmM! MKMF-"

"I'm gonna start a war, Coiny." Two laughed afterwards, making Fries feel sickened

"Wh-Wh-" Coiny spat something out. "Wh-What are you doing?! What are you saying? T-Two- you-"

"It's chloroform. Just go with it. I have some plans for you.. you won't remember a thing, doesn't that sound nice? It's gonna be great!"

"Wh-What?! Two- are you insane?! Where is all of this coming fr-" he was cut off again, yelling.

"Oh, It's going to be so good! I have bait, you see. My debuters.. I'm going to let Four kill them, then after, I suppose I'll be "so sad and so angry" that I just had to go ahead and go to drastic measures, hm?"

"G-GET OFF!" his words were muffled.

"I'm going to have so much fun, Coiny! You're gonna be like, my best friend! Once I give you amnesia..you'll practically do anything for your "leader.."

Coiny kept screaming while his mouth was covered with what seemed like a cloth..  Two laughed, and Coinys sounds were eventually drowned out, fading and silencing.

"You won't feel a thing..I'll make this easy for you. Oh, the others have no idea what's coming to them.. if only they knew today will be the last day they'll ever see their precious host again.."

It ended.

Fries was left dumbfounded.. he was unable to move. He hadn't even realised that he had been holding his breath from fear, exhaling and shaking his head.. no.. that was what happened..?

Two had planned this all along? They wanted this..?

They didn't even care about the debuters..they just wanted everyone to have a reason to fight.

That's why they didn't care about Scissors..

That's why they didn't care at all.

They didn't care about Coiny. They didn't care about how anyone felt.. he didn't care about anyones conditions or health.. they just wanted war.

Fries took the dvd out as quick as he could and rushed to shove it back into the cabinet. He suddenly felt sick and overwhelmed with the feeling of dread.. he wished he could unhear Coinys pleads and fights.. why would Two do this? Was Two really just this sick? This whole time.. Two didn't care. It was worse knowing their actual intentions..

He couldn't handle thinking about it, needing to get out of there.. he felt like he couldn't breathe. He switched off the light and rushed to climb the ladder, almost slipping on the way. As soon as he crawled out the top he scrambled out, kicking the  hatch shut. He stood and began to pull the desk back over it, desperate to cover the room.. hide what he discovered.. try and forget and cloak it. He stumbled backwards once he let go, almost tripping in the rush and panic.

He snatched up his shovel with shaking hands and instantly rushed out of there, his body stiff and his breathing heavy. He felt awful.. in many ways. He wished he had left it alone.. he wished he hadn't messed with things.. he tried to calm himself down, needing to get somewhere private.

He needed to tell Donut about this...as soon as possible. Just the thoughts of how sick Two was made him angry. The thoughts of manipulating Coiny.. ruining eveyones lives just for the fun of it..

It was unforgivable. He wanted to kill them.

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Pt and Naily had begun to settle into the lab after they had eaten. Everyone was trying to adjust to them being there, and although everyone had many mixed opinions about the pair staying, Golfball was set on getting answers out of them... so.. they just had to comply.

Since the snow hadn't really picked up this made Bomby nervous..he was worried that Naily would have to leave soon. He had been spending a lot of time with her, and this made Jr jealous.

He did feel a tinge of guilt, though, the last time him and Naily ever talked they left off on a bad note.

Everyone was chilling in a room that was AWAY from Liy. Fanny and Lightning had taken on the burden to guard her, so were left to make sure she didn't escape. It wasn't as cold so they didn't need to give her warmth. It was still a tad chilly, though.

While the other two were left with her, the rest of the group hung around and discussed amongst each other. Blocky hadn't been very upbeat ever since Pen left, Woody having noticed his change in behaviour. He had been sticking by his side to make sure he was alright, currently rubbing his back.

Bomby and Naily were laughing and catching up. It had been so long since they had the chance to talk to each other, so were having a blast.

"I'm gonna get some food, Naily. Do you want anything?" Bomby offered generouly, smiling kindly at her. She shook her head politely "Nahh.. I'm okay."

He stood up with a groan and brushed himself off "Ah, Okay, well, I'll see you in five.. be right back."  he waved her off, leaving to the storage. Jr muttered something and pulled his legs up to his body closer. Price Tag was rather unhappy..too. They didn't like that Naily had another friend that they didn't know about prior.

Naily fidgted shyly, looking around at the others.. they were occupied in their own conversations. She hummed and swung her legs, looking across to Jr.. he hadn't spoken much..well, rather at all.

She hadn't exactly spoken to him either. It was awkward without Bomby.. she tried to just listen to the others speak to distract herself, but couldn't engage very well.

"Mh." She averted her eyes back at Fj.."Hey." She spoke up, attempting to catch his attention. He hardly looked at her, a little frustrated "What. " He coldy spat, muffled by his legs as he held them to himself.

She scoffed. "Well, I just wanted to ask if you were okay!" She complained with frustrated tone, annoyed at his attitude. "You don't have to speak to me like that.. "

He growled and turned away, annoyed that she was trying to start a conversation "We aren't friends or anything Naily. Just leave me alone, would you?"

"I never said we were.." she huffed, looking to the ground "Aren't you just.. a little happy to know that I'm alive?"

"Why should I be?"

"Well.. I'm happy that you made it out okay.." she glanced over to his hand, observing the features of his arm gun.

Jr avoided eyecontact with her, letting her point sink in.. well, he supposed it was somewhat relieving... but he still beleived he didn't like her. Not only that but he disliked Price Tag even more. In fact, he hated Price Tag... all they had done since they arrived was be annoying and act like they owned the place.

"Hey..Jr.. what happened to your arm?" Naily wondered, trying to show interest. Jr flinched "H-Huh?" He hadn't really been paying attention, looking at it. "Oh, er..surgery." he murmured vaguely.

"D-Did you lose it?"

"Mh.. in the war. Sliced off. It's fine now, though.."

She tried to think of how to reply.. the conversation was awkward with the lack of things to discuss.. plus she knew it was tense between them. "..Jr..y-you're not upset that I'm still alive, are you?"

"Wh-What, no!" He exclaimed, rolling his eyes "I..just.."

He glanced to the door where Bomby had left out of and frowned, pulling his legs close to his body once again "I don't like your friend.. and I don't like you taking Bomby away from me.."

"Wh-What? H-How am I taking him away? Jr I-"

Naily never got a chance to respond properly, Golfball interrupting her. "Naily! Price Tag! We need to start talking about Two!" She demanded suddenly, forcing them to both pay attention to her. Lollipop sighed, swinging her legs as she sat upon a crate. "I don't even know if I want to know anymore of the sickening things they've done.."

Jr glared off to the side, tensing as Bomby returned. Bomby noticed that Golfball was busy talking to Naily, so decided to leave them be. He sat down next to Jr, leaning against the wall with a sigh, slowly lowering to sit. "Ah..jeez.. "

Pt looked towards Naily..they would take control of this situation. They had a plan- to lie. It was simple.. if they just LIED about Two, it wouldn't even matter. They could stay in the lab without risking their lige by sharing actual information.

"Golfball.. before we do this, can you check the cameras outside once more? Just in case Pen returned or something.." Blocky asked sadly. Golfball sighed loudly, hating to repeat herself "Blocky, I know you're worried - but Pen will be okay. He is stronger than you think." She grumbled, embarrassed to have to comfort him.

"W-Wait... Pen was here too?" Naily didn't know this, in awe "Oh, that's great! Where ...is he?"

"He's..looking for someone." Bomby informed her "..looking for Snowball.. he wants to find him and return with him. He left yesterday..just before night."

Pt took this as an opportunity to make problems.. but also make things easier for themselves in the process.

"Oh.." They gently whispered, catching the attention of everyone. "What?" 8-ball grumbled, wondering why they seemed so upset all of a sudden.

"Snowball..he.." Pt looked down dissapoinedly, everyone waiting as they showed sadness through their expression. "Sorry to say.. but..me and Naily saw him dead a few days ago. Just after we escaped.. I think it must have been the rain.." They quietly revealed, pain in their voice.

"Wh-What?" Blocky almost choked, standing up "Are you serious?? How far was that from here-?" Golfball stared in disbelief upon hearing this, Woody putting his head in his hands.

Naily stared at them fearfully, thoughts rushing through her head..what in the world were they doing?! Why would they lie about that?? They never even saw Snowball!

"Pretty far.. really close to the bsse.." Price Tag scuffed their foot, murmuring their words "I-I'm sorry. I would have told you sooner if I knew. Did you say Pen was looking for him? Ah...jeez.."

Blocky began to panic, stressing out "I-I have to go get him-! Pen will be devastated..wh-what if he does something to himself?" He turned to Blackhole as if he would be able to help him, his voice unsteady "H-He might get caught if he gets that close to Twos base! Shit- B-Blackhole.. please! We have to do something.. we have.. i-" Lollipop watched as he paced.

"B-Blocky, please calm down?" She looked back at Price Tag "We don't know the truth of this.. yet. Please don't panic-" she went to try and hold his shoulder, rubbing it and holding him in place so he would stop walking around.

He shook his head, brushing her off "No.. of course its true! I-Its true, right Naily?" He looked at her pleadingly, almost tearful. Blackhole was nervous, waiting for her to respond as well.

"I.. " Pt was glaring at her, giving her a threatening stare. "I-It is.." she whispered, hating her own words.

"Fuck, why didn't you say?!" Jr snapped. Naily grew more and more overwhelmed, mixed messages from everyone "I-I didn't know Pen was looking for him!" She went along with the lie, terrified and confused.

"B-Blockyg..-" Woody tried to calm him down, 8-ball nudged Golfball "What do we do..?"

"I don't know!" She snapped, agitated and hostile  "This is why I felt against him leaving! For reasons like this!"

"G-Golfball- I have to go and find him-" Blocky stuttered, turning away from everyone else. Bomby shook his head, standing "You can't-"

Golfball agreed "What an absolutely barbaric suggestion! You cannot leave, Blocky! You will just put yourself at risk and cause more problems!" She argued furiously.

"I can't just let him DIE out there, Golfball! I know he won't return until he finds him, regardless of his promises!" He shakily shouted at her, his voice cracking. He regret being angry immediately, shaking his head and wiping his eyes "I'm sorry.- sorry. I.." he felt so angry and upset, unable to process the information.

"It's..fine."

"I-I need..to be alone. I don't want to get mad at any more of you.." he held his arms "I-I need some space.. "

"No." Lollipop firmly disagreed "The last thing you need is to be alone. We will be there for you.." she held his arm "Come on.. want to go on a walk outside? I'm sure the snow isn't that bad.. we don't have to travel that far.."

"I'm coming." Jr insisted right after "I don't want you to be alone.. you deserve support. " he glared back at Naily, before turning back to him.

"Mg.." Woody wanted to come to, Blackhole floating forward "I'll join you as erl.. I'm sure you could use some friends right now. It'll be okay.."

"Thank you guys.." Blocky rubbed his eyes "..I don't know what I'd do without you all.." he murmured, hugging Woody as he hugged him.

They went to leave for the doors, Lollipop walking up to the control panel to open them up. Golfball grumbled, rolling her eyes. She supposed she would come along too.. not like she cared or anything..

Once they were open, the group left. Infact.. everyone did. They all went to have a walk without Naily or Price Tag. The doors were closed behind them, leaving an echo.

..Naily waited for it to be completely clear, before glaring at Price Tag "Why in the world did you say that?!" She snapped,  clearly frustrated. It was a first for Price Tag, since it broke the silence.

"Hey! I just did what was right." They smirked proudly, apathetic "Lying to them only makes them feel even worse.."

"Wh..why..why would you even want that?!"

"Uh, duh! I don't care about them. Do you??"

"They'll eventually find out you lied, Price Tag!" Naily spat shakilu "Didn't you think about that?!"

"Oh, psh. We'll be gone by then."

"G-Gone?"

"Have you been under a rock this whole time? We leave when the snow is gone. What, you don't wanna be parted again from your friend Bomby? Well too bad, Naily!" They exhaled in anger, growling "Jeez.. why is it so difficult to do anything.."

"I-I.-" Naily was left speechless. Pt hushed her up "Sh. Just go along with what I say. This is about survival, not friendship ."

They went to turn around. "If you want me I'll be where Liy is."

Naily was left on her own, watching them strut off. She couldnt even process what just happened..or allow it to sink in. Everyone was going to hate the both of them for all of this... she couldn't leave Bomby, she didn't want to stay with Price Tag..

She... was starting to really dislike them.

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I would be very greatful if spelling mistakes/mistakes in general could be pointed out :) i would like to change them and since the last two chapters have been almost 5000 words each things may go under the radar more often than usual, apologies!