Dark gathered all of the Ipliers into their large living room with Mark, Google and Illinois at his side. Actor was forced into keeping a watchful eye on Wilford, wishing he was doing literally anything BUT that. Wilford kept trying to stab him with a pen and blew bubbles in his neat hair.

Bim sighed loudly, "Can we just ask what the hell we're all doing here so late? I'm Bim Trimmer and-"

"You KNOW what's happening, Bim" Dark seethed, "At first Mira was just missing and a demon was loose but now it's so much more."

Bim rolled his eyes, "What, was she finally caught necking glitch-bitch?"

"This isn't funny, Bim!" Illinois snapped at him, "She's in serious trouble and she needs our help"

"OUR help!?" The Jims gulped, "But what can WE do???"

"Look" Mark stepped in a bit, "I know you all don't really care for me but hear me out."

"Why should we?" Yancy snorted, chewing on a toothpick, "Why should we do anything to help da little princess, either, hn? Can't she helps herself?"

"I didn't make her ALL powerful, guys!" Mark waved his arms around, "And I've seen it. She won't last much longer if we all don't band together and do something against the demon"

Bing snorted, "Thought you were always all about helping yourself, dude. The big and bad Markiplier. Always doing anything and everything everyone else can't. Sooooo great and-"

"I s-say we h-hear them out" Eric muttered.

King and Bing shrugged, not really minding, either.

"Google" Dark motioned for him, "Pull up the footage"

Google nodded and pulled up a hologram from Anti's home camera of what happened to her.

"What the fuck is that?" Yandere blurted out, "Wasn't that Anti?"

"No." Dark shook his head, "The demon took Anti's features, passing off as him. Just as he did with Actor and now he has both Actor AND Anti's abilities . . . . AND Mira's . . . so long as he has her in Celine's crystal ball"

"Which. . ." Dr. Iplier hummed, "The demon was PREVIOUSLY locked away in? I'm still a bit confused on that. If the demon was able to escape, why can't Mira use the same tactic to get out?"

"We are not for certain" Google stated, "But the magician even tried everything he could and nothing seemed to work. Her life signal is also fading fast"

"We need to take the demon out" Dark reiterated, "Who's with us?"

Bim snorted, "Are you fucking serious? Why SHOULD we help her? What's she ever done for US?"

"What?" Dark raised a brow at him.

"Yeahs!" Yancy nodded, "She's has never done anything fer us. Always scurrying after that glitch. Sickening. Somethings was always wrong with her, I says"

Bing stared at Google, not too sure of his motive. Why was Google defending Mira? It wasn't in his program to understand.

"She never listened about my senpai!" Yandere huffed, "I think she wanted him to herself secretly!"

King scratched the back of his neck, "I don't know . . . Something's not adding up here. Where's my peanut butter?"

Magnum laughed heartily, "Hahaha! She's a fiery one! I'm sure she'll figure it out on her own!"

Dark didn't understand. Where was all of this coming from?

Had Anti been right? Had Mira been right?

Did they really not . . . . care for her at ALL?

"What the hell is wrong with you all?!!" he growled low, making everyone freeze, "Mira is our SISTER! OUR FAMILY!"

"YOUR family" Bim rolled his eyes, "Derived from Celine who was never related to US. She's nothing to ME, at least"

Dark glared at Bim, his eyes going red, " . . .. I guess she was right about you, then. Most of you . . . . she always told me you all hated or feared her . . . . I didn't want to listen." Dark clenched his fists, thinking back, "She'd cry to me and hug me when we were alone sometimes, asking WHY."

He chuckled humorlessly, "I just thought she was silly for thinking such things. There's no way her own family would hate her. She's always helped and protected all of you. Why would . . . . ."

Mark took Dark's shoulder to try and calm him down but Dark just shrugged him off.

"Mira is our SISTER! Whether you all like it or not! SHE'S FAMILY and we don't let go of our own, no matter what!" he looked over to Wilford who was brushing Host's hair mindlessly sort of paying attention to Dark's words.

"I don't care if you all fear or hate her. I don't care what you think of her. She deserves better because even after all the shit she got from all of you, she still loved ALL of you! EACH EVERY FUCKING ONE OF YOU! BECAUSE YOU ALL WERE HER FAMILY! HER BROTHERS! THAT'S WHAT SHE FELT FOR ALL OF US . . . .. whether any of you see that or not . . .. she still loved you all . . . .."

Dark cleared his throat and scoffed, "But if you all want to stay here and fuck off then whatever. Those who want to help, step forward. In the morning, we leave for the Septic house and we'll get her back. With or without your help. I guess I'll know who gives a fuck about this family, either way"

"I'll go!" Wilford grinned ear to ear, " . . . .. what we doing?. . . . I got an interview with a VERY special person tomorrow!!~" he suddenly pulled out his gun and shot it into the ceiling.

Dark groaned, "Who have him another gun?"

He just sighed and walked off with Mark close behind him.

It left all the Ipliers murmuring to each other. Wondering what they should do. It was a shame they had to debate it to themselves.

Although, some had already made up their minds, it seemed.

The room was divided already.

Eric, King, Bing, Google, Dr. Iplier, Illinois, and Host were all standing together while Bim, Yancy, the Jims, Yandere and Magnum were in a group. Actor Mark and Wilford were standing by themselves seemingly neutral. How could Wilford understand what he was voting for, after all?

Bim was having inner turmoil, though. He had a petty hatred for Mira but did she deserve to die?

He already knew the answer and he hated it but he was also stubborn and didn't want to change his mind.

'Since when did Mira ever give a fuck about us? Dark's just pulling that shit out his ass' But on the inside, he remembered all the times she tried to be nice to him when they were alone.

And he'd . . . ..

Bim crossed his arms and tapped his foot. He was getting irritated and he outwardly growled, unsure of what he should do or not do.

Deep in his thoughts, though, he turned his head, accidentally locking his eyes onto Actor.

He had never actually met the man, himself. It was so odd meeting him in person. Usually this was one of the people Mira would keep away from them.

Bim thought back to Actor's story when he came to their office the other day.

He furrowed his brow, 'Something's . . . odd. . . .something doesn't add up'

The more he thought about it and the more he watched Actor . . . . no.

It didn't make sense.

By what he had to go on hearing about him, Actor was never a nervous person. He was never quiet. He always wanted all the attention on him. So why now was he keeping to himself so secluded and not uttering a word? Looking so . . . . why did that look seem so familiar?

He was about to wave it off when something clicked in his head.

'I remember now . . .', Bim bit his lip.

He still wasn't sure about what he should do. It didn't look like the idea hit with anyone else. But he knew he didn't have a lot of time, either, to make up his mind.

Back at the Septic house

The demon chuckled, shaking his head at them all like a bunch of naughty children, "You all really are stupid . .. The magician didn't even think to check and see for the car you lot drove in to get here. That would have been his FIRST clue. Oh well. Enough play. Now give me the jewel"

Anti stood in front of them all, 'Doesn't seem like he knows Marvin has her but as long as Marv stays clear and tries to get out of here, we should be fine. We could hold out until Dark gets back with the others and-'

"Here kitty, kitty, kitty~" the demon smirked, ignoring Anti's presence, "I know you have her. You pat your pocket earlier when I asked about her. Hand her over~"

Anti's thoughts and plans blew out the window and tried to stand taller in his way, "You even try to go for him, I'll kill ya"

"HA!" The demon laughed, "You didn't even stand a chance against me before. What makes you think you can now?"

Jackie came up to stand next to him, "Because we're here now WITH him"

Chase pulled out his gun, taking it off the safety, "You have a lot more obstacles to get through if you want her"

Sean looked up to Marvin who was hiding just out of view from the demon behind the wall by the staircase. They shared a look.

Marvin gulped, 'I should try and teleport to the Iplier house but then again, he could just follow me there because I TOLD him Dark was coming back in the morning with reinforcements! Dammit, I'm so fucking stupid!'

He was starting to hyperventilate thinking of all the ways he fucked up when a small light caught his eye.

Looking down, Marvin gaped. His pocket was glowing brightly, ' . . .Mira? But how?'

The demon snickered, "Oh really? . . . . I wonder what you'd do if you knew . . . . her power was fading before, yes? And now the magician is probably seeing it, it's coming back. And how ironic . . . being as I am here now. How . . . peculiar" he grinned.

Anti's body crackled, ready to fight at any moment if necessary. Even if he'd lose, "What are you talking about?"

But perhaps he could stall for a while long enough for Marvin to make an escape. . . .

At the Iplier House

Dark stared at Bim.

He had reminded him of the very thing that contradicted everything Actor had said.

"I should have known . . . " Dark grit his teeth and clenched his fists, shaking.

Mark ran his fingers through his hair, "I'm sorry, Dark. I shouldn't have given him another chance. You were . . . you were right"

Dark snorted, "Not your fault you're an optimist with yourself. . . . . the thing is . .. what do we do now?"

"I do have a suggestion" Google tilted his head, thinking, "We keep him close. Slowly open him up"

"That could work" Dark nodded, "Gain his trust by giving him the attention he craves to get him to talk"

Google blinked, "Oh . . . . I meant surgically open him up and torture him but that works as well, I suppose"

"Oh Jesus" Mark groaned, "Okay . . . Google, go get Actor, will you? Tell him we need his opinion on something"

Dark nodded to Bim, "Thank you. Mira would hug you if she was here, you know"

The Gameshow host ego rolled his eyes, "Whatever. Maybe I just want some gratitude now and then. I don't care what she thinks. If she lives, she fucking owes me and I'll make sure she knows it."

"Sure. So are you coming to help in the morning, or not?"

Bim didn't give an answer, which Dark sort of expected anyway. He just looked away and followed Google out the door to go back downstairs.

"It's alright, Dark" Mark tried to coax him, "Maybe he'll make up his mind in the morning"

"It's not their fault. It's mine." Dark stated, "Perhaps if I had actually listened to what she was saying then she wouldn't even be in this situation"

Mark snorted, "Okay, whatever you say."

"What?"

"What? You think that if you had agreed with her, she still wouldn't be with Anti? If you really think that, then you're stupid, Dark"

His darker ego glared at him but didn't say anything.

"I'm just saying . . .. look at Amy and I. Look and Sean and Evelien. Felix and Marzia. Not everyone agrees with our relationships but that doesn't mean we won't love each other any less. I think it just makes the bond even stronger. Anti and Mira's relationship feels just the same. Just as real. You wouldn't have changed her mind no matter WHAT you did."

Dark nodded, "I know . . . .. You're right. I do see it now. All we can focus on now is helping her."

There was a knock on the door and the fell silent, watching as Google came back in with Actor.

"Actor!" Dark gave him a fake smile, "Just the ego we were wanted to talk to"

Septic House

The demon smirked, "You already know what I want. I know you don't really care about the question you asked but I'll indulge in your little stalling act"

Jackie a bit closer to Anti and more in front of Sean to protect him if he needed to, 'If Marvin leaves, I'm the strongest here. Anti's too injured still to take this guy on again. . . . my only hope is that he doesn't find a reason to copy MY abilities'

"I guess I'll start off by introducing myself! I suppose I never told you my true name, have I!?" the demon laughed, truly unafraid and unworried about the ratio he was fighting against.

He bowed to them, "My name is Histrio. . . . I am a mimic demon. That is how I am so easily able to copy your very unique and wondering powers! But just imagine my astonishment when I sensed Mira's . . ." he chuckled and sighed deeply, folding his hands casually behind his back, "Celine found me on one of her 'getaways' a long time ago. Trapped me in that fucking ball for fucking years."

"How did you get out?" Henrik asked him, hoping he'd just let it slip. Not the case, though.

Histrio smiled, "Aren't you adorable. Trying so desperately to get information out of me. I may look like your dear Antisepticeye at the moment but I must inform you I'm not as stupid"

Anti wrinkled his nose, a bit irritated but didn't make a move.

"You're all probably wondering how I knew so much about all of you to begin with, though. . . . how I knew where Anti lived. How I knew about Mira. I didn't JUST sense her, I'll give ya that. But I'll give you a clue. . . . . Ironically . . . . my name just so happens to be the Latin name for . . . Actor"

They all stared at Histrio, trying to piece it together.

Chase caught it but chose to 'act' like he hadn't, "What? What's that supposed to mean?"

Histrio blinked, "Hm? What part?"

"I mean . . ." Chase put his hands on his hips, "What the hell does the meaning of your name have to do with anything?"

Histrio looked like he'd nearly have an aneurism, "Uh . . . . are you actually this pathetically stupid?"

"I'm just asking a question, dude!"

Meanwhile, Marvin decided he had heard enough. He HAD to get this information to Dark and NOW!

He moved just right.

Just a tad.

And unfortunately, his weight shift just so happened to make the floor creak under him.

Histrio snarled, "Enough of this. Your stalling is boring me. Magician! Hand over the ball right now or I'll-"

Jackie lunged at the demon but it wasn't enough and Histrio glitched, using Anti's abilities.

Marvin felt all the breathe leave his lungs as the demon appeared WAY too close to him. Histrio just smiled, though.

Quickly enough before Marvin could react, he nabbed the ball from the magician's pocket, "Thanks kitty." he winked and moved to glitch.

Only for Anti glitch next to him, grabbing him by his neck, "OH NO, YOU DON'T!"

"GET OFF OF ME!" Histrio growled and elbowed Anti in the ribs, making him let go but it was enough time for Marvin to grab the ball back.

Histrio was just as fast again, though and grabbed Marvin's wrist, "HOLD ON! You don't understand anything, do you!? You leave with her again, she'll die this time!"

They all froze and the others had finally all made it up the stairs, as well to help only to be just as frozen at the demon's words.

Anti gripped his throat again threateningly, "Explain yourself, you fucking freak"

The demon smirked, "Her light was fading before, yes? And now it's glowing again brighter?"

"Yeah, so what?!" Marvin snapped at him, "So maybe she's just feeling better is all!"

"Oh it's not just that and you know it, magician. You already know"

"TALK ALREADY!" Anti sent a burst of electricity on the demon, just making him shiver.

"Heheheheheh . . . . . the same happened with Celine. . . but the opposite. She grew weak when she didn't keep me around in that ball. She was near death once before for a while until she found me again in a box hidden away. . . . . . Celine and I were connected after she sealed me away. Now the same has happened with Mira. Only . . with a twist."

"You're full of shit, Mr. Exorcist!" Chase point his gun at him.

"It's the truth. . . . but it IS funny, is it not? How interesting it is for your enemy to also constantly be your lovers lifeline? Maybe soon, she'll want ME instead of you-"

Anti squeezed his neck to keep him quiet, "I'll fucking kill you"

"You do that and she dies, too. Gone . . . poof"

They all stood around each other, unsure of really what to do. Did Anti have a good hold on him? Should they call Dark or Mark? Warn them of Actor's affiliation? Or would the demon even give them TIME to do that? They didn't have a lot of options in this moment.

Sean cleared his throat, "Hey . . demon." Histrio glanced at him and Sean continued, "How did Actor free you?"

Histrio just smiled, "Anti . . . . you know . . . Mira really is a pretty little thing, isn't she?"

"What?" Anti gripped tighter.

Jackie was worried about what was about to happen, "Anti, don't-"

"While I was you when she first saw me . . . . .I really should have fucked her first. Maybe I'll get my chance later, hm?"

Anti snapped and let go of Histrio. He went to lunge with his other fist to punch him across the face.

But the demon expected that and was ready. He had no one holding onto him. He just swiped the ball out of Marvin's hand and he was gone.

Gone.

Just fucking. . . . .

Gone.

It suddenly hit Anti what just happened and he felt the whole world crash down on him.

He fell to his knees and stared at the floor where the demon had vanished.

He started to shiver and shake, all of his muscles tensing.

'No . . no, this can't be happening. No. I couldn't. I didn't . . fuck. No. What have I done? Mira, I. . . No. No, no, no, no. I . . no, I-'

He just cracked open and all his emotions came flooding out at once.

He let out a scream.

"NNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"

He collapsed in on himself, screaming and banging his fists on the floor.

They finally had her.

Only for Anti to lose her.

Again.