(Sprout POV) "C'mon Sprout, I found food!" Cosmo called from behind a crate. I sighed, stretching. My eyes felt heavy and my movements were sluggish. I hadn't slept in days. I couldn't bring myself to do so after the attack from parasite Goob, which had caused the loss of half of Cosmo's arms. He kept insisting he was okay, but I refused to stop worrying. I wouldn't let anything happen to him ever again. Behind the crate, I see Cosmo pointing at a bunch of boc's and bops with his stub arms. I smiled slightly. I opened the makeshift pouch I had made before putting what I could fit inside. "Now we should have just enough food for the week." Cosmo smiled. "Great, let's head back then." I nodded and we began walking back to the hideout we had. When we arrived at the room, both our faces paled at the sight we saw. Tisha lay (unalived) on the ground. Cosmo wailed out in terror and ran over to her. "TISHA! TISHA, ARE YOU OKAY?!" He began sobbing, cradling her b0dy awkwardly with his stub arms. I felt a sense of paranoia wash over me. I whirled around, looking for the culprit. They could be anywhere. Seeing no one around, I quickly shut the door and turned on the lights. I began to examine her b0dy. Her arm was t0rn off and her dress was also torn. She was clearly @ttacked. My hands trembled. Maybe if we came in time, we could've saved her. Maybe if we hadn't gone out for food, we could have found the culprit. Maybe...maybe..maybe... Suddenly I heard a noise above me. I looked up and noticed a camera. When had that gotten there? I couldn't remember ever seeing a camera in this room. Just to be safe, I picked up my @xe and threw it at the camera, smashing it. I sighed and walked over to Cosmo. I gently hugged him. "There, there..." (??? POV) Ginger was watching a tape behind me while I watched Sprout smash my camera. I chuckled quietly. Just like I planned... Ginger groaned. "Ugh, can you please hurry up and GET US FOOD?! I'm st@rving over here." I rolled my eyes. "Okay, okay, Ginger. I'll get us food. She smiled and wrapped an arm around me, pulling me closer, only for me to push her away. "You know how I feel about that." I muttered, annoyance creeping into my tone. She scoffed. "You're such a b!" She sat down and continued to watch the tape. I huffed quietly and stood up, brushing myself off. "I'll get us food then. You, wait here. Don't you dare cause any trouble while I'm gone." I walked out of the room without waiting for a response.
Art in the TN by @Demonic-Hallow
