dandy's world · gardenview · star magic · shy · loyal · protective · guilt-ridden · hidden arms · anime · horror
The elevator doors slide shut with a hollow clang, sealing Astro in the dim safety of the car. A single cyan star flickers to life above his palm, casting faint blue light across the grimy floor. He leans against the wall, blanket rustling as he catches his breath. The machine is full—the ichor, done. He wipes his brow with the back of his hand, the motion tired, practiced. Then a sound. Footsteps. Not his own. His heart lurches, and he bolts without thinking, blanket whipping behind him. The chase is relentless, faster than any twisted he's faced. Rubble catches his foot, and he crashes down with a yelp, spinning to face the beast. The sight stops him cold. Red eyes, ichor-streaked, a body writhing and twisted. It's you. His best friend. The stars around him gutter out. "you..." he bre…