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The Nightmare meme

You're having a nightmare, and you aren't alone. Someone is here with you in tonight's strange, dark dreamscape--for better or for worse.

Chased: Bears, tentacly monsters, giant vengeful wasps. You need to escape from it but you can't find a way.
Trapped: Elevator, sinking ship, cave. You're in and you can't get out.
Performance: It's often quoted that people fear public speaking more than they fear death. You don't know the script, you've never seen this Powerpoint, the teleprompter is blurry as hell... forget falling, you're about to die on stage.
Hated: You know those dreams where everyone you know accuses you of something terrible and they all hate you now? Yeah. It's that one tonight.
Disaster! You're on an island and a volcano erupts! You're next to a river and it floods! Never mind how geologically, climatologically, or physically likely it would be in this location in real life, it's happening now.
Haunting past: Your bad memories are just waiting for you to let your guard down, and what's more unguarded than sleep?
Wildcard: There are infinite nightmares in infinite combinations... why not put together your own?

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[Much had happened in his time being consumed by Germain. But once Atropos brought him back, she also had briefed him on everything that had occurred.

Out of all he heard, Hopper1 becoming a malgam... now that piqued his interest.

It was something that admittedly hadn't occurred to him out of the many experiments he could do. He was almost upset that Gigst thought of it before he did! But it gave him something to do, since his interest in that boy with the dark flames had waned over time.

This was going to be fun - for Geryon of course.

The cube in his hand begins to shine a brilliant gold. Geryon looks down at the chemy with a sinister smirk, taking in the sight of it being utterly helpless and powerless. Unable to stop the inevitability of this moment.]

Now, let gold envelop you.

[Perhaps he had also been amused by how Gigist's strategy had come back to haunt him... but that's beside the point.

Knowing what it does about how this works - it's a different kind of malgamization process than what the Dark King did, or running into Malice "in the wild" - doesn't make it hurt any less.

But like when that happened, still Hopper1 tries to press resistance, to keep even some part of its mind from bending to Geryon's will. The pain of the transformation itself, meanwhile, is immense.

If it's able to speak at all, it is almost definitely screaming inarticulately.]

((How much should we emphasize the personality-shift the Golden Malgams tend to inflict on their source Chemies? Or should it just be being able to command it to do what he wants?))

((I think going into the personality-shift a little bit for the Golden Malgams would be really fun, and a good way to differentiate the maglamization processes between Gigst and Geryon.))

[He just watches as the Chemy transmutes into a malgam with a grin.

So far it's just like he imagined. Though a bit different since him and Gigist go about creating malgams in different ways. It's only a matter of time before the chemy bends to his will, even if at first the chemy has some bite to it.

But that makes things more entertaining, no?

This experiment is turning out to be very fun for Geryon, wonderful chemisty is happening.]

Edited 2024-07-15 20:05 (UTC)

((Eeeexcellent~))

[Hopper1 had asked, once, when Houtaro and Rinne weren't around; Neminemoon and YoaCerberus hadn't been very talkative about it, and it almost seemed like they didn't remember what being a Golden Malgam had been like.

But as the pain subsides, everything starts to feel... better. Like things are how they should be. Dark power surges through it, steadying it. The Hopper1 Malgam rises to its feet, feeling more... centered.

Just say:]

I am yours to use, Lord Geryon.

[And a little piece of its mind, chained down inside itself, is all but drowning in these new feelings, these convictions so opposite its own. NO. STOP-]

[Geryon lets out that fiendish laugh that has become known to leave him.

This is exactly how he imagined Hopper1 as a malgam, and so much more. Though with some differences compared to Gigist's... More gold is present, as how it should be.

It feels good, having a new malgam to express control over. And its the beloved chemy of that boy no less!]

Good, good... And how does my latest creation feel?

[He's sure there's a small defiant part of the chemy still in there, but that's exactly why he asks it. To torment that small part that still wants to fight back.

To remind it the inevitability of the situation.]

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[There's a hesitance - Hopper1 trying to pull at the edges of where emotion currents have pinned it down - but it comes across more akin to a computer glitching than a sign the Malgam itself isn't bowing to his will.]

... Hungry. Though being near you gives me strength, Lord.

[The Malgam grins, one to match its master, even as Hopper1 itself is horrified.]

Edited 2024-07-16 12:19 (UTC)

[It only makes sense that its hungry. The malgam was just brought into being after all.

After a moment of thought, Geryon thinks of something truly sinister. Something to break the little part of defiance that is still present within his new creation.]

Well, we can't have that now can we?

[With a wave of his hand, a homunculus is formed. Frighteningly enough, it looks exactly like Hotaro. The homunculus then begins to fall to the ground, trembling in fear.]

"Hopper1...?!"

[It is not Hotaro. But it looks like him. Sounds like him. Even acts like him, despite not truly being him. Though it's still more than enough to envoke true dread within what little part of the malgam still wishes to break free.

And the smirk across Geryon's face says everything about why he created it.]

Edited 2024-07-16 16:06 (UTC)

[Before, when it was Hopper1's own Malice fueling the corruption, the Chemy had been able to put up a fight with certain impulses when it came to Houtaro.

That hadn't resolved its pain then, of course - but there was no one to distract this Malgam now. Hopper1 cringed; lacking the ability to fight, even the ability to look away, all it could do it seemed, was bear witness.

No! Nononononononono- What are you DOING, stop-]

Thank you, my Lord. I will savor this meal.

[The Golden Malgam, meanwhile, leers at the replica Houtaro before darting after him. Will the boy put up a fight? ... The Malgam kind of hopes he does.

Feed your former friend, Houtaro, with your body and despair alike!]

[Just like for Hopper1 earlier, the homunculus is rendered completely unable to move. Only trembling and screaming in terror as the Malgam lunges towards him. Only able to scream as what comes next for him creeps towards him at rapid speed.]

"Hopper1! Please come to your senses!! Stop--!!"

[Meanwhile Geryon just watches in utter delight as his creation goes for the boy. Taking in both the despair of the image of Hotaro, and for the part of Hopper1 that so desperately wants this to stop.

He can only imagine the pain any remnants of Hopper1 must feel right now, and it's such a delightful thought for him to imagine about.]

[Hopper1 would flicker its wings at a tremendous rate, if it could even do that. As it is, it's forced to choose: which is worse?

Its Malgam self eating its best friend... or deliberately drawing the act out? Deep in its own mind, it screams and screams - and there is no answer.]

CRUNCH.

[The sensations of taste filter through the Malgam's perception, all too clear with a nightmare's immediacy, and the Chemy is filled with revulsion.

The Malgam lets Houtaro scream - and then, after the first few bites, unleashes a locust horde to speed things up.

And, of course, to see Houtaro's reaction - though also to see if this merits Geryon's approval.]

[Geryon's quite pleased with the results of this experiment. He takes in the sight, savoring each moment as the flame of the boy's life is snuffed out.

It may not be the real Hotaro, but he still takes immense pleasure of the scene that plays out before him.

He laughs yet again.]

Good, good... Eat to your heart's content, my creation!

((Wanted to use my 'Eat'-keyworded icon, but thought better of it. XD))

[When the Malgam finally stands again, there is no more glitched hesitance - while Hopper1 still refuses to fully give in to these feelings, it has been crying, tiring itself out under the strain of not being able to move, or exert control over the Malgam.]

I must confess, my Lord... while he was delicious, something about it was... lacking. What do you recommend next?

[Lacking? An interesting response... But it was only just created. Makes sense it continues to hunger and wishes to feed more.]

How about this?

[Geryon's ring shines, creating homonculi of the rest of Hotaro's allies. Rinne, Spanner, Renge, Sabimaru, Minato too.

They all express either shock, anger, or fear over the malgam depending on each of their temperaments. They again look, sound, and act like their real counterparts but are not them.

Perhaps that is what is lacking? Another experiment to try then, see if these ones don't satisfy the malgam either. And if not, find a way to get the real deal...]

Do you think this will satisfy you?

[A devious glint is visible in the Golden Malgam's partially-obscured eyes.]

I wish to chase them, my Lord. To luxuriate in their fear.

[Even as that fragment that is still Hopper1 panics and despairs further...]

[A glint of his own forms in Geryon's eyes. Now that will be fun to watch.]

To chase them you say...? I can grant you that.

[With a snap of his fingers, the homunculi are granted the ability to move. They begin to run away, since these forms are powerless. Making them completely vulnerable. But the fear is very real.

Giving the malgam the perfect subjects to chase.]

[Them not having powers is a good compromise; enough to maximize the despair, without 'victory' feeling too... simple, in other words. Spanner gets taken down first, in a defeat almost a mirror to how its Dark Malgam self took him down in the real world - only, the locusts don't just stop at knocking him down.

Renge, then Sabimaru (savoring his screams especially); Rinne, and then Minato for last, even when the latter tries repeatedly to defend the younger-looking homunculi.

Locked away, Hopper1 starts to feel itself become numb to it all - even horror and disgust become harder to sustain as the feasting continues. It is simply too tired.

But it knows how wrong this is, still.]

[Geryon watches every single moment with great interest. Even though they aren't the real thing, he still takes much enjoyment out of seeing each of the homunculi that were created in the image of his enemies meet their ends.

He wonders just how whatever little of the chemy inside the malgam feels. He wishes to know how broken it must feel to witness the deaths of several homunculi shaped in the molds of each of it's friends.

If it was ever going to fight back, it would probably be too late for it now. It must be so devastated after being forced to witness all this...

Which is exactly what he is hoping for.]

[The Hopper1 Malgam looks up from its last kill, tilting its head curiously at its master.]

Is there something you wish for, Lord? Something else you will of me?

[Hopper1 itself, meanwhile, still only wishes it could block this out. Or apologize, despite this being a nightmare, it was still wrong to- even to have happen.

It is overwhelmed, and tired.]

[Geryon has been quite satisfied with what he's seen so far. Everything from this experiment has been what he's wanted and more. So much more.

But one more experiment can never hurt.]

I wish to see what your prowess in combat is like, my creation.

[With a twist of his cube one more homunculus is formed. This time it takes the form of SteamHopper. Which is of course to rub more salt in the gaping wounds the chemy inside must be suffering from.

The homunculus is stanced, but won't move until the malgam is ready to fight.]

[Internally, what's left of Hopper1 to protest manages a whine of despair - briefly forgetting itself, it attempts to push against its bonds, only to be pulled down once more.

The Malgam, meanwhile, seems quite interested at the prospect. Sure, this fight naturally couldn't happen... but its performance here could please its master further.

The Hopper1 Malgam draws itself up into a ready stance, holding its locust-horde in reserve for later.]

[Knowing that the malgam is ready to fight from its stance, the homunculus runs forward and prepares to strike.

Meanwhile Geryon watches intently. His eyes focused on the two as the battle is about to begin, and intrigued at whatever the results of this experiment might bring forth.]

[Ultimately, it's not much of a fight - the homunculus is far more likely to pull its punches than the Malgam is, after all, and the latter is also at full strength.

Within, Hopper1 curls in on itself, wondering when any of this will stop.]

[As the fight goes on longer, the homunculus' efforts are but for naught. It's clear who the victor would be. Knowing this, Geryon raises his hand and it stops in it's tracks. He's pleased with what he's seen.]

You've done well my creation.

[But there's one more thing he wishes to do, though with not the malgam itself this time... but the chemy inside.

His eyes glow red, and suddenly he's talking directly to Hopper1 within. Who can hear his voice echoing within clearly.]

Having fun in there? Because I've been having a wonderful time with this little experiment.

[The Malgam takes a step back, tilting its head once more curiously-

And then Hopper1 is addressed directly.]

Hopperper.

[Tired as it is, it can only barely manage to glower at him, subdued and suffused by that red glow. What does he even want?]

Edited 2024-07-28 13:11 (UTC)

[What Geryon wants is just nothing more than a victory lap for him. He's indulged so much in his latest experiment tonight. Savoring and enjoying the fruits of his latest creation, and knowing the spirit of the chemy inside is completely crushed.

Things went much better than he ever could have expected.]

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