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"No no no! I don't wanna! Ple.. please put me down!"

He choked down a sob, he couldn't let them have what they wanted. He wanted to go home, but this was home now wasn't it? Being hurt everyday seemed like it was normal now to the small boy. He couldn't fight back, that would just start the cycle all over again. Bruised littered his small frame as he stood on his two small wobbling feet. He had to run, but did he have the strength to? All he wanted was his parents to stop fighting and yelling at each other for once! No, but no! He got roped into the mess, trying to fix it. He wanted to fix it, why did everything break and fall part right in front of him?

"Oh I'll put you down all right."

He could hear footsteps rushing down the stairs as he was lifted higher up into the air, desperately trying to grab onto his fathers arm, shirt, anything!

SLAM

His head was slammed into the ground, the muffled sound of screaming could be heard from even outside. All they did now was take their anger out on him, and he couldn't even fight back. He was far too weak. He was being toyed with daily until he screamed at his parents, giving them a reason to beat him. They knew what they were doing. They forced things down his throat, alcohol to be exact. It didn't taste too good, it even stung, but he eventually got used to it. Everyone will get used to this right? Isn't this what all families did? Why did he have to be an only child? He would be an excellent big brother, but they didn't love each other anymore did they? They always said they did, and always will, is this how you're meant to show love? Should he start doing this with his friends? Would he even see his friends again? if he fell asleep was he gonna wake up? Was he still gonna be here or in another white room?

It hurts, what is this red liquid? There was more screaming, but it wasn't at him for once.? Everything started to get fluffy and soft, he liked this feeling.. He let his heavy eyelids fall shut, hearing nothing more but silence around him. It was so warm, like a heated blanket being wrapped around him, this all felt so nice now, no more loud noises, no more arguing, he could finally get some sleep now, wherever he was, all he knew now is that he was safe from all the danger now, he could figure out where he was later.

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Joel had been mocking everyone lately, and they were getting tired of it pretty quick.Jimmy needed a break, they all needed some type of break at least for a day. Jimmy was so close to exploding right in his face, and maybe that's what he'd do, or maybe, maybe he would do something even better.

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"Hey Toy boy!"

Joel landed right behind Jimmy. He didn't respond. That's unusual.

"Helloooo? Boy toy?"

Joel teased, practically leaning over him, he started to gently poke at his arms, trying to at least get him to laugh. Jimmy just kept working on what he was doing, not even glancing up at Joel. he didn't even look irritated. Joel kept pushing, trying to get some type of response. Soon after a few minutes he roughly grabbed the sheriff's shoulders and shook him.

"Toy sheriff! Can you hear me, hello?!"

He shook him back and forth, letting go once he got no response. He just walked to a different part of the town, leaving Joel speechless. Why wasn't he responding, maybe he'd just go mess around with Scott, yeah that'd be fun.

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Joel stepped through the portal, quickly finding the cyanette tending to his llamas.

"Hello Rainbow!"

He grinned at Scott, knowing he hated the kickname. He would yell at him right?

He waited a few moments with no response.

"Hellooo? Rainbow, can you hear me?"

No response. No response? He always at least glared at Joel before moving on to a different topic, talking about future builds and how their kingdoms were going to!

"Okay not funny, c'mon man."

Still no response. Before he could reach out to Scott he walked away to his nether portal after checking his communicator. This wasn't happening was it? What was happening?

He could feel the tears threatening to slip down his face but he couldn't let them. Gods didn't cry.

Lizzie. She would listen to him right? He could complain all he wanted!

He quickly spread his wings and started flying towards her base, surely she would talk to him or something..

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Cmon anything! Why wouldn't anyone talk to him?! What was he missing.? Did he do something?

He sucked in a breath as he curled up in his bed. Even sausage wouldn't reply to his communicator. Why was everyone ignoring him? Why wouldn't they yell at him if something was wrong?! He could be hit for all they care for, but please, do something! He even dmed Sausage personally. This had to be a prank right? Maybe Pix will answer him.?

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No one cared for him anymore, I mean, who would right? Maybe they just needed a break from him for a little while, but why did it hurt so much? To not be needed any further?

He stayed laid in bed, not daring to move a muscle, whether it was to stretch to go get something to drink. He didn't need to eat nor drink, he was a god. He could handle himself.

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Joel wasn't waking up, why wasn't he waking up?! Pix was shaking him roughly in an attempt to wake him up, he had not been seen for around two weeks now, and he was just sleeping here! The others didn't seem to mind him sleeping for that long, he'd just do it to relieve stress right? Stress from building, possibly. I mean, what else would it be?

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Lizzie stayed beside Joel, she felt horrible. She shouldn't have even thought about ignoring him. When she was messaged by Pix she knew something was wrong, and her suspicion was right when she saw Joel laying down, still, on the bed.

"He's gonna be okay right.?"

Jimmy asked from the edge of the bed, holding on tightly to his hat. He hated to admit it but he actually cared for the god, even while being picked on, he was the one who suggested this plan and everything had just gone south.

Joel wasn't his normal tan color, he was just.. Pale. His skin was freezing, why wouldn't he wake up?! Please wake up.?

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Joel could hear everything they could say, he just couldn't move his limbs, or open his eyes. God this was the worst time for something like this to happen. He wanted to tell his friends that he was okay, but he couldn't, it would only come out as a groan and the room would go silent for a few moments until he could hear a sigh of relief. He would get told how much they missed him, even Jimmy would. He was surprised at that one. Supposedly when they were both alone Jimmy would mess around with his hair and mutter apologies, even saying he missed Joel picking and teasing him for being a toy. An actual toy. Majority of them knew jimmy was a toy, he just wouldn't admit it, he'd have to get Gem or Scott to sew it a bit tighter, though Scott would do multiple colors of thread for fun, it make Jimmy giggle, and Joel tease him about it since it stuck out more then the usual tan threading.

"Please wake up.. I didn't mean for all of this to go so downhill.. I thought it would be a funny prank but it clearly isn't anymore, and I know how much you would tease me about it if you were awake, we don't know why you're going pale, we don't even know if you're dead or not most of the time! I just.. I guess I miss all the stuff you do, tease me, us, everyone."

Jimmy sniffled, hugging joel. Joels heart melted at the words, only a fewmore days of this stupid hibernation thing, and being fed soup, the he'd be back to normal! At least he hoped so, he may be a bit weak as a human but the others would understand right.? Well he hoped at least, at least he could wake up soon, he hoped soon, he couldn't stand his friends being sad.

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Joel opened his eyes and listened to Jimmy's sniffling. How long had he been crying for without Joel noticing until just now, did he just start?

"I'm sorry.. I.. I shouldn't have done it.. Why do I have to be so arrogant.?"

Joel gently patted Jimmy's shoulder, trying to get some of his attention towards the god himself so he could see how much he had been crying. His eyes were red, yep. He'd definitely been crying a lot by the tells of it.

"What? Scared that a god can't handle himself?"

He smiled, trying to bring up the mood as Jimmy jumped and quickly sat up, looking at him. Jimmy idmentianly hugged him as tight as he could. Joel could feel how much he was shaking as he clung onto Joel's shirt for dear life, as if he let go Joel would just disappear into thin air. Jimmy quietly mumbled.

"I'm not dreaming again am I.?"

Jimmy's voice was raspy and quiet, possibly from crying all night, he'd have to get him some water when they both wake up in the morning, it'd be the best option. Joel gently flicked Jimmy's arm, trying not to use his godly strength to actually leave a bruise on the soft skin of the smallers arm.

"Ow! Hey!"

Joel started laughing, gently rubbing his thumb over where he flicked, a faint red mark starting to appear on his arm.

"Needed to help you realize your awake somehow hm?"

Jimmy grumbled and slightly relaxed his grip onto Joel, loosely hanging onto his shirt.

"I guess so."

Yet Jimmy couldn't stop the smile from spreading across his face. Joel was like a big brother to Jimmy, even if neither of them would like to admit their bond that they had to one another, right now was a bonding moment.

"Is it okay if we.. cuddle.?"

Jimmy looked away, they haven't done that in awhile and it was embarrassing to ask either way. Joel didn't say anything and just laid back down, pulling Jimmy down into his arms to get comfortable. Jimmy always loved the warmth that radiated off of the man, sometimes not so much when they were in the desert heat, but Joel never seemed affected by it, surprising.

"Each time we do this, your like a cuddly bear, I hope you know that"

Jimmy sighed, accepting the slight teasing and back rubs Joel had to offer, letting himself relax in Joels arms, they would tell the others in the morning, for now they just wanted their alone time together, for once. Maybe they could try and do this more often, but knowing everyone around them, if they found out, they would constantly tease Jimmy, Joel not being anywhere bothered by it. Why would he? It'd be more and more fun to add to the teasing! Though he may have to take breaks more, just so this doesn't happen again, that wouldn't be too great. But now hopefully Jimy wouldn't wind up underneath the god, being squished for how tall he was. Eleven feet was a ridiculous height to be! Well, maybe not for a God, but still!

Joel would only let a few selected people tease Jimmy, Fwhip, Lizzie, Sausage, and Scott, of course Scott. At least the only thing that mattered now was that both Joel and Jimmy were safe. Joel was a bit hungry but he'd wait till morning, see how the small sheriff was asleep on top of him. Now they could just relax together for once, now hopefully the others don't walk in on them.

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