(3rd Person POV)

This whole pandemic was getting worse for (Y/N) as time continues to progress forward, especially after what he had just witnessed. After having a quick encounter with Daddy Dearest, (Y/N) reached a hospital to treat a growing headache, only to not only encounter not only the Corrupted Roy inside the building and Skid and Pump outside the hospital, but also saw that an innocent person was driven to suicide because of the corruption continuing to spread across Starlight City.

To make matters worse, after making it far away from the hospital, (Y/N) ended up running into both Darnell and Nene, whom he last saw after the small resistance he and other survivors formed, where they got ambushed by the Corrupted Pico. While they tried to free him and got very close, the corruption ambushed them and got both Darnell and Nene fully infected.

After all that, (Y/N) is currently running through the streets of the desolate abandoned streets of Starlight City, feeling tears run down his face as he hears the last few sounds of an explosion ring out from far behind him. He can feel his legs begging him to stop running, but he refuses to stop, until he reaches what appears to be a closed junkyard. Seeing this as a potential resting place, (Y/N) runs over to the gate and cuts the lock open with his pocket knife, running in and taking a seat once he does deep into the junkyard.

(Y/N): (panting for air) Why... Why is this happening? I... I just wanted to... To reconnect with my old home, not fear it... (more tears fall) Why?!

Spirit: (telepathically) (Y/N), I know after what you've endured, but I suggest you take a moment to breath. Pico and the others won't have their lives ended by a grenade.

(Y/N): (wipes tears away) You have a point, Spirit. I mean, I did test to see if that weird black substance could heal most wounds, so maybe Pico, Boyfriend, and the others back there are all right.

Spirit: (telepathically) Not maybe, (Y/N), but definitely. Now, you should focus on regaining some of your stamina during that sprint.

(Y/N) nods to himself before pulling out the bag of supplies Daddy Dearest gave him, and pulling out a few snacks to eat. While he continues his little break, inside his mindscape, Spirit is observing the boy's past encounters with those that were corrupted, seeing if he can find some sort of weakness that can help both him and (Y/N) find a way to free everyone.

During his replays of the same memories, Spirit feels the presence of another figure now right beside him, and this one feels very familiar. He looks to his side, seeing Glitch (Y/N) resting right beside him, which causes the crimson ghost to float away from the static abomination.

Spirit: (glares) What are you doing here, cretin? Here to fight like the last times we encountered each other?

Glitch (Y/N): NOT AT THIS MOMENT, DISGUSTING HUMAN. I MERELY WISH TO OBSERVE THESE MEMORIES AS WELL.

Spirit: (continues to glare) And why should I let you stay? For all I know, you could erase my existence the minute my eyes look away from you.

Glitch (Y/N): IF I WANTED THAT, YOU'D BE GONE DURING OUR FIRST MEETING. MY REASONING BEHIND ANALYSING THE MEMORIES IS TO LEARN FROM THEM, SEE WHAT THEY FAILED AT, AND LEARN FROM IT.

Spirit: (confused) And what do you mean by that last part?

Glitch (Y/N): YOU'LL SEE IN THE FUTURE. NOW, I SUGGEST WE WRAP UP WITH THE MEMORIES SOON. I SENSE THE BOY WILL UNLOCK HIS SECOND SKILL THIS DAY.

Spirit keeps an eye on Glitch (Y/N), unsure of whether to trust the monochrome monster's words or blast him with energy this instant. After spending a few seconds to make up his decision, Spirit sighs and goes back to what little time he has to watch the replaying memories with his enemy. He can't lie, not only is he curious on what (Y/N)'s new ability is, but also curious on what the glitch entity's scheme is.

Back with (Y/N) in the real world, he's just finished his small snack break, and puts whatever he's saving for another time back into the bag, when he feels something in the pocket of his jeans. Pulling the object out reveals it to be his phone, which gives the young boy an idea. He turns his phone on and goes over to his contacts, seeing the numbers of those also in the resistance. They shared numbers back when they were hiding in the military base, just in case any of them got separated, and (Y/N) clicks on Agoti's, hoping the digidevil will pick up.

*RING*

*RING*

*RING*

No one on the other end picks up. (Y/N) sighs before trying Skittle's number. The same thing happens. In fact, the same thing happens with the Thugmen, Sunday, Garcello, Hanzou, and even Dee Jay. After trying to call everyone in his contacts, the young boy lets out an upset sigh.

(Y/N): (thinking to himself) Why isn't anyone picking up? Have they all gotten corrupted like Darnell and Nene? Or are they focused on surviving? Well, the only way to find out is if I run into them eventually.

After putting his phone back into his pocket, (Y/N) makes his way over to the gates of the junkyard, only to hear a roaring sound growing closer. Soon, a familiar limo pulls over and out steps the Corrupted Mommy Mearest, looking down at the young boy. To (Y/N), this is bringing back the memories of when she helped free him when the corruption nearly fully infected him, but now things are different. He's now facing a delusional demon with just his shadow magic and Spirit by his side.

Spirit: (to himself) That's strange. Where are those other demons that refuse to leave her side?

Corrupted MM: Well, wasn't expecting to find you so easily, yet here you are, all alone.

(Y/N): (rolls his eyes) Don't get so cocky, Mearest. I don't see any of your henchmen around, so what's the reason there?

Corrupted MM: (scowls) That annoying ginger left may of them unusable, thanks to that "present" he decided to show. As for the others, they've gone down their own routes, in hopes of finding you first. (smirks) But it doesn't matter, cause now I've got you.

(Y/N): (pulls out his knife) Didn't I tell you not to act so victorious a few seconds ago? Guess that corruption has also messed up your hearing. I've seen both corrupted and uninfected people fall thanks to that kind of attitude. So what's to say you won't suffer the same style of defeat?

Corrupted MM: (chuckles) My, what an attitude. I can see why my daughter has an interest in you. To answer your question, it's quite simple. I know that you're growing tired of this constant running and hiding from our bosses. With that information, I have a feeling that you'll fall sooner or later. Now, how about we have ourselves a little rap battle? You know what'll happen if you lose.

The Corrupted Mommy Mearest pulls out two microphones, tossing one to (Y/N) for him to catch. The young boy lets the microphone land into his hands, before looking to the infected popstar with an annoyed expression.

(Y/N): (sighs) Alright, let's get this over with.

https://youtu.be/exyBGQBc1_c

*Song Name: Apathy by Obvious_Pyro (Imagine it's Corrupted Mommy Mearest Vs (Y/N) instead of Mommy Mearest Vs Corrupted Boyfriend)*

*Song begins at 0:23 and ends at 2:23*

Both the Corrupted Mommy Mearest and (Y/N) stared each other down, with the song of their first round sounding completely void of emotion, with both sides showing nothing but complete focus. Soon, Mommy Mearest begins the song, her eyes brightly glowing with her going in with aggression and forcing (Y/N) to counter with his own force. Despite both showing intensity in their voices, combined with the music, it almost sounds more upset.

The mood of the song also serves as a message for (Y/N), and that is he needs to try harder. Mommy Mearest is going in with stronger rhythms and taking most of the control in the song. Even when the young boy is able to seemly turn the song into a more slower one, the infected pop-star not only follows his rhythm as a way to mock him, but then almost takes back control immediately.

By the halfway point of the song, (Y/N) starts to try harder, activating his shadow magic and having silhouettes of himself back him up during the more faster segments, while his eyes glow an ominous white. By the end of the first song, Mommy Mearest only has parts of her hair and right arm freed from the corruption, while (Y/N) has the black substance growing across his right hand, and continuing to creep up his legs. It's already clear who has the stronger magic.

Corrupted MM: See what I mean, boy? You had a very difficult time keeping up with me and your friend, and now you're struggling against me. You're losing your touch, so I'll try and make this quick. Any last words?

(Y/N): Would Atlas want to see this side of you? He misses you and Girlfriend dearly. He wants to save you both. So answer this, is all the pain and heartbreak you're causing to others really worth it? Don't you want to see the person that loved you for who you are?

The Corrupted Mommy Mearest went silent for a while after hearing what (Y/N) said, with the young boy noticing that more of the corruption is now being removed off her, with the noticeable spots being across the right side of her body, some parts of her legs, her neck is now being freed, and even her eyes have stopped glowing.

Spirit: (telepathically) (Y/N), I've looked back through your memories and noticed something. It is possible for those that have been corrupted to be freed, either by those who have a strong connection to them or being reminded by their loved ones, as it helps reawakens them.

(Y/N): (to Spirit) Well, it did happen when Darnell was fighting Pico...

Spirit: (telepathically) Exactly. Now, I have a plan, but it's risky. If you wish to free Mrs. Mearest, keep reminding her of Mr. Dearest, or even what she was like before the corruption broke out. Try any means, and we may be able to free her.

(Y/N): (to spirit) You got it, Spirit. And I think I know how to wake her up.

Before Spirit could ask what that idea is, or before (Y/N) could give a brief explanation, the latter soon notices the eyes of the Corrupted Mommy Mearest begin to glow once more, only this time the glow seems to be more dimmer than they were before.

Corrupted MM: Shut your trap, you little delinquent. Your words aren't swaying me into surrendering.

(Y/N): (gives a confident smile) Then I'll just have to try a different tactic.

https://youtu.be/lr-UWPHR9fo

*Song Name: Shadow Play*

*Original Song: Apparition by Obvious_Pyro (Imagine it's Corrupted Mommy Mearest Vs (Y/N) instead of Mommy Mearest Vs Corrupted Boyfriend)*

*Song begins at 0:03 and ends at 2:28*

The second song begins, sounding more sombre and upsetting than the previous song, showing that this round will be different. (Y/N), with his eyes still glowing white, starts off the song with the Corrupted Mommy Mearest oddly following after him. Even when she tried to take control or start freestyling, the young boy would either quickly intervene and put a stop to it, or keep up with whatever she's trying to pull.

Aside from the beginning, (Y/N) notices two other major differences during this song. The first difference is how the Corrupted Mommy Mearest isn't singing as aggressive or fast as she was before, instead singing much slower this time, not to mention she's beginning to sing some of her songs before the whole parasitic problem started. However, despite those two factors helping (Y/N) get the upper hand, Mommy Mearest still isn't showing any signs of more corruption being removed.

(Y/N): (to himself) Okay, (Y/N). Let's give this idea a shot.

(Y/N) focuses his shadow magic and creates a doppelganger of Daddy Dearest, in an attempt to free the popstar trapped in the corruption. Mommy Mearest sees the construct of her husband and soon slows down even more. Seeing her husband seems to be awakening something inside the demon. However, the replica disappears just as quickly as it appears, due to the young boy not being able to keep it around for long.

(Y/N) still has a backup plan up his sleeve, as after a few more verses against the Corrupted Mommy Mearest, he creates copies of her backup dancers to try and bring back memories of when she faced Boyfriend when riding her limo. After one final minute of continuing the song, Mommy Mearest now only has the corruption on her face, half of her hair, and the entire left side of her upper torso, including the left arm, while (Y/N) remains the same as after song one.

Still, the battle is not over, and to make matters worse, (Y/N)'s stamina is reaching its low point really quickly due to keeping the backup dancers up for as long as he can try.

(Y/N): (panting) See? Your husband... Is still... Wishing... For you... To be- (falls to his knees) I'm getting tired this quickly?

Spirit: (telepathically) (Y/N), you need to stop. You're close to over exhausting yourself if you keep this up. It's best to retreat for now.

(Y/N): (to Spirit) But Spirit, I'm close to freeing her. I can't throw in the towel now. What if another corrupted figure comes by and sees her current state? Or even that lemon demon or the Harvester? They'll re-corrupted her and make sure she won't escape.

Spirit: (telepathically) And they'll infect you while you're lying unconscious on the floor. And if you get fully corrupted, I'll fall with you as well, and I know you don't want that to happen.

(Y/N): (to Spirit) Well... (can't think of anything to say) Please, Spirit, just give me this chance.

Spirit: (telepathically) I can tell that you wish to give this one final push. Very well. If anything gets too difficult, I'll step in and handle things my way. Okay?

(Y/N): (to Spirit) Got it. Wish me luck.

https://youtu.be/sx09stTVzxY

*Song Name: Breakout by Obvious_Pyro (Imagine it's Semi-Corrupted Mommy Mearest Vs (Y/N) instead of Mommy Mearest Vs Semi-Corrupted Boyfriend)*

*Song begins at 0:02 and ends at 3:15*

With the shadow backup dancers providing assistance, (Y/N) prepared for the final battle in an attempt to save Mommy Mearest, with the music sounding slightly somber with a hint of victory in it. As both give each other their all, the demonic pop star's voice seems to sound less corrupted and more like her own voice, while the young boy's was filled with exhaustion. (Y/N) knew he couldn't keep fighting her forever, but he had to try.

Halfway through the fight, the only remaining corruption on Mommy Mearest was now only on her face, but now (Y/N) was having trouble keeping his eyes open. He wanted to close them and fall asleep at this point, but he kept fighting on, hoping that his shadow magic could help wake her up.

As the song reaches its final chorus, (Y/N)'s vision was briefly obscured by a bright red flash, and through his tired eyes, he saw a sight he was hoping to see: Mommy Mearest no longer had any corruption on her, with her eyes now glowing bright red, a scarlet aura around her hands, and a confident smile on her face. After both of them give their all, the song reaches its end, and (Y/N) turns off his shadow magic, his eyes no longer glowing white as his vision becomes blurry.

Mommy Mearest: Now that's the last time I trust my henchmen going solo from now on. (Sees (Y/N)) Wait a minute, what are you doing out here, boy? Didn't I tell you to run and hide with Dee Jay? (comes to two realisations) Did you free me from that gunk? And where's Dee Jay?

(Y/N): (struggling to stand and speak) Resistance... Split up... For now... Mr. Dearest... Still Alive...

(Y/N) soon passed out onto the ground, his body no longer having any stamina, and desperately needing some rest. Mommy Mearest looks at the young boy with worry, before hearing the sound of footsteps from behind, and turns around to see a crowd of pink glowing eyes gradually getting closer. Seeing as how they're now sitting ducks, the popstar soon picks (Y/N) up in her arms and rushes off, hoping to seek some form of shelter for the both of them.

Mommy Mearest: I saved your life earlier, and now you've saved mine. I'll try to save ours tonight.

As Mommy Mearest continues to run from the approaching army, (Y/N) wakes up to find himself in his mindscape. He lets out a sigh, knowing of how he ended up there, as well as who's ready to scold him. He turns around, and as he predicted, Spirit was floating a few steps away from him, however he had more of a proud smile instead of a disappointing scowl.

This surprises (Y/N), as he was expecting Spirit to tell him how he shouldn't have exhausted himself to save the female demon, so he decides to ask about it.

(Y/N): Nice to see you, Spirit. And I know, I shouldn't have stayed and cause myself to pass out, but I was able to free her.

Spirit: I already know you regret ignoring my warning, (Y/N).

(Y/N): (confused) Then why aren't you mad?

Spirit: It's because you were able to prove me wrong about my way of thinking. I was being too cautious till now, and I was so focused on keeping you safe, I forgot that we agreed to save everyone. So, while I'm slightly disappointed at you for not listening, that doesn't matter anymore.

(Y/N): So, does that mean you aren't gonna possess me anymore? Don't get me wrong, it does feel a bit uncomfortable, but if you were able to help me escape both Boyfriend and Mrs Mearest when they were corrupted, I wouldn't mind.

Spirit: (chuckles) Then let's make a deal. I'll only take control when you're dealing with a circumstance that ensures you can't get out of, either with or without your magic.

(Y/N): (smiles) I like the sound of that. Now, how about we shake on it?

Spirit just calmly creates a hand from his scarlet aura, catching (Y/N) off-guard and making him slightly jump back, but the young boy quickly gets over his shock. After both have agreed on their deal, the young boy notices the face of his partner change from a smile to an expression of pure fear.

(Y/N): (confused) Is there something wrong, Spirit?

Spirit: (wide-eyed) Behind you...

(Y/N) turns around to see what's scared Spirit, only for his own face to turn into one of fear as well. Standing a few steps away from him is a figure that looks just like him, except it isn't Glitch (Y/N). Instead, this figure is covered entirely in the same black substance as the corruption, complete with his eyes glowing pink, and having a haunting smile on his face. This seems to be a Corrupted (Y/N), somehow in the mindscape.

(Y/N): (wide-eyed) Is... Is that supposed to be me?

Spirit: (wide-eyed) I'm afraid so, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Then... How is he here, when I'm also here? And... Why is he corrupted?

Spirit: I'm afraid I don't have a clear answer.

(Y/N): Well, the only thing we can try to find out is by asking him, so... (looks to Corrupted (Y/N)) Why are you here? And why do you look like me?

The Corrupted (Y/N) stares back at his other counterpart, not letting a single word escape his unnatural smile. As the silence continues to remain, the dark doppelganger slowly begins to walk towards the duo, only for his steps to be halted by Spirit sending a crimson energy wave towards him, as the ghost gives him a hard glare.

Spirit: (glares) Answer the question, parasite? Why are you here? What is your scheme?

Once again, the Corrupted (Y/N) refuses to utter a single word, but he chooses to do an action instead. He holds out his hand and creates a microphone, before tossing it to the real young boy. As (Y/N) catches it in his hands, the Corrupted (Y/N) creates a second microphone, which rises out of his palm, slightly grossing both the young boy and Spirit out.

(Y/N): (looks at the microphone) You want to have a rap battle? No other motives? (sighs) Fine, let's go ahead and duel, but you better make this quick.

Corrupted (Y/N): (cackles) As if you had to ask...

https://youtu.be/7IVADk7effA

*Song Name: Skin Walker*

*Original Song: Blueballed by CcNiteWind (Imagine it's Corrupted (Y/N) Vs (Y/N) instead of Pibby Corrupted Vs Boyfriend)*

After being caught off-guard by Corrupted (Y/N) actually speaking, (Y/N) brushes it off and readies himself for the battle against his disturbing mirror, with the chosen song sounding distorted and destructive, with a hint of being somewhat relaxing throwing into the mix as well. As the song continues, (Y/N) can't help but feel uneasy against his corrupted counterpart, with how he's not only mirroring his movements and voice, but also acting slightly unsteady.

Meanwhile with Spirit, he's watching by the side, wondering how could a corrupted replica of (Y/N) be in the mindscape with him. At first, his mind thinks that it could be some sort of plan that the glitch soul is plotting, but then he remembers that the entity despises the corruption, and wouldn't work with it. With that theory crossed out, Spirit begins to wonder if maybe The Harvester has something to do with this. Once he's finished pondering, the battle between (Y/N) and Corrupted (Y/N) ends, with the former claiming victory for this round.

Unbeknownst to the three present life forms, there was a fourth spectator watching from the shadows. Glitch (Y/N) sensed another unknown presence and came to check it out, and seeing that the corruption seems to be spawning in the mindscape now. Glitch (Y/N) looks to the cracks around the mindscape, before eyeing the actual (Y/N) carefully, and sensing something small, yet important to him: The boy's sanity is slowly slipping.

Both this and the arrival of the Corruption wasn't what he was expecting, and could potentially ruin his plans. No matter though, he'll just find a way to incorporate them into what he's plotting...

(Y/N): Well, that was oddly easy. (glares) Still, me and Spirit still want to know why exactly are you here? And what do you want?

Corrupted (Y/N): Submit... ((Y/N) raises an eyebrow at this) You're weak... You'll fall... Your friends will abandon you... The Harvester's gift won't keep you alive for long...

(Y/N) and Spirit both give the fake (Y/N) disgusted expressions, now knowing what exactly this thing wants: And that is for the young boy to surrender and let himself get corrupted, while spouting nonsense in order to make their job a little easier for themselves. Too bad for it that (Y/N) still has Spirit to not only keep him company, but also be his guardian angel.

Spirit: (glares) I suggest keeping that disgusting maw of yours closed forever, you leech. As long as I'm with the boy, I won't let anything happen to him. So listen carefully to my warning, and leave now. Unless you'd like to be erased from here.

The Corrupted (Y/N) ominously stares at Spirit, before rushing straight at him with high speeds, letting out a bloodcurdling scream as he gets closer. He pulls his clawed hand back, ready to slash the ghost to ribbons, the infected copycat is quickly blasted away by a stream of crimson energy, and knocked a large distance through the mindscape. After seeing how far he was sent flying, Spirit looks towards (Y/N) to inform him about this annoyance.

Spirit: Figures that this thing would be so weak, it just entered the mindscape after all. (Y/N), it seems that this parasite won't be leaving so soon. While you are controlling the body, I'll do my best to repel its attempts to gain control, and I want you to do the same if I'm controlling the body. Do you understand?

(Y/N): (nods) Of course. I mean, you said if I get corrupted, you'll go down with me, too. And I don't want that to happen at all. When the resistance split up for higher survival chances, you've been with me, and I promise not to let you get erased, corrupted, or anything worse than that.

Spirit: (smiles) Thanks for that, (Y/N). Now, I believe that you'll be awakening soon. Good luck out in the real world.

(Y/N): Thanks. Good luck keeping that freak at bay.

Spirit gives (Y/N) one last nod, as a bright white light envelopes the young boy's vision. As the two part ways for the time being, Glitch (Y/N) is still lurking in the shadows, trying to think of how to make his plan work, despite the two recent surprises making it impossible. No matter what he could think of, there was always something or someone that could and would ruin his plan, if he ever got it started or got close to finishing it.

But he'll find a way soon, and when he does, Starlight City won't last long with him around...

(Y/N) soon awakens with a jolt, finding himself not lying face first on the concrete floor of the road. Instead, he seems to be lying on a mattress with a few sheets keeping him slightly warm. Looking around reveals to the young boy that he appears to be in an abandoned warehouse, since there's nothing to be found, aside from a few doors leading to who knows where.

As he climbs off the mattress and arranges the sheets, (Y/N) hears one of the doors open from behind him, and pulls out his gun out of instinct, pointing it straight at the door. However, he soon lowers it upon seeing the figure standing there, and that figure is very familiar to the young boy.

???: Whoa, there. I know that you may have gone through a lot in the past few months, but you don't have to aim that at me.

The figure standing there is wearing a large green hoodie while having brown trousers reach down to his ankles, while also having orange shoes. Aside from that, the most recognisable thing about the figure is that not only are his eyes glowing yellow, but his head is also a bomb. (Y/N) soon lowers his gun, before running over to the figure and knocking him down with a hard hug. It was Whitty, and (Y/N) missed him a lot.

Whitty: (falls to the ground) Oof! You really missed me, huh?

(Y/N): Of course I have! I feared that you had been corrupted after we split up after Christmas!

Whitty: (chuckles) Well, I had a few close calls, but while they kept surprising me, I was able to keep surprising them, thanks to my own little team.

(Y/N): (tilts his head) Really? Who was with you? And how did I get here?

Whitty: Well...

???2: I ran into him.

Right behind Whitty, a new figure appeared, and that figure was Mommy Mearest, though she appeared to be wearing something different. Not only does she seem to be wearing an eyepatch, but she has also discarded her usual attire. Instead, she's wearing a demonic-themed kimono, with the design having patterns and colour that represents hellfire all across it. And while she has kept her boots, she had also taken her jacket and briefly made it into a bandana. (Y/N) takes a moment to look at Mommy Mearest's new look, noticing how the kimono looks familiar, and reminds him of someone.

Mommy Mearest: You okay, kid? You've gone silent there.

(Y/N): (snaps out of it) Sorry, I just remembered something. Uhh, what were you gonna say earlier?

Mommy Mearest: Well, after you managed to free me, you soon passed out from exhaustion, right as a small corrupted force was making their way over, so I picked you up and ran as fast as I could. I soon bumped into Whitmore, who was grateful to see me still around, though I had to point out I was just freed. Afterwards, he told me about his little group of survivors, and offered for me and you to hide out with him. I took it, and here we are.

(Y/N): Thanks for that, Mrs. Mearest.

Mommy Mearest: (smiles) It's fine. I mean, if you hadn't saved me, neither of us would be here. Also, you don't have to be so formal, call me Charlotte. (looks to Whitty) Now then, how about we meet the rest of your group, Whitmore?

Whitty: All right, I'll call them over. (shouts out) Hey, guys! Get over here and meet the two new members!

???3: Oh, how wonderful! I'm excited to meet our new friends!

???4: Other survivors? Never thought there would be anymore.

Whitty and Mommy Mearest step out of the doorway, allowing the two other figures to step through and reveal themselves, one that (Y/N) knew, while the other was someone he hadn't met until now. The first figure was a robot with his eyes on the screen glowing cyan with positivity. He was also wearing a white sports vest with the number 16 on the front in orange, while also wearing orange shorts with white lines going down to near his automated ankles. (Y/N) instantly knew it was Hex, another figure he hadn't seen since Christmas.

As for the second figure, (Y/N) had no clue who it was, yet he noticed that he looked similar to Whitty in a way. This person was a skinny dark-skinned man with hair that reached his shoulders and was tied into a ponytail. He also had similar eyes to Whitty, but his pupils were white instead of slightly yellow. Even his costume was slightly different. His hoodie was cyan instead of turquoise, had orange shorts instead of brown trousers, and instead of orange shoes, he just had plain white socks covering his feet. (Y/N) just looked at the figure in silence and confusion, before looking to Whitty for answers.

(Y/N): Hey, Whitty. Who is this guy and why does he look like you.

Whitty: Oh, this is my cousin, Julian. He arrived to Starlight City to celebrate Christmas with me and Carol, but arrived a bit too late to celebrate, and found himself thrown into the crisis of the corruption. After we split up, I ran into Hex, who escaped the mall a few hours after we had, and decided to team up. Then we ran into Julian, who was a bit confused about what was going on.

Julian: (chuckles) I was. Honestly, I thought this was some sort of late Halloween party, and I nearly got attacked when I joined two kids and some lady doing a weird dance!

Whitty: (glares at Julian) Quiet, Julian. (clears his throat) Anyway, after me and Hex saved him, we filled him in on what's been going on, but that just made him even more confused. Eventually, I just told him to stick with us, and we've been doing well for these past few months. What about you two?

(Y/N): (lets out a heavy sigh) Oh, a lot has happened to me, and it's been both mentally exhausting and painful.

Whitty: (confused) Why? What exactly happened?

(Y/N) let out another heavy sigh, before telling Whitty, Hex, Julian, and Mommy Mearest what was going on through his point of view, starting with after him and Whitty split up, all the way to freeing the demon popstar, though he left the part about freeing Spirit out for now. Mommy Mearest also shared her point of view to the group, telling of how her and her husband were hiding in order to rebuild their strength, only for them being forced to split up due to the corruption finding their hiding spot. She soon stopped after joining (Y/N)'s explanation of what happened with their encounter with Pico, but stopped to hear the rest of the young boy's story.

While the four listeners were surprised to hear of him not only encountering more people that haven't been corrupted and started their own form of resistance, none of them were prepared to hear of what happened in the hospital. All four of them went wide-eyed at that, even Mommy Mearest felt chills run down her demonic spine after listening to it. After that, (Y/N) let a few tears fall as he wraps up the story.

Whitty: (shocked) Holy... That's... That's fucked up.

Mommy Mearest: (slowly nods) I agree with you on that, Whitmore. I don't think any of us where expecting to hear that the Corruption would willingly cause... something so disturbing.

Hex: (nervously smiles) Perhaps after this is all over, we book some therapy sessions for everyone in Starlight City, seeing as how we'll all need it to recover from this realistic horror movie.

Mommy Mearest: (looks to Hex) I don't know how you'll get or find enough therapists to treat an entire city, you bolt-head.

Hex: (nervously chuckles) It's a work-in-progress plan for the aftermath, if there hopefully will be one in the future.

Julian: (snapping out of shock) Well, now what? Just hide out here until we run out of supplies and become sitting ducks?

Before anyone could think of a possible answer to Julian's question, (Y/N) clutches his head, before his hair begins to slightly glow crimson red, and his voice changes as well. It's Spirit briefly taking over to say something.

Spirit: I believe I have the answer for this predicament, and it could also deal with the corruption.

Whitty: (jumps back) When could you do that, squirt?!

Hex: (briefly pauses) That's strange. I'm picking up a second reading of a paranormal source, even though there wasn't any readings earlier.

Mommy Mearest: (eyes widen) Wait a minute, I recognise that voice... (glares at Spirit) You're the brat that got sealed in that dating game my daughter loves. How did you escape from there?

Spirit: That's a story for another time. Now, as I was saying, there could be a way to deal with this parasitic paint. Back when the resistance was hiding out in the army base in the badlands, I discovered that there appeared to be an underground facility hidden deep below the sands. None of the factions in those dunes knew about it, but I believe there could be something that could help us out there. All we need to do is obtain a sample of that goop and bring it to that lab. There, we could be able to find out how to manufacture a cure.

Mommy Mearest: (raises an eyebrow) That does sound like a good idea, but there's a few flaws I've noticed. The main one being how will we know that the equipment down there won't be outdated, or completely unusable?

Whitty: Yeah, not to mention, it's far out in those dunes, and we're nowhere as close to the nearest entrance to the badlands.

Spirit: I see your worries, and I agree with them. Right now, that plan sounds and will be near-suicidal. Still, I suggest we hold it in our minds, just in case the opportunity to give it a chance presents itself.

Julian: (shrugs)  I agree with the possessed kid, doesn't seem like a terrible idea on paper.

Hex: (perks up) Oh, and if the machinery is usable, I could potentially upload myself into the mainframe and get the place back up and running. (presents a USB drive and hands it to Spirit) Here, can you keep hold of this?

Spirit: (takes the USB drive) Certainly. I'll make sure (Y/N) knows of the idea as well. Speaking of (Y/N), I think I should give control of this body back to him, seeing as how you all are much more confused as to how I'm here.

The body begins to close its eyes, with the hair losing its crimson glow and allowing (Y/N) to have control of his body once more. In just a few short seconds, his eyes shoot open as he takes in a huge gulp of air.

(Y/N): (takes in more deep breaths) Okay, wasn't expecting that. (under his breath) A little warning would've been nice to hear.

Whitty: (confused) Squirt, what the hell was that just now?

Mommy Mearest: I'm with Whitmore, how did you free that ghost from the game?

(Y/N): Well, Dee Jay insisted that setting it free could potentially help us deal with the Corruption, so I went to go do just that. However, the Corrupted Boyfriend and Girlfriend were there as well, trying to erase him. After the Spirit battled them and lost, I helped him achieve a second chance, and as a thanks, he was allowed to escape after gaining control of the code and is now sharing my body.

Julian: (very confused) So... It's sort of like he's living inside you now?

(Y/N): (shrugs) I guess you could say that.

Hex: That sounds amazing! It's like having two people sharing the same consciousness!

Mommy Mearest: (sighs) It's not like that, Hex. It's more like the ghost is living inside him, and can take control whenever (Y/N) grants him permission. (looks to (Y/N)) Speaking of that Spirit, while I'm not particularly a fan of letting that degenerate free, I guess I can let this slide since at this point, we need anything for a light of hope.

(Y/N): (goes silent for a bit) Spirit said he's glad that you're giving him a second chance, Charlotte. But he also insists that you stop calling him a degenerate, he's to like that anymore.

Mommy Mearest: I'll believe it when I see it.

Whitty: (coughs) Sorry to interrupt your little talk, but I'll be taking Hex up to the roof to perform some lookout. If anybody corrupted attempts to break in, drive them away, barricade where they attacked, and inform us. We'll do the same if they try to get in through the air. Now, see you three in a few minutes.

Whitty and Hex soon head through the door and close it behind them, with now (Y/N), Mommy Mearest, and Julian left alone in the storage room, hearing the footsteps of their partners getting quieter with each floor they advance. After a few seconds of nobody attempting to break the silence, Julian decides to try and spark up a conversation.

Julian: So, I've heard Whitty mention you a few times, but haven't actually heard anything about you. Care to do a little introduction?

(Y/N): Sure, only if you do one back.

Julian: I'm down with that, heck, I'll even go first. My name is Julian Tectonic, cousin of the musician known as Julius Whitmore, or Whitty as he likes to go by. Now it's your turn, pal.

(Y/N): All right. My name is (Y/N) (L/N), close friend to Boyfriend and Girlfriend, and wishing to find a way to save them from this nightmare. (holds out his hand) Nice to meet you, Julian.

Julian: Same here, (Y/N). (shakes his hand) Hold on a minute, your last name sounds familiar...

Mommy Mearest: Same here. I swear I've heard it somewhere in the past.

(Y/N): (chuckles) Well, my family name may not be as big as others in Starlight City, but they do what they specialise in pretty well.

Julian: (thinking) Hmm... (eyes widen) Hold on a minute! I got it! You're the son of Dimitri (L/N) the owner of Starlight City's best music venue, and Vanessa (L/N) the fashion designer!

Mommy Mearest: (eyes widen) Wait... You're the son of the Vanessa (L/N)?! I love the designs of her products, especially her kimonos!

(Y/N): (chuckles) Yeah, I could tell. That is one of my mom's kimono designs for Halloween seasons. She told me how you bought it for a special occasion, and I'm guessing it was a concert themed around the spooky season?

Mommy Mearest: (smirks) You bet it was! That album did much better than my pathetic summer-themed one. (sighs) What were those producers thinking making me dress in a bikini?

(Y/N): (shrugs) Probably about how they could appease their perverted minds. (both he and Mommy Mearest chuckle)

Julian: (interrupts) Sorry for being rude, but since you're the son of Dimitri (L/N) himself, I have a request for you. (passes (Y/N) a mic) Could you please have a rap battle with me? I really want to hear how you perform vocally!

(Y/N): (looks unsure) Well, I'm not fond of singing, especially since I've been thrown into rap battles for survival... (perks up) But at the same time, they've been helping me get better at handling those situations, plus you're a pretty chill guy, Julian. So my answer is Yes. I'll give you a rap battle.

Julian: (jumps in the air) Aw, hell yeah! Let's do this, little dude! just know I won't be holding back this song!

(Y/N): (smiles) Same here, Julian. Let's rock!

https://youtu.be/jLTjNA_Y1l8

*Song Name: Harmonious Throwdown*

Original Song: Zoinks by WassabiSoja (Imagine it's Julian Vs (Y/N) instead of Red Shaggy Vs Boyfriend, and some of the lines are different)*

Julian pulls out his phone and hits the play button for a tune of his to ring out, before passing his phone to Mommy Mearest as both he and (Y/N) prepare for their rap battle. The chosen song perfectly reflects Julian, as it sounds more upbeat and peaceful when compared to Whitty's more aggressive songs. Even Julian's body language matches his personality, with the cousin of the doomsday weapon moving with a chill attitude to the song.

(Y/N) can't help but join in on relaxing to the chill atmosphere that Julian's song brings, and starts to enjoy it more, rather than takin this as an actual rap battle and now seeing it as a bonding moment between two people who have became friends in a short amount of time. Soon, Julian decides to speak up around the halfway point of the song.

Julian: Alright, nice lyrics, little dude, but it's time for me to crank up the intensity!

Instead of doing what he just said he'd do, Julian starts to sing at a much predictable pace, which leaves (Y/N) confused while he joins in. Didn't Julian say that things would become more challenging? However, Julian soon brings back the intensity by throwing his hoodie off and gives the whole storage area a wireframe makeover, including himself, (Y/N), and Mommy Mearest.

For Julian himself, his body is now glowing orange while his eyes are now a jumble of white glowing shapes. For Mommy Mearest, her body is now glowing pink, while her eyes have a red glow to them. And as for (Y/N), his body is covered in a (F/C) glow while his eyes appear Crimson, with Spirit being visible behind him with a crimson glow of his own. After a while of enjoying the battle more, the song soon ends with Julian and (Y/N) calming down, before giving each other a hi-five.

(Y/N): Wow, that song was a great one! You ever thought of getting your own record album, Julian?

Julian: (chuckles) That's sort of the reason why I came to Starlight City, besides reuniting with Whitty. I came to see if I could find a Mr. Dearest and try to score my own album with help from him. Since my cousin knows something about the old man, I figured he'd be able to help me. (looks afraid) Unfortunately, I learnt the hard way that mentioning Mr. Dearest to Whitty results in him literally detonating.

Mommy Mearest: (chuckles) Sounds just like Whitmore whenever he hears something he dislikes. I really missed those days of us three beginning to climb the charts.

Julian: Wow, didn't know that you and ol' Whitty went back in the past. (looks to (Y/N)) Speaking of albums, have you thought of getting your own yourself? With a voice like yours, you could go places, even reach the big leagues.

Mommy Mearest: Yeah, I bet you'd give that blue gremlin a run for his money. (smirks) Though I doubt you'd reach my husband's or my level.

(Y/N): (scratches the back of his neck) Well, I prefer to follow in my father's footsteps and become a musician like he was. Singing and performing rap battles is more of Boyfriend's gimmick.

Mommy Mearest: Oh, well. Just know that if you ever change your mind, give me and my husband a call. We'll hook you up with an amazing contract, singing career or musician choice.

(Y/N) gives Mommy Mearest a nod as a way to say he's fine with that, but then all three of them in the storage room hear footsteps from above gradually growing louder. Right before either (Y/N), Mommy Mearest, or Julian can question what's happening, the main door bursts wide open, with both Whitty and Hex arriving, the former looking troubled while the latter looks afraid.

Whitty: Bad news, guys. The corrupted crowd is growing larger than it was before. Our best chance is to get out of here while we can and try to find a better hideout. Luckily, Hex already has an idea, and that being an abandoned shelter which was ransacked a few weeks ago.

Hex: Correct. By my calculations, we may have a higher chance of staying alive for another month or two if we can get there quickly.

Mommy Mearest: Alright, let's get there immediately.

(Y/N): Though, which way are we going to leave out?

Whitty: Easy. There's a back door we can take to sneak by to avoid detection. Now follow me, they'll most likely try to break into here in a matter of minutes.

Julian: You don't have to tell us twice, cousin. Let's make like flies and buzz outta here.

(Y/N): (confused) Isn't the phrase "Let's make like bees-"

Julian: (puts a finger to his lips) Now's not the time to question what the phrase means! Let's book it!

The group begin to sneak out the back door, leaving the warehouse and start making their way to their sanctuary, using the alleyways in order to stay in the shadows and not get spotted by anyone infected. Along the way, however, Julian briefly stops due to spotting something out in the road. He sees a cat all alone, clearly afraid for its life. Feeling bad for it, Julian makes a run for it, which catches the attention of Whitty.

Whitty: (loudly whispers) Julian! What the hell are you doing?!

Julian doesn't answer, as he gets the cat into his hands and starts stroking it in order to calm it down. However, as Julian turns around, he spots the Corrupted Skid and Pump, making clear eye contact with him. Meanwhile in the alleyway, the four there all have matching expressions with another person, with (Y/N) and Hex confused as to why he's saving a stray cat, while Mommy Mearest and Whitty are furious for Julian getting himself caught.

Julian: (struggling to form words) Uh... Uhm... Hey, you two kids?

Without wasting anymore time, the infected spooky kids lunge at Julian, ready to infect him completely. However, the two are instead hit by a fireball, launched by Whitty, and are sent flying into a brick wall as the walking bomb rushes out of the alleyway and grabs his cousin's arm.

Julian: (surprised) Whitty! You're pulling-

Whitty: (mad) Shut up and get back here!

After pulling Julian back into the alleyway, the five survivors soon take off, following an incredibly pissed off Whitty. As for the Corrupted Skid and Pump, they recover from the surprise attack and try to find where their target is, only to find that they're long gone from them. As the two children sulk, two more corrupted figures walk over, and ask them if they saw anyone who wasn't infected.

The Corrupted Skid and Pump soon get a more excited expression and point to the alleyway that Julian leaped out of. This gets the other two figures to widen their grins, before heading into the alleyway. Back with the group of five, they're now deeper into the alleyways, and Whitty soon lets go of Julian's arm, before turning around to yell at him.

Whitty: (pissed) Are you insane, Julian!? Why would you go out, despite me saying to remain in the alleyways?!

Julian: (shows the cat) But... This cat was all alone out there.

Whitty: (still mad) So you decided to nearly risk your free will for it?! I swear, Julian, your positive attitude will get your corrupted sooner or later.

???: That could be quickly arranged, if you want.

Suddenly, all five of them hear the sound of a gun being fired, which results in Whitty being struck by surprise bullets. However, upon being hit, the black substance begins to form onto the forgotten rockstar, with a splotch appearing right where he was hit on the head, and more of it starts to slowly creep onto his legs.

Whitty: (looks down the alleyway) Nice try, you freaks. Why don't you come out and reveal yourselves.

A distorted chuckle echoes across the dark alleyway before footsteps begin to ring around them, as the approaching figure shows a glowing white left eye, which (Y/N) instantly recognises. Soon, the Corrupted Tankman steps out of the shadows, with a loaded shotgun resting in his right hand.

Corrupted Tankman: Well, well, well. Look at what we have here. Guess the walking nuclear weapon finally decided to quit running and come out to play.

Whitty: (glares) Cut the annoying banter, what the hell do you want?

Corrupted Tankman: Straight to the point, huh? Well, since you're so curious, you and whoever the hell's with you are coming with me, or else... (aims his shotgun at Whitty)

Whitty: (looks to the others) You all get the hell outta here, I'll hold him off.

Hex: (concerned) Are you sure, Whitty? If we stay, we can-

Whitty: No, just go!

Hex and Julian soon run off, however, (Y/N) and Mommy Mearest instead join Whitty, and stand their ground.

Whitty: (confused) What? Didn't you two hear me? Run while I buy you two some time!

Mommy Mearest: Whitmore, it's been a bunch of months since we last saw each other, and there's no way I'm abandoning you like what we did in the past. Let us help you.

(Y/N): (pulls out his Uzi) I'm with Mrs. Mearest. We're not letting a friend like you fall now.

Whitty: (sighs) Fine. I guess you two can provide assistance. (looks to Tankman) See the odds you're up against now? I'd suggest turning back now, unless you want to die in a ditch with the rest of your parasitic kind.

Corrupted Tankman: (chuckles) Leave? Now? No way! I've just hit the jackpot here! A bomb, a demon, and the kid the boss wants? I ain't passing this up. Prepare to be diffused, Smokey!

https://youtu.be/U_7xlmyq3fo

*Song Name: Flare by Carlito049 (Imagine (Y/N) and Mommy Mearest joining in on some of Whitty's moments)*

The song starts off quiet and ominous, but soon becomes slightly more intense, with sirens blaring in the background as Whitty, (Y/N), and Mommy Mearest commence their battle against the Corrupted Tankman. Both the walking bomb and the infected military leader were going in aggressive, while the young teen and demonic popstar provided any assistance to their partner if needed.

Speaking of assistance, (Y/N) occasionally took a few glances to his Uzi, wondering if he should try shooting at the Corrupted Tankman, but his mind would soon consider against the idea, remembering that the soldier has a shotgun in his hands. Still, that didn't stop Mommy Mearest from firing a few blasts of demonic energy at their foe, as the song began to draw to a close, and the Corrupted Tankman letting out a sound of disgust.

Corrupted Tankman: (groans) Now I know why some of the others have called you a nuisance. You just don't know when to quit, do you?

Whitty: (glares) Of course I don't. Have you ever felt like you've been forced into running and hiding from something you cannot control? I don't think so.

At that comment, (Y/N) starts to feel a bit upset, with Whitty's words reminding him of what he's been doing during most of the time: Running and Hiding from something he has no idea how to defeat. Mommy Mearest soon notices the young boy's distress, and puts a comforting hand on his shoulder, which attracts his attention.

Mommy Mearest: (whispers) Don't think that those words also apply to you, boy. You're only human, and you've only had a few lucky calls. Whitmore was born with this kind of stress, while you're currently being thrown into a similar situation. All you need to do is take a deep breath and think positive. Everything will be okay in the long run.

(Y/N): (takes a deep breath) Thanks, I haven't been getting better since the whole resistance gang split up. But, when I'm with a group, or with Spirit in the mindscape, I feel a whole lot more relaxed.

Mommy Mearest: (smiles) Everyone shouldn't suffer the burden of isolation. Now load up that hun, the fight's not over yet.

(Y/N) gives Mommy Mearest a nod before holding his Uzi high into the air and aims at the Corrupted Tankman, while Mommy Mearest prepares more of her demonic energy. Whitty notices this and decides to give himself a power boost as well, lighting part of his fuse and generating fire around his fists.

Whitty: You really thought I'd be this easy, you generic gunslinger? Well, think again. You're completely outclassed, so why don't you run back to your leaders and tell them to bring over a better challenge than you?

Whitty, (Y/N), and Mommy Mearest all take fighting positions, as the Corrupted Tankman stares at them in silence before... Bursting out laughing, which greatly confuses the trio.

Corrupted Tankman: Oh, this is rich! The nuke, the bitch, and the little puppy think they've got balls of titanium to stand up to me! Ha! Well, I'll agree with you on one thing, that being that last round was completely unfair, so how about we level the playing field? (calls out) Hey, you worthless woman! Get your ass over here! I bet your boyfriend would love to see you again!

Another pair of footsteps begin to echo through the alleyway after Tankman's misogynistic comment, with the sound being much quieter than the military man's heavy boots. As they eerily walk over, the trio take the time to ponder who could Tankman's backup be. Mommy Mearest is currently married, and (Y/N) doesn't have some form of a romantic partner (not yet at least), which only leaves...

Whitty: (eyes widen) No... Please, not her...

Whitty's fears are brought to reality as the figure reveals themselves to be the Corrupted Carol, her malicious grin glowing as she eyes her uninfected lover. Upon seeing her, the corrupted substance on him begins to rapidly spread, due to Whitty now feeling upset. He can't fight Carol. The corruption has now spread across most of his legs, and is now crawling up to his body, and has taken over his right arm, which he clutches with his left arm.

As for the small splotch on his head, it's more grown across the entire left side of his head, and to make matters worse, it's now infected his fuse, limiting him from using any of his pyrokinesis abilities. Both Mommy Mearest and (Y/N) look towards Whitty with concern, before looking back at the corrupted enemies with anger.

Corrupted Carol: (giggles) What's the matter, Whitty? Are you upset to see me? Or are you afraid of what's happening? Don't worry, once it's all over, you'll never feel a thing. It'll be like nothing ever happened.

Corrupted Tankman: (chuckles) And don't worry about your little friend group, either. We'll just hunt them down and let you do the honours of giving them a taste of what their foolish decision got them. No more free will- (gets hit by a bullet) Ow! Fuck! You little shit, that was not cool!

(Y/N): (aiming his Uzi) Does it look like I care about playing by the rules, especially since your trying to emotionally manipulate my friend into giving up?! (looks to Whitty) Whitty, I know it may be tough to do this, but you have to stand your ground. Try to reach into Carol and remind her of the memories you both had before this whole outbreak started. I did that with Mrs. Mearest, and it worked.

Mommy Mearest: (looks at (Y/N)) Granted, you worked your body and magic to its absolute limit, but you do have a point. (looks to Whitty) You don't have to worry, Whitmore. Not only will we be here to help you, but your also allowing Hex and Julian to get to safety. Don't do this for yourself. Do this for the ones you care for.

Whitty: (becomes determined) You're right, Charlotte. I've dealt with way worse situations than this. I spent my whole life running from an organization my whole life, as well as trying to escape the past I had with you and your husband. Now, I'm through running. This is for Hex, Julian, and Carol. (looks to Carol) If you can hear me, Carol. I'll break you free, I promise.

Corrupted Carol: That's if you don't break first.

Corrupted Tankman: What the woman said. Let's see you put that empty vow where your ugly mouth is.

https://youtu.be/EGsJn7qnDRw

*Song Name: Fear by Carlito049 (Imagine Mommy Mearest and (Y/N) joining during Whitty's turns, and Corrupted Carol joining during Corrupted Tankman's turns)*

With it starting to rain in the alleyway, Whitty and Tankman stare each other down as the second song commences, sounding slightly more stressful than before, almost like one of the two sides is panicking throughout the rap battle. Speaking of both sides, Whitty and the Corrupted Tankman now have others assisting them, with (Y/N) and Mommy Mearest assisting by singing and unleashing attacks, and the Corrupted Carol helping the latter by also singing and taking most of the attacks.

Soon, both sides reach the halfway point, and during a small moment of silence, the Corrupted Tankman pulls out a radio and makes a quick call, before putting it back into his pocket, ready to resume the fight. During the second half, Whitty's emotions change from determined straight to afraid, with the corruption having taken over most of his body, leaving only the right side of his head, and the centre of his chest untouched, while Mommy Mearest and (Y/N) remain untouched.

The reason behind this is since the Corrupted Carol and Tankman have been focusing their barrage onto Whitty, and the poor lanky fugitive has been worrying for his best friend and cousin's safety, plus fearing that he'll be unable to save his lover has lead to the corruption spreading much faster. By the end of the song, the Corruption has now only the right side of his head to infect, all while Tankman and Carol look on victoriously.

(Y/N): (concerned) Whitty, stay strong. You can still break free. (Whitty says nothing) Whitty? Are you still conscious?

Corrupted Tankman: And that settles it, goes to show that romance will just make you weaker.

Mommy Mearest: (scoffs) Of course you'd say that. You're not even in a relationship.

Corrupted Tankman: Oh, why don't you shut it, demon! If you were facing your husband by now, you'd be acting all emotional and fall just as fast as this emotional bomb! (mockingly points to Whitty)

Mommy Mearest: (looks upset) Well...

(Y/N): (looks to Mommy Mearest) Don't listen to him, Mrs. Mearest. He's just trying to get into your head.

Corrupted Tankman: (laughs) Oh, yeah. Good idea. Take the advice of the kid who's been constantly running from his friends instead of standing his ground and trying to save them! I bet if your parents were infected, you'd sit there and cry like the big baby bitch you are! (chuckles) Hey, big baby bitch has a better ring to it than little puppy.

(Y/N): (eyes briefly flash pink) You shut up, you fucking bastard!!!

(Y/N) raises his Uzi and aims straight at the Corrupted Tankman's broken visor, planning to shoot into it with unexpected rage flowing through his eyes. However, right before he can pull on the trigger, another bullet comes out of nowhere and hits the kid in the arm. (Y/N) lets out a cry of pain before dropping his weapon and clutching his arm, blood drawing instead of corruption forming.

Corrupted Tankman: (surprised) Whoa, where did that come from? I know that wasn't mine, cause my gun ain't smoking.

Corrupted Steve: (runs over with a shotgun) That would be my shot, sir!

Corrupted Tankman: (smiles) Steve! Guessing by your arrival, you've got my message?

Corrupted Steve: (salutes) Yes I have, sir! The rest of the platoon will be arriving shortly after to apprehend the targets! In other news, the female demon and the kid have been deemed as vital for both plans of the bosses.

Corrupted Tankman: (nods) I see. Thanks for letting me know, Steve. (looks to Mommy Mearest and (Y/N)) Well, you two, looks like your remaining moments of having free will are pretty much over now. Now, normally I'd ask if you want to do this the easy way or the hard way, but since the higher ups may get impatient with me, there's only one way available: The Forceful Way.

Both the Corrupted Tankman and Steve reload their weapons and point them at the duo, as Mommy Mearest and (Y/N) glare at them, their eyes starting to glow as their respective magic auras flare up. However, before either of the four can start the fight...

*CRACK*

Whitty: SSSSSSSTTTTTTOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!

A deafening screech is fired across the alleyway, resulting in most of the nearby walls being blown off by the force. Both Mommy Mearest and (Y/N) close their eyes and turn off their magic, putting their hands to their ears in order to block out the noise, and once it's over...

They reopen their eyes to see not only the Corrupted Carol lying unconscious on the floor with burn marks on her infected body, while Tankman, Steve, and the now revealed corrupted army staring with shocked looks on their faces. Mommy Mearest and (Y/N) look at them with confusion, before turning their heads and seeing why they're speechless in the first place.

Whitty is now nearly fully corrupted, with pink strings around his body only his right eye being the only part that hasn't been infected. However, both his eyes are glowing orange and pink, with white shapes rapidly forming as pupils. Not only that, but due to the corruption, his fuse is now bursting with a pink stream of fire, and then there's his smile...

It's unsettling. Whitty may have not fallen to the corruption yet, but Whitty has instead succumbed to Insanity.

(Y/N): (deathly afraid) Whitty... What happened to you? (tries to approach)

Mommy Mearest: (pulls (Y/N) back) Don't get close. I don't know what'll happen now. I've never seen Whitmore like this since a long time ago...

Corrupted Tankman: (flabbergasted) What. The. Fuck?!  (soon smirks) Okay, now this is what I call a send-off. Hey Burn Boy! How about-

Whitty: (screaming) ENOUGH!!!! YOU PARASITES HAVE PUSHED ME TO MY BREAKING POINT!!!! YOU'VE TORN APART THIS WORLD THAT I THOUGHT I COULD CALL HOME, AND TRANSFORMED IT INTO HELL!!! (begins to laugh) WELL, I'M NOW THROUGH TRYING TO SAVE YOU ALL!!! IF YOU REALLY WANT ME TO KNEEL, THEN EARN IT. BECAUSE RIGHT NOW, I'M ENDING THE LIVES OF ALL THAT ARE INFECTED!!!! STARTING WITH ALL OF YOU!!!!

(Y/N): (eyes widen) What?! (runs out of Mearest's grasp)

Mommy Mearest: (scared) Kid, what are you doing?! Get out of there!!

(Y/N): (blocks Whitty's path) Whitty! Please, snap out of it! Come to your senses, this isn't you!!

Whitty: (looks down to (Y/N)) STEP. ASIDE.

(Y/N): No I won't, Whitty! If you don't break free, you might end up hurting Carol!

Whitty: (another crack is heard) DON'T YOU USE HER NAME AGAINST ME, YOU STAIN!!!

Whitty lights one of his fists ablaze before raising it up into the air, ready to slam it down onto the young boy. During the mid-swing down, (Y/N) lets out a noise of fear, but his eyes briefly glow white, and in front of everyone, teleports right behind the insane Whitty, sending everyone there, even himself into confusion.

(Y/N): (confused) What... What just happened?

Mommy Mearest: (surprised) I... I think you just performed some form of teleportation.

(Y/N): Teleportation? I thought the only magic ability I had is shadow manipulation.

Corrupted Tankman: (speechless) Well, you just did teleportation in front of us all. (chuckles) I take it back, I'm going back to calling you little puppy, you know how to surprise me with new tricks.

Whitty: (turns around) HOLD STILL, YOU FAST LITTLE COCKROACH!!!!

The insane Whitty tries to slam his flaming fist down onto (Y/N), who uses his new skill to evade the attack once again. As this repeats for a few seconds, Mommy Mearest soon notices that (Y/N) isn't exactly teleporting, but rather hopping in and out of the shadows in the alleyway. Eventually, Whitty catches on to what's happening, and kicks the young boy right in the stomach right as he appears behind him.

As (Y/N) rests against the remaining stone wall, clutching his stomach in pain, Whitty looms over him, and charges his fist up for one final punch, but before he can end the life of an innocent boy...

???1 + ???2: No!!!

The Corrupted Skid and Pump appear from the rooftops above them, and land onto Whitty's shoulders, tugging on the pink strings and pulling the enraged explosive away from (Y/N), much to the infected bomb's dismay.

Whitty: (shaking with rage) GET THE HELL OF ME, YOU SHITTY GREMLINS!!

Corrupted Skid: First of all, rude language, mister bomb!

Corrupted Pump: And second of all, we can't let you harm the senior. The Harvester wants him alive or otherwise.

As the two infected kids continue to wrestle with the enraged bomb, the Corrupted Tankman looks at the struggle with sweat rolling down his helmet, knowing that if Whitty isn't restrained, everyone that's present will lose their lives, corrupted or not. However, there is one way to deal with this, but is the kind of guy to swallow is pride?

Yes, yes he would. Especially during a situation like this.

Corrupted Tankman: (sighs) Normally I wouldn't suggest this idea, but like the saying always goes: Desperate times call for desperate measures. (looks to Mommy Mearest) Hey, demon lady. I know you don't want to trust me, but if we don't do something about him, (points to Whitty) then we're all gonna die. So, temporary truce?

Mommy Mearest: (glares down) Just like how you put it, I wouldn't trust you even if your corruption could cure any disease on this planet. (looks to Whitty with worry) But if it can save everyone's lives, including his, then I'll do it. (looks back to Tankman) But only if you give me and the boy a head start once this is all sorted.

Corrupted Tankman: (smiles) It's a deal. (looks to Steve) Steve, you go keep the boy safe from that pissed off explosive, and call the bosses to let them know we need a massive amount of help.

Corrupted Steve: Yes, sir! But what about you?

Corrupted Tankman: Oh, me? Easy. Me and Madonna over here have got a nuke to diffuse. (picks up his shotgun)

Whitty, while trying to get the Corrupted spooky kids off of him spots the Corrupted Tankman and uninfected Mommy Mearest standing together, ready to subdue him. His insane mind jumps to a quick conclusion, which only fuels his fire even more.

Whitty: (enraged) YOU... YOUR SIDING WITH THAT PLAGUE, EVEN AFTER WE REUNITED... FINE, THEN. BOTH OF YOU... WILL DIE RIGHT WHERE YOU STAND!!!

https://youtu.be/ZO7gQFZoNZ8

*Song Name: Fulminate by Carlito049 (Imagine Mommy Mearest joining during Corrupted Tankman's turns)*

With the Corrupted Tankman leading off the song, Whitty lets out a demonic screech before the intensity of the song goes in hard, sounding like a desperate struggle for survival at this point. Not only does the infected military captain fire shotgun shells at the insane explosive with legs, but he's trying not to accidentally hit the Corrupted Skid or Pump, seeing as how they're aiding him in trying to get Whitty under their control.

Aside from getting assistance from two infected children, Mommy Mearest is also doing her best to calm Whitty down, though she's stuck in a cycle of attacking and blocking when she's not joining in with the singing. Whenever Whitty unleashes a blast of fire, she'd use her demonic energy to block it. Whenever she went onto the offensive, Whitty would only put up a wall of fire. It was annoying.

As for the rest of the spectators there, the Corrupted Steve was sitting right beside (Y/N), making sure that the young boy remains safe as he calls for more reinforcements, while the rest of the Corrupted army do one of two things: They either join in the battle only to get blasted away in the process... or they just perform the spooky dance in the rain. Still during the match, Whitty kept letting out insane screams and aggressive barrages, pushing Tankman and Mommy Mearest back, only for them to retaliate with their own attack.

Soon enough, the song begins to calm down, with Tankman taking the lead all while Whitty remains motionless, with the corruption now engulfing his right eye...

But it's soon blasted off with Whitty's neck cracking and him letting out one final screech of insanity, shaking the spooky kids off him, and removing some of the corruption off Tankman's visor.

Corrupted Tankman: Well fuck you too, asshole! (chuckles)

The true final push commences, with the Corrupted Tankman, uninfected Mommy Mearest, and insane Whitty going all out. Now without any restraints, the infected explosive begins to unleash blasts of fire all over the alleyway, not caring whoever he hit. During this rampage, Whitty struck a large amount of Tankman's forces, Mommy Mearest, and even Steve, but in just a few more seconds of standing their ground, the Corrupted Skid and Pump latch onto Whitty again, allowing the two going against him to regain the upper hand right as the song ends.

Whitty: (screaming) YOU ALL ARE NOTHING BUT CURSES!!! I'LL BURN YOU TO DUST AND BURY THE REMAINS DEEP INTO THE GROUND!!!! DEATH TO ALL OF YOU!!!

Corrupted Tankman: (panting for air) Dammit, even with our strength, we can't stop him...

Mommy Mearest: (panting for air) And I've wasted much of my energy. I can't keep fighting for this long, or I'll be powerless soon...

While the two try to think of a plan B, Whitty charges straight for them, ignoring the Corrupted Skid and Pump tugging as hard as they could. Over by the side, (Y/N) has been watching this fight unfold with tears in his eyes. He can't do anything to stop Whitty.

But maybe he can...

Spirit: (telepathically) I can see through your blurred vision a monster fuelled by everything he's kept built up inside him. Allow me to render him unconscious for you, (Y/N).

(Y/N): (in his head) Thanks, Spirit. In fact, could you take control for a bit longer? I need some time to recover from... that.

Spirit: You take all the time that is necessary, (Y/N). Until you have healed, I'll deal with these devils.

(Y/N) lets out a painful cry, as a crimson aura takes over his body. Once it disperses like dust particles, he now has white eyes with red swirls in them, his hair now blood red, and floating while having a pinkish-red aura around him. Spirit and (Y/N) have fused once again, and Spirit (Y/N) is ready to deal with Whitty.

The fusion holds out his fingers before firing multiple bolts of red lighting, striking the insane detonator and catching his attention. Whitty roars at his new opponent and charges straight for them, but they evade by flying to the side, and fires red orbs to tire his foe out. The insane fighter refuses to accept defeat, and lets the fuse on his head burn even more intensly, ready to take everyone out in a blaze of glory.

However, Spirit (Y/N) calmly aims a finger to the use, and unleahes sparks of red energy to it, snuffing out the flames and rendering Whitty's last ditch attempt as a fail. However, he isn't done, as the fusion zooms over to the insane foe, channels his red aura into his fidy, and pucnhes Whitty straight in the chest, sending the bomb flying until he crashes into the furthest wall, in which he finally falls unconscious as the corruption fully takes over him.

Mommy Mearest: (speechless) That... was incredibly brutal.

Spirit (Y/N): He'll live, besides you wanted him restrained, didn't you? Now that he's unconscious, he won't be fighting for a while. (looks to Tankman) Now, I believe we are owed a head start.

Corrupted Tankman: (rolls his eyes) Yeah, a deal's a deal. Now go on and get running, before the bosses get here and make the arrangement useless.

Taking the opportunity that they have, Mommy Mearest and Spirit (Y/N) quickly take off down the other end of the alleyway, hoping to catch up to wherever Hex and Julian are currently at, and hoping to reach the bunker before more of them fall...

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Mommy Mearest has been freed from the Corruption!!

Whitty has fallen to the Corruption!!

Mommy Mearest, Hex, and Julian have joined the Party!!

Current Party: (Y/N), Spirit, Mommy Mearest, Hex, Julian.

New Power Unlocked: Teleportation!!

WARNING: (Y/N)'s Mental Status is now 25% Broken!! May suffer from Extreme Nightmares!! Proceed With Caution!!