[Video - Off to sea (Tom meme) by Distorted Vision]

[Normal Point of View]

"READY MEN? AIM! FIRE!"

The sounds of bullets being exchanged echoed the field, countless bodies piled the trenches. Both blue and red blood was being spilled, the death toll was high for both armies.

Tord managed to infiltrate the base with a small group of soldier including Pau and Pat. Pressing his index finger and middle finger on his headpiece, he called the tech station.

"Marissa, give me a map of the base, over."

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"Yes Red Leader, over!"

-Data Loading-

"Sir if it was my guess, Tom would be in the core of the base, over."

"Thank you, Marissa. Remind me to give you a better lab when we get back, over."

"Will do Sir, over."

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Just to be on the safe side, Tord split his group into three parts. One group went down the hall to the right, the other went down the hall to the left. Tord took Pau and Pat down the center hall.

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[Tord's Point of View]

This place was like a maze.

It was filled with endless roads, turns, and dead ends. On the occasion, we'd bump into traps. It wasn't super surprising, but... They came when you least expected it.

I took a deep breath, realizing we were getting nowhere. Pulling the map back up onto the screen of my arm, I began to trace from our starting point to our destination.

I scrunched up my nose, seeing how far off we were. Impatiently, I raised my arm and shot at the wall. No luck.

'Damn... It was worth a try I suppose.'

I let out a soft sigh, signaling Pau and Pat to follow me. Backtracking to the beginning, we turned into the right hall.

We made our way through the twists and turns until we finally came to the entrance of a dark room.

The room was poorly lighted, the only light available was the light shining from the main big window. Noting the moon was out, I realized we had been here for a good while.

Pau, Pat, and I turned on our night vision gear, looking around. I felt my stomach sink, as I saw 3 of my soldier lying dead on the ground.

Their bodies were torn to shreds, insides littering the floor. I took a soft breath, looking around wary of my surroundings.

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[Pau's Point of View]

This was sick.

Whoever did this was sick.

These damn people were murdered, tortured before their deaths. Sure, I was part of the army and I had to kill on the occasion. But this? This was pushing it.

In that moment I was lost in my thoughts, I set off a trap, causing Pat and I to get swept off our feet and locked in cages. I cursed my carelessness, returning Tord's gaze.

Before either of us spoke, we were interrupted by a venomous voice.

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[Jackson's Point of View]

"Tord!"

I chirped, clapping the lights back on. It was foolish to reveal my hiding position, but I wanted to be able to see my enemy die with my very own eyes.

I grinned, seeing the bodies of HIS soldiers litter MY office. My smile twisted more.

"Ahhh, It's so good to see you old friend!"

I cooed, noting the irritation and seriousness in his eyes. I chuckled, sliding down to the floor.

"So, what's the special occasion for you visiting?" I grinned, winking at him. Todd's face twisted more with rage.

"Cut the crap, Jackson."

I dropped my eyes pitifully, puffing my lower lip out. "Aw, you look mad? Did you not like the gift I got you? Shame, I wanted to return the favor for you oh-so-generously plopping Tommy Bear into my lap."

I grinned, seeing the way Tord's face immediately changed.

"YOU BASTARD!"

I let out a soft purr, licking my lips.

"Tsk, Tsk, Tsk. Anger is such an ugly color on you~" I cackled, glancing over my shoulder.

"Laurel ger experimentet 365 it(Laurel bring Experiment 365 out)!"

I glanced back at Tord, surprised to see him lunging towards me. I narrowly managed to bend backward, missing his attack.

In irritation, I snapped my finger grinning seeing the chains sprout up and hoist him down.

"Calm down Red Leader, The show is just about to start!"

Tord shuddered at my tone.

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Kill.... Tord.... Lund....

N-No....

Do it.

God, No, Please. Anyone but him.... (Hic)

I SAID DO IT.

(Hic) I-I don't (Hic) want to!

Pathetic fool... You don't have a choice...

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[Tord's Point of View]

'Oh Tom... What did he do to you?'

I stared up in horror, seeing my mate being hoisted down beside Jackson.

His goggles had been torn off, showing old and new scars that were wrapped under his eyes. Tom's hair was short but spiked up in a backward direction. He was covered in dry blood and grime, wearing a different uniform.

"T-Tom!"

"Tord!" Tom wailed, hiccuping. A flash of anger covered Jackson's face until he regained control.

"Tom...." He gritted his teeth, hissing. "KILL TORD."

"N-No..."

"NOW!"

Tom twisted in pain, cupping his ears. He was mumbling to himself, arching his back.

"NO NO NO NO NO!!"

I shifted, leaving forward. "T-Tom?"

"NO SHUT UP!!" He screamed, looking up at me, tears in his eyes. He was scared, fighting with the monsters in his head. And it killed me to see him like that, being unable to do anything.

"YOU BASTARD! WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM?!" I screamed, tears welling up in my eyes. Jackson only gave me a content look, before turning away to linger off in the shadows.

I let out an irritated hiss, before turning my gaze to Tom. "T-Tom, love, are you okay?"

Tom was now on his knees, shifting slowly to his monster form, already progressing to stage 3. I could hear him cry softly, letting out harsh breaths.

He let out a loud scream of pain, as his bones began to crack, shifting to a bigger size.

"TORD RUN!"

He managed to scream. I glanced over my shoulder, seeing Pau curse under his breath as he desperately tried to pick the lock. Pat struggled, trying to get a good aim in the cage.

Hearing a 'click', I looked down seeing that the chains were unlocked.

"Tord don't do it!" Pau growled, shaking the cage now. Pat looked horrified at me, stretching out his hand as a warning. "Run Tord, run!"

I shook my head, bolting to Tom's side who was now at stage 4 of his shift.

"N-NO!" He choked, his voice deeper now, sounding like his voice was split into 2.

I looked up at Tom, my eyes filled with worry. Tom only shifted when he was scared, angry, or upset. I took a sharp breath, lifting my hands over my hand. "Tom calm down!"

My voice was drowned out by a roar of pain, as Tom arched his back shifting into his final form.

I took a sharp breath, looking up at Tom. "Tom... A-Are you okay?" My voice was shaky, As monster Tom slowly rose up to his feet.

Before I could make any movement, I was slammed into the wall, letting out a grunt of pain.

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N-No... Please, stop!

Kill Tord, Kill Tord, Kill Tord.

NO! NO! NO!

KILL KILL KILL. BLOOD BLOOD BLOOD.

NO SHUT UP!

Must... obey...

No... Please... I'm begging you...

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My eyes fluttered, the pain in my body was starting to fade. My body felt tingly like a light was spreading through my body. My head was clouding up with sweet thoughts, thoughts of my childhood.

I was a troublemaker, a handful for my parents... But, they loved me regardless. I began to calm down in middle school when I met Edd, Matt and... Tom.

Tom....

My mind began to blur up with thoughts of him - even dreams. I smiled lopsidedly, feeling my eyes flutter again.

'I love you, Thomas.'

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[Pau's Point of View]

Tord was.... dead.

Tom was shaking, back in his human form as he clutched Tord's shredded body close to him.

I felt my body go limp, pressing against the bars of the cage.

I heard the radio static click, as our men rushed in, horrified at the sight.

Being released from the cages, I felt Pat press his hand on my shoulder. I turned, seeing the pained expression in his eye.

"It wasn't his fault."

And he was right - It wasn't Tom's fault, it was Jackson's because the Tom Tord knew, wouldn't do this.

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[Tom's Point of View]

Pau practically pried me away from Tord's body, causing me to scream and twist in his arms.

'Tord is dead, Tord is dead, Tord is dead.'

Those words repeated In my mind, my body shaking more. My breathing hitched faster, as someone pulled me into a tight hug. I looked up seeing Matt, my legs going weak. I slumped onto the floor, crying with Matt holding me close to him.

I killed the love of my life.

The End