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On a realm far away, called Yonderland, the people (people?) were struggling to maintain their usual happiness and positive Energy, including the always-happy Nick the stick, since Negatus and the other overlords started to plot and rule over the realm. Yonderland was in danger and needed a chosen one to save them.

…Council of the Elders…

As many times before, everyone was talking and there was so much noise that Wise Elder Vex couldn’t take it anymore.

“Hey! Hey! Brothers, please!” Lord Elder Pressley finally shouted and Vex said: “Finally! Now that Debbie moved, there is no one to save us!”

“We are doomed!” Scribe Elder Ho-tan cried out and the Elders all started talking over each other again.

Vex couldn’t take it anymore and decided to go for a little walk.

As he entered the woods that surrounded their home, he couldn’t help but notice a bright light coming from a hidden, dark spot between the trees.

As he came closer, he realised what it was. He turned around and ran back to the chamber to tell the others…

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“Oh, god, stop complaining, this house is beautiful!” Mat said as Ben was having his series of doubts about moving in with them, all over again. He said: “I don’t know, mate, this is…just weird.”

Mat looked at him and said: “Look, mate, we’re all single…sort of…and there is no reason to be weirded out. We’re housemates now. Nothing weird about that, huh?”

The others smiled as they passed Ben, who stood outside, staring at the huge house in front of them.

Ben sighed and entered the house, trying to find a room that would suit him at least a little bit.

He finally settled for a big bedroom with a garden view. The garden was the only thing that Ben was happy about and he couldn’t wait to take a little stroll in there.

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“Brothers! Brothers!” Vex shouted, as he ran into the chamber and had to take a few breaths (sounding like a dying cat a few times), before he finally spoke: “I found it. Another portal.”

The Elders all rushed into the woods, letting Vex follow them all the way to the bright light he saw earlier.

Vice-Elder Flowers said: “This is not a portal, brother. The one before was blue, this one is just white. Perhaps we could cast off these cumbersome robes and try to think of another solution.”

“He’s right, brother. This is too dangerous.” Pressley added and Flowers said: “Finally.”

Ho-tan shouted: “No!!”, as Flowers started taking off his robe. Flowers sighed and buttoned it up again.

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Ben was in his bed at night. He was tossing and turning and just couldn’t fall asleep.

He decided to go to the garden, mischievously, so he could have a smoke, which both Martha and Simon notoriously hated.

Ben lit his cigarette and took a long drag. That was when he noticed bright light in the back of the garden.

“Damn, it, Jim. I said turn ALL the lights off, I can’t believe…” Ben got cut off from his monologue as he realised that the light was rather floating mid-air and there was no lightbulb or a switch for it to be turned off.

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“We have to investigate. We need to find out where it leads. It’s probably just Debbie’s new house.” Pressley said and the others exchanged looks.

After a moment, Pressley was pushed into the portal by the others.

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 Pressley fell to the ground on the other side of the portal and met up with Ben almost immediately.

They stared at each other for a while and then they both just screamed and ran in the opposite direction. Pressley returned through the portal and Ben ran into the house.

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“You don’t understand. I’m not going back! There was a man that looked exactly like Vex, only…younger.” Pressley said and covered his mouth.

Chief Elder Choop said: “Have you been drinking again, mate?”

“No, no. I know what I saw. I promise it was him.” Pressley said and then a familiar voice said: “Maybe ask elf?”

The Elders all screamed and Elder Choop jumped into Vex’s arms.

“Oh, it’s just Nick. No need to be scared, brothers. You are silly.” Choop said, slowly climbing off of Vex and coming to Nick.

He said: “What do you know about this, Nick?”

Nick said: “Elf found out a way to summon a new portal. But apparently, it leads into yet another realm.”

“Another than Earth?” Vex said and Nick said: “No, idiots, it’s still Earth, but in another universe. Seriously, aren't you the WISE Elder?”

The Elders looked at him in confusion and Choop said: “This is nonsense. There isn’t another Earth.”

“There might be.” Ho-tan said. “There is a theory made up by doctor Hirsch, when every world has various versions throughout the time and space.”

“Shall we…try to investigate further?” Choop said and the others looked at each other.

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Ben hid behind the corner, where Larry found him. “Everything alright?” He asked and Ben thought for a while.

He then grabbed Larry’s shoulders and said: “Look, I know this is gonna sound absolutely insane, but you have to believe me.”

“Okay?” Larry said, taken aback a little. Ben said: “I…saw Elder Pressley.”

“What?” Larry said with a giggle and Ben said: “No, seriously. There was this portal and he came right through it. It’s just around the corner here.”

Larry pulled Ben back as he tried to lead him to the portal and said: “Ben, I know you don’t like the idea of a shared house, but you shouldn’t let it take over your mind like this.”

Ben said: “No, no. Wait. Come with mem I’ll show you.” And dragged Larry to where the portal was.

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“Wait, wherever that leads, we have to close it so evil forces can’t cone to our realm. We’ll work it out tomorrow.” Choop said and the others agreed, with Elf closing the portal.

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“It was right…here.” Ben said as him and Larry came right into the place where the portal was, but it wasn’t there anymore.

Larry said: “Mate, we made that up. The whole Yonderland thing. It’s not real. Have you been drinking again?”

“No, I swear…I saw Pressley.” Ben said and Larry raised an eyebrow. Ben said: “You don’t believe me, do you?”

Larry chuckled awkwardly and said: “I…uhh, Ben. Mind is a strong thing and it can play a lot of tricks on us, you know.”

“I know what I saw.” Ben said and went back into the house.

Larry sighed and lit his cigarette, taking a drag from it.

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As Ben went back to bed, he couldn’t believe that Larry thought he’s crazy. He knew he wasn’t crazy. He knew that he saw it.

After a little while, he finally managed to fall asleep.

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As the Elders and both portal makers got back to the chamber, Elf said: “Maybe it’s a destiny. Maybe he’s the new chosen one.”

Vex said: “The scroll told about Deb-beh. Not some kind of younger me.”

“I don’t know if it was you. I don’t remember you back then, very well. It’s…a long time ago.” Pressley said and Vex said: “Or is it because you were drunk all the time?”

“I wasn’t drunk all the time! And what about your favourite Cherry. It also must’ve clouded your mind a few times.” Pressley said and Vex said: “How dare you?! I don’t…”

“That’s it!” They suddenly heard another voice shout.

They all looked at the door and there was Negatus’ demons Neil, Rita and Jeff.

As the demons attacked the elders, most of them managed to fight them off. Neil got hit in the head by Pressley’s walking-stick, Jeff hit a wall as he charged at Vwx, and the demons all fled, quickly.

As the Elders started to catch their breaths, Flowers said: “Ho-tan? Where is Ho-tan?”

The others looked everywhere, but couldn’t find him. Vex said: “I didn’t see him since…” “Since we entered the chamber.” Pressley finished.

Ho-tan woke up after being hit as he was laying on the floor in a dark room, bordered by cell and three firm walls. After a while of him trying to get out of there, he heard a familiar voice.

“Well, well, well…look who’s here.” The voice said and Ho-tan could hear footsteps coming closer. Then he realised who it was.

Negatus laughed and said: “Old friend.”

“Where?!” Jeff said a little too excited and Negatus replied: “Ni, Jeffrey, It’s…the Elder you brought for me.”

“What Elder?” Jeff asked and got hit by Rita, immediately.

Negatus sighed and said: “Your death awaits, Ho-tan.” Negatus said, saying his name in an exaggerated voice. “But first…”

“First we have to get all the other Elders here, so we have a realm with no actual competition. We can rule for all of eternity.” Dissectus, who just came to the room accompanied by Voltari, finished Negatus’ speech.

“Yes, I know. I was gonna say that.” Negatus defended himself and Voltari said: “Quiet! What about the elf?”

“Oh we don’t have to worry about him. Debbie isn’t here anymore. The realm will be ours, after we capture the other Elders and take over the chamber. After that…The Land Will Be Ours!” Dissectus said, finishing with an evil laugh that kept ringing through the basement.

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Ben, as the others saw he’s not well after he started talking about Elder Pressley in the garden, stayed at home for the day, while the others went to discuss their new project.

He cleaned the house up a little and as he was doing the dishes, he heard a strange noise, coming from the garden.

He took a deep breath, grabbed a knife and went to take a look.

As he walked through the garden back to the place, where he saw the portal last night, he started to think about it a little more.

“It’s not real. We made that up. Was it just a dream?” Ben whispered to himself, quietly and kept getting towards the corner of the garden.

“It wasn’t a dream, mate.” He heard a voice and dropped the knife turning around, quickly, only to see Elder Flowers standing behind him.

As he was stepping back, he hit something and turned around once again, only to see Elder Choop. The other two Elders came from each side, trapping Ben among them. Ben covered his face and sat down, working on his breathing exercise that he got from his therapist.

“It’s not real. It is not real. I am going crazy. One…two…three…” Ben kept repeating to himself and Pressley said: “Shall we look for someone else? He doesn’t seem quite alright.”

Ben said: “I will just calmly walk back in the house and call Martha.”, to himself and got up, his eyes still closed.

The Elders stepped away to let him walk past them.

As Ben walked into the house, he picked up his phone and dialled Martha.

“Yes, love?” Martha answered and Ben, in a shaky voice, said: “Don’t tell the others, but i need you to cone here.”

“Home?” she asked and Ben said: “Yes, please. I think I’m having a breakdown.”

“I’m on my way. Hang on.” Martha said and hung up.

Ben sat in the living room and the Elders didn’t have a better idea than to come inside.

As Ben saw them, he closed his eyes again and started counting again.

Flowers sat down on the sofa and said: “Oh, this guy is useless. This is the new chosen one?”

Ben started counting louder now and Martha just pulled into the driveway.

She entered the house and came right into the living room. She stopped, and as the Elders saw the woman, they jumped up and ran to her.

“Debbie!” They screamed. Martha looked at them and then at Ben who’s was still counting while sitting on the sofa, his ears still covered and his eyes still closed.

Martha said: “W-who are you?”

Elder Flowers said: “It’s us! Do you not remember us, Debbie?”

Martha said: “Right, these are…really good costumes. I’d say we have a double.” She giggled and the Elders looked at each other.

Pressley said: “Debbie, there’s no time for jokes. Ho-tan got kidnapped by Negatus and we need your help. Bob is useless at this. Now I can see why you did want him to see us.”, and pointed at Ben, who was still counting.

Martha said: “Oh, no, no. That’s not…Wait. You don’t…know him?”

“First time I see him.” Pressley said. Flowers added: “I could remember in case we all were to cast off…”

“No!” The elders shouted in unison and Ben then finally saw Martha. He ran to her and hugged her. He said: “I see them, I hear them and they’re driving me crazy!”

Martha said: “Don’t freak out, but I see them, too.”

With that, the Elders caught Ben just in time as he fainted.

As Ben woke up, he heard Martha say: “Wait, wait. One more time AND one at a time.”

Vex said: “Ho-tan was kidnapped and we need your help to save us, Deb-beh.”

“My name’s not…” Martha tried to say but then gave up. “Okay. And what do you want us to do?”

Vex said: “We need you to save our realm as many times before.”

“Right.” Martha said and sighed.

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“So…again. You’re real?” Ben asked as he sat on the sofa, surrounded by people that even yesterday he thought were not real.

Choop said: “Yes, and you are?”

“Ben, Ben Willbond. I…created you.” Ben said and Vex said: “Created us?”

“It’s a long story. Tell him what do you want us to do?” Martha said and Flowers said: “We need you to save Scribe Elder Ho-tan from Negatus’ lair. And we need you, Debbie.”

Ben looked at Martha and she said: “Don’t ask.”

Then, suddenly, the front door opened. Martha said: “Quickly, everyone upstairs.”

The Elders ran into Martha’s room and she closed the door.

“Marfs?! BEN?!” Larry called as they came into the living room. Martha just came downstairs and Larry sat next to Ben. He said: “What’s wrong, mate?”

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The Elders sat on the bed and then, something caught Elder Flowers’ eye. He walked over to the flesh-coloured thing, sticking out from the open drawer and picked it up.

He said: “That’s too short for a stick.”

“It looks like a…uhh…you know.” Elder Choop said and Flowers said: “I knew Debbie is what they call a badass, but this must’ve been painful.”

“What are you doing with that?” Martha said as she came into the room.

“Is that some sort of wand?” Flowers said, doing motions with it as if it was an actual wand.

Martha grabbed it and hid it into the drawer, closing it. She said: “It’s…uh…a vibrator. A rubber dick.”

“Rubber Dick?!” they all said in unison and Martha said: “God, leave it. Come downstairs. You’ve got someone to meet.”

As the Elders strolled downstairs, the guys sat in place, just staring.

They exchanged looks and Mat got up, walking over to Choop.

As they stared at each other, Choop bent towards Vex. He said: “Why is he staring at me?”

Mat said: “Who the fuck are you?”

Choop looked at him and said: “I am, in fact a Chief Elder Choop.”

Mat stepped back and said: “I am…you?”

Choop cocked his head and said to the Elders: “I think this one is having a stroke.”

Mat looked at Simon, who was smiling, and said: “I think we got into some weird sort of time-space continuum.”

Flowers said: “Are you a scientist? Great! Could you explain why we look like you?”

Simon chuckled and said: “I’m not a scientist, but I know about the multiverse theory.” “The…what?” Choop said and Larry answered: “The multiverse theory. The theory that every world and every possible outcome of every situation has a different solution in every…realm. There is also a theory that something that doesn’t exist in the universe we live in, might exist in another universe.”

“Oh, have you read Doctor Hirsch’s works?” Vex asked and Larry said: “No, no. It’s…Hawking.”

Pressley said: “Hawk-king? How could a man who rules over a bunch of birds, be so smart?!”

Jim rolled his eyes and said: “It’s a surname. Last name. It’s Hawking. Not hawk-king.”

“Hawk-king. That’s what I said. Seems pretty clear to me.” Choop said and Jim sighed.

Larry then said: “Where is my character, anyway?”

Ben, still in a kind of a state of shock, said: “He got kidnapped and they need our help.”

Larry looked at the Elders and they all nodded. He said: “Well, what are we waiting for, then? Let’s go.”

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“They’re coming!” Elf shouted as he saw the group coming through the portal.

As they looked around, they were in the beautiful woods that they created a few years ago. “God, this is beautiful.” Larry said and Elf said: “Hello.”

Mat screamed and jumped as he saw Elf. He said: “What is that?”

“It’s who…and…same question, really.” Elf said and Vex said: “These are the Actorians.”

“Actors.” Jim corrected and Simon chuckled.

“The Actorians…” Vex repeated and Jim rolled his eyes. “…are going to help us with this task.”

Then, through the portal, came Martha.

“DEBBIE!” Elf shouted and Martha said: “Oh, god. Not again.”

“Where were you? I thought you moved!” Elf said and Martha said: “I…there’s not enough time for explanations. We need to save Ho-tan.”

Elf smiled and nodded.

“How are we gonna do that?” Mat asked and Martha said: “I might have an idea.”

Few moments later, Larry was in full costume and make-up. The Elders were shocked. It was almost as if they were staring at actual Ho-tan.

Vex came to him and said: “What sort of magic is this Deb-beh? Did The king of hawks teach you that?”

Martha sighed and said: “It’s Hawking. And no, it’s just costumes and make-up.”

“Make-up?” The Elders asked and Martha said: “Do you not have eyeshadow, mascara? Something like that?”

“We do have thigh shadow.” Elf said and Martha said: “Of course you do.”

“We also have colours to make things seem bigger.” Flowers added and Simon giggled. Vex said: “So that’s why your…”

He got cut off as Larry said: “Yes! We need to go, now.”

Martha nodded and they got on their way. Ben said: “Maybe we could collect some of the characters to help us. The more there is, the better.”

“Yes! Great idea, Bob.” Elf said and Ben said: “I’m not Bob, I’m Ben.”

“Eh, whatever.” Choop said and they walked deeper into the land.

Martha said: “We should get Bradley. He can help us a lot.”

The others nodded and they got on their way.

As they knocked on the door and waited. After a few sounds of breaking things and something hitting the floor, the door finally opened a crack.

“Who is it?” Bradley asked and Martha said: “It’s Mar…Debbie. And friends.”

“Debbie!” Bradley said as he opened the door and hugged her. “Debbie?!” Mojo asked as he climbed out of Bradley’s coat, getting squeezed between them a little.

“Debbie?!” Robert and John, the gallants both said as they just got out of the pub.

Martha said: “This is gonna be easier than we thought.”

John came to Debbie and said: “Debbie, we are so pleased to see you again. Let me buy you a drink.”

“Let me pay.” Robert added and John said: “No, no. I’m paying.”

“No, I insist, I’m paying.” John answered and they started arguing politely. Ben got in between them and said: “We need your help. One of the Elders was kidnapped and we need to save him.”

Ben looked around and said: “Where are they?”

Martha sighed.

“I’m so glad Debbie’s back.” Vex said as they entered their chamber.

“Yes, this walking got my trousers so scratchy.” Flowers added.

As Martha and the others went a little further, they got into a part if the woods, where the cake contest was held every year. Surprisingly, it was just the time for it.

Sue, Edith and Lynn all stood there by their baked goods and Martha said: “Hello, girls.”

“Deborah! So nice to see you again. Come have a piece of my Figgy Madeleine.” Edith said as soon as she saw them. Ben said: “Don’t mind if I do.” And went forward to the table, but was stopped by Larry, who said: “Remember how sick you were while the filming? Don’t do that again.”

(Author’s note: In the scene, where the cake ladies throw cakes at Boo through the portal, you can actually see Ben stuffing his face)

“No, no. You must try my Mille-feuille.” Sue said and Ben said: “I think I lost my appetite.”

“Excuse me? D’you want some? Cause I’ll give it t’ya.” Sue said and Ben stepped back. He said: “I shouldn’t have portrayed her that tough.”, to Larry, who smiled.

“You MUST try my Pestle Sponge.” Lynn said, coming to Martha with the cake on a little plate.

Martha said: “I am actually on a diet, but the boys will have some when we come back. I actually need your help.”

“Anything, Deborah. You saved our friendship, we owe you.” Edith said and Lynn added: “We will do anything you need, Deborah.”

As they walked through the forest towards Negatus’ lair, Mat said to Elf: “But what is your actual name?”

Elf said: “Grintallin Gobscrew Crotell Fashanu F’naw Goplatz Holla-Holla.”

“It’s giving me a headache.” Mat said and Simon chuckled.

As they reached Negatus’ back door, to their surprise, it was open.

Negatus’ was sitting on the floor, since the other overlords, Dissectus, Voltari and Giles, all used up the chairs Negatus had, including his majestic throne.

Dissectus said: “So now we just need to wait for them to come save their friend. It will take approximately…god…this is not possible.”

He got cut off as he saw Larry in a costume standing in the doorway.

Larry smiled and said: “And I’m not alone.”

With that, Martha stepped into the room, accompanied by the others.

The overlords all looked her way and Negatus said: “Debbie! Demons!”

The demons, who were just having a snack, dropped all their food and charged at Martha. However, they didn’t know that she was protected by literally three women with guns, a wizard and two armed gallants. Bradley’s magic avoided them to get near Martha and they fell to the ground, knocking themselves out.

“Jeffrey?!” Negatus’ said as Jeffrey was still stuffing his face instead of knocking himself out just like the others.

Martha and the others started stepping forward and Dissectus and Voltari drew their swords. Edith, Sue and Lynn loaded their guns and pushed them all into a corner.

Martha said: “Where is the real Ho-tan?”

Negatus said: “Why should we tell you?”

Lynn smiled and said: “Do you want to die?”

Voltari said: “You’re gonna pay for that.”

“Where. Is. Ho-tan?” Martha said, getting closer to Negatus and he said: “I will show you.”

Martha made the gallants tie him up and he took them to the basement.

There was Simon, Ben and Martha in the basement. Ben grabbed a piece of rock and hit the lock, opening the door.

Suddenly, Negatus broke out of the rope as Jeffrey bit it off of him and grabbed Martha. He grabbed her neck and said: “Don’t move or I’ll kill her!”

The guys stayed where they were and Simon shouted: “Let her go!”

“Or what?” Negatus said and Martha grabbed his arm, somehow breaking out of his grip. As he tried to catch her again, she kicked his groin and he fell to the ground, crying out.

Simon said: “Ouch.”

“It’s nothing personal.” Martha said and smiled.

After they took Ho-tan and left the lair, Larry, looking at Ho-tan as he was, at the moment, dressed as him, said: “This is unbelievable.”

Ben said: “Well, that was easy.”, and Martha replied: “If I know them well, enough, this wasn’t the last time they tried.”

“Debbie! Debbie! Debbie!” The Elders chanted as the guys brought Ho-tan back to the chamber. Martha sighed and said: “I’m not Debbie. My name is…”

“Pep, pep.” Vex cur her off. “That is not important. The main thing is, we found you and we can now celebrate. Who’s in for a Cherry?”

“We should go.” Elf said and Martha nodded.

As they summoned the portal, Elf said: “We’ll come if we need something.”

“Sure thing.” Mat said and they entered the portal.

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“Unbelievable! How Can SHE Still Be Here?” A woman in a dark veil, her face not visible, shouted through the hologram-like screen, as the overlords stood in front of it, their glances glued to the dark floor. The woman kept shouting: “I Thought You Said She Moved!”

Dissectus said: “Your violence, we actually thought she did.” “SILENCE!” She screamed and Dissectus jumped a little. She said: “I want her here. Her and all of her supporters.”

“How are we supposed to do that, Your Darkness?” Voltari asked and she said: “Kidnap them, kill them, I don’t care. Just make sure there’s nobody to help her.”

“Your Darkness.” The overlords said in unison as the screen with the woman disappeared.

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As Martha came home from the grocery shopping she spend entire week planning for, because the Elders were always calling her to sort out any argument or minor issue they had, she finally closed the front door behind her and exhaled deeply.

She then heard a laughter from the living room and saw everyone else sitting there and chatting. Only…twice.

The Elders were sat in the room with the guys, each of them had a drink in their hands and the guys were laughing.

Simon then said: “Hey Marfs. Need a hand with those bags?” She said: “Hi…uh…yeah. Thanks.”

Simon grabbed the bags, smiled and looked in Martha’s eyes, before they both went to the kitchen.

Martha said: “What are they doing here?”

Simon said: “Oh, it’s just a harmless chatter. Don’t worry about that. They’re behaving themselves and we even taught them how to use the hollow throne.”

“The hollow throne?” Martha asked and Simon replied: “The loo.”

Simon then stepped closer to her and placed both of his hands on her hips. He said: “If you mind having them here, I can tell them to go.”

Martha moved away and said: “N-no. No. It’s okay. I was just…surprised.”

As she started putting the groceries into the fridge, Simon went to help her. He was handing the groceries to her and as they were all gone from the bag, he reached an empty hand out and as she grabbed it, he pulled her to himself.

He said: “Do you mind…me here?”

“What? No, of course not.” She said and tried to go away, but he grasped her hips firmer. He said: “Why do you run away from me all the time, then?”

Martha stuttered: “N-no. No, I don’t…Simon, are you drunk?” she asked and he smiled, saying: “A little.”

Martha sighed and froze as Simon leaned in for a kiss. She managed to move away and said: “Go back, they’ll be asking questions.”

“Let them ask. I don’t care.” He said, coming close to her again. She gave in this time and as he leaned in, she kissed him back.

Simon’s hand travelled up to tangle his fingers in her blonde hair, while she landed one hand on his cheek and the other on the front of his shoulder.

Simon’s other hand then slipped under her shirt, tracing her skin. She could smell his aftershave and it gave her butterflies. Few seconds in, Simon slipped a tongue in her mouth, exploring it, eliciting a soft moan from her, as she stepped backwards to lean against the kitchen counter.

He reached under her butt and picked her up, sitting her on the counter, not breaking the kiss for a second.

They only broke apart when they heard someone behind them clear their throat.

They pulled away from each other and saw Ben leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed and a big grin on his face.

He said: “That’s what happens when you need a hand? Good to know.”

Ben opened the fridge and grabbed a few beers. Simon said: “Mate, I…”

“I’m quiet as a mouse.” Ben said, leaving the room and sitting back next to Larry on the sofa, handing the beers to the others around him.

Few minutes in, Ben could see that Larry was getting really tired, after he started dropping his head onto Ben’s shoulder and then back up as he woke up.

Ben moved his shoulder out of the way to wake Larry up and said: “Do you wanna lie on my lap?”

The others watched them intently and Larry looked in Ben’s eyes. He said: “No-homo, right?”

Ben rolled his eyes and said: “Of course, baby.”

Larry chuckled and laid his head down on Ben’s lap.

Ben started stroking his hair, softly and Larry fell asleep very soon.

Ho-tan said: “Are you two like…?”

Ben said: “What? No! No. We’re…just friends.”

Flowers said: “Brother, you can be more than that. Be free. No society can tell you who you should love.”

Ben smiled and said: “I think I’ll work it out myself, thank you.”

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As Simon left back to the living room and Martha was finishing putting the groceries in their specified places, created by Ben who spent the first week, putting sticky notes everywhere for the others to follow the labels, Martha could hear a noise coming from the garden. 
“Debbie!” She heard Elf running from the garden, Nick in hand as he called her. Martha sighed and said: “What happened?” 
At this point she didn’t even care about them calling her Debbie. She was getting used to that. 
She said: “Do you want me to judge whose idea on renovation is better, or say who’s cake is better? Or do you want me to stop John and Robert from arguing? What is it?”
Elf stopped and said: “Uh…it feels like sarcasm, but I can’t really tell.” 
“What do you want?” Martha said and Elf replied: “People are getting late again. But that’s not the point. The Gesundheit spa has fifty percent off on a first massage this year. It is heaven, you need to try that.” 
Martha stopped and looked at him, saying: “What did you say?” 
“Fifty percent off the first…” Elf began again, Martha cut him off, saying: “No, no. I heard that. I meant…about the missing people.” 
“Oh yeah, a few late folks again. Not too much drama.” Elf said and Martha replied: “That is kind of a drama. How many?” 
“Oh just about four or five.” Elf said and Martha said: “Do I know them?” 
“Do you know them?! The estate agents.” Elf said and Martha said: “They are gone?” 
“Yeah, but they’ll appear sooner or later.” Elf said and Martha sighed. 

Martha went to the living room and said: “Why didn’t you say that the monks are missing?” 
Ben stopped the TV and the Elders looked at her. Flowers said: “Maybe they just went for a vacation to My Amy.” 
“Miami?” Martha asked and Flowers said: “No. My-Amy. She’s a really nice girl.” 
“Yes. I love her big, nice…” Choop said, but was cut off by Martha, who asked: “How long have they been missing?” 
“Uhh…about a month.” Flowers said and Martha said: “A MONTH?! Not even estate agents go for a vacation for an entire month!” 
Simon got up and walked over to her, grabbing her by the shoulders. He said: “Look, let’s leave it today. We will go to sleep and sort it out tomorrow.” 
Martha pushed him away and said: “Is that some sort of afternoon game for you?! Now that we know they’re real, I am the only one, who actually cares about them. So you can sit here, sip beer, talk about soccer, while I work my ass off and probably get killed by something, while trying to save YOUR CREATIONS!” 
She screamed the last words in his face and walked away and into the portal. 
Simon slammed the can on the floor and Ben got up, quickly, trying to calm him down. “Mate, mate. It’s fine. We’ll go and help.” 
“It’s not fine! She fucking screamed at me! It is not fine!” Simon raised his voice and Ben grabbed his face. He said: “We’ll all go to Yonderland and sort it out right now, okay?” 
Simon nodded and they all went to follow Martha. 

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As Martha and Elf stumbled through the woods, they found another village. It was almost empty, except for one person, hiding in the corner of a room, which looked like an old saloon. 
She said: “Hello?” 
“D-Debbie?” Mat’s voice said, but Martha knew it wasn’t Mat. 
As the person came closer, she could see it was Ian. One of the monks…well…estate agents that Debbie saved. 
The village, as they soon realised, was in fact Atherley, where the estate agents lived. 
She said: “What happened here?” 
Ian said: “Some evil spirits came and destroyed the entire village. They kidnapped Anthony, Barry and Marcus. I managed to hide, but they spent all day looking for me before they gave up.” 
Martha said: “Who were they?” 
Ian stuttered: “T-the o-overlords.” 
At the time, overly sensitive Simon, sleepy Larry, confused Mat, Ben, trying to calm everyone down and Jim, who would rather be anywhere but in Yonderland right now, arrived at the same place where Martha was, along with the Elders.

Martha just gave Simon an angry glance and passed all of them, going towards another village. 
The village turned out to be much bigger than they thought. As they passed a clothes-selling stall, Martha heard: “Debbie?” 
She turned around and saw a character obviously played by Larry. The man was wearing a red coat and had dark, curled, shoulder-length hair.  
He said: “Do you not remember me, Debbie?” 
“Mountebank!” Ben called out and that was when Martha realised. 
Mountebank explained: “After I got rid of the detective badge, I gave into the stuff that I am really good at. I’m a designer.”
Martha smiled and said: “Great. We could use a detective.”
“Oh, but I’m not a detective anymore, Debbie. I make clothes now and I’m happier than ever. Would you like me to create a new dress for you?” Mountebank said and Martha said: “No, no. But we could really use your other skills now. We need to find out what happened at Atherley.”
“I’m afraid I can’t help you with that. I’m not doing that anymore.” Mountebank said and went back to his stall.
Martha sighed and said: “He’s an idiot but he might actually be useful. After all...some of the criminals were actually bad people.”
“What do you want to do, Debbie?” Elf asked and Martha said: “We need to get someone, who will show him that he’s important. That he can actually come into use. We need someone in need of a famous detective Mountebank.”

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After what felt like good few hours, setting up the brand new crime scene, they all decided it would be a great idea to put Ben as the victim. 
Ben was supposed to come to mountebank in disguise, saying that he got his hat stolen, since Mountebank was now really into clothes. Larry, also in disguise (both pretty much just wearing a fake moustache), was supposed to pretend to have stolen his hat. 
They had to make it obvious, so they painted the hat bright orange colour to make it obvious which one is it and also Larry was supposed to be wearing it.
Ben got into action.
“SIR! Sir! Can you help me?” Ben shouted, running to Mountebank.

“This can’t work in a quillenium.” Mat said, chuckling and Martha shushed him. As they watched while hidden behind a corner.

“What’s the problem, my friend?” Mountebank asked and Ben said: “I need you to find my hat. It was stolen by a...thief.”
Mountebank said: “A poor stray piece of clothing, you say! We have to find it! What did it look like?” Ben said: “Uhh...bright orange, with a buckle on the side.” 
“Any feathers or other accessories?” Mountebank asked and Ben shook his head. 
Mountebank looked around and said: “I think I know exactly where it’s hiding.”, as his glance landed on Larry wearing the hat.” 
Mountebank came to Larry and grabbed him by the shoulder. “You, sir, have done the most terrible crime of fashion. Give the hat back. I know it was you!” 
Larry played along, saying: “How do you know it was me?” 
Mountebank smirked and said: “It wasn’t easy, but I used to be a detective. Also...you’re wearing it.”
“Hooray for detective Mountebank!” Martha shouted and the people around, cheered. Mountebank came to Martha and said: “You were right, Debbie. I AM a detective. I’ll be glad to help you with the murder.”  
“Uh...no, no. I just need to find out what happened at Atherley.” Martha said and Mountebank kissed her hand, saying: “Don’t bother your pretty little brain with this.”
“Excuse me?!” Martha said, but Mountebank just continued: “I am going to find out who killed Atherley. After all...I am detective Mountebank.”
“Kids!” Mountebank shouted and two kids and a woman came to him. He said: “Debbie, this is my family. My wife Sham and my sons Quack and Fraud.”
He kneeled down to meet his sons’ eyes and said: “You are now in charge of the business, boys. Daddy has a business somewhere else.” 

As Ben and Larry went aside for a while to change from their disguises and not to let Mountebank know that this was also just a simple fraud, Ben said: “Laz?” 
“Hm?” Laz said, looking at Ben and Ben said: “Don't you sometimes miss us. I mean...what we had?”
Larry looked at down and said: “Do you?”
Ben stepped closer and said: “As a matter of fact...”
Before he could finish his sentence, Larry grabbed him and slammed their lips together. Ben’s hand threaded in Larry’s hair as they started making out.  
Ben the broke away and said: “We have to go and help them.” 
“There's enough of them.” Larry replied and kissed Ben again, pressing his back against a tree. Ben said: “Isn’t it naughty? This used to be a kid's show.” 
Larry just smiled and said: “I don’t mind being naughty with you.” And kissed him again. 

In the magical woods of Yonderland, Ben and Larry found themselves drawn to each other like never before. The air was charged with desire as they were unable to resist the call of passion and memory that pulsed between them.
They stumbled upon a hidden clearing, surrounded by blooming flowers and a tranquil stream. Ben's fingers tingled with anticipation as he reached out to touch Larry's chest, feeling the heat of his body under his fingertips. With a soft moan, Larry leaned into Ben's touch, his eyes filled with longing.
"Oh, God, Ben!" Larry moaned as Ben touched his erection, that was pressing against the fabric of his worn-out jeans, his voice thick with desire, as Ben's hand trailed lower, teasingly brushing over his thighs. Larry gasped, his body responding eagerly to Ben's touch. "Yes, don't stop." he pleaded, his moans mingling with the gentle rustle of the leaves.
Ben felt a primal urge stir within him as he explored Larry's most intimate place, feeling the wetness and heat that awaited him. He wanted to pleasure Larry in ways he had never imagined, to make him feel ecstasy like never before.
Positioning himself between Larry's legs, Ben could feel his own arousal straining against his pants. "Are you ready for me, Larry?" he asked, his voice husky with desire.
Larry nodded eagerly, his eyes wide with anticipation. "Yes, Ben, please." he gasped, his voice filled with need and yearning. Ben undressed both of them, only to allow the access he needed.
Without hesitation, Ben entered Larry, their bodies merging in a symphony of passion and lust.
"Fuck!” They moaned in unison as Ben buried himself in Larry all the way to the hilt.
 Moans of ecstasy filled the air as they moved together, their connection deepening with each thrust. The sound of their lovemaking echoed through the enchanted forest, a primal rhythm that seemed to sync with the heartbeat of Yonderland itself.
“Fuck, Ben! Please!” Larry moaned as Ben picked up the rhythm, getting closer and closer to the edge.
“What? Tell me what you need.” Ben growled, his pace increasing.
“T-touch me. Touch my cock, Ben. Make me cum!” Larry whimpered and Ben didn’t hesitate. He grabbed Larry’s erection, eliciting a cry from Larry as Larry’s hips now had a mind of their own, thrusting forward, pushing himself back and forth into Ben’s fist.
Ben felt Larry twitch in his hand and groaned: “That’s it, baby. Cum. Cum for me. I wanna see you cum!” 
With that, Larry couldn’t hold on much longer. As they reached the peak of their passion, the magic of the forest seemed to amplify their pleasure, bathing them in a radiant glow of ecstasy. Larry's moans grew louder, his body trembling with pleasure as Ben brought him to the brink of release.
As they lay there, spent and satisfied, Ben said: “Shall we join the others, now?” 
Larry pulled Ben closed and kissed his lips, softly. He then said: “I think we have a few more minutes to spare.”
Ben smiled and kissed him again. 

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As Martha and Mountebank, followed by the guys came into Atherley, Mountebank started looking for clues right away. He then found a bunch of feathers, creating a path somewhere deep into the forest.

Martha wanted to follow the path, but Simon grabbed her arm, saying: “It’s not safe. We should get some help.”

“They could be tortured right now. Or killed. We don’t have time.” Martha replied and Simon pulled her back again.

As she tried to protest again, he just went forward, so she wouldn’t be the first one to be hit. Just in case.

After a while, they reached a huge house in a clearing in the woods. “The Payne residence.” Ben read a sign out loud and Martha said: “The bird. They must be here.”

Martha knocked on the door and Archibald opened. “Debbie! What are you looking for in here?”

Martha said: “As a matter of fact, I am looking for certain estate agents.”

“Oh, yes. They are here.” The butler said and Martha said: “What?”

“Yes, yes. They ran here, looking for a shelter, saying that they lost a friend of theirs and that he was probably kidnapped. They needed help and we provided it.” The butler said and the guys entered the house, taking Ian with them.

Martha said: “So they’re not hurt?”

Archibald said: “No, no. They are well. They were fed and cleaned. They are completely fine.”

Mountebank said: “We found them!”, as they saw the three men sitting in armchairs, enjoying fresh tray of vegetables and meat. Martha said: “What are you doing here?”

“Debbie!!” The two of them, Marcus and Barry said in unison, while Anthony kept eating. Martha said: “They told me you were missing.” “Oh, were we?” Marcus said, taking another bite of freshly cooked meat.

Martha said: “You were here the entire time?”

“Yes, of course. There’s food, water, well, toilet. This is a dream house.” Marcus said and Martha started getting pissed. The edge for her was when Anthony suddenly raised his head and shouted: “Debbie!!”

She lost it and stormed out of the mansion right to the portal.

Elf tried to run after her and said: “Debbie! Wait!”

“This is starting to get ridiculous. I am not here to resolve your minor issues. Stop with this. You needed help with Ho-tan, we saved him. Now leave me alone.” Martha said and walked through the portal.

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Martha laid in her bed in the morning. She wasn’t asleep anymore, but she didn’t want to get up yet, so she sort of laid there, her eyes closed and she was breathing peacefully.

Her breath quickened as she felt a hand on her hip, pulling her to the back.

Then she heard a familiar voice whisper: “Good morning, baby.”

She said: “Morning, Simon.”

She turned to him and smiled. He said: “Are you still mad?”

“No, I was just scared for them and I can’t believe they were sitting on their asses in a damn mansion the whole time. Ian was so stressed, too. They are unbelievable.” Martha replied and Simon pulled her in for a kiss.

After that, he whispered: “Let me make you feel a little better.”

Simon’s kisses were passionate as he trailed down Martha’s body, the heat of his breath igniting a fire within her. She tugged at his messy blonde curls, unable to contain her pleasure as his tongue worked its magic.

“Simon!” Martha gasped, her moans escaping her lips. “That feels amazing.”

He chuckled against her skin, his deep green eyes locking with hers. Simon’s movements grew more intense, sending shivers down her spine as her moans grew louder, unable to hold back.

“Fuck, Simon, don’t stop!” she begged, her other hand clutching at the sheets in ecstasy.

Simon’s expert touch drove her wild with need, each touch pushing her closer to the edge. Martha’s moans filled the room, her body trembling with pleasure as she surrendered to him.

“God, Martha.” Simon breathed, his voice husky with desire. “You’re so beautiful when you moan for me.”

Simon’s tongue then reached her clit and Martha’s legs shook as Simon circled it firmly, yet carefully. She tried really hard to keep quiet, but Simon was making it almost impossible.

“Fuck, you taste so good.” Simon breathed against her as she arched her back even more, trying to meet his tongue once again.

And she did. He kept switching techniques of licking, flicking and sucking, until she cried out: “Baby! Tell me more! Fuck yes!”

Simon smiled and Martha gasped as two of his long fingers entered her, wetness enveloping them as Simon growled: “Yes, take it baby, take it all. I could spend hours right here, between your legs, making you shiver and beg for more. You’re such a good girl, Martha.”

With one final move, Martha’s body tensed as pleasure washed over her. Her moans grew urgent as she rode out the waves of her orgasm, surrendering to the ecstasy he bestowed upon her.

“Simon!” she cried out, her voice filled with ecstasy. “Oh god, yes!”

Simon kept placing soft kisses on her inner thighs And right outside of her sensitive, shivering womanhood, and as she came back down to earth, her breath came in shallow gasps. She gazed into Simon’s deep green eyes, a blissful smile gracing her lips.

“That was...wow.” she whispered, still trembling with arousal. “You’re incredible, Simon.”

He grinned at her, a satisfied glint in his gaze. “Just doing my job, baby.”

As Martha pulled him in for a deep, lingering kiss, she knew that she could never stay quiet when Simon’s skills were working their magic.

As they laid there in a tight embrace, Martha a little higher on the bed than Simon, playing with his hair and stroking his face, softly, she said: “Do you think they heard us?”

“No. They heard you. I told them I’m going out. They have no idea I’m here.” Simon replied and Martha said: “Well, great. So now I just look like a horny teenager, fingering herself over some random guy.” “Basically.” Simon replied and she slapped him playfully.

He looked in her eyes and said: “You’re amazing, Marfs. I…” Simon tried to say something very important, but was cut off by Larry screaming: “Breakfast!!”, from the kitchen.

She said: “What? What did you wanna say?”

“Oh, nothing. We’ll talk later.” He said, giving her one final kiss before leaving her room.

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“How are we supposed to kidnap her friends?! We would need to kidnap all of Yonderland!!” Dissectus growled as the overlords sat in Negatus’ lair, thinking of a plan.

Negatus then said: “Wait. I just got an idea. We just kidnap Debbie!”

Voltari looked at him and said: “Yes, that’s exactly what Her Darkness DIDN’T tell us to do, you idiot. Just…shut up and bring us another set of fish fingers.”

Negatus got up and walked over to the well, that was in past used ad a spying tool, a bath, and now it was used as some sort of an aquarium.

He grabbed the fish-like thing that was swimming there. The thing said: “Please, I have a wife and children!”

Negatus grabbed a knife and one of the gills with actual fingers on it, cutting them off. He put the fish back, seeing how fast they grew back and then he got an idea.

He gave the fingers to the overlords and went to talk to his demons.

“I got it! I got it! Demons!” Negatus shouted as he trotted through the hallway all the way to the Minions’ room. He pushed the door open and the demons were just sleeping.

“WAKE UP!” Negatus screamed and pulled the blanket off the bed, causing all three of the demons to fall off the bed. Rita said: “What happened, oh dark one?”

Negatus closed the door and said: “I need you to get me a pipple fruit.”

“Where are we supposed to get that?” Neil asked and Rita replied: “One just grew in a nearby forest. We can get that for you.”

“Excellent. This is going to be my master plan. I will show these idiots who’s lair they are in.” Negatus said and laughed.

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While eating breakfast, Martha noticed Simon giving her occasional glances and smiled to herself.

Larry, on the other hand, didn’t dare to look at Ben. He knew this was a mistake and he knew that Ben thought the exact same thing.

Martha then looked at the garden door and saw Elf standing there. She said: “Oh, what now?”

Elf said: “Uhh…the Elders need help.”

Martha sighed and said: “I swear if it’s some stupid think again, I’m gonna…”

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“What should we have for breakfast?” Vex asked as Martha stood in front of him with her arms crossed.

“Seriously? I am not a chef! I don’t know! Could you please ask me only about the things that actually matter?!”

As Negatus waited for the requested item, pacing back and forth in his bedroom, the demons just arrived, carrying the fruit with them.

Negatus grabbed it and thought for a while. Then he said: “I wish to be able to shapeshift.”

He bit the fruit and nothing happened. He said: “Jeff! Come here.”

He did and Negatus touched him. After a lot of noises and concentration, he started to shapeshift into Jeff.

“It’s working! It’s working!” Negatus screamed as he flew up. But, he wasn’t very familiar with the art of flying, do he just hit his head on the ceiling and dropped back to the floor.

After he shook himself a little, he said: “Time to begin our plan.”

“What’s our plan?” Jeff asked and Negatus said: “I literally told you before you left.”

Jeff just shook his head and Negatus sighed.

“So, you will catch one of Debbie’s companions from her world and I will shapeshift into them, while you lock them up.” Negatus said. “Then I’ll lure Debbie to a trap that you set up in the forest and tell the overlords that she’s trapped. They will make me their ruler and I will be given the unimaginable power by Her Darkness.”

The demons cheered and got to work.

As Martha and the others were about to pass through the portal, Larry said: “Sorry, I just need to…wet the moss a little.”

Martha and the others nodded and passed through the portal.

“This is perfect! Brilliant. It’s the weakest one.” Negatus said and the demons got closer to Larry. They threw a net over him, just as he started walking towards the portal again.

“What the fuck?!” Larry cried out while trying to break free, but he was being held down by the demons.

Negatus then stepped close to him and said: “Hello there.”

“Negatus!” Larry said and his efforts to break free increased. When he realised there’s no point in trying, he asked: “What are you gonna do?”

Negatus, who spent the last half an hour mastering his newfound ability, touched Larry and within seconds he shapeshifted into him.

“Fuck.” Larry gasped and shouted: “MARTHA! MARFS! IT’S A TRAP!”, but got hit by Negatus, who knocked him out.

He got up and said: “Clean this mess up. Hide him somewhere, but keep him alive. He will be useful in the future.”

Negatus smiled and walked through the portal.

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“Larry?” He then heard a voice. He turned around and saw Ben.

He said: “Yes…sir?”

Ben giggled and said: “Don’t call me that. You know what it’s doing to me.”, getting dangerously close to Negatus.

Negatus moved away as Ben tried to kiss him and Ben said: “Larry? Is there a problem?”

“N-no. No.” Negatus said and Ben said: “Do you want to…watch a movie together?”

Negatus nodded and they went upstairs. Ben put a movie on and laid on the bed next to Negatus, who was watching.

Ben snuggled close to him and whispered: “You know…I keep fighting the urge to just…”

He started whispering stuff into Negatus’ ear and Negatus pushed him away. He said: “Stop it. I’m watching.”

“Oh, so you’re playing unavailable here. Alright. But I know exactly where to touch you to make you available again.” Ben said and proceeded to trail his hand down Negatus’ hip all the way to his thigh. He gave it a little squeeze and Negatus jumped up, shouting: “What the fuck are you doing?!”

“Shh. They’re gonna hear you!” Ben said quietly. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know you’re actually not in the mood. Come back here, I’ll stop. I promise.”

Negatus just shook his head and left the room. Ben sighed and turned off the TV, deciding to get a little nap instead.

Larry (Negatus) got into the kitchen, meanwhile, to pour himself a glass of water. Then, Martha walked in.

She said: “Oh, Larry. I thought you were watching a movie with Ben.”

“Y-yeah. Ben. Well…we were, but he…turns out he didn’t really wanna watch a movie. Uh…yeah.” Negatus’ said and Martha said: “What? Jesus. He’s such an idiot.”

“I told him I don’t want to, but he just kept doing stuff, so I left.” Negatus said and could see the anger in Martha’s eyes.

She stormed into Ben’s room moments later and shouted: “WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO?!”

Ben just woke up from his, very short, nap and said: “Wh-what? What did I do?”

“You tried to rape Larry.” Martha said and Ben said: “What? No. It was just a misunderstanding. He didn’t tell me he didn’t want it! He just…wait, he told you?”

“Yes, he did. One more time and I’ll cut your dick off.” Martha said and left the room. “Yes Ma’am.” Ben said quietly, mocking her and got up. He found Larry in the kitchen and said: “Why the fuck would you tell her? I thought it was our secret.”

“You shouldn’t have done that, mate.” Larry said and Ben said: “Oh, don’t ‘Mate’ me. You loved when we did it in Yonderland.”

“You’re disgusting. Leave me alone. This is not how we’re supposed to be.” Negatus said and Ben got quiet. He said: “So you just fucking used me and now you’re gonna mock me for it? Fine. Good to know.”

Negatus felt bad as Ben left the kitchen, but it just wasn’t his kind of swing. Now, he needed to get the others into the trap.

He ran to them, as they were all chatting in the living room and said: “Hey! Elf was just here, but when I followed him into the Yonderland, he was nowhere to be found. He said to meet him in the woods.”

“Where in the woods?” Simon said and Negatus replied: “Oh, I know the place. I will take you there.”

Martha was just upstairs which made it easy for Negatus to not include her in his plan for now.

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As the boys (except Ben) walked through the woods of Yonderland, Simon said: “So, I heard you talk to Marfs about Ben. I thought you said you were in love with him.”

Negatus said: “I'm not...into men.”

“Mate, we already talked about it. You don't have to play dumb. I know you're gay.”

Negatus stopped and said: “And you’re okay with that?”

Simon chuckled and said: “Nobody’s going to judge you, here, mate. We love you.”

As the guys walked into the trap and the demons pulled on the ropes, trapping them into a huge net that hung in the air, Negatus felt like a coward. But he was an overlord after all, so he was supposed to be a coward, wasn't he?

Simon screamed: “Fuck! Larry! Help us!”

But Larry just turned around and went back to the portal.

Negatus was looking for Martha, who was just in Ben’s room, talking about the incident.

He said: “The others! They need help!”

“What happened?!” Martha asked, jumping up from the bed, they were sitting on.

“They got trapped in the woods!”

Martha and Ben rushed to follow Larry through the portal.

As they reached the others, Simon shouted: “Why did you leave like that?!”

Negatus said: “I wanted to get some help.”

“Jesus, just hurry!!” Mat screamed and Ben said: “We could just cut it off?”

As Ben was examining the rope, Larry pushed him and he stepped into yet another net that pulled him into the air.

Martha looked at Larry and he smiled at her. He said: “Hello…Debbie.”

As he said her (not her) name, he revealed his true identity leaving Martha in shock.

He whistled and demons flew from behind the trees and grabbed her.

“Get your fucking hands off of her!” Simon screamed, trying to tear through the net.

The demons tied Martha up and put them all onto a cart that they got ready earlier.

“Guess who’s home!” Negatus shouted as he entered the main hall with all the overlords sitting there.

Dissectus jumped up as he saw the cart and said: “How did you do that?”

He poked Ben a little and Ben kicked him. Dissectus stumbled and smiled. “We’ve got a special place for you.”

“You should have a special place for your lipstick collection.” Larry, who was now with them, said and Dissectus defended himself: “It’s my natural lip colour. That’s not a lipstick!”

“Yeah, sure, mate.” Simon said and Mat said: “Yeah, it’s definitely a lipstick.”

“I just have dark lips!” Dissectus said and Jim said: “Yeah and I have short eyelashes. That’s why I use eyeliner.”

The guys laughed, but Voltari said: “He’s not wearing any.”

“Well, you should know.” Mat said and the guys laughed again.

Simon chuckled and said: “Hey, Giles! Do the glasses come with a wig or did you fall into a puddle of slime head-first?”

Jim said: “I thought we only make fun of our own characters.”

Simon smiled and said: “Sorry, mate.”

“ENOUGH!” Dissectus screamed and the guys jerked a little.

He ordered: “Demons, put them in prison below. Separate them into more cells, so they can’t help each other. Her Darkness will be pleased to hear that Dissectus caught them all.”

Negatus said: “But…It was me, who caught them.”

Dissectus looked at Negatus and drew his sword, pointing it at him. He said: “I think you’ll find that you work for me, so it is my catch. If you don’t like it, I will tell Her Darkness that you started a coup and you will be executed along with them.”

Negatus just stood there and Dissectus said: “Understood?”

“Yes, sir.” Negatus said, while clenching his fists. Dissectus said: “Alright. This calls for a celebration. Negatus?”

“Oh, yes. I’d be glad to join…” Negatus said but he was cut off by Dissectus, who said: “Go guard the cells. The staff will be busy.”

The other overlords laughed and Ben, seeing and hearing all of this, got an idea.

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As they were thrown into separate cells and untied, Ben ran to Larry right away. As they tried to reach each other through the bars, Ben said: “How are you? Are you okay? God, I’m glad you’re alive!” 
Larry said: “Did he do anything to you?”
“Don’t worry about that. I’m okay. Are you?” Ben replied and Larry nodded. 
Ben put his hand in between the bars through to Larry’s cell, placing a hand on his face. Larry smiled and Ben said: “I…I’m so glad to have you back.” 
Larry said: “Tell me about it.” 
They both said: “Stud.” As a reference to one of their favourite movies from 1978, the Grease. 
They both giggled and somehow they found a way to kiss between the bars. Ben reached for Larry’s hips and pulled him closer as they started making out, not minding the others just sitting in their separate cells and staring. Mat cleared his throat and they just pulled away from each other. Ben then saw Negatus’ turn away, quickly and walked over to the side of the cell closer to him.
Ben said: “Like what you see?” 
Negatus’ was quiet and Ben said: “Wouldn’t you like to be free like us? Wouldn’t you like to love whoever you want? Including Tyler.” 
Hearing that name, Negatus looked at Ben. He said: “Shut up. You know nothing.” 
“I know nothing? About why your dad couldn’t be proud of you? About how filthy you were to him since you were little? He knew, didn’t he? He knew you were different. But guess what. We’re all different here. On the good side. You don’t want power. You just want to be yourself.” 
Negatus sighed and said: “You don’t  know anything about me.” 
“I created you, mate. I know everything about you.” Ben said and Negatus looked at him. He said: “I can’t be who I am. It is wrong and filthy.” 
“Am I wrong? Am I filthy, just because I love a man, James? Do I look filthy to you?” Ben asked and tears started welling up in Negatus’ eyes. He said: “I can’t do that.”
Ben said: “You fucking kill people and get away with it. I tell you what. You will help us get out of here and we will take you to the good side of Yonderland. Show you all the possibilities of the land you live in. Trust me, there are more gay people than you think.” 
Mat sighed: “This is not gonna work.” 
Negatus said: “Keep your damn suggestions. Her Darkness is going to take care of you.”
“And give all the credit to Dissectus. What’s in it for you?” Larry said. “They’re still gonna be wiping their feet on you.” 
“They’re my friends!” Negatus said and Martha said: “If you were locked in a cell, dying of hunger, true friends would help you. Would the others help you?” 
“THAT’S ENOUGH!” Negatus shouted and walked out of the room, shutting the door behind him. Ben sat back with a huff and Mat said: “Told you.” 
“Oh, shut up.” Jim said as he hit his shoulder through the bars. 

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Negatus was sitting outside of the cells. He kept thinking about what they just said.

‘And give all the credit to Dissectus. What’s in it for you?…We will show you all the possibilities of the land you live in…Trust me, there are more gay people than you think…Am I wrong? Am I filthy, just because I love a man, James?’

The thoughts kept ringing in his head. He was thinking for a while and he couldn’t shake off the feeling that Ben was right.

He couldn’t take it anymore and he entered the room, walking over to Ben, who got up to walk to the cell door. Negatus said: “Do you promise nobody will lock me up for the stuff I did?”

Ben looked at the others and nodded. He said: “I promise.”

Negatus grabbed the keys and unlocked the door, letting Ben out. He grabbed the keys from Negatus’ hands and opened all the other cells. Negatus’ said: “Follow me, there’s back door this way.”

“We have caught Maddox, Your Darkness. Along with all their friends. And they’re right behind this door.” Dissectus said to the still mysterious woman, who stood there with him.

“Behold Debbie of Maddox!” Dissectus said dramatically and opened the door, revealing an empty prison.

The woman grabbed Dissectus by the neck, pressing him against a wall.

“How dare you mock me?” She said and Dissectus said: “Ma’am. T-they were here. I swear. I don’t know…”

She dropped Dissectus and said: “Who was supposed to guard them?”

“N-Negatus, ma’am.” Dissectus snorted, kneeling on the floor and holding his throat.

She said: “Where is Negatus?”

As they arrived at the chamber, Vex, offended, said: “What do you mean not lock him up? He is the worst criminal of all of Yonderland.”

“He let us out. He helped us. Without him, we’d probably all be dead.” Ben said and Martha added: “I swear on him. Please. He is a good man, somewhere deep inside. He will be alright over here.”

She looked at Negatus, who was looking rather confused. Vex said: “Okay, but if he does something bad, it’s your fault.”, looking at Ben, who just smiled and nodded.

🌎

“Oh, shit I missed you so fucking bad.” Ben said as he laid in bed next to Larry.

Ben’s eyes locked with Larry’s, a mixture of love and desire shining in them. “I missed you so much.” he said again, reaching out to caress Larry’s cheek.

In a tender gesture, Larry leaned in and pressed his lips against Ben’s, a silent promise of the passion to come. The electricity between them was palpable as they melted into each other’s embrace, feeling the warmth and familiarity of each other’s bodies.

With a sense of urgency, Larry slowly moved lower on the bed, his gaze filled with hunger as he took Ben’s erection into his mouth. Ben let out a guttural moan of pleasure, his head falling back as he surrendered to the sensation of Larry’s skilled mouth on him.

Each touch, each lick, sent shivers of pleasure down Ben’s spine. He couldn’t help but gasp and moan in ecstasy as Larry expertly brought him closer to the edge of release. The sound of his own pleasure filled the room, mingling with Larry’s whispered encouragements.

“Oh, keep going...please...that feels so good.” Ben pleaded, his hands gripping the sheets as he felt the intensity building within him.

Larry looked up at Ben with a wicked grin, his eyes burning with desire. “You like that, don’t you?…Oh baby, you taste so fucking good.” he teased, his words pushing Ben closer to the brink.

And then, with a final, sweet push, Ben felt the wave of ecstasy crash over him, his body shaking with the force of his release. As he came back down from the high, he could only gasp for breath, his heart pounding in his chest.

Ben looked at Larry, his glance filled with love and longing. Larry climbed up and slammed their lips together, but Larry pulled away. He said: “I just had your cock in my mouth.”

Ben chuckled and murmured: “Too bad it was just your mouth.”, and pressed their lips back together.

"Ben?" Larry then said, moments later as they were lying in bed in a tight embrace and Ben murmured: "Hmm?" 

"How did you know that Negatus is in the closet?" Larry asked and Ben smiled, saying: "I wrote an episode of Yonderland that I never showed anyone. I hoped it would work." 

"Can I read it tomorrow?" Larry asked and Ben nodded, kissing his forehead.

Chapter Text

🌎

“Debbie! Debbie!” Elf ran into Martha’s bedroom, where she laid in Simon’s embrace. She covered herself, quickly and said: “Ever heard of knocking?”

“The emperor? Yeah, we learnt about it in school.” Martha sighed and Simon said: “What happened?”

“It’s Negatus. We wanted to teach him how to be a good guy, but he just ran off to his house.” Elf said and Simon said: “He’s back in the lair?”

“No, his actual house. He got one from the Elders.” Elf said and Martha said: “Well, at least they’re good for something.”

Simon said: “Give us ten minutes and we’ll go and help.”

Elf nodded and just stood there, watching as Simon kissed Martha’s neck and she chuckled.

Martha then saw the Elf staring and said: “Alright. I’m coming.”

“Already?!” Simon said, receiving playful a hit in a shoulder by Martha. She said: “Could you wait outside?!”

Elf nodded and left the room.

“Seriously. No decency at all.” Martha said and got up, walking over to a pile of clothes.

Simon grabbed a bra and helped her put it on, clasping it together behind her back. He moved her hair out of the way and kissed her shoulder. He pulled her closer and placed his chin on the shoulder as they stared in the mirror. Martha said: “I look terrible.”

Simon hugged her from behind and said: “You are gorgeous, as always.”

Martha giggled and gave Simon a kiss. Then she proceeded to put on the rest of her clothes.

🔮

As the guys walked to Negatus’ house and knocked on the door, they heard breaking of furniture and some stuff falling down, before they heard a really heavy thing drop to the floor right behind the door.

Negatus then opened the door and Martha said: “Negatus, is everything okay?”

“Leave me alone. I just almost killed a guy. I can’t go out anymore.” He said and was trying to close the door, but Simon pushed inside.

He said: “Mate, it’s okay to talk about your feelings, you know…”

Negatus sat down in a chair and covered his face. Ben stepped forward and told the others to wait outside.

Ben sat down and said: “What would Taylor say?”

Negatus looked at him and said: “What do you mean?”

“What would he say if he saw you here, thinking you can’t make it? Tell me about Taylor, James. How did you two meet?” Ben said and Negatus looked down.

“We were young, curious…and a little drunk. Oh, that demon drink, I tell you. Taylor pulled me close and kissed me. I’ve never felt drive like this from any woman, ever. He then started touching me. He was gentle and kept kissing me throughout the entire thing. He then warned me. He asked me if I want it and I nodded. He said that it can hurt at first, but I didn’t think much of it.”

Ben listened intently and said: “How was it?”

“It hurt a lot more than I thought. We did it many times after that and it was better and better. Although…I never told him about my feelings about him. I haven’t seen him in years, but if I did. I would tell him this time. I miss him. Every touch, every kiss. It was…heaven.” Negates said and Ben said: “What if I found him for you?”

Negates chuckled, painfully, and said: “I tried so many times before. He isn’t around. I don’t know where he is. He changed his name, apparently.”

Ben said: “I will find him for you. I promise.”

With that, Ben left the house.

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🔮

As Ben joined the others outside, he said: “We need to find Taylor.”

“What?!” the others said in unison and Simon added: “Who is Taylor?”

“What is Taylor?” Mat added and got hit in his shoulder by Jim once again.

Ben said: “The love of his life. We need to find him.”

The others exchanged glances and then, in perfect unison, they said: “Where?”

Ben thought for a while and then said: “I would need to dig out the file with unused episodes. I’m sure it’s there, somewhere.”

🌎

The others returned home and went right into the room that worked as an office. Simon grabbed a drawer, pulled it out of the chest and emptied it on the floor.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” Ben screamed, his OCD boiling within him. Simon said: “You need to find the file, right?”

Ben bit his bottom lip and murmured: “Yeah.”

Simon said: “Then we need to look properly.”

Simon then grabbed another drawer and emptied it on the floor, while Ben was watching him, clenching his fists.

They all got on the floor, each of them grabbing a file and going through each screenplay to find the right episode.

Few hours later, they were all in different positions than at the beginning. Larry was lying on Ben’s lap, going through the files, while Ben and the others were doing the same. Martha was snuggling to Simon while they were going through it as it was all spread on the floor, while Jim and Mat just sat on the bed.

“This is fucking pointless. We won’t find it. You probably discarded it.” Larry said, looking at Ben.

“No, I was sure I kept it. I based the new series on it, I…fuck.” Ben said, realizing.

The others all looked at him and Jim said: “What?”

“I rewrote it. I made Captain’s backstory out of it.” Ben said and Larry grabbed his laptop.

“What are you doing?” Ben asked and Larry said: “I could be able to trace the original document, just before you printed it. Give me a sec.”

As they all waited, Ben started getting anxious, until Larry said: “Gotcha.”

He turned the laptop so everyone could see it and said: “There it is. The place Taylor lives in is…”

“Enythingos.” They all said in unison and Ben then remembered what je actually wrote. He grabbed the laptop and said: “I…uhh…maybe I’ll make it on my own I-I promised him that I’ll bring him. I remember now.”

With that, he stormed out of the room with the laptop in his hands.

“What’s gotten into him?” Jim asked and Simon said: “I…uhh…probably just something weird, he remembered.”

Martha looked at Simon and said: “Alright, spit it out.”

Chapter Text

🔮

Ben walked through the woods in the way of the famous Enythingos. He couldn’t bare the thought of his long secret being revealed. He was shaking and he hoped he would find Taylor before the others did, so he wouldn’t have to explain it.

He entered the city. It had this, already familiar groove, rhythm and craziness that he’d once put on a paper and it made it’s way into the actual series.

As he roamed through the city, looking for the one specific person, he felt a hand on his shoulder.

He turned around and saw Larry. He said: “Who are you looking for?”, crossing his arms and giving Ben a look that said ‘Don’t you dare lie to me’.

Ben said: “Uhh…Taylor.”

“You mean Clovis?” Larry asked, letting Ben feel like he already knows.

“Yeah.” Ben said defeated. Larry said: “When did you plan on telling me that you had feelings for Simon back in the day?”

Ben looked down and said: “Mate, I…”

“Mate?! What do you mean by Mate?!” Larry said and Ben bit the inside of his cheeks. He said: “Larry, listen. I…”

“No, you listen! You think this is some sort of game?!” Larry cut him off and Ben tried to defend himself.: “N-no, Larry, please.”, but failed miserably as Larry said: “You think you can just jump from one to the other? I thought you said you liked me from the first time you saw me! So all that was a lie, then.”

Ben said: “No, Larry I did. Just…”

“Just what?! You write an entire episode about your crush and I’m supposed to believe that at the time you liked me?!” Larry said and Ben sighed: “It wasn’t a crush, I…It’s difficult.”

“Damn right it is. You know what? Let me make it easier for you. We are done. Done, Ben.” Larry said, leaving Ben stand there by himself.

“Larry! Wait!” Ben called, but Larry didn’t listen.

Simon, who came just moments after Larry, heard all that. As Ben’s eyes landed on him, he said: “You happy now?”

“They made me tell them. I’m sorry.” Simon said and Ben said: “Fuck you, Simon. You’re happy now, so why care about anyone else, right? Fuck you.” Ben said and went further into the city, leaving Simon there as well.

🌎

“Larry?!” Martha called after him as he just basically ran through the kitchen and upstairs into one of the rooms, locking the door behind him.

He began to cry and only later he realized, that he wasn’t actually in his own room, but in Ben’s.

He felt terrible for what he was about to do, but he saw Ben’s diary. He’s never done this to anyone before, but he needed to know the truth.

🔮

Ben roamed the streets of Enythingos, trying to find Taylor. He walked into a pub and there he was. At the time, he was hard to recognize, but then Ben realised that his other eye grew back as well at this point.

Ben went over to the bar, sat down and ordered a beer.

He needed an opportunity to talk to Clovis, but the opportunity found itself.

Clovis said: “Hello, handsome.”

Ben smiled and said: “Hi.”

“Looking for fun?” Clovis said and Ben said: “Uh…actually, I’m looking for you.”

“Me? Why?” Clovis asked and Ben said: “I…do you know Negatus?”

Clovis looked away for a while and then said: “Yeah. The overlord.”

With each sentence his accent, that Ben tried so hard to make it sound German, was getting stronger and stronger. He was getting nervous.

Ben said: “But he was once more to you than that.”

Clovis looked at him and said: “I…don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Oh, you do. You know that very well.” Ben said and Clovis shook his head, but realized that Ben knows, only after he called him by his real name.

“Taylor.” Ben said and their glances met. Clovis chugged his beer and said: “Follow me.”

After walking for a bit, Clovis entered one of the houses in Enythingos. He let Ben inside and closed the door behind him.

As he turned the lights on, in one of the locked rooms he took Ben in, he saw loads of different photos of Negatus. The mugshots from jail, newspaper photos, even class photos from college. He obviously did still feel the same.

Ben said: “What happened between the two of you?”

Clovis said: “We’ve been messing around for a while. Every single day we tried to be together for at least a few minutes. His father didn’t approve of us. One day I asked him to run away with me. He didn’t want to. I asked him if he loved me and…he didn’t answer. He never actually told me he loved me. I thought he was just playing around with me. But then I talked to someone who had talked to him when drunk, and…he talked about me a lot.”

“He misses you. He told me.” Ben said and Clovis said: “I don’t know if I want to see him again.”

Ben said: “Please. He’s on the good side now. Well…he’s trying. And we want to help him. He needs motivation and…love.”

Clovis looked down and said: “I will think about it.”

“I need you to come as soon as possible.” Ben said and Clovis said: “Leave, please.”

Ben sighed and left the house, slowly walking back to Negatus’ house.

“Where is he?! Is he coming?!” Negatus shouted, running out of his house, meeting Ben, his eyes filled with excitement and anticipation.

Ben said: “He said he needed time. I’m sorry.”

Negatus nodded and sat down.

Ben looked down, knowing that he fucked up, but then they heard a voice: “Don’t be sad, Jimmy.”

Negatus turned around and saw Taylor, standing there. Ben smiled and Negatus hugged Taylor.

Ben thought about Larry for a while. Negatus said: “Ben, would you like something to drink?”

Ben smiled and shook his head, saying: “No, no. Thank you. I think you’ll use every opportunity to be together on your own, now.”

With that, Ben left for the portal.

Chapter Text

🌎

January 18th 2013

Simon just wished me happy birthday. I love that guy so much, I’m glad we settled on making another show together. I think he’s looking at Martha rather too much, though. I hope he’s gay. I’d really, REALLY like him to do some stuff to me. Anyway, we have a meeting in about twenty minutes, so I’ll talk to you later.

Larry finished reading the first part of the diary and he felt sadder and sadder. Also, he felt like a coward, but this was really important for him and he needed to know.

January 19th 2013

Anyway, I’m back. The meeting yesterday was great, I caught Simon look at me a few times, but nothing special. He took Martha for dinner, though. I think I’m starting to get jealous.

Larry skipped the next few parts, only to read this:

June 15th 2013

My best friend Larry had his birthday yesterday. Me and Simon got drunk and I tried to make a move. He stopped me and announced to me that he has a crush on Martha. I’m devastated. I just walked away from him. I think I’m gonna keep drinking at Larry’s today.

Larry remembered that day very well. It was their first time together. Larry invited Ben over and after a few drinks, they did it. It was beautiful and so nice, but it didn’t change anything. Right the other way around. It seemed like Ben was just trying to get his mind off of stuff, so he’d forget about Simon. That was enough for Larry. He understood now. He was just a toy so that Ben could forget about Simon.

He closed the diary and went to sleep, however, Ben just came home from sorting out the stuff about Negatus.

Larry didn’t think much of it, but Ben suddenly opened the door to Larry’s room.

He pretended to be asleep and hoped that Ben would leave. However, Ben walked inside, closing the door behind himself and walked over to Larry’s bed, sitting on it.

Ben whispered: “Look, I know I messed up and I know that you’re probably just pretending to be asleep, because that’s just what you do when you’re mad. And I understand you are mad, because I haven’t been completely honest. But I care about you now and I would really appreciate if we could talk about it.”

Larry hated when Ben did stuff like this. He felt sorry for him and really wanted to make up with him, preferably in a really passionate way. But this time it was different. It was a big thing for Larry and he couldn’t forgive him just like that. He wouldn’t let him in this time. He just wanted Ben to know how much he hurt him, so he stayed quiet.

Ben touched his shoulder and Larry moved away, showing clear sign that he DID NOT WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT.

Ben said: “I’m sorry, Larry. I…I don’t know what to do to change your mind. I just…I wanted to talk.”

No response. Ben got up and before he walked through the door, he said: “Goodnight. Sorry, Larry.”

He closed the door behind himself and Larry caught himself letting a tear roll down his face. He wiped it away and tried to fall asleep.

......

After a sleepless night, Larry came downstairs early in the morning. It was about six in the morning and he went to have breakfast, or at least a decent mug of coffee.

He sat behind a table, scrolling through twitter. Then, he remembered that he took pictures of the diary, so he could read it without Ben finding out. He always admired Ben’s handwriting, which was one of the best he’s ever seen. Ben was crazy about tidying and putting all the stuff in their rightful cupboards and on their rightful shelves, so it shouldn’t surprise him too much.

And there he was, thinking about Ben. Again.

He opened his gallery and loaded the next photo.

February 12th 2013

I was talking to Simon about scripts at his house. AT HIS HOUSE. Oh, how I’d love him to wrap his big strong arms around me as he would be relentlessly and roughly…

Larry stopped reading as he heard the front door close. He had a special ability to tell apart each of his roommates’ keys. He knew it was Ben.

“Can’t sleep either?” Ben asked him, but Larry just opened twitter again and started scrolling.

Ben walked into the kitchen and Larry could see his sweat-soaked t-shirt and a pair of shorts, that for this situation were rather too tight around Ben’s butt.

As Ben was turned with his back, Larry took a while to admire a piece of such beauty.

The admiration lasted exactly about ten seconds, before Ben turned around, facing him and sat behind the table with a glass of water.

He said: “Well…I went for a run.”

“Hmm.” Larry just murmured, pretending to scroll on his phone. Ben said: “Are you still mad?”

Larry didn’t respond and Ben said: “Babe, please.”

He tried to reach for his hand and Larry moved away and hissed: “Don’t call me that.”

“You didn’t mind me calling you that when I was inside of you.” Ben said with a slight chuckle and Larry got up, grabbing his coffee and just left.

Ben sighed and sat there for a good moment, before Jim came to the room.

“Jimmy!” Ben almost jumped up, seeing a friend that could help him.

He didn’t talk to Simon for now, and with Martha, it was too scary for him to ask about why is Larry overreacting like that. It would probably turn into a lecture about Ben hurting his feelings, anyway. So, it was either Mat or Jim, now.

Jim said: “It’s nice you’re glad to see me.”

“Yeah.” Ben chuckled, scratching the back of his head. Jim said: “So, what do you need?”

Ben said: “I…uhh…nothing. Why would I need something?”

“Because you’re only happy to see me when you need something.” Jim replied, turning to Ben with his own mug filled with black coffee.

“That’s not true.” Ben said and Jim said: “So do you need something or not?”

“Well…” Ben started and Jim murmured: “Here we go.”

Ben continued: “You know…you and Mat are basically like me and Larry, right?”

“Yeah, except we’re both out and don’t play stupid games with each other. Besides that…basically yes.” Jim said and Ben said: “And Mat is…feminine…sometimes. Rights?”

Jim cocked his head and Ben explained: “I mean like…getting mad over dumb reasons. Like…dumping you because you once had feelings for someone from your friend group…”

“So, you need me to help you get Laz back.” Jim said and Ben smiled a bit.

Jim sighed and sat down behind the table, followed by Ben who sat opposite of him, awaiting a lecture.

Jim said: “I know how you feel. Find out exactly what the problem is and make it right.”

“How can I undo my past feelings?” Ben asked and Jim said: “Show him that you don’t feel like that anymore. Apologize and show him that you love him.”

Ben said: “I tried, but he won’t talk to me.”

Jim chuckled and said: “I talked with him about you a few times. He can’t last too long without talking to you. Trust me.”

Ben looked down and said: “Simon talked to him about me as well.”

“I know. We all know.” Jim said and Ben sighed.

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🌎

Elf appeared in the afternoon. He came to the living room, where everyone was and said: “Guys! Guys! We need your help with the demons! They have been coming recently, trying to convince Negatus to go back to the evil side. He’s been refusing, but I don’t know if he’ll last long.”

Ben sighed and said: “I’ll go talk to him.”

They all got up and followed Elf into the portal.

🔮

As soon as they arrived, they met up with all the inhabitants of Yonderland. Martha said: “What’s going on here?”

Elf smiled and said: “We wanted to thank you for your work here. Without you, our lands would surely fall into the wrong hands. Or feet. Anyways…we made a little festival for you. There’s Gesundheit massage service, loads of booze and…relationship therapy for free.”

Ben chuckled a little and looked at Larry, who didn’t look amused at all. He said: “I can use a bit of booze.”

As everyone went their own way, each of them enjoying different offers of Yonderland, Elf came to Ben. He said: “What’s wrong with young Ho-tan?”

Ben looked at him and said: “Okay, first of all, don’t call him that. Second of all…I may have kept a secret about past feelings for our common friend and now he won’t even look at me.”

“The skinny one? Yeah. He’s hot. What’s his name again?” Elf said and Ben sighed: “You mean Mathew. I’m talking about Simon. The tall, blonde one.”

Elf looked at Simon kissing Martha and said: “Judging by the looks of it…it didn’t work out with him, did it?”

Ben shook his head and sat down on a stump behind him.

“Hey! Do I look like a chair to you?!” The stump said and Ben jumped up. “Sorry…I…I’m so sorry. I didn’t realise…”

“Woodism.” Nick murmured and Elf chuckled.

Ben said: “I need to get him something. Something valuable. Something that would show my love for him.”

“Great. Good luck, just…don’t puck the flowers. You won’t win.” Elf said and strolled off.

Ben murmured: “I feel like I’ve heard that sentence before.”

He sat back down, thinking.

“Are you serious, right now?!” The stump said and Ben jumped up again and sighed.

“I’ve got an insurance, you know.” The stump said and Ben apologised again.

Chapter Text

🔮

Ben roamed through the festival and watched all the couples enjoying their time together. He felt a little sad about it, but he tried to pay attention to what he could get to win Larry back.

He then passed a witch shop. Then, he heard a familiar voice say: “My friend! I can see you’re looking for something that I might have.”

Ben turned around and saw wizard Bradley standing there.

He looked a little bit off, but Ben was too polite to ask. He said: “How do you know what I’m looking for?”

“I’m a wizard, aren’t I?” Bradley said as Ben followed him into the room with loads of magical stuff. Bradley sat behind the table and said: “I can feel that you’re struggling with your feelings. You’re struggling, because the person who you love is in some kind of doubt about the depth of your feelings.”

“That’s right. That’s…wow. Yeah.” Ben said and Bradley continued: “I have a special thing for you.”

Bradley got up and went over to a shelf, where he took a little wooden stand with potions.

Bradley grabbed one and said: “This is a love potion. Just one drop and the person you want will love you unconditionally.”

Ben smiled and said: “I…no. Sorry. I don’t want any magic involved. I’m…rather looking for a gift to show my love. I can’t just curse him to love me. It’s not right.”

Bradley groaned a little, which surprised Ben a lot, because that wasn’t his usual behaviour. Bradley said: “Oh, I’m sorry. I’m just really tired, today. We’ll…perhaps, you could give him this.”

He grabbed a box filled with chocolates. He said: “This eases all the pain and rids the consumer of all the doubt. And…it’s a really good aphrodisiac.” Bradley chuckled and winked at Ben.

Ben smiled and said: “How much for it?”

“Oh, you have a VIC pass. Everything is free for you.” Bradley said and Ben said: “Well…thank you.” Bradley smiled and left.

🌎

As they all got home, Ben waited in Larry’s room with the chocolate box for him to get out of the shower. Larry came into the room and said almost instantly: “Get out.”

Ben said: “Wait, wait. I got you something. I don’t want anything from you, besides a little chat and to enjoy this thing I got from Yonderland.”

Larry rolled his eyes and sat down, opening the chocolate box.

🔮

Bradley came back to his house after a wee emergency. (Author’s note: Not a little emergency, but wee emergency. I’m not Scottish 😁)

He saw someone in his house as he arrived. He said: “Can I help you?”

He was shook as another Bradley stood opposite of him. Bradley said: “Who are you?”

The wizard smiled and disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

🌎

After a bit of silent chocolate eating, Ben smiled and said: “Do you remember our first time meeting each other?”

“Yeah. I was all crazy about you.” Larry said and Ben said: “I wish I never liked Simon. I wish I could’ve liked you right away.”

Larry just giggled and Ben said: “How’s the chocolate?”

“It’s…weird. But good. But I feel…different.” Larry said and looked at Ben.

He said: “What did you put in there?”

“Nothing. I got it from Bradley. It’s supposed to ease any worries or stress. It’s nice. I can’t feel anything, now.” Ben said and Larry giggled again.

Then Ben giggled, too.

Larry said: “I think…there’s weed in this.” And laughed.

Ben nodded and laughed as well.

So…few minutes in, laughing switched to soft touches and making out.

🔮

“Get ready. According to my calculations, the substance is already working. This is our time.” The woman in Weil said, as she and the overlords stood in front of the portal.

She said: “Elf! Open the portal.”

“Yes, Your Darkness.” Elf replied and opened the portal.

🌎

As the woman and overlords all roamed through the house, soon they met Ben in the kitchen, chuckling to himself while pouring himself a glass of water.

“Come with us.” The woman said and Ben nodded, cackling.

Soon, Larry came to see what was going on and they took him as well.

🔮

On the way to their lair, Ben said to Dissectus: “Man, tame the eyebrows a bit. You look like an idiot.”

Larry laughed and said: “Yeah. And the lipstick! Seriously, mate, what are you? A drag queen?”

The guys both laughed and Dissectus rolled his eyes.

Ben then looked at Voltari and burst out laughing, holding onto Larry, who was laughing as well. He said: “Hello, Alastor fucking Moody! What happened to your eye? Buckbeak pecked it out?!”

Larry was now laying on the ground, laughing hard, trying to catch his breath.

Everyone looked at Giles, who’s idea the substance was and Giles said: “Uhh…ever heard of side effects? But at least they’re useless.”

Ben said: “As useless as you without your glasses, Harry?!”

Larry tried to catch his breath at this point. Dissectus grabbed Ben by his arm and Mike (Author’s note: Larry’s overlord character caller Mike Emical-Romants) did the same with Larry.

After they arrived at the lair and a few more insulting, but according to our duo, very funny jokes, Ben and Larry were thrown in a cell.

🌎

The others woke up the next morning.

After Ben and Larry didn’t answer Martha’s call for breakfast, they searched the entire house to find them, but failed.

Simon said: “I’d say they just went out for a stroll, but given the circumstances, it’s probably the overlords.”

“I didn’t find Laz in his room, but I found these delicious chocolates.” Mat said, eating one after the other, before Martha snatched the box from him, examining it properly.

“How do you feel, mate?” Simon asked Mat as he read the label, which Ben obviously failed to do.

Mat said: “Good, why?”

Simon smiled and said: “It says Lapi-Lapi chocolate.”

Martha chuckled and Simon said, smiling: “Last time I ate a combination of plants and chocolate…well it turned out to be a long night.”

“So they’re high somewhere.” Jim said and Martha said: “I don’t think Ben would buy this like a regular chocolate box. I think he either knew, or it was used against him.”

“By who?” Mat asked and the others exchanged glances.

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“Did you all just fall into a container with hair gel or what?” Larry said as the chocolates still worked a little.

However, Ben started to realise what happened. On one hand, Larry was useless now, but on the other hand, he was glad that Larry’s in a good mood.

He said: “I’m sorry about the whole thing.”

“I just can’t understand what he has what I don’t. Maybe I’m insecure but I feel like you don’t like me as much as you used to like him.” Larry said, chuckling between the words. Ben knew he’s telling the truth, but didn’t know how to show Larry that he was wrong.

Ben said: “You know…I actually like you more than I liked Simon.”

“You do?” Larry asked and Ben inched closer. He said: “Yeah. A lot more, honestly. With Simon, it was just a crush, but it’s something a lot more with you.”

Larry giggled and said: “I love you, mate.” He hugged Ben and chuckled again.

As the others walked through the portal, they saw both Nick and Elf sleeping. Martha woke them up and said: “What are you doing here? Are Ben and Larry here somewhere?”

Nick said: “T-the woman. She cursed Elf. He did everything she told him.”

Elf sat up and said: “My head hurts like hell. What happened?”

“What woman?” Martha said and Nick said: “The woman in veil. Her darkness.”

“Okay, I’ll ask later.” Martha said, seeing that she won’t get much from Nick, now. She said: “They’re in Negatus’ lair. Probably. We need to save them.”

“I think I could help.” A voice said behind them and they saw Negatus.

Martha said: “James! Great. Can you explain?”

“Later. I don’t know what’s going on and we need to save your friends, Debbie. Let’s go.” Negatus said and the others followed him.

They reached the lair and Martha said: “I’ve got a bad feeling about this. This is not…We can’t just walk inside.”

Elf said: “Let’s get someone to help.”

“Oh, you won’t have to get inside.” Negatus said and each one of them got grabbed by either an overlord or a demon and taken inside.

Martha said: “James! Why would you do this? I thought you’re good, now.”

“I’m not James. My name is Negatus.” He said, putting on his helmet and closing the door behind them.

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At the council of Elders, everyone was clueless about what happened with our main protagonists. Up until the very moment, when Bradley ran through the door.

“I saw her! I saw Her Darkness! She was in my house and I think she did something to the chosen people!”

Elders were just discussing lockers, as always, and all lifted their glances from Ho-tan’s paper to look at Bradley.

Vex said: “That’s ridiculous. Why would she come all the way here? She would be spotted immediately by others.”

“She was disguised as me. I think she gave something to Ben.” Bradley said and Vex said: “Ben?”

“Younger Vex.” Bradley explained and their OHHH-s echoed through the room.

“What are we gonna do?!” Ho-tan cried out and Vex said: “Implement protocol…”

“No! Definitely not!” Choop said. “Remember what Debbie told us last time?”

“She said we were…” Ho-tan started but he was interrupted by the others, stopping him from talking.

“Idiots.” Vex said. “Clearly, Protocol seven is not a solution for us right now.”

“But you were the one, who suggested…” Choop said, but got cut off by Vex saying: “Pep, pep, pep. We have much more important thing to solve, now.”

Bradley said: “I’m gonna get Mojo and we need to help them.”

The Elders nodded and Bradley got on his way.

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Meanwhile the others got thrown in jail along with Ben, Larry and Negatus. Martha said: “What did you do?”

Ben said: “I just wanted to get something for Larry.”

Larry replied: “I told you were done. I don’t know why you keep trying?!”

Ben then snapped and said: “Because I love you, you fucking idiot!”

Larry got quiet and looked down.

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As Bradley walked through the town, he stumbled upon some useful companions.

First he took Mojo with him.

As they walked to get more people, Mojo said: “Wouldn’t it be easier if we just went invisible and got them on our own?”

Bradley thought for a while and said: “It’s enough for us if we rescue Elf and the stick. Then, we can create a portal and take them all back home.”

Mojo said: “Then we can do it on our own.”

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As Martha sat in the cell, along with the others, Mat kept giggling, after eating those chocolates and the others were going crazy.

Negatus stood there and Ben said: “Are you serious? Why would you do that?”

Negatus sighed: “I’m sorry. I had to.”

“Why?” Ben asked and Negatus said: “ They took Taylor. I can’t lose him again.”

Ben said: “Come on. We could have found him a different way.”

Negatus looked down and said: “I can’t risk that.”

“They’ll kill you both. They are evil overlords, they don’t bring lovers back together.” Simon said and Negatus sighed.

Then, suddenly, the door opened and the overlords brought Clovis inside. Larry looked away immediately and Negatus jumped up.

“Taylor!” he shouted and Voltari threw him in the cell among them. He smiled and said: “Her Darkness will be here any minute.”

The door closed again and Negatus hugged Clovis.

Ben said: “What are we gonna do? She’ll kill us.”

Martha said: “We can only hope that someone already thought of something.”

Right after she finished the sentence, a portal appeared behind her. She smiled and said: “Told you.”

As the others walked through the portal, Ben noticed Negatus just sitting there, not moving. Ben said: “Come on, mate. Come with us.”

“I’m not worthy your help. I betrayed you.” Negatus said and Ben said: “We forgive you. Just…come.”

He got cut off for a second as the door opened again.

“CATCH THEM! THEY’RE ESCAPING!” The woman on a veil screamed and Dissectus ran to the cell door, looking for the right key, which he couldn’t find.

Ben said: “James, please.”

Negatus looked at Dissectus trying and realised he would be in a big trouble. Plus, at the time he already found the key. Ben pulled Negatus into the portal and it closed.

“NO! INCOMPETENT IDIOT!” The woman said, slapping Dissectus. “Get them or you’re dead.” She said and disappeared.

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Guys got out of the portal in the woods, where Bradley, Elf and Nick waited for them. Martha said: “How did you do that?”

Bradley smiled and said: “Elf was guarded by the demons, so…it was pretty easy.”

Martha hugged him and Bradley said: “Actually…I have a really nice box of chocolates that you could really like.”

“Oh, please. No chocolates.” Ben said and the others laughed.

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It was a quiet evening when Larry knocked on Ben’s door. Ben was surprised to see him there, especially after their recent argument.

“Hey Larry, what’s up?” Ben asked, trying to keep his tone light.

“I need to talk to you about something.” Larry said, his voice serious.

Ben hesitated for a moment before inviting him in. As they sat on Ben’s bed, the atmosphere was tense.

“What’s on your mind, Larry?” Ben asked nervously.

“I need to know what you meant when you said you love me in Negatus’ lair.” Larry said, his eyes boring into Ben’s soul.

Ben’s heart skipped a beat as he felt a lump forming in his throat. He knew this conversation was inevitable, but he had hoped it wouldn’t come so soon.

“I...I’m sorry, Larry…” Ben stammered, “…I wanted you to find out in a different way, but it just…slipped out.”

Larry’s expression softened slightly as he took in Ben’s words. He could see the guilt and regret written all over Ben’s face.

“Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Larry asked, his voice laced with hurt and confusion.

Ben took a deep breath before finally admitting, “I was scared, Larry. Scared of losing you, scared of ruining our friendship. I didn’t know how you would react.”

Larry’s eyes softened as he reached out a hand to touch Ben’s shoulder. “Ben, you should have known that I would never judge you for how you feel. Besides , we already were more than friends. I may have been upset about your past feelings for Simon, but that doesn’t change how I feel about you.”

Ben felt a wave of relief wash over him as he realized that Larry still cared about him, despite his past mistakes.

“I’m sorry, Larry. I should have been honest with you from the beginning.” Ben said, his voice filled with sincerity.

Larry smiled as he pulled Ben into a hug. “It’s okay, Ben. Just promise me one thing; never hide your true feelings from me again.”

Ben nodded, feeling grateful for Larry’s understanding and forgiveness.

Ben stood in front of Larry, anticipation coursing through his veins as he watched his lover undress before him. The sight of Larry’s frame stripped bare ignited a hunger within him that he couldn’t deny.

Larry’s eyes locked with Ben’s, filled with desire as he slowly approached, closing the distance between them. Without a word, his hands reached out, trailing down Ben’s chest, teasing his nipples before skimming lower to the button of his jeans.

He laid him onto the bed and with practiced ease, he undid Ben’s jeans and slid them off, leaving him lying there in nothing but his boxers. Ben’s breath hitched as he felt Larry’s hands caressing his thighs, fingers tracing patterns along his skin that sent shivers down his spine.

He threw his legs apart with one swift movement, kissing the insides of his thighs.

“You’re so fucking hot.” Larry whispered, his voice low and gravelly. He gently caressed and kissed Ben’s thighs, his hands roaming over Ben’s body with a possessive touch that made Ben’s pulse race.

As Ben lay back, Larry leaned in to capture his lips in a searing kiss, their tongues tangling in a fevered dance that left them both breathless. But Larry wasn’t content to stop there. He wanted to make sure Ben was completely ready for what was to come.

Fingers slicked with lube, Larry gently massaged Ben’s entrance, eliciting a gasp of pleasure from the man beneath him. Ben’s body arched in response, his eyes fluttering shut as he surrendered to the sensation of being prepared by his lover’s skilled touch.

“You like that, baby?” Larry murmured, his voice a seductive whisper in Ben’s ear. “You’re so fucking tight and hot. I can’t wait to be inside you, to make you mine all over again.”

Ben could only whine in response, his body trembling with need as Larry’s fingers teased and stretched him, preparing him for the rough, raw pleasure that awaited.

As Larry aligned himself with Ben’s entrance, their eyes locked in a heated gaze, Larry entered him with a groan.

”Fuck, Ben, you’re so fucking ready for me.” Larry growled, his voice dripping with desire as he thrust into Ben with strength. “You want me to take you, don’t you? You want me to fuck you hard and make you scream for me.”

Ben’s breath hitched at Larry’s words, the heat in his eyes mirroring the fire that burned within Ben’s own soul. He could only nod in response, aching for the rough, primal connection he shared with Larry.

Without further hesitation, Larry pushed deeper into Ben, the sensation of being filled by his lover bringing forth a guttural moan from Ben’s lips. Each thrust was powerful and unrelenting, driving Ben to the brink with a force that left him gasping for breath.

“Yes, Larry, fuck me!” Ben moaned, his voice a mix of pleasure and desperation. “Make me yours, take me however you want. I need you, I need all of you.”

Larry’s hands gripped Ben’s hips with strength that left no doubt of his intentions. His thrusts became even harder, deeper, each one drawing another moan of ecstasy from Ben’s lips as their bodies moved in perfect harmony.

“God, you feel so good.” Larry groaned, his voice rough with passion. “You belong to me, Ben. And I’m going to make you come so hard, you won’t remember your own name.”

Ben’s whole body quivered with pleasure at Larry’s words, the intensity of their lovemaking pushing him to the edge of ecstasy. He arched his back, his moans becoming louder and more desperate, a symphony of desire that filled the room.

With a final, powerful thrust, Larry brought them both over the edge, their cries of ecstasy mingling in the air as they reached the pinnacle of pleasure together.

As Larry gave Ben one final kiss, he said: “I lobe you, Ben.”

“I love you too.” Ben said, still panting with the aftermath of their orgasm.

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Martha woke up in the morning, snuggling to Simon in the heat that their bodies created.

Simon kissed her neck and she chuckled. She said: “In the mood again?”

“Always.” Simon replied and as she turned around to face him, she saw Elf standing right behind them.

She freaked out and Simon sat up. He said: “Really, mate? Keep ruining it for us, why don’t you.”

Simon got up and left.

“Babe! Wait!” Martha called, but Simon just closed the door behind him.

Martha groaned and said: “What now?”

“Uhh…we have a little problem…” Elf said and with an even bigger groan, Martha covered her head.

She woke the others up and they all got on their way to Yonderland to find out what happened.

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As they entered the Elders’ chamber, they were all huddled close to each other, awaiting what was to come.

Martha said: “What’s going on?”

Vex whispered: “It’s here.”

“What’s here? What are you talking about?” Martha said, visibly annoyed by now and Ho-tan said: “The monster has awaken. We are doomed! It will destroy all of Yonderland!”

“What monster?!” Martha snapped and raised her voice a little.

Flowers, taken aback a little, explained: “The dragon.”

“Dragon? What do you think I am? A prince?” Martha asked and the guys chuckled, softly.

Ho-tan then said: “You mean like the singer?”

“The singer?” Ben asked and Pressley said: “The singer. Purrince. A cat-like creature with really sophisticated sense of rhythm. I love this song that goes like: ‘You don’t have to be rich to be my girl. You don’t have to be cool to rule my realm. Ain’t no particular sign I’m more compatible with. I just want your extra time and your…’”

“Okay, it’s a really great song, indeed, but as a woman, I’m not really sure I wanna hear…” Martha said, but was cut off, as Pressley finished with: “Tits.”

“That’s what I’m talking about.” Martha said as the others started chuckling behind her and as soon as she looked at them, they all burst out laughing.

Simon tried his best to contain himself, but as soon as their glances met, he burst out as well.

Martha rolled her eyes and said: “We have to do something about feminism, here. Anyway…this Purrince person, can he help us with the dragon?”

Ho-tan said: “No, not really. But he has a concert in a few hours and we’d very much like the dragon to be gone by the time.”

Martha sighed, grabbed her, still cackling, friends and headed out to solve this problem.

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Martha pulled the others out of the chamber and said: “How did Debbie slay the dragon?”

“A sword or something?” Mat asked, still cackling and Martha replied: “Exactly. A sword. The sword that killed Phillip of Woolworth.”

“Ouch.” Ben gasped and everyone looked at him. He said: “What? It’s still pretty fresh.”

Martha continued: “Now, who owns the sword? Debbie has never returned it after killing the flesh dragon.”

“The Page?” Elf said and Martha said: “We could ask him, yeah.”

And so, they got on their way to find The Page.

They arrived to a huge castle somewhere in the woods a few minutes later. Martha knocked on the door and the door was answered by a knight.

“Debbie!” The knight said and hugged her immediately. She said: “Page?”

“Not anymore. I’m a very recognized knight now. Thanks to you.” The Page said and Martha smiled.

He took them in and said: “What brings you here, my beloved?”

Simon gritted his teeth and Martha said: “We are looking for the sword that killed Phillip of Woolworth.”

The Page looked at her and said: “Oh, sweetheart. I don’t have it. But I know who does.”

He grabbed Martha’s hand and pulled her close. He said: “Let me join you on this difficult quest to receive the blade that matches your wonderful beauty.”

Martha pulled away and said: “Y-yeah. Let’s do that.”

Simon gave a scary look to The Page, before being pulled back by Martha, as they all left the castle.

As The Page led them through the woods, he was getting closer and closer to Martha. Simon was going bonkers as The Page talked about her vivid beauty and wonderful eyes.

He got close to Martha as well and grabbed her hand as to show his dominance over The Page.

Martha let go of Simon as The Page said: “We’re here.”

Martha looked around and said: “There’s nothing here.”

“Right! I know you’re here! Get over here!” The Page shouted and after a while, they could see three creatures emerge from the bushes, surrounding them.

“Oh, hello there.” Ellis, Philip’s brother, said and walked towards Martha.

“Oh, God. Not another one.” Simon murmured, but Ellis didn’t really go to Martha. He stood in front of Mat, and as Mat stared at him, he said: “Tell, me…did it hurt…”

“What?” Mat asked and Ellis replied with a smile: “When you fell from heaven.”

He kissed the back of Mat’s hand and Mat chuckled.

Jim, slightly offended by this, said: “Alright, do you have the sword, or not?”

“What sword?” Ellis said and The Page, pulling Martha closer, explained: “This beautiful creature came to me looking for the sword that killed your brother.”

Ellis said: “Yes, well I’m using it.”

“Can you give it to us?” Martha asked and Ellis said: “A knight never gives his sword to anyone. But I can go and help you with whatever you need help with.”

He winked at Mat and Martha said: “Uhh…It’s a…Megadragon.”

“A M-Megadragon?” Ellis stuttered and Martha nodded.

Ellis turned to his companions Mark and Spencer, and said: “Pack our things, my friends. We will go on a quest.”

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They got on the way and Simon pulled Jim aside as they walked through the woods and The Page was still dangerously close to Martha.

Simon said: “Mate, do you think he’s trying to get Marfs?”

Jim smiled and said: “Well, she was his first kiss, wasn’t she?”

“What?” Simon asked and Jim said: “Yeah. Before the tournament, remember?”

“Oh, fuck. That’s not good.” Simon said and Jim said: “Well, I’m sure SHE doesn’t feel the same way about him.”

Simon sighed and said: “You’re right. I shouldn’t be so insecure about this.”

“Yeah.” Jim said and they caught up with the others, soon in time to hear The Page say: “So what about tonight?”

Martha chuckled and said: “I…no, thank you. I’m okay.”

The Page pulled her close and said: “And you’ll be even better after.”

He tried to kiss her, but Simon stepped in and pushed him away. He said: “Look, mate, if she says she doesn’t want to, she doesn’t. Trust me.”

Martha placed a hand on Simon’s chest and said: “Calm down. It’s not such a big deal. He’s just a little…excited about me.”

“Is that what you like? All of Yonderland going nuts about you?” Simon asked her and she stopped to look at him. She said: “W-what?”, with a slight giggle, that was supposed to warn Simon not to continue, but he did anyway.

“All of Yonderland loves you. Isn’t that enough? I can’t imagine how many of them have you actually fucked.” Simon said and the guys were completely shocked.

Mat covered his mouth and all of them stepped back from Martha.

She giggled and said: “Did you just call me a whore…Simon?”, stepping closer.

Even Simon, who was about six inches taller, shivered as she walked towards him. He stuttered: “W-well…We don’t know h-how many y-you slept with, right?”

“And tell me, how is that your concern?” Martha asked, crossing her arms.

Simon looked at the others. Mat had his mouth still covered and Ben was biting his fingernails out of pure fear. He then got slapped over his hand by Larry, who really hated when Ben did it.

Simon said: “W-well…you are sleeping with me, too, aren’t you?”

Martha said: “Right. Sleeping. We have sex, Simon, nothing more.”

Simon said: “So you do that with everyone then?”

The guys looked away and got ready for the worst.

Simon was taken aback a little as she giggled again and then said: “Just sex. Fine then. You know what? Fuck whoever you want! I don’t give a damn.”

He turned on his heel and just walked away.

The guys looked at Martha, who seemed more sad than offended by this. They kept walking, until they came to a lagoon.

As they stood there, Martha said: “Elf? Why are we here?”

“We’re waiting for the dragon to show up.” Elf said and Martha smiled.

Then, suddenly, out of the waters crawled a lizard of unimaginable size.

No, really. It was as big as a golden retriever.

Martha looked at Elf and said: “Seriously?”

Elf just smirked and Martha sighed: “Okay, we have to find Simon, then.”

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As they all went back and started looking for Simon, they reached the festival, that was held in Ennythingos.

The crowd was already there, watching the singer as the guys tried to get through it to find Simon.

“Oh, look, The Kiss Pistols!” Nick said and they looked at the podium to see a band, performing a song.

The guys just smiled and went on.

Elf suddenly stopped, reading the poster that announced which singers were there.

“Kanye Nest, See-ya, Katy Fairy, Cardi C, Smiley Virus, Bill Swift, Lady Goo-Goo, Justin the Beaver,… that’s pretty good repertoire this year.” Elf read and the guys did their best to keep from laughing hard.

(Author’s note: Kanye West, Sia, Katy Perry, Cardi B, Miley Cyrus, Will Smith, Lady GaGa, Justin Bieber)

Then, Martha finally saw Simon. He was at a nearby pub, sitting there drinking. He looked like he had quite a few already. The Page said: “I’ll go get him.”, but Martha stopped him, saying: “Uhh…I think you’re the last one that should go.”

With that, she went towards Simon to talk to him.

She sat down opposite of him and he said: “Why are you here?”

She smiled and said: “Why would you do this? I thought we were friends.”

“Yeah, that’s the point.” Simon replied with drunken eyes and his pronunciation wasn’t much better. Martha said: “What do you mean?”

“You think I’m playing games here. You think this is just about sex? We’ll not for me, it isn’t.” Simon said and Martha looked at him as his glance dropped to the glass on the table.

She said: “Alright, let’s get you sobered up and we can talk about it, hmm?”

Simon shook his head and said: “It’s pointless, mate. She will never love me.”

“Oh god.” Martha sighed and the others came to help her.

After a few minutes of walking through the woods to get Simon sobered up, he finally stopped talking nonsense and…in fact…got a little sober.

They sat down by the pub again and this time, they got him fresh water.

Martha said: “Love, I didn’t know you felt like that.”

Simon scoffed and said: “And what did you think I felt like? I wouldn’t touch you if I didn’t like your you know me. I didn’t have sex with anyone else for ages.”

“What do you mean anyone else?” Martha said. “I thought we’re both seeing other people. I thought of this as…well…friends with benefits sort of thing.”

Simon chuckled and said: “Maybe that’s why I’m not married, yet.”

Martha smiled and Ben got up. He said: “All right, we’re gonna get wasted, since there’s no danger whatsoever. And we’ll let you two lovebirds join us whenever it feels good for you.”

Mat, Jim and Larry all got up and left towards the stage to enjoy some new music, or at least some songs they already knew but with different lyrics.

Martha took Simon’s hand and said: “Well…I can say that you’re all I’m looking for in a guy.”

“R-really?” Simon stuttered. “W-well…great, then. I…uhh…would you like to dance?”

Martha smiled, nodded and they joined the others.

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“What is this?” The woman in veil looked in the lake, seeing a picture of the guys, partying in Ennythingos. Dissectus came to her, saying: “Your Darkness, they somehow got to know of the dragon, luckily, we were able to shrink it, before they found it.”

The woman said: “Well, make it big again. Now’s the perfect time. We can kill all of Debbie’s friends and bring her here.”

“Well…there’s a slight problem with that, ma’am.” Dissectus said, his voice shaking.

The woman said, in a vigorous and strong voice, that made Dissectus shiver: “What…Problem?”

“The shrinking gun…i-it b-broke.” Dissectus stuttered and her eyes met his. He took a step back and she said: “So you want to tell me, that the only thing that could let us control the dragon again, is…Broken?”

Dissectus nodded slightly and The woman got up. Dissectus started stepping backwards and she said: “You go there yourself and bring me Debbie, or I WILL WALLPAPER MY ROOM WITH YOUR SKIN!!!”

As the guys were having fun, sitting by a pub and just chatting, Ellis was sitting on one side of Mat and to the other side, sat another one of Mat’s characters, Bombero.

He said: “Hello! Bombero is here! Do you want to get some shots, handsome?!”

It took Mat a while before he realised that Bombero was talking to him. He looked at Jim and Jim smiled and pushed him forward to do so.

Mat nodded and Bombero said: “Great, what do you, guys, drink?”

“Oh I don’t know…something not too strong.” Mat said and Bombero smiled. He said: “I’ll be right back.”

As they sat there, Larry leaned towards Ben and whispered: “Do you wanna go back home and have some fun together?”

Ben looked in his eyes and said: “Are you asking me to have sex with you?! Laurence, you’re getting more and more naughty.”

Larry chuckled and said: “Alright, I’m going home and I’ll cum either way. So you can join me or just live with the thought that I had to finish myself off.”

Larry got up and left. Ben looked around the table to see if anyone noticed Larry leave.

In that moment, Simon said: “Oh my God, just go whatever you’re waiting for here, I’m sure that what Larry suggested will be much better.”

Ben’s face turned red for a moment, before he got up and followed Larry towards the portal.

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Ben walked into the house and went straight to Larry’s room.

Larry was there just laying on the bed in nothing but his underwear. He sat up and said: “I know you’d eventually show up. Are you sure you want to do this?”

After a brief moment, Ben nodded and Larry leaned in for a kiss.

After they broke apart from a kiss, Larry whispered: “Tell me what you want.”

“Uhh…do what you want to do. I…Uhh…” Ben replied, his face turning bright red.

“No. I want you to SAY IT. Say exactly what you want me to do.” Larry said, coming closer, placing a soft kiss on Ben’s neck, making him shiver. “Tell me how much you want me inside of you. Tell me exactly what I’m supposed to do with you.”

“I don’t know…please? I really want you inside of me…but I don’t know what to say. Please just do whatever you want to do.” Ben replied, closing his eyes.

“Open your eyes and look at me. Look at me while I ask you again: tell me exactly what you want me to do with you.”

Ben opened his eyes and looked up at Larry, feeling his cock press against his. His face was still red from embarrassment and he didn’t dare to speak anymore.

Larry ran his hand down Ben’s back, cupping his ass, then pulled him closer, pushing their groins together. “Do you think this is what I want to do with you?”

Ben shook his head. “N-no. I mean, yes, I love it when you touch me…but I don’t think it’s what you want to do now.”

“What else could I possibly want to do right now?” Larry asked, kissing Ben’s cheek. “Tell me, tell me exactly what you want me to do with you. What would you like me to do with your body?”

“I want you to…” Ben started, feeling a little embarrassed by the situation. “I want you to fuck me. I want you to fuck my tight ass so hard that I’ll end up screaming. I want you to make me come until I can barely stand.” He finally finished, his face even more red than before.

Larry chuckled and kissed Ben’s forehead. “That’s what I wanted to hear. Now get ready for what you asked for.”

He lifted Ben up, placing him in the middle of the bed.

Ben blushed as he felt Larry’s hands running over his body. Ben was trying not to look at Larry, who was hovering over him, staring at him hungrily.

“Look at me.” Larry commanded, raising an eyebrow.

Ben hesitantly turned his gaze towards Larry. He saw him smiling widely and felt his heart skip a beat.

“That’s better.” Larry said, leaning down to kiss Ben softly, then gently biting his lip, before going back to kiss him again.

“Are you okay?” Larry asked, breaking off the kiss.

Ben nodded, his cheeks flushing.

“Good.” Larry said, smiling at Ben. He leaned down and started kissing Ben’s neck, moving downwards until he reached Ben’s chest. He took Ben’s shirt off and sucked on one of Ben’s nipples while rubbing the other one with his thumb. Ben moaned softly, arching his back, allowing Larry easier access.

“You like that?” Larry asked, biting Ben’s nipple lightly.

“Yes, please keep doing it.” Ben said, his voice almost inaudible.

Larry smiled and kept sucking on Ben’s nipples while slowly taking his underwear off. When he was completely naked, he sat on the edge of the bed next to Ben, looking at him hungrily.

“Are you ready for what we talked about?” Larry asked, his eyes burning with desire.

Ben nodded. “Please...please fuck me already.” He begged quietly, blushing furiously.

“Alright then. Let’s get you ready.” Larry said, pulling Ben closer and kissing him deeply. He then moved down Ben’s body, licking and sucking on every inch of it, leaving kisses all over his skin. As he neared Ben’s lower abdomen, he stopped for a moment, looking into Ben’s eyes. “Is there anything you want me to do with your body? Anything that would turn you on?”

Ben shook his head, feeling himself getting even more aroused by Larry’s touch.

Larry smirked and continued to lick and suck on Ben’s lower abdomen, moving closer to his genitals. He stopped again, looking into Ben’s eyes. “Is there anything you want me to do with your cock?”

He stopped again, looking into Ben’s eyes. “So you don’t want me to do anything at all?”

Ben looked at him in shock and said: “Oh, no, I meant…I…”

Larry laughed and said: “Don’t worry, I’m teasing you. You seem to have a problem saying what you want, but that doesn’t bother me. I will always be happy to hear your wishes, even if it takes some time for you to get used to telling them.” He then leaned forward and gave Ben a long passionate kiss, before starting to suck on Ben’s cock.

Ben moaned loudly and arched his back, thrusting his hips forward involuntarily.

“F-FUUCK!” Ben cried out, covering his mouth instantly.

Larry raised an eyebrow and said: “It seems like you enjoyed that.”

Ben blushed furiously and said: “Sorry, I couldn’t help it. It felt so good.”

Larry smiled and said: “Don’t apologize. I like hearing you scream when I do this to you. It means that I’m doing something right. Besides, we have the whole house for ourselves. You don’t have to be quiet, now.” He then leaned forward and gave Ben another long passionate kiss, before starting to suck on Ben’s cock again. This time, Ben did not try to hold back his moans and screamed loudly, letting go of all his inhibitions.

Larry chuckled and said: “See? That’s what I wanted to hear. Now let’s see if you can handle the rest of what I have planned for you.” He then stood up and grabbed a bottle of lube from his nightstand.

Ben watched him curiously and said: “What are you planning to do with that?”

Larry smirked and said: “You’ll see soon enough.” He then squirted some lube onto his fingers and began to tease Ben’s hole, gently and carefully, taking his teasing mood into a whole different level.

Ben moaned softly as he felt Larry’s fingers circling around his hole, massaging it gently.

Larry chuckled and said: “You seem to enjoy this.”

Ben nodded and said: “Yes, it feels amazing.”

Larry smiled and said: “Good. Because I plan on doing this for a while longer before I actually fuck you.”

Ben blushed furiously and said: “W-what? Why would you do that?”

Larry smirked and said: “Because I want you to beg me for it. And because I know that you love it when I tease you like this.” He then inserted one of his fingers into Ben’s hole, very slowly, seeing the expression on Ben’s face slowly change from blushed to slightly impatient.

“You like that?” Larry said, chuckling.

Ben nodded and said: “Yes, please more.”

Larry smirked and said: “As you wish.” He then inserted another finger, stretching Ben’s hole wider.

Ben moaned loudly as he felt Larry’s fingers moving in and out of his hole. He closed his eyes and let go of all his inhibitions, letting himself be carried away by the pleasure.

Larry chuckled and said: “Do you want more? What does ‘more’ mean, Benny boy. You have to tell me exactly.”

Ben threw his head back and whined. “I need you to fuck me, please.” He begged.

Larry chuckled and said: “As you wish.” He then removed his fingers and quickly lubed up his cock, lining it up with Ben’s entrance. “You ready for this?”

Ben nodded eagerly and said: “Please fuck me already.”

Larry smiled and said: “As you wish.” He then pushed his cock inside of Ben, slowly, giving him time to adjust to the new sensation. Ben moaned loudly as he felt Larry’s cock filling him up completely.

Larry chuckled and said: “Does that feel good, baby?”

Ben nodded and said: “Yes, please more.”

Larry smirked and said: “As you wish.” He then started to move in and out of Ben’s hole, slowly at first, but gradually picking up speed.

Ben moaned loudly as he felt Larry’s cock filling him up completely. He wrapped his legs around Larry’s waist, holding on tightly as he started moving slowly within him.

Larry chuckled and said: “Is that okay?”

Ben let out a slight groan and nodded. Larry said: “Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that.”

Ben whined and moaned: “Larry, please.”

Larry chuckled and said: “Please what? I still don’t know what you want.”

Ben gasped and said: “I want you to fuck me harder. Please.”

Larry smirked and said: “As you wish.” He then picked up the pace, pounding into Ben mercilessly.

Ben moaned loudly as he felt Larry’s cock slamming into him over and over again. He wrapped his legs tighter around Larry’s waist, holding on for dear life.

“Oh god.” Ben gasped, grasping the sheets and making Larry smile.

Larry chuckled and said: “Even harder?”

Ben nodded and Larry said: “Come again?”

Ben whimpered and said: “Harder please.”

Larry smirked and said: “Alright.” He then slammed into Ben even harder, making him cry out in pleasure.

Ben moaned loudly as he felt Larry’s cock slamming into him over and over again. He wrapped his legs tighter around Larry’s waist, holding on for dear life.

Moments later Larry groaned and said: “Fuck, baby, I won’t last long. Tell me what you need me to do.”

“T-touch me.” Ben said and Larry smiled, sensing another opportunity.

“Where?” Larry asked and Ben groaned: “You know what I mean.”

“I do, but I want you to say it.” Larry said with a smirk, making Ben whine once again.

Ben finally said: “Touch my cock. Please, Larry.”

Larry smiled and complied immediately, stroking Ben’s cock in a rhythm matching the one he had set with his movements.

Ben moaned louder than ever and covered his mouth with his hands, trying not to be too loud.

Larry noticed that and said: “I told you to stop worrying about being quiet. I want to hear you scream. Scream for me, baby.”

Ben blushed even deeper but obeyed, letting go of his hands and moaning loudly as he came, spilling all over Larry’s stomach.

Larry grunted and said: “Fuck, your ass is so nice and tight around my cock, can you handle a few more strokes, baby?”

Ben nodded and moaned louder as he felt Larry’s cock hit a sweet spot, making him feel even better.

Larry chuckled and said: “Good boy.” He then pounded into Ben even harder, hitting that spot over and over again.

Ben moaned loudly and grasped the sheets, knowing what was to come. Him. Again.

Larry groaned and said: “Fuck, I’m gonna cum soon. Are you ready for my load?”

Ben nodded and moaned louder as he felt Larry’s cock throbbing inside of him.

Larry grunted and said: “Here it comes, baby. Take my hot seed.”

Ben moaned even louder as he felt Larry’s cock pulsating inside of him, pumping his hot seed deep into his guts.

That feeling overwhelmed him within seconds and he held onto Larry as he moaned loud, his legs shaking and his eyes rolling to the back of his head. He came again.

Larry grunted and said: “Fuck, you came again? That was quick.”

Ben nodded and said: “I-I can’t help it. You feel so good inside of me.”

Larry chuckled and said: “I’m glad you liked it.” He then pulled out of Ben and collapsed beside him, catching his breath.

Ben lay there panting heavily, his heart racing and his mind spinning. He couldn’t believe what had just happened. He had never been fucked so hard or so well in his life. And he knew that he would never forget this experience.

He looked over at Larry, who was also breathing heavily. But there was something different about him. Something that made Ben feel safe and secure. Something that made him feel loved.

Larry must have seen the look on Ben’s face, because he smiled and said: “How are you feeling?”

Ben blushed and said: “Uh…good.”

Larry chuckled and said: “Good. I’m glad you enjoyed it.” He then rolled over and cuddled up to Ben, wrapping his arms around him and pulling him close.

Ben relaxed into his embrace, feeling safe and secure in Larry’s arms.

“We’re gonna have to leave, soon. We have to go back to Yonderland and join the others.” Larry said and Ben nodded, a hint of sadness in his glance.

“I know.” Ben said. “But I wanna stay a little longer.”

Larry smiled and said: “Me too.” He then kissed Ben softly on the lips, making him blush furiously.

They stayed like that for a while, enjoying each other’s company and savoring the moments together.

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Dissectus got kicked out of the lair in order to finish his task.

“What am I supposed to do on my own? I can’t kill them, I can’t kidnap anyone, I can’t…” He kept thinking out loud and then he saw something strange happening in the woods dangerously close to the festival.

He hid behind a tree and watched a couple that was just engaging in a very passionate make-out session.

As he looked a bit closer, he realised that it was The Chosen One. The woman they’ve been trying to catch forever. He thought for a while and then remembered the gun he had by himself at all time.

He pulled it out and took a few deep breaths before stepping away from the tree and pointing the gun at the couple.

First one to notice him was Martha. Simon was engaged in kissing her neck and she shook him a little.

He looked up at her and said: “What? I thought you like when I do that?”

She spun him around so he could see Dissectus standing there.

Simon said: “What do you want?”

Dissectus’ hands were shaking a little as he said: “Follow me into the lair without making a sound or I’ll shoot you both.”

Martha stepped forward and said: “It’s me you want. You don’t need him.”

“What the fuck are you doing?” Simon asked and Martha said: “Be quiet.”

“No, you can’t go, they’ll kill you.” Simon said and Martha kissed him to keep him quiet.

She said: “Let’s make a deal, you’ll let him go and I’ll go voluntarily.”

Dissectus’ grabbed a rope that laid close and threw it at them. He said: “Tie him up.”

As she was tying Simon’s hands, he said: “Don’t do that. Please.”

She looked in his eyes and said: “Shh, I’m gonna be okay. Once you break free, go and tell the others. Everything will be okay.”

Once she was finished tying his hands, She grabbed his face with both hands and kissed his lips. She said: “I’ll be okay.”

Simon looked at her as she got up and came to Dissectus. He tied her hands as well and as he pressed the gun to her back, he walked her back all the way to the lair.

As Simon saw them disappear into the forest, he untied himself, quickly and thought about what to do for a while. He then decided to go to the others and get some help.

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Dissectus entered Negatus’ lair and the others stared at him in disbelief. Voltari said: “How the hell did you…”

Dissectus smiled and pushed Martha forward, causing her to fall to her knees in front of him. He said: “Oh, just…my charming brain and abilities.”

Voltari smiled and Giles said: “Well, bring her to Her Darkness. I’m sure she will be very pleased.”

Simon almost ran through the woods to get to the others sooner than the overlords would be able to do anything to Martha.

“T-they took Debbie! I mean…Martha! She was kidnapped, I…”

He was cut off by Ben, who was already sitting among them, and said: “Hey, hey, slow down. What do you mean kidnapped?”

“Dissectus took her. He had a gun and…she told him to let me go. I couldn’t…They’re gonna do something very bad to her.” Simon blurted out and Ben said: “Shit, that’s not good. What are we gonna do?”

Ellis, who was still sitting behind the table, too, said: “She must be saved, of course.”

“And how would you do that you fucking genius?!” Simon said and Ellis said: “Oh, I don’t know…uhh…”

Simon sighed and said: “But we need to help her. The woman, I…we don’t know who it is. She surely doesn’t mean anything good.”

“I know who it is.” Someone suddenly said behind them and they all looked that way, only to see Negatus standing there.

“Who is it then?” Ben asked and Negatus said: “It’s…”

“Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.” The woman in veil said as she saw Dissectus bring Martha to her.

The woman said: “Dissectus, my most valuable of overlords, you are amazing.”

“Thank you, ma’am.” Dissectus said and began tying Martha up to a huge metal construction. The woman, once Martha was tied up, came closer and placed a hand on her face. She said: “You are beautiful. Just like your mother.”

Martha moved away and the woman smiled. She said: “You’re resisting now, but I have a plan. I’m not going to kill you, darling. I’m just going to turn you. Then, we will rule the realm together. All the years in Yonderland prison taught me that good creatures are not actually as good as you’d think. You can’t imagine what they are able to do to their fellow-creatures. I spent twenty years in that prison, Debbie. Twenty years. Just because I was different. Aren’t we all…different?”

Martha was quiet, still trying to figure out who the woman actually is.

She said: “Don’t you remember me, Debbie? It’s been a while, but I don’t think you’d forget your…mommy.”

Martha’s eyes widened as the woman took off her veil. She said: “Do you remember me, my dear child?”

Martha was speechless. She couldn’t believe it.

The woman said: “Just think about it, darling. We are so similar. You killed people, too. Your sister for example. But she was useless. You, on the other hand, can have all the realm for yourself. You can achieve whatever you want. Why not use it for your own advantage?”

Martha looked down and thought for a while. Then, the woman came closer again and said: “Just think about it.”

Martha could feel herself losing the grasp she had on her own mind. Imperatrix’s mother was getting hold on her mind and there was nothing she could do to stop it.

As the guys tried to come up with an idea to get Martha back and they gathered at the front door of the object, suddenly Martha came out of the door, accompanied by the mother.

Simon ran to her and hugged her, saying: “I’m so glad you’re okay.”

Soon, however, he felt Martha being cold and distant. She said: “Go home. I have a realm to rule. You can tell your friends that we are now in alliance with the overlords. Things will finally work out for our own good.”

“WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HER?” Simon shouted at the mother and she came to Martha, wrapping her hand around Martha’s shoulders. She said: “Nothing. Nothing at all. This beautiful young lady just realised that she’s got more ambition than to be with…you.”

Simon looked at Martha and grabbed her face in his hands. He said: “Please, say it’s not what you want. Say you wanna go back with us, please Marfs.”

Martha pushed him away and said: “She’s right. Leave. I don’t need you anymore. I’m better than that.”

Simon was speechless as he watched Martha get back into the lair. Ben said: “What the hell just happened? That did not feel like Martha.”

“Damn right it didn’t.” Simon said quietly.

As Martha and the mother walked back into the lair, the mother pulled her into a hug. She said: “My dearest. You don’t need them. You did the right thing. Now, I will teach you all of my powers and we will rule the realm together.”

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“What are we gonna do?!” Jim asked as they gathered back at the festival. Simon said: “We need to get her out of there.”

“That’s impossible. Obviously she doesn’t want to leave.” Larry said and Simon raised his voice, saying: “We NEED to get her out of there at all cost.”

Elf said: “I think Elders might know something about her. After all, Nestor was one of them and he was pretty close with The Mother.”

As they entered the chamber, the Elders were just playing some sort of a game when they had small stickers glued to their forehead and they were supposed to guess what was written on their forehead.

As the guys entered the chamber, they stopped for a moment, only to keep playing after.

Simon said: “Alright, stop this nonsense. We need your help. Debbie was kidnapped.”

Vex looked at them and said: “How are WE gonna help?”

“Weird, I was asking the same thing.” Simon said and Elf stepped forward, saying: “Oh, wise ones. We know who is behind all the evil.”

“Who is it, brother?” Flowers said and Elf replied: “The mother of evil.”

The Elders gasped in unison and Choop said: “But she was defeated. There’s no way she can be back, that’s impossible. The legend…”

“What legend?” Simon asked immediately and Choop took a deep breath, but Ho-tan said: “A few centuri ago, Nestor of Maddox stopped Imperatrix’s mother, using a magical sword, forged in the sacred fire of Ennythingos with the steel cooled down in waters of Gesundheit springs. Using It, he turned her evil forces against her, trapping her soul within a locket that he carried around, up to his very death.”

“And then?” Ben asked and the Elders looked at Pressley. Pressley said: “This time, it’s not my fault.”

Vex said: “The locket was given to Nestor’s right-hand-man. The one who brought the news about Nestor’s death to Debbie.”

The guys exchanged glances and in perfect unison they said: “Babbas.”

“Where is he?” Simon said and Vex thought for a while.

Simon said: “He’s literally one of you, do you not know where he is?!”

Vex looked at him and said: “Oh, no. I’m thinking about my character. Babbas is playing Gilf.”

“Gilf? Don’t you mean Golf?”

“I’m not sure you wanna know, mate.” Jim said, knowing what it meant and Mat chuckled a little.

“Where can they possibly play gilf?” Simon asked as they left the chamber.

“I don’t know…at the crone’s house?” Jim said and Mat chuckled.

Simon said: “It’s worth a try.”

As they reached the crone’s house and knocked, they could hear muffled voices and then the crone opened the door. She said: “Yes, dear?”

Simon couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight and said: “Yes…umm…we’re looking for Babbas.”

“Come in.” She said in a sort of growly voice that sounded like she’s been smoking fifty packs of cigarettes a day for the past twenty years.

They entered her house and saw Babbas sitting by the table. He said: “Yeeees?”

Simon said: “We need you to tell us about Nestor of Maddox. What happened to his belongings after his death?”

Babbas sighed and said: “I think you should look for it somewhere else.”

“What the fuck does that mean?!” Simon asked and Babbas said: “You should go.”

“Listen here you little fucking dwarf, I’ve had enough of this. The love of my life was kidnapped and you’re the one to help us, so spit it out.” Simon said, grabbing Babbas’ collar.

Babbas sighed and said: “I’m so sorry.”

“About what?” Ben asked and they could suddenly see smoke-like, glowing thing filling the room. The guys exchanged looks and ran to the door, only to realise it’s been locked.

One after the other, they slowly dropped to the ground.

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Ben was the first to wake up and realised they were in a dark room. Each one of them were put into different cages that were lit from above and hung in the air.

They could hear footsteps and clacking of high heels as the steps got closer.

“Larry?!” Ben called and got a response: “Yeah, I’m here.”

Ben said: “Where are we?”

Jim said: “Uhh…In cages?”

“No shit, Sherlock.” Mat said.

As the room lit up more, they could see a woman dressed in a dark suit with a pair of leather boots and a corset similar to one that imperatrix wore.

Simon looked a little better and realised.

“Martha, wow, you’re…” He said but got cut off as she shouted: “SILENCE!!”

The Mother approached her and said: “Very good. You’re learning quickly, darling. Now, which one do you want to pick first?”

“What do you mean…pick?” Ben asked and Jim said: “I don’t think we are allowed any kind of opinion about this.”

The Mother said: “What about big mouth over there? Or the chubby one?”

Jim said, offended: “Hey!”

“Or the strong blonde one? Which one do you want to take down, love?” The Mother finished and Ben said: “Oh.”

Martha pointed her finger at Larry’s cage and the overlords lowered it to the floor and opened it, taking Larry out.

“What are you doing?! Stop!” Larry said, but he got cut off as Martha, pointing her open palm at him, raised him in the air.

Ben shouted: “MARTHA! STOP! PLEASE!” As he saw that Larry was clearly struggling to breathe. He was holding his neck and moving in the air, trying to break from the invisible force.

She then slammed him against a wall, knocking him out.

“LARRY!” Ben screamed, hitting the door, trying to break free.

Martha sent some sort of wave his way, pinning him to the back of the cell.

“Very good. Now…let’s try something else.” The Mother said, grabbing Martha’s hand and showing her a movement that caused Larry’s motionless body to float.

Simon looked around, trying to find a way to escape. He then saw something. Something that could save all of their asses.

There, in a stand by the wall, was a sword. THE sword. The one that elders talked about. It was engraved with water droplets and flames and the blade was made of shiny iron. The sword was glowing with a yellow colour.

Simon whispered to Mat, who was next to him: “Mate, can you reach my cell?”

Mat nodded and Simon whispered: “I need you to use all your strength to swing my cell all the way over there.”

He pointed at the sword with the top of his head and Mat nodded. He grabbed the cell and pulled it to himself, swinging it little by little, until Simon’s hand nearly touched the sword.

Then, the cages clinked against each other, which caught The Mother’s attention.

“NO!” She screamed as Simon got hold of the sword. He slashed through the iron bars as if they were made of butter and broke free.

As he landed on the floor, he smiled, looked up and started coming closer to The Mother, sliding the sword on the floor as he went, leaving a trail of fire burning in a very bright yellow colour.

He said: “Come on. Give it to me.”

He smiled, grabbed the sword with both hands and came even closer to the mother.

The mother groaned and sent some sort of spell towards him, which he quickly bounced off using the sword.

Then another one and another one. The Mother screamed: “NO!”, and started stepping back, sending more and more spells his way, which he all successfully dodged.

Then, Martha stepped in, but as Simon bounced off another spell, it hit her and she fell to the floor.

“Martha!” Simon shouted and in a moment of distraction, he got hit by the spell as well, but it only caused him to let go of the sword, which landed on the table far from them both.

The Mother and Simon exchanged looks and rushed to get the sword, but they were both too late. The sword was picked up by a strange black figure.

As the figure stepped out of the light, they could see it was Negatus.

The Mother, stepping closer, said: “Negatus, darling. You wouldn’t turn your back on me, now, would you?”

Simon said: “Negatus, please. You’re better than this. Do the right thing.”

“He’s talking nonsense. You don’t need the right thing. I can give you power that you’ve never dreamed of. I can teach you all the arts of the ancient Elders. You’ll be unstoppable.” The Mother said and Negatus looked down at the sword and then back at them. Ben said: “Why don’t you control Simon’s mind if your arts are so powerful?”

“Because his mind is too strong. I tried, it didn’t work.” The Mother said and then she got an idea. She said: “Negatus, darling. Be a good boy and give the sword to mommy.”

Her fingertips shone with a sort of purplish colour as she stepped towards Negatus some more.

He stepped towards her as well and Simon shouted: “Please, no!”

5he mother laughed and Negatus stopped, staring in her eyes, a blank expression on his face. The Mother said: “Such a good boy.”

But as she tried to take the sword from him, she realised he’s holding it firmly. She took a small step back and he said: “Just one thing.”

She smiled and said: “Anything, darling.”

Negatus looked at Simon and said to her: “You all don’t seem to understand it, but…”

Ben and Jim exchanged looks, awaiting the result, while Mat was just fidgeting with his hands, impatiently and both Larry and Martha were still knocked out.

Negatus said: “We are all a variation of them. That means…we have the same mind.”

With that, Negatus shoved the sword deep inside her stomach. So deep it came out the other side.

“NO!” She screamed and Negatus added: “And my name is James.”

He pulled the sword out and The Mother, covered in yellow glow, dissolved into dust.

With that, Martha took another breath and started to cough hard. Simon rushed to her and kneeled down beside her.

Negatus turned towards the overlords and said: “Release my friends.”

The overlords did as they were told and Ben ran to Larry, immediately.

Martha said: “Wh…where am I?”

Simon smiled and said: “Don't worry, everything fine now."

She smiled back at him and Simon said: “You’re back.”

She hugged him and they shared a deep kiss.

Ben, on the other hand, tried to shake Larry awake, but without success. He pressed their foreheads together and sobbed.

Martha stepped closer and said: “Move aside.”

Ben did as he was told and she raised Larry in the air again, using her newly discovered powers.

“No more! Please!” Ben cried, but Jim stopped him. He said: “She knows what she’s doing…I think…”

As Larry’s body slowly returned back to the floor, Ben ran to him again.

Nothing happened for a while, but then Larry’s eyes fluttered open.

Ben smiled and said: “Welcome back.”

“Oh god, save that sweet nonsense for the bedroom, seriously, I don’t…” Mat said, but got cut off by Jim, who kissed him on the lips, shutting him up and causing him to blush hard.

Ben said: “I missed you.”

“How long have I been off?” Larry asked and Simon said: “About five minutes.”, as he finally held his beloved close to him.

Larry smiled and said: “What would you do if I were in a coma for months?”

Ben chuckled and said: “I’m just glad you’re back.”

“I’m glad I’m back, too.” Larry said, smiled and kissed Ben’s lips, passionately.