Memory Synchronization

CHAPTER 5: Memory Synchronization (PART 2)

Red: Oh uh... What was I doing again?

The contestants said nothing and stared at them in shock.

Red: Whatever. Anyways, where was I? Oh right! And the 16th contestant eliminated is...!

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In Inanimatica with Shoe and Syringe in the flying train heading over to Artist's Tower. Shoe drives silently and Syringe is sitting around, also silently. Syringe heard a call from behind her so she looked back and saw a four-leafed Clover.

Clover: Oh uh! Hey there! Ehehe... I... was wondering, where am I?

Syringe: Woah! Uh- how did you get in here?

Clover: No clue. I remember flying away with my little butterflies for an hour straight and I fell asleep while still flying away then I somehow ended up here. How ridiculous, amirite?

Syringe: Eh, I don't think so. Anyways, welcome to Inanimatica! A city "inkfected" by these nasty living ink. Can't say that they're any normal at all. Kind of looks like some spell was inflicted into them. Pretty gross to be honest.

Shoe: But hey, who even are you talking to, Syringe?

Syringe: Oh yeaahhhh. Who are you?

Clover: I'm Clover. Nice to meet you... uhh...

Syringe: Syringe, my name is Syringe. My friend over there is Shoe.

Shoe: Heya!

Syringe and Clover shake hands.

Clover: Well, I'll head over now. See ya!

Syringe: WAIT WE'RE 60 FEET HIGH ON THE GROUND!!!

Clover didn't hear what Syringe said and exited the train but thanks to her extreme luck, she fell but wind blew her back right in the train. Syringe's jaw dropped.

Clover: Oh uh... hello again?

[7 MINUTES LATER...]

The train breaks inside the studio. Shoe, Syringe, and Clover hops out of the train and into the studio of Artist's Tower.

Shoe: Alright! Syringe, go check the lower areas and I'll check here and the higher levels.

Clover: But what about me?

Shoe: Oh! Uhm... Just... Just stay here. It's too dangerous to wander around this studio without being a skilled adventurer.

Clover: Hey! Don't underestimate my adventuring skills!

Syringe: You're still staying here. If you wanna live, this is your only safe place.

Syringe goes towards Clover and gives her a walkie-talkie.

Syringe: If you're ever feeling scared or you sense that a threat is nearby, use the walkie-talkie to call us, okay?

Clover: Okay!

Shoe and Syringe splits up and leaves Clover by the train.

Meanwhile with Inkwell, still inside the Artist's Tower, holding two gems, just walking around and finding rooms where there could be possible cracks dedicated for the gems. After some searching, Inkwell opens a room into some sort of office area and inside is the crack similar to what they have seen before when they insert the first gem. They place the seconds gem in and another memory flashed before them.

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Torch is in a field with a Medal and an art software. The three are sitting down on the grass while talking about...

Medal: So you're Torch huh? Arrow and the two others with her told us to take care of you and train you. Need to be advanced before the deadline! Anyways, I'm Medal and this is my friend, ibisPaint X!

ibisPaint X: Hello!

Medal: My sister, Silver Trophy, was supposed to be here too but she's still in training for the soccer team so maybe you'll meet her later or tomorrow.

Torch didn't say a word and just waved his hand. Medal stood up and ran towards a tree in the distance.

Medal: Alright Torch! Let's see how good your motions are! Try walking towards this tree then go back to where you are!

Ibis helps Torch up and he begins walking slowly towards the tree where Medal is. He seems to be having a hard time, especially because a soul inside him is in control of a new body. In around 2 minutes, he was able to reach the tree by walking.

Medal: Great job Torchy! Now go back to the spot where Ibis is.

Torch turns around and walks towards ibis. In around 1 and a half minutes, Torch reached her.

IbisPaint X: Yayyy! But you know, you're pretty slow.

Medal: Hey! Don't say that to Torch! He's improving! Can you just please stop being a B for 2 seconds?

[2 SECONDS...]

IbisPaint X: What? No, I'm not trying to insult Torch! At least I'm not as bad as Twitter! (turns to Torch) Sorry if that sounded mean though.

Medal: Oh, don't even get me started on that monster. But speaking of him, where even is Twitter? I haven't heard of him since yesterday.

IbisPaint X: I dunno. Probably just having a sleepover at YouTube's house with Female and Bath Bomb.

Torch: Uhh... Who's Twitter?

Medal and Ibis stare at Torch for a second.

Medal: Uhm, he's no one.

IbisPaint X: Yeah, nothing important.

Medal: Well anyways!

Medal runs father back and proceeds to shout as loud as he can.

Medal: OKAY! LET'S MAKE IT FARTHER! TRY (cough cough) WALKING TOWARDS HERE!!

Ibis pats Torch at the back and he smiles with determination. He then proceeds to walk towards where Medal is.

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The 2nd memory synchronization ends. Inkwell crouches in pain, probably the synchronization giving them a headache. Inkwell then heard a crunching sound by the doorway and there they saw a Nonbinary symbol, accidentally stepping on a pile of scrapped animation papers. They looked scared and ran away immediately.

Inkwell: Hey wait!!

Inkwell stood up and ran after the Nonbinary symbol.

[TO BE CONTINUED]