State of Mind (Slime Rancher x Male Reader)

Day 7: That's One Big Slime

As the sun began to rise over the vast expanse of the Far, Far Range, you filled yourself with excitement. Today was the day you planned to explore deeper into the wilderness beyond the familiar areas of your ranch. Armed with your trusty vacpack, you set off with a sense of adventure in your heart. The morning air was crisp and filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the chirping of unfamiliar creatures and the swaying of alien plants only added to the sense of wonder.

As you wander further, you couldn't help but notice the landscape changing before your eyes, becoming wilder and more unpredictable as you climbed and jumped over cliffs and weaved through chasms and caves, delving deeper into the unknown but smiling at the excitement of it all.

Y/N: God, this is the best! I could never imagine myself doing stuff like this back on Earth.

After a while, you stumbled upon a clearing on a small, barely connected island covered in twisted trees and patches of fresh green grass, and in the center of it, you saw something that made your eyes widen with amazement...it was a pink slime. A pink slime larger than any other slime you'd seen before. Its plump, round form jiggled with a kind of cuteness that you couldn't resist. Approaching the Pink Gordo cautiously, you marveled at its size.

Y/N: Holy hell, you're a big one, aren't you?

You whispered, feeling a mixture of excitement and curiosity. The Pink Gordo seemed calm and content as if it was waiting for something. Remembering the food you had brought along, you took out a handful of delicious fruits and offered them to the Pink Gordo.

Y/N: Want some big guy? Something tells me you can eat a helluva lot.

You chuckled to yourself, hoping it would enjoy the feast you had prepared. Instantly though, the Pink Gordo's eyes lit up, and it eagerly devoured the fruits you placed before it. As it ate, it began to grow even larger, quivering with each bite.

Y/N: Woah, slow down there, bud. I don't want you popping on us now.

The Pink Gordo continued to munch on the treats, getting plumper and rounder by the minute. It was a mesmerizing sight, but you couldn't help but begin to feel a little nervous as the massive Pink Slime began to shake...then shake even more, and before long, the entire puny island began to shake violently as you just barely managed to stay on your feet before meeting the Gordo's eyes as they shot wide.

Y/N: Oh no, I think he's actually going to--

Before you could even finish, and with a booming triumphant pop, the Pink Gordo burst, releasing a shower of valuable resources, smaller Pink Slimes that bounced and giggled around you happily as you now laid there flat on your back absolutely covered head to toe in pink slime goop, and what appeared to be a large Key that landed by your feet. You slowly but surely managed to sit up, and as you wiped the pink slime from your face and eyes, you could only think of one thing to say.

Y/N: ...Why does it taste like Jello?

As you wiped the sticky slime from your face and caught your breath, you looked around at the aftermath of the Pink Gordo's explosion. The small Pink Slimes that had been released were bouncing around playfully, seemingly unaware of the chaos they had caused. They let out high-pitched, cheerful squeaks, creating a cacophony of adorable sounds. You couldn't help but smile despite the unexpected mess you found yourself in.

Y/N: Man, I love this place.

You glanced down at the large Key that had landed near you and picked it up, examining it closely. It had an intricate design, and its surface shimmered with an otherworldly glow, but the adorable pink slime face that was carved onto it caught your eye the most.

Y/N: Well, that's interesting. I wasn't expecting a key to pop out of him of all things. Maybe Beatrix can tell me something about it? It has to be at least some kinda important.

With a sense of excitement and curiosity, you carefully tucked the key into your pocket. As you stood up, you realized that you were still covered in pink slime goop, so you decided to take a moment to clean yourself off using the clean patches of grass. The smaller Pink Slimes seemed to find your attempts at cleaning amusing, and they playfully hopped around you, leaving behind trails of slimy footprints.

Y/N: Alright, little buddies, you had your fun. Now it's time for me to get cleaned up.

After managing to get most of the slime off, you looked around the clearing and took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh, alien air. The vibrant colors of the surrounding landscape and the gentle rustling of the twisted trees created a serene atmosphere, even with the chaos that had just unfolded.

Y/N: Alright, time to head back to the ranch and see what this key is all about.

With that, you started making your way back through the wilderness, the smaller Pink Slimes bouncing and following you for a while before losing interest and returning to their playful antics. After some time, you finally arrived back at your ranch, greeted by the familiar sights and sounds of your livelihood. The sun was now high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the Far, Far Range.
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You got StarMail!

4:00 AM

Giving guitar a shot

Ashle

Hey Y/N,

I bought a guitar from you, kind of. When I came back home, it was one of the only things left in your shop. I know we never really got around to you getting to teach me, so I figured why not give it a shot now, ya know?

You know that I'm more comfortable with paper and pencil in my hands than anything else, but I figured if you're out there trying something new, then so can I! Who knows, maybe I'll even be better than you one day.

When I look at it or start to play it, I think of you out there on the range, doing your thing. Hope you're ok, Y/N.

-Ashle