~~OBSSESION~~ {BOOK 1} (Shadow Milk Cookie x reader)

Chapter 19

Then, the world twisted.

Reality melted into an unfamiliar landscape—a warm, ethereal light bathed the space, while golden stars with knowing eyes blinked down from the endless heavens. The atmosphere felt ancient, untouched by time, and yet brimming with the weight of a conversation long overdue.

Reader Cookie's heart clenched. They knew exactly what this meant. Their godfather—Pure Vanilla Cookie's Soul Jam—was about to speak to Shadow Milk Cookie. A choice would be presented: redemption or resistance.

And Reader wasn't about to miss it.

They stepped forward, crossing the threshold with Shadow Milk Cookie as the void of stars pulsed with quiet anticipation.

Pure Vanilla Cookie's voice was gentle, yet unwavering. "Shadow Milk Cookie, wait."

Shadow Milk turned, sneering. "Heh. What's that now? Afraid I'll destroy your friends again?!"

Pure Vanilla met his fury with an undisturbed calm. "You are right. For me, nothing is more important than protecting my friends and my godchild." His gaze flickered toward Reader Cookie. "But they are far stronger than you think. They helped me find my path again."

Shadow Milk Cookie scoffed. "Hah, seriously? You're going to lecture me?!"

Reader Cookie rolled their eyes. "You'll get used to it. I did."

Pure Vanilla Cookie smiled before continuing. "I've been wondering... Instead of taking my Soul Jam by force, you chose to test me. To see if I could truly fall. Why?"

Reader Cookie blinked, tilting their head in confusion. "Isn't it obvious...?" they thought to themselves.

Shadow Milk's expression twisted into mock amusement. "Oh, can't I have a little fun? Watching the great Seeker of Truth tremble? Seeing him consumed by self-doubt, scared to be devoured by my deceit?"

Reader Cookie's gaze sharpened. "That's only partly true, isn't it?"

Pure Vanilla Cookie nodded. "You say that, and yet... I saw your records. I saw how happy you were when my Soul Jam was touched by deceit."

Reader Cookie smirked. "And let's not forget how happy you were when I was by your side. You were literally glowing with true happiness! Bah, I almost broke my act to hug you!"

Shadow Milk Cookie stiffened. "...What?"

Pure Vanilla's voice softened. "I could feel how lonely you truly are."

The words struck deep. Shadow Milk Cookie's breath hitched before he suddenly erupted into laughter, a sharp, manic sound that echoed through the golden expanse.

"Psh, HA HA HA HA HA HA! LONELY? AHA HA HA HA! WHO'S THE CLOWN HERE?! OH, I'M TEARING UP...!"

Reader Cookie merely crossed their arms. "Denial's a hell of a thing, huh?"

Shadow Milk Cookie spread his arms wide, motioning to the luminous void around him. "LOOK AT MY FIRE FAST IN ITS SPLENDOR! HERE, I HAVE EVERYTHING I WANT! FOOLS SO EAGER TO FALL TO THEIR KNEES IN EXCHANGE FOR ONE LITTLE LIE!"

Reader Cookie tilted their head, lips quirking up in amusement. "Are you sure? Everything?"

Shadow Milk Cookie's laughter cut off abruptly. His expression darkened. "You... you must have lost your mind."

Pure Vanilla Cookie stepped closer. "Still, you continued to test me. Was it solely for enjoyment that you wanted to see me fall?"

"Silence!" Shadow Milk's voice cracked like a whip. "I am the master of this world! You DARE act like you know ME?!"