Scraps pov

I lay in bed motionless, pretending to be sleeping. As for why, it is because Goob keeps twisting and turning all night. Constantly mumbling to himself about 'having to do something'.

I think it's because of what Dandy said. I mean, I'm upset over it, too, but I know Goobs more sensitive to that. Shrimpo was mean, but he wouldn't use anyone... at least I don't think so? The most he would do was insult but never manipulate.

Minus me, Goob probably spent the most time with Shrimpo out of the rest of the toons. Always trying to see if maybe just maybe... Shrimpo has a soft spot, but his guard never went down. From my perspective, I'm pretty sure Goob developed some form of crush towards Shrimpo. Which, would explain why he can't stop thinking about Shrimpo and his disappearance.

Not even a minute later, I heard Goob's covers ruffle, as his foot thumed against the floor gently, before he made his way out of our room. As soon as I heard the door close, I jumped up from my bed and used my tail to grab a box filled with different types of candies. I hand-picked a couple of stealth candies and shoved one in my mouth while the rest went in my pocket.

I creak open the bedroom door and peek around before fully stepping out.

What could Goob be possibly doing at 11 pm?

Goobs Pov

I need to help him, just one more time at least. Shrimpo's been gone, alone for too long, I can't imagine being by myself for this long.

I mindlessly start walking toward the elevator. It's like I don't even have to think about it. My body just knows what to do. I know it's a terrible idea, I can't extract, but I can't call for help either... so just going alone will do. I just need to know I tried...

I make my way closer to the elevator as my hands drag on the floor, it's weighing me down like part of me KNOWS this is a terrible idea but the other part of me wants to keep moving.

I make it to the dark lobby with only a small blue hue illuminating it. But as I make it closer to the elevator, I see a small figure messing with the elevator buttons.

Toodles? Its way past her bedtime. Why is she here? She was all dressed up as a detective and everything, even holding a little magnifying glass.

Suddenly, the elevator doors opened up, playing its usual bell noise before Toodles stepped inside.

Is she going in alone?! I quickened my pace until I was fully sprinting to the elevator. When I made it in, Toodles had a surprise/guily look on her face.

"Toodles! What are you doing up so late? And to the elevator, too? It's dangerous!" I scolded her.

Her gaze fell to the floor, fidgeting with her hands, "Sorry, Mr. Goob... I just wanted to find Mr. Shrimpo." she pouted.

"Shrimpo?" I was taken aback. She cares too... then maybe if I distract and she extracts, then we have a shot at this-? No, what am I thinking? Dragging a child on a rescue mission, this is insane.

"Toodles go back to bed, please. Teagan is probably worried sick about you." But before I knew it, Toodles was trying to drag me into the elevator.

"Mama Teagan is asleep! We are ay-ok!" Toodles reassured me as she gave me one final push into the elevator. She wasn't that strong, but I just step forward anyway.

Am I actually considering it? I mean... we are here might as well... "Toodles, you sure you wanna find Shrimpo with me? It's gonna be a long adventure, you know, " I said with a weak smile, trying to stay optimistic.

Thankfully, Toodles bought it as she nodded rapidly, just as the elevator doors were about to close. I felt myself stiffin' as I felt a claw in my shoulder,

"Then I'm coming too." A female voice came through.

As I turned around, I felt my nerve sooth when I saw who it was, "Scraps! W-wait, how did you?"

"You were SO loud that I couldn't sleep. So I just followed you."

I smiled wider, but now the elevator was making its way down. I was starting to have hope.... Maybe we can do this...

Shrimpo's pov

Shelly was leading us to the broken elevator as me and Twisted Goob were curious about Astro. Well, I guess it was mostly just me because Twisted Goob doesn't even remember who Astro is.

When we arrived at the broken elevator, Shelly walked up to the buttons, removing some of the caution tapes before pushing the down button.

"How many floors do we have to go down?"

"He's on floor 77. And we have to take the broken one because Dandy made the normal elevator skip over floor 77."

Dandy knows about Astro, too... of course, he knows, but why didn't he tell us about Astro or Shelly?

Whatever. We were bound to meet anyway. The broken elevator doors creaked open and the inside was almost an exact replica as the normal elevator, surprisingly sturdy.

As the three of us got in, Shelly pressed the combination for floor 77, the elevator screeched before it smoothly descended down.

Of course, as usual, Twisted Goob wraps his arms around me, extra tight this time because of the creaky elevator. Although, I wouldn't mind it as much if Shelly wasn't here, but it's nice knowing that he's always here with me. In the quiet, Shelly started a conversation.

"So, is Goob like a regular Twisted or- as Astro calls it Impure, like us?" Shelly asked to break the silence.

"Just Twisted, but I got him to talk a little. I'm not too sure about forming a thought, though." I look down at him. He always had big dumb eyes, but when he's twisted, it's harder to tell... he seems focused, but I'm not sure on what.

Ding!

The elevator floor indicated it reached floor 77 as the doors opened. However, it was pitch black, the light from the elevator barely illuminating what's in front of us. Goob slowly let me go and stared into the darkness.

Shelly walked forward without hesitation and looked back at us, "what? Afraid of the dark?" She grinned.

I held onto Twisted Goobs hand, "In this situation, yeah, I don't even know what map this is." I retored but stepped forward to the abyss, Goob following from right behind.

The three of us walked with Shelly's guidance, of course, but then she extended her claw in front of me, signing for us to stop.

"Hey Astro! Can you turn on the lights?" Shelly yelled at abyss

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"Of course Shelly, just for you."

Dim red and yellow lights flooded into view with a giant Cresent moon choreographing all of it.

"You brought new friends I see."

My eyes adjusted to the lighting, my gaze trailed upward, and there he was...

Astro.





Astro's gaze fell onto me first, studying me before talking, "You've gotten taller, and no rude remarks, what a pleasant surprise." Astro gently smiled, seeming very pleased. "The impurity has blessed you."

The Fuck is he talking like that. I mean, I guess being stuck down here can drive you insane AND make you talk like a nerd.

I nod in response, just in case I say something unnecessary.

"You three must be tired, please rest." Astro said as he relaxed onto a giant beanbag. Pulling a grand blanket out if seemingly nowhere

Shelly walked up to where he was and snuggled next to him. I guess he's a little right, we are all a bit sluggish. A nap won't hurt.

With the little light that was around, I navigated my way to a book corner with a fluffy beanbag placed in the middle. Goob, feeling exhausted, tackled the thing, then sat on his back waiting for me. I chuckled before I walked closer. as usual, his claws slithered around my waist before pulling me into a hug.

Yeah. A break wouldn't hurt....

Goobs Pov

Floor 13... everything is going well so far. Only Toodles lost one heart, after the floor was done and both of them were in the elevator I ran in.

"Can we go faster?" Toodles whined, pushing the down button of the elevator rapidly.

"Toodles be patient and dont-," the elevator shook then stopped moving,

"See? You shouldn't have-!" Just as Scraps was about to scold Toodles, the elevator suddenly broke loose and started falling. Toodles screamed, panicked about the promise of death. despite Scraps being mad at Toodles a second ago that transferred into instinct to protect, grabbed Toodles in a protective hug, I stood on the opposite end, grabbing into the handles for dear life, shutting my eyes for a quick death...

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DING

The elevator... didn't crash? I slowly opened my eyes, glancing around until it fell on the floor indicator...

Floor 75...?

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"PAY GORN TIME!" goob shrieks

"😋" Shrimpo uttered under his breath

"I am shelly" astro says

"Hey guys remember me" gageline said

"Oh no run astro!!!" They all said in unison

"I gotta go!" Says astro