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Pure Vanilla Cookie would take a sip of his tea, he and his fellow Heroes were at one of their gatherings. After the news that Dark Enchantress has returned, Pure Vanilla Cookie proposed an idea.

"My friends," Pure Vanilla Cookie would start, "The Dark Enchantress is back. With more power than any other Cookie on Earthbread. Therefore, I have thought about this, and I have a proposal, I think we can make peace in Earthbread once again with our fellow...Beastly friends."

Pure Vanilla Cookie would smile, but almost exactly at the same time, Golden Cheese Cookie gasped in shock and quickly objected, "Pure Vanilla Cookie!" she'd yell, "What in the name of the witches is that plan!? Are you trying to get us killed again!?" Golden Cheese Cookie fumed, however calmed down a bit as Dark Cacao Cookie would place his hand on her shoulder.

Dark Cacao Cookie would sigh deeply, his other hand on his sword. "Golden Cheese Cookie, we appreciate your concern, but how about we take things more calmly. Maybe Pure Vanilla Cookie will prove us wrong. You know he has a habit of doing that." Dark Cacao then took his hand off of Golden Cheese Cookie, and turned to Pure Vanilla Cookie. "Pure Vanilla Cookie, how do you suppose we handle this, with our...other halves...?"

"I think, with enough effort, we can befriend them." Pure Vanilla Cookie explained, "They can offer us a lot of help and we can learn a lot from th—"

"Absolutely no need to bring them in! Don't you know what happened to us!? This is such a foolish idea, Pure Vanilla Cookie! You think that they will help us, after those wretched beasts tried to take away our souljams???" Golden Cheese Cookie yelled, causing a flinch from Pure Vanilla Cookie.

Hollyberry Cookie would glare at Golden Cheese Cookie. "Golden Cheese Cookie, that is enough of your belittling of our leader! You're acting very inappropriate during our get together." Hollyberry Cookie would put a hand to her face in stress, "Just...Pure Vanilla Cookie, where is White Lily Cookie? She hasn't been in any of our meetings."

"She's probably out dawdling, as always. That Cookie always has an excuse." Golden Cheese Cookie scoffed, "White Lily Cookie does not even deserve to be part of us. She has caused mayhem to Earthbread." Golden Cheese Cookie looked away, "She has hurt us and our kingdoms in more ways than one."

Pure Vanilla's smile faltered, for a second, he looked like he was about to cry, but he restrained himself, feeling the need to look stoic. "My friends...there is no need for such hateful words being passed to one another during our get togethers. I am sure that White Lily Cookie is just fine. And yes, while White Lily Cookie has been...well...hurtful in the past. However, she has owned up to her mistakes." Pure Vanilla Cookie would smile again. "Now, friends. We shall bring our beastly friends to our next meeting. And if they cause havoc and distress, we will continue to look for ways to increase our power against The Dark Enchantress."

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"Fine then!" Golden Cheese Cookie pouted, her radiance still bright as ever, "Let's see if your little proposal will work, Pure Vanilla Cookie!" she'd leave and slam the door shut, leaving the other three alone.

"Hollyberry Cookie, you've been awfully silent," Dark Cacao Cookie added, "Are you unsure of our dear friend's plan?"

"Well, Dark Cacao Cookie, I don't think our combined forces will work against The Dark Enchantress. She has too much strength for us to conquer." Hollyberry Cookie would think, "However, I do believe that we could use the Beasts as distractions or maybe mix our alliances together."

"That's a good idea, Hollyberry Cookie!" Pure Vanilla Cookie would light up, "We can give then a chance to work with our knights and warriors."

Dark Cacao Cookie and Hollyberry Cookie nodded, as Pure Vanilla Cookie concluded the meeting.

"Then it is set. We will teach our beastly other halves the true meaning of bonding. And hopefully, save Crispia again." Pure Vanilla Cookie would smile, "Good days, my friends." Pure Vanilla Cookie would then leave. Dark Cacao Cookie would look suspicious and take off his stoic expression.

"I don't think it will work. But I don't want Pure Vanilla Cookie to think he isn't smart, but that whole meeting was very...rather intense than most meetings." Dark Cacao Cookie then sighed, walking out the door with Hollyberry Cookie.

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Meanwhile, the next day, Pure Vanilla Cookie, would be with his sheep, who were just grazing the fields of his kingdom. Just then, he would notice the eyes of the sheep were blue, immediately knowing it was still Shadow Milk Cookie, that plagued his mind. Instead, Pure Vanilla Cookie shook his head and would pet that sheep more as it stared at him menacingly.

Pure Vanilla always knew Shadow Milk Cookie was lonely. He has been secretly visiting him, without telling the others, because, well, they will go crazy if they find out Pure Vanilla has been spending time with the most evil beast. However, what they also don't know, is that the jester is almost fully redeemed, he's shown a lot of progress, but he's still not there.

Pure Vanilla Cookie's kindness really helped Shadow Milk Cookie find the light.

He then remembered, how is he going to get all of the Beasts together? He then had an idea.

...

The idea?

...

He will tell Shadow Milk Cookie to inform the other Beasts that the Ancient Heroes would like to have a picnic with them. And then, Pure Vanilla Cookie will explain how Dark Enchantress is so powerful, and hopefully, this plan will help—

Suddenly, a gush of flour wind would blow Pure Vanilla's hat and curled hair, noticing that the Dark Enchantress's attacks are coming back. Her attacks right now were only jelly monsters and cake hounds, but they were so strong. Before Pure Vanilla Cookie could get his staff from the wind, an angry cake hound bit his hand, causing it to bleed jam, but of course, Pure Vanilla Cookie could heal it...or so he thought.

Soon, he had too many scars to heal at once. The leader was shocked that somehow, his power was weaker than usual.

After defeating the last of them, he would quickly take his staff back and go to the Spire of Deceit.

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"Vanil!" Shadow Milk Cookie exclaimed, immediately floating to his friend, "Vanilly! How are you?"

"My friend, I am fine, Bluebird. I must ask you a small favor, though. Is it okay?" Pure Vanilla Cookie would look at Shadow Milk Cookie with determination in his eyes, holding his staff, "It's very important."

Shadow Milk Cookie would lean in, "Mmmm? Spill the beans, Vanilly."

Pure Vanilla Cookie took a deep breath, preparing himself to ask the favor, "Shadow Milk Cookie, we are under attack by the Dark Enchantress again, with more power than usual. That's why, me and the other Ancient Heroes have came up with an idea. This way, we can defeat her. For this plan we will need the Beast and Ancient forces to work together, so we can live in peace and harmony—"

Shadow Milk Cookie spat out his tea quickly on the tiled floor of the spire, "WHAT!?" he growled, "Listen, Pure Vanilla Cookie, you can't expect me to convince the Beasts to help your little plan, Vanilly. They hate me. I hurt them." Shadow Milk Cookie would put a hand to his temple, "And...about her power...well...well...I played a role in it, but I didn't think it would be THIS bad..." Shadow Milk Cookie would look down at his feet, "Well...I guess I can try...but just so you know, they're hit or miss with events."

Pure Vanilla's eyes widened, "You...you helped the Dark Enchantress gain her power!? But...I thought...you...you promised you'd never..." Pure Vanilla Cookie would start to cry, and Shadow Milk Cookie froze. He hated seeing his friend cry. Also, he only cries in front of Shadow Milk Cookie.

"Nilly, calm down. There is no need to cry. I'll tell you what happened, just, please don't cry infront of me again..." Shadow Milk Cookie would gently, as if not to scare the Ancient Hero away, pull him into a soft embrace, "I'm really sorry, Nill. I didn't mean to make you feel so...hurt...let me explain, please." Shadow Milk would gently wipe a stray tear from Pure Vanilla Cookie's eye.

Pure Vanilla would calm down after a moment to look up at the Beast, tears still stinging his eyes at the betrayal.

"Look, what happened...the Dark Enchantress summoned us all to this weird hotel, we were all fighting, and my stupid self decided to help her. She took away the power in our soul jams, but we still have power, yes. Just not as much as we had." Shadow Milk Cookie explained, his voice gentle but filled with guilt and regret, "Here's what I'll do: I will help you, Pure Vanilla Cookie. I will tell the other Beasts to help you. I will force them if I have to." Just then, Shadow Milk Cookie would let go of Pure Vanilla Cookie and let out a long, exasperated cough.

"Shadow Milk Cookie! Are you okay!?" Pure Vanilla Cookie would rush to aid his friend, ready to perform his healing magic.

The jester grunted at the force of the cough, but decided to be strong. "Vanilla, my dear. I am fine. Don't go wasting your power on me when you need to save it for battle. I'm okay, I can heal myself if I have to." Shadow Milk Cookie would finally regain his posture, "How about you go back home, okay? And I'll inform my friends about this. Just- just go home, I don't want you to see me like this." Shadow Milk urged.

"But I don't want to leave you alone! You're sick and hurting, Shadow Milk Cookie!—" Pure Vanilla Cookie yelled, but just then, he got teleported out of the spire. "Shadow Milk Cookie!!!" Pure Vanilla Cookie screamed from the very bottom of the spire, trying to go back up but the magical barriers were too strong for him.

Ultimately, he decided to tell the Ancient Heroes the good news. He looked back at his arm that still had the cake hound bites. He thought, "I feel like this will backfire..."

Then, he left the spire and went back to Crispia.

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As Shadow Milk Cookie called his minions for a little meeting, Candy Apple Cookie rushed in, Black Sapphire Cookie in tow.

"Master Shadow Milk Cookie! Master Shadow Milk Cookie! What do you request of us for today?" Candy Apple Cookie exclaimed, childishly, as always. That little brat was SO annoying sometimes.

Black Sapphire Cookie rubbed his forehead, clearly annoyed, "Ugh, Candy Apple Cookie, you're going to give our lord a headache again. Did you already forget he's sick?"

Candy Apple cookie would open her mouth again to speak, but be cut off by Black Sapphire Cookie, "You little brat! Shut up now!" Black Sapphire Cookie would glare at Candy Apple Cookie from the corner of his eye, which earned a glare from her, "Anyways, my lord, what is your request?" Black Sapphire Cookie continued, as Candy Apple Cookie would be fuming with anger.

Shadow Milk Cookie put a finger to his chin, "I need you two to go through the rest of Beast-Yeast and find the other Beasts. I would like you to tell them to meet with me tomorrow evening by the Silver Tree in the Faerie Kingdom. We need to prepare for something, and if we don't, we're all dead. Deal?" Shadow Milk Cookie said, before coughing again and turning to Candy Apple Cookie, "Candy Apple Cookie, my dear. How about we calm down before you steam up the spire again. And you can be annoying as you want in the other kingdoms. Got it?" The beast smirked, looking at a pissed off Black Sapphire Cookie.

Black Sapphire Cookie would mutter something incoherent to Candy Apple Cookie before turning to look at Shadow Milk Cookie once more, "We got it covered, my lord. In the meantime, take it easy, okay? And don't hesitate to tell us if anything happens." Black Sapphire Cookie finally released his hand from Candy Apple Cookie's mouth, the brat immediately opening her mouth.

"We got it, Master Shadow Milk Cookie! Anything for you, Master Shadow Milk Cookie!!!" Candy Apple Cookie would announce loudly, Black Sapphire Cookie letting out a sigh once again as Shadow Milk Cookie opened the portal to the middle of Beast-Yeast.

"Go now, my dears. And this time, you don't have to spread deceit. Go, hurry! Chop chop!" Shadow Milk Cookie would yell, slapping his hands together as Candy Apple Cookie bounced into the portal. Black Sapphire Cookie would look back at Shadow Milk Cookie for a quick moment, before walking into the portal.

Immediately after, Shadow Milk Cookie would close the portal. Sighing deeply, he would float up the stairs of the spire to his private chambers. Upon entering, he would quickly shut the big heavy wooden doors and lock it. The jester grunted in pain as he got back onto his bed, gazing into his orb, curious what his friend was doing. As he saw Pure Vanilla Cookie was okay, the orb would dissappear. Shadow Milk Cookie would then lay on his back, staring at the ceiling of the spire. "Another dark flour war," he thought, "Why did I even agree to help Dark Enchantress Cookie???" Shadow Milk Cookie tossed and turned in his bed.

"Ugh...I can't...sleep...ugh...this really sucks." Shadow Milk Cookie would adjust his positions more, to no avail. "I'll have to practice my power every day until the battle, so my power is better than ever." He would grumble, flipping his face around to shove it into the pillows.

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After tossing and turning, Shadow Milk Cookie found himself staring at the ceiling again. It was a habit, he thought, but soon his head started to hurt and he started to cough more. Finding his breath, Shadow Milk Cookie would get up from the bed and float to the large mirror.

In the mirror, his reflection was looking back at him, his old self was staring at him...with a deep sense of...disgust.

Shadow Milk Cookie trembled slightly, turning his head and looking back at the mirror, seeing his old self as the Fount of Knowledge. Shadow Milk Cookie's eyes widened as he took in the sight of his more glorious and benevolent appearance. He blinked rapidly, trying to get the image of his perfect, past self out.

Shadow Milk Cookie would start to tremble again and start shaking with tears, his voice a low whisper that he couldn't even hear, "They all hate me...they all...don't like me...they don't...they won't..." Shadow Milk Cookie's voice shook with regret, "I...ruined them...my friends...I ruined my friends... I didn't mean to...I just..." Shadow Milk Cookie would wince as another ounce of pain jolted through his body. He would fall over, the image still looking at him with disgust and revulsion.

Shadow Milk Cookie got up and panted hard, tears still streaming down his face, his claw mark glinting in the dim light of the chambers. "Stop staring at me like that! I know what I did! You...you..."

Shadow Milk Cookie would snap, "I HATE YOU!!!" the beast roared, his eyes manic and full of anger. With one strong swing, he punched the mirror, the cold, glass shards sinking into his skin and piercing his hand.

"I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU!!!!" Shadow screamed with every punch of the glass. Soon, all that was left was the broken glass on the floor, and the broken frame of the once held-together mirror. Shadow Milk Cookie would then drop to the floor, sobbing against the wall and burying his face in his hands.

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Candy Apple Cookie and Black Sapphire Cookie finally arrived in the Kingdom of Ruins. They slightly coughed from the spice smog. Suddenly, Nutmeg Tiger Cookie appeared from a part of the temple.

"Oh, it's you two fools." she'd say, her voice filled with disdain for the two Cookies, "What are you here for? To spread more lies about my boss?" she eyed them suspiciously.

"Oh you silly little tiger! We have a message to...Burning Spice Cookie? Is that his name? Sounds rough and tough, if you ask me. But Shadow Milk Cookie is wayyyyy better than that old, ragged Beast!" Candy Apple Cookie remarked, snickering with a sly smile plastered on her face.

"Candy Apple Cookie, there's no need for insults—" Black Sapphire Cookie looked at her, before Nutmeg Tiger Cookie would yell.

"WHAT did you say about my boss!?!" she hissed, looking at Candy Apple Cookie with a death stare.

"Nutmeg Tiger Cookie, she doesn't mean that. I apologize on behalf of her behavior. What we need your boss for—we are preparing for something, and we need his existence present." Black Sapphire Cookie explained, motioning his hand.

Nutmeg Tiger Cookie would stare at them for a moment longer, "Hmmph. Fine, but if it's another one of your tricks..." she'd let the threat hang in the air, before running back into the temple.

"This place looks mighty wretched, Black Sapphire Cookie!" Candy Apple Cookie would say with a slight smirk, "I can't believe Master Shadow Milk Cookie is letting us do this on our own! I just want to please him in all things! When we get back, I'm going to try the new syrups I got! And maybe Shadow Milk Cookie would look at me more!" Candy Apple Cookie yelled.

Black Sapphire Cookie would look away, "He has...other important things to do. Our lord can't just give you ALL of his attention, Candy Apple Cookie. And he doesn't care about your syrups either. If anything, I think your obsession to him is—"

"WHO WOKE ME UP FROM MY SLUMBER!?!" Burning Spice Cookie roared, his voice stern as he walked out of the temple with Nutmeg Tiger Cookie. "I better have a good excuse this time, you little troublemakers. Cause' I ain't gonna stand more of your nasty little tricks." Burning Spice Cookie would growl, holding up his axe as a threat.

Nutmeg Tiger Cookie quickly explained, "Well, my lord, it appears they have a message from...Shadow Milk Cookie. They say it's REALLY important. Like, REALLY REALLY important."

Burning Spice Cookie slightly lowered his axe, "Explain yourselves at once." he'd grumble.

"I will do the talking, Candy Apple Cookie. You know it's hard for someone to listen to you with your type of voice." Black Sapphire Cookie would smirk at her, noticing her angry expression before turning his head to meet the Beast of Destruction, taking a breath, he'd start, "Shadow Milk Cookie has sent us here to inform you all of some...unfortunate news. It appears that another dark flour war has begun, and my lord requires your presence tommorow evening at the Silver Tree in the Faerie Kingdom." Black Sapphire Cookie finished, looking at Nutmeg Tiger Cookie before turning back to Burning Spice Cookie.

Burning Spice Cookie's eyes widened with fury at the revelation. "ANOTHER WAR? I THOUGHT WE DEFEATED THAT FOOL IN BATTLE LAST TIME!" he shot back, slamming his foot on the ground, causing the ground to shake.

"Boss, it is best if you stay calm right now." Nutmeg Tiger Cookie calmly said, "You should really listen to them. It sounds extremely urgent. Like, not even a joke. They're genuinely trying to inform us of this."

The beasts eyes darted to the three cookies before meeting Black Sapphire Cookie's eyes. Sternly, Burning Spice Cookie said, "If this is a trick, you know what will happen. To all of yah." he'd raise his axe again, before laughing, "Alright then! It's a date!"

"NOW LEAVE OUR KINGDOM ALONE!" Burning Spice Cookie and Nutmeg Tiger Cookie yelled at the same time before walking away.

Black Sapphire Cookie and Candy Apple Cookie would both look at eachother, shaking their heads and turning away to start their next pit stop at the Ivory Pagoda.

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"Skip, skip, skip!" Candy Apple Cookie would tease, causing another dagger glare from Black Sapphire Cookie. "Smells like flour and dumplings." she'd giggle before knocking on the door of the Pagoda.

"As the master of the Ivory Pagoda...what brings you to my door..." Mystic Flour Cookie would say, her voice soothing, but with a twinge of threat.

Cloud Haetae Cookie would then appear behind her, "New guests! Can I show them around the Pagoda?" they said, with excitement in their voice and eyes. Mystic Flour Cookie would open her eyes and look down at the deceitful duo.

"How...amusing." she'd say, turning her head, "We don't want to see you here. Not after the countless lies that broke our dough and cracked our jam..." the beast of Apathy looked at them with disdain, "You better have a good reason for this interruption, I was meditating in peace for once."

Candy Apple Cookie would look at her, saying in a sing song voice, "Well, well! The emotionless one speaks!" Black Sapphire Cookie shot her a glare, urging her to stop.

Candy Apple Cookie gulped and continued, "Well...Shadow Milk Cookie, our master, has requested to see you at the...Silver Tree in the Faerie Kingdom? Another dark flour war begun" Candy Apple Cookie gulped again, looking at Mystic Flour Cookie and Cloud Haetae Cookie.

"Very well...it seems the jester has...more inconvenient plans for us." Mystic Flour Cookie said, looking at Cloud Haetae Cookie. "What do you think, Cloud Haetae Cookie? Another deceiving plan...or is it...genuine..."

Cloud Haetae Cookie would think. "Well, it seems something truly terrible is happening. I think this is the only time we might be able to trust them." they said.

Mystic Flour Cookie nodded, "Hmmm...it seems like I can do that. But if it's another lie...I will turn your kingdom to flour..." The threat hung in the air for a few seconds before she shut the door on the two Cookies.

Black Sapphire Cookie would look at Candy Apple Cookie, "Now, time to go to the Garden of Delights, where our next beast is at." He'd turn away and walk, Candy Apple Cookie following.

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As Black Sapphire Cookie and Candy Apple Cookie made their way into the garden of delights, among the many flowers, a small voice talked to them.

"Hello, fellow cookies! It's a pleasure to meet you again. Welcome, welcome to the garden of delights! Where sadness is not needed, only happiness!" Pavlova Cookie would beam, arching his arrow and spreading his wings, "Tell me, what do you love?"

Candy Apple Cookie would scream, "I love Master Shadow Milk Cookie! Master Shadow Milk Cookie is my mind, my thoughts, my jam, my—"

Black Sapphire Cookie would put his hand over her mouth again, "Oh, apologies, she's completely NUTS." Black Sapphire Cookie glared at Candy Apple Cookie, "So crazy, she is. What a little entitled brat. Anyways, we are looking for Eternal Sugar Cookie, that's it. And hey, this place looks kind of nice."

Pavlova Cookie would reply fast, "The Bringer of Happiness is right over there, taking her sweet time to mourn her love!"

"Oh, Hollyberry Cookie~ it seems you have come to me again...stay with me in paradise forever, my love~!" Eternal Sugar Cookie would yawn, resting on her cloud, when she saw the two Cookies approaching, she became suspicious, "Now, now my dears...there is no need for any more hurt. Stay with me in my garden of delights instead!~" her voice was laced with a sickenly sweet tone.

Black Sapphire Cookie would look around, before noticing the slothful Cookie, "Ah yes. Hello, Eternal Sugar Cookie. We do not have any tricks up our sleeves, but we do have a message from lord Shadow Milk Cookie."

"Shadow Milk Cookie!?! Again?~ His lies are of no use in my garden~" She'd look at them skeptically, "Now tell me, little cookies...does he wish to steal my berries again~?" the beast yawned again, fluttering her wings.

"Actually, Master Shadow Milk Cookie would love to see you at the Silver Tree in the Faerie Kingdom! Another dark flour war, and he needs your help urgently!" Candy Apple Cookie said, while gulping down the berries she found.

"Oh no no no...I just can't let my love Hollyberry Cookie get hurt...this better not be a lie...or else you will be banished from my garden of delights forever...~" Eternal Sugar Cookie would then close her eyes and go to sleep on her cloud.

Black Sapphire Cookie would look at Candy Apple Cookie, "Those things could be poisoness."

"I don't care! Now catch me if you can! Hehehehe!" Candy Apple Cookie ran out of the garden.

"Get back here, you little brat!" Black Sapphire Cookie hissed, running after her.

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"Pathetic, Shadow Milk Cookie," Fount of Knowledge spat "you're absolutely pathetic."

Shadow Milk Cookie would cry harder, burying his face into his knees.

"You know why this war is happening. It's because of your own foolish desires that plague your mind like a disease." Fount of Knowledge towered over him.

"You had one job. That was to be the holder of Knowledge for all Cookiekind."

Fount of Knowledge grabbed Shadow Milk Cookie's face roughly, his claws digging into his skin, "One. Job. And you messed up. You corrupted like a fool. You left your friends to corrupt instead of helping them."

"You're nothing anymore, Shadow Milk Cookie. You're going to be forgotten when you die. You can't live forever. You've awoken the Dark Enchantress again."

His voice faded out, "Nothing."

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I miss when it was just us five, laughing together like a bunch of idiots. But I ruined it all.

Fount of Knowledge was right, I will never be remembered.

Not by Vanils,
Not by Sugar,
Not by Salt,
Not by Spice,
Not by Mystic,
Not by Candy Apple,
Not by Black Sapphire.

It's not right for me to be remembered.

Right?

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The Silver Tree stood tall against the evening sun, its withered roots splayed out. The three beasts, Burning Spice Cookie, Mystic Flour Cookie, and Eternal Sugar Cookie, all stared at eachother while they waited.

"Heya, Sugar. Those wings look nice today." Burning Spice Cookie said, with a smirk.

Eternal Sugar Cookie would gasp, "You brute! My wings are only for Hollyberry Cookie~"

Mystic Flour Cookie would just sit there, not staring at any of them.

"What's taking the false blueberry jester THIS long? It's getting boring." Burning Spice Cookie grumbled, starting to break his axe again and again out of boredom.

Then, Shadow Milk Cookie would appear out of a portal.

"Hello, dear friends! The mighty beasts!" Shadow Milk Cookie totally could make an entrance.

"What's the deal..." Mystic Flour Cookie would say, rubbing her forehead.

Shadow Milk Cookie would pause, before floating closer to them and holding his staff, taking a deep breath, "My fellow allies, it appears that we all are in dsnger. Danger that is, the Dark Enchantress is back to terrorize us, and we must work together with our other half, even if we hate them, to live." Shadow Milk Cookie said bluntly.

Mystic Flour Cookie looked at him with disgust, "I do not wish to see my other half again..."

Burning Spice would also look at him in disgust, "Me neither. But I bet Sugar is really excited to see her...'Hollyberry Cookie' again." Burning Spice growled, throwing his axe at the Silver Tree.

"Oh my witches, Spice, Mystic, Eternal, we're all going to DIE DIE DIE DIE if we don't work together! We have no choice! The Ancient Heroes force is too weak!" Shadow Milk Cookie would shout, before doubling over and coughing violently. After, he'd get back up, "Don't worry, my friends. It's just a small cold, nothing serious, I promise." Shadow Milk Cookie would continue, "As I was saying, we must all work together no matter how much we hate eachother. And as the main leader of the Beasts, I command you to follow my lead. For the future of our kind."

Eternal Sugar Cookie would nod her head, and after a few moments of grumbling, the others would shake their head aswell. As they started to leave, Shadow Milk Cookie couldn't help but look at the Silver Tree for a few moments, then, he would teleport back to his spire with a flick of his hand.

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As Pure Vanilla Cookie entered the council, he was immediately greeted by Golden Cheese Cookie's babbling.

"Of course, again, White Lily Cookie is absent at a meeting when we need her." Golden Cheese Cookie banged her fist on the table, her wings fluttering violently, "I've had enough of her not caring!"

Dark Cacao Cookie and Hollyberry Cookie would nod for a quick moment and turn to greet their leader.

"Heya, Pure Vanilla Cookie," Hollyberry Cookie would greet him with open arms, "How are you doing? How did that plan go?" Hollyberry Cookie would ruffle Pure Vanilla Cookie's hair gently.

"It is well, my friend. I am well. The good news, the Beasts will meet us tommorow evening for preparations. This way, we will be able to bond together before the fight." Pure Vanilla Cookie would ruffle Hollyberry Cookie's hair back and pull away from the embrace, going over to the table and sitting down.

Golden Cheese Cookie glared at Pure Vanilla Cookie, saying something under her breath before looking away.

Dark Cacao Cookie would sigh, "With the absence of White Lily Cookie, I'm sure there's not much to talk about, now is there." Dark Cacao Cookie would then go silent.

"Atleast we will all save Earthbread again, my friends! Have some open arms for our new friends!" Pure Vanilla Cookie smiled.

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Pure Vanilla Cookie would go back to his chambers, sighing deeply, "Shadow Milk Cookie is in no state for this."

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I was never good at my virtue.

I told stories, taught young cookies...

But I felt like I was trapped.
Trapped in a body that wasn't my own.
It's a hard feeling to explain.

The rules were always...do this do that...

But they never knew how I felt.
Being lied to.

It's

A

Strange

World

Strange expectations.

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The Beasts and Ancients finally meet. Altogether. They all looked at eachother, not knowing what to say.

"Hello, and welcome our new friends. Sadly, Shadow Milk Cookie could not make it, White Lily Cookie, and Silent Salt Cookie couldn't either. But this doesn't stop us from our discussion." Pure Vanilla explained, "Now, we are going to prepare all week for this dark flour war, and once we defeat the Dark Enchantress Cookie, we will all be saved, and we will all be friends."

Eternal Sugar Cookie would just look at Hollyberry Cookie, lovesick.

Burning Spice Cookie would look at Golden Cheese Cookie with disgust and anger.

Mystic Flour Cookie wouldn't even look at Dark Cacao Cookie.

Pure Vanilla Cookie would smile, "Now, friends, let's all get to know eachother. I'll be outside." Pure Vanilla Cookie would then leave but stay outside the door, sighing as he looked at the floor. "I hope you're okay, Bluebird. I know what you've been thinking about. Even if your souljam is half broken, I'll still be able to know your thoughts. Like you've said, we are two sides of the same coin..."

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Pure Vanilla Cookie opened the door again, noticing the more neutral expressions as his friends and other halves conversed and mingled. He was just happy it was working so far.

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"White Lily Cookie, there you are! And I suppose this is Silent Salt Cookie?" Pure Vanilla Cookie would happily greet them, turning to White Lily Cookie, he would ask, "I thought you didn't want to see us again...after what...you know, happened..." Pure Vanilla Cookie would scratch the back of his neck, "But I'm happy you're here now."

"Oh, I didn't want to be here. I just wanted to be here for you, Pure Vanilla Cookie." White Lily Cookie said, her voice filled with some regret.

Silent Salt Cookie would be silent and stand in the corner of the room.

"So the other beasts...they seem friendly now." White Lily Cookie would think, "So, we will have to defeat the Dark Enchantress with them."

Pure Vanilla Cookie would nod, "Yes, they've made lots of progress in just a few hours. I'm really happy they're all getting along." Pure Vanilla Cookie would pause, "Is something the matter, White Lily Cookie? You look confused." Pure Vanilla Cookie would ask.

"Oh me? I was wondering where Shadow Milk Cookie was at." White Lily Cookie admitted, "Suprised he wouldn't be here. Isn't he the most powerful?" she'd question, raising an eyebrow.

"He is sick at the moment, so I told him to stay and rest." Pure Vanilla Cookie said softly.

"He is okay, though. I think."

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Shadows loomed, the time has come. The Dark Enchantress, in all her glory, appeared, sending multiple fleets of cake hounds, and her minions to fight.

"Hahaha! So weak, that you will have to work with the Cookies you hate! Don't worry, this is only the beginning of your suffering." Dark Enchantress Cookie laughed, flying up into the sky as the battle began.

The nine Cookies immediately got into their positions, their power ready. They each fought together, using their skills and team to help them.

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After a while of fighting, they all were very tired and weak, but they still fought with all their might. The flour swafted through them, their skin sweat with each movement. Suddenly, they began to fall down and more weak. The Dark Enchantress, finding the perfect time to use her ultimate attack, she did, however some of them were still very strong.

It was then only the Dark Enchantress against four of the cookies. Pure Vanilla Cookie, Silent Salt Cookie, Eternal Sugar Cookie, and White Lily Cookie. Dark Enchantress, again, let out a loud, dark laugh, "You foolish Cookies! You barely have power left in your soul jams!" Dark Enchantress would then turn into her ultimate form, all of the Cookie's eyes widened.

"We must keep fighting, friends! We will not falter! Even with every scar, every pain, we must keep going!" Pure Vanilla Cookie yelled, raising his staff.

The attack continued, and soon, their power was no math for the Dark Enchantress. Soon, it was her ultimate form against none of them. Dark Enchantress smirked, ready to use her final attack once and for all. But then...

"Shadow Milk Cookie!" Pure Vanilla Cookie cried out, seeing his tired and sickly friend stand against the Dark Enchantress.

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"Shadow Milk Cookie! Stop! You're too weak!" Pure Vanilla Cookie protested, in which Shadow Milk Cookie shook his head. Continuing to fight Dark Enchantress alone, he would cough more and more, but he never gave up, he would quickly create a big ball of energy from his staff, using his might, he caused the orb to pulse in the air, gleaming with a blinding light.

Shadow Milk Cookie's eyes would widen with fury and determination as he continued to put all of his energy into the orb, his eyes glowing with the orbs strength.

Pure Vanilla Cookie and the other's eyes widened. But they were too weak to stop him.

The field flashed with lights, everyone's hair blew in the breeze, the force was like nothing ever before.

"I will never be just a Cookie."

Shadow Milk Cookie would continue

"I AM SHADOW MILK COOKIE! AND I WILL MAKE MY PRESENCE KNOWN! I WILL NEVER FALL INTO YOUR LIES AGAIN!"

With one strong swing, Shadow Milk Cookie would hurl the ball of power at Dark Enchantress Cookie, her eyes widening and her face a mix of fury. "YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A GNAT!" Shadow Milk Cookie screamed, blasting the ball of energy at Dark Enchantress Cookie. The impact of the force, immediately made Shadow Milk Cookie fall to the ground, and finally kill the Dark Enchantress Cookie.

"Shadow Milk Cookie!" Everyone would shout, running to Shadow Milk Cookie's sides. Seeing the peaceful expression on his face, they all would tear up.

"Bluebird...don't leave us..." Pure Vanilla Cookie would cry, holding on to Shadow Milk Cookie's hand tightly, "I can't lose you...we can't lose you..."

Instead, Shadow Milk Cookie stared up at Pure Vanilla Cookie with a few tears in his eyes as he muttered his last words.

"Thank you for being my friend..." Shadow Milk Cookie would smile, squeezing his friends hand before succumbing to death with a smile.

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Sometimes, life ends horribly.
Sometimes, even the annoying ones go.
I am free now.

Thank you Pure Vanilla Cookie. For giving me a chance.
Even if you forget me.

I'm happy I made such a finale.

I won't forget you.