is this the end

Eternal darkness fell over them, even all the way out here in Auster. Not only had the sun refused to rise, but he was very much regretting his encounter with the glowing mushrooms at Mort’s side. He regretted being so close and the after effects now. He didn’t want to return home to the Armada, not like this. They had to though, and even though their vacation turned into this, Hikaru was glad to be at Mort’s side.

Who else could he find hope in when it felt like he was going to die? The left side of his face was plagued, his silvery eye had grown a mushroom cluster from the corner along with his ear on that side. He couldn’t really see or hear. It hurt far too much to try and rid himself of them, and no matter how deep his desire even knocking them accidentally sent shockwaves of pain through him.

His breathing was hindered as it felt like the spores he inhaled were multiplying. Hika coughed, waking himself up as he struggled for breath on the furs next to Mortis. They were almost home, but he couldn’t travel as well with his breathing so hindered. At this point he wasn’t sure he could swim home.

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