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Jellax: Alone

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"Down by the reeds
Down by the reeds
Swim the sirens of Oakvale
Out to the seas."

I love this song. Ever since I heard it when I played Fable II.
I sing it...constantly.
It's the only friend I really have in this mixed up world of mine.


"Down by the reeds
Down by the reeds
Float the souls left unbroken
by White Balverines."

My name is Alan, and I'm a loner.
Not by choice mind you, it just sort of happened.
When the news came on that red jelly zombie creatures landed on Earth, everyone kinda scattered.

I haven't a clue where my friends are, or my family...I'm...alone.

"Down by the reeds
Night-blooming weeds
Embrace those who go dancing,
In sad moonlit dreams."

I find solace in music as I wander the semi-abandoned cities.
I'm a scavenger. Hey, a guy's gotta eat.
I'm not all that inspiring of a guy.
I mean, I'm not awful but I'm just average.
Average looks, average skills, average everything.

"Down by the reeds
A twisted path leads
To Banshees who breathe out
A cold winter breeze."

Honestly, I'd welcome a red slime zombie or whatever they're called.
I think its, Jellax?
Anyway, I'd welcome a Jellax right about now.
Music helps ease the pain of loneliness...but doesn't make it go away completely.

"Nobody knows.
Nobody sees.
The sirens of Oakvale.
Down by the reeds."

"You have a very handsome voice." Cooed a woman.
"Heh...you think so?"
I think I might be hallucinating again. I've been alone for a while now, its not uncommon for a voice to pipe up.

"I know so. We have many artistic types like you back home."
"Sounds like a nice place." I say as I keep walking the abandoned street.

All of a sudden, a red slime girl with long pigtails pops out in front of me!

"It is a nice place. You'd definetly be welcome!" She said with a bright smile
At this point, I'm in a bit of a daze. I've never seen a hallucination before.

"Ok I MUST be out of my gourd now. I'm starting to see things."
"You're not seeing things...I'm very real."
"...Prove it."
"How?"
"If you can touch my white shirt and leave a blotch of red on it...I'll believe you're real."
"That's all?"
"That's all."
"You seem awfully calm for a person meeting a Jellax" Said she as she put a stain on my shirt.

"I've been wandering alone for a while now. Any company would be welcome really.
Plus, I don't judge."

"So do you believe I'm real now?"
"Yes I do. My name is Alan."
"I'm Gooey."
"Yes you are."
"No I mean my NAME's Gooey."
"I see. Makes sense I suppose."

"What was that song you were singing?"
"What, "Down By The Reeds"?"
"Yes that!"
"Its just something I picked up off of a videogame I played before the mass hysteria hit the city."
"Its a very pretty song. A bit odd, but lovely."
"I thank you. Its nice to have an audience, albiet an audience of one."
"Oh there are more of me."
"More Gooeys? Or Jellax?"
"Jellax you big goofball!"
"Hehehe...sorry! Its been a while since I last saw anyone. I figure now would be a good time as any to crack a joke or two."

I fell silent for a bit, slightly meditating on the issue at hand.
"What's the matter?" Gooey asked
"It...its nothing. I'm just happy to finally see someone."
"You really don't judge huh?"
"I'll be honest with you. I am a HUGE nerd. I've always wondered what a slime woman would be like."
"Oh really?"
"Yes, so when you guys appeared I didn't freak out like everyone else did. I honestly want to understand you all."
"Understand? Like...study us?"
"No no! Not at all. I mean get to know your people, see what you're like, and possibly make some friends."

"I could...help you with that."
"You could?"
"You see. Mistress Jellax spreads her influence to understand humans and free them from suffering." She paused for a bit.
"And?"
"And...if you wanted...I could make you a Jellax..."
"You can do that?"
"You wouldn't be alone anymore. We're all connected, like a big family!"
"Family...ah, that is a word I've longed to hear..."
"So what do you say?"

I honestly couldn't say no even if I wanted to. Her large green eyes just sorta captivated me.

"Well....how would we do this?"
"Oh its easy! J-just close your eyes...."
"O-okay..."
Upon closing my eyes, I felt something cool and sticky touch my lips.
It tasted slightly of cherries, and then my body got warm.
Every inch of me tingled in joy as I felt my body changing shape.
When I opened my eyes, I was in front of a large throne with a rather charismatic
looking Jellax in front of me.

"Welcome Little Alan, to the Jellax."
I knew that I would be safe with her as my Mistress...and no longer lonely again.
Another Jellax story!
I feel literaturerific today!
Enjoy!

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