Wait.

Haze.

IS GONE?

"How?!"

"Well, you see... I was looking around to see some of our old stuff was here, including you and UVL's massive science project. Since you were busy doing Flashlight stuff, I thought it was best to talk to UVL. Apparently, he was in the middle of removing Haze's memories. He gladly followed but once he came back, Haze was not there anymore. And to him there was a 'tar-like substance', according to him, leading all the way to the exit and on... We should probably find her. UVL is already following the trail. Come- what the heck is on your head?” Lightray frantically paced, stopping to point at Bob.

“Explain later, [i/]look for haze NOW.” I practically ran out the door. There were no threats in the Rambling Bridge that I knew of, but if something kidnapped her, there must be at least one.

I practically ran out the front, stopping at a black puddle

I looked it over; it looked like you made water slime and mixed in some of the darkest paint in the world.

I, with my dumb curiosity stuck my hoof into, apparently, it was more of a jab as its pulled back. So doing the logical, I ran to the kitchen and pulled out a container (as everything not food was still here, even the TV, though we have no electricity nor do I think we have internet.), running back and scooping the black goo up.

I continued to do this till the container was full and then, ran fast as I could to reach UVL as I already had wasted some time, following the trail.

Now I could try to call over Birch and Spruce. But like before they're probably out exploring. Besides, what protagonist would I be if I bring two Timberwolves to something most likely dangerous to protect myself?

I managed to catch up to UVL who was following the trail of black. It stretches for who knows how long. After I reached UVL Lightray caught up. We walked for what felt like hours, it wasn't hot, but it was boring.

"So... What do you think took her?" Lightray spoke, trying to smother the silence.

"Eh, I don't know... There's no creature here that I know of that leaves Black goop." UVL shrugged

"It could've been a Golem..."

"What" UVL flicked his ears towards me.

Tired, I responded, "It could've been a Golem."

"What's that?" Lightray quipped, curious.

"Basically, Timberwolves is a type of Golem. Long story short, A Golem is meant to mimic beings. Can we stop talking? I'm getting tired."

'You just said it was boring, you hypocrite! You didn't even make sense!'

Shut up, Red. You only started talking today!

The trail finally stopped in a dark cave near the edge of the forest.

All of us lit up and, very cautiously, started exploring. The walls were covered in this black goo.

I'm tired, and I want to get this over with, I hadn't felt it then when I condensed my magic. It was kinda how you weren't sore yesterday after a workout, but you were the next day.

I brightly lit up like the world's brightest flashlight lighting up the night. The cave glowed, the shiny black walls reflecting the whole place.

"Hey! You made my eyes hurt!"

...

In the middle.

Standing there.

Was a fucking black blob with white oval eyes blinking at us!

How we didn't notice does eyes, I have no idea, but why is it here?! Of all things that could've kidnapped Haze, a bear, a wolf, heck, even an Ursa Minor would be better! But noooo! It just had to be a off-brand Rimuru.

"What fuck?!" Exclaimed Lightray, his tail was lashing agitation.

"What are you...?" The blob asked, looking very thoughtful.(as thoughtful as a slime can be, which is surprisingly thoughtful,)I don't even know how it talked.

"Numero uno, we are changelings, specifically Changelings. Numero dos, what did you do to our friend. Numero tres, what are you?" I asked and answer, getting really close. It may be off-brand Rimuru but that doesn't stop it being cute.

"I don't know what I am, I just woke up in this cave and just go with my... my... Instincts, yeah! And, what do you mean by friend? Oh you mean the dead pony I found? I sensed something bid died, so I absorbed the pony."

"You mean... She was... Dead when you found her?"

"Uhuh... I'm sorry if she was your friend, Mr... You can have her... Uh, oh, I don't think I have nothing left." All, at least we know it probably wasn't COVID! Wait, did they say absorbed?

"Wait... What do you mean by absorbed?" I asked.

"It's like when ponies eat, I guess... I dunno, I'm still learning."

"Wait, learning?" UVL asked, getting a little bit closer.

"Yeah! I only know ponish cause I learned over two years. I wasn't born smart, ponies probably are..."

"Um, no, Ponies can be born dumb too."

"You know about ponies?! Of course you do, it's just, I never seen anyone come up to me without running away in fear or try attacking me! And you even asked first! Gosh, you seem like the only one that would willingly teach me about the world or at least try to be my friend...!"

"I... Uh." UVL rubbed the back of his head, I could see the invisible sweat trailing down his face. I'm a little bastard, so of course I'd help the little blob out and fuck my brothers up.

"Hey...! What about UVL and I could help you learn! I could ask my Timberwolves to hunt extra animals for you!"

UVL glared at me and so did Lightray, but, if looks could kill... I'd be buried on the other side of the earth (Equs). Did Lightray not like... What's it's name?

"Erm, what's your name?"

"My name...? I've never thought of giving me a name..."

Gosh now I feel bad...

"Oh... How about... Bbbbbbbbbbbbb.... Boo. Yeah, Boo!"

"Boo? Yeah! That's a great name! Yeah, I'm Boo! What about you? What's your name?"

"I'm Flashlight!" I smiled, this was going wayyy better than I thought it would.

"UVL..." UVL sighed, he looked around for Lightray but... He was gone. "And the other changeling other than Flashlight was Lightray. I'll... Have to find him."

"Oh, him? He walked out on you guys a short while ago."

"Stupid Lightray...." UVL hissed, he stormed out the cave, I assume going to talk with Lightray... Wherever he is.

"Why are they so grumpy? Are they mad at me?"

"I think so... Probably because you... Ate our friend. I'm not mad because I understand you didn't know and you're relatively young and innocent with nobody to guide you. Hey, I'll come over tomorrow with some lunch and I'' teach you okay?"

"Really?! Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!"

"You're welcome, Boo."

Author's Note

This was going to go out SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much differently but I decided I needed to get rid of Haze, she was going to die anyways, though. Or is she dead? (Vsauce music plays)