In Many Voices

by Ithilwen K-Bane

A collection of hundred-words and flashfics inspired by the events on Chorus. NOTE: Episode-specific spoiler warnings are posted for each chapter. Guesses that turned/may turn out to be correct are not marked. Rated for language, violence, and Tucker's mind.

18. Safety Feature

Red vs Blue and its characters are the creation of the crew at Rooster Teeth. It is itself inspired by Halo, owned by Bungie and Microsoft.

Spoilers through RvB13-4 "Tourist Trap"

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"Come out, come out, wherever you are!"

Wash crouched behind the dais. He wasn't outrunning anyone on this leg.

"Locus is pissed." Felix's boots echoed on the temple floor. "He really wanted to cross you off himself, but someone had to keep your buddies entertained."

Don't fall for it.

"Guess he'll kill the one we captured, the idiot."

Don't—. He moved.

"Found you," muttered Felix. The trigger compressed in slow motion. Wash couldn't dodge the hail of—

—Confetti?

Felix turned the weapon. "What—?"

"Freckles, initiate Indian burn sequence, maximum voltage!"

"Affirmative, Agent Washington."

The air electrified.

"Tag," breathed Wash.

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Originally posted as Darkfrog24 under the title "Safety Feature."

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