Bandy was surprised I could talk now. He thought I was growing up fast. I giggled at that remark. We were becoming best friends, and fast. It seemed like yesterday never happened.

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Bandy was feeling hungry, so he went off to get something. He came back with some sweet starberry shortcake. Actually, there were strawberries in it, not starberries. Bandy told me that. He knows a lot of things. When I first took a bite, it felt good. Almost as tasty as the starberry shortcake I had back home. Then I took another slice. And another. I'm a big eater. But I don't just eat. I inhale.

"Hey, I want a slice as well!" he said playfully. Restraining myself from having another, I let him have his share. After we were done eating, he looked at me thoughtfully and sighed. I wanted him to say something. But he doesn't. Silence. The silence makes me shake. I wanted something to happen. Nothing did. I shook more. I thought about the dream I had. Me riding Dark Matter, us flying over the ocean and through the dark sky...

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I could still faintly taste the creamy frosting and the sweet strawberries in my mouth. That cake was delightful! I could develop an appetite when given the chance. Some of my people resented me for that. Why? But considering I had infinite power as well...I'm surprised Bandy managed to warm up to me. He's a pacifist, most likely. He wants everyone to be happy. I find it weird I'm knowing all these big words now, when back then I could barely even talk. I am growing up fast after all.

Why? Why is all of this happening? First I crash land here, then I'm having these weird dreams, and now...It's enough to make one feel faint. I rubbed my stomach, its contents slowly churning in me. I looked up to see Bandy high up in a tree, waving at me. I nervously waved back. Bandy fell down with a SNAP of the branch, managing to get up after a few seconds. I checked if he was okay.

"Yeah," he muttered, "just a few scratches." After patching himself up, Bandy decided to rest beside the tree he just climbed. He slept so well. I decided to watch over him, just in case. I don't want him to be hurt. I wanna be close to him forever. I won't leave you, Bandy.

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What? Stop it, me. I would never lie to myself. But...

I started to walk away from Bandy. I stopped when I couldn't see him anymore. I sat down, and felt the start of tears forming in my eyes. Stop being such a cry-baby. Remember what Dark Matter said to you. You're not a cry-baby, aren't you? I closed my eyes. Then I thought about Eigengrau. Darkness.

Darkness indeed.