SCP 1471 [A one of a kind friend.]

VI

I found myself in the stone platform once again.

Looking around i could see that there were some changes since the last time i came here.

This time there seemed to be strange doors around the platform.

Looking behind me I could see an open door through which i could only see the black emptiness that surrounded me.

I walked and inspected the doors around me. They had strange symbols engraved on them.

From all of them came the white threads that i started to see lately.

There was one in particular that caught my attention.
It was right next to me.

It was a wooden door, quite torn and chipped.
I took a deep breath and tried to open it.

It made a loud * click * and it opened.

But the door did not lead anywhere.
Not here at least.

I couldn't open any door other than that, which was strange.

I walked to the edge of the platform and without thinking twice I jumped.

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I woke up abruptly with a very strong headache, covered in sweat.

This didn't make sense, the last time I had done something like that in a dream Mal0 came here.

Speaking of her, I could see her curled up on top of my legs sleeping, just like a dog would.

I covered her with my blanket because I wasn't sure if her fur was warm enough.

I walked to the kitchen to look for a glass of water, I was really thirsty.

While drinking I checked my phone notifications only to find something strange.

[Mal0 ver. 1.0.0 has been updated]

I quickly looked at her but she was still asleep.

Pressing on the new icon that appeared on the screen opened a menu which had never been there before.

It seemed a pretty basic application, with a white background and black letters.

Some called my attention which said:

                     "Travel?"

              [Base]          [?͏̷̕?̢͏́͢͜?̨͟͝]

The "base" option was grayed out so the only option I had left was the corrupted text.

Even though every cell in my body was screaming not to do it, I took a deep breath and tapped the button.

Instantly I knew something was wrong, everything in my vision became more gray ...

There was something really wrong.
I quickly ran to where Mal0 was sleeping.

She wasn't there anymore.
I looked for her in the small flat but there was no sign of her.

I looked out the window but there was no sign of her, nor of anyone in general.

As if I had gone to another dimension.

I quickly remembered how I had arrived here and turned my phone on.

This time tapped the "Base" button.

Everything quickly  returned to normal, in exchange for a strong dizziness that made me have to sit down.

I heard the glass of water fall and break which woke up Mal0.

-Are you okay!? -It was the last thing I heard before closing my eyes and dozing off.

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I was in my bed again.

Did Mal0 carry me here?

I felt very tired, as if I had run a marathon.

- Mal0? -I said with little strength.

After a few seconds I saw her appear from the kitchen doorframe carrying a plastic cup of water

-What happened to me?

-Im afraid i don't know, you just lost conciousness in the kitchen.

- You didin't see the other world?

-The other world?

After thinking for a moment it said:

-I think you may have a fever.

-What?! N-No! -I shouted, making my head hurt a little.

She approached me and placed her hand on my forehead.

-I'd say your body temperature is normal.

I tried to grab my phone from the bedside table but i only managed to throw it on the floor.

-I need to know what time it is, i don't want to be late to school.

-It's eight in the morning with fifteen minutes. -She answered without looking away.

It was too late now.

I sighed and admitted that I couldn't go to school like this.

-Do you need me to bring you something?

-Could you bring me another blanket?

-Understood.

Moments later she returned with a blanket and she placed it gently on me.

-What happened? -She asked sitting down on the floor next to me.

-Your ..app updated and I-

-And you?

-I'll show it to you.

I picked up my cell phone, I opened the application again and Mal0 sat next to me.

-How weird.

-I would do it again but it doesn't seem to work now.

-Maybe you just imagined it?
-You should rest. She said with a worried tone.

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I was woken up by the sound of the notifications from the school group.

I checked the cell phone and I was surprised how much I had slept.

                          [5:30 PM]

 I streched and walked towards the kitchen.

I didn't expect to see Mal0 there trying to make omelettes.

She had done several batches, but most of them were in pieces or very burnt.

-Oh! You're awake! -She exclaimed turning around.

-Goodnight. -I said laughing at my own joke.

-I looked up the recipe online. -She said when she looked at me examine the omelettes.

-I should teach you someday.

-I'd be glad to learn! -She answered, wagging her tail.

I quickly prepared the table to eat while she finished cooking up the last omelettes.

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Mal0 had practiced eating with cutlery, but she still had that weird habit of using her tongue at times.

It looked more like a tendril than an actual tongue, it was covered with a black liquid that i assumed it was its saliva.

We finished eating and I to my room and layed down on my bed.

I didin't want to skip classes tomorrow so i didin't mess around with my phone and quickly fell asleep.