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In most stories, there would always be a villain. Maybe more than one planning defeat in the shadows of the bright happy scene taking place. What makes every villain unique is their story, it could be from their family, from the hero, or even from themselves. This villain however, covered all those aspects of a tragic backstory. This villain, was a prototype. Having minions of his own to help make his destruction of the Doll World successful. One of his minions though, happened to be lurking in the bushes watching and observing their masters enemy.

"Zachary, be quiet." one of his minions whispered to his companion.

"You be quiet, Stephano!" Zachary replied in defence. Yep, you guessed it. These two minions were one of their masters very finest workers. Zachary and Stephano continue to observe their pin point. Looking for any signs of weakness. Anything that may have been useful to use against their masters enemy. "Ugh... This is completely useless. I don't see them getting anywhere near a weakness for us to report to him." Zachary sighed and annoyance. Stephano rolled his eyes at Zachary's childish acts. "We have to be patient. We don't know what could happen." Zachary, still annoyed suddenly put a look of confusion on his face. "Um. Wait. Why are we here again?" Stephano quietly face palmed himself.

"We. Are here to observe this guy because our master told us so. If we find any weaknesses of his before he goes to bed, then we can leave. You are keeping track of anyone around us making sure we get back to the base safely. I will be documenting this guy and putting down any important information." Stephano explained, hoping that Zachary could get it through his hard skull.

"Ohhhh... I see." Zachary realised. A still silence then appeared after. I was certainly calm and still, but that silenced never really lasted long enough. "Wait. Why can't I do the documenting and you do the looking?!" Zachary quietly said, somewhat offended. Stephano grunted at the interruption of the still atmosphere. "Because.. The master assigned this particular job to me. You were given your own and you have to deal with it. Besides I wouldn't mind switching either so you're not the only who is frustrated at their allocated jobs," Stephano complained back as he still kept his eyes on the scene in front of him behind the bushes. Zachary then questioned, "Then why can't we switch anyway? You want to switch and it wouldn't make much of a difference."
"Yes it will! You are probably gonna screw it up somehow! So I have to do it for you." "No you don't!"
"Yes I do!"
"Do not!"
"Do too!" Suddenly and furiously, Zachary pushed Stephano into the bushes out of anger. This creating a seemingly amount of movement on the bushes. Zachary sat their shocked, knowing himself for once that he gave their position away. Both of them did not dare to move a muscle or look through the bushes.

Both could hear the sliding door open to the back yard, small and slow footsteps making their way towards both of them. The two minions held their breath, daring not to make any more movements seeing as they were exposed to such a silent and quiet atmosphere- excluding their nearby crickets. Zachary eyed his way to Stephano, who still laid there mouthing the words "Don't. Move." Zachary for once managed to listen, and sat still as a statue. To both of their luck, a raccoon ran out of the bush that was next to them- making it look like the raccoon made those shakes. Stephano and Zachary sighed silently as they heard the other dolls afar from them laughing. Zachary gave an apologetic look to Stephano, he only glared back in anger.

A few moments pass as the chatter continues. But eventually they heard something that was useful.

"Wait.... I have a crush on her?"They heard the voice think to himself quietly out loud.
"I-I love her?"

They both take a moment to look at the doll, who had a ridiculous grin on his face, indicating that he did accept his feelings. Lou walked away still smiling finally understanding his feelings, closing the door behind him. It was at that very moment that Zachary and Stephano shared their very much needed breath, happy that the coast was clear.

"Well we almost got busted..." Zachary admitted scratching his head, Stephano rolled his eyes. "Yeah nice one, genius." Stephano sarcastically stated. "Sorry..." Zachary apologised half-admittedly. Stehpano shook his head. "That's not the point. We found our weakness..." Stephano trailed off hoping Zachary would get it.

"Um...What?"

"Ugh! The girl you fool!" 

"OOOhhh."

"Ugh, come on." Stephano said, before grabbing Zachary by the ear and dragging him to their boss... Crossing over fences and climbing over building and the silence of the night. They made it eventually after a hop, skip and a jump. Arriving at the very chamber that you would expect to be very high in technology and style. Almost...

...too perfect.

Zachary arrive into the building, entering the passcode and slyly making their way to this very man's main office. Zachary coughed nervously. "Um... Sir. We've found some good news."

"Oh? Tell me."

Zachary swallowed the air the left his lungs and looked back at Stephano- who only looked away indicating he didn't want to speak to him. Zachary shook the fear off and spoke. 

"We found his weakness" This earning a dark and sinister chuckle from a man with a plan. Looking more perfect than the eye can comprehend in the very soul and mind. 

"Excellent. Now everyone will know the name..." He turns his chair around, face down and eyes up.

"...Lucas."

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