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Dungeon Universe: Jimmy of Reed and The Giant Bomb
Author's note: This is a short fic that I've written based on a prompt. The characters are the blues musicians Jimmy Reed and Eddie Taylor, and they are placed in a dungeon setting based on The Legend of Zelda. So this is heavily AU.
Jimmy of Reed didn’t exactly know much about bombs, other than that they were useful for destroying zombie-like fabricated enemies. Jimmy shuddered at the thought. People have often told him that he had a very soft heart, and he never was too keen on the idea of killing anyone. In fact, he was a virtual vegetarian - as he only ate meat products that were magically conjured up.
As of now, he was trapped in a tiny room with a giant bomb. Thanks to his range of psychokinetic abilities, it was a fairly easy task to handle - and he was certain that he could mentally disintegrate the bomb in five minutes, even if he had to strain his mind.
Jimmy sighed, and he stared at the bomb. Using the will of his mind abilities, he concentrated intently on the bomb - as he tore it apart… molecule by molecule… atom by atom. He knew he mustn’t get distracted by the hourglass sitting aside the bomb. If he died this time, Eddie the Taylor’s Fairy of Life might not be able to revive him… and then who knew where he might end up. He couldn’t stand the idea of abandoning his friends or family.
When the bomb was one-third disintegrated, Jimmy already began to feel a massive headache. However, he couldn’t let the pain get to him - as he knew that this was a matter of life or death.
After a few more torturous minutes, the bomb was finally completely disintegrated, and the dungeon doors swung open. As Jimmy was about to collapse from a splitting migraine, Eddie the Taylor walked inside - and he held Jimmy close.
“I can never thank you enough for a-waking me of my century-long slumber,” Eddie commented, softly. “Even if I was quite serene in the dreamland. The least I could do is return the favour.”
Eddie’s Fairy of Life then flew in, and sprinkled dust over Jimmy’s head. Instantly, Jimmy’s migraine disappeared - and his life meter was replenished.
Jimmy then smiled, and asked, “Can we have some chocomint fruits for dinner?”
Eddie nodded, and replied, “You bet! We’ve got a whole basket of them outside. Let’s get the hell out of dodge!”
Jimmy and Eddie began chuckling, as they and the Fairy of Life quickly bolted out of the dungeon.



