Tried my hand at Scenario #3 for this prompt, which proposed Randall Flagg from the Dark Tower series (and other Stephen King works) intruding into some other existing universes. Not super-pleased with it, but that likely comes from it not having much humor despite being in the universe of Community (humor is not one of my stronger suits), but given I took the time to write it, here it is:
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"Nobody that well rounded comes to Greendale. It's just like Mr. Tasna in Soultrap."
"Abed, Richard Flynn is just a student from an exceptionally privileged background. Like Pierce, but without the racism. Not everything that happens here can be linked to some obscure movie."
"Soultrap's an unacknowledged classic, Jeff!" Troy lowered his voice, then quoted: "Your soul was mine when you chose to speak with me, fool. But I don't see it, either. He seems like a cool dude."
"And he said he acknowledges Jesus Christ as the Savior. That's nice."
"He said a savior, Shirley. A man who already has a Master's in psychology certainly understands the tenets of religion. His involvement in protesting against Big Food speaks more to his redeeming qualities than an understanding of something as basic as religion."
"I don't see any harm in letting him join the group. Somebody with his level of focus would be good to have around. He definitely seems like he gets things done, and I'd certainly like--"
A knock on the door silenced Annie, and the group looked up to see Richard standing there. As usual, he was dressed impeccably and his charismatic smile remained in place as he strode into the room. He sat at the chair that had previously been occupied by Pierce before his departure from the group and spoke.
"If I can put in a few words?" Nobody interrupted, Abed having left upon his entry. "Good. Now, let me..."
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Greendale Community College fell below Flynn's usual standards, but not every universe lent itself to the degree of chaos that came so easily to him. Gaining admission had presented no issue; even if the college's standards hadn't numbered among the lowest he'd ever encountered, Dean Pelton only saw the dollar signs waved in front of him, enough to turn a blind eye to the lack of any sort of background information on his newest student.
Once in, he'd quickly discovered that all the major events in this world rotated around the study group. Weeding his way in and restoring the Greendale Seven (admittedly, not as powerful as nineteen, but seven had its own power) by manipulating his way into acceptance had presented equally as little challenge. All that stood in the way of disrupting this world and destroying its place on the Beam was that Abed character, who seemed to see right though the persona Flynn presented.
Flynn left the study room and went to seek out Abed, who, as with everything else in this reality, presented little difficulty to find. He did have to admit some surprise at seeing Abed sitting at a table at the entrance, waiting for his arrival. He'd long since grown accustomed to others lacking any sort of the extra sight gifted to him. Yes, Abed Nadir would present an interesting challenge.
"Richard, I knew you'd come. You need me." Abed motioned for Flynn to take a seat. "Or should I call you Walter o'Dim, Marten Broadcloak, Randall Flagg, or some other name?"
"Names are as nebulous as clouds in the wind. Call me as you will, though some do indeed know me as those you listed. What is it you want, how can I convince you to welcome me into the group as your friends have?"
"You know what everybody wants. But now you're presented with someone who wants something that stands in opposition to what you desire. And your time is running out."
"Abed, more formidable opponents than you have tried. What's a socially awkward, nerdy community college student going to be able to do to me?"
"Nothing."
"Then how is my time running out?"
"In a manner of minutes, this store will be having a book signing. A book signing by none other than your creator, and given that you've stepped out of the pages of fiction yourself, you'll be at his mercy. As evidenced by Ruby Sparks or Stranger Than Fiction, an author has power over their creations."
"Stephen King is little more than a channel to tell a story that involves me."
"In your own reality perhaps. But what if you stepped a reality too far this time, and are now outside realm of the Tower?"
"All things serve the Beam."
"Of course. Here we say what will be, will be. Is it worth risking that I'm right?"
Flagg considered his comments, eventually seeing the odd young man had a valid point. Coming to power here, while easy, would not grant him much opportunity for chaos. Additionally, in testing the wall of this reality, he'd found it rather firmer than expected, and seemed to grow more so as their conversation had played out. He valued his plans, plots, and life more than potentially risking that the King of this world, while not crimson, might indeed have the power to wipe him away without effort.
"Fine, one last thing before I go." Flagg produced a die from a pocket. "I believe you'll recognize this die as the one used to determine who went to pick up the pizza at your housewarming party. I've taken the liberty of altering it so that all but one of the sides come up with the number one. I'm sure you, of all people, know what that means."
"The Darkest Timeline."
"Indeed. Now, if it is caught before it lands, as done before, or if it lands on the side labeled seven, you save your timeline. Any other scenario, and the darkest timeline becomes your new reality."
With that, Flagg threw the die towards the entrance and stepped out of Greendale's reality. Abed lunged for the die, but fell short, watching helplessly as it bounced on the wooden floor of the shop before coming to a stop against a shelf in such way that no side faced directly upwards. Scrambling to his feet, Abed moved forwards again only to see someone's foot tap the die and cause it to fall right as he approached. Looking down, he saw only one dot looking back up at him.
"This won't be good." he said as reality started to shimmer before him.
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