SCP-999, also known as "The Tickle Monster", is an orange, gelatinous being that possesses the ability to make those who touch its surface be filled with happiness; this effect even cures mental trauma from others over time. 999 is known as one of the most benevolent SCPs under the protection of the SCP Foundation, helping staff during containment breaches.
History[]
Possible origins[]
Due to lack of canon in the SCP universe, there have been several stories telling the origins of SCP-999.
SCP-999 was born to SCP-231-7, the avatar of A'habbat, the seventh bride of the Scarlet King. 999's birth was originally staved off with Procedure 110-Montauk, but after the discovery of Daevite tablets that spoke of the seventh child being one who would defeat the King, 110-Montauk was dismissed and 999 was allowed to be born. His mother was soon amnesticized and given a seven figure payout, though 110-Montauk would still seemingly be performed as a disinformation tactic.
Nevertheless, SCP-999 fell into the custody of the SCP Foundation; however, due to 999's benevolent nature, it's given permission to wander the site as it pleases.[1]
Test with SCP-682[]
SCP-999 and SCP-682 were involved in a cross-test between the two, for the purposes of removing 682's omnicidal tendencies 682 almost immediately crushed 999 under its foot, but 999 utilized its tickling and crawled up 682, making him laugh uncontrollably. He soon fell asleep, awakening as soon as SCP-999 was removed from the cell and activating a psychic wave, causing everyone nearby to laugh uncontrollably.
682 breached during this time, killing all in his path. 999 rescued as many people as possible, guiding them to safe zones while agents re-contained 682. Even after the incident, 999 still wanted to play with 682 again, showing no fear of him.[1]
Test-914-0196[]
A few days prior to 26 April 2018, Professor Snider collected five 500ml samples of SCP-999's slime for experimentation with SCP-914. Despite 999's fear of needles, the samples were collected, and the test was approved. The first four samples went without incident (Rough created a cloud of orange gas that smelled of burning hair, Coarse created extremely sweet rock candy out of 999 slime, 1:1 created a faintly peanut-scented orange liquid with waterlike viscosity, and Fine created a frozen block of 999 slime that possessed napalm-like properties when thawed out), but Very Fine created a small, azure-colored being similar to 999 dubbed E-999-A.
This being was hostile to all staff, though its size only let it do minimal damage, such as rolling across the floor at high speeds towards the shins of personnel. It was soon contained and presented to SCP-999, who uncharacteristically became hostile towards 999-A. After a brief battle of two minutes, 999 absorbed 999-A. No changes were noticed in SCP-999 afterwards.
Bringing up E-999-A to 999 afterwards results in him ignoring the person who did so for a brief time.[3]
Personality[]
Since SCP-999 can cure mental illnesses and make others happy, it seeks out those who are in need and helps them as needed.
Characteristics[]
SCP-999 is made up of an anomalous slime, and it can squish and stretch to a mere 2 centimeters in width or height. In a resting form, 999 sits 2 meters wide and 1 meter tall in a dome shape. 999's diet consists of only sweets and candy (and cake, and muffins, but both come with strange side effects[4]), mimicking its joyful traits.
Containment procedures[]
Because SCP-999 is essentially harmless, he is free to roam the facility at will, though must stay at its pen between 8PM and 9PM or during lockdowns. 999 is not allowed to exit the facility, currently. Food is to be replaced twice daily and its pen must be kept clean. Personnel can interact with 999, but only when on break or not assigned to a task. When 999 is bored, he must be played with and spoken to in a calm tone.[1]
Trivia[]
- According to ProfSnider, the author of SCP-999, 999 least favorite candy is sweethearts.[5]
- According to ProfSnider, 999 in the future would mature into a being known as "The Vermilion Prince" and face it's father.[6]
Gallery[]
Meta[]
Appearances[]
- Diary of an Adolescent Orange Blob
- Entry Page: 999
- Experiment Log 914
- New Job
