It’s been a while since Sally had left. Is she okay? I put my ear against the door. Nothing, no sounds or anything. It's been a while since I heard anything from out there. I only heard the sounds of intense fighting and Sally, but it sounded like she won. Dammit! Just what is going on out there? Should I go outside and explore? I know it sounds stupid, but what else should I do?
I slowly slumped down to the floor. Being here reminds me of that day. It was the same back then.
‘No matter what you hear, you don’t come out’ That’s what she said to me that evening. That’s what mom told me before she…..
I shot up to my feet. No. Not again; I’m tired of people constantly putting their lives on the line to save me. Mom did it, Sally did it. I’m tired of it!
I crawled up to the door and slowly opened it. The smell of blood and dust filled the air. Was the fight between Sally and the assassin really that serious? I Quietley stepped out of the store cupboard and into the library. The destruction was immense. Dozens of bookcases were sliced to pieces like they weren't even there. Just how intense was the fighting in here?
I peeked around one of the corners, and there it was a man's dead body. I guess Sally did win in the end, which was good for her. I should rendezvous with her so we can make a plan. I peeked around the hall and noticed the door I came in with was still intact. Quickly and quietly, I made my way towards the door. The sooner I find Sally, the better. Maybe we will be able to get in contact with Diva and make a plan to retake our home.
“Once I find Diva, Everything will be fine. It has to be fine.”
Suddenly, the big wooden door opened. Instantly hid behind some wooden furniture.
“Dammit, this whole thing has been a mess from the start.” The man said. He was quite tall and well-built, somebody you wouldn’t want to mess with.
I quietly watched him as he walked towards the body in the room.
“So this is what happened to you, jester. I can't say I'm surprised. You were always too rash and too hasty. *sigh* We wouldn't be here right now if you had just followed the plan. Honestly, what a shit show. Because of you, I've lost Blaze and Blitz and possibly the rest. I've left Mirage and the others in the hope that he can buy me time to find this girl. Luckily, I won't need to look far as she’s listening in on me right now.”
Shit! How did he?
“Little girl, I'm not as green as the other guys, okay. Now I’ve had a really stressful night. So, can you please come quietly?”
Crap, what do I do? Do I run? I don’t think that’s possible. Fight? But I don’t think I could win. Dammit, what do I do? WHAT DO I DO?
“You’ve got 5 seconds, 5, 4, 3, 2”
“Wait!” I yelled as I came around the corner with my hands up.
“Just wait”
“Oh, thanks for this. It saves me having to find you.”
“Just tell me. Who sent you? I need to know that much, at least.”
“Cant, client confidentiality and all that. You know you and your friends have given me a lot of trouble. first, it was the red-headed lady and now this weird insect-looking one.
Insects looking one? Diva?! She’s here!
“Where is the insect-looking one.”
“Where she is doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you come with me.”
“no! I won't. Too many people have put too much on the line for me just to give up and go quietly.”
“So you’re gonna fight me?”
Green mana erupted from my hands. “What do you think?”
*******
The sound of several dozen feet running filled my eardrums. The man said he was just ahead, so that meant the library. That’s good; it's a nice open area to fight in.
Suddenly, there was a loud thunderous rumble akin to an earthquake up ahead. Crap, it looks like he’s found Apollinaris.
The worker pushed himself harder, almost doubling his speed. Good boy, I'll have to reward him later. We ducked around corners and sped down corridors until a large wooden door was in front of us.
I Yelled. The worker burst forward with a wave of speed, sending us forward through the door.
“Apollinaris!” Dust and dirt filled the air. Blocking my vision. Crap! Just where is she?
“AGHAAAAAAAAAA!” Apollinaris yelled as she flew out of the smoke into the nearby wall. In an instant, I was off the worker and by her side.
“Apollinaris!” I yelled as I shook Her body. She didn’t look good. She was covered head to toe in bruises, cuts and scrapes.
“Hey! Apollinaris, I’m here!” No response. Crap, don’t tell me. NO! She can't be.
“Hey! Wake up!” I shook her a bit more, And suddenly, her body lurched forward as she started coughing blood and dirt into my face. Thank god she’s okay. I pulled her into a hug. “Apollinaris im so hap-“
“Diva, No time, listen. Be careful. He’s strong. No matter what I did, it couldn’t hurt him. He’s unkillable. Just run its…the only…way… to……wi..n” Before I could reply, her eyes closed, and her body went loose.”
I gently laid her body on the ground.
One of the nature workers said. His mandibles started growing green, and suddenly, a thick earth dome wrapped her body.
| Health potion effects have expired. Hp (300/300) Mana potion effects have expired. (400/400) |
“So you made it through the others. Ya know, I had a feeling we would end up fighting each other.” The smoke and dust settled, revealing him standing in the centre of the room.
Instantly, the 5 regular workers charged towards him.
“Hahaha, Right off the bat! OKAY THEN!” the man started moving as the workers swarmed over him. I charged forward instantly as I went to help the workers. At the same time, a small swarm of flies flew out of me.
The flies surged forward his eyes. Distracting him enough for the workers to start landing hits on him.
My pincers shot out of my back, and I ran to join the fight. The man raised his fists and took several steps back. One of the workers arrived in front of him and clamped onto his Right leg, causing him to yelp. Another arrived And went for the other leg, but he quickly pulled it back, causing the worker to sail past him. Suddenly, the ground around him shook as two large leafy vines flew up and out of the ground and shot towards him. I looked to the side, and there they were, the two nature mana workers, out of sight but very much in the fight.
“How Annoying!” He yelled. “Just like that girl!” He tried to move away, but the worker's weight made it difficult. The vines diced towards him, And with all his effort, he managed to move out of the way. However, it wasn’t over yet. The swarm of flies arrived, and they began to harass him, biting and making his life a living hell.
I used my children's assault to my advantage. As I ran up to him, Black mana swirled around my fist as I approached. If this works, we can end this in one blow. I got closer and closer. My children, sensing my intent, fought harder to keep him distracted. The mana burned and bubbled under my flesh until I couldn’t hold it anymore.
They all instantly retreated. The man turned to face me and put his hands up to b, lock the blow, but it was too little too late. The fist connected with his arms. There was a loud snap as the initial blow broke both his arms, but then the null mana surged forward through his flesh, then through his internal organs and then out the other side, leaving nothing but a clean, rounded hole in the centre of his chest. The shock was still on his face as his body went limp, and his blood splattered onto the floor.
They all moved towards him, but I signalled for them to stop. My instincts were screaming at me. This fight was easy. Too easy. I took a few steps back away from his body and watched him. Suddenly, His body began to convulse and twitch like it was possessed.
It’s been a while since Sally had left. Is she okay? I put my ear against the door. Nothing, no sounds or anything. It's been a while since I heard anything from out there. I only heard the sounds of intense fighting and Sally, but it sounded like she won. Dammit! Just what is going on out there? Should I go outside and explore? I know it sounds stupid, but what else should I do?
I slowly slumped down to the floor. Being here reminds me of that day. It was the same back then.
‘No matter what you hear, you don’t come out’ That’s what she said to me that evening. That’s what mom told me before she…..
I shot up to my feet. No. Not again; I’m tired of people constantly putting their lives on the line to save me. Mom did it, Sally did it. I’m tired of it!
I crawled up to the door and slowly opened it. The smell of blood and dust filled the air. Was the fight between Sally and the assassin really that serious? I Quietley stepped out of the store cupboard and into the library. The destruction was immense. Dozens of bookcases were sliced to pieces like they weren't even there. Just how intense was the fighting in here?
I peeked around one of the corners, and there it was a man's dead body. I guess Sally did win in the end, which was good for her. I should rendezvous with her so we can make a plan. I peeked around the hall and noticed the door I came in with was still intact. Quickly and quietly, I made my way towards the door. The sooner I find Sally, the better. Maybe we will be able to get in contact with Diva and make a plan to retake our home.
“Once I find Diva, Everything will be fine. It has to be fine.”
Suddenly, the big wooden door opened. Instantly hid behind some wooden furniture.
“Dammit, this whole thing has been a mess from the start.” The man said. He was quite tall and well-built, somebody you wouldn’t want to mess with.
I quietly watched him as he walked towards the body in the room.
“So this is what happened to you, jester. I can't say I'm surprised. You were always too rash and too hasty. *sigh* We wouldn't be here right now if you had just followed the plan. Honestly, what a shit show. Because of you, I've lost Blaze and Blitz and possibly the rest. I've left Mirage and the others in the hope that he can buy me time to find this girl. Luckily, I won't need to look far as she’s listening in on me right now.”
Shit! How did he?
“Little girl, I'm not as green as the other guys, okay. Now I’ve had a really stressful night. So, can you please come quietly?”
Crap, what do I do? Do I run? I don’t think that’s possible. Fight? But I don’t think I could win. Dammit, what do I do? WHAT DO I DO?
“You’ve got 5 seconds, 5, 4, 3, 2”
“Wait!” I yelled as I came around the corner with my hands up.
“Just wait”
“Oh, thanks for this. It saves me having to find you.”
“Just tell me. Who sent you? I need to know that much, at least.”
“Cant, client confidentiality and all that. You know you and your friends have given me a lot of trouble. first, it was the red-headed lady and now this weird insect-looking one.
Insects looking one? Diva?! She’s here!
“Where is the insect-looking one.”
“Where she is doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you come with me.”
“no! I won't. Too many people have put too much on the line for me just to give up and go quietly.”
“So you’re gonna fight me?”
Green mana erupted from my hands. “What do you think?”
*******
The sound of several dozen feet running filled my eardrums. The man said he was just ahead, so that meant the library. That’s good; it's a nice open area to fight in.
Suddenly, there was a loud thunderous rumble akin to an earthquake up ahead. Crap, it looks like he’s found Apollinaris.
The worker pushed himself harder, almost doubling his speed. Good boy, I'll have to reward him later. We ducked around corners and sped down corridors until a large wooden door was in front of us.
I Yelled. The worker burst forward with a wave of speed, sending us forward through the door.
“Apollinaris!” Dust and dirt filled the air. Blocking my vision. Crap! Just where is she?
“AGHAAAAAAAAAA!” Apollinaris yelled as she flew out of the smoke into the nearby wall. In an instant, I was off the worker and by her side.
“Apollinaris!” I yelled as I shook Her body. She didn’t look good. She was covered head to toe in bruises, cuts and scrapes.
“Hey! Apollinaris, I’m here!” No response. Crap, don’t tell me. NO! She can't be.
“Hey! Wake up!” I shook her a bit more, And suddenly, her body lurched forward as she started coughing blood and dirt into my face. Thank god she’s okay. I pulled her into a hug. “Apollinaris im so hap-“
“Diva, No time, listen. Be careful. He’s strong. No matter what I did, it couldn’t hurt him. He’s unkillable. Just run its…the only…way… to……wi..n” Before I could reply, her eyes closed, and her body went loose.”
I gently laid her body on the ground.
One of the nature workers said. His mandibles started growing green, and suddenly, a thick earth dome wrapped her body.
| Health potion effects have expired. Hp (300/300) Mana potion effects have expired. (400/400) |
“So you made it through the others. Ya know, I had a feeling we would end up fighting each other.” The smoke and dust settled, revealing him standing in the centre of the room.
Instantly, the 5 regular workers charged towards him.
“Hahaha, Right off the bat! OKAY THEN!” the man started moving as the workers swarmed over him. I charged forward instantly as I went to help the workers. At the same time, a small swarm of flies flew out of me.
The flies surged forward his eyes. Distracting him enough for the workers to start landing hits on him.
My pincers shot out of my back, and I ran to join the fight. The man raised his fists and took several steps back. One of the workers arrived in front of him and clamped onto his Right leg, causing him to yelp. Another arrived And went for the other leg, but he quickly pulled it back, causing the worker to sail past him. Suddenly, the ground around him shook as two large leafy vines flew up and out of the ground and shot towards him. I looked to the side, and there they were, the two nature mana workers, out of sight but very much in the fight.
“How Annoying!” He yelled. “Just like that girl!” He tried to move away, but the worker's weight made it difficult. The vines diced towards him, And with all his effort, he managed to move out of the way. However, it wasn’t over yet. The swarm of flies arrived, and they began to harass him, biting and making his life a living hell.
I used my children's assault to my advantage. As I ran up to him, Black mana swirled around my fist as I approached. If this works, we can end this in one blow. I got closer and closer. My children, sensing my intent, fought harder to keep him distracted. The mana burned and bubbled under my flesh until I couldn’t hold it anymore.
They all instantly retreated. The man turned to face me and put his hands up to b, lock the blow, but it was too little too late. The fist connected with his arms. There was a loud snap as the initial blow broke both his arms, but then the null mana surged forward through his flesh, then through his internal organs and then out the other side, leaving nothing but a clean, rounded hole in the centre of his chest. The shock was still on his face as his body went limp, and his blood splattered onto the floor.
They all moved towards him, but I signalled for them to stop. My instincts were screaming at me. This fight was easy. Too easy. I took a few steps back away from his body and watched him. Suddenly, His body began to convulse and twitch like it was possessed.
