CHAPTER 9: In The Bloody Gears

  Avory, Lilly And Aaron Continued walking down the Street, Aaron Still toying with Lilly

  “Still Gawking over him~!”

  Lilly Scoffs, Pushing Aaron to the side

  “Well apparently, you’re doing the same, And I, HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!”

  Aaron Chuckles at her Territorial Response.

  “Ooh~ Someone’s Jealous~ And Yeah, You still have baby hands!”

  Avory Stops at the tunnel, looking at the wood wall, and a Dusty and broken sign On it.

  “The tunnel is unstable huh?”

  Avory kicks the Weak Wood, the wood breaking, and falling, the Noise echoing across the entire tunnel. Avory continues walking Looking at the End of the Tunnel, and the Large

  Parasites Walking Up the mountain, Avory Staying silent, Same for Lilly and Aaron, Avory Stops at the end of the tunnel, Looking at the Bandits, And the Bandits looking at him.

  Avory continues to walk, Shooting One of them in the head, The other bandits quickly Running towards him, Knives in their hands, Avory Tripping one of them, Stomping on one of their Legs, and slicing the back of his neck open.

  RIPPING OUT HIS SPINE

  And Whipping one of the bandits with it, And choking him with it, While Avory is unaware, A bandit Stabs his Back, Avory not even Flinching, Slowly turning around, The bandit Moving back in utter fear

  “W-WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU?!”

  Avory Takes out his sword and Cuts off his arm, Quickly grabbing it and Hitting him in the face with it Consecutive times, Avory’s Adrenaline Nullifying all of the Pain in his back, The bandits face slowly turning more red, More broken, More Ruined

  “DIE YOU PIECE OF SHIT!”

  Lilly Watches in horror, while Aaron just watches with a Cocky smile

  “Still Like him?”

  Avory Tackles another Bandit, Stabbing his face Multiple times, Teeth and Eyes falling to the side of him, The rest of the bandits running away, Avory shooting the rest of them, Avory Stands up, Looking blankly at the Bloodshed, his hands covered in blood, Lilly Running to the side of the tunnel, Gagging, covering her mouth, Aaron’s smile Fading quite Instantly, Lilly Vomiting, Aaron Chuckles, Trying to play off her fear, Avory Slowly walks towards one of the Tents, Realizing that no one is in it, He turns around, quickly grabbing the bandits knife, coming straight for his neck, Avory Looks at his neck, Multiple scars On his neck, Too familiar

  “YOU…”

  Avory Punches his face, Making the bandit fall back, Avory, uses his disorientation to his advantage, Grabbing his leg And Stomping on it, Breaking it, making him scream, Avory pulling out his gun, The bandit quickly Putting his hands up

  “WAIT WAIT! PLEASE I HAVE A FAMILY!”

  Avory Stares at him blankly

  “I did too, But you didn’t care.” Avory shoots him, walking back to the tunnel, covered in blood, Avory Leans against the wall, his breathing getting more rapid, More frantic, the gunshots making him remember something he wanted to stay Hidden, Avory falls to his knees, Clutching his head, Lilly taking notice, And Walking toward him

  “Avory..? Are you okay?”

  Avory Shakes is head, deeply Inhaling and exhaling

  “Y-Yeah.. I’m.. I’m Okay, Just a little shaken from the Bloodshed..”

  Aaron leans on Lilly’s Head, Smirking

  “Must be, Gotta lay off on those Intrusive thought drugs!”

  Avory stands up, Rubbing his head, Lilly pushes Aaron off, Walking behind him and taking out the knife, Making Avory Quickly move forward “OW- Good God.. Be careful!”

  Lilly takes out some bandages, Looking at the Wound, Tapping on his back

  “Can you please?”

  Avory Nods, Lifting up the back of his Shirt. The adrenaline fading, Making him Groan Quietly, Lilly Quickly starts bandaging his back gently, While Aaron Reaches into her large pockets, taking out a piece of bread, Sealed Tightly within a leather Pouch, Aaron hands it to Avory, Avory reaches for it, Aaron Quickly Moving it away from his reach, She chuckles. Then actually gives it to him, Enjoying his Annoyed expression, Avory takes a bite, Then hands it to Lilly, Lilly Gives it back to Avory, Giving him a Stern but gentle Glare, Avory Sighs Quietly, Then eating it, Aaron Looks at them both, Grinning

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  “I wonder how your relationship is still.. well.. Relationshipping.”

  Lilly Throws a rock at Aaron, Aaron dodging Lazily, Chuckling, Avory Stares at the ground, Ignoring the Small shocks of pain coming from his back as Lilly Bandages him.

  “Hey Lilly..”

  Lilly perks up the moment she hears the soft trace of his voice.

  “Whats Wrong, Avory?”

  Avory Looks at his bandages, Slowly Pulling on it, Revealing many Scars, All bullet Scars, Avory Pulls at the end of the bandages, tightening the bandages, blood slowly seeping out.

  “Nevermind.”

  Lilly Looks at the Blood, Clearly Worried, But she lets it go, Avory gets up, Stretching his arms, and picks back up his sword.

  “Let’s keep going”

  Avory continues to walk, As soon as he leaves the tunnel with Lilly and Aaron, The ground begins to rumble and crack, then..

  A LARGE TENTACLE EMERGES FROM THE GROUND

  The Tentacle Stops, Right above them, Avory Shoots the tentacle, the tentacle quickly moving Downward, Xeroc Quickly Grabbing the bullet, Grinning, Aaron Looking at him, Seemingly amused

  “I like this guy, He matches my personality!”

  Large Spider legs Start to move towards the right of Xeroc, but the other half is humanoid, all of her Eight eyes focusing on Lilly

  “Oh Golly! You look Adorable, Darlin’! Oh- Oh! Is that your Husband? You two look so cute together!”

  Lilly Raises a brow

  “..Thank you..?”

  Xeroc hits her leg, Looking at her Angrily

  “Oh, Sorry Xeroc, I got a bit distracted, Sorry Darlin’ Masters Orders!”

  She shoots out a web, Tangling up Avory and Lilly

  Another creature Jumps out, Hitting both of them and knocking them out

  8 HOURS LATER

  Avory wakes up, Wrapped tightly within a Web, Covering their Entire Body, Except for their Head, Avory Looks at the two Creatures, His vision blurry, Looks at the Floor, seeing large black Spider Legs frantically Moving and tapping the floor, Avory Looks up seeing the Humanoid Spider, Trying to pull off the silk to finish webbing Lilly, And another Creature, More scaly, Angrily Groaning, Trying to cut off the silk

  “I TOLD YOU TO NOT REINFORCE THE DAMN SILK, SERILIA!”

  Serilia Continues to Pull off the silk

  “WELL THE OTHER BOY NEARLY BROKE OUT OF IT!”

  Serilia Manages to pull of the rest of the silk, Making her fall onto the ground

  “As I said Daetrie, It took a Year to finish making my clothing, I don’t know how long it’ll Take for it to clean!”

  Draeven Groans

  “Why do I have to work with you?! I’m surprised Xeroc Even sees you as a Functional Being!”

  Serilia Scoffs

  “Well, I’m surprised that Master doesn’t Use your Rage as Entertainment!”

  While Daetrie Leaves, Lilly Starts to wake up, Quietly Yawning, Serilia Quickly Moving towards her

  “Oh good Morning Darlin’ You look Fabulous even within my little web Cocoon! Oh Golly, I had the Funniest experience with Daetrie while you were napping!”

  Avory tries taking out his sword, successfully taking it out, and cutting the cocoons bottom, making Avory fall out, Landing on ground, Serilia Looks at where the Noise came from, Seeing nothing but plain concrete, Serilia Chuckling and Continuing to ramble about her experience, Avory sighing with relief from behind Lilly, He starts to slowly cut the silk off, Lilly Clearing her throat.

  “Ahem, I’d love to hear your story, And admire your Beautiful dress, But we gotta go!”

  Lilly Drops out of the Cocoon, Running out of the room, Serilia Gasps, Running after Avory And Lilly, Hitting her head on the Top of the door frame

  “Ouch- Hey no fair! Your too small!”

  Avory Looks at the Trapdoor above Daetrie, Avory Picks up Lilly, And climbs up Daetrie, And rams through the Trapdoor, Into the Other room, Avory sets Lilly Down, looking at the completely dark room, His steps Echoing through the Hallway, a familiar chuckle Echoing From the end of the Hallway, The room lights up, Revealing Xeroc, Sitting on a Copper Throne, His Arms covered completely in Rusty Metal, His leather Cloak slowly swaying From the Cold wind

  “Well, Nice to finally Meet you In Person Avory, And I must say, Your Skill is Unfathomable! But that won’t Save you.”

  Avory Drops His Sword, And his gun, Raising his fists

  “Lets see then..”

  Xeroc Falls to the ground, Seeping into the cracks of the concrete, Moving his way towards Avory, Jumping out, And kicking Avory’s Stomach, Then Grabbing his Head then throwing him onto the ground, Avory Rolls to the side, Jumping back onto his feet And Punching Xeroc Straight in the face, Xeroc Grunts, His hand’s metal Bracers Breaking and his hand Malforming into a Blade, Avory Quickly Moves to the side Barely dodging the Slash, Having no time to react, Avory gets Hit in the face, Xeroc Grabbing his neck, And Stabbing him, Right through the Chest, Avory Slowly looks down, Watching the blade slowly be Pulled out, Avory Falls to the ground, Hacking up some blood, Lilly Shoots Xeroc, Quickly Running to Avory And Grabbing him, Kicking open the Door And running, Xeroc Just staring, Smiling.

  “He’ll Die either way.”

  Serilia And Daetrie Run into the room, Looking at Lilly Running, Daetrie Smirking

  “I Hated him the day I saw him.”

  Xeroc Walks out of the Room, Slamming the door shut

  Lilly Runs Into a Cave Looking at Avory’s Wound, Taking out some bandages

  “D-Don’t Worry! I-it’s gonna be okay, I-I just Need time!”

  Avory Looks At the roof, Smiling

  “I know it will, But if I die, I know I’ll Die next to you..”