Monster-Bumps 2: Dead and Dazzling

It had been nearly three hours since Adagio had started her novel writing. Though it was his first dabble in this art, she couldn’t help but believe she was doing rather well. She was on the final stretch, the last chapter, the final frontier. Quikly, she scribbled down the final paragraph.

"As the Rainbooms arrived home, tattered and bruised from the Razortooth’s rampage, they sat down on the bed. And they all let out a sigh of relief as they  stretched out onto the bed, their feet dangling off the side. It was all over, or at least they thought it was. A sharp pain shot through their legs, teeth gnawing into their flesh. Blood trickled from the tooth mark holes as the creature bit deeper and deeper into their flesh. Sunset screamed as she lifted up her leg. Smiling back at her with two rows of sharp teeth was Razortooth. He wasn’t dead and he was back to finish the job."

Adagio dotted a period at the end of the final sentence. Her lips curved into that signature sadistic smirk. She slammed the book shut and turned to the others.

“Well, girls, it’s now or never.” Adagio said showing them the closed, completed book. It didn't look much, but what was within the contents is what was truly terrifying.

Aria and Sonata exchanged a happy glance as they huddled closer to the book, awaiting for their leader of doing the honors of releasing the monster inside. All three stood in a circle around it. Adagio bent down and opened the book back up. At first, nothing happened, making them all frown in disappointment. Then, just as the lead Siren went to close the book, a small blue vortex of magical energy began to swirl from it. It flew out of Adagios hands as It began to growing bigger and bigger, the girls stepped back a few feet, watching the amazing, visually striking scene.

The ink began to leak off the pages and swirl around within the vortex. It spun like a tornado round and round until multiple figures began to emerge from within. Six small red fur balls were shot out of the vortex, then the balls began bouncing against the walls of the classroom, like they were constructed of rubber or some other polymeric material. Then, just as soon as it had happened, the magic dissipated and the book slammed itself shut.

The Sirens were more focused on the bouncing red balls as they bounced repeatedly against the walls, windows, chairs, desks and anything else in their way. Papers and notebooks flew, causing mass disarray across the room. Soon the balls stopped, the Sirens turned to the side of the room to see the six small furballs curled up in the corner.

Adagio smirked, “It worked, girls. Now, let’s go and test these beasties out.”

The car ride back to the Shiverribas was deathly quite. Neither Ralph or Aiden would dare not penetrate the silence for a moment. Ralph's mind just kept going back to Elipstle, imagining the hardships he endured on his own. If someone like him was so willing to save his life, then surely he can't be all bad. He was just misunderstood, Ralph could tell he just needed a little support.

Ralph's brooding was soon interrupted by Aiden as she spoke up, "So are you going to finally tell me what happened. Seriously, I don't mind you hanging out with the Rainbooms, but a heads up wouldn't kill you."

Ralph was silent, briefly for a moment before finally speaking, "I just met someone on the way home and we talked for a bit."

Aiden raised a brow and looked at Ralph quizzically, "Someone? Do I Atleast know them."

"Hmm," Ralph uttered, smirking for a second, "Trust me, you wouldn't forgot someone like this."

"Okay enough of the sugar honey ice tea."

Ralph raised a brow at the weird saying, "Sugar honey ice tea?"

"Yeah," Aiden replied, "It's hidden in acronyms. I used the first letter of each word."

Ralph stared into space, his mind processing the meaning behind the acronyms, he mulled it over, "Wait that spells out sh-"

"AH!" Aiden quickly interjected, "What did we agree on swearing heavily?"

"You should talk you freaking hypocrite!" Ralph retorted sharply.

"Yes," Aiden dipped her chin slightly, slurring her words, "But atleast I hid the swear."

Ralph scoffed, and shook his head, "I hate your cold rotten apple pies."

Aiden jolted her head up and looked at Ralph impressed, "Hey, not bad."

Ralph shrugged nonchalantly, accepting his sister praise, "I'm a quick learner."

Both of them chuckled, it soon subsided into soft giggle before the Shiverribas inhaled deeply.

"So what happened with the Rainbooms?" Aiden asked suddenly.

"I haven't seen them, Atleast not since before school ended." Ralph replied.

"Huh," Aiden muttered, looking down apprehensively, "That's weird, I went to AppleJack's, Rarity's, and Fluttershy's house and their parents haven't seen them before I came looking for you down here."

"Meh," Ralph shrugged, "I'm sure they're just chilling or something."

"Yeah, I guess." Aiden said before giving the road her attention. Headed towards their home.

For a few moments, the Dazzlings stood there, unmoving. They stared at the six small crimson-haired creature uncurling themselves, their eyes unblinking. They were quite small, ranging from about one to two feet tall. The creatures had red, bloodthirsty, glowing eyes, small blue arms with three razor sharp claws on each, a small snout, and two rows of deadly, shark-like, gleaming teeth. Most of their bodies were covered in red hair save its face and hands which were blue.

The small creatures yawned and stared up at the girls, muttering small gibberish, clicking their teeths together. Silence permeated the air as both the Sirens and Razortooths stared at one another.

Their plan had worked. They had succeeded in creating a monster to use as an instrument of vengeance. Adagio couldn’t help but grow a huge sinister grin across her face.

“They are so cute!” Sonata squealed, kneeling down to get a better look at the small monsters.

One of Razortooths let out a strange sound, then curled back up into a ball. Soon they all began curling up into balls, they all began to roll around the room, smacking into desks and chairs in the process. That didn’t deter them one bit as two rolled up to the teacher’s wooden desk.

As both of them uncurled, a large chomping sound filled the air. They had bitten onto the legs of the desk and began gnawing on it as if it was some form of food.

“They're kind of dumb, Adagio.” Aria glanced over to her friend, folding her arms.

“Yes, well, that’s why we are going to write more books. We can’t defeat the Rainbooms with only six fur balls anyway.” Adagio handed the notebook over to Sonata, “Here, you write the next one.”

Sonata snatched the book, leaping up in joy, “Yay! I’m going to call it Curse Of The Werecheetah!” She exclaimed in happiness.

“You can call it The Itsy Bitsy Spider for all I care,” Adagio mumbled, rolling her eyes.

The Razortooths stopped gnawing on the desk and began eating the leather chair behind the desk. Adagio walked over to them while they consumed their latest meal, slowly at first, remaining cautious about these monsters, just in case they weren't friendly towards them. She crept closer and closer being careful not to take her eyes off the small, hairy beasts. They continued to dine on the teacher’s chair, ripping bits of leather and stuffing off and chewing.

“Razortooths?” Adagio called, her voice sounding a little unsure of what she was saying.

The small monsters swallowed the mouthful of chair. They turned to Adagio, looking up at her. At first, the Razortooths did nothing but stare, making Adagio feel more and more uncomfortable and anxious. The Razortooths opened their mouths simultaneously  causing the Siren to wince and take a step back in fear. Any moment the monsters could leap at her and overwhelm her and eat her alive. She closed her eyes, waiting for the beasts to lung at her.

However, after a few seconds, she opened her eyes to see it simply staring back at her. Adagio walked closer to the creatures and the Razortooths stayed still not moving even an inch. The lead Siren looked down at her creations, puzzled at how they just stared at her. It was as if these things were awaiting a command. Then, it clicked in her head as if the final piece of a puzzle had been placed in its correct spot.

“Razortooths,” She said, pointing toward a desk next to her, “Go to that desk.”

The monsters all glanced at her, then the desk. Without hesitation, they curled up into their ball forms. The creatures rolled over to the desk, uncurled themselves, and began gnawing on the metal legs. Adagio’s trademark evil grin formed across her face as she whipped around to face Aria. Aria had been watching the whole thing, her jaw dropped in awe.

“You see that! This monster listens to what we say!” Adagio exclaimed in sinister excitement.

Aria smirked, nodding, “We can control these monsters.” She turned to Sonata who was smiling big and writing her heart out. “Hurry up, Sonata, we need more of these things.”

Sonata ignored her friend, her mind focused solely on the silly monster story she was writing.

“Just let Sonata write her stupid story so we can have more monsters at our disposal.”

Aria rolled her eyes, “Fine” She turned away from Sonata, sitting down in a chair adjacent her.

The Razortooths were rolling around the room, bumping into things as they searched for more snacks. Adagio ordered them to stop and the beasts halted and uncurled themselves, gazing up at their master. Adagio placed her hands on her hips as she gazed down at her creations.

“We are your masters. Got that?” She cocked a brow.

Several of the Razortooths let out a growl, nodding as they did.

“Good, then sit still until we finish, we have some friends for you to meet very soon.”

The Razortooths obliged sitting perfectly still. They all watched as Adagio took a seat next to Sonata. The girls spent the entire night writing their hearts out, creating hideous, bloodthirsty beasts from the deepest, darkest crevice of their imagination. Soon, their revenge would be in the bag. Soon, they would have the Rainbooms heads on sticks. The mere thought made them all smile evilly as more monsters were born from the book.