Chapter 8: Monsters VS MONSTERS.

The sound of the cold wind blared outside, just hearing it made you shiver.

In the darkness lurked creatures that hunger for anything available to feast on…in this case the few
who slept inside the cabin.

“There are four morsels inside the wooden house.” The monotone silently stated.

“Any takers?” The sultry voice whispered

“For you…one male.” It said as if it was bored.

There was a slight squeal of glee.

“THE LARGE ONE ISSSS MINE….” The hiss came from the other side of the cabin.

“Enough chatting time to feast.” The ‘master’ ordered.

All entered in their own ways. One entered the chimney and through the fire place two entered the
window and one through the front door by the use of telekinesis.

The source of the sultry voice walk ever so elegantly to the sleeping male…wrapped a snake female…which made her mad.

“He’s mine now…” she tried using her magic to lift the large reptilian but it couldn’t reach her.

“What…?”

An invisible force prevented her magic to form around the two.

Her ‘companion’ stared at her with confusion.

“NOW!!”

The male shouted, the snake leapt to the other side and wrapped itself around her ‘partner’ in an air squeezing grip.

“LET….ME…..GO…..SSSSSSNAKE!” he struggled to speak as the snake just gripped harder. The male slammed into her like a bull and she was flat on her back with his foot on her chest

There was a crash in the other room but the noise went silent after a few seconds.

/POV of Omega. /

The sweet sound of snowy wind was enough to make someone appreciate the warmth of the cabin, every creature was sound asleep… save one who was awoken by a dreadful presence.

‘Somethings here.’

‘Yes I feel it too…a dark set of energy…magic maybe?’

Giving some thought I think of a plan.

‘We’ll see in a moment.’

Using my psi capabilities I peer into every one’s mind

‘Hey.’

‘Whhaaat?’ Amber’s voice groaned.

‘Wake up!’ Once I ‘Shouted’ all the residents were awake.

‘Whats…going on?’ Hallows voice rang through everybody’s heads.

‘Omega…what are you…?’

‘Listen up…somethings are here and they don’t feel friendly so I have a plan.’

‘Already?’ Hallow asked.

‘Training gets you far…so I want all of us to act like were asleep and wait for a moment…they may enter the cabin so be on guard for anything…attack and subdue once I give the order’

‘What about me…?’ Pearl questioned.

‘Do what you do best wrap the closest guy up….just don’t choke him/or her to death…unless it’s necessary.’

‘What about you?’ Ambers ‘voice’ sounded worried.

‘You’re forgetting who is coming up with the plan.’

With that all went silent the feeling of the invaders were so close that felt as if they were watching them from right outside…which they were as voices spoke.

‘Four of them…how ironic.’

‘One for each of us.’ Hallow seemed eager to fight.

‘Get ready.’

The door opened and a sudden rush of air came from the fire place two of the dark figures came close.

A womanly voice whispered.

“He’s mine now.”

I felt her try to do something with magic…but my psionic prowess over shadowed hers.

“What…?”

“NOW!” using the confusion I rush to the woman and shoulder bash her to the ground and step on her chest pinning her to the ground.

Give a breath of effort I turn to see Pearl strangle the odd looking equine.

Its features were morphed oddly it had a coat but pale and red main its eyes were yellow slits…A monster I guess.

“LET….ME…..GO…..SSSSSSNAKE!” its voice hissed…slightly creepy…but nothing compared to howls of lost souls coming to kill you…

Looking to the woman she had the same features as the one in Pearls grasp.

She looked at me with a ‘cute’ smile.

“Hi Handsome.” My response was forcing my foot down, pushing on her solar plexus and squeezing some air out.

“Don’t push it…least you end up with hot plasma in your head.”

“That won’t be happening.” A deep raspy voice called from the two ladies room entrance.

Looking to the figure, he was bigger than the others…and stronger by my sense, the one next to it was exactly like him only his eyes were yellow too…but the former was crimson.

‘I get it now…’

‘He’s the leader.’

Behind the two were Amber and Hallow…they seemed out of it.

“Figures…” I say slightly annoyed.

‘They are under mind control.’

‘Thanks for stating the obvious captain.’ I think flippantly.

Pearl giggled (more like hissed) at my remark,

“Release my servants…or-”

“Let me guess I’ll suffer your unfathomable wrath…toying with reality and/or torture me to submission?”

The large figure slightly shifted in shock of my response.

“How did you-”

“You’re like every villain I’ve met so far recently…it’s a cliché for you to threaten me like that.”

Didn’t need psi powers to tell he was getting pissed.

“Arrogant fool!”

He turned to his lackey and motioned to me.

The bored looking equine stared at me…‘OHHHH THIS WILL BE GOOOD.’

‘I’m over 1000 years old…this is the first time I have ever gotten the chills like this…and just from your tone? I don’t think he’ll last.’

I ‘act’ like I’m being affected by his magic and slump my head down after appearing to be resisting his spell.

“Good work Jai… seems like he wasn’t a match for your magic…now the snake.”

My smile grew as I pulsed my Psionic power dramatically…all froze in the moment

‘I wouldn’t be confident about your capabilities…such a disappointment if you compare to me…’

Every one of the invaders stared at me as my Psi aura glowed making the once dark room dim up slightly my eyes glowing too.

Raising my head I stare at the one called Jai…and he reacted Oh so deliciously. The once stoic figure changed to shock…but then…I had my FUN.

I walk so slowly to him, peering into his mind and making him see things that weren’t there, causing him to react erratically.

‘In my experience….you have just a fancy trick in comparison to the things I can dooo~’

He stared at me…now his face showed terror…which reflected to the others shock.

‘You may seem calm…emotionless…but deep inside…you…are…afraid…scared over something that makes you quiver…your will….is…weak…So~ weak…’

I was close to him looking down as he fell on his butt and shook like a leaf.

‘Weak wills…Snap like a twig…Crumble like the earth…Crack like a dam…And shatter like glass…’

I put my face close, by only mere inches.

“Such an easy prey; for the embrace of insanity.” I whisper.

I force images to his mind all his fears swimming in his head and torture him by experiencing everything all at once…and adding new fears on top of it.

‘…’

“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” he screamed in terror and grabbed his head trying to drown out the images, sounds, and feelings all at once…Amber and Hallow shake their heads and look at me with shock.

Jai stood up and bolted for the door…but I stop him in place.

“LET ME GOOOO!!!”

I gave a dark chuckle.

“But the fun has only just started.” I say whimsically.

“YOU’RE A MONSTER!!!!”

“Thanks…I Try.”

I let go of him and let him leave.

Everyone stares at me with new founded fear…and rightfully so.

I change my stare to the leader…and now he is slightly afraid of what to come…

My grin changes to a scowl scaring him even more.

“One chance…leave….or suffer…your choice…”

He stared at me with fear and anger…and made a stupid decision…He launches a fire bolt at me…it hits me dead on…with no effect.

“I-Impossible…” he whispered in fear.

“Stupid choice.” I cup my right hand a charge a decent amount of Psi energy, it forming a ball in my hand…in the center was a deep purple near to a black in coloration…around the center tendrils and strands danced around it feeding it more and more power…like a black hole feeding on a star.

I raise my hand to him…making him step back in fear.

“Now this...is your punishment for your actions.”

‘Amber, Hollow MOVE!’ they dive to the ground

I didn’t hesitate and release the pent up power and it sores right at the big guy and straight through him…I aimed for his side severing his whole right shoulder and arm along with a bit of his torso as not to kill him…at least not quickly.

The power went past him and out the cabin. (And to both of the owners surprise didn’t cause any damage to the building.)

He stood in shock for a moment before his body registered what happened…once it did he dropped to his knees and coughed up blood.

The woman who I earlier I pinned ran to his side and tried to stop the bleeding.

“Master!” she used her telekinesis and forced the blood to stay in his body. She stared at me…her face showed fear…and…awe…FFFFFFFUUUUUCK.

‘She admires me….just what I FUCKING NEED.’ My thought sarcastic.

“Leave…he’ll regenerate after a bit…THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE”

‘Let him go Pearl.’

‘Okay.’ She responded innocently and let the freak show go.

The two remaining Invaders looked to each other before grabbing their master and leaving.

“THISSSSSS ISSSSN’T OVER.” The one hissed

I gave a ‘Reapers Promise’ stare at him and he quickly reeled back in terror before leaving.

“That’s that.” I look to Amber and Hallow.

“You two ok?” I asked with some caution.

“Yea….more or less…”

“Good now let’s clean up and go back to sleep.”

“What…? But they-”

“Trust me they won’t come back after what just happened, at least not for a good while so you’ll be fine.”

They really wanted to retort but I did have a point…they were terrified so it makes it less likely that they would come back right away.

I walk to the fire place and begin to start a new fire.

“I don’t think that’s necessary.” Amber tried to stop me but I point to the open window and door.

“Punks left the window and door open so it’s freezing.” Hallow shivered as the wind blew hard.

Amber rushed to the door and tried to shut it but the harsh wind made it difficult…which prompted Hallow to walk beside her and force it close with some effort.

Amber huffed in annoyance and gave a cute pout to her lover.

“Could’ve done it myself.” She said quietly.

“Of course…but it doesn’t hurt to have help.”

There interaction made me smile…but not for long.

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The air was nice and cool as I walked down the street of my home city…heading to a store for ‘groceries’. (Just a bunch of snacks really)

On my way I see a few people talking about things that mean nothing…just lively.

Once I’m in the store I set my backpack on the side of the register, grabbed a basket and started shopping.

On the snack isle I pick up random things chips, and all that.

The next isle over I spot another shopper a woman in her late 20s blond hair and a blue sun dress…oddity if I ever seen it.

She would be considered beautiful from most men…I don’t honestly care too much…she was only noteworthy because of her pacing, she was slow and nervous…looking around as if she isn’t supposed to be here she grabs a bottled soda…and stared at it.

Curiosity flooded my mind but not enough to try anything.

Walking past her I must’ve spooked her since she jumped and started to fumble with the bottle….and with fast reaction that surprised even myself I catch the bottle before it hit the floor…preventing any mess.

“Careful all stores share THE strict policy.”

The woman stared at me with curiosity and meekness…which threw me off…and made slightly suspicious.

“U-Um…what is that policy?” she asked hesitantly.

“You brake it.” I lift the bottle to my face catching her eyes, they were bright blue. With a grin I hand the bottle back to her.

“You buy it.”

She continued to stare at me but I had shopping to do so I leave waving slightly.

“Just be careful k?” I say as I grab a few cans of pasta (You know which :}) and walk out of the isle.

The woman was just staring for a moment before running up to me and tapped my shoulder.

“What?” I ask neutrally over my shoulder.

“U-Um…I’m new here and I don’t know where everything is…”

I turn around and look her in the eyes…she really has captivating eyes.

She shied away from my gaze and moved in place…nerves does that to ya.

“Looking for something specific?” I ask bluntly.

“U-U-Umm….yes…I-I’m looking for…” she tried to speak but was WAY too nervous to spit it out.

“Come on…” I say hurriedly.

“U-Um…It’s really embarrassing to ask.”

Her shifting in place was making me slightly nerved…not like I’m mad or upset…just anxious…Being around nerves make mine spike from time to time.

So on accounting for her blushing and moving as if she was uncomfortable in her own skin….So~ that meant one thing.

“That time of the month?” I ask bluntly.

The woman in front of me quickly jumped and looked around in shock of me pointing it out.

“P-Please D-Don’t.”

A few other people stare at us making the woman want to disappear.

I give a laugh gaining every ones attention.

“Relax…ALL girls have this issue…But guys have some too…sometimes worse.”

“Debatable.” The cashier calls from her stand.

“Did you not here the ‘sometimes’ in that statement?” I ask jokingly.

“Yes I did, and my opinion still stands ‘debatable’” she said in a matter of fact tone

My and the cashiers ‘argument’ made everyone chuckle or giggle.

“Sheesh whatever then.” I ‘concede.’

Focusing my attention back to the woman I gave a warm smile and help her out.

“I believe what you’re looking for is the third isle down, and as what you’re looking for are…well you know.” I point to the isle while trying to help her I noticed her nerves slightly dimmed…for a moment.

“U-Um could you help me…if you don’t mind?”

“WH-what…umm…” THAT; completely…caught me off guard.

She asked me, A Total stranger, A guy she just met, and not a girl to help her get tampons…WHAT THE FUCK?

Everyone snorted at me, Now I’m embarrassed.

“Umm…sure?” I replied hesitantly.

I head to the isle with her in tow she seemed to clingy since she was right on my back nervous of everything.

“Could you give me some space please?” I asked her kindly.

“S-Sorry.” She backed up a bit; giving me some room to breathe.

Entering the isle I point to the boxes on certain shelf.

“Those are what you’re looking for.”

“Which one do I pick?”

This feels like and interrogation.

“One that fits your…stature…look I have no idea about this stuff…and”

“Need girl advice.” A woman came from behind us and made me turn fast in reflex.

The woman was wearing a red dress and high heels her hair a brown with braids. At a glance you could call her alluring but if you look hard enough you could see her posh attitude.

The woman in blue walks up to the newcomer and stares at her.

“What are you doing here?” she asked with authority, which didn’t fit her earlier personality.

“I’m the one who should be asking that.” She retorted smugly.

“What I do is none of your business.” The other nearly yelled.

‘Hmm I’m guessing they know each other.’

“Of course it is! I’m supposed to be babysitting you and you run off on me!”

The situation just started to escalate and draw a crowd.

‘Ah shit.’

“I want to do what I want like you so why are you being so controlling!”

“Hey you two I think-” try as I might I attempted to cool the rising argument.

“Because Father told me to keep you close and from harm.”

“But-”

“But NOTHING I don’t want to have to answer to Father for your actions, to have my allowance to be taken.”

“Well for once I don’t care about your allowance.” The woman blue came back with a bite of her own.

‘This is getting worse.’

The one in red reeled back in shock to the retort and seemed furious at this point.

“Well I don’t care about your feelings I want to be allowed to get the stuff I want.”

“I look for you and I find you in a place like this and with people like him!”

“HEY THAT’S ENOUGH!!” I snap.

My shout caught the both of them off guard and scared even the one in red shitless.

I was visibly pissed so I take a moment to breath.

“Look I Have NO Clue on what this is about but fighting in a public space isn’t the best way to handle it.” I notice the woman in read about to speak but I cut her off quickly.

“AND I Don’t Care either so you two can stop ‘NOW’ or ‘LEAVE’.”

A store clerk comes to defuse the situation further.

“He has a Point you can get in serious trouble for fighting here in a public store.”

Staring both women seemed uncomfortable now from the situation they put themselves in; giving a sigh to calm me down from my recent outburst I walk past the two and gave one last tidbit.

“It’s best if you take this home and talk it out…fighting with your siblings is never a good thing…trust me…I know.”

I continue shopping for the day and everyone does the same, after I buy the ‘necessary’ items I leave.

Only to receive another shoulder tap.

Sighing I turn around to face Both women who were now nervous.

“What?” I say annoyed no longer trying to sound nice.

“S-Sorry” the meek one spoke quickly.

“Sorry?” I question, to which I don’t get a response from either of them making me sigh again.

“It’s fine…just don’t fight like that in public…not only is it against ‘Keeping the Peace.’ It’s bad for your relationship.” Not getting any more words out of them I turn.

“Well I got to go, See ya.” I gave a slight salute.

“WAIT!” The woman in red shouted making me turn back.

“What’s your name?” she asked.

Smiling I open my mouth to speak…until I heard a weird noise and my smile faded confusing the two.

In the matter of seconds an object hits the street behind me stopping all traffic. Everyone who stopped opened their doors and stared at the unknown object.

The green and metallic object started to pulse with some unknown energy. Then it ruptured with a wave; anyone near it was vaporized instantly.

This naturally caused panic and everyone bolted like cockroaches.

More of the objects fell from the sky and landing near us.

I grab both of their hands and run.

“LETS GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!” I shouted over the screams of the people and the two didn’t argue with me as we ran.

The screams in my head were as fresh as ever.

“I could’ve ran myself.” The one red spoke annoyed.

“Sure you could’ve, but you have no idea how to survive on your own,” I made a point and got no argument or retort.

“I’m Tal- by the way”

“N-Nora.” She gasped for breath from the sprint we had.

“And I’m…Pearl” the woman in blue said second.

“Nice to meet you both officially, let’s keep moving.” Both nod in response and we start walking away from the incident.

(End of FB)

Again another hand grabbing my shoulder snaps me out of my thoughts and back into reality; Pearl getting me to focus.

I noticed all three of the other residents staring at me with concern,

“I’m Fine DON’T ask.” I say quickly as I relight the fire and warm up the cabin.

The three were skeptical but didn’t question me knowing I wouldn’t tell them.

‘Hmm…odd.’

Groaning internally I ask.

‘What now?’ my tone showed obvious annoyance.

‘It seems to me you have been getting these episodes of your past life experiences…making you upset mentally and psionically.’

‘Psionically…OH…right…’

‘You’re weaker than normal every time you enter these episodes and it’s obvious to everyone here that something is on your mind’

‘Well; being trusted into a world where violence is almost nonexistent can have negative effects on someone…I know what’s going on just having a hard time dealing with it.’

‘A medical condition?’

‘Yes a serious one so leave me be…I just need time.’

With the fire starting to roar I back up and stretch. Pearl got closed to me but I push her away knowing what she was trying to do.

“I’m going to meditate, once I’m awake from a sudden event I can’t fall back asleep…not easily at least.”

My mind swam with the recent ‘Episode’ I had…I need to clear my head.

Sitting in the middle of the living room floor I start to meditate and fall into a deep sense of emptiness letting my mind wander and rest.

‘This is going to be ‘Hell’ I just know it.’

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Morning came and the world woke from the recent storm...all the animals and critters started their morning routine.

I wake from my deep meditation and noticed the whole cabin was lit up from the morning light. I hear a loud yawn and a creak of a bed as someone woke up.

A burly woman came out and saw me floating.

“Still can’t wrap my head around that.” Hallow said with admiration.

“Eh it’s natural for me to float while meditating.”

“So it’s ‘unnatural’ for you not floating?”

“More or less.” I reply nonchalantly.

Hallow just shook her head and went into the kitchen for some breakfast.

Pearl hiss a yawn as she woke from next to the fireplace.

‘Cute’ my mind suddenly thought.

‘Wait what did I just say?’

‘You said-’

‘I Know what I said; just confused on why I said it!’ I think panicked.

A giggle runs through my sub conscious.

‘YOU THINK THIS IS FUNNY?!’ Anger started to boil in me.

‘How could I not, it’s amusing to see someone like you being flustered about calling a female cute.’

‘You Son OF A-’ I stop and breathe making my mind run to a calm pace.

‘FINE I said cute so what.’ I concede.

‘Well I’m inclined to agree.’

‘…You Agree?’

‘Yes I do.’

I shake my head in defeat not caring if anyone saw.

‘Though I am curious…what makes you attracted to her?’

‘Jumping to conclusions there…I’M NOT attracted to her…she reminds me of a pet in a way.’

‘You see her as a pet?’

‘Well kinda…she still has animalistic natures…but does have emotions…so I retract my earlier statement, she is more like an acquaintance than a…you know…’

‘SO you see her as an acquaintance?’

‘More or less…she has helped me and tries to be considerate…mostly.’

‘But you yet to trust her?’

‘Can you blame me…she is still loyal to you in retrospect she listens without question to a degree; so she still has the potential to be my enemy even if we seem like friends.’

‘Your Caution eludes me.’

‘Your lack of it makes me suspicious’

With that our little ‘talk’ ended and I got my gear and started to head out.

“Well we’re off, Ready Pearl?” I got a hiss in response with a happy face.

‘Yay another adventure!’

I gave a chuckle at her response.

‘Too much like Pearl.’

Hallow opened her mouth to stop us but I intervene.

“Were not here to take all your food we’re trying to find a way back home and we can’t do it here.”

With that I left with Pearl and out to the snow which had stopped falling at dawn.

‘Old Bastard must’ve been behind the snow storm…unfortunately for him I’m immune to elements.’

I was now at waist high in snow making it hard to even move.

‘Still don’t want to ride me?’ Pearl asked innocently.

“Uhhhhh Not really…but counting on the situation…*Sigh* Fine…”

I got a squeal of excitement from Pearl and she instantly picked me up and laid me on her lower back.

‘This is SOOO fucking awkward; Really.’

‘Now this is just precious’

‘SHUT THE FUCK UP.’

I just got a giggle in response.

“Bye.” I hear Hallow shout as Pearl starts to glide across the snow.

“See ya.” I wave back to her.

Pearl was having little to no trouble moving fast with me on her back…plus in an odd way…it was relaxing.

I close my eyes for the time being and wait for something to happen

Author's Note

Whew new chapter sorry for taking a while I have been working on another story and really got into it.
So I hope you enjoy this new one and please give your thoughts and criticism both are welcome.