And things are going to be a bit darker now. Just a heads up is all.
" ... Oof... "
Thatch moaned, trying to stretch out his numbing body, only to find he could barely move, and he was repeatedly hitting something as he tried. Allowing himself to return to the ball like state he was in before, he felt slightly more comfortable, still feeling something on either side of him.
Where was he? Why did he feel so horrible? And what was at his sides?
Reaching up, Thatch quickly pulled out whatever had struck him, finding it was a syringe. Before he could even mutter a word, his eyes rolled up into his head before he too fell to the ground, right beside Mantha.
' That's right. ' He thought in a light panic, still a bit too drowsy to really show his concern. ' Someone launched a syringe in our necks... so Zeke and Mantha must be next to me. '
Since the lighting was so bad, he couldn't make out their silhouette, but he could tell they were there. He could feel Mantha's zombie skin and he could feel Zeke's antenna brushing against his nose. They were here, and they were still out cold.
" Z... Ze... "
Thatch tried, for some reason barely able to talk. He wanted to think it was only because he was drowsy, but this... this didn't feel normal. His head was spinning, he felt sick, and he felt as though his voice was never there. He could only imagine how horrible it would be having that last feeling 24/7 like Leah...
" Z... Ze... Ze... ke... "
The vampire whined lightly, shifting his arm a bit and lightly grabbing his neck, trying to force his voice out.
" Ze... Zeke... Zeke! "
The vampire smiled lightly as he forced out the others name, trying to see if he could find the aliens glossy eyes. Finally he found them, the alien eyes seemingly lighting up the dark space around them. Suddenly said red eyes became much lighter, almost like two red flashlights. And these lights soon came towards him.
" Th-Tha-ack... "
Zeke choked, grabbing his throat as Thatch had done before hand. Only it seemed his voice was far more strained than Thatch's had been before. The alien coughed weakly, trying to regain his voice.
" Th-Thatch, where...? "
" I... I don't... "
" Gh... "
Hearing this other voice and seeing Zeke's flashlight eyes turning, Thatch found Mantha had woken up as well, looking a bit bothered by the aliens sudden light.
" Gah... Wh-where...? "
It seemed her voice wasn't nearly as strained as theirs had been. Thatch just shrugged to her question though, trying to observe the walls behind her since Zeke's light was still there. It was a very light brown, and seemed heavily weaved like a... bag of some sort. An old potato bag maybe or a... sack... they were in a sack...
" ... Sack... "
Thatch muttered, almost going unheard by the duo. But they soon registered it. And, as quickly as they did, they were suddenly jerked and sent tumbling out fromt he bag and onto the cold ground, splashing into something they couldn't seem to make out. Thatch looked at it, finding it a thick blue liquid. And it smelled... delicious... like... like...
" AH! "
The creatures turned to the shriek, finding Zeke trying to wipe all of this blue substance from his body, looking absolutely MORTIFIED by it.
" Bl-bl-blood! "
That was it... this smell was that of Novian blood...
" Marvelous, isn't it? "
The trio shook upon hearing this icy tone, slowly looking up to find a pink Novian towering over them. This Novian wasn't actually very tall, maybe being only 5' 2", but since they were on the floor and all... this alien bowed lightly, sarcastically, and began to speak to them in a cold and sarcastic voice, sending chills down their spines.
" Greetings, and welcome to me cassa! My names Eli, and I'm glad to "welcome" you to my humble little "family". "
He chuckled, his free hand gesturing to the world around him. And the children couldn't be more horrified by it all. Machines, wires, pipes, many dirty looking workers, and the occasional Novian strapped to a table... it felt like they were in a creepypasta! The alien took in their horror stricken faces and grinned maniacally, soon straightening himself out and placing his hands on his hips.
" This is just a little factory I've constructed over the years, and I sure you'll grow to know and love it VERY well. Especially red here... "
The Novian winked at the red head, sending a harsh shiver down the others spine. This only made the pink one smile further before he turned his back to them.
Thatch noticed Zeke beginning to freak out again, trying to find what he was looking at.
" Zeke, what...? "
" Th-this man... "
The alien stuttered, sounding terrified to the bone.
" H-he... d-d-doesn't have a-an L.S... "
Looking forward, Thatch was just as terrified to find the other was right. Whilst every Novian he'd ever met had an L.S.S., this one didn't. His back as two holes where the L.S. would connect, but he still had no Life system. How was this man even ALIVE?!
" Now, I'll just get down to the point. "
Eli began again, silencing the children. He didn't look at them though, and began looking out over the factory.
" I wanted to rid the world of you, and take your blood. And I still do. However... "
Finally he turned to them, sending shudders down their spines.
" Before that, I'd like to see how you all work in a place like this. How long you can work, how long you have the will to work, and so on. So for the next few weeks- if you're lucky- you will be working around this glorious factory. "
" And if we refuse? "
Mantha said proudly, standing up and trying to seem superior to the alien. Eli lowered his eyes, clearly not impressed, before he suddenly swung his leg high and hitting her square in the jaw, sending her head flying. Luckily for her, Thatch managed to catch it.
Needless to say, Zeke was less than pleased by the others action.
Rushing forward, he attempted to strike the other, only to end up hitting nothing. Turning, he was amazed to find Eli had moved away from the hit with ease. Growling, he tried again, this time watching as Eli zipped away. He was fast... many times Seke tried to hit him, and each time he missed. Until finally, Eli grew bored and as he dodged, retaliated by sending a punch of his own at the red head, hitting him square in the chest and sending him to the ground.
Zeke tried to gasp, only to find the wind had been knocked out of him.
Thatch and Mantha were at his side in an instant, helping him sit up and glaring fearfully at the pink one. Eli simply grinned wickedly at their hate and flicked his bangs away.
" Now, behave. "
He said sarcastically, bending down and poking their noses before turning to Zeke and lifting his chin.
" You wouldn't like me when I'm angry cutie. "
Zeke flushed a horrible blue, glaring at the other in despite. Eli simply smirked again and moved away, crossing his arms and looking at the ceiling.
" I've decided. "
He said calmly, soon looking at something behind them.
" Bruce, write this down and out it on the board later. "
Turning, the trio were shocked to find a dark blue Novian their, who honestly looked horribly bored. Yet he snapped back to a fearful state when Eli addressed him, grabbing a clipboard beside him.
" Y-yes sir! "
" From here on out, Mantha here is on energy generation, Thatch will be working the machines, and Zeke here will be... my personal assistant. "
Zeke gulped, not liking the sound of that one bit.
Eli snapped his fingers, and suddenly the trio were bound by the arms of other Novian's, many of which clearly looked like they didn't enjoy what they were doing. Although, with another snap of his fingers, the Novian's binding Zeke let him go, and pulled tasers from their L.S.S., holding it as if to shook the red head.
" Good. "
The pink one confirmed, turning around.
" Now, take the little freaks to their quarters. Guards, follow me, and make sure red doesn't try to escape. "
" Yes master... "
The other Novian's replied before shoving the children, beginning to walk them to their work area.
This really isn't looking good, is it...?
Hope it left you in suspense though.
