007: Those with Claws

Title: Secrets in the Clock
Prompt: Addiction
Word Count: 508
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom hearts or any of the Final Fantasy/Disney characters/movies therein, though a girl can dream *sigh*
Main Summary: Fall was just one of those seasons. Leaves fell, things wasted and died, and people tried to move on. They say fall was the season of dying and, if truth be told, Kairi could see where that came from. They were all getting brittle and agitated and, to be honest, she really didn't want to know what came next. But, wait- the circus was coming. Enter confusion. AU. Drabble fic. Gen.
Warnings this chapter: Dark themes, implied homicide, electrocution.


Atlantica had been ranked the number one themed amusement park in that quadrant of the world for over five years running. It had the leading hand in TriDENT technology, and went as far as having a portion of the attractions completely underwater. Close to thirty thousand guests could be tallied at the park at any time on any given day- and for a park of its size, that really is saying something. There was a realistic mirage that had the ability to change appearances and completely alter one's perceptions, giving guests an 'authentic Atlantean experience.' This, of course made the experience one-of-a-kind and, consequently, widely sought after.

It had been rumored that billionaire and uber-genius Yen Sid was the mind behind the proclaimed "amazing" illusionary device, but that was mere speculation. Even so, the technology was coveted by most other companies, so one could understand the amount of security guarding the park and the treasure trove that was the Atlantica Tech Center.

"All clear," one guard murmured into his headset. He took a moment to take another glance over- corridor empty, no suspicious activity- before turning to continue his rounds. The next few seconds found the guard pinned to the wall, a sharp blade protruding from between his eyes.

A gloved hand searched the rapidly cooling corpse, and a quick once over garnered what was needed. Within moments, a set of key-cards had been procurred, and quick maneuvering gave way to the next step in the plan.

Though it was getting a little late, the park was still open, as it usually was, until midnight. It was usually groups of teenagers out at this time and, of course, the various quantities of adults. The few with children were beginning to pack up, though fewer still were playing in the light of the setting sun.

The screams of pain and convulsing bodies were the immediate attention-bringers to the staff. One woman stared horrified as a little boy's mouth frothed and twisted before going limp, body frozen and floating in a pool that shimmered warningly.

The smell was overwhelming, unpleasant even. The stench of cooking flesh and flayed skin was rising steadily, almost as steadily as the fearful outrage of those helplessly looking on. It would later be said that, somehow, the high voltage cables connected to Atlantica's near-site generators found themselves into the park's main water supply. It would also be said that, while security sought to end the nightmarish hell of the electrocuted peoples, the Tech Center was raided for all it was worth, and all inside were gutted in similar fashion.

"Well, that was fun," was the awkward phrase he spoke as they left unseen.

Holding her quarry, she turned away, clearly done with it all. Her eyes glinted, though, with a far off light and showing that her mind was a million miles away.

"So.." Awkward silence. Then-

"Guess I should show what I learned, right?" A bored hmph was his only answer, and he sighed, nose still ringing from a smell that wouldn't leave easily. "Boy, have they got the wrong guy... What a drag."


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A/N: A shorter one this time. Next update will be longer, I promise. Finals are still ever-present in my life right now, though by this time next week, they should all be over and done with. On another note, my birthday is tomorrow… My present to me is sleeping in, 'cause I need rest badly. Reviews would be an awesome present as well, though (wink wink).