I'm glad to be back making the story :) It was a super delay, I mean, usually I updated every single day but not I'm afraid it will be more rare :( I'm aiming to try and show some of Horians 'cruelty' and cunningness in this chapter. Enjoy.
Please review :D The more reviews I get the more I enjoy making the story :P
Horian sat on the chair of his desk in gloom. He had almost finally finished what seemed to be hundreds of reports from work. Every sheet of paper he began to write on made him ever more angry and depressed. Being second in command was not all fun and games. Those workers who indeed had the power would create ever more boredom to him. Asking requests of pathetic improvements which he would have to think about. If the request was for the workers aid on working conditions, Horian would simply decline. If it was however, to improve development for Misery Inc. itself then he would need to check if they actually need it before accepting.
Horian put away his pen, finally in relief. He took a moments thought, looking at his work. All that hard work began to build of Horians need for relief.
''Butler!'' He shouted into his communicator.
''I need you to come over here immediately! I need someone to strangle!''
Horian pulled his hand away from the button. Expecting a reply from the boot-licker. But there was nothing but silence. Horian grew angry and pressed the button again.
''REPLY!'' He demanded. He lifted his finger again. Still nothing. Horian growled in rage. Cobra frills began to spread from the side of his neck. He pressed the button one more time.
''BUTLEY! REPLY OR I WILL RIP YOUR WINDPIPE FROM YOU THROAT!'' Horian hissed in impatience. Still nothing.
In his anger, Horian flung open the door of his office, then stamping his way towards the Library, the last area he saw Butley. In his rage, he kicked open the Library door. His rage slipped away as his eyes gazed upon his Library in shock.
The room was wrecked. Books were lying all over the place, paintings were torn apart from the walls, lights were smashed to the ground. It looked like a black hole sucked everything inside it, then spat it out again.
Through the serpents shock, he looked down on the floor in front of him, seeing a little black book, lying on the ground, opened up. Horian picked it up, and look into the pages.
''Hmm... so that's where Jellyfish come from.'' He said in surprise.
The wardrobe door next to him burst open. Piles of rubbish and books alike poured out in front of Horian. On top of the pile was Butley, tied up and beaten. His single eye was completely black, most of his teeth were missing, and he made several groans of pain. Horian mumbled in disappointment. Butley soon noticed his master standing in front of him.
''Wh-what physical punishments is it this time sir?'' Butley said through his pain. Horian just shook his head in displeasure.
''You know what? For some reason, seeing you beaten up and maimed seems to have made me in a good mood.'' Horian said carelessly.
Butley made a sigh of relief.
''Your fired.'' Horian said without hesitation.
''Proceed to my office and await your de-memory.''
Butley got up, and limped his way towards the door. Horian watched him idly. Then he turned his eyes to the corner of his room. His eyes widened immediately. The diary was gone! Horian made a hissing scream in shock. His tail lifted, it grabbed the butler and wrapped around him, tightening its grip, then pulling the poor creature towards the angered serpent.
''WHERE. IS. THE BOOK!'' He demanded. Butley choked in fear.
''Th-there was a creature.'' Butley chocked out. Horian raised his eyebrow, remaining a horrific scowl.
''Creature?'' He said. Butley nodded, sweat all around his face.
''I-I tried to save the book, b-but the creature was t-t- too strong for me.'' Butley lied. Trying to impress the serpent, perhaps rewarding his job back. But the reptilian remained scowling. With rage.
''A-and a girl... w-with a scarlet robe.'' Butley said., making a cough.
Horians eyes widened in surprise. He then understood. Making a hateful scowl.
''Heloise.'' He said with his eyes filled with chance for vengeance. He turned to see Butley.
''You are no longer useful to me. Get out before I decide to make a meal out of you. Consider yourself lucky.'' Horians tongue hissed in a horrific tone. Lifting his tail, he threw Butley into the pile of books. The serpent then walked away.
''If you want revenge then earn it yourself.'' He muttered to himself. The door slammed shut behind him. Butler was left alone in the room almost unconscious.
Heloise and Lictor alike were sprinting (Lictor flying) along the corridors of what seemed to be a labyrinth of a mansion. Finally they both stopped to catch their breath.
''Y-you sure it's this way?'' Heloise asked the mantis.
Lictor took a look in the scanner, handed to him earlier to check for Horian. ''I think so. But this map is so small. I can barely see it.'' Lictor took another look. ''Is it meant to look like a battery?''
Heloise jumped in shock. ''What?'' Snatching the scanner from Lictors claws, her eyes set upon the scanner.
''That's not the map! The damn batteries dead you idiot!''
Lictor made a sigh. ''Didn't you charge it?''
Heloise opened the case, spilling the batteries on to her hand.
''Their all burnt out.'' She sighed.
Lictor rolled his eyes. ''OK. So...erm. This is a bit awkward but, do you know where we are?''
Heloise eyes set upon the mantis. ''What has gotten into you today? Usually your much smarter then this!''
Lictor made a disappointing sigh. ''I have a weird mood when I do stupid things. Quite recent I picked it up. I think I should call a doctor about it.''
Heloise finally managed to catch her breath. She took a took around the rooms. Trying to find where they had just come from.
Immediately, four massive, metal walls smashed from underneath them. Blocking each way out. Heloise could only just figure out they were trapped when a massive screen opened up above them. On the screen was Horian. A massive grin on his scaled lips.
''Greetings Heloise...'' Horians eyes gazed on the mantis. ''And some other guy.'' Lictor raised his eyebrow unpleasant.
Heloise looked at the serpent with a bold scowl. ''What do you want lizard-lips?''
Horian smirked. ''Can I not greet my favourite worker, Heloise?'' Horian made a small chuckle through his sarcasm.
''I want to play a game. You need to decide if your life is worth living for.''
Heloise raised her eyebrow. ''What game?''
Horian remained with a vigilant grin. ''There is a key hidden somewhere. However, sacrifices must be made. You have ten minutes-'' Horian couldn't finish the sentence in time, before Lictor jumped up holding up the key in his hand.
''Found it!'' He said proudly.
Horian stared at the mantis in confusion. ''But... wah... was.... BAH!'' He shouted in rage before the screen switched off.
The walls sunk back down the the floor. Heloise and Lictor looked at each other.
Lictor raised an eyebrow.
''Yeah he seriously needs a hobby.''
Authors note: If you haven't noticed, the little speech Horian just said was from the horror film 'Saw' :P
