A/N: Sorry for the lateness, I've been busy with work. Enjoy this next chapter!
Update 6/23/15: I made a slight change to the end of this chapter, as I had written myself into a corner.
Update 7/7/15: So apparently I had skipped uploading a chapter. Now Chapter 12 is Chapter 13, and I uploaded the actual chapter 12. Also, I uploaded the latest chapter, Chapter 14. Thanks, and sorry for the confusion.
Chapter 13
Hacke grabbed his gun that was still on a table next to the door, and tucked it into his pants behind his back.
Merry's head was still struggling to keep up with what was going on. Suddenly she felt a feeling of peace slowly flooding through her mind. Merry, please don't be alarmed. This is Professor X. I sense that something is wrong. What happened? Merry momentarily brightened, and Piotr looked at her before turning away, continuing to lead Hacke towards a back staircase. He sensed that the Professor was talking to her and tried to distract Hacke.
"So what's your plan Hacke? I'm curious, what will you do once you leave here? You know we're not just going to let you get away. Once you're gone, Merry and I will—".
"Ah, but Merry and you won't be able to do anything. You see, there's no way I'm letting my favorite girl stay behind. Specially when I'm not finished with her." Hacke scoffed.
Professor, can you hear me? Please tell me you can hear me.
I can hear you just fine. Tell me what's going on.
Hacke's escaped. He's holding me in a choke hold. Piotr's being forced to lead us up the back way to the garage. And Hacke's planning on taking me with him. Please help us! I don't want to go back!
Please calm down Merry. Do you know how Hacke got out?
I don't know. It was something in one of his pockets.
Alright. Do you know where he's heading?
No clue. Please help us! I'm afraid Piotr will try something. Hacke has a gun. I don't want Piotr to get hurt because of me.
I'm on my way. Don't worry, I'll talk with Piotr.
"See, we still have so many hours to spend with each other," Hacke continued, "I still haven't explored every inch of this magnificent body. Has she shown it to you yet? I doubt it. It took a few times before I got her to show me without me having to anything more than ask. She learned more quickly than others that I was willing to rough up a few pretty faces to get what I want." Hacke's boasting were steadily bringing back memories to Merry.
Piotr clenched his hands in an attempt not to put them around Hacke's throat. He knew that if he tried to do something Meredith would get hurt. A small whisper in his head signaled the professor's presence. Piotr, Merry's told me what's going on. I'm on my way to the garage with Logan. Don't do anything to antagonize him. We don't want Merry to get caught in the middle. Piotr grimaced. Acknowledged. They arrived at the door leading to the stair well.
"Well? Where does this lead?" Hacke asked impatiently.
"Back stairwell. We'll come out on the side of the mansion, close to the garage. Don't worry, we won't be seen by the students, they're all inside for classes." Piotr hoped the Professor brought enough help. Hacke motioned for Piotr to go first, following with Merry still tight in his embrace. Hacke resorted to dragging Merry up the stairs, there was no other way really. Merry let out a small whimper involuntarily, and Piotr whirled around.
"Do you have to hold her so tight? I won't try anything, relax your grip a little. You're hurting her unnecessarily." Piotr's naturally deep voice was almost lowered to a growl. Hacke's face momentarily registered a brief glimpse of fear, but his face resumed it's cocky expression. However, Merry felt a slight let-up of his grip. Now she was able to stumble up beside Hacke. At the top of the long, winding staircase was another door. Piotr took deep breath and opened it. Walking through, he turned around and faced Hacke, who had just come up through the door.
"We've arrived. Let her go. You've reached a mode of transportation. Just let her go and leave." Piotr's voice was still a deep growl. Hacke momentarily faltered but stayed his course.
"For the last time, she's not going anywhere except with me! Now show me where the keys are and bug off!" Hacke was starting to show his frustration visibly. Suddenly the keys flew from the bracket they were hanging on and headed straight towards Hacke. Hacke batted away the keys with his gun.
"Were you planning on going somewhere with our friend?" The calm tones of Professor X resounded throughout the garage.
Thanks for reading! Unfortunately, the plot fairies have decided to vacation away from home, and I'm struggling with how to proceed. I will do my best, but I don't know if I'll be able to post a new chapter next week.