Roy's Point of View

What I just lay witness too was the death of Huffington. No matter how rapid his healing, there was no way someone could survive this.

Large holes protruded his abdomen, with pieces of skin falling to the ground. His head was literally smashed open, his brain spilling towards the ground. They didn't just kill Huffignton, they destroyed his very presence.

You all know, being an assassin and all, that I've killed lots of people. I've witnessed some pretty gruesome deaths, some even I caused. By now I should be used to seeing blood and gore, and phase out screams of agony. But for some reason, this really got to me.

Once the scene settled, Cornelius, the giant of a man, stomped forward. He eyed Huffignton's remains, and spit in disgust.

" Well, I must say you've seen better days. Looks like your not as invulnerable as you thought." He growled, slinging his musket on his back. He bent down and started to collect the remains. I did remember him saying that he's been wanting him as a prize for a while.

But it looked like he'd have to wait even longer, because almost instantly, Huffington's arms reformed, clasping vioelntly on Cornelius's neck. It was sickening, watching the bones repair and his muscles sew back together. Almost everyone here had to vomit from the sight.

Slowly but surely, Huffington began to reform. With every piece of his being that repaired, his grip on Cornelius seemed to tighten.

" Y-Your still alive! The Black Powder...really is ...something." Cornelius choked. Black Powder huh? Is whatever that was giving Huffignton his power?

Once Huffignton fully recovered, he roared. I know this seemed like his thing, but from the sound of it, it looked like this was the first time I'd had seen him mad. Hard to believe, huh?

Huffington geared in for the kill, but before he cold slit his throat, Cornelius broke out of his grip, and countered with a head butt. Looks like neither of them would be able to go down that easily...

Once they had regained themselves, Cornelius's men trained their muskets on Huffington on ce more. A good number were shaking in their boots, but I couldn't blame them. This was probably the first time they saw him reform. How would you feel if you had to fight something that couldn't die.

Cornelius straightened his neck. Something that would have killed a man was what he would simply shrug-off. " Strong grip as ever, eh Huffington? Never fail to surprise me with your strength. I expect nothing less from a person who I used to call brother."

I had to resist the urge to gasp, lest I'd get caught. These guys were related?...

...And the scariest thing is that it makes sense! Their both fucking huge, seem to be obsessed over each other, have hair all over their bodies, and are horrifying. It seemed pretty logical that they were related, or at least had something going on with one another...

But that just brings up newer questions. Why do they want to kill each other? Is it because of the UAA? How did they become the freaks of nature they are now? How did they get so damn huge?

Cornelius stood in silence. Though he remained stoic, his eyes shot all over his surroundings. I could hear a low growl coming from his throat. Some of his mooks slowly backed away. I can see that Cornelius was also scary when he's mad. Another thing these two have in common...

" So...Huffington, enough of this idle business. I do happen to recall that a man was with you? I doubt that you'd have the gall to kill him. You really were too big of a softie"Cornelius smirked. That eerie silence you hear right now? That's because my heart stopped beating.

Huffington remained stoic. I could feel that he was resisting the urge to look in my direction. Even if he couldn't spot me, I'm sure he could smell me.

What could I do now? There was no doubt that I would die if I were to get caught. Even if I fight with my all, there would be no way for me to survive against these odds...and bloods always thicker then water? What if those two break their feud and go after me?

Huffington doesn't seem like the person to betray others...but there will always be that possibility. Dammit! If only the others were here. Maybe I'd have a chance.

" I hate to leave my prey...unattended. Where is he?" Cornelius said. Huffington quickly glanced his eyes in my direction, but quickly fixed his eyes back on Cornelius.

" As you know, I'm capable of finding him on my own. I may kill him at any time I please. Who knows, if you tell me his whereabouts, I may...be more lenient. I'll ask again, where is he?"

Dammit, the suspense was killing me! ( Probably wasn't going to be the only thing, either.) Huffington's choice could lead to my death! There'd be no Samuel or Laurence to save me this time. I'm royally fucked...

" I'm not going to ask again. Where is HE!" He growled, going even more impatient.

Huffington was tough, but even he looked close to panic. There wasn't anything he could do...

" Alright! I see! When you inhaled the Black Powder, it appears it mutated your loyalty as well as your appearance! Typical of a monster to keep secrets..." Cornelius sniffed, locking his eyes on my position. " I'll finish the job!"

Cornelius pulled the trigger, and instantly a spherical bullet the size of my head zoomed towards me. The fear I felt paralyzed my body. Even if I could muster enough courage to move, I wouldn't be able to move out of the way in time. What's done is done.

I shut my eyes, waiting for the bullet to tear me apart. But all I hear was silence. Confused, I opened my eyes to a surprise.

Laurence had gotten into my path and took the bullet. Normally, bullets don't work on him since he can make his skin elastic, but since the bullet was so big and went so fast, even he had trouble stopping it.

The bullet moved so fast into him, that Laurence was nearly zoomed skyward. But he used all of his strength to shoot it back.

With one strong heave ( that soundly really similar to an orgasm), Laurence shot the bullet back towards Cornelius and his infantrymen. Cornelius was smart enough to move out of the way, but about half of his men weren't so lucky. The bullet exploded on impact. Once the smoke cleared up, a slight shower of blood rained from the sky. Now imagine if that hit me DEAD ON.

Cornelius face was priceless. He locked his eyes straight at Laurence, his mouth gaping. Huffington did the same.

" That...was...big." Laurence said, trying to regain himself. " But once I've been hit once, I'll know what to do the second time!"

" Was that...the succubus from before? He...He's alive?" Huffington stuttered, starstruck. With Laurence hear, that means the odds aren't completely screwed over! We might have a chance to defeat Cornelius yet!

" So... Kenny has failed his hunt, I see. Hopefully this has cost him his life, for I do not tolerate weakness in my circle." Cornelius said, slightly disappointed.

Huffington stood his ground, letting out a firm roar. " Stop this madness Cornelius! Why must you be so bloodthirsty!"

Cornelius took aim at us, and readied his trigger. His eyes focused on us, with the full intent to kill. "Oh, See you've grown confident now that you have a slim chance of leaving victorious. But do not lie to yourself. I can smell your fear. You've always feared me, and for good reason."

Cornelius fired, signaling the fight for our lives.