Chapter 24

Two months passed since Masky and Helen were kidnapped and Masky had finally been let out of his bedroom prison to wander about ZALGO's palace. Although he spent most of his time out of Helen's cell, apologizing to him about how he got mixed up in everything.

"That's like the thousandth time you've apologized to me!" Helen complained."Would you knock it off?! I've already forgiven you!"

"But that doesn't mean I forgive myself!" Masky argued. Helen sighed and reached though the bars, caressing Masky's cheek.

"Look," he said. "I'm still alive. That's all that matters." Masky leaned his head into Helen's hand, covering it with his own.

"I just-" he started.

"It was my fault, Helen interrupted. Masky looked at him surprised.

"I should've stayed inside," Helen continued. "I should've stayed out of it. Then, maybe you and Hoodie wouldn't have been separated and none of this would've happened."

"Somehow, I think the only thing that would've changed is that I would've been the only one here instead of the both us~" Masky chuckled, smiling slightly. Helen sighed.

"I still love you," he said, bluntly.

"Helen, I-" Masky started, pulling Helen's hand away.

"I know, you're in love with Hoodie," Helen interrupted. "And I'm in with Puppeteer, but I still love you. I always will." He squeezed Masky's hand.

"And I love you," Masky said, leaning his forehead against the bars. Helen did the same.

"Aw, isn't that sweet~?" they heard. Masky turned to see Shadow Lurker floating behind him.

"What the fuck do you want, Shadow Lurker?" Helen sneered, tightening his grip on Masky's hand.

"Master ZALGO sent me to retrieve the lover boy~" Shadow Luker mused. Now let's not make this difficult~ Master ZALGO does not like to kept waiting~"

"Well you can tell ZALGO to-" Helen started.

"Helen don't," Masky interrupted, taking his hand away from Helen's. "I don't want to make things any worse for us than they already are."

"But Masky-" Helen started.

"I'll be fine," Masky reassured. He took Helen's hand and gave it squeeze before letting it go. "I'll be back as soon as I can." He then turned around and followed Shadow Lurker to ZALGO's room.

"Master ZALGO~" Shadow Lurker announced, walking into ZALGO's room with Masky behind him. "I've brought the boy just like you asked~"

"Thank you, Shadow~" ZALGO said. "You may now leave~" Shadow Lurker bowed and took his leave. Masky just stood there at the door, unsure of whether or not he should move.

"Come here child~" ZALGO beckoned. "Don't be afraid~" Masky slowly and hesitantly walked over to ZALGO, expecting another rape session, as those have been going on since he was first kidnapped. When Masky was within reach, ZALGO grabbed and pulled him in his lap, kissing him deeply. Masky was surprised as ZALGO had never kissed before.

"I have a question for you~" ZALGO said, breaking the kiss. Masky nodded, unsure of what he was about to ask. "Do you know a man named Hoodie~?"

"Masky opened his mouth to answer, but stopped. He sat there and thought for a second. He knew he should know the answer, but something was blocking it.

"Who is Hoodie?"

Oh no! ZALGO took Masky's memory of Hoodie away~! XD I know this is cliche, but I did it for effect~ And the reason stuff like this is cliche is because stuff like this never ceases to keep readers guessing on what will happen next~ Will Masky ever remember who Hoodie is~? Or will he never recover that memory, thus destroying Hoodie's heart~? Who knows~ You'll have to read on to find out~ Oh, by the way, I'll be out of town starting Friday~ So I won't be able to update next Monday~ Sorry~I'll try to make the next two chapters nice and juicy for you guys to make up for it~ Anyway, remember to read, review, and enjoy~ See ya~

-Cheshy