Shattered Doll
Chapter 38: Public Confession
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Somebody, tell me, what made us all believe you? I should have known all along it was all a lie!
-Lies, Evanescence
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"N-No! Stop this! Please let me go!" Snap screeched. "I-I'm sorry!"
"Far too late for that, dear friend!" Sandra shouted at him, that insane look still plastered over her elongated face. "Time to have some fun!"
Snap felt his heart pound against his chest. He struggled frantically, trying to get loose. He twisted his body from side to side, but his efforts were in vain. He winced as he felt the sharp claws dig further into his side. He could feel warm liquid leak down. The more he struggled, the deeper the claws went.
"Are you enjoying your flight?! Please say yes!" Sandra sneered at him.
Snap didn't answer. He gave a shudder as he heard her voice, sending ice through his heart. She didn't sound like her normal self. Her voice had become high pitched and growly, almost as if she were excited about something. She always had a disturbed look on her face now, her pupils shrunk into dots, a nasty grin pulling against the lips of her mouth... It was a terrifying sight to behold.
Snap wished he had been more careful when he spoke to Sandra earlier. He wished that he had stifled himself and hold back on the things he said. He wished he had been more strategy-oriented and planned this all out better. Now it seemed like he was going to pay the price.
He had angered Sandra beyond reasoning. It was clear that mere words weren't going to stop her this time. She was out for blood. She wasn't looking where she was going. She was just flying, keeping him in her talons. He had no idea exactly what she was going to do to him specifically, but he knew that it was going to result in his death.
"I will make you a part of me."
Those words echoed in his head, chilling him to the bone. Even if she didn't outright state it, he knew exactly what it meant, what that entailed. He couldn't stop his heart rate from speeding up. With a slight quiver of his lip, he renewed his struggling despite how much it hurt his side.
Sandra continued to fly him down the hallway. He could hear the flap of her arm wings, the low growl eminating from her throat. They were going at incredible speed. He realized that this was how Sandra was able to get to them so quickly. The fact that she could fly changed everything. He was still horrified by the discovery, as never before had Sandra indicated she was capable of doing this.
His thoughts were interrupted when Sandra moved towards one of the walls. She lowered her head, grinning at him upside down. Snap felt his heart skip a beat, knowing that this wasn't going to end well. Before he had time to contemplate what the dragon zoner was going to do, he felt himself being thrust against the wall. Sandra outstretched her body in a diagonal fashion and channeled all her strength into a powerful slam against the wall of the tunnel.
Snap shut his eyes, letting out a scream of pain. He felt relief when Sandra pulled him away, but it was short-lived. She soon slammed him again against the wall, making him cry out in agony. She did it a third time, this time making sure she hit his face against the hard surface. Snap let out a few whimpers as he was pulled back.
For a few seconds, Sandra just flew down the tunnel, and it almost looked as if she had decided to stop hitting him against the wall. He was quickly proven wrong when Sandra went over to the other side and pushed him against the wall again. This time, she kept him there, pushing as hard as she could as she continued to fly. Snap screamed as his face was scraped up, and it soon got to the point where he could see a blood smear forming on the wall. By the time Sandra stopped pushing, there was a blood smear about two feet long on the wall.
"Please stop this!" Snap begged her.
Sandra just sneered at him, "Oh no, Snap! I'm not done yet!" She lowered her head again, twisting it around to make it right side up. She chuckled at Snap. "You haven't even seen the grand finale yet!"
"I-I don't want to..." Snap whimpered.
"You don't?" Sandra feigned shock. "Well that's just too bad!"
Snap stared at Sandra in the eyes, seeing the depths of her insanity unfolding before him. He gritted his teeth, shuddering. Never before had he ever been so scared and frightened. Never before had he been this afraid of an enemy. Sandra made even the then-crazed Mint look tame. There was clear intent to harm in those eyes, and the expression alone showed she was willing to do it by any means necessary.
Sandra increased her speed, giving an insane laugh. She twisted her body around and then dove towards the wall. She smashed Snap's full body against it, her feet crushing up against his spine. She did this again and again, laughing insanely as Snap let out cries of pain and agony.
Then she flew to the other side. Just like she had before, she pressed him against the wall and continued flying, scraping his body against the hard, rough surface. This time, it was the back of his head that she targeted. He let out a cry of pain as he felt his skull hit against the wall. Sandra put her foot over his face and pushed his head against the wall as she flew, creating another bloody smear from the shere force.
Pain snaked down his body and spine. Snap shut his eyes, tears flowing down his face. Sandra kept this up for longer than the first time, pushing down harder. He could feel his scalp tear apart at the seams. The agony making it too much for him, Snap, out of desperation, fought back.
He bit down onto Sandra's toe. Sandra's eyes bulged and she let out a loud scream. She tried to pull her foot back, but Snap just tightened his grip on her foot, sinking his teeth into her. He increased his bite, trying his best to deter her from what she was doing. It eventually worked and she yanked her foot back, but not before Snap inadvertantly tore off a small piece of flesh. He immediately spat it out, tasting her foul blood in his mouth.
"I see you are about me too! Why else would you try to make me part of you?!" Sandra called out. Her eyes were bulging in anger, but her mouth was still ticked in that chaotic smile of hers. "Too bad I called you first! Don't disappoint me, Snap! Don't taint our friendship by stealing my task!"
Snap felt disgusted by this. His face contorted, a corner of his lip pulling up. "I don't want to eat you!"
Sandra's eyes bulged at this, and her teeth became more exposed. Snap gulped, widening his eyes. He had a feeling he just made a big mistake.
"You don't want to eat me?! Am I not good enough for you?! Are you so high and mighty that you won't eat my flesh?! Do I disgust you, little boy?!" Sandra's voice became even more high pitched and growly, if that were even possible. Her eyes filled with more insanity and she pressed all six of her claws against his sides. Snap screamed as he felt them tear deeply into his meat. "Perhaps I can change your mind!"
Snap screamed and writhed as the claws cracked more of his ribs. He twisted himself from side to side. "Please let me go! Stop hurting me! Please!" Tears flowed down his face as he looked up at Sandra. But she did relent, her expression never changing. "P-Please..."
Sandra suddenly stopped, hovering above the ground. She glared down at Snap, her eyes narrowed into slits. Snap remained quiet, not daring to speak. Even the taste of Sandra's blood left him as he was frozen in fear, wondering what she was going to do next.
He wanted to plead with her to let him go. He wanted to say something to try to make her see reasoning, to understand why what she was doing was wrong. He wanted to calm her down and bring her back towards a more rational mind state. But what could he do right now? Sandra was not going to listen to him. Not in this state. The only thing that would calm her down was his own bloodshed.
Sandra suddenly tossed him into the air. Snap let out a scream as he twirled around. Sandra watched him before diving towards him. He grunted as he felt her mouth hit against his chest and stomach, sending him flying through the air. Sandra flew faster, coming around behind him. She struck him with her tail before he even had a chance to land. Then she flew above him and dove down towards him. She latched onto him, her talons wrapping around his leg.
Snap let out a grunt at the sudden stop. His body ached all over and he dare not move save for some shivering. His mind raced with many thoughts, tears staining his cheeks. He looked up at Sandra, whimpering softly as he stared into her crazed, dark-filled eyes. He looked for any signs of mercy there, and he found none.
Sandra raised him into the air, giving another throw of him. Snap twirled around in the air and fell down towards the ground headfirst. Sandra snagged him only seconds before his head could collide into the ground. She raised him up, growling at him, before she pulled her leg back and tossed him as hard as she could through the air. This time, she did not attempt to catch up, and Snap found himself crashing into the ground at full force.
Upon impact, he heard a loud crack. His eyes bulged and he gripped his arm to himself. He let out a scream of agony, his head echoing with the cracking of his own arm bone. The pain spread across his arm, intensifying as the seconds passed.
Soon he just laid there, quivering in pain, sobs escaping his throat. He tried to get back up to his feet, but a sudden wave of severe pain spread through his body, concentrating on his sides. His eyes bulged and he let out another scream, dropping back down to the ground. Trembling, he lifted up his head and turned his tear-stained face towards where Sandra was.
She was back on the ground, her shoulders hunched, her forehead triangle glowing brighter than before. A twisted smile was on her face, intermixed in rage. She slowly walked towards him, her claw tips tapping against the ground.
Snap felt his insides being torn apart. Something was bulging at his sides, feeling it rippling through his skin. He writhed on the ground, curling into a fetal position as he tried in desperation to cope with the intense pain. He clenched his teeth tightly, seething. The pain..oh gawd the pain... Why won't Sandra stop this...? Why won't she leave him alone..? Why can't she see how much this was hurting me...? He looked at her with tear stained eyes, letting out a series of loud whimpers from his throat.
He screamed as a growth began to tear through his sides. He couldn't stop screaming as he was slowly ripped up from the inside out. The growths bulged through, breaking skin, making the wounds on his side even bigger than before. He felt himself bleeding heavily, and he continuously thrashed on the ground.
Suddenly one of his side wounds stopped bleeding. He looked up at Sandra in confusion. She formed a small fist with her hand, turning it around as she adjusted her powers. Her facial expression finally softened up, but it was barely a tad, and she was still in a rage mode.
"I can't have you dying yet." Sandra spoke, her voice a little calmer than before. "I'm not done with you."
Snap let out a pained cough as he laid on the ground. He pressed his hand against his side, staring at Sandra in desperation. "Stop this..please... I'm so sorry about what I said..." He sniffled tearfully. He would try to escape if he could, but Sandra's grip on him rendered him in too much pain. "Please...stop..." He begged her.
Sandra didn't answer except with a low hiss. Snap tried to struggle. He tried to get away, despite his pain. Sandra's eyes flashed and his leg suddenly began to bulge as well. Letting out a loud scream of agony, Snap froze, his body quivering violently. All he could do was watch as Sandra approached him slowly, the sneer growing ever creepier and more deranged as she got closer to him.
Soon Sandra was kneeling right before him. Snap stared at her, whimpering, unable to turn away. His heart pounded against his chest, tears flowing down his face. He took in shaky, trembling breaths, his lower lip quivering. He let out a scream as Sandra reached towards him. He squirmed and writhed, but he wasn't able to stop her from grabbing onto his head.
Then she turned her head away. Snap looked at her in confusion. She opened her jaws wide and she bit down on her arm, shocking Snap. She let out her own pained cries as she tore at her own flesh, ripping off a small piece. She then turned to Snap, her muzzle stained in a mixture of her and Snap's blood. Snap wasn't sure why Sandra would try to eat herself, and he didn't want to find out.
Unfortunately, he found out what she planned, and not in the way he had ever wanted.
With a forceful thrust, she smashed her lips against Snap's. This was enough to make him widen his eyes and let out muffled cries, struggling harder. She held him down, gripping his shoulders tightly. She then used her tongue to force the piece of flesh into his mouth.
Snap gagged and choked, kicking his legs wildly. The horrible taste of flesh and blood filled his mouth. He tried to spit it out, but as Sandra leaned away from the twisted kiss, she used her hands to hold his jaws shut. He whimpered and cried, trying to turn his head away. He pushed and kicked at Sandra, ignoring his pain. But she would not let go. Soon, with a choked sob, Snap swallowed, feeling Sandra's flesh slide down his throat sickenly. Only then did Sandra let go, allowing Snap let out wretches and gags.
"How do I taste? Don't I taste good? I know you want to eat more of me..." Sandra said to him in a low voice. Snap looked at her in horror. "Just say the word, and I'll give you one more piece." She licked her lips. "You really should be happy to have such an honor. Only a real friend would eat the meat of another friend."
Snap shuddered and he shook his head slowly. "I-I don't want anymore..."
Sandra snarled at this, flattening her ears. "You dare reject my generous offer?! Okay then, little guy! Perhaps you need another lesson!" She jumped into the air, bringing forward her taloned feet. "Let me help you with that!"
Snap shook his head, waving his hand out in front of him. "No! Please!"
Sandra lunged forward. She gripped Snap by his broken arm and lifted him above the ground. He let out a bloodcurdling scream. She then took off again, this time making sure to constantly bang him against the wall as she flew. His arm twisted and he heard more cracks, each one nearly bringing him into unconsciousness. Agony swept through his body, squeezing him in its tight fist, refusing to let go.
"Trust me, Snap! You will see things my way sooner or later!" Sandra's growly, boomy voice echoed in his head. She picked up the pace, flapping her arm wings harder.
All Snap could do was look at Sandra in horror. He knew that, even if he survived this, the scars of this moment would stay with him for a long time.
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"Are you absolutely sure? Are you okay with this?" Penny asked.
The zoner nodded his head affirmatively. He gave Penny a soft smile. "Yeah I am. I don't mind helping your friends out."
"Same here." Said another male zoner. He was a little thinner and shorter than the first guy. "We'll help take them to wherever they need to go in ChalkZone so they can get back into the Real World."
"I can help..." Penny started to say.
"No..." The giraffe officer from before said. He placed a hand on Penny's shoulder. "We are going to need your help apprehending Sandra. Since Rudy's neck is broken and Mint's jaw dislocated, they're not in the best condition to fight her."
Penny was going to argue that Mint could probably stay as he could still draw even with a dislocated jaw. But she soon decided that perhaps the giraffe was right. The pain would be a deterrent, and it would leave him in a weaker state than her. Plus Sandra could make his injury worse...
She soon nodded her head. "Okay...I understand."
"Good. I'm glad to hear it." One of the two zoners said. He turned his attention to Mint and said, "Okay, let's get going..."
Penny watched as Mint and the zoner close enough to his height carried Rudy on the litterl, keeping his body as even as possible. The third guy, the shortest one, offered support from below. He went underneath and pushed up with his hands against the bottom, pushing against Rudy's back. He was careful not to jostle Rudy too much, knowing the delicacy of the situation.
It didn't take them long to leave out the door. A few of the zoners held the doors wide open as they left. Penny watched, unable to turn away. She bit her lip. She had wanted to go with them, but she knew she had to stay here. She may be required to help stop Sandra. She had no idea when she was going to appear, but she knew she had to be here waiting for her.
Her heart twisted as she recalled that Snap was still there. She wondered how he was doing. And Dr. Gelcro... What was happening with him? Mosaic and Ripclaw, too. Penny felt her mind race as she tried to think of just what could be happening to the others.
She really wanted to rush back in there and help them. But the giraffe cop discouraged this as he felt it might backfire tremendously. He thought that an ambush was better. Penny tried to tell him that Sandra could burst through without any warning or rhyme, but he ignored her. He was determined to go through with this plan, and nothing Penny said would deter him. Penny had a feeling that, at any moment, Sandra could prove him wrong.
But for now, she didn't try to disobey him, of only because he had just called for back up and that they'd be here soon. They were going to make sure they surrounded the restaurant, and even the underground tunnels will be explored, meaning that, this time, Sandra would have no chance of escape. This was the only turn of upcoming events that brought a smile to her face.
Soon, all this trouble, all this grief, was going to be over.
She heard a couple of gags, breaking her out of her thoughts. She turned her head and looked at the zoners around her. She bit her lip, feeling her heart twist. It seemed that some of the zoners hadn't fully recovered from the disgust from before.
A feline zoner was crying against a friend of hers.
A small zoner, presumably a child, was shaken, traumatized, and crying.
A group of friends were patting each other in comfort.
A male and female zoner hugged each other, shaking hard.
Several zoners were still throwing up, even after their stomachs were emptied and all that would come out was stomach acid. They were on their knees, holding their stomachs. Their wretching sounds echoed in the restaurant, matching the unnerved tension that gripped them all.
Penny would not blame them for still being shaken up. What they had just found out was no laughing matter. It couldn't be just shrugged off so easily. It was a horrific thing that they learned and she knew none of them would escape mentally unscathed. This was going to stay with them for a long time. Such a traumatizing experience, and she wished she could give them the answers they need to recover faster.
Penny could not begin to imagine how horrifying it was to discover that you just ate your best friend, or someone else you care about. No matter how good the food tasted, all of a sudden, it would become toxic, an unbearable aftertaste that they would not be able to get rid of. The mere thought of it made Penny hate Sandra for her actions even more. She couldn't fathom what could possess her to do something so terrible...
Not all the zoners were crying over that only. Looking at other parts of the restaurant, Penny could hear bits of conversations about another aspect of what was happening around here.
"I can't believe I..."
"We couldn't have known."
"Still, we could have given him a chance..."
"I know. I feel bad about it, too."
"I wish we could do something..."
Penny softened up her expression more as she stared at the group of zoners sympathetically. These were some of the several zoners present here that had been in that mob accusing Snap of being the murderer. Now that the truth came out, horror and dread had reached them, and was taking its time twisting around them, leaving them in a state of disbelief and shock.
Feelings of guilt seemed as though it was cascading through their bodies, refusing to leave them alone. Penny knew that they would continue to feel guilty for a long time, even after they had a chance to apologize to Snap, which she hoped they'd have a chance to do. They deserved a chance to make amends, and Snap deserved an apology. He needed to hear it, after all he had been put through.
Penny hoped that, after Sandra was arrested and sent to jail, that things would start to return to normal. She hoped that the zoners would recover from this traumatic experience and be able to move on. She hoped that this place would get torn down, or at least replaced with something actually beneficial for the zoners, something that would help them, not harm them like Sandra had been going. It was going to be rough, especially with all the mental scarring that evil dragon pulled, but she had a feeling that, if they worked hard enough, they could pull it off. They just had to try as hard they could. They could not allow Sandra to win, to get the last laugh, to rule over them like that. They would prove to her that her actions would no longer have a hold over ChalkZone, and she was going to learn what happens when you screw around with others the way she had.
Penny felt her body jerk when someone placed a hand on her shoulder. She swiveled around, expecting to see an enemy standing there. She relaxed, feeling a bit stupid, when she realized that it was only the giraffe zoner.
The giraffe said, "Sorry...I didn't mean to scare you." He pulled his hand away. "I have a bit of news to tell you."
Penny nodded her head. "Please proceed."
"I have recieved a report that my comrades are coming. They will be here shortly, a few minutes at least. They are coming armed and are authorized to shoot Sandra on sight." The giraffe said.
Penny widened her eyes at that. "They aren't going to kill her, right?"
At this, the giraffe tilted his head. "Why does it matter? She deserves to die, right?"
"It's not that. I just...I just feel that the zoners deserve some closure. I think keeping her alive and sending her into trial would be better." Penny explained the best that she could. She hoped that the giraffe cop would understand what she was trying to say. "I'm not saying let her off the hook or anything. Far from it. But I feel the zoners would feel better if she were sent to jail, where she could rot knowing what she had done to get there."
The tall giraffe zoner pondered this, rubbing his chin. Then he looked back down at her and said, "I do see your point there." He pulled out his walkie talkie. "I'll inform them of the new developments."
"Do they have a stun option?" Penny asked, raising a finger. At this, the giraffe nodded his head once. "Tell them to use that." She paused for a moment, then she said, "Tell them to use that."
The giraffe zoner nodded his head. "Okay. Thanks for the suggestion."
Penny watched as the giraffe zoner got back on the walkie talkie to give his men the new orders. But whether or not they will listen... She wasn't sure. She hoped the policemen would have the common sense not to kill Sandra. Otherwise, she would not be able to pay full retribution for her actions. She wouldn't get the full impact of karma in her face that she truly deserves. And the zoners...they would not get the closure that they all needed. They needed a trial to attend to. Many of them deserved a voice to use to speak out against Sandra for her atrocities. She hoped they would get that chance.
Suddenly, her body stiffened up. She could hear something from the back of the restaurant. Echoey, faint, and it was coming closer. She turned her head towards the back door that lead down that horrible tunnel. It took her a few seconds to realize that it was a scream.
Snap's scream.
Her eyes bulged at this. She heard a few soft murmurs. She looked left and right, noting the zoners' worried expressions. They, too, had heard the scream and were wondering what was going on. But they all knew it could only be one thing: Snap was getting hurt.
Then there were shouts. Cries and statements, but at the moment, none of them could figure out what it was. The zoners exchanged worried and nervous glances with one another. Penny didn't look at them much, instead focusing most of her attention on the door in the dark hallway. She bit her lip, her heart twisting. Snap was in trouble... She had to help him.
She tried to move forward, but she felt someone grab her. She turned her head and saw it was, again, the giraffe zoner. She narrowed her eyes and jerked her arm away.
"Let go! I need to help him!" Penny pulled on her arm harder. Despite what the giraffe zoner said before, that became mere background noise for her as she listened to her friend's screaming pain. "He needs me!"
"I know that you only want to help your friend out. I respect that. But you can't rush in there all willy nilly." The giraffe zoner said. "You need a plan."
"But..." Penny started to say. "You have to undertand, I..."
"I do understand. But trust me, Penny. You're better off waiting here." The giraffe zoner said. "I don't want you getting hurt as well. Plus back up is coming soon. And from the sound of it..." He turned his head towards the back door. "..she is coming this way. We can cut her off here."
Penny wanted to protest more, but she settled herself down. She knew that she would accomplish nothing if she were too angered and frustrated. A panicked mind would not be able to pull off much. And the giraffe cop was right. Sandra was rushing in this direction. The screams were getting closer. If they could just position themselves just right, they could ambush her and subdue her before she had a chance to do much.
Penny felt some relief in that regard. She reminded herself that there a ton of zoners here. Even if Sandra managed to get here before the cops did, she still had to contend with a ton of angered zoners that she had wronged. They would not let her get away, that's for sure. They would ensure that she would quickly be sorry for what she had done.
Suddenly, without warning, there was a loud bang. Everyone froze, their bodies stiffening. A few let out a surprised cry. Penny instantly took out her magic chalk, bringing it forward in preparation to defend herself. With a rush of air, and a screech, everyone watched as Sandra and Snap burst into the restaurant.
Penny put her hand to her mouth as she saw Snap being held up by a lopsided arm that she could tell had been broken. "Snap!" She cried in horror.
Snap looked absolutely horrible. His head was lopped to one side, though he did not appear unconscious; his body was squirming weakly. He was covered in scrapes. His head and face were bloody. His body looked badly bruised, as if he had been slammed multiple times. His clothes were torn, his sides had holds in them, fleshy growths peaking out, revealing part of what Sandra had done to him.
Poor Snap... Penny felt tears well up in her eyes. What...what had he done to deserve that...? She watched, horror clinging to her like an icy grip, as Sandra flew around the restaurant, noticeably uncaring that she had witnesses. That didn't stop her from slamming Snap into the ground.
"Snap! No!" Penny cried out again. Without warning, Penny took off after them.
The giraffe zoner widened his eyes at this. "Wait! Penny! Stop! Get back here!"
Penny ignored him. She rushed past the shocked zoners as she went towards where Snap and Sandra were. When she finally reached them, she could see that Sandra had Snap pinned down with her foot, grinning at him with a bloodied mouth. She froze in shock for a few seconds, then narrowed her eyes in determination. She lifted up the magic chalk, determined to stop Sandra.
But as she got closer, before she had a chance to use the magic chalk, Sandra turned her head, looking over at her with a feral expression. It was enough to make Penny stop in her tracks. She stared at Sandra, locking eyes with her for several seconds. Then she narrowed her eyes and held up her magic chalk. She could see Sandra's eyes flash in fear in that moment, but the dragon zoner did not get the hint and move.
"Let. Him. Go!" Penny said, taking a step forward. "If you don't let my friend go...I'll..."
"Or you will what, little girl...?" Sandra asked.
Penny was stunned at first. Sandra's voice... it was so much of a growl now, she could barely register that it was Sandra at all. She bit her lip, taking a small step back. But she soon recovered and glared at her. Although she did not like to threaten, she needed to help Snap before Sandra made mince meat out of him.
None of the zoners around her were taking action. They were in a state of shock, unable to believe what they were witnessing. She knew they would come out of it soon, but by then, it may be too late to help Snap. She had to do something before...
There was a flash of blue that filled her vision. It happened before Penny realized what was going on. There was a sudden force against her neck. A thunk sound, and a bit of tearing. It happened so quickly, she didn't realize fully what had happened. The force was enough to knock her back a little. She soon regained her footing and glared at Sandra.
But a second later, she realized something was wrong. Snap was looking at her through horrified eyes. The other zoners around her...they too look terrified as they stared at her. Sympathetic expressions were all around her, staring at her. Then a second later, she registered the pain. She clutched at her neck, immediately recoiling in pain.
She tried to scream, but something got caught in her throat. She felt something salty and warm, moving through her mouth and dripping out of its corners. She pulled her hand away and saw that there was a thick coating of blood on her finger tips.
Her eyes widened, dread gripping her body, fear washing through her like a river. She felt her heart rate continuing to increase. Her body began to shake like a leaf and she stared at Sandra, wide-eyed. She could see her tail hanging at her side, curved inward. She could see the fresh blood on the tips of her tail spikes, and Penny could tell exactly what had happened. She took another step back, dropping her magic chalk in the process.
She could hear the zoners, especially Snap, call out her name. Their voices became echoey, as if they were nothing more than just background noise. An intense pressure weighed down on her mind and eyes. It was tiredness. It was gripping the back of her head, pushing down on her like a heavy boulder. It became rapidly difficult to keep her eyes open, and she began to choke on her own blood.
Then, her hand flexed as a shockwave of pain suddenly went through her body. She realized that it was Sandra's doing. She took a few steps forward, trying to get to Snap. She hoped that, if she tried hard enough, maybe she could get him free.
But it was all in vain. Penny, unable to handle the pain, collapsed on the ground. She made a single, violent convulsion, before the immense tiredness gripped her and pulled her into a deep slumber, which she knew she may never return from. Her eyes grew heavy and she closed them. And with a pained, choked whimper, she descended into the quiet darkness.
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Sandra took in a few deep breaths, glaring down at Penny's unconscious form. She watched as her breaths became shallow and weak. Blood was leaking out of her mouth and neck, courtesy of her attack on her.
Sandra's attack on her had been a success. She struck at Penny to make her stop before she had a chance to start anything. She was not yet done with Snap. She could not afford any interruptions. Granted, she hadn't meant to strike her this hard. She hadn't meant to rip the girl's throat out like that. But in the end, it was for a worthy cause, and she didn't particularly feel much, if any, remorse from the action.
She heard the other zoners call out Penny's name, begging her to get up, especially Snap. Sandra's ears twitched in irritation. Those screams and cries were getting on her nerves, which wasn't helping much for the anger that had a hold of her body right now. She could still feel the burning rage grippin her, and these zoners' cries weren't going to do herself any favors.
Although Sandra felt a little better, having calmed down a little, she was still largely in rage mode. She didn't think as much as she usually would, and she had a single minded focus right now. She soon managed to ignore the panicked cries, ignoring the fact that they were witnesses, and she looked down at Snap.
He was looking up at her with wide, frightened eyes. This caused her to smile twistedly. He was starting to learn his lesson. Good... She could stop now, but she wanted more. She craved more. Her mind didn't want to stop. Not yet. She wanted to keep teaching him a lesson. She wanted this engraved into his head. She wanted him to pay for his ignorance. Even if she ended up killing him in the end, she would know she'd do it for the right reasons.
She barely registered the panicked zoners rushing to Penny's side. She turned her head for a moment, seeing them crowd around the unconscious human, trying to wake her up, and she smirked. She looked back down at Snap.
"Please stop..." Snap's voice was laced in pain. "Don't do this anymore...please..."
Sandra shook her head. "No can do, Snap. I must finish."
"B-But there are witnesses... Please stop, before you make things worse for yourself.."
Sandra chuckled at this. "It doesn't matter. Like that is going to stop me from doing what has to be done." She looked left and right, noting some of the zoners that were glaring at her. "Oh don't give me that! I know you all wanted a piece of Snap!" She ignored their glare as she sneered down at Snap. "I am just doing that favor for you..."
Snap struggled harder. Despite the enormous pain he must be going through, he was still willing to fight back. He wouldn't stop. He kept kicking at her, as if he felt it was going to help him escape. She narrowed her eyes at this. She winced as she felt a foot hit against her leg, nearly making her stagger. It would seem that Snap was refusign to accept his punishment. No matter. She didn't need him to accept it; she just needed him to take it.
Sandra licked her lips slowly as she stared down at Snap. "I wonder what you taste like."
"No! Don't!" Snap pleaded with her.
"Oh come now Snap. Surely you understand by now how much of an honor it is to eat the flesh of a loved on." Her smile darkened at this. "How you should consider yourself lucky that your friend becomes a part of you for the rest of your life... I'm sure Howdy enjoys being a part of you, Snap." She ignored the shocked murmurs around her as she stared at Snap. "Howdy swims through your blood now. He can never leave you."
Snap was shaking. Not just from fear, but from anger as well. "How can you do such a thing?!"
Sandra rolled her eyes at this. How many times had she been asked that? More than she could care for. Another sign of ignorance. No one was taking into consideration her side of the story. They don't bother trying to figure out why she does these things. They just expect the answers to be given them on a silver platter. She curled her lip up in disgust. If only they were more willing to see outside of the box, then they would know just how much they had screwed up. They would understand. They would see that she had been right all along.
"I've only been doing what was right, Snap. You crossed me. I made a promise for whoever to do that to pay, and even though it turned out to be you, I knew I had no choice. I had make sure that you were truly sorry for what you did, Snap. I couldn't allow you to get away with what you did, and if you continue on resisting that lesson, I suppose I will have to bring about the final level of punishment for you..."
Snap squirmed underneath her, turning his head rapidly from side to side. "You're a monster!"
Sandra narrowed her eyes. "I am doing just what this world demands. Yes, I did some things I wasn't proud of. I did kill a lot of zoners, even ones that didn't really do anything to warrant it."
The zoners around her looked at each other, their eyes wide in shock at this revelation. They didn't make a move towards her. They just stared at her, wide-eyed, as she continued to torment Snap.
"All those zoners died for a good cause, Snap. They died as a result of me doing the right thing. I ended their misery and gave them a new purpose. I fed them to my customers. They all enjoyed it." Sandra took this chance to look around. She could see the zoners starting at her, most of them, shocked, a few of them outright angered by what she had said. She just smiled at this. "They all tasted good, right? I am such an excellent cook. You have to admit..." She held up her hand in gesture. "I'm the best cook in town."
The zoners glared at her, but they did not say a word. They simply remained quiet, keeping away as if they were terrified of what she might do. She smirked at this, realizing that she was still in control of the situation. She looked back down at Snap.
"You...you had no right to..." Snap said, his voice shaky, his eyes narrowed in anger. "You hurt my friends...you hurt so many zoners... Just who the fuck do you think you are?!"
Sandra lowered her ears, her lips pulling up into a snarl. "Apparently the only one around here to understands the importance of a promise." She lowered her head towards him, her red eyes locking onto his. "Anyone who had an inkling of right or wrong would understand where I'm coming from..."
"You...you're sick..." One of the zoners said.
"I can't believe that you would do such a thing.." Another said. "We...we thought you were..."
Sandra's ears twitched at this. She turned her head, watching the zoners around her. They were glaring at her, but intermixed in their gaze was shock, as if she did something that they couldn't begin to fathom. She cocked an eyebrow at this. She wasn't sure why they were so upset. Surely they would be smart enough to understand, right? Or were they going to be as naive as Rudy and the others were?
"Oh don't be so angry. I killed your loved ones quickly if that's of any comfort. And for some of you, you were lucky enough to eat your friend, making them part of you." Sandra said, grinning darkly. "I saw the looks in your eyes...the way you savored the flavor... You all enjoyed my cooking. You all must have experienced just how wonderful and diverse the zoner meat flavor can be." She tilted her head to once said. "You lot should tell me all about it. I'll be happy to hear about how you enjoyed the eating the meat of your own kind. Trust me, nothing tastes better.."
Sandra turned her attention back to Snap. He was still squirming underneath her, struggling in vain to get free. Her mouth ticked into a broader smile, her teeth flashing in a grin. She couldn't help but feel happy. She was about to send Snap through a journey that would never end. A journey through her body, forever circulating through. Snap should be thanking her that she was giving him an honor.
Oh well, if he doesn't want to do that, she supposed she couldn't really force him into it. Otherwise, it wouldn't be sincere. It was his loss, not her own, if he decided to not to thank him, if he decided to continue resisting despite her giving him such a joyous experience. Eating the meat of a friend... it's a beautiful experience that she felt everyone should partake in. Even if Snap refused, and resisted him force feeding hilm, she could still carry out the deed anyway. She could satisfy her needs.
Sandra didn't bother giving Snap a warning. She already told him that she was going to make him a part of her body. She opened up her jaws wider, showing off her sharp teeth. There were pleas around her for her to stop, but she ignored them. She watched Snap squirm, his eyes widening in horror. She only hesitated for a second before she brought her jaws down onto him.
She ignored his screams as her teeth tore into his flesh, her teeth sinking into his shoulder. She pulled her head back, tearing out a chunk of meat from him. She swallowed it in a single bite. She licked her lips slowly as Snap looked up at her in fear, shock, and pain.
"You taste pretty good... That's good. I wouldn't want to ruin our friendship by finding you distasteful." Sandra said. Her voice was still growly and scratchy, but she did not pay much attention. "Oh no..."
"P-Please stop..." Snap begged.
"Now now Snap.. I forgive you for not enjoying my taste. I admit I probably should have eaten better. It's my fault." Sandra said, smiling down at him. "But don't worry... I don't plan on rejecting you. You have such a nice flavor. Just hold still... This will be over before you know it..."
Snap let out screams as she bit down onto him again and again. She ripped up meat from his shoulder and arms. Her teeth sank in deeply, tearing through the tender muscle. Blood leaked from multiple wounds on his body, staining the ground everywhere. The smell of blood became strong in the air, filling everyone's nostrils. Each time she tore off meat, her tongue was bombarded with sweet sensations. It sent a shudder down her spine, making a smile tock at the corner of her mouth.
Snap had a sweet flavor. Sweeter than any meat she ever tried. His blood was delicious, and she found herself lapping at one of his gaping wounds. She listened to him whimper as she licked away at his tasty blood. After she drank some of his delicious salty red fluid, she resumed eating his meat while he was still alive.
More screams echoed in her ears, making them twitch. It was so irritating, but she knew she was doing the right thing. After all, she was making Snap a part of herself. She wanted him to experience it, to know that she was the one who cared enough about him to begin eating him while he was still alive and awake. Such an honor. She wished that he would see things her way. It would make this so much easier.
She looked down at his stomach. She licked her lips, imagining how it must taste. She gave a nasty smile to Snap and then she lowered her head to his stomach. Snap squirmed violently. Sandra held him firmly in place. She sniffed his stomach, taking in his scent. She sighed in content, drool dripping down from her jaws. With only a moment's hesitation, she opened her jaws and bit down.
Snap's eyes bulged and he let out an echoing scream. Sandra tore into his stomach, ripping up the flesh with ease. She yanked back, swallowing chunks of his meat. Her teeth made quick work of his stomach muscles, ripping them apart like they were just a piece of paper. The succulent taste of the stomach muscle filled her tongue's receptors, sending her into a heaven of flavor. She chewed a bit more slowly on her next hunk of meat, admiring the flavor. Then she resumed her consumption, taking note of how fear was making him taste even better than before.
Soon she tore his stomach open enough to see his intestines. She licked her lips before she pushed her face in. Snap let out a series of screams as Sandra's teeth snagged on the slippery organs. She began to rip them out, tearing off pieces of the long, rope-like organs, eating them with ease. She attacked his stomach again and again, only stopping when he managed to disembowel Snap, part of his intestines hanging out at his side.
Snap looked up at her, his eyes reddened, stained with tears. He let out a series of whimpers, and reached up a trembling hand towards her despite his pain. He tried to speak, but only a gurgled sound would come out followed by blood dripping down the corners of his mouth. Sandra smiled, her eyes locked onto his. She reached down and stroked his forehead gently.
"Please don't cry, Snap. It will be over. Don't worry. I'll relish this moment, and I will make sure no one would forget you." Sandra said in her growly, feral voice. "It will be all right..."
Sandra lowered her head down and grabbed at his intestines again with her teeth. She loved their flavor. She pulled back, tearing off a piece. She swallowed it, making sure Snap watched the whole thing. She chuckled as Snap was frozen in terorr, his eyes bulging.
Before Sandra had another chance to bite down, something solid struck against her head. She let out a cry of pain as she was thrown from Snap and crashed into the ground. She pushed herself onto her hands and looked at who had attacked her.
Her eyes widened to see that it was one of the zoners in the restaurant. He was pretty big and strong, likely physically stronger than she was. She took in a few shaky breaths, but then shook her head, wiping away her fear. She smiled at the zoner, climbing up to her feet. It would seem that someone else wanted to play with her. Someone else wanted to demand a...sacrifice so to speak...
"Have you come to die?" Sandra asked the zoner.
The zoner narrowed his eyes. "I've come to stop you."
"Stop me?" Sandra had to laugh at that. Just how did this person think they were going to stop him? What part of him thought hat he really stood a chance? She shook her head. Just the ramblings of a stupid zoner. There was no need to waste time on him. "How do you propose you do that...?"
It was then that she noticed the zoner wasn't alone. She could hear footsteps all around her. She widened her eyes slightly, her smile dropping, her temper lowering. She looked all around her, seeing that almost every zoner in the restaurant had her completelhy surrounded. Even flying would do her no good as a number of these zoners had some flight ability. It didn't take her long to realize that she was trapped.
She looked left and right, trying to figure out if there was, somehow a way out. But she knew there wasn't. She knew she was stuck here, surrounded by zoners. Very angry zoners. As her temper dissipated, she came to realize that she had just confessed to what she had been doing, and, seeing how angry these zoners were, she realized that she just just made a huge mistake.
These zoners would not listen to reason. They would not try to comprehend the good in what happened to them, no matter how much she tried to explain to them. All she was going to do was make them angrier; they were already in a rage mode like how she had been. Only this time, she was on the recieving end of such anger. She..she had to get out of here, before...
Sandra did not have time to react when the zoners came at her from all sides. Biting, clawing, scratching, kicking, throwing, she endured all of it as the zoners unleashed their fury over what she had done.
"Stop! Let me go! Please! I'll do anything! Just stop!"