WARNING: This chapter will contain very strong language and violence.
Chapter 15
A lot earlier.
The clone holds on tightly to the surgeon's knife…as she pulls back her arm, ready to stab.
DENDY: No…n-no…(The clone just stares at Dendy) Oh G-God…n-no, please don't s-stab me…
With any more hesitation, the fake Fink stabs Dendy in the throat, the blade easing through the flesh…Dendy gags. The clone holds the knife steady. Blood trickled out…as Dendy found it hard to talk or make any sound, except gag…trying not to swallow blood, that was seeping down her esophagus. Dendy looks into the clones evil eyes…and produces a tear, going down her already pathed stream cheek.
FinK: I…I'm not sorry. (Dendy whimper gags) Once I remove the knife…you'll only have about seven minutes to live...you're gonna bleed to death. (Pulls the knife out, blood spurts) I'm…going to complete my list. (Sighs) Goodbye!
The fake Fink grabs her list…and heads for the door, closing it as she leaves. She doesn't look back.
Dendy's front was soaked in blood, as it poured down her. She gagged…but couldn't make any sound. She looked around, trying not to make the stab wound any bigger…
There was a medical box on the wall. She could easily reach it with her feet. She tried to move…it was hard at first, but the rush of panic managed to prompt her to free her feet…she tried walking but the weight of the chair was to much…gasping…she forced herself to drag across the floor to the wall, using her feet to pull or push herself…she was starting to get weaker…but her determination, she managed to reach the wall…she lifted her leg…which felt more heavier than usual…this was because of the lack of blood in her…but she managed to kick the medical box off the wall…
But…
She didn't plan ahead, nor think of a way to catch it…it was kicked off its hook and fell onto the floor…the plastic medical box, cracked and opened up, with all its contents pouring all over the place. Dendy tried to shout in frustration and panic…as she spotted the thick bandage unroll in front of her…
Her breathing was slowing down…her body getting weaker…the blood still pouring onto her now red soaked body suit…
Her eyes starting to close…
Her last attempt at making a sound was pathetic…a wet cry of gagging…
Her body was limping…
Getting weak…
Her eyes closed and her head tilted towards…
Darkness…covered her…
As her head tilt forwards, the water from her pond head eventually spilled and the little fish squeak an unusual sound as it was falling out. The water splashed over Dendy's front and the fish started to gasp for air…it squeaked some more trying to get Dendy's attention but it was no use. The little gold fish then noticed Dendy's hands strapped to the chair…and while it was flaying and gasping for breath, it tried to jump towards Dendy's hands…after a few attempts, and without falling onto the floor, it made it to Dendy's hands. The fish didn't have long to live, and started to nibble through the strains. It was hard at first, since it was losing its breathe and the sticky tape didn't help…but it's little razor sharp teeth managed to cut through the stick binds…the fish then fell onto the floor, violently shaking in Dendy's pool of blood and accidently breathing it in…practically drowning it with the wrong substances. Dendy's hand was free and limped towards the floor but this somehow jolted the kappa to wake up…
Dendy blinked and was overcome with full weakness…but noticed her hand was free, she clenched her fists and lifted her hand, straight away trying to remove the straps which she did with surprising ease…and then grabbed some surgical scissors that fell from the medical box…she took a deep breath and cut herself from her binds…but fell to the floor…
She groaned….but the blood was still exciting her, she grabbed a huge plaster and placed it on her wound, with was soaking quickly…next she grabbed some bandages and quickly wrapped it around her neck, putting pressure on the wound…it hurt and could feel the rush course through her body..
Dendy lost count how many times she wrapped the bandage around her neck but she used all of it and then used medical tape to keep it seal. The wrap was tight around her neck, but she could breath and blood stopped pouring…
Her vision was getting blurry again…she felt a cold sweat and her heart raced…she coughed out some blood, before passing out, once again…in her own pool of blood…
…
Roughly an hour ago from the present time.
The rain kept pouring…it wasn't going to stop anytime soon.
The clone stood outside, just staring at the huge hand structure building. She was at POINT…but took in the rain for a little while. The clone sighed…and looked at her kill list one last time. The rain was smudging the writing, as the ink dripped down the letter, barely making the writing recognizable. The clone smiled…and she crunched up the letter into a ball and chucked it to one side.
FinK: The final destination. (Shrugs) Hmph. While I'm here I might burn the place down. Who knows… might get me a few hero kill bonuses. Oh yes…I remember this dump! No…going…back…now!
There wasn't many lights on but this shouldn't be to surprising considering how late it was getting. The clone looked through the glass doors and could see a guard leaning on his chair. The clone frowned and then spotted a camera that was directly on her…she then looked back at the guard and he seemed dismissive. Focusing on something else.
FinK: The security here is a joke. This…place is a joke…
The cloned rat just simply walked through the doors…it was only then that the guard sat up and straightened himself out.
GUARD: Oh, uh…M-Ms Fink. (The clone doesn't say anything except walk forwards) I'm surprised to see you here this late. (The clone ignores him) Uh, v-visiting times are over!
The clone pulls out a gun and shoots the guard in the head, simply killing him. The guard slumps over his desk.
FinK: Your life is over!
The clone walked around the desk and decided to investigate the guard's area. She searched his pockets to find an access card. Though, quickly judging this place, she probably didn't need it…but took it anyway. She moved his slump position back into the seat, with her strength, he wasn't that heavy. She looked at the monitors…most of it was in night vision but some still had movement or activity. This building definitely had people in it. The clone smiled wildly…as she flipped through all the camera's…and after a few dull empty visuals she came up with a room with two kids in it. They seemed to be playfully fighting…and laughing. The clone couldn't believe there were kids here in this building…but morals was not her thing. Instead she chuckled evilly.
FinK: Oh my God, is this just fucking perfect or what?! Two kids? Here? (Laughs) I'll be the number one villain if I take a building down with kids. I'll deal with them later…first, I need to know where Elodie is…the bitch!
The clone scanned each monitor and went through every camera in the building, until she came up with a blank screen that simply said "Elodie's Office". It was clearly turned off from that room…but it had the location of the room with its digital writing in the corner.
"Top Floor"
FinK: Top floor. Easy-fucking-peasey…
…
Roughly 20 minutes later.
Elodie and Enid had spent most of the night in Elodie's office. Enid was putting her boots back on, while Elodie was doing up her top and sorting her dress out afterwards.
ELODIE: You know, Enid…
ENID: Mmm?
ELODIE: You could move in with me. (Enid turns to look at Elodie)…i-if you like…
ENID: You want me to move in with you?
ELODIE: (Nods) Yes.
ENID: Wow…
ELODIE: You don't like the idea?
ENID: No, I love it. I'd love to move in with you…but…
ELODIE: But what…? I have plenty of room. I have a king size bed…and as proven just now, we don't need a bedroom to prove our love for each other~ This building has all our needs.
ENID: Like I said, I'd love to move in with you but…
ELODIE: Spill it out, Enid…
ENID: I…I don't want to lose what we've got right now.
ELODIE: What?
Enid goes over to Elodie and takes her hand.
ENID: I just, I dunno…I don't want to lose what we have, you know. This! What if living together ruins that?
ELODIE: How would it?
ENID: Well, I'm not a very patient person…plus I can get grumpy.
ELODIE: You seem patient with Jess…
ENID: That's because she's a kid…and a smart kid. I have the time in the world for her…but what if living together brings out my annoying…habits.
ELODIE: Oh, Enid, that's poppycock! I've known you for years.
ENID: Yeah, but you don't see me twenty-four seven. Living with me…could be difficult.
ELODIE: (Gets close) I…I want you…
They kiss, it's slow at first before becoming warm, loving and passionate. They bump their heads together.
ELODIE: There maybe…habits of mine, you probably wouldn't like…but those things shouldn't matter, Enid, because I love you…and I pray to God, you love me as well…
ENID: (Smiles) Yes. I love you too, Elodie.
ELODIE: Then nothing should stop you from living here.
ENID: (Chuckles) I…guess I'll pack my stuff and move in.
ELODIE: That would be wonderful~
They kiss again.
Suddenly an alarm went off…and the room flashes with spinning lights.
ELODIE: What the…?
ENID: What's all this?
ELODIE: It's…a fire alarm…?
ENID: Oh shit.
Just then, on cue…there was banging at the window. The two hero's turn to where the noise was coming, just barely hearing it through the loud alarm. They were shocked to see it was Tyi, begging to get in. The two ladies ran to the window and opened it, trying not to knock Tyi.
ELODIE: Tyi? W-What is the meaning of this?
They then noticed that Jess, had her arms around him…he had climbed up the building. He whimpered as he tried to get in and Elodie and Enid grabbed them both to safety, pulling them in. Tyi was almost to tears, as was Jess. Tyi had blood over his hand, due to cutting it on something.
ELODIE: My God, what's happened?
TYI: (Trying to get it together) M-My…my mom…
ELODIE: Your mom…? What about her?
TYI: S-She…s-sh-s-she tried…(cry gasping)…she tried to…
ELODIE: What…?
JESS: She tried to kill us!
ENID: (Nervous chuckle) What?
ELODIE: I beg your pardon?
TYI: S-She…
JESS: It's true! Ms Fink tried to kill us! She…s-she was crazy! She…she didn't recognize us!
ELODIE: Are you sure it wasn't just anyone else that maybe looked like her?
Tyi was in a ball of fits, crying uncontrollably. This prompted Jess to cry as well when she looked at him…and then back at Elodie.
JESS: N-No. It was his mom. It was Ms Fink!
ELODIE: That doesn't make sense!
JESS: (Almost shouts) It's true!
ENID: Okay, Jess, okay sweetheart. Calm down…(Jess nods)…tell me what happened…all of it!
JESS: W-We haven't got time, (Points to the elevator) she'll-
ENID: Jessica. You're safe now, okay. You and Tyi are with me and Elodie. Now, please tell us what happened…
ELODIE: And why on Earth was Tyi climbing you up the building?
Enid looked into Jess's eyes and gave her a comforting smile. Jess took her time with her breathing and look a glance at the elevator…she knew that Fink was coming but at the same time, at least she and Tyi were now protected. Jess nodded, wiping some tears…and began her story…unfolding the events.
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15 minutes ago.
The two kids were in Tyi's room. Tyi was tossing a baseball with one hand, while Jess clapped her hands, egging Tyi to throw the ball at her.
JESS: Come on, throw the ball!
TYI: Think you'll catch it?
JESS: Yes, now come on, throw the ball!
TYI: Okay!
Tyi pulled back and then chucked the ball at Jess with tremendous speed….but Jess jumped in the air, summersaulted…the ball past her but as quick as the balls speed, she grabbed it with her tail and landed on her feet. Tyi was ecstatic for her and clapped. Jess moved her tail in front of her, taking the ball and very pleased with herself.
TYI: See? You got it!
JESS: Oh my God…I…I did…
TYI: You're a natural.
JESS: Huh. I would never have done this at school…
TYI: You're…y-you're great…
JESS: Huh…?
TYI: I, uh…you're…great. (Blushes)
JESS: (Chuckles, see's him blushing) Heh. You're not too bad yourself. (Jess tosses the ball with her hand) HEADS UP! (Chucks the ball)
TYI: W-Wha…?
The ball passes Tyi, thanks to Jess's mis-angle…the ball goes out the room into the corridor, hitting the wall.
JESS: Whoops…
TYI: Don't worry, I got it.
Tyi skips out the room to receive the ball. He hears a voice at the end of the corridor.
FEMALE VOICE: Fuck! Fucking wrong floor. How the fuck did that happen?
Tyi's ears perk up, he turns around and gasps happily to see who was in front of him. His mother. Who now had her back to him, walking back into the elevator…
TYI: MOMMY!
He waves at his mom, who doesn't seem to notice nor react. He calls her out again.
TYI: MOM, OVER HERE!
His mom stops…and slowly turns her head around. Tyi chuckles and runs happily towards Fink. Fink turns around, as Tyi grabs her legs in a hugging embrace.
TYI: It's good to see you again, mommy! I didn't think I'd see you still tomorrow.
Fink tried to back off.
FinK: What the fuck?
TYI: (Tyi looks up and has a confused look on him) Uh, mommy? Why are you wearing a security uniform?
Tyi was right, Fink was wearing the guard's uniform from down stairs, since she changed her wears…and of course, he didn't know he was speaking to the clone. The fake Fink then kicked Tyi off.
FinK: Get the fuck off me, inbred!
Tyi was pushed from the kick, he rolled over…hurting.
TYI: M-Mommy…?
FinK: I'm not your mommy, ya little shit!
TYI: I…I…d-don't understand…
The clone pulls out a gun and points it at Tyi.
FinK: Understand this!
Without any hesitation whatsoever, the clone shoots at Tyi but was quick enough to dodge the bullet, as he rolled backwards. The bullet impacts into the marble floor. Tyi screamed.
TYI: MOMMY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
FinK: What does it look like?
The clone shoots again, multiple times but Tyi manages to be quick enough to escape the oncoming bullets. Jumping, dodging….with a couple of close calls.
FinK: Shit, he's fast!
TYI: STOP IT, MOMMY!
FinK: For the last time, kid, I'm NOT YOUR FUCKING MOMMY! NOW STAY STILL AND DIE!
The clone shoots again…Tyi jumps and runs on the walls, dodging the following bullets that were leaving their mark on the wall. Tyi panicked and started crying. The fake Fink had a good range now, predicting the little boy's move…she pulled the trigger, but the gun just clicked.
FinK: Shit! (The clone pulled the trigger again and again the gun clicked. The gun was empty) God damn it!
Tyi ran back to his room, while the fake Fink was reloading her gun.
Tyi slammed closed the door, panting ferociously. Jess looked concerned.
JESS: What was all that banging?
TYI: (Shaking) It's my mom…
JESS: (Oddly smiling) Ms Fink? She's here.
Jess was about to open the door but Tyi stopped her…pushing her back.
TYI: GET AWAY FROM THE DOOR!
JESS: Tyi, what's-
Just then the door kicked in, pushing Tyi and Jess back. The clone then punched her way through the door, braking it easily. Tyi pushed himself back with his feet on the floor. Jess stared at Fink, horrified.
JESS: Ms Fink…?
The clone turned to Jess and quickly pointed her gun at Jess.
TYI: NOOO!
Tyi whipped his tail and grabbed Jess, pulling her out the way in time, as the bullet ripped through the wooden floorboards. The clone sighed in frustration. Tyi picked up Jess…as the clone aimed again…Tyi jumped on the bed, forgetting how bouncy it was…the clone shot at Tyi, missing him…but making him lose his balance and thus Tyi and Jess fell onto the floor on the other side of the bed. The clone relaxed and started laughing…she knew the kids would be trapped in the corner of the room…she checked under the bed and could see their feet…she laughed again and walked towards the corner…revealing Tyi and Jess, cowarding in the corner. Tyi sat in front of Jess…and was scared but had a determined face on him.
FinK: You're making me waste my bullets, kid. But…I gotta hand it to ya, you're quick…(Shakes her head)…but sometimes being quick can make your journey end faster. (Clocks up her gun) I will not miss this time!
TYI: WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS, MOMMY? DID I MAKE YOU ANGRY, WHAT DID I DO?
FinK: I don't know where you're getting this idea that I'm your "mommy"…because I'm not. (Stands over them) And why would I have a son like you. Look at you…you're clearly a half bred…probably created from a monster. (Tyi goes teary-eyed and grits his teeth) I'd be doing you a favour, putting you out of your misery…who would want a fucking ugly creature like you?
JESS: HE IS NOT UGLY!
Without warning, Jess screams a war cry and climbs over Tyi and jumps from him, she started spinning like a top in the air, and stuck out her tail, the clone was off guard and got whipped by her tail, making a few fast lashes at the clones face…the clone groaned, while Tyi charged at his fake mom and rugby tackled her to the ground, making the clone smack her head on the hard wooden floor. Jess landed on her feet, if a little dizzy. Problem was, the clone was in the way of the exit…Tyi had to think fast, he punched the fire alarm, and the lights were flashing all around and then ran to the window…he punched it, cutting his hand in the process, but the window shattered for an escape.
TYI: We have to warn Elodie!
JESS: Can't we just-
TYI: NO TIME! GRAB ON!
Tyi pulled Jess close, as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders and they jumped out of the window and with quick reflexes, managed to grab hold of a long drainage pipe…they were lucky not to slip as it was raining. Tyi tensed up in pain as his hand was now started to hurt but through grit and determination, he started climbing, even with the weight of Jess on his back. It was a struggle…but he climbed up quick, getting to Elodie's window as fast as he could and hoping she'd be in there.
The clone got up and shook her head, she cursed, as she could feel the cuts on her face, trickling with blood. The fake Fink ran to the window, looking down at first…and then up, she could just about see the two kids, climbing up, but the thick rain was impairing her vision, shooting them would be a waste of bullets.
FinK: YOU LITTLE FUCKERS! I'M COMING FOR YOU AND ELODIE!
Jess looked down, as the clones eyes seemed to be on fire…and then disappeared.
After a few minutes, climbing, the rain smacking into them, Tyi made it to the window…
Jess's story ended.
Elodie and Enid were gobsmacked and looked at each other. Jess started crying…and Tyi was wiping away his tears.
ENID: (Reassuring) Hey, you two…(The kids looked at her) You two were very brave. Me and Elodie are very, very proud of you…
ELODIE: Yes, well done, you two. (Grabs her mobile) We need to seal off this area, if Fink is on her way up. She has clearly gone crazy.
ENID: It doesn't sound like the Fink we know.
ELODIE: Enid, there is only one Fink…nonetheless, she is attacking children and coming after me, for whatever reason. She is a villain…and nothing more. We need to seal off this area. Right now. I'm going to call KO.
Enid sighs but nods. Elodie only just remembered at her mobile was switched…and within seconds, she was receiving missed calls and texts from the Prison…it was very overwhelming, as the missed calls and texts didn't seem to stop.
ELODIE: Oh bugger!
ENID: What?
ELODIE: My phone is imploding with messages and missed calls. (She presses on the first voice message)
GUARD (Phone): MS ELODIE, FINK HAS JUST KILLED ONE OF OUR GUARDS. I REPEAT, FINK HAS KILLED ONE OF THE GUARDS IN COLD BLOOD!
The message ends. Elodie and Enid look at each other.
ELODIE: That was one of the prison guards…
ENID: Prison…? What was Fink doing there?
ELODIE: I'm not sure…but right now is we're dealing with villainous spree killer.
ENID: Spree killer…?
ELODIE: Yes. A spree killer is, though sometimes referred to as rampage killers, murder two or more victims, but at more than one location. Although their murders occur in separate locations, their spree is considered a single event because there is no "cooling-off period" between the murders. And now she is here…
Just then, the elevator dinged…meaning that the lift had reached it's destination. Elodie then quickly pressed one of her many buttons on the desk and deactivated the elevator, stopping the doors from opening. Enid gathered the two kids and put them behind the desk to be out of view.
ENID: You two stay here, you understand?
JESS: Okay.
TYI: Where's dad?
ELODIE: (Overhearing) I'm going to call him now.
ENID: Everything will be alright, you understand.
The two kids nodded, even if it did feel like Enid was lying about it. The witch ninja smiled at them and then stood next to Elodie.
ELODIE: No! My phone has frozen! I can't call him!
ENID: Good timing! Try texting him!
There was a loud noise coming from the elevator…every few seconds was a bang, and the doors were getting dented by punch like marks. Elodie was frantic over her phone. She managed to get to her messages, but typing was slow…so she decided to make it quick. Short and to the point.
"Help. Fink. Crazy."
She sent the message. Another loud crash, as an arm managed to pierce through the metal elevator doors, ripping it like tin foil. Elodie produced her bow and arrow and Enid warmed up her legs. The clone was clearly strong and tried to push the sealed doors open. The clone screamed through her strength.
ELODIE: (Looks at Enid) Wait till the doors open further…then shoot at her.
ENID: Right.
ELODIE: Don't miss!
The clone pushed the doors slightly, making the gap bigger and screamed through the hole, with a menacing laugh. This was the cue for Elodie and Enid, as they both shot their powers at the clone. Fink gasped and backed off. Elodie's sharp arrows going through the hole easily…and Enid span around shooting a fireball at the door, which exploded on impact…the two heroes shielded themselves from the debris that flew everywhere…thick billow of smoke and dust quickly filled the room. There was silence. The elevator in ruins but still hanging on by the cables. Elodie coughed from the smoke, while Enid was waving her hand to get a clear visual of impact…still silence.
ELODIE: Did…(Coughs)…did we get her…?
ENID: I'm not sure. I…I can't see a thing.
The silence was eerie…just then, gunshots, and two bullets flew through the smokey room. One hitting Elodie in the hand…and the other hitting Enid in the leg. They both screamed, as the bullets ripped them, with Enid falling to the floor and Elodie dropping her bow, which disappeared and holding her bloody hand tightly. A shadow appeared from the dust, with manic laughter.
FinK: Ha! Is that all you got? (Laughs loudly) All that power…and you couldn't even kill me. I have a gun…and took you out completely. (Laughs again) I'm gonna enjoy killing you!
…
A few minutes ago.
KO was frantically running in the rain and getting close to point. He was an extremely fast runner and it didn't take him long to get to the kill of POINT. He couldn't believe that Fink was causing damage at POINT. He needed to know why…and decided to phone her. It rang for a few times before Fink answer on the other line.
FINK: Hey, big rod, I was just thinking about you…~
KO: (Frantic) Where are you?
FINK: What? KO…what's the-
KO: Where are you, RIGHT NOW?
FINK: Jesus Christ, KO, calm down! What the hell is-
KO: FINK, JUST TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE? ARE YOU AT POINT?
FINK: POINT…? No, no of course not, I'm at Trace's gym. KO, what is going on? What's happening?
KO: I…I don't know! I got a text from Elodie saying you was going crazy or something?!
FINK: What…(Nervous chuckle) That's impossible. I'm at Trace's. Come down if you like…
KO: No time. I think somethings going on at POINT. Elodie just sent me the one message about you and hasn't replied since! I'm worried! I'm going there right now!
FINK: Right now?!
KO: Yes! There's something not right!
FINK: Whoa, whoa, hang on, I'm coming with you…
KO: By the sounds of Elodie, you're already there…
FINK: This is absurd. I'm with Trace, right now.
TRACE: (From the background) What's going on?
FINK: Listen, don't go on your own. I'm coming, just give me a minute to get-
KO: (See's the building) No can do, Fink. I'm already here!
He didn't want to but he hung up on his girlfriend…he wanted to believe her and sooner or later he was about to find out the truth. All that was on his mind right now was…are the kids safe?
…
We…are now in the present.
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End of Chapter
Nearly there…