So. Here I am. Sitting on one side of the room here while staring down this fifteen foot gigantic, protein guzzling buffoon. Guess it's kind of nice to finally meet the brains behind the operation here instead of being insulted every few seconds by his big mouth second in command. Still, I can't help but admit I'm kind of nervous here, despite the hopefully stoic look I'm putting on right now. I mean, look at this guy! Kung fu or not I doubt I'd stand much of a chance if I dared try to fight him! That being said, all I could now do is just wait and hear what it is he has to say, what his demands are, the usual shit that goes down when interrogating someone.
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Um... he is going to say something, right?
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Just uh... kind of getting the silent treatment here...
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Okay, just... please, say something already? That freaking stern look he's giving is starting to creep me out a little!
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"Hmpf... Well"-
Oh thank God! It's about time and all!
-"I honestly don't know whether to be impressed or not by what I've seen of you so far, master... python is it..."?
"Just Mike will do". I replied flatly.
"Mike"...? He mumbled to himself, pondering on my name for a few short moments before putting the thought aside and began focusing his attention on me once again.
"As I was saying, you certainly have proven to be a nuisance, as I'm sure plenty of my men would agree... but yet at the same time"...
The large boa uncurled and slithered out from behind the desk he was sitting by and begun slithering his way forwards, remaining to the right of the room as he did and circled around me.
"... I can't help but admit that your... abilities to us are certainly worth the trouble. Seems that you, my friend, are a rarity".
"Um... I don't understand... you're saying that I'm a white unicorn with fashion sense"...?
Yeah, not really surprising to see one of his eyebrows raise in confusion. Look, forgive me if I've never heard that word outside of a t.v show, okay? I'm not exactly a walking dictionary here!
"What I mean, master Mike, is that you're unique. A diamond in the rough one might dare to say".
"Oh really? And what gives you that idea"?
"Your connection to something greater than yourself, and please don't bother pretending that you don't know what I'm talking about. We already know about the demon".
"Fine. Well at least humor me here. Your buddy already told me that you were interested in the mèngyǎn anyway, but what I don't understand is WHY you would be interested to begin with"?
The boa stopped slithering.
"Do you remember on your way to this room you ended up witnessing some rather unusual weapons"...?
"...Yes...? What of them"?
"Imagine, if you can, that those creations were thought up by another mind. A creative mind, like your own. Creations stronger and powerful than anything the Chinese Imperial Guard can conjure up. You see, the Silent Blade already once came into contact with one other person who refused to be controlled by an immortal spirit, like you. And thanks to that one being, we were able to track him down, and with his help, we created our own arsenal. Usually when a demon, such as the mèngyǎn tries to persuade a mortal to do something, it is usually either to cause chaos or satisfy their own goals. Well we just decided to make those goals OUR goals too. For the sake of preserving the future of this great land".
Oh God. Please tell me this isn't going where I think it's going.
"So let me wrap my head around this". I quickly interuptted. "There's someone else out there who has communicated with a dangerous immortal creature? Someone who is smart enough to think up all these incredible inventions, and decided to share them with you? That's how you created those inventions outside, right"?
The boa nodded, allowing me to continue with my theory.
"And you believe that these... oh so marvelous inventions... will ensure a brighter future for China, despite that you just said that demons like the mèngyǎn does this sort of thing to cause chaos"?
"That is correct".
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"Brilliant. Excellent idea, really. Truly a genius vision you have, you know? I applaude you for such an excellent idea, just outstanding". I spoke, giving a mocking attitude and smile as I did.
"Really now"...?
"HELL NO NOT REALLY"! I snapped furiously. "I mean, here I was thinking this whole kidnapping me thing had an actual freaking purpose. But now- oho now... you have GOT! TO BE JOKING! DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I'VE SEEN THIS SORT OF SHIT PLAY OUT?! MESSING WITH SHIT YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO MESS WITH IN ORDER TO TRY AND CREATE SUPER WEAPONS?! REALLY"!?
Granted these *experiences* I'm talking about are based from watching movies and reading books, but come on think about it. If it didn't work in that final shitty Aliens movie, of which had tons of superior technology compared to this day and age, then HOW! THE FREAKING HELL! DO YOU EXPECT THIS TO TURN OUT?! I NEVER ACTUALLY THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME DIPSHIT SERIOUSLY DUMB ENOUGH TO TRY IT IN REAL LIFE THOUGH, BUT HEY! HERE WE ARE!
"If you're actually telling me, that there's another demon out there, that you're using to create these weapons, then I really hope you're expecting all this to blow up in your face! You're playing with fire"!
Much to my annoyance, the boa smirked.
"Then perhaps you would be interested to know that this dangerous demon you're talking about has already been taken care of".
"Taken... care of...? You mean as in..."?
"Exactly".
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Oh.
Well, now I feel stupid... You know, I really should just hear people out before reacting in such... explosive ways. Kind of been happening more and more often today hasn't it?
"And... what about the creative guy? The one that the demon was watching over"?
"Safe and unharmed".
"And... how can I trust you on that"?
"I'm afraid you can't. At least not without proof".
Guess he has me there.
"So, I guess you're also going to dig around in my head and do the same thing you did to the other guy? Make weapons to control China, right"?
"I think you misunderstand our purpose".
"Oh really? I'll admit I may have jumped the gun earlier, but you guys don't exactly strike me as the type that follow orders from the emperor".
"True, we don't follow under his rules. However, I suppose it's only fair that you should know that our objective is nothing more than to"-
A knock sounded at the door.
"Enter". Spoke the boa with an annoyed tone. A smaller snake, roughly about my own length, entered.
"Captain, the sentries have spotted a patrol from Gongmen city heading our way".
The boa's face remained emotionless.
"I see. And what exactly does this patrols forces consist of, soldier"?
"Exact numbers are unknown but at least double our own. They're also being led by another snake. Most likely an ally of this one". He replied, pointing to me on that last sentence. Least I knew one good thing. Viper was out there looking for me.
The boa sighed. "No matter. It's too dark for them to find us right away. By the time they find this place we'll be long gone".
Oh great. If they leave before Viper gets here, she'll never find me. I need to do something to prevent that from happening!
"Take our guest back up to his room and keep him there until we've cleared the place out. We have thirty minutes at the most".
"Yes captain".
The guard slithered over and begun to force me back out through the door
"Hey, wait a minute, I still have questions to as"-
"Which I will be happy to answer in the near future Master Mike. For now I suggest you cooperate before my men take matters into their own fangs".
I didn't have much of a chance to reply before being rudely shoved out of the room, back into the other much larger room. In my mind, I was beginning to panic, trying to think of a way to either delay these guys and keep them from leaving, or finding a way to alert the patrol. Just... HOW to do so was something of a major issue at the moment!
Come on, think! Thinkthinkthinkthinkthink!
"Keep moving"!
I immediatley recieved a shove from my escort. Turned out I wasn't exactly paying attention for a moment and just wasn't moving fast enough for his lik...ing... wait... I have it!
"Hey, don't shove me asshole"! I snapped back, turning round and shoving my guard back, slithering slightly to his left, just enough so that I was behind... perfect! Now all I need is for this guy to-
A small grunt escaped as I got shoved again, only this time, much harder. Hard enough for me to seemingly fall on top of a large pile of small silver balls. It took only seconds before I was dragged back out and given a punch to the stomach for standing up for myself. I could endure one little punch anyway, now that the plan had worked. Now I just need to wait until I'm on my own.
"Hey, watch where you shove him you idiot! These things aren't something to just mess around with"! One other snake snapped, almost terrified, trying to gather whatever balls were rolling around the room.
"Alright alright, jeez. Sorree. Come on kung fu doofus, keep it moving".
Jerk.
A short walk later, I now find myself placed in the room and was now fiddling with one of the silver balls I managed to steal from being shoved into the pile from earlier. How I stole it you may ask while surrounded by dozens of soldiers? Well, remember that whole swallowing and spitting up trick Viper taught me some time ago? Yeah, THAT trick. Turns out it was useful for something after all. I can only imagine the smug look on her face already when I mention it to her... Anyway, with that said and done, I have a means to escape. Considering that everything in that room was meant to be a weapon, I have high hopes that this thing is a bomb, or maybe possibly a flare? Something that'll attract attention for sure. Just... make sure I'm standing on the other side of the room when I activate it.
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"Speaking of which... how DOES it work"...?
Yeah, slight flaw in the plan here... ...should have maybe taken that into account...
O-okay, let me take a look... it's got no fuse, no button that I can see, or anything that may look like I can activate it. Conclusion, I'm screwed. Well, there's got to be some way of doing this. I'll figure it out eventually.
A few moments later...
One minute, two minutes, five minutes, nothing! Five minutes of doing nothing but trying to do everything I can to activate the stupid thing! Had I just ended up snatching a dud or an unfinished model? It certainly feels that way!
Having enough, I just chucked the stupid thing behind me, letting it land on the floor with an audible thud, followed by an annoying hissing sound. Wait, annoying hissing sound...?
Slowly looking behind at the wall, I noticed the hiss coming from the bomb itself.
"Right... so not a dud then"... I confirmed with a weak, shaky voice.
I was sweating bullets as I had just realised what I had done. I had stolen a bomb, activated it, and allowed myself to be trapped in the room with it!
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HOW THE EFF DID I THINK THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA TO BEGIN WITH?!
"Oh shit! OH SHI"-
Meanwhile, outside the room...
Two armored snakes were coiled up, side by side guarding the entrance to the weapons room. Neither of them were exactly pleased with having to just stand and do nothing. Out of all the other roles that they could choose too. Weapons testing, guarding the captain, even sentry duty. But no. They had to sit outside this door, and do what? Sweet F A. It was impossible for it to get any more boring.
At least, it felt that way until the snake on the left swore he heard what sounded like a muffled explosion...?
"Uh... did you hear something"? He decided to ask the other guard.
"Oh yeah, I did actually. I think that was the sound of... noone caring". He stated grumpily before assuming his position once more. With a tired sigh, his fellow soldier did the exact same.
Viper POV
Two hours. That's how long it has been since waking up and finding out that Mike had been taken out from the city. Going out to try and find him was something that was expected from the guards, informed of the situation about what happened under Gongmen tower, and had agreed to help aid in the search. Now, we've been following tracks leading out of Gongmen city for the last thirty minutes or so.
"Master Viper"? I could hear coming from behind me. "If I may ask something"?
"Of course. What do you need"? I asked with a polite smile, turning to find one of the many rhino guards that had volunteered for this search and rescue mission.
"Well, I wish not to sound negative, but we've lost the serpents trails. Finding them will be near impossible in the dark".
As much as I wanted to think the opposite, he had a point. At this rate we'll end up going round in circles. Still, I kept my dissapointment to myself and my emotions buried. And for good reason.
"Perhaps it would be best if we turned back"?
I couldn't help but sigh sadly. Again, I had to agree with the guard. But at the same time, I couldn't. What if by the next search, which would end up starting tomorrow, those despicable kidnappers were gone? And Mike along with them? I had to admit, there was nothing I wanted more at the moment than finding him and giving him a big hug. But... I also wanted to ask him a couple of questions that... may or may not have been inspired by a recent... dream. I... really don't want to think about it right now. I just can't.
"Hey, look! To the south"! One of the guards spoke up.
I looked over to the guard and followed to where he was pointing. There was some sort of explosion taking place in the distance! A small one but enough to raise questions! It was a lead to say the least. And maybe to Mike.
I didn't need to say much as the large platoon of guards broke into a run towards the location of the explosion. I quickly slithered alongside them, allowing a small smile to stretch upon my face once more.
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So glad I managed to get this done. So how's everyone doing, hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to Kung Fu Panda 3? I know I am. Hope you guys enjoyed reading. Cheerio!