The Binding of Isaac belongs to Edmund McMillen and NICALiS

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The three followed Eve, much to the other's annoyance. "Did I say I didn't need help?" She asked.

"The room was a dead end, ya broad!" Cain said, "So, not many other choices."

"We're just concerned," Maggie said, "You look a little worse for wear."

"I've been through worse crap!" Eve said, "And I've done it alone! I will live!"

"Eve, we just wanna help you." Isaac said, "I mean, we're all in this together."

"Because of two coincidences, you think we should be a team?" The raven-haired girl asked, "You all just got here, while I've been doing this for…for…"

"For how long exactly?" Cain asked.

"I can't remember…" She said, "But I don't care, I've been doing it longer than you! That's what counts!" As the group entered the next room, the enemies appeared, causing the children to utter in disgust.

"Is that sentient poo?" Cain asked, "Are we fighting poo?!"

"We get it Cain," Maggie groaned, "We're fighting smiley turds."

"Don't you mean 'smelly'?" Isaac asked.

"These guys are easy," Eve said as she prepped her bullets, "Just don't be stupid." The four opened fire as the little piles of poo disintegrated with each tear. Suddenly, Eve crumbled, making the three look to see a smiley poo had crept up to her and touched her leg. "Damn…" She growled as she crawled away, griping her left arm.

"It ain't that bad!" Cain said, "He just touched you! What, are you allergic to shit?" Eve could only growl as her skin started to turn a dark grey. The bird on her head took flight as horns started to sprout. "Holy crap," He gasped, "Eve, what are you?!"

"What's wrong with Eve?!" Maggie asked.

"I don't know!" Cain said. Suddenly, Eve darted forward, a feral scream erupting from her mouth. Blood flew as the poo were destroyed, the three children being the surviving audience.

"She's hurt…" Maggie gasped.

"She's a freak!" Cain argued.

"This is probably why she doesn't want anyone to be with her!" She argued, "She needs help!"

"Like hell I'm gonna get near Little Miss Demoness!" He said, "I'm gonna be ribbons!" Isaac could only watch as Eve destroyed the enemies with a grace and ferocity that could only be considered pure sin. He sighed as he stood up and joined the fray, taking out a poo as it was about to jump on Eve.

"The hell Isaac!?" Cain shouted.

"She does need help!" He defended as he ducked to let Eve take out another enemy, "There's too many! Stop arguing and help, you idiot!"

"Oh, you're so dead!" Cain shouted as he and Maggie rejoined.

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Later, all of the poo was destroyed, and the four were sitting on the ground. "Okay," Cain began, "Apparently, piles of poo can be tough to fight…"

"I'll say…" Isaac agreed. He looked over to Eve and asked, "Are you alright?" Eve could only look down and nod.

"Speaking of Eve," Cain interrupted, "What the hell!? One minute, you're a moody Goth chick, and the next, you're a fucking demon!"

"Let's just patch her up first," Maggie insisted as she took her heart charm out, holding it to Eve. "Here," she explained, "Just take a bite of it, and you'll feel better." Eve flinched, looking at the charm and Maggie before taking a small bite of the heart. She sighed as the horns shrunk and her skin turned to normal.

"Guess the secret's out," Eve began, "Yeah, I'm cursed." She shown the group her tattoo, the image of a black moon and five pointed star outlined in blood red. "I've been cursed with what is known as the 'Whore of Babylon'," She continued, "Whenever I'm close to death; I turn into this powerful demon. I've been trying to think of ways to get rid of this damn curse, but with no luck. To be honest, I was with someone, but we got separated; he's probably dead by now, the coward."

"Why don't we help you look for him?" Isaac offered.

"Thanks," She began, "But I don't want to hurt you, to be honest. I can barely control it as it is…"

"Well, you still need a little more health," Maggie said, "My charm could only do so much; you'll probably near death again if you're not careful."

"And what about yer friend?" Cain added, "If he's a so-called coward, then he'll need some protection."

"Eve, we really want to help you," Isaac said as he took Eve's hand, "We don't want to see more people get hurt."

"Alright, alright!" Eve said as she pulled her hand away, "If you cut the stupid sappy soap opera crap, I'll let you help me! At least until we get out of this place."

"Welp, now we're a quartet," Cain said as he stood up and walked to the North door, "Four times the fun. Now, how's about we keep going?! Time's money, you know?"

"Is he always like that?" Eve asked as they stood.

"When there's potential coinage." Maggie said.

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To be continued.