This Curse of Mine
Chapter 4: Madness Returns
The morning brought only more questions inside Chases head. How long has the boy been like this? What happened to him? I left him alone for a short time and this happened. Chases thoughts began to annoy him. Why am I so worried about that fool?! Pacing through the corridors of his lair he decided he is in need of a meditation to clear his thoughts. Jack is still sleeping so I have time for my normal routine.
Only a few noises could be heard within the Xiaolin temple, those including four young monks training hard early in the morning. Only, one of the monks wasn't focused as usual. A question has been inside his head but he could not find the answer himself. Is Jack okay? The monk is Omi, even he had hard times. And this was a hard time for him, his friend was hurt, he might be in danger but he doesn't know his location. The monk snuck out yesterday to check on his frenemy but he didn't find him in his lair. It has been two days since they had seen Jack in that tank, and a day since Jack had done that to himself but that information and his location was unknown to the monks. Omi was certain that Chase has the answers. He has been the last with Jack. Omi will be sure to pay a visit to their enemy for the sake of his frenemy.
Jack was stirring in his 'sleep', he was having a nightmare. He was sweating a lot and his cut wrists were doing him no good either. Chase had bandaged his wrists but the blood could still be seen a little. Jack was put in a room a cross Chase so he could easily check up on him, and if Chase was close he would have heard the gasps of pain escaping the young albinos lips. He was shaking more and more, cold sweat formed beads on his pale face and tears could be made out in the corners of the youth's eyes. His nightmare was getting worse and worse.
/Nightmare/
(Okay so before you start reading I want you to know that this nightmare isn't a memory. This is a nightmare caused by Jack's earlier trans and the wrist thing.)
"You are a fool if you thought you could escape me that easily." A rough voice spat out, the anger in his voice was obvious. "Did you think I wouldn't stop you?! You think I went through all this just so you could up and die on me?! No way! You can never escape me. The lock on your door will be heavier than before, you have no more sharp objects near you. You have no windows and no tools. Now you don't have anything to escape me. I will make sure that you stay with me forever! KyAhAhhahhaHaHAHAhaAHAhaHa..."
"No... Please, no, NO!"
"Oh yes, yes, YES! Jack you will never be free, you will always be mine and if you escape I will always find you! For you are mine for all eternity."
Jack finally woke up with a start. He quickly stood up, not really noticing where he is, he headed for the door, ignoring the pain he was feeling and he ran. The only thought in his head was that he needs to get away before he comes back.
Using anything he found on the way he made his way down the mountain and into the forest. (Now then, I wanted to write that he took off with his heli-pack but he doesn't have it, so use your imagination here! ^/^ I'm so sorry...)
He ran deeper into the woods, feeling terrified by the thought of stopping.
Chase was finishing his meditation and his daily routine so he decided to check up on Jack. Making his way to 'Jacks' room he had a bad feeling again. Upon opening the doors he found no trace of Jack. That fool, how much longer does he intend to anger me? Next time I'll lock him up if I have to, that damn fool.
Chase was walking fast to the entrance of his lair, checking other rooms on the way. But to his luck the monks decided to show up right at this perfect moment.
"Chase Young! I wish to know what you have done to Jack Spicer!" Omi asked before the dragon lord could show his dissatisfaction.
"Ah Omi, I would love to chat but I'm afraid I have more pressing matters at the moment." "This can't wait, Chase Young! My tiger instincts are telling me that Jack is in trouble and I know you know where he is!"
"Your tiger instincts might be right about him being in danger, but I'm afraid he has left before you got here. That worm! Even after I was nice enough to bring him here..." He said the last part slightly louder than a whisper.
"What do you mean he left?"
"It means that he wasn't in the room and isn't in my lair. I'm afraid to think how that injured fool even left this high place..."
"Then we must search for him!"
"Yeah, he couldn't have gotten far." Kimiko joined the conversation.
"I care not if you find him, but when I do I will bring him back here. He is proven that he can't be left alone."
"Riiight... Let's get going then." Rai too joined their ending conversation.
The monks and the evil ever lord made their way down the mountain. They entered the woods and split up. Chase continued going straight, Omi and Rai took right and Kimiko and Clay took left. They were all moving through the trees upon Chases command. Chase stated that Jack in his state now will most probably run upon hearing their footsteps or their voices so they needed to be quiet.
Jack was sure he has been running for hours now, his lungs hurt and he wasn't feeling good. He was scared but he needed to stop, he needed to hide, he couldn't get far like this anyways. He noticed a giant tree with a big hollow part somewhere in the midst, so he needed to climb a few branches. When he reached the hollow place he went inside deciding that this was good enough for now.
Chase was honestly confused why he was feeling guilty and worried for the albino youth. The years of the boys' abstinence truly did no favor for the evil lord. Jumping from a tree to tree he noticed Jacks footprints in the ground. Following them, and going way faster than the monks speed, he reached a part where the footprints stopped. Truly confused he looked around better and noticed white inside a hollow tree part. Understanding immediately that Jack must have tired himself, and decided to hide he began making his way to the tree. But as his luck was today the monks came to the same place the moment he had stepped in front of Jacks hiding place. Omi noticed what Chase was looking at and he was so happy that he forgot to be quiet, he yelled after Jack which woke up the boy who fell asleep within the tree. Jack felt terrified seeing a shadow looming over him so he pushed the person in front of him, jumped down and made for a dash. Chase could only face-palm at the stupidity of the monk. Feeling more irritated than before he teleported himself in front of Jack and grabbed him.
Jack began stirring, he was so afraid of what would happen to him when he gets him again. Tears started pouring down his face as he screamed to stop. Chase noticed the tears and he shifted his grip on Jack so it looked like he was hugging the boy.
"Calm yourself Spicer."
"We aren't here to hurt you partner." Clay said nervously, this was the first time he saw a face of pure terror.
"We came to help." Even Rai was nervous now, he didn't understand what was making the boy this terrified, nobody did.
"L-l-l-let me go! S-s-stop it! I-I-I promise I won't run away anymore just don't...!"
Honestly, hearing this and seeing Jack like that made everybody feel unnerved, this didn't feel right.
What indeed happened to the boy...? Chase now started to loosen his grip on the boy as one hand made its way to the red strands of hair, slowly patting it.
"It is alright, Spicer. You're safe with me. I won't hurt you, now calm yourself."
The patting slowly started to reach Jack and he was being pulled out of his trance.
"I'm s-sorry..."
Jack said to no one in general and passed out from the stress he was feeling. Chase sighed and picked Jack up bridal style.
"What's wrong with him?" Omi asked curiously.
"I don't know, but I intend to find out. It turned out your help was truly unnecessary. Now, we shall take our leave."
As Chase left with Spicer one of the monks only said: "Holy shit, what just happened...?"
Chase teleported himself and Jack to his room and made his way to the bed. He laid down with Jack beside him. Jack was still unconscious and Chase truly felt tired by all the things the boy is making him go through. You'll be the death of me.
Jack woke up feeling weird. He didn't know where he was so he started to freak out, but a hand came to him and hugged him. The boy almost freaked the fuck out, but the slight whisper of "Jack..." calmed him. He recognized the voice and he immediately relaxed under the voices grab.
Chase woke up by the terror in the air, but he felt satisfied when the boy relaxed. He didn't understand why he felt that but he decided to ignore it for now.
"Spicer, are you okay now?" Chase whispered in the boys' ear.
Jack shuddered slightly and began awkwardly: "Y-y-yeah... I'm fine... Say w-why am I here... I mean i-in y-y-your b-bed?"
"You have proven to me that you are not to be left alone."
"B-but...-"
"No buts Spicer, I'll have you know that I don't want you to die now." Realizing what he had said, he quickly added "I mean I went through all that trouble, I don't want that to happen again..."
Not sure does he want to hear the boys' replay he continued, "I'm hungry so get up. We are going to eat and you are going to tell me what the hell is wrong with you."
The albino's eyes went wide with fear, he didn't want to speak, he felt as if the words he is afraid to say will repeat themselves.
"I-I can't-"
Understanding the boys' sudden panic he said, "I will not push you, you will say what you can and the rest can come later, when time allows it."
Jack nodded in confirmation and followed Chase out the bed. Chase already instructed his warriors telepathically to prepare him and Jack a meal. They headed down the corridors and finally they reached the kitchen doors. Chase sat on the front of the table and Jack sat right next to him. The warriors began putting the food on the table and when it was all there they left their master alone with his guest.
Chase and Jack ate and Chase noted that it's weird for so much food to fit in such a small body. When they both finished eating Chase stood up and began to head for the fridge. Jack followed him with his eyes, curious as to what will the man bring. Chase turned around with two pudding cups in his hand. Honestly, he would much rather have cupcakes but he's out of those so pudding it is.
He gave one of the puddings to Jack and began to eat his.
"I-I didn't know you had a sweet tooth..."
"You don't know a lot about me... as I don't know a lot about you..."
Jack understood where Chase was heading with that. He ate his pudding and calmed down as much as he could.
"Okay... What do you want to know?" Jack tried to sound calm but Chase could hear the slight panic in his voice.
"Why did you break the glass? Why did you try to kill yourself?"
"...I...Um...I wasn't thinking straight. I-I was thinking that I c-could escape if I killed myself b-but we know how that turned out..."
"Escape from what?"
"..."
"Jack?"
"...The collection..."
I'm sooo sorry for not uploading before! I had some problems to take care of so.. sorry... Hope this ch helps xD
