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Despite looking good, the truck rolled slowly across the road at only ten miles per hour. Demons scratched with sharp claws on the chassis, but none could penetrate the steel hide.
"What actually are those things?" Leslie asked from the back to William.
"They are people from hell, serial killers, murderers, thieves, cheating spouses you name it. Only, they aren't worth a body, and thus are tormented in that form. They are tinged red from their own blood. And the eyes are red because they have been gouged out."
"I don't think I wanted to know that..." Mila said, looking through one of the slits at a demon whose head suddenly exploded. "MAX!"
"What?" Max called from the top of the truck, shooting the large machinegun at any and all demons. The rat-a-tat-tat of the machinegun droned on and on as Max just blasted demons left and right. "This is just like a video game!" he said, while shooting down three other demons. One jumped in the sky, but was quickly shot down.
Mila huffed and shook her head, thinking about the fact that if she survived, Max would die... She quickly shook the thought away and turned to Conner behind her in an attempt to make conversation. "So... how did you get here?"
"Why're you asking, bitch?" Conner asked, glaring at Mila.
Mila shook the insult away. "I'm asking because you seem to be very, very mean. I mean, something must've happened in the past, right?"
"And who are you to ask?" Conner said.
"Someone who is merely interested."
"Well, fuck off and be interested in someone else before I gut ya."
"Conner!" Paige called out warningly. "I'm not opposed to through you off this bus."
"And I'm not opposed to killing you all here, but I'm not going to do it." Conner retorted, turning back to enjoy the splash of crimson blood on the floor. It was the first time he had seen blood in a long while, and he was grinnning at the sight.
Paige shook her head, and looked to William beside her. For the first time, she saw William without it sparkling smile. His mouth was a mere slit and his eyes narrowed in concentration, not blinking as he stared at something in front of them. Paige turned to followed his gaze, and gasped.
A city. A normal city was in front of them, apart from the fact a city shouldn't have been by the road. It was surrounded by a chain-link fence, with a barrier marking the entrance. "That's it, isn't it?" Paige asked.
"Yes." William nodded, a glazed look in his eyes. "I only hope that whatever will happen won't kill to many." He said quietly.
"So you think people will die here?" Paige asked just as quietly.
"It's certain."
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He took a deep, gulping breath of fresh air as he wiped blood off of his face. His face was gritted in determination again, and he took off, vaulting over a rock and ducking behind it, avoiding the claws of a demon. He quickly unclipped and grenade from his belt, and took the pin off with his mouth, before throwing it behind him.
A few seconds later confirmed the demon was dead by an explosion, a roar of pain, and warm blood splattering over the back of his head.
He stood up, and stared at the desert-like area in front of him, and took off, ignoring the pain in his legs.
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The truck pulled up just outside the fence, and in only a minute, everyone had filed out, and, except for Tally, Zeke and Conner, gathered up in a group. William, Paige, Leslie and Victor stood in front of them all.
"This, as you all would have guessed, is indeed Jigsaw's domain." William started off saying, glancing at Zeke was leaning in the shadow of the bus, Tally who was sitting down and reading a book, and Conner who was kicking the ground, letting dust kick up. "And, of course it is going to be rigged. That much is certain." William suddenly leant down, and picked up a stone, before throwing it at the gate. A buzz and a flash of blue light filled everyone's eyes as the rock fell back down, charred black. "As you can see, he has electrified the fence. So, this is a perfect time for your powers Mila."
Mila nodded, and positioned her hands in front of her. She narrowed her eyebrows, and with a grating sound, the gate was pulled from its hinges, resulting in a sharp noise of electricity. Mila used her telekinesis to throw the gate to the side, leaving the area free to enter.
"Good job sis!" Max said enthusiastically, clapping his sister on the back.
"Thanks!" Mila replied, a small trickle of sweat sliding down her face, which she quickly wiped away.
"Are we going to go?" Zeke suddenly asked, flexing his fingers as he walked forward.
"Yes." William replied, before leading the group through the electrified fence. His feet suddenly stepped on concrete, and he realised he was on a proper road, rather than the dusty ground they had driven on. It was as if the city had just been picked up, and then dropped slap bang in the middle of the road.
William continued on, noticing dark red patches every now and again, and shadows leering from every possible crevice.
"Keep your eyes and ears open." He said as he confidently walked forward, leading them to a large square of grass. He stopped and narrowed his eyes, leaning down and felling the grass. "Real." William muttered, before standing up.
A sudden static sound filled the air.
Most of the group looked around in sudden panic, but nothing appeared.
"Good afternoon, survivors." A hoarse voice suddenly said from nowhere. It sounded ill and a cough followed the words. "I am sure you know who I am, but for those who don't; my name is John Kramer, otherwise known as 'Jigsaw'. By walking to my city, you have confirmed my suspicions of coming to me. I have no doubt that William Bludworth has told you all about the people and 'itons'. Well, it's no secret in that my 'item' is my puppet; and you will be able to reach it... after you each pass a certain test."
"Where are you?" yelled out Victor.
"It's a recording Victor. He can't hear you." William muttered, as Jigsaw continued to speak.
"And so, the rules are simple. Complete the tests, and you will reach my 'item' and if you reach it, I will let you destroy it. Simple as that. But don't be mislead, it is not easy to survive. You have to appreciate life first before I let you exit. Life is a sacred thing, and can so easily be destroyed. By coming out here, you have cemented that fact. But if you win my games, you will prove to me that you do appreciate life. But, enough talk. For now, goodnight."
The recording clicked off, and an eerie silence filled the grassy area. William looked around suspiciously. 'Why would he say goodnight?' he thought, just as a hiss was heard. "Hold your breath!" he called out, as slightly white gas filtered out of unseen pipes.
Almost Instant, Jeffrey, Mila and Riley fell to the ground, unconscious. The others had just managed to heed William's warning.
"Mila!" Max called out involuntarily, and the gas entered his system, and he quickly succumbed to the gas.
Following the four were Rain and Alex, who were standing side by side, so Rain fell atop of Alex . Victor's face grew red, before he fell backwards. Tally was visibly struggling, but soon fell down, followed by Conner, who fell to his front. William glanced painfully from holding his breath at the remaining people, Paige, Leslie, and Zeke. Zeke fell next, his eyes shutting, followed very soon by Leslie.
Paige looked at William in desperation, and William shook his head, before taking in a reluctant breath. The big man fell backwards, hitting the soft grass. Paige shook her head as she clutched her neck, before finally letting out a breath and in turn breathing in, before falling down to the ground next to William.
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Before Jigsaw had addressed the group, Damian had slipped behind a building invisible, and took a deep breath. 'No way am I risking my life. I'm going, I'm fuckin' going' "The truck!" he exclaimed, before clamping a hand on his mouth, but he wasn't heard. Damian swiftly walked to the driver's side of the truck, becoming visible, before something smashed into the back of his head, and it bounced of the steel chassis. Damian slid down, blood leaking from his noise.
A hooded, slim figure wearing a pig mask grabbed his leg and pulled him away from the truck as he was unconscious.