Hallucinations

*Hope you enjoy! Sorry for being late, I had quite the important test to study for, and couldn't be pestered with writing. In return for my lateness, here's a chapter.

Perhaps it would be best if I did another test of guts... The male can obviously handle these kinds of situations, but the female just barely makes the cut.

These were the thoughts rushing through Grimm's mind as he entranced his victims, Michael & Yang.

The male seems to be giving strength to the female. Interesting. I'll separate them. Maybe this Yang girl wouldn't handle the situation as well.

Yang watched as Michael disappeared before her. She wanted to scream, but it would probably get her marked for death. She shut her mouth, and merely looked on at the changing colors around her.

How is he doing this?

It certainly was odd, how the scenery changed so quickly. It went from a forest, to a mountain, to a night sky in seconds. She would show her bravery.

"How are you doing these things?" Yang asked, her voice shaking a bit. Suddenly the swirling scenery came to a stop, leaving at a rain forest.

Why ask?

Grimm's mocking voice came from the sky.

"I don't know, just curious."

Ahhh, I see. Trying to look brave. That's fine. Hmmm... I can't seem to find anything you're afraid of... But I know there's something in there. I don't know, I feel like you hide your fear.

Yang pouted, trying to look casual.

"I don't think so..."

Lying won't get you anywhere, you know.

"I'm not lying."

Are you not?

"That's right."

….

….

Maybe you don't...

"Finally gave up looking, huh? Not much of a demon, are you?"

Too far.

I'll have you know I can kill all your friends and your only family, and perhaps I'll keep you alive, crazed from seeing so much death. Your friend Michael can also say goodbye if you keep on talking.

Yang stayed silent, keeping a solemn face. Grimm could see right through her, though.

Ah, scared of losing friends, huh? Well, everyone is, I guess. I won't toy with that fear, though... Honestly, I want to keep your friends alive, they look like an interesting bunch... Specifically that Ryan person. He looks like he can be of help.

Yang choked.

"Ryan? I doubt he'll help you." She muttered.

HA! Have you seeped into his mind? Why do you think he was scared when I said I would reveal his plans? He's a dangerous man, probably the most powerful person who ever walked into this structure.

Yang sat in silence, contemplating. What could he be hiding? He obviously was mad, but what was it that made him like that?

I could tell you.

Yang jolted her head up.

"What?"

I can tell you what you want to know.

Grimm's face suddenly appeared in front of Yang, a sick smile painted on his face.

Yang looked down at her feet.

"I don't wanna know anything..." She honestly did not. Whatever Ryan's secrets were, she did not want to know.

I... can tell you. Oh, how painful it would be for you! How he tricked you, the idea itself festering like a sore within you!

Yang looked up, and into his eyes.

"No."

Hmmmm... okay, fine. Your buddy Michael was curious, though... he knows.

"Where is he?"

In his own mind, in the same situation as you.

"How can you talk to the both of us...?"

Grimm laughed.

I'm a demon, as old as the universe itself! I can do anything. I can kill you all right now, but the sisters of fate seem to favor you, for I have a strong urge to keep you alive. I think you can do good in this world.

"Do you... like this world?"

Of course. I live in it, or, more like, am jailed in it. If it is destroyed because of my reckless and useless creatures, I will be devastated, or, really, I would die with the planet.

"What do you mean? I doubt those little shits could destroy the Earth." Yang pointed out.

Oh, but they are slowly eating away at the Earth's life force. Soon it will collapse among itself, with so many evil entities living on it. It's the way the universe was created. All good things must come to an end...

"Well, if the Creatures of Grimm are useless, don't you have the power to destroy them?"

Haha. No. You don't understand how us deities work. We let off spawn infinitely. The only time we stop creating these creatures of our own is when a large number of them die. I feel if the world loses you, the Grimm may survive. I feel it. I know it.

Yang felt like blushing for some reason. She walked up to the demon's face.

"You aren't that bad, now, for a demon, huh?"

Oh, trust me. As soon as I can get out of here, sayonara! I'll be out in no time. I'll leave you guys behind without hesitation. I don't care about humans.

"Ok... can you please release my friends now?"

Hmmm...

Grimm thought for a moment.

Perhaps. I want to keep them in here, though. But, I'll let you out. Under one condition.

Yang bowed her head, a sign of respect.

"Yes?"

For your entire lives, as long as you're capable, you must protect the Earth by fighting Grimm.

"Yes."

Grimm smiled.

I hereby rectify a contract with these ten hunters, stating that they must fight my spawn till they cannot do so anymore. This bond, the bond of a deity, cannot be broken, else the one who has broken the promise will be summoned to the lair of said deity, where they will die however the deity wishes.

Yang broke her bow.

"What?!"

You agreed to it.

"No—No!"

Hey, look.

"No! I will not fight for... Ugh!"

Yang nearly broke down in tears. She had made such a huge decision, and now everyone was stuck having to fight Grimm.

Fool! Perhaps you should be more careful with contracts!

Suddenly the original room began to form around Yang, the room in the altar. She looked around at all those innocent faces, waking up from their slumber, and in the corner of her eye, saw Michael, who had a very angry expression as he looked at Ryan. She took one look, and before she knew it, the ground came rushing towards her.