This will be a shorter chapter. Though to make up for that, I will announce the characters I accepted at the end. Be sure to read the chapter and remember to drop a review. Thank-you and hope you have a nice day.
Chapter Two
[Felix Copper's POV]
[Day 1]
As his jaw hung precariously from his face, it was easy to tell this creature was not my dad. Not anymore at least. His once blue eyes were glazed over and seemed to go straight through me. While the flesh on his face looked like it had been scrapped off from his cheeks. His entire lower jaw had been dislodged and almost ripped from his face. It was barely holding on. He looked like a monster from a midnight horror movie from the late sixties. And my hand was on this creature's shoulder.
Just before I could tear my hand away, the creature chomped down on my forearm. Its upper teeth mainly sinking into my skin, while its lower jaw tried – though failed – to press up.
"What the hell?!" I shouted, trying to pull my hand away.
I ripped my arm away; the creature's teeth ripping my flesh as I did so. Blood was everywhere to the point it was making even me queasy. I toppled back, falling to the grass as the creature stood up. I held onto my bleeding arm as I tried to scramble back. The creature grew closer and closer, looming over me.
"Dad!" I shouted, though he should no recognition.
Just as the creature towered over me, a loud bang echoed. Something small flashed through the air, appearing and disappearing in a second. And, within a blink of an eye, the back of my dad's head exploded in a big, red display of blood. I closed my eyes as I tried to take in what I just witnessed. The lifeless body of my parent hit the ground with a thud. I remained motionless.
"Kid!"
Someone was shouting, but I refused to open my eyes.
"Kid! You bit?"
The demanding voice was closer, though I still did not open my eyes. I felt someone grab my shoulders and begin to shake me. My eyes slightly opened, but I couldn't seem to focus on anything. I felt like I was in a daze. I managed to make out an older man with salt-and-pepper hair and a matching beard. He was the one shaking me. The worried expression spread across his face was easily read.
"He's bit! Kill him!"
A new voice joined the mix. The owner stood further away. I couldn't see his face. All I could see was the gleam of the sun on what I took as a gun. It was aimed right at me.
"No! Stop it, Barney! It's just his forearm," the older man said. "I think it can still be amputated. We need to hurry fast."
I felt as someone picked me off the ground. I thought I tried to struggle, though I might not have. I was into too much of a trance to really know what I was doing. My dad… My dad was dead, was all I could think as the guy carried me to a large vehicle. My vision dropped as he carried me to the body still on the ground. It was torn apart, but I recognized the dress. It was one my mom got for her recent birthday just last week. A stupid floral design Richie and Todd had thought was pretty. Richie… Todd…
"I can't leave… My brothers…" I muttered out.
"You're not going anywhere," the man said, placing me in the back of a van.
I watched as he grabbed a large bag. He began to wrap something around my arm as I started to black out. The last thing I remember was him pulling out some sort of saw. The rest was dark.
I would normally like to have longer chapters than this (600 words exactly), so please do not expect this normally. I usually aim for twice as long as this, or more depending on the amount of action. But as a consolation, I will gladly announce those I have accepted.
Now I received more than enough; roughly four times as many characters as I had originally asked for. With so many submissions, it was hard to narrow them all down. I would like to thank all who sent their time creating characters and submitting. Even if I did not accept your character as a main character, thank-you.
*If I did not accept your character, it was either a.) because you did not follow the rules or b.) because they did not work with the overall story/other characters. If you have any questions, please PM me.
**I did not list any characters I may use as side characters or in cameos, as they will not be big in the story.
***If your character(s) was/were accepted, remember to review every other chapter to every chapter. I appreciate active readers. Otherwise they will be removed/killed off quickly.
ACCEPTED CHARACTERS
1.) Alexia 'Lexi' Owens, submitted by Awkwardnarwhal93
2.) Asher 'Ash' Hamilton, submitted by mnmdancin12
3.) Basil Hood, submitted by mnmdancin12
4.) Clarke Poole, submitted by Awkwardnarwhal93
5.) Eric Marcus Dane, submitted by I'm a Nerd and Proud
6.) Kathleen 'Katy' April Shepherd, submitted by I'm a Nerd and Proud
7.) Madeline 'Maddy' Rich, submitted by Freddy Mercury's Moustache
8.) Nina Vivian Dane, submitted by I'm a Nerd and Proud
9.) Olivia Reynolds, submitted by FallingSunset
10.) Simone Elise Reynolds, submitted by FallingSunset
11.) Zach Snowbridge, submitted by Shaggy Rower