Chapter 8- The Count
Hey there guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Tardispilot297 here bringing you another new chapter of Godzilla: New Dawn! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Sorry I had to make you guys wait so long, but along with making sure this chapter was just right, I had to deal with real life, health issues, and just reality in general. Now this chapter is in fact a small collaboration and as such I would like to thank HEROS Central for proposing the idea and giving me all the details to work with. Please support any and all work they have created on the net.
Also I wish to offer a word of warning. The following chapter contains scenes of attempted rape and situations that may be unsettling for some readers. Those of whom who become uncomfortable reading about such things may choose to skip over and continue to the rest of the chapter. That being said I would like to state that I do not under any circumstances condone such actions nor would I force anyone to witness them in any shape or form. With that out of the way ON WITH THE CHAPTER!
The sun looms overhead as it slowly moves into position signaling the time of late afternoon. Several days have passed since the chaotic events in Kansas City and having lost their truck and most of their supplies, the group slowly drudges along continuing ever onward north. Goji and Rodney leading in the front with Angelo, Jaimie, and CeCe following behind. The two former keep their eyes and ears open as they walk forward. For the most part they have traveled silently with only a few words exchanged between the five of them over the course of a few hours at a time.
This is attributed mostly in part to Jaime who in the past would've been spouting about any given topic that pops into her head over long periods of time. Instead she walks silently along with everyone else and gazes out occasionally along the horizon. None of the others need to guess hard about what the reason for her silence is. After all, each in their own way, what happened back at the motel left a lasting effect on all of them. So much so that for the last few nights Jaime has once again been plagued by nightmares causing her to barely sleep at all. Yet despite her tiredness she refuses to allow any of the others to carry her, insisting that she was ok.
Of course everyone can't help but notice a few things off with her. Like the fact that Jaime now refuses to remove her gloves even when she sleeps. She even does her best to try and keep her distance from everyone out of fear of bumping into any of them even slightly. Whenever one of them tries to talk to her about it Jaime starts becoming hostile and shouts that she is just fine and continues to keep walking. It's clear as day that something is severely bothering her but no one knows how best to approach her about it. And so they have simply agreed to carry on and only speak when absolutely necessary.
The group continues their silent march until they stop and look ahead at what lays before them. Just ahead a large forest stands with an almost eerie fog covering it like a blanket. The road leading into it appears transparent and seems to vanish almost as if the forest itself has erased it from existence. Goji looks around for any road signs that might be able to tell them about where they are. When none are found he pulls out the map and begins searching for the best path forward for them. Rodney turns to him as the others take in the sight of the vast forest in front of them.
Rodney: So how far do you reckon it's gonna be?
Goji looks up from the map and breathes a small sigh through his nostrils.
Goji: If the map's right there should be a town about 20 miles ahead. If we follow the road we might make it before dark. (Turns to Rodney) Sound about right to you?
Rodney: (Nods his head) Yeh. Might even get there right around sundown.
Angelo looks at the forest with concern.
Angelo: Well geez, maybe we should just camp here.
Everyone turns to look at him with a mixture of confusion and disapproval.
CeCe: No freakin way.
Jaime: Yeah that sucks.
The group starts to walk forward, nearly leaving Angelo behind as he quickly runs to catch back up.
Angelo: Why not? We can find a nice comfortable spot… rest up for the night… and wake up to be there by breakfast.
CeCe: C'mon that's pussy talk Ang.
Angelo: Well hey it's a long way.
CeCe: (Stops to look back and Angelo) Did your parents ever have any kids who lived?
Angelo stops to look back at CeCe.
Angelo: What do you mean?
CeCe just shakes her head and starts walking again, leaving a confused Angelo to once again run to keep up with the group. They trek through the woods sticking close so as not to lose each other in the surrounding fog. It also didn't help that most of the trees seem to be blocking the sunlight overhead making it that much harder to see the path in front of them. Fortunately Goji uses his tracking skills to keep them on the right path while CeCe holds up the rear with her sensitive hearing.
After a mile or so Jaime starts to feel thirsty and takes out her canteen to drink some water. She opens up the top and brings it up to her mouth only to find no water passing through her lips. She starts shaking it and taps the back of the canteen with her hand as if expecting that to make more water appear. Goji hears this and turns around to grab his own canteen out of his pack.
Goji: Hey kid. (Tosses the canteen to Jaime)
Jaime catches it and opens it up to start drinking out of it.
Goji: The map showed a river closeby, should be okay to stop and refill on water.
Angelo: Not if the water's polluted.
It was a well known fact that most of the water on the surface either dried up or became toxic after the earth became contaminated with mild radiation from the aftermath of the Titan extermination. Since then the only clean source of water has to be siphoned up from deep underground. Fortunately there were a few spots of clean surface water left on the continent, they were just very rare and very difficult to find.
Rodney: If the water's polluted, we'll have you taste test for us.
Angelo: Ha Ha, very funny.
They continue to walk until Angelo's stomach starts to quietly make a grumbling sound.
Angelo: Hey I'm kinda hungry. Who's got the food?
CeCe stops walking and groans getting the rest of the group's attention.
CeCe: Oh shit. Does anybody have any food left?
Rodney: Not me. (Turns to Goji and Jaime) You guys?
Both of them shake their heads.
CeCe: Well this is just great. What the hell are we supposed to do? Eat our feet?
Rodney looks at her in shocked anger.
Rodney: You mean you don't have any left either?
CeCe: Well shit I wasn't the one who grabbed stuff off the truck. It was Angelo. (Turns to glare at Angelo) Why didn't you grab more of the food?
Angelo: Hey I was under fire alright? What was I supposed to do? Think of everything? I grabbed our packs.
CeCe: Oh great you grabbed the packs, but good are packs if there's hardly any food in them!?
Angelo: I grabbed them for you guys!
Just as the two of them are about to erupt into a full blown argument Goji walks over and shouts over them to quiet them both down.
Goji: (Shouting) Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
They both stop and turn to him.
Goji: Let's just see what we have to trade. Alright?
They all then sit down on the ground and each open up their packs to sort through the contents of each one. Since the value of money became non-existent, people now had to trade items in order to buy food, water, etc. From batteries to cloth to medicine and even hand wipes. The more useful the item, the more valuable it was. Goji had already traded most of the items he had to get his Walkman recharged. However he still had a few useful things to trade. Like a few packets of wipes left and about three or four old lighters. He places the items down in the center of their circle and waits to see what everyone else has.
Jaime is still a rookie when it comes to scavenging so all she has is some bits of old cloth. CeCe and Rodney on the other hand are very seasoned scavengers with them having a good pile of metal parts, old batteries, and several small cables between them. All eyes now turn to Angelo who pulls items out of his pack and hesitantly places them among the pile. Everyone looks down to see around seven old metal bottle caps. Goji, Rodney, and CeCe slowly turn back to stare at Angelo who looks almost ashamed.
Rodney: Really Ang?
Angelo: I told you I was under fire.
Rodney lets out a heavy sigh while CeCe just shakes her head at Angelo. Goji just looks back down at the pile and goes over what they have once more.
Goji: Well, given our current circumstances I'd say we're not looking too bad. As long as the town's not abandoned we can probably get a few supplies from the local trading post.
They gather the items back into their packs and get ready to get moving again when Cece's ears suddenly perk up. At that motion everyone stops dead. They each carefully glance around in search of any movement. As Goji, Rodney, and CeCe ready their weapons, Angelo moves to cover Jaime who subconsciously pulls away from him and backs away. She takes a few steps back, not noticing movement in the trees above her.
Suddenly a large man drops down and snatches her off the ground by the hood of her jacket. Goji and everyone turns around at Jaime's scream and gets a good look at her attacker. They are tall, muscular with large hands, and a row of spines down the middle of his bald head with the only visible sign of hair being a big bushy tan colored beard. He is wearing bright blue-green pants and black steel tipped boots. His skin is a dark greenish-blue with hard scales covering his body and his chest resembling that of a carapace. A pair of sharp tusks protrude out of either side of his mouth and stick straight upwards. His eyes are colored bright green. He glares at the rest of the group before roaring loudly holding Jaime up higher.
As if called to action, a pack of KKs spring out of the woods from all directions and charge at the group and surround them with weapons drawn. The man, most likely the leader of this KK pack, looks over the group. He begins to speak with a heavy Scottish accent.
Pack Leader: Alright. Let's not try anything hasty now. I'll make it easy for you. Just hand over anything of value and turn right back around from whence you came. Do that, and you lot and this wee one gets to live.
Goji glares at the man while Jaime reaches into her pocket and takes out her small pocket knife. She uses it to stab the man's hand and causes him to grunt in pain and drop her.
Pack Leader: Oh you little shite!
Goji and the others immediately seize the opportunity and charge at the rest of the pack. They fight them off with Goji using his machete to stab and slash a few of them while CeCe uses her Pipe weapon to smash and bash a couple of their skulls. Rodney grabs a small ax off one of their fallen and uses it to fight back at close quarters. Angelo resorts to using his fists and his club tail to smash them. Jaime does her best to move out of the way of a few attacking KKs until she trips and falls on the ground tearing one of her gloves on a rock and exposing a few of her fingers.
A KK rushes to grab her and she instinctively grabs their exposed arm causing them to cry out in pain as their mutation starts to reverse and they begin to take on a more human appearance. The Pack Leader notices this and stares at Jaime who kicks the changed KK off of her. He then starts to run over to the changed KK groaning on the ground and takes a closer look at them to confirm what he saw. Instead of the more animal-like appearance they once had they now looked like an ordinary human. He turns back to Jaime who stares back at him panting on the ground and gripping tightly at her exposed fingers.
Before he has a chance to say or do anything a loud horn sounds through the fog. He quickly turns his head in time to see another group of people come charging in on horseback armed with spears and swords. Expecting another attack Goji braces himself and stands ready to counter whatever comes next. However instead of attacking him one of the riders thrust their spear at one of the KKs behind Goji and continues charging forward. Goji looks around and sees the other riders coming to the aid of the Trio as well.
Whoever these people are, they appear to be allies. In no time at all the tide of the battle turns against the KK pack who are barely able to resist this new group of attackers. One member in particular proves themselves quite formidable as he swings his sword and cleaves several KKs in half in a single slash. A young man physically in his late 20s with long white blond hair wearing 18th century styled clothing. He wears a black colored jacket consisting of side seams held together by four square brooches that run down vertically and a belt. Around his neck he wears a large white cravat. Over the jacket he wears a long overcoat with a decorative pattern. Over his shoulders he also wears a cape. Seeing no chance for victory the Pack Leader puts his fingers in his mouth and whistles loudly before picking up the transformed KK and running off into the fog. Several members of the pack do the same thing running off in all directions with a number of the riders attempting to pursue them into the fog. The mysterious rider however orders them not to pursue the pack.
Mysterious Rider: Don't bother. They're already long gone.
The mysterious rider turns his attention to Goji and the group and rides his horse over to meet them. Once he's close enough he dismounts his horse and walks over to them. The group looks at him with Goji instinctively having Jaime stay behind him in case another fight breaks out. Instead the rider stops and offers a gentle smile.
Mysterious Rider: Are you all alright?
Goji and the others are slightly taken aback but maintain a defensive posture.
Mysterious Rider: I assure you all that my men and I mean you no harm. Please allow me to introduce myself. (Places hand over his chest and bows his head slightly) My name is Count Calin Belmont. I am the ruling protector of this land.
Calin raises his head and his gaze meets that of CeCe's who suddenly gasps and starts staring back at him with her face slightly turning red. Goji on the other hand remains weary of Calin who's gaze then trails over the rest of them, showing interest especially in Jaime behind Goji. Rodney steps forward to offer Calin thanks.
Rodney: Thanks for the help. The name's Rodney. (Gesturing to the rest of the group one by one) This here's Angelo, Goji, CeCe, and Jaime.
Calin looks over at CeCe and walks up and gently takes her hand in his.
Calin: It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
He kisses the top of CeCe's hand causing her face to go into an even deeper shade of red.
Calin: Please allow me and my men to safely escort you all to our village. It'll be dark soon and the woods can be extra treacherous at night.
Goji looks down at Jaime and puts his machete away. Rodney and the others do the same and put their weapons away. Calin returns to his horse and climbs back on to begin riding in the direction he had come from previously. As everyone follows Goji couldn't help but glance behind him for a moment, looking back to the dense woods. The group are led through the woods until they come into a large clearing allowing a bit more light to appear upon them. Their eyes adjust, allowing them to gaze upon a small humble looking village with a large mansion estate overlooking it all on a nearby hill. As they walk along the dirt road they pass by several townspeople who keep their heads down and try to get out of their way as best they can. Goji examines this behavior with subtle curiosity.
Calin: Please forgive them. Times are dire and the people have come to be wary of newcomers.
Rodney: Given the welcome wagon we got earlier I can't say that I blame them.
Calin: Ah yes. Garth and his pack have been a rather troublesome lot for quite some time now. Always stalking travelers and stealing from our village whenever they can through hit n run tactics. We try our best to deal with them but they always manage to slip away back into the forest depths.
CeCe: Pfft. What a bunch of pussies.
Calin chuckles at CeCe's comment.
Calin: I suppose that's one way to describe them. Now you all must be tired from your journey. You're more than welcome to stay the night at my family estate.
Jaime's eyes grow wide in surprise.
Jaime: Whoa! Seriously?
Calin: Of course. Consider it my apology for not being the one to welcome you properly.
Jaime looks at Goji as if waiting for his approval to accept Calin"s invitation. Goji lets out a quiet sigh.
Goji: Alright. But we need to leave at first light. We're in a bit of a hurry.
Calin: I understand. Please follow me.
Calin leads the group to the front metal gate of the mansion which opens slowly to allow them entry. Most of the group stare in awe at the sheer size and majesty of the estate. Its prestige seemingly untouched by time. Calin dismounts his horse and proceeds to the front doors where a man dressed as a butler stood bowing his head.
Butler: Welcome home my count. I trust your evening hunt was successful?
Calin: Nevermind that. We have guests joining us tonight. Prepare their rooms.
Butler: As you command my lord.
They enter the mansion which is just as grand inside as it is inside. Two rows of servants stand on either side of the hall and bow their heads welcoming their master home. Calin seemingly pays them no mind and continues leading the group to the next room on the left.
Calin: This way please. Make yourselves comfortable.
The room felt warm with a large fireplace blazing brightly. A large couch and several chairs are arranged around the room with a table placed within reach in the middle. Jaime walks up and takes off her pack practically dropping it on the floor. She turns around and falls backwards into it and starts sighing while sinking into the cushions.
Jaime: Holy shit this is awesome.
Angelo and CeCe follow her lead and take a seat in one of the other chairs and couch. The latter leaping face down onto the couch. Rodney spots out of the corner of his eye a small bar in the corner of the room. Tempted he walks over and looks over the rows of bottles placed along the wall behind it. Rodney glances over at Calin who gestures with his hand giving him the go ahead to pour himself a drink. Without hesitation Rodney goes behind the bar and pours himself a small drink which he downs. It takes him a few seconds for his senses to register the sensation of the alcohol entering his body.
Rodney: Oh my god. That is better than sex.
CeCe sits up and leans over the couch.
CeCe: (calls over to Rodney) Yeah as if you knew what sex felt like.
Rodney: You're one to talk.
Angelo laughs for a bit until he gets hit in the face by a cushion.
CeCe: Whatever. Just don't think you can hog all the good stuff yourself.
CeCe and Angelo both get up and walk over to the bar where Rodney starts pouring all of them a drink. Jaime gets up to join them but Goji grabs her shoulder stopping her.
Goji: Not you.
Jaime: Aw c'mon. It's just one drink.
Goji: You're still too young.
Jaime pouts a little but eventually gives in.
Jaime: Fine.
Jaime goes back to the chair while Goji looks over at the window overlooking the village. He turns back to Calin and takes a few steps towards him.
Goji: How is it that a place like this is still standing? I would've thought areas like this would've been looted by now.
Calin: My family were the founders and owners of this village. As their descendant I have since done everything in my power to protect this village and my home from any outside threats.
Goji looks back at the window.
Calin: And what of you and your companions? What brings travelers such as yourselves this far to our lands?
Goji hesitates to answer but Jaime walks up and answers Calin's question for him.
Jaime: We're going up north to reach a monarch facility.
Calin looks at Jaime, taken aback from her answer.
Calin: Truly!? Why would you brave such dangers?
Goji steps in before Jaime can continue.
Goji: That's our business. We'll just accept your hospitality and be out of your hair in the morning.
Calin: Oh no please I insist. Instead of a single night, why not stay for a few days. That should give you all a chance to rest, resupply, and be ready to travel without issue.
Goji looks at Calin with slight suspicion but then turns to Jaime, silently pleading with him to accept, and the Trio enjoying themselves at the bar. They had planned to stay and rest for a bit anyway. And after a long time it would feel nice to sleep in an actual bed for a change. Goji turns back to Calin.
Goji: Okay. If it's alright with everyone else we'll stay for just a few days.
Calin smiles and nods at Goji.
Calin: Excellent. I'll have my servants prepare dinner for you all.
Calin turns and leaves the room. Within a few hours the group is seated down to what can only be described as a large feast with all manner of different foods laid out before them. As they help themselves Calin raises his glass filled with red wine and gives a toast to his new "special" guests all the while staring specifically at CeCe who simply turns away to hide the deep shade of red on her face. After the feast is over the group heads up to their rooms for the night. As they start to go up the stairs Calin takes CeCe's hand causing her to look at him as their eyes meet. Calin smiles deeply at her.
Calin: Sleep well my dear.
CeCe: U-Uh y-yeah. You too.
Calin lets go of her hand allowing CeCe to continue up the steps and enter her room. CeCe gets washed up and changes into an elegant nightgown provided by some of the servants before laying down on the bed. She just lays there staring up at the ceiling before closing her eyes and smiling while placing both hands over her heart which seems to be beating much faster than normal.
Over the course of their stay the group rests up and goes about their days peacefully. Jaime and Angelo have fun exploring the large estate and playing around. Rodney chills out practicing his aim with one of the servants launching clay pigeons for him to shoot. CeCe on the other hand spends quite a lot of time with Calin who has obviously been flirting with her and giving her all manner of compliments, flowers, lavish gifts, and pretty much fulfilling her every desire.
As for Goji he spends his time going over the map and charting out the best course for them to travel north. He also tries to get extra supplies from the local villagers who remain quiet and continue keeping their distance from him. This causes him to notice how poorly they all look and how they stay clear away from the mansion as if it were off limits. Either the place is considered sacred to them or Goji and the others got things very wrong. Goji looks towards the forest. The only way to know for sure was to head back in there and get answers.
Back at the mansion CeCe and Calin spend the late afternoon dancing in the estates ballroom. A large crystal chandelier hangs overhead while a group of servants nearby play instruments for them to dance to. CeCe is wearing a dark blue dress with arm length white gloves and a diamond necklace. The two of them stare deeply into one another's eyes ignoring the world around them.
CeCe: I'm feeling a little…dizzy.
Calin: Kind of lightheaded?
CeCe: Yeah.
The two of them stop dancing.
Calin: Me too. Probably from spinning. Perhaps we should stop.
CeCe: We have stopped.
Calin and CeCe start to slowly move closer to each other.
Calin: CeCe I-
CeCe: Yes?
They move in closer with their lips barely touching until a sudden loud crash sounds nearby causing them both to turn and see what caused it. Splayed out on the floor a suit of armor lays in pieces as Angelo and Jaime stand over it awkwardly as if they were trying to keep it from falling. The two pairs of people stare at each other with Jaime laughing in embarrassment.
Jaime: Heh heh. Sorry about that. We were just looking at it.
Angelo: Yeah it was an accident.
Calin's expression looks furious for a moment before taking a deep breath and changing back into a friendly smile.
Calin: It's quite alright. Accidents do happen from time to time. I just ask you to be a little more… careful in the future.
Jaime: Right.
Angelo: Don't worry we'll clean this up no problem.
Calin: (shouting) NO!
Jaime, Angelo, and CeCe look at Calin in shock at his sudden outburst. The whole time they've spent here he had never once raised his voice to anyone. Calin looks at CeCe and quickly clears his throat.
Calin: Apologies. You needn't worry yourselves. I'll have the servants tend to it.
Calin snaps his fingers making a few servants seemingly appear out of nowhere surprising the three of them.
Calin: Now why don't you both run along and explore the grounds for a bit. CeCe and I will see you at dinner.
Calin waves his hand to signal the band to continue playing while Angelo looks back at Calin and CeCe.
Jaime: Actually I was hoping you might wanna join us CeCe. I mean we've barely hung out and talked lately.
Angelo: Yeah. And to be honest me and Rodney are starting to worry about you.
CeCe: Worry about what? I'm fine.
Angelo: Yeah but like Jaime said we barely see you anymore.
Jaime: Yeah you practically spend almost every waking moment with "pretty boy" there. (to Calin) Rodney's words, not mine.
CeCe starts to get annoyed and pulls away from Calin. He raises his hand to signal the band to stop playing.
CeCe: Is that right? And pray tell where is Rodney?
Angelo: Up in his room getting our supplies together.
CeCe turns back to Calin.
CeCe: Hold that thought Calin. I'll be right back.
CeCe then storms out of the room past Angelo and heads down the hallway. Jaime and Angelo look at each other concerned about what was about to happen between Rodney and CeCe. While Calin on the other hand just stands there smiling a subtle, almost sinister smile. Back upstairs Rodney starts packing supplies for the trip when the door behind him swings open. He turns around and sees CeCe standing in the doorway staring at him. Rodney scowls and scoffs when he looks over her new apparel.
Rodney: Nice dress. Another "gift" from your Count?
Rodney turns away while CeCe crosses her arms across her chest with a grin.
CeCe: So what if it is? Why? Jealous?
Rodney: Why should I be? After all, you chose to accept it. Just don't expect me to lug it around for you while we're on the road.
CeCe: Well maybe that's not the only thing I've chosen to do.
Rodney: And what's that then? You gonna invite your "new friend" to join us?
CeCe: Actually I've decided to stay with him.
Rodney stops cold with his eyes widening slightly. He turns back around to face her to see if she's joking.
Rodney: You can't be serious?
CeCe: On the contrary I've never been more serious than right now.
Rodney looks at her shocked and confused.
Rodney: But why? We've only been here a few days.
CeCe looks away with an expression of euphoria on her face.
CeCe: Feels like a lot longer to me. Especially with Calin.
Rodney walks up to her and grabs her shoulders.
Rodney: You barely know the guy!
CeCe looks at him with annoyance before slapping his hands away.
CeCe: And who are you to decide about who I should spend my time with huh? Should I just continue spending every waking moment struggling for survival? To have to go to bed praying that I'll wake up again tomorrow?
Rodney: What about getting Jaime to Monarch and saving the planet?
CeCe: Oh please. How do we know that the planet's even in danger? I mean it's been what, several years now since the war and so far we're still here so what if that's just all bullshit!
Rodney: Ok but what about getting her back to her mother? You think that's bullshit too?
CeCe: Oh let's face the facts here! For all we know she could be long dead by now!
Jaime: You're wrong!
Rodney and CeCe turn around to see Jaime standing behind them with Angelo standing in the middle of the hallway.
CeCe: (to Jaime) Please. Everybody knows Monarch got wiped out after everything went to shit! Hell her dead body could be laying out in the wastes right now providing food for the buzzards!
Jaime: (shouting) That's not true!
CeCe: And why not? Huh? What proof do you possibly have that she's still alive?
Jaime: Because I know she is.
CeCe: If you really believe that then you need to grow up and accept the fact that she's gone and that she's never coming back!
Jaime: FUCK YOU!
Jaime runs out of the room fighting back tears welling up in her eyes. Angelo calls out to her but she just ignores him and slams the door to her and Goji's room. Angelo turns back to CeCe with anger.
Angelo: What the fuck is wrong with you?! Why are you acting like this!?
CeCe: I'm just saying what we're all thinking! And if you don't like it then maybe you guys should just hurry up and leave!
CeCe shoves Angelo out of the way as she heads back down stairs. As she passes Angelo subconsciously flinches which she would've easily seen. However instead of punching him twice like usual she just keeps walking, confusing not just Angelo but also Rodney. Having practically grown up together the three of them always argued from time to time but despite how angry she'd get CeCe would always pull her "Two for flinching" move on Angelo when she saw the opportunity. The fact that she didn't do so now made Rodney even more suspicious.
Rodney: Something's definitely wrong.
Angelo: Yeah, I mean CeCe can be harsh but she's never been that mean. What's goin' on with her?
Rodney: I don't know but I think it's time we found out a little bit more about our "generous host". C'mon!
Rodney walks past Angelo and gestures for him to follow him down the halls. When they first arrived Calin had told them that they could explore most of the estate except for the lower levels. Supposedly that was considered off limits to guests and that they needn't bother going there. Rodney had been rather curious about what was exactly down there that the Count didn't want them to see. Up until now he thought nothing of it, but after seeing CeCe's changed behavior his curiosity immediately turned into determination at discovering just what Calin had to hide from them. Elsewhere CeCe returns to the ballroom only to find it empty with no sign of Calin anywhere. This almost causes her to strangely panic until the Butler appears and calls her name.
Butler: Ms. CeCe.
CeCe whips her head around to see the Butler standing there bowing his head.
Butler: Lord Calin wishes for you to join him in his bed chambers this evening. It is in regards to his proposal for staying here permanently.
CeCe's face brightens up as her heart races again like a racecar engine. Inviting her to his bed chambers could only mean one thing, and the very thought of it sends a warm tingling sensation to her lower regions. When asked for a reply she manages to calm herself down and clears her throat before answering.
CeCe: Thank you. Tell him I'll be there.
Butler: Of course Miss.
The Butler leaves the ballroom while CeCe turns away from him so as not to show him her expression of excitement and lust at what was to be expected.
Meanwhile Goji continues his stroll through the woods seemingly unaware of the eyes watching him from the trees above. He comes across a small pond and kneels down to see if it's safe to drink. He reaches a hand down to the water as a small group of KKs sneak up from behind him with weapons ready. The one closest to him raises his club about to bring it down on Goji's head until a twig snaps under his foot causing him to flinch. In the blink of an eye Goji spins around and swings his machete at him just barely stopping at his throat. The pack stands startled at his speed while he just stares at the one in front of him.
Goji: Took you guys long enough. For a KK pack you're pretty skittish. Now, I'm only going to say this once… take me to Garth.
KK: And what if we told you to go fuck yourself?
Goji presses his blade deeper against the KK's throat.
Goji: Do you really want to find out?
Before long they lead Goji deep into the forest into another large clearing. There Goji looks around to see a small makeshift camp made up of small huts and tree houses with rope bridges stretching out between the trees. Goji is led to a large hut in the center of the camp.
Goji: (shouts) My name is Goji. I'm here to speak with the pack leader Garth.
A large figure moves away the door flap from the inside and exits the hut. Upon stepping into the light Goji recognizes Garth from the other day. When Garth sees Goji he grins and chuckles.
Garth: Well well. Look who it is. Gotta say this is quite the surprise. Didn't think you'd actually be dumb enough to just waltz right on in here after last time.
Goji glares at him causing Garth to go into a hearty laugh.
Garth: (laughing) Jeez, learn to take a joke will ya? Anyway I'm the pack leader ya seek, name's Garth.
Goji: Yeah I figured. Now listen I know we-
Garth holds his hand up to interrupt Goji.
Garth: If you were willing to come all this way I can already guess what it is you wanna talk about. However, here in this pack we only trust those that are strong.
Garth picks up a nearby ax and swings it around taking a strong battle stance.
Garth: So show me that you are.
Goji looks at him for a moment before nodding his head, acknowledging the challenge. Garth grins and then steps out further away from the hut and stops just a few feet away from Goji who takes out his machete. Garth starts to shout to address the entire camp.
Garth: Alright! Listen up everybody! If I die in this fight, this guy is your new boss!
Loud whispers of shock can be heard throughout the camp. Even Goji seems a little surprised by the declaration.
Garth: And I won't accept any objections, protests, or any other kind of useless shite! Ya got that!?
No one in the camp dares to utter a single word of protest. Garth turns back to Goji and readies his ax.
Garth: Right then! Come at me like you're fixin' to kill me! From what I saw of you the last time you're certainly no stranger to fightin'.
Goji: Yep. And I'm guessing that ax isn't just for show.
Garth: Ya got that right laddie. So we doin' this or what?
Goji: Ladies first.
Garth laughs at Goji's reply and charges forward swinging his ax in a quick side slash. Goji quickly steps back and avoids getting hit. He then lunges forward with his machete and swings down, coming into contact with Garth's ax blade. The two stand locked until Garth uses his strength to push Goji back and nearly send him flying into the air. Goji lands on his feet and charges again. The two exchange blows with their respective weapons until a swing from Goji knocks Garth's ax into the air. Before he has a chance to attack further however Goji narrowly dodges a heavy punch from Garth followed by another heavy punch which he barely manages to block with his machete. Goji jumps back when he notices the searing heat coming off Garth's fist. Garth looks at him impressed.
Garth: So you survived that eh? Not bad.
Goji: Yeah. Seems you're full of surprises.
Garth: One of the benefits of using my natural abilities as a KK. How about you?
Goji: Hm?
Garth: C'mon every KK, feral or otherwise, has at least one special ability they can use. Might just help ya win this fight.
Goji: Sorry to disappoint but I don't plan to use it.
Garth: Oh? What's wrong? Feeling self conscious or somethin'?
Goji: Do you really believe that after our fight thus far?
Garth nods his head.
Garth: Fair point. Sorry about that lad. Still if you're not gonna use it then this'll be over quick!
Garth delivers a heavy kick to Goji's chest knocking him into the air. Goji gets back up and the two continue fighting. This time Goji stays on the defensive while Garth throws punch after punch. Each attack builds up more and more heat as the fight goes on. Eventually Garth pauses to flex his fingers before throwing another set of punches. Until eventually Goji blocks the next attack with the machete and pushes Garth back with it. The two stand still with the sounds of their heavy breathing filling the air. Seconds feel like hours as they both stare each other down. Garth's face winces in pain as he barely moves his fists. Finally he shouts.
Garth: Ah, Dammit it all!
Garth lowers his fists and relaxes his posture.
Garth: That's enough. I lost.
Garth's declaration once again causes a stir within the camp, only this time Goji is the only one not surprised. In fact he had a feeling this would happen. Goji lets out a deep breath and puts away his machete. Garth shakes off his fists in an effort to cool them down.
Garth: Gotta say that was a whole new level of hurt. My hands feel like there's not much skin left on em.
Goji: You can thank that ability of yours for that. I'm guessing that move is used more like a finisher than a regular attack?
Garth: Aye, most buggers tend to go down after just one hit.
Goji: With that in mind I figured prolonged usage would end up taking its toll on your body eventually.
Garth: In other words, you were able to beat me without landing even a single hit. Guess I'm still a bit wet behind the ears.
Goji: Right. Now that I've proven my strength, can we finally get down to business?
Garth turns to him and nods.
Garth: Right. Since you've been stayin' in the village you've probably noticed by now huh?
Goji: The behavior of the villagers you mean?
Garth: Ay, the poor souls who live under that bastard Calin.
Goji: So that means you're not the devils that Calin made you out to be?
Garth scowls at Goji's words.
Garth: The only real devil here is that bastard! Him and all his kin!
Goji: Says the guy who tried to kill me and my friends the other day.
Garth rubs the back of his head and sighs.
Garth: Look I know how that might've looked but the fact is we weren't trying to kill ya, we were trying to save ya.
Goji: How was robbing us and threatening a kid considered "saving us"?
Garth: Right. Sorry about that by the way. The plan was to intimidate ya into giving us your supplies and chase you lot back the other way. I'm not saying I'm proud about taking a child hostage, but sometimes desperation can lead you to do some despicable things. Not that I was actually gonna hurt her of course. That was just an act.
Goji: I see. Course I doubt you planned to get stabbed by her.
Garth: (laughing) Ay, there's a fire in that one's spirit! I was almost impressed. That is until I saw what she could do.
Garth looks Goji straight in the eye.
Garth: Just who exactly are you people?
Goji: Just a group of survivors trying to get a kid back to her mother.
Garth: Hmm. Something tells me there's more to it than that. But that's not what you're here to talk about right?
Goji nods his head.
Goji: What exactly can you tell me about Calin?
Garth: Ohhhh. Plenty lad, plenty.
As Garth sits Goji down to tell him the full story, back at the mansion CeCe heads up to Calin's bedchambers and stops just outside the door. She hesitates for a second before knocking on the door. She hears Calin's voice from inside.
Calin: Come in.
CeCe enters the room and can't help but gasp at the sight before her. Inside the room is vast with a fireplace and glass door that leads to a balcony outside. Paintings of various people and places decorate the walls along with a dark crimson colored wallpaper. Her eyes turn to the bed which is big enough to fit ten people at once. Standing on one side of it is Calin with a glass of wine in each hand and dressed in a long silk robe. He walks up to her with an alluring smile and hands her one of the glasses. She takes it and smiles at him as he clinks their glasses together.
Calin: To us.
CeCe and Calin both drink with CeCe savoring the taste and as the feeling of dizziness strangely returns. She staggers a bit with Calin catching her seemingly in a flash.
CeCe: Sorry. I don't know what's come over me.
Calin: Then perhaps you should sit down.
Calin leads her to the bed and sits her down on the edge. The two then stare longingly at each other.
Calin: You look absolutely beautiful.
CeCe: So do you. I-I mean handsome! Handsome obviously. Not that you're not beautiful, it's just-
Calin chuckles at CeCe's stammering.
Calin: You are unlike anyone I have ever met before.
CeCe blushes and looks away with her ears drooped.
CeCe: I bet you say that to all the girls.
Calin takes a hold of her chin and turns her face to look back at him.
Calin: I'm being serious. Ever since I first saw you my thoughts have been filled with nothing else but your radiant beauty. Your eyes are like sapphires that shine in the moonlight.
He traces his hand along her cheek.
Calin: Your skin is as soft and pure as freshly fallen snow.
CeCe gasps silently as her body tenses at his touch. Their lips moving closer to each other.
Calin: Your beauty is beyond description. There are no words that I can say.
CeCe slowly closes her eyes and accepts what is about to happen.
Calin: Which is why I cannot wait to make you my bride.
CeCe immediately snaps out of her haze and she quickly pushes him away much to his surprise.
CeCe: WAIT! WHAT!?
Calin stares at her in confusion.
Calin: What's wrong?
CeCe: Uh you wanna run that by me again?
Calin: I wish to marry you. Why else would I ask you to stay?
CeCe stares at him in complete shock and stands up.
CeCe: Whoa. Okay listen, I like you Calin I really do. But we've only known each other for a few days. Maybe we should talk about this a little more?
Calin looks at CeCe and stands up.
Calin: What is there left to discuss? I have feelings for you and you feel the same do you not?
CeCe: Yeah but I barely know anything about you.
Calin's expression softens at her explanation.
Calin: Ah, I see. Then perhaps it is time to finally share with you my story.
He turns away from her and walks towards the balcony window. He stares up at the night sky as the moon slowly climbs into view.
Calin: The truth is, I am not what I appear. And I have lived for much longer than anyone else on this planet would even dream of.
CeCe: What do you mean? What about your family?
Calin: A simple fabrication. One necessary to put you at ease should you find the truth, unsettling. The real story is that I am a being who has existed before time was even a construct. I came to this universe with such delight. And I challenged them all, CeCe. I collapsed entire stars, turned planets into graveyards. I gambled with Satan and made him a lifeless husk. I made myself a human form and walked through your history. The wars, the suffering and the depravity of the human race, I reveled in every moment of it. And when the Titans rose from the depths of the sea and the earth I leapt into the fray and indulged myself in the chaos and destruction. However there was only one being I didn't dare face. "The One Who is Many".
CeCe: What's that?
Calin: I saw them descend onto this planet, hiding, waiting, and when humanity's weapons devastated the land I ran and hid myself away in this tiny, insignificant village. Dreading the day that it will somehow find me. And since then, I have prepared.
CeCe slowly backs up heading for the door.
CeCe: What do you mean?
Calin: Hmm. That's why I asked you to stay. To be my bride and to help protect me from the darkness that is still to come.
He turns back around to face her. CeCe shudders at the coldness in his eyes as he smiles at her and holds out his hand.
Calin: So please, say you'll marry me.
CeCe glances around the room for a potential weapon. She turns back to Calin trying her best not to sound suspicious.
CeCe: Uh. You know what? I'm flattered, really. However I don't think this is gonna work out. It's not you Calin, it's just that I'm not quite in the mood to settle down anywhere yet. So how about I go back to my room and we can just sleep on things yeah?
She quickly turns around to head for the door but sees Calin standing in the way. She desperately makes a grab for a nearby fire poker to use it as a weapon. Her wrist gets grabbed by Calin's hand which tightens its grip on her and prompts her to drop the poker. He pulls her back to face him.
Calin: I'm afraid that I do not accept your refusal. You see the fact is that neither you nor your friends can leave this place. Not when I require your blood.
CeCe struggles to break free from his grasp but starts to feel strangely dizzy again.
Calin: You see my minions become ravenously hungry during the full moon. A side effect of genetic mutations you see. And while I myself am able to stave off the thirst for as long as necessary, their appetites make them rather "feral".
Calin laughs seeing the apparent fear on CeCe's face as she struggles to break free.
Calin: Do not worry. They know better than to try and feed on what I have claimed as my own. And I have no intention to kill you.
Calin looks deeply into her eyes which causes her to stop struggling and go limp much to her confusion.
CeCe: W-what's happening to me?
Calin: That would be the drug I put into your wine finally taking effect. It makes anyone who takes it highly suggestible and domestic to me. During my travels on this planet I grew intrigued with your legends of Vampires and how they could hypnotize their prey. The drug perfectly simulates that effect.
As he carries her in his arms over to the bed, CeCe starts to recall all the times they spent together. And each time he offered her something to drink. He drops her onto the bed and leans down on top of her.
Calin: As I said I have no intention to kill you. My feelings for you are genuine. And I just know, you will make a good mother like those who came before you.
CeCe tries to tell him to stop but is unable to move her mouth. He leans over her neck and breathes heavily on her skin causing her to tremble.
Calin: Now this may hurt for a moment, but I'll ensure that you won't bleed out. Although you may feel slightly lightheaded afterwards.
He bares his teeth which turn into sharp fangs and bites down on CeCe's neck penetrating her skin. He starts drinking the blood that seeps out of the wound. All CeCe can do is open her mouth into a silent scream as she goes through the pain.
Down below in the lower levels of the mansion Rodney and Angelo slowly move through the tunnels, careful to avoid any guards. They turn a corner when they hear the songs of footsteps heading straight for them. Rodney sees light appearing on the wall ahead of them and gestures for Angelo to back up and get ready to jump them. They both stand on either side of the tunnel against the wall and wait for the right moment to strike. The footsteps get closer as Rodney silently counts down with his raised hand from three.
Once he hits zero the guard walks past and Angelo whacks them hard on the head with his fist and knocks them out. They fall to the floor and drop a set of metal keys for Rodney to pick up and put in his pocket. They continue onward until they come across a number of cells which emit a repulsive odor.
Angelo: What the hell is that smell?
Rodney grabs a nearby lit torch off the wall and uses it to illuminate the inside of the closest cell. The sight before them causes them both to gasp in shock and gag covering their mouths and noses.
Rodney: Jesus Christ.
Inside a number of the prisoners hang from the walls with their innards hanging out of their ripped open stomachs and their flesh torn from their bloody bodies. The bloodsoaked floor is littered with bits and pieces of bones, rotting flesh and tattered clothing. They move on to the other cells to find the same grizzly sight one after the other. They pass by a few more until they discover a cell with still living prisoners. Rodney quickly takes out the keys and goes to unlock the door. A few of them see Rodney and Angelo and realize they weren't guards and get up to go to the bars. The prisoners are a mix of humans and KKs.
Prisoner 1: Who are you?
Rodney: Don't worry we're not gonna hurt you.
Angelo: What happened to you?
Prisoner 2: We were taken from our homes and brought here to be food for the Count's vampyric KK army. A number of us were just travelers that were brought here and tricked into staying.
Rodney: And Calin did this? I thought he was supposed to be the protector of this place?
Prisoner 3: He's no protector of anything. He and his demonic servants arrived in our village five years ago and attacked us. Those of us they didn't kill were either brought here as food or used as slaves back in the village to craft their weapons and gather supplies. Course that ain't the worst of it.
Rodney: What do you mean?
Prisoner 4: After he took control, The Count started to take most of the young women as his "brides" to continue breeding more soldiers for his army. Those who fail him he either eats or hands them over to his servants to be used as playthings.
One of the prisoners sticks their arm through the bars and points down the tunnel.
Prisoner 5: He keeps them and the infant children in a locked chamber down that way.
Rodney looks and nods his head. He opens the door and lets the prisoners out.
Rodney: Are there any other prisoners still alive down here
Prisoner 2: Yes. They're further down the tunnel.
Rodney: Right then. (gives them the keys) Stay down here and free as many as you can and find some weapons. (turns to Angelo) Go back upstairs and find Jaime, Goji, and CeCe. I'll free the women and children.
Angelo: Right.
Rodney starts to run down the tunnel when the prisoner calls back to him. They remove one of the keys and throw it to Rodney.
Prisoner 2: Here's the key that unlocks the door.
Rodney catches the key.
Rodney: Thanks.
Rodney runs down the tunnel while Angelo rushes back to the stairs to find the others. He rounds the corner only to run into two more guards.
Angelo: Uhhh. Hi?
The guards snarl baring sharp fangs and leap at him. Angelo screams and spins around ducking his head. This causes his tail to smash the Vamp KKs into the wall with a loud splat. They fall to the floor in a crumpled up heap as Angelo lifts his head back up to look at them.
Angelo: Yeah! And let that be a lesson to you!
Angelo hears more sounds coming toward him which prompts him to start running to reach the steps. All the while more prisoners are being freed and start to raid the underground armory for weapons and explosives.
Meanwhile Rodney makes it to the door and gets spotted by a large guard standing in front of it. The guard looks down at him and chuckles evilly as he takes out a large curved sword. He then begins to expertly swing it around to demonstrate his skills. Truly this was a master swordsman that Rodney was up against. Once the guard finishes Rodney looks at him for a few seconds before taking out a pistol and just shoots him in the head. The guard drops to the floor seemingly dead as Rodney walks up to the door.
When he reaches it the guard grabs his leg and snarls at him baring his fangs. In response Rodney quickly takes out a knife and uses it to stab them in the heart. The guard cries out before dropping dead again. Rodney pulls his knife out and stands back up. He looks down at the corpse feeling skeptical about whether or not he was actually dead this time. As a precaution he takes another torch and uses it to set the body on fire.
Once satisfied by the lack of response from the corpse Rodney uses the key to unlock the door. He opens it and finds a chamber with a small group of women wearing barely any clothing huddled together in a corner in fear. A few of them are shielding some babies and toddlers from him. Rodney walks in with his hands raised.
Rodney: It's ok. I'm a friend. I'm here to get you all out of here.
Hearing his words tears of joy start to form followed by cries of joy as the women cradle the children in their arms and stand up to follow Rodney out and get to safety.
Back in his bedchamber Callin finishes drinking CeCe's blood and uses his saliva on the bite wound to ensure the blood doesn't clot.
*Warning! The following scene depicts graphic content that may be uncomfortable for some readers. Some of you may want to skip ahead. You have been warned.*
He looms over her and begins fondling her breasts through her dress. He then starts to kiss her forcefully slithering his tongue into her mouth. He pulls away and tears off her dress to stare down at her naked form laying helpless before him. He returns to her breasts and starts fondling one while licking and sucking on the other. As he does this he reaches down with his other hand and in between CeCe's legs and slides his fingers against her entrance.
CeCe tries to contain a quiet moan but fails due to her weakened state. Calin continues to massage his fingers against her until he suddenly plunges two of them inside her causing her to cry out involuntarily. Calin thrusts his fingers in and out in a slow steady rhythm. Each thrust brings out a loud moan from CeCe's lips. Calin starts to increase the speed of his thrusts until the room begins to fill with the smell of sex and sounds of CeCe's moans.
He sits up and licks his lips as he starts to remove his robe to reveal his fully erect member. Calin begins to stroke it and brings it over to CeCe's face while taking hold of one of her ears to pull her head up. He positions himself in front of her and pushes his member towards her mouth.
CeCe tries to keep her mouth shut but Calin reaches down and plugs her nose with his thumb and index finger. She desperately tries to hold on but eventually gasps for air leaving her mouth wide open to allow him to shove his member into it and down her throat. He moves back and forth with his hips violently thrusting deep down her throat grunting at the sheer pleasure it gives him. He continues this pace for several minutes before giving one hard thrust shoving as much of his member inside as he can as he releases his seed.
CeCe's eyes roll backward as hot liquid flows down her throat and spilling out of the corners of her mouth. Calin pulls out, allowing CeCe to start coughing up his seed. Calin moves back and forces her legs open giving him a full view of her entrance. He stares at it with eyes full of lust as he takes his member and positions himself at her entrance. He moves in slowly just barely touching it. CeCe whimpers causing Calin to become more excited to take her right here and now. Just a little more and he would be inside her and claim her as his latest bride.
*Graphic scene ends here.*
Suddenly the door bursts open causing Calin to quickly turn his head in anger. He sees his Butler standing in the doorway bowing his head.
Butler: A thousand apologies my lord, But one of the guests has vanished from the grounds.
Calin: What?
Butler: And it appears the rest have begun releasing the prisoners down below.
Calin scowls and growls in anger. His face contorting into an almost inhuman shape.
Calin: Dispatch my minions and kill them! And then find that missing KK!
The Butler bows his head again and leaves the room. Calin turns back to CeCe and smiles leaning down to whisper in her ear.
Calin: Excuse me my countess. I'll return to finish things once I deal with this little nuisance. In the meantime just relax and keep everything else warm for me. (licks his serpent-like tongue across her face)
Calin stands up and gets dressed before leaving the room. Back on the bed CeCe can only lay in her weakened state shedding a river of tears. In her mind she desperately begs for her friends to come and save her from this hell.
Meanwhile Jaime, who had spent the past few hours crying in her room, began to hear loud noises coming from outside her door. She sits up just as the door swings open to allow Angelo to come in and quickly shut the door again. Angelo turns around to her and braces himself against the door.
Jaime: Angelo? What's going on?
Angelo: Jaime! Where's Goji!?
Jaime: I haven't seen him since he left to get extra supplies from the village.
Angelo: You mean he isn't back yet!?
Jaime: No. Why what's happening?
Angelo: No time to explain! I need you to gather your stuff and get ready to go! We need to find CeCe!
Jaime: Why should we? Didn't she choose to abandon us?
Angelo: Because she's in danger!
Jaime: In that case why doesn't she get her new boyfriend to help her. I don't care.
Jaime turns away annoyed. This makes her unable to see Angelo slowly start to get angry and stomp over and grab her by the collar of her shirt.
Angelo: (shouting) That's it! I'VE HAD IT WITH YOU AND YOUR EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE! CECE NEEDS US RIGHT NOW, AND WE'RE GONNA HELP HER! YA GOT THAT!?
Jaime stares at him and quickly nods her head.
Jaime: Yes sir!
Angelo lets her go and moves back to the door.
Angelo: Now gather your stuff and get ready to run. It's really crazy out there right now. So we need to find the others as fast as possible.
Jaime wastes little time to gather her stuff into her pack and sling it over her shoulder. She walks up to Angelo who gets ready to open the door again. Once she gives him the nod that she's ready to go he swings the door open and the two of them bolt out of there. Once down the hall Jaime sees the chaos erupting all around.
With humans and KKs fighting against other more monstrous looking KKs. A few of them resemble large, red, bat-like creatures with a flattened, arrow-shaped head, leathery wings spread out under their arms with three claws on each hand, and talons on their feet. Another sports a large blade sticking out of their head and a body covered in tough gray-green skin and orange spines running down their back. Their mouth is small and beak-like, and short twin tusks jut out near the back of their lower jaw.
Angelo and Jaime push through the carnage and try to make their way to CeCe's room. They burst through the door only to find it empty.
Angelo: Oh shit! Where is she!?
They both desperately search the room for clues. Suddenly a voice sounds behind them.
Butler: Oh dear, what a mess we have here.
Jaime and Angelo turn around and see the Butler standing in the doorway. Angelo turns to him looking angry.
Angelo: Where's CeCe?
Butler: If I recall she is currently in my Lord's bedchambers. Not that you'll ever be able to reach her.
Jaime: What's that supposed to mean?
The Butler tugs at his cuffs.
Butler: Because as Butler to my master it is my job to clean up the mess and take out the rubbish. And that of course includes filthy little rodents like you.
The Butler's eyes start to glow red with black pupils as he stretches his arm out to them which suddenly explodes into a large, golden colored tentacle with a tip that has spines on the underside.
Angelo and Jaime duck out of the way as the Butler's body starts to contort and warp into a massive body of eight tentacles and is covered in armor plating. His tentacles end in large tips that have spines on the undersides. He has a circular mouth with rows of teeth and tendrils, two small, spiked mandibles that stick out from what's left of his face, as well as two large, segmented claws that jut from his face. His head is very large and bulbous like a cephalopod's, with three large armored plates on his head that end in spikes slightly above it.
Angelo charges at it and tackles it out of the room to allow Jaime to escape. He shouts at her as he struggles against the newly transformed KK Butler.
Angelo: Go! Go and find CeCe!
Jaime nods and starts running up the stairs while Angelo fights hard against his tentacled foe. The battle rages across the mansion while Rodney manages to sneak the women and children out through a back entrance.
Rodney: Go on now! Get out of here! Run!
One of the women stops and grasps his hands with hers.
Woman: Thank you.
She quickly hugs him and runs off to catch up with the others. Rodney heads back and grabs a hold of some explosives. He then starts setting them up around the mansion and rigging up a detonator. He heads back to the main hall where the vampyric KKs have the freed prisoners backed into a corner. He then sees Angelo get tossed through the air towards them and drops down to help him. He goes over to try and help him up when the Butler comes into view above him. Rodney can only glare up at him as he raises one of his tentacles to smash down on them. Rodney braces himself when suddenly the front doors burst open causing everyone to freeze and all eyes turn to the doorway. Standing there with the moon shining over him, Goji walks through with Garth walking alongside him and cracking his knuckles.
The two look over the army in front of them and Garth just shouts at them.
Garth: OY! Is this a private fight, or can anybody join? Because the lads and I want in!
Behind Garth and Goji, Garth's pack utter a loud war cry holding up their weapons with war paint on their faces. Goji walks over and helps Rodney and Angelo up.
Rodney: (chuckles) Took ya long enough.
Goji: Sorry, I had to figure some things out.
Angelo: (looks at Garth) And what? You're friends with this guy now?
Goji: Long story, where's Jaime?
Angelo: I sent her off to find CeCe.
Rodney: And where's CeCe?
Angelo: The bad guy's bedroom apparently.
Rodney takes a deep breath.
Rodney: Oh now I'm definitely gonna kill this asshole.
Garth: Ay, get in line laddie.
Rodney: So what's the plan?
Goji: I terrify them, You and Angelo disorient them, Garth goes over the top
and we support him.
Rodney: Alright.
Angelo: Gotcha.
Goji: (to Garth) By the way these are my friends Rodney and Angelo.
Garth: Pleasure. Now let's get on with it!
The four of them charge forward leading the KK pack against Calin's army. With their force now rallied, the prisoners turn the tide and start to push back against the monsters. Goji swings his machete to decapitate the first enemy in front of him before slashing two more in his line of sight. Rodney leaps into the air and glides with his wings to start dropping molotovs from above and engulfing a large group below him.
Garth leaps through the flames and throws a punch at a vamp KK. The impact causes their skull to explode into tiny pieces as they drop to the floor convulsing. Another KK leaps onto his back and bites down onto his shoulder. However the only blood they taste is their own as every tooth in their mouth shatters against Garth's shell-like skin. Garth then grabs their face, burning them with the building heat from his grasp.
He tosses them off and throws them into a wall leaving a large bloodstain on it. Garth turns and faces down the blade-headed KK and raises his fists. The KK swings his head at him and Garth uses his arms to block the giant blade. The blade slices into his skin causing him to wince and back off a bit. The KK sees this as its chance to push forward and lunges itself at him like a spear. The blade reaches Garth only for him to reach out and catch it between his hands, stopping the KK in its tracks. Using his immense strength Garth twists the blade and pulls the KK off to the side to get a clear view of its face. He then opens his mouth taking in a deep breath and launches a small fireball at it.
The fireball explodes on impact and the blade breaks off as the KK's body falls back, scorched from the neck up. Garth then wields his new weapon and uses it to cleave them in half in one strike. He turns to multiple vamp KKs and proceeds to slice them in two with just a few slashes. Goji and Angelo fight back to back taking on another wave of vamp KKs. Angelo throws punch after punch dealing massive damage with each hit. One of the bat-like KKs dives at him and tackles Angelo away from Goji to separate them. It then proceeds to fly around and opens its mouth to fire a thin beam of energy at Angelo.
The beam barely slices his skin as he tries to dodge the attack. Angelo looks back up and sees the KK getting ready to fire again. Angelo then crouches down on all fours and pushes down to launch himself into the air. He curls into a ball and flies right at the bat KK. Before it has even a chance to dodge, Angelo smashes into them stabbing them with his spikes. The force and speed of the impact causes the KKs body to rip apart and explode into a mess of blood and guts.
Goji takes on a vamp KK wielding a halberd who manages to keep him on the defensive. Goji blocks most of the attacks with his machete but still takes one or two hits from the halberd. Goji backs off to try and distance himself from them. He spots on the ground near him a dead KK with a chain weapon in their hand. He quickly grabs it and stands ready for the KK's next attack. The vamp swings the halberd which Goji manages to dodge and whips the chain at them. The vamp manages to dodge and block the chain with ease and continues attacking Goji. Until suddenly seizing his chance, Goji swings the chain around and pulls back hard causing it to wrap around and ensnare the vamp. He then charges straight forward and plunges the machete into their mouth and out through the back of their head.
Back with Garth, after cleaving apart multiple vamp KKs, he turns and comes face to face with the Butler who looms over him like an eldritch horror. His tentacles launch at him like charged missiles and seemingly strike him down kicking up a large cloud. The butler sneers for a moment until he feels a few of his tentacles being chopped off. The smoke clears and Garth remains standing with a couple of tentacles writhing on the floor and another in his mouth. Garth pulls back hard and drags the Butler down onto the ground with a loud crash. He gets ready to use the giant blade again when suddenly a surge of electricity courses through him from the tentacle still in his mouth. He cries out in pain releasing the tentacle which allows it to quickly wrap around him and toss him aside like a ragdoll.
Garth gets back up and turns to see the Butler once again hovering over him. Electricity builds up around his mouth as he gets ready to fire a powerful beam attack. His aim is thrown off however as a few molotovs strike him from above and set him on fire. Above him Rodney flaps his wings hard in order to fan the flames and make them burn hotter. Angelo and Goji grab hold of his remaining tentacles and pull him down slamming him into the floor. The Butler, his face twisted up with pain and anger, looks up and sees Garth charging forward and bringing his burning fist down onto him. The last thing he hears is the sound of flesh burning and bone cracking.
Garth pulls his fist out of the singed corpse and looks around at the sight before him. All around him the mansion is littered with the bodies of both Calin's army and his pack. However the ones left standing were himself, Goji, his friends, and that of the remaining pack and prisoners. The battle ends in apparent victory.
That is until a foreboding chill fills the air around them. All eyes turn to the top of the staircase as Calin slowly walks down it. His eyes glowing a shade of red. A few pack members attempt to charge at him only to be cut down seemingly in a matter of seconds. He brings up his hand now dripping with blood and licks it off with his tongue. The rest of the survivors shake in fear trying their best not to run away.
Garth: (to the rest of the pack) You lot get outta here.
Everyone turns to Garth in surprise.
Pack KK: But boss-
Garth: No buts, this ain't the kinda fight that you'll be able to withstand. Besides, I've got a score to settle with this bastard. I'm not havin' any of smallfrys gettin' in the way.
The survivors all look at him and nod in understanding at what Garth is getting at. They all collect their wounded and proceed to fall back while Garth stands his ground glaring up at Calin. Calin looks down at him and smirks.
Calin: Garth.
Garth: Calin.
Calin: I see you finally found the time to pay me a visit.
Garth: Ay, and I've come to end you once and for all.
Calin sneers at him.
Calin: Is that a fact? You couldn't kill me before.
Goji: He was alone before.
Calin turns his gaze onto Goji, Rodney, and Angelo who step up to stand beside Garth. Calin just grins at them and chuckles quietly. Garth balls up his fists and charges at him. He throws a punch and pushes Calin back up the stairs and into the wall at the top cracking it under the weight. Garth growls under the strain while Calin just stares at him holding his heated fist in one hand unfazed. He slowly steps forward, easily pushing the larger Garth back.
Garth pulls himself free of his grasp and begins throwing punch after punch at Calin who only easily dodges them. At the third punch he catches Garth's arm and backhands him in the face, sending Garth flying into another room.
Calin glances back at the others with Goji wasting no time charging at him. Calin lowers himself and propels forward catching Goji by surprise as he speeds toward him clutching his throat and flying up through the ceiling into the floor above. He tosses Goji hard into a wall followed closely by a shoulder tackle before stepping back and letting him fall. Goji drops to his hands and knees coughing up blood as Calin just looks down at him, almost growing bored of this fight. He turns back behind him just in time to see Rodney fly up through the hole and throw his last molotovs at him. Calin lifts up his cape and uses it as a shield from the flames. He snarls at Rodney and charges at him with his nails becoming sharp claws.
Rodney tries to fly out of the way only for his right wing to be sliced open and cause him to fall back down on the floor in pain. Angelo, having taken the stairs, bursts into the room and sees both Goji and Rodney on the floor. He musters up his courage and charges at Calin and starts punching him. Calin just continues standing taking hit after hit as if being attacked by pillows and smiles.
Calin: How mildly amusing.
He counters with a punch to Angelo's stomach, breaking several of his ribs in the process. Angelo gasps in pain when Calin grabs him by the throat and lifts him off the floor like a small animal. Calin raises his hand ready to thrust his claws into Angelo's belly.
Calin: Nothing but pale imitations.
Before the final blow is struck, Calin's arms are pierced by a sword from the side causing him to grunt in pain. He looks over to see Garth back up and holding Calin's sword in his hands. Suddenly Goji appears in front of Calin, downing some kind of liquid and igniting a lighter in his hand. Goji then spews the liquid out of his mouth and creates a makeshift flamethrower with the lighter. Calin cries out in pain as the flames engulf his face and forces him to release Angelo who falls to the floor unconscious. Calin struggles against the sword still stabbed into his arms to block the stream of flames. A portion of which nearly singes Garth on the other side prompting Goji to prematurely cease his attack.
Calin takes advantage and frees one of his arms from the sword and uses his claws to slash Goji's arm. He then throws Garth away from him with his other arm before pulling the sword out. Goji pulls out a knife and stabs Calin in the shoulder as he turns back around. Calin growls, swiping at him with his claws. Goji quickly dodges each attack seemingly getting faster as Garth and Rodney start to get back up. Calin and Goji strike at each other while also dodging each other's attacks. Goji holds the knife in a reverse grip and manages to cut the side of Calin's face.
Calin catches a glimpse behind him as Rodney grabs a rifle off the wall and gets ready to shoot him. Calin turns back to Goji who thrusts his knife forward only for Calin to side step and grab his wrist. He pulls Goji forward and turns to toss him at Rodney, throwing off his aim. Garth charges at Calin again and tackles him into the hallway, pushing him further down and slamming him into the wall. Calin raises both fists into the air and slams down onto Garth's neck, cracking the floor below him. Garth counters by forcing his arms away and slamming his hands into both sides of Calin's head, discombobulating him.
Calin staggers for a brief moment but then pushes Garth back with the palm of his hand. He tries to regain his posture when he notices a faint blue glow coming from the other end of the hall. He turns to see Goji standing and taking a deep breath with his eyes glowing blue. He throws his head forward and unleashes a blast of energy right at Calin, engulfing his body and sending him flying down the hallway. Goji steadies himself after his attack, his breathing heavy and his skin showing subtle signs of gray scales forming. Rodney and Garth get back up and as all eyes focus on the other end of the hall. Flames burning away the paintings and tapestries.
Within the smoke however, something large begins to move and grow. Suddenly a pair of large claws appears and stabs into the floor. Stepping out through the smoke a massive gray-colored bat-like creature with demonic horns and facial features, as well as large tattered wings covered in long, sharp spikes folded under the arms, rears its head at them. Its entire body is covered in angular, plate-like armor. It also has what appears to be a mane of black-colored fur covering the entirety of its back and parts of its neck. Its jaws are filled with dozens of jagged, dagger-like teeth. Its tail is long and prehensile, and is covered in spikes. Its eyes are white and faded.
The three of them stand in horror at the sight before them. Then as if to add further chills the creature begins to emit a sound almost like laughter and speak in a distorted, raspy tone of voice.
Creature: "Atomic Breath". Well played Goji. But I am no ordinary KK to be killed by your little "Fabricated tricks". I am Camazotz, The Devourer of Worlds. And I have had enough!
The creature emits a sonic blast that nearly deafens Goji, Garth, and Rodney. It also causes the hallway to collapse and fall apart. The three of them fall down through the floor and plummet among the debris before hitting the ground floor below.
During this Jaime finally makes it to Calin's bed chamber and opens the door. She runs in and gasps in horror seeing CeCe in her current state on the bed.
Jaime: CeCe!
Jaime runs over to her checking if she's still alive. She is extra careful not to touch her skin by using part of the bed sheet to check her pulse. CeCe tenses up at the touch but Jaime tries to reassure her that it's ok.
Jaime: It's ok, it's me.
CeCe barely turns her head to look at her and tears up a bit.
CeCe: (weakly) J-Jaime. I-I-I'm s-sor-
Jaime: Hey don't try to speak right now. We gotta get outta here.
Jaime tries to lift CeCe up off the bed but fails due to how heavy and mostly unresponsive she is.
Jaime: Jesus, what did he do to you?
CeCe tries to utter something to her.
CeCe: Dr- dr- dr-
Jaime looks at her unsure what it is she's trying to say.
Jaime: Druh? What like Drop? Drum? Drag? …. Drug!
Jaime starts to drag CeCe over the side of the bed and places her on the floor. She then pulls out a small bottle marked "Ipecac" from her pack and brings it over to CeCe. She unscrews the top and carefully opens CeCe's mouth.
Jaime: Sorry CeCe, this isn't going to feel pleasant.
Jamie proceeds to pour the liquid into CeCe's mouth, being careful not to pour the whole thing. A few seconds of pouring later CeCe's eyes pop open and she quickly turns over and starts violently vomiting onto the floor.
Back on the ground floor Goji manages to pull himself, Garth, and Rodney out from underneath the wreckage. He drags the two unconscious KKs across the floor when he cries out feeling a slight pain go through his body. His breathing starts to become slightly erratic as his hands start to shake as he starts feeling himself slowly transforming again. He desperately tries to fight it when the creature flies down through the hole and lands not too far away from him. The creature then starts to slowly transform and shrink in size before him. Goji's eyes widen when the creature starts to resemble Calin. Calin looks back at him with a grin.
Calin: Surprised? It's rather simple actually. In truth you and the rest of the KKs in this world are capable of the exact same type of transformation. All it takes is a strong enough will to maintain one's identity. However, as it stands, you don't have the time nor the ability to achieve such a feat.
Calin walks up to him and grabs hold of his throat lifting him off the ground. Goji struggles to break free as Calin leans in close to his throat.
Calin: Such a pity really. Of all of the KKs I have feasted upon, you were the only one to remind me of someone very special. A being I had once acknowledged as my true equal. If they still lived, what would they think of a pathetic pretender such as yourself?
Goji gasps for breath while Calin slowly bares his fangs over his jugular.
Calin: It hardly matters now. You'll soon be joining them in the next world.
Calin bites down on Goji's throat and begins to drain him of his blood. Until suddenly his eyes grow wide in surprise which causes him to release Goji and drop him to the ground groaning. Calin backs away, wiping the blood from his lips and staring at it. His vision blurred slightly from sheer shock. Just then Goji's breathing starts to get heavier as Calin looks back at the wound left on his throat. Or rather he would've been had the wound not started to close back up and rapidly heal on its own much to his further shock.
Just then Goji starts to shout and throw his head back as his body starts to convulse and change, his clothes tearing as he begins to slightly grow in size. His teeth begin growing sharp like fangs. His hands become more like claws. Protrusions start to rip through the back of his jacket almost resembling small dorsal plates.
Calin: No! This cannot be!
Goji stands back up tearing the rest of the jacket and shirt off of his body. His skin turning dark gray and becoming more like scales all over his body. His face becoming a mixture of both human and reptilian. His eyes turning round with tiny pupils. Goji's height became that of around close to the size of what Calin had been earlier. He then utters a loud roar almost similar to that of a dinosaur. Calin continues to stand before him shocked at what he has just witnessed. His shock then slowly turns to joy as he begins laughing loudly as Goji looks down upon him and slowly steps towards him. Calin begins taking steps back in kind.
Calin: (laughing) Yes! I see now! You and I are not so different after all! In truth we are both a part of the same great game, Goji!
Goji continues slowly walking forward glaring down at him.
Calin: But we need not find ourselves on opposite sides of the board!
Calin's smile eventually fades as Goji lets out a low threatening growl before uttering another loud roar. Calin then immediately transforms back into his other form and utters back a loud screech in response. The two large mini titans charge at each other and start to clash, with Goji slamming him down hard against a pillar. Calin fights back by swiping his claws and beating Goji down on his knees. He grabs hold of Goji's shoulder only for Goji to stand back up and lunges at him. Calin pushes back and flaps his wings, launching them both spinning through the air before crashing into another wall. Calin throws Goji down and claws at his back before grabbing him and tossing him across the floor. He then hears a loud shout from above.
Jaime: GOJI!
He looks up and sees Jaime looking down from above. Jaime steps back in fear which only provokes him to fly up to devour her. He delivers a heavy kick to Goji's side as he starts to fly back up in the air. He flies up the hole to reach Jaime all the while Goji gets right back up and climbs up the side after him. Just as Jaime is within Calin's reach Goji leaps and grabs him by the legs and pulls him screeching down back below. The two of them crash back down to the ground floor with a loud crash. Calin shoves the debris off of himself and crawls out with Goji doing the same closeby.
Calin: (creature voice) You are blind to the bigger picture, Goji, as was I. But I ascended. So can you.
Goji turns and charges at Calin who attempts to fly away once more. Goji leaps after him, grabbing his leg only to be kicked away. He continues the chase until the two collide crashing through the mansion while clawing and biting at one another. Eventually they crash through a large glass window and fly through the night sky. Goji bites down on one of Calin's arms and tears at his wing causing them to fall back down and crash through the rooftop. The both of them fall separately with Calin landing on the floor above Goji. Goji stands up and looks up at the wounded Calin above him.
He takes the claws on his right hand and drags them down against a stone pillar and barring them at Calin. He then leaps up to the floor above and looks down at Calin who is now crawling along the floor to get away from him. Calin desperately trying to further persuade him.
Calin: Don't you understand!? We-we could be-we could be friends. Partners! Brothers-in-arms!
Calin swipes at Goji in desperation before attempting to fly away and escape. Goji quickly grabs his leg and pulls him back down. Calin swings around to swipe at him but Goji dodges and takes the opportunity to grab his throat. Goji roars at him ready to finish off the struggling creature in his grasp. When suddenly Goji's roar is cut short when he hears Jaime shouting his name again. Goji turns away to look back down at her. Even from high up he can almost see the look of fear and shock on her face as she looks up at him. Goji shakes his head as if trying to clear his thoughts. Calin takes the opportunity to slash at Goji's face and break free from his grasp. He then stabs his tail into Goji's chest and lifts him into the air before dropping him back down below. Goji lays on the ground bleeding from his chest as Calin flies back down and stalks around him like a bat eyeing its prey.
Calin: Did I happen to mention that I have in my possession a small supply of G-Cell suppressants taken off of a few of my past victims. It must after all be such a burden. Such a curse… to be born a monster just waiting to happen.
Calin begins to transform back into human and steps forward over Goji.
Calin: All I ask in exchange is life, Goji. The continuation of my existence.
He leans down to whisper to him.
Calin: And perhaps, the handing over of that little child of yours.
Goji struggles to get back up.
Calin: Don't be afraid, Goji. I will ensure her death is quick and without pain. And in time who knows? Perhaps I shall shape her into the perfect daughter for me and my bride.
Calin chuckles until he suddenly cries out in pain. Standing behind him wearing his robe, CeCe is stabbing him in the back with a spear.
CeCe: FUCK YOU ASSHOLE!
Calin roars and transforms back before turning around and back handing her away. He pulls the spear from his back and moves in to tear CeCe apart in anger. He gets close enough to almost chomp down on her when suddenly Jamie jumps onto him and grips hard to his mane. The feeling of her bare hands on his skin causes Calin to screech and flail in agonizing pain as he tries to shake her off. Jaime's grip only tightens as she grits her teeth and fights to say on. She then opens her mouth and shouts at the top of her lungs as her eyes start to glow white.
Jaime: GO TO HELL FUCKER!
Suddenly Calin's body starts to get engulfed in a light from the inside and a bright flash erupts all around. As the light dissipates CeCe sits up and finds Jaime lying unconscious on the ground. She runs over to her and carefully turns her over.
CeCe: Jamie! C'mon kid talk to me!
Jaime starts to stir and open her eyes. She looks up at CeCe.
Jaime: Mom? Is that you?
CeCe just laughs a bit before smacking her lightly on the head.
CeCe: Not even if you paid me shrimp.
Jaime sits up and rubs her head. She then quickly looks around for Goji and the others.
Jaime: Wait! Where's Goji?
The two of them stand up and try to look around for him when they start to hear shouting nearby. They both look to see Garth carrying a wounded Rodney on his shoulder. Upon seeing Rodney CeCe runs over to him and almost tackles him to the ground with a hug.
CeCe: I thought I'd never see you again.
Rodney winces a bit before hugging her back with one arm.
Rodney: Can't get rid of me that easily.
The reunion is soon interrupted by the sound of rumbling debris as everyone turns to see Goji slowly getting back up. At first Jaime is happy to see him and gets ready to run toward him, but suddenly Goji turns toward her direction and seemingly growls at her. Jaime looks at him confused as he starts to slowly trudge toward her. As he lunges forward CeCe runs over to Jaime and grabs hold of her to shield her. Only instead of attacking, Goji collapses down in front of them. CeCe and Jaime look to see Goji lying on the ground unmoving. Jamie moves away from CeCe and starts to slowly walk towards him.
She gets down on her knees and slowly places her hand on his head. Within a few moments Goji's body starts to return back to human at her touch. Only this time Jaime's hand feels a bit warmer than it usually does when this happens. While this is happening CeCe's ears perk up at the sound of someone coughing and crawling along the ground. Hoping it to be Angelo, CeCe runs over to find them. She stops dead in her tracks when she finds not Angelo, but rather Calin on the ground. His skin is pale and covered with veins while the hair on his head is completely gone. As she steps closer to him he turns over and notices her.
Calin: (weakened voice) CeCe! My bride.
CeCe reaches down and grabs a piece of wood off the ground and continues walking over to him. Calin's expression turns fearful and desperate.
Calin: W-w-wait, now I understand that I may have been a bit forceful with you. B-b-but I'm sure if we take the time to get to know each other better we may start to truly bond as a couple.
CeCe: Yeah! About that. You know what they say, Calin. "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned".
CeCe raises the wooden stake in a stabbing motion above Calin's chest.
Calin: (whispers) Fuck me.
CeCe: That's the problem Calin. I didn't want to.
CeCe plunges the stake down through his chest and into his heart. Calin cries out and chokes up dark, black, oil-like blood from his mouth. His body then begins to shrivel up and dry out as it convulses and twitches. CeCe stands up and spits on his corpse.
CeCe: And just for the record, Your endurance was shitty.
Some time later they manage to find Angelo and tend to everybody's wounds. As thanks for saving them as well as their families and loved ones, the villagers provide food and supplies to the Group as well as a fresh change of clothes for Goji such as a few buttoned shirts, jeans, a pair of hiking boots, a short sleeve dark green shirt and a brown jacket. He is also given a case of about ten G-cell suppressant shots. Once every last trace of what's left of the mansion is swept for supplies and any surviving vamp KKs, everyone just stands out front waiting for the fireworks. Rodney turns to Garth holding up the detonator.
Rodney: Wanna do the honors?
Garth: Ah let's let the wee one do it.
Jaime looks up at Goji with anticipation.
Jaime: Can I really?
Goji: Go for it kid.
Jaime excitedly accepts the detonator and hits the button. Within seconds the entire mansion explodes into a million pieces with crowds cheering its destruction. To further celebrate their freedom both the villagers and KK pack throw a huge party complete with food, drinks, and dancing. During the festivities Garth challenges Angelo to an arm wrestling competition to which the latter hesitantly accepts. As for who won is up to debate considering they were both drunk at the time. The former brides as well as their young children are also accepted into the village with everyone promising to help raise the kids into better people than that of their father and former siblings. CeCe also took the opportunity to apologize to Rodney, Angelo, and especially to Jaime for how she acted and what was said before. Her apology is widely accepted of course.
Angelo: Besides things wouldn't be the same without ya CeCe.
CeCe: Damn right!
CeCe makes a quick movement causing Angelo to flinch. CeCe makes a wide grin at him.
CeCe: Two for flinching. (punches Angelo in the arm)
The Trio laughs at Angelo's expense and moves in for a group hug. Goji stands by watching everyone laugh and have a good time and smiles a little. Garth walks up to him and stands next to him.
Garth: You know that's a hell of a pack you got there lad.
Goji: They're definitely something alright.
Garth: So how long you fixin' to stick around?
Goji: We'll rest up for the night and get ready to head out in the morning.
Garth: So you're really set on goin north are ya?
Goji: That's the plan.
Garth stays silent for a moment before speaking again.
Garth: You know words goin' around about the JDF lookin for you lot right?
Goji: Sounds about right.
Garth: Course it ain't just them either.
Goji looks over at Garth.
Goji: What have you heard?
Garth: Supposedly the head of the largest KK pack has put up a hefty bounty. (gestures over to Jaime) Specifically for that wee little pup.
Goji: This head got a name?
Garth: Don't rightly know for certain but, I believe his name's Gordon.
Goji turns back to the Group with a serious expression.
Garth: I take it ya heard of him?
Goji: Not particularly.
Garth: Well then let me give ya a wee bit of advice. You get her and the lot as far away from him as fast as you possibly can. From what I've heard, this Gordon isn't someone you'd want to associate with.
Goji nods his head. Garth turns to give him a small look of concern.
Garth: You sure you know what you're in for when you get there?
Goji takes a deep breath but says nothing. Garth just shrugs and lifts his drink to his lips.
Garth: Fair enough.
AAANNNNNDDD DONE! Whoo! Man this was a doozy to write. But I'm happy to say it turned out pretty worth it in the long run. And I hope you guys all enjoyed reading this chapter. And I promise to try my best not to make you guys wait another whole month for the next one. As stated before I'd like to give credit for this chapter idea to HEROS Central. Thank you so much for trusting me with this and I appreciate your patience with me as I found the time to write this.
List of KKs
Goji: Godzilla
Jaime: ?/Oxygen Destroyer Hybrid
Rodney: Rodan
Angelo: Anguirus
CeCe: King Caesar
Garth: Gamera
Calin: Camazotz
Butler: Viras
Bat-like KKs: Gyaos
Blade Head KK: Guiron
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HEROS Central: I already have an idea in mind for Gamera (as you've just read here. Lol.) and Gigan, but I'd be interested in hearing what suggestions you have for Mechagodzilla.
And so everyone until next time this is Tardispilot297 wishing you all a very merry christmas and a happy new year! As well as saying…. ALLONSY!
