Death's Game - Episode 17

Rescue

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Chapter 17 
Rescue 

I thought being surprised had nothing to do with me anymore after I figured that Death wasn't the only other Death in town but it seemed I could never get shocked enough.

"What do you mean by save?"

I was so uncertain. Maybe he meant.. . I came up blank. What the hell will he want to save. His pride? Definitely.

You grow stupid everyday.

With Death in my life I would hardly disagree. I really do not know how someone could make you feel stupid.

Now, here is what I want you to do. Since you have figured out I am not the only death in town, I will tell you simple and straight. I need you to save a particular death's pawn.

...and time suddenly stopped.
"And why are we saving a death's pawn" I managed to ask, too scared of the answer and too scared not to ask.

I see you are getting blood thirsty. Good. Don't worry you'll get what you seek so get dressed.

I looked down at my naked self and I didn't feel a hint of embarrassment.  I was getting so use to being a pawn.

Do take a bath both of you reek of sex
I chuckled as well as Derick while Death left the space.

"You Reek of sex" Derick mimicked and kissed my cheek "and I am having a hard time on deciding whether to make you reek some more or we washing it off" nibbling my earlobe he whispered.

"Oh, cut that out" I giggled and pushed him away

"You are curious aren't you?" He asked. Seems he knew me too well "urgg" he exasperated but hurled me into his arms into the bathroom

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. What an understanding boyfriend I have.

We hurriedly got dressed, well I did while Derick took his time tempting my sight.

"I hate you" I spelt out
"Really?" But the way your eyes are watching me tells a different story or have you lost control of your sockets?" Jerk.

Suddenly a place flooded my vision like I saw the place in 3D. I knew that place, it was an amusement park downtown that had been closed. It always creeped the hell out of me.

"You seeing it too?" I whispered to Derick

"Yes"

That's where you need to go. Death said and vanished.
I got a black jacket from the rack as well as my dagger placing it on my band and looked back at Derick.

"You ready?"

"Do I have a choice?" He asked
I smirked "of course not"

***
The floor board croaked under out feet as we made out way into a box like area. The place almost felt too cramped and it stunk like dead rats. I could definitely use a very hot bathe with an iron sponge. And like it wasn't bad enough it was flipping dark, I had to strain my eyes to see my hand. Thank heavens he brought torches.

"This place stinks" I held my breathe for a brief moment only to exhale at Derick's contact on my arm.

"Shhh" he signaled with a finger to his lips "I hear something" he pushed me back a litle and I picked up on the sound. It sounded like someone striking against wood. I looked around the barely lit room and still couldn't identify where the noise came from. The room echoed.

"Derick" I squirmed and jumped forward, something tapped against my feet. He spun to meet me waving the light on the floorboard where I stood a second ago. There was nothing.

I placed my hand on the dagger. Something didn't settle right with me but the reassuring buzz from my dagger comforted me then the knocking seized.
It was dead quiet for almost a minute both of us watching carefully with the little torch light. Nothing.

Derick relaxed a bit and when I wanted to drop my gaurd I felt it. Pins pricking against my skin, sweat escaping the pores in my face.

"Derick" I exclaimed. He spun again to meet me but this time the light flickered till it finally gave out and we were surrounded by thick darkness. Whatever was here wasn't a friend.

My eyes finally began to adjust. I guess it was another perk of dying. My hand stayed steady on the dagger but light came up almost immediately like it had never gone off blinding me for a brief moment with a screech in my ear.

My back slammed hard against the nearest wooden wall which my body broke through.
"Ouch".
Something was so wrong for that to be my only response, I was definitely getting use to the pain of having my body drove into a wall. I rolled my eyes at the thought as I got up from the ruble dizzy except this time my stomach and all of its content rolled up. I heaved and couldn't breathe. I looked up at the creatures hollow eyes as it held me by my arm with its mouth wide open. I screamed and trashed, I could feel my soul being split in two. Trashing some more at the thought of losing my life I couldn't stop my eyes from closing.
'Wham' was what I heard as I hit hard on the floor. The Erumius had released me. Derick was in action it seemed. I could grasp his movement as he fought with the Erumius while i struggled to rid the pain I felt all over my body. I finally got up with the realization that my head bled.

"You are so going down" I croaked and drew the blade. Standing with my knees slightly bent I positioned for an attack as the knife buzzed to life. My body rushed with adrenaline. Everytime I held the dagger I knew it was mine and only mine as I was its.

Duck I linked with Derick. Forcing my limbs to move while I placed the blade to my side and attacked the Erumius. The dagger tore at its cloak and burned a bright red exciting my very own hunger. I knew this was all me, she wasn't here. It shrieked in pain and directed it's claws my way, I ducked and spun almost like I danced bringing the hilt of the blade closer to my vein and the blade cuting at my fleshing. It didn't bother me but what scared me was it belonged there drinking at my blood. Then she was back.

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. We ducked at the upcoming blow while Derick distracted it plunging a wooden board in its torn coat. It flared on anger and raised both claws in both our directions. I steadied and jumped back. I lunged jabbing it's side and with quick movements she moved to the back with the blade still stuck to the creature and with another down its back. It screeched some more turning to us with hollow eyes flailing it's arms aimlessly. Down the floor to the wall towards Dericks direction who ducked seemlessly and smirked at me to finish it off. With a smirk from she and I.
I motioned quickly twisting the dagger down its back and with another piercing scream it released I licked my lips in ecstacy and drew the knife to its other side tearing it in half causing the creature to combust into beautiful red fire light. She left and my knees met the floor.

"You alright?"

"Yeah, just catching my breathe" I responded. He held his hand out and I took it.  "We still have a mission remember"

"Yep" I rolled my eyes at his response.

"But who are we to s-" I was cut off by the figures that approached

"Seems they found us" he looked confused as we stared at four figures.

"Two Rinas and James'?"

"Who are we suppose to save?" Derick questioned. I was just as confused plus they didn't even look like they were in trouble or needed help. They just stood there staring at us.

"Was this a trap?" I swallowed

***
They they really need help?
Is it a trap?

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  • Abigail Amande picture
    Abigail Amande
    We will know in the next episode. Nice one.
  • Abigail Amande picture
    Abigail Amande
    But I don't think it's a trap, they have really saved Rina and james from that monster, nevertheless I can't say for now. We will get to know in the next episode.
  • Fabian Ibeh picture
    Fabian Ibeh
    But how come are they duplicated now? Rina and James are Death Gregs pawns, from this, I can gather that is in allegiance with Milianda's Death.
  • Tobi Loba picture
    Tobi Loba
    hmmm...im not sure
  • olynelly picture
    olynelly
    Remember when death told mil she will kill between difficult choices. I just pray she doesnt kill the real Rina and James
  • Amy Maduka picture
    Amy Maduka
    Hmmmmmm....
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