Dweller

Fear and regret raked through my body at the words that just left his mouth. I could feel the tears threatening my eyes. Goosebumps travel my entire body. I felt even more betrayed. Tears that were once threatening my eyes were now traveling down my face like a fast river. They were silent. I turned my face away from any light hiding my shedding stream.

“So let's now start this meeting,” Quarry says, breezing over what he just said. Like it was nothing.

I was in complete and utter desire, the one person I trusted my life with had tried to take my life in directly. I felt lost, hurt, I started thinking over the last couple of years making it feel all useless. What had I spent all of my last 5 years doing? My mind is swirling downward, sinking into the deepest part of my brain.

I completely blocked out all outside noise unaware of what was going on. Hiding myself, protecting myself, trying to shield myself from whatever else he says. All of a sudden I felt useless, forgotten and then I felt nothing, I had somehow locked myself away from everything I was feeling, becoming empty. I felt like a shell. I knew the outcome of this would be. I would not be returning to Wohlstand. That much I knew.

I slowly became aware of my surroundings, with my new found concussions. The meeting was slowly wrapping up. A great period of time had passed, and I didn’t even notice. The members of the meeting slowly filed out of the room. We were already too late on leaving. If we didn’t leave now we would be spotted but if we left now the same thing would occur.

I signaled for us to leave. I darted across the field not even worried about them seeing me. The others seemed to understand what was happening and quickly ran beside me. We dodge between rubble and walls and roofs that were now laying on the ground.

As we approached the edge of the abandoned buildings a ominous figure appeared standing straight waiting for us. We dug our feet into the ground to try and have a sudden stop. Before we could even fully stop moving we were quickly surrounded by vampires and other creatures that were at the meeting. They circled around us, but they didn’t move nor make any noise.

It was an awkward and intense standoff. Suddenly the loud sound of clapping engulfed us; it sounded like it was all around us. It bounced around the open space in front of us and bounced off the walls of the forgotten buildings.

My body was calm. My mind was calm. I hadn't panicked once since I had recollected myself. I grabbed my daggers and sincerely held them in my hand. Almost like if I lose my grip even a little they would run away.

The clapping finally stopped but was soon followed by an ominous laughter. And all the recognizable laughs sent chills down my spine. He knew I was here. I pushed my back more into the group making the others due the same. My whole body felt stiff. The alarm off the others were coming off in waves.

“It's been so long Quincy. How are you? I never would have thought I would see you out here. I expected to meet again but out of all places it was an unexpected surprise.” I felt my throat go dry. I didn’t want to move. But I knew not talking would threaten their lives. I stood straight presenting myself fully to him. I turn my head to face him, my straight face and calm body angering him slightly but he quickly covers it.

“Ahh there we go. It's been so long. It's very nice to see your beautiful face. He purrs out. Everyone in my party looks over to me, shock is again covering their face. After this night I would have a lot to explain to them and I wasn’t excited but first I had to figure it out.

Glancing around we were completely surrounded. Behind we were Vampires and the Ellers. Surrounding us mainly were werewolves. Next to my brother was the dragon shifter, witches and the other supernatural. I walk through the middle of the group causing them to split to let me through. I stand face to face with my brother. However I felt nothing, no anger or even disgust.

“I wish I could say the same thing Brother, however It isn’t. I kind of hoped we wouldn’t have a net in this situation. After all, we have a long past reunion.” I conclude trying to sound a lot more confident then I actually was. We were surrounded and I knew I was in no position to sound this confident.

“He's your brother” I hear Sam whisper almost as if confirming something he already knew.

This erupted a snickering laugh to erupt for Quarry. Apparently that was the most hilarious thing ever.

“Oh my. You didn’t even tell them who you were and what you were scared of. Quincy Demopolis?” He says smirking and laughing the whole time.

“You're a Demoplis” , Maddy and Jason say at the same time. Causing an even bigger laugh to slip from Quarries lips.

“Wow what a trustworthy friend you are.”

“Well I wouldn’t have to hide it if you didn’t wipe out the whole family now would I.” I snap back.

“What do you mean kill the whole family? I didn’t last time I checked. We're both alive. So therefore the family is still alive. However tonight only one member will remain.” He spits back at the same ferocity.

I look over my shoulder finally at my group. I would do anything to get them out of here no matter what.

“Run, Fight, Escape. Forget about me. These are your last command.I relinquish all command I have over you. I hereby officially live in the Smorgs.” After I finally gave my order I plunged straight towards Quarry. Preparing to fight no matter what happened.