[OUTDATED] Petal Wonderland - The story of change

Chapter 17. Fall

[04/07/2017 1:45 AM]
(WARNING: Chapter contains mentions of self harm and intrusive thoughts.)

Zalán stood in utter shock from what he just read. No way he will actually have to face Drakar AGAIN. He sighed and put the book away.
-What do we do now??
Valentino asked.
-Wait! There are still 2 more things left in the chest!
Felicity said and grabbed out the potion and the horn.
-Weird...
Vaslena grabbed the potion from her and turned to the rest.
-Do any of you know what this potion is?
They all turned to Gizmo who was fixing his glasses and not paying attention.
-Oh- Hm? Oh, the potion? Let me see.
He took it from Vaslena and analyzed it. But he didn't seem to figure out what it was for.
-I have no idea what this is.
-WHAT?? BUT YOU KNOW EVERYTHING??
Echidna accidentally said out loud but she quickly covered her mouth and stood silent.
-Well I don't know what this is.
He walked up to Zalán and put it in his pocket.
-Maybe use it in a very serious situation...like a death situation. God if that would happen we'd probably all die.
-Gizmo has a point. Zalán has been the one who managed to lead us and make sure none of us are injured. Congrats to him!
Raswenia said with a warm smile on her face. Zalán smiled back but didn't respond.
-Ok. We should get going. Come on everybody.
Zalán went down the stairs and waited for everybody to follow. Downstairs there of course was Ceter, waiting for them.
-That took you long enough. I was getting bored.
-Whatever, jackass at least you waited.
Haze mumbled.
-But well, you can go now! Thank you for the help.
Zalán smiled. Ceter only scoffed and turned away.
-You're welcome, roaches.
He then walked away leaving them all behind.
-Wow. Rude much?
Echidna said.

-Everybody, follow me, we will find a place to lay down for the night and continue tomorrow. The nearby woods are good enough.
Zalán took out the book and flipped to the back to see the map. They then all followed after him.

[04/07/2017 1:59 AM]

After managing to get out from the castle's territory, and getting out through the hole in the big brick fence, they found themselves in the middle of a forest, with a massive pit nearby.
-Can we lay down here? I'm a bit tired already...
Patience quietly whispered to Zalán, since she was already close enough to him.
-Alright.
He turned around.
-We're going to rest here!
-Really? Right next to the "bottomless pit"? We could fall in at night.-
Zalán shushed Valerie.
-We're keeping a good distance from it. We're resting near the trees, not the pit.
Everybody silently nodded and started to walk somewhere toward the bushes. But right as they were about to get comfy, Yazni saw a few glowing eyes in the distance, not even far...they were very close.
-Uhm...guys? I think we got a problem.
-What's up?
Vaslena went close up to Yazni and looked as well. Soon enough everybody gathered around and saw them. When Zalán saw them he instantly felt panic overwhelm him.
-Uh oh. We're in trouble.
They all clung onto Zalán and started to run in a different direction, soon that direction was filled with eyes too. Anywhere they tried to run they were getting trapped.
-WE'RE TRAPPED!!
Valentino screamed like a little girl and hugged Haze who was closest to him for dear life.
Soon the eyes started to become more visible, they were a bunch of demons with motorcycles, guns, fedoras, and everything of the sort.
-WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM US?!
Zalán shouted at them in fear.
-Don't ask us. Ask the leaders.
-Who...?
They all asked at once.
Suddenly two figures appeared. A tall demon with a fedora and a smiley mask and Mist. Everybody's eyes widened as they saw Mist.
-MIST?!
They shouted in confusion. Except...Raswenia. She stood silent, just staring at Mist.
The demon, whose name was Emmett looked down at Mist and tilted his head.
-Go on now. I won't ruin the fun for you. Take it all out on them...
He lightly pushed Mist in front of him. Mist didn't know how to react at first, but he took a deep breath and smiled.
-Hey...I'm back...hah...
-MIST ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FUCKING MIND?! SERIOUSLY TEAMING UP WITH THE LEADER OF THE MOTHERFUCKING MAFIA LEADER?? YOU'RE FUCKED, WE ALL ARE!!
Valentino stepped in front of everybody and shouted this at Mist while staring straight into his eyes.
-Oh? The mafia leader hm? Guess I'm lucky then!
-NO YOU'RE NOT! HE WILL BETRAY YOU!!
-SHUT UP OH MY GOD! WHY DO YOU SUDDENLY CARE ABOUT WHAT I DO?! IS IT BECAUSE YOU'RE AFRAID NOW OR WHAT?!
Nobody responded to that, they all just fearfully stared. Mist sighed and smiled again, seeing that there were 5 more people he didn't see before there.
-Well, well, well! 5 more additions to this "lovely group" Let me take a look!
He took a few steps closer to the group and they all seemingly tried to go back but the hole was right behind them. Mist approached the 5 girls even more and carefully observed them.
-Get away from them you psycho!!
Mist turned his head towards Zalán and Zalán immediately went mute from the stare he got. Mist didn't respond and turned his head back to the 5 girls.
-So we have...two with white wings, two twin-like girls and...
He stopped and widened his eyes upon seeing Raswenia. He got closer and closer to her. He narrowed his eyes, smiled, and let out a little scoff.
-...Wow. You're alive my friend! Did you miss your best friend?
Upon hearing that, Raswenia clenched her teeth and gave Mist an angry look.
-You...BACKSTABBER!
She tried jumping at him, but the others held her back, in fear of her getting hurt.
-YOU LEFT ME TO ROT!! I TRUSTED YOU ALL THOSE YEARS AGO!
-...You had it coming...suffice it to say.
Mist cleared his throat.
-Alright. How about we start this over?... I apologize for doing my job of being a demon without my will and having the urge to kill in my veins.
Raswenia looked down.
-That "friend" you made back then would forgive you.
She said in the most monotone-like voice and got one of her hands loose to grab Mist by the collar of his shirt. She pulled him up close.
-But Listen up Mist.-