Rift in the forest

The Rift Portal Paradox

After Leo's and Tucker's talk and hug. Strotona and Tucker left. Leo was left shallow in the cold rain. Tucker smiled at Leo before he left. Leo smiled back as he waved goodbye. Rain poured as Leo waited. Raindrops got all over Leo. His clothes were wet and the smell of rain could be sense. Leo isn't bothered by this. He continues to smile but deep inside he's thinking.   

Thinking of everything that just happened. It's been a long day and he's tired he just wants to rest. Tired of everything. He wishes he could just relax for once. It's been a tough couple of months. Leo sighs as he lays down. Water covering his body. His hair was a mess from the rain. He attempts to fix it and try to make it look better but ultimately it fails.

                                                                                                          It feels quite chilly. The freshness of the air and rain really changed the steampunk old vibe of the city. This whole new world is even newer at least in Leo's eyes. He breathes in and out the fresh air. Still a bit dusty and filthy but breathable. As he distracts himself with self-thinking and the view of Steampunk city. Something behinds him appears.

                  A Red Rift opens and a man approaches. He smiles as he glances at Leo. He slowly takes a step closer to him as he holds a brown bag. His rough straw gloves with holes twist holding the sack bag tighter. The unknown dark figure cracks their knuckles. Approaching Leo. Getting closer and closer. Leo hears a splash behind him. The man steps closer, stepping on a puddle of water. Leo feels a weird paranoid feeling on the back of his spine. He could feel something behind him. Perhaps it was best to not look behind.

                                                                     His heart beats faster and he decides to turn around slowly. But no one is there. Rain continues to pour as thunder roars in the background! Leo starts to feel worried and gets up from the concrete floor to look around the rooftop of the tall gray building. But no one is there once he looks all around the area. He gulps down and feels the feeling of being watched. He wasn't alone. Something was near him.

"Hey! Whoever is out there! Reveal yourself!" He shouts as he looks below the tall building. Nothing but the crowded city and dust. Thunder roars once again. Lighting follows along.

A man appears behind Leo. Leo could hear someone breathing behind him. He decides it's best not to turn around and shuts his eyes. Clenching his fists and breathing heavily. The dark clouds block the sun as darkness covers the dusty city. Moisture from the rain was spread everywhere. Cold and chilly. That's how the air felt as it swooshed. The unknown figure takes a few steps closer towards Leo. It grins, breathing heavily and holding a sharp blade. Leo tries not to move that much to fool whoever was behind him that he didn't know someone was behind him.

Wasn't the smartest plan he had but the only one he could think of at the moment. Footsteps get even closer as Leo opens his eyes. He starts shaking in fear. The jig was up. Whatever was behind him already knew that he knew someone was stalking Leo behind him. 

"Shhhh! It will all be over soon." The unknown person whispers evilly. Their voice was raspy, old, and creepy. Sounded like they were losing their voice. Suddenly the unknown person grunts as they put the bag over Leo's head. On the other hand, they hold the sharp blade tightly.

Leo falls backward. He panics and tries to get out of the brown sack. But the figure holds the bag, Strangling and forcing him to keep his head in there. Leo resists. Bumping him to drop his blade he was holding on his arm. The blade lands on the floor. 

"Stop! What are you doing!?" Leo screams while the unknown person attempts to tie the bag on his head but ultimately fails as Leo keeps moving and attempting to escape from suffocation.