Hitting, Brainwashing, And Torturing

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It was now evening in Negi Root City. Patissier Gretel woke up after being knocked out. She was chained by her arms and legs in a dark room.

Patissier Gretel: Where am I? Hansel? Are you there?

???: It's just you and me, Gretel.

Patissier Gretel: Who's there? Show yourself!

Eve Moonlit came out.

Patissier Gretel: You! Where's Hansel?

Eve Moonlit: Don't worry. Your father is dealing with him.

Patissier Gretel: You are not my mother! You killed my real mother!

Eve Moonlit: I thought she was a bear at the time. I'm terribly sorry I killed your mother.

Patissier Gretel: I don't think sorry will cut it now.

Eve Moonlit: We're going to have to change that attitude of yours a little, young lady. You see what I have here in my hand? It's a whip. It'll rip your skin apart until you and your brother come back to live with us. Forever.

Patissier Gretel: You can't force me to do anything! I have a new family now!

Eve Moonlit: We'll see about that. Trust me, this is going to hurt you more than it's going to hurt me.

Gretel screamed as soon as she felt the whip strike her.

Meanwhile, in another room of the house, Alexiel was waking up also. He was tied up next to the fireplace in the living room.

Alexiel: Hello? Riliane? Shelby?

???: I'm afraid it's only us, my love.

Alexiel saw Michaela come out from the shadows.

Michaela: You're awake, I see.

Alexiel: So, you were not really Shelby? Where's the real one?

Michaela: Who cares where she is?!

Alexiel: I do!

Michaela: We'll see about that. It's just the 2 of us now. Just like back in Lucifenia.

Alexiel: I already told you, I have a new girlfriend. She's better than you.

Michaela: At least I don't have anxiety, depression, and PTSD like that weakling does. Come with me back to Lucifenia. We can get married and have children together!

Alexiel: Thanks but no thanks. I'm staying right here. With Shelby. I'm planning on marrying her eventually.

Michaela: Let's see if this will change your mind.

She held a brainwashing potion in her hand.

Alexiel: What is that? Did Eve give that to you?

Michaela: She sure did. Now, open wide.

Alexiel: Make me.

Michaela: Fine.

She tried to make Alexiel open his mouth, but he spat at her.

Michaela: You little brat!

She slapped him in the face. That was her chance. She popped the potion's contents in Alexiel's mouth. Alexiel tried to cough it up, but it was too late. She made him swallow it.

Alexiel: Michaela?

Michaela: Yes?

Alexiel: ...I love you. Forget that brat Shelby Gills. You're more beautiful than she is.

Michaela: Aw, thanks Allen.

He kissed her on the lips.

Michaela: I knew you'd come around and love me and only me.

She untied him.

Michaela: Come. We shall feast for our future wedding!

Meanwhile, Hansel was also just waking up. He was tied to a bed. He tried to get himself free, but he wasn't strong enough.

???: I'm afraid it's useless, son.

Patissier Hansel: Son? Who are you?

Adam Moonlit showed himself. He also turned on the lights.

Patissier Hansel: What is this place?

Adam Moonlit: It's your bedroom. Remember? The bedroom you shared with Gretel all those years ago?

Patissier Hansel: I do remember. This is my bed. And over there is Gretel's.

Adam Moonlit: Why did you run away 4 years ago?

Patissier Hansel: You and Mother abandoned us in the woods!

Adam Moonlit: And we promise we won't abandon you again. Just come home.

Patissier Hansel: You can't make me. Where is Gretel anyway?

Adam Moonlit: Your mother is making sure she gets her punishment. And I will do the same to you.

He carried a toolbox in the room and set it down beside Hansel.

Patissier Hansel: What's in there?

Adam Moonlit: Did you know I used to be a scientist before I became a woodcutter? Well, I like to...experiment on things. Humans, too. But I haven't done so in so long. These tools are what I have after I quit.

Hansel saw his foster father pull out a large needle.

Patissier Hansel: You're going to experiment on me? You wouldn't!

Adam Moonlit: I can, and I will. This is your punishment, Hansel. For running away from home all those years ago. Now hold still unless you want it to hurt.

Hansel tried to struggle, but Adam held him down and injected whatever the needle had in his arm. Hansel screamed as he felt the effects of the drug kick in.

Adam Moonlit: It's just a sedative, Hansel. You're going to be fine.

Hansel's screaming died down and he fell into unconsciousness.

Adam Moonlit: Now, we can begin. I'll be back soon.

He left to get his woodcutting ax. He returned a few seconds later.

Adam Moonlit: I'm really sorry, son.