The Man in the Manor (and an unexpected rival)

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DANNY POV

The stench from the far off thneed factory permeated the air. Normally I would detest the smell but my heart won't stop racing, ever since yesterday. I don't know what is wrong with me all I can think about is that viridian hunka hunka. I could feel my jowls quivering as I inched closer to the doorbell with a calming *Slap slap* against my chin. With a gulp I took a deep breath and rang the doorbell. From within the manor echoed a classical arrangement of "Car Radio" by Twenty-One Pilots. From the window I saw a flash as the door swung open in grandiose fashion and my colon nearly jumped into my esophagus. I was not impressed by what I saw.

She opened the large double doors, appearing almost like a small mouse. With skimpy clothes and curious toothpaste hair... She smelled like Colgate too. What treason is this? A WOMAN?? I was under the impression Sydney the DJ was the last of her kind, well, besides my (delightful) dinosaur of a mother. Nonetheless she stared daggers into my very core. "Are you here for master Onceler?" She squeaked. This thing is going to get between me and my new master. Before I could say another word, like an elegant savant my love waltzed down the stairs "Come now that is no way to treat our guest, or, rather, your new cohort."

This small creature was going to be... my coworker? I felt my chest compress, as if my soul had been wrenched from the depths of my still-beating heart. The Master, my love, my Oncey... he already had a servant. I, unlike I had initially understood, was nothing special to him.


"Rem will be showing you the ropes, I trust that you will play nicely, Rem?"

"Yes, master."

"Good, good... and after your little tour, my pet--" he glances toward Rem, clears his throat, and continued "Err, Danny... I would like to see you in my study."

I nod, perhaps I do have a chance? Rem, while a meek yet formidable opponent, may only be a servant of the house... Maybe she simply does the chores, while I am to care for the master's personal needs? Yes, yes! This is all coming together,, after all...how bad could it be?

I spent the day with Rem, who didn't speak outside of instructing me on the general duties of a servant. Cook, clean, tend to the master, feed prisoners to the piranha plants in the backyard, water the azaleas, prepare the bathroom, and general upkeep of the grounds. Before I knew it, my training was complete. "There, that's all you need to know," Rem stated with the same monotone as always "now the master... he will be waiting for you in the study. I will escort you there."

"O-oh, no need Rem, I'm sure I can find it on my-" before I had a second to comprehend what was happening, I felt the tiniest prick of something sharp against my neck. Glancing at her, I saw the silver tip of an armblade protruding from her sleeve, the edge gliding on the outermost layer of skin on my neck. "I said," she muttered with death in her eyes "I will escort you." Without a second word, I backed up and nodded vigorously. She really was a psychopath... I better watch my back around her... this might not be as easy as I had hoped.

Minutes passed in silence as we walked from one end of the mansion to the other, I dared not ask her a thing. After what felt like an eternity of quiet, we arrived in front of what I assumed was the study. Rem opened the great double doors with ease, as if her small figure contained the power of giants, and she entered.

"Welcome, welcome darlings! It is so great to see you both in one piece." the Adonis incarnate playfully exclaimed.
"We are here as you asked, Master. What is it you wished to speak with us about?" The blue-haired demon of a woman replied.
"Tsk tsk tsk, I asked for Danny, Rem. Not you. Perhaps it will do you good to learn to listen, hm? Now, run along dear. Mr Devito and I have business to discuss. Go feed the windows or dust the piranha plants or something."

Either unaffected or masking the frustration, Rem bowed, turned, and left, closing the doors behind her. A minute of silence passed once again. His eyes boring into mine as I felt my legs turn to jelly. What made him so irresistible? What made him so attractive? Why was he so... untouchable? Within my own thoughts I lingered, pondering the possibilities. I hadn't a second to realize what was happening before he overturned the table and approached me in its wake.

Within moments he pushed me against the wall. His steaming breath on my collar with those eyes that made my wrinkly knees weak. "O-OI VAY" was all I could muster. The door had only just closed and here we were like predator and prey. His toothpick-like legs were stepping on my toes making him appear taller. His fingers wrapped gently around my jowls as he pulled me close. I could hardly take in what was happening and I went limp in his velvet hands. "Mmmm... tentative aren't we Danny? I guess it's to be expected. Might I say you are looking ravishing like the center pig at a great banquet." I felt something rupture...my appendix. "I- I am quite hungry m- master" I croaked with excrement. The Onceler stepped only a step back and lowered his tree-like form to my small rotund figure before whispering tentatively in my ear. Causing my belt to pop off its hinges, the small metal frame flying off and breaking a nearby vase. Causing the Onceler to chuckle. "Dare I even say.. I'd like to be your apple." He stood tall again and winked towards me. "I'll leave it at that." My breathing was out of control. What am I going to tell Morgan Freeman? IF I see him again that is. Before I could think further I couldn't help but notice the door was slightly ajar. The Onceler seemed to notice too as he pulled away with a look of disgust. "That woman knows better. I'm going to share stern words with her. Please pardon me and feel free to explore your new home. I'll look forward to seeing you later. Perhaps I'll show you a tour of my chambers if you're a good pet." He slithered away and a weight lifted from my chest I was not ready to let go of. "Zoo wee mama."

REM POV

I saw that pig's belt pop. I saw the master sharing a tender moment with him. Why? Why him out of all people? Should I not be the one master trusts the most? I... I will end this. I must. For the master, for our love.

I had seen enough. I leave the crack in the doorway, allowing them to continue whatever they intended. No matter what, it could never sever my ties to the master, Master Onceler... and I will do all in my power to make sure a worm such as "Mr Devito" stays in his place. After all, worms belong in the ground.

Edit: Betty White has been removed due to her passing, as I do not want to disrespect her memory. 

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