Madeleine finds himself in the clearing where Espresso passed out, but he isn't there.
There's still a trail to follow, but there's more footprints.
Madeleine picks up Espresso's book, tucking it into a pocket before following the trail.
He hears talking.
Licorice is complaining about having to do all the dirty work, while Choco Werewolf Brute is dragging Espresso, who's fast asleep.
Madeleine tightens his grip on his sword hilt.
Madeleine steps on something, and a monster screeches.
Licorice turns and sees Madeleine.
He grins, then holds the scythe blade close to Espresso. "Well well well, who do we have here?"
"Let Espresso go!"
"Why? You can't do anything to us."
Madeleine gets ready to jump at them, but Licorice moves the blade closer to Espresso's neck.
Madeleine takes a step back.
Licorice chuckles, then lets Choco Werewolf drop Espresso and attack Madeleine.
Madeleine tries to fight back, until he sees Licorice raising his scythe.
Madeleine reaches for Espresso. "No! Don't hurt-" He gets hit in the head.
Choco Werewolf picks up Madeleine, carrying him like a sack of flour.
Madeleine tries to get out, but Licorice says "If you don't stop immediately, I will hurt your precious friend."
Madeleine looks at him. "You wouldn't dare..."
Licorice laughs. "I would."
*+*A day later (magical fast travel sped it up a bit)*+*
They're approaching the bad guy's base. Madeleine looks around, worried. "What do they want from Espresso? Why have I been captured too?'
A cake wolf runs over and starts sniffing the air, then Red Velvet shows up shortly after.
He notices Madeleine. "How did you manage to catch him and keep him under control?"
Licorice grins "It's amazing what threatening to hurt his friend can do. Do you have cages prepared?"
He nods. "They are prepared, and guards are ready."
Red Velvet easily picks up Espresso with his cake claw. "I will take them both from here."
Madeleine gets dropped on the ground. Red Velvet grabs part of Madeleine's hair and pulls him up so he's standing.
Madeleine looks at Espresso, even more concerned than before.
Red Velvet pushes Madeleine. "Come on. You can't stand there forever. Don't try to run. You won't make it very far."
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Falling (repeatedly)
FanficI swear the cover is temporary unless i forget to change it- (This was written before the Cookie Odyssey was out, this note will make sense later) *+*Summary (?)*+* Espresso is trying to ignore Madeleine but unfortunately it doesn't really work. Esp...
