(editting) Minecraft's 7 Deadly Sins

79: Strangled

Ty continued on his journey, heading in the direction that his newfound powers are telling him to go. There was someone in that direction but he couldn't tell who.

Pride called those horrible sights "visions" but they seem far too real. Ty even remembers feeling it there, able to physically interact with them. To Ty's relief, they don't seem to be appearing anymore after Pride assisted him. Along with that, he doesn't feel drained of energy and tired.

What was confusing was how Pride was helping him. Pride vanished as fast as his visions disappeared. He didn't dwell on it, hoping his friends were alright. It felt like a long time since he last saw them.

"I hope they aren't worried that much..." Ty muttered. "I came here since I had... to...." He paused in his tracks. "No... Why did I come here...?"

"Was I... always here...?" He frowned as he tried to remember. "No... I was with the others too. But—" His eyes widened as he looked up.

Someone was coming straight to him. It seems to be coming in the same direction he was going. Unconsciously, he lowered his body to an attacking pose with his dagger in hand. He located the figure who's heading towards him.

It was a similar figure. Ty immediately recognized him from the distance, clearing making out his features.

"Jimmy..." He muttered. His grip on the dagger tightened. This time... I'll get rid of him.

Jimmy seemed to have gotten in a fight, his cloak had been tattered, revealing his black robes and pants underneath.

Ty decided to make the first move, running towards Jimmy when he stepped closer. He was in front of Jimmy in a matter of seconds, a feat he could have not done before. Pride must have gifted his abilities to him as well. Jimmy doesn't seem surprised but rather pleased. He throws out his hand and Ty sees the aura as clear as daylight, unlike the last encounter.

It was similar to his aura too, just more sinister. Ty had to think for a moment to remember who. His name was Seto. Yes, that was right.

The aura had prevented him from stabbing Jimmy, forcing Ty to jump back.

"Superbia... Superbia is here..." Jimmy said, talking to the air. "His... presence is..."

"Who are you talking to?" Ty asked him.

".. Are you Superbia now?" Jimmy turned his attention to Ty, crooking his head.

"Pride...?" Ty frowned. "What are you talking about?"

"I guess he hasn't 't fully taken control yet..." Jimmy muttered. "Not that it would matter anyway..."

"Hey...!" Jimmy seemed to be ignoring him, continuing to ramble on to himself. He heard a voice in the back of his mind. 'Kill him now. Come on, Humility...'

It propels him to lunge forward. It was the perfect opportunity to get rid of Jimmy. There was a clear opening for the jugular.

The aura shot out from Jimmy's hand and Ty managed to dodge in the split second. However, that caused his dagger to scratch Jimmy's cheek instead. Without wasting another second, Ty tried again, swiping at Jimmy.

Jimmy pulled up his arm, protecting his body as his arm got slashed instead. He scowled as he examined his wound. "Hmm..." He looked at the blade Ty had in his hands, studying it. "That... blade... Superbia must have given it to you, right?"

Ty didn't answer him, lunging at Jimmy. Jimmy evaded his attacks effortlessly. No matter what Ty does, his attacks never seem to reach him. He didn't stop, trying to slice Jimmy with increasing frustration. The times when he comes close, Jimmy materializes his aura which protected him.

"What to do... what to do...?!" Jimmy asked. "How can I make him come out?!" His eyes lit up as he smiled widely.

He shoots his arm out and Ty can see his hand glow dark purple. He hurried to jump out of the way but wasn't expecting Jimmy to spring towards him. His eyes widened as he tried to change direction but he wasn't able to. Jimmy's fingers wrapped around Ty's throat, throwing the two on the ground. Ty tried to fight him off but Jimmy got him pinned down. He sees the aura wrap around his neck as well.

"Ugh...!" Ty raises his arm with the dagger but it was difficult bringing it down. He glanced at the blade and saw that the aura had extended to his arm as well, preventing it from moving.

Jimmy bought both of his hands down to Ty's throat. "This should get him to come out." He
said. His smile changed to almost maniac as he started to strangle Ty.

Ty couldn't make any sounds. He struggled and grabbed Jimmy's hands with his free arm, trying to pry his fingers off. He kicked too but Jimmy pinned him firmly on the ground. It wasn't like last time. Jimmy's intent to kill him was much stronger here as he squeezed harder as seconds passed. Ty had dug his nails into Jimmy's hands, trying to get himself free.

"I'm going to kill this Virtue, Superbia," Jimmy announced. "Are you going to let your vessel die?"

Ty couldn't hear what Jimmy was saying. He was losing his strength, his arms growing limp. His eyes rolled up to see the gray skys of the Mirror realm. Images of his friends flashed across his mind along with numerous memories that were concurred up within three seconds. E-everyone... I'm... sorry... He thought as his vision blurred. The world faded into darkness, something that was familiar to him. And then everything went quiet.