-Sly's POV-
It had been a whole day since I had to save (y/n). Everything was calm but... something still wasn't right. Lately I've been able to hear someones voice in my head. This worried me a little, a lot actually. I thought I cut ties completely with The Creatures a long time ago, but I guess even with what I did that would be impossible.
Help... Please. Don't make me become one of them. AGGHH!!
There were constant pleads almost every hour. They even seemed to be getting louder and more frequent.
God why! and MAKE IT STOP!
I tried my best to play off my worries with my giggles and generally bubbly attitude but Steven could definitely tell that something was wrong.
It was around 4pm when I was sitting in my room and Steven decided to let himself in.
"Hey dude what's up!" he basically yelled with a smile. "Hey!" I replied, trying to sound cheery.
PLEASE! ANyONe!
I instantly let down the front I was trying to pull. "I knew something was wrong." Steven said, losing his goofy tone of voice so he could show that he was serious. "You can't just let stuff bottle up inside you man." "Yeah, I know." I replied. "It's just... I've been hearing voices again lately and it's getting me worried." This mention of hearing voices reverted both of the half animal-half humans into old memories that would have been best to never remember. "Even after all that pain..." Steven said in a lower tone. "I know right." I said back in agreement. "There really is no escaping huh?" He said. I sigh and try to make myself feel better. "Don't say that, there has to be something." I reassure myself. I have to stay positive.
"STEEEEeeeeeeEEEeEeEeEEvEn!" a voice rings from the living room. "Oh no, I forgot I was supposed to be playing mariokart with (y/n)!" I laugh at the goofy wolf and follow him to the couch where (y/n) is waiting.
"Oh hey Sly, where have you been?" (y/n) asks. I swiftly avoid the question by asking to join in on the game. I'd rather not think of negative things at the moment.
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About 2 hours pass and by that time pretty much everyone is broken. "GOD DAMN IT STEVEN!" I yell as he throws a shell at me just as I was about to finish our last race in first place. "I finally got 1st place!" he cheers happily. (y/n) laughs and we all join in. "At least I got 2nd." She says smugly. I act mad for a little longer. "eugh!"
...anyone...
A small nostalgic pain strikes my chest. No... not again.
-Your POV-
A small silence fills the room as everyone calms down from the recent exciting events. I'm mesmerized by the tails of the 2 cuties sitting in next to me when suddenly I notice Sly cringing for some reason. I was about to ask about it but just as I opened my mouth a loud growl came from my stomach. I didn't even realized how hungry I was, oops. I blushed as Steven and Sly giggled. "How about I order a pizza?" Sly offered. "Sure, I like pepperoni." I replied. As he got up from his seat he was clutching his chest. I hope he's okay.
Not even another 10 minutes went by until a weak but desperate knock was heard on the door. Steven had a worried look on his face. He got up to possibly answer it but he was cut off by Sly. "Don't." Sly said as he kept him from the door. I started to get a little scared. Who could possibly be here and why?
I turned around in my seat and quietly watched. When the door was opened I heard a very familiar meow. There's only one adorable cat I know that can meow like that. "Meowgi!" I sing. I run towards the door but Steven grabs my hand. "Wait." He says. His ears were down and for the first time he looked very serious.
I'm so dumb... I completely forgot about what kind of danger I could be in.
"Oh god!" Sly said from the door looking shocked. "I told you to stay away from them!" He sounded really angry. "I'm,..sOrry." A broken and unfamiliar voice croaked from outside. That definitely isn't Seamus... how did Meowgi get here? Through the door came a very tall guy that was very well dressed and had a pretty cool hat. He was in a terrible state. There were scratches and burn marks all over him and blood dripping from his forehead. There were also 2 marks on his neck that were barely visible. What the hell.
Sly helped him limp over to the couch. I shuffled closer to Steven and hid behind him, slightly not wanting to be noticed. Meowgi was following closely behind them. "Ow." The man whispered from under his breath as he sat down. When he spoke you could clearly see very sharp fangs that he had, they stuck out a lot more than the rest of his teeth. His eyes were blood red. Almost like a vampire... My attention was suddenly diverted to the cat that was brushing against my leg. "Hi Meowgi." I whispered to her as I picked her up and cuddled her in my arms.
She wiggled around and meowed to get me to notice a small note that was tucked beneath her collar. The outside of it read "Only for you" I took it and slipped it into my pocket as I patted her on the head and set her back down. I'll have to read it later. I realized the conversation that was currently going on not too far from me and started to listen in.
"I was wondering why I was hearing voices... Every time they capture someone new bonds are strengthened so Jordan can still keep track of everyone." Sly explained aloud. Oh great! Jordan! That freak, of course he has something to do with this. Ever since I started working for him I knew I shouldn't trust him.
"I should have listened..." The other man said. "No shit." Sly replied, still sounding fairly upset.
I turned to look at Steven who looked almost as confused as me. He just shrugged.
The very weird conversation was prematurely interrupted by my stomach growling loudly yet again and the doorbell ringing. I hoped to God that it would be the pizza delivery guy.
