Monsters Don't Come From Under The Bed

Chapter 4

“Zita. What do you mean it worked?” Genesis asked Zita, who trotted through the door.
“I mean, is that the potion that your grandmother made worked! Well, I made it. She’s just the one who created the recipe.”
“What is the purpose of it? Why use it on me!?”
“Its a disguise potion. Y’know, so we can sneak you into the Monster kingdom without anything being suspicious.”
“Why does Andy get to look like a human then!?”
“It's easy to tell that she’s not.”
A loud sound of thumping came up the stairs and into the bathroom.
“Who’s yelling?” Rico asked. Genesis pulled her new ears over her eyes and banged her head on the sink. Rico looked behind Zita and spotted Genesis.
“Who’s that!? Zita, are they attacking you?!” Rico growled as he pulled Zita away from the door.
“No. Rico, it's me. The one who's been taking care of you, Zhen, and Hilda.” Genesis groaned. Rico let go of Zita and sniffed her silver fur.
“Why are you a big monster now? You smell like the rainbow runners. And Andy. And me. Ew, why do you smell like me?” Rico asked. He batted the mushroom resting on Genesis’s head.
“Ugh, Zita. When do I turn back?” Genesis batted Rico back. Zita sucked air through her teeth.
“Yes. That's the only thing your grandmother didn't write down. I guess we’ll just take this one step at a time.” Zita laughed nervously. Rico batted and played with Genesis’s fluffy green tail. Genesis walked out the door and turned to the stairs. She took a step, and then fell forward and rolled down the stairs. Alarmed, the exiles jumped from the couch and investigated the new monster before them. Andy poked Genesis repeatedly in the ribs.
“Who are you? Are you ok?” Zhen asked. Genesis sighed and rested her head on the floor.
“Its Genesis.” Rico mewed as he hopped off the last step. All the monsters gasped as they watched Genesis slowly get up. Her mushroom cap barely scraped the top of the ceiling as she stood up.
“Everyone. Genesis is going to help us overthrow the Monster king!” Zita announced from the top of the stairs. All the monsters cheered and wrapped the overgrown rabbit in a giant hug. Amber laughed nervously and stood on her toes to whisper in Genesis’s huge ear.
“You're not actually going with them, right?” She asked.
“I wish I wasn’t” Genesis responded.
“You're mental. Maybe you didn't sleep right. You're joking. Right? Why are you helping them?”
“Just a gut feeling.”
Hilda hovered towards Zita, who was slowly trotting down the stairs.
“L-Lady Zita? H-how will w-we get back t-to out h-home?” She asked in a low whisper.
“Well, we're gonna need two flags. Fortunately, David and Genesis both have them. Genesis? David? Would you be so kind as to fetch your flags?” Zita asked politely.
“Sure. I dont got a car though, so ill probably have to drive with Gene.” David responded, receiving a death stare from Genesis.
“Call me that again, and I'll kick you with these big fluffy feet.” Genesis threatened. She grabbed her car keys from the dining table and handed them to David.
“Zita, why didn't you ask me to grab my flag while I was getting the books?” She asked.
“I guess I forgot about them at the time.” Zita said. Genesis sighed and handed the keys to David. She followed him to the garage and sprawled across the backseat.
“I guess I know how Rico feels being so big.” She thought. Amber opened the garage door for them, and David pulled out of the driveway and onto the street.
“Let's go to my apartment first. It's closer I think.” David said.
“You don't know where I live.  How would you know?” Genesis responded coldly.
“Y’know what your problem is? You don't care about anyone but yourself. You may look like some sort of saint to the monsters, but I know exactly what your intentions are. You think that if you help the monsters, you can find out more about your grandma. You're also using your friend's house as a shelter so the police don't come looking for you at your house. Lastly, you're just using me for my flag and what I know. Am I right?” David shot back. Genesis wiped her small nose.
“Nope. Not even one percent. You've only been here for about an hour. I care deeply about the exiles, even to the point where I'll abandon my house to give them a more comfortable place to live. And my grandma? Dead. And there's nothing I can do, so i'm not doing this for my benefit.” She responded calmly. David huffed and drove in silence. After about two stop lights, he pulled the car into a gated community and in front of the entrance. He punched a code into the small security box outside the window, and drove in. He turned off the car and hopped out. Genesis squirmed out as well and followed him through outside halls that contained doors on both sides. Suddenly, a small child appeared in front of them. He smiled as he held up his blue ball, showing off a missing tooth and dirt over his shorts and t-shirt.
“Mr! Who’s that big bunny next to you? It's so cute, Mr!” He exclaimed. David's eyes grew wide and he turned to Genesis. She stood still as she stared back at the child. She then crouched down to his level and smiled.
“I'm not real, silly! Im… the easter bunny! I think I lost my egg basket thingy somewhere. Would you be a good kid and help me find it?” Genesis patted the little boy's shoulder, and his eyes lit up.
“Oh! Ok! Only I can see you then! Don't worry, bunny. I'll find it for you!” He cried as he dropped his ball and took off in a sprint. David groaned and continued walking. Genesis laughed as she followed behind him. They walked to the end of the hall and up the stairs. David stopped at the first door. He grabbed his flag that looked exactly like Genesis’s except it was blue.
“Right, now lets go to your house before that kid comes back.” He said. Genesis nodded and hopped down the stairs, and then she fell. She felt a tingling vibration go through her body.