Torn Minds (Afterdeath)

Chapter 12

(Genos POV)
We travelled all day and as night approached the looming building came in to view. The massive Concrete structure had razor like spires on it giving it the appearance like it jumped straight out of a horror book.

Slowing we jumped off the horses a good distance away we didn't want to loose the element of surprise I had assumed. Nightmare and Dream spoke in hushed voices among one another.

Reaper also seemed nervous however I noticed he kept stealing worried glances at me I've never seen him so on edge.

Toriel kept her calm nature and seemed to mother the group in total checking to make sure everyone ate enough and drank water. I would laugh if it wasn't under such grim circumstances.

My eye wondered back to the large building. If I had been caught surely I would have ended up in this prison. I couldn't help but shiver at the thought. Dream and Nightmare checked in with us to make sure we knew the plan. Listening I jumped half a mile when I felt Reapers Shoulder brush against mine.

He gave a semi apologetic look as I gave him my hardest glare. I was expecting him to move away but he held his position with his shoulder gently against mine.  I was to stay with Reaper, Nightmare and Life while Dream took the others. My small team was to get in and get Killer out. While Dream would find us a time to get in and help us locate where Killer is being held.

As we slunk along the bushes Reaper helped hide us when bushes could not. Humans patrolled the area mainly those with Justice and Bravery traits. Glancing nervously I kept wondering what would happen when we do get caught, I don't think I was ready to kill another being. The thought made a chill run down my spine as vengeful as I was I didn't want to harm anyone.

As we approached what seemed to be a loading entrance for Cargo.

We waited silently. Two guards where posted on either side a human with chin length blond hair and another human he had orange red hair.

However as a few minutes passed by something must have radio them as they went hurrying away.

I wondered what Dream and His team where doling. However I didn't have much time to ponder as we began our hurried run to the entrance. Whatever scene Dream had caused wouldn't hold the guards for long eventually they might clue in to our plan and fortify it even more.

Nightmare pulled on the handle and it was locked. "Stay back" life's voice sounded confused I did as I was told and before I knew she had the steel door engulfed in an inferno. Surprised I had thought she had heeling magic only however seeing as she was blazing down this door was quite impressive. Reaper shot me a smirk possibly at my dumb founded expression. Once the door had a sizeable hole to squeeze thru we came in. The stale air hit me it was even worse then our underground base. However what was worse was the horrible stench that lingered, it was the reeking scent of people Dying.

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Willing my self not to retch I hurried down the concrete hall after Nightmare who lead the charge.reapers eye glowed a ghostly cyan seemingly helping us move silently. Or give the illusion of a still empty hall way. Nightmare finally spoke his quiet yet commanding voice "he is apparently is cell block D" looking at the large printed letter on the wall we where in Cell block A. Feeling my self get winded I willed my self to keep moving.

However as we approached cell Block B I'm guessing the Humans picked up on our little Plan and stood in our way was numerous Guards waiting. Wide eyed I glanced at Reaper who still held up the illusion however he stuck out one hand shadows stretching out in front of us and collected on the floor till it became an upright mass this Creature was made of a black mass two glowing cyan eyes peered out from its only black body. It's sharp jagged teeth bared in a snarl at the group of humans who as we approached could be seen having the blood drain from their face as this monster barrelled much like a bear towards them.

Impressed Reaper was focused eventually the humans seemed to see us as he dropped the illusion around us. Most humans ran to avoid the oncoming creature however some where brave enough to face it and dodge it to get to us. Before I had time to react a human with a pretty nasty blade hurtled to me and sliced the air just missing my shoulder. Grabbing his soul I threw him up in the air and away. Glancing around life's flames set up a wall around some humans to prevent them from attacking us further.

Nightmare must have saw a way thru the now more incoming humans and made a B Line for the space. Willing my self to move I chased after him. Judging by the clutter of foot steps behind me I assumed Reaper and Life where too.

An sending bone attacks every which way I kept my self hurtling right behind nightmare hoping the others had my back if any humans caught up.

My eye scanned ahead hoping nightmare knew where he was going however he abruptly stopped when we turned a corner in to call block C. A wall of guards held position waiting for us. Their was almost to many to count. Looking at Nightmare who seemed surprised glanced back and me and the others. The guards that where after us had boxed us in now.

Reaper looked exhausted he had one glove off and in his other hand had his scythe. What alarmed me was the blade of his scythe was caked in blood.

Locking eyes with nightmare as I turned back at him I hoped that he would silently be able to communicate our next move but our situation seemed bleak.

The human I remembered stepped out her chopped brown hair and gleaming red eyes emerged from the crowd of guards. Staring wide eyed she looked smug. "I'm guessing you came for your little pal huh?~" she giggled a malicious grin spreading across her rosey cheeks.

I expected nightmare to lash out but instead he mirrored that grin and gave a low chuckle. The humans grin faltered "what's so funny" she growled. Nightmare didn't respond at first only looked back at me and the others. I felt Reaper take a step closer to me. His gaze then returned to the human. A sense of wickedness that I haven't seen before in nightmare. "No i just thought you humans where smarter then this." He paused looking down at the floor. "Don't you know better then to back someone in to a corner when you have no idea what they can do?" His voice got chilled I took a step back bumping in to reaper slightly.

What was nightmare doing? Is this what Dream was talking about? My own questioned was answered as black goo starting running from nightmares eye sockets almost like killers but instead it ran from his mouth as well and it wouldn't stop running until a pool of it began to spread on the floor. I couldn't tear my gaze away I was too horrifed watching now as the black good started crawling up nightmare from the floor until his body now was consumed by the black tar.

No humans dared to move the whole place was dead silent. Even the inmates around us in the cells where horrifically quiet.

Until a tentacle like thing shot out from the goop impaling a nearby guard. That seemed to shock everyone in to moving as I felt Reaper grab hold of my jacket and ripped me backwards. Before I could get a grasp on what was happening my feet couldn't land properly and I ended up tumbling backwards. Letting out a gasp of pain something in my shoulder cracked. Reaper let go of my jacket instantly cursing loudly. Rolling on to my good shoulder my gaze locked on to the goop covered skelton that had took nightmares place. A bright cyan eye light and a twisted grin was all I saw before reaper tugged me on to my feet. "We need to get out of here." "B-but killer!" I spluttered out. "Geno." I never heard reaper so serious he pulled me to face him. Judging by the urgency in his face I took a shakey breath in. "O-okay"

Life seemed worried as well looking at nightmare who judging by the humans screams was tearing this prison apart.

"Life take him out I'm going to fetch nightmare" Reaper spoke in a stern tone. I jumped looking at a reaper "no I can help!"  Reapers gaze locked in to mine and I couldn't help but shrink back. "Freeze time then" sputtering I tried to find the words I wasn't especially good at it yet unless it's a last resort. I've only been able to make time stutter on my own.

Reaper must have saw my expression and shoved my good shoulder in to life. "Take him"  before I could protest much more life gently took my hand and pulled me away from the chaos. "When we are in a place you know can you teleport us out?" She asked as we moved.

Nodding I jogged ahead of her I'm so sorry killer. Is all I could think. When we I saw incoming guards for backup I shut my eyes holding tightly to life's hand and teleported us away.