WITHERSICKNESS [MCSM INFECTION AU]

Chapter 41: Conflict

“Damn, you guys we’re getting chased AGAIN?” Jessica asked, laughing. “Yeah.” Lukas chuckled. “Guess it’s not your guy's lucky day.” Jessica added. “So, where can you find glowing lichen?” Axel asked. “Normally in caves.” Lukas answered.

“I forgot to mention, while you guys were talking or whatever before we got the glow berries, I found a nearby cave. It should be right, - here!” Jessica exclaimed proudly, showing the cave. “That’s huge.” Axel replied. They walked in the cave, going to find the lichen.

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“Multiple paths... this is wonderful.” Axel replied sarcastically. “We should split up, one each path.” Jessica suggested. “But someone might die if we do that.” Lukas argued. “Well, if we go all together, it’ll take who knows how long.” Jesse protested.

“Axel?” Jessica asked. Axel shrugged, unsure of which to do. “Well, you guys can go together, and I can go by myself.” Jessica added. “Jessica, you could die, and we wouldn’t know.” Lukas argued. “Well what are we going to do then?” Jessica requested. Lukas sighed.

“I guess we could split up.” Lukas answered, clearly not happy with the choice. “Alright.” Jessica shrugged, going down the middle path. Lukas sighed again, frustrated. “You good, Lukas?” Axel asked. “Yeah, I just wished we didn’t have to split up. It’s rarely a good idea. Ever.” Lukas pointed out.

“Same.” Axel agreed. Lukas went into the right path, Axel going in the left.

***

Jessica was searching around, able to craft a torch, looking for the lichen. She saw a light source nearby. She ran to it, finding the lichen. “Bingo!” She added under her breath. She walked over to it, pulling out her shears.

She was just about to cut it when a familiar voice scared her. “What are YOU doing here?” A voice asked sternly. Jessica turned around. It was Olivia. “Fuck.” She thought. “Grabbing lichen to make the cure, you?” She interrogated her.

“Doing the same thing.” Olivia answered. “Hm.” Jessica responded, staying still. “Well.” Olivia shrugged, going to get the lichen until Jessica snatched it.

***

Lukas was looking around, having a difficult time finding it. “How is the most common thing to find in huge caves so hard to find all of a sudden!” Lukas muttered in anger. A loud scream was heard through the whole cave. “JESSICA!” Lukas called out, knowing it was her scream, trying to find her.

“LET GO OF ME YOU BITCH!” A scream echoed through the cave more. Lukas finally got back to the area they were first in. “KNOCK IT OFF!!” A voice echoed from the path Jessica took. Lukas rushed into the path. Once he got there, his eyes widened.

Jessica was bleeding and bruised up, breathing heavily. It mostly wasn’t Jessica that he was shocked at. It was who she was fighting. Olivia. Jessica threw a punch, Olivia dodging it. Olivia immediately knocked her to the ground and tried to rip out her hair.

Lukas rushed in immediately, holding Olivia back. “LET ME AT HER!!!” Olivia screamed. Jessica glared at Olivia, standing up. “T-the fuck is wrong with you, Olivia!?” Jessica yelled, still pretty damaged. Axel rushed to the scene. “The fuck.-” Axel stated.

“THAT BITCH TRIED TO FUCKING KILL ME!” Jessica shrieked. Olivia glared at Axel. “Why in fuck’s name did you open your damn mouth.” Olivia threatened. “THAT’S ENOUGH!” Lukas yelled.

He pinned Olivia to the ground, stepping on her back to the point where she couldn’t get up, but still could breath, Lukas gripping her wrists. “LET ME THE FUCK GO! I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING!” Olivia screamed.

“SHE WAS THE ONE WHO STARTED IT, SHE WAS BEING A BITCH!”

“I DIDN’T FUCKING HIT YOU, YOU JUST SWUNG A PUNCH AT ME RANDOMLY FOR NO REASON!”

“BECAUSE YOU KEPT ON BEING STUBBORN AND ARROGANT!”

Lukas stepped on her back more. “Knock. It. Off.” He replied sternly. “SHE THREATENED ME! SHE SAID IF I DIDN’T GO, WHEN ALL I DID WAS FUCKING ASK FOR THE DAMN LICHEN!” Olivia insisted. “I DID NOT-” “BOTH OF YOU, SHUT UP!” Axel yelled. It went silent.

“FIGHTING WON’T HELP SHIT!” Axel added. "Axel has a point.” Lukas agreed. “Just let me go, and I’ll be on my way.” Olivia answered honestly. Lukas let her go, letting her get up. She began to walk right out of the cave. “Thank god she’s gone.” Jessica scoffed.