WITHERSICKNESS [MCSM INFECTION AU]

Chapter 51: Olivia's base

They were guided to Olivia’s base, following the mysterious person. “May we know your name?” Jessica asked, looking at them. “Sure, but you probably won’t know me.” She answered. “I’m Ivy.” She added. “I’m Jessica. The blonde one’s Lukas, and the black haired male is Axel, and the lady he’s dragging is Ellegaard.” Jessica introduced.

“Like Ellegaard from the Order?” She asked. “Yup.” Jessica nodded. “She looks infected.” Ivy added. “I know. She won’t attack you from what we know of. But she is hostile.” Jessica assured. “Good to know.” Ivy said. Jessica  chuckled nervously. Ivy stopped at the entrance of the base. “You may go in.” Ivy instructed. “You're not coming?” Jessica asked.

“No, I have to hunt down more survivors. Take care, you four.” Ivy nodded, walking off. “Well, let’s go.” Jessica added, walking into the entrance, Lukas being cautious, while Axel was just dragging Ellegaard.

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“I swear, I don’t trust that lady.” Lukas added, all of them walking down to the main area of the base. “She’s nice... weird, but nice.” Jessica shrugged. “I’m honestly just creeped out by her, she’s eerie.” Axel pitched in. Ellegaard just rolled her eyes.

They reached the door to the main area, Jessica going to knock on it until Lukas stopped her. “Maybe it isn’t the best idea for you to knock on it.” Lukas advised. “Alright, alright. You knock on it.” Jessica insisted, letting Lukas go in front of her. He gently knocked on the door, but loud enough to hear.

A dark eye peered from the gap between the door. “We were guided here by Ivy. She was looking for survivors.” Lukas answered softly. “Hm. Come in.” Olivia insisted, opening the door for them. Jessica and Lukas walked in, Axel dragging Ellegaard in, who was fighting about it.

“You’ve caught an infected, you know how dangerous that is, right?” Olivia questioned. “Yeah, we’re curing her.” Axel said, dragging her through the door. Olivia’s eyes widened. “You found Ellegaard?” She questioned, staying surprisingly calm. “Who in fuck’s name is Ellegaard, and who are you? You look like a fucking cult leader.” Ellegaard exclaimed.

“She has no memory of before.” Jessica added. “I can tell.” Oliva replied. “Anywho, I’m assuming you 're out and about. No shelter?” Olivia asked. “We had shelter, but we were too far from it to go back when we were finding blue orchids for the cure. We were just about to find you, until Ivy came along.” Lukas added. “Hm. I noticed the infected you brought along.” Olivia muttered, looking at Ellegaard.

“Who you calling ‘infected’, doll!?” Ellegaard snapped. “Yeah. We were able to cure her a bit. She’s still infected, but less violent. But extremely snappy. She bit a chunk of her arm off.” Jessica answered. “I can see that.” Olivia responded. “Look, what did you call us out here for?” Lukas asked. Olivia glared at Lukas.

“I’d suggest you watch your tone. I can ask the iron golems to ‘take care’ of you if you’d like to go that route. Besides, one of you already knows for certain what can happen.”

Lukas immediately went quiet, knowing she was serious. “That’s what I thought.” Olivia threatened again. Her attention turned towards Jessica. “I’m surprised you guys we’re going to try and find me, let alone come here with Ivy.” Olivia added, changing the subject.

“Yeah, not much time passed and you’ve... changed.” Jessica chuckled nervously, a worried smile on her face.

Olivia had a long cape that was hovering over the floor, a fairly dark red outfit that buttoned up— with black outlines on the end of the sleeves and collar of her shirt, along with the place the buttons were—, with some boots with latches on them. Her hair was in a braided bun that was positioned low, with her green beanie. She looked like a villain— or like Ellegaard said— a cult leader.