Beneath the Surface [Yandere Creature x Reader]

Chapter 23 - Wanna Leave?

"Do you want to leave the island?" I asked, trying to keep my voice casual. My heart raced as I waited for its response.

Please say yes.

Please give me some hope of escape.

The creature tilted its head, its iridescent eyes studying me with an unsettling intensity. "And be face to face with more filthy humans? No, for revenge sure."

I felt a chill run down my spine at its words. The casual mention of revenge made my blood run cold.

Revenge?

What exactly does it have planned?

"What do you think about the people above?" I ventured, gesturing vaguely towards the surface.

"Hm, I can tolerate, but not those filthy ones that came with you," it replied, a note of disdain in its melodious voice. Its form shimmered slightly, as if the mere thought of my team disgusted it.

"My crew?" I asked, surprised and a little defensive.

"Yes, them, and the others that came down here," it said, its gaze drifting around our strange nest.

"Others?" I couldn't hide my confusion. My mind raced with possibilities.

Who else has been down here?

And why didn't we know about them?

"Yes, others that decorated," it explained, gesturing vaguely around us. The walls of our nest seemed to pulse in response to its movement.

"So that's how the cameras got down here," I muttered, the words slipping out faster than I could catch them. I immediately regretted my slip.

Stupid!

Why did I mention the cameras?

The creature's gaze snapped back to me, its eyes narrowing slightly. 

"What is a camera?"

I hesitated, realizing my mistake. 

"Oh, it's uh... a little hard to explain." I fumbled for words, trying to simplify the concept. "A camera is a device that captures pictures or videos by focusing light onto a sensor or film."

"A picture? Like one of those paintings?" it asked, curiosity evident in its voice. Its head tilted to the other side, reminding me of a bird eyeing something shiny.

"Yes, exactly, and is taken in real time," I explained, then added cautiously, "Do you know where they put them?"

If I can find one of those cameras, maybe I can send a message...

"No idea, I left and stayed by your side," it replied, its tone softening. It moved closer, its cool presence making me shiver.

I swallowed hard, my mind racing. 

"By the way, what exactly is a mate to you?"

Change the subject.

Don't let it dwell on the cameras.

The creature's eyes lit up, and it launched into an explanation that left me both fascinated and terrified. Its concept of a mate was far more complex and all-encompassing than anything in human relationships. 

It spoke of shared consciousness, of becoming one being in two bodies, of an eternal bond that transcended physical form.

Oh god. Is this what it wants from me?

To become... one with it?

"Uh huh," I nodded, trying to process this information. Then a thought struck me. "Wait, so you can turn into anything?"

"Yes," it confirmed, its form shimmering as if to demonstrate.

"So what I saw the first day I met you was the real you?" I asked, my heart pounding.

The creature's form shimmered more intensely, colors swirling beneath its surface. 

"In a manner of speaking, yes. That was my... natural state, I suppose you could say."

I sat back, my mind reeling with this new information. The cameras, the 'others' who had been here, the creature's true form - it was all starting to paint a picture, but one that was still frustratingly incomplete.

There's so much more going on here than I realized.

How deep does this rabbit hole go?

"Why are you telling me all this?" I asked finally, unable to keep the suspicion out of my voice.

The creature moved closer, its eyes fixed on mine. I could see galaxies swirling in their depths. "Because, my dear, I want you to understand. To see the truth of your situation, of our situation."

I felt a mix of fear and curiosity wash over me. 

"And what truth is that?"

"That you and I, we're not so different," it said softly. "We're both trapped here, both used by those who fear what they don't understand. But together, we could be so much more."

As it spoke, the walls of our 'nest' shimmered again, revealing glimpses of strange, beautiful worlds beyond. I found myself torn between the desire to explore those impossible realms and the fear of losing myself entirely.

It's right.

We are both trapped.

But is joining it really the answer?

"I... I need to think," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

The creature nodded, a look of what might have been understanding crossing its features. 

"Of course, my love. Take all the time you need. After all, we have eternity stretching out before us."

As it left me alone with my thoughts, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was standing on the precipice of a monumental decision. The creature's words about the cameras and the 'others' had given me hope that there might be a way to contact the outside world, to escape this strange captivity.

But do I really want to escape?

And if I did, what would I be escaping to?

Am I ready for this?

Can I handle this responsibility?

The question was: was I ready to bear that responsibility? As I sat there, surrounded by the pulsing, living walls of the nest, I realized that my next decision could shape the future of two species. The thought was as terrifying as it was exhilarating.

Whatever I choose, there's no going back.

This is bigger than just me now.