The falls

chapter 53

Lilien, Neomi, and Jessica finally reached the top of the mountain, their breaths heavy, not from exhaustion, but from the tension hanging thick in the air. The sky was a swirl of chaotic energy—angels battling demons, and creatures from the nightmare realm wreaking havoc in the distance. The girls paused, scanning their surroundings, trying to figure out their next move.

Ahead of them, a large cave loomed, casting long shadows over the rocky terrain. Jessica's eyes narrowed as she peered inside. "Looks like something's hiding in there."

Lilien gripped her sword tighter. "Let's check it out. We can't afford to be surprised by anything right now."

The three of them cautiously approached the cave, their weapons ready. As they stepped inside, they were greeted by the sound of low growling and heavy breathing. The shadows danced against the cave walls, and suddenly, multiple glowing eyes turned to face them.

The Multibear.

But that wasn't the only shock. As the girls' eyes adjusted to the dim light, they saw a group of Manitors huddled together near the back of the cave. Normally fierce and proud creatures, the Manitors looked unnervingly subdued, their usual bravado replaced with fear.

"Wait a minute..." Neomi whispered, her eyes wide. "Aren't the Manitors and the Multibear supposed to be enemies?"

"They are," Lilien replied, equally bewildered. "They've hated each other for years."

Jessica nodded. "Something serious must be going on for them to be hiding together."

Before they could say anything further, the Multibear shifted, its many heads growling in unison. "You're the daughters of those who faced the first Weirdmageddon."

Lilien took a step forward, her fiery wings subtly glowing in the dim light. "Yeah, we are. And right now, we need all the help we can get to stop Bill."

The largest of the Manitors stepped forward, crossing his arms. "We made a truce during the last Weirdmageddon to protect ourselves from the chaos. It was your mother," he nodded at Neomi, "who granted us refuge in the Mystery Shack, who allowed us to put our differences aside to survive."

"Exactly," the Multibear growled, but with more respect in its tone than aggression. "Your mother's kindness helped us, and that kindness forged a truce between us. We agreed that if this ever happened again, we would band together."

Jessica's eyes widened. "So you guys are planning to work together again?"

The Multibear's heads nodded, while the Manitor leader spoke. "That's the plan. But we're not just going to sit here and hide. We're going to fight to survive this madness. Bill's ego will be his downfall, and if anyone can bring him down, it's you three."

Neomi blinked in surprise. "Us? Why do you think we can take him down?"

The Multibear let out a rumbling chuckle. "Because you're the Horsemen of the Apocalypse now."

The Manitor leader chimed in, his tone serious. "We've always respected strength, and the power you now hold makes you a force to be reckoned with. Bill may be chaos incarnate, but even chaos can fall."

Lilien, still processing the fact that creatures who had once been bitter enemies were now united, felt a surge of determination. She glanced at Neomi and Jessica, who both looked equally determined. "Alright. We could definitely use your help. Bill is already tearing reality apart, and it's only going to get worse if we don't stop him."

The Manitors and the Multibear shifted in their positions, a newfound sense of purpose filling the air. They were no longer simply trying to survive—they were planning to fight back.

"Count us in," the Multibear said, its many heads nodding in unison. "For the sake of survival, and for the debt we owe to your mother, we'll stand with you."

Neomi smiled, feeling a sense of pride. "Thanks."

Jessica adjusted her grip on her staff. 

Lilien, with her fiery sword in hand, nodded. "we can take him down."

With the strange alliance of the Multibear and the Manitors on their side, the girls prepared to make their next move. They knew the battle ahead would be fierce, but with their new allies, they had a fighting chance.