A brother's love. Into the dark

The Start

Netami was on the run from another monster that was following him. He encountered a dead end. Seeing this terrified him so much that he collapsed and screamed. He was done, as the monster approached he began to cry.

Not only was he about to die, but he had condemned his friend to the same fate. This was all his fault.

The monster slowly raised one of his several sharp limbs, preparing to attack. But just as he was about to attack, a loud noise attracted his attention.

He decided to let Netami go and went to investigate the noise. Netami fainted when he saw the monster leave, he was saved.

The monster arrived at the noise and noticed Max standing there smiling. Blood flowed from his fractured arm and wound. Seeing this, the creature laughed, viewing Max as easy prey.

When the monster began running toward Max, But then he tossed a scabbard at a chandelier that was above the monster. The creature tried to dodge it, but it was too late.

...

After hearing the scream, Max realized he had to act. But what could he do? He couldn't fight because he was too injured. Then he had an idea, he looked up and spotted something that could save his life.

Meanwhile, Max didn't have his sword, but he still had the scabbard it was in. He had a plan. All he needed to do was get the monster's attention.

And his plan proved successful as he saw the crushed monsted burning from the chandelier. Also, he realized that this monster wasn't like the one he had fought, it was more like the one from the first floor.

'I suppose the people who made you aren't as bright or strong as I assumed. Imagine your supposedly powerful creation being defeated by a kid.'

...

When Netami awakened he found Max standing near him guarding him.

"Max, what happened? How are we still alive?"

'You don't need to worry about that.'

When he saw Max's injuries, he understood and decided not to continue questioning.

'Hey Netami, how did it feel when you got your drive?'

Netami was surprised as heard Max's question. Why would he want to know that?

"I felt a lot more powerful than before, it was pretty weird."

'Interesting... what about a second voice in your head.'

"No, I didn't hear a second voice. Why?"

'No reason. Do you mind guarding me for a little while?'

"Uh sure I guess."

Max then went to check his soul.

When he arrived, he felt something grabbing his feet. As he looked down, he noticed that the darkness from before had morphed into a liquid that was now grabbing him. Looking around, he noticed that the entire floor was like this, and it was also darker than usual.

He also noticed a small patch with a tiny blue glow beneath him. He didn't think much about it. Rather, he gazed at the massive figure in front of him. This must be where the second voice originated.

As he was ready to question it, he was awakened by Netami, whose face was covered in blood. Behind him, there was a deceased creature.

"We have to climb up, maybe there aren't that many monsters there."

'Before that, can you teach me how to use a drive?'

Netami's eyes widened as he heard this.