"King Zalgo?" You asked, looking at him as he walked out of the shadows. He was tall, thin, and covered in... gashes?
"Yes, you have heard of me, or no?"
You realized the gashes were mouths, they all moved in one when he spoke. "Yes, i have, but not much." Slenderman had told you about Zalgo, he had told you that if the king every tried to bargain with you, to say no. "You said you have a proposition. What is it?"
""Ah, yes. I heard what happened between you and Jeff, what was said about Liu, and i can fix it. I, being a king with amazing power, can bring him back to life, or at least i can bring his spirit back so he can be with Jeffery."
Your eyes widened. "You can do that?!"
"Yes ma'am."
You thought about it for a moment. Jeff would be so happy to have his brother back. "And what do i have to do?"
"Simple, you will work for me in my castle. Do my bidding. I will give you food, shelter, and clothing. Jeff will have his brother. All will be well." His many mouths smiled at you. It was true, everything would be good, though you weren't to fond of working for him, it wouldn't hurt. "And how do i know you aren't lying?"
"You don't but why would i lie to you? If you'd like, i can bring Liu back to show you it's true, then we can seal the deal."
"Hmm.." You thought about it. It sounded like a good deal, what could go wrong?
"Ok, i'll do it, but i want to see Liu first."
"Of course, come with me." He held out his hand and you stood, taking it gently. You body began to feel fuzzy, and you winced as everything flashed white, then suddenly you were standing in a throne room. "A throne room? Oh right. Castle. King. Ya." You followed Zalgo out of the room and down a long hall, finally coming to a large black door with skulls for doorknobs. You shivered as you entered the room, the walls were black, and red torches hung on the walls, giving everything a red shade that made it look almost bloody. Zalgo clapped twice and bright lights illuminated the area, giving you a better look around. Pots, bottles, vials and lots of surgical supplies littered the room. Zalgo looked at you momentarily, smirking at the look of horror that crossed your face, then told you to follow him. He walked to the far end of the room, where a hole went into the floor. You dared a peek down and saw red and black smoke twisting around at the bottom.
"This is where i call the spirits forth, step back and watch." You nodded and stepped back a few paces, watching as he went to work, dripping in liquids, powders and other substances, finally he raised his hands and chanted. "Rise, brother of Jeff, and come to my side!" Slowly the mist rose from the hole and swirled in a circle, then suddenly shot down, leaving in it's place a teenage boy, he had short, dark brown hair that hung in his face, he was frowning and his eyes were dull. His shirt was ripped right below one of his ribs, and stained with blood. "That's were Jeff stabbed him." You thought.
"Hello, Liu. Zalgo spoke first, he seemed to startle Liu, who jumped slightly and looked at the creature. His eyes filled with fear, thought they stayed dull, and he took a step back. "Don't be afraid, here, speak to (your name). She can explain whats happening here."Zalgo walked back a few steps and you stepped forward, smiling faintly. "Hello Liu, my name is (your name), you've been brought back from the dead so you can be with Jeff. He's-" The boy cut you off. "He's regretting. He hates himself for killing me. He's hurting. I know. I can feel it, and it makes me sad." you looked at him shocked.
"Both of you come with me." Zalgo walked out and you walked out after, Liu floating beside you. "jeff was happy when you came to live with them." Liu spoke softly to you.
"Really?"
"Yes, i was happy to see him so delighted. Then today... It's my birthday. He took you to visit my grave and got upset, he blames himself, not the insanity."
"I know."
"Here we are Liu, you will stay here tonight and leave for Jeff's home in the morning. (Your name) Your chambers are upstairs. Room 17, you may stay and talk with Liu if you wish, but be asleep by 11:00."
"Yes sir." You said as he walked off, and you walked with Liu into the room. You both sat on the bed.
"So, how did you get him to let me come back?" Liu asked.
"I have to work for him, do his 'bidding'. As long as i do that, you and Jeff can be back together."
"Thank you."
"I just want Jeff to be happy."
The two of you talked for awhile, mostly about Jeff, until you saw it was 10:43.
"Oh, i better be going, i'll see you around." You smiled at the ghost boy and stood, walking to the door.
"Goodbye, (your name). And please, be careful." You looked back and he smiled slightly, then you exited the room and walked down the hall, up the stairs, and to your room. You passed a door and heard talking. You recognized Zalgo's voice and went back to the door. It was slightly opened, enough for you to slip your thin body in. Zalgo was sitting with his back to you, at a desk. A large screen was in front of him and a girl was in the screen, she had bright green eyes, black hair and a blue, bloody dress. You didn't know who she was. You turned your attention back to Zalgo, who was talking to her.
"Yes, Alice. I have the girl and she went with the deal. I brought Liu back and he's down in the lower chambers. As soon as i left Liu and (your name) i went back and brought Randy, Kieth and Troy back as well, all three are ready for revenge on Jeff, as soon as the sun rises i'll send them out for him, then i'll lock (your name) in her room and you can come to the castle and do whatever it is you want with her."
"And she doesn't know about anything, right?"
"Right."
"Whatever. Look behind you."
Your eyes widened as Zalgo turned to you, and glared. Then he stood. You spun and bolted, racing back down the stairs and straight to Liu's room. You flung the door opened and He jumped up in the bed, eyes wide.
"(your name), whats wrong?"
"Liu! Go, quick find Jeff and tell him Zalgo brought Randy, Kieth and Troy back and they're gonna try to kill him!"
Liu's eyes widened, then he glared and stood, nodding "Ok, but what about you?"
"Tell Jeff that i love him." Your eyes were lifeless as he stared at you, then spun and went through the wall. You turned, ready to face Zalgo, and found him standing in the doorway. Randy, Kieth and Troy stood behind him. "Stop Liu. Don't let him reach Jeff, then come back."
"Yes sir." Randy growled, then raced out after Liu with his gang. Zalgo smirked at you with his many mouths. "Bad move child."
Then everything went black.
You woke up in a darkened room, with a light shining down above you. You could turn your head, and when you did you saw the girl from the screen glaring over at you. She smirked and walked over to the table you were on. "Hello, (your name). Ready to feel some pain?"
"Not really." You answered groggily.
She slapped you across the face. "Bitch, don't get cocky with me!" She hissed and grabbed a large knife from a tray, slowly she pushed the tip of the blade into your side and began sliding down, you screamed in pain as blood gushed from your skin and dripped off the table. Drip...drip...drip... You began to cry as she moved to your other side and did the same, then she went to your legs and grabbed a pincushion, pulling the pins from he cloth she slowly began to stick them into your flesh. "How do you like this? Isn't the pain thrilling!?" She looked up at you with wide, crazed eyes. A wide grin splitting her lips. She grabbed a hammer and nails, your eyes widened as she put on of the nails over your hand. "Are you christian, (your name)? Because i'm about to show you how Jesus felt!" He raised the hammer, and you clenched your eyes shut waiting for the pain...
That never came. Suddenly you heard a crash and opened your eyes. Someone stood in the doorway, features undetectable but you could tell it was a girl in her teens. She rushed Alice, right arm raised, and brought it down across the black haired girls face. Alice screamed in agony and stumbled backwards, dropping the hammer and nail. Blood dripped from four deep slashes that went from her ear to her chin, blood splattered her face and she stared in horror at the other girl. The mystery female spoke, her voice was smooth and hinted a bit of insanity. "Run Alice, run away because i'm coming for you, and i won't let you live.." Alice spun and raced out, the girl turned to you, she was cloaked in shadows so you couldn't see her face, but you could see her electric lime green eyes, tinted with red.
"Get some rest. I'll patch you up." She said, then your vision swam and went black.
