iNSaNiTY (Kid Icarus / Insane AU)

Footage

When we arrived back home a police car was parked in front of the house. I hurriedly ran to the car to see Magnus come out of it. As I got closer I saw he had a camera in hand and his face showed that he was petrified. I quickly assumed the camera had something to do with it.

I stood in front of Magnus and rambled questions. He got his hand on my shoulder and gave me the camera.

"Calm down, I think we have something that might be useful. Can we take this inside?"

"Sure. Come, Dark."

I motioned Dark to walk behind me but he motioned his hands declining.

"I'd like to take a walk around this place. You know. My work out routine."

Dark shrugged and I sighed. I wanted him to be involved but I could not force him. Neither I wanted him to be out in the open, Goddesses know what might happen to him. I do not want to lose him...

"Alright, Dark. Be careful. It's very dangerous out there."

"Don't worry, I know how to take care of myself."

He winked and walked off, I held the urge to throw the camera at him. I sighed again and looked at Magnus, who was patiently waiting for my move. I nodded, lead him inside and closed the door behind. Magnus sat on the chair near the counter as I turned the camera on.

"Would you like me to operate it for you?"

I felt dumb for not knowing how to work a camera out so I gave it to Magnus. Some seconds passed as he clicked buttons going through the album.

"Aha."

I quickly looked at the object and a video was playing. At first I was confused on what was going on until I heard the shrieks and panting of a woman. I suddenly recognized the tone and looked at Magnus.

"Yes, Pit. This is Ms. Pandora's camera, this was before... you know."

I started to shake at the thought. I could not believe I was about to watch a murder. I took the camera out of Magnus's hands and kept it close to my face. I noticed when the incident occured it was 4 in the morning.

"O-oh gods... oh g-gods..."

I was shaking in place at how her voice sounded.

"S-someone's inside m-my house- Ah!"

A lot of rustling and clacking was heard. I could barely see anything but I noticed floor tiles and what looked like a bed sheet hanging. She must have hidden under the bed. The fear was noticeable from her breathing.

I jolted up when footsteps were audible. They were heavy but steady. The bedroom door opened and only shoes were visible. The footsteps got closer near the bed and Pandora was trying to hold back her fear through breathing. The camera moved slightly and pointed to the silhouette of a person.

My stomach did flips when the silhouette looked similar to the one that was in my room. It's back was facing the bed and it was holding a knife, all in black. It only showed for 2 solid seconds until she retrieved the camera away. For about 5 minutes of dead silence footsteps resumed and slowly faded away.

I sighed out of a relief even though I already knew she did not make it. Pandora sighed heavily and spoke.

"That was close-"

Suddenly a hand lifted the bed covers revealing the silhouette's face; which was filled with craziness. Pandora screamed as the demented being pulled her out from under the bed. For a split second a bloody scream was heard from her when the video stopped abruptly.

I was gripping the camera tightly, making some parts bend a little. Magnus took it from my hands and patted me on the back.

"I know you admired her, Pit. I know how it feels..."

My emotions were like a wheel of fortune, spinning around endlessly as to what I should feel. I was filled with sadness by losing her, angry that I could not do anything and fear it might reach to me. Not knowing what to feel tears filled my eyes and I started to cry on the spot. Magnus reached out and pulled me into a hug.

"Mag... I don't know if I can..."

"Ssh, it's okay Pit. I'll keep on looking for him. Don't overwhelm yourself. Let me take care of this."

I could only nod, my voice was cracked. All I did was sob on Magnus's shirt. I want people to protect me. I do not want to be on the same fate as Pandora.