Hidden Glitches (Animal Jam)

Skorm

Sounds of battle rang in Skorm's ears, but he blocked them out, intent on his mission. This was the moment of truth. To save the day. He took a shaky breath and almost wished he had his friends beside him, fighting with him to the end. But this was his battle. He stood with Karsha at the edge of Jamaa Township, hesitating.
"Skorm, Jamaa is very vulnerable, any move could create a deadly glitch." There was deep worry in Karsha's voice. Skorm didn't meet her gaze,
"I'll be fine, you don't get hurt."
Karsha swished her tail angrily,
"You think I'm going to stay here during a battle?" She laughed, "You go do your little revenge thing, I'm going to fight!" She turned and bounded into the Township, yowling a battle cry. Skorm sighed and leapt after her. He gasped at the sight before him. Black wolf soldiers and jammers were fighting, flashes of purple beams lighting up the clearing. Above in the sky, a blueish gray cloud rumbled and flashed with blue light. But what surprised Skorm the most was Sir Gilbert. The tiger had escaped! Skorm stared, but how? He watched as Dex pinned his adoptive father against the wall of the shop, the tiger alpha choking for air. Skorm felt every bone in his body want to run and save him, but he turned, spotting a flash of red. Aparri?! His heart jumped. Had they all escaped? Oh no, what have I done?! Skorm jumped into the battle, his mind whirling. They shouldn't have escaped! Now they could be hurt, and it would be his fault! The black wolves moved away from him as he pushed through the crowd, spotting Aparri again. The red Arctic wolf was snapping at a enemy, New Jammer huddling behind him. Skorm pushed away the black wolf.
"Skorm!" Aparri's eyes widened. "What do you want?"
Skorm blinked, "Where's Bepper? Is she hurt? You all have to go, its not safe here!" Panic washed over him like a drowning wave. Aparri glared,
"Unlike you, we want to save Jamaa; and not destroy it." He snarled. "And Bepper is not your problem anymore! Stay away from my sister; traitor!"
Skorm growled, but before he could say anymore he heard a voice,
"Skorm!" It was Typical. A ocean of emotions flooded over Skorm as he heard his close friend. She was alive! He turned around, holding himself back from embracing her. He didn't have time!
"I thought I lost you!" She stared at him. There was blood specking her muzzle and a scratch ran across her ear. Skorm pushed past her,
"I don't have time," he gritted his teeth and ran, searching for Bepper. There was a scream. Skorm froze, seeing the white arctic fox pinned down, a wolf pointing its amulet at her.
"No!" Skorm pushed through the battle, his heart plummeting. He still had to apologize to her! To explain! This was all his fault! Through the battling wolves he saw a flash of purple. No! He shoved past and froze. It was him. Bepper was struggling to her paws and Alistairz stood, facing the black solider with a snarl. Skorm felt all the anger build up inside of him. How dare he?!
"Stay away from her!" Skorm threw himself at the red and white wolf, throwing him to the ground. Alistairz yelped,
"What the- Skorm?" He struggled.
"After all that you've done, I finally have you under my paws;" Skorm growled, "Stay away from my friends!"
Bepper pushed in,
"Friends? Friends, Skorm?" She looked hurt. "Leave Ali alone! He saved my life!"
Skorm snarled, "Not until he get what he deserves," he leaned close, his teeth bared. The blood pounded in his head and he felt like a totally different animal. It was as if something dark and evil had taken over his mind. He pressed a paw against Ali's throat, almost feeling the blood drip between his claws. Alistairz coughed,
"I... I'm sorry Skorm. All I wanted..." He trailed off, his eyes rolling back into his head.
"Ahh!" Skorm jerked his head up at Bepper's scream. She was lying on the ground,  her fur pale purple as the black wolf stood over her.
"Bepper!" Skorm froze in horror, letting go of Ali. He leapt at the black wolf and pinned it down, sinking his jaws into its neck. Cold purple liquid seeped into his mouth and the creature went limp. Skorm spat and stepped backwards, hurrying over to Bepper. Her breathing was shallow and a single purple tinted tear ran down her cheek. The petals from her bloom lay crumpled on the dust. Skorm broke into sobs,
"I'm so sorry," he fell to the ground.

"Bepper!" Through the crowd burst the other jammers, Aparri in the lead.
"What have you done?!" Aparri knocked Skorm over.
"You beast!" Skorm closed his eyes and prepared for death. He deserved it. He deserved every bit of it.
"Stop! We need him!" it was Julian. The weight was lifted off Skorm and he opened his eyes. Through the tears he saw Julian's face.
"We need to use all our powers against the glitch! Its the only chance to save Bepper and Jamaa! We need five jammers," Julian paused. "Bepper's bloom was destroyed, You're our last chance Skorm!" There was a pleading note in Julian's voice, but Aparri's eyes still flamed with anger.
Skorm opened his mouth to speak but a crash like thunder shook the ground. The stone underneath Skorm split into a neat crack, rippling across the cobblestones of the township. Julian looked up,
"We don't have time!"
A black wolf nearby glitched invisible than back again. Skorm scrambled back,
"Okay, I'll do it!!" He was thrown down as the ground lurched and the crack widened. A chasm opened. Black wolves and pieces of Jamaa were being sucked into the abyss. Aparri pushed everyone back.
"Now!"
Skorm closed his eyes, trying to concentrate. Come on! The pull to make things right felt like it was ripping him apart. I have to fix it! He regretted everything. How could've he left his friends?! Who had he become? He remember Aparri's words. "You beast!"
It was true. He was a monster. Fear filled Skorm's heart and he opened his eyes. The other jammers were staring in panic.
"Its not working!" Wisteria picked up Bepper's limp body and scrambled back as a piece of the diamond shop was flung into the chasm. 
"Get to shelter!" Aparri yelled. There was a yelp as New Jammer lost her footage and fell, catching her paws on the side of the chasm. Everyone froze and Aparri leapt towards her,
"New Jammer!"