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14. (Me trying to think of a chapter name)

It had started out as a...somewhat good day.
Kankri had visited the amporas hive, even after the accident he seemed to get back into his chipper mood. It was quite a stress reliever just to know that things would go back to what they used to be, and quicker then you thought they would. It had been a while since you had seen any Lejion though. Your face went blank as you thought about the last time you saw Meulin or Nepeta. Something made your gut churn when you really thought about it. "Cronus?"
Your voice wavered but you breathed in deeply to calm yourself. His brightened eyes flickered over to you but were turned worrisome when he noticed your posture. He raised an eyebrow as he spoke. "Hm? You look a little shaken up (y/n), vwhats botherin ya?" He laid back against the couch. "Nothing just-......did you ever see Meulin after the day that Horuss was..." You cleared your throat to avoid getting deeper into that subject. He shook his head.
"Now that I think about it, I haven't seen any of the Lejions around town." You hopped up and brushed off your shirt a little before replying. "Then lets go see what's up." You said as you got your phone and started walking out the door. Cronus jumped up as Kankri followed. "Doll vwait! Kankri sure as hell isn't coming with us and if I go with you he'll be alone here."
"Its fine Cr9nus, Karkat just messaged me and he needs my help with s9mething at his hive." Kankri said with a smile. Cronus looked over at him with slight hesitation but Kankri nodded as he walked to the front door, the metal of his leg clanking a little as he walked. Cronus followed as you ran behind him. All of you leaving the hive and going your separate ways. "Do you think we should stop by Equius's hive, just to say hi real quick?" Your eyes pleading as you looked at him. His gills lowering in defeat as he nodded and started walking to the Zahhaks hive. You happily followed as you had never actually been to the blue bloods hive yourself. Cronus stopped you as he got close to the hive, his gills flickering as he listened for something. You shrugged it off as you got close to the front door. His strong hand pulling you back. "Doll, I ain't got a good feeling about this." His eyes showing that he was speaking the truth about his uneasy feelings. You nodded as you stepped back and he got in front of you. His hand lifting to knock on the door but pushing the door open as he first made contact with the door. Cronus raised a brow as he pushed it open fully. The door creaking eerily as you both stepped in. "Equius?" You said loudly as you started walking through the house. Yelping as Cronus yanked you back. "Vwhat the fuck are you doing?!" He yelled in a whisper. You sighed as you continued to walk through the hive, noticing that there was smashed glass in the kitchen. "Cronus." You whispered as you saw a familiar boot print in a dark blue liquid. "He was here Cronus h-he's-" you felt yourself shaking and starting to hyperventilate as you gripped at his shirt. "(Y/n), doll calm down. Its okay. That shitty mime isn't here." He said in a quiet tone as he tried to calm you down. Feeling yourself start to sob as he picked you up off the floor and headed towards the front door. Stopping in his tracks as he noticed the door was closed and locked. "Vwhat the fuck?" He said as he sat you on your feet as he tried to get the door open. Your arms hugging your body as you watched. Hearing a sinister growl. "Cronus? Did you just..growl?" You asked as you tried to reassure yourself. "Vwhy the fuck vwould I growl at a door?" He asked frustrated as he tried to maneuver the doorknob to try and turn. Your body stiffening as you could feel the breath flowing down your neck. "Such a nice surprise to motherfucking see you again sis." Feeling the young makara wrap his arms around your waist and pull you against his chest. Making you gasp out in surprise as his grip was almost crushing your chest. "G-Gamzee, I c-can't breathe." You choked out as Cronus quickly turned around. "Let her go you fucking sicko!" Her growled and ran over to him, going to grip at him but being shoved over by a taller form. Your heart stopping at you could easily recognize the dark outline of the other highblood. Cronus stumbled but was able to hold himself up. "Not this shit again." He muttering as he stood up straight. "Didn't expect this little fucking surprise, Gamzee just came over to work things out but I'm kinda glad he called me over to help clean things up. If not I would've missed this little treat." He smirked and walked up to you, hearing Cronus growl lowly behind him. Cronus running up from behind him and wrapping his arms around the makaras neck tightly. Kurloz let out a breathy gasp as his hand quickly went up and grabbed at his arms. Gamzee immediately trying to drag you to the back door as Cronus was busy. Your legs kicking at him as you screamed. You were able to slide one of your arms free and elbow him in the stomach. He let out a cry as you ran to Cronus, who was still holding onto Kurloz. "Cronus come on!" You yelled and ran to the back door as his arms unraveled from the clowns neck. Running behind you but stopping as he saw Gamzee standing in the way. He gripped your hand as he ran up the stairs and to the bedroom. Locking to door as you both caught your breath. A foul smell hit both of you and you rushed to the window, opening it and breathing in fresh air. Cronus following the smell. "Oh shit." You could hear him mutter under his breath as he looked in the bathroom. Walking over to him in curiosity but he quickly pulled you back. "You don't need to see that doll, its not pleasant." You sadly nodded as he tried to shake off the eerie feeling as you walked towards the window. Cronus followed and looked at it for a moment before waving you back, he grunted as he pushed the window open and looked out. "You think you're gonna make that jump?" He questioned and motioned towards the smaller roof that was a little ways away. You nodded hesitantly and waited as he crawled out the window onto the roof, you followed but started to regret it even more each step. But you stood there and waited as Cronus jumped over and pulled himself up. Quickly motioning you to jump, your legs pushing you outwards as you swore you felt something behind you. You were falling just short of the roof but Cronus reached out his arms and caught you. Pulling you up on the roof with him as he glared at the other side. Daring to not look at the other side as he stood up and helped you stand. His fin flickered in anger as he tried to find a way down from the rooftop. Finally you decided to turn your head back to see what he had glared at. Gamzee had started at the edge but and slowly started backing towards the window, still facing forward. Your heart dropping as you knew what he was gonna try to do. Grabbing Cronus's shoulder and sliding down the other side of the roof and landing on the ground as his eyes widened in confusion. "Vwhat vwas that for?" He asked in irritation but stopped when he heard the young Makara land on where you were both standing seconds earlier. Cronus quickly grabbed your hand and started running away from the hive, nearly tripping over your feet as his pace was much faster then yours. Both of you finally making it into town and stopping at the edge to catch your breath. Slowly you both started walking towards a cafe' that Porrim was working at. Making it into the building and plopping down in a booth. The Maryam giving you both a questionable look before walking towards you. "What the fuck happened?" She asked as she saw your pale face and Cronus wiping sweat from his brow. "Long story short, the Makaras" he said before rubbing his temples. She groaned in annoyance as she had heard the situation before and knew it wasn't good news. "I tho+ught Grand was taking care o+f that." "Apparently not, it seems like his tvwo troublemakers haven't given up, especially Loz and his sick shit." Cronus growled under his breath and Porrim sat down next to you. The smell of her perfume hitting you but thankfully not overdoing it and burning your nose hairs out like Feferis would normally do. Cronus laid his head on the table. "Have yo+u tried to+ see what's causing it?" He lifted his head up at her words. "Vwhat the fuck? You really think we're gonna be able to get close to one of them vwithout them having an outburst and trying to take (y/n) again? Never knevw you vwere the comedic type." Her brows furrowed as she flicked his nose, causing him to quickly pull back. "I didn't mean with yo+u Cro+nus. Since (y/n) is the o+nly o+ne that can get clo+se to+ them, maybe she sho+uld try o+n her o+wn?" Cronus slammed his fists on the table and stood up, grabbing everyone's attention in the small building. "I VWILL NOT LET HER GET HURT AGAIN JUST BECAUSE OF YOUR SHITTY IDEAS MARYAM, VWE CAN FIGURE THIS OUT VWITHOUT YOUR 'HELP'" He grabbed your hand and stormed out the door, nearly dragging you behind him. Your attention turning to the flapping of wings behind you. Noticing that the sound was got closer and closer, looking down and realizing that his grip had loosened. You got closer to him as the sound of wings behind you got louder by the second. Cronus turned his head to look at you in question but his eyes went upwards. His violet orbs widening as he yanked you out of the way. He gritted his teeth as he practically dragged you behind him, soon deciding to just pick you up as he ran. Soon he made it to the hive and slammed the door shut without looking behind him. "Vwhat.the.fuck.vwas.that." He said to himself, his still widened eyes staring at the floor as he ran his fingers through his hair. Eridan rushed down the stairs. "Wwhat the fuck is up?! Doors are slamming dowwn here and they're loud as shit! People have wwork to do you knoww that right?!" His eyes were squinting angrily at Cronus but he paid no attention to the young troll as he looked out the front window. Eridans gaze softened slightly but the annoyed scowl was still across his lips as he walked over to his dancestor. Cronus turned around but jumped slightly as he was startled by the troll standing behind him. Eridan opened his mouth to try and say something but before he could all of you jumped at a loud bang near the staircase. The three heads turned, Dualscars eyes were sharpened like a blade as they tore into Cronus's form. "Vwho the fuck did you lead here lad." His voice not sounding like it normally did, a tone that made your spine stiffen and your heart go cold in fear. Cronus immediately sensed this and his fins lowered as he tried to act tough. "I don't knovw vwhat the fuck you're talking about." Dualscar let out an irritated growl as he stomped over to him, Eridan pulling you to the side before he could fully get over there. You felt Eridan grip your hand as he could feel you shaking, his thumb running across the back of your hand to try and silently comfort you. He would never admit it out loud, but he was even more scared then you. He knew what Dual was capable of, he could do far more then what you had witnessed on the night of the fight between him and Kurloz. When angered at this level he had little to no mercy, no feelings, no worry. Just anger that heavily clouded his vision that could only be washed away by death at some points. Cronus scoffed at his ancestors actions as he backed up. None of you even had the chance to do anything as you heard his fist hitting Cronus's face harshly. The greaser letting out a pain filled yelp as he covered his bleeding nose and mouth. His body visibly starting to shake as he looked up at the oldest Ampora. No one dared to say anything as the room had a stomach churning silence. Eridan started slowly backing towards the stairs, his hand leading you with him, trying to silently go up the stairs but as he stepped on the second step it squeaked loudly. Both of your bodies tensed up as you saw Dualscars form stiffen at the sound. Your forms were to scared to move as the highblood turned around, his eyes almost being red like Gamzees would when sobor. His footsteps echoing through the house as he made his way over to the stairs, Cronus desperately tried to get his attention but all attempts were in vain. "Goin somevwhere vwith your little vwhore lad?"
Eridans brows furrowed tightly at the name he called you. "S-She's not a wwhore! If anyone is its you! You fucking manwwhore!" Cronus looked at Eridan, trying to figure out if he should laugh his ass off or start planning his funeral. Dualscars smirk faded into a deep frown. His hand gripping your wrist so tightly that you could feel the tears building up as you clenched your eyes shut. Feeling yourself getting yanked off the stairs and thrown to the floor. Eridans form went towards you but was stopped. He quickly dodged Dualscars fist and ran up to his room. Slamming the door shut and locking it. You pushed yourself up but let out a muffled cry as pain shot through your now bruised wrist. The cry grabbed the seadwellers attention, making him turn to face you. Your body starting to tremble as he got closer, your legs trying to push yourself up but failing each time, only being able to push your body back to the wall. You started yelling at him to try and make his form stop or at least slow to where you could try one last time to push yourself up. "FUCK OFF!" His eyes didn't hold anger as they stared at your frightened face, they held amusement. He was fucking amused by the tears running down your face and the sour words you screamed out at him to try and stop him. He laughed lowly but before you could react he had gotten on top of you. His face leaning close to yours. "A sexy sight to see honestly, nevver thought I'd havve to be doing this so early to shut your noisy ass up."
His face getting closer and closer by the minute until a loud crash made him stop. Leting out a yell as Cronus smashed him in the back of the head with a bat. He took this chance to quickly shove him off of you with his foot and pull you up. Eridan was waiting by the back door as Cronus carried you behind him. The two younger Amporas scurrying out the back door franticly. Cronus still holding you as the made their way to the captors hive. Eridan stopped in front of it as Cronus scowled. "Out of all the fuckin places ya gotta choose your boyfriends hive." Eridan rolled his eyes. "It's only Sol and Psii, Mituna moved in with Latula a couple wweeks ago." Cronus let out a slightly irritated growl but followed him up the steps, carefully setting you down beside him. You went to put pressure on your left leg to hold yourself up but gritted your teeth as a burning pain shot through your thigh. Cronus quickly held you up and looked down at your leg, exposing his teeth in a snarl as he saw claw marks that dragged down from your hip and almost to your knee. "Fucking pervvert." He muttered and helped you stand up as Eridan knocked on the door. A young yellow blooded troll answered the door, a smirk across his lips. "Wwe're not here for that shit Sol." Eridan blushed as he started telling Sollux the situation. Sollux soon had a serious look on his face, his body moving to the side to let you all in. Cronus ended up picking you up again, your body tensing as you could feel the blood slowly dribbling down your leg. He gently set you down on the couch as Psiioniic walked down the stairs. "You diid'nt tell me you were haviing friiends over."
He said in a low tone as he looked at the younger mustard blood. His eyes going over the two Amporas, but stopping at you. A small glint in his eye catching your attention. You yelped as a red and blue light surrounded you, you feeling yourself being lifted up and brought towards the troll. Cronus jolted up but stopped as Psiioniic glared at him for a moment before turning his attention back to you. Your body shaking from the pain in your leg and the fear slowly bubbling up in your chest. A hand with short claws gripping your chin and forced your head upwards. Not daring to look away as the clueless troll examined you. "Hm, why diid you briing thiis creature iin my hiive."
You felt slightly insulted at his words, not much his tone as it was more of calm and curious. His eyes slowly going over your form, not in a way that some people would. Just out of wonder that such a thing like you even existed in this town. He had never seen a human in person before and it was quite obvious. He looked down at your bleeding thigh. He crouched down and looked at the blood slowly coming out of the wound. He hummed in the silence of the room and brought you into the kitchen. "Hey!"
Cronus tried grabbing his attention but he just ignored the overreacting highblood and sat you on the counter, the light surrounding you faded within seconds. His tall and lanky form rummaging through the cabinet next to the sink. Cronus had went into the kitchen as well, as he had never met Psiioniic. He had only heard sour things from his ancestor about the lowblood. He stood beside you and while you were watching the yellow blood move smoothly around the room, you swear out of the corner of your eye you kept seeing the seadweller stare at you. Not being able to see the emotion held in his face as you didn't want to point it out. Psii finally found the right materials and set them on the counter next to you. He pushed your short up just enough to where the wound was fully visible. You winced as he cleaned the wound, your hand grabbing the first thing it could reach. That being Cronus's wrist, making him jump in surprise but calm as he noticed why. He lifted your leg up enough to get the bandage around your leg fully, wrapping it not to tight, but enough to stop the bleeding in a little bit. After he was done patching you up before he could use his Psiioniics Cronus picked you up and made his way into the living room. Sitting down with you next to him. His eyes sharpened like daggers. The oldest Captor walked into the room and sat on your side. Eridan and Sol were no where to be seen, but you didn't think much of it.Soon you felt yourself falling asleep as you leaned on Cronus's shoulder. Slowly blocking out the background noise as you slept.