MCSM: The Forest Temple

Part 21 (Jess)

"How could you treat her like an abused mutt?" The others watched Jess step forward, tears falling like a waterfall from his eyes. He was truly scared for his sister's life. In fact, he's never been this scared before. He could feel his heart pounding, knowing that at any second his sister could be gone forever, "She doesn't deserve this!"

"Sorry, that's not going to happen, you've had your fair share of life with my princess. It's my turn now." Carson glanced at Jess, "It seems like we've got some more guests to watch you promise to be with me forever." He grinned menacingly towards Lukas who gave him a look of disgust, "This isn't going to happen Carson." He muttered through gritted teeth.

Carson laughed, "Just watch me. It will break your heart just like mine was." Then he turned to Jesse, "Get up!" while holding up the button as a threat. She slowly stood up, she lost her balance slightly and gave her friends a sorry glance before returning to her spot beside Carson, "Can I get.. a break real fast?" She asked as she wobbled, "This collar is really... draining." Her eyes shut and she passed out. Carson caught her just like the last time. "You said it wouldn't kill her you monster!" Jess drew his sword, the others doing the same. 

"She's not dead you idiots!" Carson grumbled, " She just wasn't able to handle that shock. If I were you I'd back away before she really dies." They froze. They felt so helpless that there was nothing they could do. Jess stared at the ground, What do we do? How can I save my sister? I can't just let Carson kidnap her again and we never see her again. Not to mention what he has planned for them.. Oh what can we do? 

SMACK! Jess looked up to see Carson fly backwards, hand on his nose and his sister wincing, flopping her hand up and down. She just punched him across the face! She then smiled when she saw the button on the floor. Her plan had worked! She picked up the button and tossed it to Olivia. Olivia caught it and immediately began to search for something that could dismantle the collar. Jesse ran to her friends and embrace her brother into a giant hug, "I thought I was going to lose you!" He cried, hugging her tightly. He opened his eyes to see Carson's fist heading right for his face. 

A hand caught it inches from Jess' face. Jess let go of his sister and she turned in time to see Lukas flip Carson over onto his back, knocking the wind out of him. "I've got Carson," Lukas said, "Just work on getting that thing off of Jesse's neck!" Carson growled and yanked on Lukas' leg, causing him to fall to the ground. Lukas kicked Carson in the face and hopped to his feet. Carson quickly stood up as well and drew his sword. Things were getting intense. Lukas drew his sword and they began to circle around one another. Carson cracked his neck and said, "I've been waiting for this moment ever since I met you." 

"What? To kill me?" Lukas mocked, "That didn't work the first time, and it won't work this time either." Carson laughed, "Of course it will. The times have changed Lukas. The bad guy wins in this story." Lukas charged at him and their swords collided. They kept attempting to slash one another as Lukas spoke, "Maybe in your sick fantasy, but in reality, you are the one going down." Carson swung his sword at Lukas, and Lukas did a backbend kick over, missing him by a hair. "Oh so you're a gymnast now?" Carson laughed, "What next, a ballerina?" Lukas rolled his eyes and they fought once again. Carson swept his leg under Lukas' feet, causing him to drop to the ground. Without hesitation, Carson raised his sword and struck it straight down. 

Lukas rolled out of the way, moments before he'd be impaled. Carson grunted as Lukas stood up. Carson tried to pull his sword out of the ground, but it was stuck. Lukas put the tip of his sword under Carson's chin, "Told you I'd win." Carson's shoulders slumped, "Fine. Kill me. If Jesse doesn't want to be with me, then there's no reason for me to be alive." 

"No can do." Lukas lowered his sword, and quickly landed a punch across Carson's face and he dropped to the floor. Jesse ran to Lukas, tears streaming down her face, as she jumped up into his arms, "Thank you!" She sighed, relieved. She tilted her head back to look him in the eyes as he lowered her to the ground, "I'm feeling some deja vu." Lukas looked confused, "You've had an insane guy kidnap you and try to force you to marry him before?" 

Jesse laughed, "No silly. I meant the fact that you risked your life to save me again! You could have died!" Lukas shrugged, "That makes a lot more sense," Lukas smiled and then bit his lip, " I had to save you because I.. well..I just..." Jesse smiled back put her hands on his shoulders, "I know." She pulled him down towards her face. They closed their eyes as their lips were inches apart...

"Can I talk to Lukas for a second?" Jesse and Lukas jumped and stood straight up trying to cover up what was so close to happening. Even though their faces were a deep shade of red, Jess didn't say anything about it. "Umm. Sure." Jesse said awkwardly and waved to Lukas, walking away. "I wanted to thank you personally for fighting Carson for her." Jess said, "I had a weak moment and you picked up the weight and placed it right onto your own shoulders. That took guts." He glanced at Carson who was lying on the ground, "And strength."

 "I saw what I needed to do and just did it I guess." Lukas shrugged, "Plus that guy was practically begging me to beat him up." Jess laughed, "I understand the feeling." He turned back to Lukas, "It's a yes by the way." Lukas furrowed his brows, "What's a yes?" Jess laughed again, "You know what I mean! Yes, I give you permission to date my sister. You won my approval out there. All you need is hers, and I think you have it." Lukas's eyes widened and he blushed, "What? No I- why would-"

 "You're bad at lying," Jess grinned. Lukas awkwardly itched the back of his neck as if his embarrassment would go away, "Err.. thanks I mean."