Another Side to The Hermits

Another Side to The Hermits Part 13

Author's Note: Finally got the next part out. I feel f i n e.... Nothing is wrong here gentlereaders.... Enjoy the story.

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Swap!Doc:

" W-what?!" Ren's eyes widened as he looked behind us.

 " A rope pulled him back, but I saw him.... If looks could kill I would be dead." I told him with as my heart continued to race. 

 We continued down the ice trial as the doorway to the country club disappeared off into the horizon behind us. I let out a sigh as I faced forward. 

 Scar is coming. I thought to myself. This crystal beast that took control of Scar could be with him as well. 

 I shook my head when Ren's hand was on my shoulder, " What happened to Grian and the others?" he asked as I shrugged, " Grian is a smart cyborg. He and the others are probably fine." I attempted at reassuring Ren, but he still seemed nervous. 

 The two of us went back to riding in silence with the sleeping counterparts with me occasionally looking back to see if Scar was right behind us. 

 I hope there wasn't any boats left. Everything was cold and peaceful for once. The sound of Ren mumbling a song to himself was pleasing, and the sound of the counterparts sleepy mumblings that seemed to go together was adorable. 

 This felt wrong though. 

 Nothing should be peaceful when a crystal controlled hermit is trying to chase after and kill you and your friends. 

 I shouldn't be enjoying myself right now but I am. This feeling continued as the boat bumped against the end of the pathway.

Ren and I climbed out of the boat, " Do you want to carry something lighter this time?" I asked him as he shook his head, " I'm strong." he scoffed as I let out a laugh. 

 I picked Grian up, " I know you are. I know you are." I shook my head as Ren rolled his eyes as he picked Mumbo up. 

 I took one last look behind me as we left the small room and climbed up the stairs. The feeling of dread still following me. 

 The four of us reached the top of the stairs to be greeted by a sign, " Took the unconscious counterparts to D-team base. Patching them up there - False." I read aloud with a confirming nod.

 I looked at Ren, " It looks like we're taking them back to where we all first met them..." I sighed as Ren raised his eyebrow, " I thought we met them at the other team's base?" he tilted his head as we walked outside, " We did, but the others met them at our base." I pointed out as Ren let out a soft 'Oh' as he fixed his elytra; I let out a small chuckle as I fixed mine as well. 

 The two of us took off into the sky towards the base. I took another brief glance back, and I noticed purple crystals starting to poke out of the ground. 

 Scar and that purple crystal beast was getting closer, and I know that soon we would have nowhere to go and fighting would be the only option left besides dying. 

 I shook my head again. No, Doc, you shouldn't be thinking about fighting or dying right now. Your job is to protect the other Mumbo, Grian, and my world's Ren and others.

I let out a sigh as we reached the base. 

 False was standing outside the secret entrance to greet us, " The others are all getting bandaged up currently. The other Iskall hasn't woken up yet." she reported as I nodded. 

 The two of us followed False down the stairs into the medical area. 

 The other Doc was rambling with the other Ren, " Ren don't try and get up..." the me sighed as other Ren shook his head with an annoyed look, " We got to get out of this world Doc." Ren deliriously mumbled with a twitch. 

 Other Doc shook his head with an annoyed look.

 " Ren.... The potions still have effect over you." he growled as he made the other Ren lie down. The two of them kept bickering as False led the two of us over to some empty beds. We laid our respective hermits down.

 " It should take me n' Wels an hour or two, but these two should be better." she took out some bandages and started to work on Grian. 

 Wels sighed and started to work on Mumbo, " The potion seems to have a major effect on these two..." he studied Mumbo's body as he spoke quietly. 

 I crossed my arms, " I mean... Mumbo was the most conscious out of all of them. I assume that he and other Grian must have breathed in the most of the mixed potion." I leaned against the wall as Ren and Impulse nodded in agreement to my statement. 

 Wels let out a hum to what I was saying, " It makes sense." he nodded as he opened the unconscious Mumbo's eyes and shined a flashlight into his eyes. 

 He nodded at the results with another hum, " He seems to be doing well; however, if he wakes up then everyone needs to keep an eye on him." Wels let Mumbo's eyes close. I continued to lean against the wall. 

 I crossed my arms, " We.... We have some bad news..." Ren whispered as his tail went between his legs.

 " What is it?" False asked as she looked up from Grian. 

 Everyone conscious was looking at Ren and me.

 " Scar.... and whatever is controlling him is coming." I whispered with a panicked expression as the room went silent.