The Woods Brothers

Chp 12 - He needs to go

This isn't going to end well.

Jeff slammed open the door. He had changed so damn much since they were kids. He had grown overly confident and slightly arrogant and it had really showed.

A ringing noise pierced Liu's ears to point where he let out soft groans.

He looked out across the overly neat office. What on earth had that awful sound come from?

As his gaze scanned across the room, his eyes paused on a tall and lanky figure. Perfect posture and a formal suit, but with no facials. He couldn't mistake him for anything or anyone else.

"It's him" Liu let out a tiny whimper.

He looked down at Jeff's strong hand that wrapped itself around his wrist. His hand was so small and limp that he had managed to wriggle it out of his grasp.

This stunned Jeff, for he was no where near ready for this sudden reaction.

Liu stumbled backwards. Grasping onto the door knob. It didn't open.

His gaze was locked yet again with the figure. He stared at him, as he seemed to grow taller and taller, and more and more intimidating for the poor boy.

"Jeff - I can't" he said, merely above a whisper.

Jeff clutched at his fists, watching as his brother submissively dropped to the ground onto his knees. Whatever Slenderman had done to Liu, it had obviously left a scar.

He didn't like seeing his strong willed brother break down like that. It had slightly tugged at his selfish heart. Causing a hint of pain.

Jeff then snapped his head at the master. "Look what you did! You idiot!" He exclaimed, not seeming to give a care.

The tall man simply stared.

"Don't you have something to say?" Jeff yelled. He stomped forward till he had been only a few feet off from where he stood. He looked up, death staring him.

"I was testing him." A voice rang through his head. Causing Liu to jump a bit.

"Testing him?" Jeff's tone seemed to drop slightly, he looked back at his brother for a split second before returning back to the figure. "Keep going."

"Liu had originally had potential to be a useful proxy. Though it has come to my attention that I may have given him to much credit."

Jeff didn't respond.

"That's why I decided to get into his head. Assist with the release of his true killer intentions. But he has proven to be immune to my attempts. Therefore, proving that he is useless to me."

Jeff turned around to face Liu. Both Slenderman and Jeff seemed to stare at him. This caused Liu to tuck his legs in, fold his arms and bury his head in his arms. It was childish but Liu found it soothing.

"He's killed before." Jeff said, hopelessly trying to reason with him.

Slenderman sighed.

"I've also began to notice you've grown particularly vulnerable with him around." There was a slight hint of care and annoyance in his voice. Liu couldn't tell which one had he actually been feeling. "You're one of my strongest, I can't have you with a weakness."

Liu perked up his head, looking at the two. He was clearly confused by the faceless man's choice of words.

Jeff had folded his arms. "Then what do you suggest?" He questioned, his eyes still locked on Liu.

"He needs to go." Slenderman said, a wince of hesitation in his voice.

"Go where?"

"You need to kill him."