SCP {The SCP That United Them All}

33- Mentally Trapped

A week before Lucifer's assault on the SCP Foundation, after many failed attempts to free himself from cyro, Rocky lays in a beach chair on a beautiful beach. His sunglasses shine in the noon sun. The foot-tall waves crash against the sandy shore. As Rocky sips on a cold drink, a shadow slowly moves over him. He looks up to see a grey version of himself.

"Are you done relaxing? We have a serious matter that you MUST address." Phase 2 says calmly.

Rocky sighs. "You're talking about phase 3.. Do I have to?!"

Phase 2 stands silently as the water recedes and a giant wave emerges slowly over the horizon.

Rocky takes off his sunglasses and slowly stands up, staring at the wave. "Are.. you doing that?"

Phase 2 shakes his head. "That would be the turbulence you have allowed into your mind.. your unforeseen consequences of leaving Phase 3 unchecked. Soon, I will no longer be able to mediate for you, Phase 3 will overpower me taking over your mind and body for good." He then raises his hand and blasts the approaching wave back, sending the wave crashing safely back into the ocean. "The more I halt his advances the weaker I become. He is strategically widdling me down so he can get to you." He then turns back to Rocky with a sad smile. "But I can not leave you defenseless. It is my duty, as your spirit, to ensure your safety."

Rocky looks out on the water thoughtfully before turning back to Phase 2. "Call a pack meeting and ensure Phase 3 is present."

Phase 2 reluctantly nods and snaps his fingers. In a flash, Rocky stands in the center of a foggy forest clearing. Behind him are twenty or more semi-transparent wolves of varying color. They snarl with their gazes fixed upon a white bipedal wolf that stands at the edge of the clearing glaring back at them.

Phase 2 leans closer to Rocky, whispering in his ear. "He fears the strength of the pack."

Rocky holds his hand up for the pack to be silent. "Why do you alienate yourself from us? Come, I will hear you."

Phase 3 slowly approaches, his eyes darting at the pack cautiously. He stops ten feet from Rocky. "I want control!!"

Phase 2 crosses his arms. "If you want control, you would have to be the pack leader."

Phase 3 does not acknowledge this interruption as he continues to have his eyes fixed upon Rocky, awaiting an answer.

Rocky looks into his eyes. "You are my anger, my wrath gave form. You are as much a part of me as I am of you. Why would you separate yourself from the rest of us? We are stronger together!"

Phase 3 stands silent in the face of growing impatience from the rest of the pack.

Rocky sighs. "You want to fight me for the title of Pack Leader, don't you?"

Phase 3 nods.

Rocky looks behind him at the unhappy pack. 

Phase 2 again leans towards Rocky. "You do not have to agree to this. The strength of the pack combined would be enough to subjugate him." He whispers.

Phase 3 quickly advances on Phase 2, standing face to face. "Tired of you."

Phase 2 glares back. "Likewise. There is no room in this pack for a disloyal rabid mutt."

Phase 3 reaches out his hand to grab Phase 2's throat but Rocky grabs him by the wrist.

"That is enough! We have more pressing matters, at the moment!" Rocky exclaims.

Phase 3 then grabs Rocky. "YOU trapped us here!!"

The pack, seeing the danger to their leader, leap upon Phase 3 without hesitation. Knocking him down, a wolf each takes hold of his legs and arms, another pins him down by the neck, while the others stand close, ready to attack at any moment.

Rocky stands over him. "I may not look like it, but I usually have a plan. I could solve all the problems in the SCP Foundation, even you."

"You made this problem yourself!! You tried to play god, and created a devil!!" Phase 3 growls back.

Rocky smiles. "You are not the devil. You are my prisoner until such time as you behave." He then leans down. "Reswear your loyalty to me and rejoin the pack. Do this and I will not have you ripped apart."

Phase 2 rolls his eyes. "About time!"

Rocky looks at him. "You think I was putting this off. However, I was actually making sure he couldn't leave on his own. I have everything planned, right down to 106's arrival to free us."

The pack looks at him with smiles.

A larger, golden wolf approaches Phase 3 and slowly takes his head in its mouth.

Rocky looks back at Phase 3. "You should recognize Love, an emotion even stronger than you. You have five seconds to answer before he kills you and takes your place. Cooperate or die?"

Phase 3 grins, leaning his head up, fighting against Love's hold. "Fuck up."

Without another word from anyone, Love snaps Phase 3's neck and proceeds to grow as it consumes him whole. As Phase 3 disappears the fog clears and the sun shines bright at a 2 pm position.

Rocky turns back to Phase 2. "Effective immediately Love will be the new Phase 3. Where are we with time?"

Phase 2 looks up at the sun. "We have been here a half month."

The ground shakes under their feet.

"It is almost time. Love, assume your new form and prepare for a fight." Rocky orders.

The gold wolf begins wrapping, standing on its hind legs. Slowly it forms into a similar form to Phase 3 except for golden eyes and a golden aura. He bows his right hand over his heart. "As you command, my master."

In the containment cell, screams and gunshots can be heard outside as 106 and 953 emerge from a tar puddle on the floor.

953 quickly hurries over to the cryogenic chamber, rubbing her hand on the glass. "Hello, Darling!" She eyes him with a smile. "Aww! He is so cute when he is asleep!"

106 groans. "Kumiho, hurry. No.. time.."

953 chuckles. "Okay!" She then proceeds to rip all cords and hoses off of the cryogenic chamber.

An alarm begins to sound as the sleeping gas cannons activate, but 106 pulls them into his pocket dimension before they can fire. 

Inside the pocket dimension, 953 rips open the chamber and grabs Rocky, wrapping him in her tails. Slowly Rocky's eyes open and his aura once again begins producing heat.

"I would say good morning, but it is neither morning nor good." 953 says .

"Under.. attack.." 106 adds.

Rocky slowly stands his eyes glowing blue in the darkness. "Then let's go kick them out."

Elsewhere, in the facility, Iris runs for her life from a group of shadows, snatching up Josie (529) as she runs down a hall. the group is soon joined by a large shadow creature as they pursue her.

Likewise, in the gym, a few shadows slowly approach Drake, as he throws punches at a hanging bag.