POV EROS
After securing Eve, we all made our way out of the area, but not without some problems.
Hecate had passed out from the use of the last stand, and was being carried by K.K. The same could be said for Crache and Hella, who were carried by Che
But we didn't let this hinder us, we continued to make our way out of the area, and try to meet up with Belle.
Though, it was easier said than done. We soon found out that multiple officers had made their way to where we were.
Whats worse, it seemed the battle had also caught the attention of the Whitestone association.
We were able to hide into a somewhat damaged buildings and heard bits of the conversation. They were investigating an unknown source of energy that was lingering in the area,
"Chief, do you think they'll be fine?" K.K whispered, while forcing her stiff body to move.
"They will, since the mania isn't too dense, they won't be infected." I peaked around the corner and saw the group of scientists walking passed us, and soon disappeared around the corner.
Once they had left, the three of us sighed in relief, and relaxed, well, I did while Che and K.K could only wince in pain.
"Damnit, I hate it when we finally calm down." Che whined and placed Crache and Hella on the ground, and began to move his arms.
"Well, it's not like we had a choice, it was either that, or we become stuffed dolls." K.K said while looking outside.
"That… sounds actually nice, I wouldn't mind being a toy plushie." He hummed and thought to himself.
"You do know you would be forced to work, right?" Hearing this, Che picked up both Craceh and Hella.
"Guide us out of here so I can suffer in my sleep." However, with the patrols outside, we were stuck in place, with no idea where we could go.
Luckily our problem didn't last, I felt my phone vibrate and took it out, and on it was a message from Fairy.
{I can guide you out of the area, but you would need to do something for me in return.} As we all read the message, the three of us looked at each other in confusion.
"This… is a first. Fairy demanding for something." K.K looked at the message with caution.
"Yeah, this isn't my problem." Che stood up and walked away, leaving me and K.K to look at the message.
"I mean, there is no way Fairy could want anything, right?" I only stayed silent as I stared at it, then, a new one popped up.
{If you do not accept, I will guide the officers to your location.} This time both of us panicked at the sight, and I soon began to type quickly.
{Yes, I accept, just guide us out of here!} As soon as I sent the message, a route was sent to me, leading to where Belle was at
{Belle will be waiting for you at the end, please make haste in order to not be caught.} With the final message sent Fairy went silent.
"I guess we follow the route?" Both me and K.K shrugged. K.K, Che, and I soon followed the route, stopping once in a while to let a small patrol group pass.
After sneaking for half an hour, we soon arrived at a street that was far away from the battle.
And waiting for us, was Belle, who was pacing back and fourth with worry on her face, but when she heard us she turned towards us.
She smiled as she saw us, and ran towards us, but she stopped in front of me. Staring at Eve, who was asleep in my arms.
"W-who is she?" Belle asked, her voice held concern.
"Sinner designation: MBCC-S-314, also known as Eve Buonanotte." We all turned to the voice, and saw Hecate speaking.
But her eyes closed themselves, and Hecate went back to slumber. Even through the pain, she was still acting as if we were back in the MBCC.
I smiled at the effort she displayed, but it soon vanished as I felt something dripping out of my nose.
I handed Eve to K.K, who was reluctant at first, but soon held her. Placing Hecate on her shoulder, and carrying Eve on the other side.
Once my hands were free, I raised one to my nose, touch the liquid that dripped from my nose, the second I pulled back my hand, all I saw was blood.
What followed next was the world swaying and spinning, followed by the feeling of lightheaded.
"Shit." Was the only thing I said before everything went dark.
POV BELLE
"Shit." Eros soon collapsed in front of us, but I was quick to hold him up before he crumpled to the floor.
I was confused, scared, and somehow a little bit happy. But now wasn't the time to act like this, I turned to the sinners that stayed by his side and looked at them.
"Uh, what do I do?" My voice trembled as I asked them, and my legs shook.
"Just get him in the car. Oh, do you have any napkins on you?" The scary looking girl, I think K.K was her name, asked.
I only nodded my head and opened the car, and I gently placed Eros in the passenger seat, and I grabbed some napkins that I hid in the glove box.
The sinners themselves began to pile in the back, while Che moved to the side, letting me lean the passenger seat back.
"Drive." His voice sounded cold and demanding, I had no choice but to do so, I felt my entire was stiff, yet I still moved.
As soon as we began to move, I didn't look back. I couldn't look back. I always felt this weird aura around them, and it always made me uncomfortable.
But with two of them awake, that feeling wasn't discomfort, it was fear. My knuckles were turning white from the both of them, and it felt as if I had a blade on my neck.
"W-what happened to Eros?" I asked them, but I didn't look towards him.
"This is a first for us as well, so we have no idea." K.K yawned and placed her legs on the center console.
I could only drive us away from the place they came from, not knowing what had happened, and I would like to keep it that way, well, almost all of it.
"What caused Eros to… well… faint?" I asked, while talking a left down the street.
"Well, it would have to be when he used his shackles on us." I only looked at K.K with confusion, not understanding her meaning.
Seeing that I didn't understand, she sighed and pulled back her hood, while raising her head slightly.
"See, besides controlling us with the shackles, the chief can use some abilities called Potestas." She explained while staring outside.
"W-what does it do?" I asked, and saw multiple ambulances rush by us, including some vehicles that have the brand H.A.N.D.S.
"Well, it's not one ability, more like seven." Che answered, he had his head up against the head rest, with his cap on top of his eyes,
"Right, seven, the first one is dark sound." K.K raised her hand and held up her index finger.
"It's basically this small ball of mania, but it still packs a punch, I wouldn't recommend standing in front of it though." I only nodded my head at the explanation.
"The second one, Empower, just like it's called, it gives us a boost in power, and it gives most of the sinners a big recharge we get tired." Huh, that sounds convenient, maybe I can ask Eros to use it on me.
"Before you ask, no, it doesn't work on non-sinners, so nice try." I couldn't help but pout as she said that.
'There goes my idea for a gaming marathon.' I thought while changing lanes.
"What about the one that caused him to faint?" K.K then closed her eyes and opened and closed her hands a few times.
"Last stand, that is the one he used, and its only used as a last resort." She said, her calm face soon changed into discomfort, and she kept squirming her body.
"It gives the sinner a huge boost in strength, in return, we go berserk, not caring if we get hurt in the process." Then this was must haves caused him to faint.
But she said it was the first time, could it be a backlash when he used it?
"How many times did he use it when you guys fought?" I have to know, maybe Wise, Fairy, and I can help him.
"He only used it once." Hearing this, my mind went blank and I was no longer paying attention, nearly bumped into the car next to me.
But the sound of the cars horn brought me it of my momentary panic, looking at the other driver, I could see they looked at me with annoyance.
I could only bow my head in an apologetic manner and focus on driving once again.
'Once? He only used it once and now he's in this state?!' I I don't think I can do anything, none of us can, the only one who can, is that Summer girl he mentioned.
In the end, I decided to get the topic back on track. "What are the rest of the potestas?"
K.K then closed her eyes and began to think to herself, she then opened her eyes and spoke once again."I forgot."
I spun the wheel to the side, and placed the car in park. I then turned my whole body to look at her.
"What do you mean you forgot?!" The three of us heard the sound of grumbling, and we all turned to Crache, who wore a frown on her face.
I then looked back at K.K to have her answer my question, only to see Che, and K.K freezing themselves in place, with their skin turning pale.
"Uhhh… whats-." Che placed his hand on my mouth, stopping me from talking, Crache's grumbling soon stopped and soon a smile was on her face.
Both Che, and K.K sighed in relief, once Che moved his hand away, I could freely talk once again, only this time, I spoke with my voice low.
"So, like I said, what do you mean you forgot?" K.K looked annoyed at my questioning, and soon pulled her hood back up.
"Look, this isn't my problem, so ask him yourself when he wakes up, now drive." I could only sigh and do as she asked, well, more like demand.
It didn't take us long to get back to sixth street, luckily it was turning dark, so it would be easier to drag him inside.
I had asked Fairy to contact Wise before hand to open the fence before we arrived, so I was able to drive in the parking lot.
Once Wise had closed the fence, he soon rushed to my side. He wanted to ask why I had left, but when he saw Eros and the sinners, he could only sigh.
"Is anyone hungry?" He said with a forced smile, both Che and K.K looked at one another and shrugged.
"We can eat." They both said in unison and got out, while carrying Hecate, Crache, and Hella.
While Wise helped me carry Eros inside, surprisingly, he was heavier than he looked, though, I didn't mind grabbing him.
Why?
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.
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He's got muscles, and not the body builder type, but the lean type, ahhhhhhhh~ I can't help myself!
I'm holding back so hard, trying not to blush as I feel his arms. The same could be said for me trying not to drool on him.
'I just want to take off his clothes so bad!!' I screamed in my head, but I kept Myles composed as much as I could.
"Belle, you're blushing again." Hearing Wise comment about my blushing face, I quickly shook my head and composed myself.
"I-It's nothing, it's just that he's so heavy." I gave him an excuse, but he didn't believe me, instead, he only smiled and shook his head.
"Sure, let's just get him to my room so he can rest, and maybe you can tell me what happened." After dragging Eros to the second floor and placing him on Wise's, we are our way to the staff room, leaving K.K in charge with greeting with the customers.
"I see, Potestas has seven abilities, and K.K has mentioned three, and we know the fourth one, which is a healing type. And the last stand caused him to faint after using it once…" I knew that look, Wise was already thinking hard.
Yet, no matter how hard he thought he didn't find a solution, so I turned to Fairy as well in order to find answers.
"Fairy, can you think of anything?" Furry didn't respond, instead she stayed silent and was looking through the web to find anything.
[I have found no suitable answers to your question, no known information about the condition that he is in. However I will not rest until I find the answer.] Wait, is Fairy saying that we shouldn't find Summer?
"Oh, don't tell me that you are jealous of Summer?" I couldn't help but tease her, since she had tried to find Summer and failed, she must be feeling mad.
[I am not implying anything master, I am an all powerful A.I, I will find a solution before we find the sinner named Summer.] Both me and Wise stared at one another, shocked she was feeling jealous.
"Um… just keep the energy drainage to a minimum, okay?" Wise asked Fairy, but she ignored him and went full search mode.
"Okay then, while she drains our wallets, and allowances, should we check the news?" Wise showed a smile at the change of topics, and soon did so, and I grabbed Eous and placed him on my lap.
"We are now at the scene of the explosion, as you can see, it has caused multiple homes to be destroyed, luckily, there where no casualties, thanks to the brave Public Security." The camera then shifted to the officers who were being checked by paramedics.
Some of them were looking pale, but they all wore forced smiles on their faces to keep appearance's.
"Ah, Captain Zhu Yuan, may we have a word about the incident?" Both the newsman and cameraman rushed towards the names officer.
"A-ah, w-well. We had received a call about a gas leak, and we made our way to the scene as quickly as possible, we were lucky to evacuate everyone before the explosion happened." She said with a nervous look.
"But if I recall, this is the same area on where the missing victims were last seen, could it be that the victims who disappeared had caused such an accident?" Zhu Yuan shook her head at the question.
"I'm afraid that can't be said at the moment, with the lack of evidence, there is no telling if the claim is true or not." This caused the newsman to show disappointment.
"I see, speaking of missing victims, has there been any progress on locating them?" Zhu Yuan was about to speak, but her radio went off.
Zhu Yuan turned away to speak, her face went from serious, to shock, and finally, relief.
"Qingyi, let's go!" Zhu Yuan soon ran away, followed by what looked like a little girl, then again, appearances can be deceiving.
"Well, it looks like the news wont be useful, we can always check inter-knot." I pulled out my phone and began to scroll online.
It didn't take me long to see the posts, and what I saw where some things I didn't expect, especially on what it was talking about.
Breaking news!!! Missing victims located in the most bizarre place!!
> Bangboo news: Hello new Eridu, this is your bubbly bangboo, and I got some news for you, recently, the missing victims were located, but in the most bizarre location!
That location is the evidence room in a PubSec branch! How crazy is that!?! What's even more bizarre the victims themselves were the dolls this whole time!
> Father_of_Bangboo: What?! T-then does that mean dsnaiowweahjfd joateianaoldfdsafnioadsnipafnid00afnieoafnido
> I_am_babyboo: I think the person above me had one of those doll's.
> Hollow_victem: It has to be a hollow effect, there is no way that a person or thiren can end up like this!
> Um_Actually: That statement is false, there is no evidence of a hollow forming on the location, so unless you were an actual victim, please do not say such false claims.
> Nobody_asked: Look at this dude, acting all smart. I bet your one of those conspiracy theories guys that think the hollow is our savior.
> Um_actually: Bold of you to assume that, but I work at a job, the thing you are scared of.
> Nom_Nom: Ignoring whatever that was, how is this possible? Could it have been an ether leak?"
> Bon_Bon: I don't think so, if it was, there would have been a hollow forming.
I then set my phone down and sighed, glad to know that the victims were found, but I was also surprised.
The victems were the toys this whole time? Talk about a twist, I wondered what it would be like to be a toy.
Ahhh, just thinking about it is making me feel tired. I want to go to bed and sleep.
"Wise, I'm turning in for the night." I didn't wait for a response and made my way to my room.
Once stepping inside, I saw the three girls, well more like four now that Eve was sleeping here.
Hella and Hecate where sleeping on the couch, Hecate herself was sleeping upright, while Hella herself was sleeping on Hecate's lap.
Snoring quietly, while her drool began to stain Hecate's coat. K.K on the other hand was on the far side of the room, sleeping on the ground.
I only grabbed my nightwear and made my way to the bathroom to change, as I changed my clothes, I began to think on what the girls would look like as toys.
I giggled at the thought. seeing Hella as an adorable plushy, oh she'd be so mad, and if she tried to move, it'd be like looking at a small child throwing a tantrum.
My mind soon went to Eros. thinking of him as a plushy. I felt my heart flutter at the thought. Seeing him with that smile, those blue beady eyes looking at me, and the softness of his plushy body.
The more I thought about it, the more I couldn't help but smile at the thought. I didn't realize I had brushed my teeth and left the bathroom.
"He would look cute as a plushy." I mumbled while grabbing a spare blanket and walking into Wise's room. As soon as I had realized where I was, a small gasp left my lips when I stood in front of him,
I could see his chest rise and fall so subtly, and the sight of him sleeping was beautiful. I couldn't help but place my head on the edge of the bed, staring at him as he slept.
'Why does he have a dangerous job? He would have been better as a model.' I thought, in the end, I made my way to the couch and laid on my side.
"Good night, you big idiot." I whispered before closing my eyes.
[Awww looks like the little bell is swooning for the chief, and for the right reasons to, rawr. Oh, I almost forgot, the chief was turned into a plushy the first time when he went for Eve, here!]
[Image of plushy chief.]
[Isn't it cute? Ahhh I have my own copy right here! Anyways, send those power stones for support, or the suger mommy won't give you ara ara vibes.]