The fighting continued and the voids were beginning to overwhelm the park, they killed any who fought back or ran, some hid but were quickly killed when found.
Bong-cha, Luca, Jolie, Setepenre, Winery, Sammy, Mike, Claudia and Pryyha were taking shelter inside a secret area underneath the water of the park. Things had gone from bad to worse, it appeared like more Voids had stopped appearing but the ones that were left still posed a massive problem. Both Mike and Jolie sensed the arrival of a powerful being, most likely working to finish what Villar started.
“Did you see Jack, Kellie, or Annie?” Setepenre asked.
“I saw a bunch of crazy flashing and explosions near the entrance, Jack, Kellie and Annie must be fighting Villar.” Pryyha replied.
Then Mike returned from his scouting, appearing before the group, his face was wrinkled in concern.
“This is bad.” He said.
“How screwed are we now?” Bong-cha asked flicking away a cigarette.
“I don’t know how but the goddess Demeter has taken control of the park.” The wizard answered.
All of them were both confused and worried.
“What the fuck is someone like that doing here? And why would she be attacking this place?” Pryyha asked.
“Wait, we’re talking about THE Demeter? Why would she attack anyone? Let alone work with the likes of Villar?” Setepenre added.
“Yes, it’s her. The whole park has been covered in plants, there are these big red Venus fly traps that are snatching park visitors. The plants are neutralizing any magical effects the visitors have on them. It’s like she’s making them—“ Mike was cut off by Bong-cha who finished his sentence.
“—normal… fuck she’s working for them!” The vampire groaned.
“Who’s *them*?” Claudia asked.
“They’re a future version of The One Humanity… from the future, or another timeline— I don’t keep track of this stuff.” Luca answered.
“If that is true then why would Demeter be working with such horrible people?” Samantha asked.
“Maybe they’re controlling her somehow, let’s just focus on getting the fuck out of here.” Bong-cha said.
“W-we can’t just leave all those people here.” Samantha interjected.
“Look, it sucks that people have died and more are in the hands of the Normal. But we have to retreat—“ The punk vampire was cut off by Pryyha.
“—you’re just going to bail?!” The mummy princess scoffed.
“If Demeter’s working for the normal then we all have to get out of here before others show up. It’s not worth it.” Setepenre said and placed her hand on the other mummy’s shoulder.
“I can’t believe you’d say that! What happened to you Setepenre? The you I remember would never leave innocent people behind like this!” Pryyha yelled and pushed the woman’s hand away.
“Things change princess, I’m not your prissy nanny anymore.” Setepenre replied.
“Clearly, you guys can leave if you want. Me and my friends are staying to help.” The mummy girl said.
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Circe struggled against thorny vines, her hands pulled back so tightly they felt as if they were going to break.
“W-what in hades do you think you’re doing?!” Circe struggled.
The witch-goddess could barely recognize Demeter. Her usually flowing wild blonde hair was pulled back into a tight bun and she wore a stuffy dark green skirted suit, she even wore tan heels instead of her usual bare feet.
“W-why? Where is this cruelty coming from?” Circe asked.
The blonde’s eyes narrowed and the thorns grew longer, digging into the sorceress’s skin.
“For him…I will be as cruel as needed.” Demeter whispered to herself Turing away.
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Setepenre pulled Luca, Jolie and Bong-cha away from the others to talk.
“I know we should leave but I can’t let Pryyha and the others end up captured like we were, or worse.” Setepenre said.
The vampire, Werewolf and Necromancer looked to each other and smiled, causing Setepenre to blush.
“What? Don’t look at me like that! It’s not what you think!” She argued.
“N-no we get it, hehe—“ Jolie barely stifled a giggle.
“No, don’t listen to her, it’s cute, you’re still looking out for the princess despite your objections…just like a real nanny!” Bong-cha smiled.
The multi-colored haired mummy rolled her eyes and turned to see Pryyha.