Chapter 2
The first thing she saw was a pair of discarded Big Bro pants, which that in itself almost made her high tail it back to the others to warn them about a possible bounty hunter close by. But then she noticed that there was blood on the pants and when she looked further into the clearing, the sight made her stomach churn.
Hanging from a tree limb by what looked like intestines was a Big Bro skeleton and close by was a pile of shredded flesh. Dancing and laughing around them was what looked like another Big Bro, but then she noticed a rather long red tail poke out of the end and darker red spines poking through the back, plus the skin looked a bit baggy. Shriek then realized to her horror that whoever this was...was wearing the deceased Big Bro's skin.
"Oh Odd that is sick..." she muttered before she could stop herself. The figure abruptly stopped dancing and singing, and looked in her direction. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Shriek thought as she lowered herself into a submissive posture, hoping it wouldn't head her way.
“Show yourself.†A male voice growled, "So I can see who my 'audience' is..."
Not knowing what possessed her, Shriek complied and stepped out fully into the clearing, staying in a submissive posture.
“Who are you?†she asked timidly.
"My what a pretty little thing, oh the things I could do to you..." He said as he advanced, ignoring her question.
Shriek didn’t have a good feeling about this at all and backed away a bit.
"S..stay away..." she whined.
"And what will you do if I don't?" the figure said as he continued to approach her, "There is nothing you can do to stop me..."
Too scared to bolt, Shriek did the only other thing she could do...she made the two sharp bark-like calls that was the call for help. The figure realized that she was calling for help and scowled.
"Now you did it..." it growled, "I'll have to kill you quickly now..."
It then started to charge her, but just before it reached her something rammed it and knocked it to the side. Shriek looked up gratefully at her mate, Spider, who was now standing between her and the figure in a full threat posture.
The figure stood up and seemed surprised at seeing Spider and then it surprised them both with what it said next.
"Well, well Spider...we meet at last." It said with a laugh.
"Who are yer...and how der yer know my name?" Spider growled.
The figure chuckled and ripped off the Big Bro skin, revealing something that was a shock to them both…
Standing before them was another crossbreed like them; only he was bright red in color, with orange eyes and three rows of dark red spines running from the top of his head to the tip of his tail. This ‘breed was also a bit shorter then Spider and most of the other males.
Shriek noticed Spider drop his threat posture slightly and the red ‘breed smile with a grin that sent chills down her spine.
"I am Malice..." the red ‘breed said, still grinning, "and I know of you Spider because my creator was Myron."
Spider immediately reassumed the full threat posture; if this ‘breed was Myron’s creation he can’t possibly be a good guy.
"Myron...." Spider growled, trembling with fury.
"Oh you remember him." Malice grinned.
"How could I not remember that bastard and all those things he did ter me!?!"
"Well he was only trying to get you to be a heartless killer...like you were supposed to be." Malice said and started to strut around, "but no...you never did develop that, you are a failure. But then... " Malice stopped and faced Spider directly, "Prototypes do fail more often then not..."
"What...did...yer...call...me?" Spider growled, trembling.
"A prototype...cause that's what you are." Malice answered with a sly smile, "a weak, worthless prototype."
Shriek watched helplessly as Spider once again struggled with his emotions; his head low and growling furiously. She could tell that this ‘Malice’ was just waiting for Spider to lunge at him and she prayed Spider would keep control. After what seemed like an entirety, Spider let out a loud snort, straightened up and said:
"I don' have time ter deal with pieces of trash like yer." Then as a final insult Spider turned and scuffed dirt into the rogue ‘breeds eyes, who howled furiously.
"Lets go..." Spider said quietly while Malice was trying to get the dirt out of his eyes. Shriek wasn't about to argue and they quickly left the area and rejoined the others.
"We're movin'...now!" Spider boomed to the group.
"But why?" Hoth asked, "Not all of us have eaten yet..."
"Then grab what yer can, 'cause we are not stayin' here." Spider growled as he tore off a large chunk of meat from the kill and started running in the opposite direction he just came from.
"But..."
"Just do it!" Shriek snapped as she grabbed a large piece herself and ran off after Spider.
"Well I hope he explains his reasons once we are finished moving." Delta growled as he reluctantly followed suit, the others doing the same...
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