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Chapter 21 - Chapter: 5-1

Chris: I think we're ready to see Tharaoh now

But we don't need all of you to take us, just one will do

So Jake, how about we cut this circus act down to just one clown.

Chris positioned his sword in front of him

Jake: I have a better idea

Why don't you get some rest and I'll wake you when we get there

Chris's body became paralyzed and he fell to the ground 

Jake stood over him

 Jake: Oh right, that fruit has a dangerous effect on Angels

Must have slipped my mind, oh well 

Chris passed out 

Pick him up and take him to Tharaoh, I'll meet you there

The creatures did as he said

Chris slowly came to

He ended up in a cave tied to a chair, surrounded by Denise and her, friends

Also the ground was covered in the remains of past victims and none other then the thing responsible for the massacre it's self stood in front of him

A huge spider like creature was staring at him from above 

It's skin was flesh like but chard and cracks of light glowed throughout it's tall lengthy body like magma on a volcano, as if the creature was burning from the inside out 

The pressure between them was suffocating, it's presents was undeniable, just as Michael described

Chris: You must be Tharaoh 

Tharaoh: In the flesh, are you not afraid

Chris: Terrified, but I won't let that be the reason I die

Tharaoh: What a brave little angel you are.

Jake walked in holding two swords

Tharaoh: Ah, Jake how nice of you to join us, what took you so long.

Jake: I thought it would be entertaining for you to see us fight sir

Tharaoh: What a wonderful idea

Tell me Chris, how does it feel to know that your best friend lead you here

Chris: Oh, shocker, the one person I thought I could trust, stabs me in the back

Although I can't say I didn't want so badly to be wrong

But at least try to come up with something a little more original, that trick's a bit played out

Tharaoh: And yet, here we are

Chris: Like I said, I wanted to be wrong

So, what happens now, you eat me

Tharaoh: Not yet I'd like to see you fight for your life and beg for Mercy, only then will I let you die and take the soul out of your lifeless body

Chris: Sounds like a plan, but I gotta warn you, I don't go down easy 

Tharaoh: I wouldn't have it any other way

One of the creatures untied him

Chris: Well Jake let's not keep the man waiting then.

Jake tossed Chris a sword.

The creatures surrounded the two making a ring around them

Chris: You guys might wanna take a couple of steps back, unless you'd like to get cought in the cross fire.

The creatures didn't move

Chris: Alright, your funeral 

The ground began to rumble

The two charged at each other 

sparkes flew as there swords clashed 

Chris slid back and swang his sword

Cutting off one of the creatures head's 

The creature burst into flames leaving nothing but ash

Chris: Oops

All of the creatures took a generous amount of steps back

Chris: That's what I thought

Jake leaped in the air bringing his sword down 

Chris deflected the strike then kicked him off

The two went back and forth each dodging the others attack and deflecting each strike 

They were reaching speeds that made the fight blurry to the naked eye 

The two paused to catch their breath

Chris: Hey Jake, three's a crowd and anything more then that is just unnecessary. 

What do you say we lose the dead weight and give ourselves a little more breathing room

Jake: Sounds good to me

They gave each other a quick nod then sprinted towards the creatures

They began cutting creatures down left and right 

Some tried to fight back but, they were no match for them

Tharaoh: WHAT IS THIS 

STOP THIS RIGHT NOW

Jake: Sorry I'm a little busy right now, I'll be right with you

Tharaoh: KILL THEM , KILL THEM BOTH

More and more Creatures kept coming but there was no use

They died just as quickly as they showed up until they were all dead

Jake: Looks like your all out of Creatures

Chris: Your next ugly

Tharaoh: JAKE KILL HIM

Jake: I don't take orders from you anymore

Jake: I'm a new man

Tharaoh: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS

Chris: Let me fill you in 

You see I had my suspicions of Jake from the moment I saw him 

I believed he was trying to gain my trust then stab me in the back later on

And I was right but, I gotta say you did a damn good job impersonating him.

Making him seem caring , helpful and even being afraid of hights.

To be honest I was stumped at first, thinking if he worked for the big bad demon, why would he try so hard to get me to leave.

But then I realized, it would be weird if Jake didn't try to convince me to leave.

But I still had no proof until I asked him a few questions 

Like who my wife was and how many kids do I have.

He answered those correctly I was surprised 

Until I remembered, I gave those same answers away when I was talking to Denise, the bakery Lady 

So either they were connected some how or this was really Jake.

The only way to know for sure, is to ask different questions.

Like my favorite band and or my favorite football team

Things I new Jake sure as hell would have known 

But he didn't 

The dirty heads is my favorite band and my favorite football team, Saints

But I couldn't just fight him right away I knew you probably kept tab's on him and I'm sure he had those goons on speed dial.

Then I thought wait a minute if you could control any one here why can't I

So as soon as I had some time alone with him I did

Well kinda 

You see we did a little meditating before you're buddys came and picked us up

The prayer doesn't just give you motivation but it also shows you it too

I just gave the new and improved Jake here, the memories from the real Jake

Chris: No offense 

Jake: None taken 

Chris: And everyone knows, friendship, is way stronger then any mind control.

Jake: Check and mate 

Tharaoh: No matter, You will die all the same

Chris: I wouldn't bet on it

They both ran to opposite sides of Tharaoh, trying to hack away at Tharaoh's many legs and arms but nothing worked 

Chris: Damn not even a scratch

Tharaoh: Your wasting your time my skin is like armor and tougher than metal 

Tharaoh: Beg for Mercy now and I'll promise to kill you quickly

Chris: Not a chance

They kept hitting him with everything they got but had no luck

Jake: Shit any ideas 

Chris: Nope, none 

Jake: LOOK OUT

Chris managed to get out of the way but not before getting cut by the demon 

Chris: Shit that burns

Tharaoh: Play times over now, die

Tharaoh's movements were hard to follow, his legs and arms were going in every direction

They could hardly keep up

It seemed like with every dodge there was a new scratch and bruise on them 

Chris: JAKE BEHIND YOU 

Jake: AAHH

Chris: NO

One of Tharaoh's arms went straight through Jake's stomach 

Another through his shoulder

Chris tried to reach him but Tharaoh was keeping him busy

Jake was spitting up blood as he tried to hold his own against the demon 

But it seemed like with every attack he blocked, another pierced through him, injuring him severely 

His clothes became drenched in his own blood as it dripped on the battle field 

Chris: JAAAAKE

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