Chapter Fifteen

(Dennis)

As I slipped away from the Madman chasing down the van we rode in, I made my way across the tattered street in this overgrown town. I heard the prowls and growls of zombies not far way, ready to executed at my expense.

I reached a clearing where a group of zombies stumbled aimlessly, some feeding on a rotting corpse lying on the ground. The clearing had nice big trees that circled around the small area, a few cars cluttered the outside but it wouldnt be a problem.

I focused my hand as I began sneaking towards the area full of monsters, transforming my arm into a broadsword just like at the warehouse.

Once I reached the inner layer of trees, I stayed hid behind one untill a zombie shuffled closer. I leaped from behind the trees and landed on the zombie with a crunch, stabbing its head in the process.

The series of noise alerted the other monsters in the area, as they began marching towards me. I could already feel the bloodlust begin to bubble up, as soon as the zombies got close enough I wasted no time attacking them.

I drew my blade into the head of the nearest zombie while kicking another back as it had gotten too close. I sliced off the arm of another, losing my footing when I dodged back from a zombie trying to grab at me.

Both of the attackers snarled at me and dashed forwards, swiping with their hands like claws. I dodged both attacks swiftly and made them bash into each other. They growled and fell on their asses, I kicked their heads in and sliced at their throats. I turned my attention towards the other crowd of zombies who began shuffling their way towards me as well.

I didn't notice the steam that began pouring from my body, as I had already begun losing my mind from the killing. With each kill I'd only gotten stronger, losing myself more and more by the minute. It was only after hearing the yell of Tom followed by the crashing of a car that I came to my senses.

I snapped my head towards where the sound came from. Jumping to my feet, I wasted no time dashing to the area I heard the sound come from. I was able to resist the killing and control the wild nature that came from this state enough to make logical decisions.

I reached the crash site and saw my group standing far way from it, Klancy held on to Blaire, Daniel was sat on the ground breathing harshly, Jean leaned against a wall also trying to catch his breath. Tom was the first to spot me, he ran from his position towards me but stopped when he saw the steam pouring from my body.

Dipper came closer tho, he stood by my side and put his hand on my abnormally warm shoulder. I can tell he knew I was in control. When everyone else saw I didnt freak out, they hurriedly ran behind me and continued to try and calm themselves.

The Vehicle we rode in was caught on fire, the flames consumed the green in that area as well, smoke poured from it. "Are you guys ok-" I didnt even get to finish my sentence before a deafening roar sounded from the crash.

The madman emerged, his distorted body covered in flames. His face held a look of absolute rage, as he didnt spare any time running towards us. "Get back!" I yelled to everyone while leaping into the air and hoping on the madman's back. He growled and thrashed violently in an attempt to shake me off but I clung to him.

I stabbed my sword into his neck, earning injured screech from him. He backed into a nearby wall, smashing me against it and dashing away to create some distance.

"Bet that stings huh you big bitch!" I taunted him. He growled and stomped rapidly towards me smashing his hand down, I dodged to the left and jumped up wildly swinging my sword at his face. He growled again and smacked me down to the pavement, I groaned at impact but the pain was quickly replaced by adrenaline.

I jumped to my feet and ran towards the madman's legs, I cut deeply into them as, aiming the cut them off so he'd be crippled. The mad man roared and stomped his legs, black blood flew out everywhere and forced my to jump back.

I suddenly got an idea, I could easily take out his eyes and blind him so he wouldnt know where I struck next.

I ran towards him in an attempt to feign, he took the bait and dropped his legs downward trying to smush me. I dodged to the right and leaped up angling my sword towards his eyes. Once I was at level with him I drove my sword into his eye, and swung it horizontally across his face, catching the other eye in the process.

"Yes!" I celebrated as the madman stumbled around, growling angrily and bashing random places. I looked towards the others and saw their hope filled faces, Tom threw thumbs up.

I smiled in return and turned towards the madman. It was time to finish this, I was going to use a discovery I had found through my experience fighting with these abilities.

I focused more energy to the sword I already have, and amplified its size. It was significantly heavier, I didnt know the proportion size but I was still able to carry it.

The madman fell on his stomach after tripping from stumbling all over the place. Ok, this was my chance. I gathered all my strength and ran towards the madman with a war cry.

I leaped into the air screaming and drove the sword down with all my might. It landed into the madman's skull with a sickening cruch followed by sloshing sound's.

The madman let out a final screech and it thrashed around, only making the sword fall deeper into his head.

After one final thrash, he stopped moving all together. I waited before pulling my sword out just to try and confirm that he was dead.

Once I was sure he was gone, I transformed my sword back into my arm and leaped backwards falling onto the ground. I was exhausted.

The others ran up to me and began cheering. "You did it Dennis!" they said happily. "Good job man" Tom said patting my shoulder, "that was amazing Dennis" Dipper admired sitting down next to me on the ground.

"So what now?" Jean asked, "Well our vehicle is completely totalled, so we'll have to find another one, then we can move onto the next town." Daniel said.

"Amazing idea, but dibs on not driving. I'm tired man." I whined, they chuckled and helped me up and we walked our way back to the houses in the front.

"Hey, um were sorry Dennis" Jean spoke up. "Hm?" I hummed in response, "were sorry for getting angry at you when you were only protecting us, especially me I've been being a dick for no reason." Jean apologized.

"Hey, it's fine you guys. I can't imagine how terrifying it must of been for you to watch me like that, and we all know fear brings irrationality, so it's all good" I smiled.

They all smiled back as we reached the complex we stayed in.

"Finally, I'm so beat" I complained laying down on the floor. Tom and Dipper laid next to me. "Hey Dipper, theres something I've been meaning to ask for the longest time now" I said turning to him.

"Y-yeah?" he reverted back to his timid state. "How is it that you basically have my abilities? I saw it when we left from the store in the mall and then today with this showdown, what's going on?" I asked him.

"I dont k-know if I'm being honest" he stuttered, "But I was often exposed to different chemicals back at the cult. So maybe that's what's going on?" he concluded. I nodded and hummed in response.

"Well let's sleep now, I'm tired as well" Tom said pushing his head into the crook of my neck. I smiled as Dipper did the same and we fell asleep in the position once again. "Sweet dreams guys" I said before letting the darkness of sleep overtake me.

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